Episode 3 recap: Xiao Yan's life is in danger, but he won the Strong Ranking Tournament.
Wu Hao came to find Bai Shan, and Bai Shan entrusted his elder brother Bai Cheng's powerful Flame to Wu Hao, hoping he would use it to fight against Xiao Yan. However, Wu Hao refused and advised Bai Shan not to be discouraged, suggesting that he should focus on training and still have a chance next year. Bai Shan then revealed to Wu Hao that his cultivation has been crippled by Xiao Yan and that Hao Zhang Lao said he could never recover his cultivation. Bai Shan expressed his hatred for Xiao Yan and hoped that Wu Hao would avenge him, otherwise, he would have to leave the Canaan Academy with regret. Reluctantly, Wu Hao agreed to keep Bai Shan's powerful Flame for the time being.
Xiao Yan's classmates came running to inform him that his elder brother had arrived, carried in by others and on the verge of death. Xiao Yan hurriedly rushed over and found his brother lying on the bed, covered in injuries and unconscious. Filled with anger, Xiao Yan decided to return to the Yunlan Sect and have their people accompany his brother in burial.
Yao Chen advised him not to act impulsively, emphasizing that they should first save his brother's life and that Xiao Yan should also win the Strong Ranking Tournament and become even stronger. Since Yao Chen couldn't leave the Na Realm for the time being, he prepared medicine for Xiao Yan. After Xiao Yan had his brother consume the medicine, his condition stabilized.
Upon hearing that Xiao Yan's elder brother had been severely injured, Xun Er hurriedly rushed over to check on him. Xiao Yan was practicing the Lion-Tiger Broken Gold Transformation, but he couldn't concentrate no matter how much Yao Chen tried to persuade him. Xun Er approached to console Xiao Yan, who expressed his resentment, stating that because of the three-year agreement, he defeated Nalan Yanran, so would the entire Xiao family have to pay the price for it in the Yunlan Sect?
Xun Er assured him that she would always be by Xiao Yan's side, even if her father sent someone to fetch her. Considering all the troubles happening at Xiao Yan's home, she couldn't possibly leave at the moment. Xiao Yan then explained to Xun Er about his interactions with the Snake-People Country's Sect Leader, Yu Cai Lin, who had once saved his life, leaving him indebted to her for a pill.
Xun Er didn't misunderstand him and even scolded him for being a little foolish. Bai Shan sought out Hu Jia and asked if she had confidence in defeating Xiao Yan, offering her a martial skill book that could assist her. Hu Jia mentioned that she had obtained breakthrough pills from her grandfather and had already reached the Dou Spirit level, so defeating Xiao Yan was not a problem.
Bai Shan continued to instigate, suggesting what would happen if Xun Er also gave Xiao Yan a pill, and if Gu Yao also supported Xiao Yan... However, Hu Jia didn't let him finish and snatched the martial skill book from him before going off to practice.
The next day was the final of the Strong Ranking Tournament. The elders brought out ten jade plaques, which served as passes to enter the Tianfen Qi Training Tower. Twenty disciples selected from the previous round of matches drew lots to determine their opponents for the one-on-one finals.
The participants who entered the competition were full of energy, each determined to win. Xun Er easily emerged victorious and obtained a jade plaque. When it was Xiao Yan's turn to compete, his opponent turned out to be Hu Jia. It turned out that she had exchanged her drawing order with someone else. Xun Er couldn't help but worry about Xiao Yan's situation. Sure enough, Hu Jia used some unknown martial skill to trap Xiao Yan within a stone formation. Gu Yao also came to watch and judged that if Xiao Yan couldn't break through the stone formation, it would be difficult for him to defeat Hu Jia.
Bai Shan observed secretly from the side and vowed to himself that wherever he couldn't reach, Xiao Yan wouldn't be able to go either. Hu Jia began to feign weakness, luring Xiao Yan into sympathizing and letting his guard down. However, she unleashed her martial skill on Xiao Yan, momentarily overwhelming him. Yao Chen cheered for him from the Na Realm and instructed him to shout the Lion-Tiger Broken Gold Chant. With Yao Chen's guidance, Xiao Yan broke through the barrier with a loud roar and quickly stabilized the situation. He launched a fierce counterattack catching Hu Jia off guard, and the situation on the field instantly reversed. Hu Jia was defeated.
In the end, Xun Er placed third, while Xiao Yan and Hu Jia tied for second. Xiao Yan wondered who came in first, and the elders pointed to the direction of the Medicine Forest, indicating it was there. That evening, Bai Shan wandered alone in the Medicine Forest, expressing his bitterness and regret, saying that he should have been the one to achieve a ranking today.
Bai Shan was approached by Han Feng, the Medicine Emperor of Maple City. Han Feng revealed that he was the one who provided Bai Shan with the Purple Heart Barrier Breaking Pill last time. However, it was Bai Shan's eagerness for victory that led to the loss of his Dou Qi. Han Feng said that it was not impossible for Bai Shan to recover his Dou Qi, but he would have to agree to help him with a favor. Bai Shan eagerly agreed.
Xiao Yan saw that his elder brother was still in a critical condition and couldn't help but worry. He told Xun Er about Yao Chen, but Yao Chen could only remain hidden in his Na Ring. Xiao Yan wanted to go see Yao Chen to save his brother. When Xun Er learned about Yao Chen's existence, she stood guard at the door to watch over Xiao Yan and the others.
With Yao Chen's help, Xiao Yan transmitted his energy to his elder brother to aid in his recovery. Both Yao Chen and Xiao Yan's cultivations were greatly depleted, but fortunately, his elder brother's condition finally stabilized. Xun Er personally thanked Yao Chen, who instructed them to find the Ice-Fire Dragon Whisker Fruit and said he would make medicine for his elder brother.
However, the approval for the Ice-Fire Dragon Whisker Fruit could only be granted by Elder Hao Zhang.
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