Chapter Summaries

Tang San and the others escaped two Soul Douluo by fleeing into the Great Desert, where Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan chose not to pursue them. With Spirit Hall guarding the desert’s outskirts, the five decided to cross the desert northward and began their dangerous journey.

• Tang San and his companions ambushed two Soul Douluo with control skills, then escaped into the desert using their flight abilities.
• The Soul Douluo broke free and refused to pursue the group into the desert, waiting for Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan instead.
• Yue Guan arrived, ordered his men to patrol the outskirts, and left, expecting the desert to force Tang San’s group to return.
• Tang San and the others rested on a dune, concluded that Spirit Hall was guarding the outskirts, and chose to cross the Great Desert northward.
• The five tied themselves together with a rope and traveled through the desert, using flight to avoid dangerous Soul Beasts.

Tang San and the four girls fought and killed a forty-thousand-year-old Profound Ice Sandworm King so Shui Bing'er could absorb its Soul Ring. Shui Bing'er reached Soul Power level sixty-two and gained Ice Dragon Tornado, and the group camped in the desert for the night.

• Tang San recognized the Profound Ice Sandworm King's ice-attribute Soul Ring as suitable for Shui Bing'er to break through to Soul Emperor.
• The Profound Ice Sandworm King attacked, and the five struggled to restrain it as it burrowed through the sand and unleashed freezing blasts.
• Shui Bing'er froze the ground, Dugu Yan trapped the beast with her Spiderweb Cage, and Tang San pinned it with his Blue Silver Overlord Spear.
• Xiao Wu shielded Tang San from the dying beast's tail, while Dugu Yan drained its energy and Shui Bing'er delivered the finishing blow.
• Shui Bing'er absorbed the Soul Ring, reached Soul Power level sixty-two, and gained the sixth Soul Skill Ice Dragon Tornado.
• The group prepared to camp, and Shui Bing'er froze edible parts of the beast to save for food.

Tang San and the others discovered a life-filled oasis in the desert, where a massive tree repelled them according to their affinity with life. Tang San reached its trunk, and it accepted him and began pouring blue-gold energy into his body.

• Tang San sensed life in the desert and led the group to an oasis centered on an enormous tree.
• The tree's repulsive force stopped Dugu Yan, Xiao Wu, and Shui Bing'er at different distances, while Ye Lingling reached within three hundred meters.
• Tang San concluded that the tree tested their affinity with life and told Ye Lingling to return to the others.
• Tang San pushed through the strongest repulsion with his Blue Silver Emperor power and touched the tree's trunk.
• The tree accepted Tang San and sent vast, gentle blue-gold energy flowing into his body.

Tang San completed the Life Ancient Tree’s test and received its sacrifice, transforming his Blue Silver Emperor and gaining powerful new abilities. After explaining his gains to the four girls, he said he was confident he could fight Titled Douluo below level ninety-five.

• The Life Ancient Tree enveloped Tang San in a cocoon for three days, then sacrificed itself and vanished as he emerged transformed.
• Tang San revealed that the tree was a branch of the Goddess of Life’s Life Ancient Tree and had granted him a hundred-thousand-year Seventh Soul Ring and Soul Bone.
• Tang San explained that his Blue Silver Emperor had become an ancient tree and described his Undying Avatar, Life Barrier, and Seed of Life abilities.
• Tang San said the sacrifice had raised him to level seventy-six, strengthened his innate Soul Rings and Blue Silver Domain, and evolved his Thunder God’s Heart into the Heart of Life.
• When Xiao Wu asked whether he could fight a Titled Douluo, Tang San said he was confident against opponents below level ninety-five.

The Goddess of Life discovered that Tang San had gained the Life Ancient Tree’s recognition and saw that he balanced ultimate life force with destructive power. She and the God of Destruction created a combined trial for him, leaving his chance to inherit both godhoods—and the risk of destruction—before him.

• The Goddess of Life sensed that someone had gained the Life Ancient Tree’s recognition and used her divine sense to find Tang San beneath the tree in the Great Wasteland Desert.
• She discovered that Tang San possessed the Blue Silver Emperor’s life force and the Clear Sky Hammer’s destructive power, and saw his seven Soul Rings.
• The Goddess of Life showed Tang San to the God of Destruction and proposed that he attempt to inherit both their godhoods.
• The God of Destruction agreed to merge their Divine Tests into one, with nine trials determining whether Tang San qualified to inherit both godhoods.
• The Goddess of Life and the God of Destruction created the Dual Divine Test, whose failure would destroy Tang San’s body and soul.

The Goddess of Life and the Destruction God King granted Tang San a nine-trial dual godhood inheritance, while the Healing God gave Ye Lingling a linked trial to support him. Tang San and Ye Lingling planned to prepare before entering the two secret realms, as their lives depended on completing the trials.

• The Goddess of Life asked the Healing God to give Ye Lingling a divine trial, and the Healing God agreed.
• The Life and Destruction God Kings summoned Tang San's consciousness and offered him a nine-trial path to inherit both godhoods; he accepted.
• Tang San received the first trial's instructions to enter the Forest of Life and the Abyss of Destruction with Ye Lingling, and three God-Given Soul Rings emerged from his vanished contracts.
• Ye Lingling received the Healing God's linked trial, requiring her to help Tang San complete his trials or face annihilation alongside him.
• Tang San reassured Dugu Yan, Shui Bing'er, and Xiao Wu that he would help them find godhood inheritances and that their family would remain together.
• Tang San decided to arrange matters for everyone before he and Ye Lingling entered the secret realms, which could take months or years.

Tang San and his companions returned to Heaven Dou City after three years away and reunited with Dugu Bo and Ye Renxin. After resting at Dugu Manor, Tang San prepared to meet someone he had missed for three years.

• Tang San and the four women crossed the Great Wasteland Desert and searched the Far North until Ye Lingling absorbed a Light attribute Soul Beast's Soul Ring and reached level sixty-two.
• The five returned to Heaven Dou City and reunited with Dugu Bo at Dugu Manor.
• Dugu Bo invited Ye Renxin, and Ye Lingling embraced her grandfather after their long separation.
• Tang San promised Dugu Bo and Ye Renxin that he would help the women find godhood tests and keep their family together.
• The five rested together at Dugu Manor for three days, and Tang San ended the night by thinking about someone he planned to see the next day.

Tang San reunited with Qian Renxue after three years and urged her to hasten the succession by removing Xue Ye so she could take control of Heaven Dou and pursue the Angel God's trials. He also revealed that he had received a Godhood Inheritance trial and asked about the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.

• Tang San left Dugu Manor and used his token to reach Qian Renxue, who was disguised as Xue Qinghe in the Crown Prince's Residence.
• Tang San and Qian Renxue reunited in the secret room, then shared news of their lives and current Soul Power ranks.
• Tang San urged Qian Renxue to arrange Xue Ye's early removal, and she agreed to plan carefully.
• Qian Renxue told Tang San that Xue Ye possessed the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, which Tang San recognized as key to the Sea God's Nine Trials.
• Tang San showed Qian Renxue his divine mark and revealed his Godhood Inheritance trial, explaining that he wanted her to seize power and return to take the Angel God's trials.

Tang San and Qian Renxue planned to kill Emperor Xue Ye so she could claim the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, then Tang San returned to Dugu Manor and discussed his plans with Dugu Bo. The next morning, Tang San brought Dugu Yan, Xiao Wu, and Shui Bing'er to visit Shrek Academy, where he entered Flender's office.

• Tang San and Qian Renxue agreed that she would arrange Emperor Xue Ye's death to gain access to the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.
• Tang San returned to Dugu Manor and reassured Dugu Bo that he would not let Prince Xue Xing draw him into conflict with the Crown Prince.
• Tang San declined Dugu Bo's suggestion that he return to the Clear Sky Sect and said he planned to stay in Heaven Dou City while seeking opportunities for his companions.
• The next morning, Tang San invited Dugu Yan, Xiao Wu, and Shui Bing'er to visit Shrek Academy with him.
• Tang San and the others reached Shrek Academy, and Tang San entered Flender's office.

Tang San reunited with Flender and Ma Hongjun, then visited the Strength Clan to ask Tai Tan to make samples of unfamiliar Hidden Weapon designs. He planned to recommend the weapons to the Crown Prince and returned toward Dugu Manor.

• Flender welcomed Tang San and learned that he and the four women had reached high Soul Power levels.
• Flender told Tang San that Yu Xiaogang's remains had been returned to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and updated him on the former students' whereabouts.
• Ma Hongjun reunited with Tang San and said he had reached level forty-three and used a freezing chamber to manage his Evil Fire.
• Tang San sent the four women to Dugu Manor and went to the Strength Clan to meet Tai Tan and Tai Long.
• Tang San gave Tai Tan blueprints for Hidden Weapons and asked him to forge samples, promising to recommend the weapons to the Crown Prince.

After Xue Ye died, Xue Qinghe ascended the throne and made Tang San the Blue Hao King. Tang San received the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and organized a personal army with Hidden Weapons, leaving him to prepare for a possible journey to Sea God Island.

• Xue Ye died, and Xue Qinghe became emperor at an enthronement ceremony three days later, granting Tang San the title of Blue Hao King.
• Qian Renxue gave Tang San the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, and he said he planned to try his luck finding a Godhood Inheritance on Sea God Island after handling his duties.
• Tang San showed Qian Renxue Hidden Weapon samples and agreed with her that they could strengthen his personal army; she promised him five million Gold Soul Coins to establish it.
• Tang San recruited Tai Tan, Yang Wudi, Niu Gao and Bai He, appointing them as chief commanders responsible for weapons, training, logistics and intelligence.
• Dugu Bo became a guest elder of the Blue Hao Prince's Residence, while Tang San arranged a Hidden Weapon trade with Ning Fengzhi in exchange for Gold Soul Coins and rare metals.

Tang San revealed that Qian Renxue was also his woman and introduced her to Dugu Yan, Xiao Wu, Shui Bing'er, and Ye Lingling. He then tested who could claim the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, and it recognized Shui Bing'er before the chapter ended.

• Tang San revealed Qian Renxue's identity to the four women, and she transformed from Xue Qinghe into her true appearance.
• Dugu Yan, Xiao Wu, Shui Bing'er, and Ye Lingling accepted Qian Renxue into their family.
• Tang San gave Ye Lingling Qian Renxue's eighty-thousand-year-old Light attribute torso bone.
• Tang San brought out the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and explained that it might be connected to a Godhood Inheritance.
• Dugu Yan and Xiao Wu tested their blood on the treasure, but it did not react.
• Shui Bing'er's blood awakened the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, which became a blue mark between her brows and vanished into her skin.

Shui Bing'er gained the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud's recognition, and Tang San planned to leave for Sea God Island while Qian Renxue prepared to begin her Angel God Trial. After five days with the five women, Tang San woke to prepare for a journey that would take him to the Clear Sky Sect, the Star Dou Great Forest, and then Vast Sea City.

• Shui Bing'er received four Sea God skills after the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud recognized her as its master, and she thanked Qian Renxue for the opportunity.
• Tang San told Qian Renxue he would leave for Sea God Island in a few days, while she agreed to arrange a stand-in and return to the Worship Hall for her Angel God Trial.
• Tang San spent the night with Qian Renxue, Dugu Yan, Xiao Wu, Shui Bing'er, and Ye Lingling, and the group remained together for five days before parting.
• Tang San reviewed the women's Soul Power progress and Ye Lingling's defensive Soul Bone skills after waking on the morning of his departure.
• Tang San planned to visit the Clear Sky Sect, help Dugu Yan hunt for her Seventh Soul Ring in the Star Dou Great Forest, and then travel to Vast Sea City.

Tang San left Heaven Dou City with Dugu Yan, Xiao Wu, Shui Bing'er, and Ye Lingling to visit the Clear Sky Sect. After three days of travel, they reached its mountain gate, where Tang San proved his identity by summoning his Clear Sky Hammer.

• Qian Renxue told Tang San she had arranged a stand-in for Xue Qinghe, and Tang San promised to return after completing his trial.
• Tang San departed the prince's residence with Dugu Yan, Xiao Wu, Shui Bing'er, and Ye Lingling after reassuring Dugu Bo that the group could handle danger.
• During the journey, Tang San told Dugu Yan and the others not to worry about whether the Clear Sky Sect would accept them.
• After three days, the group arrived at the Clear Sky Sect's mountain gate at the foot of Bright Moon Mountain.
• When a gatekeeper asked Tang San to prove who he was, Tang San summoned his Clear Sky Hammer.

Tang San returned to the Clear Sky Sect with four girls and asked to pay respects at his grandfather’s memorial tablet. When the Second Elder questioned him about Tang Hao’s feud with Spirit Hall and the losses the sect suffered, Tang San defended his father and challenged the Seventh Elder to say what he would have done in Tang Hao’s place.

• Tang Hu recognized Tang San’s Clear Sky Hammer and escorted him and the four girls into the sect.
• Tang Xiao welcomed Tang San and the girls, and Tang San greeted Tang Hao and the five elders.
• Tang San asked Tang Xiao to take him to offer incense before his grandfather’s memorial tablet.
• The Second Elder questioned Tang San about Tang Hao’s actions and the sect’s losses after Spirit Hall targeted his mother.
• Tang San defended Tang Hao, saying he had fought to protect his mother, and challenged the Seventh Elder to imagine facing the same choice.

Tang San defended his choice not to inherit the Clear Sky Sect’s vendettas or let the elders dictate his path, then challenged the Seventh Elder after he insulted Tang San’s parents. The Seventh Elder accepted, and they took their positions in the plaza to fight.

• Tang San told the elders that vengeance was a personal choice and that he would not be forced to hate Spirit Hall or follow their orders.
• The Second Elder acknowledged Tang San’s right to choose his own path while reminding him that Clear Sky Sect blood ran in his veins.
• The Seventh Elder insulted Tang San and his father, and Tang San demanded that he take back his words.
• Tang San challenged the Seventh Elder to a match, and Tang Xiao allowed them to fight as long as neither went too far.
• The Seventh Elder and Tang San walked to the plaza and stood ten meters apart.

Tang San revealed his extraordinary strength and Twin Martial Souls to the Clear Sky Sect elders before beginning a battle with the Seventh Elder. The chapter ended with Tang San launching his Blue Silver Overlord Spear at the elder.

• The Seventh Elder challenged Tang San and unleashed his Titled Douluo pressure, but Tang San stood firm and revealed his three Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings.
• Tang San identified himself as a level seventy-eight Battle Soul Saint and summoned his Clear Sky Hammer, shocking the Seventh Elder and the other elders with his Twin Martial Souls.
• Tang Hao and Tang Xiao watched as the elders and sect disciples reacted to Tang San's strength and talent.
• The Seventh Elder acknowledged Tang San's talent but insisted that combat skill mattered more, and Tang San prepared to face him.
• Tang San activated his fifth Soul Skill, Blue Silver Overlord Spear, and thrust the golden spear toward the Seventh Elder's chest.

Tang San and the Seventh Elder fought an intense battle in the Clear Sky Sect square, with Tang San matching the stronger Titled Douluo through his powerful Soul Skills and recovery. The Seventh Elder then used Gravity Control to slow Tang San and launched his ninth Soul Skill, Blazing Sun Burns the Heavens.

• The Seventh Elder countered Tang San’s spear thrust with his Clear Sky Hammer and attacked with paired hammers, but Tang San trapped him in Blue Silver Lightning Prison.
• The Seventh Elder activated his Martial Soul Avatar and broke free, while Tang San answered with his Blue Silver Emperor Undying Avatar and fought him to a draw.
• Tang San and the Seventh Elder exchanged techniques in an extended battle as the Clear Sky Sect disciples, Tang Xiao, Tang Hao, and Dugu Yan watched.
• The Seventh Elder grew alarmed by Tang San’s strength and seemingly inexhaustible Soul Power, then used Gravity Control to slow him.
• The Seventh Elder unleashed his ninth Soul Skill, Blazing Sun Burns the Heavens, in a powerful hammer strike against Tang San.

Tang San defeated the Seventh Elder by combining his soul skills and soul bones, then earned the elder’s acknowledgment. After paying respects to his grandfather, Tang San told Tang Xiao and Tang Hao that he planned to hunt for Dugu Yan’s Seventh Soul Ring and train on Sea God Island, revealing that he had received a deity’s inheritance.

• Tang San used Life Barrier and Annihilation Light to weaken and stun the Seventh Elder, then stopped his spear an inch from the elder’s throat.
• The Seventh Elder admitted defeat and withdrew his earlier contempt, while Tang Xiao praised Tang San and Tang Hao gave him a nod.
• Tang San, Dugu Yan, Xiao Wu, Shui Bing’er, and Ye Lingling paid respects to Tang San’s grandfather in the ancestral hall.
• At lunch, Tang San told Tang Xiao he planned to hunt for Dugu Yan’s Seventh Soul Ring in the Star Dou Great Forest before going to Sea God Island to train.
• Tang San showed Tang Xiao and Tang Hao the Divine Examination mark on his palm and revealed that he had received a deity’s inheritance.

Tang San left the Clear Sky Sect with Xiao Wu, Ye Lingling, Shui Bing'er, and Dugu Yan to search the Star Dou Great Forest for powerful poison-attribute Soul Beasts. There, they found Da Ming and Er Ming battling the legendary Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, which held its own against both forest emperors.

• Tang San revealed Shui Bing'er was pursuing the Sea God Inheritance, and Tang Xiao and Tang Hao supported his journey while warning him to be careful.
• Tang San and the four girls left the Clear Sky Sect and traveled south toward the Star Dou Great Forest.
• After searching for half a month, Tang San captured a Three-Eyed Demon Fox and stored it in the Ruyi Hundred Treasures Purse for Xiao Wu's future Soul Ring.
• Tang San sensed several powerful Soul Beasts fighting and led the group closer under the concealment of his Blue Silver Domain.
• Tang San and the girls discovered Da Ming and Er Ming fighting a seventy-thousand-year Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, which was powerful enough to contend with the two Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts.