Chapter Summaries

Salas used Azure Radiance Academy’s complaint to reopen the investigation into Shrek, and he arrived with a joint Spirit Hall and Heaven Dou City team demanding that Shrek hand over the culprit. Flander faced Salas’s accusation while Ning Fengzhi remained silent, leaving Shrek’s teachers under pressure.

• An Azure Radiance Academy teacher blamed Shrek for the seven students’ condition and filed a complaint with Spirit Hall.
• Salas used his connections to overturn the Organizing Committee’s earlier decision, and Xue Ye agreed to a new investigation.
• At Shrek’s medical ward, Grandmaster, Flander, Wang Xiaofeng, and Ning Rongrong discussed the investigation and the team’s depleted roster.
• Zhao Wuji announced that Spirit Hall representatives had arrived, and Flander and Grandmaster went to meet them.
• Salas and Ning Fengzhi led the investigative team, which included Soul King Temple Knights and red-robed bishops.
• Salas accused Shrek of crippling Azure Radiance Academy’s students and demanded that Flander hand over the culprit, but Flander protested that Shrek had been wronged.

Wang Xiaofeng showed the Shrek students a bottle of black gas he had collected during the match and suspected it had trapped Tang San and the others. The adults arranged for Shrek to suspend its matches while the injured students recovered.

• Wang Xiaofeng revealed that he had collected black gas during the match and warned that it could cause fear and might have trapped Tang San and the others.
• Ning Rongrong took a bottle of the black gas to have Bone Grandfather and the others examine it.
• Wang Xiaofeng told the students that Shrek would probably not compete the next day, and Xiao Wu vowed to beat Azure Radiance Academy's students.
• Flander, Grandmaster, Ning Fengzhi, and Bone Douluo discussed the Pope Decree and the injuries, then Flander decided to suspend Shrek's matches so the students could recover.

The Grandmaster planned for Shrek to forfeit its next two matches, but Xiao Wu and the others insisted on competing to protect their win streak. Liu Erlong interrupted the argument, and Wang Xiaofeng expected Shrek would take the field after all.

• The Grandmaster told the team to rest and explained why sitting out the next two matches would benefit Shrek.
• Xiao Wu and the others urged the Grandmaster to let them compete against Heaven Dou Imperial Academy and String Sound Academy.
• Liu Erlong entered the infirmary, mistook Xiao Wu's tears for the Grandmaster bullying her, and grabbed his ear until Wang Xiaofeng led the others outside.
• Wang Xiaofeng reassured Xiao Wu that competing would not ruin the Grandmaster's broader plan, as long as Shrek won.
• Wang Xiaofeng confirmed to Ning Rongrong that he would compete in the next match.

Grandmaster sent Wang Xiaofeng, Xiao Wu, Jiang Zhu, and Huang Yuan to face the Heaven Dou Military Academy, lifting Wang Xiaofeng’s restrictions while warning him not to draw attention. As the match began, the opposing team mocked Shrek for fielding only three fit fighters, and Xiao Wu prepared to answer them.

• Grandmaster reversed his decision and selected Wang Xiaofeng, Xiao Wu, Jiang Zhu, and Huang Yuan for the match, allowing Wang Xiaofeng to use his support skills cautiously.
• Huo Wu stormed out of Blazing Academy’s waiting room, where Feng Xiaotian followed and gave her a rose before returning to his team.
• Wang Xiaofeng briefed Xiao Wu, Jiang Zhu, and Huang Yuan on facing the Heaven Dou Military Academy’s military-style formation with a direct attack on its core.
• Shrek and the Heaven Dou Military Academy took their places on a smaller Soul Battle Stage as the organizers treated the match as a friendly contest.
• The Heaven Dou Military Academy’s captain thanked Shrek for holding back, and his teammates mocked Shrek’s reduced lineup; Wang Xiaofeng told Xiao Wu to teach them a lesson.

Shrek faced Heaven Dou Imperial Academy in the tournament, where Wang Xiaofeng recognized the Military Academy’s defensive tactics and warned his team about the Vice-Captain’s parasitic Horsehair Worms. The match remained stalled in a fog until the Military Academy decided to gamble on attacking Shrek.

• The Military Academy’s seven-man team matched Xiao Wu’s pressure with a coordinated aura, but Wang Xiaofeng’s Green Calabash helped Shrek hold the line.
• At the start of the match, the Mexican Hairstyle Captain ordered his team to defend while the Vice-Captain filled half the field with mist containing Horsehair Worm eggs.
• Wang Xiaofeng stopped Xiao Wu from charging into the dangerous mist and said Shrek had no effective long-range attack, so they would wait for the Military Academy to act.
• Inside the fog, the Mexican Hairstyle Captain and Vice-Captain debated whether Shrek was bluffing and decided to gamble on attacking, despite the risk.

Wang Xiaofeng and his teammates prepared for an attack by using his calabash soul skills to enhance their defenses, strength, and senses. Xiao Wu sensed the enemy approaching, and Huang Yuan confronted a giant sword that burst through the mist.

• Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi realized that Wang Xiaofeng had a plant-type tool Martial Soul, while Salas restrained his hostility because Grandmaster possessed a Pope Decree.
• Wang Xiaofeng noticed the enemy drawing in the mist and told his teammates to follow their plan.
• Wang Xiaofeng used Universe Devouring Purple Calabash to cover himself and Jiang Zhu with a protective membrane.
• Wang Xiaofeng used Boundless Strength Red Calabash to increase Huang Yuan's strength, and Huang Yuan howled with excitement.
• Wang Xiaofeng used his final two calabash skills to boost Xiao Wu's Soul Power and senses, and Xiao Wu detected the approaching enemy.
• A giant sword of Soul Power tore through the mist, and Huang Yuan stepped forward to meet it with his Lone Wolf Martial Soul Avatar.

Xiao Wu defeated all seven Heaven Dou Imperial Military Academy contestants alone, securing Shrek Academy’s victory with a dangerous new technique. After the team celebrated her win, the Military Academy’s leading teacher arrived at Shrek’s lounge and enthusiastically greeted Zhao Wuji, the Grandmaster, and Flander.

• The Heaven Dou Imperial Military Academy used Sweeping Through Thousands of Troops, but Xiao Wu avoided the attack and knocked out all seven contestants.
• The host announced Shrek Academy’s victory as the crowd cheered, while Salas left the VIP seats and Ning Fengzhi watched with Xue Ye.
• Xiao Wu returned to Shrek’s lounge, where Liu Erlong checked on her and Huang Yuan praised Wang Xiaofeng for protecting him.
• Wang Xiaofeng reflected that Xiao Wu had used Instant Kill, a risky technique she had developed overnight with help from his Soul Skills.
• The Heaven Dou Imperial Military Academy’s leading teacher entered Shrek’s lounge and greeted Zhao Wuji, the Grandmaster, and Flander with exaggerated enthusiasm.

Wang Xiaofeng watched Shrek's next opponents, then visited the infirmary with food as Grandmaster explained that Zhu Zhuqing's power was awakening while Dai Mubai's recovery had stalled. Following Tang San's prescription, Wang Xiaofeng brewed bitter medicinal soup and fed it to both of them, leaving their condition unresolved.

• A Military Academy teacher visited Shrek's lounge to propose future exchanges, and Flander agreed to discuss them after the tournament.
• Wang Xiaofeng watched String Sound Academy lose to Thunder Academy in under half a minute and learned that its seven competitors were Control System Soul Masters with instrument-related martial souls.
• Wang Xiaofeng brought food to the infirmary, where Ma Hongjun got only plain porridge while Tang San and the others recovered.
• Grandmaster said Zhu Zhuqing had a peculiar power awakening within her and that Dai Mubai should have awakened by then, so Tang San offered a medicinal formula to restore Dai Mubai's spiritual power.
• Wang Xiaofeng brewed Tang San's bitter medicinal soup and fed it to Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing.

Dai Mubai recovered, and Shrek Academy defeated String Sound Academy and Thunder Academy to preserve its undefeated record. Wang Xiaofeng suspected Dai Mubai’s strength had declined, while Zhu Zhuqing sensed that something was troubling him through their new spiritual connection.

• Dai Mubai woke up and learned that Zhu Zhuqing was safe, while Oscar recounted what had happened during their recovery.
• Shrek Academy defeated String Sound Academy, and Flander proposed an exchange between the schools.
• Shrek defeated Thunder Academy, but Wang Xiaofeng suspected Dai Mubai’s body had changed and weakened his strength.
• Zhu Zhuqing woke with her Soul Power at Rank 43, and the group planned a celebratory feast.
• Zhu Zhuqing reflected that she had sensed something troubling Dai Mubai and that they had formed a spiritual connection after she broke Azure Radiance Academy’s illusion.

Wang Xiaofeng discovered that Dai Mubai's soul power was gradually dissipating and sought Grandmaster's help, but Grandmaster could not explain how to stop it. Wang Xiaofeng left without revealing that Dai Mubai was the reason for his questions.

• Wang Xiaofeng confronted Dai Mubai about his weakening performance, and Dai Mubai admitted his soul power was gradually dissipating.
• Wang Xiaofeng canceled his plans and went to ask Grandmaster for a way to treat the condition.
• Grandmaster recalled a village whose people could no longer produce Soul Masters, but said he had never found the cause.
• Wang Xiaofeng concealed that Dai Mubai was affected and hurried away, while Grandmaster dismissed his concern as fussing.

Wang Xiaofeng searched Shrek’s library for a way to stop Dai Mubai’s Soul Power from dissipating and suspected the cause was tied to his bloodline. Meanwhile, Flander accepted fan-club money to end Shrek’s uniform sponsorship, and Yu Feng secretly took money from Yu Tianheng to buy more Wang Xiaofeng figurines.

• Wang Xiaofeng and Dai Mubai missed the gathering, while Zhu Zhuqing quietly went to the boys’ dormitory after the others returned to the academy.
• Shrek defeated Divine Wind Academy after its leader conceded rather than let Feng Xiaotian duel Tang San.
• Flander received installment money from the Love Shrek Forever Fan Club and ordered the team to undergo overnight endurance training out of jealousy.
• Yu Tianheng brought Yu Feng lunch and refused to lend him more money, but Yu Feng secretly took his wallet and used its card to buy figurines.
• Wang Xiaofeng searched the Library Pavilion for information about dissipating Soul Power and suspected Dai Mubai’s condition came from his bloodline.

Wang Xiaofeng examined Dai Mubai and suspected that his rapidly vanishing Soul Power was caused by a Bloodline Curse linked to his martial soul. He explained that Dai Mubai’s White Tiger was the Star Luo Empire’s imperial Evil Eye White Tiger, then revealed the royal family’s deadly succession tradition.

• Wang Xiaofeng hurried Ma Hongjun to the infirmary after learning Dai Mubai had collapsed during a match and would not wake up.
• Grandmaster told Wang Xiaofeng that Dai Mubai’s Soul Power was steadily declining and he might soon become an ordinary person.
• Wang Xiaofeng examined Dai Mubai and suspected a Bloodline Curse affecting his mind or martial soul.
• Wang Xiaofeng showed Grandmaster and Flander his research and identified Dai Mubai’s martial soul as the Star Luo Empire’s imperial Evil Eye White Tiger.
• Wang Xiaofeng told Zhu Zhuqing that he had found an ancient account of the imperial family’s tradition of forcing princes into deadly struggles before succession.

Tang San brought Dugu Bo to examine Dai Mubai, who revealed that Dai was undergoing the Evil Eye Saint King's Inheritance Ceremony rather than suffering a curse. Dugu Bo explained that every known person chosen for the inheritance had died, leaving Dai's fate uncertain.

• Tang San found Dugu Bo at Heaven Dou Royal Academy and brought him to examine Dai Mubai.
• Dugu Bo awakened Dai Mubai but warned that he was near death and asked whether he was the younger or older brother.
• Tang San explained Wang Xiaofeng's speculation, and Dugu Bo confirmed that Dai's condition came from a bloodline inheritance.
• Dugu Bo identified Dai's experience as the Evil Eye Saint King's Inheritance Ceremony and said the Star Luo Empire had concealed the truth for a thousand years.
• Dugu Bo revealed that everyone previously chosen for the inheritance had died.

After Dai Mubai learned that his impending divine inheritance could kill him, he returned to Shrek and insisted on competing in the final preliminary match against Heavenly Water Academy. Shrek discovered that Heavenly Water’s lineup included the popular Sugar Water Troupe, while Dai Mubai’s friends remained concerned about his health.

• Dai Mubai accepted Dugu Bo’s explanation that his Soul Power’s disappearance would begin the dangerous Inheritance Ceremony, while Tang San asked whether anything could be done to save him.
• After Shrek returned to the academy, Wang Xiaofeng concluded that the Immortal Herb had awakened Dai Mubai’s Evil Eye Saint King bloodline and started the inheritance early.
• Dai Mubai insisted on competing against Heavenly Water Academy despite his recent recovery, as his teammates tried to persuade him to rest.
• Jiang Zhu revealed that Heavenly Water’s competitors were members of the popular Sugar Water Troupe, prompting Xiao Wu and Tang San to recognize their songs.

Feng Xiaotian warned Shrek that Heavenly Water Academy’s Sugar Water Troupe could use a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, and the teams met for the final match of the Heaven Dou Division Preliminary Competition. Heavenly Water made a dazzling entrance before Shrek was introduced to the roaring crowd.

• Oscar regretted that he could not compete against his idols, and Ning Rongrong made him retract his complaint with compliments.
• Feng Xiaotian appeared at Shrek’s room and warned them that Heavenly Water’s Shui Binger and Shui Yue'er could use a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
• Feng Xiaotian challenged Tang San to a proper match in the Advancement Tournament and told him not to lose to Heavenly Water first.
• The Organizing Committee gave Shrek and Heavenly Water half an hour to prepare for the preliminary competition’s final match.
• Heavenly Water’s seven members made a dramatic entrance as the Sugar Water Troupe, and Jiang Zhu and Tailong joined the audience’s cheers.
• The host introduced Shrek Academy, and Wang Xiaofeng shouted back at a fan calling him “Mommy.”

Shrek faced Heavenly Water Academy in the Heaven Dou Division final, with Dai Mubai launching an all-out attack despite his rapidly dwindling Soul Power. Heavenly Water prepared an icy battlefield and blocked Dai Mubai’s strike at their support line with Shui Binger’s Ice Crystal City.

• Shui Binger warned Shui Yue'er to take Shrek seriously, but Shui Yue'er admitted she was distracted by Dai Mubai's looks.
• Wang Xiaofeng threatened Huang Yuan and Tailong with Grandmaster's training, and the two prepared for battle.
• Dai Mubai felt his remaining Soul Power drain further, then charged Heavenly Water Academy's rear line with Wang Xiaofeng's enhancements.
• Heavenly Water's support froze the arena, while Tang San spread Blue Silver Grass across part of the stage to give Shrek stable footing.
• Dai Mubai struggled to hit Shui Yue'er on the ice, then fired his Fourth Soul Skill toward Heavenly Water's support line.
• Shui Binger raised an Ice Crystal City wall, and Dai Mubai's attack exploded against it.

Shui Binger and Shui Yue'er trapped Shrek in a freezing tornado while preparing a martial soul fusion, as Dai Mubai and Wang Xiaofeng were left weakened. With the barrier draining the team’s strength, Dai Mubai rose and offered to break through it in what he said might be his final fight alongside them.

• The meteor shower vanished before destroying Shui Binger’s ice wall, and Shui Binger ordered her teammates to prepare for fusion.
• Dai Mubai collapsed after the Evil Eye White Tiger Saint King drained him through Wang Xiaofeng’s support, leaving Wang Xiaofeng badly depleted as Jiang Zhu caught and healed him.
• Shui Binger and Shui Yue’er trapped Shrek inside a freezing tornado as Tang San recognized their martial soul fusion.
• Tailong and Huang Yuan repeatedly attacked the rapidly regenerating barrier but failed to break it, while the cold continued to drain Shrek’s strength.
• Dai Mubai recovered somewhat with Jiang Zhu’s healing and, supported by Jing Ling, stood up and offered to break through the barrier.

Dai Mubai spent his remaining Soul Power to break the Icy Whirlwind Barrier, with a fleeting boost from Wang Xiaofeng helping his attack succeed. Shrek’s team eliminated Tian Ling’er’s teammates, but Shui Binger and Shui Yue’er completed their Martial Soul Fusion and unleashed the Frost Phoenix.

• Dai Mubai ignored his friends’ warnings and used White Tiger Sky-Rending Claw to strike the Icy Whirlwind Barrier.
• Wang Xiaofeng briefly enhanced Dai Mubai before falling unconscious, and Dai Mubai’s attack shattered the barrier and injured the five girls supporting it.
• Dai Mubai collapsed, and Jiang Zhu began treating him while Tang San directed Shrek’s team to attack Shui Binger and Shui Yue’er’s teammates.
• Tang San’s Blue Silver Cage disoriented the opponents, allowing Tailong, Huang Yuan, and Jing Ling to drive all five of them out of the arena.
• Shui Binger and Shui Yue’er completed their Martial Soul Fusion, summoned the Frost Phoenix, and sent an icy vortex toward Shrek’s team.

Shui Binger and Shui Yue'er’s Frost Phoenix fusion skill overwhelmed Shrek with freezing attacks, but Tang San devised a way to turn its own ice spikes against it. The chapter ended as he charged toward the Frost Phoenix while leading its attack.

• The Frost Phoenix froze four Shrek members with Glacial World, but they broke free and protected themselves from the cold with Soul Power.
• Tailong, Huang Yuan, and Jing Ling attacked the Frost Phoenix, but its Frost Armor resisted them and its ice-crystal feathers injured them.
• Tang San warned his teammates that the fusion skill was baiting them into wasting Soul Power, then helped Tailong survive the homing Nimble Frost Spike.
• The Frost Phoenix launched multiple ice spikes, and Tang San led them toward the Frost Phoenix after realizing its attacks might harm it.

Tang San and Shrek's injured fighters sacrificed themselves to destroy the Frost Phoenix, while Wang Xiaofeng and Jiang Zhu emerged from the icy terrain to secure Shrek Academy's championship in the Preliminary Competition. Wang Xiaofeng collapsed after the victory, and the chapter ended with preparations for a grand award ceremony.

• Tang San evaded the Frost Phoenix's homing Nimble Ice Cone, then grabbed the Frost Phoenix and triggered an explosion that damaged its armor.
• The ice cone's blast eliminated Tang San, while Tailong, Huang Yuan, and Jing Ling clung to the Frost Phoenix and detonated another suicidal attack, shattering it and incapacitating both teams.
• Shui Binger called the result a draw, but Wang Xiaofeng emerged from the icy terrain with Jiang Zhu and used his Gourd to absorb the cold, revealing that Shrek's frozen members had survived.
• The host declared Shrek Academy the champion of the Preliminary Competition, and Wang Xiaofeng collapsed after hearing the announcement.
• The Heavenly Dou Division tournament ended, and the host announced that the Emperor and princes would present awards to the advancing academies.