Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Chen nearly loses control due to bloodlust, but Chen Xin intervenes and helps him regain composure.
• Gu Rong takes Ling Chen to obtain his first Soul Ring, a yellow (400-year) one from a Hundred Shadow Demon Crow.
• Ling Chen discovers he can stack Soul Rings up to the age of the newest one absorbed. He stacks six 99-year white Soul Rings and one 10-year white Soul Ring onto his new yellow Soul Ring, reaching the 999-year limit.

Character Developments

• Ling Chen shows remarkable self-control and understanding of his powers despite his young age.
• Gu Rong displays envy towards Chen Xin for having such a powerful disciple in Ling Chen.

Significant Themes

• Control over power and emotions.
• The importance of finding a suitable soul beast for one's martial soul.
• The potential of stacking Soul Rings for increased power.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xin helps Ling Chen regain control of his bloodlust, showing concern for his well-being.
• Gu Rong takes Ling Chen to find a Soul Ring, expressing envy of Chen Xin's disciple.
• Ling Chen and Gu Rong discuss the type of soul skill Ling Chen wants, leading to the decision to find a clone-type beast.

Key Plot Points

• Ling Chen obtains the Hundred Demon Shadow Clone skill, allowing him to create clones and phantom images, with the ability to swap positions and merge for increased power.
• Ling Chen's clones can loot corpses, aiding him in obtaining Martial Soul Origins.
• Ling Chen and Gu Rong return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Character Developments

• Ling Chen demonstrates his new skill and its potential to Gu Rong.
• Gu Rong expresses his desire to find a disciple, but Ling Chen is uncertain about his chances of success.

Significant Themes

• The power and versatility of Ling Chen's Hundred Demon Shadow Clone skill.
• The importance of finding a suitable disciple for Gu Rong.

Character Interactions

• Ling Chen and Gu Rong discuss the possibility of finding a disciple for Gu Rong.
• Ling Chen, Gu Rong, Chen Xin, Ning Rongrong, and Ning Fengzhi reunite at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, discussing Ling Chen's Soul Ring and his new skill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Chen's clone-type martial soul, Green Steel Sword, is revealed to be incredibly powerful and heavy (a hundred catties).
• Chen Xin and Gu Rong test Ling Chen's sword by amplifying their strength with Ning Rongrong's Nine Treasure Glazed Pagoda. Chen Xin's attack leaves a deep mark on Gu Rong's Bone Armor.
• Ning Rongrong attempts to lift the Green Steel Sword but fails, despite amplifying her strength.
• Chen Xin seals Ling Chen's martial soul for a year, giving him an ordinary iron sword to train with instead.

Character Developments

• Ling Chen: Shows his powerful and unique martial soul, but also his immaturity in understanding its true nature and weight.
• Chen Xin: Demonstrates his wisdom and care for Ling Chen's cultivation by sealing his martial soul and providing guidance on swordsmanship and intent.
• Ning Rongrong: Exhibits her competitive and tsundere personality, struggling to accept

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hu Liena reports to Bibi Dong about the events in Slaughter City, excluding Tang San's involvement.
• Bibi Dong is displeased that Hu Liena didn't bring Ling Chen (Li Tianyi) back to Martial Soul Hall.
• One year later, Ling Chen is training at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Chen Xin refuses to fully unseal Ling Chen's martial soul, allowing only spirit skills to be used.
• Ling Chen is unaware of Oscar and Ning Rongrong's relationship, but Chen Xin suspects Oscar might be the cause of Rongrong's distress.

Character Developments

• Ling Chen: He has grown taller and stronger, with a more disciplined fighting style. He's reached level 16 and can wield a 20-pound iron sword with ease. He's also gained insight into sword intent but struggles with his Peerless Domain's indiscriminate nature.
• Hu Liena: She's been tasked by Bibi Dong to focus on increasing her level, hinting at an upcoming mission.
• Bibi Dong: She's suspicious of Hu Liena's account and emphasizes the importance of proof and trust in Martial Soul Hall.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Proof: Bibi Dong emphasizes the importance of proof and trust, highlighting the political intrigue within Martial Soul Hall.
• Cultivation and Growth: Ling Chen's cultivation progress and struggles with his martial soul reflect his dedication and challenges in becoming stronger.
• Relationships and Longing: Oscar and Ning Rongrong's separation and Ling Chen's lack of knowledge about their relationship highlight the theme of longing and unrequited love.

Character Interactions

• Bibi Dong and Hu Liena: Their interaction reveals Bibi Dong's stern and suspicious nature, while Hu Liena shows deference and understanding.
• Chen Xin and Ling Chen: Chen Xin's mentorship is strict but caring, pushing Ling Chen to improve while keeping secrets about Ling Chen's martial soul.
• Chen Xin and Ling Chen (about Ning Rongrong): Chen Xin seeks Ling Chen's opinion on Ning Rongrong's distress, showing trust in Ling Chen's understanding despite his young age.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Chen arrives at the Suotuo Great Soul Arena to loot corpses.
• He encounters Huo Wu and her team at the Heaven Dou City Great Soul Arena.
• Ling Chen is discovered and attacked by Huo Wu's team, mistaking him for a stalker.
• Ling Chen is injured but stands his ground, refusing to back down.

Character Developments

• Ling Chen displays his agility and resilience, surviving a combo of soul skills from opponents much stronger than him.
• Huo Wu and her team underestimate Ling Chen, treating him as a mere child.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between strong and weak soul masters.
• The prejudice and underestimation of younger or seemingly weaker opponents.

Character Interactions

• Ling Chen's encounter with Huo Wu's team leads to a tense standoff.
• Huo Wu and her team display a lack of respect and carelessness towards Ling Chen, highlighting their arrogance.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Chen is humiliated and attacked by six Shrek Academy students after looting corpses.
• Chen Xin intervenes, revealing himself as Ling Chen's master and Title Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Chen Xin uses his domain to challenge the six students, testing their strength and showing mercy upon their surrender.
• Chen Xin takes Ling Chen back to the sect, warning him about the consequences of revealing his domain.

Character Developments

• Ling Chen shows growth in his ability to assess situations and make strategic decisions, using his domain to intimidate opponents and considering the consequences of revealing his power.
• Chen Xin demonstrates his protective nature towards Ling Chen, intervening in the fight and providing guidance.

Significant Themes

• The importance of self-control and strategic thinking in combat and life.
• The consequences of revealing one's true strength and the need for discretion.
• The protective bond between master and disciple.

Character Interactions

• Ling Chen and Chen Xin: Master-disciple bond, with Chen Xin protecting and guiding Ling Chen, and Ling Chen showing respect and consideration for his master's wishes.
• Ling Chen and the six Shrek Academy students: Ling Chen initially shows anger and a desire for revenge, but later considers the consequences of his actions and the potential backlash against his master and the sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Chen decides to obtain the Martial Soul Origin by grave robbing, targeting the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's graveyard.
• Ling Chen studies funeral rites in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's library.
• Shrek Academy's dean Flender is skeptical about the existence of a seven-year-old with a domain, as reported by Huo Wu.

Character Developments

• Ling Chen: Becomes more determined and resourceful in his pursuit of power, considering unorthodox methods like grave robbing.
• Flender: Remains skeptical and cautious about extraordinary claims, even when presented by trusted students.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of power and the lengths one is willing to go to obtain it.
• Skepticism and disbelief in the face of extraordinary claims.

Character Interactions

• Ling Chen and Chen Xin: Ling Chen's actions are influenced by Chen Xin's teachings and restrictions.
• Huo Wu and Flender: Huo Wu attempts to convince Flender of Ling Chen's abilities, but Flender remains unconvinced.
• Flender and Yu Xiaogang: Flender seeks Yu Xiaogang's opinion on the matter, and they discuss the possibility of such a prodigy existing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Chen uses his Hundred Demon Shadow Clone ability to dig up graves in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's graveyard, harvesting Martial Soul Origin from thousands of graves without taking any burial goods.
• The clan discovers the grave-robbing incident, with no burial goods missing but footprints left behind, leading to confusion and suspicion.
• Tang San and his friends learn about the incident and suspect Li Tianyi, a child prodigy who possesses the Slaughter God's Domain.

Character Developments

• Ling Chen improves his control over his Hundred Demon Shadow Clone ability, allowing him to manifest 1,000 phantoms simultaneously.
• Li Tianyi's reputation as a prodigy grows, with his actions potentially being linked to the grave-robbing incident.

Significant Themes

• The power of youth and prodigious talent, as represented by Li Tianyi.
• The consequences of unorthodox methods and actions, as seen in Ling Chen's grave-robbing.

Character Interactions

• Ling Chen interacts with the graves and their occupants through his clones, though not directly.
• Tang San and his friends discuss the grave-robbing incident, leading to speculation about Li Tianyi's involvement.
• Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong, and Flender discuss the incident, expressing their frustration and confusion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Xiaogang decides to investigate Ling Chen's involvement in the grave robbing incidents.
• The Shrek Five Monsters (Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, Ma Hongjun, Ning Rongrong, and Tang San) are sent to invite Li Tianyi for questioning.
• Bibi Dong orders the capture of a six-year-old child who escaped the Slaughter City, believing him to be a prodigy who could train more children like him.
• Ling Chen demonstrates his Nether Shadow Clone ability to the Shrek Five Monsters, agreeing to a sparring match using clones.

Character Developments

• Yu Xiaogang shows concern for the relationship between sects and the seriousness of grave robbing.
• The Shrek Five Monsters display curiosity and caution when dealing with Ling Chen.
• Ling Chen shows confidence in his abilities and agrees to a sparring match to prove himself.

Significant Themes

• The importance of evidence and careful investigation before making accusations (Yu Xiaogang's approach).
• The power dynamics between sects and the potential consequences of grave robbing.
• The value placed on prodigies and their potential to shape the future (Bibi Dong's interest in the six-year-old child).

Character Interactions

• Yu Xiaogang and the Shrek Five Monsters discuss the grave robbing incidents and decide to investigate further.
• The Shrek Five Monsters interact with Ling Chen, testing his abilities and intentions.
• Bibi Dong and the Martial Soul Hall elders discuss the Soul Hunting Operation and the search for the six-year-old child.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Tianyi demonstrates his Peerless Domain against Zhuqing, revealing its strength-reducing effect.
• Tang San, Dai Mubai, and Ma Hongjun discuss Li Tianyi's intentions and abilities.
• Zhuqing and Li Tianyi return to Shrek Academy, where they meet with Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and Ling Chen.
• Tang San and the others recount Li Tianyi's actions to Yu Xiaogang.
• Ling Chen discovers a hidden message on a portrait, hinting at Martial Soul Hall's involvement in grave robbing.

Character Developments

• Li Tianyi showcases his domain's power and remains calm under pressure.
• Zhuqing is shocked by Li Tianyi's domain and begins to question his involvement in the grave robbing.
• Tang San, Dai Mubai, and Ma Hongjun discuss Li Tianyi's abilities and intentions, leading to a change in their initial suspicions.
• Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and Ling Chen are introduced, with Ling Chen displaying a strong stance against Li Tianyi initially.
• Tang San demonstrates his observational skills by noticing the hidden message on the portrait.

Significant Themes

• The power of Li Tianyi's domain and its implications.
• The shift in suspicions regarding Li Tianyi's involvement in the grave robbing.
• The hidden message on the portrait, hinting at a larger conspiracy involving Martial Soul Hall.

Character Interactions

• Li Tianyi and Zhuqing engage in a battle of wits, with Li Tianyi demonstrating his domain's power.
• Tang San, Dai Mubai, and Ma Hongjun discuss Li Tianyi's abilities and intentions, leading to a change in their initial suspicions.
• Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and Ling Chen interact with Li Tianyi, with Ling Chen initially displaying a strong stance against him.
• Tang San notices the hidden message on the portrait, leading to a potential breakthrough in the case.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Chen warns Yu Xiaogang about Martial Soul Hall's impending attack on the Upper Three Sects.
• Ling Chen reveals that Martial Soul Hall has seven Great Consecrated Title Douluo, ten Elder Title Douluo, and two Pope Title Douluo.
• Ling Chen hints that Martial Soul Hall will act within the month.
• Chen Xin learns about Martial Soul Hall's plot to capture Ling Chen and decides to protect him.

Character Developments

• Ling Chen demonstrates his political acumen and understanding of the bigger picture by warning Yu Xiaogang.
• Chen Xin shows his protective nature towards Ling Chen, willing to face Martial Soul Hall to keep him safe.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle between sects and Martial Soul Hall.
• The importance of information and intelligence gathering in political and military strategies.
• The protective bond between a master and their disciple.

Character Interactions

• Ling Chen and Yu Xiaogang discuss the threat of Martial Soul Hall.
• Ling Chen, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong discuss the potential danger Ling Chen is in.
• Ling Chen hints at the impending danger to Chen Xin, leading him to decide to protect Ling Chen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Chen guards the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, alerting the disciples when Martial Soul Hall's forces arrive.
• The battle begins with Chen Xin and Gu Rong defending the sect against four Title Douluo from Martial Soul Hall.
• Ling Chen loots the battlefield, killing off weak enemies and absorbing their Martial Soul Origin.
• The battle reaches a stalemate, with both sides unable to gain the upper hand.

Character Developments

• Ling Chen demonstrates his growth and prowess by looting and killing enemies, absorbing their Martial Soul Origin.
• Chen Xin and Gu Rong show their strength and teamwork in defending the sect against powerful opponents.
• Spirit Kite Douluo recognizes Ling Chen as Li Tianyi, realizing the potential leverage he could provide.

Significant Themes

• The power of teamwork and unity in the face of adversity.
• The importance of individual strength and initiative, as shown by Ling Chen's actions.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies and overestimating one's own power, as demonstrated by Martial Soul Hall's forces.

Character Interactions

• Ling Chen interacts with the battlefield, looting and killing enemies, while the main focus remains on the battle between the Title Douluo and the sect's defenders.
• Spirit Kite Douluo recognizes Ling Chen, leading to a moment of alarm for Chen Xin and Gu Rong.
• The Title Douluo of Martial Soul Hall interact with each other, showing their strategies and frustrations during the battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xin and Gu Rong join the battle against Martial Soul Hall's Title Douluos.
• Spirit Kite Douluo decides to capture Li Tianyi alive to salvage the mission.
• Ling Chen enters the battlefield, using his Peerless Domain to weaken the enemy.
• He fights against Soul Ancestors and Soul Kings, demonstrating immense power.
• Ling Chen is eventually surrounded by Soul Kings.

Character Developments

• Ling Chen shows significant growth in combat prowess and confidence.
• Spirit Kite Douluo displays strategic thinking, prioritizing capturing Li Tianyi.
• Ning Fengzhi shows concern for Ling Chen's safety and wants to assist him.

Significant Themes

• The power of domains and their impact on battle.
• The importance of strategy and adaptability in combat.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Ling Chen and the Martial Soul Hall soul masters engage in intense combat.
• Ning Fengzhi and the sect disciples discuss strategies to support Ling Chen.
• Spirit Kite Douluo and the other Title Douluos continue their battle against Chen Xin and Gu Rong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Chen faces 30+ Soul Kings, waiting for his clone to return and for the Soul Kings to exhaust their soul power.
• The Soul Kings use crowd-control skills to trap Ling Chen in a chain ball, but Chen Xin breaks it with a powerful strike.
• Bone Armor Douluo takes the hit, feigning injury to draw Chen Xin and Gu Rong away, allowing Spirit Kite Douluo to attack the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Ling Chen breaks free, activates his Peerless Domain with killing intent, causing the Soul Kings to fall into illusions and be slaughtered.
• Chen Xin and Gu Rong kill Bone Armor Douluo and wound Spirit Kite Douluo, while Snake Lance and Shadow Douluo escape Ling Chen's domain.

Character Developments

• Ling Chen demonstrates his ability to withstand and break through powerful soul skills, showing growth in his combat skills.
• Chen Xin shows concern for Ling Chen's safety and uses his full power to defeat Bone Armor Douluo.
• Gu Rong displays his strategic thinking in helping Chen Xin corner Bone Armor Douluo.
• Spirit Kite Douluo shows her ruthlessness in attacking the sect and her desperation to survive.

Significant Themes

• The power of Ling Chen's Peerless Domain and killing intent is emphasized, showing his unique abilities.
• The theme of teamwork and strategy is highlighted through Chen Xin and Gu Rong's cooperation.
• The ruthlessness and desperation of the enemy are depicted, contrasting with the determination of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's defenders.

Character Interactions

• Ling Chen and the Soul Kings: Ling Chen shows no fear and waits for the right moment to strike, while the Soul Kings underestimate him and fear his power.
• Chen Xin and Gu Rong: They work together to defeat Bone Armor Douluo, showcasing their trust and understanding of each other's abilities.
• Ling Chen and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect: Ling Chen's actions protect the sect, demonstrating his loyalty and determination to defend it.
• Spirit Kite Douluo and Ling Chen: Spirit Kite Douluo underestimates Ling Chen's power and pays the price, showing the consequences of underestimating one's enemy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Chen and his companions defeat the remaining Martial Soul Hall soul masters.
• Ling Chen enters the Dragon Pillar Space to absorb Martial Soul Origin from the looted corpses.
• Ling Chen learns that condensing a new martial soul requires 100 million Martial Soul Origin points.
• Ling Chen decides to condense his second martial soul and enhance his Green Steel Sword.
• Ling Chen experiences intense pain and Thunder Tribulation during the condensation and enhancement processes.

Character Developments

• Ling Chen's determination to grow stronger and find his own path is reinforced.
• Ling Chen's clone remains unaffected while his consciousness experiences the condensation and enhancement processes.

Significant Themes

• The power and cost of condensing new martial souls and enhancing existing ones.
• Ling Chen's desire for freedom and independence, even from powerful influences like Chen Xin.

Character Interactions

• Ling Chen interacts with the Golden and White Dragons in the Dragon Pillar Space.
• Ling Chen's clone and his consciousness experience different states simultaneously.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Chen's clone vanishes, and he falls unconscious with stopped breathing.
• Ling Chen's Green Steel Sword undergoes a transformation in the Dragon Pillar Space.
• Ling Chen's breathing resumes, and he falls into a deep sleep.
• Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi decide to send Ling Chen to Shrek Academy for his safety and the sect's peace of mind.
• Ling Chen's killing intent and martial soul are sealed by Chen Xin.
• Ling Chen is taken to Shrek Academy, where he is to be enrolled following their usual rules.

Character Developments

• Ling Chen: Shows signs of growing power and control over his domain, but his killing intent and martial soul are sealed due to fears about his safety and the safety of those around him.
• Chen Xin: Decides to send Ling Chen to Shrek Academy for his safety and the sect's, showing concern for Ling Chen's well-being and the sect's stability.
• Ning Fengzhi: Agrees with Chen Xin's decision to send Ling Chen to Shrek Academy, understanding the potential threat Ling Chen poses to the sect and himself.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Ling Chen's growing power and loss of control over his killing intent and martial soul highlight the theme of power and its consequences.
• Safety and Security: The decision to send Ling Chen to Shrek Academy emphasizes the importance of safety and security for both Ling Chen and those around him.
• Fear and Uncertainty: The fear and uncertainty surrounding Ling Chen's actions and potential threats he poses to the sect and himself are prominent themes.

Character Interactions

• Ling Chen and Chen Xin: Chen Xin shows concern for Ling Chen's well-being and decides to send him to Shrek Academy for his safety and the sect's.
• Ling Chen and Flender: Flender suspects Ling Chen's unusual behavior and is eager to study him further, hinting at potential interactions between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Chen is confronted by Liu Erlong and Flender, who suspect him of being a mole from Martial Soul Hall.
• Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang display their affection openly, making Ling Chen uncomfortable.
• Ling Chen retreats into his Dragon Pillar Space to ponder about his clone and second martial soul.

Character Developments

• Ling Chen demonstrates his maturity and quick wit, handling the adults with ease.
• Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang's relationship is further emphasized, showing their open affection.
• Bibi Dong's anger and frustration are revealed as she learns about the heavy losses in the Soul Hunting Operation.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between adults and children, with Ling Chen holding his own against the adults.
• The theme of love and affection, as seen through Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang's relationship.
• The consequences of betrayal and suspicion, as Ling Chen is accused of being a mole.

Character Interactions

• Ling Chen's interactions with Liu Erlong and Flender show his ability to handle difficult situations with calm and wit.
• Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang's interactions emphasize their close relationship and affection for each other.
• Bibi Dong's interaction with the Red-Robed Cardinal highlights her anger and frustration at the Soul Hunting Operation's failure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Red-robed Pontiff of Martial Soul Hall reports a significant reduction in attributes for those entering Li Tianyi's domain, leading to a 82% casualty rate among the ten thousand soul masters sent to capture him.
• A Black-robed Pontiff challenges the Red-robed Pontiff, exposing his lack of achievements and taking his position. Bibi Dong promotes the Black-robed Pontiff to Red-robed Pontiff and offers assistance to help him reach the Soul Douluo realm.
• Bibi Dong summons Spirit Kite Douluo to understand the true situation regarding Li Tianyi's power. Spirit Kite Douluo confirms the terrifying reduction in attributes and the illusionary domain that can trap even Soul Kings and Emperors.
• Bibi Dong decides to summon all elders for a meeting to discuss either recruiting Li Tianyi or sending him to meet Yu Yuanzhen.
• Ling Chen arrives at Shrek Academy and is mistaken for a stray child by Zhao Wuji, who throws him out after a brief interrogation and a spanking.

Character Developments

• The Red-robed Pontiff loses his position due to his failure to capture Li Tianyi and the high casualty rate among the soul masters under his command.
• The Black-robed Pontiff seizes the opportunity to challenge the Red-robed Pontiff and takes his position, demonstrating his ambition and cunning.
• Ling Chen shows resilience and determination despite being thrown out of Shrek Academy, indicating his strong will and ability to endure hardship.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent and the importance of thorough understanding of an enemy's abilities, as seen in the Red-robed Pontiff's failure to capture Li Tianyi.
• The struggle for power and position within Martial Soul Hall, as demonstrated by the Black-robed Pontiff's challenge to the Red-robed Pontiff.
• The theme of perseverance and resilience in the face of adversity, as seen in Ling Chen's response to being thrown out of Shrek Academy.

Character Interactions

• The Red-robed Pontiff and the Black-robed Pontiff engage in a power struggle, with the Black-robed Pontiff ultimately taking the Red-robed Pontiff's position.
• Zhao Wuji interacts with Ling Chen, initially mistaking him for a stray child and throwing him out of Shrek Academy after a brief interrogation and punishment.
• Huo Wu and Feng Xiaotian witness Ling Chen being thrown out of Shrek Academy, expressing their shock at seeing Zhao Wuji's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Chen is thrown out of Shrek Academy by Zhao Wuji after trying to stay in the faculty dormitory.
• Ling Chen decides to join Tang San to rescue Xiao Wu and then go to Martial Soul Hall, also considering obtaining Qian Daoliu's Six-Winged Angel martial soul.
• Flender learns about the incident and flies to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to plead for Zhao Wuji.
• Zhao Wuji is practicing with new students when Huo Wu and Feng Xiaotian inform him that he threw out Li Tianyi (Ling Chen's disguise).

Character Developments

• Ling Chen maintains his composure despite humiliation and plans his next moves strategically.
• Zhao Wuji remains oblivious to the consequences of his actions until informed by Huo Wu and Feng Xiaotian.
• Flender shows concern for his teachers' safety and well-being, trying to mitigate the situation.

Significant Themes

• Humiliation and pride: Ling Chen's humiliation fuels his determination to make Zhao Wuji pay.
• Consequences of actions: Zhao Wuji's careless actions lead to severe potential repercussions.
• Power dynamics: The strength of characters influences their interactions and the outcomes of events.

Character Interactions

• Ling Chen and Zhao Wuji: Ling Chen is humiliated by Zhao Wuji, leading to a rift between them.
• Flender and Zhao Wuji: Flender tries to protect Zhao Wuji from the consequences of his actions.
• Huo Wu, Feng Xiaotian, and Zhao Wuji: They inform Zhao Wuji about the severity of the situation, causing him to panic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Chen travels to the Star Dou Great Forest, practicing weightlifting with a 60-jin iron sword in the carriage, which slows down the horse due to the sudden weight.
• Upon arrival, Ling Chen avoids Blue Silver Grass to hide his presence and uses his Peerless Domain to fight through the forest.
• He encounters no thousand-year soul beasts due to their fear of him, so he uses his Hundred Demon Shadow Clones to kill nearby soul beasts.
• Ling Chen finds a thousand-year skull bone among the carcasses and absorbs it, discovering it belongs to an Eight-Winged Phantom Eagle with a skull bone skill, "Inversion of Heaven and Earth."

Character Developments

• Ling Chen demonstrates his strength and fearlessness, unafraid of facing powerful soul beasts alone.
• He shows patience and strategic thinking by using his clones to deal with the soul beasts and avoid wasting time.

Significant Themes

• The power of fear and its impact on decision-making, shown by the soul beasts' reluctance to attack Ling Chen.
• The value and rarity of soul bones, with Ling Chen obtaining a thousand-year skull bone.

Character Interactions

• Ling Chen interacts briefly with the coachman, but mostly focuses on his journey and dealing with the soul beasts.
• Ling Chen's Hundred Demon Shadow Clones act as extensions of himself, following his commands without dialogue.