Ch. 488The Heavenly Phoenix and the Dark Phoenix

Leng Yaozhu met Mr. Q to trade a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear Spirit Soul for information about Yun Ming, but learned that her sister Leng Yulai had joined the Holy Spirit Cult after mistaking Leng Yaozhu's confession to Yun Ming for a betrayal. Mr. Q's account led Leng Yaozhu back to the memory of her confession and Leng Yulai witnessing her embrace Yun Ming.

  • Leng Yaozhu called Mr. Q and agreed to meet him at the Spirit Pagoda Hotel with the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear Spirit Soul.
  • Leng Yaozhu demanded Yun Ming's information before handing over the Spirit Soul, and Mr. Q offered information about her sister Leng Yulai.
  • Mr. Q revealed that Leng Yulai had joined the Holy Spirit Cult after misunderstanding Leng Yaozhu's feelings for Yun Ming.
  • Mr. Q explained that Leng Yulai had seen Leng Yaozhu confess to Yun Ming and mistakenly believed her sister meant to compete for the man she loved.
  • In the past, Leng Yaozhu confessed her love to Yun Ming and embraced him while Leng Yulai watched from afar before running into the darkness.

Ch. 489Battle of the Mystic Gate

Leng Yaozhu learned from Mr. Q that her younger sister Leng Yulai had joined the Holy Spirit Cult and was with Yun Ming, whom Mr. Q believed had lost his memory. She went to the hotel to verify the intelligence and found Leng Yulai and Yun Ming in an intimate position, overturning her assumptions about Yun Ming being imprisoned and tortured.

  • Mr. Q told Leng Yaozhu that Leng Yulai had become the Dark Phoenix of the Holy Spirit Cult and had participated in Shrek Academy's destruction.
  • Mr. Q claimed Yun Ming had lost his memory and was with Leng Yulai at the Spirit Pagoda Hotel, and Leng Yaozhu confirmed that her identity had been used to check in there.
  • Leng Yaozhu agreed to verify the information in person, and Mr. Q offered to help her for free.
  • At the hotel, Mr. Q knocked out two concealed Soul Douluo-level Evil Soul Masters while Leng Yaozhu approached the suite.
  • Leng Yaozhu used the room card Mr. Q provided and opened the door, where she saw Leng Yulai and Yun Ming in an intimate position.

Ch. 490Ferocious Beast: Black Jade Divine Bamboo

Leng Yulai attacked Leng Yaozhu at Spirit Pagoda Headquarters and tried to take Yun Ming, but a masked helper stopped her and she eventually escaped. Qiangu Qingfeng took Yun Ming away, gave him the Black Jade Divine Bamboo Soul Spirit, and Yun Ming’s power rose to rank 53.

  • A Spirit Pagoda squad arrived and sided with Leng Yaozhu, prompting Leng Yulai to attack the gathered mecha and Battle Armor Master forces as she tried to flee.
  • Leng Yulai rushed toward Yun Ming, but a black-robed figure knocked her back and gave Leng Yaozhu time to block the hotel window.
  • Leng Yulai used her Phoenix Annihilation and Dark Phoenix Feather to escape, while Leng Yaozhu let her go and Mr. Q carried Yun Ming away.
  • Qiangu Qingfeng revealed himself as Mr. Q and offered Yun Ming the choice of leaving or waiting to see how Leng Yaozhu treated him.
  • Qiangu Qingfeng gave Yun Ming a pill containing the Black Jade Divine Bamboo Soul Spirit, which devoured Yun Ming’s First Soul Spirit and raised his cultivation to rank 53.

Ch. 491Cooperation

Yun Ming woke in Leng Yaozhu’s home after Qiangu Qingfeng knocked him unconscious, and Leng Yaozhu explained a carefully edited account of his past and her conflict with Leng Yulai. Yun Ming agreed to cooperate with Leng Yaozhu to draw Yulai out so he could speak with her, while Leng Yaozhu planned to keep him hidden and safe.

  • Qiangu Qingfeng knocked Yun Ming unconscious before Leng Yaozhu arrived to make the transaction.
  • Yun Ming woke in a pink bedroom, met Leng Yaozhu, and shared a meal with her.
  • Yun Ming told Leng Yaozhu what Leng Yulai had said about their supposed marriage, his injuries, and his lost memories.
  • Leng Yaozhu claimed Yulai was not Yun Ming’s wife and concealed details about his identity, Ya Li, and Yulai’s role in the ambush.
  • Yun Ming said he wanted to recover his strength and memories, but Leng Yaozhu warned that his enemies would find him.
  • Leng Yaozhu proposed using Yun Ming to draw Yulai out, and he agreed so he could talk with her.

Ch. 492The Desperate Golden Crocodile King

The Golden Crocodile King and his allies investigated a small island near Demon Island, where Nahida ambushed them and captured the survivors. She returned to the main island with her prey, while Nan Fusheng questioned why she was gathering them instead of absorbing the abundant Life Energy.

  • The Deep Sea Hawksbill Turtle and Deep Sea Electric Eel discussed investigating the small islands after the Golden Crocodile King and Evil Orca King went ashore, but the Hawksbill Turtle decided to wait for news.
  • The Golden Crocodile King, Black Water Dragon Snake, and Sword-tailed Lizard landed on an island with the Evil Orca King and Violent Salamander providing support from the sea.
  • Nahida revealed herself as the towering tree, killed the Sword-tailed Lizard, and overwhelmed the Golden Crocodile King and Black Water Dragon Snake.
  • Nahida recovered a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone from the Sword-tailed Lizard and threw its corpse into the sea, where Leviathan swallowed it.
  • Nahida used a Space Passage to return to Demon Island with her captured prey, and Nan Fusheng questioned her choice to gather them instead of absorbing Life Energy.

Ch. 493Million-Year Soul Beast

Nan Fusheng gathered the remaining Fragments of Destruction so Tianqian could consume them and break through to God Level, then sent her to the Dragon Valley Minor World while leaving the Seven Old Devils with Leviathan. After returning to Skysea City, he found Xu Xiaoyan waiting at the Governor's Mansion, and she sensed something at the front door.

  • Nan Fusheng transferred the remaining Fragments of Destruction to Demon Island, keeping one aside for the Seven Old Devils.
  • Tianqian swallowed the fragments, broke through to God Level, and took a female human form, though she lacked a Divine Body and could not yet sign a Soul Spirit Contract with Nan Fusheng.
  • Nan Fusheng sent Tianqian through a Space Gate to the Dragon Valley Minor World and instructed the Seven Old Devils to watch Leviathan and use the remaining fragment to lure Sea Soul Beasts.
  • Greedy Old Demon asked when the Seven Old Devils would be taken away, and Nan Fusheng said it would be ten years at most, when the Abyssal Plane was expected to invade.
  • Nan Fusheng returned to the Governor's Mansion in Skysea City, where Xu Xiaoyan discussed Zi JI's respectful forms of address and prepared to use the Star Dou Battle Network.
  • Xu Xiaoyan sensed something and turned toward the front door.

Ch. 494Jade Demon Bird: That Scoundrel is Still Drawing My Blood

Nan Fusheng returned home with Nahida, introducing her to Xu Xiaoyan as a powerful healing-type Titled Douluo who would live with them and lead Skysea People's General Hospital. After drawing blood from the Jade Demon Bird again, he learned Xu Xiaoyan had not seen Ye Xinglan or Xu Lizhi in weeks, leaving him concerned as she pulled him to the Star Dou Battle Net.

  • Nan Fusheng returned and introduced Nahida to Xu Xiaoyan, explaining that she was a Titled Douluo and would serve as the dean of Skysea People's General Hospital.
  • Xu Xiaoyan apologized for pinching Nahida's cheek, and Nahida accepted her apology and greeted her warmly.
  • Zi Ji caught the Jade Demon Bird as it flew at Nan Fusheng, but he let it go and drew its blood, causing it to faint.
  • Nan Fusheng recalled that the Jade Demon Bird's blood had helped him cultivate a Fate Attribute bird, which he considered as a candidate for his Eighth Soul Spirit.
  • Xu Xiaoyan told Nan Fusheng she had not seen Ye Xinglan or Xu Lizhi for half a month, and Nan Fusheng wondered whether something had happened to them.
  • Xu Xiaoyan led Nan Fusheng to the Star Dou Pods to practice together.

Ch. 495Ye Xinglan, the Hunted

Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi struggled to escape War God Temple pursuit while traveling toward Skysea City, where they planned to report to the Eastern Fleet Legion. With Ye Xinglan's injuries still severe, she decided to have the Baozu Worm begin condensing her Seventh Spirit Ring despite the flower's dangerous side effects.

  • Ye Xinglan failed to recover through cultivation, and Xu Lizhi reported that War God Temple inspections made leaving Canghai City by Soul Train nearly impossible.
  • Ye Xinglan told Xu Lizhi to prepare their Soul Car route toward Skysea City, despite his concern about her unhealed injuries.
  • Xu Lizhi recalled how they had fought Evil Soul Masters on a Soul Train, then been attacked by Duanmu Yan after he killed their Soul Douluo leader; a clown-like Ocaser called Li Zi helped them escape.
  • War God Temple continued tracking Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi from city to city, while Ye Xinglan rejected Li Zi's invitation to join the Ocaser camp.
  • Ye Xinglan confronted the Baozu Worm about delaying her Seventh Spirit Ring, then ordered it to condense the ring immediately despite the Silver Spirit Sese Flower's aphrodisiac side effects.

Ch. 496Duanmu Yan: Too Lazy to Explain

Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi tried to escape Duanmu Yan, but he tracked them down and attacked them on the highway. Ye Xinglan activated her battle armor and Star Sword to face him as he charged.

  • Ye Xinglan left the inn with Xu Lizhi, while the Baozu Worm suppressed the tracking flame Duanmu Yan had left on her.
  • Ye Xinglan noticed the highway had become unnaturally empty and warned Xu Lizhi to stay alert as they drove away from Canghai City.
  • War God Temple vehicles ordered them to stop, so Ye Xinglan attacked the pursuers and damaged the road to slow them down while Xu Lizhi accelerated.
  • Duanmu Yan struck their Soul-Powered Car with an orange-red attack, forcing Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi to abandon it before it exploded.
  • Duanmu Yan accused Ye Xinglan of being the Sword Demon who had committed crimes in Heaven Dou City, then charged her after activating his battle armor and soul rings.
  • Ye Xinglan pushed Xu Lizhi aside, summoned her Two-word Battle Armor, and activated her Fifth Soul Skill, Star Sword.

Ch. 497Ye Xinglan VS Duanmu Yan

Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi faced Duanmu Yan, whose strength overwhelmed Ye Xinglan despite Xu Lizhi’s healing and support buns. Ye Xinglan awakened Sword Soul and broke through during their clash, allowing her to survive Duanmu Yan’s attack and escape while he sensed a familiar aura.

  • Ye Xinglan’s Star Sword strike failed to stop Duanmu Yan, who sent her flying, and Xu Lizhi caught and healed her.
  • Ye Xinglan told Xu Lizhi to flee to Skysea City, and he used a Destructive Dynamite Bun to break Duanmu Yan’s pursuit and escape.
  • Xu Lizhi’s five buns enhanced Ye Xinglan’s healing, speed, attack, and defense as she prepared to face Duanmu Yan alone.
  • Ye Xinglan comprehended Sword Soul and broke through to Soul Saint during the battle, then unleashed Sword Star Soul against Duanmu Yan’s Molten Flame Demon Split.
  • The attacks collided and devastated the battlefield; Ye Xinglan escaped after her Martial Soul Avatar broke, and Duanmu Yan chose not to pursue her after sensing a familiar aura.

Ch. 498The Invisible Barrier

Nan Fusheng rescued Ye Xinglan from Duanmu Yan and brought her toward Skysea City, where the Baozu Worm’s side effect overwhelmed her and led to an impulsive encounter between them. After they returned to the Governor’s Mansion, Ye Xinglan demanded that Nan Fusheng forget what happened, then broke down in tears alone in her room.

  • Nan Fusheng carried the exhausted Ye Xinglan away after she escaped Duanmu Yan, and she explained how she had used her breakthrough and Martial Soul Avatar to get away.
  • Nan Fusheng drove Ye Xinglan toward Skysea City, and she grew increasingly affected by the Baozu Worm’s side effect as they neared the city.
  • Ye Xinglan pounced on Nan Fusheng inside the car, and they spent the afternoon together after he put the car on automatic driving.
  • After waking, Ye Xinglan ordered Nan Fusheng to forget what happened and entered Skysea City with him after their identities were checked.
  • Ye Xinglan left with Zi Ji for a room at the Governor’s Mansion, then collapsed onto the bed and wept alone.

Ch. 499Absurd

Ye Xinglan struggled with the consequences of the Silver Spirit Sese Flower after repeatedly losing control and ending up with Nan Fusheng. The next morning, she hid beneath the study desk while Xu Xiaoyan came to check on her, unaware of what had happened.

  • Ye Xinglan blamed the Baozu Worm for failing to suppress the Silver Spirit Sese Flower’s power, while it explained that she had reached rank seventy-five, gained a Life-Bound Soul Ring, and advanced to the middle stage of the Spiritual Abyss Realm.
  • When Ye Xinglan’s cultivation stirred the flower’s remaining power, the Baozu Worm told her that intercourse was the only way to release it, and she wandered into the study and threw herself at Nan Fusheng.
  • Ye Xinglan woke beside Nan Fusheng, remembered the night’s events, and insisted that what happened was an accident and that he should forget it.
  • Xu Xiaoyan knocked on the locked study door, so Ye Xinglan put on clothes Nan Fusheng supplied and hid beneath his desk as he let Xu Xiaoyan in.
  • Xu Xiaoyan said she had come to visit Ye Xinglan and then told Nan Fusheng that he still owed her last night’s dues.

Ch. 500Fors: I Object

Nan Fusheng helped Xu Lizhi and Ye Xinglan prepare to join the Eastern Fleet Legion, then spent time with Xu Xiaoyan and received word that his divine body was ready for a Soul Spirit Contract. At a Spirit Pagoda meeting, Gu Yuena proposed expanding her research, but Fors objected to Qiangu Dongfeng’s plan to devote most of the Pagoda’s resources to it.

  • Nan Fusheng explained that Xu Lizhi could receive a high starting rank while Ye Xinglan would need to prove herself, and Ye Xinglan refused his offer of help.
  • Ye Xinglan and Xu Lizhi left for the Eastern Fleet Legion after Nan Fusheng secretly gave Xu Lizhi a letter for his instructor.
  • After they departed, Xu Xiaoyan coaxed Nan Fusheng into spending the day with her, and he watched the Star Dou Battle Net tournament afterward.
  • Nan Fusheng received a mental message that his divine body was complete and that he could come to Dragon Valley to sign the Soul Spirit Contract.
  • At Spirit Pagoda Headquarters, Gu Yuena presented her artificial Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Spirit and Soul Spirit Ascension research and requested resources.
  • Qiangu Dongfeng announced that Gu Yuena could use most of the Spirit Pagoda’s resources, but Fors objected and remained calm under his pressure.

Ch. 501Qiangu Dongfeng's Defenses Shattered

Fors opposed Gu Yuena’s Artificial Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Spirits and Myriad Beast Platform proposals at a Spirit Pagoda meeting, prompting Qiangu Qingfeng, Xia Zhengleng, and other leaders to back her. The proposals were rejected, though Qiangu Dongfeng promised Gu Yuena the Qiangu Family would continue supporting her research.

  • Xia Zhengleng and Qiangu Qingfeng confronted Qiangu Dongfeng for pressuring Fors, and Qiangu Qingfeng revealed he had broken through.
  • After Leng Yaozhu calmed the meeting, Fors said she opposed the proposals because she disliked Artificial Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Spirits and distrusted Gu Yuena’s claims about the Small Plane.
  • Qiangu Qingfeng called for a vote, and twenty-two members of Parliament, Lan Xueqin, and two Spirit Emissaries backed Fors’s objection.
  • The Spirit Pagoda rejected the Artificial Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Spirits and the Myriad Beast Platform, allowing only limited resources for the latter.
  • Qiangu Dongfeng complained about the decision and promised Gu Yuena that the Qiangu Family would support her research.

Ch. 502Gu Yuena: This Was Bad—She Had Fallen Out of Favor

Gu Yuena reflected on how the Spirit Pagoda’s rejection had obstructed her Soul Beast Revival Grand Plan, but Leng Yaozhu offered her access to Leng Family resources. After Leng Yaozhu left to handle urgent business and focus on Yun Ming, Gu Yuena felt she had fallen out of her teacher’s favor.

  • Gu Yuena recalled that the Artificial Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Spirit and Myriad Beast Platform were meant to help her control Spirit Masters and revive the Soul Beast Clan, and that she had been seeking Spirit Pagoda resources to develop the platform.
  • Leng Yaozhu comforted Gu Yuena and promised she could freely mobilize some of the Leng Family’s resources within the Spirit Pagoda.
  • Leng Yaozhu ordered her staff to buy a thirty-thousand-year Huaiwang Dragon Fish, continue purchasing Whale Rubber, and watch for Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.
  • Leng Yaozhu told Gu Yuena to handle the resource matters herself, then left while thinking about entrusting her with more work and caring for Yun Ming.
  • Gu Yuena felt burdened and thought she was no longer Leng Yaozhu’s favorite, while Qiangu Dongfeng watched Leng Yaozhu leave with lingering attachment.

Ch. 503Jade Demon Bird Qingque

Nan Fusheng completed the improved Soul Spirit Contract with Tianqian, forming a Soul Core and advancing to Soul Douluo. Qingque discovered that the Purple-white Crystal had swallowed the Dragon God Core and Time Worm, then waited with Fu Sheng No. 1 for the fusion to finish.

  • Nan Fusheng and Tianqian began the Soul Spirit Contract, and their fusion created a Purple Black Energy Sphere that lasted for three days and nights.
  • Qingque told Fu Sheng No. 1 that the Purple-white Crystal had swallowed the Dragon God Core and the Nine-Color Time Worm after destroying its nest.
  • Qingque argued with Fu Sheng No. 1 about rebuilding its nest and complained that it was bored and disliked the other Jade Demon Birds.
  • Qingque pecked Fu Sheng No. 1 while they waited, until the Purple Black Energy Sphere collapsed and Nan Fusheng emerged with a Soul Core.
  • Nan Fusheng sensed the Soul Core's vortex and reached Soul Douluo rank as Tianqian's million-year Soul Power strengthened him.

Ch. 504The Dragon God Core Begins to Wither

Nan Fusheng checked the Purple-white Crystal after fusing with Tianqian and discovered it had become a First-Grade Deity while draining the Dragon God Cores. The crystal produced energy-rich Crystals for Qingque, and Nan Fusheng left the Dragon Valley Minor World with Qingque.

  • Nan Fusheng sensed the Purple-white Crystal separating Dragon Clan energy and strengthening the Soul Spirits inside it.
  • The Purple-white Crystal reached the power of a First-Grade Deity, but its intense energy consumption dimmed the Dragon God Cores.
  • The Purple-white Crystal produced tiny Crystals, and Qingque gained nearly two hundred years of cultivation after eating one.
  • Qingque asked Nan Fusheng to take it out of the Dragon Valley Minor World, and he agreed to bring it along in bird form.

Ch. 505Dragon Slaying Blade

Xu Xiaoyan left Skysea City for Eastsea City with Xiao Ya, while Qingque set out to explore with the Jade Demon Bird. After watching Blade Demon advance in the Star Dou Battle Net All-Federation Challenge, Nan Fusheng investigated his identity and learned that Blade Demon was Sima Jinchi, inheritor of the Dragon Slaying Blade Martial Soul.

  • Nan Fusheng insisted that Xiao Ya accompany Xu Xiaoyan to Eastsea City, and he bade Xu Xiaoyan farewell as she departed.
  • Qingque declined Xu Xiaoyan's invitation to travel, transformed into human form, and took money from Nan Fusheng to go out with the Jade Demon Bird.
  • Nan Fusheng watched Blade Demon defeat Bloodthirsty Lion and advance to the top sixteen, then ordered his doppelgangers to investigate the fighter and his blade.
  • Nan Fusheng learned that Blade Demon was Sima Jinchi, a Southern Legion division commander renowned for his strength and blade challenges.
  • Nan Fusheng discovered that the Dragon Slaying Blade had belonged to the Light Dragon King and passed from one resolute human inheritor to the next, with Sima Jinchi as its current wielder.

Ch. 506A Mature Nahida

Nan Fusheng dismissed the Dragon Slaying Blade as useless and watched Tang Wulin defeat the Black Dragon King before Nahida transformed into an adult and challenged him to an intimate struggle. Their encounter was interrupted by Na Nali’s arrival, just as she approached the living room hoping to spend time with Nan Fusheng.

  • Nan Fusheng judged the Dragon Slaying Blade worthless and watched Number Thirty-three, Tang Wulin, defeat Number Two Hundred Fifty-six.
  • Nahida recalled her first words after her Humanoid transformation, grew into an adult, and pressed Nan Fusheng to continue their relationship in the living room.
  • Nahida and Nan Fusheng struggled playfully, but she shrank back to her petite form and gained the upper hand.
  • Nan Fusheng and Nahida sensed Na Nali approaching and paused their encounter, while Nahida began to grow larger again.
  • Na Nali reflected on her trust in Nan Fusheng and hurried to the living room, where she saw the two of them.

Ch. 507Zhen Hua's Expectations

Lu Fa successfully Heaven Forged an alloy while absorbing most of its Elemental Tribulation, and Zhen Hua explained why he believed Lu Fa could surpass him. The chapter left Lu Fa encouraged to pursue the unprecedented Heaven Forging of his own Four-word Battle Armor.

  • Lu Fa completed Heaven Forging an alloy by guiding part of the seven-colored thunder onto the metal while enduring most of the tribulation himself.
  • Lu Fa studied how Elemental Tribulation connected metal to the laws of heaven and earth, and concluded that stronger Spirit Alloys could summon more powerful tribulations.
  • Lu Fa told Zhen Hua that he could not yet Heaven Forge the complex alloys needed for his Four-word Battle Armor, and Zhen Hua urged him not to abandon his ambitions.
  • Zhen Hua said Lu Fa was only twenty, had room to advance beyond Soul Douluo, and possessed spiritual cultivation and the ability to absorb Elemental Thunder Tribulation.
  • Zhen Hua explained the legend that two God Craftsmen could not coexist because their Creative Power threatened the world's balance, and said he expected Lu Fa to succeed him and break the record for Heaven Forging metals.
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