Ch. 421Will They Play-Act?

Jiang Yuheng and his companions prepared to escape the Sun Moon Empire in disguise, while Di Tian became convinced that humans had taken the Auspicious Beast’s Power of Destiny and ordered a beast tide against Shrek City. At Shrek Academy, Bei Bei and the others remained anxious because no news had arrived about Jiang Yuheng.

  • After the Sun Moon Empire eased its border cordon, Jiang Yuheng, Wang Dong, Huo Yuhao, and Wang Qiuer prepared to board a ship while disguising Jiang Yuheng as an elderly disabled man.
  • Jiang Yuheng told Huo Yuhao that they would follow Lord Sea God's desired outcome and make their escape a perfect-clear ending.
  • Di Tian told the beautiful woman that the Auspicious Beast's aura had vanished and accused humans of taking its Power of Destiny.
  • Despite Bi Ji reminding him of their lord's orders, Di Tian ordered Bear Lord and Myriad Demon King to gather their clans and march toward Shrek City.
  • At Shrek Academy, Bei Bei worried that Jiang Yuheng and his companions had not arrived or sent word, while Mu En, Xuan Zi, and Du Busi considered going to the Sun Moon Empire to rescue him.

Ch. 422The Beast Tide Begins (Part One)

Shrek City’s leaders watched a massive beast tide advance from the Star Dou Great Forest and struggled to understand why Di Tian had ordered the attack. Xuan Zi confronted Di Tian, who turned the accusation back on him.

  • Bei Bei and the others reassured one another that Jiang Yuheng was safe, then saw the sky turn blood red and a dark mass approach Shrek City.
  • Bei Bei ordered the group to go to Shrek Academy to learn what was happening in the Star Dou Great Forest.
  • Shrek City Lord Shi Xing and the Sea God's Pavilion elders gathered at the city wall as the Soul Beasts advanced toward the city.
  • Shi Xing told Xuan Zi that Di Tian had refused to explain the beast tide and had knocked him back when he tried to ask.
  • Xuan Zi approached Di Tian and asked why he had launched the beast tide, but Di Tian demanded to know the same of him.

Ch. 423Beast Tide Begins (2)

Di Tian attacked Shrek City after blaming humans for the Auspicious Beast’s disappearance and the transfer of the Power of Destiny, while Shrek Academy prepared to defend against the Beast Tide. Bi Ji joined the assault and healed the Soul Beasts, leaving Shrek’s firepower unable to stop their advance.

  • Di Tian accused Shrek Academy of harming the Auspicious Beast and struck Xuan Zi into Shrek City's walls.
  • Xuan Zi told Elder Song and the other elders what Di Tian had claimed, and they decided to fight rather than let the Soul Beasts breach the city.
  • Shrek City’s Soul Guide weapons initially inflicted heavy losses on the Soul Beasts, boosting the defenders’ morale.
  • Bi Ji appeared on the battlefield and used her healing abilities to restore the injured Soul Beasts.
  • Elder Song asked Bi Ji to reconsider the attack, but Bi Ji said she could not change Di Tian’s decision and ordered the Soul Beasts to continue their assault.

Ch. 424The Beast Tide Begins (III)

Elder Song attacked Bi Ji to weaken the beast tide, but Di Tian stopped her and defeated Xuan Zi before Mu En intervened. With Di Tian demanding Shrek City open its gates over the Auspicious Beast’s disappearance, Mu En empowered Xuan Zi, who transformed into the ancient Taotie.

  • Elder Song released her Martial Soul Avatar and attacked Bi Ji, but a purple shockwave shattered her strike and forced her to retreat.
  • Di Tian defeated Xuan Zi and moved to kill him, but Mu En repelled his attack and healed Xuan Zi.
  • Di Tian accused Shrek Academy of responsibility for the Auspicious Beast’s disappearance and demanded that Shrek City open its gates.
  • Mu En refused to yield and fused his power into Xuan Zi, transforming him into Taotie, the Devourer.

Ch. 425Beast Tide Begins (Part Four)

Di Tian attacked Shrek City after accusing Xuan Zi of imitating the Dragon Clan’s sacred Taotie bloodline, while the Soul Beast army pressed toward the city walls. As Xian Lin'er faced Bear Lord and Shrek's reinforcements learned Wang Qiuer was the Auspicious Beast, Bear Lord dismissed Xian Lin'er’s attack as weak.

  • Di Tian transformed into his giant-dragon form and unleashed his power, while Xuan Zi used the Taotie’s Devouring trait to absorb it and hold him back.
  • Bear Lord led the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bears toward Shrek City’s entrance, and Xian Lin'er stepped forward to challenge him.
  • Yan Shaozhe told Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, and the others that Wang Qiuer was the Auspicious Beast, and he sent them to reinforce South City.
  • Xian Lin'er charged her spear with Soul Power and struck Bear Lord, but he let the attack shave off several strands of fur and called her weak.

Ch. 426Silver-White Kirin

Bear Lord nearly killed Xian Lin'er, but a silver-haired woman intervened and revealed overwhelming power over the Soul Beasts. She captured the Jade Swan and ordered the beast tide to stop.

  • Bear Lord attacked the stunned Xian Lin'er with his Darkgold Dreadclaw while Qian Duoduo and the other elders rushed to save her.
  • A silver-haired woman appeared, blocked Bear Lord's strike, and told Xian Lin'er to leave the battle.
  • The woman used Dragon Clan Bloodline Suppression to force Bear Lord and the attacking Soul Beasts to kneel.
  • The silver-haired woman confronted the Jade Swan, imprisoned her in folded space, and moved to the center of the Soul Beast forces.
  • The silver-haired woman ordered the Soul Beasts to stop immediately.

Ch. 427The Reinforcements Brought In

Luo Yuexi stopped the Soul Beast assault and subdued Di Tian after his mind was controlled, then waited for Jiang Yuheng and the others to arrive. Gu Yuena felt a strange familiarity with Luo Yuexi, while Huo Yuhao and Xiao Xiao explained their recent absence to the elders.

  • Luo Yuexi used her bloodline aura to stop the Soul Beasts and the bombardment against Shrek City.
  • Luo Yuexi confronted Di Tian, whose deep-blue consciousness took control and drove him to attack her.
  • Luo Yuexi immobilized Di Tian and recognized that he had been controlled.
  • Jiang Yuheng arrived with four others, and Luo Yuexi told him to have Gu Yuena remove Di Tian's restriction.
  • Gu Yuena looked at Luo Yuexi with a strange sense of closeness and nostalgia.
  • Huo Yuhao and Xiao Xiao told the Sea God's Pavilion elders that they had been away to help Huo Yuhao obtain a Spirit Ring and awaken Gu Yuena.

Ch. 428The Matter Was Resolved

Jiang Yuheng helped resolve the conflict between humans and Soul Beasts, and the Beast Tide ended without major losses. Wang Qiuer’s safety was revealed, but Du Busi remained unconvinced by Shrek Academy’s explanation.

  • Jiang Yuheng returned to Wang Dong'er after Luo Yuexi scolded him, then kissed Wang Dong'er to cheer himself up.
  • Gu Yuena and Luo Yuexi discussed Luo Yuexi’s father, stirring Gu Yuena’s complicated memories.
  • The Jade Swan explained Di Tian’s actions, and Gu Yuena and Shrek Academy forgave him for nearly starting a war.
  • Jiang Yuheng released Wang Qiuer from his Time Domain, showing Di Tian that the Auspicious Beast was safe.
  • The Soul Beasts returned to the Star Dou Great Forest, Shrek City lifted its alert, and the elders explained the incident to the late reinforcements.
  • Du Busi, the Body Sect’s Sect Master, did not believe the elders’ explanation.

Ch. 429Revealing Soul Spirits (Part One)

Jiang Yuheng proposed revealing Soul Spirits to the Three Great Empires, while Luo Yuexi returned to her own world after saying goodbye to Gu Yuena. The chapter ended with Wang Dong'er calling out Jiang Yuheng for trying to avoid helping with the Soul Spirit presentations.

  • Jiang Yuheng knelt on Wang Dong'er's washboard and tried to justify kissing her, but she ordered him to repent properly.
  • Luo Yuexi brought Gu Yuena to the central lake of the Star Dou Great Forest, praised Jiang Yuheng, and said farewell before leaving the Douluo Continent.
  • Gu Yuena asked about Luo Yuexi's father, and Luo Yuexi told her his name was Luo Ze.
  • At Sea God's Pavilion, Jiang Yuheng proposed announcing Soul Spirits to the Three Great Empires, and Mu En and the elders approved.
  • Jiang Yuheng asked Wang Dong'er, Huo Yuhao, and Xiao Xiao to explain Soul Spirits to representatives, but Wang Dong'er accused him of making excuses to slack off.

Ch. 430Revealing Soul Spirits (Part Two)

After soul spirits sparked interest across the empires, the Spirit Pagoda struggled to handle applicants while Jiang Yuheng’s experiments on Artificial Soul Spirits repeatedly failed. Bei Bei then told Jiang Yuheng he had learned how to restore Tang Ya’s sanity, and Jiang Yuheng offered to take him to the required Immortal Herbs the next morning.

  • Researchers from across the empires visited Shrek City, and tests confirmed that soul spirits strengthened Spirit Masters while reducing the need to hunt Soul Beasts.
  • Crowds seeking soul spirits overwhelmed Wang Dong'er, Huo Yuhao, and the other Spirit Pagoda members, while Jiang Yuheng directed them to select only suitable partners.
  • Jiang Yuheng, He Caitou, and Xuan Ziwen struggled to identify why their Artificial Soul Spirit experiments kept failing.
  • Bei Bei told Jiang Yuheng that he had learned how to restore Tang Ya’s sanity and showed him a list of required Immortal Herbs.
  • Jiang Yuheng said he knew where the herbs were and invited Bei Bei, Wang Dong'er, and Huo Yuhao to leave with him the next morning, but Wang Dong'er questioned why she and Huo Yuhao had to go.

Ch. 431Jiang the Bandit Is Here (Part One)

Jiang Yuheng took Wang Dong'er and their companions to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes to gather immortal herbs, while the Spirit Pagoda closed for a break and left Shrek Academy to handle the waiting empire representatives. At the forest, Jiang Yuheng confronted Aromatic Silk Beauty and asked where Star Anise and the others were.

  • Jiang Yuheng admitted he wanted to spend time alone with Wang Dong'er, then announced that the Spirit Pagoda would take a break and refuse visitors until they returned.
  • The empire representatives complained at Sea God's Pavilion about the Spirit Pagoda's closure, but Mu En defended the decision and told them they could leave if they lacked patience.
  • Jiang Yuheng, Wang Dong'er, Huo Yuhao, Bei Bei, and their companion traveled to Sunset Forest, where Bei Bei recounted Tang San's history with the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes.
  • Huo Yuhao protected the group with his Ice Emperor's Body Protection, and Jiang Yuheng used Time-Space Leap to take them directly to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes.
  • Wang Dong'er scolded Jiang Yuheng for visiting the dangerous place without telling her, while Aromatic Silk Beauty confronted the group.
  • Jiang Yuheng demanded that Aromatic Silk Beauty tell him where Star Anise and the others were.

Ch. 432Jiang the Bandit Is Here (Part Two)

Jiang Yuheng returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eyes and used his overwhelming power to make the Plant System Soul Beasts cooperate with his group. Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao obtained Immortal Herbs, Huo Yuhao gained Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass as a Soul Spirit, and Bei Bei’s search for a hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor remained unresolved.

  • Aromatic Silk Beauty panicked when Jiang Yuheng appeared, and he demanded that it bring out the Plant System Soul Beasts.
  • Jiang Yuheng unleashed his Frost Dragon and Extreme Ice Domain, forcing the Soul Beasts to submit until Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass persuaded him to spare them and cooperate.
  • Wang Dong'er, Huo Yuhao, and Xiao Xiao urged Jiang Yuheng to pursue a partnership with the Soul Beasts instead of killing them.
  • Bei Bei asked about the Immortal Herbs on his blueprint, while Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao chose herbs suited to them and began absorbing them.
  • Huo Yuhao gained Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass’s recognition and made it his Soul Spirit, but Bei Bei could not find the hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor he needed.
  • Aromatic Silk Beauty complained to Jiang Yuheng that it could not provide Bei Bei with such a rare plant, and Jiang Yuheng told it to explain that directly to Bei Bei.

Ch. 433The Crisis Gradually Drawing Near (I)

Jiang Yuheng and Bei Bei obtained information about Blue Silver Emperor from Aromatic Silk Beauty, while Spirit Pagoda prepared to use the Immortal Herbs and expand its work. The chapter ended with a messenger reporting a major incident in the Star Luo Empire.

  • Aromatic Silk Beauty told Bei Bei that capturing Blue Silver Emperor required going to the Soul Beasts' central territory and bringing Jiang Yuheng, whose Frost Dragon could help.
  • Jiang Yuheng took several Immortal Herbs and left, while Infernal Delicate Apricot complained about him taking its Blazing Gel and Aromatic Silk Beauty warned it not to challenge him.
  • Jiang Yuheng and his companions distributed the Immortal Herbs at Shrek Academy, and Wang Dong'er and Huo Yuhao discussed Spirit Pagoda's expansion and plans to promote Jiang Yuheng's food.
  • A Spirit Pagoda messenger arrived at the Tower Master's meeting room and told Wang Dong'er that something major had happened in the Star Luo Empire.

Ch. 434The Approaching Danger (II)

Huo Yuhao and his companions traveled to the Star Luo Empire to answer the Sun Moon Empire’s military provocation and bolster the Spirit Pagoda’s standing. At Huo Yun’er’s grave, Huo Yuhao confronted his complicated feelings about Dai Hao, leaving Xiao Xiao worried by his growing anger.

  • Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er learned that the Sun Moon Empire had used detection Soul Tools to gather Star Luo military intelligence and provoke Marshal Dai Hao’s Western Army Group.
  • Wang Dong'er persuaded Jiang Yuheng to join Huo Yuhao, Xiao Xiao, and her in responding to the threat, and the group flew to the Star Luo capital.
  • Huo Yuhao asked his companions to visit White Tiger Duke’s Mansion’s Outer Zone, where he and his mother had once lived in hardship.
  • Huo Yuhao thanked Jiang Yuheng for helping him and promised never to betray him, while Jiang Yuheng challenged him to face the Sun Moon Empire without relying on his abilities.
  • Jiang Yuheng lifted the Time Domain, and Huo Yuhao kowtowed at Huo Yun’er’s grave while reflecting on Dai Hao’s choices and the consequences of the past.
  • Huo Yuayo’s anger intensified after he paid his respects, and Xiao Xiao nervously asked Jiang Yuheng whether she should approach him.

Ch. 435Father and Son Meet (Part One)

After completing a memorial ceremony, Jiang Yuheng, Huo Yuhao, Xiao Xiao, and Wang Dong'er headed to the Western Army Group to address the Sun Moon Empire's reconnaissance Soul Tools. They were admitted to the concealed headquarters, where Jiang Yuheng warned that enemy devices might already have found it, and Xu Jiujiu arrived to meet them.

  • Xiao Xiao confronted Huo Yuhao for hiding things from her, then reconciled with him, while Wang Dong'er teased Jiang Yuheng and refused his request for a kiss.
  • The four landed twenty kilometers from the Western Army Group to avoid conflict, and a scouting squad intercepted them at the restricted-area boundary.
  • Jiang Yuheng presented the Sea God's Pavilion Master's token, and the scouting Captain verified their identities and escorted them toward headquarters.
  • While they waited at the concealed camp entrance for approval, Jiang Yuheng worried that Sun Moon Empire reconnaissance Soul Tools could bypass the mountain cover, and he shared his concerns with the others.
  • Xu Jiujiu hurried to the entrance with dozens of high-ranking military officers to receive them.

Ch. 436Father and Son Meet (Part Two)

Jiang Yuheng and his companions arrived to support the Star Luo Empire, where Xu Jiujiu briefed them on the Sun Moon Empire’s strategy and the failing defenses. The White Tiger Duke and Dai Yueheng welcomed Jiang Yuheng, but Dai Yueheng noticed Huo Yuhao’s hatred as he greeted him.

  • Princess Jiujiu tried to embrace Jiang Yuheng, but he redirected her into embracing Wang Dong'er instead.
  • Xu Jiujiu welcomed Jiang Yuheng and his companions into the Western Army Group command tent and explained that the Sun Moon Empire aimed to attack the Heaven Dou Empire from the flank.
  • Jiang Yuheng offered to deal personally with the Sun Moon Empire’s high-altitude reconnaissance Soul Tools and asked about the other fronts.
  • The White Tiger Duke entered the tent and observed Jiang Yuheng’s imposing presence.
  • Dai Yueheng joyfully greeted Jiang Yuheng, praised his growth, and welcomed Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao.
  • Dai Yueheng noticed hatred in Huo Yuhao’s expression when he greeted him.

Ch. 437Brother Yuheng, Please Leave It to Me (Part One)

Jiang Yuheng met White Tiger Duke Dai Hao and learned that the Western Army Group was trapped under the Sun Moon Empire’s surveillance and threatened by its flying forces. He proposed using a Titled Douluo to carry someone high enough to attack the reconnaissance Soul Tools.

  • Xu Jiujiu introduced Jiang Yuheng to Dai Hao, who welcomed him and greeted Huo Yuhao, noticing a resemblance in their eyes.
  • Jiang Yuheng delivered Xuan Zi’s letter and asked Dai Hao to share the full situation with them.
  • Dai Hao explained that Sun Moon Empire reconnaissance Soul Tools watched the Ming Dou Mountain Range and blocked communications with allied forces.
  • Dai Hao revealed that a Flying Soul Tool squad was also waiting to attack their scouts, leaving the group grim about their predicament.
  • Jiang Yuheng suggested having a Titled Douluo carry someone to a high altitude so they could knock down the reconnaissance Soul Tools.

Ch. 438Brother Yuheng, Please Leave It to Me (Part Two)

Jiang Yuheng proposed destroying the Sun Moon Empire’s aerial Detection Soul Tools, but Wang Dong’er and Huo Yuhao offered a safer reconnaissance plan. Huo Yuhao’s Spirit Detection Sharing amazed the Star Luo officers, and Dai Hao asked whether anyone at Shrek Academy had similar abilities.

  • Jiang Yuheng proposed flying to an extreme altitude to destroy the Sun Moon Empire’s Detection Soul Tools, claiming his Extreme Ice Martial Soul could withstand the cold.
  • Xu Jiujiu questioned how Jiang Yuheng would escape the Ming Dou Mountain Range, and he said they would eliminate anyone who discovered them.
  • Wang Dong’er challenged Jiang Yuheng’s plan to go alone, and Dai Hao and Xu Jiujiu urged him to protect his health.
  • Wang Dong’er volunteered with Huo Yuhao, citing their Extreme Ice Martial Souls and Huo Yuhao’s long-range Spirit Eyes.
  • Huo Yuhao demonstrated Spirit Detection Sharing, which could observe enemy movements across a five-kilometer range and astonished the Star Luo officers.
  • Dai Hao recognized similarities between Huo Yuhao’s ability and that of his mysterious benefactor, then asked whether anyone at Shrek Academy had similar powers.

Ch. 439Ming Dou Reconnaissance

Huo Yuhao and the others planned a dangerous aerial reconnaissance mission into the Sun Moon Empire’s territory, with Dai Hao volunteering to send them himself. After the group agreed on the arrangements, they accepted the Western Army Group’s hospitality and prepared to begin once Huo Yuhao recovered his Soul Power.

  • Huo Yuhao chose a western mountain range near the main camp as the landing area for the reconnaissance mission.
  • Dai Hao volunteered to send Huo Yuhao and the others into the air, despite Princess Jiujiu, Xuanji Douluo, and the senior officers opposing the risk.
  • Jiang Yuheng and Wang Dong'er explained how their abilities and Xiao Xiao’s Martial Soul Fusion Skill could help the group survive the mission.
  • Dai Hao thanked the Spirit Pagoda and Shrek Academy, while Jiang Yuheng said he was the son-in-law of the Clear Sky Sect.
  • Huo Yuhao confirmed that he came from a remote village in the Star Luo Empire, and Dai Hao arranged rooms for the group until Huo Yuhao recovered.

Ch. 440Long-Lost Emotions

Jiang Yuheng recovered at the Western Army Group’s camp while Wang Dong'er cared for him, and Xu Jiujiu mistakenly embarrassed herself by misreading their situation. After two days, Huo Yuhao recovered enough to attend a secret planning meeting, where Dai Hao’s familiar address stirred painful memories of the fatherly affection he had once longed for.

  • Wang Dong'er brought Jiang Yuheng bitter medicinal broth, and Xu Jiujiu mistakenly assumed it was meant to replenish him before apologizing in embarrassment.
  • Wang Dong'er and Jiang Yuheng joked about Xu Jiujiu’s hurried escape and their disagreement over a novel’s rogue character.
  • After about two days of rest, Huo Yuhao’s Soul Power and mental state recovered to a brief peak.
  • Dai Hao and Princess Jiujiu held a private pre-departure meeting with the Four Little Ones and asked Huo Yuhao to share his plans.
  • Dai Hao began calling Huo Yuhao “Yuhao,” prompting Huo Yuhao to remember how he had once longed for his father’s affection.
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