Ch. 518Artificial Soul Spirits

Yan left Bibi Dong to pursue his own path rather than rely on the God Realm, then returned to the Inner Earth and reunited with Flame. Flame had advanced after visiting the Qin Emperor Universe, and Yan revealed an artificial Soul Spirit he had cultivated for his Second Spirit Soul.

  • Yan told Bibi Dong that he wanted to keep control of his future and leave, despite her reluctance.
  • Yan returned through the Gate of Time and Space to the Inner Earth and reunited with Flame, while Huo'er was sent to visit her mother, Vermilion Bird.
  • Flame told Yan that studying the Qin Emperor Universe’s different laws had helped her become a second-class deity and understand the path toward becoming a main god.
  • Yan and Flame agreed to visit the Qin Emperor Universe together after they had settled matters in the Inner Earth.
  • Flame raised an artificial Soul Spirit embryo made using the Titan Giant Ape’s bloodline, which Yan intended to use as the fourth Soul Ring of his Second Spirit Soul.

Ch. 519Titan Sky and Gravity Control

Yan absorbed the artificial Titan Giant Ape Soul Spirit, gaining a fourth Hundred-Thousand-Year soul ring for his Second Spirit Soul and undergoing a major physical transformation. He tested its gravity-control and Titan Sky-Piercing Smash abilities in the Inner Earth, then thanked Flame Empress for her praise.

  • Yan absorbed the artificial Titan Giant Ape Soul Spirit, which formed his fourth Hundred-Thousand-Year soul ring and raised his total to nine.
  • The Soul Spirit's power strengthened Yan's body, accelerated his blood and spiritual power, and left his skin with a faint golden glow.
  • Yan summoned the Titan Giant Ape phantom and used gravity control to lift magma and launch it as an exploding fireball.
  • Yan demonstrated Titan Sky-Piercing Smash, compressing gravity and earth-attributed Soul Power into a powerful blast that tore through the Inner Earth.
  • Flame Empress praised Yan's new abilities, and Yan thanked her before kissing her cheek.

Ch. 520Twin Fire Dragons

Yan rested with Flame in the Inner Earth until the Fire Dragon Egg she had prepared for him began to hatch. The newborn Great Evolution Sacred Fire Dragon emerged with Yan’s bloodline and soul connection, then rapidly grew into a mount.

  • Yan and Flame embraced and rested together, with Flame’s red energy enveloping and cleansing him.
  • The Inner Earth Lake grew violent as the formation on its central island gathered energy into the Fire Dragon Egg.
  • Flame told Yan the dragon egg was about to hatch, and Yan sensed their blood contract as he touched it.
  • The egg cracked open, revealing a black-and-white, twin-headed True Dragon with two Ultimate Fires.
  • Flame explained that the dragon inherited Yan’s bloodline and soul power, and named it the Great Evolution Sacred Fire Dragon.
  • The newborn dragon plunged into the lava and emerged greatly enlarged, reaching more than ten meters in length.

Ch. 521Returning to the Otherworld

Yan named the Great Evolution Sacred Fire Dragon’s black and white heads Black Shadow and White Spirit, then traveled with Flame to the Longinus Continent. Flame felt free and at ease there, and the two prepared to explore the continent together.

  • Yan rode the Great Evolution Sacred Fire Dragon and gave its black and white heads the names Black Shadow and White Spirit.
  • Yan told Flame about the last two Golden Armor Forbidden Bugs and suggested visiting the Longinus Continent.
  • Flame happily agreed to travel with Yan, and he used the imitation Gate of Time and Space to bring them there with the dragon.
  • Yan and Flame arrived above a vast plain on the Longinus Continent.
  • Flame said she would follow Yan’s lead, while Yan recognized that the continent let her move freely beyond the Douluo God Realm’s reach.

Ch. 522Eastern Divine Dragon

Yan and Flame traveled to Falan to investigate the two wills resisting Flame’s efforts to refine the Longinus Continent’s origin. They entered a sealed space beneath the Farram Seven Towers, where Yan recognized patterns of the extinct Eastern Divine Dragons.

  • Yan asked Flame about the resistance she felt within the continent’s origin, and she explained that two wills were fighting it from an unknown location.
  • Yan proposed visiting the Farram Seven Towers, and he and Flame rode the Great Evolution Sacred Fire Dragon to Falan.
  • Yan explained that the target lay inside an ancient seal and that the towers’ repair schedule could provide an opportunity to enter.
  • Yan and Flame disguised themselves as travelers, entered the city, and opened a hidden passage inside one of the towers before an old man arrived to investigate.
  • Yan and Flame emerged in a vast cave where golden patterns depicted Eastern Divine Dragons, and Yan told Flame that the extinct clan had sacrificed itself to create a seal against foreign enemies.

Ch. 523Conversation with the Dragon King

Yan and Flame discovered the Dragon God King beneath the Farram Seven Towers and learned that he had manipulated Falan and the continent’s conflicts to prepare a counterattack against the Abyss. The Dragon God King asked what they wanted, and Yan said he was interested in the Water of Life.

  • Yan sensed the separated elemental domains and found seven floating gemstones that matched the gems atop the Farram Seven Towers.
  • Flame identified the colossal golden dragon embedded in the cave ceiling as the Dragon God King, and Yan greeted him.
  • Yan discussed other worlds with the Dragon God King, who explained that he had fought the Mother Demon Queen and sealed the passage between worlds.
  • The Dragon God King revealed that the seal was maintained by the sacrifice of forty-nine Eastern Dragons and that he had secretly influenced Falan and the continent’s wars to prepare a counterattack.
  • Yan asked what the Dragon God King could offer them and declared his interest in the Water of Life.

Ch. 524Spring of Life

Yan and Flame negotiated with the Dragon God King for access to the Life Spring, then traveled to the Northern Ice Forest to find it. They discovered the Divine Dragon Clan’s final bloodline waiting beside the spring, and she turned to greet them.

  • The Dragon God King offered to reveal the Life Spring’s location if Yan and Flame promised not to harm his daughter and to avoid interfering in continental affairs until his plan against the Abyss Plane was complete.
  • Yan agreed to protect the girl if she had pure Divine Dragon blood, while reserving the right to act if the Dragon God King’s plan was doomed to fail; the Dragon God King then revealed the spring’s location.
  • Yan and Flame teleported to the Falan Plains with the Great Evolution Sacred Fire Dragon, and Flame told Yan she had gained leads about her seal and doubted that the Dragon God King had destroyed the Mother Demon Queen.
  • Yan and Flame traveled north through the Northern Ice Forest, where Yan searched for ancient creatures with bloodlines suitable for his soul rings.
  • Yan found the Life Spring and Flame sensed a girl disguised as a middle-aged man standing beside it in a still, unified state.
  • The girl trembled when Flame appeared, sighed, and turned to face Yan and Flame.

Ch. 525The Little Dragon Girl, the Mother Demon King

Yan and Flame met the guardian of the Life Spring, whom Yan recognized as the Mother Demon Queen possessing the Dragon God King’s daughter. After entering the spring, Yan exposed her identity, leaving the Mother Demon Queen shocked that he knew her secret.

  • The disguised guardian challenged Yan and Flame, but Yan said the Dragon God King had already arranged for them to obtain the Water of Life without a trial.
  • The guardian led Yan to the Life Spring, and Yan entered its pale-red water while Flame waited outside.
  • Yan met a black-haired woman in the spring, called her Little Dragon Girl, and teased her until she gathered golden power to attack.
  • Little Dragon Girl described the Dragon God King’s decision to leave his daughter alone for ten thousand years, but Yan recognized her story as a deception.
  • Yan called Little Dragon Girl the Mother Demon Queen, and she panicked as she realized he had uncovered her secret.

Ch. 526The Breakthrough Opportunity for Blazing Flame

Yan learned the Divine Dragon Origin Method from Little Dragon Girl and began studying its principles of Wuji, Taiji, and Liangyi. Flame also gained insight and told Yan she had found a possible path to a breakthrough.

  • Flame rushed to Yan after he identified Little Dragon Girl as connected to the Mother Demon Queen, while Little Dragon Girl denied knowing what he meant and offered an explanation about her father's ancient enemy.
  • Yan asked Little Dragon Girl to teach him Eastern Dragon Martial Arts and the Divine Dragon Origin Method, and she demonstrated how Wuji gave rise to Taiji and Liangyi.
  • Yan and Flame studied the demonstration while Little Dragon Girl remained tense, ready to fight but unwilling to attack first.
  • Flame explained how the Divine Dragon Origin Method revealed principles of the world and contrasted its depth with the Soul Master system's dependence on plundered soul-beast powers.
  • Flame told Yan that she had found a way forward after gaining insight from Little Dragon Girl's demonstration.

Ch. 527The Dragon God King’s Firm Stance

Yan and Flame returned to the Farram Seven Towers and confronted the Dragon God King over their agreement and the Little Dragon Girl. The Dragon God King refused to hear Yan’s explanation and threatened to fight to the death to protect his plan to destroy the Abyss, so Yan and Flame departed.

  • Yan and Flame appeared in the Dragon God King’s secret domain, where Ye Yinzhu recognized Yan as the one who had deceived him years earlier.
  • Yan reminded the Dragon God King of their agreement and pointed out a problem with the Little Dragon Girl, whom the Dragon God King believed was his daughter.
  • The Dragon God King pulled Ye Yinzhu and the Little Dragon Girl behind him, apologized to her, and prepared to defend her from Yan and Flame.
  • The Dragon God King insisted that he would not let them interfere with his plan to destroy the Abyss, even if doing so cost him his life and endangered Longinus Continent.
  • Yan recognized that the Dragon God King would not be persuaded, then left with Flame; Ye Yinzhu watched them disappear and approached the Dragon God King.

Ch. 528The Power of the Soul

The Dragon God King gave Ye Yinzhu and Little Dragon Girl the knowledge needed to control the passage to the Abyss and began burning his soul to strengthen them. Yan revealed that Little Dragon Girl was actually the Mother Demon Queen, who absorbed the Dragon God King’s power before Flame stopped her escape, while Yan claimed the power for himself.

  • The Dragon God King transferred memories about opening and closing the passage to Ye Yinzhu and Little Dragon Girl and explained that the Holy War had to decide the conflict with the Abyss.
  • The Dragon God King restrained Ye Yinzhu and Little Dragon Girl and began burning his soul to give them his Soul Power, asking Ye Yinzhu to protect his daughter.
  • Yan revealed that Little Dragon Girl possessed a divine soul and was the Mother Demon Queen, and she absorbed the Dragon God King’s Soul Power.
  • The Dragon God King struck the Mother Demon Queen away, while Yan knocked Ye Yinzhu unconscious and demanded the Dragon God King’s remaining power.
  • The Mother Demon Queen tried to escape through a spatial vortex, but Flame sealed her and forced her back.
  • The Dragon God King offered Yan all his power if he killed the Mother Demon Queen, but Yan rejected the bargain and continued absorbing the Soul Power.

Ch. 529The Soul’s Transformation

Yan absorbed most of the Dragon God King's burning Soul Power and began transforming his soul toward divinity as the Dragon God King reinforced the seal and fell into slumber. Ye Yinzhu mourned and vowed revenge, while the Mother Demon Queen fully suppressed Little Dragon Girl's soul and sought a way to escape.

  • The Dragon God King recalled the Eastern Dragon Clan's destruction, recognized that the Mother Demon Queen had nearly deceived him through Little Dragon Girl, and burned his Soul Power to strengthen Yan and the others.
  • Yan sensed that Little Dragon Girl's original divine soul still resisted the Mother Demon Queen, while he and Ye Yinzhu underwent powerful soul transformations from the gathered Soul Power.
  • The Dragon God King faded into the seal, reinforcing it with his final strength and leaving Ye Yinzhu barely able to communicate with Yan.
  • Ye Yinzhu mourned the Dragon God King, bowed before the seal, and vowed to avenge him and the Eastern Dragon Clan.
  • The Mother Demon Queen suppressed Little Dragon Girl's consciousness, threatened Ye Yinzhu, and anxiously searched for a way to escape while Flame remained focused on Yan.

Ch. 530Flame Breaks Through the Sky-Supporting World Tree

Flame stopped the Mother Demon Queen from escaping through a passage to the Abyss World and revealed that she had reached the second-rank god level. She grew her true body into a World Tree connecting the Abyss and the Longinus Continent, leaving its power to support a new plane.

  • The Mother Demon Queen attacked Ye Yinzhu, but the Dragon God King sent golden power to strengthen him and oppose her.
  • The Mother Demon Queen used the sealed space's energy to open a passage to the Abyss World, while Flame hesitated to destroy it because Yan was transforming his divine soul.
  • Flame froze the space, broke the Mother Demon Queen's golden defenses with red fire, and bound her with a red fire lotus.
  • Flame explained that she had advanced from a third-rank god to a second-rank god and expelled Ye Yinzhu from the strange space.
  • Flame poured divine power into a red lotus, growing fiery roots through the space and across Falan as energy from both worlds flowed into them.
  • Flame told the Mother Demon Queen that her true body would become a World Tree supporting a new plane after she refined the wills of both worlds.

Ch. 531Preparing to Set Off Again

Flame continued absorbing the Longinus and Abyss worlds into her growing dominion while Yan completed his transformation using the Dragon God King's power. When Yan said he planned to leave again, Flame brought the Little Dragon Girl before him and demanded her submission, delaying his departure.

  • Flame's red lotus raised the elemental energy around Falan City, and the Farram Seven Towers secretly increased their vigilance after Ye Yinzhu explained what had happened.
  • Yan finished absorbing the Dragon God King's power, strengthening his body and beginning his transformation into a divine being.
  • Yan and Flame watched the two worlds fuse more deeply, then shared an intimate moment inside the Heavenly Red Lotus.
  • Yan told Flame he would leave again soon, but Flame summoned the Little Dragon Girl, who had awakened and overheard them.
  • Flame gave the Little Dragon Girl a choice between submitting and perishing; the Little Dragon Girl chose to submit, and Flame ordered her to serve Yan.

Ch. 532New World: Heavenly Pearl Transformation

Yan arrived in the Vast Continent after crossing into a new plane, explored its energy, and began planning to study its Jewel Master system. The chapter left him resting beside a forest lake, with fish soup cooking as he considered seeking earth-attributed energy and suitable Heavenly Beasts.

  • A storm opened a fissure above the Central Heaven Empire’s Heavenly Beast Forest, and a crystal-like dragon emerged and absorbed the lightning before vanishing.
  • Yan descended beside a lake, gathered stranded fish and shrimp, and cooked them while returning the surviving creatures to the water.
  • Yan sensed the plane’s energy and identified his location as likely being in the Central Heaven Empire.
  • Yan considered studying the Jewel Master system and finding earth-attributed energy and suitable Heavenly Beasts.
  • The chapter explained how Celestial Force, Body Jewels, Mind Jewels, and Heavenly Jewel Masters worked, including their ranks and relationship to Douluo cultivation levels.

Ch. 533Flower of the Underworld

Yan traveled toward Central Heaven City and became interested in the young teams gathering for the Heavenly Pearl Tournament. After meeting Ming Hua, a girl with an Evil Pearl Master bloodline, he decided to seek another chance to encounter her.

  • Yan rode toward Central Heaven City and overheard a convoy of young competitors discussing his red hair and the Heavenly Pearl Tournament.
  • Yan and the convoy admired Central Heaven Mountain, its sixteen Heavenly Pillars, and Heavenly Pearl Island, where Vast Palace stood.
  • Yan noticed Ming Hua and Caicai among the competitors and suspected that Ming Hua was descended from an Evil Pearl Master.
  • Ming Hua approached Yan, introduced herself, and asked his name; Yan kissed her hand and chatted with her while reading her palm.
  • Ming Hua's companions called her back to the carriage, and Yan reflected on her bloodline and planned to meet her again in Central Heaven City.

Ch. 534Zhongtian City

As the Heavenly Pearl Tournament approached, Yan arrived in Central Heaven City and learned about the empires, sacred grounds, and Heavenly Pearl Island. He found the Feili Empire team and inspected the tournament venue, where he began looking for a good place to watch the matches.

  • Yan reached Central Heaven City and was awed by its vast size and the sixteen pillars supporting Heavenly Pearl Island.
  • Yan entered the inner city and went to the square outside Zhongtian Imperial City, where tournament registration was underway.
  • Yan located the Feili Team and Snow God Mountain's team in the crowded square.
  • Yan studied the statue of Shangguan Yulong and learned that he had founded the Central Heaven Empire and Vast Palace.
  • Yan inspected the tournament stage and team rest houses, then searched for a good viewing spot.

Ch. 535Heavenly Bead Tournament

At the Heavenly Pearl Tournament’s opening ceremony, Feili Team bristled at Baopo Empire’s contempt while the hidden Yan watched the gathering and drew the attention of Shangguan Tianyue. Yan later slipped into Feili Team’s guarded residence, where Caicai was alone in her room.

  • Ming Hua told Caicai that Baopo Empire’s representative had insulted Feili Team, and the team grew angry at the empire’s arrogance.
  • Caicai handed leadership to Mingyu, who vowed to defeat Kaxi Kingdom in their first match and raise Feili Team’s morale.
  • Emperor Shangguan Tianxing opened the ceremony as Yan surveyed Feili Team and the sisters Shangguan Xue Er and Shangguan Feier.
  • Shangguan Tianyue sensed Yan watching, sent his daughters away, and searched the crowd for the suspected intruder.
  • Yan recognized the palace’s precautions, slipped away through the crowd, and returned later to infiltrate Feili Team’s guarded residence.
  • Yan evaded the patrols and reached the rear of the building while Caicai was bathing and changing alone.

Ch. 536A Nighttime Visit to Feili

Yan secretly entered Caicai’s room and offered to help Feili Team in exchange for a small price. He left Caicai subdued but skeptical as he demonstrated his power.

  • Caicai worried that Baopo Team might threaten Feili Team’s chances in the upcoming draw.
  • Yan entered Caicai’s darkened room, seized her when she tried to fight back, and tied her to a chair.
  • Caicai recognized Yan by his red hair and asked why he had come.
  • Yan offered to join Feili Team as outside assistance and claimed they could reach the top four or win the championship.
  • Caicai demanded proof, and Yan lit every candle in the room with a snap of his fingers.

Ch. 537Decisive Netherflower

Yan tried to persuade Princess Caicai to let him join the Feili Team for the Heavenly Pearl Tournament, but Ming Hua interrupted and attacked him. After subduing both women, Yan resumed the discussion, and Caicai asked what he hoped to gain from joining the team.

  • Yan used his supernatural control of the lamps and close physical attention to press Caicai to consider his proposal, but she asked for time to decide.
  • Ming Hua came to check on Caicai, and Yan recognized that Caicai had signaled her by noticing Ming Hua's irregular heartbeat.
  • Ming Hua burst into the room and attacked Yan, but he easily countered her movements and subdued her alongside Caicai.
  • Yan told Ming Hua that he had come to discuss joining the Feili Team, while Caicai refused to defend his conduct.
  • Caicai asked Yan what his purpose was in joining the Feili Team for the Heavenly Pearl Tournament.
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