Chapter Summaries

Xue Ye asked the court to investigate who had distributed the Advertisement Paper promoting the Spirit Bone Set, turning the assignment into a test of his sons. Xue Qinghe and Xue Luochuan both volunteered, leaving Xue Ye to decide who would receive the task.

• Ning Fengzhi argued that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Heaven Dou Empire could combine their resources to acquire the Spirit Bone Set, and Xue Ye welcomed his support.
• Xue Ye asked the officials to investigate the source of the Advertisement Paper and watched his sons to see who would step forward.
• Xue Luochuan volunteered to investigate the Advertisement Paper.
• Xue Qinghe unexpectedly volunteered as well, surprising Xue Ye, the officials, and Ye Chen.
• Xue Ye chose not to decide immediately and considered letting the officials determine which prince they supported.

Xue Qinghe unexpectedly released his Swan Martial Soul in the grand hall while asking Xue Ye for a chance to investigate the Advertisement Paper incident. His actions shocked the court, and a minister stepped forward to rebuke him.

• Xue Ye asked the ministers to recommend either Xue Qinghe or Xue Luochuan to investigate the Advertisement Paper incident.
• Xue Qinghe asked Xue Ye to give him a chance to prove himself, then released his Swan Martial Soul in the grand hall.
• The ministers, Xue Ye, Xue Luochuan, and Ye Chen reacted with shock or disapproval, while Dugu Bo watched with interest.
• A minister rebuked Xue Qinghe and ordered him to stop, motivated in part by his anger over his daughter being carried off by Xue Qinghe.

Xue Qinghe revealed that his Swan Martial Soul had evolved, stunning the imperial court and strengthening his claim to the throne. He explained his actions to Xue Ye and awaited the emperor’s response, privately realizing he had acted impulsively.

• Xue Qinghe snapped at Yue Rou’s father and released his Swan Martial Soul, revealing an extra pair of jade-white wings.
• Xue Ye, Ning Fengzhi, Dugu Bo, Ye Chen, and the ministers recognized the Martial Soul’s evolution and reacted with astonishment.
• Xue Luochuan felt a trace of jealousy toward Xue Qinghe despite telling himself he should be glad for his brother.
• Xue Qinghe told Xue Ye that his Martial Soul had awakened and evolved, and explained that he had used the Advertisement Paper dispute to prove himself.
• Xue Qinghe waited for the imperial command while privately regretting how impulsively he had revealed his Martial Soul.

Xue Qinghe impressed Emperor Xue Ye and the court by revealing his evolved Martial Soul and level-sixty-one cultivation, and Xue Ye agreed to let Dugu Bo help him obtain a soul ring. The chapter ended with Ge Tianxiao recommending that Xue Qinghe investigate the Advertisement Paper matter.

• Xue Ye praised Xue Qinghe’s Martial Soul Evolution and said he would discuss it with him after court.
• Xue Qinghe announced that he had reached level sixty-one and asked permission to hunt a soul beast with Dugu Bo.
• Xue Ye approved the request and asked Dugu Bo to help Xue Qinghe obtain a soul ring.
• Xue Luochuan felt bitter after learning that Xue Qinghe had surpassed his level.
• Ge Tianxiao recommended that Xue Qinghe investigate the Advertisement Paper matter to test his abilities.

Xue Qinghe won the court’s support and was ordered to investigate the Advertisement Paper matter within seven days, while Xue Luochuan was left feeling sidelined. At the Heaven Dou Auction House, most elders and stewards favored keeping the Jade Scale Dog Spirit Bone Set and giving it to a promising genius.

• Ge Tianxiao and the other ministers supported Xue Qinghe’s investigation proposal, leaving Xue Luochuan isolated and humiliated.
• Xue Ye ordered Xue Qinghe to lead Royal Guards in investigating the Advertisement Paper matter and find clues within seven days.
• Xue Ye reassured Xue Luochuan and told both princes to meet with him after court, then continued discussing the auction house.
• At a Heaven Dou Auction House meeting, President Zhuge heard proposals about the Spirit Bone Set, and more than two-thirds of those who had spoken favored keeping it to cultivate a genius.

President Zhuge and the auction house’s leaders debated what to do with the Jade Scale Dog Spirit Bone Set when a steward reported that advertisements revealing its existence had spread across Heaven Dou City. Their plans to deny the rumors were challenged because each paper contained a Gold Soul Coin, making the public more likely to believe the news and suspect the auction house had made them.

• Most of the elders and stewards supported keeping the Spirit Bone Set in the auction house, and another steward began arguing for that choice.
• A daily-affairs steward interrupted the meeting to report that advertisements about the Spirit Bone Set had reached nearly half the people in Heaven Dou City.
• President Zhuge examined the advertisements and passed them around as the leaders wondered who had leaked the news and why.
• Elder Zheng proposed publicly denying the advertisements, and several stewards supported drafting a clarification.
• The reporting steward revealed that each folded advertisement contained a Gold Soul Coin, which convinced many residents the claims were true and led some to suspect the auction house had produced the papers.

After the Spirit Bone Set’s existence was exposed, President Zhuge Jin decided the Heaven Dou Auction House would auction it and seek protection from powerful forces. He and Murong Feng left to approach the Heaven Dou Imperial Family first, with Zhuge Jin prepared to turn elsewhere if it made excessive demands.

• Six Advertisement Papers were opened, and each contained Gold Soul Coins, convincing the meeting that the Spirit Bone Set’s secret could no longer be kept.
• President Zhuge Jin asked the elders and deacons how to respond, then proposed auctioning the Spirit Bone Set; Elder Zheng and the others agreed.
• Zhuge Jin assigned Elder Zheng to arrange the auction and moved it forward to seven days later.
• Zhuge Jin and Murong Feng left the auction house to seek support from the major forces, leaving Elder Zheng in charge.
• Murong Feng asked which force they would visit first, and Zhuge Jin chose the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, saying they would approach Spirit Hall or the Star Luo Empire if it made excessive demands.

News of the Spirit Bone Set spread through the Soul Master world, prompting major factions to make plans while Du Bai's Shock Points surged. Du Bai opened his Level 76 Soul Sage Gift Pack and obtained teleportation arrays, leaving him to consider where to place them.

• Zhuge Jin and Murong Feng headed to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family as it met to discuss the Spirit Bone Set.
• Tang Yuehua told Tang Xiao about the coming auction, and Tang Xiao summoned the Clear Sky Sect elders to discuss obtaining the set or keeping it from Spirit Hall.
• Yu Yuanzhen gathered the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan elders and considered an alliance with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Heaven Dou Empire.
• Salas learned of the Spirit Bone Set, dismissed Masya, and set off for Spirit City to report it, unaware that Qian Xunji was away seeking a drug from the Bewitching Douluo.
• News spread across the Soul Master world, driving Du Bai's Shock Points to 96,578.
• Du Bai opened his Level 76 Soul Sage Gift Pack and received one Mother Teleportation Array and two Child Teleportation Arrays.

Du Bai opened a gift pack containing three Teleportation Arrays, checked his increased Shock Points, and planned to view the residence Xue Qinghe had arranged with Bibi Dong. They arrived at the lobby of Between Mountains and Seas, where they found Xue Qinghe and Taino already waiting.

• Du Bai stored the three Teleportation Arrays, thinking they might help him establish his own faction in the future.
• After resting, Du Bai found that his Shock Points had risen to 176,314, more than 80,000 above the previous night's total.
• Du Bai invited Bibi Dong to view the residence Xue Qinghe had arranged, and she agreed to go with him.
• Du Bai and Bibi Dong left their room to meet Xiao Mo, who was to guide them to the property.
• Du Bai and Bibi Dong entered the lobby and saw Xue Qinghe and Taino seated apart while Xiao Mo and A Zi attended to Xue Qinghe.

Du Bai encountered Xue Qinghe and Taino, who had both come to see him at the Between Mountains and Seas Hotel. The chapter ended with Xue Qinghe bowing to Du Bai as his teacher and Taino respectfully greeting Du Bai as his master.

• Taino saw Bibi Dong and recognized her as Du Bai’s beautiful wife, while both Taino’s group and Xue Qinghe’s group realized they had come to see Du Bai.
• Du Bai decided to hear what each group wanted and handle their requests as they arose, while Bibi Dong prepared to cooperate with him.
• Xue Qinghe bowed to Du Bai and Bibi Dong, openly acknowledging Du Bai as his teacher in front of the hotel receptionists.
• Taino realized Xue Qinghe was Du Bai’s disciple and approached Du Bai, then bowed respectfully to Du Bai and Bibi Dong.

Du Bai received Xue Qinghe and Taino in a private room at Between Mountains and Seas Hotel so they could report their news. Taino revealed that the Strength Clan had completed Du Bai’s Advertisement Paper assignment, leaving Xue Qinghe shocked to learn his teacher had arranged the campaign.

• A Zi became wary of Du Bai after learning Taino served him, while Xue Qinghe and Bibi Dong reacted with respect and shy acceptance.
• Xue Qinghe suggested they talk privately at Between Mountains and Seas Hotel, which he owned, and Xiao Mo led the group to a private room.
• Du Bai asked Taino to report first, expecting to hear about the Advertisement Papers made by the Strength Clan.
• Taino reported that the Strength Clan had distributed one hundred thousand Advertisement Papers and made thirty thousand extra, then asked whether Du Bai wanted more prepared.
• Xue Qinghe realized that the Strength Clan had distributed the papers and leaked news about the spirit bones on Du Bai’s orders, and he was dumbfounded.

Du Bai revealed to Xue Qinghe and Taino the truth behind the Spirit Bone Set, the Advertisement Paper, and his position in Spirit Hall. Xue Qinghe learned that the investigation he had volunteered for concerned his teacher, while Taino learned Du Bai was Spirit Hall’s Holy Son but intended to protect the Strength Clan.

• Xue Qinghe realized Du Bai might be behind the Advertisement Paper and worried that investigating it would force him to betray his teacher.
• Du Bai praised Taino for the Strength Clan’s work, ordered the clan to stockpile construction materials, and said he would reward them and later rely on them to build his territory.
• Xue Qinghe told Du Bai about the imperial court assembly, his evolved Swan Martial Soul, and his offer to investigate the Advertisement Paper, then promised not to expose his teacher.
• Du Bai noticed that Xue Qinghe and Taino lacked different pieces of information and began explaining the situation to both of them.
• Du Bai explained his ties to Spirit Hall, his lack of attachment to it, and the Spirit Bone Set’s fourteen-day existence.
• Taino was angered to learn Du Bai was Spirit Hall’s Holy Son, but relaxed after Du Bai promised to protect the Strength Clan from Spirit Hall’s suppression.

Du Bai explained his plan for the limited-use Spirit Bone Set, and Xue Qinghe promised to stay neutral in the investigation. Xue Qinghe then reported Yu Chenglong’s background, leaving Du Bai sympathetic to the young soul master and determined to help him grow.

• Taino and Xue Qinghe accepted Du Bai’s explanation that the Spirit Bone Set was intended to stir conflict among the major factions and enrich Du Bai.
• Xue Qinghe promised not to reveal what Du Bai or the Strength Clan had said and to remain neutral about the Heaven Dou Empire’s bid.
• Xue Qinghe recounted Yu Chenglong’s difficult upbringing, his Nightmare martial spirit, his spirit rings and soul skill, and his work at the Heaven Dou City Soul Arena and challenge platform.
• Du Bai felt sympathy for Yu Chenglong and considered having him consume the Nine-Rank Purple Ganoderma so he could grow stronger and confront Yu Xiaogang.
• Bibi Dong reconsidered Yu Xiaogang after hearing the report, while Du Bai praised Xue Qinghe for his loyalty and thorough investigation.

Du Bai left the hotel with Bibi Dong to inspect Clear Wind Manor, the residence Xue Qinghe had gifted him. After touring its grounds and facilities, Du Bai was satisfied and reached the manor’s grand residence.

• Du Bai, Taino, and Xue Qinghe finished their conversation, and Du Bai set off to see his new residence with Bibi Dong.
• Xue Qinghe and Taino stayed behind, grew acquainted, and agreed to do something together later.
• Miss Xiao Mo led Du Bai and Bibi Dong to Clear Wind Manor in Heaven Dou City’s semi-prosperous district.
• Du Bai toured the manor’s gardens, study, music hall, and training ground, and planned to turn part of the training ground into a shooting range.
• Du Bai and Bibi Dong climbed a hundred steps and arrived at the manor’s most luxurious residence.

Du Bai and Bibi Dong settled into Clear Wind Manor, where Du Bai trained with firearms and improved his combat skills by sparring and watching Soul Masters fight. As the Heaven Dou Auction approached, news of the Spirit Bone Set drew major powers from across the continent to Heaven Dou City.

• Du Bai and Bibi Dong met the manor's steward, Luo Haiyun, and settled into Clear Wind Manor.
• Du Bai had the Strength Clan build a shooting range and began practicing firearms, while sparring with Bibi Dong brought them closer and sharpened his combat ability.
• Du Bai watched Yu Chenglong win his Soul Fighting Arena matches, including team battles with his poisonous mist.
• Du Bai continued spending time with Bibi Dong as Taino and Xue Qinghe grew closer.
• The Star Luo royal family sent Dai Weisi, a Titled Douluo retainer, and other Soul Masters to Heaven Dou City for the auction.
• The Upper Three Sects and Lower Four Sects sent representatives to Heaven Dou City after news of the Spirit Bone Set spread.

Spirit Hall decided to bid for the Spirit Bone Set in Heaven Dou City while secretly preparing to raid rival factions whose strongest members left for the auction. Yu Xiaogang explained spirit bones to Tang San and Xiao Wu, leaving them informed about the six-part set and its immense value.

• After Qian Daoliu confirmed the Spirit Bone Set news, Spirit Hall's elders and Worshippers debated whether to bid for it or seize it by force.
• Qian Daoliu chose the bidding plan and sent Golden Crocodile Douluo, Snake Lance Douluo, and Porcupine Douluo to the Heaven Dou Auction House.
• Qian Daoliu also approved a secret plan to raid major factions such as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan while their Titled Douluo attended the auction.
• Sea God Island dismissed interest in the Spirit Bone Set and warned mainland soul masters against attacking the island.
• Yu Xiaogang explained spirit bones to Tang San and Xiao Wu, then told them a Spirit Bone Set contained six bones and could command an astronomical price.

Yu Xiaogang explained Spirit Bone risks and drop rates to Tang San, while factions gathered in Heaven Dou City and formed rival alliances over the Spirit Bone Set. The auction day finally arrived, with Spirit Hall also preparing secret attacks against opposing factions.

• Yu Xiaogang told Tang San that fused Spirit Bones could be forcibly stripped and that only Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts had a guaranteed Spirit Bone drop.
• Xiao Wu reacted subtly to Yu Xiaogang's explanation because she was herself a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast and her mother had died.
• Factions flooded Heaven Dou City for the auction, and the Heaven Dou Auction House secured support from major powers to maintain order.
• The Heaven Dou Imperial Family and the Upper Three Sects allied to bid for the Spirit Bone Set, while Spirit Hall formed a rival coalition and prepared attacks on faction strongholds.
• Spirit Hall repeatedly provoked the Clear Sky Sect, and it exchanged secret confrontations with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family as tensions mounted.
• The Heaven Dou Auction House moved the auction forward by two days, and the auction finally began on its scheduled day.

As Heaven Dou City filled with people ahead of the Heaven Dou Auction House’s major event, Du Bai checked his rapidly rising Shock Points and spent the morning with Bibi Dong. During breakfast, Luo Haiyun reported that the auction house was already crowded and advised Du Bai to go later.

• The Heaven Dou Auction House expanded its venue and gathered a large number of treasures as crowds poured in for the auction.
• Du Bai checked his Shock Points and found they had risen to 6,325,467, bringing him closer to ten million and the reward from his future Shocking Gold Card.
• Du Bai met Bibi Dong, and the two shared breakfast in their home.
• Luo Haiyun told Du Bai that the Heaven Dou Auction House was packed and suggested he wait until later to visit.

Du Bai and Bibi Dong waited for the Heaven Dou Auction House to grow less crowded before arriving to attend the Spirit Bone Set auction. Their appearance drew attention from spectators and important figures, including Golden Crocodile Douluo and Porcupine Douluo Ci Xue.

• Luo Haiyun reported that she had completed Du Bai's tasks, including upgrading his auction card and arranging a couples' seat.
• After waiting more than half a day, Du Bai and Bibi Dong set off for the Heaven Dou Auction House once Luo Haiyun said the crowds had thinned.
• Du Bai and Bibi Dong presented their Black Card and were escorted to their exclusive private room.
• Spectators admired Bibi Dong's beauty and discussed the pair as they entered the auction house.
• Golden Crocodile Douluo and Porcupine Douluo Ci Xue recognized Du Bai and Bibi Dong and guessed they had come to see the Spirit Bone Set auction.

At the auction house, Spirit Hall’s elders, Xue Qinghe, the Strength Clan, and Tang Yuehua noticed Du Bai and Bibi Dong. Golden Crocodile Douluo considered the challenges awaiting Du Bai, while Titan’s clan revered Du Bai after his gift transformed Titan’s cultivation and martial soul.

• Golden Crocodile Douluo sent Snake Lance Douluo She Long to greet Du Bai and Bibi Dong and find out where they planned to train next.
• Golden Crocodile Douluo worried about Yi and Xie Mo’s training at Death Grand Canyon and hoped they would return ready to challenge Du Bai.
• Xue Qinghe spotted Du Bai and Bibi Dong, resolved to watch the auction, and chose not to greet them so they could keep a low profile.
• Tailong pointed out Bibi Dong to Titan, who praised her and respected Du Bai after the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo raised his cultivation from rank 83 to rank 86 and evolved his martial soul.
• Titan mistook Taino’s exhausted appearance for the result of work for Du Bai, while Taino privately planned to ask Du Bai for nourishing medicine.
• Tang Yuehua noticed Du Bai and Bibi Dong after hearing Jasmine and Xue Qinghe describe Li Fu and the beautiful woman at his side.