Chapter Summaries

Liu Feng and the villagers buried Liu Bai in a sorrowful funeral attended by Ah Yin. As the procession returned to the village, Ah Yin’s grief-driven understanding of human emotion deepened, and she broke through to level 60.

• Liu Feng, Liu Qing, and the villagers carried Liu Bai’s coffin from the Liu Family courtyard to the cemetery while mourners scattered spirit money and played funeral music.
• Liu Feng placed his grandpa’s portrait beside the tombstone, and Liu Qing and the others filled the grave before paying their respects.
• Ah Yin sensed the Blue Silver Grass sharing in the mourners’ sorrow and began to understand human emotions as she watched Liu Feng grieve.
• Ah Yin broke through to level 60 and realized she could become a Soul Emperor after returning home and giving herself a Soul Ring.
• Liu Feng and the villagers left Liu Bai’s grave and returned to the village, with Liu Feng looking back until the cemetery disappeared from sight.

After Liu Bai’s death, Liu Feng found resolve in caring for the Blue Silver Grass and broke through to Soul Power Level 36. On the seventh day memorial, as Liu Feng and Liu Qing sorted Liu Bai’s belongings during a violent storm, a mysterious attacker burst into the house and charged at Liu Feng.

• Liu Feng tended the Blue Silver Grass greenhouse and, after sensing its vitality, advanced from Soul Power Level 35 to level 36.
• Liu Feng and Liu Qing marked Liu Bai’s seventh day with help from Zhang Niu, Zhang Ma, Old Man Wang, and other villagers.
• As a violent storm struck Liu Family Village, Liu Feng and Liu Qing began sorting through Liu Bai’s belongings, and Aunt Liu brought them ginger soup.
• A black-clad attacker blasted open the door, activated Third Soul Skill: Shadow Assault, and rushed toward Liu Feng.

Liu Feng, Liu Qing, and Aunt Liu fought off a masked attacker who ambushed them in their home, then treated their injuries after killing him. Zhang Niu and Zhang Ma arrived and learned that the family had been attacked.

• A masked attacker burst into the room and wounded Liu Feng and Liu Qing while striking Aunt Liu with a powerful kick.
• Aunt Liu counterattacked with her crane claws and feather attacks as the attacker retreated through Poison Smoke.
• Liu Feng feigned death, then seized the attacker by extending his arm and gouging out his eyes; Liu Qing and Liu Feng followed with attacks, and Aunt Liu tore open the man's throat.
• Aunt Liu found Detoxifying Pills on the attacker, and the three took them before treating their wounds; Liu Feng explained that he had shifted his heart to avoid a fatal blow.
• Zhang Niu and Zhang Ma arrived after hearing the fight, and Liu Qing told them the family had been ambushed but had dealt with the attacker.

After Meng Shan’s failed ambush, Liu Feng and his family identified the attacker and wondered why he had targeted them, suspecting their precious Soul Bones. As they recovered under Zhang Niu and Zhang Ma’s guard, Liu Feng reflected on the battle and resolved to grow stronger.

• Aunt Liu removed the mask from the attacker, and Liu Feng recognized the dead man as Meng Shan, a former Third Great Camp instructor with a Golden Snake Sword Martial Soul.
• Liu Feng and the others discussed possible reasons for the ambush, including the valuable Soul Bones, but could not determine whether someone had sent Meng Shan.
• Liu Feng, Liu Qing, and Aunt Liu recuperated at home while Liu Feng reviewed the fight and Liu Qing shared his battle experience.
• Zhang Niu and Zhang Ma guarded the Liu Family courtyard day and night as the family slowly recovered.

After recovering from the attack, Liu Feng and his family decided to seek Zhao Wuwei’s help in uncovering who was behind Meng Shan. Zhang Ma carried Liu Feng’s secret letter to the Third Great Camp, where Zhao Wuwei read it and learned the family was in serious trouble.

• Over seven days, Liu Qing and Aunt Liu recovered, while Liu Feng slowly regained the strength to walk.
• Liu Feng, Liu Qing, and Aunt Liu agreed to send a message to Zhao Wuwei about the danger surrounding Meng Shan.
• Zhang Ma accepted the task and set out at dawn with Liu Feng’s secret letter.
• After traveling for two days and resting overnight in a village, Zhang Ma reached the Third Great Camp and was escorted to Zhao Wuwei.
• Zhao Wuwei read Liu Feng’s letter, and his expression grew grave.

Zhao Wuwei investigated the attack on Liu Feng's family while Zhang Ma carried his warning and token to Zhang Feng. Zhang Feng joined Zhang Ma in Liu Family Village, where they helped Liu Feng's household prepare for further danger.

• Zhao Wuwei read Zhang Ma's letter, summoned trusted subordinates, and began investigating the attack within the army.
• Zhao Wuwei gave Zhang Ma a token for Zhang Feng and warned him to tell Liu Feng's family to stay cautious.
• Zhang Ma reached Prosperous Dragon Town, met Zhang Feng, and told him about the attack and Zhao Wuwei's plan.
• Zhang Feng used the token to mobilize nearby scouts, then rode with Zhang Ma to Liu Family Village.
• Zhang Ma and Zhang Feng reunited with Liu Feng's family, relayed Zhao Wuwei's instructions, and agreed to strengthen the courtyard's defenses and take turns keeping watch.

While recovering from his injuries, Liu Feng learned that Meng Shan may have worked with the Star Luo Empire, but the investigation had few solid clues. He asked for a recommendation to Plant Academy, and Zhao Wuwei left with Meng Shan’s body and a promise to relay the request to Marquis Song Yao.

• Liu Feng meditated in the courtyard, sensing his soul power and working through lingering blockages from his chest injury.
• Zhao Wuwei visited Liu Feng and explained that Meng Shan may have been a spy or an agent bought by the Star Luo Empire, though the evidence remained uncertain.
• Zhao Wuwei told Liu Feng that Marquis Song Yao felt responsible for the attack and wanted to make amends.
• Liu Feng asked to leave the army and study Plant System Martial Souls at Plant Academy, requesting a recommendation letter.
• Zhao Wuwei examined Meng Shan’s preserved corpse, ordered his men to take it for further investigation, and warned Liu Feng that the forces behind Meng Shan might still be watching.

Liu Feng received Marquis Song Yao’s recommendation letter for Plant Academy, while Zhao Wuwei invited him to join Grand Duke Xue Song’s effort to establish a domain in a harsh northern fief. Liu Feng remained torn between studying Plant System Martial Souls and building a new future alongside Zhao Wuwei and Marquis Song Yao, and asked for more time to decide.

• Zhao Wuwei delivered Marquis Song Yao’s recommendation letter, which admitted Liu Feng to Plant Academy as a special student.
• Zhao Wuwei explained that Xue Ye had granted Grand Duke Xue Song a dangerous, resource-poor northern fief after years of court struggles.
• Zhao Wuwei said Marquis Song Yao and he planned to follow Grand Duke Xue Song, who offered titles and fiefs to Soul Masters who joined him.
• Zhao Wuwei invited Liu Feng to join them, offering him a Knight’s Territory and the prospect of becoming a Baron after reaching Level 40.
• Liu Feng weighed the invitation against his dream of attending Plant Academy and asked Zhao Wuwei for a few days to decide.

Liu Feng and his family debated whether to leave for the bitterly cold lands offered by Grand Duke Xue Song or stay so Liu Feng could attend Plant Academy. They chose to go with Zhao Wuwei and began planning how to settle their affairs before departing.

• Liu Feng told his family about Grand Duke Xue Song's offer of titles and fiefs, along with Zhao Wuwei's invitation and the decisions of Marquis Song Yao and Zhao Wuwei.
• Liu Qing, Aunt Liu, Zhang Niu, Zhang Ma, and Liu Feng discussed the opportunities and dangers of leaving, including the risks to the family and Liu Feng's Plant Academy plans.
• Zhang Niu argued that moving could make the family harder for their enemies to find, and Liu Qing and Aunt Liu agreed to go if Liu Feng believed the plan could work.
• Liu Feng and his family decided to leave together and began arranging to transfer their Herbal Alliance shares and sell the perfume shop for Gold Soul Coins.

Liu Feng's Family prepared to leave Liu Family Village for Grand Duke Xue Song's territory and persuaded villagers and Herbal Alliance partners to join them. As departure approached, Aunt Liu transferred the Perfume Shop to Shopkeeper Ning, and the growing group packed for the journey to the Far North.

• Liu Feng and Liu Qing announced the move to Liu Family Village and explained the opportunities and risks of settling in the new territory.
• Several villagers agreed to follow Liu Feng's Family, and Old Man Wang decided that his family would go with them.
• Aunt Liu, Zhang Niu, and Zhang Ma informed the Herbal Alliance that they were leaving and arranged to hand over their resources.
• Aunt Liu negotiated with Shopkeeper Ning and transferred the Perfume Shop to him.
• More villagers and Herbal Alliance partners chose to join Liu Feng's Family, and everyone began packing for the journey to the Far North.

Liu Feng agreed to move with his family and villagers to Zhao Wuwei’s new territory, but chose to study at Plant Academy before joining them. After a week of preparations, the families were ready to depart while Liu Feng planned to remain behind temporarily.

• Liu Feng told Zhao Wuwei that his family, Zhang Niu’s and Zhang Ma’s families, and other villagers would move to the new territory.
• Liu Feng asked to study at Plant Academy while Liu Qing and Aunt Liu went ahead, and Zhao Wuwei approved the plan and promised an escort squad.
• Liu Feng returned to Liu Family Village and explained the arrangements to Liu Qing and Aunt Liu, who supported his temporary separation.
• Liu Feng’s family and the families of Zhang Niu and Zhang Ma prepared for the journey, while Liu Feng contacted his business partners to thank them and share his decision.
• A week passed, and the day of departure arrived.

As Liu Family Village prepared to leave for a new territory, Liu Feng meditated with his Heart of Banyan Wood External Soul Bone, healed his injuries, and raised his Soul Power to level 37. At the crossroads, he received his books and Blue Silver Grass from Zhao Wuwei, said farewell to Ah Yin and his family, and rode with Zhang Feng toward Plant Academy as the villagers continued on without him.

• Liu Qing and Aunt Liu sold the family fields and packed supplies while Liu Feng prepared for Plant Academy.
• Liu Feng's Heart of Banyan Wood External Soul Bone connected him to the courtyard's Blue Silver Grass, healing his injuries and raising his Soul Power to level 37.
• Liu Family Village departed with the villagers and guards, and Zhao Wuwei caught up with Liu Feng to return his books and potted Blue Silver Grass.
• Zhao Wuwei assigned Zhang Feng to escort Liu Feng to Plant Academy, while Liu Feng said goodbye to Liu Qing and Aunt Liu and joined them in carrying Liu Bai's preserved body.
• Ah Yin gave Liu Feng a Blue Silver Grass with golden veins, and Liu Feng gave her his own potted plant before they parted.
• Liu Feng and Zhang Feng rode toward Plant Academy while Liu Qing, Aunt Liu, and the villagers continued toward the new territory.

Liu Feng and Zhang Feng spent two months traveling across Douluo Continent with merchant caravans before arriving at Northland City. As they reached the gates, Zhang Feng described the city and Plant Academy, where Liu Feng hoped to improve his abilities.

• Liu Feng and Zhang Feng traveled with merchant caravans and experienced the landscapes and towns of Douluo Continent.
• Liu Feng and Zhang Feng hid while bandits attacked a caravan, then watched the bandits flee with some goods when hoofbeats signaled approaching reinforcements.
• Liu Feng and Zhang Feng continued their journey cautiously and arrived at Northland City two months later.
• Zhang Feng explained Northland City's surrounding regions, districts, and the location of Plant Academy.
• Liu Feng said he was determined to improve himself at Plant Academy as he and Zhang Feng reached Northland City's gates.

Liu Feng and Zhang Feng entered Northland City and explored its districts, markets, and northern customs on their way to Plant Academy. They stopped at the North Wind Hotel to eat and rest, planning to report to the academy the next day.

• Liu Feng and Zhang Feng passed through Northland City's ancient gate and took in the bustling city.
• Liu Feng and Zhang Feng rode east through the city toward Plant Academy, passing its commercial streets and distinct districts.
• Zhang Feng asked whether they should go to the academy or rest, and Liu Feng chose to report the next day.
• Liu Feng and Zhang Feng checked into the North Wind Hotel, ate a meal, bathed, and fell asleep.

Liu Feng and Zhang Feng traveled to Plant Academy, where Liu Feng presented Marquis Song Yao’s recommendation for admission. The Dean agreed to meet them, and they entered her office, where Liu Feng saw a woman dressed in emerald green.

• Liu Feng and Zhang Feng ate breakfast at the North Wind Hotel and discussed the academy life ahead.
• After paying their bill, Liu Feng and Zhang Feng collected their horses and rode toward Plant Academy.
• Liu Feng and Zhang Feng admired the academy’s lush grounds before two Soul Elder guards stopped them at the gate.
• Liu Feng showed the guards a recommendation letter from Marquis Song Yao, and one guard went to report to the Dean.
• A guard escorted Liu Feng and Zhang Feng to the Dean’s Office, where they met the woman seated behind the desk.

Liu Feng demonstrated his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul and Soul Skills to Dean Mu Yue, who admitted him to Plant Academy. After seeing Zhang Feng off and asking him to reassure his parents, Liu Feng returned toward the office building to hear Dean Mu’s further instructions.

• Liu Feng and Zhang Feng met Dean Mu Yue, and Liu Feng presented the recommendation letter from Marquis Song Yao.
• Dean Mu asked Liu Feng to display his Martial Soul and Soul Rings, and he demonstrated his three Soul Skills.
• Dean Mu approved Liu Feng’s abilities and admitted him to Plant Academy.
• Zhang Feng said he needed to return and report, while Liu Feng asked him to take care of his parents.
• Liu Feng saw Zhang Feng off at the academy gate and turned back toward the office building.

Liu Feng returned to Dean Mu’s office, met Director Alto and his Head Teacher, Teacher Huo, and began enrollment at the Plant Academy. Teacher Huo showed him the academy’s plants and protected Plant Soul Beasts before bringing him to the Logistics Department to complete the procedures.

• Dean Mu introduced Director Alto and Teacher Huo to Liu Feng, explaining their roles at the academy.
• Director Alto and Teacher Huo were surprised by Liu Feng’s level 37 Soul Power despite his Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul and Level Two Innate Soul Power.
• Dean Mu asked Teacher Huo to handle Liu Feng’s enrollment, class, accommodation, and introduction to the academy’s courses.
• Teacher Huo guided Liu Feng around the campus and explained its collection of plants and safely isolated Plant Soul Beasts.
• Teacher Huo brought Liu Feng to the Logistics Department to begin his enrollment procedures.

Liu Feng completed his enrollment at the Plant Academy, paid his tuition, and received his books, schedule, map, and uniforms. Teacher Huo showed him around the campus and left him at his dormitory, where Liu Feng would rest before classes began the next day.

• Teacher Huo brought Liu Feng to the Logistics Department, where Liu Feng paid his tuition and received his enrollment materials and academy clothes.
• Teacher Huo showed Liu Feng the Teaching Building and cafeteria and explained their facilities and services.
• Teacher Huo took Liu Feng to the Student Dormitory and told him he would have a room to himself.
• Teacher Huo showed Liu Feng the Sparring Arena, Back Mountain Cultivation Ground, and Mimicry Cultivation Forest.
• Teacher Huo explained the academy's compulsory and elective courses, then left Liu Feng at the dormitory and told him classes began the next day.

Liu Feng settled into Room 606 at Plant Academy, arranged his belongings, and began exploring the books for his studies. As night fell, he went to bed looking forward to learning more about Plant Martial Souls.

• Liu Feng unlocked Room 606 and inspected its furnishings, balcony, and nearby facilities.
• Liu Feng made his bed, stored his clothes and books, and placed Ah Yin's Blue Silver Grass on the sunny balcony.
• Liu Feng sorted his travel supplies, discarded the stale food and water, and used the Hot Water Room and bathroom to wash up.
• Liu Feng changed into the academy's School Uniform and watched the Blue Silver Grass respond affectionately to his touch.
• Liu Feng read several Plant Academy textbooks at his desk, then extinguished the Soul Tool Lamp and went to bed.

Liu Feng began his first day at Plant Academy, where he attended a lesson on Plant System Martial Soul Soul Ring combinations. After class monitor Feng Xue introduced herself, his age, level, and Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul surprised the students; he then returned to the lesson.

• Liu Feng got up, ate a breakfast featuring Soul Beast Meat, and made his way to Grade 1 Class 7.
• Teacher Huo introduced Liu Feng to the class and taught how Soul Ring combinations could help Plant System Soul Masters in combat.
• Liu Feng carefully recorded the lesson's examples and key information about Soul Beasts, Soul Rings, and Soul Skills.
• Feng Xue introduced herself as the class monitor, and Liu Feng told her he was a twenty-five-year-old level 37 Soul Elder with a Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul.
• The students reacted with surprise to Liu Feng's Martial Soul and cultivation level, and he focused on Teacher Huo's lesson when class resumed.