Chapter Summaries

Dai Mubai’s envoy urged Zhu Xianye to join a campaign against the Nili Kingdom, prompting the Zhu Family to debate whether to resist Heaven Dou or preserve what it still controlled. The elders rejected the rebellion, but Zhu Zhuyun and Dai Weisi entered the Council Hall and urged the family to support Dai Mubai.

• Dai Mubai’s envoy told Zhu Xianye that an alliance against the Nili Kingdom could help restore Star Luo and warned that Heaven Dou was steadily weakening the Zhu Family.
• Zhu Xianye summoned the clan elders, who argued over whether to gamble on Dai Mubai’s plan or accept the loss of the family’s power.
• The Grand Elder advised Zhu Xianye to preserve the Zhu Family’s remaining strength, and most of the elders agreed to oppose rebellion.
• Zhu Zhuyun and Dai Weisi entered the Council Hall and told Zhu Xianye and the elders to support Dai Mubai in taking down the Nili Kingdom.

Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun persuaded Zhu Xianye to support Dai Mubai’s campaign, explaining that a powerful expert had left them no safer alternative. After Xiao Die revealed her overwhelming strength, Zhu Xianye agreed to cooperate while she prepared to deal with the Zhu Family’s resisting elders.

• Zhu Zhuyun openly supported Dai Weisi, and Zhu Xianye sent the angry Grand Elder and other elders away so he could hear their explanation.
• Dai Weisi told Zhu Xianye that the expert who killed Uncle Tianxing had possessed three Hundred-Thousand-Year Spirit Rings, and Zhu Zhuyun confirmed that she had witnessed it.
• Dai Weisi explained that they intended to seize authority from Dai Mubai after his campaign began, following instructions from an expert connected to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Zhu Xianye agreed that the Zhu Family had little choice but to cooperate, and Dai Weisi said a senior had sent reinforcements.
• Xiao Die appeared silently behind Zhu Xianye, introduced herself as Die, and said she would handle the elders who refused to submit.

Zhu Xianye forced the Zhu Family elders to support Dai Mubai’s campaign against the Nili Kingdom after Xiao Die demonstrated her overwhelming power. The Zhu Family agreed to attack from the east in half a month, while Dai Weisi revealed that he intended to kill Dai Mubai and take his place.

• Zhu Xianye announced that the Zhu Family would help Dai Mubai take down the Nili Kingdom, and the Grand Elder and his supporters objected.
• Xiao Die appeared and used an illusion of giant swords to frighten the elders into accepting the campaign.
• The Grand Elder agreed to arrange an eastern attack, while Zhu Xianye planned to meet Dai Mubai’s envoy.
• Zhu Xianye told the envoy that the Zhu Family would attack in half a month as Dai Mubai’s forces attacked from the west.
• Zhu Xianye met with Dai Weisi and his wife, and Dai Weisi said they would kill Dai Mubai and take control of his forces.

Dai Mubai and Tang San prepared to invade the Nili Kingdom after the Zhu Family agreed to support them, though Tang San suspected the offer might conceal a trap. Meanwhile, Da Ming reported that the Evil Extermination Sect had attracted over a hundred members, and Ning Bei discussed Gu Yue’s future attitude toward humans if she ruled the God Realm again.

• Dai Mubai’s envoy returned and reported that the Nether Duke had agreed to attack the Nili Kingdom from the east in half a month.
• Tang San questioned why the Zhu Family had agreed so readily, but Dai Mubai argued that they needed to gamble to escape their decline.
• Dai Mubai prepared his army to advance west while Tang San sent Tang Sect assassins to target the Nili royal family and generals.
• Da Ming reported to Ning Bei that more than a hundred Soul Masters had joined the Evil Extermination Sect, and Ning Bei told him to target Tang Sect Disciples once the Southwest Three Provinces’ situation became clear.
• Ning Bei asked Gu Yue how she would treat humans if she ruled the God Realm again, and she said every race would have the chance to become gods according to its abilities.

Dai Mubai and the Zhu Family conquered the Nili Kingdom after Tang Sect disciples assassinated its generals and royal family. Dai Mubai and Tang San then awaited Zhu Xianye’s demands at a victory banquet, wary of his intentions.

• The Nili King sent a messenger to Star Luo City for help, but after half a month with no reply, he ordered generals to reinforce the borders against Dai Mubai and the Zhu Family.
• Tang Sect disciples armed with Godly Zhuge Crossbows ambushed and killed the Nili generals, then entered the palace and assassinated the royal family.
• With its leaders dead, the Nili Kingdom collapsed, and Dai Mubai and the Zhu Family occupied its territory within three days.
• Zhu Xianye met Dai Mubai in the royal palace, while both men concealed their true intentions about dividing the spoils.
• Tang San warned Dai Mubai to judge Zhu Xianye by what he demanded, and Zhu Xianye later arrived with elders for the victory banquet.

Dai Mubai introduced Tang San to Zhu Xianye and the Zhu Family elders, defended him against their suspicions, and revealed his connection to the Clear Sky Sect. The meeting ended with Dai Mubai and Zhu Xianye agreeing to divide the conquered Nili Kingdom between their forces.

• Dai Mubai introduced Tang San as the Tang Sect’s Sect Master and explained that Spirit Hall had falsely accused him of being the Evil King.
• Dai Mubai revealed that Tang San was Tang Hao’s son and the only surviving bloodline of the Clear Sky Sect, prompting Zhu Xianye and the elders to reconsider their suspicions.
• Tang San told Zhu Xianye that he was currently the Tang Sect’s Sect Master and planned to rebuild the Clear Sky Sect later.
• A Zhu Family elder offered to manage most of the Nili Kingdom, and Dai Mubai countered by proposing that the family manage four eastern border cities.
• Tang San proposed dividing the kingdom between them, with Dai Mubai keeping the royal palace and western cities while the Zhu Family received the eastern cities, and Dai Mubai agreed.

Dai Mubai consolidated his rule in Nili Kingdom by crushing nobles who refused to pay taxes, then reunited with Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun. They warned him that his plans would bring disaster, and Zhu Zhuyun revealed she was not intimidated by the Soul Saints guarding him.

• Tang San persuaded Dai Mubai to accept the Zhu Family's share of the territory so they could remain allies.
• Dai Mubai sent Tang Sect experts to kill the noble families leading a tax boycott, forcing the others to submit and pay more taxes.
• While heading to a hotel, Dai Mubai encountered Dai Weisi and followed him to a private room where Zhu Zhuyun was waiting.
• Dai Weisi explained that he and Zhu Zhuyun had survived in Spirit Cat City and criticized Dai Mubai's plan to rebuild the Star Luo Royal Family.
• Dai Mubai dismissed their warnings and trusted in the Soul Saints guarding him, but Zhu Zhuyun suggested she knew about his protectors and was not afraid of them.

Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun confronted Dai Mubai, who had returned to Star Luo with two Soul Saints as guards. After the Soul Saints fell to Dai Weisi, Dai Mubai prepared to fight his brother, unaware that Dai Weisi’s mysterious senior still remained in reserve.

• Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun mocked Dai Mubai and revealed that they had come to kill him for the sake of the Dai and Zhu families.
• Dai Mubai summoned his two Soul Saint guards, who attacked Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun.
• Dai Weisi revealed that the apparent attack had been an illusion and killed both Soul Saints.
• Dai Mubai collapsed in fear, then accused Dai Weisi of turning against his only remaining younger brother.
• Dai Weisi said Dai Mubai’s continued actions would bring destruction to both families and warned that his senior was nearby.
• Dai Mubai activated his Third Spirit Skill: White Tiger Vajra Transformation and Fifth Spirit Skill: White Tiger Demon God Transformation to face Dai Weisi.

Dai Weisi defeated Dai Mubai in their long-awaited fight, and Zhu Zhuyun killed Mubai after he fled and begged for mercy. Dai Weisi left his brother dead and focused on rebuilding the Dai Family.

• Dai Weisi and Dai Mubai fought in the hotel, while Xiao Die killed several Tang Sect Disciples who rushed to intervene.
• Dai Weisi overwhelmed Dai Mubai and shattered his sixth spirit skill, leaving him badly injured.
• Dai Mubai fled, but Zhu Zhuyun chased him down and wounded him with her Netherworld Strangulation skill.
• Dai Mubai begged Dai Weisi to spare him, but Zhu Zhuyun killed him with Nether Slash.
• Dai Weisi set aside his grief and focused on rebuilding the Dai Family.

After the Zhu Family seized the Southwest, Tang San fled and ordered the Tang Sect to spread through Star Luo, while Dai Weisi restored the Dai Family under Xue Qinghe’s protection. Tang San then began hunting wandering Soul Masters, prompting Ning Bei and Big Mother Dragon to recognize that his God Trial depended on building a force.

• After Dai Mubai’s death, the Zhu Family attacked Tang Sect forces across Nili Kingdom, and Tang San withdrew from the kingdom while leaving scouts to search for Dai Mubai.
• Tang San returned to the Tang Sect Base in Kville Kingdom and sent Inner Sect Elders to establish branches across Star Luo before evacuating ahead of the Zhu Family army.
• After Dai Weisi reported the situation, Ning Bei sent Da Ming to the Southwest Three Provinces to establish an Evil Extermination Sect branch and restrict the Tang Sect’s expansion.
• Dai Weisi reestablished the Dai Family, submitted to Xue Qinghe, and was named Earl White Tiger with authority over Nili Kingdom and permission to raise up to ten thousand soldiers.
• Tang San began hunting wandering Soul Masters across Star Luo, and Ning Bei and Big Mother Dragon concluded that his God Trial required him to develop a force.

A Zhu rescued two merchants from Tang Sect attackers and promoted the Evil Extermination Sect as caravan guards. Across Star Luo, the sect’s forces crushed dozens of Tang Sect groups, while Tang San waited in a border town for his disciples to report back.

• Tang Sect disciples attacked a merchant caravan and killed its hired Soul Emperor before preparing to execute the two merchants.
• A Zhu killed the Tang Sect attackers and told the merchants they could hire the Evil Extermination Sect to protect future caravans.
• The merchants decided to return to Star Luo City to hire the sect, helping its name spread among traders.
• The Evil Extermination Sect swiftly defeated dozens of Tang Sect groups across Star Luo territory.
• Tang San rested in a border-town courtyard and awaited the return of his dispatched disciples.

Tang San learned that the Evil Extermination Sect had destroyed his Tang Sect network in Star Luo and headed for Heaven Dou City. Ning Bei followed with his companions and asked Ning Fengzhi to help expand the Evil Extermination Sect across the Heaven Dou Empire.

• A Tang Sect disciple told Tang San that the Evil Extermination Sect had wiped out the stewards and most of his forces in Star Luo.
• Tang San ordered Steward Duan to lie low, then left for Heaven Dou Empire to draw attention away from the remaining Tang Sect forces.
• A Bao and Er Ming finished killing the Tang Sect disciples hiding in the valley, with Ah Yin's tracking ability helping them find the group.
• Ah Yin reported that Tang San was heading for Heaven Dou City, and Ning Bei decided to establish an Evil Extermination Sect branch there.
• Ning Bei left Da Ming and A Zhu to hold Star Luo and returned to Heaven Dou with his companions.
• Ning Bei asked Ning Fengzhi to help expand the Evil Extermination Sect across Heaven Dou Empire, explaining that the Tang Sect had been forced there.

Tang San reunited with Tang Yuehua in Heaven Dou and accepted her savings while concealing his recent deeds and plans to rebuild the Tang Sect. He later visited Shrek Academy, where Ma Hongjun and Oscar recognized him and welcomed him back.

• Ning Fengzhi decided to support the establishment of Evil Extermination Sect branches across the Heaven Dou Empire.
• Tang San arrived in Heaven Dou and reunited with Tang Yuehua at Moonlight Pavilion, telling her he intended to rebuild his force.
• Tang Yuehua offered Tang San her savings, and he accepted them before staying with her for two days.
• Tang San left Moonlight Pavilion to visit Shrek Academy and encountered Ma Hongjun and Oscar at the entrance.
• Ma Hongjun and Oscar welcomed Tang San into the academy and invited him to share his experiences.

Tang San reunited with Yu Xiaogang and discussed rebuilding Tang Sect to prepare for revenge against Spirit Hall. Yu Xiaogang objected to recruiting Fallen Ones near Slaughter City, but ultimately accepted Tang San’s choice and urged him to preserve his true heart.

• Tang San met Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong, and Flender on the way to the Back Mountain courtyard and reunited with his teacher.
• Yu Xiaogang advised Tang San to rebuild Tang Sect at the ruins of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, but Tang San declined and proposed a base near Slaughter City.
• Tang San told Yu Xiaogang he planned to recruit Fallen Ones to strengthen Tang Sect, prompting Yu Xiaogang to condemn the idea.
• Tang San argued that he needed strength to avenge his clan and that Spirit Hall would target him regardless, so Yu Xiaogang reluctantly accepted his decision.
• Yu Xiaogang warned Tang San not to lose his true heart, and Liu Erlong called them to dinner, where Ma Hongjun eagerly watched the food.

Tang San tried to recruit Ma Hongjun and Oscar into his newly founded Tang Sect after learning they felt neglected by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. He left Ma Hongjun eager to hear more by revealing that the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower could cure his Evil Fire, though they still did not know where to find it.

• Tang San learned that Oscar and Ma Hongjun had joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect but were left without recognition or meaningful opportunities.
• Flender brought up Ma Hongjun’s lack of support from the sect, prompting Ma Hongjun to complain about their treatment and Oscar’s failed hopes of hearing about Ning Rongrong.
• Tang San introduced the Tang Sect, but Ma Hongjun and Oscar hesitated when they heard its headquarters would be in the wasteland east of Heaven Dou City.
• Tang San told Ma Hongjun that the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower could purify his Martial Soul and resolve his Evil Fire problem.
• Ma Hongjun and Flender asked where the herb could be found, and Tang San had not yet answered.

Tang San persuaded Ma Hongjun and Oscar to join the Tang Sect by promising to search for the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower and encouraging their ambitions. Yu Xiaogang warned Liu Erlong that Tang San had changed and was using his friends for revenge, but admitted that he still needed Tang San to avenge their family.

• Tang San told Ma Hongjun he would search for the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower near the volcanic craters in the Far East of Heaven Dou City, and Ma Hongjun agreed to join the Tang Sect.
• Ma Hongjun persuaded Oscar to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and help build the Tang Sect, and Oscar agreed to go with them.
• Flender approved of the recruits while Yu Xiaogang left dinner early, pretending to feel unwell.
• Liu Erlong asked Yu Xiaogang whether he disapproved of Ma Hongjun and Oscar following Tang San, and he warned her that Tang San's pursuit of revenge had changed him.
• Liu Erlong tried to stop Ma Hongjun and Oscar, but Yu Xiaogang held her back and admitted that he needed Tang San to help avenge their parents and family.

Ning Bei learned that Tang San, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar were heading east toward Slaughter City and prepared to counter Tang San's plans. Tang San left Moonlight Pavilion to meet his companions, and Oscar revealed his Mirror Sausage skill before they continued their journey.

• Ah Yin relayed the trio's conversation to Ning Bei, who decided to let them proceed while keeping watch on Tang San.
• Ning Bei explained that Slaughter City held the Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent and that its Inner Core could help the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower evolve Ma Hongjun's Martial Soul; he revealed that he controlled every such flower on the continent.
• Tang San said goodbye to Tang Yuehua and left Moonlight Pavilion after promising to avoid reckless confrontations with Spirit Hall.
• Tang San met Ma Hongjun and Oscar outside Heaven Dou City's gates, and the three headed east.
• Oscar asked for a drop of Tang San's blood and explained that his sixth spirit skill could create a Mirror Sausage that copied a Battle Soul Master's Martial Soul and physical enhancement.
• Ma Hongjun revealed that Oscar's Mirror Sausage consumed all his Soul Power for one use, and Oscar chose Tang San's blood over Ma Hongjun's.

Tang San tested Oscar's Mirror Sausage and discovered that it could copy his body, Blue Silver Grass, Spirit Skills, and even his Clear Sky Hammer. Tang San concealed his suspicion about the copied abilities and led the group east, while Oscar hid his unease.

• Oscar and Ma Hongjun argued before Oscar asked Tang San to let him test a Mirror Sausage made with Tang San's blood.
• Oscar consumed the sausage and transformed, then demonstrated copied Blue Silver Grass and Spirit Skills at about seventy percent of Tang San's strength.
• Oscar copied Tang San's Clear Sky Hammer but chose not to swing it, saying he would try it another time.
• Tang San realized Oscar could copy his Fifth and Sixth Spirit Skills, briefly considered killing him, then decided against it because Oscar had joined Tang Sect.
• Tang San headed east while Oscar hid his tension, and Ma Hongjun questioned him about his suddenly pale face.

Oscar realized that Tang San’s copied Spirit Skills relied on absorbing blood and Soul Power, and he feared Tang San might kill him to keep the secret hidden. Near Slaughter City, Ma Hongjun defeated a band of Fallen Ones, while Oscar remained uneasy beside Tang San.

• Oscar suspected that Tang San’s Spirit Skills consumed enemies’ blood and Soul Power, and Tang San considered whether to explain the secret or kill Oscar.
• Oscar feared Tang San and hoped to escape, but continued traveling with Tang San and Ma Hongjun.
• Near Slaughter City, seven Fallen Ones tried to rob the trio and threatened to kill them.
• Ma Hongjun revealed his six Soul Rings and burned all seven Fallen Ones to death with his Spirit Skills.
• Tang San praised Ma Hongjun’s strength, while Oscar worried that Ma Hongjun did not understand how dangerous Tang San was.

Oscar decided to leave Tang San and Ma Hongjun rather than help rebuild Tang Sect, fearing Tang San’s powers could lead him to become a villain. After Ma Hongjun gave Oscar a drop of blood to make a Mirror Sausage, Oscar departed, and Ma Hongjun pledged to help Tang San rebuild Tang Sect.

• Oscar tried to wake Ma Hongjun and persuade him to leave with him, but Ma Hongjun demanded an explanation.
• Oscar told Tang San he no longer wanted to establish Tang Sect, and Tang San said he had not recklessly used his abilities.
• Ma Hongjun objected to Oscar leaving because he needed Tang San’s help to find the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower and control his Evil Fire.
• Oscar asked Tang San for permission to leave, and Tang San let him go while still calling him his brother.
• Ma Hongjun gave Oscar a drop of blood for a Mirror Sausage, and Oscar left after the two exchanged farewells.
• Ma Hongjun told Tang San he would do everything he could to help rebuild Tang Sect.