Arc 15The Beast Tide and Godhood

Yang Podi fought Di Tian, set his own path toward godhood, and forced the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King to provide the Soul Ring he needed to break through rank one hundred. While Yang Podi remained unconscious as he refined his power, Tang San and Di Tian led a beast tide against Spirit City, where Qian Daoliu prepared to face Di Tian.

  • Ning Fengzhi’s faction killed Tai Tan and Bai He, and Ye Lingling revealed her nine Soul Rings as she healed Sword Douluo with a fifty-thousand-year Soul Bone.
  • Tang San accused Yang Wudi and Niu Gao of abducting Tai Tan and Bai He, then fought the academy’s defenders until Di Tian and Xiong Jun came to rescue him.
  • Yang Podi drove Di Tian away and ordered Yu Xiaogang sent to the Spirit Hall Empire, while he crippled the Martial Souls of the Strength and Speed Clan members before expelling them.
  • After confronting the Asura God over his restrictions, Yang Podi left to pursue godhood, while Tang San recovered and accepted the God of Destruction’s inheritance from the Evil God King.
  • Bibi Dong killed the Three-Eyed Golden Lion for its Eye of Destiny, and Tang San persuaded Di Tian to launch a surprise beast tide against Spirit City.
  • Yang Podi fought the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King, promised to resurrect him, and helped him reach the million-year level so he could sacrifice a Golden Soul Ring.
  • Yang Podi endured the Golden Soul Ring and began refining the Asura Demonic Sword, breaking through rank one hundred but remaining unconscious as his power settled.
  • Tang San and Di Tian led the beast tide toward Spirit City, where Golden Crocodile Douluo sought aid from Heavenly Pursuit Academy and Qian Daoliu prepared to face Di Tian while Qian Renxue entered her final trial.
Chapters 353–378 Vol. 4 Read

Ch. 353Tai Tan and Bai He met their end

Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo killed Tai Tan and Bai He, then reported their actions to Yang Podi, who warned that Tang San had likely returned stronger than expected. Ye Lingling restored Sword Douluo’s severed arm with a Soul Bone, revealing the strength of Heavenly Pursuit Academy’s healing Titled Douluo.

  • Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo defeated and killed Tai Tan and Bai He, then disposed of their bodies and erased the evidence.
  • Ning Fengzhi told Yang Podi that Yu Xiaogang was unconscious and that Tang San had likely returned from Sea God Island.
  • Yang Podi praised Ning Fengzhi’s actions and said Tang San would still need a force behind him, while considering how Tang San and Di Tian might act.
  • Ning Fengzhi gave Ye Lingling a fifty-thousand-year Right Arm Soul Bone so she could restore Sword Douluo’s severed arm.
  • Ye Lingling revealed her nine Soul Rings and healed Sword Douluo’s arm, leaving him and the others delighted by the possibility of further advancement.

Ch. 354Making unreasonable accusations

Yang Podi anticipated Tang San would blame Heavenly Pursuit Academy for Tai Tan and Bai He's disappearance, while Tang San returned to confront Yang Wudi and Niu Gao. The two denied abducting them and challenged Tang San's accusations, leaving the dispute unresolved.

  • Yang Podi considered rewarding Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and their companion for offering their allegiance, and expected Tang San to suspect the academy after Tai Tan and Bai He disappeared.
  • Yu Xiaogang woke to find Tai Tan and Bai He gone, then reported the ambush to Tang San.
  • Tang San used his Dark Blue Silver Grass to search for Tai Tan and Bai He but found no trace, and decided to blame Heavenly Pursuit Academy.
  • Tang San brought Yu Xiaogang and the others to the academy and accused Yang Wudi and Niu Gao of abducting Tai Tan and Bai He.
  • Yang Wudi and Niu Gao denied the accusation, suggested the Spirit Hall Empire might be responsible, and questioned why Yu Xiaogang had survived the ambush.
  • Tang San angrily challenged Yang Wudi after he said the Spirit Hall Empire was a more likely culprit.

Ch. 355Tang San battles Heavenly Pursuit Academy

Tang San accused Yang Wudi and Niu Gao of attacking the Spirit Hall Empire and fought them with his Dark Blue Silver Grass, which Yang Wudi condemned as an evil path fueled by draining others’ life force. Yang Zhentian and Sword Douluo joined the battle, forcing Tang San onto the defensive, and he then revealed his black Clear Sky Hammer and four red, four black Soul Rings.

  • Tang San summoned his Blue Silver Grass and attacked Yang Wudi and Niu Gao, who answered with their Martial Souls and Soul Rings.
  • Yang Wudi accused Tang San of draining Soul Power and blood essence from Soul Masters and Soul Beasts to strengthen his Dark Blue Silver Grass.
  • Yang Wudi and Niu Gao used their Martial Soul Avatars and fought together, with Yang Wudi’s Ninth Soul Skill, Kill, cutting through Tang San’s grass.
  • Yang Zhentian and Sword Douluo entered the fight, and their weapons helped drive Tang San into a disadvantage.
  • Tang San dismissed his Dark Blue Silver Grass, summoned a black Clear Sky Hammer, and revealed four red and four black Soul Rings.

Ch. 356A fierce battle

Tang San fought Yang Zhentian, Sword Douluo, Yang Wudi, and Niu Gao to a standstill, but Heavenly Pursuit Academy’s reinforcements and Ye Lingling’s healing turned the battle increasingly against him. As Tang San unleashed his Martial Soul Avatar, his opponents answered with their own avatars and powerful skills, leaving the clash unresolved.

  • Tang San used Earth Ant Emperor Slash against Sword Douluo’s God-Demon Dual Slash, and their collision split the ground while injuring both fighters.
  • Dugu Bo, Bone Douluo, Ning Fengzhi, Ye Lingling, and other Heavenly Pursuit Academy members arrived and surrounded the battlefield; Ye Lingling quickly healed Sword Douluo and the others.
  • Tang San realized Heavenly Pursuit Academy had revealed numerous Titled Douluo, while several Soul Douluo restrained Yu Xiaogang.
  • Tang San grew increasingly enraged and unleashed his Clear Sky Hammer Martial Soul Avatar, transforming into a blood-red figure filled with killing intent.
  • Niu Gao activated his Plate-Armored Giant Rhinoceros Martial Soul Avatar and Infinite Plate Armor, while Yang Zhentian, Sword Douluo, and Yang Wudi also unleashed their Martial Soul Avatars and attacked.

Ch. 357Black Dragon Sword

Tang San was badly wounded while fighting the four defenders of Heavenly Pursuit Academy, and Di Tian and Xiong Jun arrived to rescue him. Yang Podi confronted them, fought Di Tian to a draw, and prepared to test his Soul Breaking Spear against Di Tian’s Black Dragon Sword.

  • Tang San’s Qian Jun Barrier shattered under the combined attacks of Yang Zhentian, Yang Wudi, and Sword Douluo, leaving him wounded and bleeding.
  • Tang San detonated four black Soul Rings and enlarged his Clear Sky Hammer as Yang Zhentian and Yang Wudi detonated seven rings each, Sword Douluo unleashed God-Demon Dual Slash, and Niu Gao defended them while Ye Lingling healed the four.
  • Di Tian and Xiong Jun appeared outside Heavenly Pursuit Academy to rescue Tang San, but Yang Podi blocked them and refused to let them take him away.
  • Di Tian sent Xiong Jun toward the academy and clashed with Yang Podi, whose punch matched Di Tian’s claw and forced both fighters back.
  • Di Tian drew his Black Dragon Sword, and Yang Podi summoned his Soul Breaking Spear and revealed five black and four red Soul Rings, ready to test their weapons against each other.

Ch. 358Battle against Di Tian

Tang San and Xiong Jun faced the Breaking Clan and its allies inside Heavenly Pursuit Academy while Yang Podi fought Di Tian outside. Yang Podi badly wounded Di Tian, who then vowed to reveal his full strength.

  • Tang San and Yang Zhentian, Yang Wudi, and the other Breaking Clan members used Ring Detonation against one another, leaving both sides severely injured.
  • Ye Lingling healed Yang Wudi and the others as Dugu Bo attacked Tang San, but Xiong Jun appeared and dispersed the poisonous gas.
  • Dugu Bo and the other defenders gathered to face Xiong Jun while Ye Lingling restored the Breaking Clan fighters to battle readiness.
  • Yang Podi and Di Tian fought outside the academy, with neither able to gain the upper hand at first.
  • Yang Podi unleashed Light of Destruction and Evil Emperor's Wrath, badly wounding Di Tian and injuring his mind.
  • Di Tian laughed despite his injuries and declared that he would show Yang Podi his greatest strength.

Ch. 359Gravely Wounding Di Tian

Xiong Jun battled Heavenly Pursuit Academy’s Titled Douluo while Di Tian fought Yang Podi, who gravely wounded him with the Asura Demonic Sword. Di Tian retreated after a mysterious voice warned Yang Podi, and Yang Podi returned to the academy, where he resolved to strengthen its students.

  • Xiong Jun transformed into his Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, but Yang Wudi, Ning Fengzhi, and the academy’s Soul Masters continued attacking and wearing him down.
  • Di Tian transformed into a black dragon and attacked Yang Podi with the Dragon God Claw, while also reaching toward the academy to rescue Xiong Jun and Tang San.
  • Yang Podi countered with Sun Shooting from his Soul Breaking Spear, then struck Di Tian with the Asura Demonic Sword as he tried to retreat.
  • Di Tian fled with severe wounds after a mysterious voice warned Yang Podi not to pursue him further.
  • Yang Podi returned to Heavenly Pursuit Academy and, seeing its wreckage, decided to find a way to improve the students’ strength.

Ch. 360After the battle

After Di Tian rescued Tang San, Yang Podi assessed the danger Tang San posed and planned how Heavenly Pursuit Academy would prepare for future attacks. He ordered Yu Xiaogang and the Strength and Speed Clan members punished, leaving the academy readying for a possible confrontation.

  • Yang Podi told the gathered leaders that he could not kill Di Tian and explained that Tang San's corrupted Dark Blue Silver Grass and unstable state made him dangerous.
  • Yang Podi said Tang San would need to absorb a Soul Beast at least three hundred thousand years old to reach Level 99, but warned that a breakthrough was still likely eventually.
  • Yang Podi decided to bring Tianyue and Ping'an back early from Slaughter City because their abilities could counter Tang San's dark attribute.
  • Yang Podi dismissed the threat of a beast tide, saying Di Tian was injured and that he would use the Asura Demonic Sword if the Soul Beasts attacked.
  • Yang Podi ordered Yu Xiaogang sent to the Spirit Hall Empire and the Strength and Speed Clan members' Martial Souls crippled before they were expelled from the academy's territory.

Ch. 361Di Tian was gravely wounded

After the battle, Yang Podi rewarded Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo with powerful treasures and went to check on Ye Lingling. In the Star Dou Great Forest, Di Tian recovered from his wounds, warned the other beasts about Yang Podi, and rejected Xiong Jun’s proposal to attack Heavenly Pursuit Academy.

  • Yang Podi gave Ning Fengzhi the Aromatic Silk Beauty Immortal Treasure, which could evolve his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and Ning Fengzhi pledged himself to Heavenly Pursuit Academy.
  • Yang Podi gave Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo medicinal treasures, then let Sword Douluo study the Asura Demonic Sword for a month.
  • Yang Podi left for Ye Lingling’s room, recognizing her contribution to preventing serious injuries during the battle.
  • Di Tian returned to the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest badly wounded, and Bi Ji treated him and Xiong Jun.
  • Di Tian warned Bi Ji and the others that Yang Podi was exceptionally powerful, and said Tang San would leave once he recovered.
  • Xiong Jun urged Di Tian to launch a beast tide against Heavenly Pursuit Academy, but Di Tian refused, fearing Yang Podi and his Divine Artifact could devastate the Ferocious Beasts.

Ch. 362Three-Eyed Golden Lion

Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu assessed Heavenly Pursuit Academy’s growing strength and discussed Tang San, Yu Xiaogang, and Qian Renxue. Bibi Dong then examined the captured Three-Eyed Golden Lion and ordered it kept alive, while the Star Dou Great Forest erupted in anger over its capture.

  • Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu reviewed Heavenly Pursuit Academy’s forces and recognized Tang San as a growing threat, with Qian Daoliu agreeing to face him if needed.
  • Bibi Dong decided to imprison Yu Xiaogang and refused to meet Qian Renxue.
  • Ghost Douluo reported that he had captured the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, an Emperor Auspicious Beast with powerful attributes and the ability to aid nearby Soul Beasts.
  • Bibi Dong considered absorbing the Three-Eyed Golden Lion’s Soul Ring but ordered the beast kept alive until she decided what to do.
  • The Star Dou Great Forest was thrown into fury, and Di Tian viciously beat the Scarlet King.

Ch. 363Di Tian's fury

Di Tian suspected the Spirit Hall Empire had captured the Emperor Auspicious Beast and threatened to unleash a beast tide if it was harmed. As Tang San recovered strangely in the Star Dou Great Forest and the Asura God and Evil God King agreed not to interfere in mortal affairs, Yang Podi took Yang Tianyue and Yang Ping'an from Slaughter City to prepare for the coming upheaval.

  • Di Tian questioned the Scarlet King about the capture, then ordered Xiong Jun to demand that the Spirit Hall Empire release the Emperor Auspicious Beast or face a beast tide.
  • Dai Mubai, Xiao Wu, and the others went to the Star Dou Great Forest, where they found Tang San wounded and unconscious, recovering amid a black aura.
  • The Asura God confronted the Evil God King over his interference with Tang San and Yang Podi, and they agreed neither would interfere with events on Douluo Star or the other's Godly Trial taker.
  • Yang Podi watched Yang Tianyue fight in the Hell Slaughter Arena, praised her progress, and told her and Yang Ping'an he was taking them away to speed up their Godly Trials.

Ch. 365The Asura God's Inheritance

Yang Podi grew frustrated with the Asura God's trials and resolved to seize the godhood himself rather than wait for it to be passed down. After preparing Heavenly Pursuit Academy for the dangers ahead, he returned to Slaughter City to seek answers at the Asura God Temple.

  • Yang Podi realized Yang Tianyue and Yang Ping'an needed to control their slaughter aura before they could progress with their trials, and he worried that Tang San and Bibi Dong might soon become gods.
  • Yang Podi despaired at the Asura God's treatment of him, then decided to take the godhood himself instead of waiting for the inheritance.
  • Yang Podi taught Yang Tianyue and Yang Ping'an how he had controlled Divine Slaughter's Domain and urged Yang Tianyue to master her killing aura and finish the Sea God's Ninth Trial.
  • Yang Podi arranged for Heavenly Pursuit Academy to prioritize offensive Soul Tools and bombs, and left resources for his parents and Ye Lingling.
  • Yang Podi traveled alone to Slaughter City and went straight to the Asura God Temple at the altar on Hell Road.

Ch. 366Asura God

Yang Podi confronted Asura God about his Sixth Trial and defended his policy of forcing the Soul Beast Clan into submission while restricting indiscriminate killing. Asura God accepted much of his reasoning but questioned his understanding of the divine role, then asked whether interference with his pursuit of Di Tian still troubled him.

  • Yang Podi waited in the Asura God Temple for ten days before Asura God appeared and questioned his dissatisfaction.
  • Yang Podi argued that humans needed to subdue the Soul Beast Clan to prevent beast tides rather than exterminate it.
  • Yang Podi defended the Soul Beast Clan's survival prospects by citing its reproduction, sea Soul Beasts, and developing Soul Tool technology.
  • Yang Podi advocated killing threats such as Di Tian while allowing ordinary Soul Beasts to grow and prohibiting indiscriminate slaughter.
  • Asura God approved Yang Podi's strategy but said the Divine Realm needed a qualified enforcer rather than a ruthless hero.
  • Yang Podi said his plans served his family's safety, and Asura God asked whether being stopped from killing Di Tian still troubled him.

Ch. 367Yang Podi's resolve

Yang Podi left the Asura God Temple determined to act against threats to his family, while Tang San reunited with Xiao Wu and the Shrek survivors in the Star Dou Great Forest. Tang San set his sights on the Spirit Hall Empire and asked Xiao Wu about the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

  • Yang Podi challenged the Asura God over the Divine Realm’s restrictions, then left with the Asura Demonic Sword after the god told him to do as he wished.
  • The Asura God lamented that Yang Podi did not understand the Soul Beast Clan’s true strength.
  • Yang Podi flew toward the sea, unwilling to delay becoming a god any longer.
  • Xiao Wu brought Tang San together with the Shrek group in the Star Dou Great Forest, where Tang San had recovered from his injuries by absorbing Soul Beast energy.
  • Tang San said they should postpone dealing with Heavenly Pursuit Academy and focus on taking revenge on the Spirit Hall Empire with the Star Dou Great Forest’s strength.
  • Tang San asked Xiao Wu about the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

Ch. 368Destruction

Tang San accepted the Evil God King's offer to become his subordinate and received the God of Destruction's inheritance, setting him on a path toward revenge. Di Tian sensed the inheritance near the Lake of Life, while Yang Podi continued toward the ocean and a wounded silver dragon awoke on the Sun Moon Continent.

  • Tang San asked Xiao Wu about the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, and she explained the Auspicious Beast's importance to the Star Dou Great Forest and warned him not to harm her.
  • Tang San learned that Bibi Dong had captured the Three-Eyed Golden Lion and saw the coming conflict between the Star Dou Great Forest and the Spirit Hall Empire as a chance for revenge.
  • The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger drew Tang San into a strange space, where the Evil God King offered him the God of Destruction's inheritance in exchange for becoming his subordinate.
  • Tang San accepted the offer and examined the demanding trials, which required immense destructive power and cunning.
  • Di Tian sensed Tang San's new inheritance and was encouraged by its potential for the Soul Beast Clan, while Yang Podi continued flying deeper into the ocean.
  • A wounded silver dragon in a small world on the Sun Moon Continent sensed the change in heaven and earth and opened his eyes.

Ch. 369Beast tide

Di Tian learned that Bibi Dong had killed the Three-Eyed Golden Lion and considered unleashing a beast tide against Spirit City. Tang San urged him to strike while the Spirit Hall Empire’s forces were scattered and outlined a surprise attack.

  • The Silver Dragon King sensed changes in the Star Dou Great Forest and learned that Tang San had received an inheritance from the Divine Realm.
  • Xiong Jun reported that negotiations with Bibi Dong had failed, and Di Tian flew into a rage over the Three-Eyed Golden Lion’s capture.
  • The Rakshasa God told Bibi Dong that the Three-Eyed Golden Lion’s Eye of Destiny could help her change her fate, and Bibi Dong killed the beast to absorb her Soul Ring.
  • Di Tian sensed the Three-Eyed Golden Lion’s death and asked Tang San whether he could trust him; Tang San vowed to destroy the Spirit Hall Empire.
  • Tang San advised Di Tian to launch a surprise beast tide against Spirit City while the empire’s forces were scattered, with the Speed Clan cutting off communications.

Ch. 370Deep Sea Demonic Whale King

After meeting with Di Tian, Tang San concealed his sinister intentions while the Asura God and Sea God discussed the Divine Realm’s secrets and Yang Podi’s inheritance. Yang Podi confronted the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King for his final Soul Ring, then threatened the whale’s wife and child when he refused.

  • Tang San and Di Tian discussed their plans and the Soul Beast Clan’s marching routes, then Tang San left with a sinister expression.
  • The Asura God told the Sea God he was delaying Yang Podi’s inheritance because Yang Podi might slaughter the Soul Beast Clan and kill Tang San, and revealed that the Asura God Sword could help Yang Podi ascend.
  • Yang Podi entered the Demon Whale Sea Area and called the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King out of the water.
  • Yang Podi asked the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King to grant him a Soul Ring, but the whale refused and declared himself the sea’s overlord.
  • Yang Podi threatened the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King’s wife and child, provoking the whale to summon violent waves and lightning.

Ch. 371Battle with the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King

Yang Podi offered the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King resurrection after he became a god and protection for his family in exchange for cooperation, but the whale demanded a fight. Their battle showed Yang Podi’s advantage, and he ended the chapter telling the whale that its strength could not match his.

  • Yang Podi described the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King as a powerful creature that avoided conflict and offered to resurrect him and protect his family if he cooperated.
  • The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King rejected Yang Podi’s promise and attacked him with a powerful column of water.
  • Yang Podi stopped the water column with his golden hand, then used Light of Destruction to blast the whale’s tail and knock him back into the sea.
  • Yang Podi attacked with his Golden Scorpion Emperor’s pincer, splitting the sea and leaving a deep wound on the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King’s tail.
  • Yang Podi said the whale had reached the Demigod level but had lost agility and could not match his strength.

Ch. 372Yang Podi vs. the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King

Yang Podi battled the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King beneath the sea, overcoming the whale king’s control of the ocean with his domains, Soul Breaking Spear, and defensive soul skill. The whale king transformed into an armored humanoid form, and the two continued trading fierce blows.

  • The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King protested that his near-divine power should put him closer to Yang Podi, but Yang Podi said the final step to godhood was an impassable gap.
  • The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King used his Demon Whale Domain to control the sea, while Yang Podi answered with his Asura Domain and drove the whale king back with a powerful strike.
  • Yang Podi summoned his Soul Breaking Spear and used Tiger's Roar Breaks a Thousand Armies to strike the whale king's tail.
  • The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King created a lightning-filled crystal whirlpool, and Yang Podi blocked its attack with Taotie Body Protection.
  • The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King compressed into an armored humanoid form and explained that he had fought Di Tian before, while Yang Podi questioned him about refusing to join Di Tian.
  • Yang Podi and the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King clashed with spear and fists, trading countless attacks as the surrounding sea convulsed.

Ch. 373Heaven-Slashing Sword Draw

Yang Podi defeated the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King and demanded that he sacrifice himself, promising to resurrect him after becoming a god. He gave the whale king one day to settle his affairs before accompanying him, while warning him to hide his wife and daughter.

  • Yang Podi pierced the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's armor and wounded him with his Golden Behemoth Break Soul Skill.
  • The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King launched a desperate attack, but Yang Podi drew the Asura Demonic Sword and split the sea with his Heaven-Slashing Sword-Drawing Technique.
  • Yang Podi held his sword to the whale king's neck and explained that he wanted the whale king's Soul Ring to help him reach rank one hundred.
  • Yang Podi promised to resurrect the whale king after becoming a god and gave him one day to settle his affairs.
  • Yang Podi warned the whale king to hide his wife and daughter, then sheathed his sword and rested.

Ch. 374The place to become a god

Yang Podi brought the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King to the Soul Suppression Courtyard and helped him break through to the million-year level before asking him to sacrifice himself. The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King formed a golden Soul Ring for Yang Podi’s tenth ring, with his soul preserved inside it.

  • Yang Podi took the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King away from his family and promised to protect the Deep Sea Demon Whale Clan and resurrect him.
  • Yang Podi brought the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King to the Soul Suppression Courtyard, where they found that heaven and earth’s suppression did not apply.
  • Yang Podi gave the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King medicinal pills so he could break through to the million-year level before sacrificing himself.
  • After three days, the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King completed his transformation into a Million-Year Soul Beast, growing dragon horns and claws.
  • Yang Podi warned the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King not to scheme against him and told him to form a Soul Ring without a Soul Bone.
  • The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King released a surge of red light, and his gathered energy formed a golden Soul Ring for Yang Podi.

Ch. 375Million-Year Soul Ring

Yang Podi used the Deep Sea Demonic Whale King's Golden Soul Ring and a drop of divine blood to approach rank one hundred, but his immense power threatened to destroy his body. He took up the Asura Demonic Sword and relied on the Golden Ancient Tree to endure the transformation, while the Asura God sensed a change in the Divine Realm and laughed after seeing his sword on Douluo Star.

  • Yang Podi endured the Golden Soul Ring's power as his eight Soul Bones transformed and he relived memories from his past and present lives.
  • Yang Podi used a remaining drop of divine blood to solidify his final two Golden Soul Rings, but his body began to collapse under the power.
  • The Deep Sea Demonic Whale King explained that Yang Podi needed a divine weapon to withstand his strength, and Yang Podi grasped the Asura Demonic Sword.
  • Yang Podi floated onto the Golden Ancient Tree, whose vitality supported him as the sword's killing aura threatened to overwhelm him.
  • The Asura God sensed that he was breaking free of the Divine Realm's control, saw the Asura Demonic Sword on Douluo Star, and laughed.

Ch. 376Beast tide

As Yang Podi remained immersed in the powers of his ascension, Tang San led an immense, disciplined Soul Beast army toward Spirit City to destroy the Spirit Hall Empire. The empire learned of the approaching beast tide only when it was a few hundred kilometers away, with Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, and the Great Enshrined missing.

  • Asura God told Sea God that Yang Podi was refining the Asura God Sword, had broken through rank one hundred, and could inherit his godhood; he also sensed the potential of Yang Podi’s five-element power.
  • Yang Podi remained submerged in a violent, balanced state of power, unable to awaken.
  • Tang San and Di Tian led seven Ferocious Beasts, other powerful Soul Beasts, and countless lesser beasts toward Spirit City, maintaining order as they slaughtered people along the way.
  • Tang San advanced with the army, driven by revenge against the Spirit Hall Empire and Heavenly Pursuit Academy.
  • After four days, the Spirit Hall Empire learned that the beast tide was nearing Spirit City, while Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, and the Great Enshrined were absent.
  • Golden Crocodile Douluo ordered scouts to muster the empire’s armies and recall its Titled Douluo from across the country.

Ch. 377The crisis in Spirit City

Spirit Hall Empire faced an imminent Soul Beast assault on Spirit City while its three strongest leaders were unavailable. Golden Crocodile Douluo sent for help from Heavenly Pursuit Academy as Di Tian prepared to attack without the support of other Soul Beast territories.

  • The Soul Beast Clan advanced in an unusually coordinated way, eliminating scouts and threatening to surround Spirit City within a day.
  • Golden Crocodile Douluo learned that Spirit Hall had only forty thousand Soul Masters present, with major reinforcements too far away to arrive soon.
  • Flame Eagle Douluo assured Golden Crocodile Douluo that Spirit City's defenders would stand together, though nearby aid would take at least five days to reach them.
  • Golden Crocodile Douluo ordered Flame Eagle Douluo to request aid from Heavenly Pursuit Academy, preferably from Yang Podi.
  • Di Tian reflected that the Snow Empress, Ice Empress, and sea Soul Beasts had not joined his campaign, leaving the Star Dou Great Forest's forces to face Spirit City's divine defenses.

Ch. 378Before the battle

Qian Renxue began the final Angel God inheritance trial using divine blood Yang Podi had given her, while Qian Daoliu prepared to defend Spirit City against the approaching Soul Beast army. The chapter left Qian Renxue’s survival uncertain and Qian Daoliu set to face Di Tian himself.

  • Qian Renxue told Qian Daoliu she was ready for the final trial and insisted the Angel Clan must bring peace to the world.
  • Qian Renxue used a drop of divine blood from Yang Podi to open the inheritance gateway, then entered with the Angel Holy Sword instead of letting Qian Daoliu sacrifice himself.
  • Qian Daoliu joined Golden Crocodile Douluo, Hu Liena, and the others as reports revealed that Di Tian led a massive Soul Beast army, including more than ten Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts and several Ferocious Beasts.
  • Golden Crocodile Douluo reported that Bibi Dong remained in seclusion and that he had requested aid from Heavenly Pursuit Academy.
  • Qian Daoliu said they had to defend Spirit City without waiting for reinforcements and declared that he would face Di Tian himself.
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