Recaps

Zhong Shenxiu led the Fighting Dragon Clan in conquering the Thunder Whale Plane, then used a staged tower in the South Sea to draw Douluo’s major factions into conflict. As Qiangu Dieting and other powerful figures ascended to godhood, the Fighting Dragon Clan prepared to exploit the factions’ losses and expand across the continent.

• Zhong Shenxiu escaped with Lan Jinghe and Vance to the Dragon Fighting Plane, convened the Grand Dragon Assembly, and led the Fighting Dragon Clan’s expedition against the Thunder Whale Plane.
• The Fighting Dragon Clan defeated Duke Leiwen and the Thunder Whale Plane’s defenders, while Zhong Shenxiu destroyed the Plane Core and drained its origin energy before being knocked unconscious by the plane’s collapse.
• Sagittarius Star Dragon led the devouring of the Thunder Whale Plane, and Vance and the Fighting Dragon Clan freed its slaves and brought the Western Frontier Sea back to the Dragon Fighting Plane.
• While recovering, Zhong Shenxiu secured Lan Jinghe’s support and kept his plans for the Douluo Plane secret as Lan Jinghe returned to Eastsea City and approved Lan Fozhi’s growing interest in Tang Wulin.
• Qiangu Qingfeng reconciled with Qiangu Dongfeng as Qiangu Dieting broke through his Heart Demon, survived the Nine Heavens Divine Tribulation, and ascended as a Second-Level God.
• En Ci and Wang Haoxuan also achieved godhood as Zhong Shenxiu’s forces waited for the planes to converge and loosen the Douluo Plane’s laws.
• Zhong Shenxiu planted a replica Star Dragon Tower in the South Sea, drawing Shrek Academy, the Spirit Pagoda, and the Federation into an investigation while the Fighting Dragon Clan planned to profit from their clashes.
• Zhong Shenxiu ordered the tower’s third floor kept closed and a rumor spread about reaching the Divine Realm, while Yue Zhengen’s officers urged him to send the Southern Legion into the tower.