Chapter Summaries

Qin Ze tested his new soul skill on Mu En, who identified its suppressive effects and weaknesses before warning that the Sun Moon Empire was stirring. Qin Ze then spent time with Di Yue Li and met He Caitou at a group meal, where he secured exclusive agency rights to He Caitou's cigars and considered the Snow Empress Embryo.

• Qin Ze used his Purple-Red Soul Ring skill on Mu En, and Elder Yun noticed a possible second-stage attack forming beside Qin Ze.
• Mu En explained that the skill suppressed Spiritual Power and soul power, but was best used after an enemy had moved and weakened greatly against opponents at Soul King level.
• Elder Song shared something with Mu En and Elder Yun, and Mu En warned that the Sun Moon Empire was becoming restless and the continent might soon change.
• Yan Shaozhe took Qin Ze back to the shore, where Di Yue Li walked with him and playfully argued about meeting her family.
• Qin Ze joined Huo Yu Hao, He Caitou, Bei Bei, Tang Ya, Xiao Xiao, and Wang Dong for a meal, met He Caitou, and obtained exclusive agency rights for his cigars.
• Qin Ze considered whether he could obtain the Snow Empress Embryo while watching the others talk.

Qin Ze and Di Yue Li traveled toward Sunset City while Bi Ji and a powerful soul beast discussed linking the Auspicious Beast’s destiny to Qin Ze and investigating a sea soul beast’s presence. The chapter ended as Qin Ze and Di Yue Li arrived at Sunset City.

• Qin Ze and Di Yue Li left the academy, rented horses, and set out for Sunset City, while Huo Yu Hao and Wang Dong arrived at the academy gate.
• Qin Ze told Di Yue Li that Xiao Tian and the others would stay at the auction house rather than return to the sect.
• Bi Ji and a tall man discussed the Lord’s plan to connect the Auspicious Beast’s Power of Destiny with Qin Ze’s and said they might kill him if his answer displeased the Lord.
• The man told Bi Ji that he had sensed a deep sea demonic whale’s aura in the forest and ordered her to have the Scarlet King’s clan patrol for sea soul beasts.
• After traveling and sightseeing for three days, Qin Ze and Di Yue Li reached Sunset City.

Qin Ze and Di Yue Li arrived at her family estate in Sunset City, where he met her aunt Bi Ling and noticed a golden ginkgo tree that reminded him of his childhood. Di Yue Li asked him to take her to his home someday, and they sealed the promise with a pinky swear.

• Qin Ze and Di Yue Li entered Sunset City and Qin Ze bought her Cloud Cake from a local pastry shop.
• Di Yue Li brought Qin Ze to the Di Mansion, where her aunt Bi Ling welcomed them inside.
• Qin Ze saw a golden ginkgo tree in the estate and remembered sitting beneath a similar tree with his grandmother as a child.
• Di Yue Li asked Qin Ze to take her to his home someday, and they hooked their little fingers to make a promise.

Qin Ze visited Di Yue Li’s home in Sunset City, where Di Tian welcomed him and invited him to stay for a few days. After Qin Ze and Di Yue Li left to explore the city, Di Tian and Bi Ji discussed testing him and using the Silver Dragon Scale to bring him together with the Auspicious Beast.

• Di Yue Li brought Qin Ze to her living room, where he learned that the dragon painting had been made by her eldest uncle and could affect viewers’ minds.
• Bi Ling served Qin Ze and Di Yue Li Life Illusion Spirit tea, and Qin Ze asked for some to take to his teacher; Bi Ling offered to give him the tea leaves.
• Di Tian returned, introduced himself to Qin Ze, and invited him to stay at the residence during his vacation.
• Di Tian sent Di Yue Li and Qin Ze to explore Sunset City, and Di Yue Li pulled Qin Ze out by the hand.
• After they left, Di Tian and Bi Ji discussed testing Qin Ze and using the Silver Dragon Scale to unite him with the Auspicious Beast.

Di Yue Li asked Qin Ze whether humans and transformed soul beasts could be together, then worried about the future of soul beasts as they watched the sunset. Back at the estate, Bi Ji explained that the planned union would merge Di Yue Li and Qin Ze’s Powers of Destiny and Soul Power, and learned they already had a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

• Di Yue Li asked Qin Ze whether a transformed soul beast could be with a human, and Qin Ze said it could if they liked each other.
• At Sunset City’s clock tower, Di Yue Li pointed out the Star Dou Great Forest and asked what Qin Ze thought about humans eventually wiping out soul beasts; Qin Ze said soul beasts’ habitat would shrink as Soul Tools developed.
• Di Tian hosted Qin Ze and Di Yue Li for dinner, then took Qin Ze upstairs for tea and said he was glad Di Yue Li had found a friend.
• Bi Ji told Di Yue Li that the union would merge their Powers of Destiny and Soul Power rather than take Qin Ze’s Power of Destiny away, and that Qin Ze would become her partner.
• Di Yue Li told Bi Ji that her Soul Power had already fused with Qin Ze’s and that they had a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, prompting Bi Ji to smile.

Qin Ze persuaded Di Tian that Artificial Soul Rings could end the need for humans to hunt soul beasts, and the Lord provisionally accepted his proposal. Di Tian brought the unconscious Qin Ze and Di Yue Li into the Lord’s spiritual space to begin fusing their Powers of Destiny.

• Qin Ze told Di Tian that Artificial Soul Rings could let humans and soul beasts coexist, and vowed to find a way to create them.
• Qin Ze collapsed as emerald light gathered around him, and Di Yue Li carried him while Di Tian revealed that the Lord had provisionally accepted his words.
• Di Tian opened a portal through the dragon painting, and he, Bi Ji, and Di Yue Li entered the Lord’s starry spiritual space with Qin Ze.
• The Silver Giant Dragon transformed into a woman and explained that her spiritual space would shield them from the gods while she conducted the fusion.
• The woman placed Qin Ze on a radiant platform, instructed Di Yue Li to follow her directions, and sent Di Tian and Bi Ji away.

The silver-haired woman fused Qin Ze and Di Yue Li's Powers of Destiny, transforming their Soul Rings and revealing that Yue Li's true identity would eventually force Qin Ze to choose whether to help soul beasts escape the divine realm's judgment. The next morning, Qin Ze woke with Di Yue Li in his arms and wondered if he was dreaming.

• The woman used the Silver Dragon Heart to fuse Qin Ze and Di Yue Li's Powers of Destiny as they slept, and Di Yue Li's consciousness entered Qin Ze's body.
• Inside Qin Ze, Di Yue Li encountered a vast inner space where a dragon's cry summoned a world of trees, rivers, clouds, and rain, then watched golden Power of Destiny strengthen an Azure Dragon.
• The fusion transformed Qin Ze's yellow Soul Ring toward purple, purified his purple-red Soul Ring, and changed both of Di Yue Li's yellow Soul Rings into purple.
• The woman returned Qin Ze and Di Yue Li to a bed, then told the waiting Di Tian and Bi Ji that the fusion had succeeded.
• The next morning, Qin Ze woke with Di Yue Li in his arms and pinched her, mistaking the moment for a dream.

Qin Ze and Di Yue Li spent the remainder of their holiday cultivating and exploring Sunset City after waking up in the same bed. With fewer than four days until school began, Bi Ji gave them Golden Jade Fruits, and they rode back toward the academy.

• Di Yue Li woke up beside Qin Ze, kicked him off the bed, then invited him to breakfast.
• Qin Ze noticed his Soul Power circulating in the sunlight as he followed Di Yue Li through Sunset City.
• Qin Ze and Di Yue Li spent the rest of the holiday cultivating by day and exploring the city at night, and Qin Ze's first soul ring reached one thousand years.
• Di Tian claimed Qin Ze's Soul Ring Age had increased because he and Di Yue Li had undergone Martial Soul Fusion, then demonstrated his nine soul rings.
• Bi Ji gave Qin Ze and Di Yue Li boxes of Golden Jade Fruits, and they said farewell to Di Tian before riding back toward the academy.

Di Tian and Bi Ji investigated the Deep Sea Demon Whale statues and suspected humans were conspiring with sea soul beasts, while Qin Ze and Di Yue Li returned to Shrek Academy and met Ning Tian and Wu Feng at the auction house. Ning Tian then told Qin Ze that Elder Xiao had sent word, leaving him eager to learn what had happened with the Snow Empress.

• Bi Ji told Di Tian that the Scarlet King's clansmen had found Deep Sea Demon Whale statues mixed with an unusual substance that gathered dark soul power and resisted Spiritual Power.
• Di Tian connected the discovery to past Evil Soul Master activity and released killing intent that briefly terrified Sunset City.
• Qin Ze and Di Yue Li reached Shrek Academy and passed the initial assessment required for students advancing to a new year.
• Qin Ze took Di Yue Li to the Nine Treasures Auction House, where they met Ning Tian and Wu Feng.
• Ning Tian told Qin Ze that Elder Xiao had sent word, and the four waited for the attendants to leave before she began speaking.

Qin Ze learned that the Snow Empress's embryo was headed for an auction in the Star Luo Empire, while Ning Tian revealed the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's immense wealth and promised him a soul bone. The next day, Qin Ze returned to Shrek Academy to help Mu Jin and ran into a senior eager for him to start selling cigars again.

• Ning Tian told Qin Ze that Starlight Auction House had acquired valuable treasures and planned to auction them after the Soul Master Academy Tournament began.
• Ning Tian explained that the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect dominated much of the continent's everyday-goods market and planned to reward Qin Ze with a soul bone.
• Ning Tian invited Di Yue Li to join the group as a future sect leader, but Di Yue Li declined.
• Qin Ze, Ning Tian, Di Yue Li, and Wu Feng shared dinner with Xiao Wenliang, Situ Xun, and the elder replacing Xiao Kuangdao.
• Qin Ze went to Shrek Academy to help Mu Jin and found more than a thousand families gathered outside the gate to register their children.
• A senior student recognized Qin Ze and eagerly asked when he would sell cigars again, then left after Qin Ze said he would resume in a few days.

Qin Ze and the others worried when Huo Yu Hao failed to return to Shrek Academy after leaving to obtain a soul ring on his own. Huo Yu Hao arrived after registration had ended, and Qin Ze gave him food and urged him to seek help from his teacher.

• Wang Dong asked Qin Ze whether he had seen Huo Yu Hao, and they went to Mu Jin's office to learn that Huo Yu Hao had deceived his teachers about who was accompanying him to obtain a soul ring.
• Wang Dong brought Bei Bei and Tang Ya to the office, where they confirmed Huo Yu Hao had also misled them about his plans.
• Two days passed, and Bei Bei, Tang Ya, Xiao Xiao, Wang Dong, Qin Ze, and He Caitou waited outside Shrek Academy for Huo Yu Hao, but he did not appear before registration ended.
• After the others left, Qin Ze waited and bought food, then spotted Huo Yu Hao arriving at the city gate.
• Qin Ze handed Huo Yu Hao the food and told him to ask his Soul Tool Department teacher for help with his late arrival before heading back to the auction house.

Qin Ze and his classmates returned to Shrek Academy for their second-year advancement assessment, and Wang Yan explained that they would fight captured soul beasts in the Beast Fighting Area. The chapter ended with Wang Yan warning them that choosing a beast beyond their abilities could cost them their lives.

• Qin Ze arrived at second-year Class One with Ning Tian and the others, and all seventy students were present.
• Cao Jin Xuan and several classmates told Qin Ze they had spent the holiday training for real combat.
• Huo Yu Hao said he had returned after a trip delayed him, while Wu Feng asked where he had been.
• Wang Yan and Mu Jin entered the classroom, and Wang Yan announced that the class would take its advancement assessment in the Beast Fighting Area that afternoon.
• Wang Yan explained that students had to challenge at least a Hundred-Year Soul Beast to pass and could earn extra Outer Court graduation points for defeating stronger beasts.
• Wang Yan warned the students that an overly dangerous challenge could result in an accident before a proctoring teacher could rescue them.

Wang Yan explained the practical combat assessment rules, and Huo Yu Hao thanked Qin Ze for helping him the day before. On the way to the assessment, Qin Ze teased Di Yue Li about a blind date event, while Wang Dong wondered what kind of girl Huo Yu Hao liked.

• Wang Yan explained that assault-type students had to defeat their chosen soul beasts, while control-type students were judged on how long they could control them.
• Mu Jin gave the students final assessment advice and dismissed class so they could rest before the afternoon assessment.
• Huo Yu Hao thanked Qin Ze for giving him roasted meat rice and reminding him to find Teacher Fan, and Qin Ze told him to rest before the assessment.
• Qin Ze and Di Yue Li went to lunch and then headed toward the Beast Fighting Area, where Qin Ze brought up the Sea God's Affinity Blind Date and Di Yue Li chased him with a branch.
• Wang Dong and Huo Yu Hao saw Qin Ze and Di Yue Li chasing each other, then discussed future partners and what kind of girl Huo Yu Hao liked.

Qin Ze and Di Yue Li arrived at Shrek Academy’s Beast Fighting Arena for the promotion assessment. When Dai Hua Bin challenged Qin Ze to a bet, Qin Ze intimidated him and left to collect an assessment form, leaving Dai Hua Bin wary of him.

• Qin Ze and Di Yue Li entered the Beast Fighting Arena and waited as students gathered for the promotion assessment.
• Dai Hua Bin challenged Qin Ze to bet on their assessment scores, while Huo Yu Hao offered to compete with him instead.
• Qin Ze stood up, released a terrifying aura, and warned Dai Hua Bin not to bother him again.
• Qin Ze went to collect an assessment form with Di Yue Li, while Huo Yu Hao left with Wang Dong.
• Dai Hua Bin concealed his shock and watched Qin Ze with deep wariness.

Qin Ze began the second-year practical advancement assessment at Shrek Academy, where students had to fight soul beasts one at a time. He asked the referees to bring him a five-thousand-year soul beast, far beyond the stated range, leaving the students and teachers waiting to see what would happen.

• Qin Ze and the other students received their assessment forms, and Mu Jin and Zhou Yi led their classes to the waiting area.
• Yan Shaozhe told Du Weilun and the scoring teachers that he had come only to watch Qin Ze.
• Mu Jin instructed Qin Ze to make a strong showing and told Huo Yu Hao to choose a soul beast suited to his abilities.
• Du Weilun announced that Class One would send the first student, and Qin Ze entered the Beast Fighting Arena.
• The referee told Qin Ze he could choose a soul beast from the early hundred-year to thousand-year range, and Qin Ze requested a five-thousand-year soul beast.

Qin Ze challenged a five-thousand-year soul beast during the second-year assessment, and the teachers approved his request. He faced an Earth Rock Giant Bear, whose armor he cut through before it strengthened its defenses, leaving their battle underway.

• Qin Ze insisted on challenging a five-thousand-year soul beast, and Du Weilun approved the request after Yan Shaozhe nodded.
• The chief referee began the assessment, and the Earth Rock Giant Bear emerged from the arena gate.
• Qin Ze summoned his three soul rings and formed three Spinning Blades, shocking the watching students with his purple and purple-red rings.
• Qin Ze's blades dodged the bear's paw and merged to cut through its rocky armor.
• The Earth Rock Giant Bear used Earth Rock Condensation to restore and strengthen its armor, then charged at Qin Ze as he rushed to meet it.

Qin Ze fought the five-thousand-year Earth Rock Giant Bear in a strength trial, using precise footwork, spinning blades, and lightning-enhanced attacks to injure it. He then began wearing down its soul power while dodging its attacks, leaving the exhausted beast still standing but badly wounded.

• Qin Ze dodged the Earth Rock Giant Bear's heavy strike with swift footwork and cut its head and neck with his Spinning Blades.
• Qin Ze punched the bear's unarmored kidney area and sent lightning through its body, badly injuring it.
• The Earth Rock Giant Bear used Earth Rock Impact, but Qin Ze retreated without being hit.
• Yan Shaozhe and Du Weilun praised Qin Ze's combat ability as he calmly faced the wounded beast.
• Qin Ze repeatedly slashed the bear with his blades, forcing it to reinforce its armor and deplete its soul power.
• Qin Ze evaded the bear's attacks for several minutes, leaving it panting and covered in wounds while he remained unharmed.

Qin Ze defeated the five-thousand-year Earth Rock Giant Bear in the assessment without being injured, using careful tactics and a decisive blade strike. Du Weilun announced that Qin Ze had earned a perfect score of 150 points.

• Qin Ze drew the exhausted Earth Rock Giant Bear into attacking and blocked its paw with his armguard.
• Qin Ze forced the bear back and battered its head with electrically charged strikes.
• The Earth Rock Giant Bear tried to use Earth Rock Impact, but Qin Ze's blades stopped just short of its neck after the referees dispelled the soul skill.
• The Earth Rock Giant Bear collapsed from its many wounds and was carried away for treatment.
• Du Weilun awarded Qin Ze the full 150 points for passing the assessment and demonstrating perfect combat technique.

Qin Ze completed his assessment with a record-setting victory, and Huo Yu Hao startled the crowd by using his Simulated Soul Skill to frighten his opponent. As the assessments continued into the evening, Di Yue Li was still waiting for her turn.

• Qin Ze left the arena after earning more than twice the required score, and Mu Jin and Wang Yan praised his performance.
• Xie Huan Yue defeated a thousand-year White Wolf and earned a high score with a modest technique rating.
• Huo Yu Hao used his Simulated Soul Skill to make his soul rings appear black, frightened his fox-like opponent, and won without demonstrating technique.
• Wang Yan and the other students learned that Huo Yu Hao’s apparent ten-thousand-year soul rings were simulated, while Yan Shaozhe recognized the skill’s usefulness.
• Wang Dong, Xiao Xiao, Wu Feng, and other students completed their assessments, while Dai Hua Bin killed his thousand-year opponent and angered Du Weilun.
• As the sky darkened, Di Yue Li complained to Qin Ze that she was still waiting at number fifty-nine.

Di Yue Li challenged a five-thousand-year Crystal Tooth Beast, drawing attention with her three purple soul rings and Golden Dragon Spear. She shattered its first attack, but the beast slowed her with freezing air and struck at her flank.

• Di Yue Li chose to challenge a five-thousand-year soul beast, and Du Weilun approved the assessment.
• The Crystal Tooth Beast emerged, and Wang Yan and the Ice Empress identified it as a powerful Northern Icefield species.
• Di Yue Li revealed three purple soul rings and her Golden Dragon Spear, while her Dragon Might pressured the beast and the spectators.
• Di Yue Li charged first, shattered the beast's ice projectile, and thrust her spear at it.
• The Crystal Tooth Beast released freezing air that briefly stalled Di Yue Li, then formed an ice blade on its claw and struck toward her side.