Chapter Summaries

Xue Ye learned that Qian Ren Shang and Gu Yuena had returned and defeated the Shrek Seven Devils’ army, saving Heaven Dou. He ordered lavish rewards and set out to welcome them in person.

• A soldier reported that Qian Ren Shang and Gu Yuena had crushed the Shrek Seven Devils’ forces and sent the army fleeing.
• Xue Ye demanded confirmation, then believed the soldier’s eyewitness account.
• Xue Ye laughed with relief and declared that Heaven Dou had been saved.
• Xue Ye ordered the National Treasury opened to reward Qian Ren Shang and Gu Yuena as generously as they wished.
• Xue Ye ordered a carriage and left to welcome the two lords at the city wall.

Qian Ren Shang and Gu Yuena arrived at the palace after saving Heaven Dou City, and Xue Ye offered them the empire’s gratitude and an alliance. They declined his request to stay as Guardian Elders, leaving their next destination unstated.

• Qian Ren Shang and Gu Yuena walked through Heaven Dou City, where the people watched them with fear and gratitude for driving back the allied army.
• Xue Ye rushed out of the palace, recognized the two, and bowed in gratitude for saving the city.
• Xue Ye promised that Heaven Dou would be their staunch ally and offered them anything they wanted in return.
• An old minister suggested that Qian Ren Shang and Gu Yuena stay as Guardian Elders, and Xue Ye eagerly supported the idea.
• Gu Yuena declined because they had important matters to attend to, and Qian Ren Shang said they had places of their own to go.

Qian Ren Shang and Gu Yuena accepted nominal Guardian Elder positions but said they could not remain in one place for long. When an urgent report revealed that Spirit Hall remnants were gathering at the border, they prepared to deal with them.

• Xue Ye recognized Qian Ren Shang and Gu Yuena's extraordinary cultivation and said they had likely reached the threshold of Level 99.
• The white-bearded minister apologized for suggesting that they serve as gatekeepers, and Qian Ren Shang accepted his good intentions.
• Qian Ren Shang and Gu Yuena said they could not stay in one place because they had many places left to visit.
• A messenger reported that Spirit Hall remnants had joined forces and were stirring at the border.
• Qian Ren Shang asked Gu Yuena to go with him to deal with Spirit Hall, and she agreed.

Spirit Hall and the Star Luo Empire’s commanders argued over their losses until a scout reported a Heaven Dou Empire cavalry attack on their camp. Watching from above, Qian Ren Shang and Gu Yuena identified the allied army’s weaknesses and prepared to silence them.

• A Spirit Hall elder blamed the Star Luo Empire general for the ambush, and the general retorted that Spirit Hall’s Golden Generation had failed to defeat Shrek Academy.
• A scout reported that Heaven Dou Empire cavalry was advancing toward the allied army’s camp gate.
• The Spirit Hall elder ordered the First Soul Master Legion to meet the attackers outside the gate and annihilate them.
• Qian Ren Shang and Gu Yuena surveyed the army and noticed its poor morale, divided forces, and confused command.
• Gu Yuena proposed making the arguing commanders completely quiet, and Qian Ren Shang understood her intent.

Qian Ren Shang and Gu Yuena routed the allied army and entered Spirit Hall’s ruined main hall, where Qian Ren Shang declared that Spirit Hall did not have to disappear completely. The kneeling elders and high-ranking soul masters were left stunned by the possibility that Spirit Hall might survive.

• Qian Ren Shang and Gu Yuena attacked the allied army’s flanks, throwing its forces into panic and collapse.
• Qian Ren Shang ordered those who surrendered to live and those who resisted to die, while soldiers on Heaven Dou City’s walls cheered at the rout.
• Qian Ren Shang and Gu Yuena went to Spirit Hall’s damaged main hall, where the surviving elders and high-ranking soul masters knelt before them.
• Qian Ren Shang stopped before the empty Pope’s throne and told the kneeling crowd that Spirit Hall did not have to disappear completely.

Xue Ye privately celebrated what he believed was Heaven Dou’s chance to unite the Douluo Continent after Qian Ren Shang drove back Spirit Hall and Star Luo. He regained his composure and summoned his ministers to discuss important matters.

• Xue Ye shut himself in a room at the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace and drove out the attendants.
• Xue Ye gloated over Spirit Hall and Star Luo’s defeat and imagined claiming their territories for Heaven Dou.
• Xue Ye laughed so hard that he choked and coughed before recovering.
• Xue Ye straightened his crown and summoned his ministers for an important discussion.

Xue Ye summoned Heaven Dou Empire’s ministers to discuss a major matter, arriving in high spirits after changing into his imperial robes. He announced that the empire was about to unify the entire Douluo Continent.

• Xue Ye told an attendant to summon the ministers after he changed clothes, and the attendant notified the important officials.
• The ministers gathered in the great hall and speculated about why Xue Ye had summoned them.
• Xue Ye entered the hall in his black imperial robe with Golden Pattern and addressed the assembled ministers.
• Xue Ye announced that Heaven Dou Empire was about to unify the entire Douluo Continent.

Qian Ren Shang told the Spirit Hall elders he would not become Pope and would choose someone else to lead while they rebuilt Spirit Hall. The elders then worried that the weakened hall could not withstand an attack from Heaven Dou.

• Qian Ren Shang announced that he would choose a new Pope and asked the Spirit Hall elders for suggestions.
• The consecrated elders urged Qian Ren Shang to take the position themselves, fearing his reaction if they refused.
• Qian Ren Shang said he had no interest in becoming Pope and ordered the elders to nurture his chosen successor and rebuild Spirit Hall.
• A consecrated elder asked how Spirit Hall would defend itself if Heaven Dou attacked.

Qian Ren Shang refused to become Spirit Hall's Pope despite the worship elders' urgent pleas, but promised to prevent the Heaven Dou Empire or other factions from exploiting Spirit Hall's weakness. The elders took comfort in his pledge to protect peace on Douluo Continent.

• The worship elders begged Qian Ren Shang to become Pope, arguing his Qian Family bloodline would restore Spirit Hall's legitimacy and deter enemies.
• Qian Ren Shang considered the possibility that Xue Ye might use his eventual departure for the God Realm to pursue continental unification, while Gu Yuena pondered the danger.
• Qian Ren Shang firmly refused the Pope's throne, leaving the worship elders dismayed.
• Qian Ren Shang promised to handle the threat and prevent any faction from disrupting peace on Douluo Continent, relieving the elders.

Qian Ren Shang named Hu Liena as Spirit Hall’s next Pope, prompting the elders to object that she was too young and inexperienced to lead during a crisis. He had not yet answered their protests when the chapter ended.

• Qian Ren Shang reassured the elders that he would speak with Xue Ye before turning to the choice of Spirit Hall’s Pope.
• Qian Ren Shang pointed to Hu Liena as his candidate, surprising her and shocking the elders.
• The elders argued that Hu Liena lacked the experience and prestige needed to manage Spirit Hall’s internal factions and external negotiations.
• Gu Yuena watched Qian Ren Shang, while Hu Liena remained composed and recalled her teacher’s advice to become stronger.
• Qian Ren Shang impatiently ordered the elders to shut up.

Qian Ren Shang appointed Hu Liena as Spirit Hall’s new pope, silencing the elders who opposed his choice. He then left with Gu Yuena and Hu Liena for Heaven Dou to discuss the continent’s new rules with Xue Ye.

• Qian Ren Shang rebuked the elders for challenging his choice and declared Hu Liena the new pope.
• The elders submitted to Qian Ren Shang’s decree, and Hu Liena realized she had been appointed.
• Qian Ren Shang told Gu Yuena they would go to the Heaven Dou Empire to speak with Xue Ye.
• Qian Ren Shang decided Hu Liena should accompany them so she could hear the new rules as Spirit Hall’s pope.
• Qian Ren Shang, Gu Yuena, and Hu Liena vanished from the ruined hall, leaving Spirit Hall’s leaders worried.

Qian Ren Shang, Gu Yuena, and Hu Liena arrived at the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace and overheard Xue Ye and his ministers debate how to take advantage of the weakened Star Luo Empire and Spirit Hall. Qian Ren Shang kicked open the great hall doors, confronting the assembled rulers and ministers as Hu Liena tried to stand firm as Spirit Hall’s new Pope.

• Qian Ren Shang, Gu Yuena, and Hu Liena reached the entrance to the great hall after Qian Ren Shang sent away the attendants.
• Xue Ye and his ministers argued over whether Heaven Dou should attack, seek tribute, or use diplomacy against the weakened Star Luo Empire and Spirit Hall.
• A minister suggested that Qian Ren Shang and Gu Yuena pressure the Star Luo Empire and Spirit Hall on Heaven Dou’s behalf.
• Qian Ren Shang kicked open the great hall doors, and the ministers and Xue Ye fell silent at his arrival.
• Hu Liena stood behind Qian Ren Shang and Gu Yuena and tried to hold herself upright as Spirit Hall’s new Pope.

Qian Ren Shang confronted Xue Ye and the Heaven Dou ministers after overhearing them discuss conquering other nations. He reminded Xue Ye that Heaven Dou’s survival was a favor he had granted and warned that he could take the opportunity back.

• Qian Ren Shang returned with Gu Yuena and sarcastically challenged the ministers’ talk of unifying Douluo Continent.
• Xue Ye panicked and claimed the ministers had only been discussing peace.
• Qian Ren Shang confronted a general about boasting that he would plant the Star Luo Imperial Flag atop Heaven Dou City in three months.
• Qian Ren Shang reminded Xue Ye that he had offered to hand over authority, then warned that he could withdraw his support.
• Qian Ren Shang asked Xue Ye whether he understood the warning.

Xue Ye abandoned his ambitions of conquest after Qian Ren Shang reminded him of the devastation war had brought, and he pledged that the Heaven Dou Empire would coexist peacefully. Qian Ren Shang then introduced Hu Liena as Spirit Hall’s new Supreme Pontiff, leaving Xue Ye stunned but welcoming her diplomatically.

• Qian Ren Shang supported Xue Ye as he realized his greed had clouded his judgment and swore the Heaven Dou Empire would never invade again.
• Qian Ren Shang warned Xue Ye to remember his promise, and Gu Yuena declared that anyone who broke the peace would suffer the consequences.
• A minister asked who Hu Liena was, and Qian Ren Shang brought her to the center of the great hall.
• Hu Liena introduced herself as Spirit Hall’s newly appointed Supreme Pontiff and expressed hope that Spirit Hall and Heaven Dou would coexist peacefully.
• Xue Ye was shocked by Hu Liena’s age but concealed his doubts and welcomed her as a young talent.

Qian Ren Shang announced new rules for Douluo Continent, declaring that peace would be enforced through laws rather than conquest. He began abolishing barriers to commoners awakening martial souls and demanded that resources be shared more fairly, leaving the rulers and factions under pressure to listen.

• Qian Ren Shang gathered the Heaven Dou ministers, Spirit Hall representatives, and the injured Tang San and his companions to hear his announcement.
• Qian Ren Shang stood before the imperial throne and declared that true peace depended on ironclad rules, then used his Soul Power to pin down the people in the hall.
• Qian Ren Shang abolished rules that obstructed commoners from awakening martial souls and ordered empires, sects, and other forces to help every eligible child awaken.
• Qian Ren Shang declared that herbs, secret realms, and mines belonged to the continent and demanded that most resources be made public and fairly distributed, especially to commoner Soul Masters.
• Xue Ye clenched his clothes in distress as Qian Ren Shang threatened those who hoarded resources.

Qian Ren Shang announced a ban on wanton Soul Beast slaughter and promised a new way to obtain soul rings through the Spirit Spirit Tower. He warned Emperor Xue Ye and the other leaders that empires and sects that could not adapt might cease to exist.

• Qian Ren Shang declared that Soul Beasts were living beings, not resources to be slaughtered for soul rings, and said intelligent Soul Beasts must receive special protection.
• Qian Ren Shang told the shocked crowd that the Spirit Spirit Tower would provide a new way to obtain soul rings without harming Soul Beasts.
• Qian Ren Shang released the crowd from his pressure, leaving many exhausted and the hall silent.
• Emperor Xue Ye asked how the empire could adapt to such sweeping changes, and Qian Ren Shang warned that those unable to adapt would be eliminated.

Gu Yuena watched Qian Ren Shang announce new rules that challenged the old order and protected commoners and Soul Beasts. His conviction moved her deeply, and she sensed her Silver Dragon King bloodline resonating as she recognized how much he had grown.

• Qian Ren Shang announced that commoners should have the chance to awaken their Martial Souls and that all people were equal.
• Qian Ren Shang declared that resources should be distributed fairly, prompting visible unease among influential people.
• Qian Ren Shang stated that Soul Beasts were living beings equal to humans and could not be slaughtered at will.
• Gu Yuena felt her Silver Dragon King bloodline resonate with Qian Ren Shang's words, and sensed that her barrier might soon break through.
• Gu Yuena watched Qian Ren Shang and felt comforted by his resolve to protect her, Soul Beasts, commoners, and other living beings.

Ministers from the Star Luo Empire and Heaven Dou Empire, along with Soul Masters, protested Qian Ren Shang’s rules on equality, resource allocation, and Soul Beast hunting. As the hall erupted in opposition, Xue Ye chose to stay out of the dispute and obey Qian Ren Shang.

• A Star Luo Empire minister denounced equality between nobles and commoners as a threat to the nation’s order.
• A Heaven Dou minister protested that openly allocating resources would undermine imperial revenue and the army.
• A white-haired Soul Master objected to the ban on hunting Soul Beasts, and others joined him in rejecting the rules.
• The great hall erupted in cries of protest as the gathered officials and Soul Masters voiced their opposition.
• Xue Ye feared the consequences but decided not to challenge Qian Ren Shang, believing obedience would keep him safe.

Qian Ren Shang silenced the opposition to his rules and punished the Star Luo Empire for its defiance by ordering Heaven Dou and Spirit Hall to divide its territory. Dai Mubai and the other Star Luo rising stars were left furious and countryless, while Qian Ren Shang recognized their hostility and dismissed them as harmless.

• Qian Ren Shang confronted the crowd and reminded them that his rules were a notice, not a discussion.
• Qian Ren Shang intimidated the first Star Luo minister to object until the minister collapsed.
• Qian Ren Shang ordered Xue Ye and Hu Liena to divide the Star Luo Empire's territory between Heaven Dou and Spirit Hall.
• Dai Mubai and the Star Luo rising stars blamed their failed plan and seethed over losing their country.
• Qian Ren Shang noticed their hostile looks and concluded they could no longer cause trouble.

Qian Ren Shang threatened the hall into accepting his new laws, rejecting noble privilege and exploitation while protecting Soul Beasts. He left the officials to implement his rules, warning them that those who could not comply should leave or die.

• Qian Ren Shang dismissed the nobles' resentment and declared that his words were the new law of heaven.
• Qian Ren Shang rejected noble bloodlines and rank, ordering the powerful to live alongside commoners.
• Qian Ren Shang assigned Pope Hu Liena to work out new resource-distribution rules and threatened those who hoarded resources.
• Qian Ren Shang declared that the Spirit Spirit Tower would be established and forbade unauthorized hunting of high-level intelligent Soul Beasts.
• Qian Ren Shang withdrew his pressure and told the officials to carry out the rules or get out.