Arc 17The Sea God’s Pursuit

Spirit Hall moved to Soul Union City as it pursued Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Yu Xiaogang, while Chuan Ling expanded its divine realm and drew Sea God Island into it. Qian Renxue prepared for her divine trial, and Golden Crocodile Douluo secretly traded his own life to spare Qian Daoliu.

  • Bo Saixi and Sea Dragon Douluo spotted Tang Xiao, Tang Zhan, Yu Xiaogang, Yu Yuanzhen, and Tang San preparing to sail, while Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue sought Chuan Ling’s help to remove the red thread attached to Qian Renxue.
  • Ye Shengxin demanded Spirit Hall’s inheritance and the Angel Divine Sword in exchange for removing Qian Renxue’s restriction, and Qian Daoliu agreed to relocate Spirit Hall to Soul Union City.
  • Spirit Hall’s investigation revealed that Tang San and his companions had gone to sea, and Qian Daoliu ordered a warrant for Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Yu Xiaogang before handing the emptied Spirit Hall over to Chuan Ling.
  • Ye Shengxin and Yue Guan removed Qian Renxue’s restriction, and Qian Daoliu later promised her she could begin her divine trial once the red thread was gone.
  • Tang Xiao took Tang San toward Sea God Island for the Sea God Inheritance, while Ah Rou learned that Spirit Hall had put Xiao Wu and Yu Xiaogang on its wanted list and sought help from Bibi Dong.
  • Liu Erlong and Ah Rou went to Soul Union City, where Liu Erlong pretended to join Spirit Hall and revealed that Yu Xiaogang had received the Rakshasa God Trial.
  • Xu Xiao recruited Electrolux to the Underworld, sealed an Abyssal breach, absorbed the Asura God’s world, and ascended to God King as the Chuan Ling Divine Realm grew.
  • Xu Xiao moved Sea God Island into the Spirit Pagoda, while Qian Renxue prepared for her divine trial and Golden Crocodile Douluo secretly offered his life to save Qian Daoliu.
Chapters 402–426 Vol. 5 Read

Ch. 402Qian Daoliu Meets Xu Xiao

Bo Saixi and Sea Dragon Douluo avoided Qian Daoliu and found Tang Xiao’s group preparing to leave the continent, while Qian Daoliu brought Qian Renxue to Chuan Ling seeking help. With Xu Xiao away, Bibi Dong received them and summoned Ye Shengxin, who noticed the red thread attached to Qian Renxue had darkened.

  • Bo Saixi and Sea Dragon Douluo traveled to Vast Sea City, where they spotted Tang Xiao, Tang Zhan, Yu Xiaogang, Yu Yuanzhen, and Tang San preparing to set sail.
  • Tang Xiao left Xiao Wu and Liu Erlong behind after they disappeared into the mountain, then took the others away to escape Spirit Hall and obey the Sea God’s Divine Oracle.
  • Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue visited Chuan Ling, where gatekeeper Xu Zhining made them endure half an hour of her terrible zither playing before bringing them to Bibi Dong.
  • Bibi Dong told Qian Daoliu that Xu Xiao was away and arranged for Ye Shengxin to meet them instead.
  • Ye Shengxin saw that the red thread attached to Qian Renxue had grown darker.

Ch. 403The Price Has Gone Up, Qian Daoliu

Ye Shengxin revealed that the red thread on Qian Renxue now drew her fortune toward the far side of the sea, and Qian Daoliu asked Chuan Ling to remove it. Ye Shengxin and Bibi Dong demanded Spirit Hall’s inheritance and the Angel Divine Sword as payment, leaving Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue furious.

  • Ye Shengxin welcomed Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue to Chuan Ling Main Hall and learned why they had come.
  • Qian Daoliu asked the Grand Spirit Lord to remove the red thread on Qian Renxue, and Ye Shengxin said the price had changed because the risk had increased.
  • Ye Shengxin used a divine-power leaf to show Qian Daoliu that the red thread extended toward the far side of the sea, then said the leaf was his last one.
  • Qian Daoliu concluded that Qian Renxue’s fortune was slowly flowing away and asked what payment would secure Chuan Ling’s help.
  • Ye Shengxin demanded Spirit Hall’s inheritance and the Angel Divine Sword, while Bibi Dong added that the bargain would cost a life and prevent a godhood trial.

Ch. 404Ye Shengxin: I Want the Angel Divine Sword

Ye Shengxin negotiated with Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue for the Angel Divine Sword in exchange for Spirit Hall’s relocation and other concessions. After Spirit Hall agreed to move to Soul Union City, Ye Shengxin planned Chuan Ling’s next territorial moves, while Golden Crocodile Douluo asked Old Jack whether Tang Hao had left Holy Soul Village.

  • Qian Daoliu refused to give up the Angel Divine Sword at first, but Qian Renxue agreed to offer it if Spirit Hall could redeem it later.
  • Ye Shengxin accepted the terms and arranged to visit Spirit Hall in two days with Third Brother to remove the divine sword.
  • Qian Daoliu agreed to relocate Spirit Hall to Soul Union City and return to prepare the move.
  • Ye Shengxin told Bibi Dong to contact Heaven Dou forces privately, recruit those willing to join Chuan Ling, and avoid alerting the Clear Sky Sect and Blue Lightning.
  • Ye Shengxin explained that Chuan Ling wanted the Angel Divine Sword to forge divine artifacts for its members, then left to find Third Martial Uncle.
  • Golden Crocodile Douluo quietly asked Old Jack whether Tang Hao had left Holy Soul Village.

Ch. 405The Clear Sky Sect Fled En Masse

Golden Crocodile Douluo searched for Tang Hao and Tang San but learned they had already left, along with Yu Xiaogang and Xiao Wu. Back at Spirit Hall, he discovered the Clear Sky Sect had also evacuated, leaving the leaders to fear they had been warned by the Sea God or Bo Saixi.

  • Old Jack told Golden Crocodile Douluo that Tang Hao had left Holy Soul Village years ago and Tang San had studied at Nording Academy.
  • Golden Crocodile Douluo learned that Tang San had left with Yu Xiaogang and that Xiao Wu had been Yu Xiaogang's disciple.
  • Golden Crocodile Douluo returned to Spirit Hall and learned from Qian Daoliu that Tang San and the others were likely already at sea.
  • Qian Xunji reported that the Clear Sky Sect had been completely deserted before Spirit Hall's people arrived.
  • Golden Crocodile Douluo revealed that Yu Xiaogang and the hundred-thousand-year soul beast Xiao Wu were connected to the events, shocking Qian Xunji.

Ch. 406Ning Fengzhi's Theory

Qian Daoliu and the others learned that Yu Xiaogang had appeared at Tang San's school, and they debated how he escaped Slaughter City and whether he had received a divine trial. They suspected Blue Lightning had allied with the Clear Sky Sect to protect him and decided to investigate further.

  • Golden Crocodile told Qian Daoliu that Yu Xiaogang taught Tang San and that Liu Erlong taught Xiao Wu, and that both had lived with their disciples for more than ten years.
  • Ning Fengzhi theorized that Blue Lightning had secretly allied with the Clear Sky Sect and left with them, prompting Qian Daoliu to send someone to fetch Yu Yuanzhen.
  • Qian Xunji revealed that he had seen Yu Xiaogang in Slaughter City but had not brought him out because Yu Xiaogang had been taking clients and had cursed at him.
  • Ning Fengzhi and Qian Daoliu reasoned that Yu Xiaogang might have escaped through a divine trial and feared he could return as a god.
  • Ning Fengzhi proposed issuing warrants, while Qian Xunji suggested Chuan Ling might have helped Yu Xiaogang escape; Qian Daoliu ordered his son to accompany them to Chuan Ling in two days.

Ch. 407Ning Fengzhi Was Baffled!

Ning Rongrong told the Spirit Hall leaders that Xiao Wu and Yu Xiaogang were at Monster Academy, where Yu Xiaogang was below level twenty. News that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had vanished left Ning Fengzhi unable to explain why they had allied with the Clear Sky Sect or fled.

  • Ning Rongrong arrived at Spirit Hall and surprised Ning Fengzhi by mentioning Xiao Wu.
  • Ning Fengzhi and Qian Daoliu questioned Ning Rongrong, who said Xiao Wu was missing an arm and listed the people at Monster Academy, including Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong.
  • Ning Rongrong described Yu Xiaogang as a useless man below level twenty, making Ning Fengzhi doubt that he had received a divine trial.
  • Ning Rongrong said Liu Erlong was Yu Xiaogang's younger cousin, and Ning Fengzhi and Qian Daoliu suspected she was Yu Luomian's daughter.
  • Investigators reported that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's buildings were empty, leaving Ning Fengzhi and Qian Xunji baffled about the clan's disappearance and alliance with the Clear Sky Sect.

Ch. 408Tang San Wanted

Qian Daoliu ordered a joint warrant for Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Yu Xiaogang, then prepared to hand Spirit Hall and Spirit City over to Chuan Ling’s people. Yue Guan, Ye Shengxin, Bibi Dong, and Xu Zhining arrived to take possession, while Qian Renxue vowed to reclaim Spirit Hall.

  • Ning Rongrong claimed she could defeat Yu Xiaogang and Tang San, and Qian Xunji concluded Yu Xiaogang’s divine trial had not made him powerful.
  • Qian Daoliu ordered a joint warrant for Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Yu Xiaogang, offering a reward and a Soul Bone for their capture.
  • Ning Fengzhi suggested asking the Third Prince of Star Luo for more information about the alliance between the Clear Sky Sect and Blue Lightning.
  • Two days later, Qian Daoliu prepared to hand over the emptied Spirit Hall and promised Qian Renxue she could begin her divine trial once the red thread was removed.
  • Yue Guan, Ye Shengxin, Bibi Dong, and Xu Zhining arrived at Spirit Hall, where Qian Daoliu welcomed them.
  • Yue Guan pointed out that Spirit Hall and Spirit City had been emptied, then reminded Qian Daoliu to return the Angel Divine Sword.

Ch. 409Rescuing Qian Renxue

Yue Guan and Ye Shengxin removed the restriction on Qian Renxue in the Angel Sacred Realm, while concealing their knowledge of the Angel God’s fate. The procedure succeeded, and Yue Guan pretended it had greatly weakened him as Qian Daoliu asked how they had done it.

  • Yue Guan and Bibi Dong traded barbs with Qian Daoliu and Ning Fengzhi before Qian Daoliu led them into the Angel Sacred Realm.
  • Ye Shengxin sensed that the Angel Statue’s divine power was not replenished, and he and Yue Guan privately concluded that the Angel God was probably dead.
  • Yue Guan used his Ninth Soul Skill to cover Qian Renxue in flowers while Ye Shengxin used his power to remove the restriction without harming her.
  • Yue Guan spat out blood to make the procedure look difficult, and Ye Shengxin healed him while Bibi Dong realized they were acting.
  • Qian Daoliu thanked Yue Guan and Ye Shengxin and asked how they had removed the restriction, but Yue Guan kept the method secret.

Ch. 410Another Deal with Chuan Ling?

Ye Shengxin removed the red thread from Qian Renxue’s eye, clearing her path to a Divine Trial, and Chuan Ling took control of Spirit Hall. Golden Crocodile Douluo then asked Chuan Ling to capture Tang San and his group, but the proposed price was too steep, so the parties left the commission unresolved.

  • Ye Shengxin gave Qian Daoliu a leaf, and he confirmed that the red thread in Qian Renxue’s eye was gone.
  • Bibi Dong said Chuan Ling would take over Spirit Hall, allowing its members a day to reacquaint themselves with the place before Chuan Ling moved in and issued identity tokens.
  • Golden Crocodile Douluo asked Yue Guan whether Chuan Ling would capture Tang San, Tang Hao, and their group, and Yue Guan offered terms that required Chuan Ling to receive all or half of the Heaven Dou Empire.
  • Qian Daoliu rejected the proposed territorial prices, and Yue Guan and the others left without accepting the commission.
  • Golden Crocodile Douluo and Ning Fengzhi discussed Chuan Ling’s ability to find Tang San, with Golden Crocodile pointing to Gu Rong’s power to traverse the void.

Ch. 411Tang San, so unlucky even water got stuck in his teeth

Qian Renxue learned how formidable Chuan Ling’s Nine Spirit Masters were and vowed to focus on her Divine Trial. At sea, Tang Xiao told Tang San that his mother was imprisoned in Spirit Hall and that they were taking him to Sea God Island, while Tang San’s extreme bad luck continued.

  • Qian Daoliu and Golden Crocodile Douluo warned Qian Renxue that Chuan Ling’s Spirit Masters were powerful and urged her to concentrate on becoming a god.
  • Tang San fell from his wheelchair aboard the ship, and Tang Xiao carefully helped him back up after warning him to stay still.
  • Tang San bit his tongue while answering Tang Xiao, who revealed that Tang Hao was missing and that Tang San’s mother was imprisoned in Spirit Hall.
  • Tang Xiao told Tang San that Spirit Hall and Chuan Ling were his enemies and that the group was taking him to Sea God Island for the Sea God Inheritance.
  • Yu Xiaogang encouraged Tang San to cultivate and said they would become gods together, but Tang San bit his tongue again when he tried to respond.
  • Tang Zhan said he believed Tang San’s bad luck was a test from the Sea God and would improve once they reached Sea God Island.

Ch. 412Xiao Wu Was Wanted

Tang San endured a string of dangerous accidents aboard the ship, while Xiao Wu learned that Spirit Hall had issued a warrant for her, Yu Xiaogang, and Tang San. Ah Rou set out to seek help from Chuan Ling, leaving Xiao Wu and Liu Erlong to hide in the mountains.

  • Yu Xiaogang accidentally sent Tang San flying into the water, prompting Tang Xiao to rescue him and agree to guard him.
  • Ah Rou told Xiao Wu and Liu Erlong that Spirit Hall had placed Xiao Wu, Yu Xiaogang, and Tang San on a wanted list with a ten-thousand-year Soul Bone bounty.
  • Xiao Wu denied offending Spirit Hall, and Er Ming wondered whether the organization had discovered her identity.
  • Ah Rou agreed to investigate while Xiao Wu, Liu Erlong, and Er Ming stayed hidden in the mountains.
  • Ah Rou examined the warrant in Suotuo City and decided to visit Chuan Ling to ask Zhong Ling for help.

Ch. 413Ah Rou Listens to Music

Ah Rou visited Chuan Ling to ask Bibi Dong why Xiao Wu had been placed under Spirit Hall’s warrant. Bibi Dong agreed to answer for three heavenly treasures, which Ah Rou promised to bring in three days.

  • Ah Rou met Xu Zhining at Chuan Ling’s entrance and endured an hour of her terrible zither playing.
  • Xu Zhining led Ah Rou through the Academy, where she saw many human-form soul beasts living and studying safely.
  • Xu Zhining brought Ah Rou to Bibi Dong, who recognized her as Xiao Wu’s mother.
  • Ah Rou asked why Spirit Hall had issued a warrant for Xiao Wu, and Bibi Dong demanded three heavenly treasures as payment.
  • Ah Rou agreed to bring the treasures in three days.

Ch. 414At Last, Electrolux

Ah Rou learned that Xiao Wu was wanted because she was tied to Tang San’s divine trial, then promised to bring Bibi Dong the Heavenly Treasures in three days. Meanwhile, Xu Xiao and his companions found Electrolux in a sealed world and persuaded him to let that world join Xu Xiao’s Divine Realm so he could pursue further cultivation.

  • Bibi Dong explained that Xiao Wu had become a stepping stone for Tang San’s divine trial and was wanted by Spirit Hall after the Sea God exposed her identity.
  • Ah Rou asked whether Xiao Wu would die if Tang San became a god, then left to return with the promised payment in three days.
  • Bibi Dong took Xu Zhining to meet her other grandmasters while considering her delayed effort to condense a soul core.
  • Xu Xiao, Gu Yuena, and Zhong Ling arrived at a secluded planet and met Electrolux, whom Xu Xiao recognized as the Holy Necromancer.
  • Xu Xiao told Electrolux that the world’s seal was blocking his cultivation and offered to bring the world into his Divine Realm.
  • Electrolux agreed to Xu Xiao’s proposal, eager to advance, and accepted that becoming a god would require surviving a tribulation.

Ch. 415Electrolux entered the Underworld

Electrolux entered Xu Xiao’s Underworld, accepted the role of a Lord of the Six Paths, and began cultivating there. Afterward, Xu Xiao and the Silver Dragon King sealed a spatial breach on the Holy Demon Continent that led to the Abyss, but Xu Xiao still feared the creatures might escape.

  • Electrolux discovered that the Underworld suited him and that his cultivation bottleneck was loosening.
  • Xu Xiao invited Electrolux to become a Lord of the Six Paths and explained the Underworld’s duties and that Electrolux could leave whenever he wished.
  • Electrolux accepted the position, took Xu Xiao’s token, and flew away to cultivate in the Underworld.
  • Xu Xiao drew the Holy Demon Continent into the Spirit Pagoda, causing space to shatter and revealing an Abyssal Creature at a breach.
  • Xu Xiao and the Silver Dragon King joined forces to place fourteen seals over the breach, though Xu Xiao remained concerned that the creatures could escape.

Ch. 416Rakshasa God Trial, First Trial: Break Through Level 20

Xu Xiao prepared traps with Gu Yuena and Zhong Ling, then entered the Spirit Pagoda to refine the Holy Demon Continent while Gu Yuena planned to search worlds under the Asura God's control. Meanwhile, Ah Rou told Xiao Wu and Liu Erlong that Tang San's divine trial put Xiao Wu in danger, and Yu Xiaogang's Rakshasa trial required him to surpass level 20 despite being only level 12.

  • Xu Xiao, Gu Yuena, and Zhong Ling laid traps before Xu Xiao went to refine the Holy Demon Continent, and Gu Yuena and Zhong Ling left to search for worlds linked to the Asura God and Tang San.
  • Ah Rou returned to Holy Soul Village and told Xiao Wu and Liu Erlong that the Sea God wanted Xiao Wu to serve as Tang San's stepping stone, while Spirit Hall had issued wanted notices for Xiao Wu and Yu Xiaogang.
  • Ah Rou reported that the Clear Sky Sect and Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had disbanded and that Tang San had likely gone to Sea God Island for his divine trial.
  • Liu Erlong proposed telling Tang San that Yu Xiaogang's divine trial required him to kill Tang San, hoping to turn them against each other.
  • Yu Xiaogang's first Rakshasa trial required him to break through level 20, but he was only level 12 after losing his powerful bloodline.

Ch. 417Liu Erlong Wanted to Go Undercover

Liu Erlong proposed going undercover to Spirit Hall to gather intelligence and help protect Ah Rou, Xiao Wu, and Er Ming from Tang San and Yu Xiaogang. After learning Spirit Hall had relocated to Soul Union City under Chuan Ling’s control, Liu Erlong and Ah Rou went there with Liu Erlong disguised as a badly injured patient.

  • Liu Erlong and Xiao Wu discussed whether Tang San and Yu Xiaogang could be turned against each other, but worried that revealing their relationship might only strengthen their bond.
  • Liu Erlong proposed joining Spirit Hall alone and pretending that Ah Rou’s group had injured her after discovering their identities; Ah Rou agreed to accompany her.
  • Ah Rou assigned Er Ming to supervise Xiao Wu’s cultivation while she and Liu Erlong prepared to leave.
  • Ah Rou told Liu Erlong that Spirit Hall had relocated to Soul Union City and that its former territory belonged to Chuan Ling.
  • Liu Erlong asked Ah Rou to cripple her so she could enter Soul Union City in a wheelchair, and Ah Rou struck her.
  • Ah Rou pushed Liu Erlong’s wheelchair to Soul Union City after they made a stop at Blue Lightning to prepare for an investigation.

Ch. 418The Foolish Liu Erlong

Liu Erlong visited Spirit Hall with Ah Rou to learn why Blue Lightning had disbanded and why Yu Xiaogang was wanted. She revealed that Yu Xiaogang had a divine trial, and the chapter ended with Qian Daoliu asking when it began while Liu Erlong continued pressing for answers.

  • Liu Erlong and Ah Rou arrived in Soul Union City, where Ah Rou’s Titled Douluo pressure made the guards announce their visit to Spirit Hall.
  • Qian Daoliu and Golden Crocodile Douluo questioned Liu Erlong about her Blue Lightning ties, while Qian Xunji demanded that she hand over Xiao Wu.
  • Liu Erlong claimed Xiao Wu was a hundred-thousand-year soul beast who had injured her, then asked why Spirit Hall had issued warrants for her cousin and Xiao Wu.
  • Qian Daoliu invited Liu Erlong inside to exchange information, and Qian Xunji asked whether Yu Xiaogang had a divine trial.
  • Liu Erlong feigned surprise at the question, prompting Qian Daoliu to realize that Yu Xiaogang really had a divine trial and summon Ning Fengzhi.
  • Liu Erlong asked why Blue Lightning had disbanded, and Qian Daoliu admitted that he did not know the specific reason.

Ch. 419Joined Spirit Hall!

Liu Erlong negotiated to join Spirit Hall and revealed how she had helped Yu Xiaogang escape Slaughter City, where he later claimed a Rakshasa God Trial. Her account also explained Blue Lightning’s secret alliance with Tang Hao and the Clear Sky Sect, while Xiao Wu’s whereabouts remained unknown.

  • Golden Crocodile questioned Liu Erlong about Yu Xiaogang, Xiao Wu, and Tang Hao, while Liu Erlong asked how Spirit Hall knew about Yu Xiaogang’s trial and Xiao Wu’s identity.
  • Liu Erlong agreed to join Spirit Hall if they protected her and treated Ah Rou with respect, and Qian Daoliu and the others accepted her terms.
  • Liu Erlong said Chuan Ling had thrown her into Slaughter City, where she later brought Yu Xiaogang out, and that Yu Xiaogang then told her he had received the Rakshasa God Trial.
  • Liu Erlong said she did not know where Xiao Wu was, and Ah Rou confirmed she had found Liu Erlong in Star Dou Forest without seeing anyone else nearby.
  • Liu Erlong explained that Yu Xiaogang had told Yu Yuanzhen about Slaughter City, after which Blue Lightning secretly tried to ally with Tang Hao and the Clear Sky Sect before later taking Tang Hao’s son as a disciple.

Ch. 420On the Verge of Collapse and Despair

Liu Erlong told Ning Fengzhi and the others that Tang San had twin Martial Souls and innate full Soul Power, prompting Qian Daoliu to reveal that Chuan Ling’s Grand Spirit Lord, Bibi Dong, and Meng Yiran also had twin Martial Souls. As the group confronted how powerful Chuan Ling was, they turned back to their immediate plan: finding Yu Xiaogang and Tang San.

  • Liu Erlong claimed Yu Xiaogang was too weak to complete his Divine Trial and told Ning Fengzhi that Tang San had twin Martial Souls and innate full Soul Power.
  • Qian Daoliu revealed that Xu Xiao was the first person with twin Martial Souls and that Bibi Dong was the second.
  • Liu Erlong said Meng Yiran also had twin Martial Souls, leaving the group dismayed by Chuan Ling’s strength.
  • Ah Rou urged everyone to focus on their next steps, and Ning Fengzhi and Qian Daoliu asked Liu Erlong whether she could find Yu Xiaogang and the others.

Ch. 421The Prodigies of Spirit Hall

Qian Daoliu considered allying Spirit Hall with Chuan Ling because Tang San and Yu Xiaogang could both become gods, and he sent Golden Crocodile Douluo to approach them. Qian Xunji gathered Spirit Hall’s young prodigies, who met Liu Erlong and Ning Rongrong as their strengths came into view.

  • Qian Daoliu asked Liu Erlong to contact Yu Yuanzhen, but she said she no longer knew how to reach them.
  • Qian Daoliu and Ning Fengzhi agreed to approach Chuan Ling about friendly relations, and Qian Daoliu sent Golden Crocodile Douluo to make contact.
  • Qian Xunji suggested using Spirit Hall’s youngsters to gauge Chuan Ling’s strength, and Qian Daoliu ordered him to summon them.
  • Ning Rongrong greeted Liu Erlong and offered to protect her, while Liu Erlong claimed Xiao Wu was not human and had betrayed her.
  • Qian Renxue, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, Foolhardy Yan, Shui Bing’er, Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wu, Shui Bing’er’s younger sister, Dai Weisi, and Zhu Zhuyun gathered as Spirit Hall’s young prodigies.

Ch. 422Preparing to Hunt Down Tang San's Mother

Qian Daoliu and Ning Fengzhi gathered the young geniuses to arrange an exchange with Chuan Ling, while Qian Renxue prepared to claim Tang San's mother as her hundred-thousand-year soul ring. At Chuan Ling, Golden Crocodile Douluo arrived to visit Xu Zhining.

  • Qian Daoliu assessed Qian Renxue, Dai Weisi, Zhu Zhuyun, Shui Bing'er, Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wu, and the other young geniuses before the Heaven Dou princes arrived.
  • Qian Daoliu told the gathered youths that they would face Chuan Ling's younger generation in an exchange, and they enthusiastically agreed.
  • Qian Renxue asked to wait a month before taking Tang San's mother's soul ring, and Ning Fengzhi proposed publicizing the plan to provoke Tang San and encourage their young fighters.
  • Qian Daoliu agreed to spread the news, while Qian Renxue said she would let Tang San see his mother before killing her.
  • Golden Crocodile Douluo visited Chuan Ling and greeted Xu Zhining, who recognized him.

Ch. 423Refusing an Exchange!

Golden Crocodile Douluo visited Chuan Ling to propose an exchange, but Bibi Dong refused and offered to sell information instead. After he asked about recovering Qian Daoliu’s arm, Bibi Dong hinted at Qian Daoliu’s coming death, and Xu Zhining learned that she would soon travel to other worlds with Bibi Dong.

  • Xu Zhining escorted Golden Crocodile Douluo to meet Bibi Dong after declining to play music for him.
  • Bibi Dong rejected Golden Crocodile Douluo’s exchange proposal, mocked Spirit Hall’s weakness, and offered to sell information about the Clear Sky Sect.
  • Golden Crocodile Douluo asked how Spirit Hall could recover Qian Daoliu’s arm, and Bibi Dong said Qian Renxue could collect it after Qian Daoliu’s death.
  • Bibi Dong told Golden Crocodile Douluo to repeat her words to Qian Daoliu, leaving him troubled about what his elder brother was hiding.
  • Xu Zhining asked why Bibi Dong refused the exchange, and Bibi Dong explained that many of Chuan Ling’s people were exploring other worlds.
  • Bibi Dong told Xu Zhining they would travel together once Grandmaster Ye Qing’s vacation ended.

Ch. 424God King Xu Xiao, Everyone Ascends

Xu Xiao absorbed another world and broke through to God King, triggering the Chuan Ling Divine Realm’s ascension and a flood of divine power that advanced his followers. The Asura God discovered that six worlds had vanished and alerted the Destruction God, while Electrolux emerged from the transformation as a God King.

  • Xu Xiao absorbed the Asura God’s world and entered the Spirit Pagoda with the Silver Dragon King and Zhong Ling.
  • The Asura God discovered that six of his worlds had disappeared, then told the Destruction God and called for the other gods to gather.
  • After refining the world for a month, Xu Xiao broke through to God King, and the Chuan Ling Divine Realm began ascending.
  • The Silver Dragon King gathered everyone beneath the celestial river of divine power, where they cultivated for three months while Xu Xiao handled affairs in Chuan Ling.
  • Xu Xiao saw that his followers had advanced, and Electrolux revealed that he had also become a God King.

Ch. 425Claiming Sea God Island

Xu Xiao moved closer to absorbing the Douluo God Realm’s power, relocated Sea God Island into his Divine Realm, and began establishing rules for the Chuan Ling Divine Realm. Meanwhile, Qian Renxue prepared to begin her Divine Trial, while Qian Daoliu accepted that he would die for her.

  • The Golden Ancient Tree took human form and discovered that Yue Guan and the others had also grown much stronger.
  • Gui Mei told Xu Xiao that Asura God and others were discussing how to investigate his seizure of the Divine Realm, and warned him that Sea God might attack Sea God Island.
  • Xu Xiao reassured Gui Mei, then used spatial power to move Sea God Island into the Spirit Pagoda and arranged the surrounding space for his Divine Realm.
  • Xu Xiao gathered his companions to establish rules for the Chuan Ling Divine Realm.
  • Qian Renxue reached level 70 and knelt in the Angel Sanctuary with one month remaining before her Divine Trial.
  • Qian Daoliu told Golden Crocodile Douluo that he had accepted his coming death and asked him to look after Qian Renxue.

Ch. 426A Life for a Life!

Golden Crocodile agreed to trade his life for Qian Daoliu and others in a deal with Xu Xiao, who promised a different kind of rebirth for them. Xu Xiao arranged to deliver captives from the Clear Sky Sect and Blue Lightning to Vast Sea City and tasked Xiao Bai with helping him reach Tang San and his companions.

  • Qian Daoliu asked Golden Crocodile to save Xue'er's life if her divine trial went badly, and told him to keep the matter secret from her.
  • Qian Daoliu ordered Golden Crocodile to keep hunting Tang San and to arrange the execution of people from the Clear Sky Sect and Blue Lightning.
  • Golden Crocodile asked Xu Xiao to waive the fee for the planned service in exchange for Qian Daoliu's life, and Xu Xiao offered to let Golden Crocodile trade his own life for theirs.
  • Golden Crocodile accepted the deal and asked Xu Xiao not to tell Qian Daoliu, then chose Vast Sea City as the delivery location.
  • Xu Xiao summoned Xiao Bai and assigned her a task intended to notify Tang San and his companions.
Arc 17 of 19
Arc 17 of 19