Chapter Summaries

Xu Xin and his companions saw Yu Xiao Gang humiliated, while Ghost Douluo explained his connection to a village that Xu Xin had helped bring into Spirit Hall. That night, Ninja Soldiers raided the single-attribute clans, and the next morning Yang Wudi and Bai He discovered their valuables had been stolen.

• Liu Erlong kicked Three Pao the Pig from the building, and Yu Xiao Gang wet himself before fleeing as onlookers laughed.
• Bibi Dong and Ghost Douluo joined Xu Xin and Liu Erlong, and Ghost Douluo explained that he had once saved the village chief's life.
• Xu Xin spent the day at the Soul Fighting Arena, then went to sleep after making money with funds borrowed from Bibi Dong.
• Ninja Soldiers infiltrated the Breaking, Speed, and Defense Clans; they took Xu Xin's requested items and left a book from Yu Xiao Gang in Yang Wudi's cabinet.
• Yang Wudi and Bai He discovered their possessions were missing, and Titan suggested Ghost Douluo might have been responsible.

Xu Xin obtained the Immortal Herb guide, the Breaking Clan’s alchemy techniques, and the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, then learned that Tang Hao and Tang Xiao had descended from the Clear Sky Sect. The brothers set out to investigate the theft using a scent left on a book, while Xu Xin considered how the altered timeline might affect Bibi Dong’s safety.

• Bai He, Old Ape Titan, and Yang Wudi suspected Ghost Douluo might have stolen their books, then headed to the Clear Sky Sect to report the theft.
• Xu Xin received the Immortal Herb guide, the Breaking Clan’s alchemy techniques, and the Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng from the Ninja Soldiers and ordered them delivered to the First Elder and Second Elder.
• A Ninja Soldier told Xu Xin that Tang Hao and Tang Xiao had descended the mountain, prompting him to consider how his interference had changed the timeline and whether Bibi Dong remained safe.
• Tang Hao and Tang Xiao left the Clear Sky Sect, dismissed the idea that Ghost Douluo was responsible, and discussed how to investigate the theft.
• Tang Xiao proposed using scent-tracking soul beasts to follow the trace on the book, while Tang Hao questioned whether that could lead them to the culprit.

Tang Xiao and Tang Hao tried to use Scent Luring Wolves to track the Ninja Soldiers, but the wolves repeatedly led them toward trees and the Clear Sky Sect. They left the forest empty-handed, never realizing the Ninja Soldiers were hiding in the trees and moving before they could be found.

• Tang Xiao convinced Tang Hao to follow his plan, and the brothers caught a Scent Luring Wolf to track the scent in a book.
• When the first wolf headed toward the Clear Sky Sect and then howled at a tree, Tang Xiao killed it and Tang Hao caught another.
• The second wolf also led them to the same tree, so Tang Hao killed it before Tang Xiao smashed the tree and found nothing inside.
• A third wolf led them to another tree and met the same fate, leaving the brothers baffled about why the wolves kept howling at trees.
• Tang Hao and Tang Xiao tried again, then gave up and decided to search for the Ninja Soldiers themselves.
• The Ninja Soldiers had been hiding in the trees and moving away before the brothers arrived, while the Scent Luring Wolves had only been reacting to their scent.

Xu Xin and Liu Erlong left Coconut Grove City and returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, where Shadow Hall considered whether it was ready to emerge. Xu Xin decided to wait until the faction gained a Title Douluo and focused on cultivation.

• Xu Xin and Liu Erlong said goodbye to Bibi Dong and returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well by a winding route to avoid Ghost Douluo.
• Xu Xin explained that the immortal herbs Dugu Bo used were too potent for the recipes in the alchemy manual, and Dugu Bo resumed his research.
• Xu Xin discussed Shadow Hall's strength with A Yin and Dugu Xin, who pointed out that the faction lacked a Title Douluo.
• Dugu Xin said Dugu Bo was three levels from becoming a Title Douluo, so Xu Xin chose to delay Shadow Hall's public emergence.
• A Yin advised Xu Xin to improve his own strength, and Xu Xin, A Yin, and Liu Erlong settled into cultivation while Liu Erlong kept in touch with Bibi Dong through Ninja Soldiers.

After emerging from seclusion, Xu Xin sought a way to improve low-talent Soul Masters and then used an Immortal Herb to boost his Spiritual Power. The surge briefly let him enter the Ghost Shadow Kingdom, leaving him determined to strengthen his Spiritual Power so he could return.

• Xu Xin asked A Yin and Dugu Bo to develop a pill that could increase Innate Soul Power, then described the Mysterious Water Pill and its ingredients.
• Xu Xin found Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew and consumed its two drops of dew to increase his Spiritual Power.
• Xu Xin's consciousness briefly entered a dark hall containing a throne and nine seats, then saw nine types of Ghost Shadow Soldiers kneeling motionless.
• Xu Xin realized he had entered the Ghost Shadow Kingdom and concluded that greater Spiritual Power might let him enter for longer.
• Xu Xin decided to seek Soul Rings from soul beasts with Spiritual Power and darkness attributes, and thought of obtaining the Purple Extreme Demonic Pupils to help him cultivate Spiritual Power.

Xu Xin investigated the Ghost Shadow Kingdom and sought ways to cultivate his Spiritual Power, while Tang Hao and Tang Xiao arrived in Coconut Grove City and encountered Yu Xiao Gang. Yu Xiao Gang concealed his anger as he pretended to befriend the Tang brothers, leaving his plans for them unclear.

• Xu Xin learned from Dugu Bo that spirit bones, spiritually attributed Soul Rings, and increased Soul Power could improve Spiritual Power, then returned to cultivating in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
• Tang Hao and Tang Xiao left the Star Dou Great Forest empty-handed and traveled to Coconut Grove City to continue their search.
• Tang Hao bumped into Yu Xiao Gang at a stall and insulted him before Tang Xiao recognized him as the Young Sect Master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect.
• Yu Xiao Gang concealed his resentment toward the Tang brothers and claimed he was buying a gift for a girl he liked who was leaving.

Yu Xiao Gang recognized the book Tang Xiao and Tang Hao brought as his own, but concealed that fact and sent them to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with a false lead. The brothers left believing him and planned to investigate the sect’s library.

• Tang Xiao showed Yu Xiao Gang the damaged book and asked whether he recognized it.
• Yu Xiao Gang realized the book was his and concluded Tang Xiao and Tang Hao did not know he had been harmed by the Clear Sky Sect.
• Yu Xiao Gang falsely claimed he had seen similar handwriting and notes at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Tang Xiao and Tang Hao thanked Yu Xiao Gang and left to visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Tang Hao questioned whether Yu Xiao Gang could be trusted, but Tang Xiao said they could verify his claim at the library.

Tang Xiao and Tang Hao visited the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to inspect its library, believing it held a possession stolen from the Clear Sky Sect. Ning Fengzhi stalled them and planned to investigate the library himself, while Tang Xiao warned Tang Hao not to provoke the sect.

• Tang Xiao cautioned Tang Hao against acting rashly as they arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Tang Xiao asked Ning Fengzhi to let them borrow the sect's library, but Ning Fengzhi claimed its books had been moved during repairs.
• Tang Xiao accepted Ning Fengzhi's offer to host them for several days and kept Tang Hao from starting a fight.
• Ning Fengzhi asked Sword Douluo to investigate the brothers' motives and summoned Gu to join him in searching the library.
• Tang Xiao told Tang Hao that a powerful aura had deterred him from attacking, then ordered him to follow his lead while they looked for evidence.

Yu Xiao Gang interpreted Bibi Dong’s rejection as proof of their destined love and decided to follow her to Spirit Hall. At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao searched the library, clashed with Sword Douluo, and Tang Xiao launched another attack as Sword Douluo prepared to answer with a powerful sword strike.

• Bibi Dong had Chrysanthemum Douluo throw Yu Xiao Gang out, but Yu Xiao Gang took her rejection as evidence that they were destined and decided to follow her to Spirit Hall.
• After five days of waiting, Tang Xiao and Tang Hao entered the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect library while Ning Fengzhi watched to learn what they sought.
• Tang Xiao found the item they were looking for, and Sword Douluo appeared and demanded that they hand it over.
• Tang Hao attacked Sword Douluo with his Clear Sky Hammer, and Tang Xiao confirmed their target before joining the fight.
• Sword Douluo struck Tang Hao down with one slash, then used Myriad Swords Return to Origin against Tang Xiao’s Pierce Character Absolute.

Sword Douluo captured Tang Hao and Tang Xiao after they broke into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for a mysterious book, while Ning Fengzhi planned to demand compensation from the Clear Sky Sect. Meanwhile, Xu Xin reached level 30 at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and set off with Liu Erlong to hunt for a soul ring.

• Sword Douluo defeated Tang Xiao, sealed both brothers' Soul Power, and brought them before Ning Fengzhi.
• Ning Fengzhi examined the book Tang Xiao had stolen, then ordered Sword Douluo to imprison Tang Hao and Tang Xiao and notify the Clear Sky Sect that it owed compensation.
• Yu Xiao Gang, now working as a librarian inside Spirit Hall, laughed when he heard that Tang Hao and Tang Xiao had caused trouble at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Xu Xin reached level 30 after cultivating for over two months at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, and Liu Erlong offered to take him to hunt for a soul ring.
• Liu Erlong told Xu Xin that Lu Xing'er was expecting a child and Dugu Xin was busy buying things, while A Yin said she would continue treating Dugu Bo's poison.
• Xu Xin saw that the Ninja Soldiers had built a grand palace around the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, then left with Liu Erlong to hunt for soul rings.

Xu Xin and Liu Erlong searched Sunset Forest for a One-eyed Ghost Bat with mental and dark attributes, hoping it would suit Xu Xin’s third spirit ring. They found and killed a 4,500-year-old bat, leaving Xu Xin ready to attempt absorbing its ring.

• Xu Xin inspected the Shadow Hall and told Liu Erlong she would become its Third Elder.
• Xu Xin sent Ninja Soldiers to ask the Second Elder about spirit beasts with mental and dark attributes, and they identified the One-eyed Ghost Bat.
• Xu Xin and Liu Erlong traveled into Sunset Forest, where the Ninja Soldiers tracked the bat by sensing its dark attribute.
• The Ninja Soldiers led them to a 4,500-year-old One-eyed Ghost Bat, and Xu Xin decided it was worth trying to absorb despite his limited experience.
• Liu Erlong subdued the bat with her Rising Dragon Fist, and Xu Xin killed it to obtain its spirit ring.

Xu Xin absorbed the One-eyed Ghost Bat’s 4,500-year Soul Ring and discovered an External Soul Bone in its corpse. He fused it into his forehead and revealed its powerful skill, “Turn the Tide!”

• Liu Erlong warned Xu Xin against absorbing the One-eyed Ghost Bat’s Soul Ring, but he reassured her and began the absorption.
• Xu Xin endured the Soul Ring’s power, successfully absorbed it, and reached approximately level 33.
• Xu Xin searched the corpse and found a hard white pearl that he and Liu Erlong recognized as a Soul Bone.
• Xu Xin identified the pearl as an External Soul Bone and fused it into the center of his forehead.
• Xu Xin opened his third eye and demonstrated the “Turn the Tide!” skill by firing a powerful beam.

Xu Xin revealed his third mask, the Bart Mask, and gave it to Liu Erlong, who summoned flying Bat Soldiers. Afterward, Xu Xin asked Dugu Bo about the Ye Family and confirmed Ye Shengxin had the Nine Heart Begonia martial soul.

• Xu Xin explained that his newly gained soul bone enhanced Spiritual Power and fired Spiritual Power attacks.
• Xu Xin returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and revealed the Bart Mask to the gathered elders.
• Xu Xin gave the Bart Mask to Liu Erlong, who wore it and summoned Bat Soldiers that flew before vanishing.
• Xu Xin asked Dugu Bo about the Ye Family, and Dugu Bo identified it as Ye Shengxin's family in Heaven Dou City and confirmed Ye Shengxin's martial soul was the Nine Heart Begonia.

Xu Xin and A Yin traveled to Heaven Dou City to seek Ye Shengxin’s medical knowledge for developing the Mysterious Water Pill. After exploring the city, they met Ye Shengxin at his home and prepared to explain their request.

• Xu Xin asked Dugu Bo to help recruit Ye Shengxin’s medical expertise, and Dugu Bo agreed to visit the Ye Family.
• Xu Xin gave Dugu Bo a Nine-Leaf Ganoderma to help him advance to the Titled rank and told him to keep wearing his mask while they were away.
• On the road to Heaven Dou City, A Yin asked Xu Xin about his Heavenly Eye and teased him about having known her before they met.
• Xu Xin and A Yin found the Ye Family Clinic, explored the city, then returned with gifts near closing time.
• Ye Shengxin led Xu Xin and A Yin to his rear courtyard, where Ye Qingxian served them tea.
• Ye Shengxin asked what had brought them to his home, and Xu Xin said they had come to ask for his help.

Xu Xin and A Yin traded pills for access to the Ye Family’s medical books, then brought their pills to the Heaven Dou Auction House. There, Tang Hao and Tang Xiao saw a woman and both abruptly declared they had fallen in love with her.

• Xu Xin offered Ye Shengxin pills refined by Dugu Bo in exchange for permission to read the Ye Family’s medical books, and Ye Shengxin agreed on the condition that only Xu Xin and A Yin read them.
• Xu Xin and A Yin spent three days memorizing the books, then Xu Xin invited Ye Shengxin to seek help from or join Shadow Hall.
• Xu Xin and A Yin headed to the Heaven Dou Auction House to sell pills that temporarily sped up Soul Power absorption, and Old Man Xue verified their effects.
• Xu Xin summoned three Soul Douluo-level Claw Shadow Soldiers to discourage the auction house from mistreating them, and Old Man Xue arranged a private room for the pair.
• Tang Hao told Tang Xiao he had fallen in love with the woman approaching them, and Tang Xiao then saw her and said he had fallen in love with her too.

Tang Hao and Tang Xiao tried to pursue A Yin at the auction, but Xu Xin's Claw Shadow Soldiers overpowered and injured them. Xu Xin and A Yin planned further retaliation, while the brothers decided to target Xu Xin and sabotage his auction bids.

• Tang Hao and Tang Xiao went to the Heaven Dou Auction House and argued over who would pursue A Yin.
• A Yin overheard them, and Xu Xin sent ten Claw Shadow Soldiers to surround the brothers.
• Tang Hao attacked, but the soldiers stopped him, threatened him, and cut his leg before following Xu Xin and A Yin.
• Tang Hao and Tang Xiao vowed to kill Xu Xin first and interfere with his auction bids.
• Xu Xin told A Yin he would not let the brothers off easily, and A Yin agreed that they deserved no mercy.

Xu Xin auctioned pills that temporarily increased cultivation speed and used his bids to draw Tang Hao and Tang Xiao into a bidding war. The chapter ended with Tang Xiao realizing Tang Hao had bid four million Golden Soul Coins while Xu Xin stopped bidding.

• Xu Xin and A Yin attended the auction, where a hundred-year soul bone sold for 450,000 Golden Soul Coins and a cat girl sold for two million.
• The auctioneer introduced Xu Xin's cultivation-speed pills, and Xu Xin opened the bidding at 200,000 Golden Soul Coins.
• Tang Xiao bid 300,000 Golden Soul Coins, and Xu Xin raised the price to 500,000 after A Yin recognized Tang Hao and Tang Xiao.
• Tang Xiao and Tang Hao kept raising their bids as Xu Xin increased his to two million Golden Soul Coins.
• Tang Hao bid four million Golden Soul Coins after Xu Xin stopped bidding, and Tang Xiao shouted at him for acting rashly.

Xu Xin and A Yin left the auction after selling their pills, while Tang Hao and Tang Xiao realized too late that Xu Xin had tricked them into paying four million Golden Soul Coins. Back at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Xu Xin entered the Ghost Shadow Kingdom and discovered he could command its forces, including unlimited weaker soldiers, though the strongest soldiers remained limited.

• Tang Hao angrily demanded that someone outbid him, but the crowd stayed silent and the auctioneer awarded him the pills for four million Golden Soul Coins.
• Xiao Qian delivered Xu Xin's auction proceeds and passed Tang Xiao a note from Xu Xin revealing that he had sold the pills; Tang Xiao destroyed it and vowed to kill Xu Xin.
• Xu Xin and A Yin returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, where Xu Xin opened a portal and entered the Ghost Shadow Kingdom wearing the Tara Mask to resist its dark aura.
• Xu Xin summoned the Ninja Soldiers, Claw Shadow Soldiers, and Bat Soldiers, then sat on the kingdom's throne and sensed control over the entire realm.
• Xu Xin realized the masks limited the number of the strongest soldiers, while control of the Ghost Shadow Kingdom allowed him to summon unlimited weaker soldiers as cannon fodder.

Dugu Yan was born, and Dugu Bo broke through to Title Douluo after hearing her cry. With the Mysterious Water Pill successfully refined, Xu Xin prepared to reveal Shadow Hall to the continent and began contacting the major factions.

• Dugu Xin and Lu Xing'er welcomed a daughter, and Dugu Bo named her Dugu Yan after his grandmother.
• Dugu Bo revealed that he had reached level 90, crediting Dugu Yan's birth with helping him break through his bottleneck.
• A Ninja Soldier presented Xu Xin with a successfully refined Mysterious Water Pill.
• Xu Xin announced that Shadow Hall was ready to emerge, and Dugu Bo returned after breaking through to Title Douluo.
• Xu Xin sent invitations to the major factions through Title Douluo-level Claw Shadow Soldiers, offering medicinal pills for sale.

The major factions received invitations to Shadow Hall’s pill sale, and their leaders arrived to inspect its formidable defenses. Bibi Dong joined the gathering while searching for someone, as the visitors stood around the displayed pills without daring to touch them.

• Ning Fengzhi agreed to visit Shadow Hall with Sword Douluo after a Title Douluo delivered its invitation.
• Yu Yuanzhen and Tang Zhan reacted angrily to the invitation, and Tang Zhan ordered the First Elder to investigate Shadow Hall with Tang Hao and Tang Xiao.
• Bibi Dong received an invitation and got Qian Xunji’s permission to attend the pill sale; Qian Xunji then ordered Ghost Douluo to have a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect man beaten and expelled.
• Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo reached Shadow Hall first and assessed its guards, while the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect and Clear Sky Sect abandoned their plans to provoke it.
• The Heaven Dou Imperial Family, the Star Luo Imperial Family, Ye Shengxin, and other guests arrived, followed by Bibi Dong and her companions.
• The guests gathered around the pills guarded by Ninja Soldiers, while Bibi Dong searched the hall for someone.