Chapter Summaries

As Gu Qingshan’s Wind Tribulation began, the eight tribulation lords gathered in the Ice Shell Layer, drawn by the promise of more than two hundred million souls. Gu Qingshan gave the signal to begin as the Demonized watched from a distance.

• Blaze Devouring Demon King, Shadow Demon King, Asura King, Primal Demon Mother, and three Ghost Kings prepared their forces to answer the Heavenly Tribulation’s call.
• Primal Demon Mother agreed to let Empress Li An and the other Heavenly Demonesses bring their subordinates along.
• The Demonized learned that the Wind Tribulation would summon demons and ghosts, then moved away and waited for Gu Qingshan to weaken or die.
• Gu Qingshan planted the Hell-Suppressing Ghost King Scepter as the Wind Tribulation began and the tribulation lords descended beside him.
• After all eight tribulation lords gathered, Gu Qingshan told them to begin.

Gu Qingshan’s wind tribulation summoned Demon and Ghost Kings and their armies, who were required to strike him once before attacking the demonized cultivators. As the seven realms’ forces slaughtered and confused the vast army, Gu Qingshan completed his own required strike and watched the battle.

• The demonized cultivators’ leader mistook the arriving demons and ghosts for enemies of Gu Qingshan and ordered his troops not to interfere with the wind tribulation.
• The Shadow Demon King tapped Earth Sword, then led the Shadow Demons in a surprise attack on the western ranks of the demonized army.
• The Blaze Devouring Demon King and the Asura King each struck Earth Sword and launched assaults on the eastern ranks and the army’s strongest forces.
• The three Ghost Kings struck Gu Qingshan’s sword and sent their ghost armies into the battle, while the Primal Demon Mother completed her strike and left to join the fray.
• Heavenly Demonesses descended in dark flowers and fed on the battlefield, driving demonized cultivators into confusion and madness.
• Gu Qingshan tapped Earth Sword with the Hell-Suppressing Ghost King Scepter to fulfill his role as Yellow Springs Ghost King, then put his sword away and watched the fighting.

Gu Qing Shan completed the Divine Illumination Tribulation and reached the Divine Illumination Realm after the demon-ghost army defeated the demonic cultivators. As his soul was pulled into the turbulent void, Li An stayed behind to guard his vulnerable body.

• The demons and ghosts defeated the demonic cultivators, and the Heavenly Demoness killed cultivators who tried to escape the tribulation.
• The Flame Devourer Demon King gave Gu Qing Shan a flame-wreathed badge, and the Shadow Demon King removed the curse on his arm before the demon and ghost kings departed.
• The Divine Illumination Tribulation ended, and Gu Qing Shan's spiritual energy, soul power, divine sense, and lifespan increased as he advanced to the Divine Illumination Realm.
• A powerful force pulled Gu Qing Shan's soul into the turbulent void, so he summoned Earth Sword and Mountain Maiden to accompany him and left Tide Listening Sword to guard his body.
• Li An arrived, learned that Gu Qing Shan's soul had departed, and stayed near him to help protect his body while he was away.

Gu Qingshan reached the primordial world to help the Giant Corpse, only to discover an unknown creature eating its flesh. When the creature emerged and threatened to kill him, the Ancient God Armor intercepted time, leaving Gu Qingshan with three breaths to act.

• Gu Qingshan followed the pull through the Void Turbulence and arrived at the Giant Corpse, who warned him that an unfamiliar creature was eating its body.
• The Giant Corpse explained that it could not fight back without alerting other beings, and Gu Qingshan prepared a twelvefold-powered Yan Gui strike.
• Gu Qingshan's swords disturbed the creature inside the Giant Corpse's armor, and it recognized him by name when it emerged from the corpse's eye socket.
• The creature's presence filled Gu Qingshan with a lethal fear, so the Ancient God Armor activated Divine Mandate and stopped time just as a claw reached his eye.

Gu Qingshan defeated a mysterious monster with Earth Sword’s help, but the sword’s wounds worsened and forced it into sleep. After Giant Corpse destroyed the monster’s body, Gu Qingshan remained troubled that the creature had seemed to know him.

• Gu Qingshan used all his remaining Soul Power to awaken Earth Sword’s true form and beheaded the monster before Time Interception ended.
• Earth Sword’s blade cracked and turned ash-colored, and it fell asleep after telling Gu Qingshan to find Ling Er.
• Giant Corpse warned that the corpse could attract unknown beings, while the monster’s head began returning to its body.
• Gu Qingshan severed the light linking the head and body with Six Realms God Mountain Sword, and the monster called him “Pitiful” before dying.
• Giant Corpse used hundreds of black scales to turn the corpse into silver ants, which devoured it and left behind a black skeleton among the others.
• Gu Qingshan questioned why the monster knew his name, but after Giant Corpse listed spells that could reveal it, he insisted that the creature simply knew him.

Gu Qingshan learned that killing the Demon King's Order's carriers would only make the Revolution-stage Order dormant, so the Giant Corpse gave him a beacon to summon its sworn enemy. Before Gu Qingshan was forced to leave, the Giant Corpse explained the World's Tomb and began recommending a way for him to grow stronger.

• Gu Qingshan admitted that his recent struggles showed how weak he was, and the Giant Corpse agreed that he needed to become stronger.
• The Giant Corpse told Gu Qingshan that a Revolution-stage Demon King's Order could survive without a host by going dormant.
• The Giant Corpse gave Gu Qingshan a sealed silver box containing a beacon that would summon the Demon King's Order's sworn enemy, and warned him to keep it secret.
• The Giant Corpse explained that the World's Tombs were places where the gods sealed strange or powerful creations they could not destroy, making Gu Qingshan suspect one was hidden in the real world.
• As Gu Qingshan was pulled away, the Giant Corpse told him to go to the Contention Zone to find another kind of myriad worlds, but he left before hearing the rest.

Gu Qingshan awoke after Li An watched over him, while Li An returned to her duties overseeing a wind tribulation in the Divine Martial World. She spared a formidable female saber cultivator from a full attack, and the cultivator revealed the conviction behind her blade.

• Li An sensed Gu Qingshan’s Divine Soul returning, left Trist's Treasured World, and Tide Sound Sword told the newly awakened Gu Qingshan that she had watched over him.
• Primal Demon Mother supported Li An’s choice to build ties with powerful allies amid the coming changes to the Six Paths World and Outer World.
• Li An arrived at the wind tribulation and learned that the armored female cultivator had slain seven Demon Kings and resisted the heavenly demons’ attempts to exploit her.
• The female cultivator asked about Gu Qingshan, and Li An reassured her that he was safe and had reached the God Illumination Realm.
• Li An lightly flicked the female cultivator’s saber to satisfy her duty as a tribulation master, then praised her skill.
• The female cultivator said that her blade was her offering to the Dao and that she pressed forward without turning back.

Gu Qingshan waited for Origin to complete its evolution while investigating the mysterious creature he had killed and learning how War God Missions would work. After Origin launched Revolution, the silver box revealed a holy Rune, and the War God System announced that World Apocalypse Online: Holy Way had descended as Revolution warned that a fight to the death was about to begin.

• Gu Qingshan reviewed his Heaven's Judgment mission and sent a message to Lola through the Tide Sound Sword.
• The War God System explained that it had not absorbed Soul Power from the indescribable existence Gu Qingshan killed and that he would issue War God Missions himself after his current mission.
• Gu Qingshan learned that he had reached the God Illumination Realm and could awaken a new divine ability after completing a War God Mission.
• The Tide Sound Sword returned, and Gu Qingshan promised to ask his master to restore the badly damaged Earth Sword.
• At noon, Origin announced that its evolution was complete and launched World Apocalypse Online: Revolution.
• Gu Qingshan exposed the silver box to daylight, causing a holy Rune to appear and vanish, after which the War God System announced Holy Way's descent and Revolution warned all carriers to prepare for a fight to the death.

Gu Qingshan was forcibly loaded with the opposing Orders Revolution and Holy Journey, and their clash triggered a lingering image left by the Ancient Gods. After the Orders destroyed each other, he received a black book as a gift from the gods.

• The War God System told Gu Qingshan to watch as Revolution and Holy Journey were loaded onto him because no other hosts remained.
• The two Orders began to clash, and golden divine script on the Glacier Peak of the Gods sent a beam of light to Gu Qingshan.
• Gu Qingshan encountered a lingering image of a mountain-sized figure who said the Ancient Gods had created the Nine Hundred Million Layer World and would bestow a blessing on him.
• Gu Qingshan woke above the sea of clouds and summoned a black book surrounded by Soul Power and Divine Power.
• The War God Operating Interface confirmed that Revolution and Holy Journey had destroyed each other and that Gu Qingshan had met all six conditions to receive the Ancient Gods' gift.

Gu Qingshan accepted the gods’ endowment and revealed that his deepest desire was to become stronger. The Ancient Gods granted him the Soul Liberation Key, which freed his soul from limits on pursuing multiple skills, and he survived the world’s attempt to suppress the change.

• Gu Qingshan questioned the War God System about the conditions that triggered the gods’ lingering image and learned why he qualified for their gift.
• He opened the black book, summoning a giant manifestation of the Ancient Gods, who asked him to name his deepest desire.
• Gu Qingshan declared that he wanted overwhelming strength to fight order and protect what he valued.
• The giant explained that the gods could not grant instant power, but offered the Soul Liberation Key, which would let Gu Qingshan excel in many fields if he worked hard.
• The Soul Liberation Key entered Gu Qingshan’s soul, and the laws of the Nine Hundred Million Layer World tried to suppress its liberation.
• The Ancient Gods’ authorization helped Gu Qingshan pass the test, and the suppressing force vanished.

After the gods liberated his soul, Gu Qingshan discovered he could cultivate multiple disciplines without hindering his swordsmanship. He confirmed the Demon King's Order was destroyed and set out with Lola to find Trist and avenge her family.

• The giant of light and shadow told Gu Qingshan that the apocalypse of the Nine Hundred Million Layer World was approaching, then vanished.
• The God of War Interface confirmed that Gu Qingshan could practice many fields; he tested archery with the Night Rain Bow and found it did not affect his swordsmanship.
• Gu Qingshan tried to learn the Heaven-Crushing Divine Skill but lacked the Soul Power required to comprehend it.
• Gu Qingshan sent the Tide Sound Sword to bring Lola, Iliya, and the guards back, then told them the Demon King's Order had been destroyed.
• The Armor of Divine Protection confirmed the revolution was over and agreed to keep the gods' affairs secret from Lola.
• Lola grieved for her parents and little brother, and Gu Qingshan promised to take her to find Trist and make her pay for the blood debts.

Gu Qingshan secured Iliya’s promise to take credit for defeating the Demon King's Order, then returned with Lola and the guards to confront Trist. Trist was bound after trying to release the Order, but the Crystal Ball’s cold spread while nothing else happened.

• Gu Qingshan insisted that Lola wear King's Armor and asked Iliya to shield him by claiming responsibility for the victory.
• Iliya agreed to help and used a silver orb to transport Lola, Gu Qingshan, and the guards to Abluxi Grand Hotel.
• Lola confronted Trist over murdering her family, and ordered Iliya to arrest her.
• Trist threatened to break the world's seal and unleash the Demon King's Order, then pressed the Crystal Ball and shouted, "Release!"
• Iliya’s thorny vine bound Trist, but the Crystal Ball only spread cold across the room and nothing happened.

Iliya revealed that she had used the Thorn Royal Family’s treasures to destroy the Demon King’s Order, and Lady Taisis briefed everyone on the decisive battle underway. As Lady Taisis and the submachine gun left for the battlefield, Gu Qingshan rested in the Royal Box while Lola joined him for cake.

• Iliya told Trist that she had used powerful weapons from the Thorn Royal Family’s collection to destroy the Demon King’s Order and confirmed that its seed had found no suitable host.
• Lady Taisis explained that the Nine Hundred Million Layer World’s forces were locked in a decisive battle against the True Fiends, with the True Fiend Master on the way.
• Lady Taisis and the submachine gun departed for the battlefield, while Iliya added sealing spells to Trist.
• Gu Qingshan ate cake and drank liquor as he recovered, dismissing Lola’s suggestion that he help with the battle.
• Lola cut herself a slice of cake, and the Thorn Guards, Iliya, and Trist turned away so she could dine privately.

After learning that the True Fiends had launched their war to seize Revolution, Gu Qingshan uncovered their plan and predicted the conflict would soon end. He sent Lola to the front lines, where she began preparing to use her Queen’s Will with the Thorn Holy Tree’s help.

• Lola told Gu Qingshan that Barry and Xiao Miao had come looking for him and accidentally started the war after discovering the Demon Army.
• Gu Qingshan questioned Iliya about the True Fiend Master and concluded that the True Fiends were fighting to obtain Revolution.
• Gu Qingshan used the Soul Searching Technique on the restrained Trist and learned that the True Fiend Master had created the Spark to conquer Abluxi, but it evolved into Revolution after finding materials left by the gods.
• Gu Qingshan told Lola to lead troops to the front lines, explaining that the True Fiend Master would soon discover Revolution’s destruction and abandon the war when there were no gains to be had.
• Lola agreed to go and said she would use her Queen’s Will talent with the Thorn Holy Tree’s cooperation.

As the Void Rift expanded and the True Fiends prepared for their master to arrive, the Thorn Holy Tree supplied the defenders with powerful treasures and healing. The True Fiend Master never appeared, and a voice declared the operation had failed before recalling the True Fiends and erasing the rift.

• The True Fiends retreated to defend the expanding Void Rift, and Xiao Miao warned that the True Fiend Master was coming.
• The Thorn Holy Tree arrived and distributed treasures suited to the warriors, including powerful gear for Blood Sea Demon Lord, Xiao Miao, and Barry.
• A woman used her song to heal wounded fighters and cleanse curses, and the strengthened defenders charged toward the True Fiends.
• The Void Rift surged with the force of the True Fiend Master's attempted arrival, but the power withdrew and the True Fiends stopped laughing.
• A voice declared the operation had failed, recalled the True Fiends, and caused the Void Rift to vanish.

After Iliya destroyed the Demon King's Order, the True Fiends retreated and the decisive battle ended before it could escalate. In the Royal Box, Lola revealed her third talent, Wandering Treasure Collector, which let her find unclaimed treasures in the void at the cost of making her a little hungry.

• Lady Taisis explained that the True Fiends had retreated because Iliya destroyed the Demon King's Order, and the Thorn Holy Tree reclaimed the treasures it had lent to the battlefield.
• Gu Qingshan urged Lola to reward those who had distinguished themselves, and Lola agreed to hold a Queen's award ceremony.
• Gu Qingshan and Lola expected the True Fiend Master to learn that the Demon King's Order had been destroyed and end the war.
• Lola told Gu Qingshan that she had awakened a third talent and demonstrated it by pulling a shield and a saber from the void.
• Lola revealed that Wandering Treasure Collector could find unclaimed treasures anywhere in the Nine Hundred Million Layer World, though it made her a little hungry.

After the victory over the Demon King's Order, Gu Qingshan prepared to return to his world while Lola faced a choice about the life she wanted to lead. Lola chose her own path, and the chapter ended as attendants dressed her for her formal appearance as Queen.

• Abluxi celebrated the champions’ victory over the Demon King's Order.
• Gu Qingshan declined to review the champions’ rewards and told Lola he planned to return to his world, cultivate, repair his sword, and see his friends and girlfriend.
• Lola asked Gu Qingshan whether a difficult life was worth choosing, and he explained that hardship could bring independence and the strength to protect what she cherished.
• Lola recalled their shared battles and decided on her own road as Gu Qingshan prepared to leave.
• Iliya arrived with attendants to prepare Lola for an event in an hour, and Gu Qingshan left for the lobby.

The Blood Sea Demon Lord changed his mind about leaving after seeing the Thorn Queen’s reward list, while Gu Qingshan reunited with Barry and Xiao Miao and learned that the Thorn Royal Family would repay the Iron Fist Club’s debts. The heroes gathered for Lola’s audience, and Barry and Xiao Miao were called into the hall.

• The Blood Sea Demon Lord planned to leave, but a reward list revealed a mysterious Blood Sea card he recognized, so he headed to meet the Thorn Queen.
• Gu Qingshan arrived, and Barry and Xiao Miao welcomed him and introduced him to the other fighters.
• Gu Qingshan learned that the Thorn Royal Family would repay all the Iron Fist Club’s debts, while Xiao Miao had received a ring that let her control spatial power precisely.
• The Thorn Guards began admitting Overlord-level fighters and faction leaders to receive Lola’s commendations as the gathered heroes took note of the Thorn Kingdom’s power.
• A Thorn Guard called Barry and Xiao Miao into the Audience Hall.

Queen Lola publicly punished Trist and her accomplices, bringing the crisis in Abluxi to an end as the Thorn fleet departed. Gu Qingshan returned to the empty Iron Fist Club with Barry and Xiao Miao, where Barry revealed a mysterious box given to him by a Thorn Guard.

• Iliya recounted Trist’s betrayal and the destruction of the demon kindling before Lola ordered Trist’s accomplices executed and sentenced Trist to a thousand years of torment, followed by another punishment.
• Queen Lola left Abluxi aboard the Thorn Kingdom’s fleet as the city celebrated the end of the war.
• Gu Qingshan watched Lola depart and reflected that he could not help her until he became stronger.
• Xiao Miao and Barry said they had an urgent matter and used her ring to take Gu Qingshan back to the Iron Fist Club.
• Gu Qingshan found the club empty, and Barry showed him a box that a Thorn Guard had secretly given him after the audience.

Barry and Xiao Miao discovered that the Queen’s supposed gift revealed the Iron Fist Club’s coordinates, but Lola arrived peacefully with an urgent story to share. After explaining her choice to take control of her fate, she gave Gu Qingshan Trist’s Treasured World and made a witnessed agreement to name him an earl whenever he was ready.

• Barry opened the Queen’s gift, revealing the Iron Fist Club’s coordinates, and Xiao Miao sensed visitors requesting entry to their world.
• Barry and Xiao Miao admitted the Thorn Queen’s ship, and Lola arrived with Iliya, Frost of the Cold Night, and the guards who had witnessed the events in Trist’s world.
• Lola told Gu Qingshan she had chosen the difficult path of growing stronger and taking command of her own fate.
• Lola gave Gu Qingshan Trist’s Treasured World and asked him to become an earl of the Thorn Kingdom when he felt ready.
• With the Thorn Holy Tree witnessing their agreement, Gu Qingshan accepted Lola’s promise and addressed her as “Your Majesty.”