Arc 12The Yellow Turban Uprising

Gangzi’s betrayals and the deaths of Yu Yuanzhen and Li Bai reshaped the struggle among the major powers, while Li Bai survived and began his divine trials. Zhang Jiao’s Yellow Turban Army rose against Heaven Dou’s nobles and surrounded Heaven Dou City, where Zhang Jiao drew out the empire’s Fortune Golden Dragon.

  • Gangzi betrayed Tang San at Slaughter Town, but Hanami rescued Tang San and the Calamities drove Gangzi away.
  • Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing’s coup against Dai Weisi failed, and Zhu Zhuqing died in prison before Gangzi rescued Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun.
  • Qian Daoliu confronted Gangzi in Star Luo City, while Gangzi escaped with the Shrek Three Heroes and began recruiting relatives to complete his Rakshasa trial.
  • Neuvillette awakened the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings, received their remaining power, and returned to Fontaine after learning Gangzi planned to devour Furina.
  • Gangzi’s attack killed Yu Yuanzhen and hundreds of members of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, prompting Gangzi to blame Spirit Hall and vow revenge.
  • Li Bai was presumed dead after Black Bird attacked him, but he survived, began the Green Lotus Sword God’s trials, and linked minds with Ning Rongrong.
  • Zhang Jiao led the Yellow Turban Army in revolt against Heaven Dou’s nobles, as Bai Ranmo’s clones helped rally commoners and defeat imperial forces.
  • Xue Ye and his allies faced Zhang Jiao at Heaven Dou City, where Zhang Jiao’s defenses withstood their attack and he drew out the wounded Fortune Golden Dragon.
Chapters 277–301 Vol. 3 Read

Ch. 277Gangzi: I'm going to kill that traitorous disciple Tang San

Hei Ranbai secretly amused himself after making Tang San believe they had parted on bad terms, while Tang San resolved to go to Slaughter City. Gangzi decided to hunt Tang San in Slaughter Town to advance his Rakshasa trial, and set off ahead of him as Tang San approached with Xiao Wu and Hanami.

  • Hei Ranbai told Tang San he would never forgive him, then secretly laughed as Tang San misread the Soul-Eater Blade he left behind as a sign of brotherly affection.
  • Gangzi decided that devouring Tang San would complete the final 0.5% of his Fifth Rakshasa God Trial.
  • Xuanwu told Gangzi that Tang San was headed to Slaughter City and urged him to ambush him at Slaughter Town, but declined to join because he had to deal with Qian Daoliu.
  • Gangzi learned Tang San's martial soul had evolved into the Blue Silver Emperor, grew jealous of his appearance, and traveled to Slaughter Town with Evil Soul Master guides.
  • Tang San neared Slaughter Town with Xiao Wu and Hanami, felt an ominous chill, and Xiao Wu asked whether he was still upset about Hei Ranbai.

Ch. 278Gangzi: Tang San, you even called me teacher to beg for mercy. I despise you!

Tang San and Xiao Wu encountered Gangzi in Slaughter Town, where Tang San tried to talk his former teacher out of attacking him. Gangzi pretended to accept Tang San’s apology, then turned on him and stabbed with his Spider Legs.

  • Hanami brought Tang San and Xiao Wu to a tavern in Slaughter Town and left them together.
  • Gangzi found Tang San and Xiao Wu, trapped them with Soul Pressure, and revealed his Death Spider Emperor power.
  • Tang San pleaded with Gangzi, claiming he had tried to kill him to protect his reputation and insisting that he had missed him.
  • Gangzi appeared moved and approached Tang San, who lowered his guard and withdrew his weapons.
  • Gangzi summoned his Death Spider Emperor Martial Soul and stabbed at Tang San with his Spider Legs.

Ch. 279Xiao Wu Was Marinated in Gangzi's Thunderous Fart

Hanami and the other Calamities rescued Tang San from Gangzi, but Gangzi escaped after his thunderous fart badly injured Xiao Wu. Gangzi later learned from Xuanwu that Furina was inheriting the Sea God’s power.

  • Hanami appeared and pulled Tang San out of Gangzi’s reach, while the other Calamities confronted Gangzi.
  • Gangzi unleashed his Heaven-Devouring, Earth-Destroying Bibi Cannon, and the blast’s stench overwhelmed Xiao Wu as he fled.
  • Hanami treated Xiao Wu with Blue Silver Holy Light, and Tang San swore to kill Gangzi.
  • Gangzi returned to Xuanwu and claimed Tang San’s group had ambushed him, despite his battered appearance.
  • Xuanwu told Gangzi that Furina was the Sea God’s Heir at Sea God Island.

Ch. 280Wind God Nine Trials

Gangzi learned that Furina was undergoing the Sea God's trials and considered targeting her, but chose to train first. Feng Xiaotian completed Feng Wanli's test in Hurricane Gorge and received the Wind God Nine Trials, leaving him thrilled by his chance to become a god.

  • Gangzi remembered Sea God Island's strength and considered ambushing Furina, but Xuanwu's misleading remarks made him think Fontaine was weak.
  • Gangzi decided to train with the Cursed Spirit Bibi Dong instead of going to Sea God Island immediately.
  • Tianyue worried that Bai Ranmo might die during his Divine Trial and suggested having a child to inherit his Six Eyes Martial Soul, but Bai Ranmo told her to focus on cultivation.
  • Feng Xiaotian crossed the hurricane in Hurricane Gorge and received the Wind God Nine Trials.
  • Feng Wanli revealed that he had known about the trials and had sent Feng Xiaotian to complete the training so he could gain the opportunity to become a god.

Ch. 281Dai Mubai: Keep the Music Playing and the Dancing Going

Feng Wanli tested Feng Xiaotian’s loyalty, then the story shifted to Dai Mubai, whose lost cultivation and hopes of inheriting the throne had driven him into drunken despair. Zhu Zhuqing left after confronting him, while Dai Mubai returned to partying with Oscar and Ma Hongjun.

  • Feng Wanli asked Feng Xiaotian whom he would bring to the Divine Realm if he could choose only one person, and Feng Xiaotian said he would stay in the mortal world with Huo Wu.
  • Dai Mubai drank and entertained dancers with Oscar and Ma Hongjun after Dai Weisi’s suppression ruined their ambitions in the Star Luo Empire.
  • Zhu Zhuqing scolded Dai Mubai for giving up, but he insisted that his cultivation was ruined and praised Dai Weisi as destined to rule.
  • Oscar and Ma Hongjun calmed Dai Mubai, who ordered the dancers to resume and dismissed Zhu Zhuqing as she left.
  • Dai Mubai invited Oscar to see a cat in his room that could do backflips, but Oscar awkwardly declined.

Ch. 282I Have a Plan to Put Prince Mubai on the Imperial Throne!

Zhu Zhuqing learned that the Golden Roc Duke’s family was willing to help her and Dai Mubai seize the Star Luo throne. Three days later, the Golden Roc Duke met them in secret and promised a plan to put Dai Mubai on the throne.

  • A servant of the Golden Roc Duke offered Zhu Zhuqing support for her and Dai Mubai’s bid for the throne, and asked them to return to the teahouse three days later.
  • Zhu Zhuqing told Dai Mubai about the offer during a staged fight, rekindling his hope of becoming emperor.
  • Zhu Zhuqing met the servant at the teahouse three days later and received an invitation for a midnight meeting with the family head.
  • Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing shared a formal dinner and blamed Yu Xiaogang and Tyrant Douluo for their ruined futures.
  • The Golden Roc Duke appeared before them and said he had a plan to put Dai Mubai on the imperial throne.

Ch. 283Dai Mubai: Eight hundred it is!

The Golden Roc Duke persuaded Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing to join him in killing Dai Weisi and seizing the Star Luo throne. Dai Mubai agreed to an ambush at White Tiger Gate in three days.

  • The Golden Roc Duke claimed that Emperor Dai Tianfeng was suppressing his cultivation and offered to support Dai Mubai's bid for the throne.
  • Zhu Zhuqing questioned how they could succeed despite their damaged talents, and the Golden Roc Duke proposed killing Dai Weisi so Dai Mubai could become the emperor's only remaining heir.
  • Dai Mubai feared Dai Weisi's supporters and said he could trust only fifty of his own Soul Masters, but the Golden Roc Duke promised 750 more, for a total of 800.
  • Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing agreed to the plot, and the Golden Roc Duke said their forces would ambush Dai Weisi at White Tiger Gate when he attended court in three days.

Ch. 284The White Tiger Gate Incident

Mitsuki showed Dai Weisi a recording of the Golden Roc Duke plotting with Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, then helped arrange a plan to turn their plot against them. At the White Tiger Gate, Dai Mubai launched his coup, but Dai Weisi remained calm and mocked him.

  • A little white snake secretly recorded the Golden Roc Duke meeting with Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, then carried the Recording Soul Tool away.
  • Mitsuki showed Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun the recording, revealing the planned assassination.
  • Mitsuki proposed that Dai Weisi let the plot unfold and bring Mitsuki’s father, the White Snake Guest Official, to the White Tiger Gate in three days.
  • Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar prepared to ambush Dai Weisi as his carriage entered the White Tiger Gate.
  • The Golden Roc Duke’s Guards shut both gates, trapping Dai Weisi’s carriage, while Dai Mubai announced his coup.
  • Dai Weisi stepped out with Zhu Zhuyun and calmly mocked Dai Mubai as the coup began.

Ch. 285Dai Mubai Was No Li Shimin, and Dai Weisi Was Certainly No Li Jiancheng

Dai Weisi crushed Dai Mubai’s coup attempt with help from Orochimaru, then secured Dai Tianfeng’s permission to decide the prisoners’ fate. Zhu Zhuqing died in prison, while Dai Mubai and his accomplices awaited execution and the Golden Roc Duke escaped.

  • Orochimaru defeated the Golden Roc Duke and used his Soul Pressure to subdue the attacking Soul Masters, allowing Dai Weisi to capture Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing.
  • Dai Weisi brought the prisoners before Dai Tianfeng, who left Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing’s punishment to him.
  • Dai Weisi had Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing imprisoned with Ma Hongjun and Oscar, and Zhu Zhuqing took her own life on her first night in the Heavenly Prison.
  • Dai Weisi announced that Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar would be executed by a thousand cuts in one month and ordered guards to prevent them from killing themselves.
  • Dai Weisi sent the Royal Guard to surround the Golden Roc Duke’s Mansion, but they found that the Duke and everyone in his household had fled.

Ch. 286Gangzi's Rakshasa's Sixth Trial

Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun were subjected to Goblin “teachers” in prison, while Gangzi learned that Rakshasa God’s Sixth Trial required him to cultivate a Martial Soul Fusion Skill with seven people, including Bibi Cannon and his father. Gangzi began the humiliating trial, and the Rakshasa God secretly empowered the Shrek Three Heroes, hinting that she planned to use them against him.

  • Dai Weisi’s aide brought fifteen Goblins to the prison and assigned five to each of the Shrek Three Heroes as their teachers.
  • Gangzi completed Rakshasa God’s Fifth Trial and discovered that the Sixth Trial required him to cultivate a Martial Soul Fusion Skill with Bibi Cannon, Dai Mubai, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, Flender, Yu Tianheng, and Yu Yuanzhen within two years.
  • Gangzi reluctantly began cultivating the skill with Bibi Cannon and advanced the trial’s progress bar to one-seventh.
  • The Rakshasa God heard Gangzi’s curses and vowed to punish him for his ingratitude.
  • The Rakshasa God watched the Goblins teach Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun, then secretly gave each of them Rakshasa Divine Power to awaken at a critical moment.

Ch. 287Eunuch Ma Hongjun

Gangzi set out for Star Luo City to rescue Dai Mubai and complete his Divine Trial, while Qian Daoliu also headed there to confront Dai Tianfeng. In the Heavenly Prison, Ma Hongjun resisted the Goblin Teachers and was accidentally castrated, leaving him numb and devastated.

  • Gangzi learned Dai Mubai faced execution after the White Tiger Gate Incident and agreed to use Xuanwu's Impure World Reincarnation army to rescue the Shrek Three Heroes.
  • Golden Crocodile Douluo reported Heaven Dou Empire's uprisings and Star Luo's border provocations to Qian Daoliu, who set off to confront Dai Tianfeng.
  • Gangzi prepared to march on Star Luo City with the undead army, then reminded himself that rescuing Dai Mubai was his priority.
  • After Ma Hongjun attacked a Goblin Teacher in class, the Goblins beat him and accidentally castrated him.
  • A jailer punished the Goblins and summoned a Healing-Type Soul Master, but Ma Hongjun's lost manhood could not be restored, and he lay numb until class resumed.

Ch. 288Gangzi Rescues Shrek's Three Heroes

Orochimaru's Clone resurrected Xue Feiwu and other enemies of Star Luo City, drawing the empire's forces into battle while Gangzi broke into the Heavenly Prison and freed Shrek's Three Heroes. After agreeing to help Dai Mubai kill Dai Weisi, Gangzi faced the arrival of Qian Daoliu, who began unleashing his Ninth Soul Skill.

  • Orochimaru's Clone used Impure World Reincarnation to revive Xue Feiwu and others, and Xue Feiwu attacked the Star Luo Imperial Palace as a White Tiger emerged to fight him.
  • Gangzi broke into the Heavenly Prison and freed Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun after they begged him for help.
  • Gangzi rewarded Bibi Cannon with a carrot and told Shrek's Three Heroes they would train under him from then on.
  • Dai Mubai asked to kill his brother Dai Weisi, and Gangzi agreed in exchange for the three heroes' help with an unnamed task.
  • Qian Daoliu appeared above Star Luo City and began his Ninth Soul Skill, Angel's Breath, frightening Gangzi and Bibi Cannon.

Ch. 289Gangzi's Ultimate Move: Gangdong Three Cannons

Qian Daoliu destroyed the Evil Soul Masters in Star Luo City and moved to execute Gangzi, but Rakshasa God saved him and granted him Self-Created Soul Skills. Gangzi unleashed the bizarre Gangdong Three Cannons against Qian Daoliu, whose reaction left the fight unresolved.

  • Qian Daoliu used Angel's Breath to destroy the Evil Soul Masters in Star Luo City, and Orochimaru ended Impure World Reincarnation.
  • Qian Daoliu prepared to kill Gangzi with Sacred Sword Judgment, but Rakshasa God's Divine Sense appeared and broke the Angel Holy Sword.
  • Rakshasa God granted Gangzi a set of Self-Created Soul Skills before her Divine Sense faded, leaving Gangzi and his allies to face Qian Daoliu.
  • Gangzi announced Gangdong Three Cannons and joined Bibi Cannon in unleashing Sidong Cannon, Niandong Collapse, and Haodong Annihilation.
  • Gangzi and Bibi Cannon released a vast wave of toxins that formed a poisonous sword through the clouds, leaving Qian Daoliu stunned.

Ch. 290This Wasn't Cowardice, It Was Following His Heart

Gangzi’s poisonous fart devastated Star Luo City, and Qian Daoliu rescued the surviving soldiers while Gangzi escaped with the Shrek Three Heroes. Before leaving, Qian Daoliu forced Dai Tianfeng to promise that the Star Luo Empire would not exploit the Heaven Dou Empire’s troubles.

  • Gangzi’s poison gas killed more than a thousand Star Luo soldiers, and Qian Daoliu used Spirit Might Feathers to cleanse and protect the survivors.
  • Qian Daoliu’s Angel’s Breath contained Gangzi’s poisonous attack, allowing Gangzi to flee with the Shrek Three Heroes.
  • Dai Tianfeng and Zhu Tiancai transformed into the Hell White Tiger and tried to pursue Gangzi, but another Thunderous Fart sent them scrambling aside.
  • Dai Tianfeng thanked Qian Daoliu, who then warned him not to mobilize Star Luo forces against the weakened Heaven Dou Empire.
  • Qian Daoliu used deliberately threatening displays of his swords to make Dai Tianfeng promise to preserve peace, then departed Star Luo City.

Ch. 291Shrek's Three Heroes Receive the Rakshasa God Trial; Neuvillette and the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings

Gangzi forced the Shrek Three Heroes to become his servants while the Rakshasa God secretly gave them a chance to take his Godhood. Neuvillette awakened the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and told them he knew little about his origins.

  • Gangzi revealed his divine aura and claimed that the Rakshasa God had ordered him to practice a Martial Soul Fusion Skill with the Shrek Three Heroes.
  • The Rakshasa God secretly gave Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun trials and urged them to betray Gangzi when he was weakest.
  • Oscar, Dai Mubai, and Ma Hongjun pretended to accept Gangzi as their master while privately planning to stab him in the back.
  • Gangzi resolved to recruit his father and Tian Heng next, then Flender, to help him complete his path to godhood.
  • Neuvillette went to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and released his Water Dragon King pressure to awaken the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings.
  • The Ice and Fire Dragon Kings appeared and questioned Neuvillette, who explained that he was born in the Primordial Sea and knew neither why he existed nor where he came from.

Ch. 292Inheriting the Power of the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings

Neuvillette gained the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings’ power and soul bones, then headed for Fontaine to stop Gangzi from frightening Furina. At Spirit Hall, Bai Ranmo returned from his Divine Trial and proposed attacking the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to seize Gangzi.

  • Neuvillette told the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings he intended to challenge the Divine Realm and change the Soul Beast Clan’s fate.
  • The Ice and Fire Dragon Kings transferred their remaining power to Neuvillette, and their soul bones appeared after the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well dried up and vanished.
  • Neuvillette learned through his Xuanwu clone that Gangzi planned to visit Yu Yuanzhen before devouring Furina, so he decided to return to Fontaine and thrash him.
  • Qian Daoliu briefed Spirit Hall’s senior officials about the incident, and Bai Ranmo burst into the meeting and urged them to attack the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
  • Qian Daoliu was surprised that Bai Ranmo had returned from the Eternal God’s Divine Trial, and Bai Ranmo explained that he could freely exchange insights with the Eternal God King.

Ch. 293Gangzi: Father, you'll just have to suffer for my sake

Bai Ranmo ordered Spirit Hall to pressure the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan into surrendering Yu Xiaogang, while Yu Xiaogang returned to his father claiming he could become a god. The chapter ended as Yu Yuanzhen realized Yu Xiaogang intended to involve him in a shocking trial and prepared to fight.

  • Bai Ranmo proposed repeatedly attacking the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan until it handed over Yu Xiaogang, and Qian Daoliu ordered Golden Crocodile Douluo to carry out the plan without killing too many people.
  • Yu Yuanzhen found Gangzi in his Study and, after sealing the room, demanded to know why he had returned.
  • Gangzi revealed his Purple Scythe Mark and rakshasa divine power, convincing Yu Yuanzhen that he might have obtained a god's inheritance.
  • Gangzi said he needed Yu Yuanzhen and Tian Heng to attend a serious lesson so he could complete the Rakshasa God's Sixth Trial.
  • Yu Yuanzhen erupted in anger at Gangzi's demand, and Gangzi insisted that his father would have to suffer for the sake of his ascension to godhood.

Ch. 294Gangzi and Yu Yuanzhen: A "Loving Father and Filial Son"

Gangzi used Rakshasa God-granted poison skills against Yu Yuanzhen, then killed him when Yu Yuanzhen threatened to cripple and imprison him. Spirit Hall arrived to seize Gangzi, but the poison cloud devastated the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, leaving Yu Luomian as its new Sect Master.

  • Gangzi revealed that his earlier farts had poisoned Yu Yuanzhen and admitted he had forced him into a Martial Soul Fusion Skill lesson.
  • A clan messenger reported that Spirit Hall had demanded the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan hand over Yu Xiaogang, and Yu Yuanzhen threatened to imprison Gangzi.
  • Gangzi unleashed three Rakshasa God-granted skills against Yu Yuanzhen, filling the clan with toxic mist as Golden Crocodile Douluo and the Spirit Hall elders waited outside.
  • Spirit Hall evacuated clan members and contained the poison, but several hundred Soul Masters died and Yu Yuanzhen's corpse was found after Bibi Dong devoured his soul.
  • Yu Luomian vowed to kill Yu Xiaogang, while Golden Crocodile Douluo offered Spirit Hall's help rebuilding the clan before its delegation departed.

Ch. 295Gangzi Wept at Yu Yuanzhen's Grave; Was Li Bai Dead?

Gangzi mourned Yu Yuanzhen after accidentally killing him, while news of the tragedy reached Ning Fengzhi. At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the badly wounded Elder Li returned without Li Bai, leaving Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo fearing for his fate.

  • Gangzi wept at Yu Yuanzhen's grave, blamed Spirit Hall for his father's death, and vowed to destroy it as the future Rakshasa God.
  • News of Yu Yuanzhen's death spread, and Ning Fengzhi concluded that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's ancestral grave was cursed.
  • Ning Fengzhi discussed Li Bai's expected return and planned for him to marry Ning Rongrong after he came back.
  • A disciple reported that Elder Li had returned severely injured, so Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo rushed to the infirmary.
  • After the sect's healers revived Elder Li, he told Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo that he had failed to protect Li Bai.

Ch. 296Second Bloom; Attending His Own Funeral Again

After Elder Li reported that Li Bai had been surrounded by Evil Soul Masters, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect mourned him, and Sword Douluo prepared to seek revenge. At Li Bai’s funeral, Bai Ranmo and Ning Rongrong both believed Li Bai was still alive, though Ning Rongrong kept her certainty to herself.

  • Elder Li told Ning Fengzhi that Black Bird had attacked him and Li Bai, leaving Li Bai surrounded by Evil Soul Masters before Black Bird was summoned to Star Luo City.
  • Sword Douluo decided to leave the sect to avenge Li Bai, but Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo urged him to wait and join forces with Spirit Hall against the Evil Soul Masters.
  • Bai Ranmo and his clones attended Li Bai’s funeral, where Bai Ranmo told Tianyue he believed Li Bai had survived.
  • Ning Rongrong recalled recurring dreams in which Li Bai said he was alive and training in a hidden realm, and she became certain that he would return.
  • At the funeral, Ning Rongrong quietly tugged at Sword Douluo’s sleeve as he mourned Li Bai.

Ch. 297Ye Lingling: Sasuke, How Am I Supposed to Live Without You?; Li Bai Fuses with a Divine Seed

After Li Bai’s funeral, Sasuke left for the Star Luo Empire to seek White Snake Douluo and grow strong enough to avenge him, while Ye Lingling stayed behind to train. Secretly alive, Li Bai began fusing with a Divine Seed he had defined as the Green Lotus Sword God.

  • Ning Rongrong told Sword Douluo that she did not believe Li Bai was truly dead, but he insisted the sect had to move forward.
  • The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect buried Li Bai in the Chen Clan’s ancestral graveyard, and Spirit Hall joined the sect in hunting the Evil Soul Master.
  • Sasuke asked Ning Fengzhi to let him go to the Star Luo Empire to find White Snake Douluo and learn Sage Mode so he could become strong enough to avenge Li Bai.
  • Ning Fengzhi agreed to send Sasuke with Gu and arrange protection for him in the Star Luo Empire.
  • Ye Lingling was distraught that Sasuke had left, but Ning Fengzhi persuaded her to train instead of following him.
  • Li Bai, secretly alive, fused with a Divine Seed he had defined as the Green Lotus Sword God and began its trials.

Ch. 298Yellow Turban Rebellion

Li Bai set his sights on the Heaven Dou Empire as Zhang Jiao led ordinary people empowered by Talisman Water in a rebellion that became the Yellow Turban Army. After Zhang Jiao rejected Xue Ye’s offer and Heaven Dou sent a massive army against him, the chapter ended with exhausted commoners being whipped into building defenses near Heaven Dou City.

  • Li Bai decided to start dealing with the Heaven Dou Empire after linking minds with Ning Rongrong through the divine seed.
  • Ordinary people in Chaoyang City revolted against the nobles, using Talisman Water to wield powerful Daoist arts.
  • Zhang Jiao, a Super Douluo with twin martial souls, led the Yellow Turban Army as it conquered territory and defeated much of Xue Ye’s hundred-thousand-strong army.
  • Xue Ye offered Zhang Jiao wealth, status, and a place as a Consecration, but Zhang Jiao rejected the offer and continued his campaign.
  • Xue Ye dispatched Ge Long and an army of four hundred thousand to destroy the Yellow Turban Army.
  • Commoners in Swan City were forced to build a fortified defensive line and whipped when they paused from exhaustion.

Ch. 299A speech at the beer hall; a Heaven Dou noble's cake cost 500,000 Silver Soul Coins

Bai Ranmo incited the exploited laborers building the Heaven Dou Empire’s defensive line to rebel, then helped the Yellow Turban Army break the front and spark an uprising in Swan City. The Yellow Turban Army advanced several dozen kilometers as the city’s commoners attacked the nobles’ mansions.

  • Bai Ranmo’s clone killed the beer hall manager after the man confronted him for calling for rebellion against the Heaven Dou Empire.
  • Bai Ranmo denounced the nobles’ luxury and urged the peasants to join the Yellow Turban Army, rousing them to chant for freedom.
  • When Heaven Dou Soul Masters and Guards moved against the crowd, Bai Ranmo killed several Soul Masters and claimed his power came from Zhang Jiao, the Great Sage Teacher.
  • Bai Ranmo’s clones and an army of several thousand attacked the defenders, routing twenty thousand soldiers and five hundred ordinary Soul Masters and advancing the front several dozen kilometers.
  • Yellow Turban supporters rose up in Swan City, chanting their slogan and storming the nobles’ mansions.

Ch. 300Blue Heaven Is Dead, Yellow Heaven Shall Rise

Zhang Jiao used talisman water to recruit starving commoners into the Way of Great Peace, whose army advanced on Heaven Dou City. Xue Ye gathered allies and offered Zhang Jiao a pardon, but Zhang Jiao rejected his accusations and blamed the empire’s nobles for oppressing the people.

  • Zhang Jiao distributed talisman water made with his Nine-Section Staff, and starving commoners drank it and swore loyalty to the Way of Great Peace.
  • The Way of Great Peace’s army swept toward Heaven Dou City as Xue Ye feared losing his empire.
  • Xue Ye traded imperial interests for help from Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Toji, while Ningguang refused to send Liyue Harbor’s fighters.
  • A messenger reported that at least three hundred thousand Yellow Turban troops had surrounded Heaven Dou City, and Xue Ye led his allies to the city gate.
  • Xue Ye called Zhang Jiao an Evil Soul Master and offered the rebels pardon if they surrendered, but Zhang Jiao accused Heaven Dou’s nobles of exploiting the people.

Ch. 301Poor Daoist Zhang Jiao Requests the Death of Heaven Dou!

Zhang Jiao challenged Emperor Xue Ye’s champions outside Heaven Dou City while denouncing the empire’s neglect of its people. After buying time with the battle, he revealed his Twin Martial Souls and began drawing out Heaven Dou’s Fortune Golden Dragon, leaving the city’s fate in peril.

  • Emperor Xue Ye accepted Zhang Jiao’s proposal to settle the conflict through a fight against Toji, Ning Fengzhi, and Sword Douluo.
  • Toji, Sword Douluo, and Ning Fengzhi attacked Zhang Jiao together, but his rune barrier and Thunder Technique withstood their assault.
  • Zhang Jiao explained that his rebellion began after he witnessed famine, corrupt nobles, and the execution of a merchant who fed the people.
  • Ning Fengzhi prepared to attack Zhang Jiao again as Toji and Sword Douluo readied themselves to strike.
  • Zhang Jiao revealed his Twin Martial Souls and explained that he had used the fight to draw out Heaven Dou’s Fortune Golden Dragon.
  • Zhang Jiao pointed the Great Peace Sword skyward, as beams from the Yellow Turban Army camp gathered above Heaven Dou City and a wounded golden dragon appeared.
Arc 12 of 19
Arc 12 of 19