Bai Lian Cheng Shen

Relentless Tempering features a world-beating battle outside Fantian City between two young masters.

An intense confrontation unfolds in the vicinity of Fantian City, characterized by combat of exceptional power and scale. The narrative centers on a clash between two prominent figures described as young masters, representing different eras. This encounter highlights the skills of the past and present as they engage in a significant duel. The setting provides the backdrop for this high-stakes interaction, emphasizing the magnitude of the fight. The episode focuses on the direct opposition between these two individuals, showcasing their abilities in a dramatic setting that draws attention to their respective strengths and the intensity of their rivalry.

Luo Zheng Endures Injury and Depression While Discovering Mysterious Skills

Luo Zheng, a young master serving as a family slave, suffers from physical injuries and deep emotional distress. Despite his lowly status and current despair, he encounters a significant discovery within his father's posthumous work. This legacy contains mysterious skills that offer a potential path forward. The narrative focuses on his internal struggle and the revelation of these hidden techniques, which serve as a crucial element in his journey. The episode highlights the contrast between his oppressed circumstances and the latent power contained within his father's remains, setting the stage for his transformation through relentless tempering of his body as a vessel for these new abilities.

Luo Zheng faces ambush from relatives after uncovering their plot against him

Luo Zheng discovers that his uncle and cousins have conspired against him, revealing a deep-seated betrayal within his family. As the former young master navigates this treacherous situation, he finds himself surrounded by enemies. Meanwhile, his previously hidden abilities begin to manifest their true potential, demonstrating significant power in the face of danger. This development marks a turning point as Luo Zheng utilizes his mysterious skills to counter the threats posed by his relatives. The episode highlights the growing strength of his abilities and the escalating conflict resulting from the familial ambush.

Luo Zheng seeks revenge for his father while Xie Lang attempts to steal his body

The narrative explores whether Luo Zheng has successfully avenge the death of his father. Concurrently, a half-demon named Xie Lang arrives with the intention of robbing Luo Zheng of his perfect body. This confrontation raises questions about the outcome of Luo Zheng's quest for retribution and the fate of his physical form against the intruder's ambitions.

Xie Lang Refines Karmic Fire Sword While Green Dragon Defends Luo Zheng

Xie Lang, a former weapon refiner turned half-demon, seeks to forge his Karmic Fire Sword into the ultimate divine weapon. Following the refinement process, Luo Zheng’s survival status remains uncertain. However, the Green Dragon residing within Luo Zheng’s sea of consciousness refuses to let his host perish. The entity seizes control of Luo Zheng’s body to engage Xie Lang in combat. During the confrontation, the Green Dragon absorbs the power contained within the Karmic Fire Sword, altering the outcome of the battle and the fate of the sword itself.

Xie Lang Revived in Blood Pool Hall While Luo Zheng Faces Sect Enrollment Rejection

The deceased Xie Lang is resurrected and returned to the Blood Pool Hall. Meanwhile, Luo Zheng travels to the Qinyun Sect to participate in the recruitment selection process. However, his application is rejected because he lacks the required gentry document. In response to this obstacle, Mo Can steals a token to assist Luo Zheng. This sequence of events highlights the immediate aftermath of Xie Lang's revival and the bureaucratic hurdles Luo Zheng encounters while attempting to join the sect, prompting Mo Can to take decisive action by acquiring the necessary identification through theft.

Hua halts Luo brothers' duel as Luo Zheng breaches Zhuge Ye's magical gate

Senior cultivator Hua from Qingyunmen intervenes to stop the blood feud between the Luo brothers. Meanwhile, Mo Can advises Luo Zheng to remain cautious regarding Zhuge Ye, the fourth young master of the Zhuge Diviners. During the final stage of the Entrance Trials, Luo Zheng encounters a magical gate erected by Zhuge Ye, which prevents his entry. Despite this obstacle, Luo Zheng manages to break through the barrier with a single punch, demonstrating his strength and determination to proceed.

Mo Can and Luo Zheng face Zhuge Ye's Crimson trial dangers while mentors observe.

Participants in the Crimson trial risk elimination if they suffer serious injury or have their disciple token shattered. Both Mo Can and Luo Zheng encounter constant peril throughout the competition, as these obstacles are deliberately created by Zhuge Ye. While the candidates struggle against these manufactured threats, the mentors remain in a safe location to monitor the proceedings. Specifically, Mentor Xu and Su Lingyun, the Mentor of Drizzle Peak, watch over the trial from the Qingyun Observation Room. This setup highlights the tension between the immediate physical dangers faced by the students and the detached supervision provided by their instructors, ensuring the rules of the elimination process are enforced without direct interference from the observers.

Zhuge Ye's Amulet Destruction and Luo Zheng's Top Spot Victory

Zhuge Ye nullifies the relay token by crushing a spiritual amulet in the Observation Room, prompting Mentor Su to suggest canceling the trials. Other mentors object, stating the Entrance Trials are internal affairs of Yuntianmen and cannot be stopped arbitrarily. Meanwhile, Luo Zheng uses his speed and power to destroy the Innate Stage Lion King phantom beast. An enraged Zhuge Ye attempts to eliminate Luo Zheng but is punched away. Mo Can arrives on a bull with improvised gear to rescue Luo Zheng. At the exit, Luo Zheng claims the top spot while Mo Can takes second. Zhuge Ye appears last as the final participant. He identifies the amulet's source, who is punished instead.

Luo Zheng Joins Qingyun Sect and Faces Heavenly Book Pavilion Pressure

Mentor Su explains that Heaven Net Bangles are assigned to invigilating disciples to prevent cheating. Zhuge Ye admits Luo Peiran gave him the bangle to handle Luo Zheng. After joining Qingyunmen, Luo Zheng and Mo Can request to enter Drizzle Peak under Mentor Su. On a mountain peak, Luo Zheng reveals his mission to Mount Purgatory to rescue his sister Luo Yan, seeking Mentor Su's help to grow stronger quickly. Mentor Su opens the Heavenly Book Pavilion, where new disciples choose one free skill. Skills are graded Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow across eight levels. The pavilion contains remains of a Heaven Punishing Beast slain at the Spirit Illumination Stage, creating a Heaven Punishing Aura to test willpower. Luo Zheng enters the higher level and feels immense pressure, then discovers another channel with an overbearing aura.

Luo Zheng faces the Heaven Punishing Beast while Su guides his cultivation path and Meng reports on court politics.

A Heaven Punishing beast enters Luo Zheng’s consciousness, prompting him to summon a green dragon for assistance. Mentor Su prevents him from taking the Demon Divine Fist, explaining it must remain in the pavilion to restrain the beast, but provides a copy instead. She suggests the Spirit Alarming Pierce technique, believing his strong soul suits its spiritual attacks. Meanwhile, Inner Disciple Meng Changjun informs Princess Su that the Crown Prince is struggling in the Fantian Court, leading her to focus on training him. Later, Zhang Wuxian directs Luo Zheng and Mo Can to the Heavenly Fate Pavilion for Mount Purgatory information, noting the 100-point entry fee. Qingyun disciples must constantly earn points for rank-ups, pills, and basic living expenses, making accumulation difficult despite their hard work.

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