Vol. 1The Cross-World Trading House

Lu Chuan expanded his cross-world trade, recruited allies, and established a Trading House while bringing Xiao Yan and others to Douluo Continent. The volume ended with new alliances and resources in place, Spirit Hall elders hunting Sea Soul Beasts, and Lu Chuan living at the Trading House with Zhu Zhuqing and the others.

  • Lu Chuan traded Martial Soul awakenings for cultivation resources in the Battle Through the Heavens world, then returned to Douluo Continent with Zhu Zhuqing as Nalan Yanran approached Wutan City.
  • Lu Chuan awakened members of the Xiao, Ouba, and Jia Lie families, while Xiao Yan practiced controlling Emberfire and Nalan Yanran rode toward Wutan City with Ge Ye.
  • Lu Chuan expanded his trade and recruited Dugu Bo and Ye Lingling, then took allies to Wutan City to hold a Martial Soul awakening ceremony.
  • Nalan Yanran traded a Dou Technique for a Martial Soul, and Lu Chuan transported hunters to the Star Dou Forest where they learned that only a Spirit Ring’s killer could absorb it.
  • Lu Chuan built his trading network, recruited Xiao Yi Xian and Xiao Wu, and selected a team for the Soul Master Tournament.
  • Tang Hao attacked Xiao Wu’s group before the Merchant Association teleported them to Wutan City, and Lu Chuan invited Xiao Yan and Xun'er to Douluo Continent as Yao Lao reacted with hatred to Spirit Hall.
  • Lu Chuan brought Xiao Yan, Yao Lao, Xun'er, and Queen Medusa to Douluo Continent, where Queen Medusa killed Tang Hao and Lu Chuan took his Spirit Bones.
  • Lu Chuan established the Cross-World Trading House, made a deal with Qian Renxue, and moved in with Zhu Zhuqing while Spirit Hall elders hunted Sea Soul Beasts.
Chapters 1–100 Read from ch. 1

Arc 1Awakening Across Worlds

Lu Chuan traded Martial Soul awakenings for cultivation resources in the Battle Through the Heavens world while Zhu Zhuqing cultivated and Tang San’s group was left shaken by their encounter. After awakening Xiao Yan, Xun’er, and members of the Xiao, Ouba, and Jia Lie families, Lu Chuan returned to Douluo Continent as Nalan Yanran approached Wutan City.

  • Lu Chuan met Zhu Zhuqing in the forest, took her to the Battle Through the Heavens world, and exchanged her Soul Power for a chance to cultivate there.
  • Lu Chuan met Xiao Yan and Xun’er, negotiated for cultivation methods and Foundation Establishment Spiritual Liquid, and later awakened Xiao Yan’s Emberfire and Xun’er’s Phoenix Martial Soul.
  • Zhu Zhuqing practiced with the Foundation Establishment Spiritual Liquid, while Lu Chuan awakened his Imperial Heirloom Seal and brought her to Suotuo City.
  • Lu Chuan defeated Dai Mubai and overpowered Tang San, then exposed Xiao Wu’s true form before leaving with Zhu Zhuqing.
  • Lu Chuan returned to Wutan City, traded Martial Soul awakenings to the Xiao Family for Dou Techniques, and offered to awaken the Ouba and Jia Lie families as well.
  • Lu Chuan awakened Xiao Mei, Xiao Ning, and other Xiao clansmen, then awakened sixty-eight members of the Ouba and Jia Lie families and Ya Fei.
  • Xiao Yan practiced controlling Emberfire with Yao Lao’s guidance as Nalan Yanran rode toward Wutan City with Ge Ye.
Chapters 1–25 Summaries Read

Arc 2Martial Souls Across Worlds

Lu Chuan expanded his trade in techniques, medicines, and contracts, recruiting Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Bo, and Ye Lingling while entering the Battle Through the Heavens world. In Wutan City, he launched a Martial Soul awakening ceremony that drew Nalan Yanran, Xiao Yan, and cultivators into the Star Dou Forest to hunt Spirit Rings.

  • Lu Chuan defeated Xue Beng’s guards, then traded techniques and Foundation Establishment Spiritual Liquid to Xue Qinghe for Spirit Bones and gold.
  • Lu Chuan recruited Dugu Bo by offering to control his family’s poison, then treated Dugu Yan and secured Ye Lingling’s service by promising to repair her Martial Soul.
  • Lu Chuan traded with Tang San for the Immortal Herb Illustrated Catalog and information about Tang San’s mother, while Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong fled Shrek Academy.
  • Lu Chuan harvested the Immortal Herbs and Dragon Bones from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, then gave Zhu Zhuqing and Ye Lingling herbs that strengthened their abilities.
  • Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin bought techniques and Foundation Establishment Spiritual Liquid from Lu Chuan, while Xue Qinghe considered paying for an Imperial Extreme Pill with a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone.
  • Lu Chuan took Zhu Zhuqing, Ye Lingling, and Dugu Bo to Wutan City, where Yun Yun, Jia Xingtian, and Fa Ma welcomed him and helped arrange a Martial Soul awakening ceremony.
  • At the ceremony, Nalan Yanran traded a Dou Technique for the Cloud-Pattern Sword Martial Soul, then left after Yun Yun stopped her from pursuing Xiao Yan.
  • Lu Chuan transported hunters to Star Dou Forest through golden contracts, where Misty Cloud Sect disciples helped kill a Mandala Snake and the group learned that only its killer could absorb its Spirit Ring.
Chapters 26–50 Summaries Read

Arc 3The Merchant’s Growing Reach

Lu Chuan built his trading network across worlds, gathering new allies and arranging a tournament team while Queen Medusa accepted his contract. The arc left Tang Hao hunting Xiao Wu and Xiao Yan and Xun'er preparing to visit Douluo Continent, where Yao Lao reacted with hatred to Spirit Hall.

  • Mu Xiao returned to the Battle Through the Heavens World after absorbing a Spirit Ring, while Lu Chuan recruited Xiao Yi Xian and Ya Fei and helped them begin their cultivation.
  • Ya Fei joined Lu Chuan’s work, and Yun Yun met him to propose a deal after refusing to search for Douluo Continent.
  • Xiao Wu escaped traffickers with Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Yi Xian, then joined Lu Chuan under a lifelong contract.
  • Lu Chuan demonstrated that Magic Cores could produce Spirit Rings, and Xue Qinghe’s Soul Master Liu Cheng absorbed one.
  • Lu Chuan planned an Exchange outside Heaven Dou City and chose Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Xiao Yi Xian, Xiao Wu, Xiao Yan, and Xun'er for the Soul Master Tournament.
  • Tang Hao learned Xiao Wu was missing, attacked her group while they were shopping, and the Merchant Association teleported them to Wutan City.
  • Lu Chuan met Queen Medusa and offered her ways to evolve in exchange for a contract and a chance to visit another world.
  • Lu Chuan invited Xiao Yan and Xun'er to Douluo Continent for the tournament, and Yao Lao reacted with hatred when Lu Chuan mentioned Spirit Hall.
Chapters 51–75 Summaries Read

Arc 4The Trading House Takes Shape

Lu Chuan built alliances, gathered resources, and established the Cross-World Trading House while Xiao Yan and Yao Lao pursued strength and revenge. The arc ended with Qian Renxue securing a deal, Spirit Hall elders hunting Sea Soul Beasts, and Lu Chuan settling into the new residence with Zhu Zhuqing and the others.

  • Lu Chuan brought Xiao Yan, Yao Lao, Xun'er, and Queen Medusa to Douluo Continent, where Queen Medusa killed Tang Hao and Lu Chuan took his Spirit Bones.
  • Lu Chuan and his companions entered the Great Soul Arena, where Xiao Yan and the girls won their matches before Queen Medusa killed Spirit Hall members who targeted them.
  • Lu Chuan traded with Yao Lao for the Flame Mantra and pill formulas, mastered the cultivation method, and rose to level 64 as Xue Qinghe investigated the resulting energy vortex.
  • Lu Chuan returned to the Mittel Auction House, where Queen Medusa restored Hai Bo Dong’s strength and Yao Lao demonstrated alchemy before trading pill formulas for Extremely Cold Water.
  • The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect completed the Cross-World Trading House, and Lu Chuan recreated the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well underground and planted the Immortal Herbs around it.
  • Qian Renxue revealed her identity to Lu Chuan, warned him about Bibi Dong, and arranged a deal for cultivation methods, self-created soul skills, magic cores, and medicinal pills.
  • Golden Crocodile Douluo and Mighty Lion Douluo hunted Sea Soul Beasts in the Forbidden Sea until Bo Saixi warned them away from Sea God Island’s waters.
  • Lu Chuan moved into the Trading House and spent the night with Zhu Zhuqing, while Ning Rongrong listened outside and teased him the next morning.
Chapters 76–100 Summaries Read
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