Chapter Summaries

Tang Hao tried to flee with Tang San and Xiao Wu, but Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi kept him occupied by alternating attacks and Soul Bone Skills. Just as Tang Hao’s Ring Detonation power began to fade, its effects vanished completely.

• Tang Hao decided to take Tang San and Xiao Wu with him as he fled, and Dugu Bo immediately pursued him.
• Yang Wudi attacked Tang Hao from behind, but Tang Hao turned and struck at both pursuers, forcing them to evade with their Soul Bone Skills.
• Tang Hao pretended to flee again, while Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi resolved to wear him down by attacking one at a time.
• Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi repeatedly alternated charges and evasions, keeping Tang Hao from escaping as their Soul Power dwindled.
• Tang Hao’s aura suddenly plummeted when the effects of Ring Detonation vanished.

Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi wore down Tang Hao until his Ring Detonation power began to fade, but he remained strong enough to fight them. Taichu then appeared with Amenotejikara and struck at Tang Hao with his Chidori.

• Dugu Bo froze time while Yang Wudi charged Tang Hao with his Soul-Breaking Spear, but Tang Hao broke free and knocked Yang Wudi away with the Great Sumeru Hammer.
• Dugu Bo petrified Tang Hao with Medusa's Gaze, prompting Tang Hao to vow revenge as he assessed his opponents' abilities.
• Taichu used Amenotejikara to exchange places with a piece of tattered clothing and appear in front of Tang Hao.
• Taichu unleashed his improved Lightning Style: Chidori and swung it down at Tang Hao.

Taichu severed Tang Hao’s right arm, causing his Soul Power Level to fall from 95 to 89, and seized the arm’s Soul Bone before Tang Hao struck him down. Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong believed Taichu had died, but Elder Luo suspected his apparent death was not what it seemed.

• Tang Hao dodged Taichu’s attack by instinct, but Taichu severed his right arm and caused his Soul Power Level to drop to 89.
• Tang Hao summoned his Clear Sky Hammer and attacked Taichu, while Taichu grabbed the severed arm and hurled it toward Dugu Bo to claim its Soul Bone.
• Tang Hao’s hammer struck Taichu and smashed him into the ground, apparently killing him.
• Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong cried out in grief, and Ning Rongrong ordered Elder Luo to summon Sword Grandpa and Bone Grandpa to kill Tang Hao.
• Elder Luo watched the battlefield and doubted that Taichu had truly died, unsettled by the way Taichu had acted before the hammer landed.

Taichu survived Tang Hao’s hammer with his Izanagi soul skill while Dugu Bo destroyed Tang Hao’s severed arm and seized his inheritance spirit bone. Taichu revealed himself to Tang Hao and Tang San, and the chapter left Tang Hao furious and gravely weakened as Taichu declared Tang San was still weak.

• Dugu Bo shattered Tang Hao’s severed arm, making it impossible to heal, and claimed the Clear Sky Sect’s seventy-thousand-year right arm spirit bone.
• Tang Hao demanded the spirit bone back, but Dugu Bo taunted him while Tang Hao held back because he had lost an arm, fallen to level 89, and faced ring detonation’s side effects.
• Taichu appeared beside Dugu Bo and revealed that his fifth soul skill, Izanagi, had turned Tang Hao’s fatal hammer strike into an illusion at the cost of one eye’s light for a week.
• Tang Hao demanded to know who Taichu was, and Tang San recognized him as the rival who had repeatedly defeated him in the past.
• Taichu mocked Tang San for remaining weak and resolved that Tang Hao had to die there that day.

Taichu confronted Tang Hao over the deaths of his parents and vowed to kill him. After Tang Hao detonated his Eighth Soul Ring and clashed with Yang Wudi and Dugu Bo, he fled with Tang San and Xiao Wu.

• Taichu revealed that Tang Hao had killed his parents during attacks on Martial Soul Hall Branches and declared that he would take revenge.
• Tang Hao detonated his Eighth Soul Ring to restore his strength and attacked Dugu Bo with his Clear Sky Hammer.
• Yang Wudi and Dugu Bo joined forces to meet Tang Hao's hammer strike, leaving Tang Hao badly injured as the Ring Detonation's effects began to fade.
• Tang Hao grabbed Tang San and Xiao Wu and fled, leaving Dugu Bo, Yang Wudi, and the others stunned.

Taichu realized Tang Hao could return to the powerful Clear Sky Sect, so he ordered Dugu Bo to kill him before he escaped. Dugu Bo froze Tang Hao’s time, but a sudden change interrupted his attempt.

• Taichu ordered Dugu Bo to pursue the fleeing Tang Hao, fearing the Clear Sky Sect’s hidden strength and Tang Hao’s potential value to the sect.
• Taichu concluded that the Clear Sky Sect’s elders had likely become Title Douluo by secretly hunting Soul Beasts and absorbing Soul Bones.
• Taichu decided Tang Hao had to die, especially since the group had seized one of the Clear Sky Sect’s three Inheritance Soul Bones.
• Dugu Bo chased Tang Hao and used his Eighth Soul Skill, Time Solidification, to freeze him, despite Dugu Bo’s dwindling Soul Power.
• A sudden change occurred as Dugu Bo froze Tang Hao’s time.

Tang Hao unleashed a mysterious blackish-red power that shattered Dugu Bo’s attacks and forced him to flee with Tang San and Xiao Wu. Taichu suspected the Asura God had caused the sudden surge, while Dugu Bo was too badly hurt to pursue.

• Blackish-red energy erupted from Tang Hao, breaking Dugu Bo’s Eighth Soul Skill and injuring him with its backlash.
• Dugu Bo attacked with his Ninth Soul Skill, but Tang Hao’s Clear Sky Hammer obliterated the poison and shattered Dugu Bo’s Martial Soul Avatar.
• Taichu was stunned by Tang Hao’s overwhelming strength, which seemed far beyond what his injuries and Soul Power should have allowed.
• Tang Hao seized Tang San and Xiao Wu and fled, knowing his injuries and Ring Detonation’s side effects would soon leave him helpless.
• Taichu chose not to use Amenotejikara to pull Tang Hao back because neither he nor the wounded Dugu Bo could safely defeat him.
• Taichu wondered whether the Asura God had caused Tang Hao’s mysterious power surge.

Taichu concluded that the Asura God had secretly helped Tang Hao escape and had chosen Tang San as his successor, so he abandoned his own plan to seek the Asura inheritance. He treated the wounded Dugu Bo and learned that Yang Wudi was recovering, then vowed to kill Tang Hao in the future.

• Taichu recognized Tang Hao’s sudden surge of power as divine power and concluded that the Asura God had intervened in the hunt.
• Taichu reasoned that Tang San’s transmigration and family connections were part of the Asura God’s plan to make him the god’s successor, and he gave up seeking the inheritance himself.
• Taichu swore revenge on the Asura God for helping Tang Hao escape.
• Taichu gave Dugu Bo Medicinal Pills and bandaged his wounds, then found Yang Wudi recovering with pills of his own.
• Yang Wudi angrily reacted to Tang Hao’s escape, and Taichu promised he would kill Tang Hao after growing stronger.

After Tang Hao escaped, Taichu reassured Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong and entrusted the injured Vice Dean Yang and Grandpa Dugu to Elder Luo. Taichu accepted the gains from the fight but vowed to settle his score with Tang Hao and Asura God.

• Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong hurried to Taichu and expressed their relief that he had survived Tang Hao’s attack.
• Taichu joked with Ning Rongrong, then asked Elder Luo to care for Vice Dean Yang and Grandpa Dugu and thanked him for helping.
• Elder Luo reflected that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s hopes of pairing Ning Rongrong with Taichu were unlikely to succeed.
• Taichu regretted that Tang Hao had escaped, but resolved to kill him when they met again and someday settle his grievance with Asura God.
• Elder Luo pointed out that Taichu’s group had severed Tang Hao’s arm and seized the Clear Sky Sect’s Right Arm Bone, and Taichu recognized it as their greatest gain.

Taichu confronted Dai Mubai after Dai insulted Zhu Zhuqing, then used his Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan to trap him in a Genjutsu. The chapter ended as Dai Mubai raised a dagger under Taichu’s control, with the consequences of his swing left unrevealed.

• Taichu told Flender that he would not harm Shrek Academy and had come to settle matters for his disciple, Zhu Zhuqing.
• Flender and the others realized Taichu was referring to Zhu Zhuqing and turned their attention to Dai Mubai.
• Dai Mubai angrily insulted Zhu Zhuqing and challenged Taichu, trusting that Shrek’s teachers would protect him.
• Taichu cast a Genjutsu on Dai Mubai, overwhelming his mental defenses.
• Under the Genjutsu, Dai Mubai drew a White Tiger Dagger and swung it down as everyone watched in confusion.

Taichu used his genjutsu to make Dai Mubai mutilate himself, then defeated Zhao Wuji with Tsukuyomi when Shrek Academy confronted him. Flender and the others were left shocked as Taichu calmly admitted he had retaliated against Zhao Wuji.

• Dai Mubai woke from Taichu’s genjutsu, realized what he had done to himself, and demanded that Flender and Zhao Wuji avenge him.
• Flender threatened Taichu with his Soul Saint pressure, but Taichu warned that he would slaughter Shrek Academy if they interfered.
• Zhao Wuji entered Martial Soul Possession and stepped forward to attack Taichu.
• Taichu trapped Zhao Wuji in Tsukuyomi, and Zhao Wuji screamed and collapsed after only a second passed in the real world.
• Flender demanded to know what Taichu had done, and Taichu calmly admitted he had retaliated against Zhao Wuji’s attempted attack.

Taichu used Genjutsu to make Flender attack Oscar and Ma Hongjun, then defeated Flender with Tsukuyomi when Flender retaliated. He left Shrek Academy money as an apology and a contemptuous warning.

• Flender fell under Taichu's Genjutsu and attacked Oscar and Ma Hongjun, badly injuring both before realizing what he had done.
• Dai Mubai blamed Taichu for the attacks, and Taichu openly admitted his responsibility.
• Flender charged at Taichu, who trapped him in Tsukuyomi and left him unconscious with mental damage.
• Taichu warned Shao Xin and Li Yusong not to interfere, tossed down a bag of Gold Soul Coins, and walked away with a message for Flender and Zhao Wuji.

After Taichu defeated Shrek Academy, Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun received treatment for their injuries, while Dai Mubai blamed Tang San for his fate. Taichu returned to Dugu Bo, who lamented their failed hunt for Tang Hao, and reassured him that Tang Hao was no longer a threat.

• Li Yusong and Shao Xin treated Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and Dai Mubai after Taichu left.
• Dai Mubai grieved his injury, feared losing his right to contend for the Star Luo throne, and grew to hate Tang San, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Taichu.
• Taichu considered the injured men alongside Xiao Wu as the Shrek Four Sisters and dismissed the thought.
• Dugu Bo lamented that their otherwise smooth hunt had failed to capture Tang Hao.
• Taichu reassured Dugu Bo that Tang Hao had lost strength and no longer posed a threat.

Tang San blamed Taichu for Tang Hao’s injuries, while Xiao Wu realized Tang Hao and Tang San might have been keeping her close to obtain her Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and Soul Bone. Seeing a chance to escape, Xiao Wu attacked Tang San.

• Tang Hao suffered the backlash from Ring Detonation and his accumulated injuries, while Tang San tried to ease his pain with Medicinal Pills.
• Tang San blamed Taichu for Tang Hao’s condition and vowed to avenge the grudges against his family.
• Xiao Wu connected Tang Hao’s Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring with her own identity as a Transformed Soul Beast and suspected Tang San had kept her close for her Soul Ring and Soul Bone.
• Xiao Wu decided Tang Hao’s serious injuries gave her a chance to escape and suddenly kicked at Tang San.

Xiao Wu attacked Tang San with her Eight-Stage Slam, called him a despicable villain, and fled after Tang Hao exposed her transformed soul-beast identity. Tang San passed out, while Tang Hao resolved to seek help from the Clear Sky Sect so he could capture Xiao Wu and obtain her hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone.

• Xiao Wu struck Tang San with her Eight-Stage Slam, then cursed him and ran away.
• Tang San watched Xiao Wu flee and fainted, repeatedly murmuring her name.
• Tang Hao, unable to move through his pain, blamed Xiao Wu for fleeing and losing Tang San's chance to obtain her soul ring and soul bone.
• Tang Hao decided he would hunt Xiao Wu and take her soul ring and soul bone by force.
• Tang Hao resolved to visit the Clear Sky Sect and ask his Big Brother for help.

After learning that Tang Hao had lost an arm in Suotuo City, Bibi Dong ordered Yue Guan and Gui Mei to hunt him and seize his soul bones. Qian Renxue also learned of Tang Hao’s weakened state and saw a chance to capture him herself.

• Spirit Hall received a report about the Title Douluo battle in Suotuo City, and Bibi Dong read the intelligence with anger.
• Bibi Dong ordered Yue Guan and Gui Mei to search for Tang Hao and take him down while his strength was weakened.
• Bibi Dong resented Dugu Bo for opposing Spirit Hall and criticized Qian Renxue for failing to make progress undercover.
• Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, read a letter about Tang Hao and became excited at the chance to capture him.

Qian Renxue learned that Tang Hao was seriously injured and ordered She Long and Chi Xue to find and capture him so she could avenge her father. After promising them Soul Bones from Tang Hao, she set out for Samsara Academy to visit Taichu and hoped he would eventually pledge allegiance to her.

• Qian Renxue asked She Long and Chi Xue to help capture the injured Tang Hao, but they warned her that the Pope's faction might already be pursuing him.
• Qian Renxue insisted they investigate Tang Hao's whereabouts and offered each guard a Soul Bone from his body.
• She Long and Chi Xue eagerly agreed to hunt Tang Hao for the promised Soul Bones.
• Qian Renxue thanked Taichu for the opportunity and ordered a carriage to Samsara Academy, believing Dugu Bo was why Taichu had not pledged allegiance to her.

After a week of recuperation, Taichu returned to Samsara Academy with Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi, whose injuries had improved enough for travel. Ning Fengzhi came to visit and offered the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s assistance, while Taichu remained wary of his ambitions.

• Taichu stayed in another city for seven days so the injured Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi could recover before returning to Heaven Dou City.
• Yang Wudi recovered most of his injuries, while Dugu Bo recovered about half because of the damage caused by Asura Divine Power.
• Taichu brought Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi back to Samsara Academy.
• Ning Fengzhi hurried to Samsara Academy and welcomed Taichu, offering the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s help and promising to buy whatever he needed.
• Taichu politely declined assistance and stayed vigilant toward Ning Fengzhi despite his warm words.

Taichu considered the risks of his growing ties with Ning Fengzhi and the Clear Sky Sect, while concluding that strength would ultimately protect him. Ning Fengzhi offered two millennium spirit herbs, which Taichu accepted while suspecting the gift was an investment.

• Taichu reflected that Ning Fengzhi might change his attitude after Spirit Hall was destroyed, but believed future strength would make such schemes irrelevant.
• Ning Fengzhi warned Taichu that the Clear Sky Sect might take offense over his attack on Tang Hao and promised to support him.
• Taichu thanked Ning Fengzhi politely but doubted that his promises of support were sincere.
• Ning Fengzhi gave Taichu two millennium spirit herbs to help Dugu and Yang recover.
• Taichu accepted the herbs and suspected Ning Fengzhi was investing in his potential.

Taichu faced pressure from Su Yuntao to marry and again rejected Qian Renxue’s recruitment efforts. Meanwhile, Tang Hao brought Tang San to a waterfall in Holy Soul Village and began explaining why Xiao Wu had attacked him.

• Su Yuntao told Taichu that he was about to become a father and urged Taichu to start a family with Dugu Yan.
• Taichu sent Su Yuntao away and learned that Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, had come to recruit him again.
• Taichu exchanged pleasantries with Qian Renxue, who ignored his clear disinterest and continued her recruitment efforts.
• Tang Hao arrived at a waterfall in Holy Soul Village with Tang San, while avoiding Spirit Hall’s widespread arrest warrants.
• Tang Hao told Tang San that one reason he had brought him there was to explain why Xiao Wu had suddenly attacked him.