Chapter Summaries

Tang San absorbed a Porcupine King soul ring and a soul bone, then persuaded Tang Hao to teach him the Great Sumeru Hammer. Meanwhile, Zhao Zilong arrived at Moonlight Pavilion to study etiquette with Tang Yuehua and was about to meet his classmates.

• Tang San gained the Blue Silver Thorn skill from the Porcupine King and explained how he planned to use the thorns with his Godly Zhuge Crossbow.
• Tang Hao gave Tang San a forty-thousand-year right leg soul bone, which raised Tang San's Soul Power to level 62.
• Tang Hao agreed to teach Tang San the Great Sumeru Hammer, warning him that he must repay the Clear Sky Sect.
• Zhao Zilong and Yue Yao arrived at the Heaven Dou City Spirit Hall Main Hall, where Salas received them before accompanying Zhao Zilong to Moonlight Pavilion the next day.
• Tang Yuehua welcomed Zhao Zilong and agreed to teach him etiquette, then offered to introduce him to his classmates.

Zhao Zilong joined Tang Yuehua’s etiquette class, where he reunited with Ye Lingling and explained that he was studying to control the killing intent he had gained in the City of Slaughter. When noble students insulted him as a murderer and commoner, his killing intent filled the classroom, and he angrily challenged their claims of superiority.

• Tang Yuehua introduced Zhao Zilong to her students, and his killing intent briefly chilled the classroom before her Noble Ring domain purified it.
• Tang Yuehua revealed Zhao Zilong was the Pope’s personal disciple and told him to sit beside Ye Lingling, his former classmate.
• Zhao Zilong and Ye Lingling reunited, and she agreed to help him learn etiquette after class.
• Zhao Zilong told Ye Lingling that studying etiquette would help him suppress the killing intent he had developed in the City of Slaughter.
• Several noble students called Zhao Zilong a murderer and demanded that he leave, causing his killing intent to form a towering God of Slaughter and frighten them.
• Zhao Zilong accused the noble students of using etiquette to approach powerful people and called them empty-headed vases.

Zhao Zilong practiced controlling his Killing Intent and learning etiquette at Moonlight Pavilion under Tang Yuehua’s guidance. After reconnecting with Ye Lingling over dinner, he considered inviting her to Spirit Hall, while Yue Yao encouraged him to pursue her.

• Tang Yuehua calmed Zhao Zilong with Noble Ring, made his classmates apologize for insulting him, and then required him to apologize for frightening them with his Killing Intent.
• Zhao Zilong apologized, and Ye Lingling agreed to guide him as he began learning about musical instruments.
• At dinner, Ye Lingling told Zhao Zilong what had become of their former classmates, and he explained that Meng Yiran and Huo Wu were away cultivating.
• Zhao Zilong and Ye Lingling talked as friends, and he realized he liked her and began thinking about persuading her to join Spirit Hall.
• Yue Yao used voice transmission to encourage Zhao Zilong to pursue Ye Lingling and told him she seemed fond of him too.

Zhao Zilong confessed his feelings to Ye Lingling and gave her the Aromatic Silk Beauty, which helped her reach level 50 Soul Power. He took her to find a soul beast while Flame Eagle Douluo watched them leave.

• Zhao Zilong told Ye Lingling that he liked her and explained how Xue Ye had made enemies of him by sending assassins after him and Meng Yiran.
• Ye Lingling tried to leave, but Zhao Zilong kissed her forehead and then offered her the Aromatic Silk Beauty.
• Ye Lingling's Nine Heart Begonia responded to the Immortal Herb, and she ate it while Zhao Zilong fed her the petals and leaves.
• Ye Lingling absorbed the herb's medicinal power and gained five levels of Soul Power, reaching level 50.
• Zhao Zilong took Ye Lingling by the hand to find a soul beast, while Flame Eagle Douluo remarked on how quickly Zhao Zilong had won her over and on the herb's effects.

Zhao Zilong took Ye Lingling to Sunset Forest to capture a soul beast for her and discovered that the Aromatic Silk Beauty had evolved her Nine Heart Begonia into the Nine-Colored Begonia. Ye Lingling revealed her lineage’s legend of the Nine-Colored Goddess, and the chapter left her and Zhao Zilong confessing their feelings as the soul beast hunt remained unfinished.

• Zhao Zilong carried Ye Lingling by phoenix wings to Sunset Forest and began searching for a plant-type soul beast for her.
• Zhao Zilong set a ten-thousand-year Purple Gold Mandara ablaze to exhaust it so Ye Lingling could obtain its soul ring.
• Ye Lingling summoned her Nine Heart Begonia and discovered that the Aromatic Silk Beauty had transformed it into the Nine-Colored Begonia.
• Ye Lingling told Zhao Zilong that her lineage’s legend described a Nine-Colored Begonia Soul Master who ascended to the God Realm as the Nine-Colored Goddess.
• Zhao Zilong predicted that Ye Lingling would inherit the Nine-Colored Goddess’s God Position, and Ye Lingling told him she liked him before kissing him lightly.

Ye Lingling confessed her feelings for Zhao Zilong and revealed that Meng Yiran had threatened her at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. After Ye Lingling demonstrated her Nine Colors Domain and tried to soothe Zhao Zilong’s killing intent, she began absorbing a Soul Ring while Yue Yao appeared nearby.

• Ye Lingling told Zhao Zilong that she had liked him since Heaven Dou Royal Academy but had been too afraid to speak to him because Meng Yiran threatened her.
• Zhao Zilong comforted Ye Lingling and promised to make Meng Yiran apologize if they met again.
• Ye Lingling revealed her Nine Colors Domain, which rapidly restored Soul Power and injuries, and tried to heal the killing intent inside Zhao Zilong.
• Zhao Zilong extinguished the flames on the Purple Gold Mandara, and Ye Lingling killed it to obtain its black Soul Ring.
• Ye Lingling began absorbing the Soul Ring as Zhao Zilong stood guard, and Yue Yao appeared behind him.

Zhao Zilong and Ye Lingling confessed their feelings and discussed her new healing abilities after her Martial Soul evolved. Ye Lingling began absorbing a Soul Ring from the Purple Gold Mandara while Yue Yao arrived to comment on their relationship.

• Ye Lingling told Zhao Zilong that she had loved him since their days at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, but Meng Yiran had threatened her into staying away from him.
• Zhao Zilong comforted Ye Lingling and promised to make Meng Yiran apologize, then Ye Lingling revealed that her Nine-Colored Begonia had granted her the Nine Colors Domain.
• Ye Lingling used her new abilities to soothe Zhao Zilong's fatigue and Killing Intent, but said that overcoming the Killing Intent would ultimately depend on him.
• Zhao Zilong and Ye Lingling examined his health, and Ye Lingling promised to stay by his side as she tried to cure him.
• Zhao Zilong extinguished the flames on the Purple Gold Mandara, and Ye Lingling killed it and began absorbing its black Soul Ring.
• Yue Yao appeared behind Zhao Zilong and praised him for winning Ye Lingling over, while he asked Yue Yao to return first.

Zhao Zilong and Ye Lingling confessed their feelings, and Ye Lingling revealed her evolved Nine-Colored Begonia and its healing domain. After she helped soothe his Killing Intent, she began absorbing the Purple Gold Mandara's soul ring while Yue Yao watched nearby.

• Ye Lingling told Zhao Zilong that she had liked him at Heaven Dou Royal Academy but that Meng Yiran had threatened her into keeping her distance.
• Zhao Zilong comforted Ye Lingling and promised to make Meng Yiran apologize, and Ye Lingling revealed her Nine Colors Domain could speed recovery and double healing effects.
• Ye Lingling sensed the Killing Intent within Zhao Zilong and used the Nine-Colored Begonia to try to heal it, but concluded that he would have to overcome it himself.
• Zhao Zilong extinguished the flames on the Purple Gold Mandara, and Ye Lingling killed it and began absorbing its black soul ring.
• Yue Yao appeared behind Zhao Zilong and praised him for winning Ye Lingling over, while he told her to return first.

Bibi Dong struggled with the Rakshasa Demon Scythe while Fusu pursued a hidden aura and Jiuyou attacked the Blood Slaves. The Abuse Demon struck Endless City's barrier, and the Immortal Sword later escaped Blood Shadow with its vitality depleted.

• Bibi Dong suffered resentment, Killing Intent, and hatred after taking control of the Rakshasa Demon Scythe.
• Fusu concealed himself and followed a hidden aura from the mountaintop to the road below Runlu Mountain.
• Jiuyou unleashed Nine Layers of Yellow Springs Wave against the charging Blood Slaves.
• The Abuse Demon absorbed nearby beings into its body and punched Endless City's barrier, making it shake violently.
• The newly formed Dark Blade Soul began absorbing demonic energy and the surrounding Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy.
• The Immortal Sword broke free of Blood Shadow and flew away with its vitality somewhat depleted.

This chapter contained disconnected scenes involving Bibi Dong, Ling Shaofeng, Li Mo, and several other characters. It left their various storylines unresolved.

• Bibi Dong's face twisted with resentment and killing intent as she took control of the Rakshasa Demon Scythe.
• Ge Lin challenged Ling Shaofeng to kill him, while Hua Qingluo felt hurt by Hua Fengxue's apparent preference for Ning Che.
• Ling Shaofeng clashed with a tiger in a fierce battle that drove the onlookers back.
• Li Mo entered an empty office and found the adjoining lounge door open.
• Mike jumped out after Zhang Yuan began advertising, and Yuan Shang pinned his hopes on Gao Gan's soldiers in Bing Province.

Lin Fei faced the Jiu Li Fate God Spirit's Heavenly Dao will, while Ye Ying warned Alkaz to restrain his hatred until the final Apocalypse Judgment Day. Wei Bao observed Wang Bing's apparent bribery attempt and improved his skills under Old Master Chang's guidance, while Amin destroyed Hong Taiji's letter.

• The Heavenly Dao will of the Jiu Li Fate God Spirit pierced Lin Fei's body again and told him to give up resisting fate.
• Ye Ying urged Alkaz to suppress his anger and hatred until the final Apocalypse Judgment Day.
• Kong's Blood Flame Sky Rend annihilated the Flame Lion's black spatial flames, and the Flame Lion surrendered.
• Wei Bao watched Wang Bing and suspected that he was trying to bribe Aisin Gioro Lush.
• Amin seized Hong Taiji's parchment letter, confirmed the messenger's account, and burned the letter.
• Wei Bao improved his skills through Old Master Chang's guidance, demonstrations, and explanations.

The chapter moved between unrelated scenes involving romantic feelings, concealed spies, personal grievances, and business affairs. Shen Muqian sought news of Yu Chuchu, Liu Cheng departed by car, and an unnamed man continued managing company decisions through video conferences.

• Tirrant finished his account and looked coldly at Xia Lan over her betrayal.
• Park Ji Hoon offered Yuri a red envelope if the movie succeeded.
• An Nuo pulled out a spear as she ran past a man.
• Seventh Prince Zhu Hejian's spies evaded detection by Zhao Junchen and Fang Ru.
• Fuyang asked Yu Chuchu and Shen Muqian to judge his dispute with a woman who had spilled coffee and insulted him.
• Shen Muqian asked Baozi whether anything had happened to Yu Chuchu over the past few days.

Bibi Dong struggled with the mental torment of her eighth God Exam while separate confrontations and military battles unfolded. The chapter ended when an alarm interrupted Drakov's conversation with Melina in the Red House's core compartment.

• Bibi Dong struggled to distinguish her true self amid the resentment of dead soul masters left by her eighth God Exam.
• Yan Yunxing declined to investigate a meritorious man before entering seclusion and hoped he would remain a faithful Sacred Insect Trainer.
• Zhang Yi ordered people hung from the city walls and threatened immediate execution for anyone who fled.
• The Heart of the World turned crystal clear after absorbing Tang Chen's blood essence.
• Wang Dao died in battle, and the enraged Northern Army killed the remaining soldiers of the Sixteenth Legion while Lin Aotian prohibited surrender.
• Drakov was chatting with Melina in the Red House's core compartment when an alarm sounded.

The text consisted of disconnected excerpts from multiple stories, showing characters facing threats, discoveries, and difficult situations. It left each excerpt at a separate turning point, with no single continuing plot.

• Bibi Dong struggled with the mental torment caused by her eighth God Exam.
• Zhou Ming opened the door as capital soldiers mistook Luo Cheng for an ally of Zhao Hua and charged at him.
• Chen Xing and Leng Ren noticed Situ Bolei reacting sharply to the enemy before them.
• Beixi turned on her phone and received a call from Shen Moyan.
• Thousands of Order starships appeared in the starfield, while the media broadcast Han Jianfei’s words and the scene across the sector.
• Wang Teng used Divine Appraisal Technique on a Tangela whose condition seemed unusual to him.

Zhao Zilong began his challenge against Red Flag Douluo to prove his strength in the selection of the next Pope. He endured Red Flag Douluo’s powerful attacks and impressed the elders, who considered him qualified, though the challenge had not yet concluded.

• Qian Daoliu told Golden Crocodile Douluo that Zhao Zilong had once claimed to be his disciple and urged him to try to win Zhao Zilong over.
• Bibi Dong brought Zhao Zilong and Hu Liena to the training grounds and explained that Zhao Zilong had to endure an elder’s attacks for the time it took an incense stick to burn.
• Zhao Zilong chose to challenge Red Flag Douluo, who summoned his Royal Banner Martial Soul and immediately used his seventh soul skill.
• Zhao Zilong released his two domains and attacked with his Blue Silver Overlord Spear, but Red Flag Douluo suppressed him with his Gravity Domain.
• Zhao Zilong used his Eight Spider Lances and multiple skills to withstand Red Flag Douluo’s attacks, including a hurricane, lightning, and flying sand.
• Red Flag Douluo praised Zhao Zilong’s skill and said he was qualified, while their challenge remained underway.

Zhao Zilong tested his second Martial Soul and unveiled a powerful one-person Martial Soul Fusion Skill against Red Flag Douluo. Bibi Dong named him Spirit Hall’s Holy Son and first successor to the next Pope.

• Zhao Zilong revealed his Ten-Headed Fire Phoenix Martial Soul, startling Bibi Dong and the elders with his ability to use both Martial Souls at once.
• Red Flag Douluo trapped Zhao Zilong in his Royal Flag Barrier and attacked with lightning, forcing Zhao Zilong to unveil his Super Fire Phoenix.
• Zhao Zilong lost control of the enormous Super Fire Phoenix, and Red Flag Douluo joined Yellow Flag Douluo and Blue Flag Douluo to contain its explosion with their Death Barrier.
• Bibi Dong explained that Zhao Zilong’s fusion skill rivaled a Titled Douluo’s Ninth Soul Skill, then set aside her thoughts of killing him.
• Bibi Dong announced Zhao Zilong as Spirit Hall’s Holy Son and the first successor to the next Pope.

After Zhao Zilong was named Spirit Hall's Holy Son, Bibi Dong revealed the Soul Hunting Operation and assigned him to lead an attack on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Zhao Zilong warned Spirit Hall about the sect's concealed weapons and provided a blueprint, while the operation remained scheduled for two months later.

• The elders saluted Zhao Zilong as Spirit Hall's Holy Son, and a healing-type Soul Saint treated his injuries.
• Bibi Dong sent Hu Liena away, then told Zhao Zilong and the ten elders that Spirit Hall planned to eliminate opposing forces in the Soul Hunting Operation.
• Bibi Dong assigned Zhao Zilong to lead eight elders against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, while she would attack the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan with Elder Ju, Demon Bear Elder, and allied sects.
• Zhao Zilong warned Bibi Dong that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect possessed Godly Zhuge Crossbows and other concealed weapons, then showed her a blueprint.
• Bibi Dong decided to have a blacksmith forge the weapon and set the Soul Hunting Operation for two months later, ordering the elders to discuss their plans.

Zhao Zilong discussed Spirit Hall’s planned attack on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with the elders, then learned more about the Star Luo Empire’s powerful Titled Douluo. He went with Yue Yao to Spirit Hall’s archives to research Purple Gold Douluo.

• Bibi Dong assigned Flame Eagle Douluo and Ghost Leopard Douluo to the attack and left Zhao Zilong to coordinate the rest with the Holy Son.
• Zhao Zilong listened as the elders described the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s defenses and outlined a preliminary plan for the assault.
• Yue Yao warned Zhao Zilong that his powerful Martial Soul Fusion Skill could leave him vulnerable and explained the Star Luo Empire’s seven guardians.
• Zhao Zilong asked Yue Yao to help him find information on Purple Gold Douluo, and she led him into Spirit Hall’s archives.
• Yue Yao explained that records about Titled Douluo were kept on the archives’ highest floor.

Zhao Zilong learned about Purple Gold Douluo’s history and told Yue Yao that he had to kill a Titled Douluo for the Sea God’s Trial, gaining her promise of support. After Bibi Dong tested the Godly Zhuge Crossbow and questioned Zhao Zilong about its origins, she asked whether he had blueprints for other weapons.

• Zhao Zilong read Purple Gold Douluo Zhang Hong’s records and learned that the elderly control-type soul master had reached level 91.
• Zhao Zilong told Yue Yao that the Sea God’s Trial required him to kill a Titled Douluo within a little over a year, and she promised to help him.
• Bibi Dong and Hu Liena tested the Godly Zhuge Crossbow and saw it pierce a stone slab, prompting Bibi Dong to consider mass-producing it.
• Bibi Dong summoned Zhao Zilong and asked whether he had invented the crossbow; he explained that Tang San had made it and that he had drawn its blueprint by seeing through its inner structure with his Byakugan.
• Bibi Dong asked Zhao Zilong whether he had blueprints for any other weapons like the Godly Zhuge Crossbow.

Zhao Zilong gave Bibi Dong blueprints for more hidden weapons and revealed that his second Sea God Trial required him to kill a Titled Douluo. Meanwhile, Meng Yiran completed her Hundred Poisons Body training on Divine Dragon Island and learned that Zhao Zilong had returned and become Spirit Hall’s Holy Son.

• Zhao Zilong handed Bibi Dong several hidden-weapon blueprints and told her that his second Sea God Trial was to kill the Star Luo Empire’s Purple Gold Douluo within three years.
• Bibi Dong agreed to help Zhao Zilong prepare after the Soul Hunting Operation, which she said would proceed as planned in two months.
• Hu Liena gave Ye Lingling the Godly Zhuge Crossbow and took her outside to teach her how to use it.
• Zhao Zilong began cultivating Soul Power while Hu Liena and Ye Lingling trained with the crossbow.
• Meng Yiran demonstrated that she had cultivated the Hundred Poisons Body, and Meng Shu told her that Zhao Zilong had returned from the City of Slaughter and been named Spirit Hall’s Holy Son.