Chapter Summaries

Ao Tian returned Xiao Wu to her mother, concealed her mother's Soul Beast Aura, and promised to protect her from the soul masters hunting her. He revealed that stronger soul beasts slept in the depths of the Star Dou Great Forest and left Xiao Wu, her mother, and the forest's two powerful beasts stunned by his overwhelming Dragon Might.

• Xiao Wu's mother thanked Ao Tian for bringing Xiao Wu home, and Ao Tian said he had brought her back during the academy vacation.
• At Xiao Wu's request, Ao Tian sealed away her mother's Soul Beast Aura and said the seal would last a little over a month before a Titled Douluo could see through it.
• Xiao Wu's mother offered to follow Ao Tian, but he refused and promised she could seek his help if she faced difficulties.
• Ao Tian revealed that the Titan Giant Ape was only a gatekeeper and that stronger soul beasts slept deeper in the Star Dou Great Forest.
• The Titan Giant Ape challenged Ao Tian's claim, but Ao Tian crushed it to the ground with only one percent of his pressure, then offered to take the group to meet the sleeping soul beasts.

Ao Tian visited Xiao Wu’s mother in the Star Dou Great Forest, concealed her Soul Beast Aura, and revealed that the forest’s true masters slept deeper within. He demonstrated his overwhelming power to the Titan Giant Ape and offered to take Xiao Wu and the others to meet those ancient Soul Beasts.

• Ao Tian explained that he had brought Xiao Wu home during the academy break and concealed Xiao Wu’s mother’s Soul Beast Aura for a little over a month.
• Xiao Wu’s mother offered to follow Ao Tian, but he refused and promised to help her if she faced difficulties because of Xiao Wu.
• Ao Tian revealed that several Soul Beasts more powerful than the Titan Giant Ape slept deeper in the Star Dou Great Forest.
• The Titan Giant Ape challenged Ao Tian’s claim, so Ao Tian crushed it to the ground with only one percent of his pressure.
• Ao Tian offered to take Xiao Wu, her mother, the Titan Giant Ape, and the Sky Azure Bull Python to meet the ancient Soul Beasts.

Ao Tian sent Er Ming to confront the Soul Masters who had entered the Star Dou Great Forest, then took Xiao Wu to watch the battle. Er Ming crushed the invading force, and Xiao Wu celebrated his victory.

• Xiao Wu's Mother identified the Maze Formation as the place where the hidden Soul Beasts lived, and Ao Tian confirmed it.
• Ao Tian revealed his immense Divine Dragon form to the Soul Beasts, convincing Er Ming to accept being called a little monkey before sending him after the Soul Masters.
• Ao Tian and Xiao Wu rode the Dragon Horse to the battlefield, where Er Ming fought hundreds of Soul Masters and faced two Titled Douluo.
• Er Ming killed the level ninety-two Titled Douluo, while the other Soul Masters fled and Yu Yuanzhen retreated.
• Xiao Wu jumped from the Dragon Horse, and Er Ming caught her in his palm as she praised him.

Ao Tian sent Er Ming to confront the Soul Masters invading the Star Dou Great Forest, then took Xiao Wu to watch the battle. Er Ming crushed the attackers, killing one Titled Douluo and driving off the rest, while Yu Yuanzhen retreated.

• Xiao Wu's Mother recalled a maze formation deep in the Star Dou Great Forest that concealed powerful soul beasts, and Ao Tian confirmed it was the place.
• Ao Tian revealed his Divine Dragon true body to the soul beasts, convincing Er Ming that he could call him a little monkey, then sent him to deal with the invading Soul Masters.
• Ao Tian and Xiao Wu flew toward the battlefield on the Dragon Horse as Er Ming fought hundreds of Soul Masters, including Yu Yuanzhen and another Titled Douluo.
• Er Ming crushed the rank ninety-two Titled Douluo and drove the other Soul Masters into flight, while Yu Yuanzhen retreated rather than continue fighting.
• Xiao Wu praised Er Ming and jumped down from the Dragon Horse, where Er Ming caught her in his palm.

Ao Tian led Xiao Wu and the others through the Maze Formation toward the Star Dou Great Forest’s core. At the center, the Beast God and his companions guarded their injured Master, and they noticed an intruder approaching.

• Er Ming recovered quickly from his wounds and eagerly followed Ao Tian deeper into the forest with Xiao Wu, her mother, and Da Ming.
• Ao Tian entered the Stone Forest despite Xiao Wu’s warning that its Maze Formation disoriented those who tried to cross it.
• Xiao Wu explained that she had once flown past the Stone Forest but had been unable to pass through the forest beyond it.
• Ao Tian dismissed the formation’s illusions and led the group onward, confident he could reach the core.
• The Beast God told Xiong Jun that their Master would need at least ten thousand years to awaken, and Xiong Jun challenged him to fight.
• A woman in a jade-green dress announced that someone had entered, and Xiong Jun welcomed the chance to kill and feed.

Ao Tian led Xiao Wu, her mother, Da Ming, and Er Ming toward the mysterious area in the Star Dou Great Forest and entered its maze formation. At the forest’s central lake, the Beast God and Xiong Jun learned that someone had entered and prepared to respond.

• Er Ming returned with Xiao Wu to the cottage, where Xiao Wu’s Mother worried over his wounds and Ao Tian noticed they were healing.
• Ao Tian led the group toward the forest’s core, with Xiao Wu and her mother riding on Er Ming and Da Ming following behind.
• The group reached the Stone Forest, and Xiao Wu explained how its maze had previously prevented her and the others from entering.
• Ao Tian entered the formation and told the group to follow, while Xiao Wu described the strange force that had stopped her from flying farther inside.
• At the central lake, the Beast God said the Master needed at least another ten thousand years to awaken, and Xiong Jun agreed to fight him out of boredom.
• A woman in an emerald-green dress announced that someone had entered, and Xiong Jun welcomed the chance to relieve his boredom and fill his stomach.

Ao Tian led Xiao Wu, Xiao Wu's Mother, Da Ming, and Er Ming through the Stone Forest and dense forest despite the Beast God and other powerful soul beasts monitoring them. The group reached the core area, where the Beast God welcomed Ao Tian and the others, leaving them facing seven intimidating figures in human form.

• The Beast God and the others sensed Xiao Wu, Da Ming, and Er Ming near the Stone Forest and decided to watch them rather than let them into the core area.
• Ao Tian guided the group through the Stone Forest, astonishing Da Ming, Er Ming, and Xiao Wu with how easily he passed.
• The Beast God and the others realized Ao Tian had led the group through, but their Mental Power could not detect him, so they prepared for a possible confrontation.
• Ao Tian led the group through the dark forest, telling them that the master of the place was waiting ahead.
• The group emerged before seven powerful figures, and the Beast God welcomed them as honored guests.

Ao Tian led Xiao Wu, her mother, Da Ming, and Er Ming through the Stone Forest and the deep forest to meet the powerful Soul Beasts guarding the core region. The Beast God welcomed them, but remained wary of Ao Tian, whom no one could sense with Mental Power.

• The Beast God and the other Soul Beasts sensed Xiao Wu and her companions near the Stone Forest and decided to observe them rather than intervene.
• Ao Tian led the group through the Stone Forest, astonishing Da Ming and Er Ming and prompting them to praise him.
• The Beast God’s group realized that Ao Tian had guided them through the formation, but their Mental Power could not detect him, so they prepared for a possible confrontation.
• Ao Tian led the group through the dark forest and told them the master of the place was waiting for them.
• The group emerged before seven Soul Beasts in human form, and the Beast God welcomed them as his guests.

Ao Tian met Di Tian and the powerful Soul Beasts at their forest refuge, where he revealed Xiao Wu and her mother's identities and claimed to have been invincible for five hundred million years. Xiong Jun challenged Ao Tian's claim, and Di Tian grew angry as the meeting turned hostile.

• Ao Tian entered the refuge with Xiao Wu and her mother while Da Ming and Er Ming stayed outside.
• Di Tian introduced himself as the Beast God and asked Ao Tian about his origins, but Ao Tian said he was neither human nor a Soul Beast.
• Ao Tian removed the seals hiding Xiao Wu and her mother's Soul Beast auras, astonishing Di Tian and the others.
• Ao Tian claimed he had been invincible five hundred million years ago, and Xiong Jun mocked his age and boast.
• Xiong Jun's provocation angered Di Tian, who feared a fight could endanger their refuge and the Master's recovery.

Ao Tian met Di Tian and the powerful soul beasts at their forest gathering place, where he revealed that Xiao Wu and her mother were soul beasts and claimed to be an ancient being from another race. Xiong Jun challenged Ao Tian’s age and provoked him, leaving Di Tian worried that the tense exchange could turn into a battle.

• Ao Tian entered the forest in human form with Xiao Wu and her mother, while Da Ming and Er Ming stayed outside by the lake.
• Di Tian introduced himself and questioned Ao Tian, who said he was neither human nor a soul beast and identified Xiao Wu and her mother as soul beasts.
• Ao Tian removed the seals hiding Xiao Wu and her mother’s Soul Beast Aura, surprising Di Tian and the others.
• Ao Tian claimed he had been unrivaled five hundred million years ago, and Xiong Jun scoffed at his age and accused him of bragging.
• Xiong Jun grew angry at Ao Tian’s disdainful smile, and Di Tian warned him as the gathering’s atmosphere turned hostile.

Ao Tian confronted Di Tian and revealed that he knew the Dragon Race was guarding The Master beneath the lake, prompting Di Tian’s group to prepare for battle. Ao Tian struck first and badly injured one of Di Tian’s companions, while the others transformed into their beast forms to attack.

• Bi Ji recognized Xiao Wu and warmly recalled how Xiao Wu had played in the Stone Forest as a child.
• Ao Tian said he had come to learn about the Dragon Race and revealed that he knew they guarded The Master beneath the lake.
• Di Tian suspected Ao Tian had come from the God Realm, but Ao Tian denied it and refused to explain how he knew their secrets.
• Di Tian ordered Zi Ji to restrain Xiao Wu, Xiao Wu's Mother, Da Ming, and Er Ming while he and the others confronted Ao Tian.
• Ao Tian casually injured the evil-aura man and declared that he was interested only in the Dragon Race.
• Di Tian shouted for everyone to attack, and Xiong Jun, the others, and Di Tian transformed into their beast forms.

Ao Tian confronted Di Tian and the other Dragon Race members after revealing that he knew they were protecting someone beneath the lake. When Di Tian refused to believe his explanation, the group prepared to fight, and Ao Tian struck first.

• Bi Ji eased the tension by greeting Xiao Wu and recalling how Xiao Wu had played in the Stone Forest as a child.
• Ao Tian told Di Tian that he knew the Dragon Race members were guarding someone beneath the lake, prompting Di Tian to demand his identity and source of knowledge.
• Di Tian's group prepared to attack, while Zi Ji restrained Xiao Wu, Xiao Wu's Mother, Da Ming, and Er Ming.
• Ao Tian lightly struck the evil-aura man, sending him flying into the forest and leaving Di Tian's group shocked.
• Di Tian ordered an attack, and Xiong Jun, the others, and Di Tian transformed into their beast forms.

Ao Tian effortlessly blocked the attacks of Xiong Jun, the Three-Headed Crimson Demon Mastiff, and the Myriad Demon King, then defeated and sealed their cultivation. Di Tian prepared to test Ao Tian with the Dragon God Claw, a Dragon God technique he said would reach Demigod Level.

• Xiong Jun, the Three-Headed Crimson Demon Mastiff, and the Myriad Demon King attacked Ao Tian while Di Tian held back and watched.
• Ao Tian stopped all three attacks with a spatial barrier and taunted the Soul Beasts for being too weak to harm him.
• Ao Tian struck Xiong Jun with a golden dragon fist, then sent the Three-Headed Crimson Demon Mastiff and the Myriad Demon King flying with dragon claws and sealed their cultivation.
• Di Tian questioned whether Ao Tian belonged to the Dragon Race, and Ao Tian said he would answer if Di Tian won.
• Di Tian announced that he would use the Dragon God Claw, a supreme technique capable of reaching Demigod Level, and Ao Tian invited him to attack.

Ao Tian effortlessly repelled the Beast Kings’ attacks and badly wounded three of them, revealing his mastery of spatial power and dragon might. Di Tian then prepared to test Ao Tian with the Dragon God Claw, the Dragon God’s supreme secret art.

• Xiong Jun, the Three-Headed Crimson Demon Mastiff, and the Myriad Demon King attacked Ao Tian, but his spatial barrier stopped every strike.
• Ao Tian punched Xiong Jun into the forest, then sent the other two Beast Kings flying and sealed their cultivation.
• Di Tian recognized Ao Tian’s dragon might and asked whether he belonged to the Dragon Race, while Bi Ji treated the injured Beast Kings.
• Di Tian told Ao Tian he would use the Dragon God Claw and warned that the strike would reach demigod-level might.
• Ao Tian accepted Di Tian’s challenge and waited to see the secret art’s power.

Ao Tian defeated Di Tian with the True Dragon Combat Art, then healed him and gave him a drop of golden blood that restored his arm and strengthened his bloodline. As Di Tian’s cultivation surged, Ao Tian noticed the forest shaking and the emerald-green lake rapidly draining.

• Di Tian attacked Ao Tian with the Dragon God Claw, but Ao Tian’s fist shattered Di Tian’s claw and severed his right hand.
• Bi Ji tried to heal Di Tian, but Ao Tian had to remove the lingering power of his attack from the wound.
• Zi Ji attacked Ao Tian, but Di Tian stopped her and explained that Ao Tian was healing him.
• Ao Tian gave Di Tian a drop of golden blood, which restored his right arm and caused his bloodline and cultivation to advance.
• Ao Tian turned toward the emerald-green lake as the forest trembled, the earth split, and the lake water vanished.

Ao Tian defeated Di Tian with a single punch, then healed his shattered arm and gave him a drop of golden blood that rapidly strengthened his bloodline and cultivation. As Di Tian’s arm regenerated, Ao Tian turned toward the emerald-green lake when the forest began shaking and the lake drained away.

• Di Tian attacked Ao Tian with the Dragon God Claw, but Ao Tian blocked it with his fist and shattered Di Tian’s claw and arm.
• Bi Ji tried to heal Di Tian, but the lingering power of Ao Tian’s attack prevented the wound from recovering.
• Ao Tian removed the remaining power from Di Tian’s wound, while Zi Ji mistakenly attacked him and Di Tian stopped her.
• Ao Tian gave Di Tian a drop of golden blood, which caused his bloodline and cultivation to surge and regrew his severed arm.
• Ao Tian looked toward the emerald-green lake as the forest shook, the ground split, and the lake rapidly drained.

Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena awakened after sensing a powerful bloodline, then learned that Ao Tian had empowered Di Tian. She asked Ao Tian to join her cause, but he refused, and his overwhelming dragon pressure left Gu Yuena suspecting he had once slept beneath a volcano.

• Gu Yuena emerged from the dried lakebed, transformed into human form, and asked Di Tian how he had evolved his bloodline.
• Di Tian explained that Ao Tian had defeated him and strengthened him with a drop of his blood.
• Gu Yuena invited Ao Tian to help the Soul Beasts, but he refused, saying she was too weak.
• Di Tian revealed that Ao Tian carried pressure like the Dragon God, while Ao Tian claimed he predated the Dragon God and showed his enormous golden dragon form.
• Gu Yuena resisted Ao Tian's pressure and asked whether he had once slept beneath a volcano.

The Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena awakened after sensing a powerful bloodline aura and learned that Ao Tian had helped Di Tian evolve. Ao Tian rejected her call to lead the soul beasts, revealed his overwhelming true form, and left Gu Yuena wondering whether he had once slept beneath a volcano.

• Gu Yuena emerged from the dried lake as a silver dragon, then transformed into a maiden and asked Di Tian whether his bloodline had evolved.
• Di Tian told Gu Yuena that Ao Tian had defeated him and used a drop of blood to improve his bloodline and cultivation.
• Gu Yuena invited Ao Tian to join her cause, but he refused because he considered her too weak.
• Di Tian sensed the Dragon God’s pressure in Ao Tian, while Ao Tian said he predated the Dragon God and belonged to a different Dragon Race.
• Ao Tian transformed into a vast golden dragon, forcing Di Tian, Zi Ji, and the Three-Headed Crimson Demon Mastiff to prostrate themselves.
• Gu Yuena resisted Ao Tian’s pressure and asked whether he had once slept beneath a volcano.

Gu Yuena recognized Ao Tian as the ancient expert the Dragon God had revered as the Dragon Race’s ancestor, and she explained how the Dragon God had gained his inheritance. She pleaded with Ao Tian to lead the Soul Beasts against their oppression, leaving him to consider his connection to the Dragon Race and their plight.

• Ao Tian returned to human form and entered the wooden house with Gu Yuena, Di Tian, and the others.
• Gu Yuena explained that the Dragon God’s memories identified Ao Tian as the terrifying expert sleeping beneath a volcano.
• Gu Yuena recounted how the Dragon God had gained power from the magma, inherited the Dragon Clan’s legacy, and regarded Ao Tian as the Dragon Race’s ancestor.
• Ao Tian realized his dragon blood had enabled the Dragon God’s transformation and felt closer to Gu Yuena and Di Tian as descendants of his race.
• Gu Yuena described how humans had slaughtered Divine Beasts and barred Soul Beasts from ascending, then asked Ao Tian to lead them toward freedom.

Ao Tian learned from Gu Yuena that the Dragon God had gained his inheritance from the magma where Ao Tian slept, making Ao Tian the ancestor of the Dragon Race. Gu Yuena then asked him to lead the soul beasts in resisting their oppression, leaving Ao Tian to face the fate of his juniors.

• Ao Tian confirmed he had slept in the Core Magma Space, and Gu Yuena greeted him as a senior after recognizing him from the Dragon God's memories.
• Gu Yuena explained that the Dragon God had grown powerful after cultivating in a volcano and had regarded the ancient being asleep within it as the dragon clan's ancestor.
• Ao Tian realized that the Dragon God had absorbed his dragon blood and that the Dragon Race of Douluo World had originated from him.
• Gu Yuena described how humans had killed the Dragon God, slaughtered or enslaved Divine Beasts, and prevented soul beasts from ascending to godhood.
• Gu Yuena pleaded with Ao Tian to lead the soul beasts in carving out a free world.