Arc 8The Tournament and Suotuo City

Yu Tianheng led the Imperial Fighting Team to victory in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament while navigating Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong’s ambitions. He secured Suotuo City as his fief, reunited Yu Xiaogang with Bibi Dong, and left the story engaged to Dugu Yan and poised to pursue leadership of his clan.

  • Yu Tianheng rescued Liu Erlong, Yu Xiaogang, and Flender from the Space-Rending Rhinoceros Dragon, and Liu Erlong absorbed its Soul Ring to become a Soul Douluo.
  • Yu Tianheng returned to Heaven Dou City, defeated his brother Yu Tianxin in the tournament, and discovered that Xue Qinghe was Qian Renxue.
  • Yu Tianheng advised Qian Renxue on securing the throne and gave her the Great Light Sword Scripture, while she agreed to help him obtain a fertile territory.
  • Yu Tianheng led the Imperial Fighting Team past the Star Luo Royal Team and defeated the Spirit Hall Academy Team alone to win the tournament.
  • Yu Tianheng met Bibi Dong with Yu Xiaogang, traded two Soul Bones for Spirit Hall’s support in taking Suotuo City, and left Yu Xiaogang in Spirit City.
  • Bibi Dong sent Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan to train in Death Canyon after their defeat, and Yan vowed to surpass Yu Tianheng.
  • Yu Tianheng proposed to Dugu Yan, and she accepted.
  • Xue Ye awarded Yu Tianheng the title of Earl and Suotuo City as his fief, while Yu Tianheng declined Xue Beng’s offer to speak.
Chapters 176–200 Vol. 2 Read

Ch. 176Space-Rending Rhinoceros Dragon

Yu Tianheng found Liu Erlong, Flender, and Yu Xiaogang battling a seventy-five-thousand-year-old Space-Rending Rhinoceros Dragon that Liu Erlong hoped to absorb as her Eighth Soul Ring. After the beast escaped their combined attacks through a spatial rift, Yu Tianheng struck it with the Thunder Great Hand Seal.

  • Yu Tianheng hurried toward the Soul Beast hunt and discovered Liu Erlong using her Fire Dragon Avatar against a Space-Rending Rhinoceros Dragon.
  • Flender and Yu Xiaogang joined Liu Erlong, and the three coordinated their attacks against the powerful beast.
  • The rhinoceros dragon unleashed a spatial Qi blade, injuring Flender, while Yu Xiaogang warned that it was preparing its strongest attack.
  • The three launched a final assault but could only inflict shallow wounds before the rhinoceros dragon tore open a spatial rift and escaped.
  • Yu Tianheng appeared and slammed the beast with his Thunder Great Hand Seal, shattering its scales with purple lightning.

Ch. 177Uncle and Nephew Talk

Yu Tianheng rescued Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong, and Flender by overpowering a seventy-five-thousand-year Space-Rending Rhinoceros Dragon, then revealed himself as Yu Xiaogang’s nephew. After Liu Erlong began absorbing the beast’s Soul Ring, Yu Tianheng told his uncle and Flender that he was a level-fifty-six Soul King, leaving them puzzled about how he had subdued such a powerful Soul Beast.

  • Yu Tianheng struck the Space-Rending Rhinoceros Dragon, seized it, and carried it back to Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong, and Flender.
  • Yu Tianheng greeted Yu Xiaogang as his uncle, and the three recognized him as the young man who had defeated the beast.
  • Yu Tianheng explained that he had come to help after sensing the group and guessed Liu Erlong needed the beast for her Eighth Soul Ring.
  • Liu Erlong killed the wounded Space-Rending Rhinoceros Dragon and began absorbing its Soul Ring while Yu Tianheng, Yu Xiaogang, and Flender stood guard.
  • Yu Tianheng told Yu Xiaogang and Flender that he was a level-fifty-six Soul King, prompting Yu Xiaogang to ask how he had captured the seventy-five-thousand-year beast.

Ch. 178Counseling

Yu Tianheng encouraged Yu Xiaogang to use his Martial Dao achievements to overcome his past regrets and revealed that he could meet Bibi Dong during the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament. Yu Xiaogang agreed to travel with Yu Tianheng to Spirit City after Erlong finished absorbing her Soul Ring, while Yu Tianheng privately considered how difficult it would be to change Bibi Dong’s fate.

  • Yu Tianheng reminded Yu Xiaogang that his Martial Dao cultivation had helped him overcome his poor Soul Master talent and could let him prove himself.
  • Yu Tianheng suspected Yu Xiaogang still loved Bibi Dong, and Yu Xiaogang admitted they had once been lovers but claimed he had made peace with their breakup.
  • Yu Tianheng reflected that Qian Xunji had forced Bibi Dong to leave Yu Xiaogang to protect him, but chose not to reveal the truth to his uncle.
  • Yu Tianheng invited Yu Xiaogang to travel to Spirit City with the Imperial Fighting Team and speak with Bibi Dong during the tournament finals.
  • Yu Xiaogang agreed to return to Heaven Dou City with Yu Tianheng after Erlong finished absorbing her Soul Ring.
  • Yu Tianheng privately thought that changing Bibi Dong’s future would be difficult, especially if she pursued unifying the continent.

Ch. 179Wishful Thinking

Yu Tianheng reflected on how strengthening Yu Xiaogang might help prevent a war with Bibi Dong, while Liu Erlong completed her breakthrough to Soul Douluo. The group traveled to Heaven Dou City, where Yu Tianheng reported to Heaven Dou Royal Academy and Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and Liu Erlong returned to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

  • Yu Tianheng considered how Yu Xiaogang's improved strength and confidence could help him reconnect with Bibi Dong and avert a conflict.
  • Liu Erlong absorbed the Space-Rending Rhinoceros Dragon's Soul Ring and reached Soul Power Level 81, becoming an Eight-Ring Soul Douluo.
  • Yu Tianheng explained that his Martial Dao cultivation and a sneak attack had let him defeat the Space-Rending Rhinoceros Dragon despite being only a Five-Ring Soul King.
  • Yu Xiaogang proposed that Liu Erlong and Flender travel with them to Heaven Dou City to watch Yu Tianheng compete in the upcoming Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament.
  • Yu Tianheng, Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and Liu Erlong traveled to Heaven Dou City; Yu Tianheng reported to Heaven Dou Royal Academy while the others returned to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

Ch. 180The Tournament Begins

After nearly two years of cultivation, Yu Tianheng and the Imperial Fighting Team prepared for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament. Thunder Academy defeated Blazing Fire Academy in the opening match, and Yu Tianxin looked forward to facing his younger brother.

  • Yu Tianheng reunited with the Imperial Fighting Team, whose members had improved their Soul Power, while his own level reached 58.
  • The Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament began in Heaven Dou City, drawing teams from across the continent, including Spirit Hall and the Star Luo Empire.
  • Thunder Academy faced Blazing Fire Academy in the opening match, and Yu Tianxin led Thunder Academy's attack.
  • Yu Tianxin's team broke through Blazing Fire Academy's defenses and won the match.
  • Yu Tianxin revealed that he had become a Five-Ring Soul King at level 51 and credited his cultivation method to Yu Tianheng, whom he hoped to face again.

Ch. 181Shi Nian

Yu Tianheng left the tournament and caught Shi Nian disposing of a student competitor’s body. Shi Nian attacked him with an illusion, leaving Yu Tianheng staring blankly as Shi Nian prepared to torture him.

  • Yu Tianheng grew bored watching the advancement-round match and left the arena.
  • Yu Tianheng followed a blood-scented figure through the streets and found Shi Nian handling a student competitor’s corpse.
  • Yu Tianheng recognized Shi Nian and confronted him over the apparent murder.
  • Shi Nian pretended the death was self-defense, then used his Martial Soul to trap Yu Tianheng in an illusion.
  • Shi Nian saw Yu Tianheng’s vacant stare and declared that he would torture him to death.

Ch. 182Crushing Defeat

Yu Tianheng resisted Shi Nian’s illusion, killed him, and took his Wisdom Illusion Soul Bone. The undefeated Imperial Fighting Team later faced Thunder Academy, whose captain was Yu Tianheng’s older brother, Yu Tianxin.

  • Yu Tianheng pretended to be trapped by Shi Nian’s illusion, then seized him and suppressed his Soul Power.
  • Yu Tianheng killed Shi Nian and received seven thousand Heavenly Mandate Points from the system.
  • Yu Tianheng recovered Shi Nian’s Wisdom Illusion Soul Bone and destroyed the corpse to erase the evidence.
  • Dugu Yan and the Imperial Fighting Team won their tournament matches, while Ye Lingling healed their opponents after each battle.
  • The Imperial Fighting Team faced Thunder Academy, led by Yu Tianheng’s older brother, Yu Tianxin.

Ch. 183Battle of Brothers

Yu Tianxin challenged Yu Tianheng to a duel that would decide which team conceded, revealing that he was a level 51 Soul King. The brothers exchanged powerful attacks, and Yu Tianheng began to unleash his true strength as their battle continued.

  • Yu Tianxin challenged Yu Tianheng to a one-on-one fight, with the loser’s team agreeing to concede, and Yu Tianheng accepted.
  • Yu Tianxin revealed his five Soul Rings and level 51 Soul Power, shocking the spectators and rival teams.
  • Yu Tianxin opened the duel with Blue Lightning Dragon Claw, and Yu Tianheng met his attack head-on with his own dragon claw.
  • The brothers traded Soul Skills as their lightning attacks shook the arena and their Soul Power dwindled.
  • Yu Tianxin unleashed his Self-Created Soul Skill, calling down heavenly lightning, and Yu Tianheng rose into the air to summon a huge thunder dragon.

Ch. 184Identity Exposed

Yu Tianheng defeated Yu Tianxin, then prepared to visit Xue Qinghe before the tournament finals. At the palace, he witnessed Qian Renxue break through to level 60 and reveal her Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, exposing her identity and putting his life in danger.

  • Yu Tianheng defeated Yu Tianxin, who accepted the loss, and the Imperial Fighting Team won their match against the Thunder Team.
  • The promotion tournament ended with fifteen Heaven Dou Empire teams advancing to the finals in Spirit City, where Bibi Dong would attend.
  • Yu Tianheng decided to ask Xue Qinghe about his tournament reward and seek his help with Spirit Hall, then went to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
  • Qian Renxue cultivated in secret while Emperor Xue Ye and many palace Soul Masters were away, attempting to break through level 60.
  • Qian Renxue broke through and revealed her Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul as Yu Tianheng arrived and saw her true identity.

Ch. 185Revealing Her True Identity

Yu Tianheng confronted Qian Renxue after discovering her disguise as Xue Qinghe and proved strong enough to repel She Long’s attack. Qian Renxue revealed her plan to take the Heaven Dou throne for Spirit Hall, while Yu Tianheng offered to cooperate, leaving their alliance under discussion.

  • She Long warned Qian Renxue that Yu Tianheng had seen her Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, and she invited him into the hall rather than have him killed.
  • Yu Tianheng identified Xue Qinghe as an impostor from Spirit Hall’s angel lineage, and she admitted that her true identity was Qian Renxue.
  • She Long attacked Yu Tianheng with his snake lance, but Yu Tianheng stopped the lance-light with a punch and forced She Long back.
  • Yu Tianheng told Qian Renxue that She Long could not stop him from leaving, but he was willing to stay and discuss cooperation.
  • Qian Renxue revealed that she had disguised herself as Xue Qinghe to seize the Heaven Dou throne and help Spirit Hall unite the continent.

Ch. 186Another Attempt to Win Him Over

Qian Renxue won Yu Tianheng’s renewed support by explaining her conflict with Bibi Dong and her claim to Spirit Hall’s leadership. Yu Tianheng advised her to seize the Heaven Dou throne sooner, then questioned her plan to kill Emperor Xue Ye slowly and quietly.

  • Qian Renxue offered Yu Tianheng a territory and a king’s title if he helped Spirit Hall unify the continent.
  • Yu Tianheng agreed to serve Qian Renxue if she could assure him she would control Spirit Hall, and Qian Renxue explained her troubled relationship with Bibi Dong and her supporters’ backing.
  • Yu Tianheng advised Qian Renxue to kill Emperor Xue Ye and eliminate Xue Beng, Prince Xue Xing, and their loyal forces to secure the throne.
  • Qian Renxue proposed poisoning Emperor Xue Ye slowly, but Yu Tianheng questioned why they should take so long.
  • Yu Tianheng considered how Tang San and his allies, Bibi Dong’s premature actions, and the imperial family’s distrust had contributed to Qian Renxue’s past failure.

Ch. 187Guidance

Yu Tianheng advised Qian Renxue to seize the Heaven Dou throne by killing Emperor Xue Ye and eliminating her political enemies, and she agreed to seek his help when the rebellion began. As they traveled toward Spirit City for the tournament finals, Xue Qinghe asked Yu Tianheng about cultivating the Martial Dao and learned how it could improve his control of Soul Power.

  • Yu Tianheng urged Qian Renxue to kill Emperor Xue Ye and blame Xue Beng's faction, offering to help eliminate her enemies if she notified him before rebelling.
  • She Long warned Qian Renxue that Yu Tianheng was dangerous and should not be trusted lightly, leaving her thoughtful.
  • Emperor Xue Ye addressed the tournament teams before they departed for Spirit City, and Xue Qinghe invited Yu Tianheng to ride in his carriage.
  • Yu Tianheng and Xue Qinghe discussed the rebellion and then turned to the Martial Dao.
  • Yu Tianheng explained that the Martial Dao could help Xue Qinghe control his strength and Soul Power more precisely in combat.

Ch. 188The Finals

Yu Tianheng gave Xue Qinghe the Great Light Sword Scripture, a sword cultivation technique suited to her Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, and she quickly advanced to its fourth realm. At the Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament in Spirit City, the four semifinal teams drew their matchups, setting the Spirit Hall Academy Team against Dai Mubai and Tang San’s team.

  • Yu Tianheng bought the Great Light Sword Scripture for Qian Renxue and gave it to Xue Qinghe, who recognized how well it matched her Martial Soul.
  • Yu Tianheng asked Xue Qinghe to secure him a fertile fief after the tournament, and she agreed.
  • Xue Qinghe cultivated the scripture to its fourth realm in a few days as the teams traveled to Spirit City.
  • The tournament narrowed to the Spirit Hall Academy Team, the Imperial Fighting Team, the Star Luo Royal Academy First Team, and the Star Luo Royal Academy Second Team.
  • Yu Tianheng learned that Tang San had trained under Tang Hao, joined Dai Mubai in the Star Luo Empire, and helped him contend with his elder brother Dai Weisi.
  • The semifinal draw matched the Spirit Hall Academy Team against the Star Luo Royal Academy Second Team and the Imperial Fighting Team against the Star Luo Royal Academy First Team.

Ch. 189Battle Against the Star Luo Royal Academy Team

The Imperial Fighting Team battled the powerful Star Luo Royal Team in the tournament finals, and the match narrowed to Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan against Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun. Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun unleashed Hell White Tiger, and Yu Tianheng met its attacks with his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul as the fight continued.

  • Dai Weisi, Zhu Zhuyun, Ying Wei, Tang Hongning, Li Yang, Dong Hui, and Yang Mingxin entered the arena with the Star Luo Royal Team to face the Imperial Fighting Team.
  • Yu Tianheng fought Ying Wei while Dugu Yan disrupted the Star Luo team with poison, and the teams clashed across the arena as their support fighters and defenders protected their allies.
  • Both teams suffered casualties: Ying Wei, Tang Hongning, Li Yang, Dong Hui, Yang Mingxin, Osler, Yu Feng, and the brothers Shi Mo and Shi Mo lost the ability to fight.
  • Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun joined forces to unleash their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Hell White Tiger, leaving Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan to face them.
  • Yu Tianheng told Dugu Yan to withdraw, then met the Hell White Tiger's attack with Thunder Dragon Claw and dodged its energy beam before forming Thunder Dragon Head.

Ch. 190Crushing Victory

Yu Tianheng defeated Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun’s Hell White Tiger, prompting Bibi Dong to warn the Spirit Hall Academy Team about him before their match against the Star Luo Royal Academy Second Team began. The chapter ended with the Spirit Hall team countering the second team’s opening attacks and launching a barrage of Soul Skills.

  • Yu Tianheng used Azure Lightning Heaven-Devouring Prison to defeat the Hell White Tiger, leaving Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun unable to continue, and the cardinal declared the Imperial Fighting Team the winner.
  • Bibi Dong ordered Yu Tianheng’s information gathered, learned of his strength and clan standing, and warned the Spirit Hall Academy Team that he would be a formidable opponent in the final.
  • Xie Yue proposed that the Spirit Hall team eliminate Yu Tianheng’s teammates before Hu Liena, Yan, and he attacked him together, and Bibi Dong approved the plan.
  • The Spirit Hall Academy Team and the Star Luo Royal Academy Second Team entered the arena for their match, with Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and Tang San leading the second team’s opening assault.
  • The Spirit Hall team’s auxiliary barrier stopped Dai Mubai, Hu Liena’s charm disrupted Zhu Zhuqing, Xie Yue forced her to dodge, and Yan burned Tang San’s Blue Silver Grass before the Spirit Hall team counterattacked.

Ch. 191Provocation

The Spirit Hall Academy Team defeated the Star Luo Royal Academy Second Team, then clashed with the Imperial Fighting Team before their final match. The chapter ended as both teams prepared to enter the arena for the championship showdown.

  • Hu Liena and Xie Yue fused into Demon Charm, whose red mist overwhelmed the Star Luo Royal Academy Second Team and secured Spirit Hall Academy's victory.
  • Tang San regretted losing while hiding his Clear Sky Hammer, which Tang Hao had told him not to reveal.
  • Yan threatened Yu Tianheng before the final, but Yu Tianheng struck him and Xie Yue stopped Yan from retaliating.
  • The next day, the Spirit Hall Academy Team and Imperial Fighting Team prepared to face each other as Bibi Dong watched from the honored guests' section.

Ch. 192The Battle Had Only Just Begun

Yu Tianheng faced the Spirit Hall Academy Team alone in the tournament final after Demon Charm eliminated most of his teammates. He unleashed his fifth Soul Skill, Azure Lightning Heaven-Devouring Prison, incapacitating the opposing team except for Yan and Demon Charm, and the fight continued.

  • Hu Liena and Xie Yue merged into Demon Charm, which defeated the Shi Brothers and sent the Imperial Fighting Team's members out of the ring one by one.
  • Dugu Yan conceded and left Yu Tianheng alone to face the Spirit Hall Academy Team.
  • Yu Tianheng rejected the team's demand that he concede and activated his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul.
  • Yu Tianheng unleashed Azure Lightning Heaven-Devouring Prison, striking down the Spirit Hall members other than Yan and Demon Charm.
  • Yan tried to block the heavenly lightning with flames, but the attack overwhelmed him and sent him crashing to the edge of the ring.

Ch. 193Taking on the Golden Generation Alone

Yu Tianheng overwhelmed the Spirit Hall Academy Team, defeating Yan before battling Hu Liena and Xie Yue after they joined forces. He pinned Xie Yue and lifted Hu Liena by the throat, leaving her on the verge of defeat.

  • Demon Charm failed to stop Yu Tianheng, and the audience, Bibi Dong, Salas, and Xue Qinghe watched in shock as he faced the Spirit Hall Team alone.
  • Hu Liena and Xie Yue began preparing their Martial Soul Fusion Skill while Yan attacked Yu Tianheng with World-Burning Tribulation Flame.
  • Yu Tianheng broke through Yan’s attack, battered him with dragon punches, and threw him off the stage.
  • Hu Liena and Xie Yue attacked Yu Tianheng together with their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, but he resisted their combined assaults and knocked them back.
  • Yu Tianheng caught Xie Yue’s final blade attack, kicked him down, and pinned him beneath his boot.
  • Yu Tianheng grabbed Hu Liena by the neck and demanded that she admit defeat as she began to lose consciousness.

Ch. 194Champion

Yu Tianheng defeated Spirit Hall Academy’s Golden Generation and led the Imperial Fighting Team to win the championship. After accepting the three Soul Bones and delaying Bibi Dong’s recruitment offer, he kept the prizes and reunited with his uncle Yu Xiaogang.

  • Bibi Dong stopped the fight, declared Spirit Hall Academy’s concession, and Hu Liena vowed to remember her defeat by Yu Tianheng.
  • Yu Tianheng accepted the championship prize of three Soul Bones and told Bibi Dong he would discuss her offer to join Spirit Hall in private after the tournament.
  • The Imperial Fighting Team members declined the Soul Bones, so Yu Tianheng kept all three.
  • Yu Xiaogang found Yu Tianheng in Spirit City’s central square and congratulated him on the championship.

Ch. 195A City for a Soul Bone

Yu Tianheng discussed Spirit Hall’s recruitment with Yu Xiaogang and Xue Qinghe, who promised to protect him from Bibi Dong. He planned to trade two Soul Bones to Spirit Hall and offered a third to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family in exchange for a city, leaving Xue Qinghe considering his request for Suotuo City.

  • Yu Tianheng told Yu Xiaogang that Bibi Dong wanted to recruit him, and they agreed to meet her together the next day.
  • Xue Qinghe revealed herself in thought as Qian Renxue and promised to tell Bibi Dong that Yu Tianheng was under her protection.
  • Yu Tianheng explained that he would trade the Wisdom Condensing Mind Skull and Rapid Advance Wind Chasing Left Leg Bone to Spirit Hall, but keep the Bursting Burning Flame Right Arm Soul Bone for negotiations with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.
  • Yu Tianheng asked Xue Qinghe to secure him a city instead of a fief, offering the right arm Soul Bone in exchange.
  • Yu Tianheng named Suotuo City as the city he wanted, and Xue Qinghe considered whether the deal could be arranged.

Ch. 196Meeting

Yu Tianheng secured Xue Qinghe’s agreement to grant him Suotuo City as an earldom despite the Balak Kingdom’s control of it. At Spirit Hall, Xue Qinghe told Bibi Dong that Yu Tianheng already served him, and Yu Tianheng and Yu Xiaogang were then brought before the Pope.

  • Xue Qinghe warned Yu Tianheng that the Balak Kingdom controlled Suotuo City, but Yu Tianheng said he wanted the title and would handle the city himself.
  • Xue Qinghe agreed to the arrangement, and Yu Tianheng handed him the promised Soul Bone.
  • Xue Qinghe told Bibi Dong that Yu Tianheng already served him and knew his true identity as Qian Renxue, so Bibi Dong agreed not to recruit or harm him.
  • Yu Tianheng and Yu Xiaogang arrived at Spirit Hall, and Bibi Dong reacted with surprise and complicated feelings upon hearing Yu Xiaogang was with him.
  • Bibi Dong received Yu Tianheng and Yu Xiaogang in her throne room and looked first at Yu Tianheng.

Ch. 197Two Requests

Yu Xiaogang asked Bibi Dong to spare his nephew Yu Tianheng, and she agreed. Yu Tianheng then offered to return two Soul Bones to Spirit Hall in exchange for help securing Suotuo City, leaving his second request unstated.

  • Bibi Dong saw Yu Tianheng and Yu Xiaogang and spoke with Yu Xiaogang, whom she had not seen in over twenty years.
  • Yu Xiaogang explained that Yu Tianheng was like a son to him and begged Bibi Dong not to harm him for refusing to join Spirit Hall.
  • Bibi Dong agreed to leave Yu Tianheng alone, considering Yu Xiaogang's plea and Yu Tianheng's connection to Qian Renxue.
  • Yu Tianheng offered Bibi Dong the Wisdom Condensing Mind Skull and Rapid Advance Wind Chasing Left Leg Soul Bone in return for two conditions.
  • Yu Tianheng's first condition was for Spirit Hall to help him take control of Suotuo City, the fief he expected to receive from the Heaven Dou Empire.

Ch. 198Spirit Hall's Hierarchy of Positions

Yu Tianheng secured Bibi Dong’s support for his plans in Suotuo City and gave her two Soul Bones before preparing to return to the Heaven Dou Empire. He persuaded Yu Xiaogang to stay in Spirit City, then encountered Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan, whose defeat at the tournament still rankled.

  • Bibi Dong agreed to have Spirit Hall’s bishops in Suotuo City and Barak City support Yu Tianheng and pressure the king of Balak Kingdom.
  • Yu Tianheng gave Bibi Dong the two Soul Bones and left the hall after telling her he had not yet chosen his second request.
  • Yu Tianheng gave Yu Xiaogang Martial Dao techniques, resources, and advice, then persuaded him to remain in Spirit City.
  • Yu Tianheng hoped Yu Xiaogang’s presence would discourage Bibi Dong from acting against the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and help them learn of any threats.
  • Yu Tianheng encountered Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan on his way out of Spirit City; Yan charged up to him and angrily ordered him to leave.

Ch. 199Reprimand

Yu Tianheng defeated Yan outside Spirit Hall, then left as the Golden Generation answered Bibi Dong’s urgent summons. Bibi Dong ordered Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan to undergo brutal training in Death Canyon, while Hu Liena and Xie Yue received two Soul Bones that Yu Tianheng had traded back to Spirit Hall.

  • Yan attacked Yu Tianheng outside Spirit Hall, but Yu Tianheng overpowered him and sent him crashing into a stone pillar.
  • Bibi Dong summoned the Golden Generation, and Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan went to the great hall while Yu Tianheng left.
  • Bibi Dong showed them a replay of their tournament defeat and condemned their performance against Yu Tianheng.
  • Bibi Dong ordered the three to undergo special training in Death Canyon, warning them not to return unless they survived.
  • Bibi Dong gave Hu Liena and Xie Yue the Spirit Condensation Wisdom Skull and Swift Forward Wind-Chasing Left Leg Bone, explaining that Yu Tianheng had willingly traded them to Spirit Hall.

Ch. 200Imperial Rewards

Yan lamented being the only member of the Golden Generation without a Soul Bone and resolved to train for a rematch with Yu Tianheng. After returning to the Heaven Dou Empire, Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan agreed to marry, and Xue Ye rewarded the Imperial Fighting Team with a triumphant welcome and granted Yu Tianheng an earldom and Suotuo City.

  • Yan blamed Yu Tianheng for keeping the last Soul Bone and decided to train in Death Canyon until he could defeat him.
  • Yu Tianheng told Dugu Yan he planned to return to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and eventually become its patriarch, then asked her to marry him; she accepted.
  • Half a month later, Xue Ye and the officials welcomed the Imperial Fighting Team home in triumph.
  • Xue Ye awarded the team gold and farmland, granted Yu Tianheng the title of Earl and Suotuo City as his fief, and ordered the team's name inscribed on the Heaven Dou Heroes Monument.
  • Xue Beng presented Yu Tianheng with a medal and asked to speak with him, but Yu Tianheng politely dismissed the offer.
Arc 8 of 14
Arc 8 of 14