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Story context

Buckle up, fellow Daoists, because this chapter is a masterclass in “don’t underestimate the protagonist.” Ji Ning, having just taken on a disciple, is cruising along the Evil Dragon River when a small army of Firewing Guards—three full squads, each led by a Loose Immortal old demon plus eleven Primal-level and over a hundred Wanxiang-level demons—comes charging in on a giant formation. The Qi royalty, whom Ji Ning is protecting, panic and pull a classic backstab: they seal Ji Ning inside a bamboo formation together with the three thousand-zhang Firewing Centipedes, hoping to slow down the pursuit. But their calculation is based on a fatal miscalculation. Ji Ning doesn’t just *hold his own*; he obliterates the entire demon army in one single sword strike, breaks the formation, and catches up in the space of a few breaths. The violet-robed princess who masterminded the trap? She learns the hard way that you don’t scheme against a Sword Immortal who has a Celestial Immortal ancestor—and that karma is a very, very fast boat.

Why it matters

This chapter is pure catharsis for anyone who loves seeing a protagonist flex. The tension builds when the massive formation appears, then the betrayal adds extra spice—and Ji Ning’s response is one of the most satisfying displays of raw power we’ve seen so far. Notice how the author keeps Ji Ning’s dialogue minimal: his only words are a warning, then a cold “Die,” and finally a sarcastic “Brilliant, indeed” before executing the schemer. That’s the hallmark of a true Xianxia powerhouse—they don’t monologue; they demonstrate.

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Desolate Era