Chapter Summaries

Yun Chuan brought Qian Renxue through the Star Dou Great Forest and found a Holy Light Unicorn suited to her, though its soul ring was far too young. He promised he could raise its age, and the chapter ended with Qian Renxue killing it and beginning to absorb its purple soul ring.

• Yun Chuan used Plant Domain to find a sacred light-type soul beast and teleported himself and Qian Renxue to its location.
• Yun Chuan and Qian Renxue found a Holy Light Unicorn, but Qian Renxue judged its thousand-year age unsuitable for her eighth soul ring.
• Yun Chuan asked Qian Renxue to trust him and promised he could raise the soul ring's age, and she chose the unicorn without hesitation.
• Yun Chuan struck the Holy Light Unicorn with lightning, and Qian Renxue killed it with her Angel Holy Sword.
• Qian Renxue summoned her Martial Soul and began absorbing the unicorn's purple soul ring with Yun Chuan's encouragement.

Yun Chuan used life force to raise the Soul Ring Qian Renxue was absorbing from a thousand years to 100,000 years while observing the changes with his Fiery Eyes of Truth. The chapter ended with Qian Renxue successfully absorbing the transformed Soul Ring, which remained stable after Yun Chuan stopped supplying life force.

• Qian Renxue activated her Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul and began absorbing the Holy Light Unicorn's thousand-year Soul Ring.
• Yun Chuan infused the Soul Ring with life force, raising it past the ten-thousand-year threshold while Qian Renxue absorbed it.
• Yun Chuan used his Fiery Eyes of Truth to study Qian Renxue's body and the Soul Ring's changing energy structure.
• As the Soul Ring neared 100,000 years, holy light from Qian Renxue helped stabilize her body and let her continue absorbing its power.
• Yun Chuan stopped supplying life force once the Soul Ring became 100,000 years old, and it remained stable above Qian Renxue.

Yun Chuan helped Qian Renxue absorb a Holy Light Unicorn Soul Ring that he had raised to 100,000 years, and she gained the powerful healing skill Angel Redemption. His observations improved his understanding of Soul Rings, and he offered to raise the ages of her other absorbed rings.

• Yun Chuan stopped supplying life force, and Qian Renxue absorbed the transformed Soul Ring despite the surge of energy.
• Qian Renxue gained a 100,000-Year Soul Ring, though it produced no Soul Bone because the Holy Light Unicorn had originally been a thousand-year Soul Beast.
• Qian Renxue awakened and told Yun Chuan that her ring seemed no different from a genuine 100,000-Year Soul Ring.
• Qian Renxue revealed that Angel Redemption could restore bodily and soul damage, regenerate severed limbs, and dispel poison and curses, but was her only Soul Skill from the ring.
• Yun Chuan explained that watching her absorption had taught him how to increase the ages of rings already fused to a Soul Master, then offered to upgrade Qian Renxue's other Soul Rings.

Yun Chuan infused Qian Renxue with life force and increased the ages of her first seven Soul Rings, stopping just short of making her seventh ring 100,000 years old to protect her body. Qian Renxue awoke greatly strengthened and kissed Yun Chuan.

• Yun Chuan converted his Five Elements Power into life force and infused Qian Renxue until her body reached its limit, giving her a natural lifespan of roughly three hundred thousand years.
• Yun Chuan carefully increased the ages of Qian Renxue's first six Soul Rings, bringing them to 1,500, 3,500, 10,000, 30,000, 50,000, and 70,000 years.
• Yun Chuan raised Qian Renxue's seventh Soul Ring to 99,999 years but stopped before it reached 100,000 years because her body could not withstand the leap.
• Qian Renxue opened her eyes, felt her constitution, Soul Power, and soul skills had greatly improved, and told Yun Chuan she felt great.
• Qian Renxue kissed Yun Chuan, and he returned her passionate kiss.

Yun Chuan swept through the Star Dou Forest to collect Soul Skills, then found and killed a rare Space Attribute Soul Beast, the Treasure Pouch Kangaroo. He raised its Soul Ring to 999,999 years but could not cross the limit to make it a Million Year Soul Ring.

• Yun Chuan and Qian Renxue hunted Soul Beasts throughout the Star Dou Forest, and Yun Chuan absorbed many Soul Skills with varied abilities.
• Yun Chuan eventually found a Treasure Pouch Kangaroo, a rare Space Attribute Soul Beast with treasure-seeking feelers and a spacious pouch.
• Yun Chuan killed the nearly thousand-year-old Treasure Pouch Kangaroo with Palm Lightning and began raising its Soul Ring.
• Yun Chuan raised the Soul Ring to 999,999 years, but it stopped one year short of becoming a Million Year Soul Ring.

After spending three days comprehending and absorbing the nearly million-year Soul Ring, Yun Chuan gained a spatial ability that created a small space in his palm. He and Qian Renxue decided to return and digest the gains from their journey.

• Yun Chuan spent three days refining the 999,999-year Soul Ring and studying its spatial attribute while Qian Renxue guarded him.
• Yun Chuan woke and explained to Qian Renxue that the spatial attribute had taken longer to comprehend than his other Soul Rings.
• Yun Chuan demonstrated that he could draw a stone into a space in his palm, making it appear to shrink as it was stored.
• Yun Chuan recognized that the ability might eventually develop into a small world within his hand, like Buddha's Kingdom in the Palm.
• Yun Chuan and Qian Renxue decided to return and digest the abilities and insights he had gained.

With the Continental Elite Soul Master Competition about to begin, Yu Xiaogang explained its rules to the Shrek Seven Devils, who had all reached the Soul Ancestor stage. The team prepared to enter the Heaven Dou City district as Heaven Dou Royal Academy’s secondary team and fight for a place in the Finals.

• Yu Xiaogang gathered Tang San and the other Shrek Seven Devils to give them final guidance before the competition.
• The chapter explained how Tang San, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Mubai, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and Xiao Wu had each advanced rapidly to the Soul Ancestor stage.
• Yu Xiaogang explained that contestants had to be under twenty-five, compete in teams of seven, avoid lethal attacks, and use only Martial Souls and soul skills.
• He told the Shrek team that they would compete as Heaven Dou Royal Academy’s secondary team, while Yu Tianheng’s main team would enter the Finals directly.
• Yu Xiaogang outlined the competition’s district slots, Preliminary Competition, and one-on-one advancement ranking format, and the Shrek Seven Devils listened carefully.

Yu Xiaogang explained the Soul Master Competition’s format and urged the Shrek Seven Devils to conserve their strength, then revealed that the top three teams would receive soul bones as rewards. Meanwhile, Yun Chuan decided to enter the competition under a false identity and planned to clear it alone as Dugu Qiubai.

• Yu Xiaogang outlined the Finals format, including byes, elimination rounds, and the final battles between the top three teams.
• Yu Xiaogang told Tang San and the others to hide their abilities and win with as few soul skills as possible so their opponents could not prepare for them.
• Yu Xiaogang revealed that Spirit Hall would reward the first-, second-, and third-place teams with soul bones, exciting Tang San and the others.
• At Blue Silver King Manor, Yun Chuan decided to join the competition despite his strength and current identity making it impractical to compete openly.
• Yun Chuan arranged to compete under an academy’s name, with six students filling the roster, and chose Dugu Qiubai as his alias.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The obscure ***Academy signs up for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, knowing they'll likely lose but hoping for a miracle.
• Yun Chuan, a powerful Soul Master, sends a clone named Dugu Qiubai to join ***Academy and compete, with the condition that Dugu Qiubai must defeat the academy's seven strongest members.
• Dugu Qiubai effortlessly defeats the seven academy members with a single sword strike, leaving a shallow cut on each of their throats.

Character Developments

• Dugu Qiubai (Yun Chuan's clone): Proves to be incredibly powerful and fast, demonstrating his swordsmanship by defeating seven opponents in an instant.
• Principal Brand: Initially skeptical of Dugu Qiubai's abilities, he becomes respectful and accepting after witnessing Dugu Qiubai's prowess.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Power: Dugu Qiubai's overwhelming strength highlights the disparity between talented individuals and the average Soul Master.
• Unfairness and Acceptance: The seven academy members struggle to accept their defeat, illustrating the unfair nature of the Soul Master world and the need to accept reality.

Character Interactions

• Dugu Qiubai and the Seven Academy Members: Dugu Qiubai's cold indifference contrasts with the seven members' initial arrogance and later shock and defeat.
• Principal Brand and Dugu Qiubai: Brand's initial skepticism turns into respect and acceptance after seeing Dugu Qiubai's abilities.

Yun Chuan led Cupid Academy into the Heaven Dou Empire division tournament opening ceremony, where the announcer introduced the obscure team and its boastful slogan. Cupid Academy drew brief curiosity before the crowd turned its attention elsewhere.

• Crowds gathered early in Heaven Dou City to watch the tournament teams arrive.
• Yun Chuan spotted the Shrek group in their Heaven Dou Royal Academy uniforms and continued toward the venue with Cupid Academy.
• Yun Chuan waited with Cupid Academy’s competitors, then led them into the arena when staff called their team.
• The announcer introduced Cupid Academy as mediocre and highlighted its slogan, “One person will crush the entire tournament.”
• Spectators briefly watched Yun Chuan and his stiff teammates before shifting their attention to other academies.

Yun Chuan arrived at the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament as the Blue Silver King and took his place among the empire’s highest-ranking guests. After the opening speeches and the first-round draw, Cupid Academy was matched against Canghui Academy, leaving Yun Chuan eager to face an academy he had encountered before.

• Yun Chuan appeared beside Xue Ye, Ning Fengzhi, and Salas and took the fourth seat reserved for him on the VIP platform.
• Xue Ye declared the tournament open, and Ning Fengzhi praised the competitors while hinting that he favored a team whose identity he kept secret.
• Ning Fengzhi’s favored team was the Heaven Dou Deputy Team, formed by the Shrek Academy members who had joined midway through.
• Yun Chuan declined the master of ceremonies’ invitation to give a speech.
• Salas drew the first-round matchups, pairing Cupid Academy with Canghui Academy and scheduling their match for that day.
• Yun Chuan recognized Canghui Academy from a previous encounter and planned to defeat them with minimal force.

Yun Chuan led Cupid Academy into its match against Canghui Academy, whose seven Soul Elders attacked after his six teammates retreated to the arena’s edge. He drew his sword and appeared behind all seven opponents, then asked the referee to announce the winner, leaving the crowd unsure whether he was surrendering.

• Brand offered Yun Chuan information about Canghui Academy, but Yun Chuan refused it and claimed one sword would be enough.
• Yun Chuan watched Shrek defeat Purple Star Academy in two minutes, then prepared for Cupid Academy’s match.
• Tang San and the others came to watch Cupid Academy face Canghui Academy, recalling their earlier conflict with the team.
• When the match began, Yun Chuan’s six teammates retreated, leaving him alone as Canghui’s seven Soul Elders charged.
• Yun Chuan drew his sword and appeared behind the Canghui team, then sheathed it and asked the referee to announce the winner.

Yun Chuan’s first strike against Canghui Academy left all seven opponents wounded before they realized they had been hit, earning Cupid Academy a decisive victory. Tang San and the tournament’s VIPs recognized Yun Chuan as a formidable swordsman, and Xue Ye decided to watch the two notable teams closely.

• Spectators and the Shrek group mocked Yun Chuan after he appeared to surrender, though Tang San suspected the exchange had been more complicated.
• Yun Chuan told the Lion Spirit Soul Master that Canghui Academy had already lost and asked the referee to announce the result.
• When the Lion Spirit Soul Master attacked, his chest wound opened and he collapsed; the other six Canghui Academy members then suffered the same fate.
• Yun Chuan explained that his sword had struck all seven when he drew it, and the referee declared Cupid Academy the winner.
• Tang San explained that the sword had been too fast for the opponents to notice their injuries until they moved or circulated Soul Power.
• Platinum Bishop Salas, Ning Fengzhi, and Xue Ye took interest in Yun Chuan, and Xue Ye said he would keep an eye on the two notable teams.

Yun Chuan and Cupid Academy learned that their next opponents were the formidable Elephant Armor Academy, but Yun Chuan refused Principal Brand’s advice to forfeit and hide his strength. The third day of the tournament began with their match scheduled on the Central Main Arena.

• Spectators recognized Yun Chuan after his swift victory in the first round and made way as he led Cupid Academy into the Great Soul Arena.
• Principal Brand warned the team that Elephant Armor Academy’s seven competitors were powerful direct descendants of the Elephant Armor Sect, with three at Rank 40 and formidable defenses.
• Brand advised Yun Chuan to forfeit, but Yun Chuan refused and said his swordsmanship was more than speed alone.
• The third day of the tournament began with Cupid Academy and Elephant Armor Academy assigned to the Central Main Arena.

Cupid Academy faced Elephant Armor Academy in the second round of the Preliminary Competition, as Yun Chuan finally introduced himself publicly as Dugu Qiubai. His grandiose name astonished the spectators, who saw it as far too arrogant for a Soul Ancestor.

• Yun Chuan noticed Elephant Armor Sect Master Hu YanZhen seated in the VIP section beside Platinum Bishop Salas.
• Cupid Academy and Elephant Armor Academy entered the central arena for their highly anticipated match.
• Elephant Armor Academy captain Hu Yanli introduced himself as a Level 43 defense-type Battle Soul Grandmaster and glared at Yun Chuan.
• Yun Chuan introduced himself as Dugu Qiubai, a Level 45 assault-type Battle Soul Grandmaster.
• The spectators erupted at Yun Chuan's name and judged him arrogant for using such a grand title.

Yun Chuan faced all seven Elephant Armor Academy fighters alone in the second round, while the Elephant Armor Sect relied on a linked defensive formation to counter his fast sword. The seven advanced to corner him, and Yun Chuan remained still with his hand on his sword.

• Hu Yanli questioned whether his opponent was really named Dugu Qiubai, but the Cyan-Clad Swordsman stayed silent as the match began.
• The Elephant Armor Sect disciples transformed and formed up against Yun Chuan, while the other six members of Cupid Academy withdrew to the arena's edge.
• Hu YanZhen praised his grandson Hu Yanli to the VIPs and declared that the Elephant Armor Sect aimed for the top three, while Xue Ye warned that their opponents were formidable.
• The seven Elephant Armor Academy fighters linked their defenses and slowly advanced toward Yun Chuan, planning to push him off the arena.
• Hu Yanli told Yun Chuan that his swift sword would not penetrate their combined defense, while Yun Chuan stood his ground with a hand on his sword.

Yun Chuan’s Dugu Qiubai clone switched from Sharp Sword Mode to Geng Gold Soft Sword Mode to face the Elephant Armor Academy Team’s powerful defense. He cut all seven opponents in a single swift strike, leaving them bleeding on the arena floor.

• Yun Chuan judged that Sharp Sword Mode could not break the Elephant Armor Academy Team’s combined defense and decided to use Soft Sword Mode.
• The spectators and VIPs doubted Yun Chuan after seeing his ordinary yellow, yellow, purple, purple Soul Ring configuration.
• Yun Chuan activated his first Soul Ring, transforming his sword into the Geng Gold Soft Sword.
• Yun Chuan flashed past the seven members of the Elephant Armor Academy Team before they could react.
• Hu Yanli praised Yun Chuan’s speed and sharp sword, then deep gashes opened across the chests of all seven team members.

Yun Chuan defeated Elephant Armor Academy’s seven-man team with a single sword strike, securing Cupid Academy’s victory and astonishing the tournament spectators. He left the arena with his teammates to roaring cheers, while the defeated team recovered from their injuries.

• Yun Chuan asked the referee to announce the result, and the referee declared Cupid Academy the winner.
• Spectators erupted in awe as Yun Chuan’s lone-wanderer fighting style proved his strength, while Hu YanZhen and Salas reacted with shock and Xue Ye mocked Hu YanZhen.
• Healing Soul Masters treated the seven Elephant Armor Academy disciples, whose wounds healed and who regained consciousness.
• Hu Yanli praised Yun Chuan’s power but warned that stronger opponents awaited, and Yun Chuan calmly told him to watch and see.
• Yun Chuan and the six other Cupid Academy members left the arena as the spectators cheered for their team.

Yun Chuan’s victories made Cupid Academy famous, and the team extended its winning streak through the first six rounds. As the seventh round began, Baro Academy forfeited against Cupid Academy, giving Yun Chuan a chance to watch Thunder Academy face Elephant Armor Academy.

• Dean Brand praised Yun Chuan for his victories, while Yun Chuan left to improve his avatar’s abilities.
• Cupid Academy’s win over Elephant Armor Academy drew cheers, while Canghui Academy worried about its tournament prospects and Shi Nian promised to handle their problems.
• Cupid Academy, Thunder Academy, and Divine Wind Academy each completed the first six rounds without a loss, with Yun Chuan easily winning his later matches.
• Baro Academy forfeited its seventh-round match against Cupid Academy.
• Dean Brand led Cupid Academy to watch Thunder Academy face Elephant Armor Academy.

Yun Chuan and Cupid Academy encountered Canghui Academy, then Brand warned the team about the strongest tournament rivals. As spectators cheered for Yun Chuan, the first round began, and Divine Wind Academy and Tianshui Academy quickly won their matches.

• Yun Chuan ignored Canghui Academy as the teams passed, and Shi Nian stopped his students from provoking him.
• Brand explained that Thunder, Divine Wind, Tianshui, Blazing, and Elephant Armor Academies were the main threats and warned Cupid Academy to stay cautious.
• Spectators dressed like Yun Chuan cheered for Cupid Academy, whose match had been forfeited.
• Brand pointed out Divine Wind Academy and Tianshui Academy competing in the first round.
• Tianshui Academy won quickly, while Divine Wind Academy's flying members defeated their opponents with repeated diving attacks.