Chapter Summaries

Yu Xiaogang sacrificed himself in the Hell Slaughter Arena so Tang San would not have to kill his teacher. Grief-stricken, Tang San slaughtered the Fallen Ones who attacked him, and his Martial Souls transformed into dark, bloodthirsty forms as he discovered they could absorb blood and restore his Soul Power.

• Tang San refused Yu Xiaogang's request to kill him and tried to carry him out of the arena, but black-armored knights blocked the exit.
• Yu Xiaogang cut his own throat, telling Tang San to live on and overthrow Spirit Hall before he died in Tang San's arms.
• Mu Chen left the arena with Hu Liena as Fallen Ones rushed to attack Tang San, who set down Yu Xiaogang's corpse and killed his attackers.
• Tang San continued slaughtering the Fallen Ones with his Clear Sky Hammer, Blue Silver Grass, and Hidden Weapons as his killing intent intensified.
• Tang San discovered that his Clear Sky Hammer had turned black and blood-red and his Blue Silver Grass had become black and thorny, absorbing blood and restoring some of his Soul Power.

Mu Chen killed Tang San in the City of Slaughter and returned to his residence with Hu Liena. The Slaughter King learned of Tang San's death and ordered his people to keep secretly watching Mu Chen and Hu Liena.

• Mu Chen defeated Tang San with Sword Qi and killed him with his Dark Gold Dreadclaw, revealing that he was also a transmigrator.
• Tang San recalled the losses in his life before dying, and Mu Chen burned Tang San's and Yu Xiaogang's corpses.
• Mu Chen and Hu Liena returned to their residence, while witnesses went to report the events to the Slaughter King.
• A woman in black told the Slaughter King that Mu Chen had killed the Asura King, and he said he would not attack Mu Chen or the Hell Messenger because Spirit Hall could retaliate.
• The Slaughter King ordered the woman in black to keep watching Mu Chen and the Hell Messenger, then worried that they would remain a threat to the City of Slaughter.

After Hu Liena and Mu Chen returned from another victory, they reunited with Bibi Dong and discussed their plan to enter Hell Road and help her eliminate Tang Chen. Bibi Dong then revealed to Mu Chen that she and Xue'er were not mother and daughter.

• Mu Chen told Hu Liena that Bibi Dong had arrived, and Hu Liena confirmed that she and Mu Chen were now a couple.
• Bibi Dong noticed their relationship and discussed with Mu Chen how they would use their upcoming Hell Road trial to help her kill Tang Chen.
• Mu Chen agreed not to oppose Spirit Hall’s Soul Hunting Operation as long as it did not endanger the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Bibi Dong told Mu Chen that Xue Ye had died and Xue Qinghe had become emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire, with the Soul Hunting Operation planned for a year later.
• After Hu Liena left, Bibi Dong privately told Mu Chen that she and Xue'er were not mother and daughter.

Bibi Dong learned that her supposed past trauma was a nightmare created by the Rakshasa God, freeing her from its divine power and its inheritance. Mu Chen explained that the Asura God’s inheritance could suit her, and they prepared to kill Tang Chen and claim it.

• Bibi Dong told Mu Chen that Xue'er was not her daughter and that she had never experienced relations between a man and a woman.
• Mu Chen suggested the Rakshasa God had created Bibi Dong’s nightmare, and Bibi Dong said her hatred had faded and she could no longer sense Rakshasa divine power.
• Bibi Dong said she wanted the Divine Position inheritance in the City of Slaughter, and Mu Chen explained that the Asura God’s inheritance was inside Tang Chen.
• Bibi Dong thanked Mu Chen and leaned toward him, but Mu Chen hurried away to prepare for the next day’s plan to kill Tang Chen.
• Bibi Dong watched Mu Chen retreat and thought he would not escape her grasp.

After Mu Chen and Hu Liena completed their hundred victories, Bibi Dong attacked the Slaughter King so they could enter the Hell Road. Mu Chen and Hu Liena reached its narrow path while Bibi Dong stayed behind to fight, and Mu Chen prepared to face the danger ahead.

• Mu Chen and Hu Liena celebrated their hundred consecutive victories as the Slaughter King appeared and welcomed them as new killing gods.
• The Slaughter King unleashed a crimson barrier that drove the Fallen Ones to kill themselves, forming a blood-red pattern across the arena.
• Bibi Dong restored Mu Chen’s ability to use Soul Skills, then attacked the Slaughter King while Mu Chen immobilized him with Unfixed Wind Waves.
• Bibi Dong struck the Slaughter King with her poisoned wings as Mu Chen and Hu Liena were shielded by the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and sent into the Hell Road.
• Mu Chen assured Hu Liena that Bibi Dong could handle the Slaughter King, then led her along the narrow path above the abyss.
• When Mu Chen sensed approaching wingbeats, he gave Hu Liena the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and readied his Emperor Dragon Sword to face the threat.

Mu Chen and Hu Liena fought their way along Hell Road, where Mu Chen easily defeated the Dark Gold Three-Headed Bat King and the Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent. They reached the blood sea near the exit, and Mu Chen received a late system reward for checking in on Hell Road.

• Mu Chen killed the vampire bats and severed all three heads of the Dark Gold Three-Headed Bat King with the Emperor Dragon Sword.
• Mu Chen fought the Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent, cut it in two, and took its Inner Core.
• Mu Chen gave the Inner Core to Hu Liena, who stored it and kissed him on the cheek.
• Mu Chen explained that the final trial tested their ability to withstand the growing evil aura, but said their protection made it meaningless for them.
• Mu Chen and Hu Liena reached the blood sea at the lowest point of Hell Road, and the system awarded Mu Chen crafting methods for level six to level nine Soul Tools.

Mu Chen and Hu Liena escaped the City of Slaughter and gained the Divine Slaughter's Domain, where Bibi Dong revealed that she had obtained the Asura God's inheritance. The group headed back toward Spirit City, and Mu Chen said he planned to give the Sea God's Divine Position to Hu Liena.

• Mu Chen carried the unconscious Hu Liena through the exit of the City of Slaughter, and they gained the Divine Slaughter's Domain as their killing intent was forged by the white light.
• Mu Chen recovered his ability to use Soul Skills and met Bibi Dong, who revealed that she had killed Tang Chen, obtained the Asura God's inheritance, and absorbed the hundred-thousand-year Blood Red Nine-headed Bat King.
• Hu Liena woke and credited Mu Chen with helping her through Hell Road, while Bibi Dong praised her for earning one hundred consecutive victories.
• Bibi Dong led Mu Chen and Hu Liena toward Spirit City, and Mu Chen said he would return to Sea God Island with Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Ning Rongrong.
• Mu Chen told Bibi Dong that he had decided to give the Sea God's Divine Position to Hu Liena.

Mu Chen gave Hu Liena the chance to inherit the Sea God's Divine Position and helped her attempt to gain the Sea God's recognition, but she failed. After encouraging her to strengthen herself with a hundred-thousand-year torso bone, he parted from Hu Liena and Bibi Dong at Heaven Dou City to reunite with Xue'er.

• Mu Chen explained that Hu Liena was the best candidate for the Sea God's inheritance and said Xie Yue and the others could also benefit from trials on Sea God Island.
• Mu Chen severed his connection to the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud and gave it to Hu Liena so she could seek the Sea God's recognition.
• Hu Liena failed to gain the Sea God's recognition, and Mu Chen and Bibi Dong reassured her that a hundred-thousand-year torso bone could help her qualify.
• Hu Liena leaned into Mu Chen's embrace and thanked him and Bibi Dong for believing in her.
• Mu Chen parted ways with Hu Liena and Bibi Dong at Heaven Dou City and returned to reunite with Xue'er.

Mu Chen reunited with Qian Renxue, who had taken full control of Heaven Dou City and was working to reform and stabilize the empire. They discussed Spirit Hall’s plans for a joint campaign in a year, and their reunion turned intimate.

• Heaven Dou soldiers escorted Mu Chen to the palace, where he noticed that Qian Renxue had replaced many guards with Spirit Hall members.
• Qian Renxue dismissed everyone from the main hall, revealed her true appearance, and welcomed Mu Chen, who embraced her.
• Qian Renxue explained that she was weakening the kingdoms and duchies, resisting the nobles, and preparing Soul Master Academies for commoners.
• Qian Renxue told Mu Chen that she and Bibi Dong planned to join forces in a year to deal with the kingdoms, duchies, and soul master world.
• Qian Renxue said she and Bibi Dong would never become close but that meeting Mu Chen had made her fortunate, then kissed him.

Mu Chen told Qian Renxue his plans to cultivate, visit Sea God Island, and later join her in the Angel God's trials. He revealed that Tang Hao, Tang San, Tang Chen, and many core Clear Sky Sect disciples were dead, leaving Qian Renxue shocked and worried about the battle that had killed Tang Chen.

• Qian Renxue asked Mu Chen about his plans, and he said he would return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, reach Soul Sage, then undertake Sea God trials on Sea God Island.
• Qian Renxue said she planned to inherit the Angel God's Divine Position after the Heaven Dou Empire was settled and asked Mu Chen to take the trials with her.
• Mu Chen revealed that Tang Hao, Tang San, Tang Chen, and the Clear Sky Sect's core first-, second-, and third-generation disciples had died.
• Mu Chen explained that he and Bibi Dong had killed Tang Chen in the City of Slaughter after he became a walking corpse, and that Bibi Dong had obtained the Asura God's trials.
• Qian Renxue worried that Mu Chen had risked his life against Tang Chen, so Mu Chen explained that he had immobilized Tang Chen with Unfixed Wind Waves to give Bibi Dong an opening.

Mu Chen returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect after two years away and reunited with Ning Fengzhi, Ning Rongrong, Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and the others. He demonstrated Divine Slaughter's Domain and said he would stay until he reached rank seventy, then take Ning Rongrong to a place that could greatly improve her cultivation.

• Ning Fengzhi told Mu Chen that Xue Ye had died, Xue Qinghe had become emperor, and the sect's strength had grown, with Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo reaching ranks ninety-eight and ninety-seven.
• Mu Chen said he had reached rank sixty-eight and expected to reach rank seventy in about three months.
• Ning Rongrong embraced Mu Chen and told him how much she had missed him during his absence.
• Mu Chen released Divine Slaughter's Domain, suppressing the Soul Power and abilities of those nearby, then explained that it strengthened him and weakened his enemies.
• Mu Chen promised to stay at the sect until he reached rank seventy and told Ning Rongrong he would take her to a place with a great cultivation opportunity.

Mu Chen explained why the City of Slaughter served as a prison for Fallen Ones and warned that the Holy Spirit Cult was becoming more dangerous. That night, Ning Rongrong visited him and gave herself to him.

• Mu Chen told Ning Rongrong and the others that destroying the City of Slaughter would leave Fallen Ones desperate and endanger commoners, and Ning Fengzhi agreed that it functioned as a prison.
• Ning Fengzhi said the Holy Spirit Cult had grown active and that he had sold excess Soul Tools to the Heaven Dou Empire; Mu Chen warned that the cult had likely replenished its top fighters.
• Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo acknowledged that even Rank 98 Sword Douluo would have little chance against a Rank 99 Limit Douluo.
• Ning Rongrong arrived at Mu Chen's room dressed scantily, told him she wanted to give herself to him, and kissed him.
• Ning Rongrong leaned against Mu Chen afterward, content that she finally belonged completely to him.

After reaching rank seventy, Mu Chen went to the Lake of Life to absorb the Sky Azure Bull Python’s sacrifice and break through to Soul Sage. As the Azure Dragon Blood Essence began transforming him, Gu Yuena sensed that his Dragon Clan bloodline had become extraordinarily powerful.

• Mu Chen reached rank seventy after more than three months of cultivation and forging Soul Tools, then summoned Gu Yuena to prepare for his seventh Soul Ring.
• Gu Yuena and Mu Chen arrived at the Lake of Life, where the Sky Azure Bull Python prepared to sacrifice itself while Xiao Wu watched.
• Mu Chen promised to help the Sky Azure Bull Python reunite with Xiao Wu after he became a god, and Gu Yuena shielded the area as the sacrifice began.
• The Sky Azure Bull Python burned away its cultivation and life force, giving Mu Chen a hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring and right arm bone.
• Mu Chen activated the Azure Dragon Blood Essence fusion, and its immense energy began transforming his body and bloodline as Gu Yuena guarded him.

Mu Chen absorbed the Sky Azure Bull Python's sacrifice and Azure Dragon Blood Essence, reaching Level 78 Soul Sage and greatly enhancing his body and bloodline. He decided to leave the Lake of Life for Sea God Island and other matters in the human world, while reassuring Gu Yuena that they would have a long future together.

• Mu Chen checked his status panel and found that his Soul Power had risen to Level 78 Soul Sage after absorbing the sacrifice and blood essence.
• Mu Chen washed in the Lake of Life with Gu Yuena, and his improved physical strength let him overpower her in their intimate contest.
• Gu Yuena said Mu Chen's Dragon Clan bloodline had surpassed the Dragon God's and predicted he could create his own Divine Position around age twenty.
• Mu Chen told Gu Yuena he planned to visit Sea God Island and handle other matters in the human world, which could keep him away for about two years.
• Mu Chen comforted Gu Yuena by reminding her of their long future together, and they kissed before beginning another intimate encounter.

Mu Chen, Ning Rongrong, and A'li left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for Vast Sea City and Sea God Island. Hu Liena and Xie Yue also traveled toward Vast Sea City, where Hu Liena revealed that she and Mu Chen were together and that Bibi Dong accepted their relationship.

• Mu Chen departed with Ning Rongrong and A'li after Ning Fengzhi and the elders said their farewells and urged him to protect the two women.
• Hu Liena and Xie Yue set out from Spirit City for Vast Sea City after Hu Liena received the Sea God's recognition and became Spirit Hall's Holy Maiden.
• Xie Yue asked Hu Liena whether she had someone she liked, and she admitted she had confirmed a relationship with Mu Chen.
• Xie Yue warned Hu Liena about the conflict between her ties to Spirit Hall and Mu Chen's ties to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Hu Liena said Bibi Dong knew about their relationship and had not objected, and Xie Yue accepted her choice.

Mu Chen arrived in Vast Sea City with Ning Rongrong and A'li, where he reunited with Hu Liena and introduced her as his girlfriend. Ning Rongrong struggled with jealousy and worries about Hu Liena's ties to Spirit Hall, but A'li reassured her that Mu Chen had considered the consequences and urged her to focus on their journey to Sea God Island.

• Mu Chen, Ning Rongrong, and A'li arrived in Vast Sea City and checked into an inn.
• Mu Chen found Hu Liena and Xie Yue, embraced Hu Liena, and introduced her to Ning Rongrong and A'li as his girlfriend.
• Ning Rongrong angrily withdrew to a room with A'li after learning Mu Chen and Hu Liena were together.
• Ning Rongrong worried that her family and sect would oppose Mu Chen's relationship with Spirit Hall's Holy Maiden.
• A'li explained that Mu Chen had already considered the political situation and had told her through spiritual power to reassure Ning Rongrong about their trip to Sea God Island.

Mu Chen and Hu Liena discussed her Sea God inheritance and the long road ahead before spending the night together. The next morning, Mu Chen teased Ning Rongrong and told everyone they would rest for two days before sailing to Sea God Island.

• Hu Liena told Mu Chen that she had gained the Sea God's recognition after absorbing a hundred-thousand-year torso bone, and Mu Chen warned that becoming a god could take more than a decade.
• Mu Chen promised to help Hu Liena advance toward godhood after he became a god, and he estimated that he would reach that point around age twenty.
• Hu Liena kissed Mu Chen, and the two spent the night together before falling asleep.
• The next morning, Mu Chen found Hu Liena still asleep and covered her with a blanket before leaving the room.
• Ning Rongrong complained that Mu Chen and Hu Liena had been loud, and Mu Chen teased her about her own past behavior.
• Mu Chen said they would rest for two days and then sail for ten days to reach Sea God Island.

Mu Chen and his companions set sail for Sea God Island aboard a ship arranged by Bibi Dong, while he warned Hu Liena about the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King. Several days into the voyage, Mu Chen sensed that the whale had found them, and the group prepared for its arrival.

• Mu Chen and his group boarded a heavily armored ship at Vast Sea City's docks and departed for Sea God Island.
• The ship's middle-aged officer warned Mu Chen and Hu Liena that the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King caused the Sea King Festival and could threaten even Titled Douluo.
• Mu Chen explained the whale's near-million-year cultivation and said the Sea God's Heart could drive it away if they encountered it.
• After several days at sea, Mu Chen sensed the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King had noticed their ship and woke Hu Liena to retrieve the Sea God's Heart.
• Hu Liena dressed and followed Mu Chen outside as the other passengers emerged to investigate the disturbance.

Mu Chen confronted the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King after it trapped the ship, using Ning Rongrong’s support and his own abilities to fight the enormous soul beast. The battle continued as the whale king’s domain restricted Mu Chen’s movement.

• The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King emerged from a whirlpool and trapped the ship, terrifying Ning Rongrong, Hu Liena, and the crew.
• Mu Chen flew out to confront the whale king while Ning Rongrong used her Nine-Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to strengthen him.
• The whale king attacked with a wave of water droplets, and Mu Chen slowed them with his domain and deflected them with his Martial Soul Avatar.
• Mu Chen struck the whale king with his Emperor Dragon Sword and plunged his Dark Gold Dreadclaw into its head, spreading cold and fire poison.
• The whale king unleashed its domain, filling the area with resistance and greatly restricting Mu Chen’s agility and strength.

Mu Chen wounded the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King with his strongest attack, but the ancient beast survived and counterattacked. The Sea God's Heart summoned the Sea God Phantom, which drove the whale back just as it began to unleash its full strength.

• Mu Chen escaped the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's domain, restrained it with Unfixed Wind Waves, and pierced its defenses with Sword Rain and Azure Flame Sky Dragon.
• The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King survived Mu Chen's attack, and Mu Chen sensed a devastating counterattack approaching from beneath the sea.
• Mu Chen used the Sea God's Heart to evade the whale's blue sphere of destruction.
• The Sea God Phantom appeared, shattered the whale's domain, and warned it about their battle twenty thousand years earlier.
• The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King retreated under the Sea God Phantom's pressure, then began transforming to use its full strength.