Arc 17From Ah Yin to Bai Chenxiang

Xu Ran exposed Tang Hao’s betrayal to Ah Yin, helped her reject the Tang Family, and then turned his attention to Qian Renxue, Xue Ke, and Tang Yuehua. After gaining the Dragon God Torso Bone, he interfered with Tang San’s pursuit of Bai Chenxiang and left with her after she treated his staged poisoning.

  • Xu Ran revealed that Ah Yin had returned as Xu Lan, and she accused Tang Hao of exposing her to Spirit Hall and leading them to hunt her for her Soul Ring.
  • Ah Yin rejected Tang Hao and the Tang Family, then killed Tang Hao with Blue Silver Grass at Xu Ran’s agreement.
  • Xu Ran defeated the Clear Sky Sect’s challengers, spared the sect, and left with Ah Yin after humiliating Tang Xiao.
  • Xu Ran took Ah Yin to a secluded forest, then appointed her deputy sect master of the Xu Sect after they returned to Heaven Dou City.
  • Xu Ran visited Qian Renxue, then sought out Xue Ke and agreed to meet her teacher, Tang Yuehua, at Moonlight Pavilion.
  • Xu Ran impressed Tang Yuehua with his flute playing and persuaded her to join the Xu Sect as its lead dancer.
  • After learning that Tang San had gone to the Speed Clan, Xu Ran used Skill Points on Gold-Level Draws, obtained the Dragon God Torso Bone, and raised his cultivation to rank sixty-nine.
  • Tang San pursued Bai Chenxiang at the Speed Clan, but Xu Ran secretly hindered him and then staged an injury that made Bai Chenxiang suspect Tang San had poisoned him.
  • Bai Chenxiang sent Tang San away, gave Xu Ran artificial respiration, and sucked venom from his skin at a pavilion, while Xu Ran resolved to treat her well and help her obtain a Godhood.
Chapters 402–426 Vol. 5 Read

Ch. 402Darling Ah Yin is mine now

Xu Ran confronted Tang Hao in the Clear Sky Sect and revealed that Ah Yin had come back to life and was now with him. The chapter ended with Ah Yin appearing and embracing Xu Ran, while Tang Hao and Tang Xiao reacted with despair and possessiveness.

  • Tang Xiao questioned Tang Hao about his suspicious behavior toward Ah Yin, and Tang Hao avoided answering.
  • Xu Ran mocked Tang Hao for harming his wife and using her death to pose as a devoted husband, then beat him severely.
  • Xu Ran told Tang Hao that Ah Yin had returned to life, had a new identity, and loved him.
  • Tang Hao demanded to know where Ah Yin was, and Ah Yin appeared before him.
  • Ah Yin landed beside Xu Ran and fell into his arms, while Tang Xiao decided he wanted her for himself.

Ch. 403This was retribution

Xu Lan revealed that Tang Hao had betrayed her to obtain her Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring, while Xu Ran defended her against Tang Xiao. The Clear Sky Sect Elders learned the truth and turned against Tang Hao, who accepted that his downfall was retribution.

  • Tang Xiao attacked Xu Ran for touching Ah Yin, but Xu Ran met his Clear Sky Hammer barehanded and forced him back.
  • Xu Ran declared that Lan'er was his wife, while Tang Xiao and Tang Hao demanded that he release Ah Yin.
  • Ah Yin rejected Tang Hao, called herself Xu Lan, and accused him of exposing her identity and leading Spirit Hall to hunt her for her Soul Ring.
  • The Clear Sky Sect Elders arrived, heard Ah Yin's accusations, and blamed Tang Hao for the sect's past devastation.
  • Tang Hao realized that the truth had ruined him and accepted his fate as retribution.

Ch. 404Xu Ran, the Lecher

Tang Xiao learned from Ah Yin that Tang Hao had caused her death and turned on his brother, while Xu Ran used the confrontation to taunt Tang Hao by kissing Ah Yin. The chapter left Tang Hao and Tang Xiao consumed by jealousy and rage over Ah Yin’s closeness with Xu Ran.

  • Tang Xiao demanded that Tang Hao confirm Ah Yin’s account, then rejected him after learning what he had done to her.
  • Xu Ran kicked Tang Hao to Tang Xiao, who beat his brother and considered killing him so he could pursue Ah Yin.
  • Ah Yin embraced and kissed Xu Ran, declaring her devotion to him and dismissing Tang Xiao.
  • Tang Hao watched them kiss and imagined Xu Ran sharing intimate scenes with Ah Yin, then cursed him in despair.
  • Tang Xiao stopped beating Tang Hao and grew jealous as Xu Ran remained intimate with Ah Yin.

Ch. 405Tang Hao's death

Ah Yin killed Tang Hao after rejecting his pleas and declaring her love for Xu Ran. Xu Ran claimed Tang Hao’s head and planned to use it against Tang San, while Tang Xiao and the Clear Sky Sect elders moved to confront them over Ah Yin.

  • Ah Yin asked Xu Ran to kill Tang Hao, and Xu Ran agreed as Tang Hao pleaded with her to leave Xu Ran.
  • Ah Yin slapped Tang Hao for insulting Xu Ran, then killed him with Blue Silver Grass.
  • The System announced that Xu Ran’s mission was complete and rewarded him with 3,000 skill points.
  • Xu Ran took Tang Hao’s head and planned to present it to Tang San after he subdued the four great clans.
  • Tang Xiao challenged Xu Ran, while Clear Sky Sect elders released their Martial Souls and surrounded him and Ah Yin.

Ch. 406All Destined to Have Their Wives Stolen by Xu Ran

Xu Ran confronted Tang Xiao and the Clear Sky Sect elders while holding Ah Yin, who rejected Tang Xiao and declared her hatred for the Tang Family. When Blazing Sun Douluo challenged him, Xu Ran killed the Rank 91 Titled Douluo with one punch.

  • Tang Xiao surrounded Xu Ran and demanded that he release Ah Yin, offering to let him leave if he did.
  • Xu Ran mocked Tang Xiao for lusting after Ah Yin and accused him of being unable to protect her from the Clear Sky Sect elders.
  • Ah Yin rejected Tang Xiao, declared that she was Xu Ran’s woman, and said she hated Tang Hao and the Tang Family.
  • Tang Xiao resolved to keep Ah Yin for himself, while Xu Ran pointed out that the Clear Sky Sect elders wanted her dead for her Soul Ring and Soul Bone.
  • Blazing Sun Douluo challenged Xu Ran, who revealed six red Soul Rings and smashed him apart with a single punch.

Ch. 407Impotent rage: I'm flaunting it in your face, so what?

Xu Ran killed Tang Hao and intimidated the Clear Sky Sect into accepting his judgment, then humiliated Tang Xiao while leaving with Ah Yin. Tang Xiao was left raging and powerless as Xu Ran departed with her.

  • Xu Ran blasted Lieyang apart with one punch and used his demigod presence to silence the Clear Sky Sect.
  • Xu Ran declared Tang Hao a sinner and executed, and the second elder accepted the judgment, calling Xu Ran the sect's benefactor.
  • The Clear Sky Sect elders fled, while Xu Ran spared the sect and confronted Tang Xiao.
  • Xu Ran kicked Tang Xiao down and mocked him as Ah Yin rejected the Tang Family and declared her disgust for its men.
  • Xu Ran teased Tang Xiao by fondling Ah Yin in front of him, then left with her as Tang Xiao pounded the ground and vowed revenge.

Ch. 408Darling Lan'er, So Good

Xu Ran took Lan'er into the mountains and spent the night with her beside Tang Hao's corpse. The next morning, he learned that Lan'er had earned him five thousand Skill Points, then woke her so they could return.

  • Xu Ran flew with Lan'er to a secluded forest and set up hammocks.
  • Lan'er worried Xu Ran would reject her because of her past, but he reassured her and embraced her.
  • Xu Ran took Tang Hao's corpse from his Storage Soul Tool and placed it nearby while he continued kissing Lan'er.
  • The next morning, the System Lady awarded Xu Ran five thousand Skill Points because of Laner's loyalty, identity, and Tang Hao's resentment.
  • Xu Ran considered pursuing Qian Renxue, Bibi Dong, Xue Ke, and Tang Yuehua, then woke the exhausted Lan'er to head back.

Ch. 409This Was Far Too Serious

Xu Ran returned to Heaven Dou City with Lan'er, appointed her deputy sect master of the Xu Sect, and then went to confront the furious Qian Renxue. He began enforcing what he called the family rules, leaving Qian Renxue pinned beneath him.

  • Lan'er reassured Xu Ran that she had been pure, kept the bloodstained cloth, and tied a handkerchief to the tree where they had spent the night.
  • Xu Ran asked about Lan'er's study of hidden weapons and appointed her deputy sect master of the Xu Sect; Lan'er promised to manage it well.
  • Back in Heaven Dou City, Xu Ran visited Qian Renxue and found her angrily smashing objects over his treatment of her and his visit to the Clear Sky Sect with another woman.
  • Qian Renxue challenged Xu Ran from the safety of the Crown Prince's Residence, but he dismissed her guards as no match for him and produced a small leather whip.
  • Xu Ran accused Qian Renxue of cursing her husband and smashing things, then pinned her down as he declared that he would enforce the family rules.

Ch. 410Our Journey Lies Among the Stars and Seas

Xu Ran reassured Qian Renxue about her safety and declared that his ambitions extended beyond ruling the Douluo Continent to the stars and seas. Qian Renxue worried that he would antagonize the gods in the Divine Realm, but Xu Ran dismissed her concern and claimed he would remain stronger than her there.

  • Qian Renxue recovered from her injuries and challenged Xu Ran for frightening her about the possibility that others had heard her.
  • Xu Ran promised to protect Qian Renxue and said that conquering the Douluo Continent meant little because he aimed for the stars and seas.
  • Qian Renxue reflected on Xu Ran's ambition and worried that his defiant personality would bring trouble in the Divine Realm.
  • Xu Ran pinned Qian Renxue down, and she pushed him away before warning him to be careful around the gods.
  • Xu Ran said he would still be able to bully Qian Renxue in the Divine Realm and dismissed its gods as no match for him.

Ch. 411She Had to Restrain Herself and Not Let Xu Ran Have His Way

Xu Ran told Qian Renxue about the Divine Realm and the wider universe, leaving her amazed by how much of the world remained beyond her knowledge. As they shared her bed, Qian Renxue struggled to resist her growing attraction to Xu Ran and his teasing advances.

  • Xu Ran bragged that he would suppress the Gods and explained that the Divine Realm governed many planes, including the Douluo Continent and the distant Sun Moon Continent.
  • Qian Renxue questioned how Xu Ran knew so much, and he told her that the universe was vast and cultivation had no limit.
  • Xu Ran drew Qian Renxue into his arms and touched her, while she protested but felt safe and close to him.
  • Qian Renxue privately resolved to restrain herself and not let Xu Ran have his way, despite feeling excited by thoughts of his rough treatment.
  • Xu Ran stroked Qian Renxue's lips with his finger, and she snapped out of her daze and blushed when she noticed.

Ch. 412A beauty like jade

Xu Ran refused to leave Qian Renxue’s room and held her close despite her protests, teasing her as she struggled with her embarrassment and attraction. The chapter ended with Qian Renxue still unable to push him away as he continued cuddling her.

  • Qian Renxue blushed and struck Xu Ran after he asked whether she had enjoyed their kiss, then demanded that he leave her room.
  • Xu Ran refused to leave and said he would go when she made him feel good, prompting Qian Renxue to accuse him of being shameless and vulgar.
  • Qian Renxue told Xu Ran to go find Zhu Zhuqing, but he insisted that his darling Xue’er mattered most to him.
  • Xu Ran pressed close against Qian Renxue, and she complained about his heat and weight while trying unsuccessfully to kick him away.

Ch. 413A Heartless Man

Xu Ran teased Qian Renxue, then left her palace and headed for Xue Ke’s residence. The chapter ended with him moving quietly through the lantern-lit imperial palace toward Xue Ke.

  • Xu Ran provoked Qian Renxue by saying he would visit Xue Ke, and Qian Renxue bit his arm.
  • Xu Ran kicked Qian Renxue off the bed, angering her, then refused to carry her back.
  • Qian Renxue asked when Xu Ran would return, but told him to leave when he offered to stay.
  • Xu Ran said he was going to see Xue Ke, and Qian Renxue threw a slipper at him as he dodged.
  • Xu Ran made his way through the imperial palace toward Xue Ke’s residence.

Ch. 414Xue Ke, love's first awakening

Xu Ran entered the imperial harem and played a flute melody for Xue Ke, who was already captivated by his portrait. Their meeting left Xue Ke's feelings for Xu Ran growing stronger despite her arranged marriage to the Star Luo Empire's First Prince.

  • Xu Ran sneaked into the imperial harem and found Xue Ke admiring his painting.
  • Xue Ke recalled that Tang Yuehua had praised Xu Ran's painting and had asked to meet him, while her marriage to the Star Luo Empire's First Prince remained set.
  • Xu Ran played a beautiful flute melody from a palace roof, and Xue Ke recognized it as his music and hurried outside.
  • Xue Ke climbed onto the roof and sat beside Xu Ran as he played.
  • After the melody ended, Xue Ke asked whether Xu Ran had come especially to see her, and he said he had come for her and played the piece for her.

Ch. 415Wasn't This Leading Him into Dishonor?

Xu Ran visited Xue Ke to discuss painting cooler portraits, while Xue Ke hoped to attract him despite being Dai Weisi’s fiancée. The chapter ended with Xue Ke dressed in revealing undergarments and Xu Ran struggling to maintain his image as an upright gentleman.

  • Xu Ran reminded Xue Ke that she had asked him to paint cooler portraits of her.
  • Xue Ke decided to try to win Xu Ran’s interest and went to prepare in her bedroom.
  • Xu Ran watched Xue Ke change behind a thin pink curtain while telling himself he was only checking on Dai Weisi’s behalf.
  • Xue Ke invited Xu Ran into the bedroom, where she lay dressed in undergarments and gauze.
  • Xu Ran questioned Xue Ke’s revealing appearance, and she insisted that she trusted his gentlemanly nature.

Ch. 416Xue Ke's Thoughts, Tang Yuehua

Xu Ran and Xue Ke shared an intimate moment as she flirted with him and wondered what he felt about her. Xue Ke then invited him to Moonlight Pavilion to meet her teacher, Tang Yuehua, and Xu Ran considered letting Xue Ke pursue him further.

  • Xue Ke pretended her back itched so Xu Ran would come close and scratch it.
  • Xu Ran touched Xue Ke intimately, and she grew shy while wondering whether he had feelings for her.
  • Xue Ke asked Xu Ran if he knew Moonlight Pavilion and explained that her teacher, Tang Yuehua, wanted to meet him.
  • Xue Ke coaxed Xu Ran to visit Tang Yuehua, while he noticed how closely she was edging toward him.
  • Xu Ran decided not to pursue Xue Ke outright and instead considered letting her become bolder with him.

Ch. 417Flender, you're a good man

Xu Ran agreed to accompany Xue Ke to Moonlight Pavilion the next day, while Flender confessed his love to Liu Erlong and was rejected. Liu Erlong concealed that Xu Ran was inside her room, leaving Flender unaware of her relationship with him.

  • Xue Ke invited Xu Ran to visit her teacher Tang Yuehua at Moonlight Pavilion, and Xu Ran agreed to go with her the next day.
  • Xue Ke dressed after realizing her undergarment had loosened, and Xu Ran left the inner palace.
  • Flender brought flowers to Liu Erlong and confessed that he loved her and wanted to spend his life with her.
  • Liu Erlong called Flender a good man but said they were not suited and that she was not ready for a new relationship.
  • Flender promised to wait, while Liu Erlong concealed Xu Ran's presence inside her room and sent Flender away.

Ch. 418Moonlight Pavilion, Tang Yuehua

Xu Ran discussed Liu Erlong’s relationship with Flender before accompanying Xue Ke to Moonlight Pavilion to meet Tang Yuehua. He arrived at the etiquette academy eager to see Tang Yuehua, while considering how her connection to Tang San might serve his plans against him.

  • Xu Ran and Liu Erlong agreed that their relationship could not become romantic and considered introducing Flender to other women.
  • Xu Ran left to meet Xue Ke and Tang Yuehua at Moonlight Pavilion, intending to keep his promise to Xue Ke.
  • Xue Ke waited for Xu Ran outside the Crown Prince’s Residence, and Qian Renxue warned him not to let their closeness harm relations between the empires.
  • Xue Ke led Xu Ran to Moonlight Pavilion, where he admired the building and wondered whether he could win Tang Yuehua over to hurt Tang San.

Ch. 419The Flute Zone, Tang Yuehua's Astonishment

Xu Ran played “The Original Scenery of My Hometown” on his flute at the Moonlight Pavilion, astonishing Tang Yuehua with its artistry. Tang Yuehua joined him on the zither, then turned to meet the performer and was stunned by Xu Ran.

  • Xu Ran and his companion entered the Moonlight Pavilion as Tang Yuehua played the zither.
  • Xu Ran heard what was missing from Tang Yuehua’s music and began playing “The Original Scenery of My Hometown” on his flute.
  • The music captivated everyone in the pavilion, and Tang Yuehua accompanied Xu Ran while memorizing the piece.
  • When the performance ended, Tang Yuehua turned to see Xu Ran and was astonished by his appearance and musical skill.

Ch. 420Hiss, keep the music playing, keep dancing

Xu Ran met Tang Yuehua at Moonlight Pavilion and impressed her with advice about finding artistic inspiration in everyday life. Tang Yuehua agreed to visit the Xu Sect, while Xu Ran left imagining the women there dancing to music from his past life.

  • Xu Ran praised Tang Yuehua's music and reflected on Yu Xiaogang's dependence on Bibi Dong.
  • Xue Ke revealed Xu Ran's identity, and Tang Yuehua praised his musical and artistic talent.
  • Xu Ran advised Tang Yuehua to experience life beyond Moonlight Pavilion, helping her understand her artistic bottleneck.
  • Tang Yuehua asked to accompany Xu Ran and learn from his life, and Xu Ran agreed to bring her to the Xu Sect.
  • Tang Yuehua agreed to become the Xu Sect's lead dancer, while Xu Ran privately imagined recruiting women to dance there.

Ch. 421Mission: Dragon God Soul Bone

Xu Ran received a mission to stop Tang San from winning Bai Chenxiang’s heart, then used ten thousand Skill Points for a Gold-Level Draw and obtained the Dragon God Torso Bone. After absorbing it, his cultivation rose to rank sixty-nine, and he considered using its power to help Gu Yuena evolve.

  • The System Lady told Xu Ran that Tang San had gone to the Speed Clan and assigned him a mission to win Bai Chenxiang’s heart, rewarding him with Skill Points and five Talent Improvement Potions.
  • Xu Ran said he had saved his Skill Points to help the System Lady take human form, but she convinced him that he could spend them and earn more later.
  • Xu Ran used ten thousand Skill Points on ten Gold-Level Draws and received Mastery of Medicine, Yun Yun’s undergarments, Appearance Enhancement, and the Dragon God Torso Bone.
  • The System Lady explained that the Dragon God Soul Bone could strengthen Xu Ran and help dragon-type Soul Beasts evolve through dual cultivation, potentially allowing Gu Yuena to become the Dragon God.
  • Xu Ran absorbed the multicolored Dragon God Soul Bone over two hours and raised his cultivation to rank sixty-nine.

Ch. 422Tang San was thrilled-his cousin would be his

Tang San won over the Speed Clan with his talent and hidden weapons, then tried to claim Bai Chenxiang through a race wager. He overtook her with Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, but a sudden force of gravity knocked him to his knees before the race ended.

  • Tang San brought Tai Tan to meet Bai He and persuaded the Speed Clan to join him by demonstrating his talent and offering hidden weapons.
  • Tang San greeted Bai Chenxiang, who admired him for his talent and craftsmanship, and offered her a set of hidden weapons.
  • Tang San proposed a race to the city gate and back, wagering that Bai Chenxiang would become his if she lost.
  • Bai Chenxiang raced off at full speed, but Tang San caught up using Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track.
  • A sudden force of gravity buckled Tang San's knees and dropped him to the ground.

Ch. 423That Bastard Xu Ran Was Messing with His Head Again

Tang San repeatedly fell and was pelted with pebbles while chasing Bai Chenxiang, blaming Xu Ran for sabotaging him. Bai Chenxiang mistook Tang San’s failure for a deliberate act of kindness, but when Xu Ran appeared, her attention shifted to his striking looks.

  • Tang San fell twice while running after Bai Chenxiang and wondered why he was so unlucky.
  • Xu Ran pelted Tang San with pebbles, leaving him unable to catch Bai Chenxiang as she ran ahead.
  • Tang San reached the finish after Bai Chenxiang and let her believe he had intentionally lost, then gave her a hidden weapon.
  • Xu Ran appeared, and Bai Chenxiang admired his handsome appearance while Tang San angrily told him to leave.

Ch. 424Acting in overdrive, Tang San curses, and Xu Ran puts on another show

Xu Ran flirted with Bai Chenxiang while Tang San tried to protect his cousin, then staged a poisoned injury to make Tang San look like his attacker. Bai Chenxiang believed the act, while Tang San recognized Xu Ran’s familiar and shameless trick.

  • Bai Chenxiang introduced herself as Bai He’s granddaughter and asked Xu Ran for an autograph, revealing that she admired him.
  • Bai Chenxiang offered her clothes for Xu Ran to sign, and Xu Ran wrote on them while taunting Tang San with remarks only he could hear.
  • Tang San angrily pushed Xu Ran away from Bai Chenxiang, and Xu Ran fell dramatically as his clothes burst apart.
  • Bai Chenxiang saw black palm prints and apparent poison on Xu Ran, and believed Tang San had attacked him.
  • Tang San realized Xu Ran had staged the injury to frame him, and silently cursed Xu Ran for repeating his old act.

Ch. 425Oh no, trouble breathing! Hurry, give me mouth-to-mouth

Xu Ran pretended Tang San had poisoned him and accused him of stealing his hidden weapon techniques, turning Bai Chenxiang against her cousin. As Xu Ran claimed he could no longer breathe, he asked Bai Chenxiang for mouth-to-mouth, and Tang San offered to do it himself to stop her.

  • Bai Chenxiang believed Xu Ran had been poisoned after Tang San attacked him and rebuked Tang San for making excuses.
  • Xu Ran accused Tang San of stealing his hidden weapon techniques and trying to kill him, deepening Bai Chenxiang's suspicions.
  • Tang San denied the accusations, but Bai Chenxiang questioned why he had attacked Xu Ran and focused on helping the injured man.
  • Xu Ran claimed the poison had reached his respiratory tract and asked Bai Chenxiang to give him mouth-to-mouth.
  • Tang San objected and offered to perform mouth-to-mouth himself rather than let Bai Chenxiang do it.

Ch. 426Bai Chenxiang Helped Draw Out the Poison, Xu Ran's Self-Reproach

After Tang San wounded Xu Ran, Bai Chenxiang secretly helped him recover by giving him mouth-to-mouth and drawing poison from his body. Xu Ran felt ashamed of deceiving her and resolved to treat her well, while planning a future in which she could become a god.

  • Tang San offered to give Xu Ran mouth-to-mouth, but Bai Chenxiang sent him away and took responsibility for caring for Xu Ran.
  • Bai Chenxiang gave Xu Ran artificial respiration as Tang San watched from a distance, growing jealous and vowing to win her over.
  • Xu Ran recovered enough to speak, and he and Bai Chenxiang left the crowded street for a quiet pavilion rather than risk staying with the Speed Clan.
  • Bai Chenxiang pricked Xu Ran's skin and sucked out the venom, not knowing it could not harm her.
  • Xu Ran reproached himself for deceiving Bai Chenxiang and resolved to treat her well and help her obtain a Godhood.
Arc 17 of 57
Arc 17 of 57