Chapter Summaries

Chu Fan and Fanyun Academy prepared to enter the Spirit Master Tournament, which he hoped to win as publicity for his growing Soul Tool business. At the packed Heaven Dou City arena, Chu Fan encountered Shrek Academy, and Dai Mubai vowed to defeat him.

• The chapter explained the tournament’s preliminary divisions, advancement round, and final elimination tournament.
• Chu Fan planned to use Fanyun Academy’s participation to promote his academy while continuing to expand his businesses and Soul Tools.
• Three days later, Chu Fan and his teammates arrived at the Heaven Dou City Soul Fighting Arena for the tournament.
• Chu Fan and the others spotted Shrek Academy, whose strange green uniforms drew mocking comments from spectators.
• Dai Mubai glared at Chu Fan and told a teammate that Chu Fan was his enemy and that he would beat him if they met in the arena.

Chu Fan and Fanyun Academy attended the tournament’s opening ceremony, where Emperor Xue Ye declared the competition open and Ning Fengzhi named Fanyun Academy as his favorite. After the first-round draw matched them against Oak Academy, Chu Fan assigned Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong to lead the fight, telling the rest to watch unless they needed help.

• Chu Fan recognized Emperor Xue Ye, Ning Fengzhi, and a Platinum Bishop among the VIPs as Fanyun Academy entered the Great Soul Arena.
• Emperor Xue Ye opened the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, and Ning Fengzhi said he favored Fanyun Academy because his daughter studied there.
• The first-round draw paired Fanyun Academy with Oak Academy, and the teams entered the arena amid the spectators’ attention.
• Chu Fan told his teammates they did not need to fight seriously and said he would step in only if Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong could not win.
• Chu Fan encouraged Zhu Zhuqing to lead the offense and Ning Rongrong to support and control the field, calling the match their home field.

Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong faced Oakland Academy Team 2 with little support from their teammates, and Zhu Zhuqing overwhelmed the opposing team with speed and precise attacks. The match was still underway as she continued bringing down Oakland’s Soul Masters.

• Fanyun Academy sent Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong to the front while Chu Fan and the others stayed back, surprising Oakland Academy and the spectators.
• Ning Rongrong used her Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda to boost Zhu Zhuqing’s strength, speed, and defense as Zhu charged forward.
• Zhu Zhuqing used Netherworld Clone to slip past Oakland’s front line and knock out the rear support Soul Master with Hell Stab.
• Oakland’s members surrounded Zhu Zhuqing, but she evaded them and took down another Soul Master with Nether Slash.
• Zhu Zhuqing appeared before another opponent and struck with her extended claws, knocking that Soul Master to the ground as the crowd watched in astonishment.

Zhu Zhuqing defeated four of Oakland Academy’s Soul Masters before exhaustion left her unable to continue, and Chu Fan rescued her and defeated the remaining opponents with a single attack. After the victory, Dai Mubai saw Chu Fan holding Zhu Zhuqing and vowed to defeat him.

• Surrounded by four opponents, Zhu Zhuqing broke through and defeated another Soul Master, then collapsed from exhaustion as the others closed in.
• Chu Fan caught Zhu Zhuqing, praised her effort, and faced the three remaining Soul Masters while holding her.
• Chu Fan concealed his true strength behind the appearance of a Soul Elder with three weak soul rings, drawing jeers from the opponents and spectators.
• Chu Fan unleashed a wave of Soul Power and sent the remaining Oakland Academy fighters crashing into the arena railings, winning the match.
• Xiao Wu linked arms with Chu Fan as he released Zhu Zhuqing, who realized she was still in his embrace.
• Dai Mubai saw Chu Fan with Zhu Zhuqing, grew more resentful, and vowed to defeat him.

Shrek Academy defeated Heaven Dou Royal Academy's second team in a brutal one-minute match, while Fanyun Academy remained popular after winning its first qualifier. As Fanyun Academy prepared for its next match, Ning Fengzhi realized that Salas had arranged for the Elephant Armored Sect to target Chu Fan's team.

• Tang San argued that Shrek Academy had not broken the rules because Jiang Zhu's healing ability had treated their opponents, and the referee declared Shrek Academy the winner.
• Xue Ye left in anger, while Tang San taunted Chu Fan; Chu Fan rejected Tang San's conduct and left the arena with the three girls.
• After the first round, Chu Fan's team and Dai Mubai's Shrek team had both won, though Shrek's victory by crippling its opponents drew widespread dislike.
• Fanyun Academy's fans welcomed Chu Fan, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong as the tournament's third day began.
• Ning Fengzhi recognized Hu Yan Zhen of the Elephant Armored Sect among the VIPs, while Xiao Wu eagerly anticipated fighting his team.
• Ning Fengzhi noticed Salas's vicious look and concluded that the Platinum Bishop had manipulated the matchups to send the Elephant Armored Sect against Fanyun Academy.

Fanyun Academy faced the Elephant Armored Sect in the second round of the preliminaries, and Chu Fan revealed that he was a level-forty Support Type Battle Spirit Sect. After the Elephant Armored Sect transformed and its captain Hu Yan Li drew attention, Xiao Wu challenged all seven opponents at once.

• Chu Fan and the Fanyun Academy team entered to loud cheers, while Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong joked about the spectators' admiration.
• Hu Yan Li introduced himself as the Elephant Armored Sect captain, and Chu Fan announced he was a level-forty Support Type Battle Spirit Sect, stunning the audience.
• The match began, and the Elephant Armored Sect members transformed into massive, armored-looking fighters with fangs and powerful soul rings.
• Hu Yan Zhen praised his grandson Hu Yan Li and declared the sect aimed to reach the finals' top three, then noticed Fanyun Academy had five Soul Ancestors above level forty.
• Xiao Wu stepped forward and challenged all seven members of the Elephant Armored Sect to attack her together, while Chu Fan agreed to let her warm up.

Fanyun Academy sent Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing to face the Elephant Armored Sect, while Chu Fan supported them with his Green Lotus Spirit Martial Soul. The girls confronted the burly opponents head-on, and Xiao Wu began overpowering one of them with her Eight-Section Fall.

• Chu Fan declared that three girls were enough to defeat the Elephant Armored Sect, enraging Hu Yan Li and his teammates.
• Hu Yan Li charged with his seven brothers, while Chu Fan revealed his Green Lotus Spirit Martial Soul and used it to enhance the girls.
• Grandmaster predicted that Fanyun Academy was underestimating the Elephant Armored Sect as Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing advanced directly toward them.
• The Ice Empress unleashed frost that trapped the Elephant Armored Sect members' feet, and Zhu Zhuqing attacked as they broke free.
• Xiao Wu circled behind the group, grabbed one massive opponent, and repeatedly slammed him into the arena with her Eight-Section Fall.

Fanyun Academy defeated Elephant Armored Academy in the second preliminary round, with Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong overpowering their opponents despite the size difference. The victory left Hu Yan Zhen and the spectators stunned, while Fanyun Academy celebrated its advance.

• Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing threw Elephant Armored Academy’s first three fighters out of the arena, shocking Hu Yan Zhen and Yu Xiaogang.
• Hu Yan Li charged Xiao Wu and the others after activating his spirit bone, but their coordinated attacks sent him flying out of the arena.
• Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing attacked the final two Elephant Armored Academy fighters and knocked them beneath the competition platform.
• The referee declared Fanyun Academy the winner after all seven Elephant Armored Academy members lost their ability to resist.
• Hu Yan Zhen crushed his chair’s armrest in anger, while Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo praised Fanyun Academy’s victory.

After Chu Fan’s team defeated Elephant Armored Academy, Shi Nian decided to deal with Chu Fan himself. Shi Nian trapped Chu Fan in his Remnant Dream illusion and claimed that Chu Fan could not escape, leaving their confrontation unresolved.

• Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong discussed recruiting Chu Fan into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, with Gu Rong suggesting he marry Ning Rongrong.
• Chu Fan considered the five elemental academies and learned that Canghui Academy, already defeated once, was led by the Spirit Saint Shi Nian.
• Shi Nian told Canghui Academy to focus on its next match and said he would handle Chu Fan.
• Chu Fan left the arena alone to check on his business in Heaven Dou City, while Xiao Wu and the others returned ahead of him.
• Shi Nian ambushed Chu Fan on the road and trapped him inside his Remnant Dream, insisting that even a powerful Spirit Master could not escape.

Chu Fan overcame Shi Nian’s Nightmare skill, revealed his Titled Douluo-level power, and killed him. He collected Shi Nian’s soul bone and returned to Heaven Dou City, where he resolved to deal with Blue Sunshine Academy later.

• Shi Nian used his seventh soul skill, Nightmare, on Chu Fan, but Chu Fan showed no fear and taunted him.
• Chu Fan revealed an aura of a Titled Douluo and punched through Shi Nian, killing him.
• Chu Fan found Shi Nian’s skull soul bone and put it away to give to Zhu Zhuqing or Ning Rongrong.
• Chu Fan returned to Heaven Dou City, told Xiao Wu he had dealt with a clown, and decided to postpone killing the people from Blue Sunshine Academy.

Fanyun Academy faced Blazing Fire Academy in the eleventh round of the preliminaries, with Chu Fan’s popularity drawing Xiao Wu’s jealous attention before the match. The two teams began their battle with Chu Fan and Huo Wushuang clashing directly.

• Fanyun Academy and four other Five Element Academies held undefeated records, while Elephant Armored Academy struggled with five wins and five losses.
• Chu Fan and his teammates arrived at the crowded arena, where fans cheered for him and Xiao Wu warned him against encouraging them.
• A female fan tried to hug Chu Fan, but Xiao Wu’s aura blasted her away as Xiao Wu declared that Chu Fan was hers.
• Huo Wushuang led Blazing Fire Academy’s team, including the level forty-three Control Type Spirit Master Huo Wu, onto the field.
• The referee started the match, Blazing Fire Academy’s members and Fire Stars gathered their flames, and Chu Fan punched Huo Wushuang.

Chu Fan faced Blazing Fire Academy alone and used a replicated Martial Soul to trap the team in a dreamscape. He defeated them within the illusion, then dispelled it and left them horrified by his strength.

• Chu Fan announced that he would fight Blazing Fire Academy alone, angering Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang.
• Blazing Fire Academy released their Martial Souls and charged Chu Fan with coordinated attacks.
• Chu Fan activated his Replication soul bone and copied Shi Nian's Remnant Dream Martial Soul, drawing the team into an illusory realm.
• In the dreamscape, Chu Fan struck Huo Wushuang and evaded the team's combined attacks.
• Chu Fan wore down Blazing Fire Academy until they could no longer fight, then dispelled the dreamscape and revealed the illusion.

After Chu Fan led Fanyun Academy to victory over Blazing Fire Academy, Huo Wu challenged Feng Xiaotian to defeat Fanyun Academy in exchange for dating him. As Fanyun Academy prepared to face Blue Sunshine Academy, Ning Fengzhi tested Chu Fan’s feelings for Ning Rongrong and learned that he liked her.

• Chu Fan defeated Blazing Fire Academy, leaving Huo Wu furious and the academy with its first loss.
• Huo Wu promised to date Feng Xiaotian if he defeated Fanyun Academy and Chu Fan, giving him a personal reason to challenge them.
• Fanyun Academy’s next opponent was Blue Sunshine Academy, led by Shi Nian’s academy, and Chu Fan looked forward to facing them.
• Ning Fengzhi asked Chu Fan whether he liked Ning Rongrong, and Chu Fan said that he did.
• Ning Rongrong blushed after hearing Chu Fan’s answer, while Ning Fengzhi considered the possibilities for her future and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Fanyun Academy faced Canghui Academy, and Chu Fan declared that he would fight the entire opposing team alone. As Canghui Academy revealed that all seven members possessed rare Gem Spirit martial souls, the crowd grew anxious for Chu Fan.

• Chu Fan saw Canghui Academy's captain and resolved to teach him a lesson during the match.
• Fanyun Academy and Canghui Academy entered the arena, where the crowd loudly cheered for Chu Fan and his team.
• Canghui Academy formed a defensive hexagon while both teams released their martial souls, and the commentators questioned why Fanyun Academy had not attacked.
• Chu Fan's teammates retreated behind him, and he announced that he alone would fight everyone from Blue Sunshine Academy.
• Canghui Academy's seven members revealed their differently colored Gem Spirit martial souls, startling the spectators and making them fear for Chu Fan.

The Blue Sunshine Academy team unleashed a massive Seven-in-One Spirit Fusion Skill against Chu Fan, drawing the crowd’s belief that he might be in danger. Chu Fan broke through the attack with a single punch, leaving his team defeated and himself standing alone in the arena.

• The seven Blue Sunshine Academy students combined their Martial Souls into a towering pillar of multicolored light.
• Chu Fan allowed the fusion skill to envelop him as spectators and officials wondered whether he could withstand it.
• The seven students sent the Seven-in-One attack surging toward Chu Fan, but he dodged through the light and appeared before them.
• Chu Fan struck with a punch that dispelled the light and sent all seven students flying, badly injured.
• Xue Ye praised Fanyun Academy and said he hoped Chu Fan would serve the Heaven Dou Empire, while Ning Fengzhi left the matter to fate.

After Fanyun Academy defeated Blue Sunshine Academy’s Seven Asura Illusions, Chu Fan explained the technique to his companions and left that night to confront the academy. He revealed that he had killed Shi Nian and declared that he would kill everyone from Blue Sunshine Academy.

• Fanyun Academy defeated Blue Sunshine Academy, shocking the watching students and attracting the attention of Xue Ye, the Platinum Bishop, and other major forces.
• Chu Fan told Ning Rongrong that Blue Sunshine Academy had used the Seven Asura Illusions, not a true Seven-in-One Fusion Skill, and said even a genuine one would not have stopped him.
• That night, Chu Fan went alone to Blue Sunshine Academy, intending to eliminate its members because Shi Nian had tried to kill him.
• Chu Fan showed the academy members Shi Nian’s spirit bone and told them he had killed their teacher.
• Chu Fan entered the academy and announced that he had come to kill everyone from Blue Sunshine Academy.

Chu Fan destroyed Blue Sunshine Academy, while Fanyun Academy’s near-perfect tournament record left it poised to advance. Salas uncovered Chu Fan’s remarkable age and strength and informed Bibi Dong, who expected him to come to Spirit City as champion, renewing Hu Liena’s hope of seeing him after seven years.

• Chu Fan used Green Lotus Sword Song to kill everyone from Blue Sunshine Academy and destroy its building.
• The qualifier standings established Fanyun Academy, Thunderclap Academy, Godwind Academy, Shrek Academy, Blazing Fire Academy, and Skywater Academy as the likely advancing teams.
• Salas reviewed Spirit Hall’s records and learned that fourteen-year-old Chu Fan was a Soul Ancestor above level forty with a ten-thousand-year fourth Soul Ring.
• Salas sent Chu Fan’s information in a top-secret letter to the Pope.
• Bibi Dong told Hu Liena that Chu Fan was in the Heaven Dou Empire and would likely come to Spirit City as its champion.
• Hu Liena looked toward Heaven Dou City and said Chu Fan was finally coming back after seven years, then went to train.

Fanyun Academy faced Skywater Academy in a highly anticipated tournament match, where Chu Fan discovered that several of his opponents admired him. The match began with Chu Fan entering the arena alone to face Shui Bing’er’s team.

• Skywater Academy’s captain, Shui Bing’er, warned her teammates that Fanyun Academy was undefeated and urged them to fight seriously.
• Shui Yue’er excitedly admitted that Chu Fan was her idol when Fanyun Academy entered the arena.
• Chu Fan smiled at his fan in the crowd, then chose to fight Skywater Academy alone.
• Chu Fan and Shui Bing’er introduced themselves and their Spirit Master ranks before Shui Yue’er also introduced herself and confessed her admiration for Chu Fan.
• Shui Bing’er warned Chu Fan that she would fight seriously and arranged Skywater Academy’s formation.

Chu Fan faced Skywater Academy alone and used his replication skill to copy the team’s water-based martial souls. He countered their coordinated attacks and revealed he could also wield fire, leaving the audience wondering how many abilities he possessed.

• Chu Fan copied Skywater Academy’s martial souls as both teams prepared to fight.
• Shui Bing'er froze Chu Fan and reinforced her teammates with ice armor, but Chu Fan revealed he had only pretended to be restrained.
• Chu Fan countered Skywater Academy’s water bullets with a surge of water, prompting the audience to speculate that he had a second martial soul.
• Shui Bing'er and her teammates launched a coordinated assault while Xue Wu danced to summon a storm that targeted Chu Fan with rain.
• Chu Fan shielded himself with Soul Power, then answered Shui Bing'er's Ice Seal with flames, astonishing the audience.

Chu Fan countered Skywater Academy’s Ice Snow Falling Martial Soul Fusion Skill with his own Ice Fire Double Heaven, then began removing team members from the arena. When Shui Bing'er unleashed her Ice Phoenix, Chu Fan replicated it and summoned an even larger Ice Phoenix, which collided with hers.

• Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu fused their powers and unleashed Ice Snow Falling against Chu Fan.
• Chu Fan used Ice Fire Double Heaven to shatter Ice Snow Falling.
• Chu Fan pushed two Skywater Academy team members out of the arena.
• Shui Bing'er revealed her Ice Phoenix martial soul and summoned a massive phoenix.
• Chu Fan replicated Shui Bing'er's Ice Phoenix and sent an even larger one into the sky to collide with hers.