Chapter Summaries

After nearly a year at the Earthly Dragon Gate, Liu Xing and Firefly continued to worry about Luan Yu, who had gone into the Far North. Luan Yu returned safely and reunited with Nan Qiuqiu, Liu Xing, and Firefly, leaving the group to welcome her home.

• Liu Xing and Firefly watched Nan Qiuqiu and Xu Shenshu repeatedly lose to Yu Tianlong and Xing Yan, while Firefly planned to help Nan Qiuqiu get revenge before leaving the sect.
• Nan Shui Shui told Liu Xing and Firefly that Luan Yu might have entered the dangerous central region of the Far North, but said she could likely survive if she avoided its inner reaches and powerful soul beasts.
• Nan Qiuqiu returned from another defeat and heard Luan Yu ask who had bullied her.
• Nan Qiuqiu recognized Luan Yu, welcomed her back, and led her to Liu Xing and Firefly.
• Nan Shui Shui arrived at Liu Xing and Firefly's residence, greeted Luan Yu, and said the two children had nearly gone to the Far North to search for her.

Luan Yu prepared to leave the Earthly Dragon Gate and asked Liu Xing and Firefly to choose whether to stay or return with her. They chose to go with her, but before leaving, Firefly shocked the Heavenly Dragon Gate by knocking Yu Tianlong flying with one punch.

• Luan Yu told Nan Shui Shui she needed to return home, and Liu Xing and Firefly chose to accompany her rather than remain at the Earthly Dragon Gate.
• Nan Shui Shui and Nan Qiuqiu said goodbye to the children, and Liu Xing cheered Nan Qiuqiu up by suggesting they challenge Yu Tianlong and the others.
• Nan Qiuqiu brought Liu Xing and Firefly to the Heavenly Dragon Gate Training Field, where Xing Yan mocked them as unawakened children.
• Firefly blurred past Xing Yan and struck Yu Tianlong with a single punch, sending him flying and leaving Xing Yan stunned.

Firefly defeated Yu Tianlong and then beat Xing Yan in front of the Training Field. Xing Yan lay bruised on the ground as Firefly returned to Liu Xing’s side.

• Yu Tianlong used Partial Dragonification and charged Firefly, but she dodged his attack and knocked him down with a punch and a kick.
• Yu Tianlong admitted defeat and accepted that Firefly was stronger than him.
• Firefly challenged Xing Yan, who agreed to fight rather than lose face in front of the Heavenly Dragon Gate disciples.
• Xing Yan activated Martial Soul Possession and launched fireballs, but Firefly dodged through them and struck him in the face.
• Firefly beat Xing Yan until he surrendered, then returned to Liu Xing while Xing Yan lay bruised on the ground.

Firefly defeated Xing Yan for the Earthly Dragon Gate before Liu Xing, Firefly, and Luan Yu left Dragon City for Mingdu. As they flew toward their new home in the Sun Moon Empire, Liu Xing recalled the empire’s history and the Holy War.

• Firefly left Xing Yan badly beaten, and Yu Tianlong carried him away without challenging the Earthly Dragon Gate disciples.
• Nan Qiuqiu celebrated Firefly’s victory, while Xu Shenshu, Feng Jue, and the others worried about their next match.
• Liu Xing, Firefly, and Luan Yu bid farewell to Nan Qiuqiu and Nan Shui Shui, then departed Dragon City aboard Luan Yu’s Ice Phoenix Wings.
• Luan Yu told Liu Xing and Firefly that they were flying to Mingdu, their home for the coming years.
• Liu Xing recalled how the Sun Moon Empire’s spirit tools had challenged the Three Great Empires in the Holy War and how Shrek Academy helped defeat the empire.

Luan Yu explained the Sun Moon Empire’s peaceful policies and why she wanted to bring Liu Xing and Firefly to Mingdu, where they could build a future among Spirit Tool Masters. She also described Shrek Academy’s vast influence and the strengths and weaknesses of Spirit Tool Masters compared with traditional Soul Masters.

• Liu Xing learned that Shrek Academy, the Tang Sect, and the Clear Sky Sect were connected to Tang San, while the Tang Sect seemed to fare the worst of the three.
• Luan Yu explained that the Sun Moon Empire’s Emperor suppressed war-focused Spirit Tool development and promoted civilian Spirit Tools, earning the people’s favor.
• Luan Yu wanted to take Liu Xing and Firefly to Mingdu so they could gain a stable home, useful connections, and experience with Spirit Tools.
• Luan Yu described Shrek Academy’s influence, including its ability to rally hundreds of Titled Douluo and its authority to judge nobles.
• Luan Yu explained that Spirit Tool Masters could dominate early battles but were often outmatched by traditional Soul Masters after they reached Soul Saint, and that the Spirit Tool Master system lacked publicly known Super Douluo.

Luan Yu carried Liu Xing and Firefly across the Heaven Dou Empire and over the dangerous Ice Sea toward the Sun Moon Empire. They reached Mingdu, whose modern, towering skyline impressed Liu Xing.

• Liu Xing reflected on the strengths of Spirit Tool Masters and considered how combining their skills with traditional soul mastery could create a powerful all-rounder.
• Luan Yu led Liu Xing and Firefly past several Heaven Dou Empire cities, taking detours so they could rest and experience local customs.
• Luan Yu flew the group high over the Ice Sea to avoid attacks from its dangerous Sea Soul Beasts.
• The travelers spotted the Sun Moon Empire on the horizon, and Luan Yu accelerated toward its shore.
• Liu Xing and Firefly saw Mingdu from above, and Luan Yu introduced it as the most prosperous and advanced city on Douluo Continent.

Luan Yu brought Liu Xing and Firefly to Mingdu, the Sun Moon Empire’s highly advanced, wall-less capital, and explained its defenses and registration process. Firefly grew interested in the city when Luan Yu mentioned its food, and the group entered through the official passage to obtain passes.

• Luan Yu described Mingdu’s defenses, powered by four secret High-Energy Compression Array Spirit Tools maintained by Rank 9 Spirit Tool Masters from the Royal Family Consecration Hall.
• Luan Yu was disappointed that Liu Xing and Firefly showed little amazement at Mingdu, but Firefly perked up when she heard about its delicious food.
• Luan Yu led Liu Xing and Firefly along the main road toward Mingdu, where merchants traveled in carriages and Spirit Tool vehicles.
• Liu Xing, Firefly, and Luan Yu registered basic information at the entrance and received passes to enter Mingdu openly.

Luan Yu brought Liu Xing and Firefly to her villa in Mingdu’s central area, where the two felt they had found a home. That night, Liu Xing joined Firefly on the terrace as they watched the stars, while Luan Yu quietly observed them before leaving.

• Luan Yu used her pass to bring Liu Xing and Firefly into Mingdu and led them from the busy East District to her central-area villa.
• Luan Yu told Liu Xing and Firefly that the villa would be their home, and they chose rooms next to each other.
• Unable to sleep in the unfamiliar surroundings, Liu Xing followed Firefly to the terrace and joined her in watching the stars.
• Luan Yu quietly watched Liu Xing and Firefly from beside the terrace stairs, then left without speaking.
• As the night deepened, fireflies, spiders, and cockroaches gathered near Liu Xing and Firefly.

On the day Liu Xing and Firefly turned six, they prepared to awaken their Martial Souls in Mingdu with Luan Yu and her elder sister Luan Feng. The chapter ended as the awakening ceremony approached, with both children facing the moment that could shape their futures.

• Liu Xing comforted Firefly about the insects that unsettled her, and they returned to their cold rooms for the night.
• Liu Xing promised to find a way to help Firefly sleep and dream, while Firefly quietly called him an idiot and smiled.
• A year passed, and Liu Xing and Firefly reached the age of six; Liu Xing meditated before their Martial Soul awakening.
• Luan Yu accompanied the nervous Liu Xing and Firefly, and Firefly took Liu Xing's hand to reassure him.
• Luan Feng arrived to watch their awakening and greeted the children before the ceremony.

Fire Phoenix Douluo took Liu Xing and Firefly to Mingdu’s central Awakening Hall, intending to support them whatever their awakenings revealed. As families gathered for the ceremony, a purple-haired girl asked her older brother what martial soul she might awaken.

• Fire Phoenix Douluo brought Liu Xing and Firefly to Mingdu’s central Awakening Hall in her powerful spirit tool vehicle.
• The chapter explained how Mingdu’s Awakening Halls served children from commoner and noble families, with a Titled Douluo presiding at the central hall.
• Fire Phoenix Douluo’s sister Luan Yu was described as a former commoner who supported the Sun Moon Empire despite preferring a carefree life.
• A purple-haired girl asked her older brother what martial soul she would awaken, and he told her their family’s inherited martial souls were good but her result was uncertain.

At the Awakening Hall, Xu Tianran and Xu Tianzhen met Liu Xing and Firefly, who had come with Luan Feng and Luan Yu for their martial soul awakenings. Xu Tianzhen befriended the two children, while Xu Tianran checked her when she got carried away promising to protect them.

• Xu Tianran brought Xu Tianzhen to the Awakening Hall and reassured her that he would always care for her, whatever martial soul she awakened.
• Luan Feng and Luan Yu arrived with Liu Xing and Firefly, and Xu Tianran greeted them as the Crown Prince.
• Fire Phoenix Douluo explained that Liu Xing and Firefly were her sister's adopted children and introduced them to Xu Tianran and Xu Tianzhen.
• Xu Tianzhen asked Liu Xing to call her by her name rather than Princess, and Liu Xing agreed.
• Xu Tianzhen promised to protect Liu Xing and Firefly in Mingdu, but Xu Tianran lightly scolded her for getting carried away.

Xu Tianran escorted Xu Tianzhen to awaken her spirit soul after apologizing for her behavior, while Fire Phoenix Douluo and Luan Yu discussed the risks of getting close to him. The chapter left Fire Phoenix Douluo concealing her knowledge that Xu Tianran’s father supported the War Hawk Faction and opposed the emperor’s policies.

• Xu Tianzhen begged Xu Tianran not to tell their father about her misbehavior, and he indulged her as usual.
• Xu Tianran apologized to Fire Phoenix Douluo and Luan Yu, then led Xu Tianzhen into the Awakening Hall when her name was called.
• Luan Yu warned Fire Phoenix Douluo and the children to avoid Xu Tianran but said they could befriend Xu Tianzhen.
• Luan Yu explained that four spirit tool master legions resented the emperor’s cuts to military spending and focus on civilian Soul Tools.
• Fire Phoenix Douluo assured Luan Yu she knew what she was doing, while privately keeping secret that Xu Tianran’s father had contacted her and supported the War Hawk Faction.

Xu Tianzhen awakened the Sun Spirit Soul with Innate Full Soul Power and shared her excitement with Liu Xing and Firefly. After Xu Tianran left with her, Liu Xing and Firefly entered the Awakening Hall for their own ceremony.

• Fire Phoenix Douluo considered why Xu Tianran could not easily challenge the emperor without the empire’s most powerful forces.
• Xu Tianran emerged from the Awakening Hall with Xu Tianzhen, whose disappointment suggested she had not awakened the rare Purple Emperor Heaven Destroying Dragon Spirit Soul.
• Xu Tianzhen told Liu Xing and Firefly that she had awakened the Sun Spirit Soul with Innate Full Soul Power, and Xu Tianran encouraged them not to worry about their results.
• Xu Tianzhen realized she had spoken insensitively and hoped Liu Xing and Firefly would become her genuine friends.
• Xu Tianran left with Xu Tianzhen, and Fire Phoenix Douluo and Luan Yu led Liu Xing and Firefly into the Awakening Hall.
• The Awakening Master recognized Fire Phoenix Douluo and Luan Yu and respectfully greeted them as Fire Phoenix Douluo and Ice Phoenix Douluo.

Liu Xing and Firefly were escorted through the Central Awakening Hall, where they met Shangguan Wei'er and her adopted child, Ye Guyi. Shangguan Wei'er exchanged gifts with the children, and they continued toward their Martial Soul Awakening ceremony.

• The Awakening Master led Luan Yu, Liu Xing, Firefly, and the two Titled Douluo through the Central Awakening Hall toward the ceremony.
• Liu Xing admired the fragrant stone pillars as the Awakening Master explained how they supported meditation and cultivation.
• Shangguan Wei'er met Luan Yu and introduced Ye Guyi, who politely greeted Luan Feng and Luan Yu.
• Luan Yu questioned whether Shangguan Wei'er would train Ye Guyi for her usual work, and Shangguan Wei'er promised to nurture the talented girl instead.
• Shangguan Wei'er gave Liu Xing and Firefly Yin-Yang Fish Pendants, and Luan Yu and Fire Phoenix Douluo gave Ye Guyi spirit tools in return.

Firefly began the traditional Martial Soul Awakening ritual under Zheng Zhan’s guidance, while Liu Xing watched, hoping their Life Sharing Ritual would let him awaken the same Martial Soul. Green veins appeared on Firefly and Liu Xing as the ritual progressed, leaving their awakening in progress.

• Shangguan Wei'er and Ye Guyi left after Shangguan Wei'er reminded everyone that the children still needed their Martial Souls awakened.
• Luan Yu warned Liu Xing to stay away from Shangguan Wei'er, and the group proceeded to the Awakening Room.
• Luan Yu apologized to Zheng Zhan for the delay, and he accepted before asking which child would awaken first.
• Liu Xing asked Firefly to go first, and she calmly stepped forward for Zheng Zhan’s ritual.
• The awakening patterns lit up and Soul Power entered Firefly, while green veins appeared around her neck and spread across her face.
• Liu Xing also developed faint green veins as he watched Firefly’s awakening.

Firefly awakened a powerful mech-like Martial Soul that she named the Scorching Knight, astonishing the Soul Masters who witnessed it. After Unbreaking Douluo recognized her exceptional talent, he turned to Liu Xing and said he could tell his Innate Soul Power without testing.

• Unbreaking Douluo watched green veins spread across Firefly as her Soul Power grew stronger, signaling that her awakening was nearing completion.
• Green flames engulfed Firefly, and she transformed into a towering Silver White Mech that overwhelmed the others with its destructive aura.
• Firefly dismissed the mech and named her Martial Soul the Scorching Knight, then demonstrated partial Martial Soul Possession on her right hand.
• Liu Xing took Firefly's hand to bring her out of her daze, and she smiled at him.
• Unbreaking Douluo praised Firefly and told Liu Xing that he could discern his Innate Soul Power without testing it.

Liu Xing awakened a humanoid mecha martial soul resembling Firefly’s, and Fire Phoenix Douluo took both children away before their unusual gifts drew further attention. At the White Tiger Duke’s Mansion, Dai Huabin awakened the White Tiger Spirit with Innate Full Soul Power, and Yuhao was finally allowed to undergo his own awakening.

• Liu Xing manifested a silver-white mecha martial soul with crimson flames, matching Firefly’s martial soul apart from its color.
• Fire Phoenix Douluo left the Awakening Hall with Liu Xing and Firefly to keep their talents from attracting unwanted attention.
• Dai Huabin awakened the White Tiger Spirit with Innate Full Soul Power and received praise from his mother, the Duchess.
• Yuhao’s mother asked the Duchess to let him awaken his martial soul, and Dai Huabin mocked him as a little trash.
• The Duchess permitted the Soul Saint Awakener to begin Yuhao’s martial soul awakening.

Dai Yuhao awakened a Body Spirit with only Rank One Innate Soul Power and was mocked at the White Tiger Duke's Mansion. Meanwhile, the Fire Phoenix Douluo discovered that Liu Xing and Firefly possessed Ultimate Fire, leaving Luan Yu worried about the slow cultivation their Ultimate spirits could cause.

• Dai Yuhao awakened a Body Spirit, but the Soul Saint Awakener announced that his Innate Soul Power was only Rank One.
• Dai Huabin mocked Dai Yuhao, and Huo Yun'er took her son away from the humiliation.
• The Fire Phoenix Douluo asked Liu Xing and Firefly to reveal their spirits, and their hands manifested Silver White Mechs surrounded by destructive flames.
• Luan Yu recognized that the flames carried a Destruction Attribute, and the Fire Phoenix Douluo confirmed they were Ultimate Fire.
• Luan Yu warned that Ultimate Spirit Souls could slow cultivation between Rank Thirty and Rank Seventy and hinder Liu Xing and Firefly from reaching Soul Saint during their golden years.

Liu Xing and Firefly learned about their Ultimate Spirit Souls and the Life Domain they shared, while Luan Yu and Fire Phoenix Douluo planned how to develop their abilities. After three days of preparation, Luan Yu explained that they would train as Real Control Spirit Masters, combining Soul Tools with their own combat skills.

• Fire Phoenix Douluo said she would seek help from Mingde Hall to nurture Liu Xing and Firefly's Ultimate Spirit Souls rather than send them to Shrek Academy.
• Liu Xing realized that his and Firefly's shared Life Domain absorbed Heaven and Earth Essence and could heal even severe injuries over time.
• Luan Yu spent three days helping Liu Xing and Firefly learn about their Spirit Souls and choose suitable Spirit Beasts before hunting for their First Soul Rings.
• Fire Phoenix Douluo and Luan Yu decided the children should focus on combat-oriented Soul Rings instead of becoming Spirit Tool Masters.
• Luan Yu explained that Real Control Spirit Masters used Soul Tools to strengthen their own Soul Skills and combat power.

Luan Yu prepared to take Liu Xing and Firefly to the Demon Forest to obtain their first soul rings. At the Southern District checkpoint, they encountered Shangguan Wei'er, Ye Guyi, Crown Prince Xu Tianran, and Xu Tianzhen, who were also preparing for soul-ring hunts.

• Liu Xing explained how Real Control Spirit Masters used soul tools to amplify their martial souls and skills, and considered why the Tang Sect had declined.
• Luan Yu discussed suitable amplification soul skills for Liu Xing and Firefly and chose the nearby Demon Forest as their destination.
• Luan Yu led Liu Xing and Firefly south from Mingdu after bidding farewell to Fire Phoenix Douluo.
• At the Southern District checkpoint, Liu Xing saw Shangguan Wei'er and Ye Guyi waiting with Xu Tianran and Xu Tianzhen.
• Shangguan Wei'er asked her old classmate Luan Yu to take Ye Guyi along to hunt a soul ring.