Chapter Summaries

Zhao Ming spoke with Huo Wu about his ambitions and why he had refused to join Blazing Academy, earning her admiration. Huo Wu brought him to meet Huo Shang, who began considering Zhao Ming as a potential match for his granddaughter.

• Zhao Ming watched Xiao Wu and the others leave for their daily soul fighting matches at Suotuo City's Great Soul Arena.
• Huo Wu introduced herself to Zhao Ming, and they discussed his refusal to join Blazing Academy and his pursuit of strength beyond the Titled Douluo level.
• Huo Wu told Zhao Ming that Huo Shang had asked to see him and led him to the training ground.
• Flender challenged Huo Shang about trying to recruit Zhao Ming, and Huo Shang said he wanted to study Zhao Ming's unfamiliar Martial Soul.
• Huo Shang saw Huo Wu and Zhao Ming together and considered bringing them together, comparing Zhao Ming favorably to Feng Xiaotian.

Huo Shang learned that Zhao Ming claimed to come from the secluded Undying Family and possessed the Ancient Immortal Bird Martial Soul, then offered Huo Wu to him in marriage. Zhao Ming turned down the proposal to preserve his plan to take Huo Wu as his disciple, leaving Huo Wu’s response unstated.

• Huo Shang asked Zhao Ming about his unfamiliar Martial Soul, and Zhao Ming revealed the Ancient Immortal Bird and said he came from the secluded Undying Family.
• Huo Shang admired Zhao Ming’s powerful background and asked whether he could visit the family, but Zhao Ming explained that it avoided outsiders.
• Huo Shang praised Huo Wu and proposed that Zhao Ming marry her, while Huo Wu blushed and protested.
• Zhao Ming rejected the proposal, telling Huo Shang that Huo Wu would find happiness in the future.

Zhao Ming rejected Huo Wu as a romantic partner because he already had a girlfriend, but offered to take her as his disciple instead. Huo Wu accepted, and Zhao Ming completed his mission and received a Puppet Strength Enhancement Card.

• Zhao Ming rejected Huo Wu's marriage proposal, explaining that he already had a girlfriend.
• Huo Wushuang defended his sister, while Huo Wu insisted she did not have romantic feelings for Zhao Ming.
• Zhao Ming offered to take Huo Wu as his disciple, and Huo Shang and Huo Wushuang approved.
• Huo Wu performed the disciple's ceremony, and Zhao Ming promised to train her into the continent's greatest fire-attribute soul master.
• The system announced that Zhao Ming had completed his mission and awarded him a Puppet Strength Enhancement Card.

Zhao Ming decided to teach his new disciple Huo Wu a family cultivation technique after discussing whether Cai Lin could evolve into a human form. He led Huo Wu to a quiet forest and prepared to teach her the Divine Foot Sutra.

• Zhao Ming learned from the system that the Puppet Strength Enhancement Card might help Cai Lin evolve into a Seven-Colored Sky Swallowing Python and awaken, allowing her to take human form.
• Zhao Ming told Huo Wu he would teach her a family secret technique, surprising Huo Shang and Huo Wushuang.
• Zhao Ming led Huo Wu away from Shrek Academy to an uninhabited red maple forest.
• Zhao Ming introduced the Divine Foot Sutra as a technique that could improve cultivation speed and appearance, and Huo Wu promised to study it diligently.

Zhao Ming taught Huo Wu the Divine Foot Sutra, guiding her through its movements and acupoints. After discovering that it increased her cultivation speed, Huo Wu apologized for suspecting him and began practicing on her own.

• Zhao Ming held Huo Wu's hand and guided her through the Divine Foot Sutra's poses and acupoints.
• Huo Wu grew embarrassed and questioned whether Zhao Ming was truly teaching her a cultivation technique.
• Zhao Ming explained the technique and had Huo Wu circulate her Soul Power, revealing that her cultivation speed had increased by about ten percent.
• Zhao Ming said mastering the Divine Foot Sutra could boost cultivation speed by around thirty percent and improve flexibility and complexion.
• Huo Wu apologized for doubting Zhao Ming, and he encouraged her to remain vigilant around other boys.
• Zhao Ming let Huo Wu practice the Divine Foot Sutra on her own while he watched from a nearby rock.

Zhao Ming guided Huo Wu through cultivating the Divine Foot Sutra, then answered her questions about his ideal girl. When Huo Wu confessed her feelings, he set reaching Soul King before age twenty as a condition, leaving her determined to prove herself.

• Zhao Ming asked Huo Wu how she felt after cultivating the Divine Foot Sutra, wiped her forehead, and gave her his coat.
• As they walked toward Shrek Academy, Zhao Ming told Huo Wu that he liked confident girls.
• Huo Wu asked whether Zhao Ming would fall for her if she became that kind of girl, and he reminded her that they were master and disciple.
• Zhao Ming said he might consider her feelings if she reached Soul King before age twenty, and Huo Wu resolved to achieve it.

Zhao Ming and Ning Rongrong prepared to face five Soul Fighting teams at once in the Great Soul Arena, while he reassured her that he would protect her. The match was about to begin as the arena displayed the competing teams' names.

• Zhao Ming considered saving his remaining treasures for Huo Wu until she was ready to use them.
• Steward Ao notified Zhao Ming that arrangements for the match were complete, and the Great Soul Arena filled with spectators expecting an unprecedented battle.
• Zhao Ming reassured Ning Rongrong that he could defeat all five teams and protect her, then teased and kissed her.
• Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran joined Zhao Ming and Ning Rongrong after winning their own matches, and Zhao Ming told them to be careful and dress modestly.
• The host stepped onto the announcer's platform as the screen displayed the Invincible Duo and the opposing teams.

Zhao Ming and Ning Rongrong returned to the Soto Great Soul Fighting Arena and faced five Soul Elder teams at once. Zhao Ming defeated all ten opponents with ease, and Invincible Duo left with another victory.

• Spectators noticed that Invincible Duo would face five teams and most bet against Zhao Ming and Ning Rongrong.
• Zhao Ming led Ning Rongrong onto the stage and interrupted the opposing teams’ introductions.
• As the five teams charged, Zhao Ming held Ning Rongrong close and sent Shi Mo flying with a slap.
• Zhao Ming swept across the stage and defeated all ten opponents in about a minute.
• Ao Guang declared Invincible Duo the winner, while spectators and Meng Yiran’s group watched them leave.

Zhao Ming visited Zi Ji at the Rose Hotel, reassured her that he had not forgotten her, and revealed that he wanted her as more than a secretary. He kissed her, then took her to Tianyi Pavilion to meet Bi Ji and join the others.

• Zhao Ming left Ning Rongrong and the others at the academy and went to the Rose Hotel to see Zi Ji.
• Zi Ji worried that Zhao Ming had forgotten her, but he apologized, embraced her, and promised to take her out after he finished his work.
• Zhao Ming explained the other meaning of “secretary” and kissed Zi Ji, then stopped before their intimacy went further.
• Zhao Ming told Zi Ji they needed to visit Tianyi Pavilion, where Bi Ji was staying, and said Zi Ji would stay with Bi Ji and the others.
• Zi Ji prepared herself to meet Bi Ji, and Zhao Ming left the hotel with his arm around her waist.

Zhao Ming visited Tianyi Pavilion with Zi Ji, reunited with Wang Sheng and introduced Zi Ji to Bi Ji and the other women. He then used a Puppet Strength Enhancement Card on Flame Spirit Princess, granting her a Phoenix Bloodline Inheritance, and she emerged transformed and stronger.

• Zhao Ming and Zi Ji arrived at Tianyi Pavilion and found the shop bustling with customers.
• Zhao Ming reunited with Wang Sheng, who worked at the pavilion, and encouraged him to keep working hard.
• Zhao Ming introduced Zi Ji to Bi Ji and the other women before taking Flame Spirit Princess to her private chamber.
• Zhao Ming used a Puppet Strength Enhancement Card on Flame Spirit Princess, granting her the Phoenix Bloodline Inheritance.
• Flame Spirit Princess transformed as golden flames and Phoenix Wings appeared, then she thanked Zhao Ming and offered him a reward.

After Flame Spirit Princess awakened her Phoenix Bloodline, Zhao Ming reunited with her and the other women. He told them he would soon leave Suotuo City with Zi Ji for the Star Luo Empire, promising Tu Shan Ya Ya that she could join him later.

• Flame Spirit Princess woke beside Zhao Ming, teased him, and changed into a purple-red dress.
• Flame Spirit Princess revealed her golden flames, phoenix wings, and newly gained Phoenix Bloodline to Bi Ji, Ya Ya, Zi Ji, and the others.
• Zhao Ming praised Bi Ji’s cooking and Tianyi Pavilion’s success, then told her she did not need to work so hard.
• Zhao Ming said he would leave for the Star Luo Empire with Zi Ji, while Tu Shan Ya Ya insisted on going with him.
• Zhao Ming promised Tu Shan Ya Ya he would call her over later and teased the women about becoming his wives and having babies.

Huo Wu prepared to leave Shrek Academy and asked Zhao Ming to teach her the Divine Foot Sutra again, while hoping he would return her feelings. Zhao Ming maintained their master-disciple boundaries as she departed with Huo Shang and Huo Wushuang, and he expected they would meet again soon.

• Huo Wu told Zhao Ming she would train hard at Blazing Academy and aim to reach Soul King in two years so they could become lovers.
• Zhao Ming asked whether Huo Wu was interested in her other suitors, and she said no one could compare to him.
• Huo Wu asked Zhao Ming to review the Divine Foot Sutra, and he carefully taught her its acupoints while avoiding places he considered improper to touch.
• Huo Wu told Zhao Ming she would marry no one but him and wondered if he was a block of wood.
• Zhao Ming said farewell to Huo Shang and Huo Wushuang as they left Shrek Academy with Huo Wu, and he thought their separation would be temporary.

Zhao Ming learned that Xiao Wu was pregnant and discovered through the system that their child would take at least ten years to be born. He celebrated the news with Xiao Wu and left determined to deal with Tang San after handling his other matters.

• Ning Rongrong teased Zhao Ming about watching Huo Wu leave, and he reminded her of their agreement about compensation.
• Xiao Wu pulled Zhao Ming somewhere private and told him she was pregnant after kissing him.
• Zhao Ming asked the system about the pregnancy, and it estimated that their child's gestation would last at least ten years.
• Zhao Ming celebrated the news and thought about raising the child after becoming a god, as well as confronting Tang San.
• Xiao Wu reassured Zhao Ming that she could sense their child would not be born for a very long time.

Zhao Ming and Ning Rongrong’s Invincible Duo drew huge crowds as they prepared for the soul fight that could earn them Diamond Badges. Before facing five powerful teams, Zhao Ming arranged to conceal his Soul Ring colors so he could fight with his Martial Soul and silence doubts about his rank.

• Over the past month, Zhao Ming and Ning Rongrong’s Invincible Duo became famous in Suotuo City and earned Ruby Soul Fighting Badges by fighting five teams at a time.
• Oscar and Ma Hongjun praised Zhao Ming’s achievements, while Ning Rongrong looked forward to becoming the Great Soul Arena’s first woman with a Diamond Badge.
• Zhao Ming took Ning Rongrong’s hand and walked to the Soul Fighting Stage as spectators cheered for the Invincible Duo and the Invincible War God.
• Zhao Ming saw that the five opposing teams included Soul Masters above Rank 39, some of whom had reached Rank 40.
• Zhao Ming asked the system to disguise his Soul Ring colors so he could fight with his Martial Soul and prove he was truly a Soul Elder.

Flender decided to move Shrek Academy to Heaven Dou City and merge it with Blue Tyrant Academy, partly to protect the students and partly to pursue Liu Erlong. Meanwhile, Zhao Ming won his Diamond advancement match in under a minute, leaving the spectators in awe.

• Flender told Zhao Wuji that Zhao Ming’s victory would attract powerful forces, then proposed moving Shrek Academy to Heaven Dou City and merging with Blue Tyrant Academy.
• Flender admitted to himself that he still loved Liu Erlong and resented Yu Xiaogang for abandoning her, and he resolved to fight for her.
• Zhao Wuji agreed to support the move, and Flender planned to discuss the merger with Li Yusong and Shao Xinshao.
• Zhao Ming released his three Soul Rings as the match began, confirming that he was a Soul Elder.
• Zhao Ming defeated the Great Soul Arena’s finest Soul Master team in less than a minute, and the spectators cheered his victory.

Zhao Ming and Ning Rongrong received Diamond Badges after their victory at the Great Soul Arena, earning its protection and recognition. Steward Ao offered Zhao Ming women from the arena, but he refused and left with Ning Rongrong.

• Steward Ao congratulated Zhao Ming and Ning Rongrong and escorted them to the VIP Room.
• Steward Ao presented Zhao Ming and Ning Rongrong with Diamond Badges, and Zhao Ming completed his mission and received a Top-tier Equipment Lottery Chance.
• Steward Ao explained that Diamond Badge holders could receive protection and honored treatment from Great Soul Arenas.
• Steward Ao offered to send unmarried women to serve Zhao Ming, but Zhao Ming declined and reassured Ning Rongrong.
• Zhao Ming and Ning Rongrong took their leave, while Steward Ao watched them go.

After winning the Great Soul Arena, Zhao Ming drew a powerful battle armor from the system and renamed it the Undying Dark Garb. He then planned his trip to the Star Luo Empire, where he intended to manipulate Dai Mubai’s rise and make Zhu Zhuqing the empire’s future ruler.

• Zhao Ming returned to his dormitory and used the system’s roulette to win the Blaze Dark Garb, whose special attack was Dark Sun Flare.
• After learning the armor’s abilities, Zhao Ming renamed it the Undying Dark Garb and equipped it, finding that it merged with his Wings of Immortality and greatly increased his strength.
• Zhao Ming planned to travel to the Star Luo Empire, obtain Yun Yun as his fourth Puppet, and help Dai Mubai become Crown Prince before eventually taking control of the empire.
• Zhao Ming decided Zhu Zhuqing would rule the Star Luo Empire and planned to take her to annul her engagement to Dai Mubai.

Zhao Ming told Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Meng Yiran, and Zhu Zhuqing that he was leaving for the Star Luo Empire and planned to take Zhu Zhuqing with him. He told Zhu Zhuqing he would bring her home to the Zhu Family and help her break off her engagement to Dai Mubai, leaving her resolved to face whatever danger came.

• Zhao Ming said he would leave the next day for the Star Luo Empire and take Zhu Zhuqing, while telling Ning Rongrong and Meng Yiran to stay at Shrek and keep training.
• Xiao Wu offered to pack Zhao Ming's things, and he kissed her forehead before leaving the academy with Zhu Zhuqing.
• Zhao Ming told Zhu Zhuqing he would take her back to the Zhu Family with a powerful Titled Douluo accompanying them.
• Zhao Ming promised to help Zhu Zhuqing return openly and said he wanted her to break off her engagement to Dai Mubai.
• Zhu Zhuqing agreed to break off the engagement and resolved to protect Zhao Ming if trouble arose.

Zhao Ming left Shrek Academy with Zhu Zhuqing and Zi Ji for the Star Luo Empire, traveling toward its capital, Star Luo City. As they neared their destination, Zhu Zhuqing cared for Zhao Ming in the carriage while Zi Ji resolved to protect him from anyone who threatened him.

• Zhao Ming said goodbye to Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Meng Yiran, Flender, and the others before leaving Shrek Academy with Zhu Zhuqing.
• In Suotuo City, Zhao Ming brought Zi Ji to join the journey, and she introduced herself to Zhu Zhuqing as her older sister.
• Zhao Ming, Zhu Zhuqing, and Zi Ji set out by carriage for Star Luo City, the capital of the Star Luo Empire.
• After they entered the Star Luo Empire, Zhao Ming rested with his head on Zhu Zhuqing's lap while Zi Ji watched over him and vowed to retaliate against anyone who harmed him.

Zhao Ming, Zhu Zhuqing, and Zi Ji arrived in Star Luo City and explored its streets. After Zi Ji killed three men who harassed her, Zhao Ming burned their bodies, and the group continued to look for an inn while the city guards chose not to interfere.

• Zhao Ming arrived in Star Luo City with Zhu Zhuqing and Zi Ji and stepped out to explore the busy streets.
• Zhao Ming put his arm around Zhu Zhuqing when passersby stared at the two women, and she reassured him of her devotion.
• Three lecherous men approached the group and harassed Zi Ji, who warned them before killing them with a flash of purple-black light.
• Zhao Ming burned the three men's bodies with Undying Black Flame and led Zhu Zhuqing and Zi Ji onward to find an inn.
• A patrol commander told a recruit not to interfere with powerful people, and the patrol let Zhao Ming's group leave.