Chapter Summaries

Wang Qi searched the volcano’s magma for the damaged Hundred-Thousand-Year Flame Swallowing Beast Embryo and discovered that the heat accelerated his second Soul Ring’s growth. Meanwhile, Xue Ye reviewed the competing teams’ strength and remained confident that Heaven Dou Royal Academy could win the championship.

• Wang Qi emerged from the magma after discovering that his Golden Flame Divine Body let him endure the heat and rapidly increase Golden Flame Armor’s Soul Ring Age.
• Wang Qi considered the Flame Swallowing Beast Embryo’s condition and continued searching, hoping to claim its compatible Soul Ring and Soul Bone if it had not hatched.
• Wang Qi returned to the magma and descended deeper, but found no sign of the embryo and resolved to keep looking while benefiting from the fire energy.
• Xue Ye examined intelligence on rival teams and learned that Heaven Dou Team One had seven Soul Ancestors, including five above rank forty-seven.
• Xue Ye remained confident in Heaven Dou Royal Academy’s chances of winning after nobles and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect supported its teams.

After the Spirit Hall Team’s victory exposed the Heaven Dou Royal Academy’s failures, reforms spread through the empire’s academies. Wang Qi found the severely damaged Hundred-Thousand-Year Flame Swallowing Beast Embryo and realized he could study how it formed Soul Rings and soul skills.

• The Heaven Dou Royal Team fell apart during the finals and lost to the Spirit Hall Team, leaving the Star Luo Royal Academy Team, Exotic Beast Academy Team, and Spirit Hall Team as finalists.
• Xue Ye convened Advanced Soul Master Academy leaders, and the academies gained resources and broader enrollment ranges after their meeting.
• Prince Xue Xing resigned, and Bai Baoshan, Zhi Lin, and Meng Shenji formed the Education Committee and began reforms, including removing noble-status restrictions on teachers.
• Wang Qi entered a volcanic cave beneath Mountain Fire Academy and found the Hundred-Thousand-Year Mutated Flame Swallowing Beast Embryo.
• Wang Qi discovered that the embryo’s consciousness was lost and its instincts alone would eventually produce a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring and Soul Bone.
• Wang Qi decided to observe the embryo’s Soul Ring formation and soul-skill imprinting, expecting the process to begin within five years.

Wang Qi accepted Mountain Fire Academy’s recommendation to join Heaven Dou Royal Academy, revealed his extraordinary Soul Ring configuration, and reached Soul Power Level 35 as he left the academy. Meanwhile, Huo Wu prepared to absorb a four-thousand-year Soul Beast for her third Soul Ring, and Huo Miao went to find someone to protect her.

• Li Pingyuan offered Wang Qi a recommendation to Heaven Dou Royal Academy and advised him to consider Blazing Fire Academy instead.
• Wang Qi chose Heaven Dou Royal Academy, thanked Li Pingyuan, and revealed his one-yellow, two-purple Soul Ring configuration.
• Wang Qi left Mountain Fire Academy after graduating, and his Soul Power unexpectedly rose to Level 35.
• In Blazing Fire Canyon, Huo Wu insisted on absorbing a four-thousand-year Soul Beast after training with Whale Rubber and Wang Qi’s medicine.
• Huo Miao told Huo Wu to wait while she went to find someone who could protect her during the absorption.

Wang Qi arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, where the Three Education Committee Members examined his extraordinary talent and welcomed him as a potential addition to their team. They asked him to reveal his Soul Ring Configuration, eager to see the nearly ten-thousand-year third ring they had heard about.

• Wang Qi arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy and marveled at its vast grounds and resources.
• Two gatekeepers recognized Wang Qi as a graduate of Mountain Fire Intermediate Soul Master Academy and escorted him to the Education Committee office.
• The Three Education Committee Members assessed Wang Qi's Soul Power control, physical foundation, and Spiritual Power, praising his potential.
• Meng Shenji explained that the committee was excited by reports of Wang Qi's strength and asked him to show his Soul Ring Configuration.

Wang Qi joined the Heaven Dou Reserve Team and saw its specialized training facilities, many of which had been developed through research on Whale Rubber. Shi Feng brought him into a recuperation room containing a newly discovered herb, and Wang Qi’s Simulation Panel appeared as he examined it.

• The dean of academic affairs introduced Wang Qi, a level thirty-five Soul Elder, to Teacher Shi Feng and escorted him to the Heaven Dou Reserve Team.
• Wang Qi saw Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, and the Shi Mo brothers training, and wondered why they had not yet obtained their third soul rings.
• Shi Feng showed Wang Qi the academy’s medicinal bath, Soul Power pressure, and other training rooms, explaining that research on Whale Rubber had led to more systematic ways to increase soul-ring absorption limits.
• Shi Feng led Wang Qi into a recuperation room and explained that its herb worked best when absorbed under extreme physical conditions.
• Wang Qi smelled the herb and saw his Simulation Panel appear.

Wang Qi met the Heaven Dou Reserve Team and bewildered everyone when Dugu Yan suddenly acted as if she knew him, then fled in tears. Yu Tianheng challenged Wang Qi to a fight, and Wang Qi revealed his powerful Soul Rings as Yu Tianheng prepared to attack.

• Shi Feng introduced Wang Qi to the Shi Mo brothers, Yu Tianheng, and Dugu Yan as his new teammate.
• Dugu Yan insisted that Wang Qi call her big sister, then ran away in tears before he could finish introducing himself.
• Yu Tianheng accused Wang Qi of upsetting Dugu Yan and challenged him to a spar, while the Shi Mo brothers sided with Yu Tianheng.
• Wang Qi revealed one yellow and two purple Soul Rings, mocked Yu Tianheng's strength, and offered to fight without using his Martial Soul.
• Yu Tianheng lost his temper, activated Martial Soul Possession, and attacked Wang Qi with his First Soul Skill, Thunder Dragon Claw.

Wang Qi effortlessly suppressed Yu Tianheng in a spar while studying the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan’s abilities, then ended the fight when Yu Tianheng’s Soul Power was exhausted. After Yu Tianheng was taken to recover, Wang Qi asked the Three Education Committee Members whether the academy would protect him from the clan and noticed a refined man watching from the second floor.

• Yu Tianheng attacked Wang Qi with his Second Soul Skill, but Wang Qi dodged and defended himself with ease while conserving his strength.
• Bai Baoshan, Zhi Lin, and Meng Shenji secretly watched the spar and discussed Yu Tianheng’s weaknesses and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan’s Dragon Transformation technique.
• As Yu Tianheng’s Soul Power ran low, his attacks became increasingly frantic, and he accused Wang Qi of humiliating him.
• Wang Qi compressed a Golden Flame and sent it past Yu Tianheng to scorch a training target, then urged him to rest and fight again after he obtained his third Soul Ring.
• Yu Tianheng collapsed from exhaustion and was sent to the recovery room, while Wang Qi asked the Three Education Committee Members whether the academy would protect him from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
• Wang Qi sensed a refined man in a white formal suit watching from the second floor and met his gaze.

Shi Feng introduced Ye Lingling as the newest member of the Heaven Dou Reserve Team, and the team welcomed her after learning she possessed the rare Nine Star Begonia healing martial soul. Wang Qi reflected on his growing friendship with Yu Tianheng and the clan pressures Yu Tianheng had confided in him.

• Shi Feng brought Ye Lingling to the training grounds, where Dugu Yan introduced her to the Heaven Dou Reserve Team members.
• Ye Lingling introduced herself as a Level 29 Support System Soul Grandmaster with the Nine Star Begonia martial soul, stunning the team.
• Dugu Yan and the others eagerly welcomed Ye Lingling and promised to protect her, while Yu Tianheng chose to return to cultivation rather than seek treatment.
• Wang Qi recalled how Yu Tianheng had explained that he came to Heaven Dou Royal Academy to avoid competing with Yu Tianxin too soon and to build support for his claim to lead the clan.
• Wang Qi remembered Yu Tianheng admitting that family pressure to seize power and become clan head had exhausted him and made him want to escape.

Wang Qi experimented with compressing Golden Flame and concluded that he needed an attack-type soul skill to make his flames more powerful. As Dugu Yan arranged a welcome dinner for Ye Lingling, Wang Qi asked Ye Lingling to show him the Nine Star Begonia Martial Soul and its healing ability.

• Wang Qi tested compressed Golden Flame on iron and found that it still lacked the explosive power he wanted.
• Wang Qi considered seeking an attack-type soul skill for his next soul ring, since enhancement skills often could not stack.
• Dugu Yan invited Wang Qi and the others to go shopping and hold a welcome dinner for Ye Lingling, while her friends speculated about what Wang Qi and Ye Lingling were discussing.
• Yu Tianheng said Wang Qi would likely ask Ye Lingling about the Nine Star Begonia Martial Soul.
• Wang Qi told Ye Lingling they would likely remain teammates and asked to see her Martial Soul and experience its soul skill.

The Heaven Dou Reserve Team celebrated Ye Lingling joining by skipping class and spending the day in Heaven Dou City, while Qin Ming accepted a role teaching the team. The chapter left Qin Ming facing a group of gifted but unruly students as they enjoyed themselves in the city.

• Ye Lingling’s Nine Star Begonia Martial Soul healed Wang Qi’s wound, impressing the Heaven Dou Reserve Team.
• The team skipped class to celebrate Ye Lingling’s arrival and spend the day having fun in Heaven Dou City.
• Qin Ming reviewed the team’s files and recognized their talent, especially Wang Qi’s extraordinary Soul Ring Configuration.
• The Three Education Committee Members persuaded Qin Ming to become a Heavenly Wisdom Level Teacher and assistant teacher for the team.
• Qin Ming learned that the students often skipped class and caused trouble, while the team played games and enjoyed Heaven Dou City.

After a drunken night with Dugu Yan and the others, Wang Qi met Dugu Bo, who warned him to protect Dugu Yan. As the group neared Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Wang Qi struck at a hidden man in black.

• Wang Qi woke after the group’s drinking and games, helped the others back to bed, and shared hangover soup with Ye Lingling.
• Dugu Bo appeared while Wang Qi cultivated, praised his resemblance to someone he knew, and warned him that he would hold Wang Qi responsible if Dugu Yan were bullied.
• Wang Qi and the others walked toward Heaven Dou Royal Academy while playing a contest to see who could endure their hangovers longest.
• Near the academy gates, Wang Qi activated Martial Soul Possession and punched at a concealed man in black, who appeared and defended himself.

Wang Qi fought a mysterious black-clad man whose strength suggested he was a Soul Emperor, while Xue Qinghe, Ning Fengzhi, and Bone Douluo watched from the academy pavilion. Wang Qi's teammates joined the fight, and the black-clad man summoned Bone Dragon Possession as their attacks converged.

• Wang Qi sensed killing intent from the black-clad man and warned Dugu Yan, Yu Tianheng, and the others to recover their Soul Power.
• Wang Qi provoked the black-clad man and attacked with Magma Vines, then gauged that his opponent was a defense-oriented Soul Emperor.
• Xue Qinghe asked Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo to assess Wang Qi, and Bone Douluo said he would have been far inferior at Wang Qi's age.
• The Shi Mo brothers attacked the black-clad man with their shields as Yu Tianheng struck from behind with Thunder Dragon Claw.
• The black-clad man called the group troublesome and activated Bone Dragon Possession.

Ning Fengzhi visited Heaven Dou Royal Academy, praised the students, and tried to recruit Wang Qi, but Xue Qinghe refused. Xue Qinghe left after discussing the Royal Team selection, and Qin Ming was introduced as the reserve team's temporary instructor while Shi Feng was away.

• A black-clad Soul Emperor blocked the reserve team's attacks, then Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi arrived at the academy.
• Bai Baoshan introduced the students to Ning Fengzhi, who teased Yu Tianheng and invited him and Dugu Yan to visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Ning Fengzhi offered Xue Qinghe thirty million Gold Soul Coins for Wang Qi, but Xue Qinghe refused and promised Wang Qi a future as a key team member and noble.
• Ye Lingling hid behind Wang Qi and held his hand as Ning Fengzhi departed.
• Xue Qinghe asked when the reserve team could become the Royal Team, and Meng Shenji explained that he needed Xue Ye's approval to confirm the roster.
• Xue Qinghe left, and the students met Qin Ming, Shi Feng's assistant and their temporary cultivation instructor.

Qin Ming introduced himself as the Reserve Team’s temporary instructor and warned the students that only some of them were certain to make the Heaven Dou Royal Team. He led them to the outdoor field for training, while Wang Qi considered how Qin Ming would establish his authority; the chapter ended with Yu Feng and Osler praising Wang Qi during their jog.

• Qin Ming introduced himself as a level fifty-eight Assault System Battle Soul King and explained that Reserve Team members could be eliminated before the next Soul Master Competition.
• Qin Ming identified Wang Qi, Yu Tianheng, Ye Lingling, and Dugu Yan as likely future members of the Heaven Dou Royal Team, while the other four remained less certain.
• Qin Ming reflected on the Reserve Team’s exceptional training facilities and wondered how the previous Heaven Dou Royal Team had managed to lose.
• Qin Ming led the students on a light jog to the outdoor field, and Yu Feng and Osler teased Wang Qi about becoming an official team member.
• Wang Qi questioned Osler about the possibility of being eliminated, and Osler replied that the students were confident their talent would keep them in demand.
• Yu Feng and Osler praised Wang Qi’s strength and wondered how powerful he would become after reaching Soul Ancestor or higher.

After a month of intense training, Ye Lingling, Osler, and Yu Feng reached Rank 30, and Qin Ming gave the team two days off before their trip to Sunset Forest to hunt third soul rings. Wang Qi discussed vacation plans with the others and advised Osler and Yu Feng on choosing their new soul skills.

• Qin Ming put the team through a month of strenuous training, during which Wang Qi advanced his Yin-Yang Stake combat method to its second stage.
• After Ye Lingling, Osler, and Yu Feng reached Rank 30, Qin Ming granted the team two days off and arranged to meet them at Heaven Dou City's east gate before traveling to Sunset Forest.
• Yu Tianheng invited Wang Qi to visit the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, while Yu Feng offered to host everyone at his home.
• Dugu Yan decided that Ye Lingling and Wang Qi would stay with her, while the others made their own vacation plans.
• Wang Qi asked Osler and Yu Feng about their desired third soul skills and offered advice based on their martial souls and existing abilities.

Wang Qi asked Dugu Bo to help him obtain the Nine Dragon Flower from Heaven Dou Royal Academy, offering Whale Rubber and medicine in exchange. Dugu Bo agreed but warned Wang Qi not to deceive him, while Wang Qi insisted the flower must be kept alive and grown older.

• Wang Qi told Dugu Bo that the Nine Dragon Flower could strengthen physiques and asked him to help acquire it.
• Dugu Bo agreed to help and asked why Wang Qi wanted the Soul Beast, but Wang Qi stopped him from leaving immediately.
• Wang Qi gave Dugu Bo nearly twenty-thousand-year Whale Rubber and ten bottles of medicine, explaining that the medicine had strengthened his body.
• Wang Qi said the Nine Dragon Flower would benefit him, Dugu Yan, and Dugu Bo, and warned that it needed to be cultivated rather than allowed to die.
• Dugu Bo demanded that Wang Qi keep the matter from Dugu Yan for now and threatened him if he was lying.

Ning Fengzhi weighed whether to move against Wang Qi and decided instead to send Ning Rongrong to Heaven Dou Royal Academy so she could grow up hearing about him. The next morning, Wang Qi and the Heaven Dou Reserve Team set out for Sunset Forest, where Qin Ming told them they would need to manage on their own.

• Ning Fengzhi discussed with Bone Douluo the risks of targeting Wang Qi, whose ties to the Heaven Dou Royal Family made an attack dangerous.
• Ning Fengzhi decided Ning Rongrong should study at Heaven Dou Royal Academy and become familiar with Wang Qi’s reputation as she grew up.
• Wang Qi arrived at Heaven Dou City’s eastern gate with a backpack full of supplies and joked with the waiting reserve team members.
• Qin Ming ordered the team to hurry toward Sunset Forest and warned that he would not intervene unless their lives were in danger.
• Qin Ming led the team toward Sunset Forest, telling them they would have to find their own water and food and endure the trip.

Wang Qi led the Heaven Dou Reserve Team into Sunset Forest, assigning roles and choosing a nighttime camp to attract suitable soul beasts for Yu Feng and Osler. As the team rested, Yu Tianheng grew quiet after his clan had ordered him to seize influence over the group.

• Wang Qi delayed entering Sunset Forest until morning, while Qin Ming and Bai Baoshan observed the team and Qian Renxue watched Wang Qi from a distance.
• Qian Renxue decided to cultivate her strength and impress Wang Qi before attempting to recruit him.
• Wang Qi led the reserve team into Sunset Forest and assigned Yu Feng and Osler to seek third soul rings, while asking Ye Lingling about her Nine Star Begonia Martial Soul.
• After three days, Wang Qi camped near the boundary of the Mixed Zone and the outskirts, explaining that a nighttime campfire would attract suitable soul beasts for Yu Feng and Osler.
• Yu Tianheng remained silent as Wang Qi sent the others to rest, carrying out the task his clan had given him to seize influence in the reserve team.

Wang Qi helped Osler obtain a mutated Shadow Leopard as his Third Soul Ring, while Yu Tianheng tried to challenge Wang Qi’s authority and claim influence within the team. Osler gained a powerful soul skill, and Wang Qi prepared the reserve team to enter the Mixed Zone.

• Wang Qi broke through the Shadow Barrier and subdued the Shadow Leopard that had pinned Shi Mo down.
• Wang Qi urged Osler to absorb the Shadow Leopard, while Yu Tianheng questioned the decision and tried to undermine Wang Qi’s leadership.
• Shi Mo identified the beast, and Dugu Yan recognized Yu Tianheng’s maneuver and sided with Wang Qi alongside Ye Lingling.
• Osler absorbed the Shadow Leopard’s soul ring overnight and praised his powerful Third Soul Skill.
• Wang Qi assigned Osler to watch the surrounding area before the team rested and prepared to enter the Mixed Zone.
• Dugu Yan rejected Yu Tianheng’s familiar address and began preparing breakfast by dismembering the Shadow Leopard.

Wang Qi found a Soul Returning Tree for Ye Lingling’s third soul ring, but a roar disrupted her absorption as the group ventured deep into Sunset Forest’s Mixed Zone. He spotted Qian Renxue fighting a 74,000-year-old Sacred Heart Fire Ape in the Core Zone.

• Yu Tianheng won over Yu Feng and Osler, while Dugu Yan rebuked him for rushing Ye Lingling’s soul-ring hunt.
• Wang Qi identified a Soul Returning Tree and helped Ye Lingling expose its glowing core so she could absorb its soul ring.
• A roar from the Core Zone shook Ye Lingling during absorption, and Osler protected her with his Shadow Barrier.
• Bai Baoshan sent Qin Ming to guard the students while he prepared to investigate the disturbance.
• Wang Qi climbed a tree and saw Qian Renxue fighting the 74,000-year-old Sacred Heart Fire Ape.