Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Wulin and Gu Yue win their doubles match against Monster Academy's Ye Zhi and Hua Lantang.
• Long Yue's suspension is lifted, allowing him to participate in the team battle finals.
• The final team battle begins between Shrek Academy and Monster Academy.

Character Developments

• Tang Wulin's Golden Dragon King aura becomes more familiar and powerful.
• Long Yue accepts the challenge and prepares to compete, displaying a fighting spirit.

Significant Themes

• The clash between two powerful academies and their students.
• The determination and will to fight despite facing overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Long Yue and Tang Wulin exchange smiles, acknowledging their upcoming battle.
• Xie Xie communicates with Long Yue, expressing his support and confidence in his friend.
• The two teams face off, ready to engage in the decisive team battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shrek Academy wins the Continental Young Elite Soul Master Tournament, with Tang Wulin and Gu Yue's combined power defeating Long Yue in the final match.
• Xie Xie and Tang Wulin receive a mission from the Tang Sect Soul Fighting Hall to investigate Dragon Valley.
• Wu Zhangkong gives Xie Xie a fragment of her Martial Soul, the Frost Sky Sword, to help him control his incomplete Dragon God origin.

Character Developments

• Tang Wulin and Gu Yue's bond deepens, leading to a powerful fusion of their abilities.
• Xie Xie learns about the true nature of the fragment Wu Zhangkong gives him and understands the sacrifice she made for him.
• Wu Zhangkong's health deteriorates after giving away a piece of her Martial Soul.

Significant Themes

• The power of friendship and teamwork.
• The consequences of using one's Martial Soul fragment, representing a part of one's soul.
• The struggle to control and understand one's Martial Soul and origin.

Character Interactions

• Tang Wulin and Gu Yue's close collaboration in the final match.
• Xie Xie and Wu Zhangkong's emotional connection, highlighted by Wu Zhangkong's sacrifice and Xie Xie's reaction to it.
• The camaraderie among the Shrek Academy team members, shown when they hug Xie Xie after winning the tournament.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Zhangkong kisses Xie Xie to calm him down and soothe his emotional turmoil, leading Xie Xie to unconsciously call her "Mom."
• Xie Xie and Tang Wulin depart for the Dragon Valley survival mission, assigned to the same team and room.

Character Developments

• Xie Xie realizes Wu Zhangkong's feelings for him and is confused and overwhelmed.
• Tang Wulin demonstrates his cooking skills, revealing his dedication and thoughtfulness towards Xie Xie.

Significant Themes

• Love and affection: Wu Zhangkong's maternal love for Xie Xie, and Tang Wulin's brotherly love and care for Xie Xie.
• Growth and self-discovery: Xie Xie begins to understand and accept Wu Zhangkong's feelings, while Tang Wulin shows his personal growth and skills.

Character Interactions

• Wu Zhangkong and Xie Xie: Wu Zhangkong's kiss and comforting words help Xie Xie overcome his emotional distress, leading him to unconsciously call her "Mom," hinting at their deep emotional bond.
• Xie Xie and Tang Wulin: Xie Xie witnesses Tang Wulin's cooking skills, appreciating his thoughtfulness and care, while Tang Wulin shows his affection towards Xie Xie by cooking for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group, led by Black One, travels to a mountain summit where they meet Elder Wu, who opens the entrance to Dragon Valley.
• As they prepare to enter, a surprise attack occurs. An Evil Soul Master from Green Skull appears, followed by three more, including a six-ring Soul Emperor.
• Black One engages the initial Evil Soul Master, while Xie Xie (White One) confronts the three incoming Evil Soul Masters to protect the group.

Character Developments

• Black One: Shows leadership and bravery, immediately engaging the enemy and sending an emergency transmission to Tang Sect headquarters for help.
• Xie Xie (White One): Demonstrates his strength and responsibility by facing three Evil Soul Masters alone to protect his teammates.
• White Seven: Recognizes Xie Xie as the one who saved her from the Soul Beast previously.

Significant Themes

• Bravery and Sacrifice: Characters face overwhelming odds to protect their teammates, showcasing their courage and willingness to make sacrifices.
• Responsibility: Xie Xie feels responsible for the safety of his teammates and takes the initiative to protect them.

Character Interactions

• Black One and Xie Xie: They work together to defend their group, with Black One engaging the initial enemy and Xie Xie taking on the incoming threat.
• Xie Xie and White Seven: White Seven recognizes Xie Xie as the one who saved her earlier, showing a connection between them.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Black One, Xie Xie, and Tang Wulin hold off four Evil Soul Masters to protect the students entering the Dragon Valley Secret Realm.
• Xie Xie discovers a hidden Fixed Soul Guidance Cannon being set up on a nearby peak, charged to Level 7, threatening to destroy the entire area.
• Xie Xie fuses his Light Dragon Blade and Shadow Dragon Blade to summon the Space-Time Dragon Blade, freezing time and space.

Character Developments

• Black One demonstrates his strength and concern for the students' safety.
• Xie Xie shows his strategic thinking, quick reflexes, and power as a Soul Emperor, using the Space-Time Dragon Blade to freeze time and space.
• Tang Wulin continues to support the students, using his Blue Silver Emperor to send them into the Dragon Valley entrance.

Significant Themes

• The importance of teamwork and coordination in battle.
• The consequences of underestimating enemies and the need for caution.
• The power of strategic thinking and adaptability in combat.

Character Interactions

• Black One and Xie Xie work together to hold off the Evil Soul Masters, with Black One focusing on the Titled Douluo and Xie Xie handling the other three.
• Xie Xie and Tang Wulin support each other, with Xie Xie buying time while Tang Wulin sends the students into the secret realm.
• The Evil Soul Masters attempt to trick and outmaneuver the trio, but Xie Xie sees through their plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Xie uses Space-Time Power to instantly kill three high-level Evil Soul Masters, including a six-ring Soul Emperor.
• The black-robed man activates a Level 8 Fixed Soul Guidance Cannon, aiming it at Dragon Valley.
• Xie Xie decides to forcibly erase the cannon using his Space-Time Power.

Character Developments

• Xie Xie demonstrates his immense power and resolve, willing to sacrifice himself to save Dragon Valley.
• The black-robed man shows his ruthlessness and desperation, using a companion to fully charge the cannon.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good: Xie Xie is willing to give up his life to protect others.
• Power and its consequences: Xie Xie's use of Space-Time Power has severe repercussions on his body.
• Desperation leading to ruthlessness: The black-robed man's actions show the lengths he's willing to go to achieve his goals.

Character Interactions

• Xie Xie and the black-robed man: Their actions directly oppose each other, leading to a tense standoff.
• Xie Xie and the Space-Time Dragon: The dragon expresses panic and anger at Xie Xie's decision to erase the cannon.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Xie, driven mad by the Frost Sky Sword mark, attempts to stop the eighth-rank fixed soul-guided shell from destroying Dragon Valley.
• Wu Zhangkong arrives too late to stop Xie Xie from colliding with the shell, and both disappear in a blinding white light.
• Tang Wulin, unable to control his emotions, transforms into a golden dragon and attacks Elder Wu.
• A silver-haired woman, later revealed to be the Silver Dragon, arrives and asks about Xie Xie's whereabouts.

Character Developments

• Xie Xie's madness and resolve lead him to sacrifice himself to save Dragon Valley.
• Wu Zhangkong's icy composure cracks, and she's consumed by grief and killing intent after Xie Xie's disappearance.
• Tang Wulin's emotions overwhelm him, causing him to transform into a golden dragon and attack Elder Wu.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Xie Xie's selfless act highlights the theme of sacrifice for the greater good.
• Emotional Control: The consequences of losing emotional control are shown through Tang Wulin's transformation and Wu Zhangkong's descent into grief and killing intent.
• Power and Responsibility: The characters grapple with the power they wield and the responsibilities that come with it.

Character Interactions

• Xie Xie and Wu Zhangkong: Their bond is emphasized as Wu Zhangkong tries to save Xie Xie, and later mourns his loss.
• Tang Wulin and Elder Wu: Their conflict escalates as Tang Wulin attacks Elder Wu in his dragon form.
• The Silver Dragon and the group: The Silver Dragon's arrival introduces a new power dynamic and raises questions about Xie Xie's fate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Space-Time Dragon saves Xie Xie's soul from annihilation but cannot stabilize it due to the plane's rules.
• The Plane Master, Tang Hao, senses the rule violation but is deterred by a mysterious, powerful figure.
• A seven-colored ball of light, later revealed to be the MVP Rainbow Light Cluster, stabilizes Xie Xie's soul.

Character Developments

• The Space-Time Dragon shows its concern and desperation to save Xie Xie, revealing its emotional attachment.
• Tang Hao demonstrates his respect and fear towards the mysterious figure, showing his understanding of his limits.
• Xie Xie's soul is stabilized, hinting at his potential recovery.

Significant Themes

• The power of rules and their consequences, as seen with the Space-Time Dragon's backlash.
• The hierarchy of power, shown by Tang Hao's deference to the mysterious figure.
• The importance of timing and intervention, as demonstrated by the MVP Rainbow Light Cluster's timely appearance.

Character Interactions

• The Space-Time Dragon and Xie Xie's soul: The dragon's desperate attempts to save Xie Xie highlight their bond.
• Tang Hao and the mysterious figure: Their interaction shows Tang Hao's respect and fear towards the figure's power.
• The MVP Rainbow Light Cluster and Xie Xie's soul: Their interaction stabilizes Xie Xie's soul, hinting at a future connection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Xie's status is unknown after using Space-Time Power to block a Level 8 Fixed Soul Guidance Cannon.
• Wu Zhangkong requests to join the Soul Fighting Hall, seeking permission to openly hunt Evil Soul Masters and find Xie Xie.
• Tang Wulin requests to re-enter Dragon Valley to continue his survival mission.
• Wu Zhangkong's hair turns white, and her Frost Sky Sword evolves due to her emotional turmoil and determination to find Xie Xie.

Character Developments

• Wu Zhangkong: Becomes a Black-Rank Fighter of the Soul Fighting Hall, breaks through to Title Douluo, and her hair turns white due to her emotional state and determination to find Xie Xie.
• Tang Wulin: Exhibits a calm and dark demeanor, requesting to re-enter Dragon Valley to continue his survival mission, showing his resolve to find Xie Xie.
• Guo Xiaoxu: Realizes the gravity of the situation and allows Wu Zhangkong and Tang Wulin to act independently to maintain their stability and prevent them from causing further chaos within the Tang Sect.

Significant Themes

• Love and loss: Wu Zhangkong's emotional turmoil and determination to find Xie Xie highlight the theme of love and loss.
• Resolve and determination: Both Wu Zhangkong and Tang Wulin display unwavering resolve and determination in their quest to find Xie Xie.
• Consequences of actions: The mission's leak and Xie Xie's disappearance serve as consequences of the Tang Sect's actions, driving Wu Zhangkong and Tang Wulin to take drastic measures.

Character Interactions

• Wu Zhangkong and Guo Xiaoxu: Wu Zhangkong's determination and emotional state convince Guo Xiaoxu to grant her request to join the Soul Fighting Hall.
• Tang Wulin and Guo Xiaoxu: Tang Wulin's calm demeanor and resolve lead Guo Xiaoxu to allow him to re-enter Dragon Valley without waiting for the main force.
• Wu Zhangkong and Tang Wulin: Though not physically present together in this chapter, their shared determination to find Xie Xie drives their actions and serves as a connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Wulin is determined to find Xie Xie, even considering extreme measures like sacrificing his cultivation and the Golden Dragon King's origin to revive him if Xie Xie is dead.
• In Star Luo City, the team awaits news of Xie Xie and Gu Yue. Mu Ye and Tang Bingyao return with updates on Ye Xinglan and Yuan En Yehui, who are both in critical condition due to emotional distress and spiritual attacks.
• Wu Sidu, despite Cai Yue'er's orders, insists on going to Dragon Valley to find Xie Xie, leading to a tense standoff with Cai Yue'er.
• Xu Xiaoyan intervenes, using her Star Wheel Chain to restrain Wu Sidu.

Character Developments

• Tang Wulin's resolve strengthens as he considers sacrificing everything to save Xie Xie.
• Wu Sidu's determination to find Xie Xie grows, leading her to defy Cai Yue'er's orders.
• Xu Xiaoyan demonstrates maturity and decisiveness by intervening in the standoff between Cai Yue'er and Wu Sidu.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Loyalty: The characters' unwavering commitment to finding and saving their friends, even in the face of danger and uncertainty.
• Sacrifice: Tang Wulin's willingness to give up his cultivation and the Golden Dragon King's origin to save Xie Xie highlights the theme of sacrifice for the sake of others.
• Leadership and Authority: Cai Yue'er's struggle to maintain order and safety within the group, particularly in the face of Wu Sidu's defiance.

Character Interactions

• Tang Wulin and Xie Xie: Tang Wulin's unyielding determination to find Xie Xie, even considering extreme measures, shows the depth of their friendship.
• Cai Yue'er and Wu Sidu: The tense standoff between Cai Yue'er and Wu Sidu highlights the conflict between following orders and personal conviction.
• Xu Xiaoyan and Wu Sidu: Xu Xiaoyan's intervention in the standoff shows her growing maturity and her desire to support Wu Sidu, despite disagreeing with her actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Sidu (Little White) attempts to charge out alone to find Xie Xie, but Xu Xiaoyan stops her.
• Xu Xiaoyan sends Xu Lizhi and Yue Zhengyu to watch over Yuan En and contact the Holy Angel Family for help, respectively.
• Cai Yue'er, Mu Ye, and Tang Bingyao leave to find clues or solutions.
• Gu Yue searches for Xie Xie in Dragon Valley, threatening to destroy the world if he's dead.

Character Developments

• Wu Sidu (Little White) shows impulsive behavior but listens to Xu Xiaoyan's reasoning.
• Xu Xiaoyan demonstrates maturity and leadership by taking charge and sending others on tasks.
• Gu Yue's emotions overwhelm her, showing vulnerability and desperation in her search for Xie Xie.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Loyalty: Xu Xiaoyan's concern for Wu Sidu and Gu Yue's determination to find Xie Xie highlight the importance of friendship and loyalty.
• Responsibility and Leadership: Xu Xiaoyan takes responsibility for the group, showing leadership and maturity.
• Emotional Struggle: Gu Yue's emotional turmoil and vulnerability emphasize the impact of Xie Xie's disappearance on her.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xiaoyan and Wu Sidu: Xu Xiaoyan stops Wu Sidu from acting impulsively, showing care and leadership.
• Gu Yue and Xie Xie: Gu Yue's desperation to find Xie Xie underscores their strong bond and her dependence on him.
• Gu Yue and the World: Gu Yue's threat to destroy the world if Xie Xie is dead highlights her connection to him and her potential for destructive power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Space-Time Dragon awakens and reveals Xie Xie's soul, which is no longer in serious danger but needs a physical vessel to awaken.
• Xie Xiao, Xie Xie's older brother, appears at the Space-Time Rift, having been guided by Su Zhi, a life form created by the Space-Time Dragon.
• Xie Xiao offers his body as a vessel for Xie Xie, begging to see Su Zhi one last time.

Character Developments

• The Space-Time Dragon reveals its understanding and acceptance of Su Zhi's choices, showing compassion and wisdom.
• Xie Xiao, initially carefree and flippant, displays deep emotion and desperation, revealing his love for Su Zhi and his determination to save Xie Xie.

Significant Themes

• Love and Sacrifice: Su Zhi's love for Xie Xiao and her child (Xie Xie) leads her to abandon her responsibilities, demonstrating the power of love to transcend duties.
• Fate and Destiny: The interconnected fates of Xie Xie, Xie Xiao, and Su Zhi, as well as their connection to the Space-Time Dragon, highlight the theme of destiny.

Character Interactions

• The Space-Time Dragon and Xie Xiao: The dragon shows understanding and compassion towards Xie Xiao's plight, while Xie Xiao displays humility and desperation in his plea.
• Xie Xiao and Su Zhi: Though not physically present, Su Zhi's influence on Xie Xiao is evident, as he seeks her guidance and longs to see her one last time.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Xiao is stunned to see Su Zhi, his long-lost love, appearing before him as a figure composed of light.
• He tries to touch her but finds that his hands pass through her, causing him immense pain and confusion.
• Su Zhi embraces him, and Xie Xiao finally breaks down, overwhelmed by emotions.

Character Developments

• Xie Xiao: Throughout the chapter, Xie Xiao's emotional state is laid bare. He transitions from disbelief and joy at seeing Su Zhi to despair and heartbreak upon realizing he can't touch her. His breakdown reveals his deep love and longing for her, as well as the extent of his suffering since her disappearance.
• Su Zhi: Su Zhi's appearance shows that she has been aware of Xie Xiao's plight all along, watching him from afar. Her silent embrace of him indicates her deep affection and empathy for him.

Significant Themes

• Love and Loss: The chapter explores the profound love between Xie Xiao and Su Zhi, as well as the devastating loss Xie Xiao has experienced since her disappearance.
• Memory and Reality: The theme of memory is prominent, as Xie Xiao clings to his memories of Su Zhi, refusing to believe that she was not real. The reality of their situation is harsh and painful, as Xie Xiao cannot touch or hold her.
• Obsession and Despair: Xie Xiao's obsession with finding Su Zhi has led him to the brink of despair. His breakdown shows the extent of his emotional turmoil and the fragility of his mental state.

Character Interactions

• Xie Xiao and Su Zhi: Their interaction is poignant and heart-wrenching. Xie Xiao's desperate attempts to touch Su Zhi, followed by his breakdown in her embrace, highlight the depth of their connection and the pain of their separation.
• Xie Xiao's past interactions with Su Zhi: Flashbacks of their shared history serve to emphasize the reality of their relationship and the depth of Xie Xiao's love for her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Xiao recounts his centuries-long wait for Su Zhi, using Space-Time Power left by her to maintain his life.
• Xie Xiao helps Xie Feng find the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, hoping it will lead to Su Zhi's return.
• Xie Xiao meets Xie Xie, his grandson, but sees no trace of Su Zhi in him, causing him to question his sanity.
• The True Self and the Space-Time Dragon watch over Xie Xiao and Su Zhi, revealing that Su Zhi's name signifies awakening and gardenia, symbolizing a lifetime of devotion.

Character Developments

• Xie Xiao: Transitions from a high-spirited Blood God to a reclusive, grief-stricken man, driven by his love for Su Zhi.
• Su Zhi: After her soul is shattered, she becomes fragments of light, guiding Xie Xiao and protecting him, symbolizing her unyielding love.
• Xie Feng: Xie Xiao's son, who seeks to save his beloved using the Lovesick Heartbreak Red.
• Xie Xie: Xie Xiao's grandson, who bears no resemblance to Su Zhi, causing Xie Xiao to question his sanity.

Significant Themes

• Love and devotion: Xie Xiao's unyielding love for Su Zhi drives him to maintain his life for centuries, waiting for her return.
• Time and space: The manipulation of time and space by the characters, particularly Xie Xiao and the Space-Time Dragon, highlights the theme of time's relentless passage and the struggle against it.
• Identity and memory: Xie Xiao's desperation to preserve Su Zhi's memory and his fear of being forgotten drive his actions.

Character Interactions

• Xie Xiao and Su Zhi: Their love is the central focus, with Xie Xiao's monologue revealing his deep devotion and Su Zhi's actions showing her enduring love.
• Xie Xiao and Xie Feng: Their interaction is brief, but Xie Xiao's inability to help his son highlights his own powerlessness and desperation.
• The True Self and the Space-Time Dragon: Their conversation provides insight into Su Zhi's true nature and the significance of her name, revealing their understanding and acceptance of her actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Xiao and Su Zhi's original bodies work together to create a new body for Xie Xie.
• Shrek Academy announces the new Shrek Seven Devils, with Xie Xie and Tang Wulin missing.
• The new Seven Devils face challenges from other disciples, which they overcome with Xu Xiaoyan's leadership.
• The Inner Court disciples study in groups of seven, with the Seven Devils receiving individual instruction.
• Xu Xiaoyan tries to discuss the Sea God competition, but Ye Xinglan refuses to participate.

Character Developments

• Xu Xiaoyan: Grows into a capable leader, guiding the new Seven Devils and defeating challengers. Her demeanor becomes more serious and focused, with a smile that doesn't reach her eyes.
• Ye Xinglan: Becomes more assertive and sharp, refusing to participate in the Sea God competition. Her sword aura has solidified.
• Wu Sidu: Remains arrogant and wild, with no change in her personality or appearance.
• Yuan En Yehui: Begins wearing women's clothing, with dark violet eyes that are mesmerizing. She hides in the shadows more often.
• Gu Yue: Maintains her quiet and reserved demeanor, with no significant changes.
• Yue Zhengyu: Struggles to fit in with the other six, trying to avoid provoking them.

Significant Themes

• Change and Growth: The Seven Devils have all grown and changed over the past three years, adapting to new roles and challenges.
• Leadership and Teamwork: Xu Xiaoyan steps up as the acting captain, guiding the team through challenges and maintaining unity.
• Determination and Refusal: Ye Xinglan's refusal to participate in the Sea God competition hints at her strong will and personal reasons.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xiaoyan and Ye Xinglan: Xu Xiaoyan tries to lead the team, but Ye Xinglan's strong will leads to conflict, as seen in their differing opinions about the Sea God competition.
• The Seven Devils: The group dynamic has shifted, with each member having grown and changed, leading to a more complex and tense atmosphere.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Shrek Seven Devils refuse to attend Sea God Fate, a matchmaking event, due to unresolved worries about Tang Wulin's disappearance.
• Xu Lizhi reports that Dai Yun'er and Long Yue, from Monster Academy, are coming to Shrek Academy as exchange students.
• Xie Xie returns to the continent after three years and finds the Xie Family Ancestral Residence gone. He heads to Eastsea Academy.

Character Developments

• Ye Xinglan, Wu Sidu, Gu Yue, and Yuan En Yehui have changed significantly after three years. They are more mature and reserved.
• Xu Xiaoyan remains calm and collected, while Xu Lizhi is more composed and muscular.
• Xie Xie has returned but is penniless and confused about the changes in the world.

Significant Themes

• Time passage and change
• Unresolved worries and waiting for a missing person
• Adaptation to new circumstances

Character Interactions

• The Shrek Seven Devils interact with each other, showing their close bond and shared concerns.
• Xu Lizhi brings news that disrupts the group's plans.
• Xie Xie interacts with a young woman in Eastsea City, showing his charm and ability to adapt to new situations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Wulin, now revealed as a woman, arrives in Eastsea City.
• She bumps into a stranger who reminds her of Xie Xie.
• The Golden Dragon Brooch reacts, confirming Xie Xie's presence.
• Tang Wulin sees a glimpse of Xie Xie in the crowd but loses him.

Character Developments

• Tang Wulin reveals her true gender and expresses her feelings for Xie Xie.
• She experiences a range of emotions: disbelief, joy, disappointment, and finally, determination to find Xie Xie.

Significant Themes

• The power of love and determination.
• The struggle between hope and reality.
• The importance of perseverance in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Tang Wulin interacts with a stranger who reminds her of Xie Xie.
• She briefly sees Xie Xie in the crowd but fails to reach him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Xie, now grown up and a powerful Soul Emperor, returns to Eastsea Academy after a long absence.
• He meets Director Long Hengxu, who is surprised by Xie Xie's growth and aura, which reminds him of the Dragon God.
• Xie Xie learns that Wu Zhangkong has been teaching at Eastsea Academy for the past three years.
• He is tasked with teaching Wu Zhangkong's class for the day, which is Grade One Class Zero.
• Xie Xie teaches the class about battle armor, leaving a strong impression on the students.

Character Developments

• Xie Xie has grown into a powerful Soul Emperor and One-Word Battle Armor Master, but he remains humble and approachable.
• Director Long Hengxu is initially surprised by Xie Xie's growth but quickly adapts and uses the opportunity to make Xie Xie teach a class.
• The students of Grade One Class Zero are curious and eager to learn, showing respect for their teacher.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and growth: Xie Xie's return highlights the changes in both himself and the academy.
• The power of teaching: Xie Xie's impromptu lesson inspires the students, showing the impact a good teacher can have.

Character Interactions

• Xie Xie and Director Long Hengxu: Their reunion is filled with surprise and mutual respect, with Long Hengxu using Xie Xie's return to his advantage.
• Xie Xie and the students of Grade One Class Zero: Xie Xie's teaching style and resemblance to Wu Zhangkong leave a strong impression on the students, fostering a connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Xie returns to the dorm and falls asleep on the sofa, reminiscing about Wu Zhangkong.
• Wu Zhangkong returns to the academy, disrupting Director Long Hengxu's office and revealing her violent state.
• Wu Zhangkong learns of Xie Xie's return and becomes concerned about her appearance, leading her to cleanse her sword and herself of bloodstains.

Character Developments

• Xie Xie shows nostalgia for Wu Zhangkong and feels at home in her dorm.
• Wu Zhangkong displays unexpected emotion and concern for her appearance, indicating a softening of her cold demeanor, likely due to her attachment to Xie Xie.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: Wu Zhangkong's concern about her appearance suggests a growing awareness of how others perceive her, challenging her previously stoic and unconcerned demeanor.
• Growth and Change: Xie Xie's growth and return to the dorm serve as a catalyst for Wu Zhangkong's emotional response, highlighting the changes in their relationship over time.

Character Interactions

• Wu Zhangkong and Xie Xie: Though not physically present together in this chapter, their connection is emphasized through Xie Xie's longing for Wu Zhangkong and her immediate reaction upon learning of his return.
• Wu Zhangkong and Long Hengxu: Their interaction highlights Wu Zhangkong's unusual behavior and the director's familiarity with her eccentricities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Zhangkong returns to her dormitory after a fight, finding Xie Xie asleep on the sofa.
• She enters cautiously, fearing he might disappear like in her dreams.
• She confirms he's real, touches his face, and cries tears of joy.
• She takes his hand, kisses him, and confesses her love and obsession.

Character Developments

• Wu Zhangkong: Reveals her deep love and obsession for Xie Xie, showing a vulnerable side after years of searching for him. Her past trauma and determination are evident in her actions and words.
• Xie Xie: Remains asleep throughout the chapter, but his presence and actions (like holding a capybara pillow) show his comfort and familiarity with Wu Zhangkong.

Significant Themes

• Love and Obsession: Wu Zhangkong's love for Xie Xie has grown into an obsession, driving her actions and words.
• Trauma and Healing: Wu Zhangkong's past trauma (losing Xie Xie and her husband) is evident in her reactions and need for reassurance.
• Destiny and Fate: Wu Zhangkong believes they are destined to be together, using phrases like "we're a good match" and "you can't escape."

Character Interactions

• Wu Zhangkong and Xie Xie: Their interaction is one-sided, with Wu Zhangkong expressing her feelings while Xie Xie sleeps. Despite this, their bond and familiarity are clear.