Chapter Summaries

Tang Yuehua reached the Clear Sky Sect and told Tang Xiao that Tang Hao had died, while Yu Tianlong continued caring for his family in the Star Dou Great Forest. The sect sent people to search the valley for Tang Hao and its inherited Soul Bones.

• Tang Yuehua crossed the iron-chain route to the Clear Sky Sect and learned that disciples helped transport supplies as part of their training.
• At the sect gate, Tang Yuehua showed her mutated Clear Sky Hammer and was allowed inside.
• Tang Yuehua reunited with Tang Xiao and showed him Tang Hao's last clothes, prompting him to weep.
• Tang Yuehua told Tang Xiao about Tang Hao's death, and Tang Xiao sent people to search the valley for his brother and the sect's inherited Soul Bones.
• Yu Tianlong continued visiting the Star Dou Great Forest, nurturing his children and spending time with Gu Yuena, Chi Ling, and Bing Yao.

Five years later, Zhu Zhuqing was pregnant, while Ning Rongrong remained frustrated that she had not conceived. Yu Tianlong visited Gu Yuena, who offered herself and her companions to him, but he insisted they should first learn to truly love one another; Gu Yuena then acknowledged that his plan to unify the continent was about to begin.

• Five years passed, and Zhu Zhuqing became pregnant while Ning Rongrong complained that Shui Yue'er, Huo Wu, Bi Ji, and the others had gotten ahead of her.
• Yu Tianlong entered Gu Yuena's space, where she asked why his heart was racing and offered to let him have her body, along with Bing Yao and Chi Ling.
• Yu Tianlong told Gu Yuena, Bing Yao, and Chi Ling that they should first develop genuine feelings for one another before becoming intimate.
• Gu Yuena, Bing Yao, and Chi Ling accepted his proposal, and Gu Yuena said she would make him like her and would like him in return.
• Gu Yuena reminded Yu Tianlong that his plan to unify the continent was about to begin and promised he could summon her through her reverse scale if anything went wrong.

Yu Tianlong told Ning Rongrong about Bibi Dong’s plan, and they hurried to warn Ning Fengzhi at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. They arrived as an enemy force launched an attack, leaving the sect alerted and under assault.

• Yu Tianlong found Ning Rongrong by the Lake of Life, and they went to the cabin together before he told her about Bibi Dong’s plan.
• Ning Rongrong urged Yu Tianlong to warn Ning Fengzhi, and Yu Tianlong used Star Dou Return to take her to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Xiao Yi heard suspicious sounds during his patrol and fired a signal flare after shouting that the sect was under attack.
• An aged voice ordered the attackers to launch a frontal assault before the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could prepare further.

Yu Tianlong interrupted Spirit Hall’s attack on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and brought Bibi Dong to confront Ning Fengzhi. The leaders agreed to discuss the crisis privately, leaving the two forces facing each other as Yu Tianlong prepared to explain his plan.

• Yu Tianlong summoned his Martial Soul and domain, halted Spirit Hall’s forces, and promised to explain the situation before leaving with Ning Rongrong.
• Yu Tianlong used the Soul Control Technique to reveal his thoughts to Bibi Dong, including that Ning Fengzhi was already on his side.
• Yu Tianlong brought Bibi Dong and Ning Rongrong back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, where Bibi Dong greeted Ning Fengzhi.
• Yu Tianlong proposed a private discussion, and Bibi Dong and Ning Fengzhi agreed to meet with him while their forces waited.
• Yu Tianlong began his speech in the meeting room.

Yu Tianlong persuaded Ning Fengzhi and Bibi Dong to let the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect join Spirit Hall while retaining its name and some autonomy. The alliance spared the sect from destruction and gave Spirit Hall a major boost, though outsiders believed the sect had been wiped out.

• Yu Tianlong proposed that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect join Spirit Hall instead of being destroyed, and Ning Fengzhi agreed to let Yu Tianlong speak for the sect.
• Bibi Dong accepted the proposal after Yu Tianlong said the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile name had to survive, and she promised the sect a place in Spirit Hall’s future.
• The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Spirit Hall discussed their arrangement, with both sides gaining from the alliance.
• The attack and alliance shifted the balance of power, but the outside world believed Spirit Hall had destroyed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

After Spirit Hall destroyed the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s help, Bibi Dong ordered Soul Hunting paused and began the next stage of her infiltration plan. In Heaven Dou, Xue Ye raged over the attacks, but his ministers urged him to endure because the empire could not match Spirit Hall’s Soul Masters and allies.

• A report told Bibi Dong that Spirit Hall’s eight thousand troops had wiped out the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s assistance, at a cost of one thousand men.
• Hu Liena advised Bibi Dong that Spirit Hall had weakened its rivals, and Bibi Dong ordered restraint in Heaven Dou City, surveillance of the empire and the clan’s remnants, and a pause in Soul Hunting as infiltration began.
• Xue Ye nearly broke his chair in anger at news that the two great sects had been destroyed, while the narration explained that Yu Tianlong had preserved Liu Erlong’s father’s soul through Gu Yuena and Liu Erlong had recovered.
• Crown Prince Xue Qinghe and the imperial ministers warned Xue Ye not to act rashly, arguing that Spirit Hall controlled too many Soul Masters and allied kingdoms for Heaven Dou to confront it safely.

Xue Ye and his ministers discussed how to counter Spirit Hall, while Spirit Hall announced a competition to re-rank the Seven Great Sects. In Slaughter City, the God of Wrath took an interest in Tang San, and Tang Yuehua set out for the Heaven Dou Empire after the Clear Sky Sect learned of the two sects’ destruction.

• Xue Ye asked his ministers for a response to Spirit Hall, and they urged him to build alliances, recruit independent Soul Masters, and prepare for a possible partnership with the Star Luo Empire.
• Xue Qinghe listened to the discussion while concealing his amusement, and Xue Ye agreed to discuss a course of action quickly.
• Spirit Hall condemned the destruction of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, then announced a Seven Great Sects Supremacy Competition to be held in one year.
• The God of Wrath searched the Douluo Plane for pure wrath and became interested in Tang San, who remained dazed in Slaughter City.
• After Tang Yuehua and Tang Xiao buried Tang Hao’s belongings in a cenotaph, Tang Yuehua rode toward the Heaven Dou Empire to investigate the news of the sects’ destruction.

Tang Yuehua realized Spirit Hall had begun its operation, while Prince Xue Xing exposed the suspicions surrounding Xue Qinghe and Emperor Xue Ye’s poisoning. Qian Renxue overheard their conversation in disguise, learned that Xue Beng might be recovering, and considered meeting Dugu Bo.

• Tang Yuehua understood that Spirit Hall had begun its operation, while Yu Tianlong worried that she might die if the Clear Sky Sect fell.
• Prince Xue Xing told Emperor Xue Ye that Xue Qinghe had likely killed his two younger brothers and was poisoning him.
• Prince Xue Xing gave Emperor Xue Ye antidotes made by Dugu Bo and urged him to keep pretending he was poisoned.
• After Xue Xing left, Qian Renxue revealed herself and realized Xue Beng might have recovered from his poison.
• Qian Renxue suspected Dugu Bo was one of Yu Tianlong's people and decided to find a chance to meet him.

Tang San escaped Slaughter City and set out for revenge while Yu Tianlong captured Ma Hongjun and Flender and returned to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. At the crown prince's residence, Qian Renxue prepared to confess something, but Yu Tianlong revealed that he already knew her secret.

• Spirit Hall stirred unrest among the Soul Masters training at Heaven Dou Royal Academy as Qian Renxue's operation in the Heaven Dou Empire progressed.
• The God of Wrath helped Tang San break free of the influence of Yu Tianlong's halo, and Tang San left Slaughter City intent on taking revenge on Yu Tianlong's associates.
• Yu Tianlong secretly observed Tang San, then traveled to the empire's border and captured Ma Hongjun and Flender.
• Yu Tianlong brought the unconscious Ma Hongjun and Flender to Heaven Dou Royal Academy before taking them to the crown prince's residence.
• Qian Renxue had the two men sent to the imperial prison and thanked Yu Tianlong, then began to tell him something.
• Yu Tianlong asked Qian Renxue whether she was finally willing to stop hiding it from him, leaving her stunned that he already knew.

Yu Tianlong told Qian Renxue that Bibi Dong was not her birth mother and explained the story behind her birth. He took Qian Renxue to Spirit Hall, where she confronted Bibi Dong and began seeking the truth from her directly.

• Qian Renxue dismissed her guards and asked Yu Tianlong why Bibi Dong had ignored her and what their relationship was.
• Yu Tianlong told Qian Renxue that Bibi Dong was not her mother, explaining that her birth mother had been Bibi Dong's maid and had died after giving birth.
• Qian Renxue doubted Yu Tianlong's account, then agreed to ask Bibi Dong for more details.
• Yu Tianlong used his Moon Shadow Sword to take Qian Renxue through the void to Bibi Dong's bedchamber.
• Bibi Dong realized Qian Renxue knew the truth, and Qian Renxue faced her with tears in her eyes.

Yu Tianlong and Qian Renxue reconciled with Qian Daoliu, agreed that Yu Tianlong would become emperor, and returned to the crown prince’s residence. When they learned Emperor Xue Ye was dying, Yu Tianlong decided to secure the throne before saving him, so Xue Ye could enjoy his twilight years in peace.

• Yu Tianlong spoke with Qian Daoliu, who explained Qian Renxue’s undercover mission and accepted Yu Tianlong’s plan to become emperor if the Heaven Dou Empire went to Spirit Hall.
• Qian Renxue agreed to Yu Tianlong’s plan and returned with him to the crown prince’s residence, where they affirmed their feelings for each other.
• A messenger announced that Emperor Xue Ye was dying, prompting concern over the succession and the Heaven Dou Empire’s political stability.
• Qian Renxue asked Yu Tianlong whether he would save Xue Ye, and Yu Tianlong said he would.
• Yu Tianlong proposed securing the throne first and saving Xue Ye afterward so he could enjoy his twilight years in peace, and Qian Renxue agreed.

Qian Renxue and Yu Tianlong went to Emperor Xue Ye’s bedchamber, where Prince Xue Xing’s Soul Master guards blocked their way. After Yu Tianlong defeated the guards, Dugu Bo confronted them and accused Qian Renxue of being responsible for Xue Ye’s condition, leaving her wondering how he knew.

• Qian Renxue disguised as Xue Qinghe led Yu Tianlong into the imperial palace, but Prince Xue Xing’s guards barred them from Emperor Xue Ye’s bedchamber.
• Qian Renxue recognized that the fifty guards were Soul Masters, and Yu Tianlong killed them with a single strike.
• Dugu Bo left Xue Ye’s bedchamber after telling Prince Xue Xing that he would not help him again; Xue Xing then demanded the imperial seal and urged Xue Ye to hand over the throne.
• Dugu Bo saw Yu Tianlong and Qian Renxue outside, and Yu Tianlong admitted they had come to save Xue Ye.
• Dugu Bo accused Qian Renxue of causing Xue Ye’s condition, and she asked how he had found out.

Yu Tianlong admitted to Dugu Bo that he intended to seize the Heaven Dou Empire, but Dugu Bo refused to let him and Qian Renxue enter because he had promised Prince Xue Xing to guard the way. Qian Renxue sent two Spirit Hall Titled Douluo to fight Dugu Bo, leaving him facing both at once.

• Dugu Bo told Yu Tianlong that Xue Qinghe was an impostor, but Yu Tianlong said he already knew and was helping Qian Renxue while pursuing his own plan to take over the Heaven Dou Empire.
• Dugu Bo refused to let them pass, explaining that he had promised Prince Xue Xing to stop anyone from entering.
• Yu Tianlong declined to fight Dugu Bo himself and warned that Yezi might be angry if Dugu Bo were hurt.
• Qian Renxue summoned Elder Pufferfish and Elder Snake Lance and told them not to injure Dugu Bo too badly.
• The two Titled Douluo attacked Dugu Bo, who sensed that their Martial Souls and combat strength surpassed his own.

Dugu Bo fought Spirit Hall's Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo, who had been assigned to counter his poison. After Dugu Bo injured Snake Lance Douluo and endured Porcupinefish Douluo's poisoned spikes, the battle remained unresolved as he pressed forward before Snake Lance Douluo could rejoin the fight.

• Dugu Bo released his poison, but Porcupinefish Douluo swallowed it and infused his spikes with the toxin while Snake Lance Douluo maneuvered around the attack.
• Snake Lance Douluo struck at Dugu Bo, who transformed into his Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor form and fought both Titled Douluo.
• Dugu Bo caught Snake Lance Douluo off guard and injured him badly enough to force him back to Qian Renxue's side.
• Dugu Bo and Porcupinefish Douluo faced off cautiously, each aware of the other's strengths and the danger of a Titled Douluo's counterattack.
• Dugu Bo attacked with his serpent tail, and Porcupinefish Douluo launched and detonated venomous spikes that Dugu Bo endured behind his defenses.
• Dugu Bo continued forward, aiming to act before Snake Lance Douluo could recover and rejoin the battle.

Dugu Bo fought Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupinefish Douluo to protect Xue Xing’s plan, but Qian Renxue revealed that Spirit Hall already controlled Heaven Dou City and intended to take the throne. Yu Tianlong healed Dugu Bo with an immortal herb, and the two prepared to go inside.

• Snake Lance Douluo pierced Dugu Bo as Dugu Bo’s fangs struck Porcupinefish Douluo and sent him flying.
• Qian Renxue told Dugu Bo and Yu Tianlong that Spirit Hall’s Soul Masters controlled Heaven Dou City and that she would inherit the throne after her father died from poison.
• Dugu Bo realized Spirit Hall planned to use the Heaven Dou Empire to unify the continent and admitted defeat.
• Yu Tianlong gave Dugu Bo an immortal herb, which rapidly healed his wound and restored him completely.

Yu Tianlong and Qian Renxue found Emperor Xue Ye and Prince Xue Xing dead, then arranged a cover story concealing Qian Renxue’s identity and disappearance. Fifteen days later, after the imperial edict named the imperial son-in-law as heir if the princes died, Yu Tianlong began his coronation as ruler of the Heaven Dou Empire.

• Yu Tianlong gave life-saving items to Porcupinefish Douluo, Snake Lance Douluo, and Qian Renxue, while Dugu Bo chose to leave rather than enter the bedchamber.
• Prince Xue Xing killed himself as Yu Tianlong, Qian Renxue, Porcupinefish Douluo, and Snake Lance Douluo entered, and they found Emperor Xue Ye dead as well.
• Yu Tianlong and Qian Renxue agreed to follow their plan, hide Qian Renxue’s identity, and keep Xue Ke from learning that Xue Qinghe had been an impostor.
• Qian Renxue returned to her original appearance and flew away, while Porcupinefish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo prepared the cover-up and a prison stand-in.
• Fifteen days later, the ministers found Xue Ye’s genuine imperial edict naming the imperial son-in-law as successor if the princes died, and Yu Tianlong’s coronation began.

Yu Tianlong was crowned emperor of Heaven Dou, issued reforms, and gained the ministers’ confidence with help from powerful allies. After the ceremony, Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, and Hu Liena visited him in his bedchamber, where he kissed Hu Liena.

• Yu Tianlong prepared for his coronation with his family and companions, including Xue Ke, Tang Yuehua, Gu Yuena, Bing Yao, and Chi Ling.
• Yu Tianlong completed the coronation rites and took the throne of Heaven Dou.
• Yu Tianlong issued an edict banning slave trading and later waived a year of taxes and similar levies.
• Yu Tianlong displayed the support of Gu Yuena and other powerful women, easing the ministers’ concerns about Spirit Hall.
• Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, and Hu Liena visited Yu Tianlong after the ceremony, and he kissed Hu Liena.

After Yu Tianlong spent time with Hu Liena, Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue met Gu Yuena and the other women in the side hall. On the third morning, Xue Ke gave Yu Tianlong the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud, whose immense spiritual force knocked him unconscious when he tried to inspect it.

• Yu Tianlong and Hu Liena gave in to their feelings, while Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue left for the side hall.
• Bibi Dong and Gu Yuena met, sensed each other's power, and discussed their identities and the broader situation.
• Yu Tianlong woke on the third morning after spending the night with Tang Yuehua.
• Xue Ke took Yu Tianlong to the imperial treasury and presented him with the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud as a symbol of his status.
• Yu Tianlong probed the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud with his spiritual power, was struck by its immense force, and fell unconscious as the object hit his head.

Yu Tianlong survived the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud’s blood-draining awakening and began receiving the Sea God’s inheritance. As the artifact revealed its power, it transmitted its uses to him in a vision of ocean and sky.

• The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud pierced Yu Tianlong’s forehead, drew his blood, and spoke of finding a physique capable of withstanding Vast Sea Power.
• Yu Tianlong recovered with a Senzu Bean, and Gu Yuena recognized that he had received the Sea God’s inheritance.
• Gu Yuena advised Yu Tianlong to cautiously pour Soul Power into the Shroud, and he restored its brilliant blue glow.
• Xue Ke, Zhu Zhuqing, and the other women felt their Martial Souls compelled to worship the Shroud, while Gu Yuena and several others remained unaffected.
• The Shroud sent a beam into Yu Tianlong’s brow, drawing his consciousness into a boundless sea-and-sky vision and imprinting its uses on his soul.

Yu Tianlong absorbed the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and demonstrated its defensive and restraining abilities to the women, explaining its four skills. After Gu Yuena hinted that it had further uses, Yu Tianlong considered traveling overseas and to the Sun Moon Continent, and devised a way to leave his women in charge of the Heaven Dou Empire.

• The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud enveloped Yu Tianlong in blue light overnight, and he woke with new power.
• Yu Tianlong demonstrated how the Vast Sea Protective Shroud could conceal and protect the women inside it.
• Yu Tianlong used the Cosmic Spirit-Stilling Shroud to immobilize Ning Rongrong, then explained the artifact's two other offensive skills.
• The women questioned whether the shroud's attacks overlapped with Bi Ji's skills, but Gu Yuena said it had other uses.
• Yu Tianlong considered traveling overseas and to the Sun Moon Continent, and planned to have his women manage the Heaven Dou Empire while he was away.