Luo Binghe was born to the Demon Realm’s Saintly Ruler and a human mother, abandoned at birth and floated down the Luo River.

Rescued by a washerwoman, Luo Binghe grew up in poverty, enduring hardships and humiliation.

His adopted mother died before he could offer her food he struggled to acquire.

Luo Binghe was taken in by the Cang Qiong Mountain Sect and apprenticed under Shen Qingqiu, who secretly resented Luo Binghe's exceptional talent.

Shen Qingqiu continuously abused Luo Binghe, subjecting him to humiliation and sabotage.

At age seventeen, Luo Binghe participated in the Immortal Alliance Conference, where Shen Qingqiu schemed against him, causing him to fall into the Endless Abyss.

In the Abyss, Luo Binghe discovered his true origins as a hybrid between demon and human and found the mystical blade Xin Mo.

Luo Binghe unleashed his demonic blood, cultivated otherworldly techniques, and vowed revenge.

Luo Binghe returned to the Cang Qiong Mountain Sect, where he began his dark path, systematically eliminating his enemies.

He inherited the position of Saintly Ruler in the Demon Realm and led a campaign of destruction against the Human Realm's righteous sects.

Luo Binghe united the three realms, amassed a large harem, and became a legendary figure.

Shen Yuan, a modern reader, despised this novel for its plot holes and poor writing, but finished it out of frustration with its endless mysteries and lack of payoffs.

After cursing the novel, Shen Yuan died, only to wake up in the body of Shen Qingqiu, Luo Binghe’s scum villain master.

A System activated, informing Shen Yuan that he had transmigrated into the novel, bound to the character of Shen Qingqiu.

He must act in character or risk punishment.

Shen Yuan resolved to avoid his original fate, which involved being tortured and mutilated by Luo Binghe.

His plan to cling to Luo Binghe's favor triggered warnings from the System for being out of character (OOC).

Shen Yuan realized he had to maintain Shen Qingqiu’s abusive persona until he could unlock the OOC feature.

When Shen Yuan asked about Luo Binghe’s whereabouts, Yue Qingyuan, the sect leader, revealed that Shen Qingqiu had just finished beating Luo Binghe and locked him in the woodshed, leaving Shen Yuan horrified.

Shen Yuan, in his previous life, was a well-off second-generation rich kid who lacked pressure or competition, with no personal drive to excel beyond mediocrity.

He never understood why villains like Shen Qingqiu would dig their own graves when they had everything they needed.

Shen Qingqiu had both training and reputation but acted bitterly and obsessively toward Luo Binghe, constantly scheming to torment him.

Shen Yuan concluded that Shen Qingqiu's character was overly rotten due to poor writing, as villains were rampant in the novel.

Shen Qingqiu was described as having a refined, scholarly appearance, preserved by his cultivation level, but still couldn't compare to Luo Binghe's attractiveness.

Shen Yuan, now in Shen Qingqiu’s body, faced an OOC (Out of Character) warning from the System when he considered visiting Luo Binghe, who was locked in the woodshed.

Shen Qingqiu summoned his disciple Ming Fan, a classic cannon fodder character and Luo Binghe’s frequent tormentor, to bring Luo Binghe to him.

Shen Qingqiu examined the System’s mechanics, which involved earning B-Points by fixing plot holes, improving character intelligence, and ensuring the main character's satisfaction.

Luo Binghe entered the room, injured and limping, but still maintained a respectful and dignified demeanor, showcasing his noble spirit despite the abuse.

Shen Qingqiu gave Luo Binghe medicine but did so with a mocking tone to avoid being flagged by the System for going too OOC.

Luo Binghe, still innocent at this stage, expressed gratitude and vowed to work harder, unaware of Shen Qingqiu’s internal panic about the protagonist’s future vengeance.

Shen Qingqiu reminisced about Luo Binghe’s tragic background and future revenge-driven persona, recalling passages from the novel where Luo Binghe swore to return his humiliation a hundredfold.

Shen Qingqiu asked Luo Binghe about his cultivation progress, knowing that Luo Binghe had been given a fake manual and couldn’t advance properly.

Shen Qingqiu resisted the temptation to teach Luo Binghe proper techniques due to the System’s OOC warnings.

Shen Qingqiu dismissed Luo Binghe, waving him away after confirming his age (fourteen) and reflecting on the numerous incidents where Luo Binghe had been punished during his time as Shen Qingqiu’s disciple.

Shen Qingqiu ended the encounter, feeling overwhelmed and requesting to be left alone.

Shen Qingqiu accepted his fate in the novel world of Proud Immortal Demon Way, deciding to make the best of his situation while striving to avoid becoming Luo Binghe’s future victim.

He acknowledged that in this male power fantasy novel, all women were destined to fall for the protagonist, Luo Binghe, leaving no chance for Shen Qingqiu to pursue any relationships.

Shen Qingqiu set his goals: to work with the System, accumulate B-Points, unfreeze the OOC function, and avoid triggering his own demise.

Cang Qiong Mountain Sect, where Shen Qingqiu resides, is composed of twelve peaks. Qing Jing Peak, his domain, is a peaceful, scholarly environment that suits Shen Qingqiu’s outward persona.

Shen Qingqiu passed his disciples, maintaining his cold, aloof demeanor while concealing his internal struggle to remember their names and roles from the original novel.

Shen Qingqiu practiced his sword technique in secret, testing out the power of his weapon, Xiu Ya, and confirming that he had inherited the original Shen Qingqiu’s cultivation abilities.

After unleashing a powerful sword strike, Shen Qingqiu created a deep ditch in the ground and was thrilled with his abilities, thinking he might stand a chance of escaping from Luo Binghe’s wrath in the future.

Shen Qingqiu hid when he heard footsteps approaching and witnessed Luo Binghe and Ning Yingying arriving at the scene.

Ning Yingying, Shen Qingqiu’s youngest female disciple, addressed Luo Binghe affectionately, sparking Ming Fan’s jealousy. Ming Fan, a notorious tormentor of Luo Binghe, attempted to impress Ning Yingying with a jade ornament, which she rejected.

Ning Yingying carelessly revealed that Luo Binghe had a cherished jade Guanyin pendant, a keepsake from his mother, unknowingly causing Ming Fan to target it.

Ming Fan seized the jade pendant and mocked Luo Binghe, labeling it a worthless counterfeit, which triggered Luo Binghe’s deep-seated trauma and anger.

Despite Luo Binghe’s attempts to defend himself, he was outmatched by Ming Fan and his lackeys, who beat him up. Ning Yingying, unaware of the seriousness of the situation, inadvertently worsened things.

Shen Qingqiu, bound by the System to stay in character, was unable to intervene directly. Instead, he used a minor technique, “Plucking Leaves, Flying Flowers,” to discreetly injure Ming Fan and stop the beating.

The System penalized Shen Qingqiu for his actions, deducting B-Points for going out of character, but he managed to minimize the loss.

After Ming Fan and his lackeys retreated, Luo Binghe and Ning Yingying searched for the missing jade pendant, but to no avail.

Shen Qingqiu, knowing where the pendant was, waited until they left before retrieving it from a tree branch.

The System rewarded Shen Qingqiu with a B-Point boost for obtaining the key item, the fake jade Guanyin pendant, restoring his lost points and even granting him a bonus.

Meanwhile, Luo Binghe discovered a bloodstained leaf, hinting that he had some awareness of Shen Qingqiu’s hidden interference.

Shen Qingqiu recovered from his fever while Yue Qingyuan, the sect leader, visited him frequently, expressing concern for his well-being.

Shen Qingqiu reflected on how scummy the original Shen Qingqiu was for betraying such a kind and caring senior brother.

Yue Qingyuan reminded Shen Qingqiu that he had previously agreed to lead his disciples to Shuang Hu City as part of their training.

The System issued a beginner-level quest for Shen Qingqiu to complete the training at Shuang Hu City. Reluctantly, Shen Qingqiu accepted the quest.

Shen Qingqiu inspected himself before departing, ensuring that his appearance was elegant, cultured, and in line with the original Shen Qingqiu’s persona.

Ming Fan efficiently handled the preparations for the trip, and they set off with a carriage for Shen Qingqiu and horses for the disciples.

Shen Qingqiu noticed that Luo Binghe was among the disciples handling luggage, and Shen Qingqiu couldn’t help but appreciate Luo Binghe’s earnest attitude despite his hardships.

Ming Fan orchestrated a situation where Luo Binghe was left without a horse, hoping to humiliate him. Ning Yingying offered to share her horse with Luo Binghe, further complicating matters.

Shen Qingqiu intervened to prevent Luo Binghe from riding with Ning Yingying, calling Luo Binghe into his carriage instead, surprising everyone.

Shen Qingqiu cleverly justified this decision to the System, arguing that he acted to maintain Ning Yingying’s respect for him as her teacher, thus avoiding an OOC deduction for helping Luo Binghe.

The System attempted to penalize him for going out of character but ultimately could not enforce the deduction due to Shen Qingqiu’s reasoning.

Shen Qingqiu internally celebrated his small victory over the System while Luo Binghe, surprised by his master's behavior, sat quietly in the carriage, unsure of what to make of the situation.

At one point, Luo Binghe caught Shen Qingqiu smiling at him, which made him feel both awkward and intrigued, though Shen Qingqiu quickly stopped smiling when the System deducted B-Points for being OOC.

Shen Qingqiu, having learned his lesson about avoiding OOC penalties, spent the rest of the journey to Shuang Hu City maintaining a stone-faced expression.

Upon arrival, the party took up residence at the mansion of Old Master Chen, the city’s richest man. Two of Old Master Chen’s concubines had been victims of the Skinner Demon, and he begged for Shen Qingqiu’s help in protecting his remaining concubine.

Shen Qingqiu excused himself from socializing, leaving Ming Fan to handle the conversation with Old Master Chen, while he retreated to his room, maintaining his aloof master persona.

Ning Yingying tried to coax Shen Qingqiu into accompanying her to the market, but he declined, citing the need to prepare for dealing with the Skinner Demon.

Shen Qingqiu felt trapped by the System’s restrictions on his behavior and spent his time pretending to meditate, feeling bored and frustrated.

Ming Fan later reported to Shen Qingqiu about his investigation, showing talismans saturated with demonic energy, confirming that the Skinner Demon was of the demon race.

Shen Qingqiu gave a standard heroic line about enacting justice on the demon, which Ming Fan enthusiastically supported. Shen Qingqiu was satisfied with Ming Fan as a disciple, though he pitied his inevitable fate as cannon fodder.

Luo Binghe interrupted their conversation, panicking and reporting that Ning Yingying had gone missing after they visited the market together. Despite his efforts to find her, she had vanished, and he pleaded with Shen Qingqiu for help.

Shen Qingqiu remained calm and took charge, sending Ming Fan to gather help while he and Luo Binghe set off to find Ning Yingying.

Following a faint thread of demonic energy, Shen Qingqiu and Luo Binghe ended up at a cosmetics shop, but the trail went cold. Shen Qingqiu speculated whether the Skinner Demon could be a woman but found no leads at the shop.

Frustrated by the lack of progress, Shen Qingqiu activated the System’s easy mode, spending 100 B-Points to locate the source of the demonic energy.

The enhanced trail led them to an abandoned house, marked by ominous white paper lanterns and a decayed appearance, typical of a haunted house.

Shen Qingqiu ordered Luo Binghe to return to the manor to gather the disciples, but before Luo Binghe could respond, a strong gust of foul wind blew the gates open, signaling the presence of something dangerous inside the abandoned house.

Shen Qingqiu woke up to find himself and his disciples, Luo Binghe and Ning Yingying, tied up and held captive by the Skinner Demon, who turned out to be Die-er, Old Master Chen's concubine.

The System deducted 50 B-Points from Shen Qingqiu due to his failure in the battle, leaving him distressed.

Shen Qingqiu was horrified to realize he had been stripped naked to his waist and bound, which embarrassed him greatly.

The Skinner Demon taunted them and revealed her true identity and methods, explaining how she wore the skins of her victims to avoid detection. She intended to use Luo Binghe's and Shen Qingqiu’s skins to repair her damaged martial abilities.

Shen Qingqiu cleverly stalled for time by questioning Die-er, taking advantage of her need to explain everything. He revealed Die-er's motives and forced her to consider targeting Luo Binghe instead of him.

As Die-er prepared to strike Luo Binghe, a ceiling beam suddenly and coincidentally fell, injuring her and loosening Luo Binghe's restraints, allowing him to escape.

Shen Qingqiu guided Luo Binghe to strike the final blow by retrieving Shen Qingqiu’s sword, Xiu Ya, and cutting the immortal-binding cables, freeing Shen Qingqiu.

Shen Qingqiu delivered the final blow to Die-er, killing her and completing his first-ever demon elimination.

Luo Binghe, shaken by the encounter, questioned Shen Qingqiu’s earlier actions. Shen Qingqiu reassured him ambiguously, renewing Luo Binghe's loyalty and admiration for his master.

The System rewarded Shen Qingqiu with increased favor points from Ning Yingying, a high-level item (the Immortal-Binding Cable), 200 B-Points for completing the beginner-level quest, and unfroze the OOC feature.

Shen Qingqiu was elated with his success, feeling a rush of satisfaction and prepared to cling to the male lead’s favor as the next step in his survival strategy.

Shen Qingqiu returned to Cang Qiong Mountain and immediately went to report his progress to Yue Qingyuan on Qiong Ding Peak.

Yue Qingyuan greeted him warmly and checked Shen Qingqiu's pulse to ensure his health, revealing a deep concern for his well-being.

Shen Qingqiu reported that the trip had been unsatisfactory, as his disciples had not encountered the Skinner Demon.

Shen Qingqiu then requested permission to enter secluded cultivation in the Ling Xi Caves, a special cultivation spot on Qiong Ding Peak, citing preparation for the upcoming Immortal Alliance Conference.

Yue Qingyuan momentarily hesitated before agreeing to Shen Qingqiu’s request, though Shen Qingqiu noticed a slight change in Yue Qingyuan’s expression.

Before entering seclusion, Shen Qingqiu gave Luo Binghe a real cultivation manual, explaining that it was tailored to Luo Binghe’s unique constitution.

Luo Binghe was deeply moved by this gesture, believing that Shen Qingqiu had given him special attention, which left him emotionally shaken.

Shen Qingqiu, however, felt uncertain about Luo Binghe's thoughts and rubbed his forehead, thinking the boy was likely overthinking the situation.

Shen Qingqiu entered the Ling Xi Caves for secluded cultivation and found himself in a serene yet eerie environment, marred by previous violent conflicts.

While cultivating, Shen Qingqiu sensed someone nearby entering a severe qi deviation and decided to investigate.

He discovered a cultivator in white suffering from rampant spiritual energy, wildly attacking the surroundings, and identified the person as Liu Qingge, Master of Bai Zhan Peak.

Initially wanting to flee, Shen Qingqiu was forced to engage when Liu Qingge attacked him. Shen Qingqiu managed to knock Liu Qingge down with a single palm strike, surprising himself with his strength.

Realizing Liu Qingge was on the verge of a breakdown, Shen Qingqiu reluctantly helped stabilize his spiritual circulation, thus saving his life.

The System confirmed that Shen Qingqiu had altered the "Liu Qingge’s Death" scenario, awarding him B-Points and decreasing his villainous reputation.

Shen Qingqiu expressed faux remorse for their past conflicts and suggested they become closer as sect siblings, though Liu Qingge was deeply suspicious and resistant to the idea.

Despite Liu Qingge’s visible discomfort, Shen Qingqiu left after offering help in the future, but Liu Qingge was left confused and repulsed by the unexpected turn of events.

Shen Qingqiu finished his secluded cultivation, advancing in his spiritual training.

After leaving the caves, he found Qiong Ding Peak under attack by demons, led by Demon Saintess Sha Hualing.

Sha Hualing proposed a three-match competition to settle the conflict.

Shen Qingqiu easily defeated Elder Single Arm in the first match without using his hands, impressing the disciples.

Liu Mingyan lost to Sha Hualing in the second match despite her best efforts, leading to a tied score.

Shen Qingqiu reluctantly chose Luo Binghe to fight in the third match against Elder Sky Hammer, a massive demon wielding a poisonous hammer.

Despite a brutal fight, Luo Binghe eventually found an opening and won the match, impressing both sides and gaining the attention of female leads Liu Mingyan and Sha Hualing.

Elder Sky Hammer, enraged by his loss, attempted a final attack on Luo Binghe. Shen Qingqiu intercepted and defeated the demon but was injured by the spikes on his armor, which were laced with the deadly poison "Without a Cure."

Despite his efforts to reassure his disciples, the poison was spreading, cutting off his spiritual flow.

Sha Hualing tried to provoke Shen Qingqiu into a life-and-death exchange, but Liu Qingge arrived in time, defeating her and forcing the demons to retreat.

Shen Qingqiu collapsed due to the poison, but not before reassuring Luo Binghe that he knew he would win the fight. Luo Binghe, filled with guilt and sorrow, supported him as Shen Qingqiu lost consciousness.

The System rewarded Shen Qingqiu with points for increasing his character's depth, but Shen Qingqiu was left horrified at the situation as he blacked out.

Shen Qingqiu wakes up in his bed at Qing Jing Peak after an unknown period of time.

Ming Fan enters with a tray, and upon seeing Shen Qingqiu awake, begins crying hysterically.

Luo Binghe stands hesitantly at the door but doesn’t enter until Shen Qingqiu invites him in.

Luo Binghe kneels before Shen Qingqiu, expressing guilt and devotion, misunderstanding Shen Qingqiu’s intentions.

Luo Binghe pledges to serve Shen Qingqiu wholeheartedly from that day forward.

Shen Qingqiu, confused by Luo Binghe’s sudden change in attitude, invites him to rise.

Luo Binghe asks if Shen Qingqiu has an appetite and offers to make food for him.

Shen Qingqiu, despite being inedia, agrees out of his love for good food.

Luo Binghe brings Shen Qingqiu a well-prepared congee, and Shen Qingqiu praises Luo Binghe’s cooking.

Luo Binghe offers to cook for Shen Qingqiu every day, which makes Shen Qingqiu recall how Luo Binghe used this skill to charm women in the original novel.

Shen Qingqiu, after Luo Binghe leaves, consults the System about the unavoidable “Endless Abyss” scenario, confirming he cannot prevent it without losing satisfaction points.

Yue Qingyuan, Mu Qingfang, and Liu Qingge visit Shen Qingqiu to check on his condition.

Mu Qingfang confirms that while Shen Qingqiu is poisoned with “Without a Cure,” it can be managed with spiritual energy and medicine.

They discuss the demon invasion at the Immortal Alliance Conference and the events leading to Shen Qingqiu’s injury.

Liu Qingge observes Shen Qingqiu's strange behavior and suspects possession due to his uncharacteristically kind actions.

Shen Qingqiu defends Luo Binghe to Liu Qingge, praising his potential and asking Liu Qingge to support him in the future.

Ming Fan vents his frustration at Luo Binghe in the kitchen, assigning him extra chores.

Luo Binghe, instead of feeling bitter, is motivated by Shen Qingqiu’s belief in him and silently vows to work harder.

Several peak lords visit Shen Qingqiu, offering condolences and gifts.

Shen Qingqiu is later dragged into a dream realm with Luo Binghe by the “Dream Demon” Meng Mo.

The dream realm traps them in a distorted version of Luo Binghe’s traumatic memories.

Luo Binghe struggles emotionally as the dream forces him to relive his abusive past, particularly memories of being beaten by bullies and his mother’s illness.

Shen Qingqiu repeatedly prevents Luo Binghe from attacking the illusions to protect him from the mental damage caused by Meng Mo’s dream manipulation.

Despite Shen Qingqiu’s efforts, Luo Binghe loses control, and his spiritual blast hits Shen Qingqiu, injuring him.

Luo Binghe is horrified by the realization that he hurt Shen Qingqiu.

Shen Qingqiu comforts Luo Binghe, explaining that it was better he took the attack than Luo Binghe getting hurt.

Luo Binghe becomes determined to grow stronger to protect Shen Qingqiu.

Meng Mo appears and tries to tempt Luo Binghe to cultivate the demonic path, promising great power.

Luo Binghe refuses Meng Mo, stating that he cannot betray Shen Qingqiu by embracing demonic cultivation.

Meng Mo eventually admits that he seeks to use Luo Binghe as a host to stabilize his own deteriorating spirit.

Luo Binghe agrees to Meng Mo’s teachings but refuses to acknowledge him as a master, vowing his loyalty only to Shen Qingqiu.

Back in the real world, Shen Qingqiu reflects on the danger of the dream realm while Luo Binghe is relieved that Shen Qingqiu is unharmed.

Shen Qingqiu reassures Luo Binghe that not all demons are inherently evil and that they, like humans, can have varying natures.

Luo Binghe is encouraged by Shen Qingqiu’s words and vows to become stronger.

Shen Qingqiu invites Luo Binghe to move into the side room in the Bamboo House to be closer, secretly happy about the prospect of being cared for by Luo Binghe.

Luo Binghe, overwhelmed with joy, impulsively hugs Shen Qingqiu, which surprises and embarrasses him.

Luo Binghe begins preparing food for Shen Qingqiu regularly, and their bond deepens as he moves into the Bamboo House.

Shen Qingqiu continues to balance his role as Luo Binghe’s teacher while trying to avoid the tragic events he knows are fated to happen, including the Endless Abyss scenario.

Shen Qingqiu spends his days idly on Qing Jing Peak, enjoying a peaceful routine of playing the guqin, reading, calligraphy, painting, and cultivation.

He spars with Liu Qingge occasionally, enjoys Luo Binghe’s cooking, and reports to Yue Qingyuan, maintaining his lifestyle of idleness.

Shen Qingqiu receives the invitation for the Immortal Alliance Conference, which he had momentarily forgotten about.

The Immortal Alliance Conference is a major event in the novel, a turning point where Luo Binghe begins his ascent to power, leading to the revelation of his demonic heritage and his eventual blackening.

The Conference is also the moment when Shen Qingqiu will have to throw Luo Binghe into the Endless Abyss, a pivotal plot event.

Luo Binghe has been progressing rapidly under Meng Mo’s guidance in the dream realm and has taken on more responsibilities, completing tasks on and off the mountain.

Shen Qingqiu begins to worry that he’s doted on Luo Binghe too much and wonders if he can still fulfill his role as a villain when the time comes to send Luo Binghe into the Abyss.

Shen Qingqiu constantly praises Luo Binghe for completing various tasks, further softening his heart toward him.

Ming Fan notices that Shen Qingqiu’s appetite has waned in Luo Binghe’s absence and offers to prepare congee, but Shen Qingqiu declines, lost in his thoughts.

Luo Binghe returns unexpectedly from his mission, stating that he missed Shen Qingqiu and rushed back to be by his side.

Shen Qingqiu struggles with his emotions, knowing the Immortal Alliance Conference is approaching and that he will have to face the unavoidable fate of throwing Luo Binghe into the Abyss.

Luo Binghe offers to prepare a list of Qing Jing Peak’s participating disciples for the Conference, which Shen Qingqiu delegates to Yue Qingyuan, showing how much he relies on Luo Binghe for such tasks.

Shen Qingqiu asks Luo Binghe if he wants to become the strongest, even if it means facing immense pain and tribulations.

Luo Binghe resolutely answers that he wants to be strong to protect those important to him, reaffirming his determination.

Shen Qingqiu struggles internally with the knowledge that Luo Binghe must endure great suffering to fulfill his fate but resigns himself to the inevitability of the plot.

Despite his attempts to prepare himself mentally for Luo Binghe’s eventual downfall and transformation, Shen Qingqiu feels no joy at the thought, even though he knows it’s necessary for the story’s progression.

Three days later, the disciples of Cang Qiong Mountain's Twelve Peaks prepare their participant rosters and head to the Immortal Alliance Conference.

The conference is held at Jue Di Gorge, a remote and complex mountain range, and is a major event for young cultivators to showcase their talents.

The peak lords and senior members do not participate, leaving the spotlight to the younger generation. Around one hundred individuals set out for the conference.

Traveling by carriage and horseback, Shen Qingqiu opts for a carriage, disdaining the discomfort of horse riding.

Shen Qingqiu shares a carriage with Qi Qingqi, the fierce and straightforward master of Xian Shu Peak, who teases him for his pampered lifestyle.

Shen Qingqiu casually summons Luo Binghe to bring snacks, which Luo Binghe does with enthusiasm, offering a snack to Qi Qingqi.

Luo Binghe rides alongside the carriage, attentively watching over Shen Qingqiu, while Liu Qingge passes by with a disdainful "humph."

Shen Qingqiu enjoys dragon’s beard candy and offers some to Qi Qingqi, who feels indignant that someone like Shen Qingqiu raised such a perfect disciple.

Qi Qingqi points out that even Liu Mingyan, another talented disciple, is riding a horse, implying that Shen Qingqiu should feel embarrassed for choosing a carriage.

Shen Qingqiu gazes admiringly at Liu Mingyan’s beauty as she rides her horse, noting her ethereal appearance.

Luo Binghe becomes visibly upset at Shen Qingqiu’s attention on Liu Mingyan, feeling jealous and possessive.

In response to Shen Qingqiu’s lingering gaze, Luo Binghe rides up to Liu Mingyan, greets her politely, and begins chatting with her, all while growing increasingly annoyed.

Luo Binghe deliberately speeds up his horse to distance himself and Liu Mingyan from Shen Qingqiu's watchful eyes.

Shen Qingqiu is disappointed when he can no longer watch their interaction, but he realizes that Luo Binghe may be entering a rebellious phase as he starts hiding his interactions with women.

Jue Di Gorge is described as a vast, dangerous area with complex terrain, hosting the Immortal Alliance Conference for over a thousand participants.

The four major sects—Cang Qiong Mountain, Zhao Hua Monastery, Tian Yi Temple, and Huan Hua Palace—dominate the event, though many smaller sects also participate.

Huan Hua Palace hosts the conference, and the rules are established: participants must collect prayer beads from slain demonic creatures to rank on a leaderboard, with strict rules against fighting or stealing beads from other disciples.

Shen Qingqiu places a bet of five thousand spirit stones on Luo Binghe winning, causing a stir among the cultivators, even though Luo Binghe’s reputation is relatively unknown.

The participants enter the gorge in groups, and spirit eagles monitor their progress. Gongyi Xiao quickly takes the lead in the rankings, but Shen Qingqiu is confident Luo Binghe will rise to the top later.

Luo Binghe is seen protecting a group of weaker disciples, including women from Huan Hua Palace, slowing his progress in the rankings. Shen Qingqiu internally criticizes him for being too kind.

As Luo Binghe tries to balance protecting the disciples with advancing in the competition, a demonic creature, Nu Yuan Chan, appears, killing several participants in a gruesome manner by draining them of their flesh and blood.

Luo Binghe displays his prowess by using fire to drive the creature back into the water, but the situation grows chaotic as more powerful demonic beasts attack various groups across the gorge.

The conference descends into chaos as demonic beasts far more dangerous than expected, including bone eagles and ghost-head spiders, begin attacking the disciples.

Shen Qingqiu realizes that someone has orchestrated this disaster to eliminate the new talent of the cultivation world. Yue Qingyuan forbids the barrier around the gorge from being lifted, as it would allow the demonic beasts to escape and endanger nearby villages.

Cang Qiong Mountain sect members and other sects volunteer to enter the gorge to rescue the disciples and eliminate the beasts.

Shen Qingqiu joins the rescue effort despite his unresolved illness from the Without a Cure poison. He reunites with Luo Binghe and the others, just in time to defeat a ghost-head spider that had been devouring disciples.

As more ghost-head spiders appear, Shen Qingqiu and Luo Binghe fight together to protect the group. Despite their efforts, Shen Qingqiu’s spiritual energy falters due to his illness.

They reach a safe zone protected by the mystical Thousand-Leaves Fresh-Snow Lotus, which repels demonic beasts. Luo Binghe expresses a desire to use the lotus to cure Shen Qingqiu’s poison, but Shen Qingqiu dismisses the idea.

Shang Qinghua, secretly a spy for the demons, appears and tries to act innocent, but Shen Qingqiu recognizes him as the one responsible for releasing the demonic beasts.

The Endless Abyss, a dangerous and chaotic boundary between the Human and Demon Realms, opens, signaling the arrival of more dangerous entities.

Mobei-Jun, a powerful demon who will eventually become Luo Binghe’s subordinate, arrives unexpectedly, disrupting the situation. He engages Shen Qingqiu and Luo Binghe in a fierce battle.

Mobei-Jun effortlessly overpowers Shen Qingqiu and releases the seal on Luo Binghe’s demonic bloodline, setting off a transformation in him. Despite this, Luo Binghe manages to hold his own for a time against Mobei-Jun.

After Mobei-Jun leaves, Shen Qingqiu confronts Luo Binghe about his demonic cultivation. Luo Binghe, desperate to explain himself, is heartbroken as Shen Qingqiu forces him to the edge of the Endless Abyss.

Shen Qingqiu unintentionally stabs Luo Binghe during their confrontation. Though he doesn’t want to kill him, he still forces Luo Binghe to fall into the Endless Abyss.

Luo Binghe’s expression as he falls into the abyss leaves a lasting impression on Shen Qingqiu, marking the beginning of their inevitable conflict and Luo Binghe’s rise to power.

After the cultivators cleared the demons from Jue Di Gorge, they arrived at the scene where the spatial rift caused by the Endless Abyss had closed.

Shen Qingqiu stabilized the injuries of everyone who had passed out, though he neglected his own. He appeared wretched, covered in blood, with a pale, expressionless face.

Yue Qingyuan checked Shen Qingqiu's pulse and then had Mu Qingfang examine him due to his expertise.

Sect leaders and cultivators gathered their disciples for further treatment.

Liu Qingge noticed that Luo Binghe was missing and asked Shen Qingqiu about his whereabouts, but Shen Qingqiu remained silent, focusing instead on picking up the shattered pieces of Luo Binghe's broken sword, Zheng Yang.

Ming Fan and Ning Yingying recognized the fragments of the sword, realizing it was indeed Luo Binghe’s weapon. Ning Yingying burst into tears, fearing the worst.

Whispers spread among the crowd, with some realizing the broken sword meant that Luo Binghe might have perished, causing mixed reactions of sorrow, shock, pity, and even a few people rejoicing in his misfortune.

Despite his usual disdain for Luo Binghe, Ming Fan felt sorrow for Shen Qingqiu, who had clearly favored the disciple. The atmosphere at Qing Jing Peak became gloomy.

Qi Qingqi and her Xian Shu Peak disciples were also moved by the loss.

Liu Qingge attempted to comfort Shen Qingqiu, suggesting that although his disciple was gone, he could always accept more. Shen Qingqiu, while understanding the sentiment, felt like rolling his eyes at the comment.

Shen Qingqiu finally acknowledged the situation, announcing that Luo Binghe had fallen to the demons and perished.

The Immortal Alliance Conference was a disaster, with heavy casualties across all sects, particularly Huan Hua Palace, which lost nearly a hundred participants.

Cang Qiong Mountain suffered the least damage, with about thirty injured. Many lower-level cultivators from smaller sects and clans perished.

Despite the tragedy, the gold-inscribed tablet still displayed Luo Binghe’s name in first place, though he had died, his sword broken.

Qing Jing Peak received ten thousand spirit stones as Shen Qingqiu had bet on Luo Binghe winning first place at the conference.

Shen Qingqiu, however, felt conflicted about the winnings, as Luo Binghe usually handled such matters for him. He instructed Ming Fan to store them away.

The Qing Jing Peak disciples, led by Ning Yingying, became concerned when they heard Shen Qingqiu calling for Luo Binghe. They feared Shen Qingqiu was losing himself in grief.

Ning Yingying confronted Shen Qingqiu, pleading with him to care for his remaining disciples and not to despair over Luo Binghe’s death. Shen Qingqiu reassured her that he wasn’t grieving deeply and had merely slipped up in calling Luo Binghe’s name.

Shen Qingqiu reflected on how Ning Yingying had matured, surprising him given her depiction in the original novel as immature and burdensome.

Shen Qingqiu buried the broken pieces of Luo Binghe’s sword, Zheng Yang, behind the Bamboo House and erected a sword mound as a tribute.

The System congratulated Shen Qingqiu for completing the key quest “Luo Binghe’s Fall and Rebirth,” awarding him 10,000 satisfaction points. However, Luo Binghe’s heartbreak points caused his satisfaction points to reset to zero.

Frustrated by this turn of events, Shen Qingqiu summoned Shang Qinghua to the Bamboo House for a confrontation.

Shen Qingqiu hinted at Shang Qinghua’s involvement in the disaster at Jue Di Gorge, accusing him of bringing demonic creatures into the Human Realm.

Shen Qingqiu revealed that he knew Shang Qinghua’s true identity as “Airplane Shooting Towards the Sky,” the author of Proud Immortal Demon Way, stunning Shang Qinghua, who confessed by his reaction.

Both Shen Qingqiu and Shang Qinghua were shocked by this revelation, with Shen Qingqiu angrily confronting him about his role as the creator of the chaotic world they were living in.

Shang Qinghua accidentally exclaimed “WTF!” when Mobei-Jun appeared, raising Shen Qingqiu’s suspicions about him.

Shen Qingqiu deduced that Shang Qinghua had intentionally avoided unleashing the Black Moon Rhinoceros-Python to hinder Luo Binghe’s fall into the Abyss, suspecting Shang Qinghua was trying to alter the plot.

They confronted each other about their shared transmigration, realizing they both had memories of being readers of the original story.

Shen Qingqiu suggested a plan involving a plant Shang Qinghua had created in the original novel, hinting it might solve their current predicament.

Shang Qinghua struggled to remember the plant’s location, but by the next day, he pinpointed it on a map, and they set off to find it.

During their journey, they encountered eerie occurrences, including sightings of a woman slithering like a snake, which unsettled Shang Qinghua.

Shang Qinghua and Shen Qingqiu found themselves walking in circles in Bai Lu Forest, discovering they were trapped within Huan Hua Palace’s protective array.

Shen Qingqiu's System had entered Hibernation Mode, as it had been disconnected from Luo Binghe, leaving Shen Qingqiu unable to acquire or lose B-Points.

They were joined by Gongyi Xiao, a talented disciple from Huan Hua Palace, who assisted them in navigating the array.

The group reached a cave, where the rare Sun-Moon Dew Mushrooms grew, nourished by an underground lake of unsullied morning dew.

Shen Qingqiu carefully harvested the mushrooms, but just as he finished, a snake-like creature with a pale face attacked him from the lake.

Gongyi Xiao and Shen Qingqiu managed to fight off the creature, which was agile and boneless, escaping into the water.

They discovered the creature had been living off the dew water in the cave, explaining its presence and the hostility it showed when they disturbed the mushrooms.

Shen Qingqiu theorized that the creature was unable to approach the mushrooms directly due to its sensitivity to sunlight and moonlight.

Shen Qingqiu advocated for sparing the creature, as it had not harmed any humans and was merely living in the cave.

The chapter ended with the creature eyeing a tiny Sun-Moon Dew Mushroom sprout with determination, indicating its deep connection to the cave and the mushrooms.

After exiting Bai Lu Forest, Gongyi Xiao invited Shen Qingqiu and Shang Qinghua to Huan Hua Palace, but Shen Qingqiu declined, not wanting to cause any complications regarding property rights over the Sun-Moon Dew Mushrooms.

Shang Qinghua and Shen Qingqiu politely refused Gongyi Xiao's invitation and promised a future visit instead, with Shen Qingqiu accidentally almost referring to Luo Binghe as his disciple before correcting himself to say Ming Fan.

Gongyi Xiao believed Shen Qingqiu was deeply grieving Luo Binghe’s death, further sympathizing with Shen Qingqiu's supposed sorrow over losing his beloved disciple.

Gongyi Xiao parted from the two, frequently looking back at Shen Qingqiu with sympathy, awkwardness, and admiration, thinking he had witnessed deep master-and-disciple grief.

Shang Qinghua teased Shen Qingqiu, suggesting that Shen had genuinely adored Luo Binghe and perhaps even considered him as his precious disciple, referring to rumors about Shen Qingqiu calling out Luo Binghe’s name after his death.

Shen Qingqiu grew increasingly annoyed by Shang Qinghua’s insinuations, feeling his image was being tarnished by such gossip.

Shang Qinghua pushed further, asking how Shen Qingqiu viewed Luo Binghe, noting Shen Qingqiu’s consistent defense of Luo Binghe in the original novel.

Shen Qingqiu dismissed the conversation, quickly diverting attention back to the practical matter of continuing their journey and making Shang Qinghua drive again.

Reflecting on their success in harvesting the mushrooms, Shen Qingqiu felt confident that the mushrooms would be enough to save his life, though he acknowledged the chaotic nature of the plot, knowing things could still go wrong in the future.

Three years passed with Shen Qingqiu treating his poison and occasionally visiting Qing Jing Peak, but mostly wandering the outside world until an urgent notice from Yue Qingyuan summoned him back to Cang Qiong Mountain.

Upon his return, Shen Qingqiu was greeted warmly by his disciples, particularly Ming Fan and Ning Yingying, who had grown significantly.

Shen Qingqiu attended a meeting with the other peak lords and their disciples at Qiong Ding Peak, where Yue Qingyuan discussed the mysterious closing of Jin Lan City.

A merchant escaped from Jin Lan City and reported a terrifying plague within, but died shortly after reaching Zhao Hua Monastery, decaying rapidly into a skeleton.

Multiple sects, including Huan Hua Palace and Tian Yi Temple, sent disciples to investigate, but none returned.

Cang Qiong Mountain sect was requested to assist, and it was decided that Shen Qingqiu, Liu Qingge, and Mu Qingfang would lead the investigation into Jin Lan City.

Upon reaching Jin Lan City, they discovered that flying into the city was impossible due to a barrier cast by Zhao Hua Monastery. They used an underground river to enter.

Along the underground river, they encountered floating skeletons wrapped in black cloth, suggesting the severity of the plague.

They were confronted by a young man, Yang Yixuan, who warned them to leave the city, but they proceeded to meet with Master Wu Chen, who had also been infected by the plague.

Wu Chen revealed that the plague caused severe festering and eventual decay into a skeleton. He also noted that the disease rapidly progressed if the infected tried to leave the city.

Mu Qingfang theorized that the plague might not be a natural disease, but possibly something else, and he needed to examine more patients.

They encountered more infected people in the city and discovered that even though many people were infected, some individuals, like Yang Yixuan, were not, raising further questions.

Shen Qingqiu surmised that the plague was caused by demonic sowers, who infected humans to create rotten flesh for demons to consume. Sowers were thought to be nearly extinct.

In a brothel, Shen Qingqiu and Gongyi Xiao discovered a disguised sower, confirming Shen Qingqiu’s suspicions.

To develop a cure, Shen Qingqiu requested to take the sower’s body for study, and Luo Binghe, who suddenly reappeared in the city, agreed to deliver the body to him.

Luo Binghe had returned two years earlier than expected, having been saved by Qin Wanyue of Huan Hua Palace. He was now a favored disciple there, though he had kept his identity hidden from Shen Qingqiu.

Shen Qingqiu was shocked by Luo Binghe’s sudden return and the change in his temperament, which was far colder and more dangerous than before.

As Shen Qingqiu reflected on his former disciple’s return, he was ambushed by Luo Binghe, who confronted him and expressed resentment over how he had been treated.

Luo Binghe accused Shen Qingqiu of hating him and the demon race, and after a tense exchange, he physically attacked Shen Qingqiu, choking him and nearly killing him.

Just as Shen Qingqiu prepared to use his life-saving item, the fake jade Guanyin, Luo Binghe abruptly stopped his assault, confusing Shen Qingqiu.

Luo Binghe’s behavior became increasingly erratic, alternating between tenderness and cruelty. He forced Shen Qingqiu to drink his blood as a form of punishment, leaving Shen Qingqiu horrified and uncertain about Luo Binghe’s true intentions.

Shen Qingqiu returns to Jin Zi Weapons Shop in a daze after experiencing disturbing effects from drinking Luo Binghe's blood, tossing and turning throughout the night.

He recalls that heavenly demons could control their blood to inflict various consequences on others, such as poisoning, parasitic infestation, and mind control.

Shen Qingqiu falls into a restless sleep but is awakened by Yang Yixuan, who announces that Jin Lan City's gates have been opened after capturing all the red monsters (sowers).

Yang Yixuan, though grieving his father’s death, expresses joy that the city was saved overnight.

Shen Qingqiu wonders how the sowers were caught so quickly, especially since he feels physically unwell from the night before.

Shen Qingqiu joins other cultivators in a plaza where seven sowers are quarantined in a barrier created by Zhao Hua Monastery.

Liu Qingge reveals that Luo Binghe caught five sowers, while he only caught two, leading Liu Qingge to question Shen Qingqiu about Luo Binghe’s training during his absence.

Various sect leaders, including Yue Qingyuan and Huan Hua Palace's Old Palace Master, arrive alongside Luo Binghe, who appears glowing and invigorated in the morning light.

Shen Qingqiu is feeling awful due to his encounter with Luo Binghe's blood and tries to deflect attention when questioned about his appearance by Yue Qingyuan and Mu Qingfang.

The governor of Jin Lan City leads a group of citizens to thank Luo Binghe for his efforts, kneeling before him and offering undying loyalty, completely overshadowing the efforts of others like Liu Qingge and Mu Qingfang.

Luo Binghe humbly downplays his role, crediting the joint efforts of all sects, though Shen Qingqiu notices Luo Binghe’s gaze briefly flicker toward him.

Discussion turns to how the sowers should be dealt with, and Shen Qingqiu suggests burning them with fire to prevent further spread of the plague.

Some cultivators protest this method, but the citizens of Jin Lan City, enraged by the loss of life, demand that the sowers be burned.

A petite sower suddenly cries out for Shen Qingqiu to save her, claiming she was only following his orders, causing suspicion and chaos among the crowd.

The Old Palace Master and other cultivators start questioning Shen Qingqiu’s involvement with the demons, suggesting he may have colluded with them.

Qi Qingqi defends Shen Qingqiu, stating the sower is framing him, but the Old Palace Master insists that Shen Qingqiu must explain himself.

A Huan Hua Palace disciple adds to the accusations by pointing out that Shen Qingqiu’s infection from the plague disappeared unnaturally quickly, raising further suspicion about his actions.

Shen Qingqiu is caught off guard by this accusation, realizing that Luo Binghe left traces of his demonic influence on him deliberately.

The Old Palace Master presses further, stating that rumors from Shen Qingqiu’s own sect members suggest he has a history of abusing his disciples, specifically Luo Binghe.

Qin Wanyue steps forward, accusing Shen Qingqiu of sending Luo Binghe into a dangerous battle with a demonic elder while still a young disciple, framing it as grievous harm.

Shen Qingqiu counters by reminding the crowd that he once saved Luo Binghe from the poisoned armor, asking Luo Binghe to corroborate his claim.

Luo Binghe acknowledges Shen Qingqiu's protection in the past, but his response is vague and layered with deeper implications.

The situation escalates when a woman named Qiu Haitang suddenly appears and accuses Shen Qingqiu of being her former lover and the murderer of her brother.

Qiu Haitang recounts a tragic story of how Shen Qingqiu, once her betrothed, killed her family after being taken in as a slave and later pursued immortality under the tutelage of the infamous demonic cultivator Wu Yanzi.

Her accusations shock the crowd, further sullying Shen Qingqiu’s reputation and reinforcing the idea that he has a dark past.

Shen Qingqiu realizes that all these accusations—from the sower’s claim, the Huan Hua Palace’s disciple’s testimony, and now Qiu Haitang’s denouncement—are snowballing into a larger narrative that paints him as a villainous character.

The Old Palace Master suggests detaining Shen Qingqiu in Huan Hua Palace’s Water Prison for trial, while Liu Qingge and Yue Qingyuan protest and argue for a shorter detention period.

Despite their resistance, Shen Qingqiu surrenders and agrees to be detained, believing the truth will eventually clear his name.

Yue Qingyuan almost draws his sword to defend Shen Qingqiu, but Shen Qingqiu intervenes to prevent a full-scale conflict between Cang Qiong Mountain Sect and Huan Hua Palace.

As Shen Qingqiu is led away, bound by immortal-binding cables, he communicates with Shang Qinghua, signaling a plan to delay the trial and potentially grow Dew Mushrooms as part of his strategy.

The leaders eventually agree on a trial date of one month, though Shen Qingqiu knows his situation is precarious with Luo Binghe controlling Huan Hua Palace and the looming threat of torture in the Water Prison.

Shen Qingqiu is blindfolded and led by Huan Hua Palace disciples into the Water Prison, though he notes it’s unnecessary given how complex the maze leading to the prison is.

The air in the Water Prison is damp and the ground slippery, forcing Shen Qingqiu to rely on the disciples guiding him.

Shen Qingqiu asks Gongyi Xiao if he is allowed any contact with outsiders while waiting for his trial, to which Gongyi Xiao responds that only those with an authorization pass can visit him.

Shen Qingqiu inquires about the fate of the sowers, and Gongyi Xiao explains they were burned and Zhao Hua Monastery performed rites for their souls.

The pock-faced disciple, who seems to have a personal grudge against Shen Qingqiu, mocks him again, questioning whether he still hopes to leave the Water Prison.

Shen Qingqiu dismisses the disciple's rudeness, acknowledging his status as a prisoner and allowing the disciple to act as he pleases.

Shen Qingqiu’s blindfold is removed, revealing a giant stone cave with a dark, murky lake beneath it. Dim yellow torches light the walls, reflecting in the rippling water.

An artificial platform made of a jade-like stone is situated in the center of the lake, and Gongyi Xiao uses a ring of keys to raise a stone path from the lakebed, allowing access to the platform.

The pock-faced disciple throws a stone into the lake, which floats momentarily before sizzling and corroding rapidly, indicating the lake is filled with an extremely corrosive liquid that can dissolve anything.

Shen Qingqiu is astounded by the lethality of the liquid, questioning how Huan Hua Palace, a righteous sect, could possess such a dangerous substance.

Shen Qingqiu cautiously walks the stone path to the platform, aware that falling into the lake would result in a painful death with no remains left behind.

Once Shen Qingqiu reaches the platform, Gongyi Xiao triggers the mechanism again, causing the stone path to sink back into the lakebed, trapping Shen Qingqiu on the platform.

Shen Qingqiu considers whether a sword could help him escape, but soon realizes the futility of such thoughts when dark, murky water descends around the platform, creating an airtight barrier that seals him in.

Shen Qingqiu acknowledges that Huan Hua Palace’s Water Prison is indeed as inescapable as its reputation suggests, with even a fly unable to leave the impenetrable barrier.

Shen Qingqiu is woken by a basin of cold water splashing over him, disoriented and shivering due to the cold and the immortal-binding cables restricting his meridians.

The adjustable path leading to his stone platform is raised, and a maiden dressed in pink, the Little Palace Mistress, appears with a whip, ready to interrogate him.

The Little Palace Mistress accuses Shen Qingqiu of being a demon realm colluder and blames him for being cruel to Luo Binghe, despite him not admitting to such crimes.

Shen Qingqiu tries to reason with her, but she is consumed by her emotions and her belief in Luo Binghe’s unspoken suffering.

In her anger, she attacks Shen Qingqiu with her whip. Despite his best efforts to dodge, his clothes are torn, and he is cornered on the stone platform.

Just as Shen Qingqiu braces for a strike, Luo Binghe appears and catches the whip mid-air, stopping the Little Palace Mistress. His expression is icy and menacing.

Luo Binghe destroys the Little Palace Mistress’s whip, reducing it to metal scraps, and commands her to leave. She is heartbroken and upset, feeling betrayed by Luo Binghe, and flees in tears.

Left alone with Luo Binghe, Shen Qingqiu feels tense, expecting further pain or interrogation. However, Luo Binghe surprisingly refrains from physical punishment.

Shen Qingqiu tries to appeal to Luo Binghe’s desire for revenge, suggesting that Luo should wait until after the trial to punish him for maximum satisfaction, but Luo Binghe's response is colder than expected.

Luo Binghe questions why Shen Qingqiu is so certain that the trial will find him guilty and seems frustrated by Shen Qingqiu’s lack of trust in him.

Luo Binghe bitterly accuses Shen Qingqiu of viewing him differently because of his demon heritage, reflecting his deep-seated insecurities.

Shen Qingqiu asks Luo Binghe why he has aligned himself with Huan Hua Palace, but Luo Binghe avoids answering, growing increasingly agitated.

Luo Binghe suddenly asks Shen Qingqiu if he regrets pushing him into the Endless Abyss. Shen Qingqiu doesn't answer, leaving Luo Binghe disappointed and hurt.

Shen Qingqiu is prompted by the System to choose a response, with options that would escalate or defuse the situation. He chooses to remain silent, causing Luo Binghe to express his frustration but ultimately back down.

Luo Binghe, upset by Shen Qingqiu's silence and perceived rejection, triggers the heavenly demon blood inside Shen Qingqiu, causing him immense pain and discomfort as if insects are crawling inside his organs.

Shen Qingqiu, unable to bear the pain, activates a System item, which triggers a "Small Scenario Pusher" that leads to a strange turn of events.

In a moment of confusion, Shen Qingqiu’s robe tears, leaving him partially exposed. Luo Binghe, startled, abruptly retreats and throws his own robe at Shen Qingqiu to cover him.

Luo Binghe, visibly upset by the situation, releases his anger by attacking the cave walls and lake, creating massive craters and waves.

After his tantrum, Luo Binghe leaves the cave, vowing to watch Shen Qingqiu’s downfall during the upcoming trial.

Shen Qingqiu, left shivering in the cold, reluctantly wraps himself in Luo Binghe’s discarded robe for warmth, feeling conflicted about the entire interaction.

Shen Qingqiu tries to meditate in the Water Prison but is interrupted by Gongyi Xiao, who is startled to see him wearing Luo Binghe's robe.

Gongyi Xiao hesitantly inquires if Luo Binghe did something to Shen Qingqiu, hinting at misunderstanding the situation, which embarrasses Shen Qingqiu.

Gongyi Xiao delivers a letter from Shang Qinghua written in poorly composed Chinglish. The letter explains that the Sun-Moon Dew Mushroom is ready but will rot soon due to an overuse of "fertilizer."

Shen Qingqiu realizes he must escape the Water Prison within seven days to get the mushroom but struggles to convince Gongyi Xiao to help him escape.

Shen Qingqiu destroys the letter to prevent evidence of the plan and struggles with the bindings restricting him.

Gongyi Xiao eventually helps Shen Qingqiu by cutting the immortal-binding cables, freeing him and returning Shen Qingqiu’s sword, Xiu Ya.

After some convincing, Gongyi Xiao agrees to help Shen Qingqiu escape. However, they are stopped by the Water Prison’s automatic defense mechanism, which requires someone to stay on the stone platform for the others to leave.

Shen Qingqiu captures the pock-faced disciple to use as a weight, allowing him and Gongyi Xiao to leave.

Gongyi Xiao, out of sympathy, gives Shen Qingqiu his outer robe, allowing Shen Qingqiu to discard Luo Binghe's robe.

They navigate through Huan Hua Palace’s maze-like prison until they reach the outskirts of Bai Lu Forest.

Shen Qingqiu insists Gongyi Xiao return to avoid further trouble, promising to meet him later in Hua Yue City.

Shen Qingqiu travels to Hua Yue City during a festival but is forced to hide his identity as a fugitive, as the city is filled with sect members searching for him due to a bounty placed on him by Huan Hua Palace.

He encounters a strange child who calls him "Shizun," only to realize the child is a manifestation of Luo Binghe's lingering influence in a dream realm created by Luo Binghe.

Shen Qingqiu becomes trapped in a nightmarish dream realm filled with faceless people and past memories, including distorted visions of Liu Qingge and Yue Qingyuan's tragic deaths.

As the dream shifts, Shen Qingqiu encounters younger versions of Luo Binghe and experiences a distorted reenactment of his past teachings with Luo Binghe, where Luo Binghe mocks Shen Qingqiu's fighting style.

Luo Binghe's frustration and anger manifest in an attack on Shen Qingqiu, but the dream world begins to fall apart as Luo Binghe’s mythical sword, Xin Mo, causes backlash.

Shen Qingqiu manages to escape the dream realm by recognizing Luo Binghe's vulnerability due to the sword’s recoil.

After escaping the dream realm, Shen Qingqiu reflects on how he inadvertently glimpsed Shen Jiu's childhood memories during the dream but dismisses them as insignificant to his current self.

Shen Qingqiu realizes that more sects have arrived in Hua Yue City due to his wanted status and adopts a disguise to avoid capture.

He encounters Liu Qingge in the city and intends to follow him but is distracted by an argument involving Ning Yingying and Ming Fan from Qing Jing Peak, who are being confronted by the Little Palace Mistress and her followers from Huan Hua Palace.

The argument escalates into a fight, and Ning Yingying is slapped by the Little Palace Mistress, angering Shen Qingqiu.

Shen Qingqiu intervenes secretly to stop the fight by disabling the Little Palace Mistress’s whip, but the situation remains tense as both sides prepare for further conflict.

Shen Qingqiu notices a strange disciple within the crowd of Huan Hua Palace disciples, suspecting they are not who they seem due to their unusual appearance and behavior.

During the brawl between Ning Yingying and the Little Palace Mistress, Shen Qingqiu stealthily intervenes by using an old cat to create a distraction and subtly manipulates Ning Yingying’s movements to land two slaps on the Little Palace Mistress.

The Little Palace Mistress, shocked by being slapped, questions who dared to interfere. Shen Qingqiu points out the strange disciple, drawing attention to him.

The odd disciple is revealed to be a sower, a type of demonic creature, disguised as a human. The sower attacks, and Shen Qingqiu defends the Qing Jing disciples, fighting off the sower despite his poison-flaring up and his abilities malfunctioning.

Ning Yingying and Ming Fan recognize Shen Qingqiu despite his disguise, and the Qing Jing disciples celebrate their reunion. However, the battle with the sower continues.

Shen Qingqiu’s poison causes his spiritual powers to malfunction, but after several failed attempts, he finally ignites a fire and burns the sower to death. His disguise is completely blown.

The Little Palace Mistress confronts Shen Qingqiu again, accusing him of killing her sect members and specifically blaming him for the death of Ma-shixiong and Gongyi Xiao. Shen Qingqiu is shocked to learn Gongyi Xiao has died.

The Little Palace Mistress and the Huan Hua Palace disciples attack Shen Qingqiu, believing him to be responsible for the deaths, though he denies involvement and tries to defend himself.

Qing Jing Peak disciples, led by Ning Yingying, defend Shen Qingqiu and fight back against Huan Hua Palace disciples.

Shen Qingqiu retreats to the rooftop, where he is met by Liu Qingge, who comes to his aid. Liu Qingge flies Shen Qingqiu to the tallest building in the city as they attempt to escape the escalating conflict.

However, Luo Binghe appears and confronts Shen Qingqiu, demanding that he come with him. Shen Qingqiu questions Luo Binghe about the deaths of the Huan Hua Palace disciples, including Gongyi Xiao, suspecting Luo Binghe is responsible.

Luo Binghe denies responsibility for the murders but expresses deep resentment and frustration towards Shen Qingqiu for abandoning him and betraying him.

A fight breaks out between Luo Binghe and Liu Qingge, but Luo Binghe is limited in his abilities due to the dangerous backlash from his sword, Xin Mo, and his internal struggle with the demonic energy.

Shen Qingqiu realizes that if Luo Binghe loses control of Xin Mo, it could result in catastrophe. To stop Luo Binghe’s internal conflict and prevent mass destruction, Shen Qingqiu uses the last of his spiritual energy to stabilize Luo Binghe, sacrificing himself in the process.

Shen Qingqiu’s spiritual energy is completely depleted, and he falls off the building, his body now fragile and lifeless. Luo Binghe catches him but is devastated by the realization that Shen Qingqiu has sacrificed himself for him.

The Qing Jing Peak disciples arrive, and Ning Yingying and Ming Fan are heartbroken to see Shen Qingqiu dead. They blame Luo Binghe for his death, even though he didn’t directly kill him.

Luo Binghe is left in shock and denial, holding Shen Qingqiu’s body, confused and regretful over everything that has transpired.

Ning Yingying reminds Luo Binghe of the kindness Shen Qingqiu had shown him in the past and asks him to stop calling him "Shizun," as Shen Qingqiu has already repaid everything.

Luo Binghe, filled with grief and guilt, realizes the depth of Shen Qingqiu’s sacrifice and reflects on how he had misunderstood Shen Qingqiu’s actions, lamenting his mistakes and the consequences they have wrought.

The borderlands between the Demon Realm and the Human Realm are desolate and sparsely populated, with only a few human garrisons remaining to guard against demon attacks.

A newcomer arrives at a teahouse in the borderlands and joins the conversation with a few others gathered there.

They discuss the ongoing conflict between Cang Qiong Mountain Sect and Huan Hua Palace, fueled by the tension between the two sects over Shen Qingqiu and Luo Binghe.

It is revealed that Luo Binghe forced Shen Qingqiu to self-detonate in Hua Yue City and now refuses to return his body to Cang Qiong Mountain, even kidnapping Mu Qingfang to try and revive Shen Qingqiu.

The group debates the rumors about Luo Binghe and his demon heritage, and they are unsure whether Shen Qingqiu was wrongfully accused or deserved his fate.

Suddenly, knocking is heard at the door, and a mysterious figure appears outside, leading to chaos as the group realizes there is an intruder among them.

The intruder is a demonic entity that attacks the group, but another mysterious person arrives and fights it off, saving them.

The rescuer turns out to be Shen Qingqiu, who had successfully used the Sun-Moon Dew Mushroom to return to life after truly self-detonating during the events in Hua Yue City.

Shen Qingqiu’s revival involved a complex plan with Shang Qinghua, where his soul was transferred into the Dew Mushroom to cultivate a new body in the borderlands.

Shen Qingqiu reflects on his resurrection, noting that his new body is filled with immense spiritual energy, and he finds himself adjusting to it after being buried for five years.

Shen Qingqiu accidentally almost introduces himself as Shen Qingqiu but decides to use his old online alias, "Peerless Cucumber," instead.

As Shen Qingqiu leaves the teahouse, the people inside struggle to remember his name, coming up with comically incorrect guesses like "Peerless Chrysanthemum" and "Peerless Crazy Flower."

Shen Qingqiu, now disguised and under a new identity, continues his journey, realizing he might need to reconsider his new alias.

Shen Qingqiu decides to embrace his new life with a dramatic flair, equipping himself with a folding fan and taking on a lofty persona while questioning some minor demons.

The demons reveal that they often steal small trinkets from the Human Realm to trade back in the Demon Realm, where everyday human objects are considered valuable due to the lack of craftsmanship and resources in the Demon Realm.

Shen Qingqiu criticizes the demons for taking advantage of the poor conditions in the borderlands, despite the fact that he himself had stolen clothes and a fan to avoid looking disheveled.

The leader of the demons introduces himself as "Six Balls," explaining that his father named him because he was "six balls heavy" when born. The other demons have equally ridiculous names.

Shen Qingqiu reflects on how fortunate it is that Luo Binghe wasn’t raised by demon commoners, as he might have been given an absurd name like "Heavenly Pillar-Jun" due to his reputation.

While interacting with the demons, Shen Qingqiu discovers a sword tassel that belonged to Liu Mingyan, the female lead and a powerful cultivator from Cang Qiong Mountain.

The demons explain that they found the tassel after an "important person" passed through the area with their subordinates, though they couldn't provide many details about the person's identity.

Shen Qingqiu briefly wonders if the important person could be Luo Binghe, but ultimately dismisses the idea, reasoning that Luo Binghe wouldn't be sneaking through the borderlands.

Shen Qingqiu becomes concerned that Liu Mingyan might have been captured by this mysterious figure, something that hadn’t occurred in the original story.

Considering his connection to Liu Mingyan as Liu Qingge’s sister and Qi Qingqi’s disciple, Shen Qingqiu decides he cannot ignore the situation and must investigate further.

He asks the demons to lead him to the rift in the boundary between the Human and Demon Realms to pursue answers.

Shen Qingqiu hides in the treetops, watching a distorted patch of air where a youth in black emerges, clearly a Bai Zhan Peak disciple.

Sha Hualing appears, taunting the youth while trying to capture him. The youth is bound by immortal-binding cables but fights back.

Shen Qingqiu intervenes, cutting Sha Hualing’s nails as a warning and later using his spiritual energy to repel her attack, sending her flying.

Sha Hualing flees through the rift back to the Demon Realm, leaving the youth behind. Shen Qingqiu frees him from the cables.

The youth introduces himself as Yang Yixuan, Liu Qingge’s disciple. Shen Qingqiu is surprised as Liu Qingge never took in disciples.

Yang Yixuan explains Liu Qingge has lost every fight against Luo Binghe. He also fell into Sha Hualing's trap because she seduced him by taking off her clothes.

Shen Qingqiu and Yang Yixuan enter the Demon Realm through the spatial rift, discovering the lair, Chi Yun Cave, and Sha Hualing pacing around.

Liu Mingyan is captured, but she resists Sha Hualing’s attempts to make her kneel, even when Sha Hualing removes her veil.

Shen Qingqiu intervenes again, sending Sha Hualing flying, but she manages to scratch him despite his previous trimming of her nails.

Yang Yixuan releases the other prisoners, including three Daoist nuns, crucial to Luo Binghe's cultivation, thereby disrupting the original plot.

Shen Qingqiu notices Qiu Haitang among the prisoners, but she doesn't recognize him due to his different appearance.

Sha Hualing calls for reinforcements, binding Shen Qingqiu with an oversized immortal-binding net. However, Shen Qingqiu uses his immense spiritual energy to break free.

Just as Shen Qingqiu escapes, Luo Binghe arrives, disappointed in Sha Hualing for capturing Cang Qiong Mountain Sect disciples despite his orders not to.

Sha Hualing bargains with Luo Binghe, promising that the person she captured (Shen Qingqiu) had unparalleled spiritual energy, hoping to secure a deal.

Shen Qingqiu runs in terror after hearing the familiar voice of the System reactivating, despite having switched bodies.

The System, though malfunctioning, is trying to reconnect to him after being near Luo Binghe.

Shen Qingqiu encounters Liu Mingyan and Yang Yixuan, who had not yet returned to Cang Qiong Mountain. They reassure him they are relieved to see him safe.

Shen Qingqiu, Liu Mingyan, and Yang Yixuan sit down in a tea shop, where they overhear Lu Liu gossiping about the relationship between Luo Binghe and Shen Qingqiu.

Lu Liu describes a rumor, claiming that Luo Binghe had impure, romantic feelings for Shen Qingqiu during their time together as master and disciple, leading to a bizarre story about unrequited love and hate.

Lu Liu explains that Luo Binghe confessed his love to Shen Qingqiu during the Immortal Alliance Conference, was rejected, and in despair tried to force Shen Qingqiu to submit. Shen Qingqiu rejected him, leading to their conflict.

According to the story, Shen Qingqiu couldn’t bear to reveal the truth about Luo Binghe, so he protected his disciple’s reputation by claiming he was killed by demons.

Lu Liu further embellishes that Luo Binghe spent years improving his martial abilities and eventually came back to capture Shen Qingqiu and imprison him in the Water Prison of Huan Hua Palace for personal revenge.

The story culminates with Luo Binghe being portrayed as jealous and vengeful, leading to a confrontation with Liu Qingge and Shen Qingqiu's self-detonation in Hua Yue City.

Shen Qingqiu is horrified by the absurd story but decides to leave the tea shop after hearing enough of the embellished and wildly inaccurate tale.

Yang Yixuan and Liu Mingyan are left in a daze by the gossip, while Shen Qingqiu urges them to eat quickly and leave the town before their views on life are further distorted by the wild rumors.

Shen Qingqiu escorts Liu Mingyan and Yang Yixuan out of the borderlands and takes a different direction to avoid further confrontation.

Sha Hualing appears and confronts Shen Qingqiu, revealing she had poisoned him by spiking his food with heavenly demon blood.

Shen Qingqiu begins to feel the effects of the blood, causing intense pain as the heavenly demon blood starts to take control of his body.

Luo Binghe arrives through a spatial rift, startling Shen Qingqiu, who tries to avoid recognition by his former disciple.

Sha Hualing attempts to explain herself to Luo Binghe, fearing his wrath because Shen Qingqiu’s face resembles someone from his past. She confesses her mistake but is punished by Luo Binghe, who strangles her with an incorporeal force.

Despite not recognizing Shen Qingqiu, Luo Binghe uses the heavenly demon blood inside him to drain his spiritual energy, bringing him close to death. He then pulls away upon being reminded of the Holy Mausoleum.

Sha Hualing saves her life by reminding Luo Binghe of their shared goal regarding the Holy Mausoleum, which causes him to spare both her and Shen Qingqiu.

Luo Binghe leaves, opening a spatial rift and abandoning Shen Qingqiu and Sha Hualing in the Demon Realm, but Sha Hualing forces Shen Qingqiu to follow her through the rift.

Shen Qingqiu enters Huan Hua Palace with Sha Hualing, now disguised as a human. They observe Luo Binghe being cold and indifferent to the Little Palace Mistress, who is upset and confronts him.

Shen Qingqiu realizes that Luo Binghe’s harem has fallen apart, with the women in his life living in misery or being reduced to mere shadows of their former selves.

Shen Qingqiu checks his System and notices that, despite the deteriorating relationships with the female characters, his B-Points have increased significantly due to subverting typical tropes of female martyrdom and brainless love interests.

Shen Qingqiu accidentally gets sucked into Luo Binghe’s dream realm, reliving memories of their master-disciple relationship on Qing Jing Peak.

In the dream, Shen Qingqiu observes a younger, more naive Luo Binghe, who still holds fond memories of their time together, despite being repeatedly punished by Shen Qingqiu.

Luo Binghe unexpectedly appears in the dream and mistakes Shen Qingqiu for a dream figure, expressing longing for his shizun. Shen Qingqiu responds in a kind manner to maintain the illusion.

Luo Binghe kisses Shen Qingqiu in the dream, revealing his deep emotional attachment. Shen Qingqiu realizes that Luo Binghe’s satisfaction points have been tied to him rather than any romantic pursuits with the women in his life.

Shen Qingqiu awakens in Huan Hua Palace to alarms signaling an intruder—Liu Qingge has entered the palace, enraged and ready to fight Luo Binghe.

Shen Qingqiu rushes to stop Liu Qingge from confronting Luo Binghe, knowing it could lead to disastrous consequences.

Liu Qingge and Luo Binghe face off in Huan Hua Pavilion, with Liu Qingge furious and prepared to battle Luo Binghe, who appears disheveled and ready to fight back.

Shen Qingqiu observes a violent confrontation between Liu Qingge and Luo Binghe, whose left arm is holding a lifeless body—Shen Qingqiu’s own corpse from his previous life.

Liu Qingge confronts Luo Binghe about what he has done, having stumbled upon Luo Binghe holding Shen Qingqiu’s corpse in a compromising position, both figures in minimal clothing.

Luo Binghe calmly responds to Liu Qingge’s accusations, suggesting that he would not do such things with an outsider, implying a deeper connection between him and the corpse.

The two begin an intense spiritual energy battle, both cautious not to damage the corpse, which Luo Binghe is fiercely protective of.

Shen Qingqiu, seeing the chaos, assists Liu Qingge by merging his spiritual energy with his, forcing Luo Binghe to let go of the corpse.

Luo Binghe looks on helplessly as Liu Qingge grabs the corpse and flees. Luo Binghe’s expression is devastated, revealing his emotional attachment to Shen Qingqiu's body.

During the battle, the pavilion collapses, revealing the swords Zheng Yang and Xiu Ya, which had been stored there after being broken in the past.

Shen Qingqiu feels pity for Luo Binghe but knows he must get Liu Qingge and his old corpse to safety to prevent any further disturbing developments.

Despite trying to escape, Shen Qingqiu hesitates, feeling conflicted as he witnesses Luo Binghe’s pain. However, Luo Binghe notices him, and his gaze turns murderous.

Before Luo Binghe can act, Shen Qingqiu is suddenly snatched up by a fast-moving shadow, which takes him away to safety.

Luo Binghe, frustrated and emotionally unhinged after losing both Shen Qingqiu’s corpse and the battle, lashes out violently, sending Sha Hualing flying and causing her to cough up blood.

Sha Hualing reports that the intrusion had been assisted by another party who broke the maze array before Liu Qingge's arrival. Despite this information, Luo Binghe remains fixated on retrieving Shen Qingqiu’s body and orders Mobei to be summoned, vowing to pursue them himself.

Shen Qingqiu realizes that Luo Binghe had been gentle while using the blood mites in his body before, as the current pain Luo Binghe is causing him is excruciating, making him wish for death.

Shen Qingqiu is dragged to safety by someone, but he's in too much pain to respond or walk properly due to the blood mites raging inside him.

The person who rescued him lowers him to the ground and tries to assess his condition, speaking in a gentle and refreshing voice, indicating they are a young man.

Shen Qingqiu realizes that Luo Binghe was never truly malicious before when using the blood mites and had been treating him with a certain degree of care.

Shen Qingqiu briefly reflects on how his situation has spiraled into this bizarre scenario, wondering how things had gone so wrong, blaming Airplane Shooting Towards the Sky for writing such a convoluted situation.

As Shen Qingqiu rolls around in pain, the young man touches his body to comfort him, and surprisingly, his touch seems to alleviate the pain caused by the blood mites.

The young man accidentally touches Shen Qingqiu inappropriately while trying to help, causing Shen Qingqiu to react awkwardly due to his recent traumatic experiences with Luo Binghe.

Despite his discomfort, Shen Qingqiu encourages the young man to continue touching him as it provides relief from the pain.

The young man lifts Shen Qingqiu and forces a liquid down his throat, despite Shen Qingqiu trying to resist. The liquid quickly neutralizes the blood mites' effects, and the pain dissipates almost immediately.

Shen Qingqiu panics and demands to know what the young man gave him to drink, realizing the liquid was heavenly demon blood, as only heavenly demon blood can counteract the effects of heavenly demon blood.

Shen Qingqiu is horrified that he has now consumed heavenly demon blood from two different sources, making him a unique and unparalleled case in history.

After this revelation, Shen Qingqiu lets out a laugh and collapses face-first, overwhelmed by the situation.

Shen Qingqiu finds himself in a scene filled with blood and corpses, with Luo Binghe standing among them, mechanically killing his own dream realm constructions.

Luo Binghe looks distressed and wipes at the blood on his face, embarrassed to be seen by Shen Qingqiu in this state. He throws away his sword and hides his bloodstained hands behind him.

Luo Binghe expresses guilt and self-loathing, saying he has failed to keep Shen Qingqiu's body safe and calls himself useless.

Shen Qingqiu realizes that Luo Binghe’s self-destructive behavior is a form of self-discipline and comfortingly tells him that what's lost is lost, trying to ease his pain.

Luo Binghe reveals that the only thing left for him is Shen Qingqiu's body, suggesting that for five years, Luo Binghe had clung to Shen Qingqiu's corpse out of obsession.

Luo Binghe’s bitterness grows, and he becomes more unstable, using his sword to massacre the remnants of his dream realm creations while blaming himself for failing Shen Qingqiu.

Shen Qingqiu tries to calm him down and reminds him that this destructive behavior is no different from self-harm, which Luo Binghe acknowledges.

Luo Binghe admits that he knows this is all a dream and that only in dreams can Shen Qingqiu still scold him.

Shen Qingqiu realizes that he can’t continue leading Luo Binghe on and decides to be more emotionally distant, pulling away and adopting a more aloof demeanor.

Luo Binghe, in desperation, embraces Shen Qingqiu from behind, refusing to let go even when Shen Qingqiu angrily orders him to.

Luo Binghe tries to explain and apologize for his actions, including his role in trapping Shen Qingqiu in the Water Prison, and admits his regrets.

Shen Qingqiu feels pity for Luo Binghe, realizing the absurdity of the situation where Luo Binghe’s feelings have developed in a direction Shen Qingqiu never anticipated.

Shen Qingqiu loses his resolve to be harsh and instead gently pats Luo Binghe’s head, acknowledging how much Luo Binghe has suffered due to their complex relationship.

Shen Qingqiu notices scars on Luo Binghe’s hands and chest, realizing that Luo Binghe had preserved the wounds inflicted by Shen Qingqiu in past confrontations as a form of emotional attachment rather than hatred.

Shen Qingqiu begins to understand that Luo Binghe is a deeply emotional and sensitive person, far more delicate and affected by their interactions than he had ever realized.

As Shen Qingqiu reflects on his misunderstandings of Luo Binghe, he fails to notice the twisted smile beginning to form on Luo Binghe’s face, signaling that his actions may not be entirely innocent.

Shen Qingqiu wakes up in a room with a gauzy white canopy, attended by a young man who helped him during the Huan Hua Palace incident.

The young man is revealed to be Zhuzhi-Lang, a servant of Tianlang-Jun and part of the snake demon race, though now in human form. Zhuzhi-Lang confirms that he knows Shen Qingqiu’s true identity.

Zhuzhi-Lang mentions that he cannot completely remove the heavenly demon blood from Shen Qingqiu’s body, but his own blood will neutralize its effects, especially if they go to the Demon Realm.

Shen Qingqiu is surprised by Zhuzhi-Lang’s expectation that he will accompany him to the Demon Realm, but he is unwilling to go and tries to leave. However, Zhuzhi-Lang’s snakes prevent him from escaping.

Shen Qingqiu learns that Zhuzhi-Lang is the son of Tianlang-Jun’s sister and a snake demon from the southern border of the Demon Realm. This makes him Luo Binghe’s senior cousin.

Shen Qingqiu realizes that Zhuzhi-Lang was in Huan Hua Palace on official business, likely related to Luo Binghe, but Zhuzhi-Lang evades directly answering questions about his true mission.

Shen Qingqiu attempts to escape from Zhuzhi-Lang by tricking him into entering a brothel and using realgar wine (a snake repellent) to incapacitate him. He buys up the town’s entire supply of realgar wine with Zhuzhi-Lang’s own money and poisons the air, weakening Zhuzhi-Lang’s snake form.

Zhuzhi-Lang is forced to transform into his true form, a giant green snake, and Shen Qingqiu leads the snake away from populated areas.

Once the snake is too weak to move, Shen Qingqiu bids Zhuzhi-Lang goodbye and flees.

Shen Qingqiu rents a flying sword using Zhuzhi-Lang’s money and heads back to Cang Qiong Mountain Sect, thinking of how much trouble he’s already in, especially with recent gossip linking him and Luo Binghe in inappropriate ways.

Shen Qingqiu arrives at the foot of Cang Qiong Mountain and learns that the sect has been under siege for two days by demon soldiers led by Luo Binghe.

He rushes to Qiong Ding Peak, where the summit is in ruins from the battles. There is a tense standoff between the sect’s disciples and the demon army.

Inside Qiong Ding Hall, Yue Qingyuan and Liu Qingge are injured, while Luo Binghe and Mobei-Jun stand in opposition. Luo Binghe demands the sect's nameplate and Shen Qingqiu’s immortal body, which Cang Qiong Mountain refuses to give.

Qi Qingqi accuses Luo Binghe of betraying the sect, causing his own shizun to self-detonate and desecrating his corpse. Luo Binghe remains indifferent, stating his intention to take the nameplate and stall the sect into submission.

Mobei-Jun throws Shang Qinghua into the standoff, causing a slapstick chase with Qi Qingqi. Shang Qinghua reveals to the sect that Shen Qingqiu had used the Sun-Moon Dew Mushroom to create a new body, and both the corpse in the hall and the living Shen Qingqiu are real.

Shen Qingqiu intervenes as Liu Qingge and Luo Binghe prepare to clash. Luo Binghe captures him, declaring, "Caught you, Shizun," and the sect realizes Shen Qingqiu is alive.

Luo Binghe admits he intentionally stalled the siege to draw Shen Qingqiu out. He refuses to leave without both Shen Qingqiu and his original body, which is being guarded by the sect.

Qi Qingqi suddenly announces that Shen Qingqiu’s immortal body has disappeared. Several disciples guarding the body were poisoned and incapacitated, though the poison is unknown and not of Luo Binghe’s doing.

This mysterious theft of the body shocks both sides, and Luo Binghe vows to find it. He agrees to drop the siege at Shen Qingqiu’s request but remains resolute in his pursuit.

As Luo Binghe prepares to leave, Liu Qingge, despite his injuries, challenges him, unwilling to let him depart so easily.

Shen Qingqiu is taken to the Demon Realm by Luo Binghe, who brings him to a residence similar to Shen Qingqiu’s Bamboo House on Qing Jing Peak.

The two share an awkward, tense silence as they walk through the underground palace, with Shen Qingqiu growing frustrated by the situation and Luo Binghe's behavior.

Luo Binghe tries to check the heavenly demon blood in Shen Qingqiu but realizes it no longer responds to him, hinting at Shen Qingqiu's "fortuitous encounter" (Zhuzhi-Lang’s intervention).

Luo Binghe allows Shen Qingqiu freedom within the underground palace, and when Shen Qingqiu asks to see him as little as possible, Luo Binghe’s heart is visibly hurt.

Luo Binghe reiterates his belief that strength is necessary to keep what he desires, and he swears to never let Shen Qingqiu escape again.

Left alone, Shen Qingqiu questions the system about his progress and point values, and he exchanges points for a "Small Scenario Pusher: Luxury Edition," but is frustrated by this unnecessary feature.

Shen Qingqiu finds that Luo Binghe has ordered the demons to plant bamboo and has arranged for familiar meals. Shen Qingqiu realizes that Luo Binghe is behind these comforts, deepening his frustration.

Shang Qinghua visits and delivers Shen Qingqiu’s restored sword, Xiu Ya, before awkwardly fleeing when Luo Binghe arrives.

Luo Binghe expresses regret for deceiving Shen Qingqiu in the dream realm but insists his feelings were genuine. Shen Qingqiu doubts his words, still reeling from the previous betrayals.

Their confrontation escalates into a physical struggle when Luo Binghe attempts to take advantage of Shen Qingqiu, who fights back and manages to briefly subdue Luo Binghe before they continue brawling.

During the struggle, Shen Qingqiu lands a punch on Luo Binghe, receiving 500 satisfaction points from the system, indicating Luo Binghe’s masochistic tendencies.

The brawl ends abruptly when Shen Qingqiu experiences a severe, mysterious pain that causes his body to convulse violently. He sees disjointed, chaotic visions and feels his soul being torn apart.

Luo Binghe panics, trying to help Shen Qingqiu but finding no abnormalities. As Shen Qingqiu's condition worsens, Luo Binghe frantically calls for the guards, terrified for Shen Qingqiu’s life.

Shen Qingqiu wakes up in a stone coffin, trapped in the Holy Mausoleum of the demon race, realizing he's been returned to his original body.

He deduces that his soul was pulled from his Dew Mushroom body and returned to his original corpse as part of a ritual in the Holy Mausoleum, a restricted area for demons.

Shen Qingqiu explores the mausoleum, avoiding blind corpses, which are sensitive to light, and last-breath candles that ignite based on breathing.

He accidentally triggers a group of blind corpses by moving near one of the candles and is forced to flee.

Shen Qingqiu enters a hall containing a locked coffin and knocks on it, which responds with a voice, revealing the occupant is alive.

The occupant of the coffin, Tianlang-Jun, begins to rise, revealing himself as the father of Luo Binghe. He resembles his son but shows a distinct, eerie smile.

Tianlang-Jun has an authoritative, kingly presence, even as he reveals that his body is falling apart due to the Dew Mushroom body Zhuzhi-Lang gave him. He casually reattaches his severed arm, indicating that his new body is unstable.

Zhuzhi-Lang confirms that he had summoned Shen Qingqiu to the Demon Realm to protect him from the destruction of the human sects, a plan that involves wiping out the four major sects, including Cang Qiong Mountain Sect.

Shen Qingqiu realizes that Tianlang-Jun views Luo Binghe not as a son but as a potential vessel for a body transfer to restore his power.

Tianlang-Jun reveals that Zhuzhi-Lang orchestrated events in Jin Lan City to force Shen Qingqiu to break ties with the Human Realm.

A tremor shakes the mausoleum, and it’s revealed that Luo Binghe has broken into the Holy Mausoleum using 200 Black Moon Rhinoceros-Pythons to destroy the barrier.

Luo Binghe arrives, looking bloodied and furious, intent on taking Shen Qingqiu away. He fights Tianlang-Jun but is easily overpowered, suffering a severe injury that causes him to spit blood.

Tianlang-Jun reveals his lack of care for Luo Binghe as his son, even considering taking Luo Binghe’s body for his own use.

Shen Qingqiu attempts to fight back and protect Luo Binghe, but his efforts are disrupted by Tianlang-Jun’s overwhelming strength.

Tianlang-Jun engages Luo Binghe in a brutal fight, using his immense power to injure him severely, while Shen Qingqiu tries to reason with Tianlang-Jun.

Shen Qingqiu accidentally grabs Zhuzhi-Lang instead of Luo Binghe during their escape and is unable to assist Luo Binghe during the fight.

Shen Qingqiu and Zhuzhi-Lang enter the Hall of Fury, triggering dangerous anti-theft mechanisms, including a deadly magma attack that engulfs Tianlang-Jun.

Shen Qingqiu finally meets up with Luo Binghe again, who is in a weakened state, with multiple severe injuries from Tianlang-Jun’s earlier assault.

Luo Binghe helps Shen Qingqiu navigate through the Hall of Fury and Hall of Sorrow, which they manage to escape quickly.

They enter a final corridor where Luo Binghe, despite his condition, takes charge of leading Shen Qingqiu to safety, though he collapses from exhaustion and injuries before they can escape fully.

Shen Qingqiu realizes that Luo Binghe has pushed himself beyond his limits, suffering from severe physical damage and possible poison or fever, leaving him unconscious and in dire need of help.

After Luo Binghe passes out, the suppressive effect of his presence fades, causing the blind corpses to stir and surround them.

Shen Qingqiu fights off the blind corpses while carrying Luo Binghe, using Xiu Ya but struggling with spiritual energy depletion.

Realizing they can't stay in the corridor, Shen Qingqiu drags Luo Binghe into a preparation chamber full of coffins, hoping to hide from the blind corpses.

With no time to find separate coffins, Shen Qingqiu and Luo Binghe hide together in the same coffin, with Luo Binghe lying on top of him.

Blind corpses enter the chamber and search meticulously, coming dangerously close to their hiding spot.

Shen Qingqiu notices Luo Binghe’s heavenly demon mark of sin glowing, attracting attention. To hide the glow, he presses his mouth against Luo Binghe’s forehead, resembling a kiss.

The blind corpse nearly touches Luo Binghe, but Shen Qingqiu manages to reposition them just in time, preventing discovery.

After the blind corpses leave, Shen Qingqiu prepares to push Luo Binghe into a sitting position but is startled by an unknown voice in the chamber.

The voice belongs to Meng Mo, who appears in human form. Shen Qingqiu recognizes him and asks for help in entering Luo Binghe's dream realm to wake him up.

Meng Mo reveals he cannot wake Luo Binghe, as his spirit is in complete chaos due to years of overexertion from soul-summoning rituals and battles, leaving him stuck in a deep dreamlike state.

Shen Qingqiu accepts that he must protect Luo Binghe alone and prepares to wake up and find a way out of the Holy Mausoleum.

Meng Mo expresses frustration that Luo Binghe respects Shen Qingqiu as his Shizun despite all his efforts to mentor him, while Luo Binghe refuses to acknowledge Meng Mo as a teacher.

Meng Mo warns Shen Qingqiu that the mausoleum is filled with dangers and suggests he will struggle to protect Luo Binghe alone.

Shen Qingqiu wakes up in the coffin with Luo Binghe still on top of him and decides to head toward the far east end of the mausoleum to find the place where Luo Binghe broke through the barrier.

As they journey, the corridor begins to change, with vegetation and a forest-like environment emerging as they enter a tomb filled with dangerous plants.

Shen Qingqiu protects them from a sneak attack by catching a sword with his bare hand, severely injuring himself.

He realizes the attackers are Qiu Haitang and the Old Palace Master, the former now vengeful, and the latter crippled and limbless but still powerful.

The Old Palace Master reveals that he was responsible for investigating Shen Qingqiu’s past and worsening his reputation, explaining that his grudge stems from Luo Binghe rejecting his mentorship and marriage to his daughter.

The Old Palace Master’s spiritual attacks overwhelm Shen Qingqiu, but Shen Qingqiu refuses to abandon Luo Binghe.

Shen Qingqiu notices the Old Palace Master’s unnatural fixation on Luo Binghe, who reminds him of his former disciple, Su Xiyan.

The Old Palace Master’s obsession with Su Xiyan is revealed to have been deeply inappropriate, explaining his twisted attachment to Luo Binghe.

As the Old Palace Master grows more deranged, he is infected by the Ties That Bind, a demonic plant that sprouts from flesh when one uses spiritual energy.

Qiu Haitang also suffers from a breakdown, ranting about her past suffering and her complex feelings toward Shen Qingqiu before fleeing the mausoleum in a state of madness.

Shen Qingqiu continues on with Luo Binghe, ignoring the Old Palace Master’s final attempts to stop them.

The Old Palace Master succumbs to the Ties That Bind, his head sprouting with fleshy growths as he dies a gruesome death.

Shen Qingqiu escapes with Luo Binghe, determined to find a way out of the mausoleum despite his injuries.

Shen Qingqiu hears Tianlang-Jun's voice through a voice-transmitting spell, mocking him for playing a game of hide-and-seek and hinting at their inevitable encounter.

Shen Qingqiu notices that the Ties That Bind sprouts have spread to his leg, following his blood vessels and threatening to immobilize him.

Tianlang-Jun is aware of Shen Qingqiu's plan to escape the Holy Mausoleum by heading east through the barrier's tear, unsettling Shen Qingqiu.

Shen Qingqiu realizes he needs to act quickly before the demonic plant fully takes root. Despite the immense pain, he rips out the sprouts from his leg, tearing a chunk of his flesh in the process.

The pain is excruciating, leaving Shen Qingqiu gasping and unable to wipe the sweat from his face. His condition is now far worse than before, with blood pouring from his leg.

Knowing that Tianlang-Jun is likely on his way, Shen Qingqiu decides not to continue eastward with Luo Binghe, fearing they would encounter Tianlang-Jun and Zhuzhi-Lang.

After leaving the primeval forest-like tomb hall, Shen Qingqiu finds another chamber and selects a clean stone coffin for Luo Binghe.

Shen Qingqiu gently settles Luo Binghe into the coffin, checking his condition. Luo Binghe remains unconscious, his forehead burning hot, and the red mark on his forehead continues to glow brighter.

Shen Qingqiu places Xin Mo beneath Luo Binghe’s hand, preparing for the next steps, and closes the coffin to keep him safe.

Tianlang-Jun and Zhuzhi-Lang find Shen Qingqiu standing in the center of a mausoleum hall, badly injured and covered in blood, yet waiting for them.

Tianlang-Jun expresses surprise at Shen Qingqiu’s condition, noting how bad it has gotten in such a short time. Shen Qingqiu claims that Luo Binghe left.

Tianlang-Jun and Zhuzhi-Lang become immobilized by a freezing trap in the mausoleum, thanks to the ice powers of the Mobei clan's tomb.

Shen Qingqiu had lowered his body temperature to avoid freezing, but Tianlang-Jun and Zhuzhi-Lang get trapped in ice, slowing them for at least an hour.

Shen Qingqiu uses this opportunity to escape, but Zhuzhi-Lang activates the blood he previously fed to Shen Qingqiu, causing excruciating pain.

As Shen Qingqiu tries to keep moving, Zhuzhi-Lang’s blood wreaks havoc in his body, forcing him to struggle against the overwhelming sensation of the blood mites attacking his organs.

Luo Binghe suddenly appears, having woken up, and finds Shen Qingqiu suffering from the blood attack. He helps support Shen Qingqiu and shatters some of the ice surrounding Tianlang-Jun and Zhuzhi-Lang.

Luo Binghe confronts Shen Qingqiu for associating with Tianlang-Jun and Zhuzhi-Lang, revealing his anger. Shen Qingqiu retorts angrily before trying to leave, but Luo Binghe stops him, noticing tears on Shen Qingqiu's face.

Luo Binghe realizes Shen Qingqiu has suffered greatly to protect him and expresses remorse, begging forgiveness.

Shen Qingqiu tries to brush off Luo Binghe’s concerns, feeling awkward at the attention, but Luo Binghe insists on staying close to him, refusing to let go.

They manage to reach the exit of the Holy Mausoleum, where Luo Binghe, now fully recovered, cuts open a rift in space with his sword, allowing them to escape.

Outside, Tianlang-Jun and Zhuzhi-Lang pursue them. Luo Binghe confronts Zhuzhi-Lang for feeding Shen Qingqiu his blood, while Tianlang-Jun mocks the situation, revealing his desire for Luo Binghe’s sword.

Despite negotiations, Tianlang-Jun betrays his agreement with Luo Binghe and orders Zhuzhi-Lang to snatch Shen Qingqiu.

Zhuzhi-Lang transforms into his serpent form and swallows Shen Qingqiu whole, while Tianlang-Jun dismisses any notion of honor or keeping promises, reminding Shen Qingqiu that demons care little for such things.

Shen Qingqiu wakes up on top of a giant serpent traveling through the southern border of the Demon Realm, surrounded by an army of demons led by Tianlang-Jun.

Shen Qingqiu discovers his right arm is overgrown with fleshy sprouts from the Ties That Bind, which Zhuzhi-Lang begins burning off using hot coals.

Zhuzhi-Lang awkwardly clarifies that his intentions toward Shen Qingqiu are purely professional, not like Luo Binghe’s romantic ones.

Tianlang-Jun casually questions Shen Qingqiu if he has dual-cultivated with Luo Binghe, revealing he has been influenced by a Human Realm song called Mother! Fucking! Regret! Of! Chunshan!.

Tianlang-Jun reveals his plan to use Luo Binghe’s sword, Xin Mo, to merge the Demon Realm with the Human Realm, echoing a plotline from the original novel where Luo Binghe does the same.

Shen Qingqiu realizes merging the realms would cause endless conflict, and Tianlang-Jun justifies it as necessary despite the chaos it would bring.

Shen Qingqiu questions Tianlang-Jun's feelings about Luo Binghe and learns Tianlang-Jun feels "sorry" for him, but he holds little affection due to Luo Binghe's half-human heritage.

That night, Luo Binghe sneaks into Shen Qingqiu’s tent in person after traveling from the northern border. He throws himself on top of Shen Qingqiu and kisses him passionately, refusing to leave despite the danger.

Zhuzhi-Lang arrives to continue burning the Ties That Bind, forcing Luo Binghe to hide under the blankets.

Shen Qingqiu struggles to hide Luo Binghe while dealing with Zhuzhi-Lang’s treatment. The situation becomes increasingly chaotic and awkward as Luo Binghe continues to interfere.

Tianlang-Jun suddenly arrives in the tent, causing an even more awkward misunderstanding when he sees Zhuzhi-Lang and Shen Qingqiu tangled together, assuming something inappropriate is happening between them.

Liu Qingge arrives in the southern border, fighting his way through demons in a grand spectacle to rescue Shen Qingqiu.

A massive battle erupts between Tianlang-Jun, Liu Qingge, Luo Binghe, and the demon army. Zhuzhi-Lang intervenes to help Shen Qingqiu by suppressing the blood mites in his body.

Seizing the opportunity, Shen Qingqiu and Luo Binghe escape with Liu Qingge using their swords, leaving the battle behind.

After the escape, Tianlang-Jun remarks on Shen Qingqiu's perceived preferences for complicated relationships, humorously assuming Shen Qingqiu enjoys being involved with multiple people at once.

Shen Qingqiu, Luo Binghe, and Liu Qingge flee from the battle and head toward the borderlands.

Liu Qingge questions why Shen Qingqiu brought Luo Binghe with him and expresses distrust of Luo Binghe.

Shen Qingqiu tries to defuse the situation, apologizing for Luo Binghe’s past mistakes and expressing trust in him, which causes Luo Binghe to be visibly happy.

Liu Qingge attacks Luo Binghe, but Luo Binghe gets dizzy from lingering effects of his previous injuries, concerning Shen Qingqiu.

After the trio crosses into the Human Realm, Shen Qingqiu suggests resting before proceeding further, to which Liu Qingge reluctantly agrees.

They stop at an inn where an argument ensues over the number of rooms; Luo Binghe manipulates the situation, claiming not to have enough money, resulting in them only getting two rooms.

Shen Qingqiu avoids sharing a room with either Luo Binghe or Liu Qingge, instead leaving them in a tense standoff.

Shen Qingqiu finds some booklets in his room and begins reading. The System suddenly notifies him that he has earned enough satisfaction points to receive a key item.

Shen Qingqiu realizes that the item, which reduces anger points, was locked behind a threshold, and that he no longer needs it.

The System also alerts Shen Qingqiu to an upcoming important quest at Zhao Hua Monastery, leaving him curious and concerned.

Just as Shen Qingqiu is contemplating the implications of this new quest, there is a light knock on his door.

Shen Qingqiu assumes Luo Binghe is knocking at his door but is surprised to see it’s Liu Qingge instead.

Liu Qingge gives Shen Qingqiu a folding fan from Qing Jing Peak and questions Shen Qingqiu’s relationship with Luo Binghe.

Shen Qingqiu admits he isn’t sure how his relationship with Luo Binghe became so complicated, claiming he misunderstood Luo Binghe initially.

Liu Qingge reminds Shen Qingqiu of Luo Binghe’s past destructive actions, and Shen Qingqiu defends Luo Binghe, hoping not to misunderstand him again.

Liu Qingge, concerned about the rumors, asks Shen Qingqiu why he defends Luo Binghe, to which Shen Qingqiu responds with a desire for clarity rather than blind defense.

Liu Qingge, frustrated, leaves after seeing something unusual, making Shen Qingqiu confused.

The next morning, Shen Qingqiu wakes up to find Luo Binghe in his room, acting as he did when he was Shen Qingqiu’s disciple on Qing Jing Peak.

Luo Binghe continues to serve Shen Qingqiu breakfast and makes the bed, expressing that he never thought Shen Qingqiu had expelled him as a disciple.

Shen Qingqiu tells Luo Binghe that he must apologize to the sect for his past actions.

Luo Binghe mentions they don't need to return to Cang Qiong Mountain and suggests going to Zhao Hua Monastery instead.

Liu Qingge bursts into the room, confirming that something important is happening at Zhao Hua Monastery, where all sect leaders are gathering for a discussion.

The trio heads to Zhao Hua Monastery, where they see numerous sects already assembled.

The discussion at Zhao Hua Monastery is centered around a shared dream about Tianlang-Jun causing destruction, prompting the sect leaders to discuss how to prevent it.

During the discussion, the monks reveal details about Tianlang-Jun and his relationship with Su Xiyan, Luo Binghe’s mother, uncovering that Luo Binghe is the child of Tianlang-Jun.

This revelation sparks controversy and disgust among the sect leaders, who condemn Su Xiyan for birthing a half-demon child.

Luo Binghe vehemently denies that Tianlang-Jun is his father, showing visible distress and emotional turmoil over his origins being exposed.

Shen Qingqiu comforts Luo Binghe, though the situation escalates as Wu Wang condemns Luo Binghe and Su Xiyan’s actions.

The monks apprehend demons hiding in Zhao Hua Monastery, assuming they are aligned with Luo Binghe, sparking a fight.

Luo Binghe defends Shen Qingqiu, declaring that any attacks against him should not involve Shen Qingqiu.

Yue Qingyuan and Liu Qingge intervene in the battle, subtly protecting Shen Qingqiu while deflecting attacks from others.

Luo Binghe tries to convince Shen Qingqiu to leave with him, but Shen Qingqiu insists on staying behind to resolve the situation.

Luo Binghe reluctantly leaves after Shen Qingqiu promises to find him later, but tensions remain high at the monastery.

The monks criticize Shen Qingqiu for siding with Luo Binghe, but Shen Qingqiu deflects their accusations while preparing to take responsibility for his actions.

The System informs Shen Qingqiu that his quest to raise Luo Binghe’s righteous image has failed, leading to a penalty where all his satisfaction points are drained.

Shen Qingqiu collapses from dizziness due to the System’s punishment, ending the chaotic situation at Zhao Hua Monastery.

Shen Qingqiu wakes up to find himself in a desolate dream realm resembling a completely destroyed Qing Jing Peak.

He realizes that he is undergoing the System's punishment, with no support or guidance from the System during the scenario.

Shen Qingqiu encounters a figure that looks like Luo Binghe but behaves very differently. This version is cold, cruel, and detached, similar to the original Luo Binghe from Proud Immortal Demon Way after he had fully darkened.

Shen Qingqiu quickly realizes this is not his world’s Luo Binghe due to the tone and demeanor.

This version of Luo Binghe toys with Shen Qingqiu, treating him with disdain and curiosity, which unsettles Shen Qingqiu.

When Shen Qingqiu tries to escape, the dark Luo Binghe blocks his path and casually tears off Shen Qingqiu’s right arm, leaving Shen Qingqiu in excruciating pain.

Shen Qingqiu's body instinctively retaliates with spiritual energy, but Luo Binghe easily disperses it with a single strike.

Shen Qingqiu tries to crawl away, but Luo Binghe catches up to him and caresses his leg, hinting at turning him into a "human stick" (disabling him by removing limbs).

Despite Shen Qingqiu’s desperate pleas, Luo Binghe begins torturing him further by causing agonizing pain in his left thigh, suggesting that they have "done this before" and implying that more torture will follow.

Shen Qingqiu can no longer bear the excruciating pain and begins to scream in sheer agony, fully immersed in the horror of the punishment scenario.

Shen Qingqiu is abruptly pulled out of the punishment by the System with the pain vanishing.

He finds himself in a familiar dream realm, Meng Mo's cave, where Meng Mo explains that he rescued Shen Qingqiu after detecting he was at risk of his spirit being torn apart.

Meng Mo admits that he tried multiple times to pull Shen Qingqiu out but only succeeded at the last moment.

Shen Qingqiu thanks Meng Mo for the help, and Meng Mo begrudgingly acknowledges that Shen Qingqiu had helped Luo Binghe before, thus indirectly helping him.

Shen Qingqiu, still shaken, asks why Luo Binghe hasn’t appeared in his dreams. Meng Mo explains that Luo Binghe’s powers have grown to the point that Meng Mo can no longer enter his dream realm.

Shen Qingqiu suspects that Luo Binghe hasn’t appeared because of how powerful and isolated his thoughts have become.

Shen Qingqiu brings up the incident with Qiu Haitang and confirms that Meng Mo had meddled with her dreams in the Holy Mausoleum by showing her someone else's memories.

Shen Qingqiu requests Meng Mo to show him those memories, believing they are Shen Jiu's, his body's original owner's memories. Meng Mo agrees.

Shen Qingqiu is transported into fragmented memories of Shen Jiu’s past.

Shen Jiu is shown as a young boy who is abused by the Qiu family, specifically by Qiu Haitang's older brother.

The memory cuts to Shen Jiu being beaten and mistreated, with Young Master Qiu threatening him, showing the cruelty Shen Jiu endured.

Qiu Haitang is portrayed as a naive, kind girl, contrasting with her brother’s treatment of Shen Jiu. Despite this, Shen Jiu remains cold and distant toward her.

Another memory shows Shen Jiu talking to "Qi-ge," another boy who seems to be his friend. Qi-ge is planning to escape the situation by joining a cultivation sect and promises to return to rescue Shen Jiu.

Shen Jiu shows signs of envy and longing to leave with Qi-ge, but he remains trapped by the Qiu family.

A later memory reveals that Shen Jiu, now older, murders Young Master Qiu in a fit of rage and desperation after years of abuse.

After killing Young Master Qiu, Shen Jiu slaughters numerous guards and male servants in a cold and calculated manner but spares the women.

The memory further shows that after the massacre, Shen Jiu sets fire to the Qiu estate, burning it to the ground.

Shen Jiu is then approached by a mysterious figure, “Senior Wu Yanzi,” who appears to have influenced Shen Jiu's actions and offers to take him away for cultivation.

Shen Jiu shows reluctance, standing before the burning estate, but ultimately decides to follow Wu Yanzi, casting aside his past and the life he led.

Shen Qingqiu recalls that the youth who promised to save him would never return, noting that vows to "come back" often result in abandonment.

He reflects on how both he and Qi-ge had been naive and overly optimistic about their future.

Shen Qingqiu understands why Airplane Shooting Towards the Sky (the author) cut down the original outline of Shen Jiu's character—handling a character who was both tragic and scummy could have caused flame wars among readers.

He reflects on Qiu Haitang's tragic fate, feeling that her descent into bitterness was unjust and that her death was undeserved.

The memory becomes distorted, and the System warns that memory fragmentation is causing data loss. Shen Qingqiu manages to stop the data loss at 10% by "smacking" the system notification.

The memory resumes, and Shen Qingqiu finds himself witnessing little Luo Binghe digging a hole in a canyon during Cang Qiong Mountain's recruitment trial.

Shen Qingqiu realizes this is the moment when Luo Binghe first entered the sect. The trial required the participants to dig holes, though Shen Qingqiu remembers the author's attempts to justify this in the original story.

Yue Qingyuan and Shen Jiu (the original Shen Qingqiu) watch over the trial from above, with Liu Qingge joining them briefly.

Liu Qingge points out that Luo Binghe is the most talented among the participants, but refuses to personally take him as a disciple, preferring to let talented individuals seek out Bai Zhan Peak on their own.

Shen Jiu decides he wants Luo Binghe as his disciple, despite his history of treating talented students poorly. Yue Qingyuan reluctantly agrees to this, showing how much he tolerates Shen Jiu's behavior.

Ning Yingying enthusiastically brings Luo Binghe to Qing Jing Peak, where he expresses his excitement and gratitude to become Shen Jiu's disciple.

Shen Jiu, filled with envy toward Luo Binghe's talents and background, douses him with tea and coldly walks away, leaving Luo Binghe humiliated and confused.

Ming Fan threatens Luo Binghe with punishment if he dares to stand up, further crushing the boy's spirits.

Luo Binghe cries for the first time since his mother's death and would never cry again in Cang Qiong Mountain Sect, no matter how much abuse he suffers.

Shen Qingqiu, unable to physically interact with Luo Binghe in this memory, tries to comfort him, expressing deep sorrow for the boy's suffering.

As Luo Binghe continues to kneel obediently, clutching a jade pendant to his chest, Shen Qingqiu mentally vows that "Shizun will never hit you again" before the memory fades into darkness.

Shen Qingqiu wakes up to the sight of a white bed curtain with tassels, confused by the sudden change in scenery.

Yue Qingyuan is sitting beside him and mentions that Shen Qingqiu had been crying and calling out Luo Binghe's name in his sleep.

Shen Qingqiu feels embarrassed and tries to explain but is unable to find a convincing excuse.

Yue Qingyuan reassures him that no explanation is necessary and informs Shen Qingqiu that he had been unconscious for five days.

The System notifies Shen Qingqiu that the plot hole-filling completion rate for Shen Jiu is only 70%, leaving him frustrated over the remaining 30%, especially after 10% was lost due to memory fragmentation.

Shen Qingqiu, now alert, urgently tells Yue Qingyuan that Tianlang-Jun might use the first snow of the Luo River as the time and place to create a portal and merge the two realms.

When Yue Qingyuan questions how Shen Qingqiu knows this, Shen Qingqiu awkwardly avoids answering, pleading for trust instead.

Yue Qingyuan tells Shen Qingqiu to rest and leaves him, though Shen Qingqiu is restless after sleeping for five days.

Shen Qingqiu searches for his outer robe but is suddenly approached from behind, a hand covering his eyes.

It turns out to be Luo Binghe, who pulls Shen Qingqiu onto the bamboo couch, teasing him and kissing his eyelids.

Luo Binghe playfully tells Shen Qingqiu not to shout, warning that they could be discovered by Qing Jing Peak members, which could ruin Shen Qingqiu's already tarnished reputation.

Luo Binghe asks if Shen Qingqiu missed him, expecting a standard cold response, but Shen Qingqiu, recalling a painful memory of Luo Binghe's past, is unable to muster his usual resistance.

Shen Qingqiu, overwhelmed by emotion, silently nods instead of pushing Luo Binghe away.

Luo Binghe is caught off guard when Shen Qingqiu nods in response to missing him, having braced himself for rejection.

Shen Qingqiu realizes the implication of his nod and feels embarrassed, wanting to deny it but unable to.

Luo Binghe becomes emotional, clinging to Shen Qingqiu and kissing the corner of his mouth softly, overjoyed by Shen Qingqiu’s acknowledgment.

Luo Binghe expresses how much he missed Shen Qingqiu, and Shen Qingqiu questions why Luo Binghe hadn't visited him in the dream realm. Luo Binghe responds that he thought Shen Qingqiu would find him annoying.

Shen Qingqiu feels conflicted as he realizes he has grown used to Luo Binghe’s presence, despite finding it bothersome in the past.

Luo Binghe admits to Shen Qingqiu that seeing him smile happily with others made him feel like Shen Qingqiu didn’t miss him.

They share a moment where Shen Qingqiu lightly scolds Luo Binghe for being a "little beast" but in a playful manner, showing the deep bond that has formed between them.

Luo Binghe continues to show affection, reaffirming his loyalty to Shen Qingqiu, stating that he is only Shen Qingqiu’s "little beast."

Shen Qingqiu warns Luo Binghe about the upcoming battle with Tianlang-Jun, but Luo Binghe remains indifferent, expressing that he only acknowledges Shen Qingqiu as his family.

Luo Binghe offers to help Shen Qingqiu during the fight with Tianlang-Jun, making it clear that he is ready to assist without hesitation.

Shen Qingqiu tries to avoid the subject of how he knows so much about Tianlang-Jun's plans, offering vague excuses about reading records.

Just as Shen Qingqiu becomes overwhelmed by Luo Binghe's questions, Ning Yingying and other disciples arrive, forcing him to push Luo Binghe out the window to avoid being seen.

Qi Qingqi and other sect members enter, questioning Shen Qingqiu's well-being after his five-day sleep. Qi Qingqi teases Shen Qingqiu, complaining about how troublesome he is.

Shen Qingqiu is forced to navigate their concerns and avoid mentioning Luo Binghe's presence. Liu Qingge suspects something and scans the room for intruders but finds nothing.

Ning Yingying tearfully asks Shen Qingqiu never to leave again, deeply affected by his absence. Shen Qingqiu comforts her, feeling touched by her loyalty.

Liu Qingge suddenly detects a shift in the atmosphere, going to the window where he realizes that it has started to snow, signaling an important event is about to occur.

Shen Qingqiu wakes up early after staying up all night and rushes out of the Bamboo House when he hears the alarm bells ringing.

All disciples gather at Qiong Ding Peak in silence, preparing for the upcoming threat.

Inside the hall, the peak lords examine a white crystal mirror showing the Demon Realm’s Mai Gu Ridge merging with the human realm over the Luo River, signifying the merging of the two realms.

Yue Qingyuan announces that the merging process is progressing quickly and orders the peak lords to gather two-thirds of their inner disciples to move out immediately.

Shen Qingqiu tries to leave with the others, but Yue Qingyuan insists he stay behind, hinting that he might use force to stop him.

As they argue, massive flaming boulders fall from the sky, crashing toward Cang Qiong Mountain. Yue Qingyuan shatters them with his sword Xuan Su, dispersing the debris.

The sight of hellish scenes in the sky alarms everyone; Yue Qingyuan orders the disciples to prepare for evacuation and asks Zhao Hua Monastery for help.

Yue Qingyuan insists Shen Qingqiu go to the Luo River with the rest of the disciples, as he will stay behind to hold off the impending danger.

Liu Qingge drags Shen Qingqiu away, assuring him that Yue Qingyuan will catch up after the reinforcements arrive.

Thousands of swords fly through the air, carrying the disciples to the Luo River in a beautiful but ominous scene as the realms begin to merge.

At the Luo River, the Zhao Hua Monastery monks and other sects have already arrived. Yue Qingyuan thanks them for their help, but the monks reveal that they were aided by Luo Binghe.

Luo Binghe arrives with his allies, including Mobei-Jun and Sha Hualing, and announces that he is willing to help the cultivation world repel the merge because of Shen Qingqiu.

Despite initial skepticism, Luo Binghe’s offer is accepted, and he positions himself as an ally, causing mixed reactions among the various sect members.

Luo Binghe freezes part of the Luo River to create a foundation for the barrier setup, earning him the crowd’s grudging respect.

Shen Qingqiu awkwardly acknowledges Luo Binghe’s help, trying to remain composed under the stares of the other sect leaders and disciples.

Yue Qingyuan coordinates the defense efforts while the sects plan their next steps. Liu Qingge and Bai Zhan Peak are assigned to hold off the demon beasts.

Shen Qingqiu, Luo Binghe, and others prepare to search for Xin Mo in Mai Gu Ridge, knowing they must destroy it to stop the merge.

Luo Binghe insists on flying with Shen Qingqiu, claiming he has forgotten how to fly with spiritual energy, so Shen Qingqiu reluctantly agrees.

The group arrives at Mai Gu Ridge and begins searching the ominous landscape filled with eerie trees and lurking demonic creatures.

Thanks to Luo Binghe’s presence, the demonic creatures flee or hide as they progress through the ridge without any significant resistance.

They quickly find a cave covered in black qi that seems to be the source of the disturbance. Cautioning the group, they decide to investigate.

Mobei-Jun kicks Shang Qinghua into the cave as the "investigator," and a terrified scream erupts from within the cave after a long silence, signaling danger ahead.

Shen Qingqiu rushes into the cave with others, finding Tianlang-Jun seated with Shang Qinghua nearby, Xin Mo emitting black qi and purple miasma from a crack in the rocks.

Tianlang-Jun's body is severely decayed, with necrosis covering half his face and missing an arm, making him appear far from the powerful figure Shen Qingqiu had expected.

Zhuzhi-Lang appears to defend Tianlang-Jun, but he too looks disfigured, with scales covering his body, reminiscent of his half-man, half-snake form.

Tianlang-Jun recognizes Yue Qingyuan and comments on his memory during their previous encounter but explains his memory sharpened due to being sealed for over a decade.

Yue Qingyuan attacks, causing part of the cave to collapse, revealing a snowy, frozen landscape outside. Southern border demons are already arriving below.

A chaotic battle ensues as the group engages Tianlang-Jun and Zhuzhi-Lang. Several cultivators are poisoned by Zhuzhi-Lang’s venomous body.

Mobei-Jun arrives, rescuing Shang Qinghua from Zhuzhi-Lang's attack and delivering a brutal beatdown to Zhuzhi-Lang.

Despite being outnumbered and severely weakened, Tianlang-Jun taunts his opponents, but Luo Binghe interrupts the battle, severing Tianlang-Jun's remaining arm with a powerful blow of demonic qi.

Zhuzhi-Lang attempts to aid Tianlang-Jun but is stopped by Luo Binghe, who impales him with Zheng Yang. Tianlang-Jun collapses, and it seems the battle is over.

Master Wu Chen reveals the truth about Su Xiyan, stating that she had been forced to drink poison by the Old Palace Master after refusing to deceive Tianlang-Jun, despite her initial intentions to use him.

Tianlang-Jun is devastated by this revelation, finally realizing that Su Xiyan never intended to betray him and had resisted until the end.

As Tianlang-Jun reflects on the tragic misunderstandings, he admits defeat, stating that his efforts had all been in vain. He falls back, leaving a sorrowful impression.

Xin Mo continues to emit black qi as the merging of the realms persists. Yue Qingyuan moves to stop it, but Tianlang-Jun reveals that he is no longer supplying it with demonic qi—Luo Binghe is.

Shen Qingqiu realizes that Luo Binghe has been lying about his intentions and is the true source of the merging crisis, driven by his desire to possess Shen Qingqiu and eliminate his ties to Cang Qiong Mountain.

Luo Binghe confesses his deep pain and jealousy, stating that he hates how no one has ever chosen him over others. His mental state deteriorates further, his emotions warped by Xin Mo.

Shen Qingqiu tries to reason with Luo Binghe, but Luo Binghe insists that if Cang Qiong Mountain is destroyed, Shen Qingqiu will have no choice but to stay with him.

As the situation becomes more desperate, Yue Qingyuan draws Xuan Su, initiating a fierce battle with Luo Binghe, who is now in a berserk state due to Xin Mo’s influence.

Shen Qingqiu manages to pull Xin Mo from the wall, but Mai Gu Ridge continues its descent toward the frozen Luo River, indicating that the crisis is far from over.

Yue Qingyuan traps Luo Binghe in a barrier, urging Shen Qingqiu to escape with Xin Mo. However, before Shen Qingqiu can act, the ground beneath them collapses, sending the entire cave tumbling down.

Shen Qingqiu digs Yue Qingyuan out from under rubble, noticing that Yue is injured and bleeding internally. Yue asks about the others, but Shen Qingqiu only finds debris and no sign of Master Wu Chen or Tianlang-Jun.

Yue Qingyuan’s condition deteriorates, and he reveals that his sword, Xuan Su, consumes his life force whenever drawn, explaining why he rarely unsheathes it. This stems from a cultivation mishap in his youth.

Yue Qingyuan confesses regret over past impulsive decisions, including failing to save Shen Qingqiu (then Shen Jiu) from tragedy at Qiu Manor, due to being trapped in the Lingxi Caves.

Shen Qingqiu realizes that Yue Qingyuan is the same person as Yue Qi, Shen Jiu’s childhood friend. This revelation explains why Yue has always been protective and patient with Shen Qingqiu.

Yue continues to apologize for the past, deeply regretful that circumstances prevented him from returning in time to save Shen Jiu, despite his efforts.

Shen Qingqiu receives multiple notifications from the System, indicating the completion of various plot points and characters, including Zhuzhi-Lang, Tianlang-Jun, Su Xiyan, and both Shen Qingqiu and Yue Qingyuan themselves.

Shen Qingqiu reflects on Luo Binghe’s descent into madness, acknowledging that he failed to notice Luo Binghe's growing insecurity and sense of abandonment, exacerbated by Xin Mo’s influence.

Shen Qingqiu tries to keep Yue Qingyuan awake, but Yue slips deeper into his injuries, lamenting that Shen Qingqiu never calls him by his childhood name, Qi-ge, even though that’s what he longs to hear.

Shen Qingqiu refuses to fulfill Yue’s last wish, fearing that doing so will signal his death, and drags Yue along in hopes of finding help.

They encounter Master Wu Chen, who is also injured and carrying the unconscious Wu Wang. Shen Qingqiu asks Wu Chen to take Yue Qingyuan and Wu Wang to safety.

Wu Chen reminds Shen Qingqiu that inner demons arise from obsessions, hinting that Luo Binghe’s madness stems from his obsession with Shen Qingqiu, which cannot be easily cured.

Shen Qingqiu resolves to confront Luo Binghe and handle the situation himself, aware that he is the key to resolving Luo Binghe's inner turmoil.

The interior of Mai Gu Ridge has collapsed, and Shen Qingqiu struggles through the rubble, finding Zhuzhi-Lang and Tianlang-Jun severely injured but still alive.

Zhuzhi-Lang is gravely wounded, with his snake form battered and missing scales. Tianlang-Jun is deteriorating further, barely holding on.

Shen Qingqiu removes Zheng Yang from Zhuzhi-Lang's body, aiding him and showing concern despite his past indifference.

Tianlang-Jun reveals that Luo Binghe has been following Shen Qingqiu all along, and Shen Qingqiu turns to find Luo Binghe watching him silently.

Luo Binghe, under Xin Mo's influence, is hallucinating and begins attacking imaginary enemies around Shen Qingqiu, while the mountain continues to collapse.

Shen Qingqiu uses the System’s "Small Scenario Pusher" to try to help but falls into the collapsing ground. Luo Binghe protects Shen Qingqiu from falling debris, even while in a delusional state.

Luo Binghe regains some clarity and pleads with Shen Qingqiu for comfort, revealing his mental turmoil and pain. Shen Qingqiu comforts him with words and a kiss, which briefly stabilizes him.

As Luo Binghe’s mental state deteriorates, he begins an intense sexual encounter with Shen Qingqiu. Shen Qingqiu endures the pain and draws demonic energy from Luo Binghe’s body into his own to stop Mai Gu Ridge's descent.

Despite the brutal nature of the encounter, Shen Qingqiu focuses on helping Luo Binghe, who becomes more affectionate and remorseful as the act continues. Shen Qingqiu reassures him that everything will be alright.

Shen Qingqiu retrieves the jade Guanyin and gives it back to Luo Binghe, calming him further. He explains to Luo Binghe that Su Xiyan, Luo’s mother, did love him and sacrificed everything to ensure his survival, countering Luo’s belief that he was unwanted.

Shen Qingqiu tells Luo Binghe that he is drawing away Xin Mo's energy for him, and only him, so that Luo Binghe can live a healthy, clear-minded life, free from the sword's control.

Luo Binghe, emotionally overwhelmed, breaks down in tears and destroys Xin Mo, deciding that being alive without Shen Qingqiu would be meaningless to him.

Just as Shen Qingqiu contemplates their potential "dying together," the System offers him a chance to activate a new ability: "Self-Saving."

Shen Qingqiu reflects on how Proud Immortal Demon Way has transformed from a male power fantasy into a bizarre love story after his transmigration into the novel.

The System informs Shen Qingqiu that he has been upgraded to a beginner-level VIP account with a "Self-Saving" ability that can restore his life bar to full once.

Shen Qingqiu is concerned about Luo Binghe potentially killing himself if he uses the ability and asks about Luo Binghe's condition, but the System doesn't allow inquiries.

Shen Qingqiu is shown his achievement history, which highlights various milestones like avoiding landmines, cutting filler, and filling plot holes. The novel is now categorized as women's fiction, explaining the bizarre plot shifts.

Shen Qingqiu is suddenly pulled out of the virtual space and finds himself surrounded by his disciples and fellow sect members, including Liu Qingge.

Liu Qingge initially tells Shen Qingqiu that Luo Binghe is dead, scaring him, but it turns out that Luo Binghe is alive. Luo had almost died but was stopped just in time.

Shen Qingqiu learns that after destroying Xin Mo, Mai Gu Ridge exploded, and both he and Luo Binghe fell into the Luo River. Liu Qingge fished them out, and they were found clutching each other tightly, which caused a stir.

Shen Qingqiu worries about Yue Qingyuan, but Qi Qingqi and Mu Qingfang assure him that Yue Qingyuan is fine and recovering.

Shang Qinghua returns, revealing that he has been reinstated as An Ding Peak Lord thanks to Luo Binghe's influence. He and Shen Qingqiu discuss the distorted plot of the novel and Shang Qinghua’s satisfaction with how things have turned out.

Shen Qingqiu meets with Yue Qingyuan, who is recovering well. Yue Qingyuan tells Shen Qingqiu that Cang Qiong Mountain will always be his home.

Shen Qingqiu notices Luo Binghe standing alone on the outskirts of Qiong Ding Peak. He rushes to meet him, and the two share a heartfelt reunion.

Shen Qingqiu reprimands Luo Binghe for not staying by his side but reassures him that he welcomes him despite the rest of Cang Qiong Mountain being hostile toward him.

Shen Qingqiu decides to leave Cang Qiong Mountain with Luo Binghe, promising to accompany him wherever he goes from now on.

The sect members are shocked by Shen Qingqiu's decision, but he is determined to leave with Luo Binghe.

The novel concludes with Shen Qingqiu reflecting on the chaotic journey, the transformation of the story, and how, despite everything, the relationship between him and Luo Binghe has only just begun.

Shen Qingqiu and Luo Binghe leave Cang Qiong Mountain and head to Luo Binghe’s demon headquarters at the northern border of the Demon Realm, where the previously dead bamboo has now flourished.

During the first ten days after their arrival, Luo Binghe clings to Shen Qingqiu constantly, but soon starts to restrain himself, using his duties as an excuse to avoid spending time with Shen Qingqiu. Shen Qingqiu believes Luo Binghe is sulking because he refused to share a bed with him.

Shen Qingqiu decides to look for Luo Binghe and enters his private hall, where no one else is allowed. Upon entering, Shen Qingqiu unexpectedly finds a heavily injured Luo Binghe stumbling in, covered in blood.

Luo Binghe, shocked to see Shen Qingqiu in his inner hall, collapses into Shen Qingqiu’s arms. Luo Binghe insists Shen Qingqiu leave, but Shen Qingqiu refuses and offers to take him back to Cang Qiong Mountain for safety.

Luo Binghe forcefully pushes Shen Qingqiu away and tries to send him off alone, but Shen Qingqiu insists on helping him and brings him back to Qing Jing Peak.

Upon arriving at the Bamboo House, Shen Qingqiu surprises his disciples Ning Yingying and Ming Fan, who are inside cleaning. Shen Qingqiu hushes them to avoid alerting Liu Qingge or others about Luo Binghe’s presence.

Shen Qingqiu tends to Luo Binghe’s injuries, discovering that the wounds seem unusual, likely caused by demonic energy. Luo Binghe remains silent and wary throughout the treatment, avoiding Shen Qingqiu’s attempts to comfort him.

Just as Shen Qingqiu continues healing Luo Binghe, Liu Qingge arrives, having been summoned by Ming Fan. Liu Qingge enforces the new rule barring Luo Binghe from Cang Qiong Mountain but ultimately agrees to let Luo Binghe stay after Shen Qingqiu intervenes.

Liu Qingge warns that Luo Binghe should deal with his own mess and leaves. Luo Binghe quietly watches Shen Qingqiu during their interaction, his demeanor thoughtful and guarded.

Shen Qingqiu reassures Luo Binghe that he is safe at Qing Jing Peak, even allowing him to defend himself against Bai Zhan Peak disciples if necessary, as long as he doesn’t kill them.

Luo Binghe’s behavior becomes increasingly strange, and when Shen Qingqiu tenderly suggests that he rest and recover, Luo Binghe suspiciously repeats "Shizun" to test Shen Qingqiu’s reaction.

Shen Qingqiu helps Luo Binghe settle into bed and falls asleep beside him, believing he has reassured Luo Binghe and calmed his mood.

However, in the darkness, “Luo Binghe” silently watches Shen Qingqiu, gripping a strand of his hair, his expression turning increasingly sinister and excited, as if he has discovered something cruel and amusing.

Shen Qingqiu had a restless night full of tortuous, repetitive dreams about various past events.

Luo Binghe woke up first, looking much healthier, while Shen Qingqiu was tired from having unconsciously passed spiritual energy into Luo Binghe throughout the night.

Luo Binghe left the bed voluntarily, which surprised Shen Qingqiu, who was used to Luo Binghe clinging to him. Shen Qingqiu suggested Luo Binghe wear his old clothes, still stored in the side room.

In the side room, Luo Binghe found a tidy, organized space with neatly folded robes and accessories. Shen Qingqiu, still fatigued, stayed in bed and remarked about his bad sleep.

Shen Qingqiu beckoned Luo Binghe over and began brushing his hair, teasingly making a tiny braid. Luo Binghe repeatedly called Shen Qingqiu “Shizun,” enjoying the term of address, until Shen Qingqiu playfully swatted him.

Shen Qingqiu left to visit Bai Zhan Peak, leaving Luo Binghe behind at the Bamboo House with instructions to be good and wait for his return.

As Luo Binghe opened the door, Ning Yingying approached. She was alarmed by Luo Binghe calling her “Yingying” instead of “Ning-shijie,” scolding him for disregarding seniority.

Luo Binghe tried to ask Ning Yingying something, but she misinterpreted his intent and handed him a broom and whisk, thinking he wanted to do chores. Frustrated, Luo Binghe left for Xian Shu Peak.

At Xian Shu Peak, Luo Binghe was welcomed warmly by the disciples. He encountered Liu Mingyan, who greeted him and excused herself to deal with Taoist guests, leaving Luo Binghe to wait.

While waiting, Luo Binghe noticed a small book hidden under scrolls on Liu Mingyan's desk. Curious, he pulled it out and was surprised to find it was an embarrassing booklet authored by "Sleeping Willow Flower."

Shen Qingqiu returned from Bai Zhan Peak to find Luo Binghe waiting for him in the Bamboo House, giving him an intense, unsettling gaze.

Luo Binghe pulled Shen Qingqiu into his arms and began behaving intimately, but something felt off. Shen Qingqiu soon realized this wasn’t the real Luo Binghe.

The impostor "Luo Binghe" initiated a forceful kiss and tried to overpower Shen Qingqiu. Shen Qingqiu, unsettled by the smooth skin without scars, fought back.

As they struggled, Shen Qingqiu asked about the real Luo Binghe’s whereabouts. The impostor was confident but distracted by Shen Qingqiu’s trick.

The real Luo Binghe suddenly arrived, dressed in black, wielding a heavily sealed Xin Mo sword, and immediately demanded that the impostor unhand Shen Qingqiu.

A brief but intense confrontation occurred between the real and fake Luo Binghes, with both using spiritual blasts.

Shen Qingqiu realized that the impostor was the original Luo Binghe from Proud Immortal Demon Way, summoned through Xin Mo’s power from a parallel universe.

The real Luo Binghe explained that he had been trapped in Xin Mo’s rift after a battle with the original, unable to return until now.

The original Luo Binghe, dissatisfied with the attention Shen Qingqiu gave to the real one, became confrontational, taunting and provoking both Shen Qingqiu and the real Luo Binghe.

A fight broke out between the two Luo Binghes, with Shen Qingqiu intervening to support the real one. They began to overpower the original together.

The original Luo Binghe made lewd comments about Shen Qingqiu, suggesting he could give him more pleasure than the real one, enraging Luo Binghe.

Luo Binghe nearly drew Xin Mo in a fit of anger, but Shen Qingqiu quickly warned him against it.

The two Luo Binghes engaged in a brutal confrontation, matching each other blow for blow, resulting in broken arms and legs for both.

Shen Qingqiu intervened, trying to stop the fight, but the original Luo Binghe taunted Shen Qingqiu with suggestive comments, angering the real Luo Binghe.

The original used his heavenly demon blood to control Shen Qingqiu’s blood mites, causing Shen Qingqiu intense discomfort. The real Luo Binghe tried to counter the effect.

During the chaos, the original Luo Binghe stole Xin Mo and prepared to use it, but Shen Qingqiu cleverly distracted him with an attack using flying bamboo leaves.

The original, injured and cornered, managed to open a dimensional rift using Xin Mo’s power and retreated back to his own world, leaving Shen Qingqiu and the real Luo Binghe victorious.

Luo Binghe, upset by the original’s mocking comments about his lack of sexual prowess, sought reassurance from Shen Qingqiu. Shen Qingqiu, though embarrassed, agreed to “explore” together after healing Luo Binghe’s injuries.

Despite his inexperience, Luo Binghe initiated intimacy with Shen Qingqiu, but Shen Qingqiu took over, trying to make Luo Binghe feel good. Their intimate encounter grew intense, and Shen Qingqiu was overwhelmed by both pain and pleasure.

While they were in the middle of this, Qing Jing Peak disciples returned from their run and almost interrupted them, but luckily, they decided not to investigate the hole in the Bamboo House.

After the disciples left, Luo Binghe confessed his fears of becoming like the original Luo Binghe and expressed his insecurity about losing Shen Qingqiu. Shen Qingqiu reassured him, promising never to abandon him again.

Luo Binghe's stamina was overwhelming due to both his demonic blood and male lead traits, lasting far longer than Shen Qingqiu had expected.

After a prolonged session, Luo Binghe finally climaxed, filling Shen Qingqiu with hot fluids, bringing Shen Qingqiu back to his senses.

Shen Qingqiu felt exhausted and sore, his walls swollen and painful from the prolonged activity.

Luo Binghe, although he had finished, continued to relieve Shen Qingqiu’s front, but Shen Qingqiu only wanted to sleep, being too tired to continue.

When Luo Binghe sought feedback, Shen Qingqiu bluntly told him it was awful.

Luo Binghe, instead of being discouraged, joyfully agreed that it was awful and asked Shen Qingqiu to help him further explore and improve.

The story takes place after Shen Qingqiu kicked Luo Binghe into the Abyss.

Shen Qingqiu and Liu Qingge were on a mission to deal with succubi.

Shen Qingqiu warned Liu Qingge to be cautious because the succubi targeted vigorous men like him, but Liu Qingge insisted on coming along.

They reached a cave where succubi resided and were confronted by a group of young succubi. Liu Qingge quickly resorted to violence, scaring the girls into crying.

Madam Meiyin, the leader of the succubi, appeared and invited them into her cave. She promised to bring out Young Master Huang, the man they were there to rescue, but Shen Qingqiu realized she had no intention of doing so.

Madam Meiyin flirted with Liu Qingge, asking if he had a cultivation partner, which left him flustered. Shen Qingqiu teased him while trying to keep a straight face.

Madam Meiyin offered to tell Shen Qingqiu’s fortune regarding love. She told him that his fated partner was younger, of lower status, and someone with whom his relationship had changed after a significant event.

Liu Qingge grew more agitated as Madam Meiyin described the person as being deeply in love with Shen Qingqiu. Liu Qingge firmly declared that the fortune was inaccurate.

Suddenly, a fight broke out between them and the succubi. The succubi resorted to their usual tactic of removing their clothes en masse, trying to mesmerize the two men.

Shen Qingqiu was flustered and tried to avert his eyes, while Liu Qingge fought off the succubi without any reaction to their nudity.

After the fight, Shen Qingqiu noticed that Liu Qingge was acting strangely—he had been affected by the succubi’s Mesmerizing Fragrance, a powerful aphrodisiac.

Shen Qingqiu tried to give Liu Qingge space to deal with his situation, but Liu Qingge became increasingly agitated and demanded Shen Qingqiu stay and let him vent his frustration through a fight.

Shen Qingqiu distracted Liu Qingge by reminiscing about their first meeting at the sword trials, where Liu Qingge had beaten him.

Shen Qingqiu then tricked Liu Qingge by kicking him into a cold rose-petal-filled bath, hoping to cure him of the aphrodisiac’s effects.

Liu Qingge retaliated by pulling Shen Qingqiu into the bath as well, leaving both of them drenched.

Liu Qingge’s mind cleared, and he expressed his frustration that Shen Qingqiu had asked him how he felt only to retaliate with the bath.

Shen Jiu kicks a black dish away, starting an argument with a group of young beggar boys led by a youth named Shiwu.

Shiwu confronts Shen Jiu, accusing him of always hogging the best begging spots on the street.

Shen Jiu threatens Shiwu, ready for a fight, but is stopped by Yue Qi, an older boy who is close to Shen Jiu and tries to diffuse the situation.

Shiwu continues to provoke Shen Jiu, and a fight nearly breaks out. However, Yue Qi intervenes, dragging Shen Jiu away and suggesting they find another spot to beg.

Shen Jiu resists, determined to hold his ground, but eventually agrees to leave with Yue Qi.

Yue Qi reflects on their past: they had been orphans, forced to beg on the streets with a fabricated story about their deceased family. Shen Jiu, though vicious and aggressive, had become a money-maker for them because of his pitiful appearance and ability to cry convincingly.

As they were about to leave, the street was suddenly filled with panic as a young noble, Young Master Qiu, rode in on a horse, followed by his guards.

Shen Jiu and Yue Qi stepped aside to avoid trouble, but the other children stayed behind. Young Master Qiu spotted them and ordered his guards to chase them away.

Shiwu, feeling bold after claiming Shen Jiu's spot, stood his ground and yelled at the guards. In response, Young Master Qiu struck Shiwu across the face with a whip, narrowly missing his eye.

Shiwu collapsed, frightened and in pain, while Young Master Qiu mocked the children, stating that his family had built the street, so he had every right to control it.

Some of the other children were also taken by the guards, which prompted Yue Qi to want to go back and help them.

Shen Jiu, though initially amused by Shiwu's misfortune, tried to convince Yue Qi to leave it alone, arguing that Young Master Qiu wouldn't kill the children, only beat them.

Despite Shen Jiu's protests, Yue Qi, feeling responsible as the oldest, insisted on going back to help the others. Shen Jiu reluctantly followed after him.

Qiu Jianluo enjoys tormenting Shen Jiu, finding his reactions amusing, like kicking a dog that doesn't fight back.

After purchasing Shen Jiu, Qiu Jianluo had him locked up and scrubbed clean by guards, leaving Shen Jiu looking pitiful but more presentable.

Qiu Jianluo asks Shen Jiu if he can read and write. Shen Jiu writes a "seven" and a "nine" correctly but only knows how to copy patterns, surprising Qiu Jianluo with his skill.

Feeling entertained and fond of Shen Jiu, Qiu Jianluo praises him and starts plotting to educate Shen Jiu, thinking of turning him into a brother-in-law by marrying him off to his younger sister, Qiu Haitang, who adores Shen Jiu.

Qiu Jianluo threatens Shen Jiu regularly, reminding him to behave or face consequences, emphasizing how much he owes the Qiu family for letting him "play human."

Shen Jiu grows increasingly disgusted with Qiu Jianluo but remains obedient to avoid beatings. He recalls how his first encounter with Qiu Jianluo had been the only time he'd managed to anger the young master.

During that encounter, Yue Qi had tried to save Shiwu, almost colliding with Qiu Jianluo’s horse. Shen Jiu had used rudimentary immortal arts to stab the horse, but Qiu Jianluo, a skilled rider, stayed in the saddle.

Shiwu betrayed Shen Jiu by revealing his interference in the incident, despite Shen Jiu's actions saving Shiwu’s life. Shen Jiu resents Shiwu and believes he deserved to be trampled to death instead of being saved by Yue Qi.

As Shen Jiu endures daily torment from Qiu Jianluo, he holds onto bitter thoughts of revenge and betrayal, waiting for someone to keep a promise to rescue him from his suffering.

Shen Jiu often wondered why Yue Qi never returned to find him, imagining various tragic fates for him, from being caught by traffickers to starving to death.

Shen Jiu fantasized about finding Yue Qi’s remains and giving him a proper burial or rescuing him from hardship, even though Shen Jiu was suffering himself.

However, the reunion between Shen Jiu and Yue Qi was not what he expected: Shen Jiu was looting dead bodies at the Immortal Alliance Conference when Yue Qi, now Yue Qingyuan, appeared.

Shen Jiu's immediate reaction was panic, releasing a firework to signal danger. Yue Qingyuan, shocked by Shen Jiu’s appearance, began to gather spiritual energy to stop him from escaping.

Shen Jiu’s master, Wu Yanzi, appeared and dismissed Yue Qingyuan as no threat despite Shen Jiu urging them to escape. Wu Yanzi and Yue Qingyuan engaged in combat, with Yue Qingyuan proving to be an equal match despite his inexperience.

Just as Wu Yanzi prepared to use a deadly talisman, Shen Jiu stabbed him from behind, killing him to save Yue Qingyuan.

The two escaped together, resting against a tree after the intense fight. Shen Jiu noticed how Yue Qingyuan had become powerful, poised, and well-dressed—nothing like the suffering person Shen Jiu had imagined.

Shen Jiu confronted Yue Qingyuan, asking why he never returned to rescue him. Yue Qingyuan could only offer a quiet apology, admitting that he had let Shen Jiu down.

Shen Jiu was overcome with cold fury, thinking about how Yue Qingyuan had ascended to greatness while he remained a beaten, gutter rat.

Shen Jiu bitterly declared that Yue Qingyuan’s apologies were worthless, realizing that he would have preferred to find Yue Qi dead and forgotten than see him alive, powerful, and thriving as Yue Qingyuan.

Shen Jiu, now Shen Qingqiu, harbored deep hatred toward many people, especially Liu Qingge. Liu Qingge's exceptional talents, success, and background filled Shen Qingqiu with jealousy and resentment.

During Cang Qiong Mountain's annual martial arts tournament, Shen Qingqiu lost to Liu Qingge, who defeated him with ease. This fueled Shen Qingqiu's anger, and he repeatedly threatened to kill Liu Qingge, though Liu Qingge never took the threat seriously.

One day, after an incident in a brothel, Shen Qingqiu and Liu Qingge had another confrontation. Liu Qingge looked down on Shen Qingqiu, which made Shen Qingqiu even more enraged.

Yue Qingyuan intervened, pulling Shen Qingqiu away and scolding him for his behavior. Shen Qingqiu retorted that Cang Qiong Mountain's rules didn’t forbid visiting brothels, justifying his actions.

Yue Qingyuan was concerned for Shen Qingqiu, believing that his lifestyle was damaging his cultivation. However, Shen Qingqiu was more focused on his rivalry with Liu Qingge and his own frustrations.

It was revealed that the conflict had escalated after a Bai Zhan Peak disciple followed Shen Qingqiu into the brothel, mocked him, and was beaten by Shen Qingqiu. Liu Qingge, angered by the incident, came seeking revenge. Yue Qingyuan prevented the situation from escalating further.

Yue Qingyuan expressed concern about Shen Qingqiu’s well-being at Qing Jing Peak. Shen Qingqiu deflected, hiding his deep-rooted trauma and his need for comfort from women, which stemmed from his past abuse.

Shen Qingqiu then confronted Yue Qingyuan about the past, asking if Yue would ever give up his position as sect leader for him. He sarcastically suggested he would rather wait to inherit Qing Jing Peak.

Shen Qingqiu was deeply irritated by Yue Qingyuan calling him "Xiao-Jiu," a name associated with his painful past. Shen Qingqiu demanded that Yue Qingyuan never use that name again, rejecting any association with his former identity.

Shen Qingqiu finally couldn’t handle his anxiety and visited Qiong Ding Peak, a place he usually avoided, especially because he disliked interacting with Yue Qingyuan.

The annual martial arts tournament forced Shen Qingqiu to spend time near Yue Qingyuan, which he found uncomfortable. Yue Qingyuan always used these moments to ask Shen Qingqiu questions about his well-being, which annoyed him.

Shen Qingqiu applied for permission to cultivate in the Ling Xi Caves, which were filled with abundant spiritual energy but isolated from the outside world. He hoped to achieve a breakthrough, as his progress had been stalled for a long time, causing him great stress and frustration.

Shen Qingqiu was deeply anxious about his lack of progress in cultivation, especially since his peers like Yue Qingyuan, Liu Qingge, and Qi Qingqi had all achieved Core Formation. He felt immense pressure and paranoia, believing others were secretly discussing his failures and hoping to replace him.

As he meditated in the Ling Xi Caves, Shen Qingqiu’s anxiety worsened, leading to a violent surge of spiritual energy within him. Just as he panicked, Yue Qingyuan appeared behind him, calming him by sending him spiritual energy.

Yue Qingyuan’s presence surprised Shen Qingqiu, who angrily questioned why Yue Qingyuan was in the caves. Yue Qingyuan urged Shen Qingqiu to calm down and regulate his breathing.

Shen Qingqiu noticed the cave was scarred with countless slashes and bloodstains, as if someone had struggled violently before dying. He asked Yue Qingyuan if someone had been shut inside the cave during a qi deviation or some other desperate situation, but Yue Qingyuan gave only a vague response.

As Shen Qingqiu continued to investigate the walls, he commented that it seemed like whoever had been trapped inside the cave had struggled to escape for a long time before dying.

Shen Qingqiu became alarmed when he noticed that Yue Qingyuan’s hand, which was passing spiritual energy to him, was trembling slightly. When asked what was wrong, Yue Qingyuan gave a brief and evasive reply, causing Shen Qingqiu to feel uneasy.

Shen Qingqiu awakened in the Water Prison, feeling the coolness of his wounds and realizing that Yue Qingyuan was tending to him, trying to heal him with spiritual energy.

Shen Qingqiu wondered how Yue Qingyuan had gained access, considering Luo Binghe’s cruelty, but reasoned that Yue Qingyuan’s status as sect leader must have afforded him some level of courtesy.

Despite receiving help, Shen Qingqiu remained filled with venomous anger towards Luo Binghe, cursing him for his cruelty. Yue Qingyuan sighed at Shen Qingqiu’s stubbornness and asked why he still refused to reflect on his mistakes.

Shen Qingqiu defiantly rejected any responsibility for the situation, insisting that Luo Binghe’s evil nature would have led to calamity regardless of his actions.

Yue Qingyuan asked if Shen Qingqiu had truly killed Liu Qingge. Shen Qingqiu coldly confirmed it, even taunting Yue Qingyuan for arriving too late to stop it.

Yue Qingyuan remained calm and expressed regret, asking if Shen Qingqiu had ever considered that if he had treated Luo Binghe differently from the start, none of this tragedy would have occurred. Shen Qingqiu laughed bitterly, stating that the situation was far beyond redemption and that there was no changing the past.

Yue Qingyuan appeared devastated by Shen Qingqiu’s words, aging visibly in Shen Qingqiu’s eyes. Despite this, Shen Qingqiu remained filled with pity for him but did not relent.

Shen Qingqiu declared that his heart was full of hatred and malice, blaming himself for the terrible fate he now faced. Yue Qingyuan, in a moment of desperation, offered his sword, Xuan Su, to Shen Qingqiu and asked him to kill him if he still harbored such hatred.

Shen Qingqiu harshly mocked Yue Qingyuan, telling him that killing him would not resolve his hatred. He laughed at the notion that Yue Qingyuan thought he could be a solution to his festering malice.

Yue Qingyuan tried to call Shen Qingqiu “Xiao-Jiu,” but Shen Qingqiu furiously rejected the name. Yue Qingyuan, defeated, silently continued to send spiritual energy to Shen Qingqiu’s wounds but didn’t speak again.

Shen Qingqiu coldly thanked Yue Qingyuan for his help and ordered him to leave, telling him to never appear before him again.

Yue Qingyuan silently complied, leaving Shen Qingqiu alone in the Water Prison, carrying the weight of their fractured relationship with him as he walked away.

Shen Qingqiu, imprisoned and tortured in Huan Hua Palace’s Water Prison, waits for days, staring at the cellar entrance.

Luo Binghe eventually arrives, taunting Shen Qingqiu about how he successfully lured Yue Qingyuan into a trap using a letter of blood that Shen Qingqiu had written under duress.

Luo Binghe claims that Yue Qingyuan is dead, having been poisoned by arrows, but he brought back Yue’s sword, Xuan Su, as a memento for Shen Qingqiu.

Shen Qingqiu initially refuses to believe Luo Binghe, thinking he is lying, but his mind begins to unravel as he grapples with Yue Qingyuan’s death.

Luo Binghe sits in his usual chair, enjoying his control over Shen Qingqiu’s suffering and mocking him further, but Shen Qingqiu only sneers in response.

Frustrated by Shen Qingqiu’s reaction, Luo Binghe accuses him of pretending to be insane and responds violently by severing Shen Qingqiu’s left arm, causing excruciating pain and eliciting tortured screams.

Despite the agony, Shen Qingqiu mocks Luo Binghe, accusing him of being an ungrateful bastard and crediting himself for Luo Binghe’s success.

Luo Binghe, though initially enraged, calms down and cruelly declares that Shen Qingqiu’s death won’t come easily. He intends to prolong Shen Qingqiu’s suffering as punishment for his past evils.

Luo Binghe then throws down the shattered remains of Yue Qingyuan’s sword, Xuan Su, which devastates Shen Qingqiu. He crawls toward the fragments, realizing that Yue Qingyuan is truly dead.

Shen Qingqiu’s mind shatters as he reflects on how he created the monster Luo Binghe and blames himself for Yue Qingyuan’s tragic fate, believing Yue should never have died like this.

The chapter ends with Shen Qingqiu consumed by despair and guilt, feeling that the threads of fate that once connected him to Yue Qingyuan have passed each other by without ever truly converging.

Zhuzhi-Lang, a half-man, half-snake creature, lives as an outcast on the southern border, despised even by other demons for his ugly appearance.

His existence revolves around survival—slithering for food and water, fighting other demons, and facing constant harassment due to his grotesque form.

One day, Tianlang-Jun, an extraordinary demon noble, encounters Zhuzhi-Lang. Tianlang-Jun comments on his ugliness but without true disgust, marking a shift in Zhuzhi-Lang’s typically harsh treatment.

Tianlang-Jun reveals that Zhuzhi-Lang's mother, who was his sister, has died. He has come to fulfill her last wish, which is to see Zhuzhi-Lang.

Tianlang-Jun gives Zhuzhi-Lang command over an army of black-armored generals who are mindless, fearless, and relentless soldiers.

After Tianlang-Jun prepares to leave, Zhuzhi-Lang instinctively follows him despite being told not to.

Zhuzhi-Lang persists in following Tianlang-Jun, even defending him from enemies, despite his own weak abilities. Eventually, Tianlang-Jun acknowledges his presence.

Tianlang-Jun, after seeing Zhuzhi-Lang's continued loyalty, transforms him into a human form, giving him limbs and a body of a youth around sixteen years old.

Despite this newfound form, Zhuzhi-Lang is unable to speak and is overwhelmed with emotion, shedding tears as he experiences a deep transformation both physically and emotionally.

Zhuzhi-Lang, despite his unwavering loyalty, reflects that Tianlang-Jun, his lord, might not be particularly sharp-minded.

For a long time, Zhuzhi-Lang remained unnamed while serving Tianlang-Jun until one day Tianlang-Jun haphazardly named him "Zhuzhi-Lang."

Zhuzhi-Lang was given the opportunity to live freely but chose to serve Tianlang-Jun loyally, acting as an errand boy and traveling companion.

Tianlang-Jun loved humans and spent much time in the Human Realm, fascinated by their culture, which often led to lavish, irresponsible spending. Zhuzhi-Lang would assist him but remained concerned about the financial strain.

Tianlang-Jun formed a relationship with Su Xiyan, a powerful and dangerous woman from Huan Hua Palace. Despite her cold demeanor and hidden ambitions, Tianlang-Jun became deeply infatuated with her.

Zhuzhi-Lang felt uneasy about Su Xiyan, recognizing her as a significant threat, but Tianlang-Jun disregarded any warnings and continued to indulge in his fascination with her.

This blind passion for Su Xiyan ultimately led to Tianlang-Jun’s downfall when he was betrayed and sealed beneath Bai Lu Mountain for over a decade.

During his imprisonment, Tianlang-Jun's attitude toward humanity shifted from admiration to hatred, as he often expressed a desire to kill humans.

Zhuzhi-Lang reverted to his snake form due to the loss of Tianlang-Jun's power but continued to stay by his lord's side, despite being told to leave.

Tianlang-Jun, once noble and elegant, was now trapped, suffering both physically and mentally. His condition worsened as his body decayed while remaining fully conscious.

Zhuzhi-Lang continued to serve Tianlang-Jun silently, carrying water from Dew Lake to cleanse his lord’s wounds, though the situation grew increasingly desperate and hopeless.

Zhuzhi-Lang and Tianlang-Jun were unaware of Luo Binghe’s existence for years. They didn’t learn about Su Xiyan’s disappearance either.

Upon seeing Luo Binghe for the first time at the southern border, Zhuzhi-Lang was shocked and immediately reported back to Tianlang-Jun, leading to the events of the Holy Mausoleum battle.

Tianlang-Jun discussed with Zhuzhi-Lang whether Luo Binghe was more like him or like Su Xiyan. They both acknowledged that Luo Binghe’s emotional dependency mirrored Tianlang-Jun’s own tendencies.

Tianlang-Jun expressed relief that Luo Binghe’s attachment was to Shen Qingqiu, believing that Shen would not seal Luo Binghe as Tianlang-Jun himself had been sealed.

Tianlang-Jun teased Zhuzhi-Lang about his potential interest in Shen Qingqiu, playfully suggesting that Zhuzhi-Lang should “steal” Shen Qingqiu’s attention from Luo Binghe.

Zhuzhi-Lang was embarrassed by Tianlang-Jun’s teasing, which was rooted in Tianlang-Jun’s belief that Zhuzhi-Lang needed to find someone new to follow after Tianlang-Jun’s inevitable death.

Tianlang-Jun’s body was deteriorating due to reckless use of his demonic energy, leading Zhuzhi-Lang to constantly repair his lord’s failing limbs.

Tianlang-Jun candidly admitted that he would likely lose in any confrontation with Luo Binghe and suggested that Zhuzhi-Lang should follow Shen Qingqiu after his death.

Despite Tianlang-Jun’s insistence, Zhuzhi-Lang remained loyal and refused to consider leaving his lord, even though Tianlang-Jun persistently urged him to let go and move on.

Tianlang-Jun’s conversations became increasingly nonsensical, as if he were testing Zhuzhi-Lang’s devotion and pushing him to seek his own path. However, Zhuzhi-Lang steadfastly remained by his side, refusing to give up on him.

Tianlang-Jun expressed to Shen Qingqiu that despite everything, he couldn’t bring himself to hate humans, finally admitting that his true feelings had never changed.

Zhuzhi-Lang was quietly happy for Tianlang-Jun, relieved that his lord no longer needed to force himself to hate.

Amidst the chaos of the crumbling Mai Gu Ridge, Tianlang-Jun commented on Zhuzhi-Lang’s appearance, noting that it didn’t look good.

Zhuzhi-Lang, despite its weakened state, resolved to use its remaining strength to ensure Tianlang-Jun didn’t die with it, wanting to spare him from such a fate.

As Mai Gu Ridge disintegrated, Zhuzhi-Lang, in its enormous snake form, plunged into the Luo River with a resounding crash.

Shen Qingqiu missed part of what Tianlang-Jun said; after stating that he couldn’t hate humans, Tianlang-Jun quietly added, "But why is loving a person such a difficult thing?"—heard only by Zhuzhi-Lang.

In its final moments, Zhuzhi-Lang couldn’t muster a smile or words but silently agreed with its lord, acknowledging the truth that while loving might be difficult, making one's heart stop loving was even harder.

Airplane Shooting Towards the Sky is a prolific author known for writing popular yet heavily criticized stallion novels, including "Proud Immortal Demon Way." He maintains an intense writing pace, updating 10,000 words daily and releasing bursts of 25,000 words on weekends.

His work is described as a "popcorn novel"—easy and entertaining to read, but often lacking depth. It garners polarized reactions, with fans loving it for its excitement and detractors criticizing its lack of logic and excessive harem-building.

One day, while writing his latest chapter, Airplane stumbles upon an online forum where people are debating his novel. The conversation includes both supporters and critics, with some criticizing the shallow writing and others defending it as fun despite its flaws.

Peerless Cucumber, a frequent commenter and critic of Airplane’s work, expresses both disdain and reluctant affection for the novel, pointing out its flaws while continuing to read it.

Amused by the forum debates, Airplane recognizes Peerless Cucumber’s contradictory relationship with his work—someone who harshly criticizes it but can't stop reading. He humorously likens Peerless Cucumber to someone in a love-hate relationship with the story.

While laughing at this realization, Airplane accidentally knocks over his instant noodles, spilling them all over his keyboard and causing a chain reaction that ends with his laptop shutting off. In horror, he realizes that he may have lost his almost-completed update. In a panic, he tries to fix the situation but ends up electrocuting himself when he touches the power strip.

Airplane Shooting Towards the Sky, now in the body of Shang Qinghua, an outer disciple of An Ding Peak, is stuck in the lowly position of a servant, moving heavy goods for Qing Jing Peak while constantly cursing his fate.

Shang Qinghua, aware that his eventual fate in the original novel is to serve and be discarded by Mobei-Jun, entertains fantasies of escaping the cultivation world but is constrained by a mysterious System that deducts points for rule violations.

While transporting goods with other outer disciples, Shang Qinghua's cart gets stuck, and the surrounding air suddenly freezes. Mobei-Jun, in a foul mood, appears, causing chaos and killing all the disciples except Shang Qinghua, who desperately clings to Mobei-Jun's thighs and pledges loyalty.

Mobei-Jun, injured and exhausted from a recent battle with Huan Hua Palace, eventually collapses, and Shang Qinghua seizes the opportunity to help him. He patches up Mobei-Jun's wounds and drags him to an inn, where they share a room.

Shang Qinghua spends the next few days attending to Mobei-Jun’s needs, suffering constant mistreatment but keeping himself alive by staying useful. He patches Mobei-Jun’s clothes, fetches water, and endures being kicked off the bed multiple times.

One night, while fanning Mobei-Jun and tending to his wounds, Shang Qinghua accidentally falls asleep beside him. Mobei-Jun awakens, but before anything disastrous happens, Shang Qinghua wakes up in time to avoid punishment.

After surviving the ordeal, Shang Qinghua returns to Cang Qiong Mountain with the remaining disciples. He pretends to faint to avoid suspicion and difficult questions from his shixiongs and sect leaders.

After returning to his new room as an inner disciple, Shang Qinghua is shocked to find Mobei-Jun waiting for him in his bed. Despite his attempts to reason with Mobei-Jun, the demon lord claims the bed for himself.

Shang Qinghua resigns himself to his fate, enduring another beating from Mobei-Jun and sleeping on the floor, all while continuing to serve his demonic master. He reflects on his situation, accepting that his life now belongs entirely to Mobei-Jun.

Three days after Mobei-Jun's sudden arrival and stay at the Leisure House, Shang Qinghua is relieved when Mobei-Jun leaves without anyone in the sect discovering his presence.

Shang Qinghua reflects on how absurdly powerful Mobei-Jun's stealth ability is, allowing him to stay unnoticed on An Ding Peak for three days despite being a demon.

Feeling free and joyful after Mobei-Jun’s departure, Shang Qinghua returns to his usual work, only to receive another mission from the An Ding Peak Lord, which involves handling dangerous tasks like delivering supplies during battles.

Although Shang Qinghua believes Mobei-Jun has forgotten about him, Mobei-Jun's influence remains. On several occasions, when Shang Qinghua is in danger, he is unexpectedly rescued by demonic creatures that seem to be connected to Mobei-Jun, keeping him safe.

Shang Qinghua realizes that staying close to powerful figures like Mobei-Jun has proven essential to his survival and muses that clinging to a powerful protector is not only useful but necessary for staying alive in the dangerous cultivation world.

Shang Qinghua receives a new command from the Great System: become the An Ding Peak head disciple within three years.

He devises a plan to sabotage the current head disciple by ruining flatcakes the disciple makes for the other peaks, causing the peak lord to lose faith in him.

Shang Qinghua successfully replaces the head disciple by showcasing his own skills, following the logic of "if you can't be the best, be the worst."

As head disciple, Shang Qinghua now faces more responsibilities and more dangerous missions, including descending the mountain with Shen Qingqiu and Liu Qingge for a quest.

On the quest, Shang Qinghua tries to explain the danger of a well creature to Shen Qingqiu and Liu Qingge, but both ignore him and investigate the well themselves.

Shang Qinghua is forced to look into the well and sees his reflection beckoning him, prompting the creature to attack.

During the ensuing battle, Liu Qingge and Shen Qingqiu start fighting each other out of frustration, leaving Shang Qinghua to play dead to avoid further danger.

The well creature is eventually sealed away, and Liu Qingge refuses to travel back with them, choosing a different route to avoid Shen Qingqiu.

Shang Qinghua observes Shen Qingqiu acting suspiciously on the return journey, including holding his book upside down, which he points out.

Shen Qingqiu, embarrassed by his mistake, becomes furious and almost draws his sword on Shang Qinghua, who narrowly avoids conflict.

Shang Qinghua advises Shen Qingqiu to stay calm in the future if someone falls into a qi deviation, emphasizing that trying to help impulsively will only make things worse.

Shen Qingqiu dismisses the advice but remains mystified by Shang Qinghua’s cryptic warning, unaware that Shang Qinghua is speaking from a deeper understanding of the situation.

Shang Qinghua is promoted to Peak Lord of An Ding Peak and no longer has to bow to anyone, though his life remains busy.

Shen Qingqiu recovers from illness, and a secret meeting is held on Qiong Ding Peak. Ten out of twelve Peak Lords, including Shang Qinghua, attend to discuss Shen Qingqiu's recent strange behavior.

Yue Qingyuan reveals that Shen Qingqiu had a harmonious conversation with him for two hours, which is highly unusual given their fraught relationship.

Other Peak Lords note that Shen Qingqiu's behavior has changed drastically, showing concern for disciples and self-sacrifice, actions that are out of character for him.

Shang Qinghua suspects possession but Wei Qingwei states that Shen Qingqiu visited the sword trials terrace three times, and no signs of demonic energy were detected.

Mu Qingfang suggests that Shen Qingqiu might have lost his memory after a qi deviation, which could explain his altered personality.

The Peak Lords conclude that Shen Qingqiu has lost his memory and adjourn the meeting, celebrating the positive change.

Shang Qinghua visits Bai Zhan Peak and learns that Shen Qingqiu has been sparring with Liu Qingge, leading to increased injuries among Bai Zhan Peak disciples.

Shen Qingqiu engages in sparring with Liu Qingge, losing multiple times but remaining calm and reflective, which shocks Shang Qinghua.

After sparring, Shen Qingqiu and Shang Qinghua receive sacks containing short-haired beasts as a gift from Liu Qingge, as a return for tea leaves Shen Qingqiu had given him.

Shen Qingqiu's disciples are surprised by the short-haired beasts and debate whether to keep them as pets or eat them.

Shang Qinghua is astonished by Shen Qingqiu's uncharacteristic kindness toward Luo Binghe, who clings to him affectionately. Shen Qingqiu encourages Luo Binghe to train harder to surpass Bai Zhan Peak disciples.

Shang Qinghua is left bewildered by Shen Qingqiu's new, caring persona and fears the strange turn of events will eventually lead to flirtatious banter between Shen Qingqiu and Luo Binghe.

Luo Binghe is in a bad mood, having captured Shen Qingqiu but only imprisoning him without further action, which frustrates him given his stallion novel origins.

Shang Qinghua, observing Binghe's frustration, is shocked that his protagonist hasn’t acted as he expected based on the original work. He feels pity for Binghe’s restrained situation.

In the underground palace assembly hall, Sha Hualing, Shang Qinghua, Mobei-Jun, and other demons are present while Luo Binghe poses a veiled question about how to express his feelings to someone he likes.

The demons are uncertain how to respond to this human concept of romance. Mobei-Jun suggests beating the person up as a solution, which Luo Binghe dismisses.

Sha Hualing sarcastically suggests asking Meng Mo, but Shang Qinghua laughs and ends up being drawn into the conversation.

Luo Binghe asks Shang Qinghua for advice on how to make someone understand romantic intentions. Shang Qinghua, nervous, advises Binghe to be "clingy" and persistent, explaining that eventually, the other person will respond.

Shang Qinghua further explains that to gain Shen Qingqiu’s affection, Binghe should be obedient, respectful, and appeal to Shen Qingqiu’s sense of dignity as a teacher, despite the idea being absurd in a demon realm setting.

Sha Hualing is outraged by Shang Qinghua’s suggestion that Binghe should act weak and obedient to gain affection, deeming it unworthy of a demon lord, but Binghe seems to take Shang Qinghua’s advice seriously.

Shang Qinghua concludes his long-winded advice on romantic tactics, avoiding Sha Hualing’s ire while seeking protection from Mobei-Jun.

Mobei-Jun taps Shang Qinghua lightly on the head, seeming in a good mood after hearing Shang Qinghua's advice.

Shang Qinghua, confused but relieved, follows Mobei-Jun out of the assembly hall, happy to escape Sha Hualing's deadly gaze.

Mai Gu Ridge explodes into chaos, as per Shang Qinghua's original outline.

Shang Qinghua saves Mobei-Jun in midair during the explosion, surprising both himself and Mobei-Jun, as it contradicts Mobei-Jun’s belief that Shang Qinghua only cared about his own survival.

Mobei-Jun’s treatment of Shang Qinghua improves, and Shang Qinghua is allowed to return to Cang Qiong Mountain, keeping his position as An Ding Peak Lord.

Shang Qinghua realizes the System considers his task complete and offers him a return to his original world. He’s torn between returning to his past life and staying.

While Shang Qinghua considers leaving, Mobei-Jun drags him to the northern border of the Demon Realm, where Mobei-Jun is preparing to inherit the clan's martial aspect from his deceased father.

Linguang-Jun, Mobei-Jun’s treacherous uncle, arrives, intending to disrupt the succession and steal power for himself. A confrontation ensues.

Mobei-Jun’s inheritance ceremony requires him to absorb his father’s martial aspect over seven days, during which he is vulnerable. Linguang-Jun plans to attack during this period.

Mobei-Jun begins absorbing the martial aspect, but Linguang-Jun attacks, injecting demonic energy into Mobei-Jun, hindering his progress.

Shang Qinghua, in a moment of courage, defends Mobei-Jun by creating a protective fire circle using Black Sun Tinder, temporarily preventing Linguang-Jun from attacking.

Linguang-Jun attempts to collapse the ice fortress to crush Mobei-Jun, forcing Shang Qinghua to confront him directly.

Shang Qinghua endures severe injuries but buys enough time for Mobei-Jun to deal a critical blow to Linguang-Jun, forcing him to flee.

After the battle, both Mobei-Jun and Shang Qinghua collapse from exhaustion, with Mobei-Jun still struggling to absorb the martial aspect.

Shang Qinghua, injured and frustrated, confronts Mobei-Jun about years of mistreatment, venting his grievances and even tugging on Mobei-Jun's cheeks in a moment of audacious defiance.

Despite Mobei-Jun’s threats, Shang Qinghua prepares to leave, bidding an emotional farewell, acknowledging that meeting Mobei-Jun had been a significant experience for him.

Shang Qinghua has had access to the "Return Home" function for a month but keeps procrastinating by choosing "Maybe Next Time" due to his uncertainty about leaving.

He avoids returning to Cang Qiong Mountain, fearing Mobei-Jun's potential anger. He lives frugally, wandering without purpose, having lost access to his savings.

Shang Qinghua unexpectedly encounters Luo Binghe and Shen Qingqiu living a peaceful, cottagecore life in a bamboo house. Shang Qinghua marvels at their comfort while lamenting his own difficult situation.

Shang Qinghua is surprised to see Luo Binghe, once a dominant protagonist, kneading dough for noodles.

Luo Binghe and Shen Qingqiu, though initially reluctant, allow Shang Qinghua to stay and eat noodles. Shang Qinghua is grateful for the meal, reflecting on the enduring friendship he shares with Shen Qingqiu.

After eating, Shang Qinghua leaves to avoid overstaying, not wanting to witness any potential intimate moments between the pair.

Shang Qinghua slips on ice while walking, and Linguang-Jun appears, revealing he has been hunting Shang Qinghua to take revenge for his defeat at the ice fortress.

Linguang-Jun attacks Shang Qinghua, but just as Shang Qinghua is about to be killed, Mobei-Jun arrives in time, saving him and severely injuring Linguang-Jun.

Mobei-Jun expresses frustration at Shang Qinghua for attempting to avoid him. Mobei-Jun insists on taking Shang Qinghua with him, even though Shang Qinghua tries to explain that he wants to return to his original world.

Mobei-Jun offers to let Shang Qinghua hit him back, to keep him from leaving. However, when Shang Qinghua hesitates, Mobei-Jun takes it as reluctance, forcing Shang Qinghua to follow him instead.

Mobei-Jun eventually carries Shang Qinghua on a handcart after Shang Qinghua injures his leg during Linguang-Jun's attack.

Shang Qinghua reflects on the strangeness of Mobei-Jun's behavior, especially when Mobei-Jun agrees to make him noodles. Shang Qinghua is astonished by Mobei-Jun's uncharacteristic willingness to cater to him.

Inspired by the events, Shang Qinghua decides to start writing again under his pen name, Airplane Shooting Towards the Sky, planning to capitalize on popular trends and write a new explicit, boundary-pushing story.

The chapter ends with Shang Qinghua enjoying his ride on the handcart, content in the chaotic, unpredictable life he's living with Mobei-Jun pulling him along.

Shen Qingqiu awakens in Luo Binghe's dream realm and recognizes his surroundings as Huan Hua Palace, though Luo Binghe is absent.

Shen Qingqiu encounters a memory of Mu Qingfang being summoned to Huan Hua Palace by Luo Binghe to examine Shen Qingqiu’s preserved corpse.

In the memory, Mu Qingfang and Luo Binghe argue about the hopelessness of reviving Shen Qingqiu, with Mu Qingfang warning that Luo Binghe’s daily infusion of spiritual energy merely prevents the corpse from decaying but will ultimately fail.

Luo Binghe becomes frustrated with Mu Qingfang’s lack of solutions and forcibly expels him from Huan Hua Pavilion, ordering him to stay until he thinks of a way to revive Shen Qingqiu.

Left alone with the corpse, Luo Binghe calls out "Shizun" and gazes at the body with deep longing and sadness. Shen Qingqiu watches as Luo Binghe undresses both himself and the corpse.

Luo Binghe holds the corpse close, pressing their bodies together, but he does not engage in any inappropriate behavior. He transfers spiritual energy into the body, temporarily restoring its color and appearance from the effects of livor mortis.

Shen Qingqiu reflects on the scene and remembers how, once before, he had similarly comforted Luo Binghe when he was younger.

Shen Qingqiu, resting in his Bamboo House, hears Luo Binghe tossing and turning and sneaking out in the middle of the night.

Shen Qingqiu follows Luo Binghe and finds him outside, shirtless and applying medicine to his body covered in bruises from cultivation and bullying by Bai Zhan Peak disciples.

Shen Qingqiu scolds Luo Binghe for not running from the bullies, and Luo Binghe, afraid of causing trouble, tries to downplay the injuries.

Shen Qingqiu takes Luo Binghe back inside and insists on applying the medicine for him despite Luo Binghe’s embarrassed protests.

As Shen Qingqiu massages Luo Binghe’s bruises and transfers spiritual energy to heal him, Luo Binghe grows increasingly flustered and uncomfortable.

Luo Binghe, overwhelmed by the intimate physical contact, panics, thrashes around, and eventually bolts out of the Bamboo House, apologizing profusely to Shen Qingqiu.

Shen Qingqiu chases after Luo Binghe, who refuses to stop, eventually throwing himself into a pond to cool down.

Shen Qingqiu, confused and exasperated by Luo Binghe's behavior, orders him to get out of the cold water, but Luo Binghe refuses and insists on staying.

Shen Qingqiu clears the area of onlooking disciples and, despite Luo Binghe's protests, wades into the pond, lifts Luo Binghe out, and carries him back to the Bamboo House.

As they return, Luo Binghe, still anxious, insists on going back to the woodshed, but Shen Qingqiu reprimands him for acting as if something unforgivable had happened.

Luo Binghe feels deep embarrassment over his actions during the night he ran into the pond after Shen Qingqiu's healing attempt, considering it a dark moment in his past.

Shen Qingqiu, in later years, often teases Luo Binghe about that night, but Luo Binghe, having matured, brushes it off and explains it away.

Luo Binghe admits that during that time, he was young and easily swayed by his emotions, especially around the person he admired most—Shen Qingqiu. The close physical contact had overwhelmed him, and his body had reacted in ways he couldn't control.

Despite his embarrassment, Luo Binghe now expresses those feelings openly to Shen Qingqiu, explaining that he was afraid Shen Qingqiu would notice his reactions.

Shen Qingqiu recalls Luo Binghe's rare moments of shyness while sharing this confession, finding it amusing at the time.

However, as Shen Qingqiu reflects on the current situation—where Luo Binghe is holding his lifeless body—he can no longer find the memory amusing and is weighed down by the gravity of the present.

Shen Qingqiu remains trapped in Luo Binghe's dream realm, which mirrors the monotony and cold loneliness of Luo Binghe's life at Huan Hua Palace.

Luo Binghe spends most of his time in Huan Hua Pavilion, even handling important demonic affairs and cooking elaborate meals, as if Shen Qingqiu might wake up any day.

Shen Qingqiu observes Luo Binghe's dedication and loneliness, noting how Luo Binghe goes through the motions as if still waiting for Shen Qingqiu to return.

One day, Luo Binghe returns to the pavilion injured from a fight with Liu Qingge but acts as if nothing is wrong, burning his bloodstained robe before entering.

Luo Binghe confesses his despair, telling the lifeless body of Shen Qingqiu that he won't be able to hold on much longer, even though Shen Qingqiu knows Luo Binghe will continue to wait for nearly two thousand more days.

The emotional pain becomes overwhelming for Shen Qingqiu, and he tries to reach out to Luo Binghe but realizes that he can't touch him in this dream state.

Shen Qingqiu is suddenly awakened by Luo Binghe, who is concerned that he caused his shizun to experience a nightmare. Luo Binghe frantically checks if Shen Qingqiu is injured or in pain.

Shen Qingqiu, still disoriented from the dream, impulsively kisses Luo Binghe, which surprises him but quickly turns into an intense moment of passion.

Shen Qingqiu takes the lead, pushing Luo Binghe down, undoing their robes, and expressing how much he feels for Luo Binghe, causing Luo Binghe to lose his composure and warning that he might not be able to be gentle.

Shen Qingqiu teasingly responds that he will gladly endure the pain, deepening the intimate moment between them.

Shen Qingqiu wakes up alone, sore and sticky from the previous night’s activities.

Confused by Luo Binghe’s absence, Shen Qingqiu finds a much smaller version of Luo Binghe—around five or six years old—sleeping beside him.

Luo Binghe had suffered a qi deviation during his cultivation the night before, which caused him to de-age into a child.

Shen Qingqiu realizes that this plot point had been in the original novel but hadn’t occurred until now.

Luo Binghe informs Shen Qingqiu that he has less than a tenth of his martial power left, making him vulnerable.

Shen Qingqiu decides they should leave the Demon Realm to avoid danger from Luo Binghe’s enemies.

Shen Qingqiu, still sore from the previous night, struggles to move but heads to the hot springs to clean up.

Chibi Luo Binghe tries to help Shen Qingqiu with the soap but struggles because of his small size, evoking memories of Luo Binghe’s early days on Qing Jing Peak.

Shen Qingqiu pulls Luo Binghe into his arms and teases him by squishing his face.

Luo Binghe instinctively tries to shove Shen Qingqiu down, but his small body is powerless, leading to frustration.

Shen Qingqiu teases Luo Binghe about the previous night’s events, but Luo Binghe accuses him of initiating it, which embarrasses Shen Qingqiu.

The scene ends with Luo Binghe slipping underwater after Shen Qingqiu lets him go.

Shen Qingqiu decides that hiding in the Human Realm is safer than returning to Cang Qiong Mountain, where Luo Binghe would be vulnerable to attacks.

They settle in a prosperous town, where Shen Qingqiu takes a job at an academy, much to Luo Binghe’s displeasure.

Luo Binghe is jealous that Shen Qingqiu is teaching other students and annoyed that people mistake him for Shen Qingqiu’s son, especially since he can’t act on his feelings due to his de-aged form.

Luo Binghe waits for Shen Qingqiu outside their home, sulking while surrounded by children who admire him.

A group of local married women arrives, excited to matchmake Shen Qingqiu with their female relatives.

Luo Binghe angrily rejects the matchmaking, making it clear that Shen Qingqiu doesn’t need a wife since he already has him.

The women insist that Shen Qingqiu needs a new wife to help run his household and take care of Luo Binghe, to which Shen Qingqiu politely declines.

As tensions escalate, Shen Qingqiu uses talismans to knock the women unconscious to prevent Luo Binghe from causing any harm.

They hastily abandon their new home, fleeing the town to avoid further complications.

Shen Qingqiu and Luo Binghe are forced to flee to Cang Qiong Mountain after leaving the town due to the matchmaking debacle.

As they ascend the mountain, a stair sweeper notices them, recognizes Luo Binghe in his child form, and runs away to spread rumors.

Shen Qingqiu carries a tired Luo Binghe up the stairs, and they are greeted by a mix of shock and confusion from the Qing Jing Peak disciples.

Ming Fan and Ning Yingying, along with the other disciples, mistakenly believe that Luo Binghe is Shen Qingqiu’s biological son.

Liu Qingge arrives and confronts Shen Qingqiu, mistakenly thinking he and Luo Binghe had a child together.

After clearing up the misunderstanding, Shen Qingqiu explains that Luo Binghe suffered a qi deviation, leading to his de-aged state.

Shen Qingqiu is forced to punish his disciples for their wild assumptions and gossip.

Shen Qingqiu attends a meeting with the peak lords, during which he learns of the strict new rules, including the banning of novels like Regret of Chunshan and Song of Bingqiu.

After the meeting, several peak lords insist on visiting Qing Jing Peak to see Luo Binghe in his child form, leading to Shen Qingqiu reluctantly allowing them to see him.

The peak lords find amusement in Luo Binghe's de-aged form, which has aged him by another two years overnight.

Shen Qingqiu later returns to find Luo Binghe organizing the books on Qing Jing Peak, and they have a heart-to-heart conversation about their feelings.

Luo Binghe expresses his insecurities about being unable to protect Shen Qingqiu in his current state, fearing he can't compete with others for his affection.

Shen Qingqiu reassures Luo Binghe that he would never leave him and affirms that he doesn't need to "win" him back.

The chapter ends with a tender moment where Luo Binghe, frustrated by his current limitations, pounces on Shen Qingqiu, unable to follow through with his intentions, resulting in a cry of frustration.

Luo Binghe is now back in his original form after recovering at Cang Qiong Mountain for over a month.

Luo Binghe shows Shen Qingqiu a smutty booklet titled Regret of Chunshan, which depicts an explicit and highly exaggerated romantic relationship between a fictional version of them.

Shen Qingqiu is mortified by the contents, which includes detailed scenes of non-consensual encounters, with one particularly shocking scene taking place in a water prison.

Luo Binghe continues to read the story aloud and even expresses amusement at how different the fictional version of himself is, insisting that he would never actually behave in such a forceful way.

Despite his embarrassment and horror, Shen Qingqiu gets curious about the booklet’s content, only to be further appalled by the graphic depictions of their relationship.

Luo Binghe, now filled with enthusiasm after reading the explicit materials, expresses his desire to "practice" some of the new techniques described in the booklet.

Shen Qingqiu, though extremely flustered, agrees to let Luo Binghe experiment, albeit with some reservations, and sets the condition that they do it from behind to preserve some semblance of dignity.

Luo Binghe eagerly agrees, pulling out a jar of wine to use as a prop, inspired by the story he had read.

Luo Binghe proceeds to pour the wine into Shen Qingqiu’s body through unconventional means, leading to a series of increasingly intense and humiliating experiences for Shen Qingqiu.

The intense scene culminates in Shen Qingqiu feeling overwhelmed by the sensations caused by the wine and Luo Binghe's actions, all while Luo Binghe eagerly follows the instructions from the explicit booklet.

Despite the discomfort and humiliation, Shen Qingqiu ultimately indulges Luo Binghe’s newfound enthusiasm, unable to resist his disciple’s fervent desire to test out his new knowledge.

Shen Qingqiu is left bewildered and exhausted, questioning what exactly Luo Binghe had read that had inspired such fervor.

Shen Qingqiu and Luo Binghe meet Madam Meiyin, who runs a business in Shuang Hu City. She complains about a past encounter where Liu Qingge caused damage to her establishment.

Luo Binghe gets jealous and questions Shen Qingqiu about his time with Liu Qingge, thinking something happened between them. Shen Qingqiu reassures him, with humorous back-and-forth attempts to calm him.

Madam Meiyin reveals that she once tried to use an aphrodisiac on Liu Qingge, further fueling Luo Binghe's jealousy, although Shen Qingqiu insists nothing inappropriate happened.

They are asked to investigate the Chen Manor, which has been haunted by a spirit for years after the death of the Skinner Demon. Upon arriving, they meet the old master who recognizes them from their previous visit.

Luo Binghe assumes his role as Shen Qingqiu’s attentive disciple during the investigation, while Shen Qingqiu admires his "badass" demeanor, though they continuously exchange affectionate glances.

As they investigate, Luo Binghe tries to hold Shen Qingqiu’s hand and flirt, but Shen Qingqiu playfully avoids him.

They encounter the spirit of the Skinner Demon, now a black fog that fails to recognize Shen Qingqiu at first. After some bickering, the fog remembers him and bitterly mocks him, even laughing at Shen Qingqiu's current relationship with Luo Binghe.

The Skinner Demon experiences satisfaction, believing that Shen Qingqiu’s relationship with Luo Binghe is his karmic retribution. The demon then dissipates, its sense of justice fulfilled.

After the spirit is dealt with, Luo Binghe eagerly reminds Shen Qingqiu of his earlier promise to grant him one request. Luo Binghe wants to tie Shen Qingqiu up with immortal-binding cables, referencing his past dreams. Shen Qingqiu initially rejects the idea, leaving Luo Binghe disappointed but persistent.

Despite Luo Binghe's attempts to guilt Shen Qingqiu into complying, Shen Qingqiu remains firm, pushing him aside and leaving the scene. He internally acknowledges that Luo Binghe might truly be his karmic retribution.

Airplane Shooting Towards the Sky (Shang Qinghua) receives a bizarre questionnaire from the System and convinces Shen Qingqiu to participate with Luo Binghe.

The interview begins with basic questions like names, ages, and personalities, but quickly devolves into humorous and awkward exchanges.

Shen Qingqiu describes Luo Binghe as a clingy crybaby, while Luo Binghe praises Shen Qingqiu as gentle and strong.

The questionnaire delves into their relationship, asking when they first met, first impressions, what they like and dislike about each other, and how they address each other.

Luo Binghe admits he’d like to be called by endearing terms like a husband, while Shen Qingqiu tries to gloss over the question.

Questions about their relationship escalate into absurd territory, including queries about their first date (Luo Binghe says Huan Hua Palace Water Prison), intimate details about their romantic life, and how many times they engage in physical activities.

Shang Qinghua becomes increasingly bewildered as Luo Binghe and Shen Qingqiu reveal more about their dynamic. Luo Binghe expresses attachment and possessiveness, while Shen Qingqiu tries to downplay or deflect the embarrassing questions.

Awkwardly intimate questions continue, with Luo Binghe expressing a desire to be tied up with immortal-binding cables, while Shen Qingqiu remains mortified.

The pair continues to humorously answer the increasingly bizarre questions, including their preferences, habits, and past encounters, but they draw the line at some of the more explicit ones.

Shang Qinghua is frustrated when the duo leaves the questionnaire unfinished, and he laments over his lost quest points as they exit, leaving the scattered papers behind.

Shen Qingqiu notices that Luo Binghe hasn't followed him and sees him staring at something in the distance.

Curious, Shen Qingqiu asks what Luo Binghe is looking at, and Luo Binghe seems distracted, responding vaguely.

Shen Qingqiu looks in the same direction and sees a wedding procession with a crowd gathering around the newlyweds.

Shen Qingqiu initially suspects something supernatural is happening but doesn’t detect anything out of the ordinary.

Luo Binghe walks over to the wedding scene and takes some wedding candies from the young maids, who are mesmerized by his appearance.

He returns to Shen Qingqiu, satisfied with the candy, and they continue walking together.

Shen Qingqiu notices that Luo Binghe is still preoccupied with the wedding and teases him, asking if there’s something special about it.

Luo Binghe replies that he is simply sharing in the good fortune, though it seems to mean more to him.

Shen Qingqiu, curious, asks if Luo Binghe has never thought about getting married, noting that Luo Binghe should have had such aspirations, especially as the protagonist of a stallion novel.

Luo Binghe admits that he never imagined marriage having anything to do with him in the past.

Shen Qingqiu teases Luo Binghe, asking if he now believes marriage is relevant to him, but Luo Binghe remains silent, hinting at his deeper feelings.

Shen Qingqiu notices that Luo Binghe is acting strange after a recent event, being more energetic and causing Shen Qingqiu physical discomfort due to their intimate activities.

They return to Cang Qiong Mountain for a visit, where sect members, especially Qi Qingqi, notice Luo Binghe's odd behavior.

Shen Qingqiu is puzzled by Luo Binghe’s behavior but dismisses it until they return to the Bamboo House, where Luo Binghe trips over the threshold, making Ming Fan point it out.

Shen Qingqiu sends the disciples away, only for Luo Binghe to suddenly propose to Shen Qingqiu, catching him completely off guard.

Luo Binghe, nervous and vulnerable, fears rejection but still insists on asking Shen Qingqiu to marry him.

Shen Qingqiu is shocked by the proposal but also secretly happy, although he doesn’t respond immediately.

Luo Binghe becomes increasingly emotional, thinking Shen Qingqiu is going to reject him, and Shen Qingqiu finally says that he was about to say yes.

Luo Binghe is overjoyed, and they go through a simplified wedding ceremony with wine, exchanging affectionate gestures and getting into the mood.

Luo Binghe insists on following traditional wedding customs, including spreading a white sheet, which embarrasses Shen Qingqiu, but he reluctantly agrees.

They engage in an intense, intimate encounter, with Luo Binghe being careful but ultimately causing some discomfort to Shen Qingqiu.

Luo Binghe, thrilled by Shen Qingqiu’s compliance, continues despite causing some bleeding, which alarms Shen Qingqiu but doesn’t stop Luo Binghe from becoming emotionally attached and calling him "wife."

Shen Qingqiu eventually relents to calling Luo Binghe "husband" in the heat of the moment, which makes Luo Binghe incredibly happy.

The next morning, Shen Qingqiu is mortified by the previous night's events and struggles to speak due to the strain.

Luo Binghe, energized and loving, offers to make breakfast, but Shen Qingqiu, embarrassed, impulsively calls Luo Binghe "husband" again, which surprises Luo Binghe.

Shen Qingqiu, feeling even more embarrassed, brushes it off, and they delay breakfast to enjoy a moment of peace together.