Chapter Summaries

Wu Tong killed Wang Ai, Lu Ci, and Lu Gong with a rune-enhanced handgun after they attacked him. He called Xu Si to handle the aftermath and offered technology in exchange for covering up the deaths as an accident.

• Lu Ci attacked Wu Tong with Ruyi Force while Wang Ai summoned spirits using the Spirit Binding Art.
• Wu Tong drew a handgun and fired rune-enhanced bullets that killed Lu Ci, Wang Ai, and Lu Gong.
• Wu Tong called Xu Si and asked him to handle the scene.
• Xu Si warned that covering up the deaths would be difficult in a country ruled by law, hinting that it would require money.
• Wu Tong offered to provide a piece of technology in exchange for treating the deaths as an accident.

Wu Tong killed Lu Ci, Wang Ai, and their men, then hurried to the location Gabriel had shared. A team arrived to clean up the scene, where Xiao Zizai struggled to rein in his murderous urge as Xu Si began examining the bodies.

• Xu Si agreed to Wu Tong's deal after consulting his superiors, and Wu Tong traded a piece of technology to settle the matter.
• Wu Tong collected the vengeful souls with the Soul of Darkness, killed two men waiting outside, and left for Gabriel's location.
• A group arrived at the blood-covered courtyard and discussed the deaths and the authorities' plans to target the Wang Family.
• Xiao Zizai became intoxicated by the bloodlust and nearly lost control, but Dou Le's shout brought him back to his senses.
• Xu Si examined the corpses and began reporting how the men had been killed.

Xu Si and the company workers investigated Wang Ai and Lu Ci’s deaths, collected their bodies, and left the scene spotless. Zhuge Qing and Wang Ye then headed to the rear mountain gathering, with Zhuge Qing intrigued by Wu Tong and the other attendees.

• Xu Si explained that Wu Tong had likely killed Wang Ai and Lu Ci’s attackers with modified firearms or similar weapons, and the company team prepared to collect the bodies.
• The company workers documented the scene, packed up the corpses, removed the blood and other traces, and quietly left.
• The workers discussed whether Xiao would accept Wu Tong’s invitation, and Dou Le said Chen Duo would leave with Wu Tong if her father Liao could go too.
• Zhuge Qing and Wang Ye emerged after the company left and marveled at how thoroughly they had cleaned the courtyard.
• Wang Ye warned Zhuge Qing not to use Feng Hou Qimen to investigate Wu Tong, and the two set off for the rear mountain gathering.

Wu Tong arrived at a gathering behind Mount Longhu after killing Wang Ai and Lu Ci, who had summoned him to target his talent. The group enjoyed food from his Gourmet Tablecloth, but Zhang Chulan was alarmed when Wu Tong revealed the two old men were dead.

• Wu Tong arrived late at the gathering, where Zhang Chulan welcomed him and Star urged him to bring out the Gourmet Tablecloth.
• Wu Tong set up the Gourmet Tablecloth, and Star and Kanna enthusiastically ordered themed foods and large quantities of meat.
• Rimuru and Kiana asked why Wu Tong had arrived late, and he explained that Wang Ai and Lu Ci had called him over.
• Bai Shuran teased Gu Ruoli about failing to recognize that Wang Ai and Lu Ci coveted Wu Tong’s talent, and the two began bickering.
• March 7th asked what had happened to Wang Ai and Lu Ci, and Wu Tong said he had killed them.
• Zhang Chulan reacted uneasily to Wu Tong’s admission because murder was a serious crime in their world.

Xiao Yan baited Zhang Chulan into drinking so the group could recreate his infamous Moonlit Bird Walk, while Wang Ye and Zhuge Qing arrived at the gathering. When word spread that Zhang Chulan was showing off his Virginity Mole, the crowd rushed to see him repeat the embarrassing incident.

• Wu Tong reassured Zhang Chulan that he had settled the consequences of killing two officially endorsed leaders with Xu Si.
• Xiao Yan provoked Zhang Chulan into a drinking contest, and Zhang Chulan took the bait as the group coordinated their plan.
• Wang Ye and Zhuge Qing arrived, and Zhuge Bai clung to Zhuge Qing because he was scared to wait alone.
• Someone announced that Zhang Chulan was showing off his Virginity Mole, sending the crowd surging toward him.
• Zhi Jinhua reminded Lu Linglong that this was Zhang Chulan's embarrassing history blooming a second time and dragged her to watch.

After waking up in the grove, Zhang Chulan confronted Xiao Yan over the previous night’s humiliating incident and chased him after a lightning-powered sneak attack. Kun Jun and Zhongli watched them, while a guest asked how many people they had taken along the night before.

• Zhang Chulan woke up in the grove and lamented that he had been betrayed for a second time.
• Zhi Jinhua showed Zhang Chulan a Polaroid record of the previous night and teased him about their future sparring sessions.
• Xiao Yan arrived and mocked Zhang Chulan, who attacked him with Jiang Palace Lightning.
• Xiao Yan dodged Zhang Chulan’s strike and fled, while Zhang Chulan pursued him using Yang Five Lightning.
• Kun Jun and Zhongli watched the chase and discussed how the energetic youngsters eased Erosion.
• A guest asked Kun Jun and Zhongli how many people they had taken along the night before.

Hu Tao urged Zhongli and Kun Jun to promote the Wangshu Funeral Parlor, then left after Kun Jun agreed to go to work. After the gathering, Feng Shayan bluntly asked Wu Tong to be her man, and he accepted, leaving them openly calling each other wife and husband.

• Hu Tao confronted Zhongli and Kun Jun for failing to promote the Wangshu Funeral Parlor, and Kun Jun agreed to go work later.
• Feng Xingtong asked Wu Tong whether the gathering's otherworldly guests were the real God of Geo and Kamen Rider Decade, and Wu Tong confirmed it.
• Wu Tong told Feng Xingtong he could achieve Star Explosion with additional methods and would eventually manage Star-Breaking alone.
• Feng Shayan asked Wu Tong to be her man, and he immediately accepted.
• Feng Shayan called Wu Tong her man, and Wu Tong took her hand and called her his wife.

Wu Tong and Feng Shayan became a couple, and Wu Tong brought Feng Zhenghao’s Feng Family and Tianxia Association under his command while completing a deal with the state for people and resources. As Wu Tong prepared to leave the world the next day, Feng Shayan chose not to say goodbye to her busy family, knowing she could visit them later.

• Wu Tong and Feng Shayan confirmed their relationship and spent the following days traveling together and watching the matches.
• Wu Tong reached an agreement with Feng Zhenghao, gaining control of the Feng Family and Tianxia Association in exchange for Resurrection Coins, advanced technology, and a cultivation method.
• The state gathered Chen Duo, Ma Xianhong, Xiao Zizai, other talents, and teachers with their families for Wu Tong to take away, while Wu Tong promised additional help in return.
• Wu Tong and Feng Shayan discussed leaving the world the next day, and Feng Shayan said she would not disturb her family because she could visit them later.

Lucoa asked Wu Tong about the living conditions in his world and, hearing that they were good, decided to consider it as a place to retire. After reviewing the twelve worlds known to the Dimensional Chat Group, she ruled out her own world and several dangerous or unstable worlds, leaving her search unfinished.

• Lucoa interrupted Wu Tong and Feng Shayan’s date and asked Wu Tong what life was like in his world.
• Wu Tong told Lucoa that the living environment was all right, and Lucoa eagerly considered settling there.
• Lucoa recalled that she had become interested in changing her lifestyle after seeing how Tohru had changed while living with an ordinary human.
• Lucoa decided to find a retirement world through the Dimensional Chat Group rather than return to her dragon world.
• Lucoa reviewed the twelve known worlds and eliminated her own world, the Tree Sea worlds, and several worlds troubled by powerful beings or widespread danger.

Lucoa rejected the other worlds as retirement destinations and asked Wu Tong about life in his Douluo World, then accepted his offer to go with him. After she left, Feng Shayan caught Wu Tong staring after her and challenged him about admiring her appearance.

• Lucoa ruled out the Kamen Rider, Super God, Spirit Qi Revival, Battle Through the Heavens, Gabriel's Slothful Angel, and Outsiders' worlds because they seemed too dangerous or troublesome.
• With only Wu Tong's Douluo World left as an option, Lucoa secretly visited him and asked about its living conditions.
• Wu Tong reassured Lucoa that his world was suitable for a peaceful life, and she told him she wanted to retire there.
• Wu Tong eagerly agreed to take Lucoa to Douluo World, valuing her abilities and knowledge as well as her company.
• After Lucoa departed, Feng Shayan asked Wu Tong whether he had enjoyed looking at her, and he admitted it before trying to take it back.

Wu Tong regained his composure after Feng Shayan stormed off, then carried her away and reconciled with her. The next morning, he faced Zhang Chulan in the semifinals of the Grand Rite of Luo Tian.

• Wu Tong realized Feng Shayan's cold reaction had triggered memories of his past life and decided to stop giving in to her tantrum.
• Wu Tong carried Feng Shayan to a hotel suite, where they spent the night together.
• The Outsiders gathered at Mount Longhu's arena for the semifinal matches between Zhang Chulan and Wu Tong, and Gu Ruoli and A-Huan.
• Rong Shan quieted the crowd as Wu Tong and Zhang Chulan took their places in the arena.
• Wu Tong reflected on his five previous matches and recognized the semifinal against Zhang Chulan as likely his final match.

Wu Tong and Zhang Chulan faced off in the semifinal after secretly agreeing that Wu Tong would let Zhang Chulan win. Wu Tong decided to complicate Zhang Chulan’s plan to restore his reputation, leaving their match poised to unfold differently than Zhang Chulan expected.

• Wu Tong recalled easily winning his first three matches and killing Wang Bing after Wang Bing injured Feng Xingtong and continued acting arrogantly.
• Rong Shan announced the start of the semifinal between Wu Tong and Zhang Chulan.
• Zhang Chulan covertly reminded Wu Tong of their agreement, made earlier that morning, for Wu Tong to let him win.
• Wu Tong agreed because he wanted to repay Zhang Chulan for helping him, but he privately decided not to let Zhang Chulan win in the way he had planned.

Zhang Chulan and Wu Tong secretly planned the match, but Wu Tong ignored their script and staged an effortless surrender after taking Zhang Chulan’s lightning, making the audience blame Zhang Chulan. Rong Shan prepared to announce the result as Zhang Chulan feared the crowd’s anger.

• Zhang Chulan attacked Wu Tong with Yang Five Lightning as the two men began their planned performance.
• Wu Tong stood unharmed after taking the lightning and decided to change their plan.
• Wu Tong lay down, declared Zhang Chulan too strong, and scratched himself in front of the stunned audience.
• Spectators who disliked Zhang Chulan cheered Wu Tong, then turned their hostile attention toward Zhang Chulan after Wu Tong surrendered.
• Zhang Chulan feared being hunted after the match, while Rong Shan prepared to announce the result.

After Zhang Chulan forfeited his match against Wu Tong, Rong Shan hinted that the spectators could act once the contest ended, and the crowd beat Zhang Chulan in the arena. Wu Tong watched from the stands with Feng Shayan while Gu Ruoli persuaded Vignette not to rescue Zhang Chulan.

• Rong Shan announced Zhang Chulan as the winner and told the spectators that the Celestial Master Mansion would not interfere with anything that happened after the match.
• The spectators charged Zhang Chulan, furious that he had deceived them and allegedly forced Wu Tong to help him cheat.
• Wu Tong vanished from the arena, leaving Zhang Chulan a message to do his best, and the crowd overwhelmed him with punches and kicks.
• Wu Tong reappeared in the stands and relaxed on Feng Shayan's lap while Gabriel accused him of causing Zhang Chulan's beating.
• Vignette suggested saving Zhang Chulan, but Gu Ruoli argued that he should face consequences for cheating, making Vignette hesitate.

After Zhang Chulan and Wu Tong’s match, the group shared a meal before Gu Ruoli lost to A-Huan, setting up Zhang Chulan and A-Huan as the finalists. Later, Xiao Zizai and Bao Wen approached Wu Tong for help, but Bao Wen erupted at Xiao Zizai before he could explain.

• Gu Ruoli persuaded Vignette to stay out of Zhang Chulan’s trouble, while the others recorded Zhang Chulan being beaten and joked about the photos.
• Wu Tong led the group to a mountaintop for their usual shared meal, where March 7th asked Gu Ruoli whether she was nervous about facing A-Huan.
• Gu Ruoli fought A-Huan and conceded after realizing she could not win, making Zhang Chulan and A-Huan the finalists.
• Wu Tong ran into Xiao Zizai and Bao Wen, who had come to ask him for a favor.
• Bao Wen angrily denied being Xiao Zizai’s senior brother and threatened to butcher him.

Bao Wen and Xiao Zizai came to Mount Longhu to ask Wu Tong for Water of Life to heal Master Jiekong. Wu Tong gave them a portion and instructions, strengthening Xiao Zizai’s loyalty to him.

• Wu Tong recognized Bao Wen as Xiao Zizai’s hostile senior brother, then stopped the two from fighting on Mount Longhu.
• Bao Wen explained that Xiao Zizai had told Shaolin Temple about the Water of Life, and that they wanted some for Master Jiekong.
• Wu Tong gave Bao Wen a portion of Water of Life without asking for compensation.
• Wu Tong explained that the vial was highly durable and handed Bao Wen instructions for using the potion.
• Bao Wen and Xiao Zizai thanked Wu Tong, who concluded that his plan to win Xiao Zizai’s loyalty had succeeded.

Bao Wen delivered Jiekong’s warning to Xiao Zizai and left with the Water of Life, while Xiao Zizai’s lingering killing intent eased. At the tournament’s grand final, Zhang Chulan and A-Huan entered the Arena as the crowd jeered Zhang Chulan and backed A-Huan, and March 7th predicted A-Huan would win.

• Bao Wen put away the Water of Life and instruction manual, then told Xiao Zizai he would spare him because he had helped obtain the medicine.
• Bao Wen relayed Jiekong’s instruction that Xiao Zizai must never forget their agreement, and Xiao Zizai promised he would remember it.
• Bao Wen departed, and Xiao Zizai laughed before leaving the forest with some of his killing intent gone.
• Zhang Chulan and A-Huan entered the Arena for the grand final as the spectators cheered A-Huan and shouted insults at Zhang Chulan.
• Yao Lao told Xiao Yan that he could learn from Zhang Chulan’s tactics, and Xiao Yan promised to heed his teaching.
• March 7th predicted A-Huan would defeat Zhang Chulan, while Gu Ruoli replied that the result was not certain.

March 7th and Himeko guessed that A-Huan might deliberately lose to Zhang Chulan for fun, and A-Huan did exactly that in the arena. After the Grand Rite of Luo Tian, Zhang Chulan accepted the Heavenly Talisman booklet from the Old Celestial Master.

• Himeko explained that A-Huan’s status as an Emissary of Elation made a deliberate loss likely, and March 7th realized the match might be staged for fun.
• Lu Linglong worried that she had bet all her living expenses on A-Huan and would be left without money after the match.
• A-Huan dramatically admitted defeat to Zhang Chulan in under a minute, leaving him to face the spectators’ anger alone.
• The Old Celestial Master concluded the Grand Rite of Luo Tian and presented Zhang Chulan with the Heavenly Talisman booklet.
• Zhang Chulan accepted the booklet, knowing it contained one of the Eight Wonders and would give him more ways to handle dangerous situations.

Zhang Chulan took the Heavenly Talisman and secured the Old Celestial Master's promise that he had passed the test. As night fell, Wu Tong and the others waited at Mount Longhu for the people drawn by the Eight Wonders to attack.

• Zhang Chulan casually pocketed the Heavenly Talisman, then asked the Old Celestial Master to honor his promise.
• The Old Celestial Master said Zhang Chulan had passed his test, and Zhang Chulan cheered before his injuries made him wince.
• At dusk, Wu Tong, the Old Celestial Master, and the others waited in a rear-mountain temple for their enemies to arrive.
• Wu Tong watched the blood-red clouds and said the coming moonless night would bring murder and arson.
• Zuo Ruotong questioned why people coveted the Eight Wonders, and Lu Jin and Wu Tong explained that greed made people chase powerful shortcuts despite the dangers.

Tian Jinzhong left the main hall to prepare for the trap, while Zhang Chulan and Wu Tong went out to draw their enemies into the open. They encountered a group led by an imposing woman whose appearance shocked them, and the group began praising her beauty.

• The Old Celestial Master sent Tian Jinzhong away with Rong Shan and reminded him to keep up his act when Gong Qing and Lu Liang arrived.
• Zhang Chulan set off to bait the enemy, and Gabriel and Vignette prepared to leave because Gabriel had to return to school.
• Wu Tong caught up with Zhang Chulan and joined him as they strolled through the forest.
• A woman called out to Zhang Chulan and Wu Tong, inviting them to her home, and the two recognized that their bait had taken the hook.
• Zhang Chulan and Wu Tong recoiled at the woman's appearance, while her companions rushed to reassure her that she was beautiful.