Chapter Summaries

After ten days of deep meditation, Ye Chen awakened and reached Soul King while he and Zhang Lexuan were alone together on a mountain. Xian Lin'er and Han Ruoruo arrived, and Ye Chen covered for Zhang Lexuan before revealing his new rank and preparing to seek a fifth Soul Ring.

• Ye Chen and Zhang Lexuan kissed and spent time together in the mountains after she agreed to his request.
• Ye Chen sensed Xian Lin'er and Han Ruoruo approaching, so he and Zhang Lexuan straightened their clothes before the women arrived.
• Han Ruoruo noticed Zhang Lexuan looked flushed and asked about an unusual scent, prompting Zhang Lexuan to panic.
• Ye Chen told Han Ruoruo that he and Zhang Lexuan had sparred after he woke, explaining her tired appearance.
• Xian Lin'er learned that Ye Chen had reached Soul King, and Ye Chen said they could prepare for his fifth Soul Ring after returning to Shrek Academy.

After Xian Lin'er and Han Ruoruo left, Ye Chen and Zhang Lexuan spent time together at the Seven Treasure Hotel, where Zhang Lexuan revealed she had become more passionate toward him. She then told Ye Chen that Guangming City's residents had discovered the Emperor's blessing, and prepared to take him to pay respects to the Emperor.

• Ye Chen coaxed Xian Lin'er and Han Ruoruo back to Guangming City, then Zhang Lexuan scolded him for nearly being caught together.
• Ye Chen and Zhang Lexuan stayed behind and resumed their intimate encounter.
• At the Seven Treasure Hotel, Ye Chen found Zhang Lexuan reading an illustrated book about intimate positions, and they discussed trying one that night.
• Zhang Lexuan told Ye Chen that Guangming City's residents believed devout worship of the Emperor could bring blessings and improve health or cultivation.
• Zhang Lexuan instructed Ye Chen to dress and prepare to pay respects to the Emperor.

Zhang Lexuan, Han Ruoruo, and Xian Lin'er received the Emperor’s blessings, prompting Ye Chen to wonder whether worship would benefit him too. Unable to reach the crowded statue, Ye Chen prepared to pray beside Zhang Lexuan and found himself facing the elaborate worship customs of Guangming City.

• Zhang Lexuan received a doubled meditation cultivation speed after bowing before the Emperor’s statue, then brought Han Ruoruo and Xian Lin'er to receive blessings as well.
• Han Ruoruo enthusiastically embraced the Emperor, while Xian Lin'er also turned to him after losing her faith in gods following Tang San’s palm strike.
• Ye Chen considered whether the Emperor’s blessings could help him, then asked Zhang Lexuan to accompany him to pray at the statue.
• Ye Chen and Zhang Lexuan found the road to the statue packed with worshippers, so Zhang Lexuan explained that praying from nearby worked just as well.
• Zhang Lexuan demonstrated how to praise the Emperor in prayer, and Ye Chen reflected on the many ways Guangming City residents practiced their faith.

After worshipping the Emperor, Ye Chen discovered that his cultivation speed had doubled and that the faith-powered Emperor's Protection was slowly transforming his Power of Light toward Emperor's Light. He and Zhang Lexuan returned to the Seven Treasure Hotel, where Soul Power Resonance boosted her cultivation speed to twenty times normal until they stopped that night.

• Ye Chen worshipped the Emperor and found that his meditation cultivation speed had doubled while faith began transforming his Power of Light.
• Zhang Lexuan asked Ye Chen about his gains, and he told her his speed had increased by about the same amount as hers.
• Ye Chen and Zhang Lexuan chose to return to the Seven Treasure Hotel instead of visiting the Emperor statue.
• Zhang Lexuan asked Ye Chen to help her cultivate, and he misunderstood her request before she clarified that she meant Soul Power Resonance.
• Ye Chen and Zhang Lexuan practiced Soul Power Resonance with the Emperor's Blessing, raising Zhang Lexuan's cultivation speed to twenty times normal until they stopped at ten o'clock that night.

After returning to Shrek Academy, Xian Lin'er warned Mu En that the Emperor's blessings could reshape the continent's power and force Shrek to reconsider its ten-thousand-year faith in the Sea God. Mu En asked her to bring Ye Chen to him so he could confirm Ye Chen's connection to the Emperor before deciding Shrek's future.

• Ye Chen and the three women returned to Shrek Academy, reflecting on the Evil Soul Masters' attack on Yong'an City and the Emperor's intervention.
• Xian Lin'er told Ye Chen and the others that she would report the events to the Elders and Mu En because the Emperor's blessings could affect the continent's balance of power.
• Xian Lin'er found Mu En beneath the Golden Ancient Tree and described what had happened during their journey.
• Xian Lin'er questioned whether Shrek should continue believing in the Sea God, arguing that the Emperor's influence would spread across the continent.
• Mu En asked Xian Lin'er to bring Ye Chen to him so he could verify whether Ye Chen was connected to the Emperor.
• Ye Chen and Zhang Lexuan arrived in the Inner Court, and Ye Chen took her hand as he said farewell to Han Ruoruo.

Ye Chen told Mu En that he was connected to the Emperor and urged him not to feel guilty about changing Shrek Academy’s faith. He also revealed that the Sea God had unleashed the giant hand that threatened Guangming City, leaving Mu En shaken by doubts about Tang San.

• Xian Lin'er brought Ye Chen to Mu En, who asked her to gather the Elders for a Sea God Pavilion meeting.
• Mu En asked Ye Chen about his relationship with the Emperor, and Ye Chen said he could be considered the Emperor’s next generation.
• Mu En decided to change Shrek Academy’s faith, though he felt guilty about abandoning its ancestor, the Sea God.
• Ye Chen told Mu En that the Sea God was not righteous and had unleashed the giant divine hand that threatened Guangming City.
• Ye Chen said Guangming City would have been destroyed without the Emperor and reminded Mu En that the Sea God’s history had been passed down without proof.

Ye Chen told Mu En that Tang San had massacred Guangming City and severed the path to godhood, convincing him that the Sea God was unworthy of Shrek’s faith. At a Sea God Pavilion meeting, Mu En urged the Elders to worship the Emperor, and Xuan Zi changed his mind after experiencing the Emperor’s blessing.

• Ye Chen told Mu En that Tang San had attacked Guangming City and blocked soul masters from becoming gods, and Mu En believed him.
• Mu En went to the Sea God Pavilion and convened the Elders to discuss Shrek’s future and faith.
• Xian Lin'er recounted the events in Guangming City, and Mu En urged the Elders to place their faith in the Emperor.
• Xuan Zi objected to abandoning the Sea God, citing Shrek’s history and the Sea God’s status as their ancestor.
• Xian Lin'er led the Elders in worshipping the Emperor, and Xuan Zi apologized to Mu En after feeling the blessing’s power.

Mu En persuaded Shrek’s Elders to abandon the Sea God and worship the Emperor after receiving Emperor’s Blessing and learning the Sea God had controlled access to godhood for ten thousand years. Shrek began separating itself from the Sea God, while Tang San sensed that trouble was coming.

• Yan Shaozhe and the other Elders experienced Emperor’s Blessing and recognized its benefits to cultivation and Martial Soul comprehension.
• Mu En declared that Shrek’s faith would be transferred to the Emperor and Sea God Pavilion renamed Emperor Pavilion.
• Mu En told the Elders that the Sea God had struck the giant palm in Guangming City and had controlled the path to godhood for ten thousand years.
• The Elders accepted Mu En’s account and condemned the Sea God for using Shrek to gather faith without rewarding its followers.
• Mu En ordered sweeping reforms to bind Shrek to the Emperor, then shattered the Sea God Pavilion plaque to end the meeting.
• Tang San’s right eyelid began twitching as he endured the Power of Light’s corrosion, and he wondered if Golden Armor was causing trouble again.

Shrek Academy abandoned its ten-thousand-year faith in the Sea God and embraced the Emperor, prompting the major powers to reconsider their own loyalties. After experiencing the Emperor’s Blessing, Du Busi ordered the Body Sect to follow suit.

• Yan Shaozhe and Xian Lin'er renamed the Sea God Pavilion the Emperor Pavilion, replaced the Sea God’s statues and references, and introduced daily prayers to the Emperor at Shrek Academy.
• Xu Jiujiu told Xu Jiawei about Shrek’s change, and Xu Jiawei decided that the Star Luo Empire should also believe in the Emperor.
• At the Clear Sky Sect, Er Ming asked whether Tang San would punish Shrek, but Da Ming refused to interfere unless Tang San issued a divine decree.
• Du Busi prayed to the Emperor, received his Blessing, and saw a path to becoming a Limit Douluo.
• Du Busi concluded that Mu En was still alive and ordered the entire Body Sect to believe in the Emperor.

As worship of the Emperor spread across the continent, Du Busi prepared to pursue a breakthrough and challenge Mu En, while an Evil Soul Master was incinerated after attempting to pray. At Shrek, Ye Chen and Zhang Lexuan discussed the new faith and the Sea God's failure as Ye Chen restored her strength and they continued their intimacy.

• Du Busi ordered his sect disciples to worship the Emperor, then entered seclusion to seek a breakthrough to Limit Douluo before challenging Mu En.
• An Evil Soul Master leader prayed to the Emperor and was burned away by the Power of Light, frightening his surviving followers.
• People and major factions across the continent embraced worship of the Emperor as his blessings became widely known.
• Ye Chen and Zhang Lexuan discussed how quickly the continent had changed and criticized the Sea God for his selfishness.
• Ye Chen used his Light Soul Power to restore Zhang Lexuan, and they resumed their intimate encounter.

After Zhang Lexuan sent Ye Chen away to focus on cultivation, he returned to the Outer Court and reunited with Wang Dong. Wang Dong told him about winning the freshmen assessment, and they embraced affectionately.

• Zhang Lexuan kicked Ye Chen out of her room and told him to obtain his fifth Soul Ring before returning to her bed.
• Ye Chen headed to the Outer Court, reasoning that Soul Masters advanced through advantages such as Soul Cores and Soul Tools rather than meditation alone.
• Ye Chen found Wang Dong's dormitory empty, but Wang Dong arrived moments later and rushed into his arms.
• Wang Dong told Ye Chen how she defeated Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu's Martial Soul Fusion Skill to win the freshmen assessment.
• Ye Chen praised and kissed Wang Dong, then began flirting with her as she sat on his lap.

Tang San discovered that the collapse of faith on Douluo Continent had damaged his Sea God divine seat and weakened him, so he planned to seek the God of Goodness's support against Emperor. Meanwhile, Ye Chen reunited with Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan and arranged to take them out for the evening.

• Tang San suffered from Emperor's Power of Light and backlash from his Sea God divine seat, leaving him barely at the bottom of the God King realm.
• Tang San learned that faith in him on Douluo Continent had collapsed, damaging his divine seat and draining his power.
• Tang San decided to seek the God of Evil's help in winning over the God of Goodness so they could wield the Three Realms Judgment Sword against Emperor.
• Ye Chen visited Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan at the Outer Court teaching building, and both women rushed into his arms.
• Ye Chen invited Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan out for the evening, and Tang Ya took Jiang Nannan to their dormitory to change while Ye Chen agreed to wait at the academy entrance.

Ye Chen took Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan to a hot spring hotel in Shrek City, while Xian Lin'er secretly followed them. As the three entered their private pool, Jiang Nannan boldly began undressing, leaving Tang Ya stunned.

• Ye Chen met Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan outside Shrek Academy and invited them to soak in a hot spring with him.
• Xian Lin'er saw Ye Chen leave with both girls and followed them, shocked because she thought he was partners with Lexuan.
• Ye Chen used Zhang Lexuan's exclusive gold card to reserve the best hot spring pool in Shrek City.
• Ye Chen jumped into the pool and urged Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan to join him.
• Jiang Nannan began undressing and told the hesitant Tang Ya she was going to Ye Chen first.

Ye Chen, Tang Ya, and Jiang Nannan grew intimate together at a hot spring hotel after Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan confessed their feelings for him. Xian Lin'er secretly witnessed them, left without confronting them, and planned to speak with Ye Chen when he returned to Shrek Academy.

• Jiang Nannan entered the hot spring first, and Tang Ya followed after nervously undressing.
• Ye Chen drew Tang Ya into his arms, while Jiang Nannan encouraged her to relax and show affection.
• Tang Ya overcame her shyness and kissed Ye Chen, then she and Jiang Nannan both declared their commitment to him.
• Ye Chen began an intimate encounter with Jiang Nannan as Xian Lin'er secretly watched from above the hot spring room.
• Xian Lin'er left, deciding to talk to Ye Chen later rather than tell Lexuan what she had seen.
• That night, Ye Chen, Tang Ya, and Jiang Nannan rested in their hotel room before Ye Chen asked them to continue.

Ye Chen gave Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan costumes for a role-playing scene, asking Tang Ya to embody the mysterious Black Silk Saintess while Jiang Nannan dressed as a bunny girl. After taking a cold shower, he returned to find them waiting on the bed and joined them, praising their outfits.

• Ye Chen handed Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan silk costumes and reminded Tang Ya to adopt a cold, seductive gaze as the Black Silk Saintess.
• Jiang Nannan quickly entered character, and Ye Chen told both women to get ready on the bed while he took a cold shower.
• Ye Chen returned and found Tang Ya dressed in black gauze and silk while Jiang Nannan wore a white bunny girl outfit.
• Ye Chen climbed onto the bed, praised both women, stroked their stockings, and called Tang Ya “Xiao Ya.”

Ye Chen teased Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan, then learned he had reached Soul Power Level fifty and planned to leave Shrek Academy to obtain his fifth Soul Ring. After saying goodbye to Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan, he encountered Xian Lin'er, who asked him to come with her.

• Ye Chen spent the night with Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan, then teased them when they woke the next morning.
• Tang Ya asked to call Ye Chen “Little Chen,” and Ye Chen playfully scolded her before she begged him to stop.
• Ye Chen told Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan that he had reached level fifty and planned to travel to the Star Dou Great Forest for his fifth Soul Ring.
• Jiang Nannan urged Ye Chen to return safely, and he said goodbye to her and Tang Ya at Shrek Academy.
• Xian Lin'er appeared on Shrek's pedestrian path and asked Ye Chen to accompany her because she had something to tell him.

Xian Lin'er mistakenly believed Ye Chen had cheated on Zhang Lexuan after seeing him with Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan, but Ye Chen explained that Lexuan already knew about his other girlfriends. Ye Chen then traveled alone to the Star Dou Great Forest to seek his fifth Soul Ring, where he encountered the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

• Xian Lin'er confronted Ye Chen about what she had seen in the hot spring room and urged him to end things with Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan before Zhang Lexuan found out.
• Ye Chen explained that Zhang Lexuan already knew about his relationships with Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan, leaving Xian Lin'er embarrassed by her misunderstanding.
• Ye Chen and Xian Lin'er agreed to put the incident behind them, and Ye Chen left her office.
• Ye Chen told Mu En he planned to travel alone to the Star Dou Great Forest for his fifth Soul Ring, and Mu En approved as long as he knew his limits.
• Ye Chen reached the forest's inner region, prepared a meal from a great roc, and was approached by the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

Ye Chen used his Power of Light to calm the Three-Eyed Golden Lion and pet her while teasing her about enjoying it. He then asked her to take him to the core region of the Star Dou Great Forest, leaving her puzzled by his lack of fear.

• The Three-Eyed Golden Lion demanded the roc in Ye Chen’s pot, and Ye Chen offered her food in exchange for letting him pet her.
• The Three-Eyed Golden Lion grew furious when Ye Chen called her a big kitty, but his Power of Light pacified her and let him stroke her fur.
• The Three-Eyed Golden Lion realized she had rubbed against Ye Chen’s arm and accused him of doing something to her.
• Ye Chen released his Power of Light again, and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion threatened to summon beasts until he stopped.
• Ye Chen asked the Three-Eyed Golden Lion to take him to the core region, and she questioned why a human would willingly enter the dangerous territory.

Ye Chen persuaded the Three-Eyed Golden Lion to carry him into the Star Dou Great Forest’s core region by promising her food and petting her fur. She became increasingly eager for his cooking and secretly decided to let him pet her in private in exchange for feasts.

• Ye Chen asked the Three-Eyed Golden Lion to take him into the core region, and she agreed after he offered her the roc he had cooked.
• The Three-Eyed Golden Lion let Ye Chen ride on her back after he promised to make her more delicious food.
• A fifty-thousand-year-old bear roared at Ye Chen, so the Three-Eyed Golden Lion frightened it and asked Ye Chen to cook its paws.
• Ye Chen described dishes such as Spicy Fragrant Rabbit and cumin-roasted chicken, making the Three-Eyed Golden Lion demand that he cook them for her.
• The Three-Eyed Golden Lion privately decided to let Ye Chen pet her in secret whenever he promised her a feast.

Ye Chen entered the Star Dou Great Forest’s core area with Three-Eyed Golden Lion and met several of its fierce beasts. He calmly demanded that Di Tian come see him, provoking Bear Lord’s anger.

• Three-Eyed Golden Lion accepted Ye Chen’s proposal and led him into the core area, warning him to stay close to her.
• Ye Chen showed her Gu Yuena’s glowing silver reverse scale and assured her that he was safe, but she dismissed his confidence and promised to protect him herself.
• Bear Lord objected to the Emperor Beast befriending a human, while Three-Eyed Golden Lion defended Ye Chen and Bi Ji and Zi Ji urged Bear Lord not to interfere.
• Scarlet King and Myriad Demon King appeared alongside the other fierce beasts as Ye Chen faced them without fear.
• Ye Chen ordered them to bring out Di Tian, and Bear Lord erupted in anger at his commanding manner.