Chapter Summaries

Fang Ling and the Notting Academy students traveled to Soul Hunting Forest to obtain their first Spirit Rings. After the principal confirmed Fang Ling’s request for a hundred-year Star-nosed Mole, the group entered the forest, where a student volunteered to hunt a seventy-year Wind Lynx.

• The principal recorded the students’ Martial Souls and Spirit Ring requirements, and Fang Ling insisted on seeking a hundred-year Star-nosed Mole rather than an Attack Power enhancement.
• The academy group arrived at the marketplace outside Soul Hunting Forest, where the principal warned them about costly and dangerous Soul Hunting Groups.
• The principal showed the guards the academy’s permit, and the students entered the forest under the teachers’ protection.
• The principal spotted a seventy-year Wind Lynx and asked who wanted it, and the Drill Mountain Rat Soul Master volunteered.

The Dean led the students through obtaining Soul Rings, then helped Fang Ling find and kill a 110-year-old Star-nosed Mole. Fang Ling began absorbing its yellow ring for his first Soul Ring, and the chapter ended as it settled onto his Scythe Martial Soul.

• The Dean subdued a Wind Lynx and let the Drill Mountain Rat Soul Master kill it and absorb its White Spirit Ring.
• The Drill Mountain Rat Soul Master absorbed the ring, and the Dean warned everyone to keep their Spirit Skills secret.
• The students obtained several more Soul Rings without incident, then resumed their journey at dawn.
• The Dean dug up a 110-year-old Star-nosed Mole for Fang Ling and advised him to learn to use his sickle Martial Soul.
• Fang Ling killed the Star-nosed Mole with one stroke and began absorbing its yellow Soul Ring.
• The yellow ring contracted and slipped onto Fang Ling's Scythe Martial Soul.

Fang Ling successfully absorbed the Star-nosed Mole’s spirit ring, gaining a close-combat soul skill and two Body Talents as he advanced to Level Eleven. On the journey back, he noticed a faint new category on his panel labeled “Special Talent.”

• Fang Ling absorbed the Star-nosed Mole’s spirit ring, broke through his cultivation bottleneck, and obtained the Star Mole Transformation soul skill.
• The dean praised the orderly soul hunt and led the group out of the Soul Hunting Forest.
• Fang Ling discovered that his new Body Talents were Reflex Lv2 and Digestion Lv2, and that he had gained two Points.
• Fang Ling spotted the blurred words “Special Talent” on his panel while riding back in the carriage.

After returning to Notting Academy with his Soul Ring, Fang Ling adapted to his enhanced abilities and prepared to graduate. He searched for an Intermediate Spirit Master Academy that could help him improve his combat skills and access a Great Soul Arena, while saving his last point to strengthen his Martial Soul later.

• Fang Ling noticed a new Special Talent after absorbing his Soul Ring but could not determine its source.
• Fang Ling returned to Dormitory Seven, spoke with Xiao Wu about his graduation, and agreed to make her braised pig trotters.
• Fang Ling spent ten days training and learned that his Nerve Reflex enhancement exceeded the usual maximum, while Digestion Lv2 let him absorb more energy from food.
• Fang Ling told Tang San that his Nerve Reflex had improved by twenty percent, concealing its actual thirty-percent increase before his talent doubled it.
• Fang Ling used two points to reach level twelve and tested improving his Scythe Martial Soul, which revealed a ten-percent progress figure; he saved his final point.

Fang Ling asked the dean for an intermediate academy recommendation and chose War King Academy in Icefront City, where he would need to pass a difficult combat entrance exam. After receiving a recommendation letter, he said farewell to Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the other work-study students before leaving Notting Academy.

• Fang Ling told the dean he wanted an academy with systematic Tool Martial Soul and combat instruction near a Great Soul Arena, and the dean recommended War King Academy in Icefront City.
• The dean explained that War King Academy required applicants from outside its province to pass a difficult combat entrance examination, and he gave Fang Ling a recommendation letter.
• Fang Ling attended a farewell feast in Dormitory Seven and told Tang San and Xiao Wu about his chosen academy and his plans to leave soon.
• Fang Ling urged Tang San and Xiao Wu to graduate early, but Tang San said they would stay for a few more years and follow their own plans.
• Fang Ling packed his belongings, challenged Tang San and Xiao Wu to surpass them someday, and left the dormitory.
• Xiao Wu asked Tang San about his teacher’s advice, and Tang San said Master would recommend them to a powerful Monster Academy when they reached sixth grade.

Fang Ling returned to the Spirit Hall Branch in Notting City, where Su Yuntao assessed his Soul Power at Level Twelve and learned how far he had come since helping him three years earlier. Before leaving for an academy in the Silves Kingdom, Fang Ling bid farewell to the people who had supported him and vowed to become the strongest Soul Master.

• Fang Ling showed Su Yuntao his Demon Hunting Camp certificate, and Su Yuntao recognized him as the beggar he had helped three years before.
• Su Yuntao assessed Fang Ling at Level Twelve, issued his badge, and lent him a detailed map of the area around Notting City.
• Fang Ling told the fatty he was leaving for the Silves Kingdom and invited him, Grandpa Liu, and the others to a farewell feast.
• Fang Ling stayed overnight at Grandpa Liu's home, where Old Liu and the others wished him well before his departure.
• Fang Ling vowed to become the strongest Soul Master and stand at the summit of the world.

After traveling for twenty days, Fang Ling reached Icefront City and headed to War King Intermediate Spirit Master Academy to enroll. His certificate from the Spirit Hall Angel Legion Demon Hunt Camp impressed an admissions teacher, who recognized his exceptional strength but did not know the camp.

• Fang Ling arrived in Icefront City after crossing Balak Kingdom with merchant caravans and witnessed locals settling disputes through street fights.
• Fang Ling asked a restaurant waiter about the city's customs and War King Academy, then learned that its principal was a powerful Soul Emperor.
• Fang Ling found the academy crowded with applicants and left the queue to present his certificate from the Spirit Hall Angel Legion Demon Hunt Camp.
• A student led Fang Ling to the admissions teachers, and Teacher Shu passed his certificate to a male teacher for inspection.
• The male teacher read that Fang Ling was seven years old, had Level six Soul Power and a Scythe Martial Soul, and could defeat Fallen Spirit Masters above his rank.

Fang Ling used proof of his strength to gain priority in the War King Intermediate Spirit Master Academy entrance examination, then impressed Director Ou with his account of defeating a Fallen Spirit Master. Director Ou offered to introduce him to a Healing Soul Elder and began testing his combat skills, ending as Fang Ling attacked with his sickle.

• Lin Tianyang checked Fang Ling’s Spirit Hall certificate and Soul Power, confirmed he was level twelve, and let him enter the academy ahead of the line.
• Lin Tianyang explained to the protesting examinees that Fang Ling had killed a One-Ring Fallen Spirit Master at level six, silencing them.
• Fang Ling told Director Ou how he had used the forest terrain and his agility to kill the Fallen Spirit Master, and Director Ou invited him to take the examination immediately.
• Director Ou offered to introduce Fang Ling to Shimu, a gentle Healing Soul Elder, then told him to attack during their examination.
• Fang Ling activated Star Mole Transformation and struck at Director Ou’s neck, then switched his sickle to his left hand after Director Ou blocked his first attack.

Fang Ling sparred with Director Ou, who praised his combat talent and told him that Lin Tianyang would teach him at War King Academy. After studying the other candidates, Fang Ling resolved to train and prepare before risking his life for Points, then eagerly greeted Lin Tianyang and his Shimu when they arrived.

• Fang Ling attacked Director Ou with ruthless moves, but Director Ou kicked him into the air and stopped the spar.
• Director Ou praised Fang Ling's combat talent and told him to wait for Lin Tianyang, his new teacher, to show him around the academy.
• Fang Ling watched the other One-Ring Spirit Masters fight and judged their combat skills inferior to his own.
• Fang Ling decided to learn and assess the academy's fighters before pursuing Points and risking his life.
• Lin Tianyang and a gentle woman arrived hand in hand, and Fang Ling rushed over to greet them as Teacher and Shimu.

Fang Ling became Lin Tianyang and Shu Manyun’s disciple, and told them about his harsh training and ambition to become the strongest. Lin Tianyang then sought a room for Fang Ling in the Teacher Dormitory, persuading Manager Wang to make an exception.

• Director Ou introduced Fang Ling as a combat prodigy, and Lin Tianyang accepted him as his disciple.
• Over dinner, Fang Ling introduced himself and explained that he had trained alone, killed a One-Ring Fallen Spirit Master, and wanted to control his destiny despite having only Level One Innate Soul Power.
• Lin Tianyang and Shu Manyun teased each other about their pasts while Fang Ling grew drowsy and reminded them he still needed somewhere to stay.
• Lin Tianyang led Fang Ling to the Teacher Dormitory and asked Manager Wang to arrange a vacant courtyard room for him.
• Lin Tianyang offered Manager Wang wine and promised to speak with his father, arguing that Fang Ling deserved special consideration as a genius.

Fang Ling settled into War King Academy under Lin Tianyang and Shu Manyun’s care, then began training and toured the academy. Lin Tianyang planned to assess his combat ability before teaching him, while Fang Ling eagerly sought a chance to fight in the Great Soul Arena.

• Manager Wang gave Fang Ling the key to an empty courtyard after Lin Tianyang cited proof of Fang Ling’s achievements in the Angel Legion Demon Hunt Camp.
• Lin Tianyang and Shu Manyun helped Fang Ling clean and furnish the courtyard, and Lin Tianyang promised to show him around the academy the next day.
• Fang Ling trained in the courtyard, and Lin Tianyang praised his precise sickle work and disciplined footwork while watching with Shu Manyun.
• Lin Tianyang and Shu Manyun gave Fang Ling breakfast and showed him the Teaching Building, Training Field, Mimetic Cultivation Field, library, and Treatment Room.
• Fang Ling asked to enter the Great Soul Arena, but Lin Tianyang told him it was too soon and urged him to remember the academy motto: talent was not the only thing, because firm will could change everything.

Fang Ling trained with Lin Tianyang, who refined his sickle and body techniques and marveled at his combat talent. After a month of rapid improvement, Fang Ling persuaded his teacher to take him to the Great Soul Arena, eager to fight and earn points.

• Lin Tianyang sparred with Fang Ling and identified ways to improve his sickle techniques, movement, reactions, and weapon strength.
• Lin Tianyang coached Fang Ling, advising him to preserve his options in combat, move more smoothly, and use hooking and winding attacks with his sickle.
• Over the next month, Fang Ling’s Scythe Technique and Body Technique advanced to Lv2 while he studied, trained, and cultivated.
• Lin Tianyang struggled to find new lessons for Fang Ling, then suggested the Great Soul Arena.
• Fang Ling eagerly agreed, and Lin Tianyang decided to take him there to broaden his horizons.

Lin Tianyang took Fang Ling to the Great Spirit Arena, where Fang Ling learned about the different kinds of spirit fights and watched several matches. Convinced the competitors were weak, Fang Ling asked to compete the next day, and Lin Tianyang agreed to bring Shimu to watch.

• Lin Tianyang brought Fang Ling to the Great Spirit Arena after deciding the young genius was ready to see it.
• Lin Tianyang explained the arena's spirit-fight formats and warned Fang Ling to fight carefully after showing him the Death Monument.
• Fang Ling registered and received an Iron Spirit Arena Badge, then watched one-on-one matches in the Gambling Zone.
• Fang Ling judged the competitors weak and asked Lin Tianyang whether he could compete the next day.
• Lin Tianyang agreed to bring Shimu to watch Fang Ling compete.

Fang Ling entered his first Great Soul Arena match, facing the two-win Soul Master Tian Wen. After dodging Tian Wen’s fire attack and countering with his sickle, Fang Ling left his opponent surrendering on the arena stage.

• Lin Tianyang and Shu Manyun brought Fang Ling to the Great Soul Arena, where he registered for a one-on-one match and watched other fighters while waiting.
• The host announced Fang Ling’s match against Tian Wen, an Exploding Fire Monkey Soul Master with two consecutive victories.
• Tian Wen mocked Fang Ling for being young and disabled, but Fang Ling provoked him into beginning the fight.
• Tian Wen unleashed a ranged fire attack, and Fang Ling dodged it before rushing into close range.
• Fang Ling avoided Tian Wen’s punch and placed his sickle against Tian Wen’s neck, prompting Tian Wen to surrender.

After winning seven consecutive Soul Arena matches, Fang Ling asked Lin Tianyang and Shu Manyun to let him enter Life and Death Battles so he could grow faster. They agreed to support and accompany him, leaving him ready to begin training through lethal combat.

• Fang Ling defeated Tian Wen in one blow, winning his first Soul Arena match.
• Fang Ling returned to the stands, where Lin Tianyang and Shu Manyun congratulated him and warned him against arrogance.
• Fang Ling won one Soul Arena match each night for a week and gained a reputation as a precise fighter from War King Academy.
• Fang Ling told Lin Tianyang and Shu Manyun that Gambit Battles were not enough and pleaded to enter Life and Death Battles to push his growth.
• Lin Tianyang agreed to train Fang Ling, while Shu Manyun offered to treat his injuries; both promised to accompany him to every battle.
• Fang Ling revealed he had killed four people, and his teacher and Shimu accepted his resolve to fight.

Fang Ling won Director Ou’s permission to enter a Life and Death Battle, determined to use the danger to improve his cultivation. After learning he could flee the ring to save his life, he spent nearly all his savings on the entry fee and awaited his debut as his teachers watched anxiously.

• Lin Tianyang and Shu Manyun brought Fang Ling to Director Ou, who questioned his resolve before granting him permission to fight.
• Lin Tianyang explained the battle’s rules, including that Fang Ling could escape by leaving the ring but would forfeit his collateral.
• Fang Ling paid fifty Gold Soul Coins to register, leaving himself only sixteen Silver Soul Coins.
• Lin Tianyang and Shu Manyun watched nervously from the stands as Fang Ling’s first Life and Death Battle was announced.
• The host introduced Fang Ling as a War King Academy freshman with seven consecutive Gambling Zone victories and a sickle martial soul.

Fang Ling won his first Life and Death Battle by exploiting the War Bear Spirit Master's Frenzy skill and killing him with his sickle. Over the next month, Fang Ling won thirteen battles, killed thirteen opponents, and advanced to Bronze Soul Fighter.

• The host introduced Fang Ling and Cui Feng as the contestants in a Life and Death Battle, while Lin Tianyang and Shu Manyun watched anxiously.
• Fang Ling activated Star Mole Transformation and charged as Cui Feng used his War Bear Spirit and Frenzy skill.
• Fang Ling dodged Cui Feng's attacks, provoked him into a reckless charge, and cut his throat with the sickle.
• The host announced Fang Ling as the victor, and Fang Ling returned to Lin Tianyang and Shu Manyun, who warned him not to become arrogant.
• Over the next month, Fang Ling won all thirteen of his Life and Death Battles, killed thirteen opponents, earned 185 points, and advanced to Bronze Soul Fighter.

After winning his thirteenth Life and Death Battle, Fang Ling used Points to improve his cultivation and Scythe, then defended his dangerous path of fighting for rapid growth to Shimu and Lin Tianyang. Three days later, the Great Soul Arena found him a new match after struggling to find suitable opponents for his winning streak.

• Fang Ling spent four Points to advance two levels and used nine to enhance his Scythe, leaving one Point.
• Shimu treated Fang Ling's severe chest wound from his thirteenth battle while Lin Tianyang explained that Fang Ling had traded the injury for a chance to kill his opponent.
• Fang Ling told Shimu and Lin Tianyang that Life and Death Battles were his only path to rapid growth, and declared that he hoped to become the sun rather than a fleeting meteor.
• After three days of treatment, Fang Ling returned to register for a match but was told the arena could not find him a suitable opponent.
• Two days later, a Great Soul Arena staff member told Fang Ling that they had found a match.

Fang Ling faced Xu Chi, the City Lord of Icefront City’s youngest son, in a Life and Death Battle, learning that Xu Chi’s father had promised not to seek revenge if Xu Chi died. Their fight began evenly, then Fang Ling gained the advantage, but Xu Chi’s savage gaze suggested he was about to change tactics.

• The host introduced Fang Ling and Xu Chi as experienced Life and Death Battle combatants, prompting Lin Tianyang and Shu Manyun to worry about the City Lord’s possible retaliation.
• Xu Chi told Fang Ling that his father had allowed the match and would not punish whoever killed him, then challenged Fang Ling to fight without hesitation.
• Fang Ling and Xu Chi summoned their Martial Souls and exchanged their first blows, with Fang Ling judging that Xu Chi’s sword was strong but not overwhelming.
• The two fought at high speed, and Xu Chi retreated with a bloody gash across his chest before his gaze turned savage.

Fang Ling defeated Xu Chi in a perilous arena battle but suffered a severe chest wound and blood loss. After receiving treatment, he woke in the lounge, where Lin Tianyang reviewed his mistake and Shu Manyun prepared to take him back to the academy.

• Xu Chi used Wind Piercing Thrust to stab Fang Ling near the heart, piercing his lung.
• Fang Ling switched his sickle to his left hand, hooked Xu Chi's sword, and kicked him in the head, leaving him disoriented.
• Fang Ling misdirected Xu Chi and killed him with a sickle slash across the throat.
• Lin Tianyang and Shu Manyun helped a Healing Spirit Master treat Fang Ling's injuries, and he woke after resting for two hours.
• Lin Tianyang advised Fang Ling to use his sickle to counter the sword instead of meeting its strength directly, and Shu Manyun told him to rest before returning to the academy.