Chapter Summaries

After killing Bibi Dong, Luo Yun discovered a hidden chamber and absorbed the Rakshasa Divine Power, advancing to level ninety-three and completing both the Destruction and Life Nine Trials' eighth trial. He gained the Creation God Armor and left the chamber, while the God of Destruction and Goddess of Life watched from the God Realm.

• Luo Yun found a concealed staircase beneath a wardrobe and discovered the Rakshasa God statue in a secret chamber.
• Luo Yun used Destruction power to absorb and transform the Rakshasa Divine Power over three months, destroying the statue.
• Luo Yun reached level ninety-three and gained hundred-thousand-year Soul Rings for both Sword Martial Souls.
• Luo Yun completed the eighth trials of the Destruction and Life inheritances and received the Creation God Armor.
• Luo Yun withdrew the armor into his body and left the chamber, while the God of Destruction and Goddess of Life watched him from the Tree of Life.

Luo Yun received the final Destruction and Life trials, then met Qian Daoliu, who offered him the position of Pope after Bibi Dong’s death. Qian Daoliu began explaining why Luo Yun’s father’s empire could not win the sects’ allegiance.

• The God of Destruction and the Goddess of Life accepted Luo Yun as their successor after he fused their God Armors and discussed retiring once he became a god.
• Luo Yun learned that his final trials required him to find and kill the Child of Destiny within ten years, and he planned to use Spirit Hall’s intelligence network to search.
• Luo Yun left the secret chamber and found Qian Daoliu waiting; he respectfully greeted him as Grand Pontiff.
• Qian Daoliu acknowledged Luo Yun’s power and dual godhood inheritance, then offered him the position of Pope while agreeing to overlook Bibi Dong’s death.
• Luo Yun asked why Qian Renxue would not succeed Bibi Dong, and Qian Daoliu said she had a more important task.
• Qian Daoliu told Luo Yun that the sects refused to submit to his father because they doubted the Frost Extreme Empire could endure against Spirit Hall.

Luo Yun agreed to become the Pope of Spirit Hall in exchange for its support for the Frost Extreme Empire and his path to godhood. As his succession ceremony approached, Luo Shang and Shen Yinshuang learned of the appointment, and representatives began arriving in Spirit City.

• Qian Daoliu offered Spirit Hall’s resources to Luo Yun in return for his support after becoming a god, and Luo Yun accepted.
• Qian Daoliu told Luo Yun that his succession ceremony would take place in a week and that Luo Shang would attend.
• Luo Shang and Shen Yinshuang read Qian Daoliu’s invitation, understood the political alliance behind Luo Yun’s appointment, and decided to go to Spirit City.
• Luo Shang reviewed intelligence about the sects’ resistance to the new empire and wrote, “First courtesy, then force.”
• The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect arrived at the Spirit Hall plaza, where a middle-aged man and an old man stepped out of their carriage.

The great powers gathered at Spirit Hall for the new Pope’s succession ceremony, where they discussed the Pope’s identity and the old grudge between Spirit Hall and Emperor Frost Extreme. The chapter ended as Luo Shang arrived with Shen Yinshuang and three hundred Northern Territory Iron Cavalry, drawing every eye.

• Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin discussed why Spirit Hall had summoned the continent’s prominent powers.
• Yu Yuanzhen and representatives of the academies and sects arrived, while the crowd noted the Clear Sky Sect’s absence.
• Ning Fengzhi, Yu Yuanzhen, and Meng Shenji discussed the new Pope’s identity as Luo Shang’s son and recalled his extraordinary power as a child.
• Huyan Zhen learned that Spirit Hall had not invited the Clear Sky Sect and mocked the situation.
• Luo Shang and Shen Yinshuang entered with three hundred Northern Territory Iron Cavalry, prompting speculation about his presence at the ceremony.

At Spirit Hall’s papal succession ceremony, Qian Daoliu warmly welcomed Luo Shang, making Ning Fengzhi suspect that Spirit Hall and the Frost Extreme Empire had joined forces. Luo Shang pressed Ning Fengzhi for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s answer about submitting to his empire, then unleashed his Soul Power when she gave an evasive reply, leaving Chen Xin to shield her.

• Ning Fengzhi recalled Dugu Bo’s demand that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect submit to the Frost Extreme Empire and worried that Spirit Hall and the empire might target her sect together.
• Qian Daoliu arrived with six other Titled Douluos and personally welcomed Luo Shang at the papal succession ceremony.
• Luo Shang and Shen Yinshuang took their seats as the gathered powers murmured about a possible alliance between Spirit Hall and the Frost Extreme Empire.
• Luo Shang asked Ning Fengzhi for her answer about submission, and Ning Fengzhi vaguely declared the sect loyal to the empire without naming which one.
• Luo Shang released his Level 97 Soul Power pressure against Ning Fengzhi, and Chen Xin sprang up to protect her.

At Luo Yun’s papal succession ceremony, Luo Shang intimidated Ning Fengzhi, Yu Yuanzhen, and Chen Xin before Qian Daoliu introduced the thirteen-year-old Pope. Luo Yun revealed a nine-ring configuration with five Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings, leaving the crowd stunned and Yu Yuanzhen convinced that the boy was invincible.

• Luo Shang released his Level 97 pressure, forcing Chen Xin to shield Ning Fengzhi while the crowd fell silent.
• Luo Shang questioned Yu Yuanzhen, who repeated that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan would continue serving the empire, and Luo Shang mocked his evasive answer.
• Qian Daoliu began the papal succession ceremony and introduced Luo Yun as the new Pope.
• Luo Yun appeared before the crowd and revealed nine Soul Rings: two purple, two black, and five red.
• Ning Fengzhi dropped his teacup, Chen Xin stared in disbelief, and Yu Yuanzhen sat ashen, thinking Luo Yun was invincible.

Qian Daoliu publicly announced Qian Renxue’s engagement to Luo Yun, binding Spirit Hall and the Frost Extreme Empire closer together. Luo Yun did not object, and after the ceremony, his father teased him about his new fiancée.

• Qian Daoliu announced that his granddaughter Qian Renxue would become engaged to Pope Luo Yun, shocking the gathered powers.
• Luo Yun realized Qian Daoliu had used the public ceremony to pressure him, then met Qian Renxue’s nervous gaze and chose not to object.
• Qian Daoliu brought Qian Renxue onto the platform beside Luo Yun and declared them engaged before the crowd.
• The ceremony ended, and Ning Fengzhi left after looking back at Luo Yun and Qian Renxue with a sigh.
• Luo Shang teased Luo Yun about finding a fiancée, and Luo Yun stayed silent when his father asked why he had not refused.

Qian Daoliu noticed the Ice God’s mark on Luo Shang and spoke with him before Luo Shang dragged him away to discuss courting Bo Saixi. Left alone, Qian Renxue brought Luo Yun to the Worship Hall and revealed that she had recommended him to become Spirit Hall’s Pope.

• Qian Daoliu recognized the divine aura of the Ice God on Luo Shang’s forehead and realized Luo Shang had inherited a god’s legacy.
• Luo Shang teased Qian Daoliu about his matchmaking and offered to teach him how to win over Bo Saixi, then pulled him away to talk.
• Shen Yinshuang encouraged Luo Yun and Qian Renxue to spend time together and welcomed Qian Renxue as family.
• Qian Renxue led Luo Yun to the Worship Hall and told him that she had recommended him to Qian Daoliu as Spirit Hall’s next Pope.

Qian Renxue asked Luo Yun to become her fiancé, and he agreed before joining her family for a celebratory meal. As the offerings recalled her lonely childhood, Luo Yun held her hand beneath the table, and the story turned toward Tang San's plotline.

• Qian Renxue told Luo Yun that she had explained his motives to her grandfather and asked whether she was worthy of becoming his fiancée.
• Luo Yun agreed, and he and Qian Renxue went to eat together.
• At lunch, Qian Daoliu entrusted Qian Renxue to Luo Yun, who called him Grandpa.
• Demon Subduing Douluo and the other offerings recalled Qian Renxue's lonely childhood and the hardship she endured.
• Luo Yun held Qian Renxue's hand beneath the table as the family celebrated their engagement.

Luo Yun asked Qian Daoliu how to find the continent’s Child of Destiny, and Qian Daoliu proposed holding a Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament to draw out gifted young Soul Masters. The tournament announcement spread across the continent, and the chapter ended at Shrek Academy during admissions season.

• After a long drinking session, Qian Daoliu warned Luo Yun not to bully Qian Renxue, while she leaned against Luo Yun’s shoulder.
• Luo Yun told Qian Daoliu he needed to find the Child of Destiny, and Qian Daoliu suggested holding a Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament.
• Luo Yun announced that the tournament would take place in Spirit City two years later, with three Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones for the grand finals’ winners.
• Academies across the continent responded to the announcement by rallying students and intensifying their training.
• At Shrek Academy near Suotuo City, parents and children lined up during admissions season.

At Shrek Academy’s admissions line, Dai Mubai intimidated parents demanding a refund, while Li Yusong worried that the dispute could threaten the academy’s eligibility for the Soul Master Tournament. Dai Mubai went to report to the dean, and Flender read a newspaper announcing the tournament.

• A parent demanded a refund after Li Yusong rejected his son for being over the enrollment age, and Li Yusong called Dai Mubai to handle the dispute.
• Dai Mubai released his three Soul Rings and threatened the parents, but Li Yusong stopped him from escalating the confrontation.
• The parents left, and their complaints emptied most of the admissions line.
• Li Yusong warned Dai Mubai that Spirit Hall could punish the academy and jeopardize its tournament eligibility, then sent him to report to the dean.
• Dai Mubai entered the academy as Flender read a newspaper announcing the tournament declared by the Pope of Spirit Hall.

Flender learned that Shrek Academy might be reported to Spirit Hall, while Luo Yun arrived in Suotuo City and heard accusations that the academy had cheated and threatened a father and son. After Luo Yun set out to investigate, a witness recognized him as Spirit Hall’s new Pope, leaving the crowd convinced Shrek Academy would face consequences.

• Dai Mubai told Flender about the dispute, and Flender ordered him to continue recruiting while warning Teacher Li to avoid further trouble.
• A father publicly accused Shrek Academy of keeping his application fee and threatening him and his son when they were rejected.
• Luo Yun heard the accusations in Suotuo City and asked the father where Shrek Academy was, saying he would investigate whether they were true.
• The father gave Luo Yun directions, and a high-ranking Soul Master recognized him as Spirit Hall’s new Pope.
• The father and son celebrated Luo Yun’s involvement, and the crowd declared that Shrek Academy would pay for its alleged conduct.

Luo Yun arrived at Shrek Academy and criticized Yu Xiaogang’s training methods, provoking Yu Xiaogang into attacking him with Luo Sanpao. Luo Yun blocked the foul-smelling Soul Skill with a Soul Power shield, and the confrontation remained unresolved.

• Luo Yun reached the dilapidated Shrek Academy and judged the children’s running exercises ineffective without medicinal baths.
• Luo Yun confronted Yu Xiaogang and mocked his teaching methods and low Soul Power Level.
• Yu Xiaogang lost his temper, summoned Luo Sanpao, and used its first Soul Skill, Thunderous Fart, Shaking Heaven and Earth.
• Luo Yun raised a golden-green Soul Power shield that stopped the gas, though its stench still offended him.

Luo Yun shattered Yu Xiaogang’s Martial Soul with a single sword strike, leaving him badly injured. When the Shrek students returned, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun recognized Luo Yun as the boy they had encountered at the Rose Hotel six years earlier.

• Yu Xiaogang’s stench disoriented Luo Yun, so Luo Yun summoned the Sun Corona Sword and split Luo Sanpao in two, shattering Yu Xiaogang’s Martial Soul.
• Yu Xiaogang suffered the backlash and collapsed against the table as Luo Yun drew his sword back into his body.
• Tang San and the other Shrek students returned, and Tang San discovered that Yu Xiaogang’s meridians and Soul Power were in disarray and his Martial Soul was gone.
• Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and Zhu Zhuqing formed up against Luo Yun while Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong helped Yu Xiaogang.
• Luo Yun reminded Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun of their encounter at the Rose Hotel six years earlier, and both recognized him as the little beggar they had once challenged.

Luo Yun effortlessly fought off the Shrek Seven Devils after crippling Yu Xiaogang, then seized Xiao Wu after recognizing her as a transformed Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast. The others attacked together to save her, but Luo Yun’s sword energy swept away their attacks.

• Yu Xiaogang accused Luo Yun of crippling his Martial Soul, and Luo Yun admitted he had struck him casually.
• Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Zhu Zhuqing, and Tang San attacked Luo Yun in turn, but he deflected or defeated each of them without releasing a Soul Ring.
• Luo Yun recognized Xiao Wu as a transformed Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast and decided he wanted to take her for Xue'er.
• Luo Yun dodged Dai Mubai, grabbed Xiao Wu by the wrist and neck, and demanded that the others leave her to him.
• Tang San, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Zhu Zhuqing launched simultaneous Soul Skills at Luo Yun, who cut through or knocked aside their attacks with a sweep of his Sun Corona Sword.

Luo Yun revealed that Xiao Wu was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in human form, but Tang San and the other Seven Devils stood together to protect her. Luo Yun tossed Xiao Wu aside and prepared to attack them, while Tang San readied his Hidden Weapons.

• Luo Yun told Tang San and the others that Xiao Wu was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast in human form.
• Tang San stood between Xiao Wu and Luo Yun, insisting that she was his little sister and asking Luo Yun to let her go.
• Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Zhu Zhuqing, Oscar, and Ning Rongrong joined Tang San and declared that they would protect Xiao Wu.
• Luo Yun laughed at their defiance and tossed Xiao Wu to the ground, saying he would grant their wish to die.
• Xiao Wu urged everyone to run, while Tang San kept his place and readied his Hidden Weapons against Luo Yun.

Tang Hao arrived to protect Tang San and confronted Luo Yun, who had been advancing on the Shrek Seven Devils. Luo Yun blocked Tang Hao’s powerful hammer strike without moving, and Tang Hao prepared to continue the fight.

• Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Zhu Zhuqing, Oscar, and Ning Rongrong stood between Luo Yun and Tang San, while Xiao Wu clung to Tang San.
• A Clear Sky Hammer crashed down before Luo Yun, and Tang Hao descended from the sky with nine Soul Rings, including a red Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring.
• Tang Hao challenged Luo Yun, who accepted the confrontation and asked whether Tang Hao was sure he wanted to stop him.
• Tang Hao struck Luo Yun with the Clear Sky Hammer, but Luo Yun blocked the blow with the Sun Corona Sword without taking a step back.
• Tang Hao acknowledged Luo Yun’s skill but warned him against acting recklessly in front of him.

Luo Yun fought Tang Hao and revealed his divine power when Tang Hao unleashed his ninth Soul Skill. He sent Tang Hao crashing to the ground with one sword strike, leaving the Shrek Seven Devils stunned and Tang San worried for his father.

• Tang Hao attacked Luo Yun with his Clear Sky Hammer, but Luo Yun deftly deflected his blows with the Sun Corona Sword.
• The Shrek Seven Devils watched in shock as Tang San recognized the powerful warrior as his father.
• Tang Hao grew furious at being matched by Luo Yun and unleashed his ninth Soul Skill, Nine Echoes of the Clear Sky.
• Luo Yun summoned the Moon Eclipse Sword and activated Origin of Destruction, extinguishing Tang Hao's attack with divine power.
• Luo Yun struck Tang Hao with purple-black sword energy, sending him through trees and into a boulder.
• Tang San called out to his injured father as the Shrek Seven Devils stood frozen.

Luo Yun trapped Tang Hao and confronted Tang San’s group at Shrek Academy, declaring that he would take Xiao Wu and kill everyone else. The chapter ended as Luo Yun attacked Tang San with the Moon Eclipse Sword.

• Luo Yun told Tang Hao that he would kill Tang San, his companions, and Xiao Wu, while saving Tang Hao for last.
• Luo Yun imprisoned Tang Hao in a cage of destructive power and approached Tang San’s group as they formed a defense around Xiao Wu.
• Flender and Zhao Wuji arrived, and Flender bowed to Luo Yun before recognizing him as the boy he had met six years earlier.
• Luo Yun told Flender that Xiao Wu was a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast and declared that he would take her.
• Tang San shielded Xiao Wu and refused to let Luo Yun touch her, so Luo Yun swung his Moon Eclipse Sword at him.

Luo Yun killed Tang San and defeated Tang Hao before completing the Destruction and Life trials and inheriting both God King positions. As he became a god, the God of Destruction and the Goddess of Life appeared in his Sea of Consciousness and welcomed him.

• Luo Yun pierced Tang San through the chest with the Moon Eclipse Sword, and Xiao Wu caught Tang San as he died.
• Tang Hao broke out of the Destruction Cage and charged Luo Yun, who blasted him into rubble with a sphere of destruction.
• Luo Yun completed the Destruction Nine Trials and Life Nine Trials, inheriting the positions of Destruction God King and Life God King.
• The divine aura reached Di Tian in the Star Dou Great Forest and Qian Daoliu and Qian Renxue in Spirit City, prompting Qian Renxue to vow to catch up to Luo Yun.
• Luo Yun hovered above Shrek Academy with divine halos, called Tang San the Child of Destiny, and entered his Sea of Consciousness, where the God of Destruction and the Goddess of Life greeted him.