Arc 2Chapters 26–47

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Ch. 26Ten Battles, Ten Victories

Jiang Wu fought ten matches in the Soul Fighting Zone and won every one, earning 200 Gold Soul Coins and a place on the monthly record wall. After his friends celebrated his streak, Gu Yue revealed that he ranked third in wins that month.

  • Jiang Wu defeated Zhou Kai with Illusory Charm Eyes and Golden Dragon Claw, then accepted the victory and signed up for another match.
  • Jiang Wu won his second and third matches by defeating a Gale Wolf Soul Elder and an Entanglement Vine Soul Elder, then continued winning as a crowd gathered to watch.
  • In his ninth match, Jiang Wu overcame an Earth-Splitting Bear Soul Elder and forced him to surrender.
  • Jiang Wu won his tenth match by throwing a control-type Soul Elder across the arena, bringing his record to ten victories.
  • A staff member awarded Jiang Wu 200 Gold Soul Coins, and Wang Dong'er, Huo Yutong, and Gu Yue congratulated him.
  • Gu Yue told Jiang Wu that he ranked third in monthly wins on the Soul Fighting Zone's record wall.

Ch. 27Xian Lin'er's Shock

Jiang Wu began his Soul Tool studies under Xian Lin'er and explained how his Dragon Transformation advanced. When he demonstrated it, the dragon might of his Golden Dragon King Bloodline overwhelmed Xian Lin'er's Azure Flame Dragon, leaving her astonished by its power.

  • Jiang Wu treated Wang Dong'er, Huo Yutong, and Gu Yue to lunch after their ten matches in the Soul Fighting Zone.
  • Jiang Wu met Xian Lin'er at the Soul Tool Department, where she showed him a basic Soul Tool and assigned him books to study.
  • Xian Lin'er asked Jiang Wu about his Dragon Transformation, and he explained that more of his body transformed whenever he broke through to a major realm.
  • Jiang Wu activated Dragon Transformation at Xian Lin'er's request, and his golden dragon might suppressed her Azure Flame Dragon Martial Soul.
  • Xian Lin'er told Jiang Wu that his dragon might surpassed any dragon-type Martial Soul she had encountered.

Ch. 28Wang Dong'er, the Poor Student

Jiang Wu left his first lesson with Xian Lin'er carrying a stack of Soul Tool books, while Xian Lin'er privately wondered about the power behind his Dragon Transformation. Back at the dormitory, Jiang Wu began studying and offered to help Huo Yutong and Gu Yue learn about Soul Tools, while Wang Dong'er quickly fell asleep beside them.

  • Xian Lin'er asked whether Jiang Wu could transform another body part at each major breakthrough and suggested he try transforming his left arm at rank forty.
  • After Jiang Wu left, Xian Lin'er reflected that his draconic might had suppressed the Azure Flame Dragon and wondered about his origins.
  • Wang Dong'er, Huo Yutong, and Gu Yue waited for Jiang Wu, and he showed them the Soul Tool books Xian Lin'er had assigned him.
  • Jiang Wu offered to ask Xian Lin'er if Gu Yue could sit in on lessons and told Huo Yutong she could borrow his books after he finished them.
  • The four returned to the dormitory and began reading, but Wang Dong'er fell asleep within minutes.
  • Huo Yutong laughed when Wang Dong'er mumbled about braised pork, and she placed Wang Dong'er's book open to chapter three at Jiang Wu's suggestion.

Ch. 29Sparring with Xu Sanshi

When Xu Sanshi demanded an apology from Huo Yutong over a dispute at her grilled-fish stall, Jiang Wu challenged him to a duel to settle the matter. They agreed to wager a Mystic Water Pill against something Bei Bei had promised, and the chapter ended as Xu Sanshi summoned his Black Tortoise Shield in the Soul Fighting Zone.

  • Wang Dong'er invited Jiang Wu and Gu Yue to support Huo Yutong, who was selling grilled fish outside Shrek City's east gate.
  • Xu Sanshi confronted Huo Yutong for striking his hand with her tongs, and Bei Bei defended her.
  • Jiang Wu challenged Xu Sanshi to a one-on-one fight, offering to accept Huo Yutong's apology and pay for the fish if he lost.
  • Xu Sanshi wagered a Mystic Water Pill, while Bei Bei offered Jiang Wu's stake in exchange for an item Xu Sanshi wanted.
  • Jiang Wu reassured Huo Yutong that she had done nothing wrong, then went with the group to the Soul Fighting Zone.
  • Xu Sanshi summoned his Black Tortoise Shield as the duel was about to begin.

Ch. 30Xu Sanshi: That Punch Almost Sent Me to Meet My Great-Grandma

Jiang Wu defeated Xu Sanshi with a single punch, prompting Xu Sanshi to mistake him for his mother and surrender amid the crowd’s laughter. Jiang Wu claimed the Mystic Water Pill and gave it to Huo Yutong, leaving the arena with Wang Dong'er and Huo Yutong.

  • Xu Sanshi offered Jiang Wu the first move, and Jiang Wu used Instant Beast Flash to punch him in the stomach before he could summon his Martial Soul.
  • The blow made Xu Sanshi hallucinate his mother, and he shouted “Mom!” while the spectators burst out laughing.
  • After recovering, Xu Sanshi admitted defeat and handed Jiang Wu the Mystic Water Pill.
  • Jiang Wu gave the pill to Huo Yutong, telling her she could sell it or use it to cleanse her meridians and transform her marrow.
  • Wang Dong'er teased Jiang Wu by calling him Mom, while Bei Bei and Tang Ya joked about Xu Sanshi’s embarrassing outburst.

Ch. 31Gu Yue Gritted Her Teeth

After Xu Sanshi apologized for calling Jiang Wu “Mom,” Jiang Wu joined his friends in teasing him before enjoying Huo Yutong’s grilled fish. Back in the dormitory, Jiang Wu mocked Gu Yue’s flat chest, leaving Gu Yue furious and wondering why Jiang Wu provoked the same urge to fight as the Golden Dragon King.

  • Xu Sanshi challenged Jiang Wu to fight again when he reached level forty, then awkwardly apologized for calling him “Mom.”
  • Jiang Wu joked that he would change his name to Jiang Don’t Call Me Mom, and Wang Dong'er, Huo Yutong, and Gu Yue laughed with him.
  • Jiang Wu ate Huo Yutong’s grilled fish and later remembered that Gu Yue’s Martial Soul was Elementalist, making him suspect Gu Yue’s identity as the Silver Dragon King.
  • Jiang Wu told Gu Yue he would be beautiful as a girl, then mocked his flat chest and dodged Gu Yue as Gu Yue tried to grab him.
  • Gu Yue questioned why Jiang Wu’s taunts made her so angry and suspected he might be the Golden Dragon King reincarnated.

Ch. 32Playing Along with Your Act

Gu Yue told Jiang Wu she was a girl named Gu Yuena hiding at Shrek Academy, and he agreed to keep her secret. The next morning, Jiang Wu and his friends started their first day of school, where students were already gossiping about his fight with Xu Sanshi.

  • Gu Yue claimed that her family had been wiped out and asked Jiang Wu to keep her identity secret; he agreed to call her Gu Yue around others.
  • Gu Yue said she avoided the communal bathhouse by bathing in the middle of the night.
  • Wang Dong'er and Huo Yutong laughed about Xu Sanshi's cry for his mother as they walked to dinner, and Jiang Wu promised to buy grilled fish from Huo Yutong the next day.
  • Wang Dong'er admitted she had spent her money on snacks, so Jiang Wu returned her money bag for safekeeping.
  • Jiang Wu and his friends went to class on the first day at Shrek Academy, where students whispered about his fight with Xu Sanshi.
  • Wang Dong'er teased Jiang Wu about becoming famous, and he told her Huo Yutong was only being polite when she denied that laughter was written on her face.

Ch. 33Another Junior Named Meha

After class, Wang Dong'er tricked Xiao Xiao into calling Jiang Wu “Mom,” causing an embarrassing misunderstanding and a playful scuffle. Xiao Xiao and Jiang Wu made peace, while Huo Yutong quietly wished she could become more comfortable with him and join in.

  • Zhou Yi sent the students to run a hundred laps, and Jiang Wu helped Huo Yutong finish with Wang Dong'er's assistance.
  • Xiao Xiao asked Wang Dong'er how to get closer to Jiang Wu, and Wang Dong'er told her to call him “Mom.”
  • Xiao Xiao followed the advice, leaving Jiang Wu confused until she admitted Wang Dong'er had told her to do it.
  • Xiao Xiao chased Wang Dong'er around the classroom, and Jiang Wu refused to shield Wang Dong'er when she hid behind him.
  • Huo Yutong watched the group fool around and wished she knew how to join them and speak more naturally with Jiang Wu.
  • Xiao Xiao asked to call Jiang Wu by his name, and Wang Dong'er claimed she had helped him fend off a romantic rival.

Ch. 34Tang San's Heartache

Jiang Wu kissed Wang Dong'er to stop her teasing, then outran her through the academy corridors before agreeing to treat her better. In the Divine Realm, Tang San watched the exchange on a screen as Xiao Wu arrived with tea.

  • Jiang Wu kissed Wang Dong'er on the cheek and fled the classroom, leaving her stunned and Huo Yutong envious.
  • Wang Dong'er chased Jiang Wu through the corridors while Huo Yutong told Xiao Xiao that the pair were only playing around.
  • Jiang Wu used Instant Beast Flash to escape Wang Dong'er until he stopped and let her confront him before the gathered students.
  • Wang Dong'er demanded that Jiang Wu take responsibility for kissing her, and he agreed to treat her better before refusing her request for another kiss.
  • Tang San watched Jiang Wu and Wang Dong'er on a screen as the stone table beside him cracked, and Xiao Wu arrived with tea and asked if he was watching Xiao Qi again.

Ch. 35Golden Dragon Body

Tang San worried over Wang Dong'er’s growing closeness to Jiang Wu, while Xiao Wu defended the boy. Days later, Jiang Wu and his friends encountered a powerful red-clad woman at Sea God Lake, and he subdued her with his soul skills and Golden Dragon Body.

  • Tang San watched Jiang Wu and Wang Dong'er together and warned that he would punish Jiang Wu if he mistreated her, while Xiao Wu stood up for him.
  • Jiang Wu, Wang Dong'er, Huo Yutong, and Gu Yuena complained about Shrek Academy’s crowded toilets and unreliable bathhouse water.
  • The group spotted a red-clad woman running across Sea God Lake, and her approaching heat made them realize they were in danger.
  • Jiang Wu used Illusory Charm Eyes to distract the woman, then activated Golden Dragon Body and struck her unconscious before carrying her to shore.

Ch. 36Surprised Yan Shaozhe

Jiang Wu knocked out Ma Xiaotao after she attacked the group, then revealed his dragon-type Second Martial Soul to Wang Dong'er and Huo Yutong. Yan Shaozhe arrived and questioned Jiang Wu about what happened, surprised by the freshman's strength and his connection to Xian Lin'er.

  • Jiang Wu used Instant Beast Flash to knock out Ma Xiaotao and bring her safely to the ground.
  • Jiang Wu told Wang Dong'er that he had a Second Martial Soul, while Gu Yuena recognized his Golden Dragon King Bloodline and kept quiet.
  • Huo Yutong praised Jiang Wu's abilities, and Jiang Wu encouraged her to study Soul Tools and grow stronger.
  • Wang Dong'er linked arms with Jiang Wu and claimed he was unbeatable among those at his level.
  • Yan Shaozhe arrived with more than a dozen people, and Jiang Wu explained how he had stopped Ma Xiaotao.
  • Yan Shaozhe learned that Jiang Wu was Xian Lin'er's eleven-year-old, level-thirty-one disciple and regretted that he had been steered toward Soul Tools.

Ch. 37Yan Shaozhe's Hush Money

After Jiang Wu received compensation from Yan Shaozhe for the incident at Sea God Lake, Yan Shaozhe explained to Ma Xiaotao that Jiang Wu had knocked her unconscious and regretted that Xian Lin'er had taken him as a disciple. Jiang Wu and the others left with their pills, while Yan Shaozhe headed toward the Martial Soul Department's office building.

  • Jiang Wu asked Yan Shaozhe to compensate him and the others, and Yan Shaozhe gave each of them two boxes containing pills.
  • Teachers confirmed that Ma Xiaotao was unharmed, and Yan Shaozhe told Jiang Wu and the others to keep the incident secret before they left.
  • Ma Xiaotao woke in a secret chamber and learned that Jiang Wu, an eleven-year-old new student, had knocked her unconscious.
  • Yan Shaozhe told Ma Xiaotao that Jiang Wu had Twin Martial Souls and was Xian Lin'er's disciple, and Ma Xiaotao suggested he try to win Jiang Wu over.
  • Yan Shaozhe warned Ma Xiaotao not to challenge Jiang Wu and then left for the Martial Soul Department's office building.
  • Jiang Wu walked toward the dormitories with Wang Dong'er and the others as Wang Dong'er examined one of the pills.

Ch. 38Ma Xiaotao Comes Calling

Jiang Wu explained his unusual Second Martial Soul to his friends before Ma Xiaotao abducted him to a secluded grove and challenged him to a strength-suppressed fight. She offered to grant him a reasonable favor if he won, but Jiang Wu questioned whether the risk was worth the reward.

  • Jiang Wu told Wang Dong'er that his Second Martial Soul could manifest as dragon scales and claws but had no visible illusory image, and Gu Yuena asked whether his golden Soul Ring had appeared before.
  • The next day, Ma Xiaotao spotted Jiang Wu outside class, grabbed him, and carried him to a secluded grove behind the academy.
  • Ma Xiaotao said she wanted to test Jiang Wu's strength because she doubted he had knocked her unconscious, while Jiang Wu explained that he had only succeeded because she had lost control and he ambushed her.
  • Ma Xiaotao offered to suppress her strength and grant Jiang Wu one reasonable request if he won their fight.
  • Jiang Wu said the deal was not worth the risk of losing, and Ma Xiaotao asked what he wanted instead.

Ch. 39Sparring with Ma Xiaotao

Jiang Wu and Ma Xiaotao sparred after agreeing that he would earn two favors if he won, while he would buy her meals for a month if he lost. Their fight escalated from close combat to Soul Skills, and the chapter ended with Ma Xiaotao dodging Jiang Wu’s powerful rabbit-shaped Mitu Shockwave in midair.

  • Jiang Wu and Ma Xiaotao agreed to fight with her strength suppressed to three rings, wagering two requests against a month of meals.
  • Ma Xiaotao attacked at close range, but Jiang Wu evaded and countered with his Soft Skill before using Illusory Charm Eyes to lure her into a trap.
  • Jiang Wu struck the spot where Ma Xiaotao had stood with his Golden Dragon Body, but she recovered and began using her fire Soul Skills.
  • Ma Xiaotao took to the air with Phoenix Wings Soaring and tried to box Jiang Wu in with crossing Phoenix Fire Lines.
  • Jiang Wu fired a rabbit-shaped Mitu Shockwave, which pierced Ma Xiaotao’s flames and forced her to dodge as it exploded behind her.

Ch. 40Boys Should Stay Safe When Out and About

Jiang Wu sparred with Ma Xiaotao, but their fight ended when her Evil Fire flared up and she kissed him. Xian Lin'er knocked Ma Xiaotao unconscious, leaving Jiang Wu shaken as the others intervened.

  • Jiang Wu and Ma Xiaotao traded attacks as the watching teachers praised his combat awareness and Xian Lin'er warned Yan Shaozhe not to poach her disciple.
  • Ma Xiaotao grew impatient and charged Jiang Wu, who fought back despite running low on Soul Power.
  • During their close combat, Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire surged and made her lose control.
  • Ma Xiaotao grabbed Jiang Wu and kissed him, while he tried to push her away.
  • Xian Lin'er knocked Ma Xiaotao unconscious, and Yan Shaozhe caught her as Qian Duoduo pulled Jiang Wu aside.

Ch. 41Wu Ming

After Ma Xiaotao lost control and kissed Jiang Wu during their fight, Shrek Academy’s deans reassured him and promised compensation. Wu Ming escorted him out of the Inner Court, teasing him about the lipstick mark and asking why Ma Xiaotao had been so determined to fight him.

  • Qian Duoduo joked with Jiang Wu about Ma Xiaotao’s actions, while Xian Lin'er explained that her Evil Fire had erupted during the fight.
  • Yan Shaozhe carried the unconscious Ma Xiaotao away and promised an apology, but Xian Lin'er insisted that Jiang Wu receive compensation.
  • Qian Duoduo praised Jiang Wu’s Mitu Shockwave and invited him to visit the Soul Tool Department, while Xian Lin'er told him to find her after finishing her books.
  • Wu Ming introduced herself as Ma Xiaotao’s senior and escorted Jiang Wu toward the Outer Court.
  • Wu Ming explained that Ma Xiaotao’s lipstick would not wash off easily, then asked Jiang Wu why Ma Xiaotao had been so set on fighting him.

Ch. 42A Jealous Wang Dong'er

Jiang Wu recounted his encounter with Ma Xiaotao to Wu Ming, then returned to the dormitory, where Wang Dong'er confronted him about Ma Xiaotao's kiss and damaged clothes. The chapter ended with Wang Dong'er angrily scrubbing the lipstick mark from his face.

  • Jiang Wu told Wu Ming how he had fought Ma Xiaotao and how her Evil Fire had flared up, and Wu Ming laughed at the story of Ma Xiaotao trying to strip him.
  • Wu Ming warned Jiang Wu that Ma Xiaotao would likely seek a rematch and discussed his training under Xian Lin'er before seeing him off at the Outer Court boundary.
  • Jiang Wu returned to the dormitory and found Wang Dong'er waiting; she noticed the lipstick mark and missing button on his shirt.
  • Jiang Wu explained that Ma Xiaotao had kissed him and pulled at his clothes during her Evil Fire episode, making Wang Dong'er furious.
  • Wang Dong'er dragged Jiang Wu inside, sat him down, and scrubbed his face with a damp cloth.

Ch. 43Just Checking His Body

Jiang Wu told Wang Dong'er that Ma Xiaotao had kissed him when her Evil Fire flared up, and Wang Dong'er tried to kiss him to make him forget it. Gu Yuena and Huo Yutong walked in on them, leaving Jiang Wu to explain the situation to both of them.

  • Jiang Wu recounted how Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire had flared up and she had kissed him before Xian Lin'er knocked her out.
  • Wang Dong'er decided she needed to keep a closer eye on Jiang Wu and asked whether he had felt anything when Ma Xiaotao kissed him.
  • Wang Dong'er leaned over Jiang Wu and said she would kiss him so he would forget Ma Xiaotao, but Gu Yuena and Huo Yutong opened the dormitory door and caught them in a compromising position.
  • Jiang Wu explained that Wang Dong'er had been teasing him and then admitted that Ma Xiaotao had kissed him; Huo Yutong and Gu Yuena reacted with surprise.

Ch. 44The Freshman Assessment

Jiang Wu’s team competed in the freshman assessment and won all ten of their round-robin matches. He learned that Wang Dong’er, Huo Yutong, and Xiao Xiao had also won all ten, and the chapter ended with him noticing how much healthier Huo Yutong looked.

  • Jiang Wu teamed up with Gu Yuena and He Song for the freshman assessment, while Wang Dong’er, Huo Yutong, and Xiao Xiao formed another team.
  • Jiang Wu’s team defeated Zhou Yang’s team in their first match, with Jiang Wu and Gu Yuena quickly disabling two opponents and He Song pushing the last one out of bounds.
  • Jiang Wu, Gu Yuena, and He Song won their next four matches, then overcame a level-twenty-nine control-type Soul Master before their fifth opponent surrendered.
  • Jiang Wu’s team completed the assessment with ten wins, and Wang Dong’er told him that her team had also won all ten matches.
  • Wang Dong’er, Huo Yutong, Xiao Xiao, and Gu Yuena teased one another about how they had won, while Jiang Wu noticed Huo Yutong’s improved health and growth.

Ch. 45Facing Dai Huabin

Jiang Wu, Gu Yuena, and He Song advanced through the elimination rounds to the semifinals, where they faced Dai Huabin’s team. Dai Huabin challenged Jiang Wu, who questioned how long his opponent could last against him.

  • Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong'er compared their team’s round-robin victories with Jiang Wu’s, while He Song admitted he had relied on Jiang Wu and Gu Yuena.
  • Jiang Wu’s team defeated an Ironback Bear team in the first elimination match, then overcame an agile team using Gu Yuena’s ice and Jiang Wu’s attacks.
  • Jiang Wu, Gu Yuena, and He Song advanced through the next two rounds, with He Song holding his own against stronger opponents.
  • In the semifinals, Jiang Wu’s team faced Dai Huabin, Zhu Lu, and Cui Yajie.
  • Dai Huabin declared that he would show Jiang Wu what a real genius was, and Jiang Wu challenged him to see how many moves he could last.

Ch. 46Zhu Lu: You Can't Hit Me After Hitting Dai Huabin

Jiang Wu stopped Dai Huabin from using a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, then defeated him with Illusory Charm Eyes and a series of throws. Zhu Lu forfeited, sending Jiang Wu's team to the final, where Wang Dong'er praised his throwing technique.

  • Jiang Wu used Instant Beast Flash to kick Dai Huabin away from Zhu Lu and interrupt their Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
  • Jiang Wu trapped Dai Huabin in an illusion and knocked him unconscious with three stages of Eight-Stage Throw.
  • Zhu Lu forfeited, and the referee declared Jiang Wu's team the winner and advanced them to the final.
  • Yan Shaozhe, Qian Duoduo, and Xian Lin'er discussed Jiang Wu's throwing technique and its possible connection to the Clear Sky Sect.
  • Jiang Wu left the arena with Gu Yuena and He Song, and Wang Dong'er rushed over to praise his technique.

Ch. 47Wang Dong'er's Secret Weapon

Wang Dong'er and Huo Yutong tried to use their Martial Soul Fusion Skill in the tournament final, but Jiang Wu disrupted them and knocked Wang Dong'er out of the arena. With Gu Yuena and He Song holding off Huo Yutong and Xiao Xiao, the match continued with Jiang Wu's team in control.

  • Wang Dong'er told Jiang Wu she and Huo Yutong had discovered the Martial Soul Fusion Skill Withering in Brilliance, Golden Road, and she agreed to bet with him on who would win the championship.
  • Jiang Wu, He Song, and Gu Yuena faced Wang Dong'er, Huo Yutong, and Xiao Xiao in the finals.
  • When Wang Dong'er and Huo Yutong ran toward each other to activate their fusion skill, Jiang Wu used Instant Beast Flash to kick Wang Dong'er away and separate them.
  • Gu Yuena trapped Huo Yutong behind ice walls while He Song engaged Xiao Xiao, leaving Jiang Wu to fight Wang Dong'er.
  • Jiang Wu used Illusory Charm Eyes and Soft Skill to throw Wang Dong'er toward the arena boundary, then struck her with a rabbit-shaped Qi wave and knocked her out.
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