Chapter Summaries

Neuvillette and Focalors visited Dugu Bo, who praised their strength and asked what had happened when Tang Hao was pursued. After Neuvillette explained that Xiao Wu was a hundred-thousand-year transformed soul beast, the couple left, and Dugu Bo wondered whether Neuvillette could become a legendary god.

• Neuvillette accepted Dugu Bo's invitation and visited his residence with Focalors.
• Dugu Bo praised Neuvillette for suppressing Qian Jun and Jiang Mo, and praised Focalors for healing them.
• Dugu Bo asked Neuvillette to explain why Spirit Hall had pursued Tang Hao.
• Neuvillette deduced that Bibi Dong had discovered Xiao Wu's identity as a hundred-thousand-year Soft Bone Rabbit and led the pursuit.
• Neuvillette and Focalors left, and Dugu Bo privately thought Neuvillette might become a legendary god.

A year and a half after Spirit Hall’s failed hunt for Tang Hao at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Neuvillette and Focalors were invited to host and referee the Elite Tournament Finals. Hu Liena delivered the invitation, and Neuvillette waited to hear Focalors’s opinion.

• Xue Ye condemned Spirit Hall’s nighttime intrusion, but the two sides’ dispute over the damaged door and window ended without compensation.
• Dai Mubai concluded that Tang San had ambushed Ma Hongjun, while Oscar worried about the upcoming competition.
• A year and a half later, Neuvillette and Focalors spent their free time visiting Dugu Bo and fishing while the Heaven Dou City Soul Arena underwent renovations.
• Hu Liena approached Neuvillette and Focalors on Spirit Hall’s behalf and invited them to host and referee the tournament Finals.
• Neuvillette suspected Spirit Hall wanted to show goodwill and arrange for someone to meet them, then asked Focalors what she thought.

Neuvillette and Focalors accepted Spirit Hall’s invitation to attend the tournament finals in Spirit City, then wandered through Heaven Dou City together. As they enjoyed the attention of their fans, Focalors overheard a crude remark about their relationship and clenched her fists.

• Neuvillette and Focalors agreed to attend the all-continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament Finals after Hu Liena invited them on Spirit Hall’s behalf.
• Hu Liena gave Neuvillette and Focalors their invitations, and they promised to arrive on time without asking about their compensation.
• Focalors pointed out that they had not discussed the compensation, but Neuvillette suggested treating the trip as all-expenses-paid.
• Neuvillette and Focalors decided to walk around Heaven Dou City while the Soul Arena was being renovated.
• Fans praised Neuvillette and Focalors as a perfect couple, but Focalors clenched her fists after hearing a fan make a crude remark about them.

Neuvillette and Focalors visited a popular fruit shop, where they ran into Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan. Yu Tianheng explained that he had abandoned his clan’s traditional path to pursue mastery of lightning, and Neuvillette’s cautious encouragement left him even more determined.

• Neuvillette and Focalors redirected their walk to a popular fruit shop after Focalors suggested visiting it.
• Yu Tianheng recognized Neuvillette, who initially failed to remember his name, and Dugu Yan joined them.
• Dugu Yan explained that Yu Tianheng had spent over two years cultivating and practicing elemental control after losing to Neuvillette.
• Yu Tianheng revealed that he had defied his clan’s traditions by choosing a Thunder Attribute soul beast for his fourth soul ring, and that Yu Yuanzhen had ultimately allowed him to try his path.
• Neuvillette warned Yu Tianheng that his pursuit of lightning control could demand a lifetime without success, but Yu Tianheng focused on the encouragement and vowed to continue.
• Dugu Yan glared at Neuvillette after his words made Yu Tianheng more determined.

Neuvillette and Focalors spent time together at a fruit shop, where Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing arrived after Ning Rongrong stormed out of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Ning Rongrong realized Neuvillette had overheard her complaining about her father, leaving her mortified.

• Neuvillette dismissed Yu Tianheng’s situation and sat down with Focalors to order fruit salads.
• Focalors asked whether Yu Tianheng would succeed, but Neuvillette teased her about their evening together.
• Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing entered the shop, and Ning Rongrong complained that Ning Fengzhi had called her a street punk.
• Ning Rongrong suggested attending an academy to avoid Ning Fengzhi, while Zhu Zhuqing pointed out that she had repeatedly refused his suggestion to attend Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
• Ning Rongrong noticed Neuvillette had heard her insults about Ning Fengzhi and blushed in embarrassment.

Ning Rongrong learned that the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena was being renovated for the upcoming all-continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament and decided to enroll at an academy with Zhu Zhuqing. Later, Neuvillette asked Focalors what flavor of small cake she wanted, then left to prepare it, leaving her confused until he reappeared with something in hand.

• Neuvillette explained to Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing that the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena was closed for renovations ahead of the tournament.
• Ning Rongrong learned that she needed to join an advanced Soul Master Academy or receive special approval to compete.
• Ning Rongrong invited Zhu Zhuqing to participate with her, and they decided to visit Blue Tyrant Academy.
• Neuvillette and Focalors returned to their dormitory, where Neuvillette asked Focalors what flavor of small cake she wanted.
• Focalors chose strawberry, and Neuvillette left before reappearing half an hour later with something in his hands.

Qian Renxue learned that Neuvillette and Focalors had accepted Spirit Hall’s invitation to judge and host the tournament Finals, while Ning Fengzhi learned that Ning Rongrong had enrolled at Blue Tyrant Academy. The chapter ended with Chen Xin mistaking Ning Fengzhi’s account of Rongrong’s departure, and Ning Fengzhi clarifying that she had chosen the academy herself.

• She Long told Qian Renxue that Neuvillette and Focalors had accepted Spirit Hall’s invitation to host and judge the Finals.
• Qian Renxue considered the invitation a sign that the Soul Arena cared only about soul fighting and decided not to treat it as a threat.
• A Soul Emperor reported to Ning Fengzhi that Ning Rongrong had met Neuvillette and Focalors and enrolled with Zhu Zhuqing at Blue Tyrant Academy.
• Ning Fengzhi considered Liu Erlong’s history and worried that Blue Tyrant Academy might not be good for Ning Rongrong, but decided to wait before intervening.
• Chen Xin arrived at the sect, assumed Ning Fengzhi had sent Rongrong away to study, and criticized him.
• Ning Fengzhi told Chen Xin that Rongrong had chosen Blue Tyrant Academy on her own.

Tang San, using the alias Tang Yin, joined Canghui Academy and questioned why he had been made a substitute despite being its strongest student. Teacher Shi Nian took him aside to explain the team’s Seven-in-One Soul Skill Fusion Technique, while the story left the reason for Tang Yin’s role unresolved.

• Ning Fengzhi realized that Chen Xin had misunderstood his complaints about Ning Rongrong joining Blue Tyrant Academy.
• Tang San awakened his Blue Silver Emperor Bloodline, recovered his body, and reached level forty with Tang Hao’s help.
• After learning that Spirit Hall had offered three Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones as tournament prizes, Tang San decided to enter the competition.
• Tang Hao arranged for Tang Xiao to protect Tang San, who joined Canghui Academy under the name Tang Yin and became a substitute on its battle team.
• Shi Nian told Tang Yin that the team relied on a Seven-in-One Soul Skill Fusion Technique and led him into a forest, where he revealed that its seven members were his disciples.

Tang San learned that Canghui Academy’s seven official team members shared a powerful Fusion Skill and resolved to pursue the tournament’s Soul Bone prize. Meanwhile, Neuvillette brought water to the workers rebuilding the Heaven Dou City Soul Arena, leaving Niu Gao amused by his suggestion to fetch more from Suotuo City.

• Shi Nian told Tang San that Canghui Academy’s seven disciples possessed a powerful Fusion Skill and aimed to win the tournament.
• Tang San considered the seven disciples’ gem-type Martial Souls, then decided to focus on growing stronger and claimed Spirit Hall’s three Soul Bones as compensation he was owed.
• Tang San recalled that he had entered the tournament because Tang Hao told him Spirit Hall offered three ten-thousand-year Soul Bones as the champion’s reward.
• At the Heaven Dou City Soul Arena, Niu Gao thanked Neuvillette for providing water to the workers rebuilding the arena.
• Neuvillette explained that the water came from Suotuo City and suggested Niu Gao collect some from the riverbank there, prompting Niu Gao to privately wonder at his particular tastes.

Neuvillette and Focalors encountered Tai Long pestering Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong while shopping in Heaven Dou City. When the girls joined them, Tai Long immediately abandoned his pursuit of Zhu Zhuqing and tried to court Focalors instead.

• Neuvillette returned to his dormitory, coaxed Focalors out with the promise of papaya-flavored cake, and took her out wandering.
• Neuvillette and Focalors saw Tai Long repeatedly declare his affection for Zhu Zhuqing, who rejected him, while Ning Rongrong threatened to intervene.
• Ning Rongrong spotted Neuvillette and Focalors and led Zhu Zhuqing over to greet them.
• Tai Long noticed Focalors, lost interest in Zhu Zhuqing, and introduced himself to Focalors as he asked to get to know her.

Tai Long insulted Neuvillette and claimed Zhu Zhuqing for himself, provoking Focalors. After Neuvillette explained Tai Long’s family ties to the Strength Clan, Focalors decided to confront the clan in Heaven Dou City.

• Tai Long mocked Neuvillette and demanded that he step aside so Tai Long could pursue Zhu Zhuqing.
• Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were stunned by Tai Long’s arrogance, while Neuvillette held back his anger.
• Focalors asked Neuvillette about the Strength Clan, and he explained its ties to the Clear Sky Sect and that Tai Long’s grandfather, Tai Tan, led it.
• Focalors grew angry at Tai Long’s insults and said she would visit the Strength Clan to see what gave them such confidence and how they raised their younger generation.

Neuvillette used Water Control to force Tai Long to lead him and Focalors to the Strength Clan after Tai Long provoked them. As Niu Gao headed to the Strength Clan as well, Neuvillette, Focalors, and Tai Long reached its entrance.

• Neuvillette decided to take Tai Long to the Strength Clan and deal with the trouble there.
• Neuvillette controlled the water and blood in Tai Long's body, forcing him to walk and making him vomit blood when he struggled.
• Focalors and Neuvillette followed Tai Long through the air without touching the blood, shocking the onlookers.
• Soul Arena staff cleaned the street while bystanders and imperial officials treated the incident as though Neuvillette had done nothing wrong.
• Niu Gao heard that Tai Long had provoked Neuvillette and Focalors, then left for the Strength Clan.
• Neuvillette and Focalors brought Tai Long to the entrance of the Strength Clan.

Neuvillette brought the badly injured Tai Long to the Strength Clan and demanded an explanation, threatening to wipe out the clan if Tai Tan refused. Focalors proposed repeatedly beating Tai Long in front of his family, and Tai Tan erupted in fury as the confrontation escalated.

• Two Strength Clan guards saw Tai Long return with Neuvillette, Focalors, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong, and demanded to know what had happened to him.
• Neuvillette said Tai Long had provoked him publicly and tried to steal his fiancée, then threatened to exterminate the Strength Clan if Tai Tan gave no satisfactory explanation.
• Tai Tan emerged and challenged Neuvillette, but Neuvillette's killing intent briefly made him feel threatened with death.
• Focalors suggested repeatedly beating Tai Long in front of his family, and Neuvillette explained that he expected Tai Nuo and Tai Tan to retaliate if he attacked them one at a time.
• Tai Tan furiously denounced Neuvillette and Focalors, insisting that the Strength Clan settled disputes with its fists.

Neuvillette confronted Tai Tan over the Strength Clan’s refusal to admit fault, and Tai Tan tried to brand him a fallen one. When Tai Tan attacked, Neuvillette froze him, Tai Long, the entire Strength Clan, and its buildings in an instant.

• Neuvillette rebuked Tai Tan for the Strength Clan’s fear of Spirit Hall and refusal to seek revenge.
• Tai Tan unleashed his Soul Power pressure, but Neuvillette remained calm and demanded that the Strength Clan admit its mistake.
• Tai Long claimed Neuvillette could control blood and called him a heretic, prompting Tai Tan to accuse him of being a fallen one.
• Onlookers argued that an evil Martial Soul alone did not make someone a fallen one, but Tai Tan declared Neuvillette guilty regardless.
• Tai Tan used Martial Soul Possession and charged at Neuvillette, who unleashed a freezing current that encased Tai Tan, Tai Long, the Strength Clan, and its buildings in ice.

Neuvillette froze the Strength Clan manor after Tai Tan and Tai Long refused to apologize and insulted Focalors. The display revealed his immense power to the people of Heaven Dou City, while Xue Ye chose to avoid interfering.

• Neuvillette recalled that Tai Tan and the Strength Clan had refused his chance to apologize for Tai Long’s insults against Focalors.
• Neuvillette froze the Strength Clan manor and everyone inside with a strike of Ultimate Ice.
• Onlookers wondered whether Neuvillette was the ice dragon they had seen outside Heaven Dou City a year and a half earlier.
• Xue Ye sensed the sudden cold, recognized that Neuvillette had acted, and ordered his people to watch without interfering.
• “Xue Qinghe” asked Xue Ye whether the royal family should prepare for Neuvillette acting within the city.

Xue Ye chose to win Neuvillette’s favor by inviting him to referee the Promotion Tournament and offering him the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud. Meanwhile, Focalors grew affectionate with Neuvillette, leaving Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong to reflect on their closeness.

• Xue Ye told “Xue Qinghe” that the royal family should respect Neuvillette’s strength and avoid provoking him.
• Xue Ye explained that Neuvillette cared especially about Focalors and enjoyed serving as a referee.
• Xue Ye ordered “Xue Qinghe” to invite Neuvillette to referee the Promotion Tournament and give him the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.
• Focalors called Neuvillette “Darling” and stopped him from asking her to create an isolation barrier, saying they did not need to be formal with each other.
• Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing watched Neuvillette and Focalors, and Zhu Zhuqing said she had given up on her unrealistic hopes because the pair were so well matched.

Focalors contained Neuvillette’s Ice Burst Technique as it annihilated the Strength Clan, leaving the onlookers terrified by their power. Niu Gao arrived at the ruins and began asking what the Strength Clan had done to provoke them.

• Zhu Zhuqing observed that Focalors and Neuvillette only showed killing intent when Tai Long insulted the other, while Ning Rongrong quietly lamented that Neuvillette was not hers to love.
• Focalors enclosed the Strength Clan’s estate in a giant bubble, sealing Tai Tan and the clan members inside.
• Neuvillette used the Ice Burst Technique to detonate the ice he had released earlier, reducing the Strength Clan and its buildings to dust while Focalors’s bubble contained the blast.
• The spectators recognized the scale of Neuvillette’s destructive power and Focalors’s ability to shield the surrounding city from the explosion.
• Niu Gao arrived, saw the Strength Clan’s empty grounds, and asked bystanders what had happened; they began explaining that Tai Tan’s grandson had provoked Neuvillette and Focalors.

After the Strength Clan was destroyed, Niu Gao chose to protect the Defense Clan rather than seek revenge, ending its cooperation with the Soul Arena and leaving Heaven Dou City. Neuvillette and Focalors learned that the Morris Family could replace the departed builders.

• Niu Gao admitted that the Strength Clan had brought its fate upon itself but said his loyalty to Tai Tan meant he could not keep working with the Soul Arena.
• Niu Gao announced that the Defense Clan would leave Heaven Dou City and permanently end its cooperation with the Soul Arena, choosing to protect his clansmen instead of seeking revenge.
• Niu Gao told Neuvillette and Focalors that he considered them kind and powerful, and that withdrawing from the construction project was the most he could do for Tai Tan.
• Prominent figures in Heaven Dou City learned that Neuvillette had destroyed the Strength Clan, and some suspected he was the powerhouse who had subdued two Titled Douluo a year and a half earlier.
• The Defense Clan left the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena overnight, and Moffett offered the Morris Family's builders as replacements.

With the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament about to begin, Neuvillette accepted Xue Ye’s invitation to referee and suppressed Poseidon’s Divine Soul inside the Heart of the God of Love when it tried to claim him as an inheritor. In Heaven Dou City, Tang San seethed over Neuvillette while locals and the Heavenly Water Girl Group anticipated seeing Neuvillette and Focalors at the tournament.

• As the Preliminary Competition approached, Neuvillette accepted Xue Ye’s invitation to referee the Promotion Tournament and took the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud as payment.
• When the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud tried to recognize Neuvillette as its master, Neuvillette suppressed it and Poseidon’s Divine Soul inside the Heart of the God of Love.
• Poseidon’s Divine Soul was stunned that its chosen inheritor had easily overwhelmed it and the Sea God’s Heart.
• Tang San heard that Neuvillette would be chief referee and angrily vowed he would have shown Neuvillette his power if he were a contestant.
• Shui Yue’er and the other women noticed that Heaven Dou City’s nobles praised Neuvillette and Focalors while showing fear whenever Focalors was mentioned.
• The locals looked forward to seeing Neuvillette and Focalors again when the tournament began in two days.

With the tournament opening ceremony two days away, Mo Mo left the Soul Arena to return to Lei Qingqing, while Moffett settled the hosting arrangements with Neuvillette and Focalors. Neuvillette and Focalors planned their entrance and went out into a bustling Heaven Dou City, unsure which team would face Royal Fight Team Two first.

• Mo Mo told Neuvillette he was leaving to be with Lei Qingqing and departed the Soul Arena without watching the Preliminary Competition.
• Moffett told Neuvillette and Focalors not to feel pressured about the opening ceremony and raised the question of who would host it.
• Focalors reminded Moffett of his promise that Dou Dou would host, and Moffett arranged for Neuvillette and Focalors to host the first match together before partnering for the rest.
• Focalors asked Neuvillette how they should make their entrance, and he suggested they rehearse that night.
• Neuvillette told Focalors that whoever faced Royal Fight Team Two did not matter because nothing beat her smile.
• Neuvillette and Focalors left the Soul Arena in the evening and saw Heaven Dou City bustling with tournament visitors and nobles seeking investment prospects.