Chapter Summaries

Gu Yi left the Poison Array and went to Heaven Dou Royal Academy to ask Dugu Bo about Qian Renxue and the Imperial Palace. Dugu Bo offered to have Xue Xing help Gu Yi find Xue Qinghe, and they headed to the vice principal’s office.

• Gu Yi told Gu Rong to take Zhu Zhuqing into the city and asked her to buy clothes before he flew to Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
• Gu Yi entered the academy openly, went to Room 803, and found Dugu Bo.
• Gu Yi asked Dugu Bo about Xue Qinghe, the Imperial Palace, and Xue Ye’s condition.
• Dugu Bo said Xue Ye could last another year or two, then suggested asking Xue Xing to take Gu Yi to find Xue Qinghe.
• Dugu Bo led Gu Yi toward the vice principal’s office to find Xue Xing.

Gu Yi used Dugu Bo’s influence to gain access to Xue Qinghe’s palace, then confronted Qian Renxue about her identity. The chapter ended with him asking whether he should call her Xue Qinghe or Qian Renxue.

• Dugu Bo asked Xue Xing to arrange for Gu Yi to meet Xue Qinghe, and Xue Xing provided a token and two knights to escort him.
• Gu Yi carried the knights to the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace, where Xue Xing’s token secured them entry to Qian Renxue’s residence.
• Qian Renxue was startled to see Gu Yi and questioned why he had come and how he was connected to Xue Xing.
• Gu Yi described the Pope’s daughter who had served Xue Qinghe as a maid and linked her disappearance to the deaths of the second and third princes.
• Gu Yi confronted Qian Renxue, asking whether he should address her as Xue Qinghe or Qian Renxue.

Gu Yi confronted Qian Renxue about her plans to seize the Heaven Dou Empire and argued that she needed his help. He offered to reveal the reason Bibi Dong killed her father in exchange for keeping Xue Ye alive for another year, leaving Qian Renxue to consider his proposal.

• Qian Renxue demanded to know how Gu Yi had learned her secrets and threatened him when he refused to explain.
• Gu Yi said their factions should be allies and warned that Xue Beng and Xue Xing could expose her identity and disrupt her takeover.
• Qian Renxue argued that she could eliminate her enemies, but Gu Yi pointed out the risks of acting openly and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's financial power.
• Gu Yi claimed he knew why Bibi Dong had killed Qian Renxue's father, prompting her to ask how he wanted to cooperate.
• Gu Yi asked Qian Renxue to keep Xue Ye alive for one more year in exchange for revealing the secrets of the past and helping her take the empire without harm.

Gu Yi secured Qian Renxue’s agreement to delay her takeover of the Heaven Dou Empire for one year in exchange for fulfilling his promises, including revealing the truth about her parents. While searching for Zhu Zhuqing and Gu Rong afterward, he found them confronting Tang San, who attacked Zhu Zhuqing while demanding to know where Gu Yi had taken Xiao Wu.

• Gu Yi asked Qian Renxue to delay taking over the Heaven Dou Empire for one year, and she agreed after he promised to keep his conditions and explain what happened between her parents.
• Qian Renxue ordered an old man to investigate Gu Yi’s background and experiences.
• Gu Yi dismissed his escort and flew to the eastern district to search for Zhu Zhuqing and Gu Rong.
• Gu Yi followed a powerful aura and saw Tang San, Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong, and Flender facing Gu Rong and Zhu Zhuqing.
• Tang San demanded that Zhu Zhuqing reveal where Gu Yi had taken Xiao Wu, then fired two bolts from his Zhuge Repeating Crossbow at her.
• Gu Rong caught both bolts and threw them aside.

Gu Yi brought Xiao Wu and Ah Rou out to face Tang San and asked Xiao Wu to choose what she wanted to do next. Xiao Wu reunited with Tang San but avoided his embrace, leaving him stunned as she asked why he had come to see her.

• Liu Erlong and Flender stood with Tang San against Gu Rong, while Yu Xiaogang worried about the confrontation.
• Gu Rong prepared to fight, but Zhu Zhuqing revealed she had reached Soul Elder and stood beside him; Gu Yi returned and took control of the situation.
• Tang San demanded that Gu Yi hand over Xiao Wu and aimed his Zhuge Repeating Crossbow at him, but Gu Yi ignored him and went to retrieve clothes for Xiao Wu and Ah Rou.
• Gu Yi told Xiao Wu that she could return to the Star Dou Great Forest with Ah Rou, go back to Tang San, or choose another path, and both women changed into the clothes he brought.
• Gu Yi brought Xiao Wu and Ah Rou before Tang San, who rushed to embrace Xiao Wu, but she teleported away from him.
• Xiao Wu calmly asked Tang San what he had wanted to see her for, leaving him unable to answer.

Xiao Wu told Tang San she had left with Gu Yi willingly, and Gu Yi punished Tang San for threatening Zhu Zhuqing before leaving with his companions. Yu Xiaogang reignited Tang San’s resolve to reclaim Xiao Wu, while Gu Yi introduced Ah Rou to Gu Rong and Zhu Zhuqing as Xiao Wu’s mother.

• Xiao Wu told Tang San she was fine and had chosen to leave with Gu Yi, then went back to Ah Rou.
• Gu Yi struck Tang San and warned him not to threaten Zhu Zhuqing again, while Gu Rong used his Soul Pressure to stop Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong from interfering.
• Gu Yi left with Gu Rong and Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu followed with Ah Rou, leaving Tang San devastated.
• Yu Xiaogang urged Tang San to take Xiao Wu back, and Tang San regained his determination to compete and reclaim her.
• Gu Yi introduced Ah Rou to Gu Rong and Zhu Zhuqing as Xiao Wu’s mother, prompting Gu Rong to ask whether she was also a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.

Gu Yi returned to Heaven Dou Royal Academy with Ah Rou, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Gu Rong, while Hu Liena and the others traveled toward the city. Ah Rou then asked Xiao Wu whether she would stay near Gu Yi despite his love for Zhu Zhuqing or return with her to the Star Dou Great Forest.

• Ah Rou explained that others had absorbed her soul bones, Soul Power, and soul rings, leaving her with a human body, and Gu Yi told Gu Rong how she had been revived without mentioning the system.
• Gu Yi said he still needed to cure Dugu Yan's poison and arranged for the group to stay at Heaven Dou Royal Academy; Zhu Zhuqing stayed close to him while Xiao Wu remained uncertain about her feelings.
• Gui Mei carried Hu Liena, Xie Yue, Yan, and the others toward Heaven Dou City on silhouettes made of Soul Power, and they decided to rest before looking for Gu Yi the next day.
• Ah Rou visited Xiao Wu and asked whether she would remain near Gu Yi, whom she liked, or return to the Star Dou Great Forest because Gu Yi and Zhu Zhuqing loved each other.

Xiao Wu chose to stay with Gu Yi, and she successfully made the Lovesick Heartbreak Red bloom to conceal her soul beast identity. Gu Yi agreed to take her with him, then revealed that his sect leader had killed her mother and asked whether she still wanted to go.

• Xiao Wu told Ah Rou she wanted to keep following Gu Yi, and Ah Rou supported her choice.
• Gu Yi gave Dugu Yan medicine to transfer the toxins in her body into her soul bone, then left to speak with Xiao Wu.
• Gu Yi told Xiao Wu and Ah Rou that his faction was too dangerous for Xiao Wu to join, but Xiao Wu insisted she wanted to stay with him.
• Xiao Wu struck her chest and spat blood onto the Lovesick Heartbreak Red while focusing on Gu Yi, causing the flower to bloom and fall into her hand.
• Gu Yi agreed to take Xiao Wu with him, then told her that his sect leader had killed her mother and asked whether she still wanted to come.

Gu Yi explained to Xiao Wu and Ah Rou that he served Spirit Hall for now but intended to stop Bibi Dong, who had killed Ah Rou and planned to destroy the world. After Xiao Wu chose to follow him, Gu Yi gained strength, broke through to Soul Saint, and resolved to pursue the Asura God inheritance before taking Zhu Zhuqing out in Heaven Dou City.

• Gu Yi told Xiao Wu and Ah Rou that Bibi Dong had killed Ah Rou and that he planned to oppose her, though he still answered to her for now.
• Xiao Wu decided to follow Gu Yi, and her increased favorability raised his Soul Power to level seventy.
• Gu Yi left Xiao Wu and Ah Rou to rest, while Xiao Wu felt disappointed that he had gone so quickly.
• At Shrek Academy, Ning Rongrong learned from Tang San that Gu Yi and Gu Rong had returned and decided to tell Ning Fengzhi.
• Gu Yi absorbed a God-Given Soul Ring, reached level seventy-two, and decided to pursue the Asura God test.
• Gu Yi called Zhu Zhuqing to wake up so they could explore Heaven Dou City and get food.

Hu Liena and Xie Yue found Gu Yi in Heaven Dou City while he was taking Zhu Zhuqing out to enjoy the local food. As Gu Yi tried to leave after refusing Hu Liena’s invitation to watch the matches, an angry stranger demanded that he put down his peach blossom pastry.

• Hu Liena and Xie Yue searched Heaven Dou City until Xie Yue spotted Gu Yi and Zhu Zhuqing arriving on a nearby street.
• Gu Yi bought the last serving of peach blossom pastry and planned to show Zhu Zhuqing around the city.
• Hu Liena and Xie Yue confronted Gu Yi, and Hu Liena claimed they wanted him to watch the matches with them.
• Gu Yi declined and said he would spend a month enjoying the city with Zhu Zhuqing.
• As Gu Yi and Zhu Zhuqing started to leave, an angry voice ordered Gu Yi to put down the peach blossom pastry.

Gu Yi and Zhu Zhuqing clashed with Huo Wu and Feng Xiaotian over peach blossom pastries, and Gu Yi revealed that he was a Soul Saint. The Heaven Dou Imperial Guards arrived after the fight, and Huo Wu called for their help against Gu Yi.

• Feng Xiaotian demanded Gu Yi's pastries for Huo Wu, and Gu Yi refused and mocked him.
• Feng Xiaotian attacked Gu Yi, but Zhu Zhuqing kicked him down and revealed herself as a Soul Elder.
• Huo Wu and Feng Xiaotian attacked Zhu Zhuqing, and Gu Yi's fifth soul skill swallowed Huo Wu's fireball before knocking Feng Xiaotian unconscious.
• Huo Wu saw Gu Yi's seven soul rings and backed away, while Hu Liena and Xie Yue reacted in shock to his Soul Saint rank.
• Heaven Dou Imperial Guards surrounded the group, and Huo Wu claimed Gu Yi had injured Feng Xiaotian and was threatening her.

Gu Yi ended a confrontation with Huo Wu after Hu Liena identified him as a Spirit Hall member, then learned that Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin were heading to Heaven Dou Royal Academy. At the academy, Ning Fengzhi apologized to Gu Rong and asked him to return to the sect, while Gu Rong questioned whether Ning was telling the truth.

• Gu Yi revealed his Soul Saint strength when guards tried to intervene, and Hu Liena showed her Spirit Hall Elder Token to resolve the confrontation with Huo Wu and Feng Xiaotian.
• Gui Mei told Gu Yi that Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin were on their way to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, so Gu Yi and Zhu Zhuqing hurried back.
• Gui Mei followed with Hu Liena and Xie Yue, saying they should prevent the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect from bullying Spirit Hall members.
• Chen Xin summoned Gu Rong at the academy gates, and Ning Fengzhi asked Gu Rong to return to the sect.
• Gu Rong asked what Ning Fengzhi wanted him to forgive, and Ning claimed he had not known Rongrong would cause trouble and had deceived Gu Rong because he feared losing him and Gu Yi.

Gu Yi rejected Ning Fengzhi’s attempt to bring him and Gu Rong back, accusing him of breaking his promise and lying to regain their trust. Gui Mei intervened to stop the confrontation, and Ning Fengzhi left with Chen Xin.

• Gu Yi arrived with Zhu Zhuqing and refused Ning Fengzhi’s request, while Gu Rong stepped in to prevent Chen Xin from attacking him.
• Gu Yi accused Ning Fengzhi of failing to protect them and searching for him because of his Immortal Herb, and he rejected Ning Fengzhi’s excuses and pleas for forgiveness.
• Ning Fengzhi claimed he would forgive Gu Yi if Ning Rongrong were in danger, but Gui Mei interrupted and challenged him to prove it by bringing Ning Rongrong to Gu Yi.
• Chen Xin threatened Gui Mei, but Ning Fengzhi stopped him and left with him to avoid further conflict with Spirit Hall.
• Gu Yi thanked Gui Mei, who credited Hu Liena for the idea, and Gu Yi thanked her as well.

Gu Yi comforted Gu Rong after the confrontation and explained to Hu Liena why he was staying in Heaven Dou City. The next day, he tried to teleport into the Preliminary Competition but accidentally landed on a Skywater Academy girl and was slapped.

• Gu Yi reassured Gu Rong, who returned to the Quiet Room, while Hu Liena stayed behind to ask why Gu Yi would not return to Spirit Hall.
• Gu Yi told Hu Liena that he had an agreement with Dugu Bo and other personal matters, and Hu Liena left with Xie Yue.
• Gu Yi thanked Dugu Bo for watching over Gu Rong, then shared peach blossom pastry with Zhu Zhuqing and said he was angry because Ning Fengzhi had overlooked her suffering.
• The next morning, Zhu Zhuqing declined Gu Yi's invitation to watch the matches, so Gu Yi went alone to the crowded Preliminary Competition venue.
• Gu Yi used his Space Transfer Soul Skill to bypass the entrance but accidentally teleported onto a Skywater Academy girl, who screamed and slapped him.

Gu Yi apologized to Shui Binger after accidentally touching her, but she attacked him and tried to freeze him with her Ice Phoenix soul skill. He escaped and returned to Hu Liena’s seat at the tournament, where she remarked on his Soul Saint-level power.

• Gu Yi explained that touching Shui Binger had been an accident, but she refused to forgive him and continued trying to strike him.
• Shui Binger summoned her Ice Phoenix martial soul and used Ice Seal twice, but Gu Yi broke free both times.
• Gu Yi claimed he was naturally resistant to ice and had much greater Soul Power than Shui Binger, then disappeared after giving her his name.
• Shui Binger heard that Skywater Academy would face Elephant Armor Academy and hurried back, saying she would remember Gu Yi.
• Gu Yi found Hu Liena in Spirit Hall’s spectator section and joined her, and she commented that his Soul Saint-level power left him without a worthy opponent.

Gu Yi watched Skywater Academy defeat Elephant Armor Academy and left the competition, but Shui Binger caught him at the crowded exit and asked him to help her escape. He used Space Transfer to get them out of the crowd, then let her run with him into the street.

• Gu Yi told Hu Liena that she, Xie Yue, and Yan could challenge him with a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, lifting her spirits.
• Hu Liena and Gu Yi watched Shui Binger lead Skywater Academy to a swift victory over Elephant Armor Academy.
• Hu Liena teased Gu Yi for staring at Shui Binger, and he explained that they had previously had a misunderstanding.
• Gu Yi left before the Shrek Academy versus Blazing Fire Academy match and headed for the main gate.
• Shui Binger grabbed Gu Yi in the crowd and urgently asked him to take her away, so he used Space Transfer to move them to the edge of the crowd.
• Shui Binger pulled Gu Yi out to the street, where he asked if she had run enough and then said he was leaving.

Gu Yi reluctantly agreed to accompany Shui Binger around Heaven Dou City as her bodyguard for the day. After taking her to South City's food street, he led her toward a mysterious entertainment venue and left her standing outside the Immortal Dream Corridor.

• Shui Binger stopped Gu Yi from leaving and insisted he keep his promise to act as her bodyguard for the day.
• Gu Yi agreed to accompany Shui Binger, provided they would be even afterward and she would not bother him again.
• Shui Binger asked Gu Yi to find somewhere to eat, and he guided her to South City's food street.
• Shui Binger sampled food from many stalls while Gu Yi carried her purchases, then agreed to leave when he could carry no more.
• Gu Yi promised to take Shui Binger somewhere that would redefine fun and led her to the Immortal Dream Corridor.

Gu Yi brought Shui Binger to the Immortal Dream Corridor, where a Soul Master connected them to a shared dream they could shape with their imaginations. Shui Binger imagined the Skywater Team winning the Soul Master Competition, while Gu Yi prepared to show her another way to enjoy the dream.

• Gu Yi and Shui Binger entered the Immortal Dream Corridor and asked an attendant to arrange an Immortal Dream experience.
• A Soul Master used his fourth soul skill, Journey of Dream Weaving, to send them into the same dream.
• Gu Yi explained that they could shape the blank dream world, then transformed himself into Shui Binger and teased her until she made him change back.
• Gu Yi created a lounge chair, had Tang San and Yu Xiaogang fan him, and imagined Chen Xin chasing Ning Fengzhi with his sword.
• Shui Binger imagined the Skywater Team winning the Soul Master Competition as Xue Ye presented her with three soul bones.
• Gu Yi watched Shui Binger's imagined victory and said he would show her the proper way to play.

Gu Yi took Shui Binger surfing in an Immortal Dream, then walked her back to her hotel. At the entrance, Huo Wu confronted him with her father, who challenged Gu Yi to try harming his daughter.

• Gu Yi brought Shui Binger into a dream of skydiving and surfing, and she went from frightened to enjoying herself.
• After their Immortal Dream ended, Gu Yi declined to spend the rest of the day with Shui Binger and agreed to walk her back to her hotel.
• Shui Binger thanked Gu Yi at the hotel entrance, and he turned to leave.
• Huo Wu stopped Gu Yi and blamed him for the injuries that had kept her from competing in her team’s loss.
• Huo Wu’s father stepped forward and challenged Gu Yi, saying he would protect his daughter.

Huo Ming tried to intimidate Gu Yi with Soul Pressure, but discovered that the young man could withstand pressure at Soul Saint level and became afraid to provoke him. After Huo Ming restrained Huo Wu and Shui Binger left, Gu Yi challenged the pair to either fight or go home.

• Huo Wu boasted that her father, Huo Ming, was a Soul Douluo and expected him to punish Gu Yi.
• Shui Binger urged Gu Yi to apologize, but Gu Yi dismissed her fears and faced Huo Ming.
• Huo Ming increased his Soul Pressure up to level seventy, realized Gu Yi was a Soul Saint, and stopped before revealing his own weakness.
• Huo Ming pulled Huo Wu behind him and told her to stop talking, while Shui Binger watched in shock.
• Gu Yi sent Shui Binger away and taunted Huo Ming and Huo Wu, but Huo Ming held Huo Wu back and said they were going home.