Hodan

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Hodan 8 35
Status	Sovereign 173
Cultivation Level	Former Mid-God 76, High-God 21 34, Paragon High-God 76, Paragon 89, Sovereign 173
Clones	Destruction God Clone, Life God Clone, Fate God Clone, Death God Clone, Saint-level original body 49 62
Fiend Rank	One-Star 35, Five-Star 35, Six-Star 49
Affiliations	Renars Clan 89, Eight Great Clans (Honorary Elder/Leader) 89 122
Notable Abilities	Soul cultivation 34, "Present World Delusion" (Fate Rules) 42, Destruction Giant bloodline abilities 49, Willpower (Paragon level) 62, Space-Time manipulation 173
Artifacts	Zhengdu (Heavy artifact blade) 34

Power Progression

• Thunder Element Mid-God (Initial State): Hodan begins with a Thunder Element Mid-God clone, having comprehended the Thunder Element and Swiftness profound mysteries, but without fusion. His Saint-level original body is also capable of becoming stronger by gaining insights into other laws or refining a Godhead 2. His soul is shaped like a blade, indicating a talent for cultivating Destruction Rules 7.
• Fate Saint-level Limit (Initial State): Hodan's insight into the Fate Rule reaches the Saint-level limit, making him ready to become a god at any time 2.
• Soul Power Surge & Law Comprehension (Early Cultivation): After absorbing a Soul Golden Bead, Hodan experiences a surge in soul power, which clarifies his understanding of laws and rules for both his Thunder-element God clone and his Saint-level original body. He vaguely senses several profound mysteries in the Thunder element, believing he will soon grasp them 7.
• Fate God Clone (Low-God) (Chapter 9): Hodan's Fate God Clone reaches the Low-God level, marking his first step towards his goal of reaching the peak of cultivation 9. This is his first true direct experience with the laws of heaven and earth 9.
• Fate God Clone (Mid-God) (Chapter 18): Hodan independently cultivates his Fate God Clone to the Mid-God realm within a few years, demonstrating his good aptitude in his transmigration body 18.
• Original Body (Mid-God Artifact Level) (Chapter 20): Hodan's original body is strengthened by High-God power, reaching the level of a Mid-God artifact in a relatively short time 20.
• Fate God Clone (High-God) (Chapter 20): Hodan's Fate God Clone reaches the High-God level, making him an elite in Hell with the capital to save his life 20.
• Fiend Rank (One-Star) (Chapter 35): Hodan upgrades his Fiend rank to One-Star after submitting a mission 35.
• Fiend Rank (Five-Star) (Chapter 35): Hodan completes a Five-Star mission to wipe out the Wind Valley Bandits, upgrading his Fiend rank to Five-Star 35.
• Destruction God Clone (Godhood) & Six-Star Fiend Level (Chapter 38): Hodan's comprehension of the Destruction Rules deepens, allowing him to cross the boundary from Saint-level to God-level. He chooses to become a god outside his body, forming a Destruction divine clone. At the same time, his material attack reaches the level of a Six-Star Fiend, and his soul attack is comparable to an ordinary Six-Star Fiend 38.
• Destruction Giant Bloodline & Seven-Star Fiend Level Strength (Chapter 49): Hodan gains the Blood Essence of a Destruction Giant, transforming his bloodline and granting him its abilities. This significantly increases his strength, putting him on par with Seven-Star Fiends without needing to cultivate 49.
• Fate Law (Peak Six-Star Level) (Chapter 49): Hodan's understanding of the Fate Law deepens, reaching the peak of the Six-Star level 49.
• Six-Star Fiend (Official Rank) (Chapter 49): Hodan completes a Six-Star Fiend mission, officially becoming a Six-Star Fiend 49.
• Fate God Clone (Asura Level) (Chapter 58): Hodan's Fate Rule approaches the Asura level 58.
• Destruction Clone (High-God Level) (Chapter 58): Hodan's Destruction Clone reaches the High-God level due to intense slaughter 58.
• Death Clone (Nearing Mid-God Perfection) (Chapter 58): Hodan's Death Clone nears Mid-God perfection 58.
• Willpower Bestowal (Paragon High-God Equivalent) (Chapter 62): Hodan's five bodies (Destruction, Life, Fate, Death, and Saint-level original) are enveloped by a mysterious light, granting him a portion of Willpower equivalent to a Paragon High-God. This is a reward from the Laws of the World for cultivating four Destruction Rules clones 62.
• Thunder Profound Mysteries Fusion (Chapter 63): Hodan enters the Starry Fog Sea and uses a massive lightning vortex to rapidly fuse his thunder profound mysteries 63.
• Thunder Profound Mysteries (Three Fused) (Chapter 64): Hodan's three thunder profound mysteries are nearing completion of fusion, allowing him to strive towards the fusion of four profound mysteries 64.
• Destruction God Clone (Stuck at Seven-Star Fiend Level) (Chapter 66): Hodan realizes his Destruction God Clone's progress has slowed, being stuck at the Seven-Star Fiend level 66.
• Body Tempering (Sovereign Artifact Level) (Chapter 71, 72): Hodan undergoes intense physical tempering using Sovereign’s Might, enhancing his body to the level of a Sovereign Artifact. This process replenishes his foundation, allowing him to cultivate rapidly again 71 72.
• Thunder God Clone (Paragon) (Chapter 75, 80): Hodan successfully becomes a Highgod and then fuses the six thunder element Mysteries, reaching Paragon. His Thunder God Clone reaches the limit of the Coiling Dragon World in terms of Laws 75 80.
• Life Law Insights (Chapter 91): Hodan gains insights into the Life Law by trading Sovereign’s Might and obtaining insights from the Eight Great Clans 91.
• Fate Rule (Paragon) (Chapter 100): Hodan's Fate Rule reaches perfection after he avenges his grudge by killing Jiawei, a Seven-Star Fiend 100.
• Original Body (Tier Above Sovereign Artifact) (Chapter 169): Hodan's original body improves by another ten percent, reaching a tier above a Sovereign Artifact. This suggests the potential to reach the level of a Supreme God Artifact with continued strengthening 169.
• Death Sovereign (Achieved) (Chapter 171): Hodan refines a Death Sovereign Spark, transforming into his Death God Clone and becoming a Sovereign 171.

Abilities and Techniques

Hodan possesses a unique and formidable array of abilities and techniques, primarily centered around his exceptional soul cultivation, his understanding and manipulation of various elemental laws, and his inherent talents as a transmigrator. His soul is described as blade-shaped, indicating a natural talent for the Destruction Rules 7. This innate talent, combined with his diligent cultivation, allows him to achieve significant breakthroughs, including the Paragon of Fate 100. A key aspect of his power is his ability to sense Chief Sovereign-level scrutiny, a life-saving skill that also allows him to perceive the prying of any being below that level 10 11. Furthermore, his soul can undergo metamorphosis, allowing him to change his soul aura and impersonate others, a talent akin to the Bula Clan's secret techniques 10 11. Hodan also benefits from two portions of Willpower, which significantly enhance his soul strength and overall combat prowess 110 168. His physical body has been tempered to the level of a Sovereign Artifact through the absorption of Sovereign’s Might, making him inherently invincible at the Paragon level 71 72.

• Soul Manipulation and Perception: Hodan's soul is his most significant asset.

  • Chief Sovereign Scrutiny Perception: He can sense the divine sense scans of Chief Sovereigns and any entity below that level, providing an unparalleled early warning system and enhancing his survival capabilities 10 11. This ability is considered a "golden finger" or a trait from being a transmigrator 10.
  • Soul Aura Manipulation: Hodan can change his soul aura, allowing him to impersonate others. When his god clone's soul fuses with a gray mist, its aura changes, making him unrecognizable even to those closest to him if he also alters his appearance 10 11.
  • Soul Seed: Hodan can condense a Soul Seed to control a servant or communicate through souls undetected 10. His Fate God Clone mastered this quickly, while his Thunder God Clone, despite a strong soul, took longer, highlighting specialization 10.
  • Soul Strength and Willpower: Hodan possesses two portions of Willpower, which, combined with his transmigrator soul advantage, significantly bolsters his soul's resilience 110 168. This makes him highly resistant to soul attacks; even a combined innate divine ability from five Asuras that injured his soul would have severely damaged or shattered the soul of another Paragon without a soul-defense Sovereign Artifact 110. His soul is described as a "vast ocean" capable of dissolving soul attacks 184.
  • Soul Materialization: Hodan can materialize his soul into a phantom ocean, from which countless transparent sabers can be launched as a torrent to assault soul-based attacks 184.
  • Soul-Defense Sovereign Artifact: Hodan eventually acquires a perfect soul-defending Sovereign Artifact, a transparent membrane formed from scale-like structures that envelops his soul ocean, Godspark, and true body, providing all-around protection 123.

• Elemental Laws and Techniques: Hodan cultivates multiple elemental laws, with a strong focus on Destruction and Fate.

  • Destruction Rules: His blade-shaped soul indicates a natural talent for cultivating the Destruction Rules 7. He completes his ultimate blade technique, "Present World Delusion," which deepens his comprehension of Destruction and allows him to ascend to godhood as a Destruction divine clone 38.
  • Fate Rules: Hodan experiences an epiphany regarding the Fate Rule, increasing his Saint-level clone's soul power 7. His Fate God Clone achieves Paragon, a historical first for a dual-element Paragon 101. He reaches Paragon in the Fate Rule after avenging a grudge 100. The Fate Rule is noted for its soul-related achievements, being only slightly inferior to the Death Law in this regard, and its soul attacks are faster and harder to guard against 108.
  • Thunder Element Laws: Hodan has a talent for the Thunder element, cultivating into a Mid-God of this element 7. He enters the Fog Sea's lightning ocean to cultivate these laws, creating a 'Destruction Thunder Seed' to aid his comprehension 72.
  • Fused Divine Power: Hodan successfully fuses his four types of Highgod divine power, resulting in a unique pale yellow mist that strengthens his body, though it consumes all his accumulated divine power 168.
  • Present World Delusion: This is Hodan's ultimate blade technique, perfected during his journey to the Black Mountain Range 37 38. It is a powerful, continuous attack that can incapacitate many Mid-Gods and Low-Gods 34. It can split into over three thousand swimming dragons that automatically target enemies, and when combined with Sovereign’s Might, it can unleash a violent humming sound mixed with soul-corroding mist 112. His Fate God Clone, after reaching Six-Star Fiend level, can use this technique more flexibly 42.

• Physical and Combat Prowess: Hodan's physical body and combat style are highly formidable.

  • Sovereign Artifact Level Body: Through intense physical tempering using Sovereign’s Might, Hodan's body reaches the level of a Sovereign Artifact, making him inherently invincible at the Paragon level 71 72. This allows him to crush space and create rifts with his bare hands 72.
  • Zhengdu: Hodan wields Zhengdu, a heavy artifact blade, which he carries constantly. This not only serves as a weapon but also strengthens his body and refines his divine power control as he adapts to its weight 31.
  • Speed: With the Fate Rule perfected, possessing Willpower, and utilizing Sovereign’s Might, Hodan's speed reaches terrifying levels, allowing him to easily fly tens of millions of kilometers in a day even without a Metal Lifeform 108.
  • Combat Experience and Adaptability: Hodan demonstrates adaptability and initiative in combat, quickly assessing enemy tactics and countering effectively 34. He recognizes the importance of combat experience and seeks to develop a unique "trump card" to maximize his strength 35.
  • Destruction Giant Bloodline: Hodan gains the Blood Essence of a Destruction Giant, transforming his bloodline and granting him its abilities, significantly increasing his strength and putting him on par with Seven-Star Fiends 49. He fuses his Thunder God Clone with his original body to inherit these abilities and talent 49.

• Cultivation and Growth:

  • Soul Golden Beads: Hodan relies on Soul Golden Beads for soul recovery and to reach the limits of his god clones 10.
  • Sovereign’s Might Utilization: He uses Sovereign’s Might to enhance his body and foundation, extracting thousands of drops to temper himself, which accelerates his strength and foundation 71 72. He can convert Sovereign’s Might into wealth and further Sovereign’s Might 48.
  • Rapid Cultivation: With his foundation replenished, Hodan can cultivate rapidly again 72.
  • Fiend Status: Hodan undertakes Fiend assessments to gain the convenience and deterrent of Fiend status, quickly rising to Five-Star and then Six-Star Fiend levels 31 35 49.
  • Soul Mutation: Hodan undergoes a soul mutation within the Supreme God formation, lasting 60 years, which significantly increases his soul energy and grants him Willpower 168.

Equipment and Resources

• Soul Golden Beads: These cultivation supplies rapidly increase a god's soul power, thereby accelerating the comprehension of laws and mysteries. They are easily absorbed without refinement 3 6 7 10. Hodan purchased 150 of them at Black Annihilation Castle 6.
• Thunder Godhead Set: A set of items related to the Thunder element, which Hodan purchased to strengthen his soul and increase his cultivation speed, as well as enhance his soul attacks 6. He left his Thunder-element Godhead set with his Saint-level original body 7.
• Inkstones: A form of currency in Hell, with Hodan possessing over twenty million Inkstones at one point 3. He later acquired nearly 60 billion Inkstones from defeated bandits 35. These can be refined into Sovereign’s Might 35 47 66.
• Azure Stones: Another form of currency in Hell, Hodan had 150 slabs and 5,000 cubes of Azure Stones 3. One hundred billion Inkstones are equivalent to one million Azure Stone slabs 18.
• High-God Artifact Sword: An heirloom from Hodan's parents, this offensive sword-type artifact is much stronger than what he initially used. It was reclaimed by his clan and given to him for self-defense 3. Hodan used his own High-God Artifact sword to suppress a plane node 5.
• Overseer Token: A token Hodan possessed, indicating his role as a Plane Overseer 3. He presented it to Black Annihilation Heaven soldiers when traveling to the Plane Teleportation Array 7.
• Space Ring: A ring used to store items. Hodan received one containing one hundred billion Inkstones from the Silvermoon Fiend 18. He also acquired several from defeated High-God bandit leaders, containing billions of Inkstones, High-God sparks, and other items 35.
• Purple Blood Soft Sword: A powerful weapon sealed within a complex magic array in Mist Valley, which Hodan obtained by replacing it with a sword-type High-Artifact 15. His Fate God Clone transported it to Hell for sale 15.
• Life Fruit Tree Seedling: Hodan purchased this item for 100 billion Inkstone at an auction, showing his interest in items that can improve his cultivation in the Life Law 55.
• Essence Blood of a Crimson Blood Demon Spider: Acquired for 20 trillion Inkstone at an auction, this item is valuable for improving cultivation in the Life Law 55.
• Destruction Giant's Blood Essence: Hodan absorbed a peculiar scarlet bead from Alex's Space Ring, which turned out to be the Blood Essence of a Destruction Giant. This enhanced his comprehension of Thunder laws and Destruction Rules, strengthened his physical body, and autonomously refined Sovereign's Power from Inkstones 47. He later retrieved more of this Blood Essence but decided not to absorb it due to the risk of disrupting his cultivation balance 124.
• Zhengdu Blade: Hodan's heavy artifact blade, which he used to kill a High-God bandit leader 34. With the infusion of two portions of Willpower, its power is comparable to a Sovereign Artifact, and Hodan aims to nurture it into an offensive Sovereign Artifact suited for him 124.
• Divine Beast Blood Essence: Hodan obtained two drops of Azure Dragon Blood Essence and one drop each of White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Black Tortoise Blood Essence after defeating the Four Divine Beasts Clan 124. He also refined the blood of clan members and leaders to create a universal divine beast bloodline 124.
• Sovereign Artifacts: Hodan acquired various Sovereign Artifacts from the Four Divine Beasts Clan, including material and soul-based defensive ones, and offensive ones 124. He kept a soul defensive Sovereign Artifact but removed his ownership of others, as his physical strength negated the need for a material defensive one 124. He also shared a Material Defense Sovereign Artifact with Renars 126.
• Sovereign’s Might: Hodan intercepted over five thousand drops of Sovereign’s Might from the Four Divine Beasts Clan, a massive fortune 124. He also amassed 15,003 drops of Sovereign’s Might of Destruction from Inkstones, primarily from a commission Huoxie accepted 66. He possessed over 20,000 drops in total 66.

Personality and Traits

Hodan is characterized by a complex blend of pragmatism, resilience, and an unwavering drive for power and self-preservation. He is highly adaptable, accepting difficult circumstances and immediately formulating plans for survival and advancement 3. Despite his formidable power, he demonstrates a keen awareness of his own strengths and weaknesses, constantly seeking to improve his combat experience and develop unique techniques 35. His experiences in Hell have forged him into a battle-focused and fearless individual, even finding excitement in the dangers of war 42. He is often described as cold and intimidating, particularly to strangers, and maintains a reserved demeanor, preferring to keep his true intentions and capabilities hidden 31 7. While primarily focused on his own path, he can display generosity, as seen when he distributes extra wrist guards to fellow examinees 35. His ultimate goal is to cultivate rapidly, achieve High-God strength for safety, and eventually return home, driven by a desire for revenge against the Four Divine Beasts Clan 3 49.

• Adaptable and Resilient: Hodan quickly accepts his role as Plane Overseer despite its inherent karma and immediately begins planning his cultivation path and eventual return home 3. He views calamities as opportunities for growth, transforming severe injuries into breakthroughs in his understanding of the Fate Rules 42.
• Determined and Goal-Oriented: His primary motivation is to cultivate quickly to reach High-God strength, ensuring his safety and enabling his return home 3. He sets ambitious goals, such as becoming a Paragon to confront powerful adversaries like the Four Divine Beasts Clan 49.
• Strategic and Cunning: Hodan employs strategic thinking in combat, such as using his soul-defense artifact to weaken opponents and focusing on eliminating subordinates before confronting a stronger leader 40. He also plans to use subdued magical beasts to influence events on the Yulan Continent 58.
• Self-Aware and Reflective: He recognizes his lack of combat experience and the need for a unique "trump card" to maximize his strength 35. He also understands that his Fate God Clone needs divine artifacts and combat experience to fully unleash its High-God power 21.
• Battle-Focused and Fearless: His time in Hell has made him more inclined towards battle, even finding excitement in the dangers of war missions 42. He shows no mercy in combat, swiftly eliminating enemies to prevent future retaliation 34 41.
• Cautious and Secretive: Hodan is careful not to reveal his true strength or intentions, especially to those he doesn't fully trust, such as the Renars Clan 7. He keeps his unique soul talent and newly acquired Willpower a secret to avoid unwanted attention 11 62.
• Pragmatic and Resourceful: He understands that strength dictates power dynamics, viewing laws as mere handouts from the strong to the weak 11. He uses his resources effectively, such as paying for lodging upfront to secure his clone's future cultivation 7.
• Driven by Revenge: A significant underlying motivation is his desire for revenge against the Four Divine Beasts Clan, which influences his pursuit of greater power 3 49.
• Disinterested in Material Wealth: While he acquires significant wealth from his missions, his focus remains on cultivation and power rather than material possessions 35.
• Seeks Challenges for Growth: Hodan actively seeks out pressure and difficult situations, viewing them as necessary for rapid growth in his cultivation 39.
• Respectful (when advantageous): He shows politeness and respect to figures like the Black Annihilation Heaven soldiers, aiming to build good relationships that could be beneficial 7.
• Indifferent to Others (generally): He often maintains a cold demeanor and minimal interaction with others, intimidating those around him with his aura 31. His focus is primarily on his own path, even when interacting with fellow examinees 35.

Relationships

Silvermoon Fiend

Hodan's relationship with the Silvermoon Fiend deepens over time, evolving from a transactional acquaintance to a close alliance. Initially, Hodan seeks out the Silvermoon Fiend for assistance in finding a master blacksmith, recognizing the need for divine artifacts and combat experience to fully utilize his High-God strength 21. The Silvermoon Fiend, upon learning Hodan is a member of the Renars Clan, sees an opportunity to expand his network and advance his own standing, as the Eight Great Clans possess significant power and influence 18. He recognizes Hodan's immense talent and potential, which strengthens his resolve to build a relationship with him 21.

Later, the Silvermoon Fiend becomes a trusted ally, sitting alongside Hodan and Huoxie during important discussions, a seating arrangement that no one questions due to his status as a Commander-level powerhouse and friend of Hodan 120. He is persuaded by Hodan to become an honorary elder of the Eight Great Clans, understanding the necessity of standing independently while also providing protection and expertise to the alliance 122. Hodan also invites Silvermoon to consult for the Eight Great Clans, further solidifying their collaborative relationship 121. Hodan considers Silvermoon among those with whom he has good relationships, and he acts to protect them from potential threats 173.

Huoxie

Huoxie is a close friend and staunch supporter of Hodan, demonstrating loyalty and power throughout their interactions. He is a Paragon, a status that commands respect and allows him to act as a formidable ally 89 120. When Hodan confronts the Eight Patriarchs, Huoxie accompanies him and uses his power to warn the clan leaders against interrupting Hodan, clearly demonstrating his support 89.

Their bond is strong, described as brotherly, which influences Huoxie's decision to join the Eight Great Clans alliance as an honorary elder 122. Despite initial dissatisfaction from Huoxie and others about Hodan keeping secrets, Hodan's sincere apology is accepted, and Huoxie chooses to remain in the Tianji Mountain Range 120. Huoxie proudly speaks of their joint achievement in taking down a Sovereign's divine avatar and Hodan's status as the first dual-element Paragon 120. Hodan considers Huoxie among those with whom he has good relationships, and he acts to protect them from potential threats 173.

Renars Clan

Hodan is a member of the Renars Clan, one of the Eight Great Clans, and his actions significantly elevate their status and influence. His return to the clan with powerful friends like Huoxie is noted 89. The Renars Clan, along with the other Eight Great Clans, benefits greatly from Hodan's power and leadership, especially in their conflict with the Four Divine Beasts Clan 89 119. Hodan's presence as a Paragon makes the other clans humble and respectful, and he considers an alliance beneficial for maintaining their advantage 120.

Hodan ultimately becomes the spiritual leader of the Eight Great Clans, a status akin to a War God or High Priest, with his mansion becoming a sacred site 123. He establishes rules for their alliance, including rotational leadership and a ban on evil deeds, and offers to teach the fusion of mysteries to select members, demonstrating his commitment to their growth and unity 121. Hodan reveals his plan to use the Eight Great Clans as a foundation before returning to his original world, indicating a strategic long-term view of their relationship 122. He feels a responsibility to protect his clan, even though he could distance himself from their affairs 121 173.

Eight Great Clans

The Eight Great Clans initially seek Hodan's leadership and power to confront the Four Divine Beasts Clan and later to form a mutual defense alliance. They recognize Hodan's immense power as a Paragon, bowing to him and acknowledging his leadership 89. Hodan's presence intimidates them, but he maintains a respectful demeanor 120. After their victory against the Four Divine Beasts Clan, they consider forming a mutual defense alliance, valuing Hodan's opinion 119.

Hodan agrees to consider their proposal and summons their patriarchs and elders for discussion, where he establishes rules for the alliance, including a rotational leadership system and a ban on using clan names for evil deeds 120 121. He also creates an external armed force and offers to teach the fusion of Mysteries, promising to help cultivate new Seven-Star Fiends 121. The clan leaders show eagerness for power and wealth, contrasting with Hodan's selflessness 121. Hodan becomes their spiritual leader, and positions close to him are highly coveted, even by Seven-Star Fiends, for the potential guidance and improvement they might receive 123. The alliance is formed to consolidate power and protect the clans, with Hodan manipulating Huoxie and Silvermoon to join as honorary elders to provide protection and deterrence 122.

Four Divine Beasts Clan

Hodan's relationship with the Four Divine Beasts Clan is one of intense animosity and eventual annihilation. Hodan harbors a desire for revenge against them, though he acknowledges that his strength was initially insufficient to confront their numerous Seven-Star Fiends and Asura-level powerhouses 39. The Eight Great Clans, including Hodan's Renars Clan, are actively at war with the Four Divine Beasts Clan 89.

As a Paragon, Hodan personally confronts the Four Divine Beasts Clan, causing terror and despair among its members 109. He effortlessly kills thousands and banishes many into the Spatial Turbulence, overwhelming their patriarch and elders who are unable to harm him with soul attacks 109. Despite the patriarchs' resilience and coordination, they are ultimately no match for Hodan's power 109. Hodan leads the Eight Great Clans to annihilate the Four Divine Beasts Clan, and the spoils of war are divided among the victors 119 123.

Taier and his subordinates (Wind Valley Bandits)

Hodan's interaction with Taier and his subordinates is a direct confrontation driven by greed and Hodan's prior actions. Taier, a Seven-Star Fiend, and his fifteen High-God subordinates surround Hodan, seeking to kill him and seize the wealth he acquired from the Wind Valley Bandits 39. Hodan had previously wiped out the Wind Valley Bandits, including their leaders Laska, Clisi, and Tennyson, demonstrating his powerful soul cultivation and combat adaptability 34 39. Taier's subordinate, Clisi, is recognized by Hodan, clarifying the motive behind the ambush 39.

Despite being outnumbered, Hodan holds his own against Taier's group, even injuring Bazeke, one of Taier's top-tier Five-Star Fiends 39. Taier shows concern for his subordinates, intervening to save Bazeke, highlighting their master-subordinate relationship 39. This battle showcases Hodan's strength and adaptability against overwhelming odds 39.

Sovereigns

Hodan's relationship with the Sovereigns is complex, marked by his growing power, independence, and a cautious respect for their authority. As he gains immense power, Hodan declines invitations from Sovereigns to become their emissaries, demonstrating his independence and self-assurance 119. Augusta, a Sovereign, respects Hodan's decision and takes him back to Hell without pressing the issue 119.

Upon becoming a Sovereign himself, Hodan kills two other Sovereigns and refines their Sparks, an act that draws the attention and curiosity of many other Sovereigns 173. They are particularly interested in how Hodan, with a mere deity's body, managed to kill Sovereigns, as this defies their understanding of power dynamics 173. Hodan maintains a safe distance from the gathered Sovereigns, especially the Rule Sovereigns, showing caution and strategic thinking 173. The Sovereign of Death questions Hodan about his sudden increase in strength and his death avatar, and while Hodan acknowledges her help, he keeps his secrets to himself 173. Hodan's actions have consequences for his friends and the Renars Clan, as he fears they might be hunted by Sovereigns because of him 173. He recognizes that his current strength, while formidable, is insufficient to "flip the table" against numerous Sovereigns, and he cannot abandon those who have been kind to him 173.

Major Battles and Conflicts

• Hodan vs. Three High-God Bandit Leaders (Laska, Clisi, Tennyson) and Howling Wind Valley Bandits

  • Opponents: Three High-God bandit leaders (Laska, Clisi, Tennyson) and their bandit subordinates, including Mid-Gods and Low-Gods 34.
  • Hodan's Actions: Hodan initiated a wide-range soul attack, incapacitating many Mid-Gods and Low-Gods 34. He then used his heavy artifact blade, Zhengdu, to kill Clisi with a single strike 34. When Laska and Tennyson combined their ultimate techniques, Hodan withstood their assault and countered with continuous, powerful attacks, utilizing soul attacks attached to Zhengdu 34. He then killed both Laska and Tennyson, collecting their Godheads and Space Rings 34. Hodan also took their divine bodies to raise his Fiend rank 34.
  • Outcome: Hodan successfully killed all three High-God bandit leaders and essentially wiped out the Howling Wind Valley bandits 34. He collected their spoils and raised his Fiend rank 34.

• Hodan vs. Taier and Five-Star Fiends

  • Opponents: Taier, a Seven-Star Fiend, and his group of Five-Star Fiends 40.
  • Hodan's Actions: Hodan used his soul-defense divine artifact to mitigate Taier's soul attacks 40. He initially fought defensively, attempting to eliminate Taier's subordinates one by one 40. When Taier intervened to protect his subordinates, Hodan realized he needed to kill Taier directly 40. Seizing a brief distraction from Taier, Hodan charged through dozens of attacks to reach him 40.
  • Outcome: Hodan successfully killed Taier, causing his head to explode and his Godhead to fall 40.

• Hodan vs. Black Water Tribe (War Mission)

  • Opponents: The Black Water Tribe, in a Six-Star war mission 42.
  • Hodan's Actions: Hodan accepted a mission from the Fiend Castle to destroy the Black Water Tribe alongside the Thick Earth Tribe 42. His Fate God Clone, now a Six-Star Fiend, was capable of using his ultimate technique, "Present World Delusion," more flexibly 42. Hodan's offensive power was at a Seven-Star level, and he possessed a full set of defensive divine artifacts 42.
  • Outcome: The context describes Hodan's preparations and capabilities for this mission, but the actual battle and its direct outcome are not detailed in the provided summaries 42.

• Hodan vs. Eight Clan Leaders (Confrontation)

  • Opponents: The eight clan leaders of the Eight Great Clans 89.
  • Hodan's Actions: Hodan, accompanied by Huoxie, arrived at the Boling Clan where the leaders were discussing war 89. After Huoxie revealed his Paragon status and warned the leaders, Hodan then revealed his own Paragon status by using his Divine Domain and speed to incapacitate all eight clan leaders 89.
  • Outcome: The eight clan leaders acknowledged Hodan's overwhelming power and bowed to him, accepting his leadership in the impending conflict against the Four Divine Beasts Clan 89.

• Hodan (with Radiant Overlord) vs. Beirut's Darkness God Clone (Planned)

  • Opponents: Beirut's Darkness God Clone in Hell 94.
  • Hodan's Actions: Hodan sought an audience with the Radiant Overlord to secure his help in killing Beirut's clone 94. He offered to ensure the Radiant Overlord achieved a ten-consecutive-victory streak in a Plane War, promising to involve his Paragon brother Huoxie and his own Paragon god clone in the final battle 94. Hodan also negotiated for the Radiant Overlord to protect the Eight Great Clans and provide Sovereign’s Might 95.
  • Outcome: The Radiant Overlord, driven by his hatred for Beirut and the desire to increase his strength, agreed to Hodan's terms, swearing a Supreme Oath to help kill Beirut's clone in exchange for Hodan's assistance in the Plane War 94 95. The Radiant Overlord provided Hodan with 10,000 drops of Radiant Sovereign’s Might and 1,000 drops of each other element 95.

• Hodan vs. Four Divine Beasts Clan (Decisive Battle I)

  • Opponents: The Four Divine Beasts Clan, including nearly three thousand Divine-level experts, elders, and leaders 108.
  • Hodan's Actions: Hodan denied the clan's pleas for mercy, insisting on their annihilation 108. He commanded the Eight Great Clans to prioritize their survival and intercept the Four Divine Beasts Clan's experts while he acted 108 109. Hodan single-handedly annihilated nearly three thousand Divine-level experts with a casual soul attack 108. He swiftly killed the elders who attempted to avenge their fallen clansmen 108.
  • Outcome: Hodan demonstrated overwhelming power, causing massive casualties among the Four Divine Beasts Clan's lower and mid-level experts and elders 108 109. The Eight Great Clans were instructed to surround the Tianji Mountain Range to prevent escape 109.

• Hodan vs. Four Divine Beasts Clan Patriarchs (Decisive Battle II)

  • Opponents: The patriarchs of the Four Divine Beasts Clan, including the Great Elder, Gaiseresen, and other clan leaders 109.
  • Hodan's Actions: Hodan arrived at the clan, causing terror 109. He created a spatial rift, killing thousands and banishing many into the Spatial Turbulence 109. When the patriarchs used soul attacks, they failed to harm him 109. Hodan engaged the patriarchs, specifically targeting Gaiseresen, but the Great Elder blocked the blow with a defensive Sovereign Artifact 109. Hodan's single strike severely injured both the Great Elder and Gaiseresen 109. He expressed surprise that they lasted eighty moves against him 109.
  • Outcome: Hodan severely wounded the two strongest combatants, the Great Elder and Gaiseresen, in a single move 109. Despite their resilience and coordination, the patriarchs could not defeat Hodan 109.

• Hodan vs. Gaiseresen and Vermilion Bird Clan Leader (Decisive Battle III)

  • Opponents: Gaiseresen, the Azure Dragon Clan leader, and subsequently the Vermilion Bird Clan Leader 111.
  • Hodan's Actions: Hodan swiftly defeated Gaiseresen and absorbed his divine clones 111. He then planned to eliminate the remaining clan leaders one by one, starting with the Vermilion Bird Clan Leader, to collect their corpses for bloodline essence and Sovereign Artifacts 111. Hodan used his Present World Delusion to briefly incapacitate the remaining clan leaders, including Gaia, to prevent them from interfering 111.
  • Outcome: Hodan successfully defeated and killed Gaiseresen and proceeded to target the Vermilion Bird Clan Leader 111. He aimed to collect their spoils of war, including Sovereign Artifacts and bloodline essence 111.

• Hodan vs. Vermilion Bird Clan Leader and Four Divine Beasts Clan (Decisive Battle IV)

  • Opponents: The Vermilion Bird Clan Leader, followed by three thousand warriors of the Four Divine Beasts Clan, including Six-Star and Seven-Star Fiends, and finally the Great Elder Gaia, White Tiger Clan Leader, and Black Tortoise Clan Leader 112.
  • Hodan's Actions: Hodan killed the Vermilion Bird Clan Leader 112. In response, the remaining three thousand warriors of the Four Divine Beasts Clan, empowered by Sovereign’s Might, launched a collective material and soul-based attack, creating a thousand-meter-wide spatial rift to banish Hodan into the Spatial Turbulence 112. Hodan evaded these attacks and countered with his Present World Delusion 112. He then collected the blood of the fallen using his Sovereign’s Might [Ch. 112