Chapter Summaries

Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu appeared at their engagement ceremony in Nine Dragon City, where their union was praised by the assembled guests. The ceremony reached the exchange of tokens, with everyone watching as they prepared to make their marriage pact official.

• Nine Dragon City hosted Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu's engagement ceremony at the Concentric Platform, attended by leaders and envoys from across the continent.
• Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu emerged together in ceremonial outfits, drawing admiration from the guests.
• Zhang Bufan took Huo Wu's hand, and the two walked together to the center of the platform.
• Ning Fengzhi welcomed the guests and praised Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu's union before inviting them to exchange tokens.

Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu exchanged engagement tokens during their ceremony in Nine Dragon City, pledging to protect and cherish each other. The covenant was sealed as the guests celebrated and fireworks filled the sky.

• Zhang Bufan presented Huo Wu with a Star Flame Ring forged from precious materials and promised that his feelings for her would endure forever.
• Zhang Bufan slipped the ring onto Huo Wu’s finger, and its warmth comforted her.
• Huo Wu gave Zhang Bufan a necklace woven with help from Yue Ling'er, containing Warm Jade and a thread of Huo Wu’s Source Fire Breath.
• Zhang Bufan put on the necklace and promised to protect Huo Wu’s fire with his life.
• Ning Fengzhi announced that the tokens had been exchanged and the covenant sealed, as the guests cheered and fireworks burst over Nine Dragon City.

At the engagement ceremony, Huo Tian tearfully entrusted Huo Wu to Zhang Bufan and asked him to care for her. Zhang Bufan promised to cherish and protect her, easing Huo Tian's worries as the ceremony continued in an atmosphere of warmth and emotion.

• Huo Tian approached the platform, overwhelmed by memories of Huo Wu growing up and by the thought of her leaving his care.
• Zhang Bufan respectfully greeted Huo Tian, who placed Huo Wu's hand in his and asked him to look after her.
• Huo Tian described Huo Wu's stubbornness and sensitivity, then pleaded with Zhang Bufan not to let her suffer.
• Zhang Bufan assured Huo Tian that he would cherish Huo Wu and protect her from every grievance.
• Huo Tian accepted Zhang Bufan's promise, praised him, and left the platform in tears as Huo Wu sobbed in Zhang Bufan's arms.

At Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu’s engagement ceremony, guests and the younger generation offered heartfelt and humorous blessings to the couple. The ceremony ended with Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu holding hands, surrounded by the warmth and support of their loved ones.

• Li Qingfeng resumed hosting after Huo Wu was comforted by Zhang Bufan and invited Ning Fengzhi to offer his blessing.
• Ning Fengzhi praised Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu’s character and devotion, then led the guests in wishing them lasting happiness and the Immortal Empire prosperity.
• Yu Yuanzhen and other representatives from major Power Bases offered their blessings to the couple.
• Long Aotian made the audience laugh by urging Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu to have many children so he could train them.
• Yue Ling'er and student representatives, including Shi Tie, Leng Ning, and Xinghui, shared their wishes before thousands of students and young people cheered for the couple.
• Zhang Bufan held Huo Wu’s hand as they exchanged a happy smile amid the crowd’s blessings.

Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu exchanged the ceremonial Kiss of Commitment at their engagement ceremony, sealing their commitment before the gathered crowd. Their passionate kiss ended the ceremony’s central proceedings as the guests cheered and celebrated.

• Li Qingfeng announced that Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu should exchange the Kiss of Commitment.
• The Soul Tool Department students launched a display of colorful Soul Power petals as Long Aotian and the crowd urged the couple to kiss.
• Zhang Bufan lifted Huo Wu’s chin, and the couple kissed beneath the flower rain and the crowd’s cheers.
• Huo Wu responded to Zhang Bufan’s kiss, and their bond reached a new stage as they formally became engaged.
• Huo Wu gently pushed Zhang Bufan away when she needed to catch her breath, and he lifted her into his arms and spun her around.

After marrying Huo Wu, Zhang Bufan celebrated with a grand feast attended by students, sect leaders, and imperial dignitaries. He introduced Erguotou from his hometown, and the banquet ended in boisterous revelry as the powerful guests drank and toasted one another.

• Zhang Bufan thanked the crowd with Huo Wu and invited everyone to a lavish feast, where guests gathered to eat, drink, and celebrate.
• Zhang Bufan toasted the gathering with Huo Wu and the guests at the main table, while Huo Wu stayed beside him drinking fruit juice.
• Zhang Bufan introduced Erguotou and poured cups for Long Aotian, Ning Fengzhi, Yu Yuanzhen, Gu Rong, Chen Xin, and the other guests.
• Long Aotian coughed and complained that the liquor burned his throat, while Yu Yuanzhen praised its strength and the other dignitaries sampled it.
• Zhang Bufan shared more bottles with Star Luo generals, who became tipsy, called him their brother, and boasted about their exploits as Huo Wu laughed beside him.

At Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu’s engagement feast, a Spirit Hall bishop delivered a jade carving that concealed a surveillance Soul Tool. Zhang Bufan destroyed the hidden device, dismissed Spirit Hall’s attempt at espionage, and sent the carving to Yue Ling'er, leaving the alliance more united.

• As the feast continued, a Spirit Hall bishop arrived and offered Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu congratulations and a jade carving on Bibi Dong’s behalf.
• Zhang Bufan detected a concealed surveillance Soul Tool inside the carving and destroyed its core with a gesture.
• Zhang Bufan told the bishop to warn Bibi Dong not to send such devices again, then gave the jade carving to Yue Ling'er.
• Yu Yuanzhen praised Zhang Bufan, while Ning Fengzhi and Huo Wu warned that Spirit Hall would not give up.
• Zhang Bufan urged everyone to continue celebrating, and the alliance’s unity strengthened after the incident.

Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu shared a quiet moment atop the Star Gazing Tower after the engagement celebration, reaffirming their bond and discussing the threat from Spirit Hall. They ended the night laughing over the banquet, certain they would face the future together.

• Zhang Bufan took Huo Wu to the Star Gazing Tower, where they looked over the moonlit city and recalled his public proposal.
• Zhang Bufan told Huo Wu he wanted the world to know she was his Queen and promised her a grand wedding and an empire.
• Huo Wu warned Zhang Bufan that Spirit Hall might retaliate, and Zhang Bufan dismissed Bibi Dong’s schemes as a small threat.
• Zhang Bufan amused Huo Wu with stories about Yu Yuanzhen, Long Aotian, and Yue Ling'er at the banquet.

Zhang Bufan and his allies planned how to strengthen the newly founded Bufan Empire, from its finances and defenses to its intelligence network and academy. As the empire began its new journey, Zhang Bufan prepared to take the initiative against Spirit Hall and pursue a wider ambition.

• Zhang Bufan reviewed Heaven Dou Empire's alliance terms with Ning Fengzhi and left the negotiations to him and his father-in-law.
• Yue Ling'er reported that Soul Tool sales and mineral production had made the empire's finances extremely healthy.
• Long Aotian assured Zhang Bufan that the academy guards, Imperial Guards, and city defenses were ready for Spirit Hall's covert attacks.
• Zhang Bufan called for a continent-wide intelligence network and hinted that he would obtain information directly from Spirit Hall.
• Zhang Bufan ordered the academy to develop its teaching system and nurture Li Qingfeng, Shi Tie, Leng Ning, and other promising youths.
• Zhang Bufan reassured Huo Wu, embraced her, and looked ahead to expanding the empire and confronting Spirit Hall.

Zhang Bufan sensed that his Nine Cauldrons Martial Soul’s fourth cauldron was beginning to awaken, possibly through a deeper mastery of space. He left for the Secret Chamber to pursue the insight, leaving a clone to protect Huo Wu and handle simple tasks.

• Zhang Bufan teased Huo Wu while she processed government documents, and he reflected on her steady presence and the mystery of his Nine Cauldrons Martial Soul.
• Zhang Bufan told Huo Wu that the fourth cauldron seemed to be stirring and that its power was related to space.
• Zhang Bufan recalled how he had appeared instantly before Shi Tie and the others during the tournament, and he suspected he had folded space to cross the distance.
• Zhang Bufan imagined using spatial powers for travel and combat, while Huo Wu urged him to investigate the fourth cauldron.
• Zhang Bufan created a clone to watch over Huo Wu, then vanished to enter the Secret Chamber and seek to awaken the fourth cauldron.

Zhang Bufan studied the Space Rules in the imperial palace’s Secret Chamber and succeeded in creating a stable miniature Space Node. The breakthrough awakened his fourth Giant Cauldron, the Yu Ding.

• Zhang Bufan focused his insights on space into the embryonic fourth cauldron within his consciousness.
• Zhang Bufan caused a brief, unstable spatial vortex to form, confirming he had touched the Power of Space.
• Huo Wu worried while Zhang Bufan meditated, then relaxed after his clone signaled that he was safe.
• Zhang Bufan synchronized his thoughts with the chamber’s spatial structure and opened a stable, fist-sized Space Node.
• Zhang Bufan’s fourth Giant Cauldron, the Yu Ding, awakened and solidified in his consciousness.

Zhang Bufan broke through and formed the fourth of the Nine Cauldrons, Yu Ding, gaining control over space and new abilities. After stabilizing his power, he teleported to Huo Wu in the imperial study, showed off his skill, and ended up being scolded for joking about spying on her bathing.

• Zhang Bufan formed Yu Ding and gained spatial powers, including teleportation, space imprisonment, and an expanded Storage Space.
• Zhang Bufan tested his new abilities, then stabilized his breakthrough before leaving seclusion.
• Zhang Bufan teleported out of the secret chamber and past the palace guards without opening its door.
• Zhang Bufan surprised Huo Wu in the imperial study and demonstrated teleportation by moving them to the window couch.
• Zhang Bufan explained Yu Ding's power to Huo Wu, then provoked her by joking about teleporting into the bathroom to watch her bathe.

Zhang Bufan tested the Space Ability he had acquired, learning to teleport himself and objects, imprison targets, and move a living creature. He left the government memorials mostly unread and ended the chapter teasing Huo Wu, who chased him around the study.

• Zhang Bufan abandoned the memorials and tested rapid short-range Teleportation around the study.
• Zhang Bufan used Space Imprisonment on a porcelain vase and a flying insect, then stored and restored his desk and supplies.
• Zhang Bufan teleported Gold Soul Coins to precise locations and moved a Seven-Colored Pheasant from the garden onto his desk before sending it back.
• Huo Wu entered with Spirit Fruit and found Zhang Bufan experimenting instead of working, so he teleported her around the study until she became dizzy.
• Zhang Bufan imagined using his new ability for travel and other worlds, then teased Huo Wu about peeking while bathing, prompting her to chase him.

Zhang Bufan explained how his Space Ability could strengthen Bufan Academy’s security, teaching, and emergency response, and Huo Wu agreed that the plans could transform the academy. After they finished discussing the proposals, Zhang Bufan whisked Huo Wu away for private time, leaving the academy’s new spatial foundation to be planned.

• Zhang Bufan finished reviewing the memorials with Huo Wu and described how spatial barriers could protect Bufan Academy’s library and Soul Tool laboratories.
• Zhang Bufan proposed using spatial passages to hold classes for students from different campuses and teach them in unusual environments.
• Zhang Bufan explained that Spatial Teleportation could speed up resource transport and let him rescue students in danger within his Divine Sense’s range.
• Huo Wu praised the benefits of Zhang Bufan’s Space Ability, and Zhang Bufan assigned Li Qingfeng and Long Aotian to plan its applications.
• Zhang Bufan persuaded Huo Wu to take a break and teleported them out of the study.

Zhang Bufan persuaded Huo Wu to take a honeymoon trip to a remote Overseas Islet, where they could relax together and explore rumored Ancient Ruins. They eagerly planned their getaway, leaving their departure for the trip ahead.

• Zhang Bufan suggested that he and Huo Wu finally take a honeymoon after years of responsibilities and crises.
• Huo Wu worried that leaving the newly founded Empire was unsafe, but Zhang Bufan proposed traveling to a remote Overseas Islet.
• Zhang Bufan described the island’s beaches, seafood, stargazing, and Ancient Ruins, and Huo Wu agreed to go.
• Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu excitedly discussed what to bring, including clothes, seasonings, toiletries, and wine.

Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu prepared to leave on their honeymoon and assigned the empire’s and academy’s affairs to their trusted companions and students. After everyone promised to keep things running, the couple departed, leaving their students eager for their return.

• Zhang Bufan told Long Aotian, Yue Ling'er, Li Qingfeng, and Shi Tie that he and Huo Wu were going on a honeymoon.
• Zhang Bufan assigned Long Aotian to oversee military defense, Yue Ling'er to manage internal affairs and finances, and Li Qingfeng to handle the academy and Soul Tool Research Institute.
• Zhang Bufan charged Shi Tie and the other students with maintaining their training and guarding the academy while he and Huo Wu were away.
• Huo Wu reassured the students that the empire and academy were their home and that their work would support the couple.
• Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu said goodbye to the students and vanished together, beginning their trip.

After settling the empire and academy, Zhang Bufan took Huo Wu on a leisurely journey toward the overseas seas aboard a concealed Auspicious Cloud. They traveled above the clouds, sharing food and conversation as they left the continent behind.

• Zhang Bufan used Space Law to teleport himself and Huo Wu from the imperial palace to thousands of meters above the ground.
• Zhang Bufan formed an Auspicious Cloud for them to ride and concealed it from people below by distorting the light around them.
• Huo Wu questioned their conspicuous-looking travel, and Zhang Bufan explained that they would enjoy the journey instead of teleporting directly to their destination.
• Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu chatted about his old world, their future, and the scenery while sharing snacks and flower tea.
• Zhang Bufan guided the Auspicious Cloud across the continent and over the coastline toward the deep blue seas.

Zhang Bufan brought Huo Wu to a peaceful island, where they explored the beach, shared food, and enjoyed a quiet evening together. Huo Wu wished they could remain in such a place, and Zhang Bufan promised they would find one after dealing with their troubles.

• Zhang Bufan landed Auspicious Cloud on a beautiful island and watched Huo Wu delight in its beach and scenery.
• Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu explored the shoreline, drank coconut water, and collected shells together.
• Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu watched the sunset and traded affectionate jokes.
• Zhang Bufan caught and grilled seafood, then shared dinner with Huo Wu beside a bonfire.
• Huo Wu said she wished their peaceful evening could last, and Zhang Bufan promised they would find a place like the island once their troubles were settled.

While exploring the island, Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu discovered an ancient Teleportation Array that might lead to a Lesser Plane or Demiplane. Zhang Bufan planned to restore it for a future family trip, then took Huo Wu to continue their vacation.

• Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu explored the island's jungle, where Zhang Bufan protected them from hazards and shared harmless local fruit with Huo Wu.
• Zhang Bufan sensed an unnatural energy ahead and used space manipulation to bring himself and Huo Wu to a clearing.
• Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu found ancient ruins containing a damaged Teleportation Array with residual spatial energy.
• Zhang Bufan determined the array might connect to a Lesser Plane or Demiplane outside the Douluo Continent and promised to repair it for a future family outing.
• Zhang Bufan memorized the array's structure, then led Huo Wu away to go diving at a nearby coral reef.

Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu traveled home across the sea, discussing an ancient Teleportation Array and planning a private home near the academy. As Nine Dragon City came into view, they prepared to return to their responsibilities and face whatever challenges awaited them.

• Little White carried Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu toward the continent as they discussed repairing the ancient Teleportation Array and using it for exploration and research.
• Huo Wu asked whether Spirit Hall might cause trouble, and Zhang Bufan reassured her that the alliance and empire were strong.
• Zhang Bufan proposed building a home for the two of them on the mountain behind the academy, and they planned its features together.
• Zhang Bufan and Huo Wu spotted Nine Dragon City and a welcoming crowd gathered at the harbor as their voyage neared its end.
• Zhang Bufan took Huo Wu's hand and declared they would return to their territory, build their home, and deal with anyone who challenged them.