Chapter Summaries

After returning from Sea God Island, Lin Yuan reunited with his companions and learned that Linyuan Pavilion had moved its headquarters to Heaven Dou Imperial City. He revealed his rapid breakthrough to Soul Saint, while Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing showed that they had all advanced to Soul Emperor; the group then turned to Lin Yuan to ask whether his Soul Ring ages had increased too.

• Xiao Bai brought Lin Yuan and the Gugas to shore, said an emotional goodbye, and swam back toward the deep sea.
• Lin Yuan led the group to Linyuan Pavilion in Sunset Forest, found it nearly empty, and learned that its enshrined elders had gone to Heaven Dou Imperial City.
• Lin Yuan and his companions entered the imperial palace, where Ning Fengzhi welcomed them and explained that the palace had become Linyuan Pavilion's headquarters.
• Little Demon challenged the people present, and Lin Yuan's companions realized that he had reached Soul Saint; Lin Yuan confirmed he was rank seventy-four.
• Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing revealed six Soul Rings each and confirmed they had all become Soul Emperors, prompting Dugu Bo to ask whether Lin Yuan's Soul Ring ages had also increased.

Lin Yuan revealed his seven hundred-thousand-year soul rings and explained the Sea God's Eighth Trial, prompting Ning Fengzhi to review the continent's powers and plan their next move. They decided to approach the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan before targeting the Star Luo Empire, and Lin Yuan and Dugu Bo prepared to visit the clan the following day.

• Lin Yuan displayed seven hundred-thousand-year soul rings, stunning Chen Xin, Gu Rong, Dugu Bo, Yang Wudi, and Ning Fengzhi, then said he could easily defeat someone at Dugu Bo's level.
• The Gugas introduced Little Demon, summoned from the Evil Orca King's soul ring, and described how they had defeated the hundred-thousand-year soul beast.
• Lin Yuan explained that the Sea God's Eighth Trial required him to become a Titled Douluo, gather a complete set of soul bones, unify a continent, and slay the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King within five years.
• Ning Fengzhi outlined the strengths of Spirit Hall and the Star Luo Empire, while Lin Yuan revealed details about the Worship Hall and Clear Sky Sect.
• Ning Fengzhi said Linyuan Pavilion had brought most minor Heaven Dou factions under its banner, leaving the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan as the remaining holdout.
• Lin Yuan and Dugu Bo agreed to visit the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan the next day to negotiate an alliance, with Lin Yuan threatening to use force if talks failed.

Lin Yuan arrived at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan with Dugu Bo and eight Gugas, then demanded the clan join Linyuan Pavilion. Yu Yuanzhen challenged him to a duel, and their first clash began on the clan’s rear mountain.

• Lin Yuan let the eight Gugas finish their breakfast before taking them and Dugu Bo to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
• Yu Yuanzhen sensed the visitors’ powerful auras and confronted Lin Yuan, then welcomed him and Dugu Bo into the clan hall.
• Lin Yuan told Yu Yuanzhen that the clan would become part of Linyuan Pavilion, and Dugu Bo explained that most Heaven Dou forces had already been brought under their control.
• Yu Yuanzhen refused to submit without a fight and offered to join if Lin Yuan defeated him, or form an alliance if Lin Yuan lost.
• Lin Yuan revealed seven Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings and launched a Black Tortoise Jade at Yu Yuanzhen, who used Dragon Transformation and struck back with his lightning-wreathed claw.

Lin Yuan defeated Yu Yuanzhen in a decisive clash using the Gugas’ new ability, and Jade Guga helped restore Yu Yuanzhen after the five crown fragments nearly drained his life. Yu Yuanzhen honored the wager and brought the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan into Linyuan Pavilion, where its members accepted Lin Yuan as their Pavilion Master.

• Yu Yuanzhen unleashed his True Dragon Breath, and Lin Yuan answered with a seven-colored spear formed from the Gugas’ primal powers.
• The attacks collided, devastating the rear mountain and leaving both Lin Yuan and Yu Yuanzhen exhausted, but Yu Yuanzhen reverted from his dragon form.
• The five crown fragments began draining Yu Yuanzhen’s blood and vitality, so he expelled them before Jade Guga healed his injuries.
• Yu Yuanzhen recognized his defeat and pledged the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan to Linyuan Pavilion.
• Dugu Yan, Yu Tianheng, Dugu Bo, and the Blue Lightning clansmen arrived, and Yu Tianheng learned that his grandfather had lost to Lin Yuan.
• The Blue Lightning clansmen knelt to greet Lin Yuan as their Pavilion Master, and Lin Yuan welcomed them as family.