Arc 8The Pontiff and the Sea Trials

Tang Dongfeng defeated Bibi Dong, took control of Spirit Hall, and made plans for Na'er and Qian Renxue before returning to Sea God Island. He completed his third trial and told Bo Saixi that Tang Chen had found the Asura God's inheritance and been possessed.

  • Na'er shielded herself, Xue Qinghe, and Ning Rongrong from Bibi Dong's attack, while Tang Dongfeng and Di Tian fought Bibi Dong and Spirit Hall's forces.
  • Tang Dongfeng formed a five-colored Fire Lotus, then agreed to spare Spirit City if Qian Daoliu handed Bibi Dong over, and he sent the lotus high above the city and became Spirit Hall's Pontiff.
  • Tang Dongfeng confined Bibi Dong and Hu Liena, reassured Qian Renxue that he would not make her choose between him and her mother, and left Spirit Hall's affairs to Qian Daoliu.
  • Tang Dongfeng spared Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, named Na'er Spirit Hall's Saintess, and arranged for the elders to serve him and promote Soul Spirits and artificial Soul Rings.
  • Tang Dongfeng defeated Sea Dragon Douluo in a sparring match, then agreed to send Na'er to Spirit Hall Academy, where her age, strength, and two purple Soul Rings astonished the students and teachers.
  • Tang Dongfeng erased Bibi Dong's memories from after she met Yu Xiaogang, arranged for her to become an enshrined elder, and left Spirit City for Sea God Island.
  • Tang Dongfeng asked the Sea God to replace his third trial with Tidal Body Refinement, completed the trial, and raised his Soul Power to the level 50 bottleneck.
  • Tang Dongfeng told Bo Saixi that Tang Chen had found the Asura God's inheritance and that someone had possessed him, prompting her to ask what happened next.
Chapters 176–200 Vol. 2 Read

Ch. 176Tang Dongfeng, Gravely Wounded (Continued)

Tang Dongfeng protected Na'er and the others from Bibi Dong's attack, then summoned Di Tian to help fight Spirit Hall. He crippled Bibi Dong's movements and launched a powerful five-colored lotus at her, while Dugu Bo continued cutting down Spirit Hall's forces.

  • Na'er used Tang Dongfeng's Red Dust Protection to shield herself, Xue Qinghe, and Ning Rongrong from Bibi Dong's Abyssal Slash.
  • Tang Dongfeng summoned Di Tian and told him that the attackers wanted to kill Na'er, prompting Di Tian to unleash his aura and threaten them.
  • Tang Dongfeng charged Bibi Dong with the Sea God Trident and used Barren Land Stars, but Bibi Dong defended herself with Thorn Spider Armor and restrained him with Spider Web Restraint.
  • Tang Dongfeng burned away Bibi Dong's spikes with Sea Heart Flame and summoned Er Ming to trap her under two stacked Gravity Swamps.
  • Tang Dongfeng launched Unfixed Buddha's Fury Lotus at the slowed Bibi Dong as Sword Douluo moved Ning Fengzhi to safety and Dugu Bo continued killing Spirit Hall Soul Masters.

Ch. 177Tang Dongfeng, Gravely Wounded (Continued)

Di Tian and Dugu Bo thwarted Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo’s Martial Soul Fusion Skill, allowing Tang Dongfeng’s side to devastate Spirit Hall’s forces and square. Bibi Dong revealed her Rakshasa Scythe and fought Tang Dongfeng while the worshippers gathered in the Worship Hall, where one urged Qian Daoliu to act.

  • Di Tian cut down Spirit Hall’s Soul Saints and Soul Douluo while Dugu Bo used Medusa’s Gaze to petrify the confinement energy from Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo’s Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
  • Tang Dongfeng told Di Tian to spare Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, then unleashed a Fire Lotus that destroyed the square and angel statue, though Bibi Dong survived in her energy form.
  • Bibi Dong revealed the Rakshasa Scythe and reached the peak of Rank 97 after completing the seventh Rakshasa trial ahead of time.
  • Tang Dongfeng blocked Bibi Dong’s giant scythe attack with Sea God’s Light and fought her close-range assault with the Sea God Trident.
  • Di Tian sealed Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo’s Soul Power, killed Night Hawk Douluo, and watched Tang Dongfeng and Bibi Dong battle.
  • The worshippers gathered in the Worship Hall, where one urged Qian Daoliu to act before Spirit Hall was destroyed.

Ch. 178Qian Daoliu: Dongfeng, Calm Down! Calm Down!

Bibi Dong blasted Tang Dongfeng into the ruins with her soul-bone trump card, but he began fusing two powerful fire lotuses while Di Tian held her back. The chapter left Tang Dongfeng preparing a devastating attack as Di Tian revealed himself as the Beast God and ruler of the Star Dou Great Forest.

  • Qian Daoliu ordered the enshrined Douluo to let Tang Dongfeng keep Bibi Dong occupied and warned them not to provoke him.
  • Bibi Dong detonated her scythe-shaped Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Bones and blasted Tang Dongfeng hundreds of meters into the ruins, leaving him gravely injured.
  • Tang Dongfeng told Ning and Sea Dragon to support him and evacuate the others, then used his exploding Soul Rings and hidden uranium to create a five-colored Buddha's Fury Fire Lotus.
  • Bibi Dong charged to stop Tang Dongfeng from fusing the lotuses, but Di Tian blocked her and forced her back with a sword strike.
  • Di Tian declared himself the Beast God and ruler of the Star Dou Great Forest, then prepared to protect Tang Dongfeng as the fire lotuses merged.

Ch. 179Qian Daoliu: Dongfeng, Calm Down! Calm Down! (Continued)

Bibi Dong continued attacking Tang Dongfeng, but Di Tian deflected her strikes while the others escaped Spirit City. As Tang Dongfeng completed a devastating Fire Lotus, Qian Daoliu and the Worship Hall Douluo rushed in to stop him, leaving the city’s fate hanging on whether he would put it away.

  • Di Tian redirected Bibi Dong’s attacks, and Sea Dragon Douluo flew Na'er, Xue Qinghe, and the others out of Spirit City on an ice dragon.
  • Bibi Dong kept attacking Tang Dongfeng while Di Tian held her off, and she reflected on her hatred, her love for Xiao Gang, and her regret over attacking Qian Renxue.
  • Tang Dongfeng formed a Colorful Miniature Fire Lotus whose aura frightened Bibi Dong and Di Tian.
  • Qian Daoliu and several Worship Hall Douluo appeared around Tang Dongfeng as the Fire Lotus neared completion.
  • Qian Daoliu and Thousand Jun Douluo begged Tang Dongfeng to calm down and put away the Fire Lotus before it destroyed Spirit City.

Ch. 180The Secret Chamber Appears Again—As Soon as Tang Dongfeng Says This

Tang Dongfeng restrained Bibi Dong after refusing to let her provoke him into destroying Spirit City, while Qian Daoliu offered him control of the Pontiff's Hall. The chapter ended with Tang Dongfeng asking whether Qian Xunji's secret chamber still existed, terrifying Bibi Dong and the others.

  • Golden Crocodile Douluo, Qian Daoliu, and Thousand Jun Douluo urged Tang Dongfeng to spare Spirit City and consider Xue'er’s feelings.
  • Tang Dongfeng agreed to spare Spirit City if Bibi Dong was handed over, and Qian Daoliu offered him the Pontiff's Hall.
  • Bibi Dong provoked Tang Dongfeng, who threw his Five-Colored Fire Lotus toward her before striking her with Azure Wood Tendrils and sealing her Soul Power.
  • Tang Dongfeng sent the World Nuclear Domination Fire Lotus into the sky to limit the damage to Spirit City.
  • Tang Dongfeng asked Qian Daoliu whether Qian Xunji's secret chamber still existed, and Bibi Dong trembled in fear.

Ch. 181The Secret Chamber Appears Again—As Soon as Tang Dongfeng Says This (Continued)

Tang Dongfeng defeated Bibi Dong, seized control of the crisis, and used a fiery lotus explosion high above Spirit City to limit the damage. Qian Daoliu named him Pontiff, while Tang Dongfeng left Spirit Hall’s day-to-day affairs to Qian Daoliu and prepared to promote the Soul Spirit Technique.

  • Qian Daoliu pointed Tang Dongfeng toward Bibi Dong, and Tang Dongfeng refused to let Qian Daoliu sacrifice himself to open a passage to the God Realm for Xue'er.
  • Tang Dongfeng pulled the Sea God Trident from Bibi Dong, sealed her Soul Power, and carried her away while ordering Qian Jun to bring the injured Hu Liena along.
  • Tang Dongfeng sent the fiery lotus ten thousand meters above Spirit City, where its explosion shattered glass across the city and sent shockwaves through the sky.
  • Qian Daoliu crowned Tang Dongfeng Pontiff and granted him authority over the Elder Hall, but Tang Dongfeng left Spirit Hall’s affairs to Qian Daoliu.
  • Di Tian departed for the Star Dou Great Forest after urging Tang Dongfeng to promote the Soul Spirit Technique, while Sea Dragon Douluo and the others watched the explosion from outside Spirit City.

Ch. 182The Secret Chamber Appears Again—As Soon as Tang Dongfeng Says This (Continued)

Tang Dongfeng brought the wounded Bibi Dong to the secret chamber in Pontiff's Hall and threatened her with the exposure of her past. He left Bibi Dong unconscious and healed Hu Liena, while allies and witnesses made their way toward Spirit City.

  • Na'er reassured Xue Qinghe that Tang Dongfeng and Bibi Dong had not fought a battle to the death, and the group decided to return to Spirit City for information.
  • Dugu Bo escorted the Heaven Dou Royal Team and Ning Rongrong toward Heaven Dou City, while Sea Dragon Douluo, Sword Douluo, Xue Qinghe, and Na'er headed into Spirit City.
  • Tang Dongfeng carried Bibi Dong into Pontiff's Hall and used his divine sense to find the secret chamber.
  • Tang Dongfeng threatened to expose Yu Xiaogang's reputation, carried Bibi Dong into the chamber, and made her faint.
  • Tang Dongfeng healed Hu Liena's injuries and warned her to keep quiet, while Thousand Jun Douluo promised to say nothing.

Ch. 183The Mysterious Figure Watching from the Shadows

Tang Dongfeng imprisoned Bibi Dong and Hu Liena in a secret chamber, then learned from the Sea God that destroying or sealing a divine inheritance's seed could disrupt the inheritance. After Thousand Jun Douluo reported the events to Qian Daoliu, Tang Dongfeng fell asleep and was woken when Xue'er came to see him.

  • Tang Dongfeng beat Bibi Dong and ordered Hu Liena to change her teacher's clothes and keep quiet, then confined them in the secret chamber.
  • Tang Dongfeng asked the Sea God how to sever a divine inheritance, and the Sea God explained that destroying its seed would destroy the godhead while sealing it would temporarily halt the inheritance.
  • Tang Dongfeng warned Thousand Jun Douluo not to harm Bibi Dong or Hu Liena, and Thousand Jun Douluo returned to report everything to Qian Daoliu.
  • Tang Dongfeng went to sleep, then ordered a guard to let Xue'er in when the guard woke him to say she wanted to see him.

Ch. 184The Mysterious Figure Watching from the Shadows (Continued)

Tang Dongfeng comforted Qian Renxue as she struggled with her feelings about her mother, Bibi Dong, and the wrongs her father had done. They grew closer during the night, and the chapter ended with them teasing each other in bed the following morning.

  • Tang Dongfeng embraced Qian Renxue and told her he would not make her choose between him and Bibi Dong.
  • Qian Renxue wept over her family's past and said she wanted to repay Bibi Dong for what Qian Xunji had done.
  • Qian Renxue feared Tang Dongfeng despised her, but he reassured her that he loved her and wanted to marry her when she turned eighteen.
  • Tang Dongfeng and Qian Renxue spent the night together, and her mood eased.
  • The next morning, Tang Dongfeng admired Qian Renxue as she hid beneath the blanket and scolded him for staring.

Ch. 185Other Uses for Bibi Dong

Tang Dongfeng warned Qian Renxue that a hidden observer might be Tang Chen, then urged her to take over the Heaven Dou Empire while he pursued strength and confronted Bibi Dong. He promised not to kill Bibi Dong as long as Qian Renxue was his wife, and the chapter ended with him seeing her standing barefoot on the marble floor.

  • Qian Renxue planned to return to Heaven Dou City, but Tang Dongfeng decided to leave Spirit Hall’s affairs to Qian Daoliu so he could focus on growing stronger.
  • Tang Dongfeng told Qian Renxue that an unknown watcher had followed him and might be powerful enough to rival a god, even escaping the senses of Di Tian and Qian Daoliu.
  • Tang Dongfeng suspected the watcher was Tang Chen, who remained in the City of Slaughter under the Blood Red Nine-headed Bat King’s control.
  • Tang Dongfeng asked Qian Renxue to take over the Heaven Dou Empire and begin Angel’s Ninth Trial, while he went to see Bibi Dong in the secret chamber.
  • Qian Renxue asked whether Tang Dongfeng would kill her mother, and he promised he would not as long as Qian Renxue was his wife.
  • Tang Dongfeng told Qian Renxue he was gentle only with her and Na’er, then noticed Qian Renxue was barefoot on the marble floor.

Ch. 186Other Uses for Bibi Dong (Continued)

Tang Dongfeng left Qian Renxue outside the secret chamber and confronted Bibi Dong and Hu Liena, using Bibi Dong’s traumatic past and his control of Spirit Hall to make her submit. He carried the trembling Bibi Dong from the stone bed, while Hu Liena realized she was only one of his pieces.

  • Tang Dongfeng put Qian Renxue’s shoes on, and she chose to wait outside while he went to the secret chamber.
  • Tang Dongfeng entered the chamber, where Hu Liena stood in front of Bibi Dong to protect her.
  • Hu Liena asked when Tang Dongfeng would let them go, and he said they could leave if they served him well enough.
  • Tang Dongfeng reminded Bibi Dong of her traumatic past, causing her to clutch her head and resist his touch.
  • Tang Dongfeng threatened to capture and torture Yu Xiaogang, then picked up the trembling Bibi Dong as Hu Liena recognized his control over them.

Ch. 187Other Uses for Bibi Dong (Continued)

Tang Dongfeng carried Bibi Dong from Pontiff's Hall and used his Five-Colored Flame Magic Cube to blast her across the ruined square before healing her. He left her sealed and captive, and resolved to save his Points for artificial Soul Ring technology.

  • Tang Dongfeng spared Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo because of their Martial Soul Fusion Skill and Qian Renxue, but warned them not to change masters again.
  • Tang Dongfeng took Bibi Dong to the ruined square, where he blasted her 1,420 meters with his Five-Colored Flame Magic Cube and earned 500 Points.
  • Tang Dongfeng caught Bibi Dong, healed her with Azure Wood Power, and strengthened the seal inside her body.
  • Bibi Dong vowed to make Tang Dongfeng pay once she became a god, while Tang Dongfeng taunted her and carried her away.
  • Tang Dongfeng learned that destroying Bibi Dong's Rakshasa God divine core and obtaining the artificial Soul Ring skill each cost 10,000 Points, so he decided to save up for the skill.

Ch. 188Sea Dragon Douluo: Bullshit!

Tang Dongfeng took control of Spirit Hall and recruited Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo with promises of immortal herbs. After summoning Sea Dragon Douluo and his companions, he defended his unexpected rise to pontiff, leaving Sea Dragon Douluo unimpressed.

  • Tang Dongfeng ordered Chrysanthemum Douluo to care for Bibi Dong and Hu Liena, then agreed to Qian Renxue's request to torment Bibi Dong less.
  • Tang Dongfeng summoned Sea Dragon Douluo, Na'er, Ning Fengzhi, and Sword Douluo to Pontiff's Hall to arrange Spirit Hall's affairs before leaving for Sea God Island.
  • Ghost Douluo offered his loyalty, and Tang Dongfeng promised him and Chrysanthemum Douluo rewards, showing them immortal herbs that could help them advance.
  • Tang Dongfeng told Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo to subdue Bibi Dong's old forces or kill those who resisted, and the two pledged to serve him.
  • Sea Dragon Douluo, Na'er, Sword Douluo, and Ning Fengzhi arrived, and Sword Douluo questioned Tang Dongfeng about becoming pontiff.
  • Tang Dongfeng blamed Qian Daoliu for forcing the position on him, while Sea Dragon Douluo said his explanation made him want to punch him.

Ch. 189Sea Dragon Douluo: Bullshit! (cont.)

Tang Dongfeng became Spirit Hall’s Pontiff and strengthened his alliance with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect while arranging for Na’er to punish Ghostly. He then asked Sea Dragon Douluo to help Xue’er ascend the throne and pursue the Angel God’s inheritance.

  • Na’er showed Tang Dongfeng her hairpins, and he chose the Xiao Bai design and pinned it into her hair.
  • Tang Dongfeng sealed Ghostly’s Soul Power, lent Na’er the Sea God Trident, and named her Spirit Hall’s Saintess before she led Ghostly outside to spar.
  • Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo congratulated Tang Dongfeng and affirmed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s friendship and alliance with him.
  • After the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect representatives left, Tang Dongfeng asked Sea Dragon Douluo to work with Dugu Bo to help Xue’er ascend the throne and obtain the Angel God’s inheritance.

Ch. 190The Fire of Houtu, Burn!

Tang Dongfeng warned Sea Dragon Douluo that a powerful enemy might soon emerge, then argued with him over how Na'er should be raised. Their argument turned into a fight, while Na'er watched after overpowering Ghost Douluo.

  • Tang Dongfeng told Sea Dragon Douluo that a god might soon become their enemy and urged him to keep growing stronger.
  • Tang Dongfeng and Sea Dragon Douluo argued over who cared for Na'er and whether she should have more time for ordinary girlhood activities.
  • Tang Dongfeng and Sea Dragon Douluo agreed to settle their dispute in a fight among the plaza ruins.
  • Na'er stood on Ghost Douluo's chest with the Sea God Trident, and Chrysanthemum Douluo pulled him from the pit after she badly damaged his Martial Soul.
  • Tang Dongfeng summoned a sea-blue Flame Trident as Sea Dragon Douluo formed a Deep Sea Dragon Spear, and Na'er watched them prepare to fight.

Ch. 191The Fire of Houtu, Burn! (Continued)

Tang Dongfeng fought Sea Dragon Douluo, using his flames, flight, and soul skills against Sea Dragon Douluo’s Land of the Ocean. After Sea Dragon Douluo countered Er Ming’s attack, Tang Dongfeng explained that Er Ming was his soul spirit and fourth Soul Ring.

  • Na'er silenced Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo, who then watched Tang Dongfeng battle Sea Dragon Douluo.
  • Tang Dongfeng used Sea Heart Flame to destroy Sea Dragon Douluo’s binding attack, then formed armor and a Flame Trident.
  • Sea Dragon Douluo activated Land of the Ocean and used teleportation to evade Tang Dongfeng’s attacks.
  • Tang Dongfeng caused a storm inside the domain and increased gravity with Er Ming, but Sea Dragon Douluo dispelled the effect with Demon Breaking Domain.
  • Tang Dongfeng sent Er Ming to interfere with Sea Dragon Douluo and explained that Er Ming was his soul spirit and fourth Soul Ring.

Ch. 192Bibi Dong's Strange Behavior

Tang Dongfeng battled Sea Dragon Douluo in the Land of the Ocean, but Sea Dragon Douluo’s powerful Soul Skills and enhancements put him at a disadvantage. After Tang Dongfeng escaped the Mysterious Water Tornado, Sea Dragon Douluo launched a dangerous attack, leaving the fight unresolved.

  • Tang Dongfeng used Houtu's Fire and Barren Land Stars against Sea Dragon Douluo’s Land of the Ocean, but Sea Dragon Douluo’s Mysterious Water Tornado overwhelmed his attacks.
  • Er Ming was trapped in the tornado, and his Soul Power replenished Sea Dragon Douluo, so Tang Dongfeng recalled him.
  • Na'er offered Tang Dongfeng the Sea God Trident, but Tang Dongfeng refused and used Myriad Manifestations of Heaven to pin a hurricane long enough to escape.
  • Sea Dragon Douluo activated Sea Dragon True Body and Deep Sea Dragon Transformation, then launched Tang Dongfeng into the air with Levitate.
  • Sea Dragon Douluo followed with Thousand Consecutive Kills, prompting Tang Dongfeng to angrily protest the underhanded attack.

Ch. 193Bibi Dong's Strange Behavior (cont.)

Tang Dongfeng unleashed his Five-Colored Flame, burning through Sea Dragon Douluo’s domain and defeating his Extreme Ice Dragon. The chapter ended with Tang Dongfeng holding a Flame Trident to Sea Dragon Douluo’s neck after winning again.

  • Tang Dongfeng’s Five-Colored Flame ignited Sea Dragon Douluo’s Deep Sea Dragon Spear and spread across the Land of the Ocean, breaking his Pseudo-Domain.
  • Chrysanthemum Douluo carried Na'er and Ghostly into the air while Tang Dongfeng fought Sea Dragon Douluo.
  • Sea Dragon Douluo summoned an Extreme Ice Dragon and attacked Tang Dongfeng with Divine Dragon Tail Sweep and Ice Dragon Breath.
  • Tang Dongfeng countered with his Flame Trident, shredding and melting the Extreme Ice Dragon.
  • Tang Dongfeng defeated Sea Dragon Douluo and held a Flame Trident to his neck.

Ch. 194Bibi Dong's Strange Behavior (cont.)

Tang Dongfeng defeated Sea Dragon Douluo again, and Na'er chose to attend Spirit Hall Academy so she could stay near her brother. Sea Dragon Douluo left for the Heaven Dou Empire to help Qian Renxue, while their plans continued to threaten Xue Ye's life.

  • Tang Dongfeng dispelled Sea Dragon Douluo's Extreme Ice Dragon with his Five-Colored Flame, then picked up Na'er and returned the Sea God Trident to his Sea God's Mark.
  • Na'er defended Tang Dongfeng and said she only needed him, recalling how an adoptive father had once planned to sell her to a brothel before Tang Dongfeng took her in.
  • Chrysanthemum Douluo suggested that Na'er attend Spirit Hall Academy to meet girls her age, and Tang Dongfeng agreed.
  • Na'er chose Spirit Hall Academy because she wanted to stay near Tang Dongfeng, while she teased Sea Dragon Douluo about finding himself an aunt.
  • Sea Dragon Douluo left Spirit City for the Heaven Dou Empire to help Qian Renxue, unaware that their actions would hasten Xue Ye's death.

Ch. 195Erasing Memories—Tang Dongfeng Never Saw This Coming

Tang Dongfeng prepared to leave for Sea God Island and told Hu Liena and Bibi Dong they could live outside the secret chamber while staying in Spirit City. Before he could take Bibi Dong out for one final Point-farming bombing run, she kissed him and revealed that she had understood his scheme.

  • Tang Dongfeng brought Na'er to Spirit Hall Academy, where her age, strength, and two purple Soul Rings shocked the teachers and students.
  • After more than a month, Tang Dongfeng's Soul Power reached level forty-six, and he planned to return to Sea God Island to complete his third trial.
  • Tang Dongfeng told Hu Liena and Bibi Dong they could leave the secret chamber and live elsewhere in Spirit City.
  • As Tang Dongfeng carried Bibi Dong out, she suddenly kissed him, then laughed and said she was insane.
  • Bibi Dong mocked Tang Dongfeng for thinking he could fool her with a month of daily beatings, and Tang Dongfeng angrily pinned her against the wall.

Ch. 196Erasing Memories—Tang Dongfeng Never Saw This Coming (Continued)

Tang Dongfeng erased Bibi Dong’s memories of Yu Xiaogang and arranged for her to become an enshrined elder of Spirit Hall. He left for the Worship Hall and prepared to return to Sea God Island, leaving the elders wary of his power.

  • Bibi Dong lamented that she had met Yu Xiaogang instead of Tang Dongfeng, and Tang Dongfeng told her that her tragic past did not excuse harming him or those around him.
  • Bibi Dong questioned Tang Dongfeng’s motives, but he said he would permanently erase her memories of Yu Xiaogang and Qian Xunji.
  • Tang Dongfeng used the system to erase all of Bibi Dong’s memories from after she met Yu Xiaogang, despite her protests.
  • Tang Dongfeng told Hu Liena to care for Bibi Dong and said he would arrange for Bibi Dong to become an enshrined elder of Spirit Hall.
  • Tang Dongfeng warned Qian Daoliu to protect Na’er, said he was returning to Sea God Island, and left the enshrined elders astonished and wary.

Ch. 197The Divine Trial Changes Once Again

Tang Dongfeng prepared to return to Sea God Island for training while Na'er confronted him about leaving her behind and revealed she knew Xue Qinghe's secret. After Na'er tended to his lip wound, Tang Dongfeng began assigning Chrysanthemum Douluo an important task in exchange for a Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum.

  • Tang Dongfeng gave Ghost Douluo a letter to deliver personally to Xue'er.
  • Na'er complained that Tang Dongfeng was leaving without her, and he promised to try to return before her birthday.
  • Na'er revealed she had recognized Xue Qinghe's female voice and believed Uncle Sea Dragon also knew the secret.
  • Na'er noticed Tang Dongfeng's wounded lip, and he claimed a dog had scratched him.
  • Chrysanthemum Douluo arrived and waited while Na'er blew on Tang Dongfeng's wound.
  • Tang Dongfeng offered Chrysanthemum Douluo a Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum if he handled an important task well.

Ch. 198The Divine Trial Changes Once Again (Continued)

Tang Dongfeng ordered Spirit Hall to establish a Spirit Pagoda and promote Soul Spirits and artificial Soul Rings, aiming to bring Soul Masters under its influence and ease tensions between humans and Soul Beasts. After spending a day with Na'er in Spirit City, he left early for Sea God Island, unaware that their night together had been their last.

  • Tang Dongfeng ordered Chrysanthemum Douluo to establish a Spirit Pagoda in the Star Dou Great Forest, reserve the Soul Hunting Forest for student assessments, and promote Soul Spirits and artificial Soul Rings.
  • Tang Dongfeng gave Chrysanthemum Douluo an Inverse Scale so Di Tian could coordinate with Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo in establishing the Spirit Pagoda.
  • Tang Dongfeng asked Na'er whether peaceful coexistence or unification would better serve the continent, and Na'er said she wanted people to live in peace without war.
  • Tang Dongfeng took Na'er shopping around Spirit City, bought her more than ten outfits, and let her sleep beside him that night.
  • Tang Dongfeng left Spirit City early the next morning and flew toward Vast Sea City on his way to Sea God Island.

Ch. 199The Divine Trial Changes Once Again (Continued)

Tang Dongfeng returned to Sea God Island and persuaded Sea God to replace his third trial with intensified Tidal Body Refinement. He began the two-month assessment under Bo Saixi’s watch, while revealing that he had become Spirit Hall’s Pope and was involved with Qian Daoliu’s granddaughter.

  • Tang Dongfeng asked Sea God to change his third trial to Tidal Body Refinement, and Sea God agreed to combine the third and fourth trials rather than make him cross the Ring Sea.
  • Sea God set Tang Dongfeng fivefold and tenfold Tidal Body Refinement, requiring him to endure twelve hours daily for one month at each intensity.
  • Bo Saixi met Tang Dongfeng and questioned him about bringing Land Soul Masters to Sea God Island and his ties to other forces.
  • Tang Dongfeng told Bo Saixi that he had defeated the Spirit Hall Pope and become Spirit Hall’s Pope after getting together with Qian Daoliu’s granddaughter, the future Angel God.
  • Bo Saixi raised the Deep Sea Sinking Silver pillar, and Tang Dongfeng began the fivefold Tidal Body Refinement, using his Blue Silver Emperor’s recovery skill to withstand the waves.

Ch. 200I... Don't... Like...

Tang Dongfeng passed the Sea God's Third Trial, gained five levels of Soul Power, and spoke with Bo Saixi about her feelings for Tang Chen. He revealed that Tang Chen had found the Asura God's inheritance but was later possessed, leaving Bo Saixi shaken by the answer she had awaited for a century.

  • Tang Dongfeng passed the Sea God's Third Trial, increasing his Soul Ring lifespans by 5,000 years and raising his Soul Power from level 46 to the level 50 bottleneck, with another level stored.
  • Bo Saixi teased Tang Dongfeng about his romantic entanglements, and he flirted with her while she insisted they could never have a future together.
  • Tang Dongfeng asked whether Tang Chen was better than him, then told Bo Saixi that Tang Chen had found the Asura God's inheritance.
  • Tang Dongfeng revealed that someone had plotted against Tang Chen and possessed him, and Bo Saixi asked what had happened afterward.
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