Chapter Summaries

Rakshasa and Ling Fengyun advanced to six-ring Soul Emperors while Hu Haoran’s group grew stronger in the Pool of Life. After the group fought off the Dark Spirit Phantoms, Rakshasa confronted Hu Haoran, and a great battle was about to begin.

• Rakshasa and Ling Fengyun broke through to six-ring Soul Emperor, and Rakshasa ordered the Dark Spirit Phantoms to search for Hu Haoran and Shen Mengyan.
• Hu Haoran’s group left the Pool of Life and found the Dark Spirit Phantoms searching the forest for them.
• Shen Mengyan charged first, and the seven companions attacked and slaughtered the Dark Spirit Phantoms.
• Hu Haoran and Shen Mengyan unleashed powerful soul skills against the Phantoms, prompting Rakshasa to rush to the battle site.
• Hu Haoran challenged Rakshasa, who appeared and agreed to fight him.

Hu Haoran fought Rakshasa while Shen Mengyan, Sai Fenglei, Bai Li, Bai Erli, and the Little Bear Team battled Ling Fengyun and the Dark Spirit Wraiths. After Rakshasa regenerated by absorbing the wraiths and powered up with Rakshasa True Body, Hu Haoran swallowed a Soul Nourishment Pill and charged at him again.

• Hu Haoran wounded Rakshasa with Vicious Thunder Stab, but Rakshasa evaded the lethal strike and mocked him before ordering Ling Fengyun to attack the others.
• Ling Fengyun released Dark Poison Mist and sent five Marshal-class Dark Spirit Wraiths against the group, but Shen Mengyan dispelled the mist while Bai Li and Sai Fenglei struck back.
• Hu Haoran and Rakshasa exchanged powerful sword attacks, and Hu Haoran stunned Rakshasa with Sword Dragon Roar before blasting away half his body with Sword Dragon Breath.
• Rakshasa absorbed Dark Spirit Wraiths to heal and block Hu Haoran's next attack, then activated Rakshasa True Body as Hu Haoran's Soul Power dwindled.
• Hu Haoran swallowed a Soul Nourishment Pill and charged into Rakshasa's Breath of Death vision with Summer Thunder Thunderbolt Slash.

Hu Haoran broke Rakshasa’s sword domain, but both fighters were badly wounded. As their allies continued battling the Dark Spirit Phantoms, Bai Jiali killed the dual-sword phantom and rushed to help Xiong Yingtian’s group.

• Rakshasa unleashed his Rakshasa Sword Domain, and Hu Haoran countered with a river of purple-gold swords that shattered the domain and both fighters’ techniques.
• Bai Jiali urged his allies to defeat their enemies quickly and help Hu Haoran, and the group renewed their attacks with greater strength.
• Bai Jiali activated Titan Bloodlust Transformation and fought the dual-sword Dark Spirit Phantom with his Cold Martial Hammer.
• Bai Jiali switched to the Heavenly Crystal Gauntlet and used Titan Divine Strength Fist: Titan Quintet to destroy the phantom’s swords and batter its body.
• Bai Jiali finished the dual-sword Dark Spirit Phantom, while Sai Fenglei pressed his attack and Bai Jiali moved to assist Xiong Yingtian and the others against the giant-shield phantom.

Bai Erli and Sai Fenglei defeated the shield-wielding and saber-wielding Dark Spirit Phantoms, weakening Rakshasa’s forces on the battlefield. They then rested while Shen Mengyan continued to hold Ling Fengyun at bay and the others faced two axe-wielding Dark Spirit Phantoms.

• Bai Erli battered the shield-wielding Dark Spirit Phantom with Titan Quintet and icy palm strikes until he crushed it with a final blow.
• Sai Fenglei overwhelmed the saber-wielding Dark Spirit Phantom with Electric Wind Break and cut it into pieces with the Thunder Pattern Spear.
• Xiong Yingtian told Bai Erli and Sai Fenglei to help the Princess and Brother Niu, while Shen Mengyan said she could keep handling Ling Fengyun herself.
• Bai Erli and Sai Fenglei took Earth-tier Soul Nourishment Pills and began recovering their Soul Power as Ling Fengyun considered using his Sixth Soul Skill.

Shen Mengyan and Ling Fengyun remained locked in battle while the Little Bear Team defeated the two axe-wielding Dark Spirit Phantoms. With his allies recovering and the odds turning against him, Ling Fengyun still believed he could escape using his Sixth Soul Skill.

• Shen Mengyan pressed Ling Fengyun to fight decisively, but he continued to stall while concealing his true intentions toward Rakshasa.
• Gao Cheng, Xiong Yingtian, and Qiu Tieshan coordinated their attacks to destroy the first axe-wielding Dark Spirit Phantom.
• Qiu Tieshan held off the remaining Phantom while Gao Cheng and Xiong Yingtian attacked, then joined them in reducing it to minced meat.
• The three Little Bear Team members began recovering their Soul Power as Ling Fengyun realized Rakshasa had underestimated their strength.
• Shen Mengyan challenged Ling Fengyun, who remained confident that his Sixth Soul Skill would let him escape if the others joined the fight.

Bai Erli, Sai Fenglei, and Shen Mengyan fought Ling Fengyun after he gained power from the Rakshasa, and Xiong Yingtian and Gao Cheng finally knocked him unconscious. They spared Ling Fengyun, then went to help Hu Haoran while the injured fighters began treating themselves.

• Bai Erli, Sai Fenglei, and Shen Mengyan combined their attacks to injure Ling Fengyun, but discovered that his body had become unnaturally durable.
• Ling Fengyun unleashed his Sixth Soul Skill, Death Soul Rakshasa Body, transforming into a Dark Spirit Phantom and losing control of his mind.
• Bai Erli, Sai Fenglei, and Shen Mengyan fought Ling Fengyun with their strongest Soul Skills, severely injuring one another as his strength began to fade.
• Xiong Yingtian and Gao Cheng attacked Ling Fengyun together, knocked him unconscious, and left him alive after Shen Mengyan asked them to spare him.
• Bai Erli asked Xiong Yingtian, Gao Cheng, and Qiu to help Hu Haoran, while Bai Erli, Sai Fenglei, and Shen Mengyan began healing their injuries.

Hu Haoran and the Little Bear Team fought Rakshasa, but his overwhelming power left Hu Haoran near defeat until Bai Erli, Sai Fenglei, and Shen Mengyan joined the battle. Rakshasa survived their combined assault and began gathering power for a terrifying attack, leaving everyone braced for a fight to the death.

• The Life Divine Tree healed Hu Haoran as he and Rakshasa continued their fierce duel.
• Qiu Tieshan shielded Hu Haoran from Rakshasa's attack, and Hu Haoran counterattacked while Xiong Yingtian and Gao Cheng joined the fight.
• Rakshasa activated Rakshasa True Body, overwhelmed the Little Bear Team, and pressed Hu Haoran until the team bought him time to unleash Summer Thunder Thunderbolt Slash.
• Bai Erli, Sai Fenglei, and Shen Mengyan arrived, broke Rakshasa's sword domain, and helped Hu Haoran recover.
• Shen Mengyan, Sai Fenglei, and Bai Erli combined their attacks to blast Rakshasa into a crater.
• Rakshasa rose while healing and gathering power for a terrifying Soul Skill, and the group prepared to fight to the death.

Hu Haoran and his allies broke Rakshasa’s deadly illusion and defeated his physical body, but Rakshasa possessed Hu Haoran in a final attempt to take over his body. Inside Hu Haoran’s Spiritual Sea, Hu Haoran revealed his true name and used stellar flames to wound Rakshasa’s soul, leaving the fight unresolved.

• Hu Haoran used the Eye of Thunder to shatter Rakshasa’s Nine Nether Purgatory and free Bai Erli, Sai Fenglei, and Shen Mengyan from its illusion.
• Hu Haoran and Bai Erli drove Rakshasa back, then joined Sai Fenglei and Shen Mengyan in destroying his body with their attacks.
• Rakshasa transformed into purple-black light, entered Hu Haoran’s body, and cocooned him while attempting to seize his body.
• Bai Erli and Sai Fenglei failed to break the cocoon, so Shen Mengyan distributed pills and the group treated their injuries while Hu Haoran resisted within his Spiritual Sea.
• Hu Haoran told Rakshasa his real name and unleashed Starfire Spreads Across the Plains, burning Rakshasa’s soul and forcing him into a desperate predicament.

Hu Haoran defeated and refined Rakshasa in his Spiritual Sea, becoming a Five-Ring Soul King and creating the Rakshasa Sword Spirit. He awakened from the cocoon to find his companions prepared to fight, unsure whether he was still himself.

• Hu Haoran used his Spiritual Sea’s star and thunder powers to wear down Rakshasa, then located and extracted the crystal at Rakshasa’s brow.
• Hu Haoran refined Rakshasa’s crystal and energy, expanded his Spiritual Sea, advanced his Star Evolution Soul Art, and formed the Rakshasa Sword Spirit.
• The Douluo System rewarded Hu Haoran for killing Rakshasa’s lingering grudge and advancing to Soul King, and Hu Haoran spent his skill points to improve the Qinghua Sword Technique.
• Hu Haoran shattered the cocoon and emerged, while Bai Erli, Sai Fenglei, Shen Mengyan, and the others prepared to attack in case he was no longer himself.
• Shen Mengyan demanded to know who Hu Haoran was now and readied herself to strike if his answer was wrong.

After the Life-and-Death Survival Tournament ended, the 517 remaining contestants gathered to have their points tallied and learn who would enter the finals. Shen Mengyan briefly took first place, but Niu Dafu’s record-breaking score stunned the crowd and left the final ranking in doubt.

• The tournament ended, and Hu Haoran left Dark Spirit Forest satisfied with his gains from the past month.
• General Li and General Yan welcomed the survivors and announced that only the thirty-two highest scorers would advance to the finals.
• Soldiers counted 517 survivors and began registering and sorting their points.
• Ling Fengyun took first place with 386,955 points, then Shen Mengyan overtook him with 495,625.
• Niu Dafu was announced with 745,695 points, surpassing Shen Mengyan and setting a new tournament record.

Hu Haoran returned to Hu Residence after taking first place in the Life and Death Survival Competition, revealing that he had become a five-ring Soul King and a Medicine King. He shared valuable soul bones and the Star Evolution Soul Art with his allies and teachers, leaving them astonished by his gifts and rapid progress.

• Hu Haoran ranked first in the Life and Death Survival Competition and received five million Douluo Crystal Points, one thousand skill points, and a Ten-Thousand-Year Vajra Qilin Left Arm Bone.
• Hu Haoran returned to Hu Residence, learned that Taohua and the others had improved their cultivation, and gave Hong Zuifeng the left arm bone to strengthen him for their coming trip to Haori City.
• Hu Haoran revealed his five soul rings to Hong Zuifeng and said he had become a Medicine King, shocking his servant.
• Hu Haoran proved his Medicine King status to Luo Li and Liu Zhili by refining a Saint Grade Pill, and Luo Li gave him the complete Nine Dragon Alchemy Technique and his alchemy insights.
• Hu Haoran gave Luo Li a hundred-thousand-year fire-attribute right leg bone, gave Liu Zhili a hundred-thousand-year wind-attribute torso bone, and presented them with the Star Evolution Soul Art.

Hu Haoran distributed pills and copies of the Star Evolution Soul Art to help his companions improve their cultivation. He promised to buy soul spirits for them after they reached Rank 30 and then returned to practicing the Qinghua Sword Technique.

• Hong Zuifeng absorbed the Ten-Thousand-Year Vajra Qilin Left Arm Bone overnight and reached the peak of Rank 93.
• Hu Haoran gave Bing Yuxin pills and a copy of the Star Evolution Soul Art, then distributed copies of the manual to everyone.
• Hu Haoran gave Taohua, Niu Dagui, Hu Tengfei, and Hu Yuchen pills to boost their Soul Power and spiritual power.
• Hu Haoran promised to buy soul spirits for the four companions after they reached Rank 30, explaining that he had earned nearly thirty million Gold Soul Coins from selling pills.
• Hong Zuifeng offered to help the companions obtain soul spirits, and Hu Haoran sent them to cultivate while he practiced the Qinghua Sword Technique.

As the Imperial Capital prepared for the competition finals, Ling Gaofeng and Ling Fengyun plotted to eliminate Shen Yefeng and eventually seize the Cangyun Empire. Hu Xi met secretly with Shen Yefeng, revealed he had taken steps against the Ling Family, and said they would act on the day of the awards ceremony.

• Hu Haoran continued training at the Hu Residence while the Imperial Capital prepared for the competition finals.
• Ling Fengyun told Ling Gaofeng he had become a Six-Ring Soul Emperor and was confident he could defeat Niu Dafu and Shen Mengyan.
• Ling Fengyun and Ling Gaofeng planned to use the Second Prince to eliminate Shen Yefeng, then make Shen Mengyan a concubine and seize the throne.
• Hu Xi met Emperor Shen Yefeng and learned that Ling Gaofeng's poison had left the emperor with only half a year to live.
• Hu Xi told Shen Yefeng that Hu Haoran had passed information to Azure Wind Douluo and had placed first in the Life and Death Survival Competition.
• Hu Xi revealed that he had replaced soldiers in the Imperial Capital and was monitoring Ling Gaofeng's spies, and said they would surprise Ling Gaofeng at the awards ceremony.

Hu Xi returned to the Hu Residence after five years away and reunited with his son, Hu Haoran. After learning why Hong Zuifeng served as the residence’s steward, Hu Xi joined his family and friends for a welcome celebration.

• Hu Xi arrived at the Hu Residence, where a guard stopped him because he did not recognize him.
• Hong Zuifeng identified Hu Xi, welcomed him as his lord, and led him inside.
• Hu Haoran greeted his father, and the two shared an emotional reunion.
• Hu Haoran introduced Hong Zuifeng, who explained that Hu Haoran had saved his life with a Nine-Colored Pure Spirit Pill and two soul bones.
• Hu Haoran asked Elder Hong to arrange a lavish lunch to celebrate Hu Xi’s return.

Hu Haoran introduced his sworn brothers and companions to Hu Xi, who welcomed them into the family and rewarded them with Soul Tools. The gathering ended with Hu Xi adopting Hu Tengfei, Hu Yuchen, and Bing Yuxin, leaving the family celebrating their new bonds.

• Hu Haoran introduced Bai Erli and Sai Fenglei as his sworn brothers, and Hu Xi gave them Level Seven Soul Tools.
• Hu Haoran explained that Hu Tengfei and Hu Yuchen had joined him after their family was destroyed, and Hu Xi promised to adopt them after the finals.
• Hu Tengfei and Hu Yuchen knelt to accept Hu Xi as their adoptive father, while Hu Haoran asked them to call him Third Brother.
• Bing Yuxin grew sad remembering her late father and told Hu Xi how her clan had been exterminated and how Hu Haoran had saved her.
• Hu Xi adopted Bing Yuxin as his daughter, and she thanked him for giving her hope and courage to keep living.

Hu Xi reunited with Hu Haoran and tested his son’s remarkable cultivation and swordsmanship. After discovering that Hu Haoran was already a five-ring Soul King, Hu Xi challenged him to show his strength and asked whether he had an even more powerful move.

• Hu Haoran invited Taohua and Niu Dagui to eat with him and Hu Xi, who encouraged them to set aside their status and join the table.
• Hu Haoran told Hu Xi that Taohua and Niu Dagui were close to becoming Soul Elders, and Hu Xi suggested they attend Shrek Academy while Haoran trained for the battlefield.
• Hu Haoran revealed that he had awakened his Martial Soul and agreed to show Hu Xi his strength after lunch.
• Hu Haoran revealed himself as a five-ring Soul King, astonishing Hu Xi with his unusual soul rings.
• Hu Haoran attacked with the Qinghua Sword Technique, but Hu Xi caught the Soaring Sword with his bare hand and asked whether Haoran had a stronger move.

Hu Haoran fought Hu Xi to demonstrate his strength, impressing his father despite being unable to defeat him. He then revealed his ambition to unify the Kingdom Alliance and make the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Clan its ruling power.

• Hu Haoran unleashed two forms of the Qinghua Sword Technique, forcing Hu Xi to use his Second Soul Skill, Thunderous Might.
• Hu Haoran and Hu Xi clashed with wind, sword, and lightning attacks until both attacks dissipated and Hu Haoran staggered back.
• Hu Xi praised Hu Haoran's strength, while Hu Haoran said he would stop fighting and expected to win the National Youth Soul Master Competition.
• Hu Haoran told Hu Xi he planned to establish a force in Haori City and expand across the Kingdom Alliance.
• Hu Haoran declared that he intended to unify the Kingdom Alliance and make the Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Clan its emperor, and Hu Xi acknowledged his potential.

Hu Haoran told Hu Xi that Leng Xuewu was undergoing the Rainbow Battle God's inheritance at Jade Mist Lake, easing his father's worry about her disappearance. A month later, Hu Haoran continued training Bing Yuxin, Taohua, and the others while Hu Xi learned from Hong Zuifeng.

• Hu Xi questioned Hu Haoran about Leng Xuewu's whereabouts, and Hu Haoran asked whether his father believed in gods.
• Hu Haoran revealed that he, Leng Xuewu, and Jiang Jiayao had entered the Rainbow Battle God's tomb, where he earned his second soul ring.
• Hu Haoran told Hu Xi that Leng Xuewu had been chosen to inherit the Rainbow Battle God's godhood and was still at Jade Mist Lake.
• Hu Xi agreed to keep their conversation secret and learned that Hu Haoran's fifth soul ring was a Soul Spirit of extraordinary origins.
• Over the next month, Hu Haoran pushed Bing Yuxin, Taohua, and the other three to cultivate their spiritual power, while Hong Zuifeng shared cultivation guidance with Hu Xi.

Hu Haoran prepared for the Imperial Capital finals, dismissing Ling Fengyun and boasting that he would win the championship. After drawing lots at Cangyun Arena, he was matched against Sima Tao in the first match that night.

• Hu Haoran told Hu Xi and Bai Erli that he had destroyed Rakshasa and taken his power, and promised to settle his score with Ling Fengyun.
• Hu Haoran promised Taohua and the other three that he would buy them powerful Spirit Souls after the competition.
• Hu Haoran, Bai Erli, and Sai Fenglei arrived late at Cangyun Arena, provoking the other contestants and drawing Sima Tao's anger.
• A general announced the elimination rules and began the televised drawing ceremony.
• Hu Haoran drew lot one, as did Sima Tao, while Bai Erli and Sai Fenglei drew nine and eleven.
• Hu Haoran mocked Sima Tao and left, and Sima Tao vowed that he would regret his arrogance that night.

Hu Haoran, competing under the name Niu Dafu, defeated Sima Tao in the first match of the Imperial Capital finals without using his martial soul. His victory drew the crowd’s attention, and the Douluo System awarded him three million Douluo Crystal Points and one thousand skill points.

• Hu Haoran and Sima Tao introduced themselves before the match, and Sima Tao revealed his level-fifty-one Mountain Flow Giant Crocodile martial soul.
• Sima Tao attacked with Crocodile Claw, but Hu Haoran stopped it with two fingers and sent him flying with a casual sweep.
• Sima Tao used Mountain Flow Break and Mountain Flow Burst, but Hu Haoran countered both with Purple Gold Lightning Sword Qi.
• Sima Tao unleashed Raging Crocodile Blast, but Hu Haoran’s sword qi shattered his defenses and martial soul, knocking him off the stage.
• The referee declared Niu Dafu the winner, and the Douluo System rewarded Hu Haoran for winning the first match of the Imperial Capital finals.