Chapter Summaries

After the battle devastated Mingde Hall, Jing Hongchen ordered its reconstruction and vowed revenge on the Body Sect. Ji Juechen emerged from a month of Deep Meditation with a nascent Annihilation Domain, while Huo Yuhao concealed his dangerous contact with the embryo and prepared to grow stronger.

• Jing Hongchen received the casualty report, honored the fallen, and ordered repairs while declaring that Mingde Hall would repay the Body Sect.
• Xiao Hongchen withdrew into the laboratory, Ye Guyi trained harder, and the Sword Pavilion members continued recovering from the battle.
• Ji Juechen entered Deep Meditation and refined his Annihilation sword intent after analyzing Jing Hongchen's and Du Busi's attacks.
• After a month, Ji Juechen formed a sword heart and an elementary Annihilation Domain that weakened energy and movement nearby.
• Huo Yuhao discussed the embryo's power with Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, Ice Empress, and Electrolux, then resolved to stay cautious and strengthen himself.

A month after the battle at Mingde Hall, Jing Hongchen sent Ji Juechen and the Sword Pavilion to Shrek Academy to display the Sun Moon Empire’s strength, gather information, and test their combat abilities. The team departed for Shrek City, where Ji Juechen prepared to face the academy’s strongest students.

• Jing Hongchen learned that Ji Juechen’s sword heart and Domain had stabilized and ordered him to take the Sword Pavilion to Shrek Academy in three days.
• The Seven Heroes of Sword Pavilion prepared for the exchange visit, each expressing their determination to face Shrek and honor the fallen.
• Ji Juechen received a mission to display the team’s combat prowess, collect data, and assess Shrek’s top students, including Ma Xiaotao, Beibei, and Wang Qiuer.
• Ji Juechen synchronized with the Core of Returning Silence as the System reported that its coordination with the Domain of Silence was being optimized.
• Three days later, Ji Juechen and the Sword Pavilion boarded a Soul Tool High-Speed Aircraft and departed for Shrek City.

Huo Yuhao reported the Sword Pavilion’s strength to Sea God’s Pavilion, prompting Shrek’s elders to prepare for a confrontation. The Sword Pavilion’s delegation, led by Ji Juechen, was already heading to Shrek Academy and would arrive in three days.

• Huo Yuhao recounted his experiences in the Sun Moon Empire and warned that the Sword Pavilion could match or surpass Shrek’s Seven Monsters Reserve Team.
• Xuan Zi praised Huo Yuhao’s assessment and urged Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er to recognize the threat posed by the Sun Moon Empire’s Soul Tools and Ji Juechen’s sword.
• Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er agreed to accelerate Soul Tool development and begin more intense Inner Court training.
• Yan Shaozhe received an official letter announcing that Ji Juechen would bring the Sword Pavilion delegation to Shrek Academy in three days.
• Wang Dong and the Shrek Seven Monsters Reserve Team learned of the coming exchange and felt the pressure of the approaching challenge.
• Ji Juechen traveled toward Shrek Academy aboard a Soul Tool aircraft, sensing powerful opponents waiting there.

Ji Juechen and the Seven Heroes of Sword Pavilion arrived at Shrek Academy for an exchange, where Ji Juechen demonstrated the power of the Core of Returning Silence. The chapter left Shrek’s students and leaders stunned after he defeated Xu Sanshi with a single sword thrust.

• Jing Hongchen saw off Ji Juechen and the Seven Heroes of Sword Pavilion as they departed for Shrek aboard a new Soul Tool High-Speed Aircraft.
• Ji Juechen familiarized himself with the Core of Returning Silence during the journey, while the others prepared for their arrival.
• Yan Shaozhe and Shrek’s reserve team welcomed the seven at Sea God Lake, where Ji Juechen’s presence and sword drew Xuan Zi’s attention.
• Xu Sanshi challenged Ji Juechen to test Sun Moon Empire’s Soul Tools, and Xuan Zi allowed them to spar.
• Ji Juechen’s single sword thrust nullified Xu Sanshi’s attacks, broke through his shield, and forced him to stagger back.

The Seven Heroes of Sword Pavilion settled into their Shrek Academy lodgings after Ji Juechen defeated Xu Sanshi, while both groups assessed the academy and one another. Ji Juechen prepared for the exchange activities to begin the next day, expecting Shrek’s elites to test Sword Pavilion’s strength.

• Yan Shaozhe escorted the Seven Heroes of Sword Pavilion through Shrek Academy and warned them to avoid the forbidden grounds and Sea God's Pavilion.
• Huo Yuhao told Wang Dong that Ji Juechen had barely used his strength against Xu Sanshi, stirring Wang Dong’s desire to fight him.
• Xiao Hongchen, Jing Ziyan, Ye Guyi, Nana, and Jing Yu inspected their lodgings and sensed Shrek Academy’s powerful defenses and the mysterious energy surrounding Sea God's Pavilion.
• Ji Juechen sensed the immense force within Sea God's Pavilion, while the Core of Returning Silence remained unusually quiet.
• Ji Juechen reviewed the system’s updated mission to observe Shrek Inner Court elites and anticipated the start of the exchange contest the next day.

Ji Juechen was pulled into the Qiankun Love-Questioning Valley and chose the gray-white gate tied to Absolute Silence. He shattered an illusion that blamed his choices for imagined tragedies, leaving him in an empty space awaiting the next trial.

• A golden law enveloped Ji Juechen in his chamber and transported him to a sealed platform bearing three trial gates.
• The valley’s will declared that entrants would face their hearts, and Ji Juechen entered the gray-white gate that resonated with his domain of Silence.
• The first trial recreated Ji Juechen’s past with Huo Yuhao and twisted it into scenes of tragedy meant to make him doubt his path.
• Ji Juechen rejected the illusion’s accusations, declaring that his sword would still cut down trouble.
• His Annihilation sword intent erased the illusion, and the surroundings became an empty gray-white space awaiting the next trial.

Ji Juechen faced the Shore of Absolute Silence, where his sword path tempted him to erase all existence and become an emotionless rule. He rejected annihilation as an end, clarified that silence was a means to protect others, and emerged ready to face the final trial about why he wielded a sword.

• The second trial revealed the Shore of Absolute Silence and drew Ji Juechen toward the ultimate nothingness at the end of his sword path.
• As Ji Juechen’s memories and attachments faded, the system warned that his consciousness anchor was being lost to conceptual assimilation.
• Ji Juechen recalled that his sword was born to sever troubles and declared that silence was a means, not an end.
• The Road of Annihilation and the shore of nothingness shattered after Ji Juechen chose to remain connected to existence and protect it.
• Ji Juechen’s Silence domain became more controlled, and he waited for the final trial about the meaning of his sword.

Ji Juechen shattered the third trial of Qiankun Love-Questioning Valley by declaring that his sword existed to protect his companions, and his Sword Heart advanced. After the trial ended, a powerful unknown presence noticed his sword and left an ominous thread tied to it.

• The third trial showed Ji Juechen a future in which his companions were gravely wounded and blamed him for bringing disaster upon them.
• Ji Juechen unleashed his Absolute Silence Domain and declared that his sword would cut down trouble to protect the people he cared about.
• Ji Juechen struck at the illusion of fate itself, destroying the trial and finding the meaning behind his sword.
• An unknown transcendent will suppressed Ji Juechen and warned him that an edge too hard was easily broken.
• The will withdrew, leaving an invisible thread attached to Ji Juechen's sword as the trial ended.

After observing Ji Juechen’s trials in the Love-Questioning Valley, Tang San recognized his Annihilation sword intent as an unpredictable threat to the God Realm. He chose to mark Ji Juechen for close observation rather than eliminate him, leaving the God King’s gaze fixed on the young swordsman.

• Tang San detected Ji Juechen’s Annihilation sword intent through the Love-Questioning Valley and analyzed his unusual potential and bond with Huo Yuhao.
• Tang San concluded that Ji Juechen’s path could disrupt fate and might eventually threaten the God Realm’s order and divine foundations.
• Tang San considered killing Ji Juechen but held back because of divine rules, Ji Juechen’s connection to Huo Yuhao, and his protective bonds.
• Tang San marked Ji Juechen for close observation and warned him that what was too rigid could break easily.
• Tang San watched Ji Juechen leave the Love-Questioning Valley with a firmer sword heart.

After passing Qiankun Love-Questioning Valley, Ji Juechen returned to Shrek Academy with a steadier Silence domain and a mark from Tang San’s surveillance. Yan Shaozhe arranged a public exchange match at the Outer Court plaza between Ji Juechen and Xu Sanshi, while a figure in Sea God’s Pavilion watched with interest.

• Ji Juechen woke in his room, confirmed his Silence domain had grown more stable, and learned that Tang San had placed a mark on him.
• Jing Ziyan, Xiao Hongchen, Ye Guyi, and Jing Yu joined Ji Juechen as they prepared for a formal meeting with Shrek Academy.
• Yan Shaozhe arrived with Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Inner Court disciples, and Xu Sanshi challenged Ji Juechen to another match.
• Huo Yuyao warned Xu Sanshi through Spirit Sharing that Ji Juechen’s intent had become more complete and dangerous, but Xu Sanshi pressed his challenge.
• Yan Shaozhe proposed a public exchange match after the tour, and Ji Juechen accepted.
• Deep within Sea God’s Pavilion, an observer opened his eyes and considered the path Ji Juechen’s sword might carve.

Ji Juechen entered the first exchange match and defeated three Shrek Outer Court Soul Ancestors without drawing his Iron Sword, revealing the terrifying power of his Absolute Silence Sword Intent. He left the stunned plaza with a quiet challenge for the next opponent.

• Ji Juechen stopped Xiao Hongchen from entering and volunteered to face Shrek Outer Court student Zhou Kun.
• Ji Juechen used a faint Sword Intent to halt Zhou Kun's charge, suppress his Soul Power and fighting spirit, and win the first match.
• A Green Vine control-type Soul Ancestor attacked Ji Juechen, but his Sword Intent withered and destroyed her vines, giving him the second victory.
• An agility-type Soul Ancestor tried to attack at speed, but Ji Juechen stripped away his momentum and won the third match without moving.
• Ji Juechen looked toward Yan Shaozhe and the Shrek students and said, "Next."

Ji Juechen fought Dai Yueheng, Shrek Inner Court’s White Tiger Soul Emperor, and defeated him through his Absolute Silence Domain and superior swordsmanship. After Dai Yueheng conceded, Ji Juechen asked for another opponent, leaving Shrek’s students unsure who would face him next.

• Yan Shaozhe ended the Outer Court sparring and called on Dai Yueheng to challenge Ji Juechen.
• Dai Yueheng’s enhanced White Tiger attack was suppressed when Ji Juechen tapped his scabbard and disrupted his momentum and Soul Power.
• Dai Yueheng fired White Tiger Destruction Kill, which Ji Juechen countered with a scabbard technique that left him slightly shaken.
• Dai Yueheng followed with a close-range assault, but Ji Juechen parried and redirected his attacks until they separated.
• Dai Yueheng conceded defeat and praised Ji Juechen, who then called for his next opponent.

Ji Juechen defeated Ling Luochen after analyzing and breaking through her powerful ice domain, gaining new insight into how domains could interact. With Dai Yueheng and Ling Luochen both defeated, the Shrek camp looked to Xixi as the next challenger.

• Ling Luochen established her Extreme Ice domain and attacked Ji Juechen with concentrated ice, which partially resisted his Absolute Silence Domain.
• Ling Luochen used ice crystals and explosions to wear down Ji Juechen’s domain, then trapped him within her Absolute Zero: Ice Seal Throne.
• Ji Juechen studied the interaction between their domains, adapted his Annihilation domain, and pierced the Ice Seal Throne’s barrier.
• Ji Juechen reached Ling Luochen and touched her forehead with his sheathed sword, securing his victory; she accepted the defeat.
• Ji Juechen returned his attention to the Shrek camp, where Xixi drew everyone’s gaze as the next challenger.

Ji Juechen defeated Xixi after she overwhelmed him with Soul Emperor-level speed and a phantom formation, then challenged Xuan Zi to send another opponent. The badly injured Soul King had now beaten three Inner Court elites in succession.

• Xixi revealed that she was a six-ring Soul Emperor and launched a relentless high-speed assault on Ji Juechen.
• Xixi used her fifth soul skill, Phantom Clone Array, trapping Ji Juechen in a formation of attacking phantoms and inflicting several wounds.
• Ji Juechen sensed the formation’s core connection and severed it with his Annihilation Sword Intent, stopping the phantoms and bringing his Sword Scabbard to Xixi’s neck.
• Xixi conceded defeat, making her the third Inner Court fighter Ji Juechen had beaten in succession.
• Despite his injuries and exhaustion, Ji Juechen looked toward Xuan Zi and asked whether anyone else would fight him.

Ji Juechen faced Ma Xiaotao after defeating three Inner Court Soul Emperors, and their battle pushed his Annihilation understanding to a new level. He knocked out Ma Xiaotao’s strongest attack before collapsing, leaving the fight a draw and earning the plaza’s awe.

• Xuan Zi called Ma Xiaotao to fight Ji Juechen after Ji Juechen challenged the Inner Court again.
• Ma Xiaotao launched a fierce combination of Phoenix attacks, while Ji Juechen compressed his Silence Domain into a small defensive sphere.
• Ma Xiaotao breached the Absolute Silence Zone with Phoenix Pierce Cloud Strike as Ji Juechen’s strength and injuries worsened.
• Ji Juechen used his Iron Sword to sever the instant Ma Xiaotao’s attack erupted, extinguishing its power and stopping her midair.
• Ji Juechen collapsed, and Xuan Zi caught him; the battle was recognized as a draw, with Ji Juechen having fought four opponents in succession.

After Ji Juechen awoke in Sea God's Pavilion, Mu En discussed the limits and possibilities of his Annihilation sword dao. Ji Juechen returned to the Sword Pavilion group with a new insight, while Shrek's Inner Court reacted to his strength and meeting with Mu En.

• Ji Juechen awoke from his injuries in Sea God's Pavilion and discovered that Mu En had been caring for him.
• Mu En praised Ji Juechen's battles and warned that his path of Annihilation could consume him if he lost sight of his purpose.
• Mu En pointed out that annihilation could lead to new life, giving Ji Juechen a new direction for his sword dao.
• Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe arrived, and Yan Shaozhe escorted Ji Juechen back to the Sword Pavilion group.
• Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, Beibei, and Xu Sanshi discussed Ji Juechen's draw with Ma Xiaotao as news of his meeting with Mu En spread through Shrek's Inner Court.
• Ji Juechen meditated on Mu En's words, and a seed of possibility took root within his Annihilation domain.

After recovering from his injuries and Mu En’s guidance, Ji Juechen led Sword Pavilion into a team spar against Shrek’s reserve team. Sword Pavilion’s coordinated opening quickly put Shrek under pressure, and the battle remained underway.

• Ji Juechen left seclusion after three days of recovery, and his companions told him Shrek wanted a team spar.
• Yan Shaozhe arranged a match at Shrek’s Soul Tool Trial Ground between Sword Pavilion and Shrek’s reserve team.
• Huo Yuhao linked Shrek’s fighters with Mental Probe Sharing as both teams formed their opening moves.
• Xiao Hongchen used precise Soul Tool fire to disrupt Shrek’s advance, while Ye Guyi’s attack interrupted He Caitou’s charging.
• Nana infiltrated Shrek’s formation and eliminated Xiao Xiao, while Jing Ziyan’s interference and Xiao Hongchen’s next barrage intensified the pressure.

The Shrek Seven Monsters Reserve Team adapted after Xiao Xiao was eliminated, but Ji Juechen split their formation with a single sword strike and enabled the Sword Pavilion to launch a decisive attack. Xuan Zi stopped the battle before the attacks landed, and Yan Shaozhe declared the Sword Pavilion victorious, leaving Shrek’s team to reflect on its defeat.

• Huo Yuhao reorganized the Shrek team, and its members held off the Sword Pavilion’s assault as Nana prepared to attack him again.
• Huo Yuhao struck Nana with Mental Shock while Jiang Nannan and Xu Sanshi tried to restrain and defeat her.
• Ji Juechen drew his Iron Sword and used Silence Domain, Single Line to divide Shrek’s formation, freeing Nana and disrupting the team.
• Xiao Hongchen, Ye Guyi, and Jing Ziyan launched a coordinated attack while Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong began their Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
• Xuan Zi stopped the fighters’ attacks with his Soul Power, and Yan Shaozhe declared the Sword Pavilion the winner.
• Yan Shaozhe told the Shrek Seven Monsters Reserve Team to learn from the defeat, while Ji Juechen and Huo Yuhao exchanged a brief look of recognition.

Xiao Hongchen challenged Shrek Soul Engineering Department’s focus on adapting Soul Tools to martial souls by demonstrating practical tools designed to serve ordinary people. Shrek’s leaders left the exchange shaken by Sword Pavilion’s broader vision of how Soul Tools could transform society.

• Qian Duoduo and Xian Lin'er presented Shrek’s research into Soul Tools tailored to Soul Masters’ martial souls.
• Xiao Hongchen politely questioned whether limiting Soul Tools to attachment and amplification restricted their potential.
• Xiao Hongchen demonstrated an Eternal Soul Lamp, a Signal Bee, and other Soul Tools intended for everyday use, production, and medical care.
• Huo Yuhao recognized the display as a challenge to Shrek’s way of thinking, while Qian Duoduo, Xian Lin'er, and Yan Shaozhe reacted with gravity.
• Xiao Hongchen concluded that Soul Tools could illuminate a wider world, and Shrek’s side departed with much to consider.

Shrek and Sword Pavilion debated the military use of Soul Tools, as Xiao Hongchen argued that precise technology could protect lives and deter enemies as effectively as restraint. The discussion left Shrek reconsidering its traditions, while Xiao’s ideas quietly unsettled the foundations of its military philosophy.

• Qian Duoduo and Xian Lin'er presented Shrek’s military Soul Tools, emphasizing restraint, precision, and minimizing harm.
• Xiao Hongchen questioned whether Shrek’s restraint could endanger people when facing merciless enemies.
• Xiao Hongchen displayed designs for autonomous detection devices, defensive barriers, and a long-range sniper cannon, arguing that they could protect lives through surveillance, defense, and precise strikes.
• Huo Yuhao recognized the force of Xiao Hongchen’s arguments, while Yan Shaozhe acknowledged that the Sun Moon Empire had developed a systematic approach to Soul Tool warfare.
• After the debate, Shrek began examining how its traditions should adapt to warfare dominated by Soul Tools.