Chapter Summaries

Bo Saixi massaged Gu Wuchen and learned about the world beyond Sea God Island, then told Shen Suwei how he had changed the Sea God Ninth Trial and saved her from sacrifice. She decided she might leave the island and travel, though Shen Suwei wondered whether Gu Wuchen still needed her protection.

• Bo Saixi gave Gu Wuchen an awkward massage while he described the Far North and other places across the continent.
• Gu Wuchen told Bo Saixi she could leave Sea God Island and travel with him, stirring her longing to see the world.
• Bo Saixi let Gu Wuchen fall asleep, tucked him in, and promised to help him complete the God Trial.
• Bo Saixi told Shen Suwei that Gu Wuchen had negotiated with the Sea God to change the Ninth Trial’s sacrifice requirement and save her life.
• Shen Suwei encouraged Bo Saixi to travel with Gu Wuchen as his bodyguard, but then wondered whether his protectors meant he no longer needed her.

Gu Wuchen began the Sea God's First Trial, climbing against twice the Sea God's Light while Bo Saixi and his family watched. At Shrek Academy, Flender and Yu Xiaogang faced the fallout from Xiao Wu's departure and worried that the team's conflicts could ruin its tournament chances.

• Shen Suwei told Bo Saixi that the Two Empresses of Ice and Snow were stronger than her when away from the ocean.
• Bo Saixi served Gu Wuchen breakfast before taking him to Sea God Mountain, where she explained that he had a year to climb 333 steps under twice the Sea God's Light.
• Gu Wuchen asked Bo Saixi to look after his parents, then began climbing and steadily resisted the crushing pressure with his Sword Intent and extreme cold.
• Flender and Yu Xiaogang discussed finding a replacement for Xiao Wu and praised Zhu Zhuqing's growth as captain of the Shrek Team.
• Flender worried that Tang San's distraction and Dai Mubai's resistance to Zhu Zhuqing could prevent Shrek Academy from advancing in the Soul Master Tournament.

Gu Wuchen completed the Sea God's First Trial after seven months of climbing the doubled Sea God's Light and broke through to Soul Emperor. After resting in Bo Saixi's chambers, he learned that his strengthened body would let him begin the Ice God's trials when he returned to Heaven Dou City.

• Gu Wuchen reached the 333rd step, completed the First Trial, and broke through to level sixty as a Soul Emperor.
• Bo Saixi, Gu Linchuan, and Shen Su congratulated Gu Wuchen, who said he needed to return to the Far North for his Sixth Soul Ring.
• The Snow Empress and Ice Empress appeared in Bo Saixi's chambers and massaged Gu Wuchen while discussing how worried they had been during his trial.
• The Snow Empress told Gu Wuchen that his body could now withstand more Ice God Power and that they could begin the Ice God's trials after returning to Heaven Dou City.
• Bo Saixi brought Gu Wuchen soup and food, grew flustered when she saw him without his shirt, and watched him eat.

Gu Wuchen returned from Sea God Island with Bo Saixi and his parents, intending to obtain his Sixth Soul Ring in the Far North before the Soul Master Tournament. After arriving in Ice Arrival City, he went north to scout for Soul Beasts with the Snow Empress and Ice Empress.

• Gu Wuchen told Bo Saixi he would return to the Far North for his Sixth Soul Ring, and she agreed to travel with him to visit the Gu Clan.
• Gu Wuchen rested, then spent three days exploring Sea God Island with his parents and Bo Saixi before they departed with Xiao Bai.
• The group traveled by carriage to Ice Arrival City, where Bo Saixi admired the Gu Clan's businesses and estate.
• Gu Wuchen slipped out of the estate to scout deeper in the Far North, where the Snow Empress and Ice Empress appeared beside him.
• The Snow Empress urged Gu Wuchen to find the Titan Snow Demon King and Xiao Bai as potential Soul Rings for his Sixth and Seventh Soul Rings.

The Titan Snow Demon King sacrificed himself to become Gu Wuchen’s sixth Soul Ring and leave him a Soul Bone, raising his Soul Power to level sixty-seven. Gu Wuchen returned to the Gu Clan with the Snow Empress and Ice Empress, where they officially met Bo Saixi.

• The Snow Empress and Ice Empress brought Gu Wuchen to the Titan Snow Demon King, who learned Gu Wuchen had inherited the Ice God and Sea God’s Dual Godhood.
• The Titan Snow Demon King willingly sacrificed himself, forming a Two-Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring and leaving Gu Wuchen a left arm bone.
• Gu Wuchen absorbed the Soul Ring and Soul Bone, gained the Titan Ice Meteor Fist and Snow Demon Body Protection skills, and reached level sixty-seven.
• The Snow Empress and Ice Empress insisted on visiting Gu Wuchen’s aunt, Bo Saixi, and took him back to the Gu Clan.
• Bo Saixi met the Snow Empress and Ice Empress, introducing herself as the high priestess of Sea God Island.

Gu Wuchen’s mother tried to defuse the rivalry between the Snow Empress, the Ice Empress, and Bo Saixi before he fled the tense gathering. At a noodle shop, he found the Snow Empress and Ice Empress had followed him.

• The Snow Empress and Ice Empress met Bo Saixi, and their competing presences made Gu Wuchen uneasy.
• Shen Suwei drew Gu Wuchen into the kitchen, where he asked her to help stop the women from being hostile.
• The Snow Empress and Bo Saixi each tried to seat Gu Wuchen beside her, but Shen Suwei moved him to the middle and warned them not to delay his trip to Heaven Dou City.
• After Shen Suwei went to make dinner, Gu Wuchen escaped the silent living room and went to a noodle shop.
• The Snow Empress and Ice Empress entered the shop just as Gu Wuchen was about to eat.

Gu Wuchen dealt with the Snow Empress, Ice Empress, and Bo Saixi competing to care for him before escaping to his room and preparing to return to Spirit Hall. The next morning, he left for Spirit Hall with Bo Saixi, who hoped to see Qian Daoliu.

• The Snow Empress, Ice Empress, and Bo Saixi joined Gu Wuchen at a noodle shop, where the Snow Empress and Bo Saixi stared each other down.
• Gu Wuchen learned that Bo Saixi had become close friends with his mother and that Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen had once been fond of her.
• At dinner, the Snow Empress, Ice Empress, and Bo Saixi kept piling food into Gu Wuchen's bowl while Gu Linchuan envied the attention.
• Gu Wuchen used the Ice God's First Trial as an excuse to leave the dinner table and meditated in his room through the night.
• The next morning, the Snow Empress and Ice Empress returned to the space in Gu Wuchen's sea of consciousness, and he set off for Spirit Hall with Bo Saixi.

Gu Wuchen told Qian Daoliu that he had inherited both the Sea God and Ice God Godhoods, causing Qian Daoliu to faint before he recovered and named Gu Wuchen Spirit Hall’s Holy Son. Bibi Dong then learned of the appointment and questioned why she had not been informed.

• Gu Wuchen and Bo Saixi arrived at the Elder Hall, where Qian Daoliu learned Gu Wuchen had inherited the Sea God Godhood.
• Gu Wuchen revealed that he had also inherited the Ice God Godhood, and Qian Daoliu fainted from shock.
• Golden Crocodile Douluo, Demon Subduing Douluo, and Light Feather Douluo arrived and reacted with disbelief when Gu Wuchen explained he had two Godhood inheritances.
• After waking, Qian Daoliu appointed Gu Wuchen Holy Son of Spirit Hall, ranked above all elders and second only to him.
• Bibi Dong heard about Gu Wuchen’s appointment and complained that Qian Daoliu had not informed her.

Qian Daoliu announced Gu Wuchen’s appointment as Spirit Hall’s Holy Son after revealing that he had inherited both the Sea God and Ice God’s godhoods. Bibi Dong objected to being left out of the decision, but Bo Saixi and Qian Daoliu rebuffed her, and she left the Elder Hall without changing the outcome.

• Bibi Dong went to the Elder Hall to confront Qian Daoliu for making Gu Wuchen Holy Son without consulting her.
• Bo Saixi insisted that Gu Wuchen stay beside her, while the Snow Empress angrily complained about Bo Saixi in Gu Wuchen’s Sea of Consciousness.
• Qian Daoliu announced that Gu Wuchen had inherited the Sea God and Ice God’s Nine Trials and declared him Spirit Hall’s Holy Son.
• The six enshrined accepted Gu Wuchen’s appointment, and Bo Saixi confirmed his inheritance when Qian Daoliu introduced her as Sea God Island’s High Priest.
• Bibi Dong challenged Qian Daoliu for not consulting her, but Bo Saixi reminded her that Spirit Hall bore the surname Qian, and Qian Daoliu defended his decision.
• Bibi Dong learned Gu Wuchen had inherited Dual Godhood, then left the Elder Hall after accepting she could not overturn his appointment.

Gu Wuchen returned to his chambers after his appointment as Holy Son was arranged and told Ye Yuan'er about his Soul Emperor cultivation and dual godhood inheritance. Ye Yuan'er brought him osmanthus cakes, and the Snow Empress and Ice Empress joined him to eat them.

• Qian Daoliu scheduled Gu Wuchen's Holy Son succession ceremony for three days later and agreed to keep his dual godhood secret.
• The Snow Empress complained about Bo Saixi and threatened to fight her, but Gu Wuchen persuaded her to let things be.
• Ye Yuan'er visited Gu Wuchen, embraced him, and congratulated him on becoming Holy Son after hearing he was a Soul Emperor and inherited the Sea God and Ice God godhoods.
• Ye Yuan'er gave Gu Wuchen osmanthus cakes she had made for him, and he praised their familiar taste.
• After Ye Yuan'er left, the Snow Empress and Ice Empress emerged, sampled the cakes, and ate them while Gu Wuchen offered to ask Ye Yuan'er for more.

Gu Wuchen prepared for his Holy Son succession ceremony, where Shen Suwei learned that the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress had remained in his Sea of Consciousness. Bibi Dong formally appointed him Holy Son before a crowd of prominent guests, and the ceremony ended with Spirit Hall cheering and the guests reacting to his new position.

• Shen Suwei helped Gu Wuchen prepare for the ceremony and revealed that she suspected the Snow Empress and the Ice Empress were with him.
• Gu Wuchen admitted that the two Empresses had always lived in his Sea of Consciousness, and they appeared to greet Shen Suwei.
• Shen Suwei escorted Gu Wuchen to the square before the Pope's Palace, where Qian Daoliu addressed the assembled guests and introduced the succession.
• Bibi Dong declared Gu Wuchen the Holy Son of Spirit Hall and handed him the Holy Son's scepter.
• Spirit Hall's Soul Masters cheered, while Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, Gu Rong, and Yu Yuanzhen watched Gu Wuchen's appointment.

After Gu Wuchen became Spirit Hall’s Holy Son, he endured a banquet full of congratulations and toasts before slipping away for air. He collided with Qian Renxue in a corridor, and she challenged him to a spar as their first proper meeting ended.

• Qian Daoliu invited the guests to a feast celebrating Gu Wuchen, and Bo Saixi helped him escape the crowd of well-wishers.
• Gu Wuchen joined his parents at the banquet, where Ning Fengzhi, Yu Yuanzhen, and others toasted him.
• Overwhelmed by the endless toasts, Gu Wuchen left the banquet hall to get some air.
• Gu Wuchen collided with Qian Renxue in a corridor, and they recognized each other.
• Qian Renxue challenged Gu Wuchen to spar, wanting to teach him a lesson.

Gu Wuchen fought Qian Renxue and decisively defeated her, revealing his powerful Soul Rings and abilities to the banquet guests. Qian Renxue fled in embarrassment, while Qian Daoliu praised Gu Wuchen and Bo Saixi congratulated him.

• Qian Renxue challenged Gu Wuchen, and the two summoned their Martial Souls and weapons to fight.
• Gu Wuchen revealed six powerful Soul Rings, including a red-and-gold ring, shocking Qian Renxue and the guests who gathered to watch.
• Qian Renxue used Angel's Roar, but Gu Wuchen countered with Wuchen Crane Cry and disabled her enhancements.
• Gu Wuchen used Wuchen Instant Radiance and held the Dustless Sword to Qian Renxue's neck, forcing her defeat.
• Qian Renxue flew away in embarrassment, while Qian Daoliu praised Gu Wuchen and Bo Saixi congratulated him.

After Qian Renxue lost to Gu Wuchen, Bibi Dong mocked her, and Gu Wuchen revealed that his Sixth Soul Ring was two hundred thousand years old. Qian Renxue vowed to get revenge, but Qian Daoliu told her that Gu Wuchen had possessed Dual Godhood for a long time and was beyond her reach.

• Qian Renxue flew to the Pope's Palace, where Bibi Dong mocked her for losing to Gu Wuchen and making Spirit Hall lose face.
• After the banquet ended, Gu Wuchen showed the elders his Soul Rings and revealed that the Titan Snow Demon King had willingly sacrificed itself to give him a two-hundred-thousand-year Sixth Soul Ring.
• Qian Renxue returned to the Elder Hall and argued with Gu Wuchen, who dismissed her defeat as no disgrace and then left with Bo Saixi and the others.
• Qian Renxue complained to Qian Daoliu about her history with Gu Wuchen and vowed to get revenge for her humiliation.
• Qian Daoliu told Qian Renxue that Gu Wuchen had possessed Dual Godhood for a long time and that she could not defeat him.

Qian Renxue returned to Spirit Hall and remained furious after her defeat by Gu Wuchen, but seeing him practice swordplay left her secretly admiring him. Gu Wuchen planned to train the Spirit Hall Golden Generation and seek teammates, while Qian Renxue ended the day by accidentally entering his room and being sent away embarrassed and angry.

• Qian Daoliu advised Qian Renxue to get along with Gu Wuchen, and she accidentally listed his good qualities while insisting she hated him.
• Qian Renxue watched Gu Wuchen practice swordplay, then accused him of deliberately frightening her when his sword Qi cut a branch near her.
• Gu Wuchen told Bo Saixi he planned to find teammates and train the Spirit Hall Golden Generation, and she said she would accompany him.
• Qian Renxue mistakenly entered Gu Wuchen's room, realized her error, and left after he told her not to be careless again.
• The Two Empresses of Ice and Snow discussed how Bo Saixi's constant presence kept them from snuggling up to Little Wuchen.

Gu Wuchen trained Xie Yue, Yan, and Hu Liena at Spirit Hall Academy, then provoked Qian Renxue by giving the others gifts and refusing to give her one. Qian Renxue challenged him to a swordsmanship contest and was overpowered again, ending the chapter stunned and disarmed.

• Gu Wuchen assessed Xie Yue, Yan, and Hu Liena's skills, assigned them training, and corrected their techniques.
• Qian Renxue arrived and challenged Gu Wuchen's ability to teach, but he mocked her for having lost to him before.
• Gu Wuchen gave Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan Gu Clan products, leaving Qian Renxue jealous when he offered her a gift only if she softened her attitude.
• After the others left, Gu Wuchen challenged Qian Renxue to settle their dispute through swordsmanship and strength.
• Qian Renxue attacked with the Angel Sword Technique, but Gu Wuchen countered every strike and knocked her wooden sword away with a final blow.

Gu Wuchen defeated Qian Renxue, then prepared to travel with Bo Saixi to Holy Soul Village to find his opportunity. At the end of the chapter, he revealed a hidden cave behind a waterfall where a Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor was concealed.

• Gu Wuchen defeated Qian Renxue in the arena and gave her a snow lotus potion, which she drank and which improved her mood.
• Yan, Hu Liena, and Xie Yue pledged to follow Gu Wuchen, and he promised them Gu Clan products when new ones appeared.
• Qian Daoliu told Gu Wuchen that his parents had left for the Star Dou Great Forest and that Bo Saixi would accompany him on his journey.
• Gu Wuchen and Bo Saixi flew to Holy Soul Village, where he said his opportunity lay in the mountain behind the village.
• Gu Wuchen told Bo Saixi that a Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor was hidden behind a waterfall, then used sword Qi to break open the rock and reveal a cave.

Gu Wuchen found Ah Yin’s hundred-thousand-year Soul Bone and persuaded her to leave her cave, then brought her and Bo Saixi to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. There, they met Dugu Bo.

• Gu Wuchen found a hidden rosewood box containing Ah Yin’s Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone and stored it in his Storage Soul Tool.
• Gu Wuchen persuaded Ah Yin that Tang Hao had abandoned her, and she agreed to leave the cave with him.
• Gu Wuchen took Ah Yin into his Storage Soul Tool and told Bo Saixi he planned to restore her at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well rather than the Blue Silver Forest.
• Gu Wuchen and Bo Saixi traveled to the Sunset Forest and reached the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
• Gu Wuchen introduced Bo Saixi to Dugu Bo, who was meditating beside the well.

Gu Wuchen brought Ah Yin to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, then descended to its lake bed seeking an opportunity and discovered the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings. When the dragon kings attacked him, the Ice God’s phantom appeared to protect him, leaving Gu Wuchen relieved but facing a confrontation.

• Gu Wuchen told Dugu Bo that Bo Saixi was a Peerless Douluo, and Dugu Bo respectfully greeted her and explained that he had joined the Gu Clan.
• Gu Wuchen teased Bo Saixi about claiming Sea God Island, and she playfully asked if he wanted to claim her too.
• Gu Wuchen placed Ah Yin beside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, protected her with an isolation formation, and told Bo Saixi he would explore the lake bed.
• Gu Wuchen reached the lake bed and found two dragon skeletons, which transformed into the Fire Dragon King and the Ice Dragon King.
• The Ice and Fire Dragon Kings distrusted Gu Wuchen and attacked him, but the Ice God's phantom emerged from the Ice Soul Sword and blocked their combined power.

The Ice God helped Gu Wuchen bind the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings as soul allies through a Master-Servant Contract, securing two powerful protectors for him. After the Dragon Kings entered his Sea of Consciousness, Gu Wuchen returned to the surface, where Bo Saixi asked what had happened below.

• The Ice God revealed that Gu Wuchen was the inheritor of both his godhood and the Sea God's and persuaded the Ice and Fire Dragon Kings to accept a contract with him.
• The Ice God restrained the Dragon Kings while Gu Wuchen planted soul imprints that made them his servants, enraging them when they learned the contract was not equal.
• The Ice and Fire Dragon Kings entered Gu Wuchen's Sea of Consciousness, where they met the Ice and Snow Empresses and Xiao Wu.
• The Ice God told Gu Wuchen to prepare for the Ice God Nine Trials and reminded him that ultimate ice came from absolute calm before disappearing.
• Gu Wuchen swam out of the lake and dressed, and Bo Saixi asked what he had found below.