Vol. 4Corruption and Broken Alliances

Shangguan Li advanced through divine trials and fought the spreading corruption as Tang San’s pursuit of power turned him against allies and enemies alike. Tang San’s schemes remained unresolved, while Shangguan Li agreed to cooperate with Gu Yuena despite Qiao Di’s warning.

  • Qin Ming introduced Zhu Zhuqing to the Heaven Dou Team, and Dugu Yan arranged to join their soul-ring hunt.
  • Dragon Slayer discovered that Lin Ying was pretending to be unconscious to send information to Spirit Hall.
  • Shangguan Li completed Sea God trials and prepared to leave the other world as Shaohua’s consciousness was preserved for reincarnation.
  • Tang San poisoned powerful groups and pursued power, while Ning Rongrong regained control of her body and reconsidered her ties to him.
  • Shangguan Li reunited the Divine Realm and purged people corrupted by the spreading black aura.
  • The Shrek Seven Devils absorbed herbs and purged their poison, and Ning Rongrong’s martial soul evolved into the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
  • Tang San poisoned the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, killed Ning Fengzhi, and seized control of its affairs.
  • Shangguan Li chose to cooperate with Gu Yuena despite Qiao Di’s warning.
Chapters 302–402 Read from ch. 302

Arc 13Trials and Broken Bonds

Shangguan Li advanced through divine trials and pursued her own aims while Tang San’s ambitions and conflicts with Spirit Hall escalated. The stretch ended with Tang San carrying unconscious Ning Rongrong and Lin Ying toward Heaven Dou City, unaware that Lin Ying was secretly sending information to Spirit Hall.

  • Qin Ming introduced Zhu Zhuqing to the Heaven Dou Team, and Dugu Yan arranged to accompany her and the others on a soul-ring hunt.
  • Shangguan Li upgraded the Undead Plane into the Spirit Treasure Realm, then returned to find Stone Village slaughtered and continued toward Sea God Island by ship.
  • Tang San learned that Xiao Wu was a transformed hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast, and he resolved to share her vengeance against Spirit Hall.
  • Shangguan Li passed the Sea God’s sixth and seventh trials, extracted the transformed Sea God Trident, and reached 105% affinity.
  • Shangguan Lin died after Shangguan Li discovered that Tang San and Bibi Dong had killed him, and she vowed to avenge him.
  • Bibi Dong’s forces seized Xiao Wu and attacked Tang San, while Tang Hao sacrificed his life essence to break the immobilizing domain.
  • Tang San awakened in Dugu Bo’s estate and diagnosed the poison in Dugu Bo’s body, while Dugu Yan asked her grandfather not to kill him.
  • After Wuxie’s power left Ning Rongrong unconscious, Tang San carried her and Lin Ying toward Heaven Dou City, while Dragon Slayer discovered that Lin Ying was feigning unconsciousness to send information to Spirit Hall.
Chapters 302–326 Summaries Read

Arc 14Trials, Betrayals, and Departures

Shangguan Li advanced through the Sea God’s trials while Tang San’s killings and schemes spread across the continent, and Shaohua confronted the consequences of her divided self. The arc left Shangguan Li preparing to return to the Douluo Continent as Shaohua’s fate remained unresolved.

  • Shangguan Li completed the Sea God’s first two trials, absorbed million-year spirit rings, and began Tidal Body Tempering as Tang San set out on a violent path after killing Yu Xiaogang.
  • Tang San poisoned the Clear Sky Sect and later used the sect’s conflict to drain life force, while Shangguan Li and Shaohua monitored his actions and considered how to bring him down.
  • Shangguan Li claimed the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, met Tang San’s group at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and helped Zhu Zhuqing gain a Dark Gold Beast soul ring and external soul bone.
  • Tang San poisoned the Heaven Dou City Spirit Temple and secretly absorbed power from opponents, while Shrek Academy fought attackers and clashed with Dugu Bo at the academy.
  • Tang San tried to add a soul ring to his Clear Sky Hammer, but Tang Hao stopped him, while Ning Rongrong’s martial soul evolved and she reconsidered her engagement to Tang San.
  • Shangguan Li’s companions warned her of approaching danger and arranged for her to leave the other world, while Ning Rongrong regained control of her body and resolved to use Tang San for the sect’s benefit.
  • Shaohua burned her soul to destroy Wuxie, and the God of Cookery System preserved her consciousness for reincarnation as Yun Ming reassured her that wanting to survive was not wrong.
Chapters 327–352 Summaries Read

Arc 15The Black Aura Spreads

Shangguan Li confronted threats on Douluo Continent while Tang San and Shrek Academy advanced through their tournament and gathered powerful herbs. The arc ended with Ning Rongrong’s martial soul evolving as the corruption and conflict surrounding Tang San continued to grow.

  • Tang Hao and Tang Xiao agreed to protect Tang San from Dugu Bo and Spirit Hall, while Shrek Academy lost to Spirit Hall Academy after its fusion skill collapsed.
  • Shangguan Li reunited the Divine Realm, established a realm for soul beasts, and waited until Shaohua returned to her.
  • Qian Renxue investigated Tang San’s possible divine inheritance, while Shangguan Li discovered a spreading black aura and purged corrupted people across Douroland.
  • Shangguan Li agreed to complete her divine trial at Sea God Island, and Tian Meng confronted Shrek Academy over its treatment of soul beasts.
  • Tang Hao fatally wounded the Titan Giant Ape, while Shangguan Li and Shaohua hunted the dangerous corruption spreading through the land.
  • Tang San entered Purple Bamboo’s forest to gather herbs for his companions, and Purple Bamboo gave him bamboo to conceal Xiao Wu’s identity and aura.
  • The Shrek Seven Devils absorbed the herbs and purged their poison, while Ning Rongrong’s martial soul evolved into the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Chapters 353–377 Summaries Read

Arc 16The Tang San Crisis

Tang San’s pursuit of power drove him into conflict with Shangguan Li, Spirit Hall, and the people around him, while Shangguan Li confronted the forces behind his transformation. The arc left Tang San’s schemes and the wider struggle unresolved, as Shangguan Li chose to cooperate with Gu Yuena despite Qiao Di’s warning.

  • Tang San used his Eight Spider Lances to drain a tournament opponent, then pursued alliances and power while secretly plotting against those who helped him.
  • Ning Fengzhi discovered that Shangguan Li was his daughter, but she rejected his attempt to reunite and warned him that she had her own life and family.
  • Shangguan Li killed Tang Hao after stopping Tang San’s escape, then entered the City of Slaughter and fought her way toward its championship.
  • Tang San submitted to the fake Asura’s influence, rejected Shangguan Li’s attempt to stop him, and began absorbing its soul.
  • Spirit Hall attacked the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and Tang San found Xiao Wu dead as Ning Rongrong helped the survivors.
  • Tang San married Ning Rongrong, poisoned the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, killed Ning Fengzhi, and seized control of its affairs before Spirit Hall forces confronted the sect.
  • Shangguan Li destroyed Xiao Wu’s soul inside Tang San, and Tang Hao died in a self-detonation while helping Tang San escape Qian Renxue.
  • Shangguan Li rejected Ning Rongrong’s appeal to reunite and later chose to trust Gu Yuena as they cooperated, despite Qiao Di warning her about Gu Yuena.
Chapters 378–402 Summaries Read
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