Arc 7The Thunder Emperor’s Inheritance

Zhao Chen helped Jiuyou and Luo Li claim ancient beast inheritances in the Divine Beast Origin, then entered the Thunder Realm to claim the Ancient Thunder Palace. After killing the Thunder Heavenly Demon Emperor, he gained the Thunder Spirit Clan’s allegiance and prepared to complete Tianluo Continent’s unification.

  • Purple Cloud True Lord learned that the Thunder Emperor and Mandala were Heavenly Sovereigns, then pledged the Purple Cloud Sect to Zhao Chen.
  • Zhao Chen brought the four regions of Tianluo Continent under Thunder Palace’s control and assigned Purple Cloud True Lord, Thunder Venerable, and the Golden Eagle Emperor to serve as elders.
  • Zhao Chen traveled with Jiuyou, Luo Li, and Lin Jing to the Nine Netherbird Tribe, where Jiuyou revealed her relationship with Zhao Chen and her goal of obtaining the Ancient Undying Bird’s inheritance.
  • Zhao Chen led the group into the Divine Beast Origin, where Jiuyou and Luo Li received inheritances and Zhao Chen helped defeat the demonic remnant souls.
  • Jiuyou evolved into a Primordial Undying Bird, Luo Li advanced, and Zhao Chen reached the late Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign stage before the group returned and Jiuyou became clan leader.
  • Zhao Chen and his companions entered the Thunder Realm to claim the Ancient Thunder Palace, where Zhao Chen restored its seal before the Thunder Heavenly Demon Emperor broke free.
  • Zhao Chen killed the Thunder Heavenly Demon Emperor and absorbed its lightning origin, then accepted Lei Cang’s pledge of the Thunder Spirit Clan’s allegiance.
  • Lei Cang offered to fold Thunder God Palace into Thunder Palace, and Zhao Chen prepared to return to Tianluo Continent and complete its unification.
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Ch. 152A Sect Master's Lament: We've Kicked an Iron Plate and Brought Disaster Upon Ourselves!

The Purple Cloud Sect’s elders returned from the Northern Border and revealed that the Thunder Palace’s ruler, the Thunder Emperor, was a Heavenly Sovereign. Purple Cloud True Lord realized his sect had provoked a super force and demanded to know how the elders had survived.

  • Purple Cloud True Lord questioned Zi Tianbei and the two other elders about their rapid return from the Northern Border.
  • Zi Tianbei announced that the Thunder Palace had a Heavenly Sovereign, shocking the Purple Cloud Sect’s leaders.
  • Purple Cloud True Lord asked whether the Thunder Palace was backed by Thunder God Palace, but Zi Tianbei clarified that the Thunder Emperor himself was a Heavenly Sovereign.
  • The other elders agreed that they had kicked an iron plate and feared the Purple Cloud Sect would suffer for challenging the Thunder Palace.
  • Purple Cloud True Lord darkly asked how the three elders had managed to return alive.

Ch. 153Purple Cloud True Lord: Then, Then I Choose the Merit of Following the Dragon!

Zi Tianbei revealed that Thunder Palace had two Heavenly Sovereigns, including the Thunder Emperor, and had allied with the Martial Realm, leaving Purple Cloud True Lord terrified of its retaliation. Facing the choice between resisting and pledging allegiance, Purple Cloud True Lord chose to follow the Thunder Emperor.

  • Purple Cloud True Lord questioned Zi Tianbei about the elders’ return from Thunder Palace and asked whether they had seen the Thunder Emperor.
  • Zi Tianbei confirmed they had met the Thunder Emperor and revealed that Thunder Palace also had Mandala, another Heavenly Sovereign.
  • Zi Tianbei explained that Mandala was the daughter of the Ancient Heavenly Emperor, that Thunder Palace had destroyed her enemy the Saint Demon Emperor, and that Thunder Palace appeared to cooperate with the Martial Realm.
  • Purple Cloud True Lord realized Purple Cloud Sect had provoked a powerful force backed by two Heavenly Sovereigns and the Martial Realm.
  • Zi Tianbei urged Purple Cloud Sect to pledge itself to the Thunder Emperor rather than risk destruction, and Purple Cloud True Lord chose to follow him.

Ch. 154Northern Overlord, Thunder Palace Alone Reigns!

Zhao Chen’s Thunder Palace became the Tianluo Continent’s dominant force after bringing all four regions under its control, drawing the attention of other super forces. In the Great Luo Hall, he spared the captive leaders of Thunder Sound Mountain and Golden Eagle Manor and asked them to serve Thunder Palace.

  • Thunder Palace subdued the Northern Region’s overlord forces and brought the Eastern, Western, Southern, and Northern Regions under its control.
  • The continent’s super forces reconsidered challenging Thunder Palace after learning it had two Heavenly Sovereigns, including the powerful Thunder Emperor.
  • Zhao Chen moved Great Luo Heaven to the Northern Region’s core and summoned Purple Cloud True Lord, Thunder Venerable, and the Golden Eagle Emperor to the Great Luo Hall.
  • The Master of Divine Pavilion and Netherworld Heavenly Venerable ordered Thunder Venerable and the Golden Eagle Emperor to kneel, but Zhao Chen stopped them.
  • Zhao Chen said he would not pursue their past offenses and asked whether they were willing to serve Thunder Palace.

Ch. 155Two Fools Fit to Be Collectibles!

Zhao Chen incorporated Purple Cloud Sect, Thunder Sound Mountain, and Golden Eagle Manor into Thunder Palace, assigning their Quasi-Heavenly Sovereign leaders different ranks and duties. The three were sent to guard branch palaces as Thunder Palace expanded its hold over the four regions.

  • Thunder Venerable and the Golden Eagle Emperor accepted service in Thunder Palace after being captured, while Purple Cloud True Lord took satisfaction in their lowered standing.
  • Zhao Chen appointed Purple Cloud True Lord to the Preparatory Heavenly Seat Elder Council and assigned him to guard a branch palace.
  • Zhao Chen assigned Thunder Venerable and the Golden Eagle Emperor to guard branch palaces as Earth Seat Elders, requiring them to earn contributions before promotion.
  • Thunder Venerable and the Golden Eagle Emperor accepted their lower rank and resolved to catch up to Purple Cloud True Lord.

Ch. 156The Best Opponent Is One Who Doesn't Care—Let's Go Straight Home to Meet the Parents!

Zhao Chen decided Thunder Palace should focus on stabilizing its four conquered regions rather than confronting Tianluo City's five Immortal Grade Heavenly Sovereign forces. Jiuyou invited Lin Jing to visit the Nine Netherworld Bird Clan, where she hoped to evolve her bloodline and advance her ambitions.

  • Mandala showed Zhao Chen and the others a map of Tianluo Continent and reported that the five super forces in Tianluo City were discussing how to respond to Thunder Palace.
  • Zhao Chen decided Thunder Palace would leave the five forces alone and concentrate on governing its four regions safely and steadily.
  • Lin Jing asked where she could go for fun, and Jiuyou invited her to visit the Nine Netherworld Bird Clan.
  • Jiuyou planned to seek a way to evolve into a Primordial Undying Bird, since she needed to surpass her bloodline limits to pursue Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign strength.
  • The chapter explained that the Nine Netherworld Bird Clan faced suppression in the Spirit Beast World because the Phoenix Clan was hostile toward the Undying Bird's descendants.

Ch. 157This Nine-leaf Sword Grass's Words Were So Easily Moving Now!

Lin Jing welcomed Jiuyou’s invitation to the Spirit Beast World, where Jiuyou hoped to enter Divine Beast Origin and inherit the Ancient Undying Bird Beast Venerable’s bloodline. Zhao Chen agreed to help and set out with Jiuyou, Luo Li, and Lin Jing for the Nine Netherbird Tribe, leaving Mandala to guard Thunder Palace.

  • Lin Jing said she was interested in visiting the Spirit Beast World and Divine Beast Origin.
  • Mandala warned that Divine Beast Origin was dangerous and that Jiuyou’s Earthly Sovereign cultivation made entering and returning safely difficult.
  • Jiuyou admitted she wanted the Ancient Undying Bird Beast Venerable’s blood essence inheritance so she could evolve into a Primordial Undying Bird.
  • Zhao Chen said he could get them into Divine Beast Origin and arranged for Mandala to remain at Thunder Palace while he traveled with Jiuyou, Luo Li, and Lin Jing to the Nine Netherbird Tribe.
  • Zhao Chen said he would help Jiuyou inherit the Nine Netherbird Tribe’s leadership and reminded her of his promise that she would one day rule the Phoenix Clan.

Ch. 158Nine Netherbird Tribe, Tianhuang Patriarch!

Jiuyou returned to the Nine Nether Realm with Zhao Chen, Luo Li, Lin Jing, and their companions, where the Tianhuang Patriarch welcomed her and assumed she had come back after the Great Thousand Domain was destroyed. Jiuyou clarified that Thunder Palace had unified the Northern Border, then lamented that her clan knew so little about her situation.

  • Jiuyou brought her companions into the Nine Nether Realm and described the Nine Netherbird Tribe’s declining strength and her importance to its future.
  • Lin Jing explored the Nine Nether Realm as Jiuyou pointed out Nine Nether Mountain, where her father and the clan’s elders were waiting.
  • The Tianhuang Patriarch welcomed Jiuyou and expected that she had become the foremost of the Nine Kings of the Great Thousand Domain.
  • Jiuyou told the Tianhuang Patriarch and the elders that the Great Thousand Domain was gone, leaving them shocked and assuming she had come home to seek refuge.
  • Jiuyou explained that Thunder Palace had unified the Northern Border and reproached her father for knowing nothing about the region’s changing situation.

Ch. 159Hehe, My Good Son-in-Law!

Jiuyou introduced Luo Li, Lin Jing, and Zhao Chen to Tianhuang Patriarch, who was stunned by the guests’ status and Zhao Chen’s relationship with his daughter. After learning that Jiuyou had reached the Earthly Sovereign Realm, he warmly welcomed Zhao Chen as his son-in-law.

  • Tianhuang Patriarch changed the subject when Jiuyou confronted him about failing to keep up with her situation.
  • Jiuyou introduced Luo Li as the Luo God Empress and Lin Jing as the Martial Ancestor’s daughter, startling Tianhuang Patriarch and the elders.
  • Jiuyou called Zhao Chen her little boyfriend, and Tianhuang Patriarch questioned him about how they had met and his position in Thunder Palace.
  • Zhao Chen explained that he had found Jiuyou as an egg after she failed her tribulation and had helped her pass it.
  • Tianhuang Patriarch learned that Jiuyou had reached the Earthly Sovereign Realm and eagerly welcomed Zhao Chen as his good son-in-law.

Ch. 160A Good Name Should Be Made Young, and Youth Should Be Ambitious!

Zhao Chen gave Tianhuang Patriarch a pill that advanced him to the Grand Completion Earthly Sovereign Realm, then Jiuyou revealed that Zhao Chen was the Heavenly Sovereign Thunder Emperor and master of Thunder Palace, which ruled all four regions of the Tianluo Continent. Tianhuang Patriarch was shocked and relieved that he had welcomed Zhao Chen as Jiuyou’s worthy partner.

  • Tianhuang Patriarch praised Zhao Chen as an ambitious young man and accepted him as his worthy son-in-law.
  • Zhao Chen offered Tianhuang Patriarch a pill, and the patriarch swallowed it despite his initial hesitation.
  • The pill improved Tianhuang Patriarch’s bloodline and advanced him to the Grand Completion Earthly Sovereign Realm.
  • Jiuyou revealed that she had also reached the Grand Completion Earthly Sovereign Realm, prompting the clan elders to suspect Zhao Chen was even stronger.
  • Jiuyou told Tianhuang Patriarch that Zhao Chen was the Heavenly Sovereign Thunder Emperor and master of Thunder Palace, which controlled all four regions of the Tianluo Continent.
  • Tianhuang Patriarch recovered from his shock and felt relieved that he had not opposed Zhao Chen and Jiuyou’s relationship.

Ch. 161Jiuyou Wanted It, and Jiuyou Got It!

Jiuyou told Tianhuang Patriarch about her experiences and declared that she wanted to enter the Divine Beast Origin to seek the Ancient Undying Bird Beast Venerable’s essence-blood inheritance. Though Tianhuang Patriarch feared the danger, Zhao Chen promised to go with her.

  • Tianhuang Patriarch learned of Jiuyou’s experiences and reflected on how Zhao Chen’s Thunder Palace had unified the four regions of Tianluo Continent.
  • Tianhuang Patriarch explained that the Divine Beast Origin was showing signs of opening and that young prodigies could enter it, though many had died there.
  • Tianhuang Patriarch described how the Nine Netherworld Bird Clan needed the Ancient Undying Bird Beast Venerable’s inheritance to restore its bloodline and strength.
  • Jiuyou said she wanted to enter the Divine Beast Origin for the inheritance and believed it could help her reach the Heavenly Sovereign Realm.
  • Tianhuang Patriarch warned Zhao Chen that Jiuyou’s high cultivation would make the journey dangerous, then entrusted her safety to him.
  • Zhao Chen promised to enter the Divine Beast Origin with Jiuyou and help her obtain the inheritance.

Ch. 162Divine Beast Origin, Tomb of Ten Thousand Beasts!

Jiuyou arranged for four Nine Netherbird Tribe prodigies to enter the Divine Beast Origin and gave them a token to call for help. Zhao Chen, Jiuyou, Luo Li, and Lin Jing reached the ancient continent and learned that the Tomb of Ten Thousand Beasts was the likeliest site of the Ancient Three Beast Sovereigns’ final battle.

  • Jiuyou learned that the Nine Netherbird Tribe had four entry spots and gave its prodigies a Purple Flame Plume token to summon her if they faced danger.
  • The Tianhuang Patriarch invited Zhao Chen, Luo Li, and Lin Jing to stay with the clan for several days before their journey.
  • Zhao Chen, Jiuyou, Luo Li, and Lin Jing rode a meteorite through the deadly Void Land and arrived at the Divine Beast Origin.
  • Jiuyou explained how the Heaven-Swallowing Divine Turtle and the other ancient defenders had fought the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan, leaving the Divine Beast Origin scarred.
  • Jiuyou identified the Tomb of Ten Thousand Beasts as the most likely site where the Ancient Three Beast Sovereigns perished and warned that it was exceptionally dangerous.

Ch. 163Divine Tomb Garden, Ancient Three Beast Sovereigns!

Zhao Chen and his companions entered the Divine Tomb Garden, where Jiuyou found the Ancient Undying Bird Beast Venerable’s statue. The Beast Venerable recognized Jiuyou as a likely future Super Divine Beast and offered her an essence-blood inheritance that could raise her to the Heavenly Sovereign Realm and help destroy the demonic remnant souls.

  • Zhao Chen led the group through the Ten Thousand Beasts Tomb’s deathly energy and cut through the curtain surrounding the Divine Tomb Garden.
  • Luo Li sensed that the fallen Super Divine Beasts’ wills were sealing demonic remnant souls that were secretly recovering.
  • Jiuyou recognized the three statues as the Ancient Undying Bird, Elder Myriad Spirits Bird, and Primordial Savage Beast Beast Venerables.
  • Zhao Chen encouraged Jiuyou to seek the Ancient Undying Bird Beast Venerable’s inheritance, and Jiuyou awakened the statue with her Undying Fire.
  • The Ancient Undying Bird Beast Venerable appeared, welcomed Jiuyou as a descendant, and offered her an essence-blood inheritance to reach the Heavenly Sovereign Realm and resolve the demonic remnant souls.

Ch. 164Three Beast Venerables' Inheritances, One Palace, Four Heavenly Sovereigns!

Jiuyou received the Ancient Undying Bird Beast Venerable’s essence blood inheritance and learned that a demonic soul formed from the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan’s remnant souls threatened the Divine Tomb Garden’s seal. Zhao Chen promised to destroy it, while Luo Li received the Elder Myriad Spirits Bird Beast Venerable’s essence blood to help her reach the Heavenly Sovereign Realm.

  • The Ancient Undying Bird Beast Venerable explained that the three Beast Venerables and other Super Divine Beasts had sealed dozens of Extraterrestrial Evil Clan kings, but the remaining remnant souls had merged and grown by devouring divine beast blood.
  • Jiuyou assured the Ancient Undying Bird Beast Venerable that Zhao Chen, already a Heavenly Sovereign, could eliminate the demonic creature.
  • The Ancient Undying Bird Beast Venerable offered Luo Li and Lin Jing the Myriad Spirits Bird inheritance, but Lin Jing declined because her father had already made arrangements for her.
  • Luo Li accepted the Elder Myriad Spirits Bird Beast Venerable’s essence blood, which she believed could help her break through to the Heavenly Sovereign Realm.

Ch. 165Thunder Emperor Sword, Slay the Demon!

The sealing array in the Divine Tomb Garden weakened after two Beast Venerables’ blood essence inheritances were taken, freeing a remnant-soul demon. As the Beast Venerables entrusted the threat to Zhao Chen, he prepared to strike with the Thunder Emperor Sword.

  • The Ancient Undying Bird Beast Venerable and Elder Myriad Spirits Bird Beast Venerable recognized that their inheritances had weakened the seal, while Luo Li’s inheritance could help her reach the Heavenly Sovereign Realm.
  • The demon burst from the cracked earth, and the Primordial Savage Beast Beast Venerable used the sealing array and a gigantic palm to attack it but could not crush it.
  • The Ancient Undying Bird Beast Venerable identified Zhao Chen as the Thunder Emperor and said he could defeat the demon while the inheritors advanced to Heavenly Sovereign Realm.
  • Lin Jing told the Beast Venerables that the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan had seized half the Great Thousand World and that the Immortal Emperor had sacrificed himself to suppress the Heavenly Evil God.
  • The Ancient Undying Bird Beast Venerable asked Zhao Chen to shoulder the Great Thousand World’s future, and he pointed at the demon and called, “Thunder Emperor Sword, slash!”

Ch. 166The Final Gift—Divine Sea Space!

After Zhao Chen destroyed the remnant demon, he and his companions received the Beast Venerables’ inheritances, and Luo Li and Jiuyou advanced to Heavenly Sovereign. The Beast Venerables revealed Divine Sea Space’s cultivation benefits and limited uses, and Zhao Chen decided they would return after securing more resources.

  • The Primordial Desolate Beast gave Zhao Chen its essence-blood inheritance, which he refined to reach the late Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereign stage.
  • Under the Beast Venerables’ guidance, Jiuyou evolved into a Primordial Undying Bird and reached late Spirit Grade, while Luo Li reached middle Spirit Grade.
  • The Beast Venerables offered the group access to Divine Sea Space, where time passed at least four times more slowly and cultivation could potentially lead to higher grades.
  • The Beast Venerables explained that Divine Sea Space could be entered twice before it collapsed, prompting Luo Li and Jiuyou to hesitate over when to use it.
  • Zhao Chen decided they would first claim the Ancient Thunder Palace and gather cultivation resources before entering Divine Sea Space.

Ch. 167One Man's Ascension, Even the Chickens and Dogs Soar!

Zhao Chen and his companions left the dying Divine Beast Origin after the three Beast Venerables entrusted it to them and purified its land. Back in the Great Thousand World, Jiuyou revealed that she had inherited the Ancient Undying Bird Beast Venerable’s legacy and had become an Undying Bird Super Divine Beast.

  • The Ancient Undying Bird Beast Venerable gave Zhao Chen a token to enter the Divine Sea Space and offered him the Divine Beast Origin if he could reconnect it to the Great Thousand World.
  • Zhao Chen accepted the offer, and he and his companions bade farewell to the three Beast Venerables as they used their remaining power to purify the Divine Beast Origin.
  • Zhao Chen and the others established a spatial grand formation linking the Divine Beast Origin to Thunder Palace on Tianluo Continent, then returned to the Great Thousand World.
  • Jiuyou told the Tianhuang Patriarch that the Divine Beast Origin had disappeared and that she had received the Ancient Undying Bird Beast Venerable’s inheritance.
  • The Tianhuang Patriarch warned the elders to keep their visit secret, and Jiuyou revealed that she had become an Undying Bird Super Divine Beast.

Ch. 168Hey, that's wonderful!

Jiuyou became clan leader of the Nine Netherworld Bird Clan after evolving into an Undying Bird, then returned with Zhao Chen and the others to Thunder Palace. The group planned to grow stronger using the Divine Sea Space and Ancient Thunder Palace’s resources, though reaching the latter’s sealed resources could bring them into conflict with Thunder God Palace.

  • The Tianhuang Patriarch announced that Jiuyou would succeed him as clan leader, and Jiuyou agreed without a grand ceremony.
  • Jiuyou and the others returned to Thunder Palace, where Mandala learned about the Divine Sea Space and its potential to help Heavenly Sovereigns advance.
  • Zhao Chen proposed that the group reach the Immortal Grade before entering the Divine Sea Space and said Lin Jing could use Ancient Thunder Palace’s resources to reach the Quasi-Heavenly Sovereign Realm.
  • Mandala suggested they go open the Ancient Thunder Palace’s hidden resources, and Zhao Chen warned that doing so could bring them into conflict with Thunder God Palace on Thunder Continent.

Ch. 169Thunder Continent, Ancient Thunder Palace!

Zhao Chen and his companions arrived on Thunder Continent to open the sealed Ancient Thunder Palace, despite the Thunder Spirit Clan’s likely opposition. As Zhao Chen sensed strange fluctuations inside the palace, he suspected an Extraterrestrial Evil Clan Demon Emperor had survived there.

  • Zhao Chen discussed his claim to the Ancient Thunder Palace and warned that the Thunder Spirit Clan could not stop him if it opposed him.
  • Mandala explained that the Heart Demon Thunder Emperor had sealed the Ancient Thunder Palace inside the Thunder Realm, turning it into a Thunder Prison that even the Thunder Spirit Clan leader could not enter.
  • Lin Jing recalled that the Ancient Thunder Palace seemed to have suffered no major battle during the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan’s invasion, prompting the group to consider how the Heart Demon Thunder Emperor had defeated the attackers.
  • Zhao Chen suggested that a Demon Emperor might still be inside the Ancient Thunder Palace, and explained that the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan’s Thunder Demon Clan could withstand Divine Thunder.
  • Zhao Chen used the uninscribed stone stele to sense strange fluctuations within the Ancient Thunder Palace and concluded that a Demon Emperor was still clinging to life.

Ch. 170This Emperor Insists on Making an Attempt, You Can't Stop Me!

Zhao Chen and three young Heavenly Sovereigns reached the Thunder Spirit Clan’s territory aboard the Thunder Palace Flying Ship and announced they intended to enter the Ancient Thunder Palace. The clan leader warned them about the Thunder Realm’s deadly restrictions, but they chose to press on.

  • The Thunder Spirit Clan leader challenged the flying ship, then realized its lightning was being controlled and saw four young Spirit Grade Heavenly Sovereigns aboard.
  • Zhao Chen told the clan leader they were heading to the Ancient Thunder Palace and would not fight the Thunder Spirit Clan unless stopped.
  • The clan leader explained that the Thunder Realm’s divine-thunder restrictions made entry dangerous and warned them to bear the consequences themselves.
  • Zhao Chen declared they would make an attempt and led the flying ship toward the Thunder Realm as the clan leader watched them go.

Ch. 171Thunder Demon Clan Chief, Thunder Heavenly Demon Emperor!

Zhao Chen entered the sealed Thunder Realm and confirmed that the Ancient Thunder Palace was suppressing powerful evil demons. As the Thunder Spirit Clan Chief watched through the Thunder Spirit Mirror, he revealed that the demon within was the Thunder Heavenly Demon Emperor, a Peak Heavenly Demon Emperor of the Thunder Demon Clan.

  • Zhao Chen and Mandala concluded that the Heart Demon Thunder Emperor had sealed the Ancient Thunder Palace to suppress evil demons, and Jiuyou suspected the Thunder Spirit Clan Chief wanted them to test the seal.
  • Zhao Chen refused to summon the Martial Ancestor and opened a gap in the barrier, leading his flying vessel into the Thunder Realm despite the Thunder Spirit Clan's warnings.
  • The Thunder Spirit Clan Chief used the clan's Peerless Saint Object, the Thunder Spirit Mirror, to watch Zhao Chen's group and explained the Thunder Realm's role in sealing the Ancient Thunder Palace.
  • The Thunder Spirit Clan Chief revealed that the evil demon still trapped beneath the palace was the Thunder Heavenly Demon Emperor, chief of the Thunder Demon Clan.

Ch. 172Bearing the Infamy, So What!

The Thunder Spirit Clan Chief recognized the four visitors as Heavenly Sovereigns and decided to seek their friendship rather than risk conflict. He sent word about the Ancient Thunder Palace and accepted that the Clan might be condemned for yielding it, hoping its new successor would bring them a chance to recover.

  • The Thunder Spirit Clan Chief reflected on the Extraterrestrial Evil Clan’s growing threat and the Thunder Spirit Clan’s dwindling strength.
  • The elders learned that all four visitors were Heavenly Sovereigns and realized the Clan could not stop them.
  • The Thunder Spirit Clan Chief forbade his elders from provoking the visitors and ordered them to let the visitors leave with the Ancient Thunder Palace if they killed Thunder Heavenly Demon Emperor.
  • The Thunder Spirit Clan Chief ordered a banquet and sent the white-robed young Heavenly Sovereign information about the Ancient Thunder Palace.
  • The Thunder Spirit Clan Chief accepted that others might accuse him of betrayal, believing the visitor could become Heart Demon Thunder Emperor’s successor and bring hope to the Clan.

Ch. 173Your Divine Thunder Origins? Then I'll Satisfy You All at Once!

Zhao Chen and his companions reached the Ancient Thunder Palace and learned that the Thunder Spirit Clan guarded it to contain the Thunder Heavenly Demon Emperor. As the fading seal began to fail, Zhao Chen replenished its nine Divine Thunder origins, provoking the imprisoned fiend.

  • The Thunder Spirit Clan Chief sent Zhao Chen information about the Ancient Thunder Palace through the Thunder Spirit Mirror.
  • Luo Li explained that the Thunder Spirit Clan guarded the palace to keep the sealed Thunder Heavenly Demon Emperor from escaping.
  • Zhao Chen recognized that the nine Divine Thunder origins were fading and could eventually let the demon reach the Transcendent Saint Stage and break free.
  • Zhao Chen poured vast quantities of Sovereign Spirit Liquid into the formation’s nine key nodes, strengthening the seal and restoring the Divine Thunder origins.
  • Black mist covered the Ancient Thunder Palace, and the trapped fiend shrieked that the nine Divine Thunder origins belonged to him.

Ch. 174The System Chimes—Your Death Is Assured!

Zhao Chen took control of the Ancient Thunder Palace and restored its sealing array, then faced the Thunder Heavenly Demon Emperor as the fiend broke free. A new system mission tasked Zhao Chen with killing the demon emperor and annexing the Thunder Spirit Clan, and Zhao Chen prepared to fight.

  • The Thunder Heavenly Demon Emperor mocked Zhao Chen and threatened to kill him, while Zhao Chen continued to control the nine Divine Thunder origins.
  • Zhao Chen replenished the Divine Thunder origins and used the Thunder Emperor Token to repair the seal and claim the Ancient Thunder Palace as his own.
  • Zhao Chen summoned the nine Divine Thunder origins back to the Thunder Emperor Token, which also contained the Netherworld Heart Demon Lightning, and shrank the Ancient Thunder Palace into a divine kingdom.
  • The Thunder Heavenly Demon Emperor broke through the seal and attacked Zhao Chen and the other Heavenly Sovereigns with black demonic lightning.
  • The system gave Zhao Chen a mission to suppress and kill the Thunder Heavenly Demon Emperor, annex the Thunder Spirit Clan, and earn a check-in opportunity; Zhao Chen smiled and declared that the demon had chosen death.

Ch. 175Thunder Emperor, a Born Thunder Emperor!

Zhao Chen used his lightning powers and Great Luo Sword Embryo to kill Thunder Heavenly Demon Emperor, then absorbed the demon’s lightning origin into his Netherworld Heart Demon Lightning. After realizing he could challenge Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereigns, Zhao Chen turned his attention to annexing the Thunder Spirit Clan, whose elder recognized him as a born Thunder Emperor.

  • Zhao Chen devoured Thunder Heavenly Demon Emperor’s demonic lightning bombardment and revealed his combined lightning, sword, and Dragon-Phoenix powers.
  • Thunder Heavenly Demon Emperor fled through the darkness, while Luo Li, Jiuyou, Mandala, and the flying vessel stopped his attacks on the others.
  • Zhao Chen’s sword cut through time and space, split Thunder Heavenly Demon Emperor’s demonic soul, and killed him.
  • Zhao Chen fed the demon’s lightning origin to his Netherworld Heart Demon Lightning, which grew into a dark True Dragon.
  • Zhao Chen judged that he could fight an early Saint Grade Heavenly Sovereign and decided to annex the Thunder Spirit Clan.
  • A white-haired elder watched through the Thunder Spirit Mirror and called Zhao Chen a born Thunder Emperor.

Ch. 176This Is What You Call Clout!

Zhao Chen secured the Thunder Spirit Clan’s submission and announced his plan to unite Tianluo Continent under the Thunder Palace. Chief Lei Cang learned about the powerful allies surrounding Zhao Chen, then discovered Lin Jing was the Thunder Palace’s guardian divine maiden with ties to the Martial Realm.

  • Lei Cang pledged the Thunder Spirit Clan’s allegiance to Zhao Chen, who promised to protect them as the Thunder Palace’s master.
  • Lei Cang offered to fold the Thunder God Palace into the Thunder Palace, and Zhao Chen said they would return to Tianluo Continent to complete its unification.
  • Lin Jing explained that the four regions of Tianluo Continent had been conquered and introduced Mandala, the Luo God Clan’s queen, and the Nine Netherbird Tribe’s chief as allies.
  • Lei Cang asked about Lin Jing, and Jiuyou revealed that she was the Thunder Palace’s guardian divine maiden and had helped establish a partnership with the Martial Realm.
  • Lei Cang realized Lin Jing might be the Martial Ancestor’s daughter and the little princess of the Martial Realm.
Arc 7 of 12
Arc 7 of 12