Vol. 1The Dragon King's Return
Xuan Hao gained power and allies while navigating Spirit Hall, Heaven Dou’s politics, and the Dragon Kings’ legacy. He returned to Spirit City with Immortal Herbs, then led Bibi Dong and their companions to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, where she ordered him to support Qian Renxue’s plans.
- Xuan Hao joined Spirit Hall under Bibi Dong’s protection, built a protection-fee society at the academy, and gained Ah Rou’s Soul Ring and Soul Bone after she sacrificed herself to save him.
- During a Soul Beast hunt, Xuan Hao drew a Beast Tide away from his companions, and Bibi Dong’s group later cornered Ah Rou after Xuan Hao warned her they were coming.
- Xuan Hao fled Spirit City, found Xiao Wu, rescued Na'er, and traveled toward Heaven Dou City, where his clashes with Xue Beng and Dugu Yan stirred imperial attention.
- Qian Renxue revealed herself and asked Xuan Hao to help her take the Heaven Dou Empire, but he refused her recruitment.
- Xuan Hao joined Heaven Dou Royal Academy, formed a student association, and allied with Dugu Bo after exposing the poison afflicting him and Dugu Yan.
- At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Xuan Hao encountered the Dragon Kings and received their legacy as Na’er awakened her Silver Dragon Martial Soul.
- Xuan Hao claimed Blue Tyrant Academy after defeating Liu Erlong, then defeated Qian Renxue and gave her a healing Immortal Herb.
- Xuan Hao returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well with Bibi Dong and their companions, where Bibi Dong ordered him to help Qian Renxue gain authority in Heaven Dou City.