Arc 2The Diary Shakes the Continent

Shen Yichen’s diary exposed future disasters and inspired Mu En, Du Busi, and others to act against the dangers surrounding Shrek and the Divine Realm. As Jing Hongchen planned to send Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen to Shrek, Mu En set Xuan Zi to bring Huo Yuhao from the Body Sect while keeping Tang San’s recovery of him secret.

  • Mu En confirmed that Shen Yichen possessed a Diary Copy, warned him to conceal his identity and Martial Soul, and helped Zhang Lexuan absorb her Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone.
  • The Diary System expanded, drawing Di Tian, the Snow Empress, and Du Busi into its copies and chatroom, where Shen Yichen’s revelations fueled suspicions about Tang San and Shrek.
  • Shen Yichen’s entries exposed Xuan Zi’s future failures and the deaths of Shrek students, prompting Mu En and Zhang Lexuan to consider how the tragedy could be prevented.
  • Du Busi attacked and defeated Xuan Zi at Shrek, but the Golden Ancient Tree forced him to retreat, and Mu En later named Shen Yichen his successor and Zhang Lexuan the next candidate for the Sea God Pavilion.
  • Shen Yichen began learning Soul Tools, while Jing Hongchen plotted to steal the Tang Sect’s techniques and later considered sending Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen to study at Shrek.
  • During a Current Affairs Review, Shen Yichen ranked future geniuses and revealed the Snow Empress’s fate and his own future battle against Tang San, inspiring several Diary readers to resist the Divine Realm.
  • Tang San appeared before Mu En, healed his hidden injuries, warned that Shrek faced destruction, and ordered him to bring Huo Yuhao from the Body Sect.
  • Mu En secretly sent Xuan Zi to retrieve Huo Yuhao while following him, as Xuan Zi watched the Body Sect Gate and Jing Hongchen abandoned his attempt to approach the Tang Sect.
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Ch. 26A Man Who Refused to Bow to Pressure!

Shen Yichen revealed to Mu En that he had a Diary Copy, and Mu En began helping him conceal his identity and plan for the dangers ahead. Meanwhile, Jing Hongchen considered using the Holy Spirit Cult to investigate the Body Sect and sought a way to obtain the Tang Sect’s Mysterious Heaven Skill; the chapter ended with Mu En warning Shen Yichen that the Diary never mentioned him.

  • Mu En connected Shen Yichen’s unusual cudgel and Soul Skill to the Diary Copy, while Shen Yichen trusted his teacher to protect him.
  • Mu En told Shen Yichen and Zhang Lexuan to accompany him fishing each day as a cover for discussing their plans, and Zhang Lexuan agreed to absorb her Soul Bone under Shen Yichen’s guard.
  • Jing Hongchen considered sending the Holy Spirit Cult to probe the Body Sect and then thought of targeting the Tang Sect to acquire the Mysterious Heaven Skill for Xiao and Meng.
  • Mu En took Zhang Lexuan and Shen Yichen fishing after Zhang Lexuan absorbed the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone and rose to level eighty-four.
  • Mu En confirmed that Shen Yichen had a Diary Copy, warned him to keep it secret and hide his Ruyi Jingu Bang Martial Soul, and pointed out that the Diary never mentioned him.

Ch. 27A Scathing Review of Soul Engineers

Shen Yichen used the diary to denounce Soul Engineers as an unfocused path that could not surpass individual cultivation or lead to godhood, provoking Jing Hongchen to reconsider his beliefs. The chapter ended with Shen questioning whether gods would allow Soul Tools to reach their level.

  • Shen Yichen lamented that Zhang Lexuan had missed the chance to ask about his future, and she comforted him and vowed to protect him.
  • Shen Yichen wrote a scathing response arguing that Soul Tools were techniques rather than the foundation of power, and that Soul Engineers spread themselves across too many disciplines.
  • Jing Hongchen rejected Shen's claims, reasoning that Soul Tools had helped the Sun Moon Empire surpass the three Douluo kingdoms.
  • Shen conceded that Soul Tools strengthened some Soul Masters and advanced civilization, but argued that they could not challenge the supremacy of individual power or make anyone a god.
  • Shen suggested that even if Soul Tools could reach godhood, the gods might not permit it.

Ch. 28System Upgrade, New Members Join

After the Diary System upgraded, new Diary Copy holders joined its chatroom, where Di Tian, the Snow Empress, and Du Busi learned about the diary’s contents. Du Busi erupted at Shen Yichen over his comments about Huo Yuhao and threatened to attack Shrek, while Shen Yichen taunted him from the chat.

  • Shen Yichen received a Constitution reward, and the Diary System upgraded with three more copy slots, a Reader Chatroom, and monthly Current Affairs Reviews with better rewards.
  • Di Tian received a Diary Copy in the Star Dou Great Forest, read the beginner’s guide, and went to report the discovery to his lord.
  • The Snow Empress tested her Diary Copy with her Ultimate Ice, read the entries, and wondered whether the rewards might help her survive her Heavenly Tribulation.
  • Du Busi read the diary and its comments about Huo Yuhao, then entered the Reader Chatroom and furiously cursed at Shen Yichen.
  • Shen Yichen taunted Du Busi, who punched the sky in anger and threatened to wipe out Shrek.

Ch. 29Everyone Fought Their Own Battle, the Formation in Shambles

Shen Yichen provoked Du Busi in the group chat, prompting Du Busi to accept Huo Yuhao into the Body Sect despite his fear of Tang San. The group then discussed the Sea God and tested the comment system, while Du Busi asked whether posting in an older section could earn another reward.

  • Shen Yichen taunted Du Busi about the Body Sect’s treatment of Huo Yuhao and Huo Yun’er.
  • Du Busi declared that he would take Huo Yuhao in, then secretly sent disciples to spread copies of the Body Secret Art in different directions.
  • Huo Yun’er revealed herself in the group chat, and Du Busi and Di Tian condemned Tang San.
  • Zhang Lexuan, using the name Little Noble, carefully avoided taking a clear position on the Sea God.
  • The group posted comments, and Shen Yichen confirmed that his comment had improved his physical condition.
  • Du Busi asked whether comments on an older section could earn rewards, and Shen Yichen advised him to try it.

Ch. 30World-Shocking Wisdom

Du Busi assessed the Diary Copy holders as potential allies against Tang San, while Shen Yichen considered how the copies might shape their conflicts. Beneath the Lake of Life, the Silver Dragon King planned to protect the Auspicious Beast and use the Child of Luck as a possible counter to Tang San, while strengthening the Soul Beast Clan itself.

  • Du Busi summoned Huo Yun'er, learned she had little insight into the other Diary Copy holders, and concluded that the Great Sage Equal to Heaven was their most natural ally against Tang San.
  • Shen Yichen enjoyed the suspicion his Diary System created and wondered whether a Diary Copy holder’s death would transfer the copy to someone new.
  • Di Tian asked the Silver Dragon King whether the Diary was true, and she admitted she could not verify it despite Di Tian feeling his reward had increased his Qi and Blood.
  • The Silver Dragon King ordered Di Tian to bring the Auspicious Beast beneath the Lake of Life so she could watch for Sea God interference, and told him to discuss matters carefully with the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.
  • The Silver Dragon King reasoned that the Child of Luck might help resolve the conflict between Soul Beasts and humans, but she ordered Di Tian to keep absorbing the Ice Silkworm’s Life Origin so the Soul Beasts could grow stronger on their own.

Ch. 31Nuoding Academy

Shen Yichen anticipated Xiao Yan and Tang San's enrollment at Nuoding Academy and wrote a Diary entry about their journey from Holy Soul Village. The entry ended as Xiao Yan weighed whether to kill the gatekeeper who had insulted and obstructed them.

  • Shen Yichen skipped the library and sat atop the Yu Xiaogang Statue to write about the end of his quiet days.
  • Shen Yichen's Diary announced that Xiao Yan and Tang San were heading to Nuoding Academy with Grandpa Old Jack.
  • Shen Yichen predicted that Tang Hao would remain at home when Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang took Tang San to hunt for a Soul Ring, and that he would later take the Hundred Thousand Year Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone.
  • Xiao Yan described the bumpy carriage ride and the imposing Nuoding Academy grounds.
  • The gatekeeper doubted Xiao Yan and Tang San's credentials despite seeing their Spirit Hall certificate, and Xiao Yan considered beating him or killing him.

Ch. 32Shrek's Three Phantom Gods

The group chat argued over Yu Xiaogang’s theories and Shrek’s sayings before the diary revealed that Xuan Zi’s future negligence would kill many Inner Court disciples. Zhang Lexuan told Mu En what the diary said, leaving him shaken and determined that the tragedy could still be prevented.

  • Huo Yun'er, Black Dragon, Du Busi, and others debated whether killing was justified over a minor offense, while Du Busi and Jing Hongchen attacked Shrek and the Sun Moon Empire in the group chat.
  • The diary criticized Yu Xiaogang’s theories but said he genuinely cared about Tang San, then contrasted him with Xuan Zi, who would cause the deaths of more than half a dozen Inner Court disciples during a Soul Ring hunt because he was drunk.
  • Zhang Lexuan stopped beside the river and told Mu En that Xuan Zi’s drinking would lead to the deaths of Inner Court disciples.
  • Mu En crushed his fishing rod and said the tragedy had not happened yet, so there was still a chance to make things right.
  • The diary added that Xuan Zi would try to step down rather than make amends, and that Zhang Lexuan would kneel and beg him to stay despite being injured and grieving her dead classmates.

Ch. 33The Strongest Soul King in History

Zhang Lexuan told Mu En about the Diary’s accusations against Xuan Zi, and Mu En was enraged by the harm done to Shrek’s Inner Court disciples. Shen Yichen’s new entries described further failures by Xuan Zi and criticized Long Yeyue’s actions during later crises.

  • Du Busi condemned Xuan Zi’s treatment of Zhang Lexuan and Shrek’s Inner Court disciples in the group chat.
  • Mu En asked Zhang Lexuan to repeat the Diary’s words, then grew furious as she told him what it said about Xuan Zi.
  • Mu En warned Zhang Lexuan to tell Shen Yichen not to reveal his identity in the group chat.
  • Shen Yichen’s Diary described Xuan Zi leading a mission where an Evil Soul Master killed or injured Shrek students and abducted Huo Yuhao before Electrolux helped him escape.
  • Shen Yichen’s Diary criticized Long Yeyue for retreating during the bombardment of Shrek and later dying after Chen Xinjie fell in battle.
  • Du Busi condemned Xuan Zi, while Shen Yichen’s Diary blamed Shrek’s survival on Tang San’s help from the Divine Realm.

Ch. 34Ling Luochеn

Shen Yichen finished his diary entry and met Ling Luochеn while exploring the ruins of Shrek Academy. Ling Luochеn invited him to visit the academy and show him around.

  • Shen Yichen mocked the Soul Engineer in the group chat, while Du Busi laughed at their exchange.
  • Shen Yichen wrote about Xiao Wu, finished his diary, and gained another increase to his attributes.
  • Ling Luochеn caught Shen Yichen when he jumped down from Yu Xiaogang’s statue and warned him about the danger.
  • Shen Yichen introduced himself to Ling Luochеn, a third-year Shrek Outer Court student, and agreed to call her senior sister.
  • Ling Luochеn offered to show Shen Yichen around Shrek Academy.

Ch. 35The Evil White-Haired Fluffball

Shen Yichen spent the day with Ling Luochеn, then returned to Zhang Lexuan’s home for dinner after deciding to study Soul Tools another time. Meanwhile, Du Busi sought a way to warn Shrek about the disasters Xuan Zi would cause and agreed to confront him, though the plan risked his reputation.

  • Shen Yichen said goodbye to Ling Luochеn and decided he might learn about Soul Tools to invent communication devices.
  • Shen Yichen took a long route back into Shrek Academy and joined Zhang Lexuan for dinner.
  • Du Busi worried that Shrek would dismiss his warning about Xuan Zi and asked the group chat for advice.
  • Huo Yun'er suggested leaving a warning note at Sea God Pavilion, but Du Busi rejected the idea.
  • Shen Yichen told Du Busi to beat Xuan Zi in front of Shrek and threaten him, and Du Busi insisted he could win the fight.

Ch. 36Beating Xuan Zi Senseless

Du Busi flew to Shrek Academy and brutally defeated Xuan Zi in retaliation for the group chat’s mockery. He fled when the Golden Ancient Tree’s power emerged, while Shrek’s prestige grew and Xuan Zi’s reputation suffered.

  • Du Busi grew furious after Jing Hongchen and the Great Sage Equal to Heaven mocked him in the group chat, then flew to Shrek Academy at dawn.
  • Du Busi attacked Xuan Zi with his Martial Soul Avatar and sent him crashing into Sea God Island.
  • Du Busi activated the Second Awakening of his Body Martial Soul and battered Xuan Zi’s Godly Taotie Bull form for over ten minutes while Mu En forbade Shrek’s Titled Douluo from intervening.
  • Du Busi seized the bloodied Xuan Zi, threatened him and his students, and slammed him into Sea God Lake.
  • The Golden Ancient Tree radiated power, prompting Du Busi to flee; observers in Shrek City became more wary of Shrek, while Xuan Zi’s reputation declined.

Ch. 37Agreement Reached

Di Tian secured the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm’s agreement to cooperate against Tang San and told him he would have a chance to leave in six years, while the Emperor Auspicious Beast remained confined with the Silver Dragon King. Meanwhile, Du Busi escaped to the Heavenly Soul Empire after encountering the Sea God’s Light and wondered whether Huo Yuhao could stand against the Sea God.

  • Di Tian judged the Sea God’s Light a threat he could not face and feared for the Soul Beast Clan’s future under Tang San.
  • Di Tian persuaded the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm to cooperate with the Child of Luck, promising to create an escape opportunity in six years but refusing to stop the Ferocious Beasts from draining him.
  • Di Tian comforted the unhappy Emperor Auspicious Beast and urged her to trust their lord and endure her confinement.
  • Du Busi fled from Shrek City into the Heavenly Soul Empire before dismissing his Martial Soul Avatar and Second Awakening.
  • Du Busi recalled his brother’s warning about the Sea God’s Light, questioned whether Huo Yuhao could challenge the Sea God, and reflected on his changed fate.

Ch. 38Heir to the Sea God Pavilion Master!

After Du Busi defeated Xuan Zi, Mu En used the Sea God Pavilion meeting to urge Shrek’s elders to grow stronger and prepare for the future. The elders unanimously named Shen Yichen heir to the Sea God Pavilion Master, with Zhang Lexuan as the candidate, and Mu En arranged for Shen Yichen to attend future meetings.

  • Elder Zhuang healed Xuan Zi, who raged about killing Du Busi until Mu En silenced him and rebuked him for his defeat.
  • Mu En challenged the elders to consider how Shrek would defend its glory after he was gone and criticized the next generation’s lack of strength.
  • Mu En proposed Shen Yichen as heir to the Sea God Pavilion Master and Zhang Lexuan as the candidate for the position.
  • Xuan Zi supported the proposal, while Elder Lin questioned whether six-year-old Shen Yichen was ready to bear the responsibility.
  • Mu En said he expected to remain in office for another decade and suggested Shen Yichen might surpass Xuan Zi by then.
  • Elder Lin withdrew her objection, the elders unanimously approved the appointments, and Mu En said Shen Yichen would attend future meetings so he could teach him.

Ch. 39Learning About Soul Tools

After Du Busi revealed that Shrek Academy was protected by the Sea God’s Light, Shen Yichen learned he had been named heir to the Sea God Pavilion Master position. He accepted daily cultivation to keep Zhang Lexuan’s affection and headed to the Soul Tool Department with Bei Bei to learn about Soul Tools.

  • Du Busi told the Diary chat group that the Sea God’s Light had forced him to retreat and warned Jing Hongchen that Shrek Academy could not be defeated without eliminating the Sea God.
  • Zhang Lexuan told Shen Yichen that the Sea God Pavilion had unanimously chosen him as its next master and required him to cultivate for at least two hours each day.
  • Shen Yichen agreed to cultivate after Zhang Lexuan threatened to stop holding him while they slept, then decided to visit the Soul Tool Department.
  • Shen Yichen ran into Bei Bei and invited him along to the Soul Tool Department, where they found that the building had escaped the worst damage from the earthquake and Du Busi’s invasion.
  • Shen Yichen greeted Xian Lin'er at the dean’s office and said he had come to learn about Soul Tools.

Ch. 40Making Soul Tools

Xian Lin'er introduced Shen Yichen and Bei Bei to Soul Tools, and Shen Yichen proposed using the Soul Tool Department's resources to improve the Outer Court. The lesson ended with Shen Yichen quickly inscribing a Core Array while Bei Bei struggled, and Xian Lin'er prepared to take Shen Yichen to the Sea God Pavilion.

  • Xian Lin'er brought Shen Yichen and Bei Bei to her laboratory and explained how Soul Tools were made.
  • Xian Lin'er demonstrated assembling a Soul Guidance Ray Gun, then gave the boys materials to try making one themselves.
  • Shen Yichen suggested that the Soul Tool Department help rebuild the Outer Court and equip it with brighter lights and bathrooms.
  • Bei Bei learned that Shen Yichen was the Sea God Pavilion Master's heir and reacted with surprise when Shen Yichen teased him about Sister Lexuan.
  • Shen Yichen quickly inscribed a neat Core Array, while Bei Bei's attempt turned into a crooked scrawl.

Ch. 41Plotting Against the Tang Sect

Shen Yichen quickly mastered a Soul Tool Core Array, leaving Xian Lin'er troubled about his future as a Soul Engineer. Jing Hongchen learned that the Tang Sect had dwindled to three members and plotted to obtain its Mysterious Heaven Skill, then sought support in the Diary Chat Group.

  • Xian Lin'er corrected Shen Yichen's first Core Array, and he copied her model precisely and made it work.
  • Jing Hongchen learned that only the Tang Sect Master, his young wife, and their daughter remained in the sect.
  • Jing Hongchen ordered loyal children to infiltrate the Tang Sect and steal its secret techniques, with a Soul Saint as a fallback.
  • Jing Hongchen asked the Diary Chat Group about obtaining the Mysterious Heaven Skill, and Du Busi immediately encouraged the plan.

Ch. 42One Month

After receiving Jing Hongchen’s introductory Soul Engineer materials, Shen Yichen became a Level 3 Soul Engineer and prepared for his assessment with Fan Yu as examiner. Zhang Lexuan’s Current Affairs Review topic asked Shen Yichen to rank the geniuses of the Peerless Tang Sect era, and he began the review with Mu En and Zhang Lexuan beside him.

  • Jing Hongchen agreed to send Great Sage Equal to Heaven introductory Soul Engineer textbooks to Shrek City, while Great Sage Equal to Heaven discussed the Tang Sect’s decline and the uses of Soul Tools.
  • Nearly a month later, Shen Yichen received the materials and had advanced from a beginner to a Level 3 Soul Engineer; Xian Lin'er arranged for Fan Yu to examine him.
  • Shen Yichen considered Fan Yu’s research abilities and influence, and noted that his own Level 3 assessment was only days away.
  • Zhang Lexuan randomly received the right to choose the Current Affairs Review topic and submitted a question about ranking geniuses in the Peerless Tang Sect era.
  • Shen Yichen claimed the topic in the group chat and settled in with Mu En and Zhang Lexuan to begin the review.

Ch. 43The Holy Spirit Cult's Two Saintesses

Shen Yichen ranked future geniuses, revealing that Tang Ya and Ma Xiaotao would become Saintesses of the Holy Spirit Cult before Huo Yuhao restored them. His account also described Mu En’s death in a future attack on Shrek, leaving the others questioning the Sea God’s plan as he continued his rankings.

  • Shen Yichen ranked Tang Ya and Ma Xiaotao ninth and tenth, then described Tang Ya’s fall to the Holy Spirit Cult and eventual transformation into a Titled Douluo.
  • Jing Hongchen reconsidered the Sun Moon Empire’s plans against the Tang Sect after learning Tang Ya would become the Blue Silver Saintess.
  • Shen Yichen described Ma Xiaotao’s fall to the Evil Soul Masters, Mu En’s grave injury and death during their attack on Shrek, and her later rise to Super Douluo.
  • Zhang Lexuan and Mu En reacted to the future account, while Shen Yichen wondered whether he had died before the events he was describing.
  • Du Busi, Jing Hongchen, and others debated whether the Evil Soul Masters could defeat Shrek and whether Tang San’s plan had allowed Mu En’s death.
  • Shen Yichen ranked Ye Guyi eighth, noting that her Holy Angel Martial Soul grew stronger by killing Evil Soul Masters.

Ch. 44Emperor Auspicious Beast

Shen Yichen’s diary revealed Zhang Lexuan’s tragic future and Wang Qiu’er’s fate as the Emperor Auspicious Beast, strengthening the group’s resolve to resist the Tang God King. The diary then named the Far North’s Snow Empress, Shen Yixue, as its fourth-ranked figure, prompting Little Nobody to wonder whether the entry described her.

  • Shen Yichen and Zhang Lexuan reacted to the diary’s account of her future, while Shen Yichen privately regretted deceiving her.
  • Du Busi and the Soul Engineer condemned the dangers described in the diary, and people across the continent quietly resolved to resist the Tang God King.
  • The diary praised Ji Juechen’s rise to Titled Douluo despite his rank-three Innate Soul Power, then revealed Wang Qiu’er as the fifth-ranked figure.
  • The Silver Dragon King and Di Tian discussed Wang Qiu’er’s fate and the Sea God’s influence, and the Silver Dragon King let her leave while ordering Di Tian to try to prevent her connection with the Child of Luck.
  • The diary named Shen Yixue as the fourth-ranked figure, and Little Nobody wondered whether it meant her.

Ch. 45Snow Empress Shen Yixue

Shen Yichen wrote that he rescued the Snow Empress from the God-Sealing Platform, helped her take human form as Shen Yixue, and later left her a message with his last words. The Snow Empress rejected the idea that sacrificing herself to Huo Yuhao would have been a better fate and decided she would rather cultivate anew as a human.

  • Shen Yichen wrote that he had seized the Snow Empress Embryo from three Titled Douluo and freed the Snow Empress, then defeated her in a crushing fight.
  • Mu En praised Shen Yichen for choosing the Snow Empress Embryo over Shrek's tournament glory and believed his disciple could one day challenge Tang San.
  • Shen Yichen wrote that he protected the Snow Empress while she took human form, named her Shen Yixue, and traveled with her before leaving without saying goodbye.
  • Shen Yichen wrote that Shen Yixue later returned to the Far North, reached Limit Douluo level, and helped Huo Yuhao destroy more than half of the Holy Spirit Cult.
  • The Snow Empress considered whether sacrificing herself to Huo Yuhao would have been a better ending, then resolved that it was not the life she wanted.

Ch. 46The True Strongest Soul King in History

Shen Yichen revealed his identity as the strongest Soul King in history and wrote a bold account of his future rebellion against Shrek and battle with Tang San. His claims alarmed Mu En and left readers wondering whether the Golden Ancient Tree was truly sinister.

  • Shen Yichen prepared to write a diary entry that would make Tang San regard him as an enemy, then declared himself the Only Bug in History and revealed his Ruyi Jingu Bang martial soul.
  • His diary recounted how Shen Yichen suspected the Sea God after Mu En’s death and clashed with Xuan Zi, while Mu En was moved by his student’s resolve.
  • Shen Yichen wrote that he would beat Shrek’s leaders aside and attack the Golden Ancient Tree, prompting Mu En to fear that the tree had consumed the spirits of past Sea God Pavilion Masters.
  • The diary described Shen Yichen’s future battle against Tang San and the first-generation Shrek Seven Monsters, which cost half the Divine Realm and the Asura God Position to banish him.
  • Shen Yichen ended with a declaration that he would defy heaven, earth, and the gods.

Ch. 47Making Other Plans

After Shen Yichen’s story stirred the group chat, Jing Hongchen worried that the Sun Moon Empire had no chance against its rivals. He decided to send Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen to study at Shrek Academy, if he could find a way to get them admitted.

  • The group chat debated whether the ranking in Shen Yichen’s diary was genuine, and Jing Hongchen suspected Great Sage Equal to Heaven was hiding his identity.
  • Shen Yichen reflected that his story had won support from Mu En and Zhang Lexuan, while Du Busi, Di Tian, and the Snow Empress were also inspired by his goal of destroying the Divine Realm.
  • Jing Hongchen concluded that the Sun Moon Empire was vulnerable whichever rival prevailed and summoned Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen.
  • Jing Hongchen asked the children what they thought of Shrek Academy, and Xiao Hongchen vowed to defeat it while Meng Hongchen admitted she was curious about studying there.
  • Jing Hongchen proposed sending Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen to Shrek before they turned twelve, and promised to find a way to get them admitted.

Ch. 48Sea God, Divine Oracle

Sea God Tang San decided to intervene in the lower realm, ordering Da Ming and Er Ming to help the Clear Sky Sect become prominent and look after Xiao Qi. At Shrek, Tang San restored Mu En’s vitality and warned him that the academy might be destroyed by coming upheaval.

  • Tang San sent Da Ming and Er Ming a message that Xiao Qi would descend soon and told them to help develop the Clear Sky Sect and make its name known.
  • Da Ming and Er Ming agreed to focus on caring for Xiao Qi and leave the sect’s development to humans.
  • Mu En, Zhang Lexuan, and Shen Yichen traveled toward Shrek Academy while discussing how to win support for Shen Yichen against Tang San.
  • Mu En entered the Sea God Pavilion and encountered Tang San, who identified himself as Sea God Tang San.
  • Tang San used the Sea God’s Light to heal Mu En’s hidden injuries and restore his vitality.
  • Tang San warned Mu En that great upheaval threatened the continent and Shrek Academy could be destroyed.

Ch. 49Xuan Zi, You Go...

Mu En concealed his recovery and sent Xuan Zi to retrieve Huo Yuhao from the Body Sect, hoping the mission would delay Sea God Tang San’s orders. At the Body Sect, Du Busi watched Huo Yuhao train and sensed that trouble was approaching.

  • Sea God Tang San ordered Mu En to bring Huo Yuhao, whom the Body Sect had taken from the White Tiger Duke's Mansion, to Shrek Academy.
  • After Tang San vanished, Mu En decided to stall and summoned Xuan Zi, keeping his recovery secret.
  • Mu En assigned Xuan Zi to bring Huo Yuhao to Shrek, and Xuan Zi accepted despite worrying about facing Du Busi.
  • Mu En planned to follow Xuan Zi with Zhang Lexuan’s help in case the mission went wrong.
  • At the Body Sect, Du Busi watched Huo Yuhao train and dismissed Huo Yun'er's praise while feeling increasingly uneasy.

Ch. 50Xuan Zi, the "Dependable" Man of Action

Xuan Zi spent weeks watching the Body Sect Gate while Mu En praised his diligence, and Jing Hongchen considered how to send Xiao and Meng to Shrek Academy without provoking the Sun Moon Empire. The Tang Sect rejected an Illustrious Virtue Hall Soul Engineer, prompting the Tang Sect Master and his wife to decide that Xiaoya would leave for Shrek City while they remained together.

  • Xuan Zi found the Body Sect Gate and kept watch outside it because Du Busi kept Huo Yuhao within range of his spiritual detection, while Mu En secretly followed and approved of Xuan Zi's patience.
  • The Current Affairs Review ranked the Silver Dragon King as the strongest Soul Beast, but most readers left only brief comments instead of sharing their thoughts.
  • An Illustrious Virtue Hall Level 7 Soul Engineer visited the Tang Sect, but the Tang Sect Master drove him away and accused him of spying on their Hidden Weapons.
  • The Tang Sect Master told his wife that Xiaoya should leave for Shrek City, but she insisted on staying with him, and he agreed.
  • Jing Hongchen dismissed the failed attempt to approach the Tang Sect and considered meeting Shrek's leaders at the next Continental Soul Master Tournament to arrange for Xiao and Meng to study there.
  • Jing Hongchen considered sharing the Diary's information with Kong Shi, then rejected the idea and reminded himself not to rush into action.
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