Chapter Summaries

Situ Xuan used Sima Lanxiao’s VIP card to take Gu Yue and Yuanen Yehui shopping in Star Luo City. Tang Wulin saw them leave together and was left heartbroken and jealous.

• Situ Xuan showed Gu Yue and Yuanen Yehui the VIP card Sima Lanxiao had given him and suggested they go shopping.
• Situ Xuan, Gu Yue, and Yuanen Yehui walked through Star Luo City together.
• Tang Wulin left his room intending to invite Gu Yue for a walk after dreaming about her the night before.
• Tang Wulin saw Gu Yue leave the hotel with Situ Xuan and Yuanen Yehui, and he froze in shock.
• Tang Wulin clenched his fists until they bled as heartbreak turned into jealousy and rage.

Sima Lanxiao invited Situ Xuan to discuss the Green Skull organization’s latest intelligence, and Situ Xuan left Yuanen Yehui and Gu Yue to meet him. The chapter ended as Situ Xuan arrived at the Sima Family residence in Star Luo City’s old district.

• A man sent by Sima Lanxiao invited Situ Xuan to a meal and a discussion about new Green Skull organization intelligence.
• Situ Xuan gave Yuanen Yehui his silver card and told her and Gu Yue to keep shopping while he went to meet Sima Lanxiao.
• Yuanen Yehui watched Situ Xuan leave, and Gu Yue teased her before the two women continued shopping together.
• Situ Xuan’s Soul Tool car drove through Star Luo City’s old district and stopped at the Sima Family residence.

Situ Xuan visited Sima Lanxiao at Sima Mansion, where the minister explained that his family had been pushed to the margins of Star Luo Empire politics. Sima Lanxiao asked Situ Xuan to help him kill someone, leaving him hopeful that Situ might help him bring down the Xie Family.

• Situ Xuan arrived at Sima Mansion and considered how Sima Lanxiao's position kept him outside the empire's central power struggles.
• Sima Lanxiao welcomed Situ Xuan, served him tea, and described the Sima Family's declining influence.
• Sima Lanxiao admitted that he wanted Situ Xuan to help him kill someone.
• Situ Xuan asked who Sima Lanxiao wanted to kill, giving him hope that the request might succeed.
• Sima Lanxiao resolved to seize what might be his only chance to bring down the Xie Family.

Sima Lanxiao secured Situ Xuan’s help in killing Xie Chen by offering Soul Bones, access to Soul Beast Graveyards, and a lasting favor. Situ Xuan returned to the hotel and found Yuanen Yehui showering in his unlocked room, apparently arranged by Mu Ye.

• Situ Xuan dismissed Sima Lanxiao’s explanations and asked what the Sima Family could offer.
• Sima Lanxiao offered three Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones, free access to Soul Beast Graveyards in Yunlan and Cangshan, and a favor binding his descendants.
• Situ Xuan accepted the deal and said Xie Chen would die within three days.
• Situ Xuan returned to the hotel and found his room unlocked, with water running in the bathroom.
• Situ Xuan suspected Mu Ye had let Yuanen Yehui into his room and waited by the window as night fell.

Situ Xuan reflected on his bargain with Sima Lanxiao and cultivated while waiting for Yuanen Yehui to finish bathing. When she emerged, she became flustered at the sight of him, and he calmly asked if she had finished washing.

• Situ Xuan considered the soul bones, Soul Beast Graveyard access, and inherited favor he had negotiated with Sima Lanxiao, along with the danger facing the Sima Family.
• Situ Xuan assessed his strength and began absorbing spiritual energy through the Immortal Wind Cloud Body Technique.
• Yuanen Yehui came out of the bathroom and froze when she saw Situ Xuan cultivating in the room.
• Situ Xuan opened his eyes, asked Yuanen Yehui if she had finished washing, and she blushed and nodded.

Situ Xuan left the hotel on a covert mission arranged by Sima Lanxiao, while Yuanen Yehui stayed behind, quietly cherishing her feelings for him. After several car changes, a guide took Situ Xuan to the Xie Mansion, where he prepared to carry out the order to kill Xie Chen.

• Situ Xuan told Yuanen Yehui to dry her hair, and she sat quietly beside him, content to stay near him despite feeling unworthy of him.
• The next night, Situ Xuan left the hotel in an unmarked Soul Guidance Sedan for the mission Sima Lanxiao had arranged.
• Situ Xuan changed cars and drivers several times to evade surveillance, then learned that his final driver was his guide and expected not to return.
• The guide asked whether Situ Xuan needed anything before they reached their destination, and Situ Xuan said he would handle everything himself.
• Situ Xuan arrived at the Xie Mansion and surveyed its fortified gates, walls, and surveillance devices.

Situ Xuan traveled to Xie Mansion under Sima Lanxiao’s arrangements and used his malevolent qi to conceal his attack. He killed everyone in the estate and disappeared into the night, leaving the mansion apparently unchanged.

• Situ Xuan left the hotel and switched cars several times while traveling through Star Luo City.
• The third driver told Situ Xuan that he was his guide and that no one would learn of their conversation; Situ Xuan recognized the driver’s acceptance of death.
• The driver took Situ Xuan to Xie Mansion, where Situ Xuan cloaked the estate in malevolent qi that disrupted its surveillance and alarms.
• Situ Xuan entered Xie Mansion and killed everyone inside within five minutes.
• Situ Xuan withdrew his malevolent qi and left, while the mansion’s lights remained on and its surveillance showed only a blurry shadow.

The City Guard detected static on surveillance feeds around Xie Mansion but dismissed the concern as the Douluo Delegation prepared to attend the Star Luo Emperor’s evening reception. Pan Wen arranged formal clothes for Situ Xuan and hinted that An Shaojie was away on Military Department business; the chapter ended with Yuanen Yehui asking Situ Xuan what was happening.

• A City Guard soldier noticed that three surveillance feeds near Xie Mansion had become static and sent two people to investigate.
• Pan Wen told Situ Xuan that the delegation had to attend the emperor’s reception and banquet in formal dress, and offered to provide him with clothes.
• Situ Xuan accepted Pan Wen’s offer and asked where An Shaojie was.
• Pan Wen said An Shaojie had his own matters to attend to, and Situ Xuan inferred that he was conducting a Military Department operation.
• Yuanen Yehui appeared at her doorway and asked Situ Xuan whether something was the matter.

Situ Xuan told Yuanen Yehui that they had to wear formal clothes that evening, then asked whether she wanted to become stronger. He promised to teach her the Fist of the North Star, leaving them seated opposite each other as the lesson began.

• Situ Xuan told Yuanen Yehui they had to appear in formalwear that night, and she said she had brought some.
• Yuanen Yehui felt hurt that Situ Xuan repeatedly ignored her to cultivate, while he resumed training in the living room.
• Situ Xuan approached Yuanen Yehui and asked whether she wanted to become stronger.
• Yuanen Yehui said she did, and Situ Xuan promised to teach her.
• Situ Xuan named the martial art he would teach her: the Fist of the North Star.

Situ Xuan taught Yuanen Yehui about Fist of the North Star and began her first lesson in its breathing technique. As the Sun Moon Federation delegation and Shrek Academy gathered at the Star Luo Hotel for the imperial reception, the chapter left them waiting to depart.

• Situ Xuan explained that Fist of the North Star used the body, secret acupoints, and Battle Qi rather than Soul Power or a Martial Soul.
• Situ Xuan told Yuanen Yehui that her Titan Giant Ape Martial Soul and physical strength made her well suited to the martial art.
• Yuanen Yehui agreed to learn Fist of the North Star despite its nature as a killing art, and Situ Xuan began teaching her its breathing technique.
• Luxury courtesy cars bearing the Star Luo Empire's royal emblem arrived at the Star Luo Hotel to receive the Sun Moon Federation envoy delegation.
• Pan Wen organized the Sun Moon Federation delegation in the lobby while Cai Yue'er, Wu Zhangkong, and six Shrek Academy students gathered to leave.

Situ Xuan joined the delegation to the Star Luo Empire, his imposing presence silencing the crowd. During the state ceremony, he concluded that the Sun Moon Federation would likely attack the Star Luo Empire and Heaven Dou Federation within seven or eight years.

• Situ Xuan emerged from the elevator in a black suit, impressing and intimidating Gu Yue, Yue Zhengyu, Tang Wulin, and the others.
• Pan Wen confirmed the group was present and led everyone toward the delegation’s transport with Situ Xuan at the front.
• The Douluo Continent delegation attended a formal state ceremony at the Star Luo Empire’s palace.
• Situ Xuan reflected that the God Realm’s departure had removed the protection that once deterred the Sun Moon Federation.
• Situ Xuan predicted that the Sun Moon Federation would launch a major move against the Star Luo Empire and Heaven Dou Federation within seven or eight years.

Tang Wulin mistook a real cry of murder for a dream and unleashed his powers during the Star Luo Empire reception, nearly provoking a clash with the Imperial Royal Guard. The confusion ended when a messenger announced that Minister of Rites Xie Chen had actually been killed.

• Tang Wulin released his Golden Dragon Body and Blue Silver Emperor vines in the palace, alarming the delegations and Emperor Dai Tianling.
• The Imperial Royal Guard charged Tang Wulin, but Wu Zhangkong blocked the first attacker and a clash shook the palace grounds.
• Tang Wulin woke fully and asked where someone had been killed, while Xu Xiaoyan denied shouting and Xie Xie laughed at the misunderstanding.
• An old man leading the guards demanded an explanation as the standoff tightened around Tang Wulin and his companions.
• A voice outside the gates announced that Minister of Rites Lord Xie was dead, confirming Tang Wulin had heard a real cry; Situ Xuan smiled faintly.

After Minister Xie Chen was murdered during the emperor’s reception, Dai Tianling deployed the Star Luo Imperial Family’s forces and assured the delegation that they would be protected while the case was investigated. A rank ninety-seven elder took Wu Zhangkong and Tang Wulin to the palace for questioning, leaving their friends waiting anxiously.

• Thirteen Title Douluo sealed off the palace gates, and their golden-robed leader ordered everyone to remain still.
• Dai Tianling condemned Xie Chen’s murder, promised to protect the visiting delegation, and warned against anyone exploiting the incident.
• Situ Xuan observed the emperor’s response and noted that the imperial family had mobilized thirteen Title Douluo.
• The golden-robed elder questioned Wu Zhangkong and Tang Wulin, then ordered them to accompany him for routine questioning.
• Xie Xie, Ye Xinglan, Yue Zhengyu, Xu Xiaoyan, and Xu Lizhi stayed behind, worried as Wu Zhangkong and Tang Wulin entered the palace.

After Vice Minister Xie's death was ruled unconnected to Tang Wulin and Wu Zhangkong, the imperial worshiper summoned Situ Xuan for questioning. Situ Xuan calmly followed him into the palace while Yuanen Yehui watched with worry.

• An attendant told the imperial worshiper that Vice Minister Xie's death had no direct connection to Tang Wulin, but he kept Tang Wulin and Wu Zhangkong in the room while he handled other matters.
• The imperial worshiper went to the palace gates and asked the Douluo Delegation who Situ Xuan was.
• The delegation members all looked toward Situ Xuan, whose imposing presence drew the imperial worshiper's attention.
• The imperial worshiper asked Situ Xuan to cooperate with routine questioning, and Situ Xuan agreed to go with him into the palace.
• Yuanen Yehui watched Situ Xuan leave, worried but holding herself back.

The Royal Imperial Attendant questioned Situ Xuan about Xie Chen’s death and his nighttime movements, then tested him with the pressure of a rank ninety-seven Super Douluo. Situ Xuan remained unmoved, revealed terrifying Malevolent Qi, and openly challenged the attendant, leaving their confrontation unresolved.

• The Royal Imperial Attendant asked Situ Xuan why he had gone out at night, and Situ Xuan said he knew nothing about Xie Chen’s death.
• The Royal Imperial Attendant unleashed his rank ninety-seven pressure, but Situ Xuan stood calmly without moving.
• Situ Xuan questioned whether the Star Luo Empire had a curfew as his Malevolent Qi rose around him.
• The Royal Imperial Attendant warned Situ Xuan to consider whom he was addressing, and Situ Xuan called him an old thing and challenged him.
• Situ Xuan stepped forward, making his Malevolent Qi surge as the Royal Imperial Attendant sensed a pressure beyond their difference in rank.

Situ Xuan intimidated Li Tianxing with a terrifying aura, but an urgent report interrupted their confrontation. News that the Green Skull resistance organization had left traces outside the city led Li Tianxing to suspect Situ Xuan.

• Situ Xuan taunted Li Tianxing at close range, and a primal aura made the rank ninety-seven Super Douluo retreat half a step.
• Li Tianxing prepared to strike, but a middle-aged Title Douluo entered the corridor and was overwhelmed by the clashing auras.
• The newcomer told Li Tianxing that investigators had found clues to the killer and traces of Green Skull outside the city.
• Li Tianxing connected Green Skull's appearance to the Minister of Rites' assassination and the visiting envoy delegation, then looked toward Situ Xuan, who answered with a provocative gesture.

Situ Xuan faced down Li Tianxing, who chose to avoid a clash because of reported traces of Green Skull, then left with the Sun Moon Federation delegation. During the drive, Sima Lanxiao contacted Situ Xuan to say his movements had been erased and denied using the Green Skull lead to harm him, leaving Situ Xuan questioning his explanation.

• Li Tianxing restrained his anger and let Situ Xuan go because a conflict could interfere with the investigation into Green Skull.
• Li Tianxing called Situ Xuan courageous, and Situ Xuan mocked him as cowardly before they parted ways.
• Ministry of Rites officials apologized to the Sun Moon Federation delegation, which boarded its prepared cars.
• Situ Xuan rode away in a special car and received a call from Sima Lanxiao, who said all traces of his movements had been erased.
• Situ Xuan challenged Sima Lanxiao over the Green Skull lead, and Sima Lanxiao denied intending to use someone else to kill him.

After Sima Lanxiao warned Situ Xuan that someone was linking Xie Chen’s death to Green Skull, Situ Xuan arrived at Star Luo Hotel, expecting greater trouble ahead. Sima Lanxiao studied Situ Xuan’s extraordinary record and felt relieved that such a powerful young man was within his camp.

• Sima Lanxiao told Situ Xuan that Green Skull people had appeared outside the city to receive someone and suspected that someone was using the events to frame Situ Xuan, the delegation, or the Sima Family.
• Sima Lanxiao assured Situ Xuan that his people had erased evidence connecting him to Xie Chen’s death and said he would investigate Green Skull.
• Situ Xuan arrived at Star Luo Hotel and thought that the night’s events were only the beginning.
• Sima Lanxiao reviewed a secret report detailing Situ Xuan’s age, cultivation, and remarkable battle record, including killing a Hundred-Thousand-Year Demon Soul Great White Shark King.
• Sima Lanxiao concluded that Situ Xuan was a once-in-an-era talent and felt relieved that he was within his camp.

Sima Lanxiao chose to protect Situ Xuan and stake the Sima Family’s future on the seventeen-year-old, while investigating the hidden forces behind Xie Chen’s death. In the imperial palace, Dai Tianling reprimanded Dai Yun’er for risking conflict between the Star Luo Empire and the Sun Moon Federation, but she quickly softened his anger.

• Sima Lanxiao rejected the idea of using the Star Luo Imperial Family to kill Situ Xuan, deciding that a living Situ Xuan could secure the Sima Family’s future.
• Sima Lanxiao recalled his ancestors’ decision to go all in on the Star Luo Imperial Family and resolved to stake the family’s future on Situ Xuan.
• Sima Lanxiao confirmed that his people had erased evidence that could implicate Situ Xuan, while he continued investigating Green Skull and the hidden mastermind behind Xie Chen’s death.
• Dai Tianling scolded Dai Yun’er for her actions, warning that they could have sparked a war between the Star Luo Empire and the Sun Moon Federation.
• Dai Yun’er apologized and asked whether Dai Tianling no longer loved her, causing him to lose his temper and recall how much he cherished his only daughter.

Dai Tianling comforted Dai Yun'er, then warned her that the Sun Moon Federation threatened the Star Luo Empire and explained Shrek Academy’s long history. He revealed that the Federation’s growing pressure on Shrek might give Star Luo a chance, though the conflict between the powers remained unresolved.

• Dai Yun'er charmed Dai Tianling into forgiving her, and he cautioned her against causing trouble that harmed the state’s dignity.
• Dai Tianling told Dai Yun'er that Star Luo lagged far behind the Sun Moon Federation and feared its expansion.
• Dai Yun'er asked about Shrek Academy, and Dai Tianling recounted its origins, its legendary figures, and the roles of Dai Mubai and Dai Yuhao.
• Dai Tianling explained that the Sun Moon Federation’s rising academy was suppressing Shrek and that the Federation would have to make Shrek submit to rule the continent.