Definition
The mountain peak inside the Yan Estate that King Yan favors for solitary contemplation and Dao meditation.
Guan Tian Mountain
The mountain peak inside the Yan Estate that King Yan favors for solitary contemplation and Dao meditation.
Story context
After the explosive chaos of Shaoyin Nong’s death, our young sword-immortal Ji Ning finally gets a moment to breathe—but danger is still hard on his heels! This chapter is all about the high-stakes “big brother protection program” orchestrated by his newly discovered cousin-sister, Yuchi Xiyue. We get an audience with the legendary and terrifying King Yan (nicknamed “Yan Wang”), who’s equal parts blood-soaked Celestial Immortal and doting grandfather. The chapter is a masterclass in Xianxia political survival: securing an elite Golden Armored Imperial Guard squad as personal bodyguards, snagging a free plot of land in the royal capital, and flexing a million-catty priceless immortal mansion. Plus, Ji Ning’s Dao-heart gets a serious test against Yan Wang’s overwhelming killing intent—and passes with flying colors.
Why it matters
*Fire up your best popcorn, fellow Daoists—this is the chapter where Ji Ning officially becomes a VIP in the Grand Xia capital’s social ladder!* After the breathless kill-and-run pace of the previous arcs, we get a beautifully paced political interlude with just enough edge to keep you hooked. Watch how Yuchi Xiyue transforms from the grieving, vengeful cousin we met earlier into a sharp, strategic operator who knows exactly how to leverage her grandfather’s authority. And speaking of Grandpa—King Yan is an absolute scene-stealer. His “one look to test your Dao-heart” moment is both terrifying and hilarious in its casual brutality. The chapter’s real joy is seeing the “mad king” melt into a doting, noodle-armed grandfather the second his granddaughter plays the affection card. If you love high-level Xianxia politics, family maneuvering, and the satisfying click of power chess pieces moving into place—grab your wine cup and settle in. Also, *yes*, that mansion is a flex and you know it.
Quick facts
Source novel
Desolate Era
First appearance
The Yan Wang's Protection
Chapter references
1
Type hints
ji ning, yuchi xiyue, yan king
Guide tags
character introduction, political maneuvering, family bonds
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