Chapter Summaries

Meng Li completed his Blood God Legion training and went with Long Yuxue to the Abyss to earn military merits. After buying essential equipment and entering the passage, he learned about its defenses and the danger posed by adult top-tier Abyssal Creatures.

• Meng Li spent the next few days studying the Blood God Legion’s rules and procedures.
• Long Yuxue took Meng Li to the Quartermaster’s Office, where he bought an Abyss Isolation Shield and an Invisibility Vest while declining other equipment.
• Long Yuxue warned Meng Li to obey orders in the Abyss and led him on skis to the passage entrance.
• Meng Li followed Long Yuxue into the passage and put on his Three-word Battle Armor at the bottom.
• Long Yuxue explained the Legion’s defenses and told Meng Li that an adult Mo Mei could have defeated them in a single exchange.

Long Yuxue explained the Abyss’s threat to Meng Li before taking him to a C-rank passage to investigate. Meng Li effortlessly defeated the creatures emerging there, and the chapter ended with him throwing Sword Absolute at three Mo Mei as Long Yuxue protested.

• Long Yuxue explained that the Abyss contained 108 layers ruled by powerful emperors and that its creatures reclaimed their energy when killed.
• Meng Li vowed to eradicate the Abyssal Creatures, and Long Yuxue led him toward a relatively safe C-rank passage.
• At the passage, Meng Li used Sword Absolute to destroy waves of Four-Clawed Bats and defeat a Ba An without letting them return to the Abyss.
• Three Mo Mei emerged and attacked Meng Li with spiritual assaults, which had no effect on him.
• Meng Li threw Sword Absolute toward the Mo Mei, startling Long Yuxue.

Meng Li returned from his first Abyss mission with a huge haul of merit points and took Gu Yue and Na'er out to eat. Long Yuxue reported his performance to Long Tianwu, calling him a treasure she had found.

• Meng Li used Sword Absolute to kill three Mo Mei, then escaped the Abyss with Long Yuxue when he sensed danger.
• Long Yuxue counted Meng Li's kills and said he had earned 53,320 merit points, enough to raise his rank and repay his debt.
• Meng Li refused to change his mind about staying in the Special Affairs Department and said he had rejected the Shrek Seven Devils for his girlfriend.
• Meng Li took Na'er and Gu Yue to eat a good meal after several days of rations, and his Blood God Ring balance increased by twenty thousand.
• Long Yuxue brought a video recording to Long Tianwu and told him they had found a treasure.

Long Yuxue and Long Tianwu discussed Meng Li’s unprecedented strength against Abyssal Creatures and agreed to report his situation to the higher-ups while respecting his wish to remain in the Special Affairs Department. The next day, Meng Li was assigned to receive Tang Wulin at the Blood God Legion, where Tang Wulin was stunned to recognize him.

• Long Tianwu watched footage of Meng Li defeating Abyssal Creatures and questioned Long Yuxue about whether Meng Li truly wanted to stay in the Special Affairs Department.
• Long Yuxue admitted she hoped Meng Li would stay because his strength could save her subordinates, and Long Tianwu agreed to report his situation while leaving his future to the higher-ups.
• Long Tianwu asked whether Long Yuxue liked Meng Li, and she denied it, noting that he already had a girlfriend.
• Long Yuxue asked Meng Li to receive Tang Wulin and guide him through the Blood God Legion’s admission assessment.
• Tang Wulin arrived at the camp, was stopped at gunpoint by Meng Li and others, and recognized Meng Li after presenting his recommendation letter.

Tang Wulin arrived at the Blood God Legion, passed his assessment, and met Jiang Wuyue, whom he defeated in a match that cost Jiang Wuyue a large amount of food money. Meanwhile, Na'er worried about her limited time with Meng Li and asked to spend time alone with him.

• Meng Li recognized Tang Wulin, guided him through the assessment, and helped him settle into the camp under Long Yuxue's command.
• Long Yuxue and Meng Li explained the recruit training and food system, and Meng Li offered to cover Tang Wulin's living expenses.
• Tang Wulin met Jiang Qiyue and Jiang Wuyue in the cafeteria, then defeated Jiang Wuyue in a match and won a large amount of food money.
• Na'er privately considered leaving Meng Li a letter before she was gone, but Meng Li brought her food and invited her to see the camp's potted plants.
• Na'er asked Meng Li to spend time alone with her.

Meng Li accompanied Na'er to the Blood God Legion greenhouse, then took her to explore his Divine Feather Continent. After returning to cultivate, he received a visit from Blood God Legion commander Zhang Huanyun, who said Meng Li would follow him instead of joining the Blood God Camp.

• Meng Li agreed to Na'er's request, while Na'er privately resolved to return her energy to Gu Yue if she disappeared.
• Meng Li and Na'er visited the greenhouse, where he accidentally picked a leaf and accepted a one-thousand-merit-point fine.
• Meng Li brought Na'er into the Divine Feather Continent, and they explored its fresh, lush surroundings.
• Zhang Huanyun visited Meng Li's dormitory and confirmed that Meng Li did not want to join the Blood God Camp.
• Zhang Huanyun told Meng Li that he would follow him from then on.

Zhang Huanyun recognized Meng Li’s ability to keep Abyss energy from returning to the Abyss and offered to cultivate him as a successor, while Meng Li continued training with Tang Wulin and Long Yuxue. Their Abyss exercise ended with Meng Li retreating as a powerful grayish-black surge struck the barrier.

• Zhang Huanyun explained that Meng Li’s weapon prevented Abyssal Creatures’ energy from returning to the Abyss, offered him leadership of the Special Affairs Department, and gave him a half-price card.
• Meng Li declined the immediate promotion and resumed cultivation while Tang Wulin settled into training and earned merit through forging.
• Long Yuxue led Meng Li and Tang Wulin to the Abyss, where Tang Wulin fought Four-Clawed Bats and Ba An while Meng Li held back.
• A surge of Abyssal Creatures rushed toward the group, and Meng Li fired Sword Absolute into the passage before realizing Tang Wulin and Long Yuxue were gone.
• Meng Li retreated through the corridor as a powerful grayish-black current surged out and struck the barrier of light.

Meng Li and Long Yuxue escaped after the shield failed during a Level Three Abyss Tide, then regrouped with Tang Wulin at the Blood God Legion’s second defense line. As the legion prepared for a full-scale battle, Meng Li’s strange loss of control and disturbing symptoms prompted Long Yuxue to take him for a medical examination.

• Long Yuxue pulled Meng Li toward the Abyss exit as the shield shattered and a blood-red hand with Limit Douluo-level power reached for them.
• Meng Li unfurled his three pairs of wings and led Long Yuxue to safety at the second defense line.
• Tang Wulin asked Meng Li about his trance, and Meng Li recalled hearing the words, “Kill. Kill them all!”
• Long Yuxue explained that a Level Three Abyss Tide meant a rare full-scale assault and described the Heart of the Blood God that powered the defenses.
• Meng Li remembered his troubling symptoms since the God-Slayer-class Fixed Soul Tool Cannons struck him, and Long Yuxue decided to take him to a military doctor.

Meng Li joined the Blood God Legion’s defense against a Level Three Abyss Tide, using Sword Absolute to slaughter Abyssal Creatures and absorb their energy. The creatures then focused their attacks on him, easing pressure on the rest of the legion.

• Long Yuxue explained how the legion prepared for the Abyss Tide, and Meng Li returned to the front despite being told to rest.
• After the Heart of the Blood God shield withdrew, Meng Li activated his battle armor and charged into the fight with Sword Absolute.
• Meng Li’s Sword Absolute wiped out Abyssal Creatures across a wide area, and the dark energy from their deaths strengthened his cultivation.
• When Sword Absolute needed to recharge, Meng Li joined the long-range fighters while the battle continued.
• Abyssal Creatures began attacking Meng Li in large numbers, and the legion’s higher-ups turned their attention to him.

During the battle against the Abyssal Creatures, Meng Li fought a Black Empress Clan member but hesitated under the influence of a sinister voice. Gu Yue rescued him, and the two joined forces to kill the powerful enemy before returning to Long Yuxue.

• A Black Empress Clan member broke through the frontline, and Jiang Wuyue warned the Blood God Legion that she had Titled Douluo-level strength.
• Meng Li attacked the Black Empress Clan member, but the destructive whispers in his mind made him hesitate, allowing her to land a powerful punch.
• Gu Yue appeared and pulled Meng Li out of danger, then helped him unleash enhanced elemental attacks that froze the battlefield.
• Meng Li hurled the Mythical Spear through the frozen Black Empress Clan member, killing her and absorbing her energy.
• Meng Li and Gu Yue returned to Long Yuxue, who warned Meng Li about the danger and praised them for permanently killing a Black Empress Clan member.

Meng Li fought off a powerful attack from an Abyss Sovereign, recovered with Gu Yue’s help, and returned to the battle. After fighting for about an hour and a half, he retreated to the rear to break through to level seventy-eight, then went back to the front.

• Meng Li told Gu Yue and Long Yuxue how he had hesitated in a previous battle, and Gu Yue asked to accompany him next time.
• A giant finger emerged from the Abyss Passage and attacked Meng Li, who used his spear, sword, and Angel True Body to resist it before being blasted into a crater.
• Gu Yue healed Meng Li, and he returned to the fight while keeping his light and fire domains active to protect the Blood God Legion soldiers.
• Tang Wulin praised Meng Li’s impact on the battle as the Three-Word Battle Armor Master noted that Meng Li had driven back the Abyss Sovereign.
• After about an hour and a half of fighting, Meng Li retreated with Gu Yue and broke through to level seventy-eight in half an hour.
• Meng Li rejoined the battle without stabilizing his cultivation, as the Abyssal Creatures continued their relentless attacks.

Meng Li and the Blood God Legion halted an Abyss Tide after a powerful Blood God destroyed the gray-haired woman and many Abyssal Creatures. Meng Li and Tang Wulin were brought to the Blood God Camp, where Blood Eight introduced them to other Blood Gods and prepared to show them battle footage.

• A gray-haired woman appeared before Meng Li, but he fled as another Blood God raised a domain and unleashed a silver slash that annihilated her and many Abyssal Creatures, briefly stopping the Abyss Tide.
• Long Yuxue told Meng Li the pause was temporary and sent him to eat, then discovered Tang Wulin was missing after Jiang Wuyue said a Blood God had called him away.
• A female Blood God summoned Meng Li and Tang Wulin to an inconspicuous courtyard behind the command headquarters and took them by elevator to the Blood God Camp.
• The female Blood God introduced herself as Blood Eight, ranked eighth among the Nine Blood Gods by strength.
• Blood Seven and Blood Three joined them, and Blood Eight said the newcomers were special before opening the recording from Cave Number Six.

Meng Li and Tang Wulin met the Blood Gods, who questioned them about their ability to absorb Abyssal energy. Tang Wulin explained the Golden Dragon Spear’s power, while Meng Li refused to reveal his own secret; the chapter ended with the Blood Gods learning that both men had graduated from Shrek Academy.

• Blood Three introduced Xue Wu, Blood Six, Blood Seven, and Blood Eight to Meng Li and Tang Wulin, then the Blood Gods watched footage of their fight against the Abyssal Creatures.
• Blood Three asked how Meng Li and Tang Wulin absorbed Abyssal energy, but Meng Li said he could not explain his ability yet.
• Tang Wulin revealed that the Golden Dragon Spear devoured energy and let him keep fighting, then showed it to the Blood Gods.
• Blood Seven and Meng Li both felt a disturbing reaction when they touched the spear, while Xue Wu held it briefly and concluded it could not be replicated.
• Tang Wulin and Meng Li introduced themselves and said they had graduated from Shrek Academy, prompting Xue Wu to praise the school.

Meng Li refused Xue Yi’s offer to join the Blood God Camp and rested after the Abyss Tide receded, while Tang Wulin told the Blood God Legion how Shrek Academy had been destroyed. At Spirit Pagoda Headquarters, Leng Yaozhu reported that her candidates were chosen and contacted her disciple Gu Yue.

• Tang Wulin recounted the terrorist attack on Shrek Academy, and Blood Wu and Blood Three grieved for Yun Ming, their former teacher and cousin.
• Xue Yi asked Meng Li to join the Blood God Camp, but Meng Li refused because he had promised Zhang Huanyun he would not join.
• Meng Li ate, returned to his dormitory, and slept after the Abyss Tide temporarily retreated.
• Qian Gu Dongfeng told Spirit Pagoda leaders to pursue an outstanding ranking in the Federation’s upcoming technology event, and Leng Yaozhu said her candidates were selected.
• Leng Yaozhu contacted Gu Yue, who answered her teacher.

Gu Yue declined the Star Dou Battle Net All-Federation Challenge and planned to enter seclusion to break through to Soul Sage, while Meng Li tried to find a way around the contest’s restrictions. After receiving two days of leave, Meng Li took Gu Yue to Blazing Basin, leaving Na'er behind.

• Gu Yue refused Leng Yaozhu's offer to join the competition and said she would pursue the Reserve Spirit Transmitter position herself after breaking through to Soul Sage.
• Meng Li learned about the Star Dou Battle Net All-Federation Challenge and its rewards, then contacted New Soul Tool Technology Company to try to bypass the entry restrictions.
• Meng Li invited Gu Yue to spend his two days of leave at Blazing Basin.
• Meng Li told Na'er he and Gu Yue were leaving for Spirit Pagoda business, and Na'er asked him to bring back a variety of grilled foods.
• Meng Li and Gu Yue set off for Blazing Basin, and he asked why a snow mountain lay beside it.

Meng Li and Gu Yue spent a happy day in the Blazing Basin before Gu Yue told him she would leave for about a year. They said goodbye with a promise to stay in touch, and Gu Yue departed while Meng Li prepared to return to the Blood God Camp.

• Meng Li and Gu Yue reached the Blazing Basin, checked into a hotel, and enjoyed the snack street and a movie together.
• Gu Yue told Meng Li she would leave the next day for about a year, and Meng Li accepted her decision.
• Gu Yue teased Meng Li by slipping away while he closed his eyes, and he chased after her.
• Meng Li bought Gu Yue's favorite ingredients and spent the day with her without discussing their farewell.
• Meng Li and Gu Yue said goodbye at the hotel window, shared a kiss, and agreed that he would contact her through the Soul Tool Communicator to check that she was safe.

After returning to the Blood God Legion, Meng Li reunited with Na'er but could not reach Gu Yue. He learned that his company had cracked the Star Dou Battle Net so he could compete under a false identity, and he went to try a Star Dou Pod the next evening.

• Meng Li left his home and returned to the Blood God Legion, where Na'er joyfully greeted him and embraced him.
• Meng Li told Na'er that Gu Yue had gone away for over a year, then repeatedly tried to contact her without success.
• Meng Li spent time with Na'er before returning to his dormitory, where an employee from New Soul Tool Technology Company told him they had cracked the Star Dou Battle Net and explained the restrictions on competing.
• Meng Li decided to conceal his identity and rely on the Golden Dragon King's abilities and his Golden Eyes rather than use his distinctive soul skills.
• The next evening, Meng Li went to the recreation area to use a Star Dou Pod, but found it crowded with soldiers eager to try the new equipment.

Meng Li connected to the Star Dou Battle Net and registered for the All-Federation Challenge under the nickname Ares. After reviewing the competition rules, he prepared to compete in both Soul Master and mecha battles.

• Meng Li connected to the battle net, refused a forced scan of his hidden soul skills, and entered the competition system.
• Meng Li discovered the company had already registered him and chose Ares as his nickname, while his profile displayed altered and incomplete information.
• Meng Li entered the Western Competition Zone and selected both Soul Master and mecha competitions to pursue their rewards.
• Meng Li read that mecha contestants could use their martial souls with standardized mechas and questioned whether the format was truly fair.
• Meng Li learned that regional matches would advance the top thirty-two competitors to the championship tournament and wondered how far he could go without Battle Armor.

Meng Li entered the Soul Master competition zone of the Star Dou Battle Net and defeated Xu Kaishao with a single lightning-fast strike while concealing his identity. He left the lounge and met Na'er, then offered to spend the evening with her.

• Meng Li paid to enter a practice match, replaced his white mask with a demon mask, and accepted Sailing with the Wind's challenge.
• Sailing with the Wind attacked with his third soul skill, but Meng Li defeated him so quickly that the system declared him eliminated before he understood what had happened.
• Xu Kaishao and a young man reviewed the match footage, which showed Meng Li piercing Xu Kaishao's throat with a long blade, and staff confirmed that no rules or systems had been violated.
• Meng Li reflected that his sudden burst of speed and killing strike had worked well, then left the stuffy lounge.
• Na'er greeted Meng Li with milk tea, and he draped his white fur coat over her after noticing her cold hand.
• Meng Li asked Na'er where she wanted to go, offering to take her out because they had no training that night.

Meng Li and Na'er spent time together, and Na'er hinted at her feelings for him while he struggled with guilt over Gu Yue. Long Yuxue reminded Meng Li to claim his Abyss Tide rewards, and he learned he had earned 49,652 military merits.

• Na'er asked Meng Li to return to their dormitory, and they went to the commissary before he carried her back through the snow.
• Na'er told Meng Li that they were not related by blood, hinted she wanted to be with him, and said time would reveal what she meant.
• Meng Li admitted he could not bear Na'er having a boyfriend, and Na'er kissed his cheek before Long Yuxue witnessed them and asked whether they were siblings.
• Long Yuxue visited Meng Li's dormitory to remind him to claim his military merits before the deadline, and he went to the Operations Department.
• A short-haired clerk checked Meng Li's Blood God Ring and told him he had earned 49,652 military merits in the Abyss Tide battle.