Chapter Summaries

Su Hao defeated Taino in the first match of the Advancement Round, using repelling and pulling forces before knocking him out with a punch. As the contestants misjudged Su Hao's abilities and planned how to counter him, the second-round pairings were set, with Su Hao scheduled to compete first on the fifth day.

• The referee introduced Su Hao and Taino, and Taino taunted Su Hao before the match began.
• Taino charged at Su Hao with his Great Ape Martial Soul and First Soul Skill, but Su Hao repelled him with Mind Power and then pulled him back.
• Taino punched at Su Hao as he was pulled forward, but Su Hao's punch sent him out of the arena and into a wall, knocking him unconscious.
• The referee declared Su Hao the winner, and Su Hao returned to the courtyard to plan a new Soul Skill.
• The audience and contestants assumed Su Hao relied on strength and lacked speed, while Su Hao knew he could use the Space Law to counter ranged opponents.
• Four days passed, all sixty-eight contestants advanced, and Su Hao's second-round match was scheduled as the first match on the fifth day.

Su Hao showed off the outfits he had designed, then wore the white set to his second advancement match against Fire Phoenix, a level 29 seeded contestant descended from Ma Xiaotao's lineage. Su Hao blocked Fire Phoenix's opening attacks, and the match remained underway.

• Master Lu delivered three outfits to Su Hao, who changed into the white one and impressed Cao Hongwen, Jiang Hongtao, and the tailor with its appearance.
• Two days later, Su Hao arrived at the tournament wearing the white outfit for his second advancement match.
• The referee introduced Fire Phoenix as Su Hao's opponent, a level 29 seeded contestant who was a descendant of Ma Xiaotao and aimed to win the ranking and join Shrek Academy.
• Fire Phoenix attacked with Phoenix Fire Line, but Su Hao used Earth Generates Metal to raise a Refined Gold shield and block the flames.
• Fire Phoenix launched six or seven Phoenix Fireballs, and Su Hao formed an iron staff from the shield and molten metal to knock them apart.

Su Hao defeated Fire Phoenix with a single Air Cannon, leaving Fire Phoenix humiliated and vowing to challenge him again. Su Hao then drew the bye for a third time after the organizers verified the lot draw, advancing directly into the top six as the remaining contestants faced reshuffled matchups.

• Su Hao blocked Fire Phoenix's Soul Skills and blasted him into the wall with Air Cannon.
• Fire Phoenix vowed to train harder and challenge Su Hao again, while Su Hao dismissed his chances of ever catching up.
• The other contestants learned Fire Phoenix had lost, and some feared facing Su Hao while others underestimated him.
• After the remaining contestants completed their matches, Su Hao drew a bye and advanced to the next round.
• The organizers publicly prepared a sealed box of lots to address suspicions of cheating, but Su Hao drew the bye again.
• The reshuffled matches left some contestants disappointed, while Su Hao's repeated byes sent him into the top six.

Su Hao faced the swift Liu Shaobai in the second match of the competition, canceling his defensive Soul Skill to give them a fair fight. Liu Shaobai’s attacks barely hurt Su Hao, while Su Hao’s gravity field slowed him, leaving Liu Shaobai increasingly panicked.

• Su Hao watched the morning matches, then returned in the afternoon as the six remaining contestants drew opponents.
• The draw matched Su Hao against Liu Shaobai, who possessed the Sharp Rain Swallow Martial Soul and was known for his speed.
• Yu Tianlong won the first match with a rapid assault using his Blue Electric Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul.
• Su Hao and Liu Shaobai introduced themselves, released their Martial Souls, and began their match after Su Hao canceled Immeasurable Void.
• Liu Shaobai’s first Soul Skill let him strike Su Hao at tremendous speed, but the blow barely harmed Su Hao.
• Su Hao slowed Liu Shaobai with gravity and waited for an opening, while Liu Shaobai grew anxious as his attacks failed and his movements became chaotic.

Su Hao defeated Liu Shaobai and learned that he needed to improve his speed, while Liu Shaobai resolved to strengthen his attacks. The final day began with Su Hao drawn against Xu Yuntao, who dismissed his chances before their match.

• Su Hao intensified the gravity around Liu Shaobai, forcing him to fall and concede defeat.
• Liu Shaobai recognized Su Hao’s defensive advantage and decided to focus his future Soul Skills on attack power, while Su Hao resolved to prioritize speed in his next Soul Spirit.
• The referee announced that the top three would compete the next day, with two morning matches determining who advanced to the afternoon final.
• Su Hao reflected on a newly developed Soul Skill that could vary its strength, then arrived at the arena the next day with Yu Tianlong and Xu Yuntao.
• The draw paired Su Hao against Xu Yuntao, who claimed that his Three Rings and greater Soul Power made Su Hao too inexperienced to defeat him.

Su Hao defeated Xu Yuntao in the semifinal’s first match by overpowering him and using the Time Law to stop him from releasing another Soul Skill. Xu Yuntao then lost to Yu Tianlong, securing third place, and watched resentfully as Su Hao and Yu Tianlong prepared for the final match.

• Su Hao and Xu Yuntao released their Martial Souls and exchanged their levels before studying each other.
• Su Hao pulled Xu Yuntao close, shattered the barrier of his Mysterious Nether Tremor, and struck him hard enough to send him flying.
• Su Hao used the Time Law to delay Xu Yuntao’s next Soul Skill, then electrocuted him unconscious and won the match.
• Xu Yuntao lost to Yu Tianlong after the lingering Thunder in his body slowed him during their afternoon match, leaving him in third place.
• Xu Yuntao glared resentfully at Su Hao and Yu Tianlong as they waited for the final match.

Su Hao and Yu Tianlong fought in the final of the Young Genius Ranking, where Su Hao used his terrain control and newly developed Soul Skill to defeat Yu Tianlong. The referee named Su Hao the competition’s strongest genius and awarded him first place on the ranking.

• Su Hao and Yu Tianlong exchanged compliments before the referee started the final.
• Yu Tianlong released his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul, while Su Hao released Heavenly Dao.
• Yu Tianlong charged at Su Hao, who raised iron-reinforced walls to confine him.
• Yu Tianlong used Wrath of Thunder and Myriad Thunder to blast through part of the wall, but Su Hao thickened the barriers and waited for Yu Tianlong’s brief Soul Skill recovery period.
• Su Hao struck Yu Tianlong with the Myriad Self Great Hand Seal, leaving him unconscious.
• The referee declared Su Hao the strongest genius and awarded him first place on the Young Genius Ranking.

Su Hao returned to East Sea for the new semester and reunited with Gu Yue, while Class Zero welcomed transfer student Xu Xiaoyan. At the Opening Ceremony, Tang Wulin was absent, and Su Hao suspected he had run into trouble.

• Su Hao returned to East Sea and met Gu Yue at the academy gates, where they talked about his first-place finish in the Young Genius Ranking.
• Su Hao and Gu Yue met the new transfer student, Xu Xiaoyan, at the dormitory and welcomed her to Class Zero.
• Xie Xie teased Su Hao and Gu Yue about dating, then told Xu Xiaoyan she would learn more about Class Zero the next day.
• At the Opening Ceremony, Su Hao, Gu Yue, Xie Xie, and Xu Xiaoyan stood at the front while Tang Wulin was missing.
• Su Hao told Xie Xie that Tang Wulin might have run into trouble, though Wu Changkong appeared unconcerned.

Tang Wulin arrived late to the opening ceremony after entering Deep Meditation, and Class Zero tested the students’ physical and Spiritual Power after Xu Xiaoyan introduced herself. Wu Changkong paired Tang Wulin with Xu Xiaoyan and Xie Xie with Gu Yue for a combat test, while Su Hao asked where he fit in.

• Tang Wulin hurried into the ceremony and told Xie Xie he had cultivated too long, while Wu Changkong noticed signs of a breakthrough.
• Xu Xiaoyan introduced herself as a ten-year-old with a Star Wheel Ice Staff and Rank 17 Soul Power, and Wu Changkong gave her one month to prove she belonged in Class Zero.
• Wu Changkong tested the students’ strength and Spiritual Power, revealing that Tang Wulin had reached 212, Gu Yue 278, and Su Hao 335 Spiritual Power.
• Xu Xiaoyan asked to retest her Spiritual Power that night, and Wu Changkong assigned her to pair with Tang Wulin for the combat test.
• Gu Yue objected to the pairings, but Wu Changkong insisted they follow his instructions, and Su Hao asked what his assignment was.

Wu Changkong arranged a battle between Tang Wulin's team and Su Hao, then Tang Wulin's Thousand-Year Soul Ring shocked the observers as he defeated Gu Yue and Xie Xie. The fight continued with the remaining opponents still to face him.

• Wu Changkong said Su Hao was stronger than the four students combined and arranged to fight him at Three Rings after their match.
• Gu Yue revealed that Su Hao had won first place on the Young Genius Ranking, shocking Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and Xu Xiaoyan.
• The team battle began, and Tang Wulin broke Gu Yue's compressed fireball with his golden-scaled fist while shielding Xu Xiaoyan with Blue Silver Grass.
• Xie Xie saw Tang Wulin's Thousand-Year Soul Ring, and Long Hengxu realized the academy's investment in Class Zero had been worthwhile.
• Tang Wulin used Blue Silver Grass and Purple Gold Demonic Eye to disrupt Gu Yue and Xie Xie, then defeated Gu Yue with Xu Xiaoyan's help and finished off Xie Xie.

Tang Wulin and the others finished their battle, and Wu Changkong acknowledged Xu Xiaoyan’s decisive interventions before beginning a spar with Su Hao. Su Hao’s attacks pushed Wu Changkong to use his Sixth Soul Skill, leaving the onlookers stunned.

• Wu Changkong and Long Hengxu recognized Xu Xiaoyan’s key role in Tang Wulin’s team’s victory over Gu Yue and Xie Xie.
• Wu Changkong told Tang Wulin, Gu Yue, Xie Xie, and Xu Xiaoyan to watch as he fought Su Hao while suppressing his strength to Three Rings.
• Su Hao charged Wu Changkong with overwhelming strength, then attacked with elements and other techniques, but Wu Changkong deflected or destroyed his assaults.
• Su Hao spread water across the platform and used Thunder to numb Wu Changkong, who froze the water with his Second Soul Skill.
• Su Hao launched a metal coin with Electromagnetic Force, and Wu Changkong instinctively released all his Soul Rings and stopped it with his Sixth Soul Skill.

After losing to Su Hao, Wu Changkong praised his strength, and Long Hengxu discussed investing more in Class Zero and entering the Tianhai Alliance Competition. Wu Changkong accepted the competition plan, set training expectations for the students, and allowed Xu Xiaoyan to remain in the class for a trial month.

• Su Hao defeated Wu Changkong with a powerful Soul Skill, and Wu Changkong acknowledged his victory and combat ability.
• Long Hengxu offered to seek funding for Su Hao’s Young Genius Ranking championship and discussed improving the students’ nutrition with Wu Changkong.
• Long Hengxu proposed that Class Zero enter the Tianhai Alliance Competition to win recognition for the Academy, and Wu Changkong agreed.
• Wu Changkong praised Su Hao and pointed out areas for improvement in Tang Wulin, Gu Yue, and Xie Xie.
• Wu Changkong let Xu Xiaoyan stay for a month and ordered the class to fight him in three training matches each day, while Su Hao focused on cultivation and mastering his Soul Skills.

Tang Wulin and his friends worried over how to fight Wu Changkong before learning that Eastsea Academy had entered them in the Tianhai Alliance Competition. The group debated their chances, and the chapter ended with Tang Wulin enjoying an unusually nourishing meal as Gu Yue, Su Hao, and Xu Xiaoyan left to wash their trays.

• Xie Xie and Tang Wulin reacted to Wu Changkong's challenge, and Tang Wulin explained that Wu could use Frost Mark and Frost Mist as they began planning their tactics.
• Mu Chen called Tang Wulin to the Blacksmith Association, and Tang Wulin left after briefly describing Wu Changkong's Soul Skills to his friends.
• At lunch the next day, Xie Xie explained the Tianhai Alliance Competition and how its top participants could qualify for the All-Federal Competition.
• Xie Xie warned that the group's age would put them at a disadvantage, while Gu Yue insisted they should aim to win.
• Su Hao revealed that the academy had registered them for the Tianhai Alliance Competition, and Tang Wulin savored a large Sea God Ginseng as Gu Yue, Su Hao, and Xu Xiaoyan left the table.

After dinner, Tang Wulin and his companions gathered in a campus grove to see how Xu Xiaoyan’s abilities changed at night. Xu Xiaoyan revealed her Star Wheel Ice Staff and used its Star Aspect Attribute to immobilize Xie Xie, leaving the group stunned by its power.

• Tang Wulin and the others discussed their abilities and agreed that coordination was their best approach in battle.
• Tang Wulin asked Xu Xiaoyan to demonstrate her stronger nighttime abilities, and she agreed so she could prove her worth to the group.
• In the grove, Xu Xiaoyan summoned her Star Wheel Ice Staff beneath the starlight and explained that her family’s Mutated Martial Soul drew power from the stars at night.
• Xu Xiaoyan used the Star Wheel to trap Xie Xie in icy chains, immobilizing him for several seconds despite his attempts to break free.
• Xu Xiaoyan explained that her Star Aspect Attribute could immobilize a target for at least one second with Absolute Success, shocking Tang Wulin, Gu Yue, and Xie Xie.

Tang Wulin and the others planned a nighttime challenge after learning how Xu Xiaoyan’s Star Wheel ability could control an opponent. Wu Changkong agreed to fight them while limiting himself to two rings, and the chapter ended as their coordinated opening assault converged on him.

• Xu Xiaoyan explained that using Star Wheel immobilized her and consumed her strength, while Xie Xie asked her to release him.
• Su Hao suggested that Tang Wulin and the others could challenge Wu Changkong at night, so they recovered and went to his office.
• Wu Changkong agreed to limit his cultivation and Soul Skills to the two-ring realm before meeting them on the dark field.
• Tang Wulin led the attack with Blue Silver Grass and Golden Dragon Claw as he sent Xie Xie overhead and Gu Yue launched elemental attacks.
• Wu Changkong calmly faced the incoming attacks with the Sky Frost Sword in hand.

Tang Wulin and his team defeated Wu Changkong by following Tang Wulin’s plan, but Wu Changkong immediately promised a tougher rematch. After a month of study and cultivation, the students prepared to travel to Skysea City for the Tianhai Alliance Competition, while Wu Changkong asked Tang Wulin to stay behind.

• Wu Changkong countered the team’s attacks, but Xu Xiaoyan restrained him with Absolute Control and Gu Yue struck from behind with her Icefire Storm, allowing the youths to win.
• Wu Changkong learned Tang Wulin had devised the plan and said he would fight them again with Three Rings and three Soul Skills.
• The team realized their victory would not bring rest or easier training, and Xie Xie returned to the dormitory worried about the next battle.
• Over the next month, Xu Xiaoyan quickly integrated into the team and reached level 18 Soul Power, while Tang Wulin remained below level 17.
• Wu Changkong told Su Hao and the others to pack for a trip to Skysea City, then asked Tang Wulin to stay behind.

Wu Changkong told the students they would represent the academy in the Tianhai Alliance Competition, with the five-person team aiming for the championship. Tang Wulin signed up for the Individual Competition to win prize money, and Gu Yue and Xie Xie decided to enter as well.

• Wu Changkong explained the competition events and said the team would enter the Youth Group five-person competition while Su Hao would enter the Individual Competition.
• Tang Wulin asked whether the academy expected them to win despite their young age, and Wu Changkong told them to do their best.
• Xie Xie joked that Su Hao would carry the team, and Gu Yue rebuked him for planning to slack off.
• Tang Wulin asked about prize money, then asked Wu Changkong to register him for the Individual Competition.
• Gu Yue and Xie Xie also signed up for the Individual Competition, while Xu Xiaoyan chose to focus on the team event.
• Wu Changkong went to arrange the registrations with Long Hengxu.

Class Zero prepared to compete in the Tianhai Alliance Competition as Xu Xiaoyan described Shrek Academy’s formidable reputation. The next morning, Wu Changkong and Long Hengxu led the students to Eastsea Plaza, where they encountered the Advanced Department’s team and Xu Xiaoyu.

• Xu Xiaoyan explained that Shrek Academy admitted few students and wielded enormous influence, while Tang Wulin encouraged Class Zero to treat the competition as practical training.
• Su Hao privately condemned Shrek Academy’s interference in Federation affairs and thought the Federation had benefited from its eventual destruction.
• Wu Changkong and Long Hengxu led Class Zero from the academy to Eastsea Plaza for the competition.
• Su Hao and Tang Wulin recognized Xu Xiaoyu and Liu Yuxin among the Advanced Department participants, and Liu Yuxin kept looking at Wu Changkong.
• Xie Xie taunted Xu Xiaoyu over their past encounter in the Spirit Ascension Platform, and Xu Xiaoyan warned her brother not to fail the preliminaries again.

Class Zero departed Eastsea City by bus for the Tianhai Alliance Competition in Skysea City. As the bus arrived, Su Hao woke Gu Yue, who had fallen asleep on his shoulder.

• Eastsea Academy’s students gathered at Eastsea Plaza and boarded Bus Number 9 for the competition.
• Su Hao took a seat beside the window, and Gu Yue, Xu Xiaoyan, and Tang Wulin joined him while Xu Xiaoyu took Xie Xie’s seat.
• Xie Xie moved to another row and ended up sitting beside Wu Changkong.
• The bus traveled toward Skysea City, and the passengers gradually fell asleep during the four-hour journey.
• As the bus reached its destination, Su Hao woke Gu Yue, who had been sleeping against his shoulder.

Class Zero arrived in Skysea City for the Tianhai Alliance Competition, and Tang Wulin was taken away by Mu Xi before the opening ceremony. After the ceremony and drawing of lots, Wu Changkong approached the team to tell them about the matches, leaving their opponents unknown.

• Su Hao woke Gu Yue and the others, and Tang Wulin reached Level 17 during the bus ride to Skysea City.
• Class Zero checked into a seaside hotel, where Su Hao shared a room with Tang Wulin, Gu Yue shared with Xu Xiaoyan, and Xie Xie was assigned to room with Wu Changkong.
• Mu Xi came to Tang Wulin's room and took him with her.
• The teams attended the Tianhai Alliance Competition opening ceremony at Tianhai Stadium.
• The teachers handled the drawing of lots while Class Zero waited, and Wu Changkong approached after Xie Xie asked who their opponents were.