Definition
An assassin dispatched by the Shaoyan clan to kill Ji Ning. He is left completely outmatched and unable to act when Ji Ning leaves with a royal princess's guard.
Floating Cloud Immortal
An assassin dispatched by the Shaoyan clan to kill Ji Ning. He is left completely outmatched and unable to act when Ji Ning leaves with a royal princess's guard.
Story context
The Treasure Competition Assembly reaches its climax—and Ji Ning walks away with the Peacock Plume after a tense bidding war against Shaoyan Xiushui. But winning the auction is only the beginning. As Ji Ning proudly secures his prize and then splurges on a mountain of Heaven-ranked flying swords for his Primaltwin, enemies are already sharpening their knives outside the Heavenly Treasures Mountain. Floating Cloud Immortal waits in the shadows, ready to strike the moment Ji Ning steps out. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure—Xiyue Commandery Princess—moves behind the scenes, desperate for a private meeting. The powder keg is lit, and the explosion is coming.
Why it matters
**The calm before the storm**: This chapter is a classic setup—the hero wins a treasure, the enemies line up, and a mysterious ally appears. Ji Ning’s triumphant mood contrasts sharply with the lurking danger, building tension beautifully. Pay attention to Floating Cloud Immortal’s quiet resolve: he is not a hot-blooded young master but a seasoned Loose Immortal making a calculated, desperate gamble.
Quick facts
Source novel
Desolate Era
First appearance
The Auction Ends, The Stakes Rise
Chapter references
5
Type hints
Peacock Plume, Treasure Competition Assembly, Heaven-ranked flying swords
Guide tags
auction, treasure, revenge setup
Appears in chapters
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Chapter 299
The Auction Ends, The Stakes Rise
Ji Ning wins the Peacock Plume in a fierce bidding war, buys 396 Heaven-ranked flying swords for his Primaltwin, and unknowingly becomes the target of Floating Cloud Immortal’s ambush. Xiyue Commandery Princess requests a secret meeting.
Chapter 302
The Vengeance Oath
Ji Ning learns the depth of his cousin Yuchi Xiyue's hatred for the Shaoyan clan. They forge a blood oath to one day destroy their ancient enemy, an act of vengeance that will define their future.
Chapter 303
The Yan Wang's Protection
Yuchi Xiyue secures Golden Armored Imperial Guards for Ji Ning. King Yan tests Ji Ning's Dao-heart with his terrifying killing intent. A family bond is forged in the Grand Xia capital.
Chapter 311
The Birth of the Lotus Sword World
Ji Ning’s new defensive art, the Lotus Sword World, proves unbreakable. After slaying the Floating Cloud Immortal, a dying prophecy hints at a future storm. A classic Xianxia battle of wits and power.
Chapter 313
The Ripples of Midnight Slaughter
The aftermath of the assassination! The Shaoyan clan scrambles for face, the Black-White College celebrates, and Nine Lotos confronts her past with Ji Ning in this emotional, politics-heavy chapter.
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