Chapter Summaries

Yu Tianlong revealed that he was the newly enthroned emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire and promised to investigate the pirates’ claims before deciding their fate. After ordering everyone to remain on the island, he took Zi Zhenzhu to her room and reflected on the burdens of ruling.

• Yu Tianlong challenged the pirates’ claims that they robbed the rich to help the poor, and one pirate questioned his right to lecture them.
• Yu Tianlong asked Gu Yuena to explain his authority, and she revealed that he was the newly enthroned emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire.
• Yu Tianlong showed the crown, prompting Zi Zhenzhu and the pirates and villagers to kneel and pay their respects.
• Yu Tianlong promised to investigate the alleged injustices and the islands, offering to recruit the pirates or revoke their wanted notices if their claims were true and they had not slaughtered innocents.
• Yu Tianlong forbade anyone from leaving the island, asked Gu Yuena to watch over them, and took Zi Zhenzhu to her room after assuring the pirates he would not harm her for now.
• Gu Yuena embraced Yu Tianlong as he reflected on how much remained to be done despite becoming emperor.

Yu Tianlong reassured Jixiang about his treatment of the Purple Pearl Pirates and taught him about acupoints, then secretly let Zi Zhenzhu escape. He predicted she would return with pirates, though Jixiang doubted she would do so.

• Gu Yuena advised Yu Tianlong to govern gradually and urged him to act like a monarch rather than apologize.
• Yu Tianlong explained to Jixiang why he had intimidated the Purple Pearl Pirates and promised not to hurt them without cause.
• Yu Tianlong described acupoints to Jixiang and said he would give him a chart to study.
• Yu Tianlong released Zi Zhenzhu's acupoints so she could eat, then resumed cultivating as she went to sleep.
• Zi Zhenzhu escaped through a hidden passage beneath a table while Yu Tianlong watched without stopping her.
• Yu Tianlong told Jixiang that Zi Zhenzhu would return with pirates, but Jixiang insisted she would not.

Yu Tianlong watched Zi Zhenzhu stop her pirates from plotting to kill him and persuade them to seek forgiveness instead. As the pirates gathered outside his lodgings, Yu Tianlong began teaching Jixiang a technique, and Zi Zhenzhu tried to explain that there had been a misunderstanding.

• Yu Tianlong secretly followed Zi Zhenzhu to a wooden house where pirates were plotting to kill him and take her back.
• Zi Zhenzhu confronted the pirates and warned them that attacking Yu Tianlong and his Titled Douluo would bring disaster on them and their families.
• Zi Zhenzhu convinced the pirates to abandon their plan and ask Yu Tianlong for mercy, reminding them that their children were innocent.
• Yu Tianlong stopped listening and told Jixiang he would teach him a technique suited to his needle Martial Soul.
• Zi Zhenzhu and the pirates gathered outside Yu Tianlong's lodgings, where she urged them to accept whatever he said; Yu Tianlong opened the door and rose to face them as Zi Zhenzhu pleaded that there had been a misunderstanding.

Yu Tianlong spared Zi Zhenzhu and her pirates, making her his maid and offering the pirates a chance to atone by joining a new Heaven Dou Empire navy. Zi Zhenzhu submitted to him and the chapter ended with Yu Tianlong reminding her to serve him as his maid.

• Zi Zhenzhu admitted that the pirates had planned to rescue her and begged Yu Tianlong to show them mercy.
• Yu Tianlong offered to spare the pirates if they confessed their crimes and served in a new sea army protecting the waters.
• Yu Tianlong brought officials to handle the pirates’ confessions, and Zi Zhenzhu declared him her master and the master of Purple Pearl Island.
• Yu Tianlong called Zi Zhenzhu back and reminded her that she had agreed to serve as his maid.

Yu Tianlong questioned Jixiang about Sea God Island after revealing that he and his companions planned to go there to train. Jixiang warned him that outsiders were either refused entry or trapped there, then began explaining the island’s rules.

• Yu Tianlong teased Zi Zhenzhu about her earlier insolence, and she promised she would never dare curse at him again.
• Zi Zhenzhu asked why Yu Tianlong had come to Purple Pearl Island, and he told her they were heading to Sea God Island after Haider’s crew had tried to deceive them.
• Yu Tianlong left Zi Zhenzhu with Gu Yuena and asked Jixiang whether he had come from Sea God Island.
• Jixiang explained that he had been born on Sea God Island, but his lack of innate Soul Power meant he could not pass its trial and stay there.
• Yu Tianlong claimed he planned to visit Sea God Island to train, but Jixiang urged him to abandon the plan because outsiders were either turned away or unable to leave once admitted.
• Jixiang began explaining that Sea Soul Masters could unleash their full strength in the sea, which was their domain.

Jixiang warned Yu Tianlong that Sea God Island’s trials were dangerous, especially for outsiders, and that anyone who passed would be bound to remain there. Yu Tianlong chose to go anyway, and he and his companions resumed their journey aboard Zi Zhenzhu’s ship, which would take them close to the island.

• Jixiang explained that Sea Soul Masters worshipped the Sea God and that the island’s trials were set according to each person’s strength.
• Jixiang warned Yu Tianlong that outsiders who passed a trial could never leave Sea God Island, while those who failed might die or be expelled.
• Yu Tianlong said he viewed the trials and finding a way off the island as training, and announced that they would set out in three days.
• Yu Tianlong returned to his room and informed Zi Zhenzhu of his plan to visit Sea God Island.
• Zi Zhenzhu took Yu Tianlong and the women aboard her ship, explaining that it could reach the waters near the island in two days but would have to stop short because of the sea beasts.

Yu Tianlong and his companions reached the waters near Sea God Island, where Zi Zhenzhu warned them about the hundred-thousand-year Demon Soul Great White Shark and its school. After Zi Zhenzhu sailed away, Yu Tianlong brought out the Dragon Abyss Boat to carry the group toward the island.

• Zi Zhenzhu explained that three hundred-thousand-year Sea Soul Beasts were known in the ocean, including the guardian beast near Sea God Island.
• After spotting the island ahead, Zi Zhenzhu stopped the ship and warned Yu Tianlong that a huge school of Demon Soul Great White Sharks guarded the waters.
• Zi Zhenzhu explained that the sharks went hunting every half month and were least active during the darkest hours of night, while Yu Tianlong decided to proceed without waiting.
• Zi Zhenzhu ordered her crew to sail back, leaving Yu Tianlong and his companions behind.
• Yu Tianlong took a model boat from his ring and used Soul Power to transform it into the twelve-meter Dragon Abyss Boat.

Yu Tianlong and the women learned to pilot the Dragon Abyss Boat and explored the sea before attempting to conceal it with the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. The shroud repelled the water and left the boat unable to move, so Yu Tianlong withdrew it and tried to figure out what had gone wrong.

• Yu Tianlong and the women practiced operating the Dragon Abyss Boat, eventually steering it steadily through the sea.
• Yu Tianlong brought the boat to the surface when its air supply was running low, and Ning Rongrong praised its value.
• Zhu Zhuqing and Zhu Zhuyun asked Yu Tianlong whether they could use the boat to go straight to Sea God Island, but he said that would not be fun.
• Yu Tianlong activated the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud to hide the Dragon Abyss Boat, but the shroud repelled the water and prevented the boat from moving.
• Yu Tianlong withdrew the shroud and began trying to recall what he had read, then suddenly thought of an idea.

Yu Tianlong tested the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud underwater and discovered that it absorbed the sea’s power, strengthening its protective barrier and improving his physical condition. After the group walked safely across the seabed, he concluded they could reach Sea God Island under the shroud, while Gu Yuena stayed hidden to avoid exposing her identity.

• Yu Tianlong lowered the Dragon Abyss Boat to the seabed and found that the Vast Sea Protective Shroud grew brighter as it absorbed power from the sea.
• Yu Tianlong felt the Soul Bone’s burning sensation intensify, but also felt fuller, clearer, and more responsive without any change to his Soul Power.
• Yu Tianlong led the women out of the Dragon Abyss Boat, and they walked across the seabed beneath the protective shroud.
• Shui Bing'er asked whether the shroud could conceal them while flying to Sea God Island, and Yu Tianlong explained that flying with it drained his Soul Power too quickly.
• Gu Yuena said she could not help because she needed to keep her identity hidden, and Yu Tianlong assured the women that the shroud’s absorption of sea power would let them reach Sea God Island safely.
• Zhu Zhuqing wondered whether the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was meant to be used in the sea.

Yu Tianlong and the women crossed the seabed under the Vast Sea Protective Shroud and reached Sea God Island, where they prepared to face its trials. As they headed inland, eight yellow-clad Sea Soul Masters emerged from the forest and blocked their way.

• Yu Tianlong led the group across the seabed and told everyone to hold their breath when a Demon Soul Great White Shark passed nearby.
• The group emerged safely onto Sea God Island and admired its warm climate, lush greenery, and bright beaches.
• Yu Tianlong suggested that they return to Sea God Island to spend their later lives together, and the women agreed.
• After resting, the ten travelers withdrew the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and formed a defensive formation as they walked inland.
• Eight yellow-clad Sea Soul Masters came out of the forest and confronted Yu Tianlong's group, startled by their sudden appearance.

Yu Tianlong and his companions refused a Sea Soul Master's warning and chose to accept Sea God Island's trials. They reached the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar, where the guide requested permission for them to be tested.

• A middle-aged Sea Soul Master warned Yu Tianlong and the others that land Soul Masters could not pass the trials and urged them to leave.
• Yu Tianlong and his companions declared that they would accept the trials despite the danger.
• The Sea Soul Master led the group through the woods and warned Yu Tianlong not to probe the island with his spiritual power.
• The group arrived at the Sea Within the Sea and learned that the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar could administer Sea God trials.
• The guide revealed his Soul Emperor strength and asked Lord Sea Horse for permission to present the land Soul Masters for trials.

Shui Bing'er crossed the Sea Within the Sea and passed Sea Horse Douluo's test, qualifying to take the Sea God's test. She returned to the shore smiling as the others prepared to try.

• Sea Horse Douluo told the land Soul Masters they had to cross the Sea Within the Sea to qualify for the Sea God's test.
• Huo Wu questioned whether they had to face a Titled Douluo, and the yellow-robed man explained that they could still leave.
• Shui Bing'er stepped forward to scout the crossing, using her ice powers to freeze the waves and form a bridge.
• Shui Bing'er exposed Sea Horse Douluo's hidden Sea Soul Beasts and sent them tumbling out of the ice wall without injuring them.
• Sea Horse Douluo praised Shui Bing'er and confirmed that she qualified to accept the Sea God's test.

Zhu Zhuqing and Huo Wu crossed the Sea Within the Sea to reach the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar, with Ning Rongrong supporting Huo Wu along the way. Sea Horse Douluo accepted all four young women for Sea God's tests and was left astonished by the land Soul Masters' strength.

• Yu Tianlong said Shui Bing'er had explained the crossing was manageable and sent Zhu Zhuqing next.
• Zhu Zhuqing used Netherworld Slash and Hell Stab to cross the waves and reach the platform, impressing Sea Horse Douluo.
• Huo Wu carried Ning Rongrong across the sea with her Fire Shadow, while Ning Rongrong amplified her abilities with the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
• Sea Horse Douluo recognized Ning Rongrong's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and learned that Huo Wu's Martial Soul was Fire Shadow.
• Sea Horse Douluo was stunned that the four young visitors were all Six-Ring Soul Emperors with optimal Soul Ring configurations.

Yu Tianlong and the women reached Sea Horse Sacred Pillar, where Zhu Zhuyun cleared up Sea Horse Douluo’s suspicion that they were from Spirit Hall. Sea Horse Douluo began the Sea God trials, and Shui Bing’er’s trial turned black as the Sea Soul Masters watched in alarm.

• Yu Tianlong carried the remaining women across the waves, and Sea Horse Douluo ordered everyone to line up.
• Zhu Zhuyun explained the group’s origins, and Sea Horse Douluo softened after learning they were not from Spirit Hall.
• Yu Tianlong said they had come to temper themselves and asked Sea Horse Douluo to begin their trials.
• Shui Bing’er stepped forward, and Sea Horse Douluo summoned the Sea God’s power to begin her trial.
• The light surrounding Shui Bing’er changed from blue to black, and the Sea Soul Masters watched in horror as the black markings climbed the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar.

Shui Bing'er received the Sea God's black level six trials, which Sea Horse Douluo said were almost certain to kill her, and Zhu Zhuqing chose to undergo her own assessment despite the warning. The chapter left Zhu Zhuqing beneath the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar as her trial began turning black.

• The Sea Horse Sacred Pillar gave Shui Bing'er six black-level trials, and a six-pointed star appeared on her forehead as she sat down to contemplate them.
• Sea Horse Douluo explained that black-level assessments required four to six trials, allowed one year per trial for land Soul Masters, and ended in death for those who failed.
• Yu Tianlong questioned how Sea Horse Douluo had survived his own assessment, and Sea Horse Douluo explained that he had received ten years per trial and faced a deadly final test.
• Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward and asked Sea Horse Douluo to begin her assessment, refusing to reconsider despite his warning.
• Sea Horse Douluo summoned the Sea God's light around Zhu Zhuqing, and her assessment progressed through white, yellow, and purple before turning black.

Shui Bing'er, Zhu Zhuqing, Shui Yue'er, and Ning Rongrong received their Sea God assessments at the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar. Ning Rongrong was awarded the rare Top-Tier Seven Trials, prompting Sea Horse Douluo to treat her with new respect.

• Zhu Zhuqing received Black Level Five Trials, then sat down to contemplate her assessment.
• Shui Yue'er also received Black Level Five Trials and celebrated that her potential matched Zhu Zhuqing's.
• Ning Rongrong asked the Sea God for more than six trials, and the pillar's light turned red as she received the Top-Tier Seven Trials.
• The red beam drew attention across Sea God Island, and a long-secluded figure in the central temple rose after opening their eyes.
• Sea Horse Douluo respectfully asked Ning Rongrong for her full name, and she introduced herself and asked why he had changed his manner.

Ning Rongrong received a top-level seven-trial assessment and learned she could inherit the position of Great Enshrined and future leader of Sea God Island. Zi Zhenzhu and Zhu Zhuyun received purple level three trials involving Yu Tianlong, while Dugu Yan stepped forward to request her assessment.

• Sea Horse Douluo explained that Ning Rongrong's top-level assessment marked her as the Great Enshrined's successor, and Ning Rongrong teased the others about her advantage.
• Zi Zhenzhu received a purple level three assessment, then discovered that its first trial required her to kiss Yu Tianlong; completing it raised her Soul Power by one rank.
• Zi Zhenzhu revealed that her remaining trials required her to have a child, and Yu Tianlong said the task seemed easy.
• Zhu Zhuyun received the same trials as Zi Zhenzhu, kissed Yu Tianlong for ten minutes, and learned that bearing his child was part of her assessment.
• Dugu Yan asked Sea Horse Douluo to request a trial from Lord Sea God and declared herself a faithful believer.

Dugu Yan, Hu Liena, and Gu Yuena underwent the Sea God’s assessments, while Yu Tianlong’s assessment triggered an unprecedented reaction. Ning Rongrong received an additional top-tier one trial before Yu Tianlong’s blood-red light summoned a golden beam over Sea God Island.

• Dugu Yan received a black level six trial, Hu Liena received a red assessment, and Gu Yuena concealed her talent and received a black level six trial.
• Yu Tianlong began his assessment, and the Sea God’s blue light split and connected with Ning Rongrong before he pushed her away with the power of the void.
• Ning Rongrong’s light turned red again, granting her a second top-tier assessment consisting of one trial.
• Yu Tianlong’s light raced through the assessment colors, reached blood red, and sent a pillar of light skyward as the Sea Within the Sea erupted into enormous waves.
• Six more blood-colored pillars rose from Sea God Island, converged with Yu Tianlong’s beam, and formed a brilliant golden light descending from the sky.

Yu Tianlong received a golden trident mark and learned that he had been chosen for the Sea God's Nine Trials. Bo Saixi appeared at the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar and asked him where he came from.

• A magnificent golden light covered Sea God Island and entered Yu Tianlong, leaving a golden trident mark on his forehead.
• Yu Tianlong asked Sea Horse Douluo what his golden assessment meant, but Sea Horse Douluo admitted he did not know.
• A voice announced that Yu Tianlong would undergo the Sea God's Nine Trials rather than the top level nine assessments.
• Bo Saixi appeared before the group and told Yu Tianlong she had waited over a hundred years to meet him.
• Bo Saixi asked Yu Tianlong where he came from, and he found himself captivated by her beauty and voice.

Yu Tianlong met Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi, revealed that he was the emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, and discussed his Sea God's Nine Trials with her. Bo Saixi warned that his assessment concerned the survival of Sea God Island before disappearing, and Sea Horse Douluo Ou Ya escorted the group toward Seahorse City.

• Yu Tianlong introduced himself to Bo Saixi as the reigning emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire and said he had come to take the trials.
• Bo Saixi told Yu Tianlong that no one on Sea God Island was qualified to receive his salute and ordered Ou Ya to treat the group as honored guests.
• Bo Saixi warned Yu Tianlong that he had to complete at least one trial each year and that failure could bring consequences worse than death.
• Bo Saixi disappeared after telling Yu Tianlong that his assessment concerned the survival of Sea God Island.
• Ou Ya created a bridge of seawater toward the island's forest and invited the group to follow him.