Chapter Summaries

After the tournament's first day, Ye Xi told Qian Renxue that her second God Test required taking the Shura Demon Sword from Tang Chen, the Slaughter King, and asked for Qian Daoliu's help. When Salas reported that Yu Xiaogang had the Papal Token, Ye Xi ordered him to find a reason to take it back.

• Yu Xiaogang put away the Papal Token and left Salas, who decided to report the matter to Qian Renxue and Ye Xi later.
• After the tournament ended, Xue Ye asked Xue Qinghe to escort Ye Xi to Frost Snow Pavilion.
• Ye Xi told Qian Renxue she planned to return to Spirit City to seek Qian Daoliu's help with her God Test.
• Ye Xi revealed that the test required her to take the Shura Demon Sword from Tang Chen, explaining that the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King had parasitized him.
• Qian Renxue agreed to return to Spirit City with Ye Xi, and Salas arrived to report that Yu Xiaogang possessed the Papal Token.
• Ye Xi ordered Salas to find a reason to take the Papal Token back from Yu Xiaogang.

Qian Renxue ordered Salas to reclaim Yu Xiaogang's Papal Token, while Ye Xi reasoned that Tang Hao had likely given it to him. The next morning, Qian Renxue helped Ye Xi arrange her hair, and the two went to breakfast with Ling Yuan.

• Salas hesitated to reclaim Yu Xiaogang's Papal Token, but Qian Renxue told him to follow Ye Xi's instructions and accept responsibility.
• Ye Xi suggested that Tang Hao had given Yu Xiaogang the Papal Token, and Qian Renxue decided its origin did not change her order.
• Qian Renxue stayed overnight at Frost Snow Pavilion and cultivated beside Ye Xi, watching her through the night.
• In the morning, Qian Renxue combed and arranged Ye Xi's hair before they prepared to have breakfast.
• Ling Yuan noticed Ye Xi's hairstyle had been done by someone else and followed Ye Xi and Xue Qinghe to the dining hall.

Ye Xi and her companions set out for the second day of matches while Xue Qinghe returned to the imperial palace. At Shrek Academy, Salas reclaimed Yu Xiaogang's Papal Token, and Ning Fengzhi offered to find a healer for Tang San.

• Xue Qinghe left Ye Xi and the others to return to the imperial palace, while Ye Xi led them to the Great Spirit Arena.
• Salas confronted Yu Xiaogang over the origin of his Papal Token and demanded proof that Tang Hao had given it to him.
• Yu Xiaogang handed the Papal Token to Salas, who took it and left.
• Ning Fengzhi examined Tang San and said he needed a healing Spirit Master to recover.
• Ning Fengzhi offered to look for a suitable healer, and Yu Xiaogang gratefully accepted.

Ye Xi visited Blazing Academy and Godwind Academy to invite promising students to join Frost Snow Pavilion. Huo Wu deferred the decision until she could consult Blazing Academy’s elders, while Feng Xiaotian said he would consider joining after graduation.

• Ye Xi invited Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu to join Frost Snow Pavilion and offered to meet any conditions they set.
• Huo Wu said she and Huo Wushuang needed to ask their elders, and Ye Xi left after telling them they could visit her at Frost Snow Pavilion.
• Huo Wushuang said he was interested in joining for the benefits and resources, while Huo Wu teased him about staring at Ye Xi.
• Ye Xi headed to Godwind Academy and encountered Feng Xiaotian in the corridor.
• Feng Xiaotian said he did not want to leave Godwind Academy yet but would make Frost Snow Pavilion his first choice after graduating, and Ye Xi promised he could become one of its higher-ups.

Feng Xiaotian asked Ye Xi to test his Self-Created Soul Skill, and their teams met in the first match of the second round. Ye Xi faced Feng Xiaotian in the arena as he launched his attack.

• Feng Xiaotian asked Ye Xi to guide him in a competition match, and she agreed.
• Ye Xi watched Skywater Academy defeat Azure Star Academy, then learned Crimson Nether Academy would face Godwind Academy first in the second round.
• Feng Xiaotian chose to fight Ye Xi alone despite his teammates suggesting they surrender.
• Ye Xi and Feng Xiaotian bowed and began their match, with Ye Xi inviting him to strike first.
• Feng Xiaotian used his Self-Created Soul Skill to dive toward Ye Xi, who prepared to counter his attack.

Ye Xi blocked Feng Xiaotian’s Gale Devil Wolf Thirty-Six Consecutive Slashes without using her Martial Soul, and Godwind Academy conceded after he managed to cut one of her nails and a strand of hair. Zhu Zhuqing reconsidered her future with Dai Mubai, while Ye Xi visited Skywater Academy to invite Shui Bing’er and the others to join Frost Snow Pavilion.

• Ye Xi blocked Feng Xiaotian’s first thirty-five slashes with her nail, then stepped back as his final slash broke it and cut a strand of her hair.
• Feng Xiaotian conceded for Godwind Academy, satisfied that he had managed to damage Ye Xi’s nail and hair.
• Zhu Zhuqing reflected on Ye Xi’s advice and decided to ask Dai Mubai whether he would fight Dai Weisi for the throne.
• Ye Xi went to Skywater Academy’s rest area, where Shui Yue’er welcomed her and Shui Bing’er invited her to sit.
• Ye Xi confirmed that she had come to invite Shui Bing’er and the others to join Frost Snow Pavilion.

Ye Xi invited Skywater Academy's standout students to consider joining Frost Snow Pavilion and learned that the academy's dean had previously considered joining. Zhu Zhuqing urged Dai Mubai to fight Dai Weisi for his future, but Dai Mubai remained convinced he had no chance, while Zhu Zhuqing resolved to fight for her own fate.

• Ye Xi invited Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, and the others to consider joining Frost Snow Pavilion, and Shui Bing'er agreed to convey Ye Xi's offer to the dean.
• Shui Yue'er said she wanted to join Frost Snow Pavilion after graduation, and Shui Bing'er suggested waiting to see whether the dean and Ye Xi reached an agreement.
• Zhu Zhuqing asked Dai Mubai what he planned to do about Dai Weisi, and Dai Mubai said his brother's advantages and support made victory seem impossible.
• Zhu Zhuqing told Dai Mubai she was angry that he would not fight and urged him to try, but he could not find an answer and let her leave.
• Dai Mubai privately dwelled on his lack of support and the Star Luo Empire's rules, while Zhu Zhuqing resolved to fight for her fate even if she failed.

After Tang San recovered enough to sit up, Ning Fengzhi advised him to visit Moonlight Pavilion, while Zhu Zhuqing considered seeking advice of her own. Meanwhile, Ye Xi took the Frost Snow Pavilion group out to celebrate their completed second-round matches, leading them to a luxurious restaurant in Heaven Dou City.

• Oscar told Zhu Zhuqing that Yu Xiaogang wanted everyone to gather because Tang San's condition had improved.
• Yu Xiaogang reminded the group that they had to win their remaining matches and said Tang San was still recovering, leaving the one-on-one round to the others.
• Ning Fengzhi suggested that Tang San visit Moonlight Pavilion and meet its Pavilion Master, and Tang San agreed to go after recovering further.
• Zhu Zhuqing considered asking someone for guidance, then returned to her room after Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong left.
• Ye Xi invited Tian Yao, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, Yang Yan, Yang Miao, and the others to celebrate their second-round matches, then led them and Ling Yuan to a luxurious restaurant.

Ye Xi drank Drunken Fruit Wine with Tian Yao, Dugu Yan, and the others, and the mild-tasting wine left her drunk. Ling Yuan carried the sleeping Ye Xi back to Frost Snow Pavilion, where Xue Qinghe took her to bed and revealed his Qian Renxue appearance.

• Ye Xi ordered Drunken Fruit Wine and shared it with the group during their meal.
• After drinking several bottles, Ye Xi became visibly drunk, though she insisted she was fine.
• Ye Xi drew the Slaughtering Sword to peel a piece of fruit, but Ling Yuan took the fruit and fed it to her instead.
• Ling Yuan carried the sleepy Ye Xi back to Frost Snow Pavilion, where Xue Qinghe was waiting.
• Xue Qinghe took Ye Xi to her room, changed into his Qian Renxue appearance, and tucked her into bed.

After Qian Renxue confessed that she thought she had fallen for Ye Xi, the sisters spent the night silently wondering what the other was thinking. The next morning, they nearly kissed before Ghost Leopard interrupted them.

• Qian Renxue watched Ye Xi sleep and admitted aloud that she had fallen for her, while Ye Xi heard and pretended to remain asleep.
• Qian Renxue left a glass of water by Ye Xi's bed and waited outside as Ye Xi struggled with her feelings inside the room.
• At dawn, Ye Xi opened the door and exchanged a tense greeting with Qian Renxue, who leaned closer as Ye Xi closed her eyes.
• Ghost Leopard arrived with tea just before Qian Renxue and Ye Xi could kiss, drawing Qian Renxue's unfriendly gaze.

Qian Renxue confessed her love to Ye Xi, who accepted after Qian Renxue promised to speak with her grandfather. Later, Zhu Zhuqing arrived at Frost Snow Pavilion and asked to meet Ye Xi.

• Ghost Leopard sensed Qian Renxue's hostility and left, while Ling Yuan watched from her room and decided not to come out unless summoned.
• Qian Renxue combed Ye Xi's hair, kissed her, and confessed that she liked her, offering the Heaven Dou Empire as a betrothal gift.
• Ye Xi raised her grandfather's approval as a concern, and Qian Renxue promised to speak with him; Ye Xi quietly agreed.
• Qian Renxue changed back into Xue Qinghe and returned to the palace, while Ye Xi watched him leave and later sat pensively over white fungus soup with Ling Yuan behind her.
• Zhu Zhuqing came to Frost Snow Pavilion seeking an audience with Ye Xi, and a disciple took her identity token inside to report her visit.

Zhu Zhuqing asked Ye Xi to help her escape the Star Luo Imperial Family’s succession struggle, but Ye Xi told her that Frost Snow Pavilion would need something in return. Ten days later, after arranging the Pavilion’s affairs and bringing Skywater Academy into it, Ye Xi prepared to leave Heaven Dou City for Spirit City.

• Zhu Zhuqing entered Frost Snow Pavilion and asked Ye Qingxue to inform the Pavilion Master that she needed help with a personal matter.
• Ye Qingxue sent a steward to report Zhu Zhuqing’s request, and the steward later led her to Ye Xi in the Rear Hall.
• Ye Xi offered a way for Zhu Zhuqing to withdraw from the succession struggle but asked what Zhu Zhuqing could offer in return, giving her until the tournament ended to decide.
• Ye Xi watched the tournament ten days later and noted that Skywater Academy had joined Frost Snow Pavilion, with Shui Wuchang becoming its fourth Hall Master.
• Ye Xi told Dugu Yan to handle the tournament while she traveled to Spirit City, and said she expected to leave Heaven Dou City around noon.

Qian Renxue and Ye Xi returned to Spirit City, where their nervousness grew as they faced Qian Daoliu and the other worshippers. Qian Renxue revealed that the person she loved was a woman, and she and Ye Xi confirmed their relationship by taking hands, leaving the hall stunned.

• At noon, Ye Xi left Heaven Dou City with Qian Renxue and Ling Yuan, feeling uneasy about returning home.
• After half a month, Qian Renxue and Ye Xi arrived at Spirit City and entered the Worship Hall with Ling Yuan.
• Qian Renxue asked Qian Daoliu whether he would support her if she loved someone, and he promised he would.
• Qian Renxue revealed that the person she loved was a favored daughter of heaven, making Bibi Dong suspect Ye Xi was involved.
• Qian Renxue and Ye Xi clasped hands in front of everyone, and Qian Daoliu and the worshippers realized they were in love.

Qian Daoliu accepted Qian Renxue and Ye Xi’s relationship and offered his blessing. Ye Xi then asked him to help her take the Shura Demon Sword from Tang Chen for her Second Trial, and Qian Daoliu considered the request.

• Qian Daoliu asked whether Qian Renxue and Ye Xi truly loved each other, then approved of their relationship.
• Qian Renxue and Ye Xi embraced Qian Daoliu as the Offerings congratulated them, while Bibi Dong left for the Papal Hall.
• After the Offerings departed, Ye Xi told Qian Daoliu that her Second Trial required her to take the Shura Demon Sword from Tang Chen and become the new Slaughter King.
• Ye Xi explained that Tang Chen had been parasitized by the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King, and Qian Daoliu silently considered how to help her.

Qian Daoliu agreed to meet old friends and fight alongside Ye Xi, while Qian Renxue brought Ye Xi to stay in her room. The Angel God watched events in the Worship Hall and altered the Angel Nine Trials before the two sisters fell asleep together.

• Qian Daoliu accepted Ye Xi's thanks and said he would be willing to meet old friends and test his strength.
• The Angel God watched the scene in the Worship Hall, then adjusted the Angel Nine Trials in her inheritance realm.
• Qian Renxue invited Ye Xi for a walk, and they spent the evening together.
• Qian Renxue ordered a maid to move Ye Xi's belongings into her room and led Ye Xi there.
• Qian Renxue and Ye Xi lay down together and soon fell asleep.

Qian Renxue and Ye Xi entered the Angel Secret Realm after the first Angel trial was announced, where the Angel God set them an unexpected kissing assessment. After they completed it, they received rewards and learned their next trial was to climb the Nine-Layered Stairway within three years.

• Qian Renxue woke to the announcement of her first Angel trial and went with Qian Daoliu and Ye Xi to the Angel Secret Realm.
• The Angel God named Ye Xi Qian Renxue's companion and required them to kiss for half an hour; Qian Daoliu left them alone.
• Qian Renxue and Ye Xi completed the first trial and received increased soul ring ages and synchronization, while Qian Renxue also gained Angel God affinity.
• The Angel God announced the second trial, climbing the Nine-Layered Stairway within three years, and Qian Renxue and Ye Xi tested the first layer before leaving to rest.
• The Angel God appeared after they left, wondered who they had called an old scoundrel, and returned to the Angel Statue.

Qian Renxue and Ye Xi continued their Angel Assessment in the Angel Secret Realm, discovering that the higher stairs tested their bodies with stronger heat and gravity. Their clothes burned away during the trial, and they left the realm wearing spare clothes from Qian Renxue’s Storage Soul Tool.

• At breakfast, Qian Renxue told Qian Daoliu that she and Ye Xi had passed the first assessment and planned to test the second.
• Qian Renxue and Ye Xi climbed to the Second Layer Stairway and judged that Ye Xi’s limit was around the third layer while Qian Renxue’s was around the fourth or fifth.
• Qian Renxue reached the third layer and pulled Ye Xi up, where they realized the heat had burned away their clothes and blamed the Angel God.
• Qian Renxue trained on the fourth layer while Ye Xi trained on the third, and both practiced Meditative Cultivation despite their embarrassment and anger.
• Qian Renxue led Ye Xi back down and showed her spare clothes in her Storage Soul Tool, prompting Ye Xi to plan to keep extra clothes in her Storage Bracelet.

Qian Renxue and Ye Xi went shopping in Spirit City while Bibi Dong warned Hu Liena against taking a partner. Bo Saixi arrived at Spirit Hall by divine decree to find the Sea God’s inheritor, and Qian Daoliu said his granddaughters would reveal the answer when they returned.

• Qian Renxue and Ye Xi changed clothes, left the Angel Secret Realm, and decided to shop for Ice Silkworm Silk clothing in Spirit City.
• Qian Renxue and Ye Xi visited Papal Hall, where Bibi Dong and Hu Liena saw them holding hands before they left for the city streets.
• Bibi Dong told Hu Liena she could not take either a male or female partner without permission, leaving Hu Liena confused.
• Bo Saixi spotted Qian Renxue and Ye Xi, then used Spiritual Power to contact Qian Daoliu at Papal Hall.
• Qian Daoliu greeted Bo Saixi and learned she had come by divine decree to find the Sea God’s inheritor.
• Qian Daoliu told Bo Saixi that his two granddaughters would help her find the inheritor when they returned.

Qian Renxue and Ye Xi returned to the Worship Hall and met Bo Saixi, who was impressed by their strength and divine inheritances. Bo Saixi asked where the Sea God's inheritor was, and Ye Xi explained that Tian Yao was competing in the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament.

• Qian Daoliu and Bo Saixi reunited in the Worship Hall and talked while waiting for his granddaughters to return.
• Qian Renxue and Ye Xi spent the day shopping and eating pastries before returning to the Worship Hall in the evening.
• Qian Daoliu introduced Qian Renxue and Ye Xi to Bo Saixi, who sensed their high Soul Power Levels and divine auras.
• Qian Daoliu downplayed his granddaughters' achievements, and Bo Saixi praised their exceptional talent.
• Bo Saixi revealed that a Divine Decree had sent her to bring the Sea God's inheritor to Sea God Island.
• Ye Xi told Bo Saixi that Tian Yao was their friend and was currently competing in the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament.

Bo Saixi stayed at the Worship Hall after speaking with Qian Daoliu, while Ye Xi and Qian Renxue discussed the possibility of bringing Bo Saixi and Qian Daoliu together. After the Sea God instructed Bo Saixi to care for the two girls, Qian Renxue and Ye Xi cultivated and rested ahead of the second Angel Nine Trials the next day.

• Bo Saixi asked to stay at the Worship Hall, and Qian Daoliu welcomed her and shared Ye Xi's pastries with her.
• Ye Xi wondered whether she could bring Bo Saixi and Qian Daoliu together, recalling that Qian Daoliu had liked Bo Saixi when he was young.
• Qian Renxue and Ye Xi arranged a room for Bo Saixi, who later wondered about the Sea God's inheritor.
• The Sea God told Bo Saixi to take greater care of Qian Renxue and Ye Xi, and she agreed to obey the Divine Decree.
• Ye Xi and Qian Renxue discussed sounding out Bo Saixi and Qian Daoliu about their feelings, then cultivated together; Ye Xi sensed her Soul Power nearing rank fifty-seven.
• After about four hours of cultivation, Qian Renxue and Ye Xi went to rest so they would be ready for the second Angel Nine Trials.