Ch. 243Letting Go and Loving Without Regret

Na'er reflected on her love for Lin Xiuran as her complete fusion with Guyue erased her, while Lin Xiuran sensed her disappearance from afar. The Star Luo Empire exposed Dai Junlin and Han En's conspiracy, and Lin Xiuran's power and the ensuing investigation shook the empire.

  • Na'er told Guyue she had no regrets about merging for Lin Xiuran, but lamented never confessing her love to him at Sea God's Fate.
  • As Na'er faded away, she wished Lin Xiuran a happy and safe life, while he stopped at a distance after sensing something was wrong.
  • The Star Luo Empire announced that Dai Junlin had orchestrated the plot with Han En, who had helped him after receiving cultivation aid from Evil Soul Masters.
  • The account revealed that Lin Xiuran had killed the Ultimate Douluo Dai Junlin with one strike using the power of a Super Artifact.
  • The Star Luo Empire began a sweeping investigation of officials after the palace's Patrol Captain position was found to have been infiltrated.

Ch. 244The Destined Phoenix Heart

Lin Xiuran returned to the Beast Emperor Hall with the Ice God's Heart, revealing that he had absorbed the Phoenix Wings. The mysterious woman on the throne explained that the Phoenix Wings were always meant for him and that his fate was tied to the hall, leaving him resolved to protect it.

  • The Hawk Faction strengthened its influence, prepared for war, and promoted the Federation’s plan to unify Douluo Star as the Dove Faction’s support fell.
  • Lin Xiuran told Feng Siran that he had recovered the Ice God's Heart but absorbed the Phoenix Wings, and she sent him into the hall to meet someone waiting for him.
  • Lin Xiuran presented the Ice God's Heart to the mysterious woman on the throne and admitted what had happened to the Phoenix Wings.
  • The woman told Lin Xiuran that the Phoenix Wings were destined to belong to him and that his fate was connected to the future of the Beast Emperor Hall.
  • The woman showed Lin Xiuran the Rainbow Phoenix and told him that, having obtained its wings, he had to protect the Beast Emperor Hall.
  • Lin Xiuran accepted the responsibility and vowed to bear its weight.

Ch. 245The Woman Revealing Her True Face

Lin Xiuran followed the Beast Emperor Hall’s woman into a chamber of ice coffins, where she revealed that Soul Beasts had sealed themselves away to escape Heavenly Tribulations and were awaiting their former leader’s return. She used the Ice God's Heart to ease their freezing pain and pledged the Hall’s support for Lin Xiuran, while privately noting that the necessary pieces—including him—were ready.

  • The woman revealed her true face and led Lin Xiuran through the palace to a frigid chamber filled with ice coffins.
  • The woman explained that the coffins held Soul Beasts who had frozen themselves to evade Heavenly Tribulations, and that they awaited the one who would restore the Beast Emperor Hall to its former glory.
  • The woman used the Ice God's Heart to ease the Soul Beasts’ suffering from the freezing cold.
  • The woman told Lin Xiuran to cultivate well and promised that the Beast Emperor Hall would support him.
  • After Lin Xiuran left, the woman reflected that Phoenix Wings, Phoenix Heart, the Nine Heavens God Phoenix Spear, and Lin Xiuran were all ready.

Ch. 246He Will Definitely Return

After a year of cultivation, Lin Xiuran reached Ultimate Douluo strength and prepared to represent Beast Emperor Hall at the Federal Assembly in Mingdu. Tang Wutong and Gu Yuena believed his true return was approaching as Lin Xiuran and his companions arrived in a tense capital filled with faction representatives.

  • Lin Xiuran's Soul Power rose to Ultimate Douluo, Phoenix Wings removed the negative power from his fifth Soul Ring, and his strength reached the continent's peak.
  • Tang Wutong asked Gu Yuena whether they would see Lin Xiuran truly return, and Gu Yuena said she believed he would succeed.
  • Feng Siran told Lin Xiuran that he, Yuanen Yehui, and Lin Qianni would attend the once-per-century Federal Assembly.
  • Lin Xiuran learned that Lin Qianni had become a Titled Douluo and Yuanen Yehui had reached Soul Douluo, while his own strength made their delegation formidable.
  • The delegation traveled to Mingdu, where representatives gathered amid heightened patrols and public tension under the Hawk Faction's rule.

Ch. 247Federal Grand Assembly

The Federal Assembly opened in Mingdu with a grand ceremony, as factions from across the continent gathered to display and renegotiate their influence. The military representatives arrived, with Surpassing Heaven Douluo Guan Yue representing the War God Hall.

  • Mingdu held an elaborate opening ceremony for the Federal Assembly, the Federation’s first major gathering since Shrek Academy was destroyed by Evil Soul Masters.
  • Representatives of historic families and factions entered in order of strength, including the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan; the secluded Clear Sky Sect did not attend.
  • The ceremony’s order of entry set the stage for factions to redefine their status and influence across the continent.
  • Military representatives arrived, including Army Commanders such as Angel Douluo Le Zheng'en of the Southern Army Corps.
  • Deputy Hall Master Surpassing Heaven Douluo Guan Yue represented the War God Hall instead of Hall Master Chen Xinjie; the Hall guarded the Federation’s last Grade Twelve God-Slaying Fixed Soul Guidance Cannon Shell, Eternal Sky.

Ch. 248Beast Emperor Hall Representative

Chen Xinjie, Zang Xin, Guyue, and Lin Xiuran arrived as representatives of the Seagod Army, Tang Sect, Spirit Pagoda, and Beast Emperor Hall at the Federal Assembly. With Shrek Academy gone, the chapter reflected on how Qiangu Dongfeng’s greed and alliance with the Holy Spirit Cult had damaged the Spirit Pagoda and left it more exposed.

  • Chen Xinjie represented the Seagod Army, while Zang Xin appeared for the Tang Sect as its first senior leader to attend a public gathering since its headquarters was destroyed.
  • Guyue attended in Qiangu Dongfeng’s place as the Spirit Pagoda’s representative, drawing attention and speculation from the other factions.
  • Lin Xiuran arrived last as the Beast Emperor Hall’s representative and displayed the organization’s pride and dominance.
  • The assembly’s foremost ranks showed no sign of Shrek Academy, which had once kept the Spirit Pagoda from dominating the Federation.
  • The chapter recounted how Qiangu Dongfeng’s impatience and ambition led him to collude with the Holy Spirit Cult to destroy Shrek Academy, severing the Spirit Pagoda’s protective ties.
  • Ghost Emperor refused to cooperate with the Spirit Pagoda again and preferred to recruit Zang Xin, whom he respected more than Qiangu Dongfeng’s hypocrisy.

Ch. 249Titled?

At the conference, Guyue represented the Spirit Pagoda and Chen Xinjie represented the military as the major factions presented their positions. The Federation spokesperson then pressed Lin Xiuran, the Beast Emperor Hall’s representative, to state his title.

  • Guyue submitted the Spirit Pagoda’s proposal and drew attention as the young Silver Dragon Douluo.
  • Zang Xin spoke for the Tang Sect about developing soul tool technology and cooperating with the Federation.
  • Chen Xinjie announced the military’s intent to strengthen its forces, especially its navy, while supporting the continent’s stability.
  • The Federation spokesperson asked Lin Xiuran what his title was, probing the Beast Emperor Hall.

Ch. 250Holy Spirit Cult's Targeting

At the Federation gathering, Lin Xiuran, revealed as the God Phoenix Douluo, spoke against a war of unification on behalf of the Beast Emperor Hall. The Ghost Emperor then hijacked the live broadcast and singled out Lin Xiuran, suggesting the Holy Spirit Cult’s appearance was part of a plan targeting him.

  • Lin Xiuran identified himself as the God Phoenix Douluo and declared that the Beast Emperor Hall opposed the Federation’s proposed war of unification.
  • The Federation spokesperson argued that unification would bring prosperity, but Lin Xiuran rebuked him for exceeding his role, and Chen Xinjie intervened.
  • As the conference began its first agenda item, the screen was hijacked by the Ghost Emperor, who announced the Holy Spirit Cult’s presence.
  • Lin Xiuran recognized the Ghost Emperor and noticed that Chen Xinjie and the military personnel seemed unsurprised.
  • The Ghost Emperor mocked the destruction of Shrek Academy, then fixed his gaze on Lin Xiuran.

Ch. 251Ghost Emperor Burning with Rage

Ghost Emperor threatened the Federation and demanded that it hand over Lin Xiuran in exchange for an end to the Holy Spirit Cult’s attacks. Mo Lan rallied the representatives and citizens to reject the demand, but Ghost Emperor threatened Heaven Dou City as her communication device began to vibrate.

  • Ghost Emperor offered to stop the Holy Spirit Cult’s attacks if the Federation surrendered Lin Xiuran, while warning that resistance would bring more deaths.
  • Ghost Emperor threatened a Dove Faction representative’s family, silencing him, then demanded that the Federation hand over Lin Xiuran.
  • Mo Lan stood up and urged the assembly not to trust the Holy Spirit Cult or yield to its threats.
  • The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School’s schoolmaster and other representatives backed Mo Lan, and citizens joined them in refusing to surrender Lin Xiuran.
  • Ghost Emperor warned that the Holy Spirit Cult would strike across the Federation and told Mo Lan to check on Heaven Dou City as her Soul Guidance Communication began to vibrate.

Ch. 252Heaven Dou in Peril

The Holy Spirit Cult attacked Heaven Dou City and demanded that Lin Xiuran surrender, prompting him to go to the city with Lin Qianni and Yuanen Yehui. As the city burned and Mu Ye lay mortally wounded, Ya Li and the Shrek Seven Monsters arrived to confront Halosa and the Evil Soul Masters.

  • Mo Lan learned that the Holy Spirit Cult had attacked Heaven Dou City, and Ghost Emperor threatened to stop the assault if Lin Xiuran surrendered.
  • Lin Xiuran agreed to face Ghost Emperor and entered a silver portal, followed by Lin Qianni and Yuanen Yehui.
  • Halosa defeated Mu Ye outside the Heaven Dou City Forging Masters Association and critically wounded him with Netherworld Lament.
  • Zhen Hua caught Mu Ye, but Halosa turned to attack him next.
  • Ya Li intervened and challenged Halosa as Dark Blood Demon, Dark Hummingbird, and other Evil Soul Masters appeared.
  • The Shrek Seven Monsters, led by Tang Wulin, arrived behind Ya Li to face the Holy Spirit Cult.

Ch. 253Support!

Tang Wulin and the Shrek Seven Monsters fought Ha Luosa and the Holy Spirit Cult while Ya Li protected Mu Ye and Zhen Hua, but Ha Luosa’s power and twelve Dark Knights overwhelmed them. Just as Ha Luosa prepared to strike Tang Wulin, Ghost Emperor arrived in a battered state and a nine-colored figure carrying a Nine-Colored Golden Spear appeared beside Mu Ye and Zhen Hua.

  • Ha Luosa mocked Shrek and challenged Tang Wulin, who declared that Shrek’s glory and justice would endure.
  • Ya Li shielded Mu Ye and Zhen Hua as the Shrek Seven Monsters released their Martial Souls and attacked the Evil Soul Masters.
  • Tang Wulin fought Ha Luosa while the others engaged Dark Blood Demon, Dark Hummingbird, and the remaining enemies, but Tang Wulin was wounded and the battle turned against Shrek.
  • Ha Luosa unleashed the Netherworld Rebirth Domain and summoned twelve Dark Knights, overwhelming the Shrek fighters.
  • Ghost Emperor crashed down beside Ha Luosa in a battered state, and a nine-colored figure carrying a Nine-Colored Golden Spear appeared beside Mu Ye and Zhen Hua.

Ch. 254Ha Luosa's All-Out Gamble

Lin Xiuran arrived in Heaven Dou City with the Time-Space Shuttle and confronted Ha Luosa, while Ghost Emperor and the other Evil Soul Masters engaged Ya Li and the Shrek Seven Monsters. Ha Luosa’s attacks were repeatedly overwhelmed by Lin Xiuran’s Nine Heavens God Phoenix Spear, and he unleashed a devastating final strike.

  • Lin Xiuran appeared in Heaven Dou City, and Ghost Emperor revealed that he had used the Time-Space Shuttle to get there.
  • Ha Luosa told Ghost Emperor to attack Ya Li while he faced Lin Xiuran, as Yuanen Yehui and Lin Qianni appeared before the Dark Blood Demon.
  • Ghost Emperor and the Evil Soul Masters attacked Ya Li and the Shrek Seven Monsters while Ha Luosa opened his duel with Lin Xiuran.
  • Lin Xiuran repelled Ha Luosa’s sword strike and dark demonic claw with the Nine Heavens God Phoenix Spear, forcing Ha Luosa back.
  • Ha Luosa poured his strength into Netherworld Lament and launched his ultimate attack, “Darkness Descends, All Spirits Perish!” at Lin Xiuran.

Ch. 255Despair

Lin Xiuran overpowered Ha Luosa in Heaven Dou City, leaving the Nether Emperor severely wounded and his Netherworld Lament shattered. As Ha Luosa was sent flying, Lin Xiuran closed in with the Nine Heavens God Phoenix Spear, poised to kill him.

  • Lin Xiuran summoned the Nine Heavens God Phoenix Spear and sent a blazing Phoenix to clash with Ha Luosa’s sword qi.
  • The collision left Ha Luosa pale and badly injured, while Netherworld Lament cracked and Lin Xiuran remained mostly unharmed.
  • Lin Xiuran declared that Ha Luosa would never leave Heaven Dou City and rushed to attack him.
  • Lin Xiuran’s spear cut Ha Luosa’s shoulder, filling the wounded Nether Emperor with fear.
  • Ha Luosa raised Netherworld Lament to block Lin Xiuran’s next strike, but the spear shattered the blade and sent him flying.
  • Lin Xiuran advanced on the despairing Ha Luosa with his spear, closing in to deliver a potentially fatal attack.

Ch. 256Divine Power

Lin Xiuran destroyed Ha Luosa’s lingering essence with the Nine Heavens God Phoenix Spear, ending the Nether Emperor’s life. As the battle continued, the Dark Hummingbird’s attack on Tang Wulin was stopped by a mysterious golden shield that emerged from a trident mark on his forehead.

  • Ha Luosa’s body exploded under the Nine Heavens God Phoenix Spear, but his black smoke declared that the Nether Emperor was immortal.
  • Lin Xiuran engulfed the smoke in Golden Flame and dispersed it, killing Ha Luosa completely.
  • Ha Luosa’s death caused the Twelve Dark Knights to vanish, while Tang Wulin remained at a disadvantage against the Dark Hummingbird.
  • The Dark Hummingbird appeared behind Tang Wulin and thrust his dagger toward his unprotected back.
  • A trident mark appeared on Tang Wulin’s forehead, and its golden light blocked the dagger and trapped it in place.

Ch. 257'Tang Wulin'

A mysterious force using Tang Wulin’s body killed Dark Hummingbird and Ghost Emperor, while Lin Xiuran saved Mu Ye with his life energy. The impostor then attacked Lin Xiuran and the others, revealing that Tang Wulin was no longer himself.

  • Tang Wulin opened his golden eyes, seized Dark Hummingbird, and killed him with overwhelming strength.
  • Tang Wulin caught Ghost Emperor in a giant golden hand and dissolved him in golden light.
  • Dark Blood Demon and the remaining Evil Soul Masters were slain by Holy Spirit Douluo Yali, Lin Qianni, Yuanen Yehui, and their allies.
  • Lin Xiuran used his life energy to stabilize Mu Ye’s grave injuries and restore his complexion.
  • Tang Wulin attacked Lin Xiuran and Mu Ye, but Lin Xiuran blocked the strike with his Nine-Colored Spear.
  • Xie Xie and the Shrek Seven Monsters realized that the person attacking them was not the Tang Wulin they knew.

Ch. 258The Battle Against Tang San

Lin Xiuran confronted Sea God Tang San, who possessed Tang Wulin's body, and their weapons clashed in a fierce battle. The chapter ended as Lin Xiuran's phoenix phantom met Tang San's golden dragon phantom.

  • 'Tang Wulin' attacked Lin Xiuran and the others with golden blades, and Ya Li barely blocked the strike.
  • Lin Xiuran entrusted Mu Ye to Ya Li and challenged the hidden presence inside Tang Wulin's body.
  • Lin Xiuran identified the presence as Sea God Tang San, shocking the Shrek Seven Monsters.
  • Tang San charged Lin Xiuran with a punch, but Lin Xiuran met it with the Nine Heavens God Phoenix Spear, and the clash sent them both reeling.
  • Tang San summoned the Golden Dragon Spear and sent a golden dragon phantom at Lin Xiuran, who answered with a phoenix phantom from his Nine Heavens God Phoenix Spear.

Ch. 259Wu Siduo's Stubbornness

Tang Wulin overpowered Lin Xiuran with the Divine Power of Tang San's Divine Soul, leaving Lin Xiuran unable to fight. As Tang Wulin thrust his spear at him, Wu Siduo stepped in front of Lin Xiuran and took the fatal blow.

  • Tang Wulin strengthened the golden dragon phantom until it overwhelmed Lin Xiuran's phoenix attack and wounded him despite his Nine-Colored Battle Armor.
  • Tang Wulin repeatedly attacked with Divine Power spear intent, while Lin Xiuran used Wind Element to dodge and his Battle Armor's stored life energy to keep fighting.
  • Lin Xiuran and Tang Wulin collided in a final exchange that blasted them both away, leaving Lin Xiuran badly wounded and unable to fight.
  • Tang Wulin approached Lin Xiuran and thrust the Golden Dragon Spear at his vital point.
  • Wu Siduo stepped between them and was pierced in the chest, while Lin Xiuran caught her as the spear drained her life force.

Ch. 260A Father and Daughter's Bond?

Tang Wutong appeared to save Lin Xiuran and heal Wu Siduo, then confronted her father, Tang San, over his past schemes and his willingness to harm innocents. Tang San refused to admit fault and prepared to treat her as an enemy.

  • Wu Siduo was gravely wounded protecting Lin Xiuran, and Tang San attacked Lin Xiuran with the Golden Dragon Spear.
  • Pink-blue light shielded Lin Xiuran from Tang San's spear and formed butterflies that healed Wu Siduo.
  • The butterflies gathered into Tang Wutong, who greeted Tang San as her father and reunited with Lin Xiuran as Sister Wu.
  • Tang Wutong told Tang San that he had harmed innocents and tried to use her as a bargaining chip, and said she no longer owed him anything.
  • Tang San rejected her accusations and declared that he would no longer honor their father-daughter bond.

Ch. 261Returning Flesh to Father

Tang Wutong fought Tang San to stop him from harming Tang Wulin, overpowering him by burning her Divine Soul. She reminded Tang San that she had already returned her flesh to him ten thousand years ago.

  • Tang Wutong seized the Golden Dragon Spear from Tang San and used it to counter his attacks.
  • Tang San summoned the Seagod Trident and trapped Tang Wutong with Unsettled Storm, then tried to strike her.
  • Tang Wutong broke free, seized control of the Seagod Trident, and unleashed power that surpassed Tang San's.
  • Lin Xiuran realized Tang Wutong was burning her Divine Soul, but she continued until Tang San was restrained.
  • Tang San appealed to their father-daughter bond, and Tang Wutong replied that he had shown her no mercy and that she had returned her flesh to him ten thousand years ago.

Ch. 262Even After Ten Thousand Years, I Would Still Choose You

Tang Wutong sacrificed her soul to suppress Tang San and save Tang Wulin, then vanished after asking Lin Xiuran to spare her brother. Lin Xiuran was left grieving her and wondering about the person he had been in her memories.

  • Tang Wutong declared she would not change her choice and crushed Tang San's soul, causing Tang Wulin to fall and the Seagod Trident to return to his forehead.
  • Lin Xiuran realized Tang Wutong had concealed the truth about what remained of her, and she told him she had chosen to live for herself.
  • As Tang Wutong faded away, she asked Lin Xiuran to remember her, live well, and spare her brother's life.
  • Tang Wutong's final image showed Lin Xiuran as a young man with a Nine-Colored Golden Spear, before her soul disappeared completely.
  • Lin Xiuran and the others rose on the silent battlefield, while he mourned Tang Wutong and reflected on the love and history that connected them.
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