Chapter Summaries

Bai Mu reunited with Tang San and Xiao Wu in Suotuo City, then located Tang Hao while preparing to steal the Blue Silver Grass. He used a Substitute and adulterated Whale Rubber to distract Zhu Zhuqing with Dai Mubai’s antics, and left for Holy Soul Village with Zygarde.

• Bai Mu met Tang San and Xiao Wu, learned they were heading to Shrek Academy, and offered to treat them at the hotel.
• Bai Mu used his Z-Cells to find Tang Hao secretly guarding Tang San near the Rose Hotel.
• Bai Mu created a Substitute, which delivered food to Zhu Zhuqing and discussed her Meditation Technique with her.
• Dai Mubai’s noisy night next door frustrated Zhu Zhuqing, while Tang Hao’s memories of Ah Yin resurfaced.
• Bai Mu revealed that he had given Dai Mubai Hundred Year Whale Rubber, then rode Zygarde invisibly toward Holy Soul Village.
• Zygarde announced that it had arrived at Holy Soul Village.

Bai Mu found Ah Yin and the Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone hidden behind a waterfall, absorbed it, and gained the ability to fly. After Ah Yin tried to wither herself to avoid being taken, Zygarde swallowed her at Bai Mu’s request.

• Bai Mu and Zygarde found the hidden valley and entered the cave behind its waterfall.
• Bai Mu uncovered Tang Hao’s hidden box and took the hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone.
• Bai Mu absorbed the Spirit Bone, completing his Indestructible Vajra Body and gaining the ability to fly.
• Bai Mu threatened to cultivate Ah Yin again for another Spirit Bone and Spirit Ring, prompting her to wither herself.
• Zygarde sensed Ah Yin would be useful and swallowed her roots, seeds, and all after Bai Mu handed her over.

Bai Mu watched Zygarde absorb the Blue Silver Emperor, which caused Xiao Ruan to split off a second Core Cell. The new cell became a shiny Dragon Dog named Z2, and Bai Mu rode it toward Suotuo City.

• Bai Mu saw Tang Hao reminiscing in the alley while Zygarde finished devouring the Blue Silver Emperor.
• Zygarde’s transformation caused Blue Silver Grass across the continent to react, and Tang San awoke with a deep sense of loss.
• Xiao Ruan produced a second Core Cell, which Bai Mu named Z2, and explained that the two Core Cells shared innate abilities but could not both reach full power at once.
• Xiao Ruan gave its Z-Cells to Z2, which transformed into a shiny white Dragon Dog.
• Bai Mu climbed onto Z2 and ordered it to carry him back toward Suotuo City.

Bai Mu let Zhu Zhuqing sleep on his sofa after the noise from Dai Mubai’s room kept her awake, then watched her discover that her fiancé was still living recklessly. Zhu Zhuqing resolved to become stronger, and Bai Mu offered to take her on as his disciple.

• Bai Mu arrived in Suotuo City and let the exhausted Zhu Zhuqing sleep on his sofa after she complained about the noise next door.
• Bai Mu and Zhu Zhuqing ran into Dai Mubai the next morning, and Dai mistook Zhu Zhuqing for Bai Mu’s girlfriend and called her his sister-in-law.
• Dai Mubai bragged about the previous night and offered to cover Bai Mu’s expenses if he brought his girlfriend back to the hotel.
• Zhu Zhuqing confronted Bai Mu at a restaurant and admitted she was unsure what to do after seeing Dai Mubai’s behavior.
• Zhu Zhuqing declared that she had to become very strong, and Bai Mu told her she could call him Master.

Bai Mu took Zhu Zhuqing to see Shrek Academy, hoping to test his strength against Zhao Wuji while refusing to enroll. At the registration line, he encountered Tang San and Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong arrived as Dai Mubai's interest in her made Zhu Zhuqing even colder toward him.

• Bai Mu and Zhu Zhuqing left Suotuo City for Shrek Academy, where Bai Mu hoped to find a chance to spar with Zhao Wuji.
• Bai Mu greeted Tang San and Xiao Wu at the registration line and jokingly introduced Zhu Zhuqing as his adopted stray cat.
• A rejected applicant's father demanded his fee back, and Dai Mubai challenged him while the registration elder revealed Shrek only accepted young, powerful Monsters.
• Bai Mu questioned Shrek's approach of training only geniuses, though Tang San and Xiao Wu still found the academy appealing.
• Ning Rongrong arrived to register, Bai Mu wondered whether her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda could strengthen Zygarde, and Zhu Zhuqing noticed Dai Mubai's interest in her.

Bai Mu’s group registered at the academy, where Zhu Zhuqing’s Martial Soul revealed her connection to Dai Mubai and shocked him with the realization that he had mistreated his betrothed. Dai Mubai suspected Bai Mu had deliberately set him up, while Bai Mu revealed his evolved Zygarde and became a Soul Elder, leaving Dai Mubai isolated among the others.

• Bai Mu paid the registration fees for himself, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing, then the old man examined their ages and asked them to release their Martial Souls.
• Dai Mubai recognized Zhu Zhuqing’s Hell Spirit Cat and realized she was the Zhu Family daughter once betrothed to him, whom he had mistreated the night before.
• Dai Mubai suspected Bai Mu had set him up with Whale Rubber and angrily called him a bastard.
• Bai Mu revealed his evolved Zygarde and three Spirit Rings, stunning Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the old man.
• Dai Mubai dismissed the strength of External Martial Souls, but Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing criticized him and sided with Bai Mu.

Bai Mu turned Dai Mubai’s accusations back on him, worsening his conflict with Zhu Zhuqing before Dai Mubai led the group into Shrek Academy. At the second trial, Bai Mu enthusiastically ordered Oscar’s sausages, eager to try the Food Spirit’s creations.

• Bai Mu argued that Dai Mubai had chosen to use the Whale Rubber and stay with the twins himself, leaving Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing to look down on Dai Mubai.
• Dai Mubai nearly agreed to treat Bai Mu and Zhu Zhuqing to a hotel, then tried to explain himself to Zhu Zhuqing, who rejected his excuses.
• The old man ended the argument and sent Dai Mubai to lead the group to the next trial; Dai Mubai hoped to defeat Bai Mu in the practical combat test.
• On the way, Bai Mu told Xiao Wu that power could let someone break rules and define justice, prompting Zhu Zhuqing to reconsider him.
• At the second-trial line, Bai Mu ordered three of every kind of sausage from Oscar and paid with a Silver Soul Coin.

Bai Mu ate Oscar’s Spirit-power sausages, challenged Zhu Zhuqing to eat one, and stopped Dai Mubai from attacking with Zygarde’s Dragon Might. At the Shrek Academy test, Bai Mu revealed he was level forty, leaving Dai Mubai stunned and fearful of the powerful enemy he had made.

• Oscar chanted his sausage spells and gave Bai Mu two sausages, which Bai Mu and Zygarde eagerly ate.
• Bai Mu teased Zhu Zhuqing into biting a sausage, while Dai Mubai grew enraged and charged at him before Zygarde stopped him.
• Bai Mu cut to the front of the Soul Power testing line and revealed his three Spirit Rings, while Tang San and the others qualified to skip the tests.
• Ning Rongrong tested at level twenty-seven, then Bai Mu filled a level-forty Crystal Ball and was recognized as a Quasi-Soul Ancestor.
• Dai Mubai failed to fill the Crystal Ball and realized Bai Mu was level forty; Bai Mu mocked him as a Little Wimp.

At Shrek Academy, Bai Mu revealed that he had risen from Innate Soul Power Level 1 to Level 40, stunning Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and the teachers. After the group reached the fourth test, Dai Mubai challenged Bai Mu to a one-on-one fight, and Bai Mu accepted.

• Ning Rongrong invited Bai Mu to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and gave him a token, but he said he would consider the offer.
• Bai Mu revealed that he had started with Innate Soul Power Level 1, leaving the Elder Teacher, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing astonished.
• Tang San and Xiao Wu privately reacted with shock, while Bai Mu told Xiao Wu he had gained levels through luck, fighting, and taking risks.
• Dai Mubai led the group to the fourth test, where Zhao Wuji explained that they would need to withstand his attacks for one incense stick.
• Dai Mubai asked to fight Bai Mu alone first, and Bai Mu accepted as the others watched.

Bai Mu and Zygarde overwhelmed Dai Mubai in their arena match, leaving Dai Mubai badly injured and his confidence shattered. The chapter ended with Dai Mubai admitting defeat after failing to land a hit on Zygarde or reach Bai Mu.

• Dai Mubai introduced himself and attacked Zygarde while trying to rush past it toward Bai Mu.
• Zygarde used Extreme Speed and Land's Wrath to strike Dai Mubai and break through his defenses, badly injuring him.
• Tang San explained that Zygarde could create its own Spirit Skills, and Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing reacted to Bai Mu's abilities.
• Dai Mubai charged again and fired White Tiger Intense Light Waves, but Zygarde countered them with Dragon Pulse and bit his tiger claw.
• Bai Mu ordered another Dragon Pulse, which blasted Dai Mubai from the air and left him unable to maintain Martial Soul Possession.
• Dai Mubai admitted that he had completely lost after failing to damage Zygarde or reach Bai Mu.

Bai Mu defeated Dai Mubai and refused to help treat him, while Ning Rongrong demonstrated the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda’s support powers to Bai Mu and Zygarde. Bai Mu considered the sect as a potential ally and began planning to relocate the Immortal Herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

• Bai Mu mocked the defeated Dai Mubai and left him untreated, while Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing reacted to the fight.
• Zhao Wuji ended the assessment and ordered Oscar to make a Recovery Big Sausage, which he forced Dai Mubai to eat.
• Bai Mu dismissed Tang San’s concern for Dai Mubai, reassured Xiao Wu that they were good friends, and left Zhu Zhuqing uncertain about reconciling with Dai Mubai.
• Ning Rongrong used her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to boost Bai Mu and Zygarde, and Zygarde confirmed that her enhancement stacked with Dragon Dance.
• Bai Mu considered the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for his future plans and decided he needed to move the Immortal Herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.

Bai Mu challenged Zhao Wuji to a solo fight after the others completed their assessment, then encouraged Tang San to build his Blue Silver Grass around poison and hidden weapons. Tang San embraced the idea, while Bai Mu secretly planned to reduce the threat Tang San posed to him.

• Bai Mu refused to join the group assessment and challenged Zhao Wuji to fight him alone after the others finished.
• Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing worked together to endure Zhao Wuji’s test, using Blue Silver Poison Mist and Hidden Weapons to last until the incense burned down.
• Bai Mu healed the injured group with Jungle Healing, and Tang San praised the poison attribute of his Blue Silver Grass.
• Bai Mu urged Tang San to combine toxins from many Spirit Beasts with hidden weapons, and Tang San decided to discuss pursuing the ultimate poison path with his teacher.
• Bai Mu welcomed Tang San’s decision while privately intending to make Tang San as little threat to himself as possible.

Bai Mu challenged Zhao Wuji and used Zygarde’s clones, paralysis, and Substitute to frustrate the far stronger Spirit Saint. After Zhao Wuji’s tracking attack struck a decoy, Bai Mu remained ready to keep exploiting the tactic.

• Tang San thanked Bai Mu for recommending a poison-based path, while the hidden Tang Hao approved of the advice and watched Bai Mu prepare to fight Zhao Wuji.
• Bai Mu opened the fight with Jungle Healing and ordered Zygarde to use Double Team, sending a pack of Dragon Dog clones at Zhao Wuji.
• Zhao Wuji smashed most of the clones and tried to hit the real Zygarde, but Glare slowed him and Dragon Pulse and Stomp kept up the pressure.
• Bai Mu’s Zygarde used Land’s Wrath to blast Zhao Wuji into the air, and Zhao Wuji responded with Position Tracking and a Vajra Palm.
• Bai Mu ordered Zygarde to use Substitute, causing Zhao Wuji’s guaranteed hit to destroy a decoy while the real Zygarde escaped.

Bai Mu and Zygarde faced Zhao Wuji in a test, revealing Zygarde’s accumulated Dragon Dance and unleashing powerful attacks while Bai Mu’s healing sustained the fight. The chapter ended with Zygarde’s Protect barrier surviving Zhao Wuji’s full-force Spirit Saint attack, leaving him stunned.

• Tang San, Ning Rongrong, and the others reacted to Bai Mu’s unusual healing Second Spirit Skill and wondered what skills he might gain next.
• Zhao Wuji used Gravity Increase and Gravity Squeeze, but Bai Mu revealed that Zygarde had secretly stacked Dragon Dance until its power and speed had surged.
• Zygarde used Extreme Speed and Substitute to evade Zhao Wuji’s gravity attacks, then unleashed Thousand Arrows and Land’s Wrath as Zhao Wuji transformed with Martial Soul Avatar.
• Bai Mu’s healing let him and Zygarde keep attacking, while Zhao Wuji grew furious and prepared a gravity-enhanced Vajra Palm strike.
• Zygarde used Protect to block Zhao Wuji’s full-force blow, and Zhao Wuji was shocked when the barrier remained intact.

Bai Mu defeated Zhao Wuji in their assessment battle through Zygarde’s attacks and a cleverly placed Substitute, then shocked everyone by refusing to join Shrek Academy. The chapter left Zhao Wuji furious and demanding to know whether Bai Mu was mocking him.

• Bai Mu and Zygarde overwhelmed Zhao Wuji with Extreme Speed, Crunch, and Land's Wrath, weakening him and exhausting his Soul Power.
• Zhao Wuji used Tracking Lock and charged at Bai Mu, only to strike a Substitute while the real Bai Mu hid nearby and attacked with Thousand Arrows.
• Bai Mu revealed when he had switched places, and Zhao Wuji reluctantly counted the battle as his loss despite privately wanting another chance to fight him.
• Zhu Zhuqing began to consider following Bai Mu, while Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Tang San reacted to his victory.
• Zhao Wuji welcomed the students to Shrek Academy, but Bai Mu declared that he had never intended to join, leaving Zhao Wuji furious.

Bai Mu refused to join Shrek Academy after defeating Zhao Wuji and dismissed the academy’s ability to make him stronger. When Zhao Wuji threatened to stop him, Bai Mu suggested he might only be a Substitute, and Zhao Wuji let him leave rather than risk making an enemy of him.

• Bai Mu told Zhao Wuji he had only come to spar and test his strength, then argued that Shrek could not offer the training he needed.
• Bai Mu pointed out that he had reached Rank 40 at twelve and had already surpassed Shrek’s graduation requirement, then refused Zhao Wuji’s attempts to persuade him.
• Bai Mu said goodbye to Zhu Zhuqing, Tang San, and Xiao Wu, while Zhu Zhuqing asked whether he was leaving without her.
• Zhao Wuji threatened to force Bai Mu to stay, but Ning Rongrong stood between them and declared that Bai Mu was a guest elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Bai Mu asked Zhao Wuji whether the person before him was really his true self, making Zhao Wuji realize he might be a Substitute and hesitate to attack.
• Bai Mu walked toward the village outskirts, and Zhao Wuji ultimately let him go.

Bai Mu left Shrek Academy after promising Tang San a nearly Ten Thousand Year poisonous right arm spirit bone, then returned to Heaven Dou City to investigate a coming auction. He learned that entry required assets worth two hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins, just beyond what he currently possessed, and began considering how to earn more.

• Bai Mu told Tang San he would give him a nearly Ten Thousand Year poisonous right arm spirit bone at their next meeting, astonishing everyone while Tang Hao mistook the offer for sincere generosity.
• Bai Mu left Shrek Academy, then revealed that Zygarde had secretly fought Zhao Wuji while invisible and set out north with Z2 as his mount.
• A day later, Bai Mu reached Heaven Dou City and disguised himself while exploring the city for news because Dugu Bo was away at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
• At a teahouse, Bai Mu overheard that the Royal Auction House would hold an auction next week featuring rare metals, Soul Tools, Spirit Bones, and special slaves.
• Bai Mu learned that auction entry required assets worth two hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins, but he had only one hundred and ninety thousand, so he decided he needed to find a way to make more money.

Bai Mu kidnapped Xue Beng again and extorted five million Gold Soul Coins from Xue Xing, then evaded Dugu Bo’s poison and entered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. He and Z2 harvested every herb in the valley, leaving it barren.

• Bai Mu sneaked into Xue Beng’s residence, kidnapped him, looted the palace, and left a ransom note demanding five million Gold Soul Coins.
• Xue Xing summoned Dugu Bo, who failed to find the kidnapper but helped oversee the ransom payment at the old location.
• Bai Mu collected the ransom from afar and used Jungle Healing and Safeguard to remove Dugu Bo’s tracking poison.
• Bai Mu and the Dragon Dogs entered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, where Z2 transformed and gathered every herb into Bai Mu’s storage bracelet.

Bai Mu consumed Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew while Xiao Ruan and Z2 absorbed two other immortal herbs, awakening new abilities and improving their strength. Bai Mu gained Foresight, Xiao Ruan learned Sacred Fire, and Z2 learned Frenzy Plant, leaving the group with greater power and more Z-Cells.

• Bai Mu chose to save the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and several valuable herbs, then gave the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower to Xiao Ruan and the Jade Ink Divine Bamboo to Z2.
• Bai Mu absorbed Full Moon Wearing Autumn Dew and increased his Spiritual Power, vision, and control over the Time Domain.
• Bai Mu awakened Foresight, a move that let him identify an opponent's weaknesses and trajectory to block an attack.
• Xiao Ruan absorbed the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower and awakened Sacred Fire, while Prince Xue Xing found Xue Beng in the slums and Dugu Bo left after helping recover him.
• Z2 absorbed the Jade Ink Divine Bamboo and awakened Frenzy Plant, and Bai Mu felt the Z-Cell Quantity increase by 10.

Bai Mu used Xiao Ruan and Z2 to destroy Dugu Bo’s shelter, Poison Array, and Medicinal Garden at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. He hid as Dugu Bo returned, leaving Zygarde to face the furious Title Douluo alone.

• Bai Mu had Xiao Ruan use Sacred Fire to destroy Dugu Bo’s shelter and burn through much of the Poison Array.
• Bai Mu ordered Z2 to replace the Poison Array with a field of hostile plants, and Z2 broke the array after half an hour.
• Bai Mu sensed Dugu Bo approaching, prepared Zygarde for battle, then hid underground with Xiao Ruan.
• Dugu Bo returned to find his Poison Array destroyed and his Medicinal Garden and shelter completely gone.
• Dugu Bo saw Zygarde dancing in the valley, unleashed his nine Spirit Rings, and attacked it in a rage.