Chapter Summaries

The Monkey Sai Lei Combination exploited the Iron Wall Team’s defensive tactics to eliminate Gu Yong, leaving Li Dashan trapped and under attack. Sai Fenglei struck Li Dashan as the battle continued.

• Hu Haoran, Sai Fenglei, and Bai Erli agreed to pressure Gu Yong and draw out Li Dashan’s Mystic Turtle Displacement.
• Li Dashan knocked Sai Fenglei away, but Hu Haoran and Bai Erli’s attacks drove Gu Yong into a desperate counterattack.
• Gu Yong’s Dark Crystal Cannonball destroyed Hu Haoran’s Sword Dragon, but Hu Haoran dodged the blast.
• Sai Fenglei’s Wind Thunder Impact Slash forced Li Dashan to use Mystic Turtle Displacement to protect Gu Yong.
• Hu Haoran trapped Li Dashan while Bai Erli struck Gu Yong unconscious, and the referee eliminated Gu Yong.
• Sai Fenglei lashed Li Dashan with his Lightning Gale Leg Technique.

Hu Haoran, Bai Erli, and Sai Fenglei fought Li Dashan in a grueling match, and Li Dashan eliminated Sai Fenglei with a last-second switch before Hu Haoran and Bai Erli defeated him. The Monkey Sai Lei Combination won a place in the finals, but Sai Fenglei needed treatment before their match against the Three Dragon Combination the next evening.

• Hu Haoran, Bai Jiali, and Sai Fenglei attacked Li Dashan together, but his powerful defense and turtle-shell shield held them off.
• Hu Haoran, Bai Jiali, and Sai Fenglei launched an all-out assault as their strength waned, while Li Dashan used several soul skills and fought on despite exhausting his soul power.
• Li Dashan caught Sai Fenglei off guard with Mystic Turtle Daze, then used Mystic Turtle Displacement to make Hu Haoran's attack hit Sai Fenglei and eliminate him.
• Hu Haoran bound Li Dashan with sword flood dragons, and Bai Erli struck him down with a powerful palm technique, securing the Monkey Sai Lei Combination's victory and a place in the finals.
• Hu Haoran said he could heal Sai Fenglei overnight, and Bai Erli scolded Sai Fenglei for lowering his guard as they prepared for the next day's match.

The Monkey Sai Lei Combination faced the Three Dragon Combination in the Caixia City semifinals, trading powerful opening attacks without either side gaining a decisive advantage. The match remained unresolved as both teams prepared to reveal their full strength.

• Sai Fenglei told Bai Erli and Hu Haoran that his injuries had healed and that he had comprehended the leg intent of his Lightning Gale Leg Technique.
• The Monkey Sai Lei Combination and the Three Dragon Combination entered the arena as Caixia City broadcast the semifinal to the city.
• Bai Erli and Liu Yu exchanged two clashes of Blazing Dragon Fist and Titan Divine Strength Fist, ending both encounters in draws.
• Wang Xiaobei attacked Hu Haoran with Thunderstorm Dragon Claw, but Hu Haoran blocked him with his Great Thunderous Sword Shield.
• Zhao Kuang charged Sai Fenglei, who used Swift Flying Unseen to evade and counter with a stomp; their collision left both fighters dazed.
• The spectators debated which team would win as the fighters continued their probing attacks without using their full strength.

The Monkey Sai Lei Combination and the Three Dragon Combination fought fiercely for first place in Caixia City, with both teams unveiling their enhanced abilities and signature attacks. As Liu Yu’s True Fire Dragon Breath struck, Bai Erli entered a berserk state and used his strongest palm technique to meet it, leaving the outcome unresolved.

• Wang Xiaobei, Liu Yu, and Zhao Kuang activated their transformation skills and increased their strength against the Monkey Sai Lei Combination.
• Hu Haoran used mobile swordsmanship to wear down Wang Xiaobei, while Bai Li and Liu Yu traded powerful attacks and Sai Fenglei struggled against Zhao Kuang’s defensive force-redirection.
• Liu Yu unleashed Crimson Fire Meteor Shower, but Bai Li used Titan Body Protection Force and Cold Dust Vanishes to withstand the meteors.
• Liu Yu warned Bai Li to surrender before firing True Fire Dragon Breath, while Wang Xiaobei and Zhao Kuang prevented Hu Haoran and Sai Fenglei from intervening.
• Bai Erli activated Titan Bloodlust Transformation and used Dust Falls Ice Melts to counter Liu Yu’s True Fire Dragon Breath.

Bai Erli and Liu Yu eliminated each other after Bai Erli redirected Liu Yu’s True Fire Dragon Breath, leaving Zhao Kuang, Sai Fenglei, Hu Haoran, and Wang Xiaobei to continue the fight. Hu Haoran used the Qinghua Sword Technique to drain Zhao Kuang’s soul power, and the Monkey Sai Lei Combination gained the advantage.

• Bai Erli cooled Liu Yu’s True Fire Dragon Breath with his palms and hurled it at Zhao Kuang, who blocked it but suffered internal injuries.
• Liu Yu and Bai Erli exchanged final attacks and lost their combat capability, so the referee eliminated both.
• Sai Fenglei attacked Zhao Kuang, but Zhao Kuang used his Gravity Ring and Earth Dragon Roar until Hu Haoran blocked the roar with his Great Thunderous Sword Shield.
• Hu Haoran attacked Zhao Kuang with Myriad Thunder Breaking Void, then used the first style of the Qinghua Sword Technique to drain his soul power.
• Sai Fenglei kept Wang Xiaobei from interrupting Hu Haoran, and Zhao Kuang collapsed unconscious and was eliminated.

Hu Haoran and Sai Fenglei fought Wang Xiaobei in the Three Dragon Combination’s decisive match, but Sai Fenglei was eliminated after Wang Xiaobei overwhelmed him. Hu Haoran, having recovered most of his strength while Wang Xiaobei was drained, faced him alone, and their battle continued after Wang Xiaobei asked about his connection to Sword Saint Qinghua.

• Hu Haoran secretly asked Sai Fenglei to wear down Wang Xiaobei while he recovered from the Qinghua Sword Technique’s heavy toll.
• Wang Xiaobei attacked Sai Fenglei with powerful dragon skills, but Sai Fenglei evaded and countered while Hu Haoran watched for an opening.
• Wang Xiaobei caught Sai Fenglei by the leg, used him as a weapon, and struck him with a Blue Lightning Annihilation Wave, knocking him unconscious and eliminating him.
• Hu Haoran and Wang Xiaobei began fighting one-on-one as Hu Haoran recovered to about ninety percent strength and Wang Xiaobei was left with less than half his power.
• Wang Xiaobei asked why Hu Haoran knew the Qinghua Sword Technique, and Hu Haoran explained that he had won it as a prize and was not related to Sword Saint Qinghua.
• After Wang Xiaobei praised Hu Haoran’s honesty, the two resumed their increasingly intense battle.

Hu Haoran narrowly defeated Wang Xiaobei in the Caixia City qualifiers, winning for the Monkey Sai Lei Combination and unlocking the Dark Spirit Forest dungeon mission. Afterward, he accepted an invitation to the City Lord’s Mansion, where Bai Li and Sai Fenglei were receiving treatment and his companions were waiting.

• Hu Haoran and Wang Xiaobei exchanged dragon and sword attacks before gathering their strength for a final clash.
• Wang Xiaobei used his Fifth Soul Skill, Flying Thunderstorm Kill, while Hu Haoran countered with the second form of the Qinghua Sword Technique, Mount Hua Cloud Dance Illusory Shadow.
• Wang Xiaobei’s lightning burst injured Hu Haoran, but Hu Haoran stabbed Wang Xiaobei in the shoulder, and Wang Xiaobei collapsed first.
• The referee eliminated Wang Xiaobei and declared the Monkey Sai Lei Combination victorious, while Hu Haoran received his rewards and unlocked the Dark Spirit Forest dungeon mission.
• The City Lord ordered a citywide holiday and invited Hu Haoran to stay at the City Lord’s Mansion, where he found Bai Li and Sai Fenglei receiving treatment and his companions drinking tea.

Hu Haoran, Bai Li, and Sai Fenglei attended Caixia City's awards ceremony and returned to the City Lord's Mansion with their prizes. Wen Lianfeng learned they had chosen to meditate rather than rush to use their rewards and decided he wanted to speak with them.

• Hu Haoran, Bai Li, and Sai Fenglei went to the awards ceremony after recovering from their injuries.
• Wen Lianfeng addressed the crowd and presented the top teams with prizes after a long speech.
• The three returned to the City Lord's Mansion, where Bai Li and Sai Fenglei agreed to wait until they had recovered before using their prizes.
• Hu Haoran gave Bai Li and Sai Fenglei their shares and kept his own rewards hidden, then all three began meditating.
• Wen Zhong reported to Wen Lianfeng that the youngsters had not used their pills or soul bone, and Wen Lianfeng praised their self-control.
• Wen Lianfeng said he wanted to meet and get to know the three youngsters.

Hu Haoran and Sai Fenglei consumed Boundary Breaking Soul Purifying Pills while Bai Erli absorbed a Ten Thousand Year Vajra Baboon soul bone, and all three grew much stronger. They challenged Wen Zhong to a spar, but the seven-ringed Soul Saint easily blocked their opening attacks, leaving the fight underway.

• Hu Haoran and Sai Fenglei took Boundary Breaking Soul Purifying Pills while Bai Erli prepared to absorb his soul bone.
• After three hours, Hu Haoran reached level forty, Sai Fenglei reached level fifty, and Bai Erli advanced to level forty-six.
• Wen Zhong invited the three to a banquet, and Hu Haoran asked to spar before eating.
• Wen Lianfeng arranged a three-on-one spar between the Monkey Sai Lei Combination and Wen Zhong, revealing Wen Zhong as a Soul Saint.
• Bai Erli, Sai Fenglei, and Hu Haoran attacked in turn, but Wen Zhong repelled Bai Erli and shattered the other two attacks with his palms.

Hu Haoran, Bai Erli, and Sai Fenglei sparred with Wen Zhong, then joined Wen Lianfeng for a restorative feast at the City Lord’s Mansion. As Hu Haoran ate, Wen Lianfeng and Wen Zhong recognized his resemblance to Marshal Hu Xi and resolved to test him later.

• Bai Erli, Hu Haoran, and Sai Fenglei combined their attacks to force Wen Zhong to reveal all seven soul rings before Wen Lianfeng ended the spar.
• Wen Lianfeng praised the three youngsters and invited them to dine at the City Lord’s Mansion, where Hu Haoran asked why they had been invited.
• Wen Zhong served Ice Soul Flower petals and Fire Fluff Fish soup, which refreshed the three fighters and strengthened their vital energy and blood.
• Hu Haoran, Bai Erli, and Sai Fenglei ate braised meat from a Raging Thunder Rhinoceros and entered another state of physical and spiritual recovery.
• Wen Lianfeng and Wen Zhong privately observed that Hu Haoran resembled Marshal Hu Xi, and Wen Zhong suggested testing him later.

Wen Zhong served Wen Lianfeng, Hu Haoran, Bai Jiali, and Sai Fenglei a feast of dishes that boosted their strength and cultivation. Meanwhile, Liu Daoran and Hu Xi learned that Hu Haoran had mastered two forms of the Qinghua Sword Technique shortly after winning it as a prize, and the feast continued with another dish awaiting introduction.

• Wen Zhong paired Braised Angry Thunder Rhino with Fruit Fermented Wine, and the four diners shared a lively meal.
• Wen Zhong served Blood Crystal Melted Shrimp, which helped Sai Fenglei and Hu Haoran stabilize their cultivation.
• Wen Zhong presented fried rice made with Qingfeng Rice and several rare ingredients, and the diners felt its varied enhancements.
• Xiao Lingzhan told Liu Daoran and Hu Xi that Hu Haoran had won the Qinghua Sword Technique in the Biyun City preliminaries and demonstrated two forms in the semifinals.
• Liu Daoran and Hu Xi marveled that Hu Haoran had learned two forms in little over a month, while Wen Zhong served the next dish.

Wen Lianfeng hosted Hu Haoran, Bai Erli, and Sai Fenglei with rare Spirit Beast dishes and Siming Tea, then confronted Hu Haoran about his identity and unusual abilities. Hu Haoran admitted he was Hu Xi’s third son, but kept the secrets of his Martial Soul and Soul Ring to himself.

• Steward Wen served brain matter from a hundred-thousand-year Deep Sea Demon Whale, strengthening the diners’ spiritual power.
• Steward Wen served Azure Ridge Lightning Devouring Snake meat, and Hu Haoran revealed that he and his companions had poisoned one to obtain his Soul Ring.
• The group drank sweet soup that strengthened their internal organs, then followed Wen Lianfeng to his study for Siming Tea.
• Wen Lianfeng recognized Hu Haoran’s resemblance to Hu Xi and pressed him to reveal his identity.
• Hu Haoran admitted he was Hu Xi’s third son and said his Martial Soul had awakened about three months earlier, but he withheld further details.
• Wen Lianfeng stopped probing Hu Haoran’s secrets and said he was content to have him keep the lonely old man company.

Hu Haoran returned to the Hu Residence with Bai Erli and Sai Fenglei, where he learned of his companions’ progress and discovered that Hong Zuifeng had recovered to the verge of level 94. After learning about Hong Zuifeng’s spirit bones and the powerful Titled Douluos hidden in the residence, Hu Haoran left to prepare spirit bones for him and his friends.

• Jin Youcai prepared to leave Caiyun Auction House for Haori City and chose Xiao Cui to take over as manager.
• After meditating on Wen Lianfeng’s banquet, Bai Erli advanced to level 47, and he, Sai Fenglei, and Hu Haoran fought a fierce sparring match.
• Hu Haoran, Bai Erli, and Sai Fenglei said farewell to Wen Lianfeng and returned safely to Cangyun City.
• Hu Tengfei told Hu Haoran that Hu Yuchen had advanced a rank and that Hong Zuifeng’s injuries had fully healed.
• Hong Zuifeng told Hu Haoran that he was a level 93 Titled Douluo nearing level 94 and described his two spirit bones and their skills.
• Hong Zuifeng sensed several Titled Douluos in the Hu Residence, including a Super Douluo, while Hu Haoran planned to prepare spirit bones for him, Bai Erli, and Sai Fenglei.

Hu Haoran gave Bai Erli, Sai Fenglei, and Hong Zuifeng powerful Spirit Bones, which they absorbed in his courtyard. After they awakened with greater strength, Hong Zuifeng offered to fight the three while suppressing his cultivation to five rings, and Hu Haoran agreed.

• Hu Haoran exchanged for a ten-thousand-year Golden Flood Dragon Right Arm Bone for Hong Zuifeng after considering several costly Spirit Bones.
• Hu Haoran revealed a Titan Giant Ape Right Palm Bone for Bai Erli, a Wind Strider Beast Left Palm Bone for Sai Fenglei, and the Golden Flood Dragon Right Arm Bone for Hong Zuifeng, explaining that he had found them through a fortunate opportunity.
• Bai Erli, Sai Fenglei, and Hong Zuifeng accepted the Spirit Bones and began absorbing them while Hu Haoran stood guard.
• Hong Zuifeng absorbed his Spirit Bone by force, Bai Erli absorbed his smoothly through their related martial souls, and Sai Fenglei used a slower method to combine his lightning and wind Soul Power.
• After two hours, the three awakened with increased strength, and Hong Zuifeng challenged them to fight him while he suppressed his cultivation to five rings.
• Hu Haoran accepted Hong Zuifeng's challenge, and the four left the room to begin their fight.

Hu Haoran, Bai Erli, and Sai Fenglei fought Hong Zuifeng in a training match as he suppressed his Soul Power to five rings but kept his Title Douluo-level physical strength and spiritual power. Hong Zuifeng showcased his Soul Spirit and techniques, and the three brothers struggled to keep up as the battle continued.

• Hong Zuifeng warned Hu Haoran, Bai Erli, and Sai Fenglei about the limits of his strength and invited them to use their strongest abilities.
• The three brothers launched a coordinated attack, but Hong Zuifeng summoned his Golden Winged Flying Dragon Soul Spirit, whose shockwave shattered their moves and knocked them back.
• Bai Erli and Sai Fenglei explained Soul Spirits to Hu Haoran, then the brothers resumed their assault against Hong Zuifeng and his Soul Spirit.
• Hu Haoran and Bai Erli combined their sword and roar techniques to counter Hong Zuifeng's Heavenly Dragon Evil-Breaking Wave, and Hong Zuifeng named their fusion move Dragon Ape Roar.
• Hong Zuifeng split his Golden Winged Flying Dragon into three phantoms to counter the brothers, then evaded Sai Fenglei's leg-blade attacks with his Drunken Dragon Three Forms technique.

Hu Haoran, Bai Erli, and Sai Fenglei fought Hong Zuifeng while he suppressed his cultivation, trading attacks with his soul spirits and powerful techniques. The three coordinated their assault, and Hu Haoran seized an opening to launch another lightning-fast strike at Hong Zuifeng.

• Hong Zuifeng countered the trio’s opening attacks, but Bai Erli’s Titan Fourth Beat nearly disarmed him and Sai Fenglei forced the Golden Winged Flying Dragon to block a kick, injuring it.
• Hong Zuifeng used Vast Soul Sea Tide and Illusory Dragon Clone to daze the three and knock Bai Erli and Sai Fenglei away, while Hu Haoran broke free and clashed with his staff.
• Bai Erli and Sai Fenglei attacked together, but Hong Zuifeng summoned his Golden Scale Earth Dragon soul spirit and used Bright Flood Dragon Body to withstand their blows.
• Hu Haoran unleashed Myriad Thunder Breaking Void and Spring Thunder Stab as Bai Erli and Sai Fenglei followed with their spirit bone skills.
• Hong Zuifeng blasted Bai Erli away and broke Sai Fenglei’s attack, but Hu Haoran took advantage of the opening and charged with Divine Sound Soul Chasing and Vicious Thunder Stab.

Hong Zuifeng sparred with Hu Haoran, Bai Jiali, and Sai Fenglei, and the three injured him after Hu Haoran revealed his Lightning Angel Wings. They tested their strength, while Shen Mengyan completed a cultivation breakthrough and prepared to compete in the Life and Death Survival Competition.

• Hu Haoran, Bai Jiali, and Sai Fenglei combined their attacks against Hong Zuifeng, with Hu Haoran finally wounding him despite Hong Zuifeng's defenses.
• Hu Haoran revealed his Lightning Angel Wings and used their speed to launch a powerful attack alongside Bai Jiali and Sai Fenglei's spirit bone skills.
• Hong Zuifeng praised the trio's combat skill and advised them to pursue their chosen academies after the National Youth Soul Master Competition.
• Hong Zuifeng activated a strength-testing Soul Tool, and Bai Jiali, Sai Fenglei, and Hu Haoran recorded extraordinary punching forces, with Hu Haoran reaching the highest values.
• Shen Mengyan advanced her cultivation with help from Shen Chaoyun and declared she would win the Life and Death Survival Competition, while he warned her about the dangers of Dark Spirit Forest.

Hu Haoran weighed alchemy against forging as a second profession, then decided to pursue both despite warnings to focus on one. He went to the Library seeking alchemy books and learned that a Medicine Saint was there and might become his master.

• Hu Haoran discussed his rapid cultivation and possible second professions with Hong Zuifeng, Sai Fenglei, and Bai Erli, who recommended forging or alchemy.
• Hu Haoran chose to pursue both forging and alchemy, confident that his talent and the Douluo System would let him master them.
• Hu Haoran visited the Library and found Liu Zhili and Luo Li together, then asked them for introductory alchemy books.
• Luo Li told Hu Haoran that a Medicine Saint was present and asked whether he wanted to take him as his master.
• Hu Haoran eagerly agreed to meet the Medicine Saint and become his disciple.

Hu Haoran became Luo Li’s disciple and began learning the Nine Dragon Elixir Art, a pill-refining method suited to destructive Soul Power. Luo Li gave him books and a furnace and set him a week of study before inspecting his progress.

• Luo Li offered to take Hu Haoran as a disciple and tested his spiritual power, discovering it had reached the Soul Sage level.
• Hu Haoran formally acknowledged Luo Li as his master, and Luo Li explained that pill refining was the creation of life through the vitality of herbs.
• Luo Li taught Hu Haoran about the Nine Dragon Elixir Art and assigned him to study its first move along with the Medicine Scripture and Elixir Scripture.
• Hu Haoran asked for a greeting gift, and Luo Li gave him the Level Five Soul Tool Fire Sun Furnace.
• Hu Haoran left to study pill refining and planned to return in a week for Luo Li to inspect his progress.

Hu Haoran studied the Medicine Scripture and Elixir Scripture, then rapidly mastered the first three levels of Luo Li’s Nine Dragon Elixir Art with the Douluo System. He gathered his knowledge and tools and sent Taohua, Hu Tengfei, and Hu Yuchen to find ingredients for his first attempt at refining elixirs.

• Hu Haoran read and memorized the Medicine Scripture in one afternoon, then spent the night studying the more difficult Elixir Scripture.
• Hu Haoran practiced Thunder Sound Swordplay in the courtyard without harming its plants, then studied Luo Li’s Nine Dragon Elixir Art.
• Hu Haoran learned One Dragon Playing with Fire and used skill points to advance the art through Two Dragons Playing with Pearls to Three Dragons Bringing Prosperity.
• Hu Haoran asked Taohua, Hu Tengfei, and Hu Yuchen to gather ingredients for the Hundred Spirits Pill and Blood Coagulating Powder.
• Hu Haoran waited for the ingredients so he could begin refining elixirs.