Definition
A lecherous and cruel Primal Daoist of the Huashan Immortal Sect, indirectly responsible for the tragedy of Liu Hechuan and Dongliu Xue
Riftfreeze Daoist
A lecherous and cruel Primal Daoist of the Huashan Immortal Sect, indirectly responsible for the tragedy of Liu Hechuan and Dongliu Xue
Story context
This chapter is a gut punch. Ji Ning, armed with King Yan’s time-reversal abilities, is forced to bear witness to the final, brutal chapter of his past life parents’ story: Liu Hechuan and Dongliu Xue’s peaceful existence at the Nine Curves Sword Sect shattered by a Seamless Gate massacre. We see their love, their hope, and their utterly helpless end, reduced to ash and their souls harvested into a demonic gourd. Ji Ning watches it all with a cold, analytical surface that barely contains a tidal wave of fury. But he doesn’t explode—he *processes*. This chapter is less about action and more about the crystallization of a new, all-consuming hatred for the Seamless Gate, a hatred that eclipses even his grudge against the Shaoyin Clan. It also marks a critical turning point where Ji Ning’s investigation shifts from gathering data to executing judgment, as he coolly sets his sights on the corrupt Riftfreeze Daoist, the man whose actions indirectly led to this tragedy.
Why it matters
- **A Breather Arc’s Emotional Climax**: You’ve been waiting for this. The slow burn of the previous arcs, the investigation, the dawning horror—it all pays off here. If you’ve been tracking Ji Ning’s past-life story, this chapter is the tragic fireworks finale. - **Observe Ji Ning’s Maturity**: Watch how Ji Ning processes the trauma. There’s no screaming, no reckless charge against an impossible enemy. He absorbs the information, reframes his entire strategic landscape (elevating the Seamless Gate to his primary enemy), and then proceeds with cold, methodical efficiency. This is a different Ji Ning from the one who raged against the Shaoyin Clan. - **The Setup for Revenge**: The chapter ends with the Riftfreeze Daoist kneeling before Ji Ning, trembling. The chapter title practically screams "Judgment." Get ready for Ji Ning to dispense some icy, surgical justice in the next chapter to cleanse the palate after all this emotional devastation.
Quick facts
Source novel
Desolate Era
First appearance
Witnessing the End
Chapter references
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Type hints
ji ning, seamless gate, nine curves sword sect
Guide tags
Emotional, Tragic Backstory, Revenge Setup
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