Chapter Summaries

Zhu Zhuqing used the remaining Whale Rubber to reach level forty, and Ye Qiu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu continued cultivating and training. Ghost Douluo then summoned them to Pope Hall, where they met Bibi Dong, the Golden Generation, and three titled Douluo.

• Ye Qiu gave Zhu Zhuqing Whale Rubber, and she cultivated while he and Xiao Wu absorbed theirs, both remaining short of their next breakthroughs.
• Xiao Wu offered Zhu Zhuqing her share of Whale Rubber, and two nights later Zhu Zhuqing reached level forty.
• Ye Qiu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu practiced Purple Demon Eyes and trained together, while Ye Qiu said he had asked Qian Renxue to send more Whale Rubber.
• Ghost Douluo delivered Bibi Dong's summons, and the three traveled to Pope Hall.
• Ye Qiu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu greeted Bibi Dong and encountered the Golden Generation and three titled Douluo, including a calm Hu Liena.

Bibi Dong ordered Ye Qiu and Hu Liena’s group to begin their training expedition to Death Canyon, with no Titled Douluo accompanying them inside. As they traveled toward the canyon, Ye Qiu read about its deadly spirit beasts and the Death Spirit Flowers that drove them into murderous frenzies.

• Bibi Dong told Ye Qiu and Hu Liena to put aside their grievances and warned that they would have to rely on themselves inside Death Canyon.
• Hu Liena warned Yan not to antagonize Ye Qiu’s group because no elders would protect them in the canyon.
• Ling Yuan Douluo met the two groups at Spirit City’s gates and escorted them toward Death Canyon.
• Hu Liena gave Ye Qiu a booklet about Death Canyon, and the groups set out southwest from Spirit City.
• Xiao Wu read that Death Spirit Flowers released pollen during full moons, causing spirit beasts throughout Death Canyon to lose their reason and attack one another.

Ye Qiu and Hu Liena’s group entered Death Canyon to begin a survival trial that required them to map the area while fending off its bloodthirsty Spirit Beasts. They made camp in a relatively safe lowland, where Hu Liena explained the danger of the full-moon rampage and the requirement to kill ten Ten Thousand Year Spirit Beasts.

• Ling Yuan Douluo escorted Ye Qiu and the others to Spirit Hall’s checkpoint, then warned Hu Liena and Ye Qiu that she would not secretly protect them before letting them enter Death Canyon.
• Ye Qiu quietly told Xiao Wu to protect Zhu Zhuqing if anything happened, and the group crossed A Thread of Sky into the canyon.
• After encountering several Spirit Beasts, the group settled in a lowland that Hu Liena and the others knew as a relatively safe spot.
• Xie Yue and Hu Liena explained that the group had to explore Death Canyon and complete its map as part of their survival training.
• Hu Liena warned that the Spirit Beasts rampaged during the full moon and that the group would have to kill ten Ten Thousand Year Spirit Beasts at the height of the rampage.

Ye Qiu and the others took Qingyu Pills and settled into camp while waiting for the next beast riot. When a Dark Night Wolfhound approached at night, Ye Qiu went out alone and returned after subduing it without drawing attention from other spirit beasts.

• Hu Liena handed out Qingyu Pills to protect the group from the Death Spirit Flowers, and she swallowed one to reassure Xiao Wu.
• Ye Qiu asked when the next beast riot would occur, and Xie Yue said it was about six days away.
• Hu Liena took the first watch while Ye Qiu slept beside Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, and Yan offered to keep watch for her.
• When a wolf howl approached, Ye Qiu detected a Dark Night Wolfhound and told Hu Liena to stay behind while he went to deal with it.
• Ye Qiu returned after the howls stopped and told Hu Liena that he had given the Dark Night Wolfhound medicine and made it fall asleep.

Ye Qiu sent Hu Liena to fight a Black Tooth Tiger during her watch and later overruled her plan to push deeper into Death Canyon, arguing that Zhu Zhuqing needed a soul ring after reaching Soul Ancestor. The group agreed to seek a Ghost Tiger, and Ye Qiu revealed his soul rings to support his plan to obtain an eight-thousand-year ring for Zhu Zhuqing.

• Ye Qiu gave Hu Liena medicine and ordered her to handle a nearly thousand-year-old Black Tooth Tiger while he watched with his Purple Demon Eyes.
• Xie Yue, Yan, and the others woke, and Hu Liena agreed to rotate watch duties while Yan's request to pair with her was rejected.
• Hu Liena planned for the group to advance deeper into Death Canyon, but Ye Qiu objected because Zhu Zhuqing had reached Soul Ancestor and needed a soul ring.
• Xie Yue and Hu Liena recalled a Ghost Tiger that had seemed suitable, but Ye Qiu said he wanted Zhu Zhuqing to obtain an eight-thousand-year ring.
• Yan warned that an eight-thousand-year ring could kill Zhu Zhuqing, so Ye Qiu released his two yellow, one purple, and two black soul rings, silencing Yan and Xie Yue.

Ye Qiu led Hu Liena’s group through Death Canyon to find a suitable Ghost Tiger for Zhu Zhuqing’s fourth Spirit Ring. They defeated one estimated to be close to eight thousand years old, and Zhu Zhuqing killed it as nearby Spirit Beasts began to approach.

• Hu Liena questioned whether Zhu Zhuqing should risk absorbing an eight-thousand-year Spirit Ring, and Zhu Zhuqing said she trusted herself and Ye Qiu’s judgment.
• Ye Qiu guided the group through Death Canyon, using his Purple Demon Eyes to avoid most Spirit Beasts and locate a Ghost Tiger of the right age.
• Ye Wu and the others fought off a Four-Horned Black Ice Deer and then confronted the Ghost Tiger, which split into six clones.
• Ye Qiu subdued the Ghost Tiger while Zhu Zhuqing, Xie Yue, Yan, and Hu Liena dealt with its clones.
• Xie Yue warned that nearby Spirit Beasts were approaching, and Zhu Zhuqing pierced the Ghost Tiger’s forehead to kill it as its Spirit Ring appeared.

Ye Qiu sensed a concealed spirit beast and stopped Hu Liena from approaching, but the Wind Sand Giant Scorpion struck her and Xie Yue before revealing itself. As Ye Qiu blocked its attack, Yan rushed to save Hu Liena while Zhu Zhuqing continued absorbing her spirit ring.

• Ye Qiu led the group into a rocky area, where Zhu Zhuqing began absorbing the Ghost Tiger's spirit ring while the others rested.
• Ye Qiu grew suspicious of the unnatural silence and warned Zhu Zhuqing to stay focused as Hu Liena approached him with her map.
• Ye Qiu attacked the ground, exposing a Wind Sand Giant Scorpion with cultivation exceeding thirty thousand years.
• The scorpion struck Hu Liena and flung Xie Yue away, while Ye Qiu blocked its tail with his Sacred Sword.
• Yan activated his fourth spirit skill as the scorpion opened its mouth to swallow the falling Hu Liena.

Ye Qiu and his companions fought the Sandstorm Giant Scorpion and the spirit beasts drawn by the bloodshed while protecting Hu Liena and helping Zhu Zhuqing finish absorbing her spirit bone. The group began retreating, leaving Ye Qiu behind to face the wounded Sandstorm Giant Rock as the Blue Silver Emperor’s cultivation stabilized at level seventy-two.

• Ye Qiu rescued Hu Liena from the scorpion’s attack, and he and his allies struck its eyes until it fell and a Ten Thousand Year Spirit Ring formed.
• Zhu Zhuqing finished absorbing her spirit bone, and Ye Qiu handed her to Bao Li to carry away.
• As spirit beasts swarmed in, the giant scorpion ordered Yan and Xie Yue to retreat while Zhu Zhuqing covered the rear with her new soul skill.
• Xiao Wu and the Blue Silver Emperor fought off the approaching beasts as Ye Qiu rushed to help them.
• Ye Qiu carried Zhu Zhuqing to Bao Li, then turned back alone to confront the blood-soaked Sandstorm Giant Rock.

Ye Qiu treated the injured group in a cave in Death Canyon, then rested while Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu kept watch. When Hu Liena woke late at night, Xiao Wu kissed Ye Qiu to wake him as Hu Liena watched.

• Clear Autumn's six clones stalled the Wind Sand Giant Scorpion long enough for Ye Qiu and the others to escape, though Hu Liena and several others were injured.
• Ye Qiu brought the group to a cave, treated Yan and Xie Yue, and set Hu Liena's broken ribs while Xiao Wu defended him from Yan's accusations.
• Ye Qiu inspected the cave and fell asleep with his head in Zhu Zhuqing's lap while Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu kept watch.
• Hu Liena woke late at night, and Xiao Wu asked Zhu Zhuqing if she could wake Ye Qiu.
• Xiao Wu knelt beside Ye Qiu and kissed him, while Hu Liena watched from nearby.

Ye Qiu treated the injured Hu Liena while Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing cared for them at camp. Hu Liena resisted a foul-smelling medicine, so Ye Qiu forced her to drink it.

• Hu Liena woke flushed and injured as Ye Qiu checked on her and promised to treat her.
• Xiao Wu divided the roasted food while Ye Qiu examined Hu Liena and used his life force to heal her.
• Ye Qiu shoved half a sweet potato into Hu Liena's mouth, then returned to camp to prepare medicinal herbs.
• Zhu Zhuqing's clone cared for Hu Liena, who thanked her before learning Ye Qiu had saved her.
• Xiao Wu brought Hu Liena a foul-smelling medicine, but Hu Liena refused it.
• Ye Qiu pinched Hu Liena's nose and poured the medicine into her mouth despite her protests.

Hu Liena recovered in the cave while Ye Qiu and the others waited out the dangers of Death Canyon. As she wondered about Ye Qiu’s many Spirit Skills, he made her drink a foul medicinal brew and considered whether she could become his talisman.

• Ye Qiu and the others stayed in their cave for two days while he and Zhu Zhuqing's duplicate diverted approaching Spirit Beasts.
• Hu Liena recovered enough to take the night watch, while Yan and Xie Yue fussed over her and she sent them to rest.
• Hu Liena observed Ye Qiu's duplicate and wondered how Ye Qiu possessed so many Spirit Skills, including abilities resembling those of Xiao Wu and the other girl.
• Ye Qiu brewed medicine for Hu Liena and insisted that she drink it despite her protests.
• After Hu Liena swallowed the medicine, Ye Qiu considered turning her into his talisman, while she resented his teasing.

Ye Qiu treated Hu Liena while she questioned him about his soul skills and immortal herbs. As he tested whether she could grow close to him, her fear and resentment returned, and Ye Qiu sent his remaining clones out to confront approaching soul beasts.

• Ye Qiu healed Hu Liena’s lingering injuries, and she asked what his soul skill was.
• Ye Qiu considered whether Hu Liena could conceal his secret from Bibi Dong, then teased her about trading herself for an immortal herb.
• Ye Qiu held Hu Liena’s hand despite her protests and reminded her that she had not thanked him for saving her.
• Hu Liena nearly thanked Ye Qiu, but his cold expression made her fear that he intended to torment her again.
• Ye Qiu sent his four remaining clones outside after spotting more soul beasts with his Purple Demon Eyes.

As spirit beasts rioted in Death Canyon, Hu Liena organized the group to hunt ten Ten Thousand Year Spirit Beasts before retreating. They reached a narrow stretch of road and immediately attacked two beasts caught in a fight.

• Hu Liena resisted Ye Qiu, who released her and warned the group that spirit beasts below the mountain were rioting.
• Ye Qiu assessed the danger, and Hu Liena proposed hunting ten Ten Thousand Year Spirit Beasts before regrouping and hiding.
• Ye Qiu found a narrow passage between a cliff and a rock wall, then led Hu Liena, Xie Yue, Yan, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing there.
• Hu Liena and Xie Yue fused into Demon Charm as the group hurried through Death Canyon, where the Death Spirit Flowers withered and beasts fought.
• Demon Charm threw its Moon Blades at two Ten Thousand Year Spirit Beasts and enveloped them in red mist.

Ye Qiu and his companions fought berserk Spirit Beasts in Death Canyon, but a Giant Python’s attack shattered the mountainside and sent Hu Liena and Xie Yue falling. Ye Qiu went to rescue Hu Liena while Zhu Zhuqing took command and led the others toward safety.

• Ye Wu supported Zhu Zhuqing, Yan, and Demon Charm as Spirit Beasts attacked, while Demon Charm and Hu Liena’s group killed four Ten Thousand Year Spirit Beasts.
• Ye Qiu ordered Hu Liena and Xie Yue to retreat when the Giant Python’s attacks and the collapsing mountainside overwhelmed them.
• The Giant Python struck Demon Charm, separating Hu Liena and Xie Yue and sending them toward the cliff, while Ye Wu shielded Zhu Zhuqing and rescued Yan.
• Ye Qiu used clones to cover the others’ escape, then rushed after Hu Liena; Xiao Wu rescued Xie Yue, and Zhu Zhuqing sent clones to replace Ye Qiu’s failing ones.
• Xiao Wu handed Zhu Zhuqing Ye Qiu’s map, and Zhu Zhuqing led Xiao Wu and Yan, who carried the unconscious Xie Yue, away from the pollen.

Ye Qiu rescued the gravely wounded Hu Liena from the collapsing mountainside and brought her to a cave, where he used his remaining Soul Power to keep her alive. After resting through the night, he found her feverish and bleeding again, covered her, and left to find help or supplies.

• Ye Qiu caught Hu Liena after the Giant Python attacked, then carried her away as the beast broke free of the rubble.
• Ye Qiu concealed their presence in a cave and treated Hu Liena's wounds, but she nearly died before he spent his remaining Soul Power to stabilize her.
• Ye Qiu threatened Hu Liena to keep their secret, covered her with a coat, set Blue Silver Emperor alarms, and rested beside her.
• At dawn, Ye Qiu found Hu Liena shivering with a fever as her chest wound reopened, and he covered her with clothes.
• Ye Qiu told Hu Liena to stay in the cave, then left.

Ye Qiu cleaned and healed Hu Liena after rescuing her in Death Canyon, then fed himself while she recovered. Hu Liena learned that Xie Yue had survived and that Ye Qiu had ordered the others to withdraw, but Ye Qiu ended the chapter by demanding repayment for saving her.

• After returning to the cave, Ye Qiu warmed water and cleaned Hu Liena despite her distress and reluctance.
• Ye Qiu used his healing skills to restore Hu Liena's damaged body, though the treatment exhausted him.
• When they were hungry, Ye Qiu warned Hu Liena to stay still because she still had missing ribs, then ate while she lay covered in his clothes.
• Hu Liena asked about her brother and companions, and Ye Qiu said Xie Yue had survived and that he had ordered them to withdraw from Death Canyon.
• Ye Qiu told Hu Liena that he had not saved her for nothing.

Ye Qiu cared for Hu Liena in a cave, teasing her before telling her what he claimed would have happened in her future. Hu Liena learned that she would betray Bibi Dong’s operation after falling in love with Tang San, leaving her stunned by Ye Qiu’s revelation.

• Hu Liena feared Ye Qiu intended to take advantage of her, but he fed her sweet potato and mocked her assumptions.
• Ye Qiu left clones to guard Hu Liena while he explored, then returned with beast hide and helped dress and cover her.
• Hu Liena asked how she could repay Ye Qiu, and he said she should keep quiet about his soul skills.
• Hu Liena asked Ye Qiu why he tormented her, and he asked what her future would have been without him.
• Ye Qiu claimed Hu Liena would lose to Tang San in the Spirit Master Competition, fall in love with him in Slaughter City, and undermine Bibi Dong’s Soul Hunt Operation.

Ye Qiu told Hu Liena that a future version of her betrayed Spirit Hall for Tang San, but she rejected the story and refused to help deceive her teacher. He treated her injuries and held her as she slept, then carried her to relieve herself in the cave.

• Ye Qiu described a future in which Hu Liena fell in love with Tang San and Spirit Hall was destroyed, but Hu Liena denied it and demanded to know where Tang San was.
• Ye Qiu treated Hu Liena's injuries and proposed that they use a Martial Soul Fusion Skill so she could judge whether his claims were true.
• Hu Liena refused to deceive her teacher, while Ye Qiu continued treating her and urged her to trust him during a fusion.
• Hu Liena fell asleep in Ye Qiu's arms and woke later still pressed against him.
• Hu Liena told Ye Qiu she needed to relieve herself, and he carried her to a corner of the cave and helped her.

Hu Liena and Ye Qiu attempted a Martial Soul Fusion Skill in Death Canyon, and Hu Liena finally learned the truth by sharing Ye Qiu's memories. The next morning, Ye Qiu remained asleep beside her while Hu Liena woke from an embarrassing dream and tried to stop his wandering hand.

• Ye Qiu tried to fuse with Hu Liena several times, but she was too ashamed and distressed for the Martial Soul Fusion Skill to work.
• Ye Qiu brought Hu Liena food, cleaned and treated her, and Hu Liena agreed to try again.
• Ye Qiu and Hu Liena successfully performed Autumn Fox, allowing her to see his memories and learn the truth about Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue, Yu Xiaogang, and Tang San.
• Hu Liena decided she would not reveal what she had learned to Bibi Dong, and Ye Qiu said they would leave Death Canyon once she recovered.
• The next morning, Hu Liena woke beside Ye Qiu, remembered an embarrassing dream, and grabbed his hand as he stirred in his sleep.

Ye Qiu helped Hu Liena wash, dress, and recover in the cave before they prepared to leave. He teased her by asking whether he should take responsibility, and Hu Liena tearfully refused.

• Hu Liena waited until Ye Qiu left, then got up and changed out of the damp bedding.
• Ye Qiu returned with food, gave Hu Liena clothes, and heated water so she could clean herself.
• Hu Liena used a Soul Tool to put away her old clothes and the animal hide, then joined Ye Qiu for breakfast.
• Ye Qiu pulled Hu Liena onto his lap and treated her injuries while she ate.
• After finishing the treatment, Ye Qiu asked Hu Liena if he needed to take responsibility, and she cried that she did not want him to.