Chapter Summaries

Long Xiaoyao and Qian Daoliu agreed to fight after meeting in Spirit Hall, and Lu Yuan encouraged Long Xiaoyao to use his full strength. The two Ultimate Douluo took to the sky and revealed their powerful Soul Rings as their battle began.

• Long Xiaoyao recalled his earlier fights and welcomed the chance to face Qian Daoliu, a human powerhouse who wielded Light Power.
• Qian Daoliu challenged Long Xiaoyao to exchange moves in the sky, and Lu Yuan told Long Xiaoyao not to hold back while warning him about Qian Daoliu's Angel Divine Power.
• Qian Daoliu appeared in the sky with his Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul and eight black Soul Rings and one red Soul Ring.
• Long Xiaoyao summoned his Dark Sacred Dragon Martial Soul and revealed nine Soul Rings, including two hundred-thousand-year rings, surprising Qian Daoliu.
• Golden light and darkness spread across the sky as Qian Daoliu and Long Xiaoyao began their battle.

Bibi Dong, Hu Liena, and Zhu Zhuqing headed to the Worship Hall after seeing darkness and golden light clash across the sky. There, Lu Yuan watched Long Xiaoyao and Qian Daoliu spar as Spirit Hall’s powerful figures gathered around them.

• Bibi Dong recognized the sacred light as Qian Daoliu’s power and set out for the Worship Hall with Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing.
• Zhu Zhuqing identified the pure darkness as Long Xiaoyao’s power, and Hu Liena wondered why he was fighting Qian Daoliu.
• Qian Daoliu’s Sacred Sword collided with Long Xiaoyao’s dragon claw while Lu Yuan watched their Ultimate-level battle.
• Golden Crocodile Douluo and five priests arrived, and Lu Yuan explained that Long Xiaoyao was a Rank 99 Ultimate Douluo sparring with Qian Daoliu.
• Bibi Dong arrived with Hu Liena, Zhu Zhuqing, Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, and several other Titled Douluos.

Lu Yuan watched Qian Daoliu battle Long Xiaoyao alongside Bibi Dong and the Spirit Hall elders, while considering Dugu Bo and the Icefire Yin Yang Well as potential assets for his own force. As the fight continued, Bibi Dong openly predicted Long Xiaoyao would win, stirring tension with the worships who supported Qian Daoliu.

• Lu Yuan considered recruiting Dugu Bo and taking control of the Icefire Yin Yang Well, but resolved to eliminate Dugu Bo if he could not be controlled.
• Bibi Dong arrived with Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing as Golden Crocodile Douluo and the other worships watched Qian Daoliu battle Long Xiaoyao overhead.
• Lu Yuan took Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing by the hand in front of the assembled Titled Douluo, while Bibi Dong and the elders chose not to interfere.
• Bibi Dong said Long Xiaoyao had the better chance of winning, and Golden Crocodile Douluo insisted that Qian Daoliu would prevail.
• Bibi Dong's prediction left the worships uneasy and brought the unresolved conflict between her and Qian Daoliu to the fore.

Qian Daoliu and Long Xiaoyao clashed with their domains and strongest attacks, but neither appeared injured when the battle ended. They landed on opposite sides, leaving the winner uncertain.

• Qian Daoliu spread his Angel Domain as Long Xiaoyao countered with his Darkness Domain, and darkness began to suppress the light.
• Long Xiaoyao’s Dark Sacred Dragon True Body struck Qian Daoliu and sent him flying, putting Qian Daoliu at a disadvantage.
• Qian Daoliu summoned divine power and unleashed Angel’s Judgment, tearing through Long Xiaoyao’s Darkness Domain.
• Long Xiaoyao countered with his ninth soul skill, Dragon Emperor’s Other Dimension, and the two attacks collided in an explosion that shattered space.
• Qian Daoliu and Long Xiaoyao descended without visible injuries, leaving everyone unsure who had won the round.

After a blinding clash between Long Xiaoyao and Qian Daoliu, Lu Yuan treated Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing’s injured eyes. He declared the duel a draw to spare Qian Daoliu embarrassment, and the others accepted the verdict.

• Hu Liena and Zhu Zhuqing told Lu Yuan that their eyes hurt after the clash.
• Lu Yuan healed both women with Pure Qi Divine Power and Vast Sea Power.
• Lu Yuan noticed that Qian Daoliu was more affected by the fight than he appeared, while Long Xiaoyao seemed only tired.
• Lu Yuan called the duel a draw, and Long Xiaoyao agreed.
• Qian Daoliu appreciated Lu Yuan’s tact, while Bibi Dong recognized that he had hidden the true outcome to protect Qian Renxue’s grandfather.

Lu Yuan discussed his plans to establish a power and open an academy in Heaven Dou City with Bibi Dong, who offered her support. Bibi Dong recognized that he was also acting to help Qian Renxue, while Lu Yuan kept his deeper feelings for his teacher in check.

• Lu Yuan and Bibi Dong discussed his consideration for Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong’s poor relationship with the High Priest.
• Bibi Dong affectionately rubbed Lu Yuan’s head, and he held her hand as they shared a warm moment.
• Bibi Dong asked about Lu Yuan’s plan to establish a power in Heaven Dou City, and he said he intended to recruit unaffiliated Titled Douluo such as Dugu Bo.
• Lu Yuan said he also planned to open an academy to provide recruits for his power, and Bibi Dong offered to help if he needed anything.
• Bibi Dong realized Lu Yuan’s plans were likely intended to support Qian Renxue, though he did not explain his motives.

Lu Yuan declined Bibi Dong’s offer of two hidden Titled Douluo and chose to travel with Old Long instead. He reunited with Hu Liena, spent the night with her, and promised to treat her well for the rest of his life.

• Bibi Dong offered Lu Yuan two secret Titled Douluo to accompany him to Heaven Dou, but he declined and said Old Long would be enough.
• Bibi Dong teased Lu Yuan about Hu Liena waiting for him and asked where he planned to stay that night.
• Lu Yuan went to Hu Liena’s room, where she challenged him, and the two spent the night together.
• In the morning, Lu Yuan used Pure Qi Divine Power and Vast Sea Power to soothe Hu Liena as she woke.
• Hu Liena asked Lu Yuan never to betray her, and he promised to cherish her for the rest of his life.

After spending two months with Hu Liena, Lu Yuan left Spirit City with Zhu Zhuqing for a mission in Heaven Dou Imperial City. He promised to visit Hu Liena, while keeping her apart from Qian Renxue for now, and the carriage ride began with Zhu Zhuqing confronting him about neglecting her.

• Hu Liena begged to accompany Lu Yuan, but he said she had to stay in Spirit Hall because his mission required secrecy and promised to return when he could.
• Lu Yuan suspected Qian Renxue resented Hu Liena and decided to keep the two women from meeting until he had eased Qian Renxue's resentment.
• Bibi Dong told Lu Yuan to contact Salas in Heaven Dou Imperial City if he needed help and promised to support him.
• Lu Yuan said goodbye to Hu Liena and Bibi Dong, then left Spirit City by carriage with Zhu Zhuqing.
• Hu Liena asked Zhu Zhuqing to take care of Lu Yuan, and Zhu Zhuqing agreed.
• Zhu Zhuqing challenged Lu Yuan for spending too little time with her during his two months with Hu Liena.

After making peace with Zhu Zhuqing, Lu Yuan arrived in Heaven Dou Imperial City and received a sign-in task at the Icefire Yin Yang Well. He chose a residence for his group and planned to move in that night.

• Lu Yuan admitted that he had neglected Zhu Zhuqing, apologized, and promised to treat her fairly; they reconciled in private.
• Lu Yuan arrived in Heaven Dou Imperial City with Long Xiaoyao and Zhu Zhuqing after a two-year absence.
• The system assigned Lu Yuan a sign-in task at the Icefire Yin Yang Well, with a one-month deadline and rewards of an Elixir Dao guide and Level Six Soul Engineer experience.
• Lu Yuan decided to settle in before visiting Xue Er.
• Lu Yuan bought a large, quiet manor after Zhu Zhuqing approved it, asking to move in that night.

Lu Yuan and Zhu Zhuqing settled into a residence in Heaven Dou Imperial City, and he comforted her as she worried about meeting Qian Renxue. The next morning, Lu Yuan brought Zhu Zhuqing to the Crown Prince Estate, where Qian Renxue learned he had arrived and awaited his visit.

• Lu Yuan and his companions moved into a former marquis's residence and hired two maids to handle the household work.
• Zhu Zhuqing came to Lu Yuan's room because she could not sleep alone, and he invited her to meet Qian Renxue the next day.
• Lu Yuan explained the complicated relationships between Qian Renxue, Hu Liena, and Bibi Dong, and Zhu Zhuqing understood why he had not brought Hu Liena to Heaven Dou Imperial City.
• Lu Yuan took Zhu Zhuqing to the Crown Prince Estate the next morning, with Long Xiaoyao following and the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud concealing their movements.
• Mad Rhino Douluo told Qian Renxue that Lu Yuan had arrived in the city, and Snake Lance Douluo then announced that Lu Yuan was at the estate.

Lu Yuan brought Zhu Zhuqing to meet Qian Renxue, who revealed her true appearance and welcomed Zhu Zhuqing as a fellow member of Spirit Hall. After they sat down, Qian Renxue asked Lu Yuan what he wanted her advice about.

• Lu Yuan led Zhu Zhuqing into Qian Renxue’s study and asked the three Titled Douluo to leave them alone.
• Qian Renxue removed her Xue Qinghe disguise, and Zhu Zhuqing was amazed by her beauty.
• Lu Yuan affectionately greeted Qian Renxue, who stopped him from kissing her while Zhu Zhuqing was present.
• Lu Yuan told Qian Renxue that Zhu Zhuqing had become Ghost Douluo’s disciple and joined Spirit Hall.
• Qian Renxue asked Lu Yuan what he wanted her advice about, and he suggested they sit down before discussing it.

Lu Yuan discussed establishing his own faction with Qian Renxue and Zhu Zhuqing, then revealed that Soul Tools would support its finances. Qian Renxue questioned how he obtained their crafting techniques, and Lu Yuan blamed Long Xiaoyao, who was secretly listening outside the door.

• Lu Yuan calmed Zhu Zhuqing and said Qian Renxue's identity as Spirit Hall's Holy Daughter was a secret tied to Spirit Hall's plans.
• Lu Yuan asked Qian Renxue to help him find land near Heaven Dou City for his faction, and she named a suitable site.
• Qian Renxue asked how Lu Yuan planned to finance the faction, and he proposed developing Soul Tools.
• Qian Renxue and Zhu Zhuqing were shocked when Lu Yuan said he had obtained Soul Tool crafting techniques.
• Qian Renxue accused Lu Yuan of hiding things from her, so he claimed Long Xiaoyao had given him the techniques.
• Long Xiaoyao listened from outside the room as Lu Yuan told the lie.

Lu Yuan explained how Soul Tools could fund and equip Spirit Hall while drawing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect into his influence. After Qian Renxue recognized his plan to use the sect’s ambitions to weaken Heaven Dou, Lu Yuan kissed her and then drew Zhu Zhuqing into his embrace.

• Qian Renxue questioned Lu Yuan about the Soul Tool’s origins and cost, and he promised to stop keeping things from her while pointing to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as a source of funding.
• Lu Yuan explained that Soul Tools could give auxiliary-system Soul Masters fighting strength and equip Spirit Hall’s legion, helping Spirit Hall unify the continent.
• Lu Yuan outlined his open scheme to win Ning Fengzhi’s cooperation with Soul Tools, an immortal herb, and a promise to protect the sect’s status.
• Zhu Zhuqing realized Spirit Hall intended to unify the continent and decided to support Lu Yuan regardless.
• Lu Yuan kissed Qian Renxue, then pulled Zhu Zhuqing into his arms and kissed her as well.

Lu Yuan reconciled Qian Renxue and Zhu Zhuqing before leaving the Crown Prince Estate with Zhu Zhuqing and Mad Rhino Douluo for Sunset Forest. He planned to subdue Dugu Bo and prepare to draw Ning Fengzhi into a trap.

• Lu Yuan held and kissed Zhu Zhuqing and Qian Renxue, then urged Qian Renxue to get along with Zhu Zhuqing.
• Qian Renxue accepted Lu Yuan's reminder to show generosity as the Head of the Harem.
• Lu Yuan told Qian Renxue he was going to Sunset Forest to subdue Dugu Bo and later enlist her help against Ning Fengzhi.
• Qian Renxue agreed that Lu Yuan could take Mad Rhino Douluo with him and gave him a farewell kiss.
• Lu Yuan left the Crown Prince Estate with Zhu Zhuqing and headed for Sunset Forest.

Lu Yuan led Zhu Zhuqing, Long Xiaoyao, and Mad Rhino Douluo through Dugu Bo’s poison formation and found the Icefire Yin Yang Well. As Lu Yuan stepped into its range, the system began a five-minute sign-in.

• Lu Yuan used his perception to lead the group through Sunset Forest toward the dense spiritual energy around the Icefire Yin Yang Well.
• Long Xiaoyao warned Lu Yuan about Dugu Bo’s poison formation, and Lu Yuan used his Golden Dragon Armor to protect himself and Zhu Zhuqing as they passed through it.
• Lu Yuan and Zhu Zhuqing recalled how they had grown close after their encounter with the Bloodthirsty Demon Vine, and they shared affectionate words and a kiss.
• Lu Yuan looked through the mist and spotted the Icefire Yin Yang Well’s half-white, half-red lake in the valley.
• Lu Yuan stepped into the Icefire Yin Yang Well’s range, triggering the system’s five-minute sign-in.

Lu Yuan and Zhu Zhuqing explored the Icefire Yin Yang Well, where Lu Yuan identified many Immortal Herbs and planned how to use them to strengthen his allies. After Long Xiaoyao went to capture Dugu Bo, the green-haired elder appeared before Lu Yuan and Zhu Zhuqing.

• Lu Yuan shielded Zhu Zhuqing from the Icefire Yin Yang Well’s extreme heat and cold with the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.
• Lu Yuan explained that the Immortal Herbs could help Zhu Zhuqing advance from rank thirty-eight to Soul Ancestor.
• Lu Yuan asked Long Xiaoyao to capture Dugu Bo while he and Zhu Zhuqing searched the valley’s herbs.
• Lu Yuan identified herbs suited to Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Xue Er, himself, and others.
• Dugu Bo landed near Lu Yuan and Zhu Zhuqing, and Lu Yuan greeted him.

Lu Yuan met Dugu Bo after Long Xiaoyao forcibly brought him to the Icefire Yin Yang Well, then invited him to join a faction in Heaven Dou Imperial City. Dugu Bo rejected the offer until Lu Yuan revealed he could cure Dugu Bo and his granddaughter Dugu Yan, leaving Dugu Bo shocked and eager to know if the claim was true.

• Long Xiaoyao brought Dugu Bo to Lu Yuan with his Soul Power sealed, and Dugu Bo angrily confronted them after getting to his feet.
• Lu Yuan apologized for Long Xiaoyao's rough treatment and had him release Dugu Bo's Soul Power.
• Lu Yuan invited Dugu Bo to join his planned faction in Heaven Dou Imperial City, but Dugu Bo refused because he preferred to remain independent.
• Lu Yuan offered to remove Dugu Bo's poison and cure Dugu Yan of Azure Serpent Venom.
• Lu Yuan described Dugu Bo's worsening symptoms and said he was an alchemist, leaving Dugu Bo astonished that Lu Yuan knew his condition.

Lu Yuan agreed to detoxify Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan using the herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, asking Dugu Bo to return the next day. After Dugu Bo left, Lu Yuan explained his plan to Zhu Zhuqing and reassured her of his feelings.

• Lu Yuan absorbed the Complete Elixir Dao Guide and used its knowledge to recognize Dugu Bo's condition.
• Dugu Bo agreed to join Lu Yuan's faction if Lu Yuan could treat him and Dugu Yan, and Lu Yuan asked him to return the next day.
• Dugu Bo permitted Lu Yuan to use the herbs, then left the garden.
• Zhu Zhuqing asked Lu Yuan if he was an alchemist, and Lu Yuan said he could control Dugu Bo's poison with a medicinal catalyst rather than remove it entirely.
• Lu Yuan noticed Zhu Zhuqing's concern about his secrets, and he reassured her that his feelings for her were true.

Lu Yuan reflected on the burdens tied to the women he loved and decided he needed to grow stronger, then began harvesting Immortal Herbs at the Icefire Yin Yang Well with Zhu Zhuqing. He set aside the Youxue Linglong Zhi and Brilliant Gold Profound Yang Grass for Qian Renxue, believing they might improve her constitution and Martial Soul.

• Lu Yuan considered the conflicts involving Qian Renxue, Hu Liena, Zhu Zhuqing, and Gu Yuena, and resolved to strengthen himself to face them.
• Lu Yuan reassured Zhu Zhuqing of his love and told her they would harvest the Immortal Herbs.
• Lu Yuan gave Zhu Zhuqing the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, which he had charged with Soul Power to protect her.
• Lu Yuan harvested the available Immortal Herbs while leaving seeds behind, with only the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot left unharvested.
• Lu Yuan identified the Youxue Linglong Zhi and Brilliant Gold Profound Yang Grass as a pair for Qian Renxue, hoping they would enhance her body and Martial Soul.

Lu Yuan decided how to distribute the immortal herbs and gave Zhu Zhuqing the Narcissus Jade Bone while reserving Lovesick Heartbreak Red for Hu Liena. He and Zhu Zhuqing began absorbing their chosen herbs as Long Xiaoyao and Mad Rhino Douluo guarded them.

• Lu Yuan sorted the immortal herbs, setting aside several for Ning Rongrong, Chrysanthemum Douluo, Dugu Yan, and himself.
• After considering whether Zhu Zhuqing or Hu Liena should receive Lovesick Heartbreak Red, Lu Yuan chose Hu Liena and planned to give Zhu Zhuqing a Hundred Thousand Year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone instead.
• Lu Yuan gave Zhu Zhuqing the Narcissus Jade Bone and explained how to absorb it.
• Zhu Zhuqing began absorbing the Narcissus Jade Bone while Lu Yuan swallowed the dew from Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew.
• Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew sent energy into Lu Yuan's eyes and Sea of Consciousness, strengthening his spiritual power as Long Xiaoyao and Mad Rhino Douluo stood guard.