Chapter Summaries

The Slaughter King revealed that he had possessed Tang Chen and stolen control of his body, but Dugu Feng urged him to abandon it as poison and enemies closed in. The Slaughter King tried to escape by transferring his core energy into Xiong Ba.

• The Slaughter King told Dugu Feng that Tang Chen had nearly completed the Asura God's trial before he interrupted it and took over Tang Chen's body.
• Dugu Feng urged the Slaughter King to release Tang Chen and flee before the toxins damaged his Spiritual Power, while revealing his strength with three Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Rings.
• The Slaughter King considered possessing Dugu Feng but became wary after Dugu Feng warned him not to try.
• The Slaughter King seized Xiong Ba and sent his blood-red wings, carrying the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King, lunging toward him to escape the poisoned body.

Dugu Feng froze and captured the Slaughter King, freeing Xiong Ba and allowing Tang Chen to regain control of his body. After learning that the Clear Sky Sect might be in trouble, Tang Chen became alarmed and pressed Dugu Feng for answers.

• Dugu Feng used a frigid flower to freeze the Slaughter King, then stored it in his Brocade Pouch.
• Dugu Feng freed Xiong Ba and ordered him to keep Slaughter City stable, and Xiong Ba left to carry out the command.
• Tang Chen recovered as the Slaughter King's Parasite ended and thanked Dugu Feng for saving him.
• Dugu Feng claimed he had sought Tang Chen after guessing he was in Slaughter City, then urged him to stand up for the Clear Sky Sect and Heaven Dou Empire.
• Tang Chen grew alarmed that something had happened to the Clear Sky Sect and wondered what had become of it.

Dugu Feng told Tang Chen how Spirit Hall had driven Clear Sky Sect into seclusion and how Tang San had repeatedly been targeted by an unknown Evil Soul Master. Enraged by the sect’s suffering and Bibi Dong’s persecution, Tang Chen learned that Tang San and his family had faced further losses after clashing with her.

• Tang Chen demanded news of Clear Sky Sect and the outside world, and Dugu Feng explained that Spirit Hall had oppressed the sect after Tang Chen disappeared.
• Dugu Feng recounted how Ah Yin sacrificed herself to save Tang Hao, who then killed a Titled Douluo and mortally wounded Qian Xunji, prompting Spirit Hall to retaliate against Clear Sky Sect.
• Dugu Feng told Tang Chen that the sect had been sealed away, Tang Bo had died, and its affiliated sects had been destroyed or devastated; Tang Chen wept tears of blood and cursed Spirit Hall and Qian Daoliu.
• Dugu Feng explained that an unidentified Evil Soul Master had repeatedly stolen Tang San’s External Soul Bones, leaving the Soul Master World unable to identify or find the culprit.
• Dugu Feng described Bibi Dong’s rise as Pope and her pursuit of the Rakshasa God’s Trial, then revealed that she had badly injured Tang Hao and killed the Third Elder after Tang San reached Soul King rank.

After hearing how the Clear Sky Sect and Heaven Dou Empire had suffered, Tang Chen flew toward Spirit City to confront Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong while Dugu Feng returned to Heaven Dou City. Tang Chen reached the outskirts of Spirit City, and Qian Daoliu remained at Douluo Palace, pleased with Qian Renxue’s progress in the Angel trials.

• Dugu Feng told Tang Chen about Bibi Dong’s hostility and the hardships faced by the Clear Sky Sect and Heaven Dou Empire, prompting Tang Chen to take up the Asura Demon Sword and head for Spirit Hall.
• As they flew toward Spirit City, Dugu Feng recounted the major events of the past twenty-plus years, and Tang Chen vowed to seek justice for his descendants and the Clear Sky Sect.
• Tang Chen shared his experience cultivating Divine Slaughter’s Domain with Dugu Feng and told him to return to Heaven Dou City before the battle began.
• Dugu Feng headed back while watching through the Jade Dragon Serpent’s Pill Bead, eager to witness Tang Chen’s confrontation with Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu.
• At Douluo Palace, Qian Daoliu celebrated Qian Renxue passing the First Angel Trial and expected her to progress quickly through the next trials.

Tang Chen returned to Spirit City and attacked Spirit Hall, prompting Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong to confront him. As all three unleashed powerful attacks, Qian Daoliu realized Bibi Dong intended to kill Tang Chen.

• Qian Daoliu sensed Tang Chen approaching Spirit City and flew out to meet him.
• Tang Chen arrived and demanded that Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong come out and die, then swung his Clear Sky Hammer at Pope Mountain.
• Bibi Dong joined Qian Daoliu to protect Spirit Hall and Hu Liena, believing Tang Chen lacked a Divine Artifact.
• Bibi Dong attacked Tang Chen with the Rakshasa Demon Scythe while Qian Daoliu launched Meteor Thousand Feathers.
• Qian Daoliu recognized that Bibi Dong meant to kill Tang Chen.

Tang Chen used the Asura Demon Sword to ambush Bibi Dong and seemingly kill her, but she revived with her Ninth Soul Skill and fled into the Rakshasa Secret Realm. Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu were left stunned as Bibi Dong vowed to return and destroy the Clear Sky Sect.

• Tang Chen revealed the Asura Demon Sword and struck Bibi Dong with a powerful Asura Divine Power attack.
• Bibi Dong’s body exploded, and Hu Liena, Chrysanthemum Douluo, and the others believed she had died.
• Tang Chen explained that he had targeted Bibi Dong with his one available strike because she posed the greatest threat.
• Bibi Dong revived with her Ninth Soul Skill, Undying Body, and opened a crack to escape into the Rakshasa Secret Realm.
• Bibi Dong vowed to kill Tang Chen, Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, and Tang San and destroy the Clear Sky Sect.

Tang Chen attacked Spirit City, but Bibi Dong survived his strike and fled, leaving Qian Daoliu to confront him. Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu ended their clash with an argument and a warning about the hidden Evil Soul Master, while Qian Daoliu urged Qian Renxue to become a god before Tang Chen.

• Bibi Dong escaped after Tang Chen's strike shattered her Demigod Body, and Tang Chen challenged Qian Daoliu over Spirit City's treatment of the Haotian Clan.
• Qian Daoliu reminded Tang Chen that Tang Hao had killed his son and mocked the Haotian Clan for having soul beast lovers sacrifice themselves for Spirit Rings; Tang Chen denied the accusation and blamed Spirit Hall.
• Tang Chen and Qian Daoliu argued for half an hour, then Qian Daoliu warned that an Evil Soul Master with a Godhead Inheritance threatened the continent.
• Tang Chen left after announcing that the Haotian Clan's mountain gate was unsealed, and Qian Daoliu appointed Hu Liena to act with the Pope's authority.
• Qian Daoliu told Qian Renxue that Tang Chen had reached at least the Eighth Asura God Trial and urged her to complete her Angel God trials before him.

Qian Renxue began the Angel God's Second Trial while Tang Chen returned to Heaven Dou City after driving Bibi Dong away. As Tang San grew stronger and prepared to seek a Godhead Inheritance, Tang Chen considered passing the Asura inheritance to his grandson.

• Qian Renxue told Qian Daoliu she was ready to challenge her Angel Divine Power double in the Second Trial.
• Dugu Feng flew toward Heaven Dou City and watched Tang Chen return after Bibi Dong fled, believing her injuries would delay her divine trial for years.
• Tang Chen concealed his failing condition from Dugu Feng and resolved that if he could not become the Asura God, his grandson would inherit the power.
• Dugu Feng notified the powerful figures in Heaven Dou City that Tang Chen had returned, and Tang Chen allowed the announcement to spread.
• Tang San returned from Star Dou Great Forest with five soul rings on his Clear Sky Hammer, a ninth ring on his Blue Silver Emperor, and rank ninety-four strength.
• Tang San used his Mysterious Heaven Skill to help heal Tang Hao, then resolved to master Guanyin's Tear and Bodhi Blood before seeking a Godhead Inheritance and reclaiming his External Soul Bone.

Tang Chen returned to Haotian Mansion, where Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, Tang San, and the four subordinate sect leaders greeted him with overwhelming emotion. He rebuked Tang Hao for wasting his talent, revealed that he had badly injured Bibi Dong and warned Qian Daoliu, and declared that the Clear Sky Sect would end its seclusion.

• Tang San sensed a powerful figure approaching Haotian Mansion as Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, and other Heaven Dou powerhouses rushed to meet the visitor.
• Tai Tan, Bai He, Yang Wudi, and Niu Gao recognized Tang Chen and knelt before him, while Tang Hao, Tang Xiao, and Tang San also greeted their returning grandfather and great-grandfather.
• Tang Xiao cried as he apologized for failing to lead the Clear Sky Sect, and Tang Chen praised him for shouldering the sect's burdens.
• Tang Chen criticized Tang Hao for losing heart and making little progress, while telling him that Qian Xunji's death had not been his fault.
• Tang Chen revealed that he had severely injured Bibi Dong and warned Qian Daoliu, then announced that the Clear Sky Sect would lift its seal.

Dugu Feng explained how he had freed Tang Chen from the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King, while concealing that the rescue was part of his plan to delay Bibi Dong. He then told Dugu Shuo that Tang Chen would not become a god and that he would soon take the Asura God Position.

• Tang Chen thanked Dugu Feng and Heaven Dou City's leaders, revealed his Asura God inheritance, and announced that he would enter seclusion to challenge its final trial.
• Dugu Feng told Ning Fengzhi, Dugu Shuo, and the others that his Mental Toxin had forced the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King to release Tang Chen from its parasite.
• Ning Rongrong suspected Dugu Feng had a hidden plan, while Dugu Shuo wondered why his son had spared Tang Chen.
• After returning to Dugu Manor, Dugu Feng privately explained that Tang Chen's attack had delayed Bibi Dong and bought him time to cultivate.
• Dugu Feng assured Dugu Shuo that Tang Chen would not become a god and that he would soon seize the Asura God Position.

Dugu Feng explained that Tang Chen was near death and had only feigned confidence to buy time for Tang Hao and Tang San, while Dugu Feng claimed he was next in line for the Asura God Position. At Haotian Mansion, Tang Chen appointed Tang Xiao to lead the Clear Sky Sect and announced that he would soon take Tang Hao and Tang San away to cultivate.

• Dugu Feng told Dugu Shuo that Tang Chen’s poisoned, collapsing body could not withstand the energy of the Asura God Trial and that Tang Chen had likely intended for Tang Hao to inherit it.
• Dugu Feng said Tang Hao lacked the evolved Asura Domain, while Dugu Feng already possessed it, making him the first eligible successor after Tang Chen.
• Tang Chen reunited with the Clear Sky Sect, learned about its recent history, and patiently met with its members and advised them in cultivation.
• Tang Chen gave the Clear Sky Token to Tang Xiao and ordered him to lead the sect, despite Tang Xiao’s suggestion that Tang Hao should receive it.
• Tang Chen announced that he would take Tang Hao and Tang San away to cultivate immediately and told the elders to bring the sect members out of the mountains to enjoy their restored freedom.

Tang Chen took Tang San to Slaughter City to obtain Divine Slaughter's Domain, then revealed to Tang Hao that his God Trial had failed and he was dying. He left Tang Hao responsible for inheriting the Asura God Position before Bibi Dong or the Evil Soul Master became gods.

• Tang Chen took Tang Hao and Tang San west from Heaven Dou City and told Tang San to complete a hundred fights in Slaughter City and comprehend its murderous aura.
• Tang San entered Slaughter City alone while Tang Chen and Tang Hao flew toward the West Sea.
• Tang Chen revealed that his God Trial had failed, his body was failing, and he had lied about nearing godhood to buy the Clear Sky Sect time.
• Tang Chen explained that Tang Hao needed to evolve Divine Slaughter's Domain into Asura Domain to inherit the Asura Demon Sword and his stored divine power.
• Tang Hao renewed his resolve to become the Asura God and protect the Clear Sky Sect before Bibi Dong or the Evil Soul Master ascended.

Bo Saixi reunited with Tang Chen on Sea God Island and learned that he believed his life was nearing its end. Tang Hao went to prepare to cultivate the Asura Domain while Dugu Feng secretly began draining the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King's power.

• Bo Saixi sensed Tang Chen approaching Sea God Island and flew out to meet him.
• Tang Hao descended toward Sea Horse City, intending to cultivate the Asura Domain while Tang Chen spoke privately with Bo Saixi.
• Bo Saixi questioned Tang Chen about why he thought he was near death, and he began recounting his experiences.
• Dugu Feng watched from inside the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and prepared to absorb the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King's Slaughter Energy.
• Dugu Feng pierced the frozen Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King with his Devouring Golden Silk and drew its energy into his Spider Emperor Eight Wings.

Dugu Feng absorbed the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King's Slaughter Energy, advanced to level 96, and evolved his Spider Emperor Eight Wings into Spider God Eight Wings. The Spider God offered him a four-level boost as the reward for his Second Trial, bringing him close to level 100 and inheritance of the Spider God Divine Position.

• Dugu Feng used the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King's Slaughter Energy to push his Asura Domain to its limit and manifest the Asura God's slaughter profound meaning.
• The Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King begged Dugu Feng for mercy, but Dugu Feng continued devouring it and reached level 96.
• Dugu Feng devoured the Bat King's Slaughter Energy and wings, while his Spider Emperor Eight Wings evolved into Spider God Eight Wings and completed his Second Trial.
• The Spider God appeared, praised Dugu Feng's progress, and offered to raise his Soul Power by four levels as the Second Trial reward.
• Dugu Feng realized the boost could take him to level 100 and let him begin the Third Trial to inherit the Spider God Divine Position.

Dugu Feng refused the Spider God’s offer of an immediate path to godhood, choosing instead to pursue the Asura God inheritance. After reaching Soul Power Level ninety-seven, he sensed the Asura Demon Sword on Sea God Island as Tang Chen passed away and entrusted his power to the sword.

• Dugu Feng declined the Spider God’s offer and completed the second trial, raising his Soul Power Level to ninety-seven and turning his first three spirit rings black.
• Dugu Feng froze the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King and stored the three-hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast in his Brocade Pouch.
• Dugu Feng sensed the Asura Demon Sword on Sea God Island and realized Tang Chen had reached his final moment.
• Bo Saixi heard Tang Chen recount his experiences, and Tang Chen prepared to die after completing the God Trial without being able to inherit the Asura God’s power.
• Tang Chen poured his cultivation into the Asura Demon Sword and died in Bo Saixi’s presence; the sword then stabbed into the ground beside the Sea God Temple.

After Tang Chen’s death, Dugu Feng sought a way to take the Asura Demon Sword from Bo Saixi and devised a plan to lure her away. Meanwhile, Xiao Bai mistook the appearing Sea God’s Heart for a sign of the Sea God’s return and went to the Sea God Temple to tell Bo Saixi about it.

• Bo Saixi mourned Tang Chen and stayed in the Sea God Temple with the Asura Demon Sword.
• Dugu Feng sensed Tang Chen’s death, realized he could pursue the Asura God Position, and planned to draw Bo Saixi away from the temple.
• Dugu Feng used the Sea God’s Heart to create repeated flashes of blue light, prompting Xiao Bai and her clan to search for its source.
• Xiao Bai recognized the blue object as the Sea God’s Heart but could not seize it, so she returned to Sea God Island.
• Xiao Bai heard that Tang Hao had brought someone to meet Bo Saixi, guessed the visitor was Tang Chen, and went to the Sea God Temple with news about the Sea God’s Heart.

Xiao Bai lured Bo Saixi away from Sea God Island by claiming she had found Sea God's Heart, allowing Dugu Feng to enter Sea God Temple and seize the Asura Demon Sword. The sword resisted him, but his Asura power and divine skill overwhelmed its will, and it accepted his control.

• Xiao Bai told Bo Saixi she had found Sea God's Heart, and Bo Saixi left with her to investigate.
• Dugu Feng waited until Bo Saixi was far from Sea God Island, then used Sea God's Heart and his concealment abilities to enter Sea God Temple unseen.
• Dugu Feng found the Asura Demon Sword in the temple and activated his Martial Soul Possession before approaching it.
• Dugu Feng gripped the Asura Demon Sword, resisted its attempt to destroy his meridians, and unleashed his Asura Bloodline and Asura Domain.
• Dugu Feng used Asura Manifestation and his powerful spiritual will to overcome the sword's resistance, and the Asura Demon Sword accepted his control.

Dugu Feng took control of the Asura Demon Sword and escaped from Sea God Island after defeating Tang Hao. Tang Hao was left unconscious, believing his grandfather’s inheritance was lost and that he could never catch up to the thief.

• Dugu Feng absorbed the sword’s power and took control of the Asura Demon Sword, while Bo Saixi sensed the Sea God Trident’s pulse and hurried back to Sea God Island.
• The Sea God Trident’s signal alerted the Seven Sacred Pillar Douluo, and Dugu Feng revealed a hundred-meter Asura Phantom above Sea God Mountain.
• Tang Hao arrived and used Ring Burst with the Great Sumeru Hammer to attack the Asura Phantom.
• Dugu Feng countered with a giant Wolf Fang Mace and defeated Tang Hao in one strike.
• The Seven Sacred Pillar Douluo shielded Sea God Island from the shockwaves as Dugu Feng fled, and Tang Hao fainted in despair.

Bo Saixi returned to Sea God Island and discovered that an intruder had stolen the Asura Demon Sword, then pursued the suspected Asura God inheritor across the sea. She reached the waters near Vast Sea City without finding the thief and feared he might soon become a god.

• Bo Saixi returned to Sea God Island and found the Asura Demon Sword missing from the undamaged Sea God Temple.
• Sea Dragon Douluo told Bo Saixi that a blood-red figure wielding a Wolf Fang Mace had knocked Tang Hao unconscious and taken the sword.
• Xiao Bai told Bo Saixi that the thief likely used the Sea God's Heart to enter the temple and had lured the island's defenders away.
• Bo Saixi ordered the island guarded, summoned her Sea God Martial Soul, and searched the ocean for the thief.
• Bo Saixi reached the waters outside Vast Sea City without finding the thief and worried that he might become a god after taking the sword and Tang Chen's accumulated Asura energy.

Dugu Feng returned to Heaven Dou City and gave Ning Rongrong the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King as a spirit-ring sacrifice. Ning Rongrong reached Rank Ninety-Three and prepared to discover her Ninth Soul Skill.

• Bo Saixi wondered whether Dugu Feng's possession of the Sea God's Heart meant he would inherit the Sea God Godhead.
• Dugu Feng flew back to Heaven Dou City in an hour, intending to establish an alibi after the Asura Domain's exposure.
• Dugu Feng brought Ning Rongrong to the Heaven Dou Auction House and revealed the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King as her gift.
• Dugu Feng suppressed the sacrifice's aura with his Asura Domain and Asura Demon Sword while the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King sacrificed itself for Ning Rongrong.
• Ning Rongrong's spirit power rose to Rank Ninety-Three, just short of Rank Ninety-Four, and Dugu Feng waited to see her Ninth Soul Skill.