Chapter Summaries

Ice Empress tried to deny that she had been badmouthing Zhuge Lan, but he revealed that he had heard her and exposed her repeated lies. She realized she had offended her master twice and was left in despair.

• Snow Empress sighed, believing that her efforts had only pushed Ice Empress further toward self-destruction.
• Ice Empress tried to comfort Snow Empress and insisted she had only been joking about Zhuge Lan.
• Zhuge Lan approached Ice Empress and advised her to stop acting like a simp, prompting her to turn and insult him.
• Ice Empress recognized Zhuge Lan and panicked, realizing he had likely overheard her complaints.
• Zhuge Lan introduced himself as the Pavilion Master of Mysteries Pavilion and identified himself as the fool Ice Empress had discussed.
• Ice Empress denied saying anything, but Zhuge Lan sarcastically apologized for making things up, leaving her to understand that he knew she had lied.

Zhuge Lan gave Ice Empress one chance to explain herself, but provoked her by having Snow Empress massage his shoulders instead. Ice Empress grew increasingly jealous as Zhuge Lan lounged beneath Snow Empress’s hands, leaving her on the verge of tears.

• Ice Empress shut her eyes and braced herself for Zhuge Lan’s judgment, while Snow Empress hoped he was not truly angry.
• Zhuge Lan told Ice Empress to explain what she had meant and warned her that she had only one chance.
• Ice Empress smiled obediently while privately vowing to become a god and make Zhuge Lan suffer; her Emotional Value revealed her true feelings.
• Zhuge Lan reclined with snacks and drinks, then called Snow Empress over to massage his shoulders.
• Snow Empress clumsily massaged Zhuge Lan, and Ice Empress watched in shock and jealousy as he swayed his head near Snow Empress.

Ice Empress explained why she had lashed out at Zhuge Lan, blaming his pranks and calling the academy members fools. Zhuge Lan ended by asking whether that meant everyone following him was a fool.

• Ice Empress fumed as Zhuge Lan leaned against Snow Empress, and her Emotional Value surged.
• Zhuge Lan noticed Snow Empress’s small Emotional Value gains and decided not to provoke her further yet.
• Zhuge Lan asked Ice Empress to explain herself, and she calmed down enough to speak.
• Ice Empress said Zhuge Lan’s pranks had been outrageous and had angered the newly arrived humans.
• Ice Empress called the academy members fools for fighting over rewards, and Zhuge Lan asked whether she meant all his followers were fools.

Zhuge Lan cornered Ice Empress over her comment that his plan was foolish, using teasing and pointed questions until she stopped arguing and honestly explained her doubts. The chapter left Ice Empress awaiting Zhuge Lan’s response after admitting she may have misunderstood his motives.

• Ice Empress reacted indignantly when Zhuge Lan called her a dummy, then realized that arguing could make her seem foolish.
• Zhuge Lan used repeated agreement to frustrate Ice Empress and then accused her of secretly badmouthing her master.
• Ice Empress decided that denying the accusation would not help and confessed that she had only been talking with Snow Empress out of boredom.
• Ice Empress explained that she had doubted Zhuge Lan’s reward of increasing the new members’ soul-ring ages because she had never heard of such a method and assumed it would be difficult.
• Ice Empress admitted she might have misunderstood and said Zhuge Lan must have had his own plans, while he stared at her and considered her unexpectedly honest.

Zhuge Lan explained to Ice Empress why he used rewards rather than force, prompting Snow Empress to grow curious about him. Ice Empress accepted that Soul Beast rules did not apply in the human world and promised to change her perspective.

• Zhuge Lan decided Ice Empress’s sincere apology had achieved his goal and explained that tempting rewards made people cooperate willingly.
• Zhuge Lan asked Ice Empress whether she would force Snow Empress to be with her if she became stronger, and Ice Empress said that would insult her feelings for Xue Er.
• Snow Empress reflected on Zhuge Lan’s respectful treatment of others and became genuinely curious about what kind of person he was.
• Ice Empress reconsidered her pride and recognized that she had to accept the rules of the human world.
• Ice Empress apologized to Zhuge Lan and promised to change her perspective on Soul Masters.

Zhuge Lan mocked Ice Empress and Snow Empress for treating his supposedly trivial gifts as priceless, while Huo Wushuang found Huo Wu daydreaming about her encounter with Zhuge Lan. Huo Wushuang concluded that something had happened between them and pressed his sister to explain.

• Zhuge Lan told Ice Empress that the valuable rewards he gave Soul Masters were insignificant to him, provoking frustration from Ice Empress and Snow Empress.
• Huo Wushuang found Huo Wu lost in thought in a corner of Mysteries Pavilion and had to call her back to reality.
• Huo Wu blushed as she remembered her contact with Zhuge Lan and his praise of her beauty.
• Huo Wushuang inferred that Huo Wu had feelings for Zhuge Lan and asked what had happened between them.

Huo Wushuang teased Huo Wu about her feelings for Zhuge Lan until her fiery temper returned and she beat him. Meanwhile, Zhuge Lan turned to the Ice Empress to discuss her punishment and revealed his plans for a Dance King Competition.

• Huo Wushuang questioned Huo Wu about her feelings for Zhuge Lan and provoked her by recalling how she had kissed him twice.
• Huo Wu regained her usual fiery temper, summoned her martial soul, and beat Huo Wushuang in the Mysteries Pavilion courtyard.
• Zhuge Lan heard Huo Wushuang's scream and concluded that Huo Wu had returned to her usual hot-blooded self.
• Zhuge Lan confronted the Ice Empress about speaking ill of him, and she accepted any punishment as long as she could stay with Xue Er.
• Zhuge Lan showed the Ice Empress dance videos and explained that the Ice Silkworms she had captured would perform in his planned Dance King Competition.

Zhuge Lan told Ice Empress she would lead the ice silkworm performers at the Dance King Competition, and she reluctantly agreed after Snow Empress encouraged her. He then showed her bizarre dance videos so she could choose a performance.

• Zhuge Lan explained that the ice silkworms needed a leader and appointed Ice Empress to the role.
• Ice Empress recoiled at the thought of dancing publicly with the ice silkworms, which she regarded as food.
• Zhuge Lan warned Ice Empress that he could make her punishment more severe if she broke her promise.
• Snow Empress touched Ice Empress's shoulder and silently urged her to accept.
• Ice Empress agreed to perform at the Dance King Competition, and Zhuge Lan showed her videos to choose from.

The Ice Empress chose to record her dance for the upcoming Dance King Competition, briefly warming to Zhuge Lan before resenting him again for having the Snow Empress massage his shoulders. Zhuge Lan demanded an apology and convinced the Ice Empress to expose her belly as a supposed human custom, leaving her eager for him to hurry up and leave.

• The Ice Empress chose the video option and felt relieved that Zhuge Lan had not chosen a more terrifying punishment.
• Zhuge Lan sat down and had the Snow Empress massage his shoulders, making the Ice Empress resent him for competing with her for the Snow Empress.
• The Ice Empress asked why Zhuge Lan was still there, and he said she still owed him an apology.
• The Ice Empress apologized, but Zhuge Lan insisted that a sincere human apology required showing her belly.
• The Ice Empress lay down, lifted her clothes, and exposed her belly while urging Zhuge Lan to hurry so she could save the Snow Empress from him.

Zhuge Lan stroked Ice Empress’s stomach after she mistook his teasing request for an apology ritual, and she eventually apologized and asked him to stop. After Zhuge Lan left to prepare for the Dance King Competition, Snow Empress returned to her detached state.

• Ice Empress lay down and exposed her stomach, thinking she was following a Soul Beast apology custom.
• Zhuge Lan stroked Ice Empress’s stomach, and she blushed as the unfamiliar sensation overwhelmed her.
• Ice Empress apologized for insulting Zhuge Lan and asked him to stop, so he withdrew his hand and forgave her.
• Zhuge Lan left to prepare for the Dance King Competition, and Ice Empress hurried back to Snow Empress.
• Snow Empress became cold and detached again after Zhuge Lan moved away.

Huo Wu told Huo Wushuang that her kiss with Zhuge Lan had only been a punishment for losing a bet, though she remained confused about her feelings. Huo Wushuang suspected the bet was not the whole story and challenged her to reconsider what had happened.

• Snow Empress endured Ice Empress's attention and anticipated that Ice Empress would eventually need Zhuge Lan's help to get close to her.
• Huo Wu stopped beating Huo Wushuang after venting her frustration over her loss to Ning Rongrong and her feelings about Zhuge Lan.
• Huo Wushuang asked Huo Wu what was going on between her and Zhuge Lan, and Huo Wu admitted she did not know.
• Huo Wu explained that she had kissed Zhuge Lan because she lost a bet with Ning Rongrong and accepted the punishment.
• Huo Wushuang told Huo Wu that she should not assume the bet was the only reason for what happened.

Huo Wushuang helped Huo Wu recognize that she had fallen for Zhuge Lan and urged her to decide whether to pursue her feelings despite his other relationships. Huo Wu admitted she liked him but worried he might not return her feelings.

• Huo Wushuang asked whether Huo Wu would have accepted Ning Rongrong's bet if someone other than Zhuge Lan had been chosen, and Huo Wu said she would have beaten that person instead.
• Huo Wushuang pointed out that Huo Wu's choice showed she already liked Zhuge Lan, and she acknowledged that she did.
• Huo Wu worried that Zhuge Lan already had several women around him, but Huo Wushuang told her that Liu Erlong, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing accepted the situation.
• Huo Wushuang left the decision to Huo Wu, warning her not to regret missing her chance, and she admitted she feared Zhuge Lan might not like her back.
• Huo Wushuang encouraged Huo Wu to have confidence in herself, then awkwardly praised her comprehension rather than her personality.

Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang completed their first meeting with a girl they mistook for Xiao Wu, while Zhuge Lan reflected on the Ice Empress and messaged Xue Qinghe about the upcoming Martial King Competition. Xue Qinghe, secretly Qian Renxue, hurried to read his message, then grew angry at its contents.

• Huo Wushuang promised Huo Wu that she would make Zhuge Lan fall for her, then nervously tried to appease her when she challenged his opinion of her personality.
• A girl with a rabbit-like ribbon approached Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang, and their historic meeting was completed.
• Zhuge Lan reflected on the Ice Empress's innocence and decided to wait until she understood human values better before pursuing her.
• Zhuge Lan messaged Xue Qinghe to remind her that the Martial King Competition was approaching.
• Qian Renxue ended her meeting with ministers, changed into her true appearance, and eagerly checked Zhuge Lan's message before becoming angry at what she read.

Qian Renxue resented Zhuge Lan for bringing up the Dance King Competition instead of their promised date, but agreed to judge it and became eager when he offered her a special reward for performing. She prepared to impress him, unaware that the dance he had planned for Shrek was far more outrageous than the citywide dance.

• Qian Renxue grew irritated when Zhuge Lan messaged her about the Dance King Competition instead of their agreed weekly date.
• Qian Renxue agreed to judge the competition, despite her frustration and her lingering worries about dating.
• Qian Renxue recalled studying dances and collecting recordings of Heaven Dou City's dancing so she could judge professionally and impress Zhuge Lan.
• Zhuge Lan asked whether Qian Renxue would perform and promised an additional reward that would not disappoint her.
• Qian Renxue eagerly accepted the idea of performing and wondered what Zhuge Lan's reward would be.

After Zhuge Lan’s teasing left Qian Renxue flustered and regretting her impulsive response, she tried to calm herself and resolve not to care about him. When his Soul Tool rang again, she immediately grabbed it and accepted that she could not keep her feelings from stirring.

• Qian Renxue reached out despite herself after Zhuge Lan hinted at a reward and compensation, then threw away the Wave Communication Soul Guidance Device and hid beneath the blankets in embarrassment.
• Qian Renxue blamed Zhuge Lan for making her emotions increasingly sensitive and insisted that he was only trying to toy with her.
• Qian Renxue resolved not to care about her relationship with Zhuge Lan and used her experience as an undercover agent to steady her thoughts.
• Zhuge Lan’s call rang again, and Qian Renxue rushed to retrieve the Soul Tool, relieved it was unbroken and ashamed that she had responded so quickly.
• Qian Renxue gave up trying to suppress her thoughts, though she maintained that she had not truly abandoned her resistance.

Qian Renxue fumed over Zhuge Lan’s cryptic messages but decided to answer calmly so she could frustrate him in return. She believed she had won the exchange, while Zhuge Lan saw through her act and enjoyed the emotional value her concealed anger generated.

• Qian Renxue imagined seizing the Heaven Dou Empire and settling things with Zhuge Lan, though she knew her difficult reality would continue for now.
• Zhuge Lan refused to explain his plans, telling Qian Renxue to wait because spoilers were bad.
• Qian Renxue raged at Zhuge Lan but replied, “Okay, I promise you,” while suppressing her anger.
• Qian Renxue convinced herself that her calm response had thwarted Zhuge Lan’s attempt to provoke her.
• Zhuge Lan recognized that Qian Renxue was pretending to be calm and watched her Emotional Value keep rising.

Zhuge Lan realized Dugu Bo had been absent and decided to visit him, wondering whether the old Poison Douluo had stalled while cultivating the Five Venoms Divine Palm. Dugu Bo had not found a miraculous opportunity; he had simply avoided seeking Zhuge Lan even as his recent victories inspired him to pursue greater strength.

• Zhuge Lan reflected on Qian Renxue’s intelligence and looked forward to teasing her when she learned the truth about their recent encounter.
• Zhuge Lan complained that the people lying in wait in Heaven Dou City had not acted, then remembered that Dugu Bo had not visited him in a long time.
• Zhuge Lan suspected Dugu Bo could not gather the poisons needed for the Five Venoms Divine Palm and decided to fly to Heaven Dou Royal Academy to investigate.
• The narration revealed that Dugu Bo had avoided seeking Zhuge Lan despite wanting to improve his cultivation.
• Dugu Bo had recently sparred with old acquaintances and enjoyed his victories, which encouraged him to aim for a higher realm among Titled Douluos.

Dugu Bo took out his frustration over Dugu Yan refusing to attend Mysteries Pavilion by harshly training Yu Tianheng, while claiming he was helping the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. Yu Tianheng’s cultivation and foundation improved, leaving him conflicted but grateful as he recalled Shrek Academy’s young fighters.

• Dugu Bo failed to persuade Dugu Yan to attend Mysteries Pavilion and began venting his frustration by training the academy’s students, especially Yu Tianheng.
• Yu Tianheng explained why Dugu Yan had stayed at the academy, but Dugu Bo dismissed him and continued the training.
• The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan privately contacted Dugu Bo, who promised to help Yu Tianheng while secretly intensifying his harsh treatment.
• The clan members saw Yu Tianheng’s cultivation improve and spread praise for Dugu Bo as a mentor, despite feeling sympathy for Yu Tianheng.
• After another training session, Yu Tianheng noticed his near-breakthrough Soul Power and strengthened foundation, and his resentment toward Dugu Bo gave way to gratitude.
• Yu Tianheng recalled how Shrek Academy’s younger students had shaken his confidence when they fought him.

After Dugu Bo’s harsh training helped Yu Tianheng grow stronger, Yu Tianheng began questioning Yu Xiaogang’s theories and treating Dugu Bo as a respected mentor. Dugu Bo, trapped by his new reputation as a Gold Medal Teacher and Yu Tianheng’s eager devotion, grew furious that his attempt to punish the young man had turned into an unwanted teaching role.

• Yu Tianheng reflected on his rapid progress and began doubting Yu Xiaogang’s claim that there were no useless martial souls, only useless soul masters.
• Yu Tianheng thanked Dugu Bo respectfully and decided to rely on him to become stronger.
• Dugu Bo realized the Academy’s education committee and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had promoted him as a Gold Medal Teacher, making it difficult to keep targeting Yu Tianheng.
• Yu Tianheng’s resentment disappeared, and he eagerly stayed close to Dugu Bo, seeming to welcome more harsh training.
• Dugu Bo watched Yu Tianheng’s respectful attitude and angrily insisted that he had come to punish him, not become his teacher.

Dugu Bo fumed after Yu Tianheng left, frustrated that his attempt to imitate Zhuge Lan’s teaching methods had failed. Zhuge Lan visited to check on him and teased him about his cultivation and his new reputation as Heaven Dou Royal Academy’s Gold Medal Teacher.

• Yu Tianheng left Dugu Bo, who smashed a wooden post and complained that nobody questioned Yu Tianheng calling him his teacher.
• Zhuge Lan appeared behind Dugu Bo, and Dugu Bo recognized him after being startled by his sudden arrival.
• Zhuge Lan explained that he had come to check whether Dugu Bo had died while cultivating the Five Venoms Divine Palm.
• Zhuge Lan mocked Dugu Bo for his poor cultivation and called him a Gold Medal Teacher, worsening Dugu Bo’s frustration.