Chapter Summaries

Xiao Xuan refused to investigate a dangerous stranger in Death Canyon, but the dying Iron Thorn Wolf offered him its Ten Thousand Year soul ring, which the Three Illusion Gods helped him absorb. He returned to Spirit Hall’s camp and reported the suspected Dark Spirit Master, prompting a Soul Douluo to send people to investigate.

• Xiao Xuan decided not to pursue the suspected Evil Spirit Master or absorb the dying Iron Thorn Wolf’s soul ring.
• The Three Illusion Gods communicated with the Iron Thorn Wolf, and it willingly formed a Ten Thousand Year soul ring that fused with Xiao Xuan’s Sky Dragon Martial Soul.
• Xiao Xuan realized the Three Illusion Gods had influenced the wolf and suspected they were absorbing the power from his soul rings as they awakened.
• Xiao Xuan returned to Spirit Hall’s camp and reported the savage-looking man who had killed a Ten Thousand Year Soul Beast.
• The Soul Douluo recognized the area as undeveloped territory and ordered people to investigate the suspected Dark Spirit Masters.

Xiao Xuan reported that a dangerous Dark Spirit Master was lurking in Death Canyon, though he concealed how he discovered it. Bibi Dong told him to return to the canyon to cultivate, but news arrived that the investigation team had suffered heavy losses.

• Xiao Xuan told Soul Douluo Li Gu that an Evil Spirit Master was hiding in Death Canyon, and Li Gu sent three Soul Sages to investigate.
• Xiao Xuan returned to Pope's Palace and reported his discovery to Bibi Dong, Ghost Douluo, and Chrysanthemum Douluo.
• Xiao Xuan concealed the Three Illusion Gods and claimed he had stumbled upon the traces while exploring Death Canyon.
• Bibi Dong told Xiao Xuan to keep cultivating in Death Canyon, hoping he would stay away from the Angel Lineage.
• A messenger reported that Li Gu was seriously injured, two Soul Sages were dead, and the remaining Soul Sage was wounded after they encountered a Soul Douluo-level Evil Spirit Master wielding Blood Qi.

Bibi Dong sent Ghost Chrysanthemum Douluo and Yue Guan to stop the Evil Spirit Master hiding in Death Canyon, while Xiao Xuan accompanied them. As the two Titled Douluo fought the fleeing enemy, Xiao Xuan searched his cave and discovered close-combat attack-type Soul Guiding Devices.

• Bibi Dong ordered Ghost Chrysanthemum Douluo and Yue Guan to eliminate the Soul Douluo-level Evil Spirit Master without drawing attention.
• Xiao Xuan rode on Yue Guan's golden chrysanthemum to Death Canyon and watched Ghost Douluo confront the fleeing Evil Spirit Master.
• Ghost Douluo trapped the enemy in black mist while Yue Guan watched the battle and Xiao Xuan went to search the man's cave.
• Xiao Xuan found a cave filled with dead soul beasts and spotted several close-combat attack-type Soul Guiding Devices on a table.

Xiao Xuan found rare Soul Guiding Devices and a map showing Douluo Continent and Sun Moon Continent, which he secretly kept. He absorbed two ten-thousand-year spirit rings with help from the Three Illusion Gods, then saw that his new extra mission was to mark Zhu Zhuqing.

• Xiao Xuan discovered four Soul Guiding Devices and a map depicting Douluo Continent and Sun Moon Continent in the cave.
• Xiao Xuan hid the map, deciding to keep its information secret until he could use it as leverage.
• The Three Illusion Gods guided the dying ten-thousand-year spirit beasts to offer their spirit rings to Xiao Xuan.
• Xiao Xuan absorbed two ten-thousand-year spirit rings, survived the strain, and gained two levels.
• Xiao Xuan checked his refreshed extra mission and found it was titled "Zhu Zhuqing Marked."

Xiao Xuan chose to expose Dai Mubai’s deeds to Zhu Zhuqing and gained the ability to track her, then learned that Ghost Chrysanthemum Douluo had defeated an Evil Spirit Master who destroyed himself. The chapter ended with Chrysanthemum Douluo warning Xiao Xuan to stay in Death Canyon and cultivate while Bibi Dong dealt with the threats against him.

• Xiao Xuan chose to expose Dai Mubai’s deeds to Zhu Zhuqing and discovered he could track her location through a new connection.
• Ghost Chrysanthemum Douluo returned from fighting the Evil Spirit Master, who had used powerful offensive Soul Tools before self-destructing.
• Ghost Douluo took four Soul Tools to report the discovery to the Pope, while Xiao Xuan regretted losing the chance to question the Evil Spirit Master.
• Chrysanthemum Douluo suggested Xiao Xuan’s sacred Martial Soul had helped him detect the Evil Spirit Master, giving Xiao Xuan a convenient explanation for his ability.
• Chrysanthemum Douluo warned Xiao Xuan that his talent threatened the Angel Lineage and told him to remain in Death Canyon while Bibi Dong cleared away his troubles.

Tang San and the Shrek students returned from spirit beast hunting with new spirit skills, then learned they could move on to the next stage of training. Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun dragged a reluctant Tang San toward Suotuo City, unaware that a powerful figure was angered by their plans.

• Ma Hongjun and Oscar celebrated obtaining their third spirit rings, and Oscar praised Tang San for helping him kill a spirit beast with his Hidden Weapons.
• Zhao Wuji told the students to rest for three days before beginning a new stage of training at the Great Spirit Arena and nearby towns.
• Dai Mubai offered to treat the group to a feast and a night out, while Tang San tried to refuse because he wanted to cultivate.
• Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai teased Tang San and forcibly dragged him toward Suotuo City despite his protests.
• Ma Hongjun suddenly felt a brief chill, and the group hurried onward without realizing that a powerful figure was displeased with them for leading his son astray.

Xiao Xuan found Zhu Zhuqing in Suotuo City and offered her Spirit Hall's protection and a way out of her family’s pursuit. After she refused to join, he offered to take her to Dai Mubai, intending to expose his behavior.

• Zhu Zhuqing arrived in Suotuo City and decided to give Dai Mubai one last chance despite resenting his flight from the Star Luo Empire.
• Xiao Xuan appeared in an alley and told Zhu Zhuqing he had dealt with the assassins pursuing her.
• Xiao Xuan introduced himself as a special-class deacon of Spirit Hall and invited Zhu Zhuqing to join, but she distrusted him and refused.
• Xiao Xuan offered to take Zhu Zhuqing to Dai Mubai and suggested Spirit Hall could remain her backup plan.

Xiao Xuan convinced Zhu Zhuqing that he was a Spirit Hall deacon and led her to the Rose Hotel, where he claimed her fiancé, Dai Mubai, was staying. Zhu Zhuqing entered the hotel cautiously, unsure whether Xiao Xuan had told her the truth.

• Zhu Zhuqing demanded proof of Xiao Xuan's Spirit Hall identity, and he showed her a deacon's token before leading her out of the alley.
• Xiao Xuan told Zhu Zhuqing he was nearly eleven and level forty-eight, prompting her to recognize his name as the rumored prodigy with a Three Lives Martial Soul.
• Xiao Xuan brought Zhu Zhuqing to the Rose Hotel, and she accused him of tricking her into a compromising situation.
• Xiao Xuan said Dai Mubai was inside and advised Zhu Zhuqing to hide her anger so the front desk would tell her the truth.
• Zhu Zhuqing calmed herself and walked into the hotel.

Zhu Zhuqing discovered Dai Mubai with another woman at the Rose Hotel, and Xiao Xuan stopped her from confronting him so her resentment could deepen. After rejecting his offer to join Spirit Hall, Zhu Zhuqing left wanting peace and quiet.

• Zhu Zhuqing learned from the receptionist that Dai Mubai had gone upstairs and headed for his room with Xiao Xuan.
• Xiao Xuan warned the receptionist to stay quiet and persuaded Zhu Zhuqing to approach Dai Mubai's room discreetly.
• Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Xuan heard Dai Mubai making lewd remarks and saw evidence of him with another woman, shattering Zhu Zhuqing's last hope for him.
• Xiao Xuan stopped Zhu Zhuqing from barging in, explaining that seeing Dai Mubai's behavior was enough for now and that confronting him might let him talk his way back into her heart.
• Zhu Zhuqing said she wanted peace and quiet, accused Xiao Xuan of deliberately showing her the scene, and refused his offer to join Spirit Hall.

Xiao Xuan persuaded Zhu Zhuqing to stay at a Spirit Hall lodging while she considered joining, then explained to Chrysanthemum Douluo that recruiting her could benefit Spirit Hall. The chapter left Xiao Xuan’s deeper motives unstated as he considered using Zhu Zhuqing’s connections to the Star Luo Empire and Tang San.

• Xiao Xuan warned the Rose Hotel manager to conceal what had happened with Dai Mubai and paid him to keep quiet.
• Xiao Xuan offered Zhu Zhuqing safe lodging under Spirit Hall’s protection, and she agreed to consider his recruitment proposal.
• Xiao Xuan brought Zhu Zhuqing to her accommodations, gave her a token for free food and lodging, and left her to rest.
• Chrysanthemum Douluo questioned Xiao Xuan about his trip, and Xiao Xuan cited Zhu Zhuqing’s talent and connections as reasons Spirit Hall should recruit her.

Tang San and the others left the Rose Hotel after spending time with women, but the manager's strange behavior made them suspect that Xiao Xuan had returned. They headed back to consult their master, still fearful that they could not match Xiao Xuan's strength.

• Tang San knocked his companion unconscious, then awkwardly staged the scene to make it appear they had been intimate before leaving the room.
• Tang San met Ma Hongjun in the corridor, and the two waited for Dai Mubai and Oscar to finish before heading to settle the bill.
• Dai Mubai noticed the manager's strange demeanor, but the manager avoided explaining what was wrong.
• Tang San and his companions guessed that the manager had seen Xiao Xuan and feared he had returned.
• Oscar urged the group to tell their master and seek advice, since they doubted they could defeat Xiao Xuan.

Yu Xiaogang told the Shrek students to leave Suotuo City and prepare for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, which he set as their graduation assessment and a chance to challenge Xiao Xuan. Dai Mubai revealed his royal identity and fiancée, unaware that Zhu Zhuqing was already in Suotuo City and had recently been seen by Xiao Xuan.

• Tang San and the others returned to their inn and told Yu Xiaogang and Flander they suspected Xiao Xuan had returned.
• Yu Xiaogang announced that the students would train for the Elite Tournament and travel toward the Heaven Dou imperial capital to find stronger opponents and additional teammates.
• Dai Mubai revealed that he was a Star Luo prince and explained that he might face his eldest brother in the tournament, while lamenting that he could not contact his fiancée.
• Ma Hongjun questioned Dai Mubai about his fiancée, and Dai Mubai said he had left the Star Luo Empire before cultivating their Martial Soul Fusion Skill together.
• Dai Mubai wondered what Zhu Zhuqing was doing, unaware that she was in Suotuo City and that Xiao Xuan had recently seen her while she bathed.

After losing faith in Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing decided to join Spirit Hall and arrived at its Suotuo City branch, where Xiao Xuan welcomed her. He revealed that Dai Mubai had left for Heaven Dou City and that assassins sent by her sister had arrived, then asked Zhu Zhuqing to prove her loyalty.

• While Zhu Zhuqing bathed, she realized Dai Mubai had abandoned his responsibilities and decided to trust Xiao Xuan and join Spirit Hall.
• The next day, Zhu Zhuqing went to the Suotuo City Spirit Hall, where staff recognized her and treated her with deference because of Xiao Xuan's recommendation.
• Zhu Zhuqing met Xiao Xuan, who said he had expected her to join and that he wanted to confirm two matters before they left.
• Xiao Xuan told Zhu Zhuqing that Dai Mubai and his companions had gone to Heaven Dou City for the All-Continent Advanced Academy Elite Competition.
• Xiao Xuan revealed that Zhu Zhuqing's sister had sent assassins to Suotuo City and asked Zhu Zhuqing to offer a token of loyalty.

Xiao Xuan and Zhu Zhuqing’s convoy was ambushed on the road to Spirit City, and Xiao Xuan defeated the assassins while giving Zhu Zhuqing the choice to kill them. He spared their leader so he could carry Spirit Hall’s warning back to the Star Luo Zhu Family, leaving Zhu Zhuqing’s ties to her old life publicly severed.

• Xiao Xuan reassured Zhu Zhuqing that the approaching assassins posed no threat and asked whether she wanted to prove her allegiance by handling them herself.
• The coachman engaged the Rank 40 Soul Ancestor while Xiao Xuan used Azure Eye to restrain the other assassins.
• Xiao Xuan offered Zhu Zhuqing the choice to kill the restrained men, but she hesitated, so he eliminated the five assassins himself.
• Xiao Xuan crippled the leader and brought him before Zhu Zhuqing, then revealed that Spirit Hall would protect her and sent him to warn his master.
• The leader realized Xiao Xuan intended to let him live so he could report Zhu Zhuqing’s defection to the Star Luo Zhu Family.

Xiao Xuan brought Zhu Zhuqing toward Spirit City after she publicly severed ties with the Star Luo Empire, and offered her a place on Spirit Hall’s Battle Team. He then discovered that Xiao Wu had been secretly following him, apparently because of his Three Illusion Gods Martial Soul, but she stopped short of Spirit City.

• Zhu Zhuqing confirmed her allegiance to Spirit Hall, and Xiao Xuan released the assassin leader before they continued toward Spirit City.
• Xiao Xuan told Zhu Zhuqing she could join Spirit Hall’s Battle Team, and she vowed to train hard so she could face her sister and Dai Mubai in the tournament.
• Xiao Xuan used Xiao Wu’s Mark and realized she had left Suotuo City and was trailing them rather than following Tang San or returning to the Star Dou Forest.
• Xiao Xuan inferred that Xiao Wu and Da Ming Er Ming were interested in his Three Illusion Gods Martial Soul.
• Xiao Wu stopped outside Spirit City, apparently wary of being discovered by Bibi Dong and the other powerful spirit masters there.

Xiao Xuan brought Zhu Zhuqing to Spirit Hall Academy and arranged for her to join the battle team, where she was stunned by the cultivation grounds. After Xie Yue volunteered to assess her, he held back throughout their match, prompting Xiao Xuan to consider cultivating his future brother-in-law and building his own faction within Spirit Hall.

• Xiao Xuan explained that he had arranged Zhu Zhuqing's admission in advance and led her to collect her identity badge.
• Xiao Xuan brought Zhu Zhuqing to the back mountain, where the dense Soul Power amazed her and boosted her confidence in training.
• Xie Yue and Yan mistook Zhu Zhuqing for Xiao Xuan's lover until Xiao Xuan introduced her as a new teammate from the Zhu Clan.
• Xie Yue volunteered to assess Zhu Zhuqing and fought defensively, allowing her to attack without throwing a blade.
• Xiao Xuan realized Xie Yue was being considerate and thought about cultivating him and building his own faction within Spirit Hall.

Xiao Xuan brought Zhu Zhuqing into the Spirit Hall Battle Team, then faced questions from Hu Liena and Bibi Dong about how he had found her. Bibi Dong accepted his vague explanation and ordered him to lead Spirit Hall to victory in the upcoming All-Continent Advanced Academy Elite Competition.

• Xie Yue defeated Zhu Zhuqing in their assessment and introduced himself as the Spirit Hall Battle Team's vice-captain.
• Xiao Xuan arranged for Zhu Zhuqing to stay near him and left for Spirit City.
• Hu Liena confronted Xiao Xuan about bringing back a girl, and he deflected her teasing by claiming he had uncovered talent for Spirit Hall.
• Bibi Dong questioned how Xiao Xuan had known where to find Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Xuan blamed the guidance of his Three Illusion Gods Martial Soul.
• Bibi Dong allowed Zhu Zhuqing to stay in Spirit Hall and ordered Xiao Xuan to ensure Spirit Hall won the next All-Continent Advanced Academy Elite Competition.

Xiao Xuan noticed signs that Bibi Dong’s Rakshasa trial had begun accelerating, then struggled to fend off Hu Liena’s jealousy over Zhu Zhuqing. Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang chose the Emperor Team as Shrek’s next opponent, and Flander and Liu Erlong brought in four new teammates just before the match.

• Xiao Xuan suspected Bibi Dong’s hidden marks were side effects of the Rakshasa trial and left Pope’s Palace with Hu Liena.
• Hu Liena dragged Xiao Xuan into their room, jealous that he had recruited Zhu Zhuqing.
• Yu Xiaogang selected the Emperor Team, led by Yu Tianheng, and Tang San welcomed the chance to face a stronger opponent without using Hidden Weapons.
• Flander returned with a plan to fill Shrek’s roster, then helped register the team and treated them to a meal.
• Liu Erlong brought Tailong, Huang Yuan, Jing Ling, and Jiang Zhu to the arena as Shrek’s new teammates.

The Shrek Seven Devils Team and Emperor Team fought an evenly matched spirit battle, with Tang San’s strategy and stronger Soul Power gradually giving Shrek the advantage. After Ma Hongjun revealed that they had also faced Xiao Xuan, the two teams discovered their shared history of defeat and Yu Tianheng called for the real battle to begin.

• Dugu Yan warned Emperor Team not to underestimate Shrek, while Yu Tianheng and Qin Ming urged the team to fight seriously without injuring their opponents.
• Emperor Team and the Shrek Seven Devils Team entered the arena, revealed their martial souls, and began an even fight.
• Tang San helped Shrek gain the upper hand, and he neutralized Dugu Yan’s venom after Yu Tianheng was heavily injured.
• Ma Hongjun taunted Emperor Team and asked whether Shrek could now challenge Xiao Xuan, prompting Yu Feng and Ao Si Luo to reveal their own history with him.
• Ma Hongjun recognized Emperor Team as the team Xiao Xuan had defeated seven against one, and Yu Tianheng called on Ling Ling to use her soul skill as the battle resumed.

During the match, Yu Tianheng praised Xiao Xuan, while Qian Renxue watched Tang San and considered how to use him against Bibi Dong. She then persuaded Ning Rongrong to choose Xiao Xuan as her destination for gaining experience, asking her to report back.

• Yu Tianheng's admiration for Xiao Xuan intensified his fighting spirit, and Tang San turned his resentment into a resolve to defeat him.
• Yu Xiaogang reacted bitterly to Yu Tianheng's praise, while Flander led Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong away to talk.
• Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, watched Tang San's match and considered recruiting him to constrain Bibi Dong.
• Ning Rongrong asked Xue Qinghe to help her avoid leaving the imperial capital, but he told her she could choose where to go.
• Qian Renxue encouraged Ning Rongrong to travel to Xiao Xuan and asked her to send regular reports.