Chapter Summaries

After breaking through to Seven-Ring Soul Saint, Yun Chen emerged from seclusion and spoke with his worried teachers and Mother Xu. He did not know that the Xu Family had faced deliberate setbacks while he was away.

• Qiangu Dongfeng resented Chen Xinjie for recruiting Yun Chen but held back from harming him because Yun Chen might possess a Divine Trial Legacy.
• Leng Yaozhu learned Yun Chen had left the Spirit Pagoda and decided his departure was for the best.
• Yun Chen told Mu Ye and Zhen Hua that he had broken through, and the two argued over whether he should rest or resume forging.
• Yun Chen called Mother Xu and told her he had become a Seven-Ring Soul Saint, then listened as she shared good news from home.
• After the call, Mother Xu hid the truth that someone had been deliberately targeting Xu's father and the Xu Family.

Jiang Zhanheng escorted Yun Chen to War God Hall headquarters, where Guan Yue appointed him a Reserve War God with benefits equal to a full War God. Yun Chen completed the joining procedures, returned to Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, and resumed practicing forging.

• Jiang Zhanheng brought Yun Chen to War God Hall headquarters while Xu Xiaoyan and Na'er reluctantly let him go after he promised to return soon.
• Guan Yue offered Yun Chen the position of Reserve War God with War God-level benefits, and Yun Chen accepted after reviewing the rewards.
• Guan Yue completed Yun Chen's joining procedures, gave him a special Soul Guidance Communicator, and showed him the headquarters and its cultivation facilities.
• Yun Chen left the headquarters and returned to Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, reassuring Xu Xiaoyan and Na'er.
• Yun Chen practiced in his private forging room the next morning and quickly regained his feel for forging.

Yun Chen resumed forging and planned demanding Battle Armor upgrades for himself and Na'er while Xu Xiaoyan prepared to make her own armor. After speaking with Zhang Yangzi, he learned that Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi were weighing Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy against Shrek Academy, whose conduct had disappointed them.

• Yun Chen resumed forging, accepted increasingly difficult orders, and began preparing materials for his Three-Word Battle Armor.
• Yun Chen planned upgrades for Na'er and Xu Xiaoyan, consulting experts about the metals needed to withstand Na'er's Golden Dragon King's power.
• Zhang Yangzi called Yun Chen and said he and Wang Jinxi were nearing the Soul Ancestor realm and had received an attractive offer from Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.
• Zhang Yangzi told Yun Chen that he and Wang Jinxi would still attend Shrek's enrollment selection because they had accepted Zhuo Shi's invitation first.
• After the call, Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi agreed that Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy might suit them better and criticized Shrek Academy's practices.

Yun Chen agreed to represent Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy in a local youth competition and approved Xu Xiaoyan and Na'er joining him. Meanwhile, Shrek Academy’s Sea God Pavilion elders gathered for a conference as enrollment approached.

• Xu Yan asked Yun Chen to compete in the youth division, and Yun Chen agreed after reviewing the academy’s roster.
• Yun Chen approved Xu Xiaoyan and Na'er taking the two undecided team slots.
• Yun Chen told Xu Xiaoyan and Na'er the competition would last about ten days, and both agreed to participate.
• The Sea God Pavilion elders gathered at Shrek Academy for a conference before the new enrollment period, leaving Yun Ming with another headache.

Shrek Academy’s leaders discovered that far fewer promising students were applying for admission slots and agreed to recruit talents early. To restore the academy’s standing, Yun Ming also ordered an Outer Court team to compete in Mingdu, with two Inner Court students joining them.

• Zhuo Shi reported that Intermediate Soul Master Academies had submitted far fewer applications for Shrek Academy admission slots than in previous years.
• Yun Ming told Zhuo Shi to send teachers to approach promising students before the holiday and ask whether they wanted to enroll.
• Yun Ming proposed sending quick-witted Outer Court students to the Mingdu competition to showcase Shrek Academy.
• The elders raised concerns about facing Yun Chen and Na'er at the competition.
• Ya Li suggested adding two age-appropriate Inner Court students to the team, and Yun Ming approved the plan.

Xu Xiaoyan completed Kuang Zhantian’s One-Word Battle Armor, and the students discussed the upcoming Mingdu Grand Competition. Yun Chen and Na’er then sparred at the training grounds, where their strength astonished the War God Hall guardian Nangong Yi.

• Xu Xiaoyan finished engraving Kuang Zhantian’s Battle Armor, and Kuang Zhantian fused with the final component and donned the completed set.
• Long Chen and Kuang Zhantian traded taunts as Weng Daimin and Na’er discussed Shrek Academy’s expected team at the Mingdu Grand Competition.
• Yun Chen encouraged the students to treat the competition as training and said they would not lose with him there.
• Yun Chen and Na’er went to the training grounds to spar, and a teacher activated the highest-level Soul Guidance Barrier.
• Na’er used Golden Dragon Body while Yun Chen activated Martial Soul Possession and Blood Rage, and their powerful clashes damaged the arena.
• Nangong Yi, the ninety-fourth-level Title Douluo guarding Yun Chen, was astonished by their strength and by the effect of Na’er’s Golden Dragon King power on his Martial Soul.

Na'er challenged Yun Chen to a fierce spar, but his Firmament Blood Domain and prepared counterattacks overcame her strongest techniques. After admitting defeat, Na'er got angry when Yun Chen teased her about withholding food and charged into his chest.

• Na'er used Golden Dragon Tyrant Body and Golden Dragon Heaven-Rending Claw against Yun Chen, who decided to teach her a lesson.
• Na'er unleashed Golden Dragon Berserk Domain, but Yun Chen countered with Firmament Blood Domain and restrained her bloodline power.
• Na'er broke free with Golden Dragon Roar and attacked with Golden Dragon Shockwave and Golden Dragon Heaven-Tearing Hand, but Yun Chen blocked her with God-Slaying God-Ascension.
• The clash destroyed the soul-tool barrier and surveillance equipment, prompting Xu Yan to rush from his office while Nangong Yi slipped away from the arena.
• Na'er admitted defeat, then grew indignant when Yun Chen teased her about keeping his food from her and charged into his chest with Golden Dragon Charge.

Yun Chen and Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy entered the Mingdu Grand Competition, where Na'er volunteered to face Shrek Academy in the semifinals. The match began with Na'er targeting Ye Xinglan, but the fight had only just started.

• Yun Chen reviewed the teams competing in Mingdu and suggested that Teacher Wu try recruiting talented Young Genius Ranking contenders.
• Long Chen led Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy to victory in its opening match, while Yun Chen spotted Ye Xinglan with Shrek Academy.
• Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy advanced through its matches and drew Shrek Academy in the semifinals.
• Na'er insisted on fighting in the semifinal, and Yun Chen agreed to let her compete.
• At the match, former Shrek students were startled to see Na'er on Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy's team, and she kept her gaze on Ye Xinglan.
• The referee started the match, and Na'er transformed, raised her golden spear, and aimed it at Ye Xinglan.

Na'er used the Golden Dragon Spear to target Ye Xinglan and dominate Shrek Academy's team during the competition. After knocking Ye Xinglan unconscious, she helped Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy defeat the remaining Shrek students.

• Na'er confronted Ye Xinglan with Yun Chen's Golden Dragon Spear, and Yun Chen realized she had taken it to settle a score.
• Na'er overwhelmed Ye Xinglan, pierced her with the spear, and criticized her swordsmanship in front of the arena.
• Na'er knocked the Stargod Sword from Ye Xinglan's hand and punched her off the stage unconscious.
• Na'er used the Golden Dragon Roar to interrupt Shrek Academy's two Soul Emperors while Long Chen and his teammates attacked.
• Na'er sent the Outer Court students off the stage, and Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy defeated Shrek Academy's remaining Soul Emperors.

After Shrek Academy’s latest defeat, Yun Ming left Sea God Pavilion to bring the students back, while Qiangu Zhangting proposed that Spirit Pagoda establish its own academy. At the contestants’ hotel, Wu Sidu approached Yun Chen, though she had originally come looking for Na'er.

• Yun Ming decided to retrieve Shrek’s students, rejected Long Yeyue’s warning that his appearance would look like surrender, and left Sea God Pavilion.
• Qiangu Dongfeng ordered Spirit Pagoda’s media to publicize Shrek’s defeat, and Qiangu Zhangting suggested founding a Spirit Pagoda academy to challenge Shrek’s status.
• Qiangu Dongfeng considered the proposal but weighed the risk of openly breaking relations with Shrek Academy.
• Wu Sidu met Yun Chen in the hotel lounge, and Na'er watched her warily as Yun Chen asked whether she had come looking for him.
• Wu Sidu said she had originally intended to find Na'er, but had unexpectedly encountered Yun Chen.

Wu Sidu challenged Yun Chen after watching Na'er fight, and Yun Chen accepted, promising to face her in the Mingdu Grand Competition final. During the team battle, Wu Sidu attacked Yun Chen but could not break through his defense, so he called on her to use the Hell White Tiger.

• Wu Sidu told Yun Chen she had come to challenge him after seeing Na'er's semifinal match, and he accepted her challenge for the final.
• Xu Xiaoyan and Na'er pinched Yun Chen for teasing Wu Sidu before the three returned to their dormitory.
• Yun Chen replaced Na'er for the team battle final, and Long Chen's group left a path open for Wu Sidu to reach him.
• Wu Sidu attacked Yun Chen with swift Hell Spirit Cat claws, but he easily blocked her strikes and threw her back.
• Yun Chen beckoned to Wu Sidu and urged her to use the Hell White Tiger.

Yun Chen defeated Wu Sidu after she transformed into the Hell White Tiger, then praised her strength and exchanged contact information with her. Wu Sidu remained undecided between Shrek Academy and Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, while Na'er showed jealousy over Yun Chen's new connection.

• Wu Sidu unleashed her Self-Martial Soul Fusion Skill and transformed into the Hell White Tiger to attack Yun Chen.
• Yun Chen blocked the Hell White Tiger's strike, seized its claw, and slammed Wu Sidu to the ground until she conceded.
• Yun Chen helped Wu Sidu up, acknowledged her strength, and exchanged contact information with her.
• Wu Sidu said she was still considering whether to attend Shrek Academy or Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, and Yun Chen encouraged her to visit both.
• Na'er charged into Yun Chen's arms after seeing him exchange contact information with Wu Sidu, showing her jealousy.

After Na'er’s match, Yun Ming summoned Yun Chen to a testing arena and sparred with him, initially intending to warn him but becoming impressed by his strength and developing spear technique. The chapter leaves them still exchanging blows, with Yun Ming considering Yun Chen’s talent despite their hostility and Shrek Academy’s blood feud with him.

• Yun Ming saw Yun Chen holding Na'er after her match and left the stands in anger, shattering his teacup.
• Yun Chen sent Na'er and Xu Xiaoyan back to the academy dormitory, then went to a technology park after sensing Yun Ming’s summons.
• Yun Ming invited Yun Chen to spar in a testing arena, and they fought using spear techniques without activating their Martial Souls.
• Yun Ming drew blood from Yun Chen, but Yun Chen’s spear technique improved rapidly, and Yun Ming recognized his strength and unusual talent.
• Yun Ming became interested in nurturing Yun Chen’s talent but rejected the idea of taking him as a disciple because of Shrek Academy’s irreconcilable feud with him.

Yun Chen's weapon duel with Yun Ming ended with Yun Chen's Blood Crystal Spear shattering, and Yun Ming gave him a booklet on the Qingtian Spear Technique to pass to Na'er. Yun Chen returned to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy as Shrek Academy's conflict with him and the Federation's efforts to recruit him continued.

• Yun Chen sparred with Yun Ming until the Blood Crystal Spear shattered, and Yun Ming praised his skill.
• Yun Ming gave Yun Chen a booklet on the Qingtian Spear Technique and asked him to deliver it to Na'er.
• Yun Ming left after explaining nothing, while Yun Chen learned that Na'er had ignored his attempts to contact her.
• Yun Ming reflected on how Cai Yue'er’s actions had given the Federation an opening to damage Shrek Academy’s reputation.
• Yun Chen left the Tang Sect's technology park by Soul Guidance Car and stored the booklet without reading it.

After Yun Chen gave Na'er the core chapter of the Qingtian Spear Technique, enrollment season brought new prospects to both Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy and Shrek Academy. At Shrek, Tang Wulin and the others completed their entrance examinations, but only Tang Wulin earned a secure passing score, leaving Zhuo Shi to consider using his privileges to help the others.

• Yun Ming decided that Yun Chen could deliver the Qingtian Spear Technique's core chapter to Na'er, despite their opposing sides and blood feud.
• Yun Chen gave Na'er the core chapter, and she resolved to cultivate the technique and grow stronger so she could remain with him.
• Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy drew more applicants after Yun Chen and his companions won the Mingdu Grand Competition, while Shrek Academy faced a drop in applicants.
• Wu Zhangkong brought Tang Wulin and the others to meet Zhuo Shi, who welcomed them and hoped they would enroll at Shrek Academy.
• Tang Wulin, Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, and Xie Xie completed their entrance examinations, but only Tang Wulin scored safely within the acceptable range.
• Zhuo Shi considered using his privileges to add points for Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi, and possibly Xie Xie, because of their special abilities.

Yun Chen and Xu Xiaoyan returned to Eastsea City, where Xu Xiaoyan openly acted on her feelings for him. Mother Xu supported their relationship, and Yun Chen accepted that he wanted to be with her.

• On the train, Wu Sidu contacted Yun Chen to arrange a spar after enrolling at Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, and Xu Xiaoyan teased him about Na'er.
• Xu Xiaoyan told Yun Chen she knew Na'er liked him, then leaned into his arms and fell asleep during the journey.
• After arriving in Eastsea City, Xu Xiaoyan returned to her family home with Yun Chen and affectionately greeted her mother.
• Mother Xu told Yun Chen she and her husband would support him and Xu Xiaoyan if their feelings were sincere.
• Yun Chen acknowledged that Xu Xiaoyan had become more than a younger sister to him and resolved not to hold back now that she understood her feelings.

Xu Xiaoyan accepted Yun Chen’s feelings for Na’er and decided to pursue a relationship with him, then spent the night in his room. The next morning, she and Yun Chen left the Xu Family to explore Eastsea City as gifted students arrived at Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

• Yun Chen gave Xu Xiaoyan’s father items to help restore his Mental Power and vital energy.
• Xu Xiaoyan slipped into Yun Chen’s room and said she wanted to seize the initiative before Na’er could become the older sister.
• Xu Xiaoyan explained that she accepted Na’er and wanted the three of them to live together well, then kissed Yun Chen.
• Xu Xiaoyu saw Xu Xiaoyan leave Yun Chen’s room and teased them, so Xu Xiaoyan chased him with her Star Scepter.
• Yun Chen and Xu Xiaoyan left the Xu Family to wander around Eastsea City, while gifted students arrived at Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

Wu Sidu enrolled at Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy after securing a place in Yun Chen’s class so she could compete with him. Back in Eastsea City, Xu Xiaoyan teased Yun Chen about attracting girls, and he explained that he had no romantic feelings for Mu Xi before they headed to Gourmet Street.

• Xu Yan rushed to the admissions office after learning that Wu Sidu, ranked ninth on the Young Genius Ranking, had applied.
• Wu Sidu asked to enter Yun Chen’s class because she wanted him as her strongest rival, and Xu Yan agreed to her request.
• Wu Sidu completed her enrollment and sent Yun Chen a message.
• Xu Xiaoyan teased Yun Chen about Wu Sidu and suggested Mu Xi liked him, but Yun Chen said their relationship would go no further because of their past.
• Xu Xiaoyan linked arms with Yun Chen and took him to Eastsea City’s Gourmet Street.

Yun Chen and Xu Xiaoyan wondered why Na'er had been away for so long while Na'er and Gu Yue argued on Star Luo Continent over returning and the Spirit Beast Clan’s revival plan. After they returned to Douluo Continent, Na'er read Xu Xiaoyan’s message and froze when she realized she had become Yun Chen’s younger sister.

• Yun Chen and Xu Xiaoyan traveled back to Mingdu and worried that Na'er had not contacted them.
• Na'er demanded that Gu Yue take her back to Douluo Continent, and the two argued over Gu Yue’s revival plan and Na'er's bond with humans.
• Gu Yue agreed to have Di Tian lead the Fierce Beasts back to Douluo Continent with them.
• Gu Yue read messages from Leng Yaozhu and Tang Wulin and wondered whether to attend Shrek Academy.
• Na'er read Yun Chen’s messages, saw one from Xu Xiaoyan, and froze while repeating that she had become the younger sister.

Na'er used her Golden Dragon King bloodline pressure to make Di Tian take her to Mingdu, driven by concern over Yun Chen. She reunited with Yun Chen and Xu Xiaoyan at the academy, then went to Yun Chen's room for the night, leaving him unable to meditate as planned.

• Na'er demanded that Di Tian take her to Mingdu, and her bloodline pressure compelled him to obey.
• Gu Yue suspected Na'er's reaction was caused by something happening to Yun Chen and told the others she trusted her judgment of him.
• Xu Xiaoyan returned to Yun Chen's dormitory, cultivated, and joined him for dinner after he cooked.
• Na'er arrived at the dormitory, ate with Yun Chen and Xu Xiaoyan, then confronted Xu Xiaoyan over leaving her behind.
• Xu Xiaoyan offered to let Na'er sleep with Yun Chen, and Na'er hurried to his room carrying Xu Xiaoyan's pillow.