Recaps

Tang San’s attempt to recruit the Dragon Snake Family ended in their slaughter and the Tang Sect’s political collapse, while Seahorse Douluo sought support in Heaven Dou City. Wu Qi passed Hunter’s trial, then traveled alone to the Sun Moon Continent to investigate its Soul Tool technology.

• Tang San offered the Dragon Snake Family a place in the Tang Sect, but Spirit Hall forces attacked their escape and killed Meng Shu, Chao Tianxiang, and Meng Yiran before Tang Xiao rescued Tang San.
• Tang Xiao persuaded Tang San to fold the Tang Sect into the Clear Sky Sect, as public accusations turned the clan’s attempted alliance into a political liability.
• Seahorse Douluo traveled to the continent to seek the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, but Tang Xiao refused to risk approaching the Heaven Dou Royal Family, and Seahorse Douluo instead approached Dugu Bo.
• Wu Qi fought the Ice and Snow Empresses, then faced Hunter with his Divine Power sealed and passed the Eighth Exam by outlasting him until Qiangu Changkong created an opening.
• Dugu Bo arranged for Seahorse Douluo and his companions to transport medicinal herbs, while Wu Qi recovered and ordered his sect to kill Seahorse Douluo only if a suitable opportunity arose.
• Wu Qi crossed the sea alone and reached Luèhǎi City on the Sun Moon Continent, where he learned about its currency and found his way to a pawnshop.
• Wu Qi sold medicinal herbs for Gold Coins and learned about Changde Academy’s Soul Tool Department, while He Chen and the other innkeepers planned to use information about Wu Qi’s procurement interests to strengthen their business ties.

Wu Qi gathered allies, expanded Spirit Hall’s Soul Tool plans, and took control of the sect while navigating conflicts in Heaven Dou and Mingdu. After Bibi Dong resigned, Wu Qi prepared to become Pope and set plans in motion to draw the Clear Sky Sect and Star Luo Empire into the open.

• Wu Qi recruited Wu Qingtian and Zhao Chenggong, secured Soul Tool blueprints, and helped Zhao pass his Seventh-Rank Soul Master assessment before escaping Mingdu with him.
• Dugu Bo and Ning Fengzhi trapped Seahorse Douluo after he tried to steal the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, and Chen Xin killed him.
• Wu Qi returned to Douluo Continent, took control of the Righteous Unity Sect, rewarded its elders, and enlisted Ning Fengzhi’s help with Soul Tool research.
• Wu Qi brought Zhao Chenggong to Spirit City, while Bibi Dong asked for permission to leave for another world after inheriting the Rakshasa position, and Wu Qi agreed.
• Bibi Dong resigned, and Wu Qi revealed his strength at the succession gathering, prompting Qian Daoliu to announce his coming coronation as Pope.
• Wu Qi reorganized Spirit Hall’s leadership, gave Qian Renxue authority over the Judgement Hall, and prepared for the coronation ceremonies.
• Wu Qi sent a letter under Bibi Dong’s name to provoke reactions from the Star Luo Empire and Clear Sky Sect, while Dai Weisi considered approaching him for support.

Wu Qi became Pope and used the border crisis to secure a ceasefire before launching sweeping reforms across Spirit Hall. As his new institutions began reshaping the continent, Tang San returned to the Clear Sky Sect and pursued Soul Rings while preparing to inherit the Sea God’s position.

• Qiangu Changkong interrogated Tailong for information about the Clear Sky Sect, while Wu Qi gathered support in Spirit City and Yu Xiaogang urged the sect to exploit Spirit Hall’s internal conflict.
• Dai Weisi asked Wu Qi to support his claim to the Star Luo throne, and Wu Qi promised him shelter but refused to intervene further in Star Luo’s affairs.
• Wu Qi mediated negotiations between Dai Tianfeng and Xue Qinghe, exposing Yu Xiaogang’s accusations at his coronation and helping the emperors reach a ceasefire and commercial agreements.
• Wu Qi established the Inner Cabinet and Judgement Hall, proposed civil service reforms, and won the elders’ support for newspapers, banks, and regulation of Soul Hunting Squads.
• Wu Qi launched the newspaper and Martial Soul Bank, while Ghost Douluo helped expose and execute Pikers and the City Lord of Xilu City for trafficking gifted children.
• Tang San returned to the Clear Sky Sect with Sea Dragon Douluo, learned that the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was needed for his final trial, and later joined Tang Xiao in hunting Soul Rings.
• Wu Qi began training Soul Tool engineers at Spirit Hall Academy and offered the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect places in the program, while Tang San and his companions traveled to the Star Dou Great Forest.
• Tang Xiao attacked two Qiānjūn Ant Emperors for Tang San’s Soul Rings as Sea Dragon Douluo watched for a hidden third Soul Beast.

Wu Qi completed his inheritance and concealed Qian Renxue’s ascension while Spirit Hall prepared to seize Sea God Island. Feng Xiaotian led the assault, and Bo Saixi escaped with Poseidon’s instructions to help Tang San inherit the Sea God’s position.

• Wu Qi completed the God of Destruction’s inheritance, and Qian Renxue became the Angel God while the God Realm Committee sentenced Poseidon to prison.
• Tang San abandoned his attempt to enter Heaven Dou’s royal treasury and helped Dai Mubai navigate his rivalry with Dai Weisi as Spirit Hall expanded its influence.
• Wu Qi ordered five Soul Guide Ships built, then assembled Feng Xiaotian, the Angel Legion, and other forces for a secret attack on Sea God Island.
• Feng Xiaotian’s group eliminated the Qi Family leadership in Vast Sea City, and the Chai Family took control of its shipyard for Spirit Hall’s fleet.
• Feng Xiaotian led the invasion of Sea God Island, while Qian Daoliu met Bo Saixi and told her Tang Chen could not awaken from his condition.
• Spirit Hall’s forces defeated the island’s defenders, and several Holy Pillar Douluos sacrificed themselves as Qiangu Changkong killed the Demon Soul Great White Shark King.
• Feng Xiaotian wore Bo Saixi down, but the Sea God Statue teleported her away before he could kill her, and Qian Daoliu destroyed the statue.
• Bo Saixi awoke in an ancient ruin in the Star Luo Empire, read Poseidon’s instructions, and set out for Star Luo City to find Tang San.