Chapter Summaries

Lu Yuan observed the young soul masters gathered for the Ancient Ruins and noticed a Qin Sect prodigy who could sense his spiritual gaze. Dai Tianfeng opened a gateway to the ruins, and Lu Yuan sensed overwhelming Destruction Power within a purple bead above it.

• Lu Yuan dismissed Dai Tianfeng’s rules and scanned the young soul masters, noting that Dai Weisi was present but Dai Mubai was absent.
• Lu Yuan discovered that a young person from the Qin Sect had sensed his gaze and met his eyes, surprising him with their spiritual power.
• Lu Yuan noticed a cold, black-clad girl whose figure seemed familiar, though he could not recall who she was.
• Dai Tianfeng finished his speech, formed seals, and opened a circular gateway above Senyue City for the young soul masters to enter.
• Lu Yuan sensed immense Destruction Power within the purple bead above the gateway and judged it to be beyond the level of human soul masters.

Lu Yuan and Hu Liena approached the ruins after learning that the purple bead enforced a deadly age restriction and that the site might belong to a god. They passed its test and entered the gateway, leaving the other young soul masters to follow.

• Lu Yuan and Golden Crocodile Douluo concluded that the purple bead contained Destruction Power and warned that the ruins could be dangerous.
• Dai Tianfeng opened the gateway and announced that only soul masters under twenty could enter.
• Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun passed the bead’s test and entered the ruins, while an older soul master who tried to enter was reduced to ashes.
• Lu Yuan and Hu Liena climbed to the gateway as Osfer identified them to Dai Tianfeng as Spirit Hall candidates.
• The bead’s heavenly pressure overcame Lu Yuan briefly, but the God-Slaying Spear helped him recover, and he entered the gateway with Hu Liena.

After being separated from Hu Liena upon entering the Goddess of Life’s small world, Lu Yuan headed toward the Temple of Life, hoping to meet her there. He defeated a Nether Weasel on the way, then found himself surrounded by mysterious white mist as a figure approached.

• Lu Yuan realized that he and Hu Liena had been teleported to different places and decided to travel toward the Temple of Life, where he believed they would reunite.
• Lu Yuan entered the forest with his World-Shocking Spear ready and identified a two-thousand-year Nether Weasel that attacked him.
• Lu Yuan killed the Nether Weasel with Vast Sea Cosmos and Phoenix Dance Six Illusions, then continued through the forest while avoiding groups of Soul Beasts.
• After two hours, Lu Yuan stopped to eat, but a white mist suddenly enveloped the area and a figure began emerging from it.

Lu Yuan faced illusions of Qian Renxue and Hu Liena in the white mist, trying to distinguish the impostors from his companions. He saw through the second deception and stabbed the Dream Demon Fox, though the creature’s fate remained unclear.

• Lu Yuan recognized that the figure resembling Qian Renxue was an impostor and refused to approach her.
• A figure resembling Hu Liena appeared, warned Lu Yuan about the fake Qian Renxue, and claimed she had searched for him after they were separated.
• Lu Yuan grew suspicious of Hu Liena’s timely appearance and questioned her account, while the fake Qian Renxue exposed herself as a transforming Soul Beast.
• The fake Qian Renxue attacked Hu Liena and gained the upper hand, so Lu Yuan caught the wounded Hu Liena and prepared to fight.
• After Lu Yuan turned his back, the apparent Hu Liena tried to stab him with a fox claw, but he drove his World-Shocking Spear into her left chest and identified her as the Dream Demon Fox.

Lu Yuan defeated a nearly fifty-thousand-year Dream Demon Fox after sensing its lethal intent and seeing through its illusions. He recovered a powerful skull bone and the fox’s pelt, planning to give them to Hu Liena and others.

• The Dream Demon Fox revealed that it had used illusions of Qian Renxue and Hu Liena to lure Lu Yuan into a surprise attack.
• Lu Yuan explained that his danger sense from the Qingqi Sutra had made him wary and helped him identify the Dream Demon Fox.
• Lu Yuan pulled the World-Shocking Spear from the Dream Demon Fox’s heart, killing it and ending the white mist illusion.
• Lu Yuan realized the Dream Demon Fox had been one step short of fifty thousand years of cultivation and reflected on how narrowly he had survived.
• Lu Yuan found a powerful skull bone inside the Dream Demon Fox’s head and stored it in his Star Ring for Hu Liena.
• Lu Yuan removed the Dream Demon Fox’s pelt and stored it to make garments for Xiaoxue, Senior Sister, and Teacher.

Lu Yuan traveled through the dangerous forest and encountered the badly wounded Zhu Zhuqing fleeing a Thousand-Year Blood-Winged Golden Mosquito. He rushed to save her, but the chapter ended as the mosquito was about to strike her.

• Lu Yuan survived his first night in the forest and continued onward, hoping to reunite with Hu Liena.
• Lu Yuan killed a Thousand-Year Exploding Flame Tiger, collected its meat, and roasted some for lunch.
• Zhu Zhuqing, gravely wounded and out of Soul Power, ran past Lu Yuan while pursued by a Thousand-Year Blood-Winged Golden Mosquito.
• Zhu Zhuqing chose not to lure the mosquito toward Lu Yuan, and he rushed after her to help.
• Zhu Zhuqing stumbled as the mosquito attacked, closed her eyes in despair, and began to cry.

Lu Yuan rescued Zhu Zhuqing from the Blood-Winged Golden Mosquito, then treated her wounds and poison after she fainted. Zhu Zhuqing woke while he was applying medicine and, too weak to do it herself, asked him to continue.

• Lu Yuan killed the Blood-Winged Golden Mosquito and caught Zhu Zhuqing when her injured legs gave out.
• Zhu Zhuqing fainted from blood loss, and Lu Yuan checked her pulse before treating her arm wounds.
• Lu Yuan discovered a poisoned wound on Zhu Zhuqing’s abdomen and gave her a detoxification pill.
• Zhu Zhuqing woke as Lu Yuan cleaned her abdominal wound, and she asked him to apply the medicine.
• Lu Yuan carefully applied ointment while Zhu Zhuqing blushed and trembled at his touch.

Lu Yuan treated Zhu Zhuqing’s wounds and prepared a nourishing medicinal soup for her in the ruins. Unable to sit up or feed herself, Zhu Zhuqing accepted his help and finished the bowl as he fed her.

• Lu Yuan treated Zhu Zhuqing’s injuries and bandaged her wounds.
• Lu Yuan set aside his cold roasted meat, made wooden cookware, and stewed Exploding Flame Tiger meat with medicinal herbs for Zhu Zhuqing.
• Zhu Zhuqing reflected on her dangerous journey into the Ancient Ruins, Lu Yuan’s rescue, and how he compared with her fiancé.
• When the soup was ready, Zhu Zhuqing could not sit up or lift her injured arm, so Lu Yuan helped her lean against a tree.
• Lu Yuan fed Zhu Zhuqing the soup, and she ate the entire bowl.

Lu Yuan cared for the injured Zhu Zhuqing, and she shyly introduced herself to him. He considered helping her escape her circumstances and using their meeting to weaken Dai Mubai and the Shrek Seven Devils.

• Lu Yuan wiped broth from Zhu Zhuqing's mouth, advised her to rest, and ate the remaining food.
• Zhu Zhuqing watched Lu Yuan and, after hesitating, asked his name and introduced herself.
• Lu Yuan recalled Zhu Zhuqing's unhappy circumstances and decided he might help her.
• Lu Yuan considered Zhu Zhuqing a way to undermine Dai Mubai and the Shrek Seven Devils by preventing their Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

Lu Yuan told Zhu Zhuqing about his age and Soul Power before setting up a tent for the night. Zhu Zhuqing remained curious about him as the sun began to set.

• Lu Yuan told Zhu Zhuqing that he was level twenty-eight and nine years and eight months old, astonishing her.
• Zhu Zhuqing compared herself to Lu Yuan and admired his strength, thinking he was far more impressive than her fiancé, Dai Mubai.
• Lu Yuan teased Zhu Zhuqing about developing early, making her blush, then sat quietly before getting up.
• Lu Yuan used his Star Ring equipment to set up a tent so the injured Zhu Zhuqing would not have to sleep outside.
• Zhu Zhuqing watched Lu Yuan work and grew more curious about his wilderness experience.

Lu Yuan carried the weakened Zhu Zhuqing to a tent, then left to catch fish for their dinner. Zhu Zhuqing feared he had abandoned her, but he returned and cared for her by preparing and feeding her fish soup.

• Lu Yuan carried Zhu Zhuqing to the tent he had built for her and reassured her that he was only taking her there.
• Lu Yuan left to catch game, and Zhu Zhuqing worried that he might abandon her as the evening grew dark.
• Lu Yuan returned with fish he had caught in a nearby river and prepared fish soup for dinner.
• Lu Yuan fed Zhu Zhuqing, who felt cared for and grew increasingly drawn to him.

Lu Yuan cared for Zhu Zhuqing through dinner and made the forest campsite safe for the night. Zhu Zhuqing invited him to share her tent, but he refused and stayed outside.

• Lu Yuan fed Zhu Zhuqing fish soup and rations, then wiped her lips and told her she was the first person he had fed.
• Lu Yuan cleaned up their food scraps and spread powder around the campsite to deter poisonous insects and Soul Beasts.
• Zhu Zhuqing watched Lu Yuan outside the tent and felt unusually safe beside him.
• Zhu Zhuqing invited Lu Yuan into the tent because the night was cold, but Lu Yuan declined and told her to rest.

After recovering enough to travel, Lu Yuan and Zhu Zhuqing set out through the forest, where Lu Yuan killed a thousand-year Thunder Spirit Tiger. Just after the battle, a blood-red vine seized Zhu Zhuqing and dragged her into the woods.

• After three days of rest, Zhu Zhuqing was able to walk again, and she and Lu Yuan resumed their journey through the forest.
• Lu Yuan killed a hundred-year Soul Beast that attacked them, then warned Zhu Zhuqing when he heard a powerful tiger roar nearby.
• A Thousand-Year Thunder Spirit Tiger appeared, and Zhu Zhuqing was shocked to see Lu Yuan wield a thousand-year second soul ring.
• Lu Yuan defeated the Thunder Spirit Tiger in a head-on clash and killed it with his spear.
• As Lu Yuan turned to speak with Zhu Zhuqing, a blood-red vine bound her and dragged her toward the forest.

Lu Yuan rescued Zhu Zhuqing from a Thousand-Year Bloodthirsty Demon Vine and discovered that its attack had reopened her wounds and exposed her to blood poison. He protected her with his Golden Dragon Battle Body and Golden Dragon Armor, then killed the vine with his World-Shocking Spear.

• Lu Yuan severed the Bloodthirsty Demon Vine binding Zhu Zhuqing and pulled her into his arms.
• Lu Yuan examined Zhu Zhuqing's injuries and saw that the vine had reopened her wounds and scraped her back raw.
• Lu Yuan carried Zhu Zhuqing toward the Bloodthirsty Demon Vine, activating his Golden Dragon Battle Body and covering them both with Golden Dragon Armor.
• The Bloodthirsty Demon Vine's binding vines and poisonous blood mist failed to harm Lu Yuan or Zhu Zhuqing.
• Lu Yuan pierced the Bloodthirsty Demon Vine's main body with the World-Shocking Spear, killing the Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

Lu Yuan defeated the Bloodthirsty Demon Vine and found a Blood Crystal that could help Zhu Zhuqing recover from her injuries. While treating her wounds, he offered to take responsibility for her, and she challenged him to reveal his true face before she would believe him.

• Lu Yuan killed the Bloodthirsty Demon Vine and extracted its Blood Crystal, which he explained could restore Zhu Zhuqing's blood and vitality.
• Lu Yuan collected the Thousand-Year Thunder Spirit Tiger's corpse and carried Zhu Zhuqing away from the battle site to avoid attracting other Soul Beasts.
• Lu Yuan brought Zhu Zhuqing to a clear area and treated the wounds on her arms, abdomen, and back.
• Zhu Zhuqing asked Lu Yuan whether he would take responsibility for her, and he agreed if she was willing.
• Zhu Zhuqing said she did not trust someone who hid his true face, so Lu Yuan began removing his mask.

Lu Yuan revealed his face to Zhu Zhuqing, promised to take responsibility for her, and treated her wound. After learning she was promised to Dai Mubai, he vowed to break her marriage contract and confront the Star Luo Imperial Family.

• Lu Yuan removed his golden mask, and Zhu Zhuqing admitted she believed him but feared his looks would attract other women.
• Zhu Zhuqing agreed to let Lu Yuan remove her clothing and clean her wound, trusting his oath upon his Martial Soul.
• While Lu Yuan treated her, Zhu Zhuqing told him she was betrothed to Dai Mubai, the third prince of the Star Luo Imperial Family.
• Lu Yuan dismissed the marriage contract and promised to take Zhu Zhuqing's side, even if he had to wipe out the imperial family.
• Zhu Zhuqing asked whether Lu Yuan would truly take responsibility for her, and he assured her that the Star Luo Imperial Family could not threaten him.

Lu Yuan treated Zhu Zhuqing’s wounds, helped her change into Hu Liena’s clothes, and began making restorative soup. As Zhu Zhuqing rested in his arms, she realized she was beginning to fall for him and felt that choosing him over Dai Mubai might lead to the life she wanted.

• Lu Yuan treated Zhu Zhuqing’s wounds and gave her a change of clothes he had prepared for his Senior Sister, Hu Liena.
• Lu Yuan helped Zhu Zhuqing dress, and she bit his shoulder in anger before he finished helping her.
• Lu Yuan simmered tiger bones, the Blood Crystal, and medicinal herbs into soup to help Zhu Zhuqing recover.
• Lu Yuan pulled Zhu Zhuqing into his arms so she could rest without putting pressure on her injuries.
• Zhu Zhuqing reflected on Lu Yuan’s care, decided she might be falling in love with him, and smiled at the possibility of a future together.

Lu Yuan told Zhu Zhuqing that he did not love her yet but liked her, and explained that he accepted responsibility for her and would not let her marry Dai Mubai. He left her with the hope that their affection could grow into love over time.

• Zhu Zhuqing admired Lu Yuan’s looks and temperament, then asked whether he loved or liked her.
• Lu Yuan said he did not love Zhu Zhuqing but liked her a little, leaving her upset until he clarified his feelings.
• Zhu Zhuqing questioned why Lu Yuan had accepted her, and he said he would take responsibility for what he had done.
• Lu Yuan angrily rejected the idea of Zhu Zhuqing marrying Dai Mubai and insisted she would be his for life.
• Lu Yuan explained that four days was too soon for love and said liking could grow into love over time.

Lu Yuan and Zhu Zhuqing discussed their growing feelings and made a promise to be together if they both fell in love. After preparing a blood-rich soup to help heal Zhu Zhuqing’s injuries, Lu Yuan tried to feed it to her, but she insisted he drink first.

• Lu Yuan admitted he liked Zhu Zhuqing, and she confessed that she had begun to love him a little.
• Lu Yuan and Zhu Zhuqing promised to be together if they fell in love, and Lu Yuan said he would marry her even if only one of them loved the other.
• Lu Yuan brewed a soup from Blood Crystal and Thunder Spirit Tiger bones to help heal Zhu Zhuqing’s injuries.
• Lu Yuan brought Zhu Zhuqing a bowl of the foul-smelling soup and tried to feed her, but she told him to drink first.

Lu Yuan cared for Zhu Zhuqing as she recovered from her injuries, and the two promised to face hardship together. Once she healed, Lu Yuan realized she had reached level twenty and was ready to break through.

• Lu Yuan and Zhu Zhuqing drank Blood Crystal Tiger Bone Soup, and Zhu Zhuqing asked him not to abandon her; he promised to stay by her side.
• Lu Yuan made camp, fed Zhu Zhuqing dinner, and held her while she rested through the night.
• After three days, Lu Yuan removed Zhu Zhuqing's bandages and found that her injuries had completely healed.
• Lu Yuan teased Zhu Zhuqing about her smell, then asked whether she had reached level twenty.