Chapter Summaries

Ye Chen reflected on his unknown origins and moved Ice Empress's soul into his Sea of Consciousness, then continued through the Extreme North to search for a soul beast for his Second Martial Soul. Meanwhile, Han Yue arrived at Shrek Academy to enroll and waited for Ye Chen's return.

• Ye Chen considered whether his strength or the Ice Empress's torso bone had triggered the Illusionary Realm and resolved to grow stronger to uncover his origins and Martial Soul's secrets.
• Ye Chen planned to nourish Ice Empress in his Sea of Consciousness until he could move her into the Small World in his right eye.
• Han Yue registered for Shrek Academy and wondered when Ye Chen would return.
• Ye Chen guided Ice Empress's soul into his Sea of Consciousness, and she sent him a message before falling into a deep slumber.
• Dark clouds gathered after Ye Chen moved Ice Empress's soul, but the tribulation clouds dispersed without striking him.
• Ye Chen used the Taiyin Youying Martial Soul to fly toward a soul beast suitable for his Second Martial Soul, knowing he had little time before classes began.

Ye Chen returned to the Extreme North to seek a soul beast for his Second Martial Soul after placing Ice Empress’s damaged soul in his Sea of Consciousness. At Shrek Academy, Han Yue enrolled and wondered when she would meet him again, while Ye Chen hurried to find a soul beast before classes began.

• Ye Chen wondered what had caused his Illusionary Realm experience and decided to keep growing stronger while nourishing Ice Empress’s soul in his Sea of Consciousness.
• Han Yue arrived at Shrek Academy during enrollment, registered under her name, and wondered how she would meet Ye Chen again.
• Ice Empress’s soul entered Ye Chen’s Sea of Consciousness, sent him one message, and fell into a deep sleep.
• Dark clouds gathered over Ye Chen, but the apparent heavenly tribulation failed to find him and dispersed.
• Ye Chen considered the benefits of the Ice Jade Emperor Scorpion torso bone and followed Ice Empress’s directions to search for a soul beast for his Second Martial Soul.

Ye Chen returned to Shrek Academy after gaining a soul ring and soul bone in the Extreme North, reaching level thirty-seven. He met a beautiful new student named Han Yue before reuniting with Wang Dong.

• Ye Chen left the Extreme North with the Ice Empress's torso bone fused to him and his Soul Power at level thirty-seven.
• Ye Chen returned to Shrek Academy one day before classes began and wondered whether Huo Yuhao had come back.
• Ye Chen mistook a girl who grabbed him for a threat, accidentally hurt her wrist, and learned that she was a new student looking for her classroom.
• The girl introduced herself as Han Yue and left Ye Chen wondering why her name felt familiar.
• Wang Dong returned from break and called Ye Chen over.

Ye Chen returned to Shrek Academy after gaining a soul bone, a soul ring, and two Soul Power levels in the Extreme North. At the academy, he met a beautiful new student named Han Yue before reuniting with Wang Dong.

• Ye Chen reflected on the risks of saving the Ice Empress and the gains that brought his Soul Power to level thirty-seven.
• Ye Chen traveled back to Shrek Academy and arrived one day before school began.
• Ye Chen accidentally grabbed a new student's hand and apologized after realizing he had hurt her wrist.
• The girl introduced herself as Han Yue and left after Ye Chen directed her to the new students' teaching building.
• Wang Dong returned from break, found Ye Chen, and called out to him.

Ye Chen returned to Shrek Academy after a dangerous month in the Extreme North and reunited with Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao. As the three prepared for the new semester, Wang Dong reacted jealously when Han Yue tried to sit beside Ye Chen.

• Wang Dong greeted Ye Chen with delight and asked about his month, while Ye Chen said he had taken a trip to the Star Luo Empire.
• Ye Chen and Wang Dong reported in and returned to their dormitory, where Huo Yuhao was meditating.
• Ye Chen resumed cultivating and reflected on the plans he had abandoned, including finding the Snow Empress and forging a weapon.
• Wang Dong suggested that Ye Chen and Huo Yuhao eat in the cafeteria before shopping in Shrek City, and Ye Chen pulled Huo Yuhao away from his bed.
• Han Yue asked to sit beside Ye Chen, but Wang Dong objected and quickly took the seat herself.

Ye Chen reunited with Wang Dong and returned to Shrek Academy for the new term, where they met Huo Yuhao and went to the cafeteria together. Wang Dong grew jealous when Han Yue asked to sit beside Ye Chen, leaving her own feelings unresolved.

• Ye Chen met Wang Dong again and told her he had visited the Star Luo Empire during the holiday.
• Ye Chen and Wang Dong reported in, returned to their dorm, and found Huo Yuhao meditating.
• Ye Chen reflected on his unfinished plans to find the Snow Empress and forge a weapon, as well as the Ice Empress's body he had brought back.
• Wang Dong suggested that she, Ye Chen, and Huo Yuhao eat at the cafeteria before shopping in Shrek City.
• Han Yue asked to sit beside Ye Chen, but Wang Dong objected, moved beside him herself, and could not explain her reaction.

Ye Chen reunited with his parents on Sea God Island, planned what to reveal to Mu En about his trip to the Extreme North, and returned to class for the start of the term. As he met up with Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong, a voice in Huo Yuhao’s Sea of Consciousness sensed a familiar aura on Ye Chen that had come from the Extreme North.

• Han Yue thanked Ye Chen for helping her find her way and left the table, while Ye Chen continued dinner with Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong.
• After dinner, Wang Dong took Ye Chen shopping in Shrek City while Huo Yuhao returned to the dormitory to cultivate.
• Ye Chen visited his parents, Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo, and gave them a prepared account of his journey.
• Ye Chen planned to tell Mu En that he had visited the Extreme North and obtained a spirit ring and torso bone, while concealing what the Ice Empress had shown him.
• On the first morning of term, Ye Chen, Huo Yuhao, and Wang Dong met Xiao Xiao on their way to class and hurried inside when Zhou Yi appeared.
• A voice in Huo Yuhao’s Sea of Consciousness told him it sensed a faint, familiar aura on Ye Chen that came from the Extreme North.

Ye Chen reunited with Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo, reported his journey to Mu En while concealing the Ice Empress’s destination, and returned to class for the new term. As Zhou Yi arrived, a voice in Huo Yuhao’s Sea of Consciousness sensed a faint aura from Ye Chen linked to the Extreme North.

• Han Yue politely left Ye Chen, Wang Dong, and Huo Yuhao after joining them for dinner, while Ye Chen wondered why she felt so familiar.
• After shopping in Shrek City with Wang Dong, Ye Chen went to Sea God Island to reassure Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo and planned what to tell Mu En about his journey.
• Ye Chen returned to the academy and headed to the new classroom with Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao on the first day of the term.
• Xiao Xiao greeted the trio, and Wang Dong noticed that Ye Chen seemed to have grown stronger and could conceal his aura.
• As Zhou Yi arrived and the students hurried into the classroom, a voice in Huo Yuhao’s Sea of Consciousness sensed a faint Extreme North aura on Ye Chen.

Ye Chen and Huo Yuhao attended Zhou Yi’s briefing on the second-year Advancement Assessment, which would take place in the academy’s Beast Taming Area. After class, Zhou Yi summoned them to her office, where Ye Chen was surprised to find his father, Qian Duoduo.

• Huo Yuhao asked the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm whether Ye Chen had also visited the Extreme North, and learned that Ye Chen may have gone there during the same break.
• Zhou Yi explained the Advancement Assessment and called on Ye Chen to describe the Beast Taming Area to the class.
• After dismissing the class, Zhou Yi asked Ye Chen and Huo Yuhao to meet her in her office.
• Ye Chen and Huo Yuhao entered the office and found Zhou Yi, Fan Yu, and Qian Duoduo, whom Ye Chen recognized as his father.

Ye Chen and his classmates learned about their second-year Advancement Assessment, which would take place in the Beast Taming Area. After Zhou Yi summoned Ye Chen and Huo Yuhao to her office, Ye Chen was stunned to find his father, Qian Duoduo, waiting there.

• Huo Yuhao asked the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm whether Ye Chen had also visited the Extreme North, and it said Ye Chen might have gone there during the same vacation.
• Zhou Yi explained the Advancement Assessment and had Ye Chen tell the class where the Beast Taming Area was.
• Ye Chen decided he could use the assessment to visit Gong Changlong, whom he had not seen in a while.
• After class, Zhou Yi called Ye Chen and Huo Yuhao to her office, where they found Fan Yu and Qian Duoduo.
• Ye Chen recognized Qian Duoduo as his father and asked why he had come.

Ye Chen and Huo Yuhao received their Level 2 Soul Master badges, and Qian Duoduo invited Huo Yuhao to join the Soul Tool Department as a core disciple. Huo Yuhao accepted after confirming he could continue studying martial souls.

• Ye Chen revealed that Qian Duoduo was his father, and Fan Yu introduced Qian Duoduo to Huo Yuhao as the Soul Tool Department's vice-dean.
• Qian Duoduo presented Ye Chen and Huo Yuhao with their Level 2 Soul Master badges, and Ye Chen comforted Huo Yuhao when the badge reminded him of his mother.
• Qian Duoduo invited Huo Yuhao to become a core disciple of the Soul Tool Department, citing his talent with Soul Tools and his Spirit Eyes martial soul.
• Huo Yuhao asked whether he could keep studying martial souls, and Qian Duoduo said he could continue attending morning classes before studying Soul Tools in the afternoons.
• Huo Yuhao accepted Qian Duoduo's invitation to become a core disciple of the Soul Tool Department.

Ye Chen and Huo Yuhao received their Level 2 Soul Master badges, and Qian Duoduo offered Huo Yuhao a place as a core disciple of the Soul Tool Department. Huo Yuhao accepted while retaining the chance to continue studying martial souls.

• Huo Yuhao learned that Qian Duoduo was Ye Chen's father and the Soul Tool Department's vice dean.
• Qian Duoduo presented Ye Chen and Huo Yuhao with their Level 2 Soul Master badges, and Ye Chen comforted Huo Yuhao as he mourned his mother.
• Qian Duoduo invited Huo Yuhao to join the Soul Tool Department as a core disciple, citing his Soul Tool talent and Spirit Eyes martial soul.
• Huo Yuhao asked if he could continue studying martial souls, and Qian Duoduo assured him he could attend classes in the morning and study Soul Tools in the afternoon.
• Huo Yuhao accepted Qian Duoduo's offer to become a core disciple of the Soul Tool Department.

Ye Chen and Huo Yuhao left Zhou Yi’s office after Huo Yuhao became a core disciple of the Soul Tool Department, then headed to the Beast Taming Area for the Advancement Assessment. There, Ye Chen spotted a strange red-haired elder watching him, and began wondering how to cause him trouble.

• Qian Duoduo told Ye Chen that he would not take up a core disciple slot, while Huo Yuhao became a core disciple of the Soul Tool Department and received a Level 2 Soul Master Badge.
• Ye Chen asked Huo Yuhao to keep his background secret, and explained that an academy elder had given him his name.
• Ye Chen and Huo Yuhao met Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao at the Beast Taming Area, where Huo Yuhao explained that both he and Ye Chen were Level 2 Soul Masters.
• Ye Chen entered the Beast Fighting Arena and saw Yan Shaozhe, Qian Duoduo, and two scruffy old men on the viewing platform.
• A red-haired old man gave Ye Chen a strange grin, and Ye Chen glared back while thinking of a way to cause him trouble.

Ye Chen and Huo Yuhao received Level 2 Soul Master Badges, and Huo Yuhao became a core disciple of the Soul Tool Department. They joined Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao at the Beast Taming Area for the Advancement Assessment, where Ye Chen noticed a disheveled red-haired old man grinning strangely at him.

• Qian Duoduo made Huo Yuhao a core disciple of the Soul Tool Department but told Ye Chen that a core disciple title would make no difference to him.
• Ye Chen asked Huo Yuhao to keep his background secret, and he gave a vague explanation for why his surname differed from Dean Qian's.
• Ye Chen and Huo Yuhao met Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao at the Beast Taming Area, where Huo Yuhao explained that both he and Ye Chen had reached Level 2.
• Ye Chen spotted Yan Shaozhe, Qian Duoduo, and two disheveled old men on the viewing platform.
• A red-haired old man grinned at Ye Chen, who glared back and began thinking of ways to cause him trouble.

Ye Chen entered the Beast Taming Area for the Advancement Assessment and insisted on facing a ten-thousand-year soul beast despite Du Weilun’s warnings. After receiving permission, he chose his opponent and stepped into the arena, leaving the students speculating about his relationship with the dean of studies.

• Huo Yuhao inferred from Ye Chen’s casual remark that his identity was more complicated than being Vice Dean Qian’s son, while Wang Dong questioned what the two were discussing.
• Ye Chen’s group completed their assessment forms, and the teachers arranged for Ye Chen to go first as Class One’s monitor.
• Zhou Yi urged Ye Chen to do well but prioritize his safety, and Du Weilun volunteered to referee his assessment.
• Ye Chen chose a ten-thousand-year soul beast, and Du Weilun warned him of the danger before finally agreeing after consulting the high platform.
• Ye Chen complained about Du Weilun’s repeated warnings, leaving the students stunned and prompting them to speculate that he was the dean of studies’ illegitimate son.
• Ye Chen selected a soul beast and entered the Beast Fighting Arena to begin his assessment.

Ye Chen entered the Beast Fighting Arena for the Advancement Assessment and chose to face a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast despite Du Weilun’s warnings. He entered the arena to begin the test, leaving the other students speculating about his relationship with the dean of studies.

• Huo Yuhao inferred from Ye Chen’s casual remark that his identity was more complicated than being Vice Dean Qian’s son, while Wang Dong asked what the two were discussing.
• Ye Chen and the other students submitted their assessment forms, and the teachers arranged the participants by order of appearance.
• Zhou Yi urged Ye Chen to aim for a high score while prioritizing his safety, and Du Weilun personally took charge of his assessment.
• Ye Chen chose a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, and Du Weilun reluctantly agreed after receiving a message from the high platform.
• Ye Chen entered the Beast Fighting Arena, while the students guessed that he was Du Weilun’s illegitimate son.

Ye Chen faced a ten-thousand-year Flame Lion King in his advancement assessment, but its fire attribute could not threaten him. He struck with the Ice Empress’s Claw, interrupting the beast’s attempt to create clones and sending it staggering back.

• Du Weilun began Ye Chen’s assessment against a ten-thousand-year soul beast while Zhou Yi, Wang Dong, and the other students watched anxiously.
• A Flame Lion King emerged from the passage, and Ye Chen realized its fire attribute would not let him properly test his strength.
• Ye Chen charged without releasing his Martial Soul as the Flame Lion King rushed to meet him.
• Huo Yuhao and Sky Dream Ice Silkworm recognized the aura of Ye Chen’s technique as he briefly accelerated and struck the Flame Lion King’s chest with Ice Empress’s Claw.
• Ye Chen interrupted the Flame Lion King’s attempt to form clones, extinguished much of its flames, and knocked it back more than ten meters.

Ye Chen faced a ten-thousand-year Flame Lion King for his Advancement Assessment, but his Ultimate Fire made the chosen beast’s flames ineffective. When the beast tried to create clones, Ye Chen used the Ice Empress’s Claw to interrupt it and send it staggering back.

• Du Weilun began Ye Chen’s assessment and opened the gate to release a ten-thousand-year soul beast.
• Ye Chen recognized that his Ultimate Fire could suppress the beast’s flames and suspected the elders had chosen a Fire Attribute opponent to make the test easier.
• The Flame Lion King emerged, and Ye Chen rushed to end the assessment quickly.
• As the Flame Lion King began forming clones, Ye Chen struck its chest with the Ice Empress’s Claw, interrupting the ability and extinguishing much of its fiery aura.
• Huo Yuhao watched through Spiritual Detection as the Flame Lion King staggered backward, while the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm recognized Ye Chen’s skill.

Ye Chen used his hidden Second Martial Soul briefly before relying on his Fusang Divine Tree and Netherworld Ghost Fire to overpower the ten-thousand-year Flame Lion King. Gong Changlong rescued the beast before Ye Chen could kill it, leaving the arena spectators puzzled.

• Huo Yuhao noticed Ye Chen's fleeting black wings and suspected that Ye Chen possessed a Second Martial Soul, but kept the discovery secret.
• Ye Chen summoned the Fusang Divine Tree and used his Second Soul Skill to coat a Soul Tool greatsword with Netherworld Ghost Fire.
• Ye Chen's attack suppressed the Flame Lion King, which was weakened by his First Soul Skill and nearly struck down.
• Gong Changlong intervened and carried the Flame Lion King out of the sword radiance's range, scolding Ye Chen for risking the valuable beast and ruining his Soul Tool.
• Ye Chen returned while Gong Changlong left with the Flame Lion King, and the watching students were left bewildered.

Ye Chen used his hidden Taiyin Youying Martial Soul to boost his speed, but Huo Yuhao noticed it and suspected he possessed Twin Martial Souls. Ye Chen then nearly defeated the ten-thousand-year Flame Lion King with his Fusang Divine Tree and Netherworld Ghost Fire before Gong Changlong intervened, saving the beast and scolding Ye Chen for wasting a Soul Tool.

• Ye Chen briefly revealed his Taiyin Youying Martial Soul, and Huo Yuhao spotted it with his enhanced Spiritual Power.
• Ye Chen summoned the Fusang Divine Tree and used his second soul skill to coat a soul-tool greatsword with Netherworld Ghost Fire.
• Ye Chen's attack overwhelmed the Flame Lion King, leaving it unable to move under his soul skills' pressure.
• Gong Changlong rushed in and carried the Flame Lion King out of the sword radiance's path before Ye Chen could kill it.
• Gong Changlong noticed Ye Chen's Soul Tool had been corroded away and called him a spendthrift before taking the Flame Lion King back through the passageway.