Vol. 3The Nether King’s Return
Lu Ling strengthened Spirit City, traveled with the National Team, uncovered his standing as a Nether King, and formed new bonds across Peru, Portugal, Egypt, and Venice. After helping Huaxia defeat Japan, he began restoring Netherworld at Sha Yuan, leaving himself and his guardians severely weakened.
- Lu Ling welcomed Qin Yuer into his household, expanded Spirit City, and built relationships with Ailin and Bai Tingting before leaving for National Team training.
- Lu Ling arrived in Peru and forced Lu Yilin to kneel after he attacked Jiang Shaoxu.
- Lu Ling led the National Team through Gobi Valley and Peru, exposing the Red Ornament Guild and helping China secure greater gains.
- Lu Ling followed Yaoyao with Ling Ling into the ruined Mermaid Clan grounds, where the Queen of Desiccated Bones sensed his standing as a Nether King and attacked his mind.
- The Dragon Emperor saved Lu Ling by joining the Life and Death Soul Pact with Long Zhanye, and Lu Ling later reunited with the National Team in Egypt.
- Jiang Feng’s Monarch-Level attack nearly collapsed the phantom pyramid before a terrifying aura emerged from the flames.
- Lu Ling killed the Dark Sword Master, helped restore Austin, contracted with the Black Dragon Emperor, and helped Huaxia defeat Japan.
- Lu Ling discovered that Netherworld’s soul had been preserved inside Ye Chang and began restoring her at Sha Yuan, where the ritual drained his and his guardians’ vitality.