Houyi

The legendary divine archer of Chinese myth. In Desolate Era, he is the only known cultivator to have mastered the fifth level of Heartforce, making him a figure of ultimate, almost mythical power before his disappearance.

Definition

Story context

What does it take to make Ji Ning cry? In this soul-piercing chapter, the third forbidden zone of the Fiendgod corpse hits him where it hurts most—not with blades or lightning, but with the warm, bittersweet memory of his parents. The toughest test of a cultivator’s Dao-heart isn’t pain or terror; it’s the thing they never want to wake up from. Ji Ning walks through illusion after illusion, each one a homecoming he knows he has to leave behind. When he finally emerges, he’s not just earned a legendary spirit bow—he’s faced the deepest longing in his soul and chosen to let go. Get ready for a chapter that’s equal parts soul-food and pure Xianxia hype.

Why it matters

This chapter might seem slower than the flashy battles, but it’s a pivotal character moment. Ji Ning’s breakthrough isn’t about leveling up—it’s about confronting his deepest emotional wound: the loss of his parents. Pay close attention to how he interacts with the illusion. He knows it’s fake, yet he chooses to enjoy the warmth before waking himself up. That self-awareness is the mark of a truly terrifyingly mature cultivator. Also, the Luohu Bow’s lore ties directly into the larger history of the Three Realms—keep an eye out for how this weapon changes Ji Ning’s combat style down the line.