Heavenly Oath

Story context

This chapter is a masterclass in Xianxia *deal-making*. Ji Ning, fresh off his looting spree and reeling from the Shaoyan Clan threat, executes a lightning-fast pivot from escape artist to strategic alliance-builder. He doesn’t negotiate—he presents a proposition so absurdly favorable that the trapped demons of the Immortal Estate World can’t say no. In exchange for a thousand years of guarding his Ji Clan in Ten Thousand Swords City, he offers them the entire Immortal Estate Key and their freedom. What follows is the thrilling, bureaucratic climax of a side quest: the mass swearing of Heavenly Oaths and the first, triumphant step of a demon army into the wider Grand Xia world. It’s a perfect payoff—the sword wasn’t the only treasure Ji Ning found in that estate.

Why it matters

Get ready to celebrate, because this is a rare, unqualified victory! For the first time in a while, Ji Ning has properly outmaneuvered his enemies. He didn't just get a magical technique—he got a private army. Pay attention to Ji Ning's speech here; he has fully grown into the role of a leader and diplomat. He doesn't posture or threaten. He presents the problem, offers the solution, and lets the other party’s logic and self-interest do the rest. This is a huge step up from the reactive, vengeance-driven kid we met. Also, the sight of tens of thousands of elite demon soldiers swarming out of that canyon is a fantastic image to hold onto—it’s the Ji Clan’s new security detail coming to town. The dynasty is about to have some very unexpected new residents.

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Desolate Era