Chapter Summaries

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.

Ji Wushuang left Heaven Dou City after giving Qian Renxue sword techniques, then returned to Spirit City and learned that Bibi Dong was pregnant. Bibi Dong rejected his attempt to touch her and pushed him away after becoming nauseated.

• Ji Wushuang told Qian Renxue he had to leave and promised to visit when he could.
• Ji Wushuang gave Qian Renxue booklets containing Nation-Splitting Swordplay and Sword Step, then rode his sword toward Spirit City.
• On the way, Ji Wushuang thought about bringing Gu Yuena to visit Qian Renxue and about Dugu Bo.
• Ji Wushuang arrived at the Pope's Palace and met Bibi Dong alone in her study.
• Bibi Dong told Ji Wushuang she was pregnant, and he joyfully tried to touch her abdomen.
• Bibi Dong rejected Ji Wushuang, but he pulled her into his arms; she cried, then pushed him away when she began to dry-heave.

Bibi Dong told Ji Wushuang to take over Spirit Hall affairs while she concealed her pregnancy and entered seclusion. After he handled the memorials, she reviewed them and asked him to lie beside her and hold her.

• Bibi Dong revealed that she was pregnant and said she would confer the title of Holy Son on Ji Wushuang before announcing her seclusion until the child was born.
• Bibi Dong ordered Ji Wushuang to manage the reports from Spirit Hall's Sacred Halls and Main Halls, and warned him to keep her pregnancy secret.
• Bibi Dong fell asleep while Ji Wushuang worked, and she murmured an apology to Xue'er in her sleep.
• Ji Wushuang finished the memorials and waited for Bibi Dong to wake and review them.
• Bibi Dong praised Ji Wushuang's actions in Heaven Dou City and checked the bite mark on his neck, which his Spirit Bone had healed.
• Bibi Dong asked Ji Wushuang to lie beside her and hold her.

Ji Wushuang and Bibi Dong prepared to attend a Spirit Hall assembly, where Bibi Dong named him Acting Pope while she tended to her pregnancy. As they left, Bibi Dong asked Ji Wushuang to bring Hu Liena, who had just returned from Misty Trail Grand Canyon.

• Ji Wushuang stayed beside Bibi Dong for two days as she reviewed memorials and taught him how to handle them.
• Bibi Dong chose formal golden clothes for Ji Wushuang and granted him the status of Acting Pope and the authority to exercise the Pope's powers during her pregnancy.
• Bibi Dong changed into a golden gown and coat, then left with Ji Wushuang for the Assembly Hall.
• Bibi Dong cleared the clouds over Spirit City with a powerful strike, drawing cheers from its people.
• Bibi Dong told Ji Wushuang to bring Hu Liena to the assembly, and Hu Liena entered the courtyard and was astonished to see him.

Bibi Dong announced Ji Wushuang as Spirit Hall’s Holy Son and first-in-line heir, then appointed him Acting Pope while she entered seclusion for a year. She asked the assembled leaders who opposed the decision.

• Ji Wushuang reunited with Hu Liena, who congratulated him on becoming the Holy Son and shared how her time in Misty Trail Grand Canyon had strengthened her.
• Bibi Dong overheard their voice transmissions and privately warned Ji Wushuang before they entered the Assembly Hall.
• Bibi Dong announced that Ji Wushuang had been approved as the Martial Soul Hall Holy Son and the Pope’s first-in-line heir.
• Bibi Dong declared that she would enter seclusion for a year and appointed Ji Wushuang to decide Spirit Hall’s affairs as Acting Pope.
• Bibi Dong stomped on Ji Wushuang’s foot and asked the assembled leaders who had objections.

Bibi Dong reprimanded Spirit Hall officials over its reputation and sent Ghostly Charm to investigate Gengxin City, then returned to her bedchamber with Ji Wushuang. After spending a month with Bibi Dong, Ji Wushuang visited Hu Liena, who asked where he had been.

• Bibi Dong ordered Ross to rectify Spirit Hall's poor reputation in Gengxin City and assigned Ghostly Charm to oversee the investigation.
• Hu Liena left the Assembly Hall with suspicions about Bibi Dong and Ji Wushuang's closeness.
• Bibi Dong blamed Ji Wushuang for her pregnancy and inability to cultivate, but admitted she shared responsibility and let him comfort her.
• A month later, Ji Wushuang left Bibi Dong's bedchamber and went to see Hu Liena.
• Hu Liena greeted Ji Wushuang excitedly and asked what he had been doing for the past month.