Recaps

Ji Wushuang questioned Gu Yuena about joining Spirit Hall, then met Ning Rongrong and discussed his martial arts tournament. The arrival of Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin left Chen Xin intrigued by Ji Wushuang.

• Ji Wushuang questioned Gu Yuena about her reasons for joining Spirit Hall, and she said she wanted to grow stronger and take revenge.
• Ji Wushuang warned Gu Yuena to hide her unusual Spirit Ring configuration, and she withdrew her Martial Soul and Spirit Rings.
• Ji Wushuang met Ning Rongrong, who introduced herself as a member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and said she had come to see his tournament.
• Ji Wushuang explained that the tournament was open to anyone below the Titled Douluo realm and said he might hold another in Heaven Dou City in two or three years.
• Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin arrived, and Chen Xin sensed that Ji Wushuang was extraordinary.
• Truss identified Ji Wushuang as the Pope's favored disciple, prompting Ning Fengzhi to recognize him.

Ji Wushuang met Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin, then stayed behind with Na'er after she chose to join Spirit Hall. He suspected she was the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena, but when he returned with food, he found her already eating pastries in his quarters.

• Truss identified Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin to Ji Wushuang, who insisted that Chen Xin address Bibi Dong as Your Excellency the Pope.
• Ning Fengzhi praised Ji Wushuang for organizing the tournament and offering a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, then left with Chen Xin and Ning Rongrong.
• Na'er declined to leave with Ning Rongrong, and Truss went to report to Bibi Dong while Ji Wushuang returned to his quarters.
• Ji Wushuang ordered food for Na'er and wondered why Gu Yuena had appeared early, while Na'er worried that he might have discovered her identity.
• Ji Wushuang returned to find Na'er eating pastries she had found, then gently wiped crumbs from her mouth.

Ji Wushuang cared for Na'er, who had no family or home, and watched her eat while she learned to use chopsticks. He then asked Bibi Dong to approve his decision to take Na'er in, and she agreed.

• Na'er eagerly ate pastries and dinner, while Ji Wushuang taught her to use chopsticks and cautioned her not to rush.
• Ji Wushuang asked Na'er about her family and home, and she said she had no parents and nowhere to live.
• Ji Wushuang ordered more food for Na'er and wiped the oil from her mouth before leaving to find Bibi Dong.
• Bibi Dong summoned Ji Wushuang into her bedchamber and asked why he had been lingering outside.
• Ji Wushuang told Bibi Dong he had taken in a little girl and asked for her approval, and Bibi Dong agreed.

Ji Wushuang took Na'er in and learned that she had come because she sensed the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings within his sword. The Dragon Kings asked him to bring her to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, where their remaining power could help heal her damaged soul.

• Bibi Dong agreed that Na'er could be taken in, while Ji Wushuang returned to his residence to look after her.
• Ji Wushuang let Na'er stay with him, told her to pose as his younger sister and conceal her Martial Soul and Spirit Rings, then took her to buy clothes.
• The Ice and Fire Dragon Kings spoke to Ji Wushuang through his Heavenly Slash Sword and thanked him for giving their Divine Souls a stable refuge.
• The Dragon Kings asked Ji Wushuang to bring Na'er to the place where their remains were buried, and he agreed to take her to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well later.
• Na'er secretly communicated with the Dragon Kings and revealed that her soul was damaged; they offered to use their remaining power to heal her, and she asked what price they expected.

Gu Yuena learned that the Dragon Kings’ souls had taken refuge in Ji Wushuang’s destiny-condensed Martial Soul and discussed their plan to revive the Dragon Race through a successor. Ji Wushuang went to Bibi Dong’s chambers, where their intimate evening ended with her inviting him to stay the night.

• The Ice Dragon King and Fire Dragon King told Gu Yuena that they had considered gathering the Nine Dragon Kings’ inheritances to create a successor, and the Ice Dragon King suggested she cooperate with Ji Wushuang.
• Ji Wushuang left Na’er to visit Bibi Dong, then instructed the kitchen to make sure Na’er would have food.
• Bibi Dong welcomed Ji Wushuang to a candlelit dinner, and he fed her while praising her appearance.
• Ji Wushuang wrapped Bibi Dong in his robe and flew with her on the Heavenly Slash Sword to admire the moon above the clouds.
• Bibi Dong led Ji Wushuang into her cultivation chamber and shyly asked him to stay with her that night.

Ji Wushuang and Bibi Dong spent the night together and agreed to keep their relationship secret. The next day, Ji Wushuang returned to find Na'er fed and waiting, then reaffirmed his devotion to Bibi Dong as she struggled with whether their relationship should continue.

• Ji Wushuang and Bibi Dong spent the night together, and Bibi Dong asked him to keep their affair secret.
• Na'er woke hungry, asked the maids for food, and ate everything while waiting for Ji Wushuang.
• Ji Wushuang returned and forgave Na'er for eating all the food before heading back to Bibi Dong.
• Ji Wushuang carried Bibi Dong to the table and declared that he would stay with her for life.
• Bibi Dong called their night together a moment of impulse, but Ji Wushuang kissed her and she gave in to her feelings.

Qian Renxue visited Ji Wushuang’s residence and found Na’er staying there, prompting a jealous confrontation. Ji Wushuang returned and explained that Na’er was not his sweetheart, then privately warned Qian Renxue that Na’er was more dangerous than she appeared.

• Qian Renxue transformed from Xue Qinghe, dressed up, and went to visit Ji Wushuang after he had not come to see her for nearly ten days.
• Qian Renxue found Na’er at Ji Wushuang’s residence and questioned her about their relationship; Na’er said Ji Wushuang had accepted her as his little sister and let her stay there.
• Ji Wushuang stayed for lunch with Bibi Dong, who said she planned to enter seclusion to cultivate; afterward, he encountered Ye Lingyuan on his way home.
• Ye Lingyuan told Ji Wushuang that Qian Renxue was confronting Na’er, and he hurried back to his residence.
• Ji Wushuang explained that Ning Fengzhi had brought Na’er to Spirit Hall and that he was keeping an eye on her, then privately told Qian Renxue that Na’er was not as simple as she looked.

Ji Wushuang prepared to compete in the Number One Under Heaven Martial Arts Tournament and brought Na'er along to the venue outside Star Luo City. He arrived before a crowd of more than a hundred thousand, with prominent guests gathered on the viewing platform.

• Ji Wushuang sent Na'er out of the bedchamber so he and Qian Renxue could speak privately, then spent time with Qian Renxue.
• On the tournament day, Na'er asked to accompany Ji Wushuang, and he agreed after Ye Lingyuan reported that the venue was ready.
• Ji Wushuang visited Bibi Dong, declined her offer to attend, and left with Na'er for the tournament grounds.
• Ji Wushuang flew with Na'er to the packed venue, where Ye Lingyuan, Ghostly Charm, Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, Ning Rongrong, Xue Qinghe, Dai Weisi, and Zhu Zhuyun were seated on the high platform.
• Ji Wushuang descended through the air amid circling sword lights as the crowd looked up at him.

Ji Wushuang opened the Number One Under Heaven Martial Arts Tournament, offering a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone and one hundred million Gold Soul Coins to anyone who could defeat him. After a day of brutal matches, he left with Na'er, while Bibi Dong waited anxiously for his return.

• Ji Wushuang welcomed the gathered guests and explained that the tournament allowed killing, with falling from an arena or losing consciousness counting as defeat.
• Ji Wushuang displayed the Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone and promised one hundred million Gold Soul Coins to anyone who defeated him, stirring the crowd's greed and excitement.
• Tang Hao watched Ji Wushuang with killing intent, thinking he could become an obstacle to Tang San's growth, but hesitated because three Titled Douluo were present.
• The matches began across nine arenas, while Ji Wushuang let Na'er summon a chair and Xue Qinghe silently watched.
• After nightfall, Ji Wushuang departed with Na'er, and Bibi Dong waited at the Pope's palace, wondering why he had not returned.

Ji Wushuang told Bibi Dong that he had revealed himself to attract the major powers’ attention, while Tang Hao watched Spirit Hall Sacred Hall and Tang Yuehua warned Tang Xiao that the Clear Sky Sect was in danger. Tang Hao remained hidden in Star Luo City, and the Clear Sky Sect’s future looked increasingly bleak.

• Ji Wushuang told Bibi Dong he would skip the tournament’s early rounds and said public attention was his goal.
• Tang Hao watched Spirit Hall Sacred Hall from afar, sensed its Titled Douluo, and left without attacking.
• Tang Yuehua warned Tang Xiao that Spirit Hall was targeting the Clear Sky Sect and its allies, but Tang Xiao insisted the sect had to strive for revival.
• Tang Xiao reassured Tang Yuehua that Tang Hao was safe, while Tang Hao drank alone in a tavern in Star Luo City.

Ji Wushuang prepared for the tournament’s final day while Bibi Dong dressed him in a robe she had made and promised to watch over him. At the arena, Bibi Dong presided over the event as the competitors and spectators gathered for the final matches.

• Ji Wushuang noticed that one opponent had the Great Strength Vajra Bear Martial Soul and recalled hearing of Zhao Wuji, though he concluded they were probably different people.
• Bibi Dong spent the night with Ji Wushuang, then gave him a silver-white and gold robe she had prepared and helped him dress.
• Bibi Dong agreed to attend the tournament and threatened to destroy anyone who tried to harm Ji Wushuang.
• Bibi Dong took her place on the golden throne, exchanged a tense look with Xue Qinghe, and was greeted by the crowd as Truss announced the final day.
• Flender urged Zhao Wuji to withdraw, but Zhao Wuji said they had come too far to stop competing.

Ji Wushuang faced ten experienced Soul Masters in the Martial Arts Tournament final, using his flying swords to defeat three Soul Emperors and pressure six Soul Saints. As the Soul Douluo prepared to test him, Ji Wushuang drew his second Martial Soul, Tianzhan.

• Ji Wushuang appeared in the arena with six Spirit Rings and challenged the ten contestants.
• Ji Wushuang sent three flying swords against the three Soul Emperors, wounding them and then moving them safely to the arena’s edge.
• The six Soul Saints transformed into their Martial Soul Avatars and charged Ji Wushuang while the Soul Douluo watched.
• Ji Wushuang summoned six swords and strengthened them with his first, second, and fifth Spirit Rings, putting the Soul Saints at a disadvantage.
• Ji Wushuang drew his second Martial Soul, Tianzhan, and called on the Soul Douluo to fight; the Soul Douluo agreed to test him.

Ji Wushuang defeated the Soul Douluo and six Soul Saints to win the Martial Arts Tournament, then left the arena by flying on his sword. Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue exchanged a complicated look over Ji Wushuang’s future, while Tang Hao missed his chance to confront him.

• Ji Wushuang used the Startling Dragon Realm sword strike to defeat the Soul Douluo, then wounded the six Soul Saints until they conceded and left the arena.
• Truss announced Ji Wushuang as the tournament’s final victor, and the Spirit Hall members cheered.
• Chen Xin wondered whether Ji Wushuang had another swordsmanship teacher, while Xue Qinghe congratulated Bibi Dong on having an heir to her legacy.
• Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue met each other’s gaze, then Bibi Dong departed with Truss, Ye Lingyuan, and Ghostly Charm.
• Zhao Wuji removed his mask and left with Flender, while Tang Hao watched Ji Wushuang and waited for a chance to act.
• Ji Wushuang flew away on his sword before Tang Hao could approach him.

As Qian Renxue prepared to leave the Spirit Hall Sacred Hall for Heaven Dou, Ji Wushuang learned of her departure and rushed to intercept the delegation. He faced Zhu Zhu Qing at the convoy, while Qian Renxue remained inside the carriage, and the chapter ended with Ji Wushuang asking whether she would truly refuse to see him.

• Qian Renxue decided to depart with the Heaven Dou Delegation, while Pufferfish Douluo accompanied her and Snake Lance Douluo went to inform Ji Wushuang.
• Snake Lance Douluo told Ji Wushuang that Qian Renxue was leaving, and Ji Wushuang immediately flew after her convoy.
• Na'er realized Ji Wushuang had rushed off to see Qian Renxue and hurried toward the rear kitchen.
• Ji Wushuang descended in front of the Heaven Dou Delegation's carriages, alarming the Royal Knights and halting the convoy.
• Qian Renxue stayed inside the central carriage as Zhu Zhu Qing confronted Ji Wushuang and told him the Crown Prince was resting.
• Ji Wushuang questioned whether Qian Renxue would really refuse to meet him.

Ji Wushuang watched Qian Renxue’s convoy leave Star Luo City, then devised a plan to help her claim the Heaven Dou throne and frame Prince Xue Xing for the deaths of Xue Ye’s sons. He returned to Bibi Dong late at night and found her waiting angrily for him.

• Zhu Zhu Qing led the convoy north after Ji Wushuang stepped aside, while Qian Renxue quietly handled the Phoenix Hairpin he had bought for her.
• Ji Wushuang asked Snake Lance Douluo and Pufferfish Douluo about Qian Renxue’s influence in Heaven Dou and learned that Xue Ye controlled the military and she held little real power.
• Ji Wushuang announced a plan to help Qian Renxue inherit the throne openly and blame Prince Xue Xing for the deaths of Xue Ye’s three sons.
• Bibi Dong learned that Ji Wushuang had gone to see his girlfriend and suspected Qian Renxue had lured him away from her.
• Ji Wushuang returned to Bibi Dong’s residence after nightfall, and she demanded to know where he had been.

Ji Wushuang returned to Bibi Dong before leaving to help Qian Renxue, and Bibi Dong confronted him with her Soul Devouring Spider Emperor possession. The chapter ended with her displaying her Death Spider Emperor possession at his request, just as he asked whether they would have children.

• Ji Wushuang told Bibi Dong that he had seen Qian Renxue off and planned to help her complete her plan in Heaven Dou City.
• Bibi Dong withdrew to her bedroom, but Ji Wushuang appeared behind her and followed her inside.
• Bibi Dong revealed her seven Spirit Rings and Soul Devouring Spider Emperor possession, then pinned Ji Wushuang against the door and told him not to seek out Qian Renxue again.
• Ji Wushuang touched Bibi Dong's carapace and asked to see more of her possessed form, and Bibi Dong eventually indulged him.
• Ji Wushuang asked Bibi Dong to switch to Death Spider Emperor possession, then asked whether they would have children, making her tense in shock.

Ji Wushuang warned Bibi Dong that the Rakshasa God Position was affecting her, then left for Heaven Dou City to help Qian Renxue. Before departing, he asked Ye Lingyuan to take Na'er to Spirit Academy when she returned to Spirit City.

• Ji Wushuang urged Bibi Dong to resist the evil influence of the Rakshasa God Position, but she told him not to meddle in her affairs and sent him off to carry out Qian Renxue's plan.
• Bibi Dong watched Ji Wushuang leave, then reaffirmed that she would do whatever she wanted and settled down to read.
• Ji Wushuang spotted Na'er eating outside his former palace, then went to Ye Lingyuan's palace to speak with her.
• Ji Wushuang asked Ye Lingyuan to take Na'er to Spirit Academy when she returned to Spirit City, and Ye Lingyuan teased him about Bibi Dong being jealous.

Ji Wushuang visited the Spirit Hall in Gengxin City to meet Divine Craftsman Lou Gao, and warned its leaders against abusing their authority. The chapter ended as Deputy Hall Master Clark reached the Blacksmith Association to fetch Lou Gao.

• Ji Wushuang arrived at the Gengxin City Spirit Hall and presented his Pope's Token, prompting the guards to recognize him as the Pope's disciple.
• Hall Master Ross and the deputy hall masters welcomed Ji Wushuang, who asked to meet Lou Gao of the Blacksmith Association.
• Ji Wushuang told the Spirit Hall leaders to treat the people fairly and cautioned that Spirit Hall would punish those who used its name to oppress others.
• Ji Wushuang learned the deputy hall masters' levels and noticed Ross's displeasure toward Miles, whom he suspected of damaging Spirit Hall's reputation.
• Clark went to the brightly lit Blacksmith Association to invite Lou Gao, drawing frowns from its staff when he arrived.

Ji Wushuang summoned Lou Gao to the Spirit Hall Main Hall and commissioned him to forge replicas of the Peerless Sword Casket and Heavenly Slash Sword. Lou Gao accepted the job and a million Gold Soul Coins, while Ji Wushuang urged him to consider bringing the Blacksmith Association into Spirit Hall.

• Clark brought Lou Gao from the Blacksmith Association to meet Ji Wushuang at the Spirit Hall Main Hall.
• Ji Wushuang asked to speak privately with Lou Gao and showed him the Peerless Sword Casket and Heavenly Slash Sword.
• Ji Wushuang revealed the thirteen Treasure Swords and warned Lou Gao not to touch the Great Bright Vermilion Bird Sword because it could kill him.
• Lou Gao examined the swords and recorded their features before agreeing to forge replicas using the best materials.
• Ji Wushuang gave Lou Gao one million Gold Soul Coins and set a deadline of before the next All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Competition.
• Ji Wushuang urged Lou Gao to consider joining Spirit Hall, then left Lou Gao astonished.

Ji Wushuang followed Qian Renxue to Heaven Dou City, where she resumed her disguise as Xue Qinghe and explained Zhu Zhu Qing’s arrival to Xue Ye. After revealing their true appearances in private, Ji Wushuang confronted Qian Renxue about leaving without goodbye and suddenly pinned her beneath him.

• After Ji Wushuang left Gengxin City, Ross warned Clark, Miles, and Lisa that the Elder’s remarks about Spirit Hall’s public image were more than a simple reminder.
• Ji Wushuang watched Qian Renxue’s convoy enter Heaven Dou City and confirmed to Pufferfish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo that he had not told her he was coming.
• Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, told Xue Ye that she had recruited Zhu Zhu Qing after learning Dai Mubai had fled Star Luo City.
• Ji Wushuang appeared in Qian Renxue’s palace disguised as Xiao Se, Sixth Prince of Beili, and said he had come to ask for her hand in marriage.
• Qian Renxue revealed her true appearance to Ji Wushuang, and he removed his mask before asking why she had left without saying goodbye.
• After Qian Renxue explained that her identity and plans required distance, Ji Wushuang accused her of lying and suddenly pinned her beneath him.

Ji Wushuang told Qian Renxue how to accelerate her plan to take the throne, then remained in Heaven Dou City as her masked personal guard. Qian Renxue arranged for Zhu Zhu Qing to enter Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

• Ji Wushuang outlined a plan for Qian Renxue to make Xue Ye's illness worsen, frame Xue Beng and Xue Xing for a palace takeover, and secure public support as she rescued the Emperor.
• Qian Renxue agreed to prepare the plan, but refused to let Ji Wushuang share her bed and gave him a meditation cushion instead.
• Ji Wushuang and Qian Renxue cultivated through the night, then kissed in the morning before he offered to serve as her guard.
• Ji Wushuang put on a mask and kept his identity hidden when he and Qian Renxue met Zhu Zhu Qing.
• Qian Renxue arranged for Zhu Zhu Qing to enter Heaven Dou Royal Academy as a promising young Soul Grandmaster.

Bibi Dong secured Qian Daoliu’s agreement to appoint Ji Wushuang as Martial Soul Hall Holy Son, but failed to gain his support for the Soul Hunting plan. After Hu Liena returned from her half-year training, she searched for Ji Wushuang and learned from Bibi Dong that he was away.

• Bibi Dong asked Qian Daoliu to appoint Ji Wushuang as Martial Soul Hall Holy Son, and Qian Daoliu agreed.
• Bibi Dong raised her Soul Hunting plan, but Qian Daoliu rejected it and left.
• Yue Guan escorted Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan out of Misty Trail Grand Canyon after their half-year training ended.
• Hu Liena returned to Spirit City and hurried to Ji Wushuang’s quarters, but found him absent.
• Bibi Dong told Hu Liena that Ji Wushuang was away and would return before long, then considered where Hu Liena should stay.

Bibi Dong arranged for Hu Liena to move into Ji Wushuang’s former residence while preparing to face the difficult divine inheritance he had told her about. In Heaven Dou City, Ji Wushuang and Qian Renxue began their coup against Xue Ye, ending with Ji Wushuang disguised as Xue Beng ordering the guards who opposed him killed.

• Bibi Dong told Hu Liena she could live in Ji Wushuang’s former residence, which would become the Holy Son Hall when he was appointed Martial Soul Hall Holy Son.
• Bibi Dong recalled Ji Wushuang’s words about her future as the Rakshasa God and left Hu Liena, who returned to Ji Wushuang’s bed and imagined him holding her.
• Qian Renxue ordered her confidant to put powdered Cold Marrow Flower in Xue Ye’s Calming Soup to worsen his old illness without raising suspicion.
• Ji Wushuang promised Qian Renxue he would stay by her side and support her, strengthening her confidence in their plan.
• Disguised as the missing Xue Beng, Ji Wushuang led armed men into the Imperial Palace, broke through the guards, and reached the weakened Xue Ye.
• When a commander loyal to Xue Ye challenged his entry, Ji Wushuang ordered his men to kill anyone who blocked his path.

Ji Wushuang helped Xue Qinghe stage a palace coup, letting her claim the throne by blaming Xue Beng and Xue Xing for Xue Ye’s death. After Xue Qinghe took power, Ghostly Charm arrived at Ji Wushuang’s residence to summon him back on the Pope’s orders.

• Ji Wushuang disguised himself as Xue Beng and tried to force the poisoned Xue Ye to issue an imperial succession edict.
• Snake Lance Douluo pretended to warn Ji Wushuang that Xue Qinghe was coming, and Ji Wushuang staged a failed attack before Xue Qinghe’s men captured them.
• Xue Qinghe reached Xue Ye and told him that Xue Beng had Uncle’s support, then promised to punish Xue Beng as Xue Ye died.
• Ji Wushuang removed his disguise and discussed the coup’s aftermath with Snake Lance Douluo, including the plan to wait for news about Xue Xing.
• Xue Qinghe presented her own succession edict and accused Xue Beng and Xue Xing of assassinating Xue Ye and rebelling.
• Ghostly Charm appeared at Ji Wushuang’s residence and said the Pope had sent him to bring Ji Wushuang back.

Ji Wushuang learned that Bibi Dong planned to appoint him Martial Soul Hall Holy Son, but he stayed in Heaven Dou City while Qian Renxue ascended the throne. After arranging messages for Bibi Dong, Hu Liena, and the Great Enshrined, he promised Qian Renxue he would visit her often.

• Ghostly Charm told Ji Wushuang to return to Spirit City for his appointment and confirmed Hu Liena had returned, while Ji Wushuang chose to stay in Heaven Dou City for now.
• Ji Wushuang gave Ghostly Charm letters for Bibi Dong, Hu Liena, and the Great Enshrined, addressing the last envelope as being for an old man with no martial virtue.
• Qian Renxue ascended the throne after Xue Ye died, announced that Xue Beng had been crushed to death, and had Xue Xing drowned and beheaded.
• Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to visit Qian Renxue, while Chen Xin stayed behind.
• Ji Wushuang comforted Qian Renxue and promised to visit her often despite his planned appointment as Martial Soul Hall Holy Son.