Chapter Summaries

Qian Chaoguang trained and cultivated in the White Tiger Duke's Mansion while preparing for his imminent Martial Soul Awakening. After dinner, he carried food to a mother and daughter but was confronted by two servants.

• In the God Realm, a blue-haired man holding a golden trident noticed an unknown change in the Chosen One and questioned his own observation.
• Qian Chaoguang completed his daily saber practice and calculated that his Martial Soul Awakening was only days away.
• Qian Chaoguang cultivated the Golden Body Art, using energy he had discovered in his dantian after transmigrating to Douluo Continent.
• The old butler served Qian Chaoguang Soul Beast meat, reminded him not to miss his Awakening, and asked him to take food to a mother and daughter.
• Qian Chaoguang carried two portions of food toward the Duke's Mansion firewood shed, where two vile servants blocked his way and threatened him.

Qian Chaoguang fought off two servants who tried to steal the meal he was delivering, then brought food to Huo Yun'er and Huo Yutong in the woodshed. With Huo Yutong's Martial Soul Awakening scheduled for the next day, he went to bed after failing to settle his mind for training.

• Qian Chaoguang warned two servants to leave him alone, then injured them when they attacked him and continued on with the meal.
• Qian Chaoguang arrived at the woodshed and found Huo Yun'er and Huo Yutong inside.
• Qian Chaoguang lit a candle, served the food, and reminded Huo Yun'er that Huo Yutong's Martial Soul Awakening was the next day.
• Qian Chaoguang returned to his room but could not focus on training, so he lay down and thought about Huo Yutong.

Qian Chaoguang rescued Huo Yutong from bullies and realized she was the female version of Huo Yuhao. He reconsidered his plans and decided to befriend her while still pursuing Electrolux and the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.

• Qian Chaoguang knocked down several servants' children who were bullying Huo Yutong and took her to his courtyard.
• Huo Yutong told Qian Chaoguang her name, and he recognized her as Huo Yun'er's daughter and the changed version of Huo Yuhao.
• Qian Chaoguang's grandfather approved of his actions, arranged clothes and food for Huo Yutong, and sent food to her mother.
• Qian Chaoguang confirmed that Huo Yutong was the Huo Yuhao he had been searching for, but as a girl.
• Qian Chaoguang decided to adjust his plans, befriend Huo Yutong, and continue seeking Electrolux and the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm.

For three years, Qian Chaoguang improved Huo Yutong’s health with regular meals and exercise, hoping to raise her Innate Soul Power. At her awakening ceremony, Huo Yutong revealed a powerful Eye Martial Soul and Innate Level Nine Soul Power, leaving the Old Butler fearing that the Duchess would kill Huo Yun’er and her daughter.

• Qian Chaoguang secretly provided Huo Yutong with nourishing meals and morning exercise for three years.
• Qian Chaoguang learned from the Old Butler that awakening stones were controlled by major powers and were inaccessible to many poor families.
• Huo Yutong awakened her eyes as a Body Martial Soul, frightening Huo Yun’er when she realized her daughter had not inherited the White Tiger Martial Soul.
• Huo Yutong’s hand lit the crystal ball, revealing Innate Level Nine Soul Power and making Huo Yun’er weep with joy.
• The Old Butler hid his alarm, realizing the Duchess would see Huo Yutong’s talent as a threat and that Huo Yun’er was in danger.

After Huo Yutong awakened with exceptional talent, the duchess secretly resolved to eliminate her and Huo Yun'er. Qian Chaoguang then awakened a strange, cold Light Martial Soul but tested at only Level One Innate Soul Power, and he planned to learn forging as he began his cultivation path.

• The duchess watched Huo Yutong and Huo Yun'er leave and vowed to suppress them before Dai Hao could discover Huo Yutong's talent.
• Qian Chaoguang underwent Martial Soul Awakening and manifested a cluster of cold light on his chest.
• The middle-aged man tested Qian Chaoguang's Innate Soul Power, which registered at Level One despite checks confirming the crystal ball worked.
• Qian Chaoguang explained that he had used up his previously accumulated Soul Power and reassured the old butler that he could still cultivate.
• Qian Chaoguang said he wanted to learn forging, and the old butler agreed to find him a skilled master at the Duke's Mansion.

Qian Chaoguang awakened an unusual light Martial Soul with ice powers, named it Extreme Ice Light, and began learning forging under Old Butler's guidance. His intense work with the hammer accelerated his Golden Body Art cultivation, while the Duchess plotted against the family and refused to tell the Duke about a child's powerful Martial Soul.

• Qian Chaoguang manifested his Martial Soul, tested its icy beam, and named it Extreme Ice Light.
• The Duchess learned that Qian Chaoguang had awakened a light Martial Soul with Innate Level One Soul Power and ordered her subordinate to continue her plans against Old Zhu's family.
• Old Butler gave Qian Chaoguang a meditation method and brought him to the Duke's Mansion forging room to learn from the Old Blacksmith.
• Qian Chaoguang's hammering triggered Golden Body Art, and his forging practice rapidly improved his physique and cultivation.
• Qian Chaoguang returned to the courtyard exhausted and estimated that daily forging could let him complete the first level of Golden Body Art within five years.

After more than two months of forging and physical training, Qian Chaoguang learned that Huo Yutong had reached level ten and was preparing to travel with her and Grandpa Zhu to the Spirit Beast Forest for her first Soul Ring. The chapter ended with Huo Yutong embracing him and crying as he comforted her.

• Qian Chaoguang trained through forging and medicinal baths, strengthening his body despite remaining at Soul Power Level one.
• Grandpa Zhu told Qian Chaoguang that the Duchess had increasingly bullied Huo Yutong and Huo Yun'er and made it difficult to bring them food.
• Grandpa Zhu announced that Huo Yutong had reached level ten and told Qian Chaoguang to prepare for a trip to the Spirit Beast Forest.
• Qian Chaoguang congratulated Huo Yutong, who said she planned to earn money as a soul master and move out with her mother.
• Huo Yutong hugged Qian Chaoguang and sobbed, and he held her at Grandpa Zhu's encouragement.

After Huo Yutong broke down over her mother’s suffering, Qian Chaoguang comforted her and felt guilty that his actions had worsened their situation. The two traveled with the old butler to a Spirit Beast Forest, where they prepared to face their first opponent.

• Huo Yutong cried in Qian Chaoguang’s arms after the old butler told him that Huo Yun'er was seriously ill and the duchess’s abuse had worsened.
• Qian Chaoguang comforted Huo Yutong and resolved to make up for the harm his actions had caused her and her mother.
• Qian Chaoguang, Huo Yutong, and the old butler traveled for three days before reaching a smaller Spirit Beast Forest known for its rare Spirit-Type Soul Beasts.
• The old butler taught Qian Chaoguang and Huo Yutong about Spirit Beasts as they explored the forest, while Huo Yutong used her Spiritual Eye to watch for danger.
• Huo Yutong sensed an approaching enemy, and Qian Chaoguang took a defensive stance as a gray-black jackal leaped from the bushes.

Qian Chaoguang and Huo Yutong gained combat experience while searching for a Spirit-Type Soul Beast, and Qian Chaoguang instantly killed a Wind Jackal with his practiced Blade Art. The day ended with the children preparing a fish dinner, while the old butler watched their practiced teamwork in surprise.

• The old butler explained the Wind Jackal’s weaknesses as Qian Chaoguang prepared to fight it.
• Huo Yutong warned Qian Chaoguang of the Wind Jackal’s approach, and he killed it with two swift strikes.
• The old butler praised Qian Chaoguang’s technique, then led the group onward to avoid attracting more Wind Jackals.
• Qian Chaoguang and Huo Yutong fought several Ten Year Soul Beasts, and Huo Yutong eventually killed one by herself without injury.
• That evening, Qian Chaoguang and Huo Yutong prepared grilled fish together, astonishing the old butler with their coordination.

Qian Chaoguang, Huo Yutong, and Grandpa Zhu shared grilled fish at their campsite, and Huo Yutong and Qian Chaoguang slept in the same tent. The next morning, Qian Chaoguang prepared breakfast while Grandpa Zhu noticed his dark circles.

• Grandpa Zhu asked whether Qian Chaoguang and Huo Yutong had often grilled fish during their morning runs, and Qian Chaoguang explained that they had run together for three years.
• Huo Yutong grilled fish for the group, and Grandpa Zhu praised its flavor after finishing one whole fish.
• That night, Huo Yutong clung to Qian Chaoguang in her sleep, keeping him restless until he eventually fell asleep.
• The next morning, Qian Chaoguang got up early, exercised, and prepared breakfast for Huo Yutong and Grandpa Zhu.
• Huo Yutong ate breakfast while Grandpa Zhu secretly laughed at Qian Chaoguang's dark circles.

On the fourth day in the Spirit Beast Forest, Qian Chaoguang and the old butler found a suitable Blood Tiger for Huo Yutong’s first Soul Ring. Qian Chaoguang fought it himself, and the chapter left him driving a blue blade of light into its abdomen after resisting its Confusion skill.

• Huo Yutong offered to accept any Hundred-Year Soul Ring, but Qian Chaoguang and the old butler insisted on finding a suitable Spirit-Type Soul Beast.
• Qian Chaoguang sensed danger, and a roughly four-hundred-year-old Blood Tiger charged toward the group.
• Qian Chaoguang asked the old butler to let him fight the Blood Tiger while the old butler protected Huo Yutong.
• Qian Chaoguang slashed the Blood Tiger and badly wounded its left forepaw, though his saber chipped against its tough body.
• The Blood Tiger used Confusion to disrupt Qian Chaoguang, but he forced himself to keep thrusting and sent a blue blade of light into its waist and abdomen.

Qian Chaoguang discovered that his Martial Soul could unleash a blue blade of light, while Huo Yutong absorbed a Blood Tiger Soul Ring and became a Soul Master. After returning to the Duke's Mansion, Huo Yutong reunited with her mother, and Qian Chaoguang resumed his training.

• Qian Chaoguang wounded the Blood Tiger with a blue blade of light, and Huo Yutong absorbed its Soul Ring with the old butler's guidance.
• Qian Chaoguang discussed his Martial Soul's blade of light with the old butler, who teased him about marrying Huo Yutong.
• Huo Yutong woke after absorbing the Soul Ring, celebrated becoming a Soul Master, and thanked Qian Chaoguang and Grandpa Zhu.
• Huo Yutong gained the soul skill Madness, which could enhance her own body or disrupt an opponent's mind depending on their Spiritual Power.
• Huo Yutong returned to the Duke's Mansion and reunited with her mother, while the Duchess's tighter supervision made moving out difficult.
• Qian Chaoguang rested briefly after returning, then went back to intensive training with the Old Blacksmith.

Three years after Huo Yun'er’s death, Qian Chaoguang and Huo Yutong lived in Star Luo City under the Old Butler’s care. When the Old Butler returned mortally wounded, he entrusted his possessions and his final wishes to Qian Chaoguang before dying, leaving Qian Chaoguang determined to avenge him despite promising not to seek revenge.

• Huo Yun'er died after years of overwork and persecution, and the Old Butler took Qian Chaoguang and Huo Yutong to live in Star Luo City.
• Huo Yutong pursued cultivation to seek justice for her mother, while Qian Chaoguang advanced in forging and prepared to begin practicing the Qi Refining Art.
• The Old Butler returned late at night with a grievous wound and told Qian Chaoguang that he had little time left.
• The Old Butler gave Qian Chaoguang his silver bracelet and instructed him to burn his body, bedding, and clothes without leaving a trace.
• The Old Butler told Qian Chaoguang not to seek revenge and to care for Huo Yutong; Qian Chaoguang promised, and the Old Butler died.

After Zhu Qichen died, Qian Chaoguang buried him beside Huo Yun'er’s grave and read his final instructions. He decided to honor Zhu Qichen’s recommendation and try to enter Shrek Academy, while Huo Yutong remained unconscious.

• Qian Chaoguang and Huo Yutong mourned Zhu Qichen’s death, and Qian Chaoguang promised to bring him back once his cultivation was strong enough.
• Qian Chaoguang comforted Huo Yutong, who fainted after grieving for her mother and Zhu Qichen, then carried her to bed.
• Qian Chaoguang secretly left the city and buried Zhu Qichen beside Huo Yun’er’s grave.
• Qian Chaoguang examined Zhu Qichen’s belongings and found a letter advising him not to seek revenge unless he reached Titled Douluo, and recommending Shrek Academy or the Body Sect.
• Qian Chaoguang chose to try Shrek Academy, since the Holy Spirit Cult was his enemy and he could not attend the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy.

Qian Chaoguang used a Golden Spirit Fruit to complete the Flawless Body, then cultivated to level ten and began the difficult Spirit Communication Art. With one year remaining until the Original Work’s main storyline began, he continued compressing his Spiritual Power and prepared by recording what he remembered.

• Huo Yutong suppressed her grief over the old butler and devoted herself more diligently to cultivation.
• Qian Chaoguang swallowed a Golden Spirit Fruit and broke through the final restriction while completing the Flawless Body.
• Qian Chaoguang reached level ten after half a year of intense cultivation and began training the Spirit Communication Art before seeking his First Soul Ring.
• Qian Chaoguang spent another half year compressing his Spiritual Power and recorded details from the Original Work to keep them from fading.
• Qian Chaoguang continued forging and practicing with his blade as he approached completion of the Mortal Transcendence stage.

On his birthday, Qian Chaoguang forged Tungsten Steel while reflecting on how his growing Spiritual Power had helped him develop Hundred Forgings. After Huo Yutong gave him a costly piece of Azurite Iron, he began forging it and entered a strange state of resonance, convinced that something new might be possible.

• Qian Chaoguang completed high-grade Hundred Forgings on a piece of Tungsten Steel and wondered what his technique was missing.
• Huo Yutong came to the forging room with a large piece of Azurite Iron as a birthday present.
• Qian Chaoguang realized Huo Yutong had likely taken secret jobs to afford the metal and gently warned her not to do it again.
• Huo Yutong left to prepare a birthday feast, and Qian Chaoguang decided to try forging the Azurite Iron.
• Qian Chaoguang felt the Azurite Iron resonate with his hammer and breathing as his Bloodline Power surged, and he thought his experiment might succeed.

Qian Chaoguang completed his first Thousand Forging by sacrificing his blood to Azurite Iron, then spent five days forging Huo Yutong a pair of Azurite Iron hammers. As he began testing their special effect, an icy blue radiance formed around the hammerheads.

• Qian Chaoguang exhausted his Soul Power and relied on Bloodline Power to finish forging the Azurite Iron, then shattered his hammers with the final strike.
• Qian Chaoguang cut his wrist and used his blood to complete the Thousand Forging, transforming the Azurite Iron into jade-like metal with a faint spirit.
• Huo Yutong treated Qian Chaoguang's wound and made him stop to eat before he returned to the Forging Room.
• Qian Chaoguang discovered a flesh-and-blood connection with the finished Thousand Forged metal and began investigating its special effect.
• Over the next five days, Qian Chaoguang forged Huo Yutong a pair of Azurite Iron hammers and began testing them on heated metal.
• Qian Chaoguang infused the hammers with Soul Power, and an icy blue radiance enveloped their hammerheads.

Qian Chaoguang discovered that his Thousand Forging Azurite Hammers awakened a Spirit Awakening effect that made forging easier, though using them weakened his Extreme Ice Light. He gave Huo Yutong Flame Iron cookware for her birthday and estimated when Huo Yuhao would encounter Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, leaving himself time to cultivate before the planned meeting.

• Qian Chaoguang used his Azurite Hammers to Blood Sacrifice Thousand Forge Flame Iron and found that his Extreme Ice Light had weakened.
• Qian Chaoguang named the hammers’ forging aid Spirit Awakening and decided it would help him explore Spiritual Forging.
• Qian Chaoguang turned the Flame Iron into a grill and pot for Huo Yutong’s birthday, then gave her a set of Star Steel knives.
• Qian Chaoguang calculated that Huo Yuhao would likely encounter Sky Dream Ice Silkworm around the twenty-first and resolved to keep cultivating the Spirit Communication Art.

Eleven months later, Qian Chaoguang parted from Huo Yutong as she entered Shrek City, then traveled to a stream near the Star Dou Great Forest to meet Beibei and Tang Ya. After days of waiting, he finally encountered them and offered Tang Ya grilled meat.

• Qian Chaoguang gave Huo Yutong the White Tiger Dagger before she entered Shrek City, and she kissed his cheek as she said goodbye.
• Qian Chaoguang cultivated his Spiritual Power until it developed into Pseudo Divine Sense.
• Qian Chaoguang reached a stream near the Star Dou Great Forest ahead of schedule and waited for Beibei and Tang Ya.
• Qian Chaoguang recognized Beibei and Tang Ya when they arrived, and Tang Ya asked to buy his grilled meat.
• Qian Chaoguang shared his skewers with Tang Ya and asked whether she could eat spicy food.

Qian Chaoguang shared grilled lamb with Tang Ya and Beibei, then continued toward the Star Dou Great Forest to seek the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm and Electrolux. He entered the forest and began fighting a Wind Baboon.

• Tang Ya and Beibei ate Qian Chaoguang's grilled lamb, and Tang Ya invited him to join the Tang Sect as her chef.
• Qian Chaoguang said goodbye and headed toward the Star Dou Great Forest, while Beibei decided to follow later to repay his hospitality.
• Qian Chaoguang reached a warning sign near the forest, armed himself with a saber, and pressed onward toward his long-awaited goal.
• A Wind Baboon ambushed Qian Chaoguang, but he wounded its left claw with his first strike.
• The Wind Baboon attacked again with a blast of white light, and Qian Chaoguang unleashed his Bloodline Power as a blade extended from his saber.