Arc 20The Dark Hall and the Black Alliance

Xiao Yan rebuilt the Dark Hall, strengthened it with pills, and forged an alliance with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect before setting out with Zhu Zhuqing. After Zhu Zhuqing vanished while saving him from a mysterious old man, Xiao Yan reached Jia Nan Academy and joined Xiao Huohuo against Han Feng and the Black Alliance, where the battle remained unresolved.

  • Xiao Yan returned to the Dark Hall, revealed himself as its master, and gave its members pills while promising to establish a Pill Hall.
  • Xiao Yan helped Tie Gu, Xue Shou, and You Ying break through, then assigned the Dark Hall’s members to organize pill sales and auctions.
  • Xiao Yan visited Qian Renxue, secured her support for an auction, and helped the Dark Hall sell pills to Heaven Dou’s major factions.
  • Xiao Yan won Ning Fengzhi’s alliance for the Dark Hall, then left with Zhu Zhuqing for Slaughter City as she advanced to Soul Emperor and gained a new Soul Ring.
  • At Slaughter City’s ruins, a white-haired old man overwhelmed Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing, and Zhu Zhuqing protected Xiao Yan, vanished into the Nether Swift Shadow God’s trial, and Xiao Yan lost consciousness.
  • Xiao Huohuo returned to Jia Nan Academy after fusing with the Fallen Heart Flame, while Han Feng rallied the Black Alliance to attack the academy.
  • Xiao Yan emerged at Jia Nan Academy and joined Xiao Huohuo, Medusa, and the academy fighters against Han Feng’s forces, but Protector Wu revealed that Han Feng had targeted Yao Lao’s soul.
  • Xiao Yan fought the Gold and Silver Elders while Xiao Huohuo battled Han Feng, and Xiao Yan severed Elder Yin’s arm, and the elders combined their power against his Radiant Heaven World-Burning Spear as the other fights continued.
Chapters 476–500 Vol. 5 Read

Ch. 476Finally Seeing Zhu Zhuqing

Xiao Yan overwhelmed the Dark Hall guards who mistook him for a pursuer, then released them rather than finish the fight. Zhu Zhuqing came out to investigate and recognized him, and Xiao Yan told her he was back.

  • Xiao Yan met the Vajra Ape Soul Emperor’s full-force blow with his Eight Extremes Collapse and held his ground.
  • Xiao Yan used the Netherworld Lock and Bone Spirit Cold Flame to bind the Soul Emperor and slow his Soul Power, gaining the upper hand over the three guards.
  • The guards prepared to fight to the death, but Xiao Yan withdrew his chains and let them go.
  • More than ten Dark Hall Soul Masters surrounded Xiao Yan as reinforcements emerged from the house.
  • Zhu Zhuqing stepped outside, recognized Xiao Yan, and walked toward him as he said he was back.

Ch. 477The Dark Hall Assembled

Xiao Yan reunited with Zhu Zhuqing and toured the Dark Hall she had built during his absence. He met its core members and began to address them, ending by revealing his recent battle against Spirit Hall and placing a fragrant jade vial on the table.

  • After the Dark Hall members recognized Xiao Yan, Tie Gu apologized for fighting him and acknowledged his strength.
  • Zhu Zhuqing showed Xiao Yan the secret underground headquarters and explained that the Dark Hall had grown to twelve core members and forty-eight peripheral members.
  • Zhu Zhuqing summoned the core members, including Tie Gu, intelligence chief You Ying, Qing Que, and alchemist Yao Lao, and introduced Xiao Yan as their true master.
  • The Dark Hall members knelt to greet Xiao Yan, and he promised he had returned to give them an account for their sacrifices and hardships.
  • Xiao Yan set a jade vial on the table and told the assembled members that he had split the Pope's Palace, injured Bibi Dong, and shattered the Martial Soul Avatars of Yue Guan and Gui Mei.

Ch. 478Three Soul Emperors

Xiao Yan revealed that he had wounded Bibi Dong and damaged the Pope's Palace, then promised the Dark Hall that it would no longer live as Spirit Hall's prey and offered its members powerful pills. He prepared Three Yang Blazing Fire Pills to help Tie Gu, Xue Shou, and You Ying break through their Soul Emperor bottlenecks, leaving them ready to take the pills.

  • Xiao Yan told the Dark Hall that he had split the Pope's Palace dome and injured Bibi Dong, though he credited the sword strike's power to a senior's trump card.
  • Xiao Yan presented Blood Coagulation Powder, Qi Gathering Pills, and Mysterious Yang Pills, and promised to establish a Pill Hall for the Dark Hall's members.
  • Xiao Yan brought out Three Yang Blazing Fire Pills for Soul Emperor experts and asked Tie Gu, Xue Shou, and You Ying to set an example.
  • Xiao Yan monitored the three elders as they prepared for the breakthrough, while Zhu Zhuqing guarded the chamber door.
  • Tie Gu said he had been stuck at level sixty-three for two years because an old injury obstructed his meridians, and Xue Shou prepared to overcome his own hidden injuries.

Ch. 479Breakthroughs in Succession

Xiao Yan guided Tie Gu, Xue Shou, and You Ying through taking Three Yang Blazing Fire Pills, helping each overcome their cultivation bottlenecks. All three Soul Emperors broke through, with You Ying reaching level sixty-three, Xue Shou level sixty-three, and Tie Gu level sixty-five.

  • Xiao Yan gave Tie Gu, Xue Shou, and You Ying Three Yang Blazing Fire Pills and instructed them how to handle the medicine’s effects.
  • Xiao Yan guided Tie Gu’s medicinal power around fragile meridian junctions, allowing the blocked nodes that had stalled him for two years to loosen.
  • Xiao Yan helped Xue Shou guide the medicinal power around his old injuries and temper his limb meridians before striking his bottleneck.
  • Xiao Yan carefully guided the pill’s yang energy to merge with You Ying’s yin Soul Power, and she broke through from level sixty-one to the peak of level sixty-three.
  • Xue Shou broke through two levels to level sixty-three after the medicinal power strengthened his meridians.
  • Tie Gu broke through two levels to level sixty-five, and Xiao Yan helped him up as all three Soul Emperors completed their breakthroughs.

Ch. 480Opening Heaven Dou's Gates Through the Path of Pills

After the Dark Hall members improved their strength, Xiao Yan organized a plan to spread the Hall’s influence through affordable medicines and rare auction pills. He appointed leaders for sales and pill production and planned to secure the Heaven Dou Auction House by meeting Qian Renxue.

  • The Dark Hall’s core members finished absorbing pills and advanced by at least two levels.
  • Xiao Yan ordered Blood Coagulation Powder and Qi Gathering Pills sold cheaply to build the Dark Hall’s reputation, while reserving Mysterious Yang Pills and Three Yang Blazing Fire Pills for auctions.
  • Xiao Yan assigned Qing Que to organize discreet sales and told her to have You Ying vet new contacts, with Elder Tie Gu arranging support.
  • Xiao Yan taught Yao Lao the complete formulas, appointed him the first hall master of the newly established Pill Hall, and tasked it with supplying most of the Dark Hall’s pills.
  • Xiao Yan assigned You Ying to prepare an auction for the Three Yang Blazing Fire Pill at the Heaven Dou Auction House and said he would handle securing the venue.
  • After the meeting, Xiao Yan agreed with Zhu Zhuqing that he would visit Qian Renxue and thank her for saving their lives.

Ch. 481Meeting Qian Renxue

Xiao Yan sent his Soul Division Martial Soul to the crown prince's residence to repay Qian Renxue for helping the Dark Hall. After Porcupinefish Douluo sensed the intruder, Qian Renxue recognized the visitor as a guest and invited him to meet her, leaving Xiao Yan standing before her in the courtyard.

  • Xiao Yan decided to repay Qian Renxue for her help by visiting her disguised as Xue Qinghe.
  • Xiao Yan controlled the Soul Division Martial Soul through Heaven Dou City and into the heavily guarded crown prince's residence.
  • Porcupinefish Douluo detected the disturbance near Xue Qinghe's study and released a threatening pressure over the courtyard.
  • Qian Renxue called Porcupinefish Douluo off and stepped out of the study to invite the visitor to show himself.
  • Xiao Yan revealed the Soul Division Martial Soul beneath the old plum tree, and Qian Renxue ordered Porcupinefish Douluo to withdraw.

Ch. 482A Conversation Beneath the Moon

Xiao Yan visited Qian Renxue in her Heaven Dou residence using his Clone Martial Soul, and she recognized him after probing it with the Angel God's power. After thanking her for protecting Zhu Zhuqing and the Dark Hall, Xiao Yan faced Qian Renxue's question about what help he needed.

  • Qian Renxue used the Angel God's power to examine Xiao Yan's Clone Martial Soul but could not see through its core.
  • Xiao Yan recognized the sacred pressure as the Angel God's power and concluded that Qian Renxue's inheritance was awakening.
  • Xiao Yan revealed himself to Qian Renxue, and she dismissed Elder Pufferfish so they could speak alone.
  • Qian Renxue removed her disguise and teased Xiao Yan about visiting after spending time with Zhu Zhuqing.
  • Xiao Yan thanked Qian Renxue for looking after Zhu Zhuqing and the Dark Hall, and Qian Renxue asked what he had come to request.

Ch. 483Soul Saint Qian Renxue

Xiao Yan proposed selling pills in Heaven Dou City, and Qian Renxue agreed to host an auction through the Heaven Dou Auction House and help keep Spirit Hall from interfering. After Xiao Yan left, Qian Renxue warned Porcupinefish Douluo not to meddle in her affairs.

  • Xiao Yan told Qian Renxue that the Three Yang Blazing Fire Pill could raise Soul Kings and Soul Emperors by at least two Soul Power levels without side effects, and revealed that he had other exclusive pills.
  • Qian Renxue displayed her seven Soul Rings and told Xiao Yan she had reached the Soul Saint realm at twenty-six.
  • Qian Renxue deduced that Xiao Yan wanted to auction high-end pills to major factions and offered the Heaven Dou Auction House three days later, along with her support from the Heaven Dou Imperial Family and Spirit Hall.
  • Xiao Yan thanked Qian Renxue and left the courtyard using his Clone Martial Soul.
  • Porcupinefish Douluo warned Qian Renxue that Xiao Yan was wanted by Spirit Hall, but she released her Angel God pressure and told him not to overstep; he bowed and agreed.

Ch. 484The Auction

Xiao Yan and the Dark Hall built demand for their medicines across Heaven Dou City, drawing the major factions to an auction. As the auction began, Xiao Yan watched from backstage with Zhu Zhuqing, while Spirit Hall's representatives arrived too late to bid on the first items.

  • Qing Que released Blood Coagulation Powder in small batches around Heaven Dou City, and hunters spread word of its rapid healing effects.
  • Old Zhao broke through to Soul Ancestor after taking a Qi Gathering Pill, prompting independent Soul Masters and sect representatives to investigate the Dark Hall.
  • Xiao Yan arranged for You Ying to leak news of the Three Yang Blazing Fire Pill and send auction invitations, and Qian Renxue confirmed the Heaven Dou Imperial Family would attend.
  • Ning Fengzhi arrived with Ning Rongrong, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong, while other major factions and independent Soul Masters gathered at the Heaven Dou Auction House.
  • Qian Renxue's guards delayed two of Salas's red-robed deacons until the auctions for Blood Coagulation Powder and Qi Gathering Pills had ended.
  • Xiao Yan watched the crowded auction hall from backstage with Zhu Zhuqing as the guests took their places.

Ch. 485A Douluo Bears Witness

At the Heaven Dou Auction House, the Dark Hall’s pills drew fierce bidding from the city’s major powers, culminating in the Mysterious Yang Pill, which promised substantial cultivation gains. Before bidding on the three pills could begin, Dugu Bo accepted an invitation to appraise one and picked it up onstage.

  • Shopkeeper Qian opened the auction, and bidders quickly bought Blood Coagulation Powder at rising prices.
  • The Heaven Dou Imperial Family, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, Elephant Armor Sect, and Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect competed for Qi Gathering Pills, with each major power winning a batch.
  • Shopkeeper Qian introduced the Mysterious Yang Pill, explaining its benefits and announcing that three would be sold separately.
  • Shopkeeper Qian invited Dugu Bo to verify the pill’s authenticity, and Dugu Bo agreed after sensing an unusual resonance from it.
  • Dugu Bo told Dugu Yan that the pill used pure flame source power and that its maker was likely highly skilled in medicine refinement, then walked onto the stage and picked it up.

Ch. 486The Entire Hall Erupted

Dugu Bo and Ning Fengzhi appraised the Mysterious Yang Pill and confirmed its exceptional purity and ability to help Soul Kings and Soul Emperors advance. Their endorsements ignited the auction hall, and bidding began as factions sought to win favor with Xiao Yan and the Dark Hall.

  • Dugu Bo examined the Mysterious Yang Pill and declared it pure, safe, and capable of helping a Soul King gain one or possibly two levels.
  • Shopkeeper Qian invited Ning Fengzhi to appraise the pill before the auction guests.
  • Ning Fengzhi used his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to sense the pill's energy and praised the refinement's precise balance.
  • Ning Fengzhi said the pill could also help veteran Soul Emperors release their accumulated potential and prepare to reach Soul Saint.
  • The guests recognized the pill as a chance to build ties with Xiao Yan and the Dark Hall, and bidding began after Ning Fengzhi returned to his private room.

Ch. 487Alliance with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect

The Heaven Dou Imperial Family, Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, and Dugu Bo won the three Mysterious Yang Pills at auction. Afterward, Xiao Yan offered Ning Fengzhi an alliance between the Dark Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, then revealed a pill that could raise a Soul Emperor by two levels to strengthen his case.

  • Xue Qinghe won the first Mysterious Yang Pill for the Heaven Dou Imperial Family with a bid of three thousand five hundred gold coins.
  • Representative Xu won the second pill for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect for three thousand eight hundred gold coins, while Dugu Bo secured the third for three thousand gold coins.
  • After the auction, Xiao Yan met Ning Fengzhi, Ning Rongrong, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong and proposed a strategic alliance backed by the Dark Hall's pill supply.
  • Ning Fengzhi warned that protecting the Dark Hall could provoke Spirit Hall and said the offered medicines were not enough to justify the risk to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
  • Xiao Yan revealed a Breaking Three Yang Blazing Fire Pill and said it could raise a Soul Emperor's cultivation by two levels without side effects.

Ch. 488Zhu Zhuqing's Breakthrough

Xiao Yan secured the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as an ally and decided to seek power in Slaughter City, with Zhu Zhuqing joining him. While traveling, Zhu Zhuqing broke through to Soul Emperor and the two found a rare Shadow Spirit Cat suited to her Sixth Soul Ring.

  • Ning Fengzhi accepted an alliance with Xiao Yan on behalf of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, refusing the Barrier-Breaking Pill and promising protection for the Dark Hall.
  • Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing moved the Dark Hall to an abandoned estate in the mountains, where Ning Fengzhi warned them about Spirit Hall and told Xiao Yan of Slaughter City.
  • Xiao Yan decided to enter Slaughter City, and Zhu Zhuqing chose to go with him; they set out northwest after he arranged the Dark Hall's affairs.
  • During their journey, Zhu Zhuqing broke through to level sixty, entering the Soul Emperor realm.
  • Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing searched a deep forest for her Sixth Soul Ring and encountered a twenty-thousand-year Shadow Spirit Cat.
  • Zhu Zhuqing judged the Shadow Spirit Cat a good match and used Netherworld Shadow Clone to pursue and corner it.

Ch. 489The Upheaval in Slaughter City

Zhu Zhuqing absorbed a twenty-thousand-year Shadow Spirit Cat Soul Ring, gained Shadow Kill, and advanced to level sixty-two before she and Xiao Yan reached the ruined entrance to Slaughter City. As a maddened old man wielding a Clear Sky Hammer emerged from the ruins, Xiao Yan opened the Gate of the Mystic Realm to escape with Zhu Zhuqing.

  • Zhu Zhuqing defeated the Shadow Spirit Cat with her Fifth Soul Skill, Netherworld Shadows Linked, and absorbed its Soul Ring to gain Shadow Kill.
  • Zhu Zhuqing took the Three Yang Blazing Fire Pill and broke through to level sixty-two, becoming a Soul Emperor.
  • Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing reached the ruins at the entrance to Slaughter City and found traces of powerful killing intent and an unfamiliar force.
  • A white-haired old man carrying a blood-marked Clear Sky Hammer emerged from the ruins, radiating overwhelming pressure and pure killing instinct.
  • Xiao Yan warned Zhu Zhuqing, moved in front of her, and opened the Gate of the Mystic Realm to flee with her.

Ch. 490God Level??

Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing fought a mad old man whose strength seemed close to God Level, but their strongest attacks barely harmed him. The old man smashed Xiao Yan’s Gate of the Mystic Realm, trapping them in the blood-colored ruins, and Zhu Zhuqing rushed between Xiao Yan and the raised hammer.

  • The old man struck Xiao Yan with his Clear Sky Hammer, badly injuring him, while Zhu Zhuqing’s Shadow Kill barely scratched the old man and his punch wounded her.
  • Xiao Yan unleashed Cold Heart Lotus Explosion, Startling Soul Spike, and Demon-Breaking Light, but the old man withstood the attacks with only minor marks.
  • Xiao Yan opened the Gate of the Mystic Realm to escape with Zhu Zhuqing, but the old man sensed its energy and shattered the spatial passage with his hammer.
  • The Gate’s destruction sent backlash through Xiao Yan, leaving him kneeling with damaged meridians and no means of escape.
  • The old man approached Xiao Yan and raised his hammer to strike, but Zhu Zhuqing darted in front of him, surrounded by pale purple moonlight.

Ch. 491Zhuqing's Death?

Zhu Zhuqing survived the Clear Sky Hammer blow after triggering the Nether Swift Shadow God's First Trial, but the trial pulled her into Nether Space and Xiao Yan collapsed in the ruins. The story then shifted to Jia Nan Academy, where students gathered two years after Xiao Huohuo's presumed death to honor him.

  • Xiao Yan reached Zhu Zhuqing just as the Clear Sky Hammer shattered her claws and struck her chest, and he caught her as she flew backward.
  • The Nether Swift Shadow God activated its First Trial, healed Zhu Zhuqing, and declared that she would be protected in Nether Space until she completed the Shadow Trial or suffer the destruction of her soul and spirit.
  • Zhu Zhuqing sank into the formation and vanished, while the crazed old man fled and Xiao Yan lost consciousness from his injuries.
  • Jia Nan Academy held its annual memorial for the fallen, two years after the Inner Academy battle involving the Fallen Heart Flame and the Black Alliance.
  • The gathered students honored Xiao Huohuo before the statue raised by Great Elder Su Qian and Pan Gate, whose members had carved and carried its stone themselves.

Ch. 492Xiao Huohuo, Hero of the Inner Academy

Nearly two years after Xiao Huohuo vanished, Pan Gate and the Inner Academy marked the anniversary of his presumed death as a faint energy fluctuation stirred deep beneath the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower. In the Magma World, Xiao Huohuo was revealed to have survived, swallowed the Fallen Heart Flame, and was fleeing Queen Medusa, who was trying to kill him.

  • Pan Gate's veterans, Hu Jia, Wu Hao, and Zi Yan gathered before Xiao Huohuo's statue as the Inner Academy prepared to reopen the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower.
  • Great Elder Su Qian opened the tower and watched students enter, while Pan Gate's growth showed that Xiao Huohuo's organization had endured in his absence.
  • Su Qian sensed a familiar fluctuation from beneath the tower and realized that the Fallen Heart Flame was stirring.
  • In the Magma World, Xiao Huohuo dodged Queen Medusa's attacks and cursed as she pursued him with deadly green flame.
  • Xiao Huohuo reflected that he had fully fused with the Fallen Heart Flame, but his cultivation had only recovered to Peak Dou Wang, leaving him at a disadvantage against Queen Medusa's Dou Zong strength.

Ch. 493Awakening

Xiao Huohuo fled Queen Medusa through the Magma World after an uncontrolled incident involving the Fallen Heart Flame and her bloodline left her furious. Yao Lao stopped their fight and persuaded Medusa to lower her weapon, while Xiao Huohuo agreed to make amends.

  • Xiao Huohuo evaded Queen Medusa's attacks as she pursued him across the magma, blaming him for what happened during the Fallen Heart Flame incident.
  • Queen Medusa formed a poisoned flame spear and prepared to strike Xiao Huohuo after he argued that she had rushed into the incident too.
  • Yao Lao appeared from Xiao Huohuo's palm and explained that the Fallen Heart Flame and Medusa's bloodline had caused an uncontrollable resonance, rather than either of them initiating what happened.
  • Queen Medusa discarded her spear and turned away, acknowledging Yao Lao's explanation without forgiving Xiao Huohuo outright.
  • Yao Lao told Xiao Huohuo to apologize and offer Medusa Seventh-Grade Pills, and Xiao Huohuo agreed to make amends.

Ch. 494Breaking Out of the Seal

Queen Medusa broke through to Dou Zong in the Magma World, while Xiao Huohuo returned from the tower and reunited with Great Elder Su Qian. After learning of the upheaval at Jia Nan Academy, Han Feng gathered the Black Alliance’s leaders and prepared to act.

  • Queen Medusa fused her Seven-Colored Heaven Swallowing Python bloodline with her Dou Qi and broke through to Dou Zong.
  • Queen Medusa flew toward the tower exit after warning Xiao Huohuo that she had noted Yao Lao’s thousand-year-old spiritual herbs, and Xiao Huohuo followed her.
  • Great Elder Su Qian sensed the Fallen Heart Flame rising through the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower and ordered the plaza evacuated as Lin Yan and Pan Gate helped the students escape.
  • Xiao Huohuo burst through the tower’s top in the Fallen Heart Flame’s transparent fire, and Great Elder Su Qian recognized him and welcomed him back.
  • Han Feng read a report of the turmoil at Jia Nan Academy, burned it with his Sea Heart Flame, and summoned the Black Alliance’s leaders.

Ch. 495Cross-World Enforcement

Han Feng rallied the Black Alliance to attack Jia Nan Academy and seize Xiao Huohuo, while Xiao Yan crossed worlds to grow stronger after Zhu Zhuqing vanished. The Black Alliance arrived as Xiao Huohuo faced Han Feng, but a mysterious rift opened between them.

  • Han Feng told the Black Alliance leaders that Xiao Huohuo had likely survived the Fallen Heart Flame and urged them to attack Jia Nan Academy before he regained his strength.
  • Xiao Yan mourned Zhu Zhuqing’s disappearance, vowed to become strong enough to protect her, and sensed Xiao Huohuo’s breakthrough through their Soul Imprint.
  • After two days of recovery, Xiao Yan opened the Gate of the Mystic Realm and stepped into spatial turbulence to reach the war at Jia Nan Academy.
  • Xiao Huohuo reunited with Queen Medusa, Zi Yan, and Great Elder Su Qian after emerging from the Blazing Sky Qi Refining Tower.
  • Han Feng led the Black Alliance’s forces to Jia Nan Academy and threatened Xiao Huohuo, but a pitch-black rift suddenly opened before them.

Ch. 496Soul Skills Blazed in Splendor, Shocking Everyone

Xiao Yan returned from the ruins of Slaughter City and joined Xiao Huohuo and Jia Nan Academy in battle against the Black Alliance. He used his knowledge of the enemy’s formation to break the Gold and Silver Elders’ coordination as the fighting spread across the battlefield.

  • Xiao Yan emerged from a spatial rift, and Zi Yan triumphantly showed Hu Jia, Wu Hao, and Lin Yan that the black figure she had seen was real.
  • Xiao Huohuo identified Han Feng and the Black Alliance’s other leaders, while Xiao Yan silently assessed their abilities and weaknesses.
  • Yao Lao warned Xiao Yan that his injuries remained and hostile Qi from another world threatened to cloud his judgment, but Xiao Yan said he knew what he was doing.
  • Xiao Huohuo charged Han Feng, and Xiao Yan followed by attacking the Black Alliance’s formation with a Fire Lotus and a Bone Spirit Cold Flame spear.
  • Xiao Yan disrupted the Gold and Silver Elders’ coordination, collapsing their combined technique and forcing them back.
  • Lin Xiuya, Lin Yan, Wu Hao, and Zi Yan joined the battle, while Xiao Yan fought Fan Lao in a clash of Soul Skills and Dou Techniques.

Ch. 497Protector Wu of the Hall of Souls!

Xiao Yan and Xiao Huohuo turned the battle against the Black Alliance, but Protector Wu of the Hall of Souls appeared to claim Yao Lao’s soul. Queen Medusa forced Protector Wu to withdraw, and Han Feng began retreating as Xiao Huohuo prepared to pursue him.

  • Xiao Yan froze Fan Lao’s blood-colored attack, badly injured him with Cold Heart Lotus Explosion, then struck Yuan Yi with a soul attack and Eight Extremes Collapse.
  • Xiao Yan used Netherworld Lock to suppress the Gold and Silver Elders while Xiao Huohuo gained the upper hand against Han Feng, pushing the Black Alliance toward defeat.
  • Protector Wu emerged from the Black Alliance’s ranks and revealed that Han Feng had drawn Yao Lao’s soul body out of Xiao Huohuo for the Hall of Souls.
  • Queen Medusa confronted Protector Wu, who withdrew after warning that the Hall of Souls would eventually claim Yao Lao’s soul.
  • Han Feng retreated toward Maple City with the Black Alliance’s remnants, and Xiao Huohuo prepared to pursue him.

Ch. 498The Pursuit (Happy Children's Day)

Xiao Huohuo, Xiao Yan, and Medusa pursued Han Feng, who gathered the Soul Hall Protector and the Gold and Silver Elders to face them. The battle began in the mountains, ending with Xiao Yan unleashing a powerful attack on the Gold and Silver Elders.

  • Xiao Huohuo flew after Han Feng, while Medusa and Xiao Yan followed him from Jia Nan Academy.
  • Han Feng summoned Protector Wu and promised the Gold and Silver Elders three Seventh-Grade Pills and an Eighth-Tier Pill to secure their help.
  • Han Feng stopped in the mountains and faced Xiao Huohuo and Xiao Yan, who condemned him for betraying Yao Lao.
  • Han Feng attacked Xiao Huohuo as Protector Wu engaged Medusa, while Xiao Yan charged the Gold and Silver Elders.
  • Xiao Yan used Cold Flame: Soul Armor and Cold Fire: Netherworld Lock before unleashing Cold Flame: Everfrost Mausoleum at the Gold and Silver Elders.

Ch. 499One Against Two

Xiao Yan fought the Gold and Silver Elders with his Everfrost Mausoleum domain and Soul Skills, but the Peak Dou Emperors pressed their attack and forced him into a close-range clash. As Elder Yin struck with a massive palm, Xiao Yan summoned his Fifth Soul Skill, Cold Heart Lotus Explosion.

  • Xiao Yan expanded the Everfrost Mausoleum domain and used his Head Soul Bone to summon the Eternal Frost Mourning Demons around the Gold and Silver Elders.
  • The Gold and Silver Elders charged together, and their Peak Dou Emperor pressure shattered the demons before they could reach them.
  • Xiao Yan sent the Netherworld Lock toward the elders, and Elder Jin seized two chains while resisting their extreme cold.
  • Elder Yin rushed through the domain toward Xiao Yan, enduring the cold's slowing effect before attacking at close range.
  • Elder Yin unleashed a massive silver Dou Qi palm, and Xiao Yan activated his Fifth Soul Skill, Cold Heart Lotus Explosion.

Ch. 500Slaying a Dou Emperor

Xiao Yan severed Elder Yin’s arm and unleashed an Earth Tier Dou Technique against the Gold and Silver Elders, while Xiao Huohuo gained the upper hand against Han Feng. The battle continued on three fronts, with Han Feng’s jealousy driving him toward madness and Medusa and Protector Wu clashing with spatial power.

  • Xiao Yan’s Cold Heart Lotus Explosion destroyed Elder Yin’s palm attack, and Demon-Breaking Light pierced Elder Yin’s shoulder and severed his left arm.
  • Elder Jin broke free of Netherworld Lock and rushed to catch Elder Yin, but he could not heal the wound left by Demon-Breaking Light.
  • Remembering Zhu Zhuqing’s sacrifice, Xiao Yan summoned the Radiant Heaven World-Burning Spear and attacked the Gold and Silver Elders with an Earth Tier Dou Technique.
  • Elder Jin and Elder Yin joined their gold and silver Dou Qi, raising their combined strength toward the Dou Zong realm and clashing with Xiao Yan’s spear light.
  • Xiao Huohuo unleashed Flame Splitting Wave Ruler against Han Feng, whose jealousy and fury over Yao Lao’s gifts drove him to unleash the Sea Heart Flame.
  • Medusa and Protector Wu continued fighting as Dou Zong experts, their strikes and spatial power repeatedly cracking the air.
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Arc 20 of 21