Chapter Summaries

Ye Mu offered to use the Ice Dragon King's power to cure Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire, and Yan Shaozhe agreed to let him try after Ma Xiaotao woke and consented. The next morning, Ma Xiaotao awoke in her dormitory with a painful lump on the back of her head, and Zhang Lexuan came to check on her.

• Ye Mu explained that sacred light could not safely purify Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire and offered to treat it with another method he kept secret.
• Yan Shaozhe agreed to let Ye Mu attempt the cure after Ma Xiaotao woke and gave consent, warning him to stop if anything went wrong.
• Zhang Lexuan and the others discussed Ye Mu's Ice Dragon King power and their confidence that he could treat Ma Xiaotao safely.
• Ma Xiaotao woke the next morning, recalled her Evil Fire outbreak, and discovered a painful lump on the back of her head.
• Zhang Lexuan brought Ma Xiaotao warm water and offered to apply ointment to her injury.

After Ma Xiaotao woke from her Evil Fire outbreak, Zhang Lexuan told her that Ye Mu planned to treat her with the Ice Dragon King's power. Ye Mu visited her dormitory, where Ma Xiaotao greeted him with a sarcastic complaint about him knocking her out.

• Ma Xiaotao asked Zhang Lexuan whether she had hurt anyone during her Evil Fire outbreak, and Zhang Lexuan reassured her that Ye Mu had stopped her in time.
• Zhang Lexuan told Ma Xiaotao that Ye Mu intended to use the Ice Dragon King's power to treat her Evil Fire, and Ma Xiaotao eagerly agreed to cooperate after resting.
• Yan Shaozhe learned that Ma Xiaotao had awakened and urged Ye Mu to treat her carefully without causing her further harm.
• Ye Mu went to Ma Xiaotao's dormitory, where she thanked him sarcastically for leaving her alive after he knocked her out.

Ye Mu began treating Ma Xiaotao’s Evil Fire with the Ice Dragon King’s power after Zhang Lexuan left the room. The treatment reached the source of Ma Xiaotao’s Martial Soul, where the dark-red Evil Fire began to weaken.

• Ma Xiaotao complained that Ye Mu had hit her too hard when restraining her, and Zhang Lexuan adjusted Ma Xiaotao’s collar and urged her to focus on the treatment.
• Ma Xiaotao and Zhang Lexuan asked Ye Mu to cure the Evil Fire, while Ye Mu and Ma Xiaotao briefly discussed Zhu Zhuqing’s figure.
• Ye Mu told Zhang Lexuan to leave so the treatment could proceed without interruption, and Zhang Lexuan went outside.
• Ye Mu drew on the Ice Dragon King’s power and sent strands of ice silk through Ma Xiaotao’s meridians toward the source of her Martial Soul.
• The ice silk gently wrapped around Ma Xiaotao’s Evil Fire, cooling her body as the dark-red flames began to be purified and dissolved.

Ye Mu used the Ice Dragon King's power to purify Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire, transforming her Evil Fire Phoenix into a pure Fire Phoenix. Ma Xiaotao thanked him with a kiss, leaving Zhang Lexuan stunned.

• Ye Mu carefully purified Ma Xiaotao's Evil Fire and remolded her Martial Soul into a Fire Phoenix.
• Ma Xiaotao woke free of the Evil Fire and confirmed that her Soul Power and Martial Soul were stable.
• The group discussed whether Ma Xiaotao and Zhang Lexuan's Phoenix Martial Souls could form a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
• Zhang Lexuan entered the dormitory and congratulated Ma Xiaotao on her recovery.
• Ma Xiaotao credited Ye Mu for curing her and kissed his cheek as a reward, shocking Zhang Lexuan.

Ma Xiaotao recovered from the Evil Fire, evolved her Martial Soul into a Fire Phoenix, and gained Ultimate Fire. Yan Shaozhe thanked Ye Mu for curing her, while Ma Xiaotao promised to repay him and Ye Mu ended his livestream.

• Ma Xiaotao kissed Ye Mu, then thanked him for curing her and hurried with him and Zhang Lexuan to see Yan Shaozhe.
• Ma Xiaotao showed Yan Shaozhe her pure golden-red flames and told him that her Evil Fire was gone and her Martial Soul had become a Fire Phoenix with Ultimate Fire.
• Yan Shaozhe rejoiced at Ma Xiaotao's recovery and sincerely thanked Ye Mu for saving her.
• Ma Xiaotao said she would repay Ye Mu, and Yan Shaozhe privately considered the possibility of them becoming a couple.
• Ye Mu shut down the livestream and received a doubled Soul Tool learning ability and a customizable 100,000-year Spirit Bone age limit.

After three months at Shrek Academy, Ye Mu’s extraordinary Soul Tool talent had taken him from a beginner to the brink of becoming a Second-level Soul Engineer. As Qian Duoduo and Xian Lin'er watched, he worked on the final formation of a Second-level Soul Tool.

• Ye Mu received a reward that raised the age limit of the Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone and improved his Soul Tool talent.
• Over three months, Ye Mu cultivated and studied Soul Tools, mastering First-level crafting techniques in half a month and impressing Qian Duoduo and Xian Lin'er with his progress.
• Qian Duoduo praised Ye Mu’s talent and predicted he could become the youngest Level 9 Soul Tool Master, while Xian Lin'er urged him to build a solid foundation.
• Yan Shaozhe gave up on bringing Ye Mu back to the Martial Soul Department after learning how exceptional his Soul Tool talent was.
• Ye Mu began inscribing the final formation on a Second-level Soul Tool as Qian Duoduo and Xian Lin'er watched tensely.

Ye Mu completed his first Second-level Soul Tool after three months of work, earning praise from Xian Lin'er and Qian Duoduo. He went to watch the Freshman Assessment, while Qian Duoduo set off to show off the Soul Tool to Yan Shaozhe, touched by Xian Lin'er’s gentle request to come back early.

• Ye Mu finished engraving his Soul Tool and successfully became a Second-level Soul Engineer.
• Qian Duoduo and Xian Lin'er praised Ye Mu’s work and promised to support his future research.
• Xian Lin'er reminded Ye Mu that the Freshman Assessment had begun, and he left to watch the matches and see how Xiao Xiao was doing.
• Qian Duoduo picked up Ye Mu’s Soul Tool and prepared to show it to Yan Shaozhe.
• Xian Lin'er teased Qian Duoduo about wanting to irritate Yan Shaozhe, then gently told him to come back early.

Xian Lin'er reconsidered her long-standing distance from Qian Duoduo and resolved to treat him better. Ye Mu arrived at the Freshman Assessment, where his appearance among several prominent Inner Court students drew attention, and he settled in to watch the matches.

• Xian Lin'er reflected on Qian Duoduo's years of patience and decided to try to nurture their relationship.
• Ma Xiaotao and Zhang Lexuan messaged Ye Mu to hurry to the Freshman Assessment, where they and Ling Luochen were watching.
• Ye Mu arrived at the assessment venue and joined Ma Xiaotao, Zhang Lexuan, Ling Luochen, and Tang Ya in the Observation Area.
• Ma Xiaotao told Ye Mu that Beibei had not come and teased him that Beibei might get jealous if he had.
• Ye Mu said he was not afraid of Mu En and turned his attention to the assessment zones.

Ye Mu watched the Freshman Assessment begin and saw Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong'er, and Xiao Xiao easily defeat their first opponents through strong teamwork. The first round ended without much difficulty, and Ye Mu encouraged Xiao Xiao as she prepared for the more demanding rounds ahead.

• Ye Mu watched Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong'er, and Xiao Xiao prepare for their match and wondered whether Xiao Xiao had obtained a Soul Ring for her Second Martial Soul.
• Teacher Wang Yan started the match between Freshman Class One and Freshman Class Three, and both teams released their Martial Souls.
• Huo Yuhao supported his teammates with Spiritual Power while Wang Dong'er attacked and Xiao Xiao defended, forcing their opponents to concede defeat.
• Zhang Lexuan praised the team's coordination, and Ye Mu agreed that the three freshmen had exceptional potential.
• Ma Xiaotao and Zhang Lexuan described the increasingly demanding assessment schedule for the next two days.
• Ye Mu praised Xiao Xiao after the match, and she smiled and blushed as he encouraged her to pursue the championship.

Ye Mu warned Xiao Xiao and her teammates not to let Zhou Yi force her to obtain a Soul Ring for her Second Martial Soul. When Zhou Yi later threatened Xiao Xiao with expulsion for refusing, Wang Dong'er alerted Ye Mu, who set out to confront Zhou Yi.

• Ye Mu warned Xiao Xiao that Zhou Yi might endanger her future by pushing her to obtain a Soul Ring for her Second Martial Soul, and told Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er to report any attempt.
• As the Freshman Assessment neared its Elimination Tournament, Zhou Yi urged Xiao Xiao to obtain a Soul Ring for her Second Martial Soul to strengthen their team, but Xiao Xiao refused to risk her future.
• Zhou Yi threatened to expel Xiao Xiao from Shrek Academy if she disobeyed, while Xiao Xiao stood her ground.
• Wang Dong'er flew to the Inner Court and told Ye Mu and Ma Xiaotao about Zhou Yi's coercion.
• Ma Xiaotao offered to back Ye Mu, and Ye Mu headed to the Outer Court to confront Zhou Yi.

Ye Mu intervened when Zhou Yi pressured Xiao Xiao to take a Soul Ring for her Second Martial Soul, confronting the instructor in front of students and teachers. Ma Xiaotao arrived ready to back him, leaving Zhou Yi isolated as the confrontation escalated.

• Zhou Yi used her Soul Emperor pressure and threatened Xiao Xiao with expulsion as Xiao Xiao tried to retreat.
• Ye Mu arrived on his Pegasus, dispersed Zhou Yi’s pressure, and reassured Xiao Xiao that no one would force her to do anything.
• Ye Mu accused Zhou Yi of trying to ruin Xiao Xiao’s Second Martial Soul by making her attach a Soul Ring too soon.
• Zhou Yi could not answer after Ye Mu exposed her motives before the gathered students and teachers.
• Ma Xiaotao arrived and urged Ye Mu to deal with Zhou Yi directly.

Ye Mu attacked Zhou Yi after condemning her for endangering her students, overwhelming the Soul Emperor despite being a Soul King. As Zhou Yi struggled under his assault, Mu En stopped Yan Shaozhe from intervening so they could witness Ye Mu's full strength.

• Ye Mu rejected Zhou Yi's threat to expel him from Shrek and charged at her with his Pegasus and Holy Spear.
• Zhou Yi activated her Fire Dragon Martial Soul and attacked, but Ye Mu shattered her Fire Dragon phantom and struck her down with one charge.
• Ye Mu continued attacking Zhou Yi with Holy Sword Qi, leaving her badly wounded and unable to retaliate.
• Zhang Lexuan joined Ma Xiaotao to watch the fight, while Ma Xiaotao cheered Ye Mu and Zhang Lexuan admitted she might not be his match.
• Yan Shaozhe hurried to stop the fight, but Mu En held him back so they could observe Ye Mu's strength.

Ye Mu effortlessly defeated Zhou Yi in battle, leaving her gravely wounded and unable to resist. As he held his Holy Spear to her throat, Yan Shaozhe arrived and called for him to spare her, and Ye Mu withdrew the spear.

• Mu En and Yan Shaozhe recognized Ye Mu’s extraordinary strength, Spirit Bones, and unusual white-gold Soul Rings.
• Zhou Yi launched a final Dragon Flame Wave, but Ye Mu blocked it with his Dark Gold Crystal Shield.
• Ye Mu’s Repeating Crossbow Star Chasing pierced Zhou Yi’s defenses, leaving her severely wounded and helpless.
• Ye Mu approached Zhou Yi and held his Holy Spear against her throat.
• Yan Shaozhe hurried over and told Ye Mu to spare Zhou Yi, and Ye Mu withdrew his spear and dismissed his Soul Rings and Pegasus.

Yan Shaozhe expelled Zhou Yi from Shrek Academy and banned her from Shrek City after she forced Xiao Xiao to add a Soul Ring to her Second Martial Soul. Ye Mu reassured Xiao Xiao, while Shrek’s leaders considered how to protect him and the academy’s future.

• Yan Shaozhe thanked Ye Mu for sparing Zhou Yi, then condemned her for disregarding Xiao Xiao’s wishes and endangering her student.
• Yan Shaozhe stripped Zhou Yi of her teaching position, ordered her to leave Shrek by the next day, and banned her from Shrek City for life.
• Ye Mu comforted Xiao Xiao, who thanked him, while Ma Xiaotao praised his victory over Zhou Yi.
• Yan Shaozhe apologized to Ye Mu and Xiao Xiao on the academy’s behalf, and Mu En watched Ye Mu with approval.
• The sisters in the group chat discussed Shrek’s leadership and suggested Ye Mu could help improve the academy, but Ye Mu said he had no intention of working for Shrek.
• Yan Shaozhe ordered Zhou Yi to leave immediately, and she remained stunned and despairing.

After Zhou Yi left Shrek Academy, Yan Shaozhe praised Xiao Xiao’s Twin Martial Souls and welcomed her into the circle of promising young talents. Ye Mu promised to protect and support Xiao Xiao, including giving her an Immortal Herb, while teasing remarks from the others left her flustered by his attention.

• Zhou Yi staggered away from Shrek Academy, and Yan Shaozhe ordered the gathered teachers and students not to spread what had happened.
• Yan Shaozhe praised Xiao Xiao’s Twin Martial Souls and envisioned her, Ye Mu, Zhang Lexuan, and Ma Xiaotao securing Shrek’s future.
• Xiao Xiao thanked Yan Shaozhe and Mu En, while Ye Mu, Ma Xiaotao, and Zhang Lexuan promised to help and guide her.
• Ye Mu promised Xiao Xiao an Immortal Herb once she grew stronger, and the women in his group teased her about accepting it.
• Xiao Xiao blushed and became tongue-tied when Ye Mu noticed her embarrassment and asked why her face was red.

Ye Mu escorted Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong'er back to the freshmen dormitories after protecting Xiao Xiao, then heard Zhang Lexuan warn him that Fan Yu might seek revenge for Zhou Yi's expulsion. News of Zhou Yi's expulsion swept through the Outer Court, delighting her longtime rival Mu Jin.

• Ma Xiaotao teased Xiao Xiao about blushing, and Ye Mu reassured her after she had been frightened.
• Ye Mu escorted Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong'er to the freshmen dormitories and promised Wang Dong'er he would help her if she ever needed him.
• Ye Mu comforted Xiao Xiao, who thanked him and hurried inside with Wang Dong'er.
• Zhang Lexuan warned Ye Mu that Fan Yu might target him over Zhou Yi's expulsion, and Ye Mu said he would stay cautious.
• Ma Xiaotao and Zhang Lexuan left to handle academy reforms, while Ye Mu headed to his Soul Tool laboratory.
• News of Zhou Yi's expulsion spread through the Outer Court, and Mu Jin privately celebrated the defeat of his longtime rival.

After Ye Mu received the Pegasus Holy Radiance Left Arm Bone, Fan Yu left Shrek Academy over its punishment of Zhou Yi. Yan Shaozhe, Qian Duoduo, and Xian Lin'er let Fan Yu go, deciding that protecting Ye Mu mattered more to Shrek.

• Mu Jin and the other instructors discussed Ye Mu's strength and felt relieved they had not provoked him.
• Ye Mu ended his livestream, received a Hundred Thousand Year Pegasus Holy Radiance Left Arm Bone, and gained two soul skills after absorbing it.
• Fan Yu, furious over Zhou Yi's punishment and expulsion, packed his belongings and left Shrek Academy for the possibility of joining Sun Moon Royal Soul Tool Master Academy.
• Yan Shaozhe asked Qian Duoduo and Xian Lin'er whether they should stop Fan Yu from leaving.
• Qian Duoduo and Xian Lin'er argued that keeping Fan Yu could endanger Ye Mu, and Yan Shaozhe agreed that Ye Mu's importance outweighed the loss of a Level 8 Soul Engineer.

Ye Mu watched the freshmen’s elimination tournament while the livestream revealed his origins to Jiang Nannan and Wu Feng. Jiang Nannan struggled to accept that he came from ten thousand years in the past and had once opposed Tang San, while Wu Feng focused on the possibility of meeting Ning Rongrong before she and Ning Tian went to compete.

• Qian Duoduo and Xian Lin'er dismissed Fan Yu's departure as a minor setback and predicted Ye Mu would eventually make Shrek's Soul Tool Department the best on the continent.
• Ye Mu, Ma Xiaotao, and Zhang Lexuan arrived at the Assessment Arena, where Ye Mu watched for Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong'er, and Xiao Xiao and started his livestream.
• Jiang Nannan and Wu Feng joined the livestream and learned about Ye Mu's origins and his past enmity with Tang San.
• Jiang Nannan was shocked to learn Ye Mu came from ten thousand years ago and had targeted Tang San, while Wu Feng asked Ning Tian about meeting Ning Rongrong.
• Ning Tian reminded Wu Feng to focus on their assessment, and Wu Feng confidently promised they would win.

Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong'er, and Xiao Xiao defeated Ning Tian's team and won every match on their way to the freshman assessment finals. Huo Yuhao prepared to face the formidable team led by Dai Huabin, determined to win.

• Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong'er, and Xiao Xiao entered the assessment with a temporary instructor and faced Ning Tian, Wu Feng, and Nanmen Yun'er.
• Huo Yuhao's trio defeated Ning Tian's team in an exciting battle.
• Ye Mu told Ma Xiaotao and Zhang Lexuan that Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er would eventually gain multiple martial soul fusion skills.
• Huo Yuhao's trio won all their matches and advanced to the finals, securing a place among the top two teams.
• Huo Yuhao and his teammates left the arena seriously focused on facing Dai Huabin's team, and Huo Yuhao vowed to win.

Huo Yuhao told Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong'er how the White Tiger Duke Mansion had abused him and his mother, and his teammates vowed to help him defeat Dai Huabin in the finals. Xiao Xiao went to Ye Mu to explain the situation and ask for his help.

• Huo Yuhao revealed that Dai Huabin was the White Tiger Duke’s son and described how people at the Duke Mansion had mistreated his mother until she died.
• Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao comforted Huo Yuhao and promised to defeat Dai Huabin in the finals.
• Xiao Xiao asked Wang Dong'er to take Huo Yuhao back to the dormitory while she went to find Ye Mu.
• Xiao Xiao reached Ye Mu’s home and told him about Huo Yuhao’s past and their plan to avenge him in the finals.