Definition
One of the eight great powers of the Anchan Commandery, recently revealed to be far more powerful than its surface strength, capable of stalemating the ruling Northmont clan.
Blood God Church
One of the eight great powers of the Anchan Commandery, recently revealed to be far more powerful than its surface strength, capable of stalemating the ruling Northmont clan.
Story context
Welcome back to the Grand Xia, fellow Daoist! Our boy Ji Ning is finally home at the Black-White College, and he’s rolling in loot—specifically, a mountain of Daoist scriptures taken from the demon kings and evil patriarchs he obliterated during his time at Mount Innerheart. The chapter opens with a touching master-disciple wine session where Ji Ning gifts these priceless texts to the Diancai Immortal, hoping to strengthen his sect against the gathering storm. But the chapter’s real gut punch comes when the Diancai Immortal reveals: the Grand Xia is in chaos, assassination attempts are rampant within Anchan City itself, and worst of all—Mu Northson, Ji Ning’s ever-cheerful junior brother, vanished over two decades ago. The stage is set for a new, darker arc.
Why it matters
This chapter is classic “after the time-skip” setup. It serves as Ji Ning’s re-integration into his old world, reminding us of the stakes back home while his own power has soared. Pay close attention to the juxtaposition: Ji Ning effortlessly gifting scriptures that cause his masters to erupt in joy, while simultaneously learning that the friend he cares about most has disappeared. The Diancai Immortal’s warning—*don’t charge headfirst*—is clearly going to be the exact advice Ji Ning ignores. And the Blood God Church being able to stalemate a *marquis*? That’s a massive red flag. Some truly sinister power is backing them, and Mu Northson’s vanishing may well be tied to it.
Quick facts
Source novel
Desolate Era
First appearance
The Gift of Scriptures and the Shadow of Loss
Chapter references
2
Type hints
desolate era, ji ning returns, black-white college
Guide tags
Desolate Era, Homecoming Arc, Lore Heavy
Appears in chapters
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Chapter 398
The Gift of Scriptures and the Shadow of Loss
Ji Ning returns to the Black-White College, gifting a mountain of scriptures, only to learn of widespread chaos, assassination plots in Anchan City, and the disappearance of his junior brother Mu Northson.
Chapter 410
The Predators’ Council
The Bloodshadow God receives secret intelligence on the Diancai Immortal’s tribulation. But a squad from Bloodcry Hall is hiding in the shadows, their real target being Ji Ning. The storm closes in.
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