Chapter Summaries

Dan Heng sought Sea God Poseidon for a divine medicine to treat Gu Yuena’s severe injuries, and Poseidon agreed to help him meet the Goddess of Life while diverting the God of Destruction. The God of Destruction learned Dan Heng had entered the Divine Realm and waited for a chance to confront him, while an unknown visitor arrived at Poseidon’s palace.

• The God of Destruction learned that Imbibitor Lunae had entered the Divine Realm and ordered the Seven Sin Gods to find him.
• Dan Heng followed Poseidon’s conch-shell token to Poseidon’s palace, broke through its water barrier, and reunited with the Sea God.
• Dan Heng explained that he needed medicine to stabilize Gu Yuena’s injuries and hoped to avoid clashing with the God of Destruction.
• Poseidon offered to lure the God of Destruction away so Dan Heng could meet the Goddess of Life, then teased Dan Heng about coming to the Divine Realm for someone else.
• A fluctuation of divine power appeared outside the palace, and someone called for the Sea God.

Dan Heng hid in Sea God Poseidon’s palace while Poseidon deflected questions from the God of Jealousy and the God of Lust. When Lust returned and exposed their secret, Dan Heng restrained her and sealed her divine power, leaving the group poised to act.

• Dan Heng transformed into a Little Azure Dragon and disguised himself as a sculpture as the God of Jealousy and the God of Lust entered Poseidon’s palace.
• Poseidon denied sensing an outsider while Lust flirted with him and Jealousy questioned his origins.
• Jealousy and Lust left, and Dan Heng returned to his normal form and urged Poseidon to recover quickly.
• The God of Lust revealed that she had left her true body behind and accused Poseidon of colluding with an outsider.
• Dan Heng bound Lust with an azure water ribbon, sealed her divine power, and revealed his Vidyadhara Form.
• Lust protested that she admired Dan Heng, and Poseidon remarked that her arrival would make their task easier.

Dan Heng entered the Goddess of Life's Palace to obtain medicine for Gu Yuena and was given a branch from the Ancient Tree of Life to stabilize her injuries. He learned Sea God Poseidon was still fleeing the God of Destruction, whose red light caught up with them.

• Dan Heng faced the God of Destruction, who demanded a fight before letting him enter, but the Goddess of Life intervened and welcomed Dan Heng into the temple.
• Dan Heng told the Goddess of Life that Gu Yuena was his wife and asked for medicine to treat her condition.
• The Goddess of Life gave Dan Heng a branch from the Ancient Tree of Life and agreed to keep his marriage secret.
• Dan Heng checked on Sea God Poseidon, who was dragging the God of Lust away from the pursuing God of Destruction.
• The God of Lust predicted that the God of Destruction would catch them, and a red light overtook Sea God Poseidon, slowing him down.

The God of Destruction confronted Sea God Poseidon for helping Dan Heng escape and prepared to kill him with World Destroying to force Dan Heng to appear. A golden attack pierced the destructive sphere and apparently struck the God of Destruction, leaving his fate unclear.

• Sea God Poseidon admitted that he had helped Imbibitor Lunae lure the God of Destruction away, provoking the God of Destruction's fury.
• The God of Destruction summoned the Staff of Destruction and began forming World Destroying, demanding that Imbibitor Lunae appear or watch Poseidon die.
• Sea God Poseidon refused to release the God of Lust or ask Dan Heng for help, and braced himself behind layers of water barriers as the black lightning sphere approached.
• A golden streak flashed past Poseidon and the God of Lust, pierced the black lightning sphere, and unleashed a burst of divine power.
• The black sphere began dissipating with a huge hole through it, while the God of Destruction was nowhere to be seen.

The Goddess of Life reassured the God of Destruction after Dan Heng’s attack and kept the reason for Dan Heng’s visit private. Back at the hotel, Zi Ji tried to take the unconscious Gu Yuena home for treatment, but Dan Heng returned and ordered her to put Gu Yuena down.

• The Goddess of Life met the God of Destruction after Dan Heng departed and assured him that Dan Heng had not come to cause trouble.
• The God of Destruction admitted to himself that Dan Heng had effortlessly destroyed his divine skill, then vowed to find out where Dan Heng had gone.
• Zhu Zhuqing returned to the hotel and found Zi Ji awake beside the still-unconscious Gu Yuena.
• Zi Ji blamed herself for Gu Yuena’s condition and decided to take her to the Star Dou Great Forest for treatment despite Zhu Zhuqing’s protests.
• Zi Ji picked up Gu Yuena, but Dan Heng returned and ordered her to put Gu Yuena down.

Dan Heng healed Gu Yuena with a branch from the Ancient Tree of Life, and she woke feeling well enough to cling to him. Outside the room, Di Tian and Zi Ji sensed her awakening and waited as she reunited with Dan Heng.

• Dan Heng sent Zhu Zhuqing and Zi Ji out, then used the Ancient Tree of Life branch to restore Gu Yuena's vitality.
• Zi Ji complained about Dan Heng to Zhu Zhuqing, but learned from Di Tian that Dan Heng had brought her and Gu Yuena back.
• Zi Ji urged Di Tian to take Gu Yuena away, but he refused to enter the room and told her to wait.
• A wave of divine power revealed that Gu Yuena had awakened in a more stable condition, delighting Di Tian and Zi Ji.
• Gu Yuena woke beside Dan Heng, held his hand, climbed into his embrace, and told him she had feared waking without him.

Gu Yuena recovered, and Dan Heng decided to leave Star Luo City with her and the others. Dragon Duke Meng Shu invited them to settle in Heaven Dou City, while Zhu Zhuyun reported the imperial palace’s decision to her family.

• Zi Ji rushed in, found Gu Yuena awake, and tearfully apologized before Gu Yuena reassured her.
• Dan Heng packed for their departure the next day, then cooked a feast that evening to celebrate Gu Yuena’s recovery.
• Dragon Duke Meng Shu visited with his family and invited Dan Heng, Gu Yuena, and their companions to move to Heaven Dou City for greater safety.
• Zhu Zhuyun told Prince Zhu and his wife that the Empress would focus on nurturing her and that the Star Luo Royal Family would likely stop pursuing Zhu Zhuqing.
• Prince Zhu resolved to prepare gifts and thank Dan Heng, believing Zhu Zhuqing now had a chance to change her fate.

Prince Zhu and Zhu Zhuyun arrived too late to meet Dan Heng, who had already left Star Luo City with his companions. On the road, Gu Yuena tried to persuade Dan Heng to move to Heaven Dou City and then claimed she might be pregnant, shocking him and the others.

• Prince Zhu explained Dan Heng's influence to Zhu Zhuyun, but they learned he had checked out early that morning.
• Dan Heng and the Peerless Dragon Serpent family traveled together toward Heaven Dou City, where Gu Yuena urged Dan Heng to settle.
• At the evening camp, Meng Yiran offered Dan Heng wine, but Gu Yuena stopped him from taking it.
• Gu Yuena pretended to feel nauseous and announced she might be pregnant, leaving Dan Heng stunned as he checked her wrist.

Gu Yuena teased Meng Yiran and the Peerless Dragon Serpent family for their interest in Dan Heng, then a disguised caravan of nobles arrived nearby. Gu Yuena saw an opportunity to make Dan Heng famous, and the chapter ended as the group considered the caravan.

• Dan Heng found no sign that Gu Yuena was pregnant, but Gu Yuena told the Peerless Dragon Serpent family to come celebrate when their child was born, and they accepted the invitation.
• Gu Yuena confronted Meng Yiran about her interest in Dan Heng and warned her against pursuing a man who was already taken.
• Hoofbeats announced an approaching caravan, and Dragon Duke Meng Shu went with Meng Yiran to investigate.
• Dragon Duke Meng Shu reported that the caravan appeared to be disguised nobles, possibly royalty, and that its members had soul masters.
• Gu Yuena welcomed the caravan's arrival as a chance to make Dan Heng famous.

Gu Yuena learned that Prince Xue Xing and Xue Qinghe were traveling with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, while Dan Heng and his companions encountered them on the road. Gu Yuena tried to persuade Dan Heng to move to Heaven Dou City, but their conversation was interrupted, and she prepared to go outside.

• Zi Ji told Gu Yuena that the neighboring convoy included someone referred to as an imperial uncle, confirming it belonged to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.
• Prince Xue Xing told Xue Qinghe that nobles ruled Douluo Continent and advised him not to rely on Spirit Hall or approach the Peerless Dragon Serpent.
• Dan Heng woke beside Gu Yuena and heard Prince Xue Xing greeting the Peerless Dragon Serpent couple outside.
• Gu Yuena asked Dan Heng to move to Heaven Dou City because she missed a relative there, but he hesitated.
• After hearing voices outside, Gu Yuena got up to leave, and Dan Heng stopped her until she said she needed to go out and would wear a veil.

Prince Xue Xing and “Xue Qinghe” visited Dragon Duke Meng Shu and learned that he was traveling with Dan Heng, whom Meng Shu praised as a great scholar. After Gu Yuena offered to ask Dan Heng for his view on the rivalry between Heaven Dou and Star Luo, “Xue Qinghe” insisted on waiting, frustrating Prince Xue Xing.

• Prince Xue Xing and “Xue Qinghe” arrived separately to visit Dragon Duke Meng Shu, each pretending their visit had been planned all along.
• Prince Xue Xing and “Xue Qinghe” charmed Meng Shu with stories and questions, then invited him to travel with them, but he declined because he was traveling with a friend.
• Meng Shu praised Dan Heng’s character and learning, while Prince Xue Xing dismissed him as an ordinary person.
• Gu Yuena arrived, saw through “Xue Qinghe’s” disguise, and rebuked Prince Xue Xing for asking her to remove her veil.
• “Xue Qinghe” asked what Dan Heng thought of Heaven Dou and Star Luo’s competing strategies, and Gu Yuena went to ask her husband.
• Prince Xue Xing tried to leave, but “Xue Qinghe” insisted on waiting for Dan Heng’s opinion and suggested traveling together.

Gu Yuena explained Dan Heng’s view that Spirit Hall, not either empire, held the power to shape the Douluo Continent’s future. Her prediction that Spirit Hall could unify the continent alarmed Prince Xue Xing and made “Xue Qinghe” fear that Spirit Hall’s secrets would be exposed.

• Prince Xue Xing tried to leave with the convoy, but “Xue Qinghe” insisted they wait and consider traveling with Dragon Duke Meng Shu and Dan Heng.
• After Gu Yuena returned, “Xue Qinghe” asked what Dan Heng thought of the continent’s situation, and Gu Yuena said Spirit Hall was the decisive power.
• Gu Yuena explained that Spirit Hall’s support had helped Heaven Dou survive and that either empire could destroy the other with Spirit Hall’s cooperation.
• Gu Yuena predicted Spirit Hall could unify the continent because its system offered commoners a path to become soul masters and it had the potential to overthrow the empires.
• “Xue Qinghe” panicked that Gu Yuena would reveal Spirit Hall’s secrets, while Prince Xue Xing asked what preparations Spirit Hall would need.

Gu Yuena explained Spirit Hall’s influence and expansion plans to Prince Xue Xing, presenting insights from Dan Heng that convinced him of Spirit Hall’s threat and Dan Heng’s exceptional talent. Xue Qinghe realized the disclosures could sabotage Spirit Hall’s ambitions, while Xue Xing bowed to Dan Heng in gratitude.

• Dragon Duke Meng Shu admired Dan Heng’s governing knowledge, while Gu Yuena aimed to spread his reputation among the nobles.
• Gu Yuena explained how Spirit Hall had gained goodwill among ordinary people, and Prince Xue Xing vowed to report its influence to the emperor.
• Gu Yuena described Spirit Hall’s support for civilian soul masters and its influence over soul master factions, competitions, and sects, angering Xue Xing and alarming Xue Qinghe.
• Gu Yuena revealed Dan Heng’s prediction that Spirit Hall would first absorb the Heaven Dou Empire’s kingdoms and duchies, then attack Star Luo before conquering Heaven Dou.
• Xue Xing bowed to Gu Yuena and Dan Heng’s carriage, thanked Dan Heng for his guidance, and called him a divine man.

Gu Yuena agreed to travel with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family and tried to persuade Dan Heng to move to Heaven Dou City. As “Xue Qinghe” considered silencing Dan Heng and Prince Xue Xing, Zi Ji caught one of Qian Renxue’s protectors spying on the convoy.

• Prince Xue Xing praised Dan Heng’s insight and decided to report Spirit Hall’s supposed ambitions to Xue Ye, while “Xue Qinghe” weighed whether to kill Dan Heng and Prince Xue Xing to conceal the information.
• “Xue Qinghe” left a mark on a tree, and two Titled Douluo found it and agreed that Dan Heng could not be allowed to live.
• Gu Yuena pleaded with Dan Heng to move to Heaven Dou City, then kissed and seduced him until a sudden tremor interrupted them.
• Zi Ji knocked Snake Lance Douluo to the ground while he secretly watched the convoy, and he held back from revealing his Titled Douluo strength.

Zi Ji subdued Snake Lance Douluo but was injured when Pufferfish Douluo intervened, and the two fled to Xue Qinghe. After learning Dan Heng’s household had a powerful protector, Xue Qinghe abandoned plans to silence them and resolved to befriend Dan Heng, who later met Xue Qinghe and Prince Xue Xing on the convoy.

• Zi Ji forced Snake Lance Douluo to surrender, but he attacked her with his Snake Lance and she knocked him into a tree.
• Pufferfish Douluo blocked Zi Ji, pierced her foot with his spikes, and carried Snake Lance Douluo away.
• Pufferfish Douluo told Xue Qinghe that a Titled Douluo-level expert guarded Dan Heng’s household, and Xue Qinghe decided to seek Dan Heng’s friendship.
• Dan Heng noticed Zi Ji’s injured foot, but Gu Yuena called her into the carriage to examine it.
• Dragon Duke Meng Shu introduced Dan Heng to Prince Xue Xing and Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, who were surprised by his youth and appearance.

Prince Xue Xing and “Xue Qinghe” tried to reward Dan Heng and recruit him after hearing his views on Spirit Hall, but he rejected them and asked to be left in peace. Inside the carriage, he confronted Gu Yuena for sharing his opinions, and Zi Ji tried to calm him down.

• Prince Xue Xing and “Xue Qinghe” approached Dan Heng’s carriage and praised his insights about Spirit Hall.
• Prince Xue Xing offered Dan Heng a jade ruyi, but Dan Heng refused it and said he wanted a peaceful life without their interference.
• After Dan Heng returned to his carriage, Prince Xue Xing decided to use fame, fortune, and rank to bring him to Heaven Dou City, while “Xue Qinghe” secretly planned to recruit him herself.
• Dan Heng confronted Gu Yuena for telling others his views, worrying that Spirit Hall would retaliate against him.
• Zi Ji tried to defend Gu Yuena, then offered herself in submission to calm Dan Heng down.

Gu Yuena worried that her anger had damaged her marriage with Dan Heng, but Zi Ji helped her regain her composure as the convoy continued toward Heaven Dou. Meanwhile, Di Tian recruited Prince Zhu to prepare a rebellion against the Star Luo Royal Family, and Prince Xue Xing plotted to seize Dan Heng for Heaven Dou.

• Gu Yuena admitted to Zi Ji that her heart was tied to Dan Heng, and Zi Ji reassured her before Gu Yuena decided to keep trying to mend their relationship.
• Di Tian ordered Prince Zhu to secretly gather troops and prepare to overthrow the Star Luo Royal Family, offering the support of soul beasts and powerful fierce beasts.
• Prince Zhu asked whether the Fontaine faction knew Dan Heng, but Di Tian vanished without answering.
• Prince Xue Xing and "Xue Qinghe" discussed recruiting Dan Heng, and Prince Xue Xing planned to send one Soul Douluo and two Soul Sages to capture him.

Dan Heng and his companions were ambushed by three Heaven Dou agents trying to recruit him, while Prince Xue Xing and “Xue Qinghe” watched from hiding. The Peerless Dragon Serpent couple intervened, and an unknown voice arrived as the standoff continued.

• Gu Yuena sought Dan Heng’s forgiveness in the carriage, and Zhu Zhuqing said she had been worried about upsetting him.
• Three Black-Clad People blocked the carriage and demanded that Dan Heng come with them, but Dan Heng stopped Zi Ji from attacking when he sensed someone approaching.
• Prince Xue Xing and “Xue Qinghe” watched from a forest and discussed their plans to bring Dan Heng into Heaven Dou’s service and Spirit Hall’s fold.
• The Peerless Dragon Serpent couple arrived and challenged the Black-Clad People, with Dragon Duke Meng Shu refusing to let them take Dan Heng by force.
• An unknown person spoke up, leaving everyone frozen.

Prince Zhu and the Peerless Dragon Serpent couple forced Prince Xue Xing’s men to abandon their attempt to seize Dan Heng, and Prince Zhu thanked Dan Heng for taking Zhu Zhuqing as his disciple. When Dan Heng returned to town with his family, he found his courtyard burning.

• Prince Zhu arrived to help Dan Heng, and he and the Peerless Dragon Serpent couple drove off Prince Xue Xing’s three soul masters.
• Prince Zhu thanked Dan Heng for giving Zhu Zhuqing a chance to escape her fate, and Zhu Zhuqing returned to the carriage after speaking with her father.
• Prince Zhu and the Peerless Dragon Serpent couple departed, while Prince Xue Xing and “Xue Qinghe” watched from the forest.
• “Xue Qinghe” left alone on horseback to pursue Dan Heng’s carriage.
• Dan Heng returned to town with Gu Yuena and their family, then found his small courtyard nearly burned to the ground.

After “Xue Qinghe” burned Dan Heng’s courtyard to persuade him to leave retirement, Dan Heng agreed to go to Heaven Dou City as a secret advisor under strict conditions. Meanwhile, Bibi Dong learned that Heaven Dou Empire had exposed Spirit Hall’s plans and ordered Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo to find and kill the person responsible.

• Dan Heng found his courtyard burned, and Zhu Zhuqing discovered that someone had removed the furniture before deliberately setting the fire.
• “Xue Qinghe” apologized for destroying the courtyard and asked Dan Heng to help her, while Gu Yuena encouraged him to go to Heaven Dou City.
• Dan Heng agreed to become “Xue Qinghe’s” secret advisor, provided he could remain out of public view and avoid responsibility for the consequences of his advice.
• Gu Yuena told Dan Heng that Bi Ji was another of her younger sisters and promised to have her switch Zi Ji back once they reached Heaven Dou City.
• Bibi Dong learned that Heaven Dou Empire had seen through Spirit Hall’s ambitions and ordered Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo to find and kill the person who exposed them.