Chapter Summaries

Luo Hao bought Oscar’s grilled sausages and used Oscar’s Food System Soul Master incantation to disgust Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and the watching examinees. When Tang San’s group reached the Soul Power test, the instructor sent them straight to the fourth test, prompting other examinees to protest.

• Luo Hao paid Oscar a Gold Soul Coin for his grilled sausages, and Oscar happily handed over the cart.
• Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong each demanded that Luo Hao feed them, and Ning Rongrong claimed he used to feed her mouth-to-mouth.
• Luo Hao distracted Oscar by demanding a fresh sausage, then paid him to summon one with his soul incantation.
• Luo Hao offered the sausage to Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong, causing them and several examinees to recoil or vomit.
• Tang San’s group reached the Soul Power test, and the crew-cut instructor sent them directly to the fourth test.
• Nearby examinees protested that Tang San’s group had been allowed to skip the third test.

The crew-cut elder explained Shrek Academy’s strict tests and led Tang San, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Luo Hao to the fourth-test examiner, Zhao Wuji. Zhao Wuji announced they had to withstand his attacks for one incense stick, leaving the group facing a daunting challenge from a level 76 Soul Saint.

• The crew-cut elder said Shrek Academy had only three students and explained that the third test assessed control over martial souls while the fourth tested combat ability.
• The crew-cut elder led the five examinees to a clearing, where Luo Hao recognized Zhao Wuji as the Immovable Ming King.
• Zhao Wuji said the five could discuss their strategy for one incense stick before he attacked them for another incense stick.
• The crew-cut elder revealed that Zhao Wuji was a level 76 Soul Saint, alarming Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing while Ning Rongrong stayed beside Luo Hao.
• The crew-cut elder said Zhao Wuji was supposed to examine the fourth test but had unexpectedly decided to act personally.

Luo Hao proposed a bet with Zhao Wuji: if his weapon pierced Zhao Wuji’s defenses, the group would pass the test; if it failed, Zhao Wuji would receive the weapon. After boosting the Barrett’s power to Level 110, Luo Hao accidentally fired it.

• Tang San and the others gathered to discuss Zhao Wuji’s test, but Luo Hao told them to fight Zhao Wuji first and said he would take him down if they lost.
• Luo Hao approached Zhao Wuji and challenged him to a bet using his Barrett, which he called a Cannon.
• Zhao Wuji accepted the bet after Luo Hao argued that he would be getting a bargain by risking his defense.
• Zhao Wuji activated all seven of his Soul Rings as Luo Hao aimed the Barrett at him.
• Luo Hao activated a critical-hit boost and healed the Barrett, raising its power to Level 110, then accidentally fired it.

Luo Hao used his sniper rifle to pierce Zhao Wuji’s arm, forcing Zhao Wuji to declare the group had passed the Shrek Academy entrance test. After joining the academy, Luo Hao received his mission reward: the Barrett Sniper Rifle became his martial soul.

• Luo Hao shot through Zhao Wuji’s arm, shocking Tang San and the others with the rifle’s power.
• Zhao Wuji panicked when Luo Hao approached with the rifle and declared that everyone had passed the test.
• The crew-cut elder officially welcomed Luo Hao, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing into Shrek Academy.
• Luo Hao was assigned a dormitory room with Oscar and Tang San, while Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing shared the girls’ dormitory.
• That night, Luo Hao received his mission reward and learned that his Barrett Sniper Rifle had become his martial soul.

Luo Hao used a Level 99 Titled Douluo Experience Card to fight Tang Hao after Tang Hao tried to take his sniper rifle, eventually beating him before Tang Hao escaped. The next morning, Luo Hao received a reward and found Oscar still sleeping as three voices called to him from outside.

• Tang Hao appeared behind Luo Hao and tried to claim his sniper rifle, mistaking it for a powerful Soul Tool.
• Luo Hao cursed Tang Hao and activated his Level 99 Titled Douluo Experience Card.
• Luo Hao fought Tang Hao through the night, razed three mountains, and beat him before Tang Hao escaped with an invincible soul skill.
• Luo Hao received 10,000 Skill Points, 10,000 Soul Ring Experience, Soul Power Level 20, and another Level 99 Titled Douluo Experience Card as a mission reward.
• Luo Hao found Oscar still sleeping and heard three voices calling to him from outside the room.

Luo Hao joked with Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing before encountering Ma Hongjun and hearing about Dai Mubai. At the academy cafeteria, Luo Hao met Tang San, who was eating breakfast.

• Oscar woke Luo Hao to ask if he could have one of Luo Hao's girlfriends, and Luo Hao beat him before leaving the dormitory.
• Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong revealed that they had agreed Luo Hao could not pursue other girls, though they allowed for Zhu Zhuqing; Zhu Zhuqing became embarrassed.
• Luo Hao and the girls found Ma Hongjun arguing with Cuihua, and Xiao Wu scolded him before Ma Hongjun explained that Cuihua was his girlfriend.
• Luo Hao asked Ma Hongjun about Dai Mubai, and Ma Hongjun said Dai Mubai had seemed to be in a bad mood the previous day.
• Ma Hongjun led the group to the academy cafeteria, where Luo Hao found Tang San eating breakfast and Tang San greeted him.

Luo Hao and the others arrived at Shrek Academy, where Flender welcomed the new students and assigned their first tasks. As Oscar led Ning Rongrong on a punishing run, she missed Luo Hao, leaving Oscar stunned by her feelings for him.

• Luo Hao introduced Ma Hongjun to Tang San, and Ma Hongjun explained that Shrek Academy was nearly broke.
• The students gathered after the academy bell; Flender welcomed four new students and said Luo Hao would not join their training as an exchange student.
• Flender ordered Oscar and Ning Rongrong to run twenty laps, then took Tang San aside for a lesson.
• Luo Hao stayed behind to watch while Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu left, and Dai Mubai struggled to approach them.
• Oscar offered Ning Rongrong his sausage during the run, but she cursed at him and lamented that Luo Hao was the most normal student.
• Ning Rongrong began to cry and call for Luo Hao, leaving Oscar stunned that she was thinking of him.

Luo Hao encouraged Ning Rongrong to finish Flender’s twenty-lap run by promising to grant her a small request, and she completed it alongside Oscar. That night, Flender led the Shrek students and Luo Hao out of the academy for training, still wary of Luo Hao but determined to keep the talented students at Shrek.

• Luo Hao found Ning Rongrong during her run and offered to run with her, promising a small request if she finished twenty laps.
• Ning Rongrong cheered and sped past Oscar after Luo Hao’s promise, while Flender watched from the sky and decided not to confront Luo Hao.
• Ning Rongrong and Oscar completed their assigned run, and Flender praised them as examples for the other students.
• Flender gathered the seven students and Luo Hao at night and led them out of the academy, with Luo Hao running ahead of him.

Luo Hao challenged Flender’s claims about Shrek Academy and its training, prompting the students to consider whether the academy’s poverty could hold them back. At the Soto Great Spirit Arena, the students registered for combat, and Luo Hao turned down Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong’s requests to team up, then suggested Tang San partner with Oscar.

• Luo Hao told Flender that Shrek’s poverty limited its students and that other advanced academies could offer more, while Flender defended the academy’s emphasis on combat experience.
• Dai Mubai explained the Spirit Arena badge system and revealed his record of twenty-nine wins and twenty-seven losses.
• Flender led the students to the Soto Great Spirit Arena, where they registered for competition and Luo Hao registered his heavy sniper rifle as his martial soul.
• Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong asked to team up with Luo Hao, but he declined, claiming he was too strong for them to get a challenge.
• Luo Hao suggested Tang San team up with Oscar because Oscar was too weak for one-on-one combat, and Tang San agreed.

Luo Hao entered the Great Soul Arena’s Life and Death area and insisted on fighting a Soul Elder despite warnings from the referee and his companions. He faced Ge Ji, a level 39 Soul Elder, and the chapter ended as Ge Ji realized Luo Hao had insulted him and flew into a rage.

• Zhu Zhuqing said she could fight on her own, while Dai Mubai glared at Luo Hao in anger.
• Luo Hao announced that he was going to the Life and Death area, and Xiao Wu, the others, and Flender followed him.
• Luo Hao demanded a Soul Elder opponent, signed the liability waiver, and ignored the referee’s warning.
• The referee assigned Luo Hao to fight Ge Ji, a level 39 Soul Elder, and Luo Hao stepped into the arena.
• Ge Ji taunted Luo Hao, then became furious when he realized Luo Hao had mocked him.

Luo Hao faced the bloodthirsty Soul Elder Ge Ji in the Life and Death Duel arena, where spectators expected him to be slaughtered. The chapter left the fight underway after Luo Hao effortlessly blocked Ge Ji’s attack and tore four claws from his paw.

• Spectators and the Shrek group watched as Ge Ji’s reputation for brutal killings made them fear for Luo Hao.
• Ge Ji revealed his Unicorn Hyena Martial Soul and lunged at Luo Hao with steel-like claws.
• Luo Hao used his enhanced physical strength to catch Ge Ji’s claw without being injured.
• Luo Hao grabbed Ge Ji’s other front paw and tore four claws from it, drawing blood.

Luo Hao brutally defeated Ge Ji and Lu Ji in the arena without using his martial soul, shocking the spectators and the Shrek students. He left Flender to handle the aftermath, while the students recoiled from him in fear.

• Luo Hao tore off Ge Ji's claw and punched Lu Ji, knocking out several of his teeth as the audience watched in horror.
• After the fight, Luo Hao left the bloodied arena and wiped the blood from his mouth while spectators erupted in astonishment at his strength and age.
• Xiao Wu worriedly wiped Luo Hao's face, and he reassured her; he then teased Ning Rongrong and praised Zhu Zhuqing.
• Luo Hao told Flender to clean up the arena and left, while Dai Mubai and the others backed away from him and Oscar dreaded sharing a dorm room with him.

Luo Hao waited for Xiao Wu and the others after their Great Soul Arena matches, comforting Zhu Zhuqing about her loss and provoking Dai Mubai over his behavior. That night, the system woke Luo Hao with three new missions.

• Luo Hao waited outside the Great Soul Arena and heard Xiao Wu describe her victory with Ning Rongrong's support.
• Luo Hao comforted Zhu Zhuqing after Tang San defeated her, promising to help her against the Zhu Family.
• Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai discussed visiting a brothel, and Dai Mubai upset Zhu Zhuqing by boasting about his twin lovers.
• Luo Hao left with Ning Rongrong while Xiao Wu called Dai Mubai a scumbag, leaving him stunned by the accusation.
• Late at night, Luo Hao received system missions to confess to Ning Rongrong, add Soul Rings to each Martial Soul, or defeat Yu Xiaogang and replace him as Shrek Academy's coach.

Luo Hao spent a late-night walk fondling Xiao Wu’s rabbit ears until Ning Rongrong caught them and demanded her own turn. A few days later, Luo Hao was drilling the students at Shrek Academy while Flender rested after giving up teaching.

• Luo Hao sat on a hill outside Shrek Academy, where Xiao Wu joined him and leaned against his shoulder.
• Luo Hao teased Xiao Wu about her rabbit ears, and she let them appear so he could touch them.
• Ning Rongrong found Luo Hao and Xiao Wu together, accused them of sneaking a snack without her, and demanded rabbit ears of her own.
• A few days later, Flender rested on the training ground while Luo Hao drilled the students after Flender quit teaching them.

Luo Hao taught the students his bizarre interpretations of the Lun Yu, framing its lessons around strength and beating opponents. Oscar arrived late and revealed that he had finally reached level 30, leaving Flender and the others stunned.

• Luo Hao lectured the students on the Lun Yu and rejected Tang San's interpretation of a gentleman needing to strike heavily.
• Luo Hao explained that the Confucian Douluo's martial soul was Virtue and gave his own interpretation of not doing unto others what one did not want done.
• Luo Hao noticed Oscar was missing as class ended, and Dai Mubai guessed Oscar was sleeping in again.
• Oscar arrived late and begged Luo Hao not to hit him, revealing that he had broken through to level 30.
• Flender appeared before Oscar and exclaimed in surprise at his breakthrough.

Luo Hao persuaded the girls to try Oscar’s sausages and pushed Oscar to keep cultivating, while Tang San neared level 30. The Shrek group then prepared to enter the Star Dou Great Forest, with Zhao Wuji leading and Luo Hao bringing up the rear.

• Flender assigned everyone to eat one of Oscar’s sausages, and Luo Hao tried one before Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing reluctantly followed.
• Luo Hao urged Oscar to recite his Soul Incantation more boldly and later forced him to continue cultivating despite reaching level 30.
• Tang San cultivated after noting that he had reached level 29 and was close to obtaining his third Soul Ring.
• The next day, Zhao Wuji gathered the students for the trip to the Star Dou Great Forest, and Luo Hao teased him while carrying his Barrett.
• Zhao Wuji warned the group about the forest’s dangers, told Dai Mubai to lead the others behind him, and Luo Hao agreed to bring up the rear.

Luo Hao and the Shrek group stopped at a town on their way to the Star Dou Great Forest, where a clash with Canghui Academy erupted. Xiao Wu knocked one student unconscious, and the opposing group backed down after seeing Shrek’s stronger Soul Rings as Ye Zhi Qiu demanded to know their affiliation.

• Zhao Wuji led the group into a town to rest for the night after they traveled more than four hundred kilometers.
• At dinner, Xiao Wu loudly suggested beating and burying the Canghui Academy students, provoking them.
• Luo Hao signaled Xiao Wu, who slammed a Canghui Academy student into the floor and knocked him unconscious.
• The Canghui Academy students released their martial souls and Soul Rings, but Xiao Wu and the others mocked their weak rings.
• The Shrek group displayed their stronger Soul Rings, causing the Canghui Academy students to turn pale and retreat a step.
• Ye Zhi Qiu identified himself as Canghui Academy’s External Affairs Department head and demanded to know which sect the group belonged to.

Luo Hao confronted Ye Zhi Qiu and the Canghui Academy students after insulting their academy, then fought Ye Zhi Qiu with his Barrett and overwhelming physical strength. After Ye Zhi Qiu’s defenses resisted his blows, Luo Hao threw aside the rifle, healed himself, and prepared to continue fighting at full strength.

• Luo Hao insulted Canghui Academy and provoked Ye Zhi Qiu, who activated his Black Turtle martial soul and challenged the group.
• Luo Hao paid the innkeeper with Gold Soul Coins and told his companions to handle the other students while he fought Ye Zhi Qiu.
• Ye Zhi Qiu used his defensive and freezing soul skills, but Luo Hao ignored the cold and cracked his shield with Barrett.
• Ye Zhi Qiu’s turtle shell stopped Luo Hao’s next strike and sent Barrett flying, so Luo Hao tossed the weapon aside and healed himself to boost his strength.

Luo Hao defeated Canghui Academy’s students and drove Ye Zhi Qiu to flee, while Tang San worried that their actions would harm the academy’s reputation. Zhao Wuji questioned Luo Hao’s unexpectedly powerful strength, and the group set out early the next morning.

• Luo Hao punched through Ye Zhi Qiu’s turtle shell, and Ye Zhi Qiu fled without looking back.
• Luo Hao found the Canghui Academy students beaten and piled together, then called his companions back to their meal.
• Tang San questioned whether the fight would damage the academy’s reputation, and Ma Hongjun claimed the dean had approved it.
• Zhao Wuji wondered how Luo Hao had become so strong despite being described as having poor potential and slow cultivation.
• Before dawn the next day, Luo Hao woke Ning Rongrong and the others, and the group set out.

Zhao Wuji’s group entered the Star Dou Great Forest to find Oscar a Soul Ring, and Tang San identified a Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent suited to him. Just as Oscar prepared to kill the captured serpent, two figures appeared and ordered him to stop.

• Oscar made stamina-restoring sausages, and the group reached the Star Dou Great Forest under Zhao Wuji’s warning to stay alert.
• Xiao Wu quietly asked Luo Hao about hunting Soul Beasts, and he explained that Soul Masters and Soul Beasts were natural enemies.
• Zhao Wuji sent Zhu Zhuqing to investigate a disturbance, and she spotted a Phoenix-tail Crested Serpent.
• Tang San identified the serpent as a thirteen-hundred-to-eighteen-hundred-year Soul Beast suitable for Oscar.
• Zhao Wuji caught and knocked out the exhausted serpent, then urged Oscar to kill it for its Soul Ring.
• As Oscar raised the broken blade, two figures emerged from the forest and shouted for him to stop.