Chapter Summaries

Ye Kai traveled with the team while Zhu Zhuqing began bonding with the other girls, and Gu Yue Na continued to suspect that he knew her identity. The chapter ended with Ye Kai finding Dugu Yan in his bed, flushed and panting, apparently drugged by Dugu Bo.

• Xiao Wu joined Dugu Yan in teasing Ning Rongrong while Ye Kai sent Zhu Zhuqing to wash up.
• Ye Kai held Zhu Zhuqing’s hand at breakfast, prompting the team to notice their closeness and Dugu Bo to fret that Ye Kai had not pursued Dugu Yan.
• Ning Rongrong asked Zhu Zhuqing about her figure, and Zhu Zhuqing guessed it was inherited, leaving Ning Rongrong dismayed.
• Ye Kai took Gu Yue Na around the towns near Eastern Radiance Academy, while Gu Yue Na wondered whether he knew who she was.
• After Ye Kai trained with Zhu Zhuqing in the next town, he returned to the hotel and found Dugu Yan flushed and panting on his bed.

Ye Kai cleared Dugu Yan’s drug-induced debuff before the two completed a class change, unlocking Jade Phosphor Serpent-related skills and equipment. The next morning, Dugu Yan woke in his arms, and Ye Kai helped her recover and bathed her.

• Dugu Yan embraced Ye Kai after he returned, explaining that she had waited for him the previous night while Zhu Qing slept in his room.
• Ye Kai used his domain to clear Dugu Yan’s debuff, then completed the class change to Jade Phosphor Serpent Knight.
• The class change increased Ye Kai’s beast-taming skills and unlocked the Jade Phosphor Serpent illustration, mount, and reins.
• The next morning, Dugu Yan woke beside Ye Kai, blushed as they discussed the night before, and stopped him from touching her further.
• Ye Kai filled the bathtub and carried Dugu Yan into it, then gently washed her.

Ye Kai arrived in Heaven Dou City with his companions, then reunited with Qian Renxue before preparing the Eastern Radiance Team for an exchange tournament against the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team. He reviewed the opponents and warned his team to keep their Soul Spirits hidden.

• Dugu Yan joined Ye Kai for breakfast, where Dugu Bo teased them about having children and Ning Rongrong questioned Dugu Yan about the previous night.
• Ye Kai and his companions reached Heaven Dou City, and Qian Renxue brought him to the Crown Prince Residence, where they spent the night together.
• After Light Feather announced that a woman from the Clear Sky Sect and Princess Xue Ke had arrived, Ye Kai helped Qian Renxue get ready and returned to gather his team.
• Ye Kai told the Eastern Radiance Team about the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team's lineup, identifying Yu Tianheng, Third Prince Xue Lin, and the Nine Heart Begonia successor as opponents to watch.
• Ye Kai reminded Ning Rongrong and Niu Gao not to reveal their Soul Spirits, while Ning Rongrong said she would not need Xiao Qing to defeat the other team.

Ye Kai and the Eastern Radiance Academy team arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy for an exhibition match against the Royal Fight Team. As the academy’s leaders welcomed them, Zhi Lin probed Ye Kai about his role and academy, then warned the Royal Fight Team that their opponents were strong.

• The Crown Prince’s carriage convoy brought Ye Kai and the Eastern Radiance Academy team to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, where Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin waited.
• Ye Kai introduced himself as Eastern Radiance Academy’s team leader, and Meng Shenji exchanged compliments with him while sizing up his team.
• Meng Shenji sent Zhi Lin to guide Ye Kai and the others through the academy while he stayed behind to wait for the Crown Prince.
• Zhi Lin asked Ye Kai about his position and opinion of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, then hinted that its future belonged to younger teachers like him and Qin Ming.
• Zhi Lin escorted Ye Kai’s team to the meeting room and told a student to warn the Royal Fight Team that their opponents were strong.

The Royal Fight Team prepared to face the Eastern Radiance Academy Team in an exchange tournament, wary of its powerful fighters and support. After Xue Qinghe arrived, both teams summoned their martial souls, and the soul fight began with Ning Rongrong boosting her teammates.

• Qin Ming gathered the Royal Fight Team and warned them that the Eastern Radiance Team had a Soul Ancestor, Ning Rongrong’s mutated support martial soul, and other strong fighters.
• Xue Lin and Yu Tianheng discussed a plan to target Ning Rongrong while protecting Ye Lingling.
• Xue Qinghe arrived with the Eastern Radiance Team, and Xue Lin greeted his elder brother before the teams introduced themselves.
• Qin Ming and Ye Kai took their places as referees, and both teams formed their combat positions and summoned their martial souls.
• Qin Ming started the soul fight as Ning Rongrong used her Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda to increase her teammates’ strength and speed.

The Eastern Radiance Team and the Royal Fight Team began their match, with Gu Qiu'er forcing Xue Lin into a losing fight while Dugu Yan, Xiao Wu, and the others disrupted the Royal Fight Team's formation. As Gu Qiu'er pursued Xue Lin and Xiao Wu used Charm on Yu Tianheng, the fight remained unresolved.

• Osler and Yu Feng moved toward the Eastern Radiance Team's rear while Gu Qiu'er intercepted Xue Lin with her Golden Dragon Spear.
• Dugu Yan used her poison arts to hold off the Shi Brothers, and Xiao Wu blocked Yu Tianheng from supporting them.
• Ning Rongrong's boost helped Zhang Jingyang, Dong Heguang, and Niu Kun contain Osler and Yu Feng in a stalemate.
• Gu Qiu'er overwhelmed Xue Lin with her strength and attacks, though Ye Lingling healed him after he was wounded.
• Dugu Yan pressured the Shi Brothers with poison, forcing them to use their spinning shield fragments as Xiao Wu used Teleportation and Charm on Yu Tianheng, then began an Eight Stage Throw.

Xiao Wu and her team defeated the Royal Fight Team, with Xiao Wu eliminating Yu Tianheng and Osler before the fight was stopped. After the teams parted, Dugu Yan reunited with Ye Lingling, who teased her about her relationship with Ye Kai.

• Xiao Wu used Charm and a spinning throw to eliminate Yu Tianheng, then targeted Osler as Shi Mo charged at her.
• Xue Lin pursued Xiao Wu, but she, Dugu Yan, and Gu Qiu'er lured him away from Osler and gave Xiao Wu time to throw Osler out of the arena.
• Xue Lin attacked Xiao Wu, but she escaped behind Niu Kun, while Ye Kai blocked Xue Lin and Gu Qiu'er stopped before striking Qin Ming.
• Qin Ming conceded the match, and Ye Kai purified the Jade Phosphor Poison Mist affecting the Shi Brothers.
• Xue Qinghe lectured Xue Lin, who left the Training Field after recalling Gu Qiu'er's strength.
• Dugu Yan reunited with Ye Lingling, who noticed her changed bearing and teased her about Ye Kai and having children.

After the tournament, Ye Kai gave the team free time in Heaven Dou City and planned future training, while Dugu Yan returned to his room for private time with him. The chapter ended with Dugu Yan slipping in the bathtub and crying out in shock.

• Yu Tianheng conceded that Xiao Wu had beaten him and challenged her to a rematch at the Soul Master Competition.
• Xiao Wu demanded and received a promise of a reward from Ye Kai for her performance.
• Ye Kai gave the team three days of free time and canceled the planned spirit fights before their trip to Elephant Armor Academy.
• Zhu Zhuqing chose to stay at the hotel and cultivate, while Ye Kai called Dugu Yan back and took her to his room.
• After their private training, Dugu Yan slipped as she tried to stand in the bathtub and cried out.

Ye Kai escorted Dugu Yan home and gave her the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid, which would help her reach level 40. After Dugu Bo teased Dugu Yan about her late return, Ye Kai and Ah Yin turned their attention to Zhu Zhuqing’s relentless cultivation and took her out to dinner and around Heaven Dou City.

• Ye Kai helped the exhausted Dugu Yan get dressed and escorted her to the Dugu Estate.
• Ye Kai gave Dugu Yan the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid and explained that it could raise her soul power to level 40.
• Dugu Bo noticed the herb came from his Medicine Garden and teased Dugu Yan about returning late after the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s First Miss had already left.
• Ah Yin urged Ye Kai to check on Zhu Zhuqing, who had continued cultivating without a break.
• Ye Kai invited Zhu Zhuqing to dinner and a tour of Heaven Dou City so she could relax before resuming cultivation.

Gu Yue Na returned to the Star Dou Great Forest and, after questioning Di Tian about his relationships, wondered whether she should have a queen of her own. In Heaven Dou City, Ye Kai took Ah Yin and Zhu Zhuqing to the night market and helped Zhu Zhuqing set aside her worries for the evening.

• Gu Yue Na returned to the Lake of Life, ignored the Ten Thousand Demons King and the other Ferocious Beasts, then dismissed them and kept Di Tian behind.
• Bi Ji guessed that the Ten Thousand Demons King wanted to become Ye Kai's Soul Spirit, and Zi Ji reacted with disbelief before leaving with her to hear more.
• Gu Yue Na asked Di Tian whether he often mated with Bi Ji and Zi Ji; after he answered, she sent him away and privately considered having a queen of her own.
• Ye Kai took Ah Yin and Zhu Zhuqing through Heaven Dou City's night market and gave them snacks.
• Ye Kai promised to train Zhu Zhuqing more strictly later, then encouraged her to relax, easing her worries as she browsed the stalls.

Ye Kai’s team traveled toward Elephant Armor Academy while Zhu Zhuqing trained intensely against stronger teammates to prepare for her family’s conflict. After her injury, Ye Kai protected her privacy and planned to help her challenge Star Luo’s team at the Soul Master Competition.

• Ye Kai contacted Gu Yue Na, learned she would leave the team temporarily, and led the others toward Elephant Armor Academy.
• During a sparring match, Zhu Zhuqing’s Netherworld Hundred Claws failed to break through Niu Kun’s defenses, and his counterattack injured her and dislocated her arm.
• Ye Kai reset Zhu Zhuqing’s arm, healed her internal injuries, and carried her to the tent to rest.
• Ye Kai told Niu Kun that Zhu Zhuqing did not blame him and assigned him her night watch shift.
• When Xiao Wu asked why Zhu Zhuqing trained so hard, Ye Kai stopped Ning Rongrong from revealing Zhu Zhuqing’s private family troubles.
• Ye Kai told Ning Rongrong that the team would help Zhu Zhuqing grow strong enough to face Star Luo’s team at the Soul Master Competition.

After defeating Elephant Armor Academy, Ye Kai and his team encountered Sect Master Hu Yanzhen, who demanded an explanation for his grandson’s injuries. Ye Kai’s Pope Token and Ning Rongrong’s presence convinced Hu Yanzhen to back down, and the team continued on their way.

• Gu Qiu'er defeated Elephant Armor Academy without using the Golden Dragon Spear, and Ye Kai led the team away to continue visiting the Five Element Academy.
• Hu Yanzhen confronted Ye Kai’s group outside the city, recognized Niu Kun, and demanded they answer for beating his grandson Hu Yanli.
• Ye Kai mocked Hu Yanzhen and prepared to fight after asking Ning Rongrong to boost him.
• Ye Kai dropped his Pope Token, and Hu Yanzhen recognized it as genuine after seeing Ning Rongrong’s Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
• Hu Yanzhen withdrew his Martial Soul Possession, apologized, and let Ye Kai’s group pass before turning to seek out the Bishop of Spirit Hall.

Ye Kai and the Eastern Radiance Academy team traveled to Skywater City to prepare for their match against Skywater Academy. As the team made plans and rallied together, Gu Qiu'er realized she enjoyed the companionship of the human world more than life in the Star Dou Great Forest.

• Ning Rongrong complained about Hu Yanzhen and asked Ye Kai where they would go next, so he chose Skywater Academy.
• Ye Kai teased Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, and Ah Yin before urging the group to travel faster and reach the next town before dark.
• The Eastern Radiance Academy group arrived in Skywater City around noon, and Ye Kai decided they would rest and challenge Skywater Academy the next day.
• Ye Kai briefed Gu Qiu'er on the threat posed by Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er's Martial Soul Fusion Skill and told her to target Shui Yue'er first or wear the sisters down.
• Ning Rongrong brought Zhu Zhuqing into the team's hand-stacking cheer, and Gu Qiu'er felt glad she had left the Star Dou Great Forest for the human world.

Ye Kai brought Eastern Radiance Academy’s team to Skywater Academy to arrange an exchange soul battle, but the match was postponed until the next day because Xue Wu had used too much Soul Power during training. Ning Yan invited them to stay and watch Skywater Team’s battle song.

• Ye Kai presented Eastern Radiance Academy’s certificate at Skywater Academy’s gates and waited while a guard went to notify the academy.
• Ning Yan welcomed Ye Kai and his team, then led them into the academy after Ye Kai agreed to begin the soul battle immediately.
• Ye Kai and the others found Skywater Team practicing a dance in the Soul Arena, where Shui Bing’er stood out at the center.
• Shui Bing’er explained that Xue Wu was not in good condition after training, so Ning Yan asked to postpone the soul battle until the next day.
• Ye Kai agreed to return tomorrow, and Ning Yan invited his team to stay and watch Skywater Team’s battle song.

After the Tianshui Girl Group prepared for its Soul Arena battle against Eastern Radiance, Ning Rongrong took Ye Kai to the riverside and danced for him. Ye Kai kissed her gently, giving her first kiss.

• Shui Bing'er and Ning Yan discussed the next day's match and planned to counter Eastern Radiance's powerful fighters and Ning Rongrong's support.
• Ning Rongrong asked Ye Kai to spend time with her, hoping to grow closer after worrying that he had shown Xiao Wu more intimacy.
• Ye Kai declared the day free and warned the boys not to harass Skywater Academy's students while Dugu Yan led the other girls away.
• Ning Rongrong took Ye Kai to a riverside and performed an elegant dance for him.
• Ye Kai kissed Ning Rongrong gently, and she experienced her first kiss.

Ning Rongrong shared a tender moment with Ye Kai before returning to the hotel, while Eastern Radiance Academy faced Skywater Academy in a soul battle. Skywater Academy’s control and rain disrupted Eastern Radiance’s opening attack, and Gu Qiu'er ordered Xiao Wu to break through their middle line.

• Ye Kai carried Ning Rongrong back to the hotel, where Xiao Wu teased her and the two girls tussled.
• Shui Yue'er approached Ye Kai at Skywater Academy, and Shui Bing'er apologized for her sister before promising that her team would fight seriously.
• Ye Kai left the teams to compete and watched with Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Yan as both sides took their positions in Skywater Soul Arena.
• Xue Wu summoned a cloud over the arena, and Shui Bing'er froze Xiao Wu, Gu Qiu'er, and Dugu Yan while Skywater Academy’s attackers advanced.
• Gu Qiu'er and Xiao Wu broke free of the ice, while Zhang Jingyang and Dong Heguang restrained Gu Qingbo and Dugu Yan’s poison struggled against Xue Wu’s rain.
• Gu Qiu'er told Xiao Wu to use Teleportation to raid Skywater Academy’s middle line and interrupt Shui Bing’er’s control.

Skywater Academy unleashed its Ice and Snow Drifting Martial Soul Fusion Technique against Eastern Radiance Academy, and Gu Qiu'er charged directly into its Ice Phoenix. The collision left Gu Qiu'er badly injured and the Shui sisters’ Soul Power exhausted, with the duel’s outcome unresolved.

• Shui Bing'er kept Shui Yue'er out of the fight while Xue Wu’s freezing rain freed Gu Qingbo from Niu Kun’s control.
• Xiao Wu exploited gaps in Skywater Academy’s defenses, while Dugu Yan’s poisonous mist hindered their formation and Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er activated their Martial Soul Fusion Technique.
• Xiao Wu eliminated Xue Wu as the Ice and Snow Drifting fusion filled the arena with lethal snowflakes.
• Gu Qiu'er used her Ultimate Fire and Eight Gates Formation enhancements to charge at the Ice Phoenix, while Ye Kai shielded those on the stage with branches.
• The Ice Phoenix and Gu Qiu'er collided; Gu Qiu'er was left covered in ice crystals and flames, while Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er fell with their Soul Power exhausted.

Eastern Radiance Academy defeated Skywater Academy, and Ning Yan considered learning from the rival academy’s shift to a Fusion school. Ye Kai declined her invitation to stay but invited Skywater Academy to visit Eastern Radiance, while his team prepared to continue its exchange tour.

• Ye Kai caught Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er with Blue Silver Grass after their Martial Soul Fusion Skill was defeated, and Shui Bing'er admitted Skywater Academy had lost.
• Gu Qiu'er praised Shui Bing'er, then revealed Eastern Radiance Academy had already fought Heaven Dou Royal Academy and Elephant Armor Academy.
• Gu Qingbo and Yu Hairou collapsed from Dugu Yan’s poisonous mist, and Dugu Yan gave them an antidote before Shui Bing'er took them to the school doctor.
• Ye Kai declined Ning Yan’s invitation to stay because a student had reached rank 40 and needed a soul ring, then invited Skywater Academy to visit Eastern Radiance Academy.
• Ning Yan considered asking her academy to study Eastern Radiance Academy’s Fusion-school approach, while Ye Kai led his team back to the hotel to plan the next leg of their tour.

Ye Kai treated Gu Qiu'er after she opened the Six Gates and fought Skywater Academy's Martial Soul Fusion Skill. While they discussed her battle and his knowledge of her identity, Ye Kai revealed that he knew Gu Yue Na was a Soul Beast, though he did not know who she truly was.

• Ye Kai examined Gu Qiu'er and found her badly hurt by the Six Gates' backlash and the clash with Skywater Academy's Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
• Ye Kai treated Gu Qiu'er and scolded her for charging into battle instead of avoiding the enemy's strongest attack.
• Gu Qiu'er admitted she had been carried away by Shui Bing'er's strength and looked forward to fighting her again after Shui Bing'er grew stronger.
• Ye Kai realized he had revealed that he knew Gu Qiu'er was the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, and Gu Qiu'er confirmed that she had already suspected this.
• Ye Kai explained that he knew Gu Yue Na was a Silver Dragon Soul Beast but did not know her true identity, while Gu Yue Na had begun to suspect the power of the necklace he gave her.

After Gu Yue Na confronted Ye Kai about the necklace and his knowledge of her identity, he kissed her and revealed that he knew the God Realm's future from memories of another world. He asked her to trust him and accompany him through the coming dangers, leaving her to decide whether to accept his explanation.

• Ye Kai healed Gu Qiu'er's hidden injuries, discovered she had fallen asleep, and left her resting on the bed.
• Gu Yue Na summoned Ye Kai through a spatial rift and questioned how he knew her identity and why he had given her a necklace that blocked God King-level Spiritual Power.
• Ye Kai kissed Gu Yue Na, and she eventually responded to him.
• Gu Yue Na asked whether Ye Kai would accompany her to the end despite the powerful opponents they would face.
• Ye Kai claimed to possess several God King-level god positions and shared memories of the futures in Douluo 1 and Douluo 2 and the God Realm's destruction.
• Ye Kai explained that his soul came from another world and that he had seen this world's future in the River of Time, then asked Gu Yue Na to trust him.