Arc 11Divine Trials and Imperial Alliance

Tang Feng and his companions completed further Sea God Island trials, gained divine inheritances, and returned to strengthen the Clear Sky Sect as war approached. After Tang San killed Tang Hao and allied with Spirit Hall, Tang Feng proposed uniting three sects to take control of Heaven Dou.

  • Bai Chenxiang completed her trials and fetched reinforcements while Tang Feng helped Tang Jian and Zhu Zhuqing obtain hundred-thousand-year Soul Rings.
  • Tang San devoured Tang Hao to restore his Clear Sky Hammer, was disowned by Tang Xiao, and later reached Level 93 and gained the Evil God Inheritance.
  • Tang Feng and his companions killed the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, and Tang Feng absorbed its million-year Soul Ring and torso bone.
  • Tang Feng defeated Bo Saixi and gained the Asura Demon Sword's recognition, while Dugu Yan obtained the Sea God Trident.
  • Tang Feng reached level 98 before leaving Sea God Island, and Tang Jian and Zhu Zhuqing reached level 93 and received divine favor during the journey home.
  • Tang Feng returned Tang Chen's remains to the Clear Sky Sect, shared his Soul Core method, and postponed becoming sect master until after the war and their trials.
  • Zhu Zhuqing discovered she was pregnant after she and Tang Feng received an Eighth Trial requiring them to have a child.
  • Dai Mubai's ambush killed Heaven Dou's leaders, and Tang Xiao, Ning Fengzhi, and Yu Yuanzhen agreed to form the Clear Sky Church and transform Heaven Dou into the Clear Sky Empire.
Chapters 252–276 Vol. 3 Read

Ch. 252The purpose of the Sea God's Light

Tang Feng learned that Dugu Yan could use the Sea God's Light to escort companions off Sea God Island, then heard the group’s Fifth Trial requirements and devised a plan to help them pass. The group began preparing to complete Bai Chenxiang’s trial first, while arranging Soul Rings and training for the others.

  • Tang Feng praised Tai Long and Niu Zhen for their rapid growth, and Bo Saixi explained that Dugu Yan could escort them off Sea God Island using the Sea God's Light.
  • Dugu Yan released the golden power of the Sea God's Light, confirming that her Sea God Affinity had reached the required level.
  • The group shared their Fifth Trial requirements: Bai Chenxiang had to endure a Sacred Pillar Guardian’s attacks, Zhu Zhuqing had to defeat two Guardians, Dugu Yan had to defeat all seven in succession, and Tang Feng had to face all seven at once.
  • Tang Feng assessed the trials and decided they should first help Bai Chenxiang complete hers so she could return to the Clear Sky Sect for assistance.
  • Tang Feng planned to help Tang Jian obtain a Lava Black Tortoise Soul Ring, hunt a Shadow Demon Squid for Zhu Zhuqing after reinforcements arrived, and have Oscar train toward Level 80.

Ch. 253The strength of the Seven Sacred Pillars, Bai Chenxiang challenges Sea Star Douluo

Tang Feng and his companions learned about the Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians as Bai Chenxiang chose to face Sea Star Douluo for her fifth trial. She used her speed to evade his attacks, and the challenge continued as the incense burned.

  • Sea Horse Douluo described the levels, martial souls, and abilities of the Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians.
  • Tang Feng advised Bai Chenxiang that Sea Star Douluo’s control abilities made him a suitable opponent for her speed.
  • Bai Chenxiang challenged Sea Star Douluo, who started an incense stick to mark the trial’s duration.
  • Bai Chenxiang dodged Sea Star Douluo’s Entanglement and Devour skills while Ning Rongrong enhanced her abilities.
  • Sea Star Douluo struck Bai Chenxiang with Wild Howl, but she countered with Demon Shark Rend and recovered in midair.
  • Sea Star Douluo used his Martial Soul Avatar and Spiral Annihilation, but Bai Chenxiang sped through a gap and continued evading his attacks.

Ch. 254Bai Chenxiang completed her trials, imparting the Soul Core method

Bai Chenxiang completed her final Black Level Five Trial and reached rank seventy-five. Tang Feng taught the group his Soul Core method, then the companions split up to prepare for their next trials and Soul Rings.

  • Bai Chenxiang endured Sea Star Douluo’s attacks until the incense stick burned out, completing her trials and receiving a God-Given Soul Ring.
  • After two days of recovery in Seahorse City, Tang Feng explained how he had condensed a Soul Core and warned that attempting it required exceptional spiritual power and control.
  • Tang Feng transmitted the Soul Core method to the group, and Dugu Yan decided to enter seclusion to attempt it.
  • Tang Feng arranged for Bai Chenxiang to return to the sect for reinforcements while he and Tang Jian hunted a Lava Black Tortoise; they planned to find a Shadow Demon Squid for Zhu Zhuqing afterward.
  • Dugu Yan used her golden trident mark to help Tang Feng, Tang Jian, and Bai Chenxiang leave Sea God Island, and Bai Chenxiang flew toward the continent while the others headed out to sea.

Ch. 255Tang Jian's fortuitous opportunity, the Lava Black Tortoise

Tang Feng and Tang Jian traveled to the Magma Sea and defeated the hundred-thousand-year Lava Black Tortoise. Tang Jian absorbed its soul ring and torso bone, rose to rank eighty-six, and left with new defensive and attack skills as Tang Feng began teaching him the Great Sumeru Hammer.

  • Tang Feng and Tang Jian searched the Magma Sea until they found the Lava Black Tortoise resting on a volcanic reef.
  • Tang Feng battered the tortoise’s shell and opened a crack, allowing Tang Jian to land the finishing blow and kill it.
  • Tang Feng obtained the Lava Black Tortoise’s hundred-thousand-year torso bone while Tang Jian absorbed its hundred-thousand-year soul ring.
  • Tang Jian reached rank eighty-four and gained the Lava Heavy Armor and Lava Sea-Suppressing Hammer soul skills.
  • Tang Jian absorbed the torso bone, reached rank eighty-six, and gained the Black Tortoise Undying Body and Black Tortoise Damage-Reflection Armor skills.
  • Tang Feng and Tang Jian set off for home, and Tang Feng began teaching Tang Jian the Great Sumeru Hammer.

Ch. 256Upheaval on the Continent, the Spirit Hall Empire

Bai Chenxiang returned to Clear Sky Sect at level 75 and reported the Sea God Island group’s progress, including Dugu Yan becoming the Sea God’s successor. As the Spirit Hall Empire’s expansion destabilized the continent, Tang Lie, Yang Wudi, and Dugu Bo departed with Bai Chenxiang to help the others hunt for Soul Rings.

  • Bai Chenxiang passed the new security checkpoints at Cloud Mist Mountain and told Tang Xiao and Bai He that she had reached level 75.
  • Bai Chenxiang reported that Tang Feng had reached level 90, Zhu Zhuqing level 80, and Dugu Yan had received the Sea God Nine Trials and become the Sea God’s successor.
  • Bai He explained that Bibi Dong had founded the Spirit Hall Empire, Heaven Dou was preparing to resist, and Dai Mubai’s Star Luo Empire had aligned with the new empire and suppressed rebellions with help from Tang San’s Tang Sect.
  • Tang Xiao ordered Tang Lie, Yang Wudi, and Dugu Bo to travel to Sea God Island and help the group hunt for Soul Rings.
  • Bai Chenxiang led Tang Lie, Yang Wudi, and Dugu Bo away from Cloud Mist Mountain toward Sea God Island.

Ch. 257Crystal Blood Dragon Ginseng, Tang Hao and His Son Quarrel

Bai He gave Tang Xiao the Speed Clan’s crystal blood dragon ginseng in hopes of restoring Tang San’s crippled Clear Sky Hammer, and the two set out for Star Luo City. There, Tang San rejected Tang Hao’s warnings about Dai Mubai and Spirit Hall, and their argument ended with Tang Hao collapsing from his injuries.

  • Bai He decided to offer the crystal blood dragon ginseng to help Tang San restore his Martial Soul.
  • Bai He showed the ginseng to Tang Xiao, and they left Cloud Mist Mountain for Star Luo City.
  • Tang Hao warned Tang San that Dai Mubai had allied with Spirit Hall and urged him to close the Tang Sect and leave the Star Luo Empire.
  • Tang San defended Dai Mubai and accused Tang Hao of neglecting him, hiding their feud with Spirit Hall, and interfering with the Tang Sect.
  • Tang Hao spat blood and collapsed, and Tang San ordered disciples to carry him to a side room.

Ch. 258Tang San devoured Tang Hao, repairing the Clear Sky Hammer

Tang San devoured Tang Hao’s remaining vitality and Clear Sky Hammer origin, killing his father and restoring his second Martial Soul. Tang Xiao disowned him and left with Bai He, while Tang San vowed to make the Clear Sky Sect and Spirit Hall Empire kneel to him.

  • Yu Xiaogang urged Tang San to consider devouring Tang Hao’s origin to repair his Clear Sky Hammer.
  • After two days of agonizing over the choice, Tang San pierced Tang Hao with his Eight Spider Lances and drained his vitality.
  • Tang Xiao arrived with Bai He as Tang Hao died, then attacked Tang San in fury.
  • Bai He stopped Tang Xiao from killing Tang San, and Tang Xiao disowned him as a member of the Clear Sky Sect.
  • Tang San summoned his restored Clear Sky Hammer, reached level 64, and vowed to rule the world through the Tang Sect.

Ch. 259Tang Hao's Soul Bones, Tang San Takes an Adoptive Father

After Tang Hao died, the Clear Sky Sect restored him to its genealogy, while Tang Xiao kept the four soul bones from his body. Yu Xiaogang advised Tang San to strengthen himself with soul bones, and Tang San made him his adoptive father before launching a violent campaign to gather them; now Tang San and his companions prepared to seek soul rings in the Star Dou Great Forest.

  • Tang Xiao and Bai He brought Tang Hao's body to the Clear Sky Sect, where the sect mourned him and restored his name to the family genealogy.
  • Tang Xiao removed Tang Hao's four remaining soul bones and stored them away.
  • Tang San showed Yu Xiaogang his repaired Clear Sky Hammer, and Yu Xiaogang explained that soul bones could strengthen his body for cultivating his twin martial souls.
  • Tang San made Yu Xiaogang his adoptive father and ordered the Tang Sect to seize soul bones of at least thirty thousand years.
  • With support from Dai Mubai and the Star Luo Imperial Family, the Tang Sect destroyed several factions and gathered five high-age soul bones, helping Tang San reach Level 70.
  • Tang San asked Yu Xiaogang, Meng Shu, and Chao Tianxiang to accompany him to the Star Dou Great Forest to obtain a Blue Silver Emperor soul ring and soul rings for his Clear Sky Hammer.

Ch. 260Netherworld Sovereign, Netherworld Judgment

Tang Feng returned to Sea God Island, reunited with Zhu Zhuqing and the others, and gave three Soul Bones to Tang Lie, Yang Wudi, and Dugu Bo. He then led Zhu Zhuqing and the three elders on a six-month hunt for the Shadow Demon Squid, returning after Zhu Zhuqing gained her eighth Soul Ring and the powerful Netherworld Sovereign and Netherworld Judgment abilities.

  • Tang Feng and Tang Jian returned to Sea God Island and reunited with Zhu Zhuqing, Ye Lingling, and their companions.
  • Bai Chenxiang brought Tang Lie, Yang Wudi, and Dugu Bo to Seahorse City, where Tang Feng gave each elder a Soul Bone.
  • After absorbing the Soul Bones, Tang Lie reached level 97, while Yang Wudi and Dugu Bo advanced to level 96 and gained new Soul Skills.
  • Tang Feng decided to prioritize Zhu Zhuqing's eighth Soul Ring and led her, Tang Lie, Yang Wudi, and Dugu Bo to hunt the Shadow Demon Squid.
  • After six months, Tang Feng's group returned with Zhu Zhuqing having absorbed the Shadow Demon Squid's hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring, reached level 84, and gained Netherworld Sovereign and Netherworld Judgment.

Ch. 261The Fifth Trial completed

After everyone passed the Fifth Trial, they learned the Sixth Trial challenges and Tang Feng discovered he must defeat Bo Saixi. He planned to hunt the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King first to improve his chances.

  • Zhu Zhuqing absorbed the Shadow Demon Squid's hundred-thousand-year Torso Bone, and Tang Jian, Oscar, Ye Lingling, and the others welcomed the returning group with news of their progress.
  • Zhu Zhuqing defeated Sea Witch Douluo and Sea Star Douluo, while Dugu Yan defeated all seven Sacred Pillar Guardians and raised her Sea God Affinity to fifty-five percent.
  • Tang Feng endured the combined attacks of all seven Sacred Pillar Guardians for a day and passed his Fifth Trial; Ye Lingling and Ning Rongrong also completed their trials by supporting the others.
  • The group discussed their Sixth Trials, and Dugu Yan learned she would face the combined attacks of the seven Sacred Pillar Guardians with Tang Jian and the others assisting her.
  • Tang Feng revealed his Sixth Trial required him to defeat Bo Saixi, so Yang Wudi and Dugu Bo agreed to go with him to face the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King first.

Ch. 262Battle against the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King

Tang Feng and his companions reached the Demonic Whale Sea Area to challenge the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, while Bo Saixi followed at a distance to protect Tang Feng. Tang Lie and Yang Wudi began fighting the whale, but it remained stronger and held the advantage.

  • Bo Saixi followed the group from afar, intending to protect Tang Feng without interfering unless necessary.
  • Tang Feng, Tang Lie, and Dugu Bo flew into the Demonic Whale Sea Area, where Tang Feng challenged the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.
  • The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King surfaced and threatened the humans, while Tang Feng mocked it and provoked it into attacking.
  • Tang Lie met the whale's tail strike with his Clear Sky Hammer, then used Ning Rongrong's enhancements to launch a powerful assault.
  • Yang Wudi joined the battle with his Soul Breaking Spear and Ning Rongrong's enhancements, but the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King continued to suppress both fighters.

Ch. 263An earth-shaking battle: the terror of a Hundred Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast

Tang Feng and his allies fought the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, using Sea God's Light, poison, and coordinated attacks to weaken him. After the whale unleashed a devastating attack and took human form, Tang Feng struck him head-on, leaving the battle unresolved.

  • Dugu Bo joined the battle in his poison dragon true body while Ning Rongrong amplified the fighters, and Tang Feng called Tang Jian, Zhu Zhuqing, and Dugu Yan into action.
  • Dugu Yan used Sea God's Light and her poison domain to weaken the whale, Tang Jian and Tang Lie attacked together, and Zhu Zhuqing repeatedly wounded him from the shadows.
  • The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King leapt from the sea and fired a destructive beam, forcing all six fighters to scatter before he compressed his body into human form.
  • The whale formed hundreds of purple energy spheres and attacked, but Tang Feng advanced through them, weakened him with his domains, and struck his raised arms with a powerful hammer blow.

Ch. 264The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's death

Tang Feng and Tang Lie defeated the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King after Tang Feng shattered his armor and restrained him for a final hammer strike. Tang Feng stood over the dead whale as its million-year Soul Ring appeared and his Soul Core began absorbing the power leaking from its body.

  • Tang Feng and Tang Lie combined their Great Sumeru Hammer attacks to destroy the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's core sphere, leaving him injured.
  • Tang Feng used his spiritual attacks and Clear Sky World Annihilation to shatter the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's purple armor and blind him.
  • Ye Lingling restored Tang Feng to full strength, and Tang Feng then slowed, sealed, and immobilized the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King.
  • Tang Feng detonated two Soul Rings and killed the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King with a final Great Sumeru Hammer strike.
  • A crimson-gold million-year Soul Ring rose from the corpse, while Bo Saixi witnessed the victory and departed; Tang Feng's Soul Core absorbed the whale's escaping power.

Ch. 265The Reserves of a Million-Year Soul Beast

Tang Feng absorbed the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's million-year Soul Ring and torso bone, gaining divine-level spiritual and physical strength along with a completed Soul Bone Set. He emerged at level 97, one step from level 98, while his companions also advanced from absorbing the whale's energy.

  • Tang Feng and twelve companions absorbed energy from the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's corpse, then Tang Feng began absorbing its Soul Ring.
  • The Ice and Fire Dragon Kings and the Clear Sky Hammer destroyed the whale's remnant will, allowing Tang Feng's spiritual power to reach the divine level.
  • After three days and nights, Tang Feng reached level 96 and gained a golden Clear Sky Hammer, an evolved Flame Dragon Wings, and two ninth-ring skills.
  • Tang Lie reached level 98, Yang Wudi reached the peak of level 96, Dugu Bo reached level 97, and Tang Feng's other companions each gained a level.
  • Tang Feng extracted and absorbed the million-year torso bone, bringing his Soul Power to the peak of level 97 and completing his six-piece Soul Bone Set.
  • The completed set gave Tang Feng divine-level physical strength and the Demon Whale Armor and Law of Devour skills.

Ch. 266Whale Brain and Whale Pearl, picking up the pace

Tang Feng recovered the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's whale brain and pearl, then learned of the continent's growing turmoil and urged his companions to complete their Sea God trials. After they passed the Sixth Trial, Tang Feng stood before Bo Saixi to begin his own challenge.

  • Tang Feng stored the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's enormous whale brain and a valuable purplish-gold pearl in his Wishful Hundred Treasure Purse, then flew with his companions toward Sea God Island.
  • Three days later, Tang Lie, Yang Wudi, and Dugu Bo told Tang Feng about the Spirit Hall Empire and the continent's upheaval before departing for the sect.
  • Ning Rongrong raised her eighth Soul Ring to the hundred-thousand-year level and gained the defensive Eighth Soul Skill Nine Treasure Divine Light Body Protection.
  • Dugu Yan, Zhu Zhuqing, Tang Jian, Oscar, Ning Rongrong, and Ye Lingling defeated the Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians together and passed their Sixth Trial.
  • Tang Feng went alone to face Bo Saixi and respectfully asked her to instruct him.

Ch. 267Battling Bo Saixi, the baffling Seventh Trial

Tang Feng defeated Bo Saixi and learned that his Seventh Trial required the Asura Demon Sword's recognition. While he prepared to face it with Zhu Zhuqing's help, Dugu Yan completed her trial and emerged with the Sea God Trident.

  • Tang Feng battled Bo Saixi for a day and night before she conceded defeat, completing his Sixth Trial.
  • Tang Feng learned that his Seventh Trial was to gain the Asura Demon Sword's recognition, while Dugu Yan, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing revealed their own trial tasks.
  • Tang Feng explained that the Asura Demon Sword was the Asura God's divine artifact left on Sea God Island by Tang Chen.
  • Bo Saixi took Dugu Yan and Ning Rongrong into Sea God Hall to attempt Dugu Yan's trial as Tang Feng and Zhu Zhuqing waited outside.
  • Dugu Yan emerged with the Sea God Trident and credited Ning Rongrong's support for helping her pass.

Ch. 268The Asura Demon Sword, the Gods' Twisted Amusement

Tang Feng claimed the Asura Demon Sword and began the Asura God Trial, which required him to complete the Sea God's Top-Tier Eight Trials. He learned that his final trial was to produce offspring within two years, and Zhu Zhuqing agreed to face it with him.

  • Bo Saixi led Tang Feng and Zhu Zhuqing to the forbidden stone hall where the Asura Demon Sword rested, then left them to proceed alone.
  • Tang Feng endured the sword's killing intent with Zhu Zhuqing's support and pulled the Asura Demon Sword from the ground, earning its recognition and beginning the Asura God Trial.
  • The Asura God announced that Tang Feng had passed the first six trials and that his Seventh Trial was to complete the Sea God's Top-Tier Eight Trials.
  • Tang Feng and Zhu Zhuqing received their Seventh Trial results, and the Eighth Trial required Zhu Zhuqing to assist Tang Feng and Tang Feng to produce offspring within two years.
  • Tang Feng told Zhu Zhuqing the Eighth Trial's requirement, and she agreed; they returned to the stone hall together.

Ch. 269Three years honing a sword, now unsheathed

Tang Feng and his companions completed their final preparations on Sea God Island and set sail for the continent, carrying the belongings and Soul Bones of a fallen comrade to fulfill his last wish. At the Clear Sky Sect, Tang Lie reported Tang Feng’s astonishing progress, and Tang Xiao declared that the sect had hope of taking revenge.

  • Tang Feng returned with Zhu Zhuqing and concealed the embarrassing details of his eighth trial when Ning Rongrong asked about it.
  • Tang Feng proposed one final month of preparation before the group returned to the continent, and Dugu Yan explained that her trial required her to reach level 95 and collect a full set of Soul Bones.
  • Zhu Zhuqing, Oscar, Ye Lingling, and Ning Rongrong condensed their first Soul Cores, while Tang Feng formed dual Soul Cores and broke through to level 98.
  • Bo Saixi gave Tang Feng a wooden box and Storage Soul Tool containing a deceased man's belongings and Soul Bones, asking him to fulfill the man's last wish.
  • The group said farewell to Bo Saixi and the Sacred Pillar Guardians, then boarded a ship and departed Sea God Island for the continent.
  • Tang Lie, Yang Wudi, and Dugu Bo reported at the Clear Sky Sect that Tang Feng had reached level 98, prompting Tang Xiao to declare that the sect could take revenge.

Ch. 270Three years on Sea God Island: a summary of the entire team's gains in strength

The chapter summarized the team's gains during roughly three years of trials and training on Sea God Island, including their levels, Soul Rings, Soul Bones, domains, and divine trials. Tang Feng had reached level 98 and begun the Asura God Trial, while Dugu Yan had passed seven Sea God trials and gained the Sea God Trident; the rest of the team had also advanced into a formidable force.

  • The team spent approximately three years completing the first seven trials on Sea God Island.
  • Tang Feng rose from level 78 to 98, gained two Soul Rings and a million-year torso bone, evolved his domains and Flame Dragon Wings, and unlocked the Asura God Trial.
  • Dugu Yan rose from level 67 to 88, passed the first seven Sea God trials, acquired the Sea God Trident, and began working toward the requirements of her eighth trial.
  • Zhu Zhuqing and Tang Jian each reached peak level 89, gained new Soul Rings and Soul Bones, and condensed their first Soul Cores.
  • Ye Lingling, Ning Rongrong, Oscar, Tai Long, Niu Zhen, and Bai Chenxiang gained Soul Rings, Soul Bones, and levels, with each successfully condensing a first Soul Core except Bai Chenxiang.
  • Tang Lie, Yang Wudi, and Dugu Bo each acquired a new Evil Spirit Orca Soul Bone.

Ch. 271Evil Tang San, Grandmaster Yu held his head high

Tang San returned to Star Luo City at age twenty-two as a Level 93 Titled Douluo after hunting Soul Beasts, completing eighteen Soul Rings, and gaining the Evil God Inheritance. As the Tang Sect celebrated his rise, his body struggled to bear the power within him, while he remained confident that he would eventually rule the world.

  • Tang San entered the Star Dou Great Forest with Yu Xiaogang, Meng Shu, and Chao Tianxiang, then spent a year hunting powerful Soul Beasts and adding Soul Rings to both Martial Souls.
  • Tang San killed a Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, absorbed its Soul Ring and Soul Bone, devoured its energy, and gained the Evil God Inheritance.
  • Tang San completed both Martial Souls' ninth Soul Rings and reached Level 93, while his Eight Spider Lances evolved to ninety thousand years.
  • Yu Xiaogang celebrated Tang San's achievement and proclaimed himself the teacher of the continent's youngest Titled Douluo when they returned to Star Luo City.
  • Dai Mubai and other dignitaries congratulated Tang San at a lavish Tang Sect banquet, where Tang San privately resolved to make his enemies kneel before him.
  • Tang San sensed that his body could barely withstand the energy of his eighteen Soul Rings, but dismissed his concerns and trusted the Evil God Inheritance to bring him power.

Ch. 272Killing with a borrowed knife, driving a tiger to devour a wolf

Bibi Dong prepared the Spirit Hall Empire to invade the Heaven Dou Empire and plotted to use Dai Mubai and Tang San against it. Tang San agreed to join the alliance while secretly planning to exploit the war for power and turn the empires against one another.

  • Bibi Dong reviewed the Spirit Hall Empire’s armies and Soul Master forces, then learned from Gui Mei that Tang San had restored his Martial Soul, devoured Tang Hao, and reached level 93.
  • Gui Mei proposed using Dai Mubai to draw Tang San into the planned invasion, and Bibi Dong ordered an alliance offer to Star Luo and an apologetic letter to Tang San.
  • Bibi Dong ordered the empire to prepare for war, while Qian Daoliu worried about Tang Chen and reflected on Qian Renxue’s progress through the Angel Nine Trials.
  • Dai Mubai brought Tang San the Spirit Hall Empire’s alliance proposal, and Tang San agreed while privately intending to devour Soul Masters and gather evil power during the war.
  • Tang San advised Dai Mubai to encourage conflict between Spirit Hall and Heaven Dou, then asked to join the campaign with elite troops to sow discord.
  • Dai Mubai named Tang San the Star Luo Empire’s Blue Hao King and planned to send him with two hundred thousand elite troops.

Ch. 273The God of War and the God of Darkness

Tang Jian and Zhu Zhuqing broke through to level 93 after raising their Ninth Soul Rings to three hundred thousand years, and each received the favor of a god. The group resumed its journey east, now knowing that Tang Jian could inherit the God of War’s divinity and Zhu Zhuqing would pursue the Nine Trials of Darkness after completing the Sea God Trials.

  • Tang Feng and Zhu Zhuqing continued slipping away together during the journey, while Tang Jian eventually broke through level 90 and absorbed a God-Given Soul Ring over nine days.
  • Tang Jian reached level 93 with a three-hundred-thousand-year Ninth Soul Ring, gained two powerful Soul Skills, and received the God of War’s favor and a future inheritance opportunity.
  • Tang Feng encouraged the others to believe they, too, could gain a god’s favor, and the group packed up and continued east.
  • Five days later, Zhu Zhuqing reached level 93 after absorbing her God-Given Soul Ring and gained two Ninth Soul Skills.
  • Zhu Zhuqing received the God of Darkness’s favor and learned that she could enter the Darkness Secret Realm after completing the Sea God Trials; she embraced Tang Feng, overcome with emotion.

Ch. 274Return to the Sect, the Continent's Situation

After returning to Cloud Mist Mountain, Tang Feng taught the Clear Sky Sect elders how to form Soul Cores, which could strengthen the sect and help Soul Masters break through to level 90. Tang Xiao revealed that Tang San had devoured his father Tang Hao’s life force to restore his Martial Soul and was now preparing for a major military move, leaving the sect determined to face the coming conflict.

  • Tang Feng and the others returned to Cloud Mist Mountain, where Tang Xiao and the elders welcomed them and learned how much their strength had grown.
  • Tang Xiao reported that the Clear Sky Sect had sixteen Titled Douluo, while Dugu Yan and Oscar also possessed combat strength at that level.
  • Tang Feng explained his Soul Core cultivation method to the elders, and Tang Xiao announced that they would begin taking turns in seclusion to practice it.
  • Tang Xiao said Star Luo Emperor Dai Mubai had made Tang San Blue Hao King and granted him authority over troops as Star Luo’s armies gathered for a possible move within a year.
  • Tang Xiao revealed that Tang San had devoured Tang Hao’s life force to restore his Clear Sky Hammer, then described Tang San’s rapid rise in strength and his plundering of soul bones and slaughter of Soul Beasts.
  • Tang Feng and Tang Xiao declared that the Clear Sky Sect would not fear Tang San, the Spirit Hall Empire, or the coming conflict.

Ch. 275A weight lifted, waiting for the flowers to bloom

Tang Feng returned Tang Chen’s belongings to the Clear Sky Sect, helped arrange his funeral, and provided resources that strengthened the sect. Two months later, Zhu Zhuqing discovered she was pregnant, leaving Tang Feng relieved as they began to await their child.

  • Tang Xiao accepted Tang Chen’s remains and Soul Bones, planned a grand funeral, and asked Tang Feng to succeed him as sect master; Tang Feng postponed the succession until after the war and their trials.
  • Tang Feng donated five Thousand-Year Soul Bones and three hundred whale brains to the Clear Sky Sect, and Tang Chen received a grand funeral attended by representatives of major powers.
  • Qian Daoliu learned of Tang Chen’s death and rejoiced that he believed no one could challenge him.
  • A month later, the elders’ Soul Cores improved their combat endurance, Yang Wudi reached level 97, and Bai He, Ye Qingxin, Tang Hui, and Tang Zhi became Titled Douluo.
  • Two months after returning to the sect, Zhu Zhuqing realized she was pregnant, and Tang Feng embraced her in relief and happiness.

Ch. 276The founding of the Clear Sky Church (I)

After Xue Beng was assassinated in a trap arranged by Dai Mubai and the Spirit Hall Empire, Tang Feng proposed uniting the three great sects and taking control of the Heaven Dou Empire. The Clear Sky Sect, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan agreed to establish the Clear Sky Church, and its governing structure was set out.

  • Tang Feng told Tang Lie that Zhu Zhuqing was pregnant, then explained to the sect members that their Eighth Trial required them to have a child.
  • Yang Wudi's party returned from Soul Hunting: Ye Qingxin and three others gained powerful Soul Rings, while Ye Lingling and Tang Jian received Soul Bones.
  • Dai Mubai's ambush in Xilu City killed Xue Beng, Prince Xue Xing, and the three Heaven Dou Royal Academy committee members, prompting the Spirit Hall and Star Luo Empires to demand Heaven Dou's surrender.
  • Tang Feng proposed that the Clear Sky Sect, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan unite and take control of the Heaven Dou Empire.
  • Tang Xiao, Ning Fengzhi, Yu Yuanzhen, and the elders agreed to form the Clear Sky Church and transform the Heaven Dou Empire into the Clear Sky Empire.
  • The three parties established a church leader as a symbolic liaison and set the Clerical Committee's Core Church Committee at twenty-seven seats, with members serving until death.
Arc 11 of 12
Arc 11 of 12