Chapter Summaries

Tang San demonstrated his Blue Silver Grass and met Dai Mubai, while Zhu Zhuqing revealed her Martial Soul at Shrek Academy. Ye Qiu and the others entered the academy grounds, where Oscar arrived selling sausages.

• Tang San released his Blue Silver Grass and showed two yellow soul rings, prompting Li Yusong to comment on his teacher’s advice.
• Dai Mubai welcomed Tang San as a future classmate and suggested that Zhu Zhuqing’s aura might be compatible with his Martial Soul.
• Zhu Zhuqing revealed her cat Martial Soul and two yellow soul rings after Xiao Wu teased Dai Mubai about her being a tigress.
• Dai Mubai led Ye Qiu, Xiao Wu, Tang San, and Zhu Zhuqing into Shrek Academy and then left to speak with a teacher.
• Ning Rongrong spotted Ye Qiu among the candidates who had passed the first test and glared at him.
• Oscar pushed a cart toward Ye Qiu and the others while calling out that he was selling sausages.

Tang San bought and ate Oscar’s sausage before Dai Mubai made Oscar reveal the lewd Spirit Incantation that summoned it, leaving Tang San disgusted. Dai Mubai then showed the waiting applicants that Tang San and Xiao Wu were powerful enough to skip the intermediate tests, and Xiao Wu began her Soul Power demonstration.

• Tang San bought two of Oscar’s sausages while Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu declined, and Xiao Wu wondered aloud why Oscar looked so mature at fourteen.
• Dai Mubai confronted Oscar for selling sausages, then made him summon one and reveal the Spirit Incantation, “I have a Big Sausage!”
• Tang San dropped his remaining sausage in disgust, and Dai Mubai explained that Oscar was a Food-Type Spirit Master before taking Tang San and the others onward.
• Students waiting in line protested that Ye Qiu and the others were skipping tests, so Dai Mubai had Tang San demonstrate his Soul Power in a Crystal Ball.
• Tang San filled the Crystal Ball with dazzling light, and Xiao Wu began pouring in her Soul Power after Dai Mubai warned her not to use too much.

Ye Qiu and the others passed the strength checks at Shrek Academy and followed Dai Mubai to the fourth test. Ning Rongrong confronted Ye Qiu over their past deception, and the chapter ended as Dai Mubai introduced the group to Zhao Wuji.

• Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing tested their Soul Power, and Ye Qiu also revealed that he was a Soul Elder, stunning the other examinees.
• Dai Mubai led the group toward the fourth test and explained Shrek Academy’s standards and record to Tang San.
• Ning Rongrong accused Ye Qiu of lying and demanded repayment, but Ye Qiu refused and Xiao Wu relayed his answer.
• Dai Mubai brought Ye Qiu and the others to the testing area and called to the resting Zhao Wuji.

Ye Qiu and four others reached Shrek Academy’s final trial, where Zhao Wuji set them the task of surviving his attacks for the time it took an incense stick to burn. After Dai Mubai revealed that Zhao Wuji was a Level 76 Soul Saint, the group prepared to face the test, while Ye Qiu anticipated using Xiao Wu’s Invincible Golden Body.

• Zhao Wuji welcomed Ye Qiu and the others to the fourth trial and announced that they had to withstand his attacks until an incense stick burned out.
• Zhao Wuji lit the incense and told Dai Mubai to explain his abilities while the group prepared.
• Xiao Wu boasted that she and Ye Qiu could defeat Zhao Wuji, but Ye Qiu smacked her butt to stop her from challenging him.
• Dai Mubai revealed that Zhao Wuji was a Level 76 Assault System Battle Soul Saint, shocking Tang San, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Wu.
• Dai Mubai urged the group to cooperate, while Ye Qiu privately considered how Xiao Wu’s Invincible Golden Body could help them withstand Zhao Wuji.

Ye Qiu, Xiao Wu, Tang San, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing prepared to face Zhao Wuji's test and agreed on a simple formation. The fight began with Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu summoning their Martial Souls, leaving Zhao Wuji stunned by Ye Qiu's ten-thousand-year spirit ring as Tang San identified their linked hands as a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

• Dai Mubai explained Zhao Wuji's strength and told the group to introduce themselves and plan how to withstand his test.
• Tang San, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, Ye Qiu, and Xiao Wu stated their names, Martial Souls, and levels, and Ning Rongrong learned that Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu were Soul Ancestors.
• Tang San and the others were impressed by Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and her thirty-percent boosts to speed and strength.
• Ye Qiu proposed that Ning Rongrong support the group, he and Xiao Wu attack, Tang San restrain Zhao Wuji, and Zhu Zhuqing harass him from the flank.
• Zhao Wuji lit the incense and the group took their positions; Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu summoned their Martial Souls while holding hands.
• Zhao Wuji was shocked by Ye Qiu's ten-thousand-year spirit ring, and Tang San identified Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu's linked hands as a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu completed the Qiu Wu Martial Soul Fusion Skill, then added armor and received Ning Rongrong’s buffs before attacking Zhao Wuji. The chapter ended with Tang San’s Blue Silver Grass restraining Zhao Wuji as Qiu Wu’s hammer struck toward his neck.

• Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu fused into Qiu Wu, whose body Ye Qiu covered in silver-white armor.
• Ning Rongrong buffed Qiu Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and another teammate with Strength and Speed.
• Zhao Wuji began the trial, and Qiu Wu launched Ye Qiu’s Little Black Worm spirit skill into his palm.
• Qiu Wu teleported beside Zhao Wuji and formed a massive Iron Hammer to strike his neck.
• Tang San used Blue Silver Entanglement to restrain Zhao Wuji, who activated Martial Soul Possession to defend himself.

Qiu Wu, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing coordinated their attacks against Zhao Wuji, using their spirit skills to knock him headfirst into the ground. With the incense only a third burned and Zhao Wuji trying to free himself, Qiu Wu vanished and grabbed his ankles again.

• Qiu Wu struck Zhao Wuji with her Iron Hammer, and he activated his first spirit skill to repel the attacks and break Tang San's Blue Silver Entanglement.
• Zhu Zhuqing attacked Zhao Wuji from behind with Hell Stab, but her claws only scratched his hardened body.
• Xiao Wu hooked her feet around Zhao Wuji's neck while Tang San bound one of his legs and Zhu Zhuqing struck his back with Nether Hundred Claws.
• Qiu Wu used Waist Bow and Invincible Golden Body to spin Zhao Wuji through the air and slam him headfirst into the ground.
• Zhu Zhuqing confirmed she was fine, and Qiu Wu vanished as Zhao Wuji tried to pull himself free, grabbing his ankles again.

Qiu Wu and Ye Qiu attacked Zhao Wuji during the admission test, injuring him and using Dragon Beard Needles to trap his arms. Zhao Wuji struck Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing despite the needles’ effects, while Qiu Wu caught Zhu Zhuqing and retreated.

• Qiu Wu repeatedly slammed Zhao Wuji into the ground, while Tang San bound him with Blue Silver Grass and Zhu Zhuqing attacked his eyes.
• Qiu Wu struck Zhao Wuji with a kick between his legs, prompting him to unleash his Soul Saint-level power and use his second spirit skill.
• Qiu Wu dodged Zhao Wuji’s attack and chopped his head with a battle-axe-shaped leg, drawing blood and forcing him to use his third and fourth spirit skills.
• Zhao Wuji appeared behind Qiu Wu, but Ye Qiu restrained him with black tentacles that began turning metallic, then used Dragon Beard Needles on his arms while Xiao Wu’s Charm stunned him.
• Zhao Wuji broke free and struck Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing, but the Dragon Beard Needles caused severe pain in his arms; Qiu Wu caught Zhu Zhuqing and retreated.

Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu proposed taking one of Zhao Wuji’s attacks to end the admission test, then joined forces to meet his full-force punch. After the collision, Ye Qiu reappeared beside Ning Rongrong, while Xiao Wu declared that they were not dead.

• Ye Qiu healed Zhu Zhuqing’s dislocated arm with his Blue Silver Emperor skill and refused to continue fighting Zhao Wuji.
• Xiao Wu accused Zhao Wuji of being unable to accept defeat, and Ye Qiu proposed that she and Xiao Wu withstand one attack to finish the test.
• Zhao Wuji agreed to deliver a full-force punch without using soul skills, while Tang San and the others moved back.
• Xiao Wu combined Waist Bow and Invincible Golden Body with Ye Qiu’s support and rushed to meet Zhao Wuji’s punch with a spiked shield.
• The attacks collided, and a figure was blasted away before Ye Qiu appeared beside Ning Rongrong; Xiao Wu announced that they were unharmed.

After the assessment, Ye Qiu removed Zhao Wuji’s Dragon Beard Needles and joined the others as Dai Mubai led them to their dormitories. Left alone with Ah Yin, Ye Qiu transformed her into a black outfit, and she sensed his lecherous thoughts while wondering what he would do next.

• Xiao Wu emerged unharmed after striking Zhao Wuji, and Zhao Wuji declared that the group had passed the assessment.
• Ye Qiu removed the Dragon Beard Needles from Zhao Wuji, then asked Oscar for a Big Sausage.
• Xiao Wu hugged Ye Qiu and argued with Dai Mubai about sharing a room with him, while Tang San felt upset.
• Dai Mubai assigned the students to rooms, with Ye Qiu and Zhu Zhuqing each receiving a room of their own.
• Ye Qiu took Ah Yin from the Ruyi Treasure Sack, transformed her into a black outfit, and Ah Yin sensed his shifting desires.

Ye Qiu teased Ah Yin, then spent the morning cultivating with her while Xiao Wu waited in his dorm room. He told Ah Yin that Tang Hao would arrive that night and proposed asking him to take her home for a visit, then suddenly left before she could respond.

• Ye Qiu playfully punished Ah Yin, who complained about his teasing but still massaged his shoulders.
• Ye Qiu and Ah Yin cultivated together in their room as the morning passed.
• Xiao Wu entered Ye Qiu's dorm room, searched for him, and waited on his bed.
• Ye Qiu asked Ah Yin whether she wanted to see Tang Hao when he came that night.
• Ye Qiu said he would tell Tang Hao that Ah Yin wanted to visit home, then disappeared before she could answer.

Ye Qiu found Xiao Wu misbehaving in his room and drew her into his embrace. Outside Shrek Academy, Tang Hao confronted Zhao Wuji and beat him severely, leaving the reason for his attack unexplained.

• Ye Qiu caught Xiao Wu wriggling across his bed, teased her, and pulled her into his arms.
• Zhao Wuji resolved to train the Shrek students more harshly after his earlier embarrassment.
• Tang Hao summoned Zhao Wuji to a forest outside Shrek Academy and revealed nine Soul Rings.
• Flender recognized Tang Hao as Haotian Crown and tried to reason with him, but Tang Hao threatened him and challenged Zhao Wuji.
• Tang Hao fought Zhao Wuji without using his Martial Soul and left him bruised and sprawled on the ground.

Tang Hao punished Zhao Wuji for his treatment of Tang San, then visited Ye Qiu to see Ah Yin. Ye Qiu’s teasing and rough handling of Ah Yin left Tang Hao suspicious and demanding to know what she had told him.

• Tang Hao made Zhao Wuji submit and ordered Flender and Zhao Wuji to look after Tang San.
• After Tang Hao left, Zhao Wuji complained about being beaten while Flender helped him away.
• Ye Qiu teased Ah Yin while waiting for Tang Hao to arrive at his room.
• Tang Hao arrived and tried unsuccessfully to touch Ah Yin, then praised Ye Qiu for caring for her.
• Ye Qiu played with Ah Yin’s branches in front of Tang Hao and claimed it was how they communicated.
• Tang Hao questioned Ye Qiu’s explanation and asked what Ah Yin had told him.

Ah Yin learned that Tang Hao would not help her return to Blue Silver Forest, and his choice shattered her hope. Ye Qiu comforted her through the night, but the next morning Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong barged into his room over a debt.

• Ye Qiu told Tang Hao that Ah Yin wanted to return home, and Tang Hao admitted he did not know where her home was.
• Tang Hao chose to leave Ah Yin with Ye Qiu, privately prioritizing Tang San and the Clear Sky Sect, and told Ye Qiu not to tell Tang San he had visited.
• After Tang Hao left, Ah Yin refused to discuss him, and Ye Qiu held and comforted her while they cultivated together.
• The next morning, Ah Yin woke and kicked Ye Qiu out of bed, and Xiao Wu brought Ning Rongrong to his room to collect a debt.

Ye Qiu, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong left Shrek Academy looking for breakfast and came across Ma Hongjun trying to force Cui Hua to stay with him. Xiao Wu intervened, and Ma Hongjun turned his attention to her.

• Ning Rongrong confronted Ye Qiu about repaying her, then flustered herself by peeking at him while he dressed.
• Xiao Wu joined Ye Qiu for breakfast, and Ning Rongrong followed them as they searched for Shrek's cafeteria.
• Tang San caught up with Ye Qiu and Xiao Wu, and they spotted Ma Hongjun arguing with Cui Hua.
• Cui Hua begged Ma Hongjun to stop pursuing her, but he grabbed her and tried to drag her into the bushes.
• Xiao Wu stepped in to protect Cui Hua, and Ma Hongjun propositioned Xiao Wu instead.

Ye Qiu intervened when Ma Hongjun harassed Cui Hua, then fought him after Ma Hongjun revealed his Phoenix martial soul. Ye Qiu shrugged off Ma Hongjun’s flames and secretly struck him with a Dragon Beard Needle, leaving the confrontation unresolved.

• Ma Hongjun harassed Cui Hua and threatened Xiao Wu, prompting Ye Qiu and Tang San to step in.
• Ye Qiu slapped Ma Hongjun and hurled him across the ground after Ma Hongjun insulted Tang San.
• Ma Hongjun activated Phoenix Possession, and Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong mocked his ridiculous appearance.
• Ma Hongjun attacked Ye Qiu with Phoenix Fire Line, but Ye Qiu advanced through the flames unharmed.
• Ye Qiu flicked a golden Dragon Beard Needle into the inside of Ma Hongjun’s thigh as he closed in.

Ye Qiu defeated Ma Hongjun after he harassed Cui Hua, and Dai Mubai persuaded everyone to leave the dispute behind. The group headed for the Shrek Academy cafeteria, where Ye Qiu removed the Dragon Beard Needle from Ma Hongjun’s thigh.

• Ye Qiu struck Ma Hongjun with a knee and an elbow, leaving him badly hurt, and Cui Hua stopped the fight to check on him.
• Xiao Wu explained that Ma Hongjun had bullied Cui Hua, and Dai Mubai apologized to her on Ma Hongjun’s behalf.
• Cui Hua left after telling Ma Hongjun they should part on good terms, while Dai Mubai warned Ma Hongjun not to seek revenge on Ye Qiu.
• Ye Qiu agreed to put the fight behind them, and Dai Mubai led the group toward the Shrek Academy cafeteria.
• Ye Qiu used his Soul Power to pull the Dragon Beard Needle out of Ma Hongjun’s thigh, causing him more pain before the needle curled back into golden sand.

Ye Qiu warned Ma Hongjun to control his leering and use of girls, then told Tang San a made-up story about how he found the needles. The group reached the cafeteria, where Dai Mubai introduced the new students and Xiao Wu rejected his offer to be called their boss.

• Ye Qiu warned Ma Hongjun to keep his eyes and mouth clean and take care of his evil fire himself, while Dai Mubai backed him up.
• Tang San asked Ye Qiu about the needles, and Ye Qiu claimed he had discovered them by accident and jokingly called them Cattle Hair Needles.
• Ye Qiu praised his own luck and called Xiao Wu his lucky charm, making her blush and Ning Rongrong roll her eyes.
• Dai Mubai led the group to the cafeteria, where Ma Hongjun gawked at Zhu Zhuqing until Dai Mubai jabbed him into behaving.
• Dai Mubai introduced Ma Hongjun and the others, then invited them to call him Boss Dai, but Xiao Wu insisted she had no boss and dubbed him Dai Tiger instead.

Ning Rongrong and the new students settled in at Shrek Academy as Dai Mubai explained its rules and Flender introduced himself, demanded tuition, and announced a difficult battle for that night. After paying, the students dispersed, and Ye Qiu left with Xiao Wu while watching Zhu Zhuqing.

• Ning Rongrong invited everyone to call her Rongrong, while Ye Qiu told them to call him Ye Qiu and shared food with Xiao Wu.
• Zhu Zhuqing left breakfast early, and Dai Mubai explained Shrek Academy's rules and flexible course arrangements to Tang San and the others.
• Dai Mubai led the students to the Grand Training Field, where Flender introduced himself as the dean and welcomed the new students.
• Flender announced that the first class was paying one hundred Gold Coins in tuition and told Ning Rongrong and Oscar to stay behind.
• The students paid Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun headed to the chicken coop, and Ye Qiu left for the dormitories with Xiao Wu while looking toward Zhu Zhuqing.

Ye Qiu kissed Xiao Wu before sending her back to the dorm and turning his attention toward Zhu Zhuqing. Meanwhile, Flender read Yu Xiaogang’s letter and watched Oscar’s pursuit of Ning Rongrong collapse during their running training.

• Xiao Wu told Ye Qiu she would let him do whatever he wanted when she grew up, and Ye Qiu kissed her before sending her back to the dorm.
• Ye Qiu watched Xiao Wu leave, then used his thermal-imaging eyes to search in the direction Zhu Zhuqing had gone.
• Tang San gave Flender a letter from Yu Xiaogang, and Flender learned that Yu Xiaogang planned to come to Shrek Academy.
• Flender sent Tang San off and flew after Oscar and Ning Rongrong as they ran laps around the village.
• Oscar offered Ning Rongrong a sausage to restore her stamina, but she rejected it and used her Spirit to speed away toward Suotuo City.
• Flender watched Oscar stand alone and decided he would have to run another twenty laps.