Chapter Summaries

Lu Yuan sent Wang Qiu'er to face Yu Tianxin and Thunder Academy, intending to crush Yu Tianxin’s confidence through his younger sister. As the match began, Wang Qiu'er joined Fu Qinsheng and the others on the arena while Lu Yuan stayed below to watch.

• Lu Yuan told Wang Qiu'er to focus on beating Yu Tianxin because of his hostile stare.
• Yu Tianxin vowed to defeat Lu Yuan and glared after him as Lu Yuan led his team to the waiting area.
• Lu Yuan and his teammates waited for the match, and Wang Qiu'er fell asleep while holding his arm.
• When the referee called the second match of A Division’s seventh preliminary round, Lu Yuan woke Wang Qiu'er.
• Wang Qiu'er kissed Lu Yuan on the cheek, then went onto the arena with Fu Qinsheng and the others to face Thunder Academy.

Wang Qiu'er and her teammates began their match against Thunder Academy, whose captain, Yu Tianxin, had demanded to face Lu Yuan. The chapter left the battle underway, with Wang Qiu'er having sent Yu Tianxin flying and Fu Qinsheng and Dugu Yan moving to stop Thunder Academy's attempts to regroup.

• Yu Tianxin complained that Lu Yuan was absent, and Wang Qiu'er challenged him in her brother's place.
• Both teams revealed their Martial Souls and Soul Rings, and Fu Qinsheng assigned his teammates their opponents and roles.
• Ning Rongrong boosted Wang Qiu'er and Ling Wei as the team charged into battle.
• Wang Qiu'er overpowered Yu Tianxin with one punch and sent him flying.
• Ling Wei engaged the Thunder Leopard Soul Ancestor while Lei Dong cast a Lightning Web and Lei Tian tried to reach Yu Tianxin.
• Fu Qinsheng slowed the Thunder Academy fighters and knocked Lei Tian from the air, while Dugu Yan unleashed her Azure Phosphorous Purple Poison.

Dugu Yan and Fu Qinsheng restrained Lei Dong and Lei Tian during the match, while Wang Qiu'er continued to overpower Yu Tianxin. Yu Tianxin launched his strongest attack at Wang Qiu'er, who met it head-on, leaving the clash unresolved.

• Lei Dong withdrew his Lightning Web to avoid Dugu Yan's poisonous mist, and Lei Tian blew the mist away with his lightning wings.
• Fu Qinsheng repeatedly used Mental Slowness to control Lei Dong and Lei Tian, while Dugu Yan said her abilities would be limited against Godwind Academy.
• Wang Qiu'er struck Yu Tianxin and taunted him for provoking her Big Brother.
• Yu Tianxin used his fourth soul skill, Blue Lightning Divine Dragon Rush, and sent a lightning dragon toward Wang Qiu'er.
• Wang Qiu'er activated Golden Dragon Body and fired Golden Dragon Head at Yu Tianxin's lightning dragon as he laughed, expecting her to be badly hurt.

Wang Qiu'er shrugged off Yu Tianxin’s strongest lightning attack and beat him severely, while Lu Yuan explained that Thunder Academy still had a trump card. The chapter left Yu Tianxin gathering power from his teammates as his aura rose.

• Yu Tianxin unleashed his strongest attack, but Wang Qiu'er emerged from the lightning unharmed, reassuring Zhu Zhuqing.
• Wang Qiu'er explained the Golden Dragon’s overwhelming physical strength and charged Yu Tianxin.
• Wang Qiu'er broke Yu Tianxin’s rib and badly injured his face with a follow-up kick.
• Lu Yuan told Zhu Zhuqing that Thunder Academy still had a trump card.
• Yu Tianxin joined Lei Dong, Lei Tian, and the Thunder Leopard soul master, who transferred their energy to him and raised his aura.

Lu Yuan explained that Yu Tianxin’s team was using an imperfect Four-in-One Fusion Skill to raise his power toward the Soul Emperor realm. Wang Qiu'er chose to let him finish absorbing their Soul Power so she could defeat him at his strongest, with Ning Rongrong agreeing to support her.

• Lu Yuan explained to Zhu Zhuqing that Yu Tianxin’s teammates were transferring their lightning-attributed Soul Power into him, though the imperfect fusion wasted some of its power.
• Lu Yuan reassured Zhu Zhuqing that Wang Qiu'er and her allies could still defeat Yu Tianxin, and argued that Zhu Zhuqing could also challenge an ordinary Soul Emperor.
• Wang Qiu'er watched Yu Tianxin’s power rise and refused Fu Qinsheng’s suggestion to interrupt the fusion, saying she wanted to crush Yu Tianxin’s confidence after he reached his peak.
• Wang Qiu'er asked Ning Rongrong for support, and Ning Rongrong agreed after Wang Qiu'er promised to put in a good word for her with Lu Yuan.

Wang Qiu'er faced Yu Tianxin after he absorbed the Soul Power of his teammates and reached strength comparable to a low-level Soul Emperor. Their battle began with Yu Tianxin overpowering her in their first clash, leaving Wang Qiu'er at a disadvantage.

• Wang Qiu'er eagerly prepared to fight Yu Tianxin while Fu Qinsheng assigned the Heavenly Star Squad their positions.
• Ling Wei and Dugu Yan eliminated Thunder Academy's remaining Soul Elders and Soul Ancestors as Yu Tianxin watched.
• Fu Qinsheng sent Jing Ling, Jiang Zhu, and Dugu Yan off the arena, leaving Wang Qiu'er to confront Yu Tianxin with the others supporting her.
• Yu Tianxin attacked Wang Qiu'er with his First Soul Skill, Thunder Dragon Claw, and Wang Qiu'er countered with Golden Dragon Body and Dragon's Might.
• Yu Tianxin won their first collision, forcing Wang Qiu'er back seven or eight steps before charging at her again.

Wang Qiu'er battled Yu Tianxin, whose strength had been boosted by Thunder Academy's Four-in-One Fusion Skill, while Ning Rongrong supported her. Fu Qinsheng's spiritual attack left Yu Tianxin vulnerable, allowing Wang Qiu'er to knock him off the arena and win the match.

• Ning Rongrong enhanced Wang Qiu'er's strength, speed, Soul Power, and defense as she faced Yu Tianxin in close combat.
• Lu Yuan told Zhu Zhuqing that Wang Qiu'er and Fu Qinsheng would overcome Yu Tianxin by combining her direct defense with his spiritual control.
• Fu Qinsheng used his fourth soul skill, Chaotic Demonic Sounds, and trapped Yu Tianxin in an illusion that made him experience the pain of being swallowed by a Golden Dragon.
• Wang Qiu'er seized the opening and used her fourth soul skill, Golden Dragon Explosion, to blast Yu Tianxin off the arena and win the match.

Heavenly Star Academy defeated Thunder Academy after Wang Qiu'er injured Yu Tianxin, and the team's performance drew cheers and the attention of rival academies. The chapter ended with Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er both determined to face Lu Yuan's team despite expecting a difficult battle.

• Wang Qiu'er struck Yu Tianxin with Golden Dragon Explosion, leaving him unconscious and badly injured.
• Fu Qinsheng rejected Thunder Academy's complaint, pointing out that Yu Tianxin had not surrendered and had not been killed.
• The referee declared Heavenly Star Academy victorious, and the audience cheered for Wang Qiu'er and her teammates.
• Shui Bing'er, Huo Wushuang, and Huo Wu discussed Heavenly Star Academy's strength, while Huo Wu insisted she would fight Lu Yuan.
• Shui Yue'er asked whether Skywater Academy should face its male idol's team, and Shui Bing'er decided they would fight if they wanted to compete.

Hu Yanzhi left convinced that Elephant Armor Academy could defeat Heavenly Star Academy, while Huo Wushuang, Shui Bing'er, and the others doubted his confidence. After the Heavenly Star team celebrated their victory, a silver-gray figure watched Lu Yuan with hatred.

• Hu Yanzhi claimed that Elephant Armor Academy would defeat Heavenly Star Academy, believing a newly absorbed power would protect him from Fu Qinsheng's spiritual attacks.
• Huo Wushuang, Shui Bing'er, and the others questioned Hu Yanzhi's confidence, and Huo Wu called the Elephant Armor Academy team stupid muscleheads.
• Wang Qiu'er hugged Lu Yuan after leaving the arena and asked how she had performed, and Lu Yuan praised her.
• Lu Yuan invited the Heavenly Star Academy team to celebrate at the Star Blue Hotel, and they cheered and followed him.
• A silver-gray figure watched Lu Yuan and the others leave with venomous hatred.

After his team celebrated its decisive victory over Thunder Academy at the Star Blue Hotel, Lu Yuan agreed to spend the afternoon alone with Wang Qiu'er. Zhu Zhuqing and the others left for the academy, and Lu Yuan set out with Wang Qiu'er for a stroll.

• Lu Yuan welcomed the team to dinner and waited for everyone to begin eating until he picked up his chopsticks first.
• Lu Yuan served Zhu Zhuqing fish and Wang Qiu'er meat, then wiped the food from Wang Qiu'er's face.
• Wang Qiu'er asked Lu Yuan to go out with her after dinner, and he agreed to spend the day with her.
• Wang Qiu'er kissed Lu Yuan's cheek, and Zhu Zhuqing wiped away the greasy mark and asked him to return early.
• Fu Qinsheng, Ling Wei, Ning Rongrong, and the others left for the academy, followed by Zhu Zhuqing and Ma Xiaotao.
• Lu Yuan took Wang Qiu'er out for a stroll and asked where she wanted to go.

Lu Yuan and Wang Qiu'er spent the afternoon exploring and eating in Heaven Dou Imperial City, then encountered Shi Nian on the road back to Dragon King Hall. Shi Nian threatened to kill them and their companions, and Lu Yuan prepared to face him.

• Wang Qiu'er persuaded Lu Yuan to buy her roasted meat and spent the afternoon sampling treats and exploring.
• As Lu Yuan and Wang Qiu'er walked back after sunset, they sensed danger approaching.
• Shi Nian of Canghui Academy appeared and said he planned to avenge his team’s tournament defeat by killing Lu Yuan, Wang Qiu'er, and the rest of their team.
• Shi Nian claimed that, as a Soul Sage, he could easily kill Lu Yuan, whom he assumed was only a Soul Ancestor.
• Lu Yuan’s expression turned cold as he challenged Shi Nian, calling him a mere Soul Sage seeking his own destruction.

Lu Yuan freed Wang Qiu'er from Shi Nian’s Remnant Dream and killed the Soul Sage, claiming his Illusion Skull. He reassured Wang Qiu'er and set off with her toward Dragon King Hall.

• Shi Nian trapped Lu Yuan and Wang Qiu'er in his Remnant Dream, but Lu Yuan used Pure Qi Divine Power to awaken Wang Qiu'er.
• Lu Yuan used his Double Pupils and Chaos Light to expose Shi Nian and destroy his eyes, collapsing the illusion.
• Lu Yuan restrained Shi Nian with Unfixed Storm, killed him with the Golden Dragon Spear, and took his Illusion Skull.
• Lu Yuan led Wang Qiu'er away from Shi Nian’s corpse and reassured her that he would always protect her.
• Lu Yuan and Wang Qiu'er headed back toward Dragon King Hall because it was getting late.

Lu Yuan expected Ning Fengzhi to visit and planned to use Xue Ye’s attempt to recruit him to infiltrate the Heaven Dou Empire’s power struggle. Ning Fengzhi delivered Xue Ye’s invitation for Lu Yuan to meet him next Sunday, while Ning Rongrong’s affection for Lu Yuan remained unanswered.

• Lu Yuan told Zhu Zhuqing that Ning Fengzhi would likely arrive and that he intended to use Xue Ye’s recruitment effort to work with Xue Er against the Heaven Dou Empire.
• Zhu Zhuqing decided to accompany Lu Yuan so she could learn more about political dealings.
• Ning Fengzhi met Lu Yuan at Dragon King Hall and explained that he had come for the stored Soul Tools and to deliver a message.
• Ning Fengzhi said Ning Rongrong had missed Lu Yuan during his absence, and Lu Yuan changed the subject when he saw her shy, affectionate gaze.
• Ning Fengzhi told Lu Yuan that Xue Ye wanted to meet him next Sunday, and Lu Yuan openly remarked that the emperor meant to recruit him.

Lu Yuan discussed whether the Dragon King Hall should cooperate with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, while Ning Fengzhi explained his reasons for urging an alliance. The conversation revealed that Tang Hao had been killed by the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape after targeting Xiao Wu, and the chapter ended with the author’s notice that the day’s five updates were complete.

• Lu Yuan joked about calling Emperor Xue Ye an old man, prompting Ning Fengzhi to comment on his disrespect for imperial authority.
• Ning Fengzhi admitted he had come as the Emperor’s representative to persuade Lu Yuan to cooperate with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family.
• Ning Fengzhi argued that an alliance would benefit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and help the continent face Spirit Hall’s growing power.
• Lu Yuan asked whether Ning Rongrong had told Ning Fengzhi how the Clear Sky Douluo died, and Ning Rongrong explained she had overheard Tang San talking while unconscious.
• Lu Yuan recounted how Tang Hao pursued Xiao Wu’s hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone and was killed by the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape.
• The author announced that the day’s five updates were complete.

Lu Yuan told Ning Fengzhi about the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King, a powerful beast ruling the Star Dou Great Forest’s core region, and warned him against hunting there. The chapter ended with Ning Fengzhi agreeing to keep the beast’s existence secret.

• Ning Fengzhi learned that Tang Hao had died after being defeated by the Sky Azure Bull Python and Titan Giant Ape.
• Lu Yuan warned Ning Fengzhi that an over-eight-hundred-thousand-year-old Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King lived in the Star Dou Great Forest and had defeated Long Xiaoyao.
• Lu Yuan explained that soul masters could still hunt ordinary Soul Beasts as long as they stayed out of the core region.
• Ning Fengzhi thanked Lu Yuan for the warning and agreed not to reveal the Golden-Eyed Black Dragon King’s existence.

Lu Yuan challenged Ning Fengzhi’s claims about Spirit Hall, arguing that the Empire’s nobles exploited commoners just as badly or worse. He left cooperation with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family undecided until he could negotiate directly with Emperor Xue Ye, then took Ning Fengzhi to inspect Soul Tools.

• Ning Fengzhi urged Lu Yuan to ally Dragon King Hall with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family against Spirit Hall.
• Lu Yuan mocked Ning Fengzhi’s accusations against Spirit Hall and condemned the Empire’s nobles for exploiting commoners.
• Ning Rongrong questioned Ning Fengzhi, who admitted that some nobles behaved disgracefully but claimed they were a minority.
• Lu Yuan said he cared about Dragon King Hall’s interests and would discuss cooperation with Emperor Xue Ye in person, expecting a substantial offer.
• Lu Yuan invited Ning Fengzhi to inspect the warehouse’s Soul Tools, including some new designs.

Lu Yuan showed Ning Fengzhi the Dragon King Hall’s Soul Tools and reassured Ning Rongrong after she became disillusioned with nobles. While touring the Hall’s martial arts arena, Lu Yuan challenged Sword Douluo to another match.

• Ning Fengzhi praised the Soul Guidance Rapid-Fire Gun and examined the Soul Guidance Light Sword as Lu Yuan explained their capabilities.
• Ning Rongrong told Lu Yuan she was upset by the Empire’s nobles’ cruelty, and Lu Yuan urged her to judge herself by her own conduct rather than by her noble status.
• Ning Rongrong thanked Lu Yuan and pressed him about their relationship, but he dodged the question and went to join Ning Fengzhi.
• Lu Yuan gave Ning Fengzhi three Soul Guidance Rings filled with Soul Tools and invited him to tour the Dragon King Hall and have lunch.
• Lu Yuan showed Ning Fengzhi the Hall’s martial arts arena and challenged Sword Douluo to a rematch.

Lu Yuan challenged Sword Douluo to a spar in swordsmanship and spear mastery, hoping to compare their Intent Realm insights and learn how to incorporate killing intent into his spear technique. After Lu Yuan offered two Longevity Pills, Sword Douluo agreed, and the chapter ended as they faced off in the Martial Arts Arena, their auras evenly matched.

• Lu Yuan clarified that he wanted to spar with Sword Douluo without using soul skills, easing Ning Fengzhi and the others’ concerns.
• Lu Yuan offered Sword Douluo two Longevity Pills as payment, and Sword Douluo accepted the match.
• Lu Yuan explained that he wanted to test their Sword Intent and Spear Intent and seek guidance on adding killing intent to his spear technique.
• Sword Douluo promised to demonstrate his techniques and answer Lu Yuan’s questions, and Lu Yuan asked him to rely on his swordsmanship rather than explanations.
• Lu Yuan and Sword Douluo entered the cleared Martial Arts Arena and faced each other, with their powerful auras meeting as equals.

Lu Yuan and Sword Douluo tested their Sword Intent and Spear Intent, then began a weapon-only duel with the Seven Kill Sword and Golden Dragon Spear. Their first clash ended in a draw, leaving both pushed back several steps.

• Ning Fengzhi was shocked that Lu Yuan’s Spear Intent matched Sword Douluo’s Sword Intent, while Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing watched Lu Yuan admiringly.
• Sword Douluo recognized that Lu Yuan’s Spear Intent had reached major accomplishment, and the two agreed to begin their contest.
• Lu Yuan summoned the Golden Dragon Spear, and Sword Douluo summoned the Seven Kill Sword without using soul skills.
• Lu Yuan struck with Spear Art: Falling Star, and Sword Douluo met the spear tip with his sword tip.
• The collision sent both Lu Yuan and Sword Douluo back several steps, as Lu Yuan’s immense strength offset Sword Douluo’s greater Soul Power.

Lu Yuan and Sword Douluo continued their duel, trading powerful spear and sword techniques. Lu Yuan broke through six of Sword Douluo’s seven kill characters and drove his spear at the last one.

• Lu Yuan countered Sword Douluo’s Silken Sword Qi with Vast Sea and Still Water Surface.
• Sword Douluo attacked with Universe Splitting Sword, and Lu Yuan met it with Vast Sea Cosmos.
• Their clash shattered the arena ground, while Ning Rongrong worried and Ma Xiaotao confirmed they were still fighting.
• Lu Yuan unleashed Thousand Year Void against Sword Douluo’s Seven Kill Swordplay.
• Lu Yuan shattered six kill characters and thrust his Golden Dragon Spear at the seventh.