Chapter Summaries

After returning to Sea God Island, Ye Chen reunited with Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo, then entered his Sea of Consciousness to check on the Ice Empress's recovery. He invited her to meet an old friend, but the chapter ended before revealing who it was.

• Ye Chen returned to his lakeside house and remembered he had forgotten to ask Princess Jiujiu about the Fire Element Holy Dragon Egg.
• Xian Lin'er joyfully welcomed Ye Chen home, questioned him about the tournament, and pulled him inside.
• Ye Chen recounted his trip to Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo, alarming Xian Lin'er when he mentioned the Spirit Devouring Carving Knife.
• Ye Chen entered his Sea of Consciousness and saw that his Spiritual Power had begun changing toward Tangible but Formless.
• Ye Chen spoke with the Ice Empress's manifested soul and said he wanted to take her to meet an old friend.

Ye Chen brought the Ice Empress to his Small World and showed her the Fusang Divine Tree, but left her behind because her soul was not stable enough to endure the intense energy there. He then confronted the captive Sun Moon Academy elder, Yin Ming, and began questioning him.

• Ye Chen took the Ice Empress to a snowy mountain range inside his Small World and shielded her with Spiritual Power.
• The Ice Empress saw the Fusang Divine Tree and an old man, whom Ye Chen identified as the old friend he had mentioned.
• Ye Chen left the Ice Empress waiting because the energy near the Fusang Divine Tree could harm her weakened soul.
• Yin Ming saw Ye Chen appear after spending days trapped and despairing in the motionless Small World.
• Ye Chen warned Yin Ming to answer his questions or have his restraints restored, then removed the restraints from Yin Ming's head and asked his name.
• Yin Ming identified himself and obeyed Ye Chen, too frightened to resist.

Ye Chen brought the Ice Empress to the snowy side of his Small World and left her to protect her unstable soul while he went to confront the old man from Sun Moon Academy. He made the captive answer questions under threat, and the man revealed that his name was Yin Ming.

• Ye Chen took the Ice Empress by the hand and transported her to a snowy world within his pupils.
• Ye Chen flew with the Ice Empress to a mountain summit, where she saw the Fusang Divine Tree and an old man beside it.
• Ye Chen left the Ice Empress behind because the immense light and Fire Attribute energy could further harm her unstable soul.
• Yin Ming saw Ye Chen appear and tried to reach the ring of light, but he remained trapped in the Small World.
• Ye Chen restored Yin Ming's ability to speak, took his Storage Soul Tool, and demanded answers; Yin Ming gave his name.

Ye Chen learned why Yin Ming had lost his standing in the Sun Moon Empire and offered him a chance to join Shrek Academy. Yin Ming chose to join, leaving his knowledge of Soul Tools and Rank Nine Soul Tool Designs within Ye Chen’s reach.

• Yin Ming told Ye Chen that he had offended Xu Tianran before the prince’s assassination and was later stripped of his privileges despite being proven innocent.
• Ye Chen removed Yin Ming’s restraints and considered recruiting him for his knowledge of Soul Tools.
• Ye Chen offered Yin Ming a choice between joining Shrek Academy and contributing his knowledge or contributing the knowledge without joining.
• Yin Ming chose to join Shrek Academy.

Ye Chen learned why Yin Ming had fallen from favor in the Sun Moon Empire and offered him a choice between joining Shrek Academy or surrendering his soul-tool knowledge. Yin Ming chose to join Shrek, leaving his old country behind.

• Yin Ming explained that he had been stripped of his privileges after being suspected in the assassination attempt that disabled Xu Tianran.
• Ye Chen freed Yin Ming from his restraints and considered recruiting him for his expertise as a former Ming De Hall researcher.
• Ye Chen offered Yin Ming survival in exchange for joining Shrek Academy and sharing his knowledge, or sharing the knowledge without joining.
• Yin Ming chose to join Shrek Academy, having lost faith in the Sun Moon Empire.

Ye Chen secured Yin Ming’s cooperation and brought the Snow Empress’s embryo to the Ice Empress, who recognized her and considered what should happen next. The Ice Empress chose to wait until the right time, trusting Ye Chen to help if the Snow Empress’s transformation failed.

• Ye Chen told Yin Ming he could stay and help draw Rank Nine Soul Tool Designs, while warning that he did not yet trust him.
• Ye Chen reunited with the Ice Empress at the mountain summit and showed her the Snow Empress’s embryo.
• The Ice Empress recognized Xue’er’s aura and became furious that humans had trapped her in a Soul Tool.
• Ye Chen offered to keep the Snow Empress in the Soul Tool until the right time or help her continue her transformation.
• The Ice Empress rejected both immediate choices and decided to wait, asking Ye Chen to hurry and relying on his promise that he could still help if Xue’er failed her transformation.

Ye Chen secured Yin Ming’s cooperation and showed the Ice Empress that the auctioned embryo contained the Snow Empress. The Ice Empress rejected choosing between keeping Xue’er in the Soul Tool and helping her take human form, and asked Ye Chen to wait until the right time while urging him to hurry.

• Ye Chen agreed to work with Yin Ming but kept him under suspicion, asking him to draw Rank Nine Soul Tool Designs in exchange for supplies and a place to cultivate.
• Ye Chen brought the Snow Empress’s embryo to the Ice Empress, who recognized Xue’er’s aura and became furious that humans had captured her.
• Ye Chen explained the two possible paths for Xue’er: remain in the Soul Tool until a later transformation, or continue trying to take human form despite the risks.
• The Ice Empress refused to decide for Xue’er and chose to wait until the time Ye Chen had mentioned, trusting that Xue’er could endure and telling Ye Chen to hurry.

Ye Chen arranged for the Ice Empress to restore her soul in the icy Small World, then recovered while waiting to learn what Mu En needed. When Shrek’s tournament team returned as champions, Wang Dong’er rushed into Ye Chen’s arms, and her heartfelt worry deepened their bond.

• Ye Chen settled the Ice Empress in the Small World to cultivate and restore her soul, then returned to reality.
• Ye Chen spent two days meditating and recovering, but Xuan Zi arrived before he could visit Sea God's Pavilion to tell him Shrek’s tournament participants were returning.
• Ye Chen, Fan Yu, and Shrek’s deans waited at the eastern gate as the team returned from Star Luo City with the championship.
• The returning students credited Ye Chen’s decisive control and Martial Soul Fusion Skill with helping Shrek overcome its opponents.
• Wang Dong’er rushed to Ye Chen, embraced him, and tearfully reproached him for making her worry when he had been weakened after the tournament.

Ye Chen let the Ice Empress cultivate in the Small World, then recovered while waiting for Mu En’s plans. When Shrek’s tournament team returned as champions, Wang Dong’er rushed into Ye Chen’s arms, revealing how worried she had been about him.

• Ye Chen left the Ice Empress in the Small World to restore her soul in its icy environment, then returned to reality.
• Ye Chen spent two days meditating and recovering before Xuan Zi told him Shrek’s tournament participants were returning.
• Ye Chen and the academy’s leaders waited at Shrek City’s eastern gate as the victorious team approached.
• The returning team credited Ye Chen’s battlefield control and powerful Martial Soul Fusion Skill with helping Shrek win the tournament.
• Wang Dong’er rushed into Ye Chen’s arms and told him how worried she had been when she saw him weakened.

Ye Chen reunited with Wang Dong'er, and his parents learned of their closeness as they returned to Shrek Academy. The group gathered at Sea God's Pavilion, where Ye Chen prepared to bring his teammates inside.

• Wang Dong'er checked Ye Chen for injuries, then blushed when he revealed that his parents were watching.
• Xian Lin'er questioned Ye Chen about his relationship with Wang Dong'er and warned him not to become a playboy like Yan Shaozhe.
• Yan Shaozhe led the tournament team into Shrek Academy while Fan Yu asked He Caitou and Huo Yuhao about their trip.
• Bei Bei told Wang Dong'er, Xiao Xiao, and Jiang Nannan that Ye Chen was the son of Qian Duoduo and Xian Lin'er.
• Xian Lin'er and Ye Chen joined the other deans at Sea God's Pavilion, and Ye Chen told his teammates to follow him inside.

After returning to Shrek Academy, Wang Dong'er reunited with Ye Chen and met his parents, while Xian Lin'er questioned him about their relationship. The group gathered at Sea God's Pavilion, where Ye Chen prepared to lead his teammates inside.

• Wang Dong'er checked Ye Chen for injuries, then blushed when he told her his parents were watching.
• Xian Lin'er asked Wang Dong'er her name, then dragged Ye Chen away and questioned him about their relationship.
• Yan Shaozhe led the others into the academy, and Bei Bei explained that Ye Chen was the son of department deans Qian Duoduo and Xian Lin'er.
• Xian Lin'er brought Ye Chen to Sea God's Pavilion, where he rejoined his teammates and told them to follow him inside.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Students are brought to Sea God's Pavilion, the academy's highest council chamber and treasure vault.
• They meet Mu En, the academy's founder, who is on the verge of death.
• Yan Shaozhe announces punishments and rewards for the students based on their performance in the tournament.

Character Developments

• Mu En's health is deteriorating.
• Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen receive a major demerit for failing to protect their teammates.
• Huo Yuhao and his teammates receive rewards, including direct entry into the Inner Court and the chance to cultivate in Sea God's Pavilion.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and consequences for one's actions (Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen's punishment).
• Rewards and recognition for achievements (Huo Yuhao and his teammates' rewards).

Character Interactions

• Ye Chen shows concern for Ma Xiaotao and stops her from protesting her punishment.
• Yan Shaozhe maintains authority while announcing punishments and rewards.
• Mu En, though frail, still holds a respected position in Sea God's Pavilion.

After returning from the tournament, Ye Chen and the others entered Sea God's Pavilion, where they learned about the academy's highest council and received their rewards and punishments. The group gained direct entry to the Inner Court, soul bones, and a chance to cultivate in the pavilion, but they were not named the Shrek Seven Monsters.

• Ye Chen led the returning students into Sea God's Pavilion, where the golden light boosted their Soul Power and helped Wang Dong'er reach rank thirty-five.
• Yan Shaozhe explained Sea God's Pavilion's role after the group met Mu En, the elderly man they recognized from the freshman dormitory.
• Yan Shaozhe gave Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen major demerits for failing to protect their teammates during the supervision mission, and Ye Chen stopped Ma Xiaotao from protesting.
• Yan Shaozhe rewarded Wang Yan with a year of access to the pavilion's Library Tower and a special-grade teaching position in the Inner Court.
• The academy exempted Huo Yuhao, Han Yue, and the other six students from examinations, granted them direct entry to the Inner Court, and awarded each a soul bone and one chance to cultivate in Sea God's Pavilion.
• The academy withheld the lifelong title of Shrek Seven Monsters.

Mu En arranged for Ye Chen to leave for an undisclosed destination, giving him and Wang Dong'er an hour to say farewell. They shared a quiet parting by Sea God Lake, where Wang Dong'er kissed his cheek before flying back to Sea God's Pavilion.

• Yan Shaozhe announced rewards for the tournament participants but did not mention Ye Chen, prompting Wang Dong'er to ask about him.
• Mu En explained that the academy had made separate arrangements for Ye Chen and gave the companions an hour to say goodbye before he guided their cultivation.
• Ye Chen and Wang Dong'er walked together beside Sea God Lake, both reluctant to speak as their friends watched from nearby.
• Ye Chen and Wang Dong'er told each other to wait, and Wang Dong'er kissed his cheek before flying away.
• Ye Chen stood stunned, touching the spot where Wang Dong'er had kissed him.

Mu En revealed that Ye Chen had other arrangements and would soon leave for an extended time, giving him and his companions an hour to say goodbye. By Sea God Lake, Wang Dong'er and Ye Chen promised to wait for each other before she kissed his cheek and flew away, leaving him stunned.

• Yan Shaozhe announced the tournament rewards, and Wang Dong'er asked why Ye Chen had received none.
• Mu En said Ye Chen had separate arrangements and needed to go somewhere, then gave the companions an hour to say goodbye.
• Ye Chen and Wang Dong'er walked silently together by Sea God Lake while their companions watched and teased them.
• Ye Chen and Wang Dong'er told each other to wait, and Wang Dong'er kissed his cheek before flying back toward Sea God's Pavilion.
• Ye Chen touched his cheek in a daze, overwhelmed by the moment.

Mu En arranged for Ye Chen to travel alone to the Extreme North to train and seek answers about his origins and secrets. He gave Ye Chen an ancient book about the Dragon Clan, then told him to visit another place before setting out.

• Ye Chen reunited with Wang Dong'er and led Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, and the others to the Sea God's Pavilion conference hall.
• Mu En told Ye Chen that the mysterious man who had sent him to Star Luo City was named Zi Kun, but did not explain the matter further.
• Mu En instructed Ye Chen to return to the Extreme North alone and seek answers without forcing a meeting with the mysterious person.
• Mu En opened the Library Tower and gave Ye Chen an ancient book recording secrets of the Dragon Clan.
• When Ye Chen asked whether he should leave immediately, Mu En told him to go somewhere else first.

Mu En arranged for Ye Chen to travel alone to the Extreme North to train and seek answers about his origins and the mysterious man Zi Kun. He gave Ye Chen an ancient book about the Dragon Clan and sent him to another destination before setting out.

• Ye Chen reunited with Wang Dong'er and then accompanied Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, and the others to Sea God's Pavilion.
• Mu En told Ye Chen that the man who had escorted him to Star Luo City was named Zi Kun, but withheld the deeper secrets surrounding him.
• Mu En instructed Ye Chen to return to the Extreme North and seek answers on his own, without anyone from the academy accompanying him.
• Mu En gave Ye Chen an ancient book containing secrets of the Dragon Clan and advised him not to force a meeting with the mysterious person.
• When Ye Chen asked if he should leave immediately, Mu En told him to go somewhere else first.

Ye Chen disguised himself and went to the Starlight Auction House to ask Princess Jiu Jiu about Dragon Valley, while Wang Dong'er committed to a difficult path of cultivation. The chapter ended with Ye Chen healing an attendant's scar after she recognized his Purple Gold Token.

• Ye Chen disguised his appearance and traveled through Star Luo City to investigate Dragon Valley on Mu En's instructions.
• Wang Dong'er told Mu En she had made up her mind, and he urged her to cultivate so she could keep pace with Ye Chen.
• Mu En worried that Ye Chen and Wang Dong'er were destined to face a great calamity and wondered whether their fate could be changed.
• Ye Chen arrived at the Starlight Auction House and showed a Purple Gold Token while requesting an audience with Princess Jiu Jiu.
• The attendant recognized the token and knelt to apologize, and Ye Chen used his light energy to heal the scar on her hand.

Ye Chen returned to Star Luo City in disguise to investigate Dragon Valley and sought an audience with Princess Jiu Jiu at the Starlight Auction House. Meanwhile, Wang Dong'er committed to a difficult path to keep pace with Ye Chen, as Mu En worried about the calamity awaiting them.

• Ye Chen disguised himself and passed through Star Luo City on his way to the continent's southern frontier, following Mu En's unexplained instructions.
• Mu En told Wang Dong'er to focus on cultivation if she wanted to remain by Xiao Chen's side, and she reaffirmed her decision.
• Mu En reflected that Ye Chen and Wang Dong'er would face a great calamity and wondered whether their fate could be changed.
• Ye Chen went to the Starlight Auction House to ask about Dragon Valley and requested an audience with Princess Jiu Jiu using a Purple Gold Token.
• The female attendant recognized the token and knelt, and Ye Chen lifted her with his Light Attribute Soul Power, healing the scar that had held back her advancement.

Ye Chen used the Star Luo Token to meet Princess Jiu Jiu at the Starlight Auction House and ask where she had obtained the stone containing Ultimate Fire. Jiu Jiu could not identify its exact origin, but said it likely came from near Mingdu in the Sun Moon Empire.

• Ye Chen presented the Star Luo Token, and an attendant escorted him to a private room at the auction house.
• Princess Jiu Jiu arrived, initially suspected Ye Chen was an impostor, then recognized him after he spoke and dismissed the attendants.
• Ye Chen removed his disguise and asked Jiu Jiu about the stone containing Ultimate Fire that he had bought at auction.
• Jiu Jiu said she did not know the stone's exact origin, but the trader's distinct Mingdu accent suggested it came from near Mingdu.