Chapter Summaries

Heaven Dou Empire's army charged into battle under Grand Marshal Ge Long's command, while Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong went to confront Zhao Yun and Xiahou Dun. Chen Xin attacked Zhao Yun, and the two began a fierce midair clash that shook the surrounding battlefield.

• Grand Marshal Ge Long sent Heaven Dou Empire's heavy cavalry and infantry into battle and planned to destroy Aiven Kingdom's army and Titled powerhouses.
• Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong released their martial souls and charged toward Zhao Yun and Xiahou Dun.
• Chen Xin reached Zhao Yun and struck him from behind, but Zhao Yun sensed the attack and knocked away the Seven Kill Sword with his spear.
• Zhao Yun and Chen Xin exchanged names, then charged at each other and collided in a clash that sent shockwaves through the battlefield.

Zhao Yun overwhelmed Sword Douluo, while Xiahou Dun fought Bone Douluo to a standstill as Ge Long’s army moved to surround the Aiven Kingdom forces. Just before the encirclement closed, Aiven arrived with nearly ten thousand Soul Masters.

• Zhao Yun revealed his superior strength and drove Sword Douluo to one knee with a spear strike.
• Sword Douluo unleashed his Seven Kill True Body, and Zhao Yun activated Dragon Courage Peerless before the two fought fiercely across the battlefield.
• Zhao Yun blocked Sword Douluo’s Ten Thousand Swords Return to Origin with Dragon Courage Revolving Shield, while Sword Douluo struggled under Zhao Yun’s pressure.
• Xiahou Dun destroyed Bone Douluo’s bone dragons and fought him to a standstill as Bone Douluo tried to hold him back.
• Ge Long ordered the Heaven Dou Empire’s million-strong army to surround the Aiven Kingdom forces and believed victory was certain.
• Aiven arrived with nearly ten thousand Soul Masters just before the encirclement was complete.

Aiven arrived at the battlefield on Xiao Guang and rallied his army, then brought nearly ten thousand Soul Masters from major sects and clans into the fight. Lu Bu shattered Heaven Dou’s defensive force, and Aiven prepared to unleash another attack.

• Aiven arrived riding Xiao Guang, and his appearance drove his army’s morale to unprecedented heights.
• Ge Long ordered elite defensive troops to stop Aiven’s forces from breaking the encirclement.
• Ge Long realized Lu Bu was leading nearly ten thousand Soul Masters from major sects and clans, and panicked at the unexpected reinforcements.
• Aiven ordered Lu Bu to break through the defenses, and Lu Bu destroyed the defensive arrays and killed the troops guarding them.
• Aiven spread his Radiant Heaven Dragon Wings, raised the Emperor Sword, and called for Lu Bu to fall back.

Aiven used the power of nearly ten thousand Soul Masters to strike the Heaven Dou army, killing thousands and breaking its morale before directing his forces in battle. As Lu Bu and Zhao Yun wounded Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo, Sword Douluo broke through to Rank 97.

• Aiven unleashed Emperor Slash, killing several thousand Heaven Dou soldiers and carving a hundred-meter gash into the earth.
• Aiven ordered the sects and clans to press their attack, and their Soul Masters threw the already disorganized Heaven Dou army into further chaos.
• Aiven directed the battlefield and ordered Lu Bu to kill Gu Rong while Lu Bu was supporting Xiahou Dun against Bone Douluo.
• Lu Bu shattered Bone Douluo's defenses, severed one of his arms, and blasted him to the ground.
• Zhao Yun pierced off one of Sword Douluo's arms while Sword Douluo was distracted by Bone Douluo's injury.
• Sword Douluo broke through from the peak of Rank 96 to Rank 97.

Lu Bu killed Bone Douluo after shattering his defensive soul skill, forcing Sword Douluo and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to retreat. As Heaven Dou’s army began withdrawing, Dugu Bo put Ge Long’s plan to poison the Aiven Kingdom’s forces into action.

• Sword Douluo broke through to level 97 after Zhao Yun severed his arm, then used his ninth soul skill while Bone Douluo transformed into a Bone Dragon to protect himself from Lu Bu.
• Lu Bu activated War God! Unrivaled!!!, shattered Bone Douluo’s Bone Dragon, and severed Bone Douluo’s head.
• Sword Douluo abandoned thoughts of revenge and ordered the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to retreat.
• Dugu Bo told Ge Long he could poison the Aiven Kingdom’s army, and Ge Long ordered the allied forces and Heaven Dou’s army to withdraw.
• Dugu Bo secretly infiltrated the battlefield during the retreat, prepared to poison the enemy while sacrificing some of his own soldiers who could not escape in time.

Taishi Ci killed Dugu Bo with a single arrow, forcing the allied armies to flee and leaving Aiven Kingdom poised to conquer Silves and Hagendas. After ordering his army to recover at West Forest Pass, Aiven learned that Heaven Dou's court was considering retreat and seeking Soul Master allies against him.

• Dugu Bo prepared to poison the army, but Taishi Ci shot him through the heart from seven hundred meters away.
• Shocked by Dugu Bo's death, Ge Long ordered the allied forces to retreat, and Aiven warned Heaven Dou to withdraw or face destruction.
• Aiven collected Dugu Bo's Medusa Spirit Bone and ordered his army to treat the wounded and recuperate at West Forest Pass before invading the two kingdoms.
• News of the battle spread across the continent, leaving Xue Ye anxious about Heaven Dou's inability to stop Aiven Kingdom.
• Heaven Dou's advisers urged Xue Ye to withdraw his troops and recruit powerful Soul Master forces, including the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan or Clear Sky Sect.

Heaven Dou and Star Luo began recruiting Soul Masters after the Aiven Kingdom’s rise, while Bibi Dong accelerated Spirit Hall’s plans to seize power and launch its Soul Hunt Operation. After the armies withdrew, Ning Rongrong learned Bone Douluo had died, blamed King Aiven, and was slapped by Ning Fengzhi when she demanded revenge.

• Xue Ye withdrew Heaven Dou’s troops and sought support from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan while recruiting Soul Masters.
• The Star Luo Emperor grew wary of Aiven and began an aggressive campaign to recruit Soul Master forces.
• Bibi Dong learned Aiven had gained powerful sects and families, then ordered Qian Renxue to eliminate Xue Ye and moved Spirit Hall’s infiltration and Soul Hunt plans forward by five years.
• Heaven Dou’s army and Sword Douluo’s group returned home, where Ning Fengzhi learned Sword Douluo had lost an arm and Bone Douluo had died.
• Ning Rongrong learned Bone Douluo was dead, vowed to kill King Aiven, and was slapped by Ning Fengzhi when she refused to calm down.

After conquering the Silves Kingdom and the Hagendas Kingdom, Aiven made them vassals and returned to Ai City to plan the kingdom’s next steps. Once his Soul Power reached Rank 45, he set out with ten powerful generals to seize Divine Slaughter's Domain in the City of Slaughter.

• Ning Fengzhi warned Ning Rongrong that she could not challenge Aiven, and she backed down from seeking revenge for Uncle Gu and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Aiven's armies captured the capitals of the Silves Kingdom and the Hagendas Kingdom, beheaded their kings, and installed new rulers as the kingdoms became vassals.
• After returning to Ai City, Aiven planned to strengthen the kingdom, watch its rivals, and pursue Divine Slaughter's Domain rather than risk a war against a united coalition.
• Aiven told Jiang Wei and the other generals that he would take them to the City of Slaughter after reaching Rank 45.
• Aiven reached Rank 45 and departed for the City of Slaughter with Lu Bu, Zhao Yun, Zhang Fei, Taishi Ci, Xiahou Dun, Jiang Wei, Deng Ai, Yan Liang, Wei Yan, and Yu Jin.

Aiven and ten generals traveled in secret to the City of Slaughter, an alternate space created by the Asura God. After forcing their way past the entrance without drinking Yellow Spring Dew, they faced Terror Knight Scott at the city gate.

• Aiven secretly left the kingdom with ten Titled-level generals and led them through a desolate region to the black town that served as the City of Slaughter’s entrance.
• Aiven explained that the City of Slaughter occupied an alternate space created by the Asura God and said the gods were forbidden from openly interfering in Mortal Realm affairs.
• The group passed people craving Yellow Spring Dew, and Lu Bu located the tavern hiding the entrance.
• Lu Bu smashed the tavern floor, and Aiven led the generals through the revealed spatial entrance without following the town’s rules.
• Terror Knight Scott confronted the eleven newcomers at the city gate and demanded that they defeat him to earn entry.

Aiven ordered Lu Bu and the other ten Titled Generals to storm the City of Slaughter instead of challenging its gatekeeper. They shattered the defenses and entered the city, intending to draw out the King of Slaughter and reach Hell Road with the killing intent they already possessed.

• Aiven rejected the Terror Knight’s demand for one-on-one fights and ordered his ten generals to break down the city gates.
• Lu Bu and the others defeated the gate guards in seconds, prompting the Terror Knight to call for reinforcements.
• The City of Slaughter’s army charged out, but the ten generals killed its forces and its level-eighty-nine second-in-command.
• Lu Bu shattered the city gates, while Aiven explained that they wanted to draw out the King of Slaughter and enter Hell Road without fighting in the arena.
• Aiven warned the remaining soldiers not to stand in their way, and they retreated as he led his generals into the city.

Aiven and his group entered the City of Slaughter by force, drawing the King of Slaughter into a confrontation. As the King charged to attack, Aiven recognized him as Tang Chen, a Rank 99 powerhouse possessed by the Nine-Headed Blood-Red Bat King.

• Aiven ordered Terror Knight Scott to lead the group to the Hell Slaughter Arena, and Scott obeyed after Xiahou Dun threatened him.
• The Fallen Ones gathered excitedly to watch the King of Slaughter confront the intruders.
• The King of Slaughter flew from his hall and confronted Aiven and his group, while the crowd cheered for him.
• The King of Slaughter sent a swarm of blood bats at the group, but Lu Bu crushed them with his spirit pressure.
• The King of Slaughter claimed the City of Slaughter strengthened him and charged at the group, while Aiven identified him as Tang Chen, a Rank 99 powerhouse.

Aiven’s group attacked the King of Slaughter in the City of Slaughter, where Lu Bu and the other generals overwhelmed and brutally beat him. Aiven revealed that he knew the King was a Nine-Headed Blood-Red Bat King and stated that they had come to obtain Divine Slaughter’s Domain.

• The King of Slaughter charged at Aiven’s group, confident that his power and the City of Slaughter’s restrictions would ensure victory.
• Lu Bu blocked the King of Slaughter’s attack, and Zhao Yun pierced his abdomen with the Thunderclap Dragon.
• Zhang Fei slammed the King of Slaughter into the ground, and Taishi Ci pinned him down with his spear.
• Xiahou Dun, Jiang Wei, Deng Ai, Yu Jin, Yan Liang, and Wei Yan joined Lu Bu and the others in beating the King of Slaughter until he was nearly dead.
• The crowd watched in disbelief as Lu Bu and the generals dragged the defeated King of Slaughter before Aiven.
• Aiven told the King of Slaughter that he knew he was a Nine-Headed Blood-Red Bat King and said the group had come to obtain Divine Slaughter’s Domain.

Aiven forced the King of Slaughter to open Hell Road, and he led his ten generals through its deadly trial. After escaping the City of Slaughter, Aiven and all ten generals obtained Divine Slaughter's Domain, though Aiven's was weaker than theirs.

• Aiven threatened the King of Slaughter until he agreed to open Hell Road and escorted the group to the Hell Slaughter Arena.
• The King of Slaughter slaughtered the gathered Fallen Ones, using their blood to open the entrance to Hell Road.
• Aiven and his ten generals fought through Hell Road, with Lu Bu killing the Ten-Headed Flame Serpent and retrieving its Inner Core for Aiven.
• Aiven led the group out of the City of Slaughter, and all ten generals gained Divine Slaughter's Domain.
• Aiven sensed that his Divine Slaughter's Domain was several degrees weaker than the generals' domains.

Two years after returning to Ai City, Aiven had reached the peak of level 49 while Aiven Kingdom prospered and expanded its forces. With the Advanced Elite Soul Master Competition a year away, Aiven approved the Kingdom’s participation and set winning the championship as its goal.

• Aiven returned to Ai City and cultivated while Liu Bei, Deng Ai, Jiang Wei, and others governed Aiven Kingdom, whose public support and Soul Master ranks grew.
• Over two years, Aiven reached the peak of level 49, Aiven Kingdom’s military surpassed six hundred thousand, and the major factions prepared for future conflict and the upcoming competition.
• Liu Bei and Jiang Wei urged Aiven Kingdom to enter the Advanced Elite Soul Master Competition, and the officials supported their proposal.
• Aiven approved participation and offered funds to help Spirit Hall, Star Luo, and Heaven Dou host the competition.
• Aiven declared that Aiven Kingdom Direct Academy must win the championship, and the generals responsible for its academies pledged to prepare the strongest students.

Aiven visited Kingdom Direct Academy to assess its senior students and found a strong reserve team that included several former Elements Academy captains. He recognized Ye Lingling and her Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul, leaving him impressed by the academy’s prospects for the Soul Master Competition.

• Aiven ordered the senior students to gather at Cultivation Plaza so he could inspect their abilities.
• Aiven arrived at the academy, where students cheered for him and Xiahou Dun reported 463 senior students, including sixty-six above Soul Power rank 30.
• Xiahou Dun presented thirty reserve team members, and Aiven joked that their many female students made the selection look like choosing concubines.
• Aiven recognized Shui Bing'er, Huo Wushuang, Huo Wu, and Feng Xiaotian among the reserve team and thought they could help the academy reach the competition’s top four.
• Aiven called out Ye Lingling, who released her Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul, and he recognized it as the continent’s strongest healing-type Martial Soul.

Aiven announced that he would compete with Aiven Kingdom Academy in the upcoming Soul Master Competition and selected its main and substitute members. The twelve-person team was finalized, with Aiven intending to hold back until the Finals unless the students faced an insurmountable challenge.

• Aiven recognized Ye Lingling's Nine Heart Begonia martial soul and noticed Meng Yiran among the reserve students.
• Aiven told the thirty reserve members that the academy would select eleven students, while he would take the twelfth team spot and compete alongside them.
• Aiven named Zhu Zhuqing, Shui Bing'er, Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wu, Huo Wushuang, and Ye Lingling as main members, with himself completing the main team.
• Aiven selected Bai Chenxiang, Guan Shiya, and Niu Ba as substitutes, then ordered the remaining students to duel for the final two substitute spots.
• Meng Yiran and Feng Tianying won the remaining spots, completing Aiven Kingdom Academy's seven-member main team and five-member substitute team.

Aiven agreed to spar with Feng Xiaotian, Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang together, insisting that he was too strong rather than that they were too weak. After revealing his Level 49 strength and extraordinary soul rings, he began fighting them, and the four launched a coordinated close-range assault.

• Aiven named Zhao Yun as the team's instructor for the coming year and dismissed the students until training began the next day.
• Feng Xiaotian, Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang challenged Aiven to spar, and he invited all four to attack him together.
• The four summoned their Martial Souls and were shocked when Aiven revealed his Emperor Sword Spirit, Level 49 Soul Power, and yellow, purple, purple, and black soul rings.
• Feng Xiaotian, Shui Bing'er, and Huo Wu attacked Aiven from different directions, but he repelled Feng Xiaotian and caught the women's punches.
• Huo Wushuang leaped above Aiven and drove a kick down while Aiven's hands were occupied.

Aiven fought Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu, Feng Xiaotian, and Huo Wushuang, first overpowering their uncoordinated close-range attacks and then facing their full team strategy. He evaded Shui Bing’er's Ice Seal and was pushed back by Huo Wu’s Repelling Fire Ring as Shui Bing'er ordered the others to use their strongest skills.

• Aiven blocked Huo Wushuang’s airborne kick with the Emperor Sword and drove all four attackers back.
• Aiven withstood the group’s relentless assault until their coordination faltered, then defeated them with precise counterattacks and revealed his sword intent.
• Aiven activated Emperor’s Might as the four fighters used their soul skills and Shui Bing’er directed their team’s attack.
• Aiven dodged Huo Wu’s restraint and Shui Bing’er’s repeatedly cast Ice Seals, then advanced toward the two women.
• Huo Wu repelled Aiven with her Repelling Fire Ring, and Shui Bing’er ordered her teammates to unleash their strongest soul skills.

Aiven faced Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu, Huo Wushuang, and Feng Xiaotian in a spar, defeating the first three with his Emperor Sword Formation and overpowering Feng Xiaotian's self-created technique. Feng Xiaotian fell severely injured after Aiven's instant-cast, locking fourth soul skill struck him.

• Aiven blocked the four opponents' attacks with his Light Divine Dragon Shield, even withstanding Huo Wu's Spirit Ring Fusion-powered fourth soul skill.
• Aiven used his Emperor Sword Formation to defeat Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang, while Feng Xiaotian remained standing.
• Feng Xiaotian continued fighting and unleashed his self-created Gale! Thirty-Six Consecutive Slashes, but Aiven blocked his attacks and released his Emperor Heavenly Dragon Wings.
• Feng Xiaotian launched his thirty-sixth slash, and Aiven countered with his instant-cast, locking Emperor Dragon's Roar Sword, leaving Feng Xiaotian severely injured.

After defeating four academy geniuses, Aiven advised them to prioritize Soul Power cultivation and later set out with Zhu Zhuqing and Lu Bu for the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain Soul Rings. Meanwhile, Qian Renxue decided to enter the Soul Master Competition so she could face Aiven and defeat him herself.

• Aiven defeated Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu, Huo Wushuang, and Feng Xiaotian, then explained that Feng Xiaotian could improve by focusing more on Soul Power cultivation.
• Aiven encouraged the defeated geniuses, while Zhu Zhuqing and Bai Chenxiang privately cherished their feelings for him.
• Ten days later, Aiven reached level fifty and Zhu Zhuqing reached level forty, so they left with Lu Bu for the Star Dou Great Forest.
• Qian Renxue reflected on her memories of Aiven and decided to join the Soul Master Competition to challenge him and reclaim her dignity.