Chapter Summaries

Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin discussed Lin Yi’s mention of Qian Renxue and considered whether Xue Qinghe’s changed aura could be connected to Emperor Xue Ye’s poisoning. Their conversation ended when the Cardinal began the Grand Finals drawing ceremony.

• Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin agreed that Lin Yi might know Spirit Hall’s intentions and wondered who Qian Renxue was, linking her surname to the Angel Lineage.
• Ning Fengzhi told Chen Xin that Xue Qinghe seemed subtly changed since returning from seclusion and admitted he suspected him of poisoning Emperor Xue Ye.
• Chen Xin argued that Xue Qinghe’s breakthrough to Rank fifty-one Soul King could explain the change in his aura, though Ning Fengzhi remained uneasy.
• A Cardinal took the center of the main platform and announced the start of the Grand Finals drawing ceremony.

During the tournament draw, Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun discovered that they could hear Lin Yi’s Heart Voice and suspected he was the reason Zhu Zhuqing had broken off her engagement to Dai Mubai. The draw continued while they watched Lin Yi and Zhu Zhuqing, and Dai Weisi wondered whether Dai Mubai knew about their relationship.

• The Cardinal explained the tournament draw rules, and the academy representatives began drawing lots in ranking order.
• Lin Yi wondered whether Blazing Fire Academy would forfeit against Shrek Academy as it had in the original story.
• Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun recognized Lin Yi as the source of the Heart Voices they had been hearing.
• Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun discussed Zhu Zhuqing’s changed demeanor and recalled how she had used the Hell Spirit Cat Lineage Inheritance Token to break off her engagement to Dai Mubai.
• Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun suspected Lin Yi had influenced Zhu Zhuqing and noticed her paying attention to him, prompting Dai Weisi to wonder whether Dai Mubai knew.

Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun assessed Dai Mubai’s estrangement from Zhu Zhuqing and Skywater Academy’s formidable lineup, wondering whether Lin Yi was a hidden powerhouse. As the drawing ceremony ended, Lin Yi suspected Bibi Dong had come to the event to be seen by someone.

• Dai Weisi mocked Dai Mubai for losing Zhu Zhuqing’s attention, while Zhu Zhuyun warned him not to underestimate Dai Mubai’s talent.
• Zhu Zhuyun analyzed Skywater Academy’s lineup and noted that Zhu Zhuqing, Lin Yi, and Ning Rongrong added to its strengths.
• Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun speculated that Lin Yi was powerful and that Zhu Zhuqing’s frequent glances at him meant they were more than ordinary teammates.
• The Cardinal finished the drawing ceremony and announced the competition rules while Bibi Dong remained silent on the rostrum.
• Lin Yi wondered why Bibi Dong had attended without speaking and suspected she had come to be seen by someone.

After Bibi Dong briefly welcomed the academies to Spirit City, Lin Yi noticed Blazing Fire Academy arranging to merge with Godwind Academy to avoid facing Shrek. Skywater Academy prepared to discuss tactics, leaving Lin Yi worried Shui Qingyue might put him in the first match.

• Bibi Dong welcomed the academies, then left, and the Cardinal ended the drawing ceremony and announced that the Grand Finals would begin the next day.
• Lin Yi saw Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang discussing a merger with Feng Xiaotian and realized Blazing Fire Academy planned to forfeit its first-round match against Shrek.
• Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang agreed with Feng Xiaotian to combine their academies and submit an application to the committee.
• Shui Qingyue told Skywater Academy to gather in her room to discuss tactics, and Lin Yi worried she might make him compete in the first round.

Skywater Academy discussed its first Grand Finals match against Exotic Beast Academy, and Shui Qingyue chose Lin Yi and Ning Rongrong to enter the arena. Lin Yi agreed he wanted to compete but asked to speak to everyone before the first match, leaving them eager to hear his explanation.

• Shui Qingyue explained that Exotic Beast Academy relied on strong beast Martial Souls and direct attacks, then selected Lin Yi and Ning Rongrong to compete.
• Ning Rongrong eagerly welcomed the chance to fight, while Lin Yi worried that revealing his strength and spirit rings would expose how much he had concealed.
• Shui Qingyue and Shui Bing'er described the match as a relatively safe opportunity for Lin Yi and Ning Rongrong to gain experience.
• Shui Qingyue offered Lin Yi the chance to sit out, but he admitted that he wanted to enter the arena and gain team-battle experience.
• Lin Yi said he would not compete in the first match and announced that he had something to tell everyone, prompting Shui Yue'er to ask what it was.

Lin Yi revealed that his Soul Power Level was fifty-one, and Shui Qingyue arranged for him to stay off the field until the quarterfinals. After the others left, Shui Qingyue asked who had trained him, leaving Lin Yi unsure how to explain his encounter with the Radiant Divine Dragon.

• Lin Yi told the girls his Soul Power Level was fifty-one, shocking them and prompting Xiao Wu to forgive him for hiding it.
• Shui Qingyue defended Lin Yi's strength as an asset to Skywater Academy and told the girls not to reveal his level before the quarterfinals.
• Shui Qingyue proposed keeping Lin Yi off the field until the quarterfinals to conceal their trump card and avoid alerting Spirit Hall.
• Lin Yi agreed to the plan, and Shui Bing'er accepted responsibility for the team's tactics.
• After the others left, Shui Qingyue asked Lin Yi to identify the senior who had guided him, and Lin Yi wondered how to explain the Radiant Divine Dragon and its Origin Dragon Qi.

Lin Yi reassured Shui Qingyue that the power he gained in the Star Dou Forest had caused him no harm, then attended the Grand Finals and considered sneaking into Spirit Hall's Library Pavilion. Bibi Dong's arrival at the arena made him realize Yue Guan and Gui Mei might not be guarding the pavilion, and he began weighing a visit.

• Lin Yi told Shui Qingyue that he felt no discomfort after the senior in the Star Dou Forest raised his strength, and she stopped questioning him.
• Lin Yi returned to his room, worried about maintaining his cover story and considered whether he could visit Spirit Hall's Library Pavilion.
• The academy teams arrived at the Central Arena for the first round of the Grand Finals, where Shrek was due to face Blazing Fire Academy, which had forfeited and merged with Godwind Academy.
• Lin Yi noticed the unresolved tension between Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong as they sat apart with Shrek Academy.
• Yue Guan and Gui Mei entered the arena, followed by Bibi Dong, and Lin Yi realized their presence might leave Spirit Hall's Library Pavilion less guarded.
• Lin Yi considered sneaking into the Library Pavilion to search for information about the Sun God Spear, Twin Martial Soul cultivation, and Spirit Hall's collections.

Lin Yi considered sneaking into Spirit Hall’s Library Pavilion despite lacking the authorization token, while his Heart Voice revealed his plan to those around him. Bibi Dong became curious about his confidence and methods, and the chapter left the other listeners shocked by his intention.

• Lin Yi weighed the risks of entering Spirit Hall’s Library Pavilion without authorization and decided to plan carefully.
• Huo Wu, Huo Wushuang, Feng Xiaotian, Feng Yu, Dai Weisi, and Zhu Zhuyun heard Lin Yi’s Heart Voice and reacted to his plan.
• Bibi Dong realized Lin Yi seemed to know the Pavilion’s layout and suspected he aimed for its restricted top level.
• Bibi Dong wondered whether Lin Yi had a special method and considered letting him explore the Pavilion if he could enter undetected.
• Ning Fengzhi asked Chen Xin in disbelief whether Lin Yi really intended to enter Spirit Hall’s Library Pavilion, and Chen Xin confirmed it.

Lin Yi considered how to enter Spirit Hall’s Library Pavilion, while Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi discussed whether Bibi Dong was waiting to test his abilities. Lin Yi settled on asking Qian Renxue for help, but was unsure how to approach her.

• Chen Xin told Ning Fengzhi that Lin Yi’s ability to enter and leave the Library Pavilion undetected would reveal extraordinary methods, and pointed out Bibi Dong’s curious attention toward him.
• Ning Fengzhi agreed to wait and watch, while Chen Xin promised to intervene if Lin Yi ran into serious trouble.
• Shui Qingyue and the other girls reacted to Lin Yi’s plan, with Shui Yue’er wondering whether he might take books from the Pavilion.
• Lin Yi weighed sneaking in, forcing his way in, forging a token, and bribing someone, then rejected each option as too risky or impractical.
• Lin Yi remembered Qian Renxue’s status in Spirit Hall and her past attempt to save him, and considered asking her to lend him an access token.

Blazing Fire Academy forfeited its match against Shrek, while Qian Renxue decided to send Lin Yi a Library Pavilion token to keep him away from the arena and reduce the risk of her identity being exposed. Lin Yi remained unaware of her plan and dismissed the upcoming match against Exotic Beast Academy as unchallenging.

• Blazing Fire Academy forfeited its match, and Shrek Academy advanced to the next round.
• Qian Renxue realized Lin Yi's thoughts had nearly exposed her identity and decided to have She Long send him a low-level Library Pavilion token.
• A routine match between two weaker academies continued as the crowd's excitement faded.
• Lin Yi complained that the match was boring, and Xiao Wu reminded him that Skywater Academy would soon face Exotic Beast Academy.
• Lin Yi claimed the team could defeat Exotic Beast Academy without him taking the field.

Bibi Dong ordered the guards at the Library Pavilion reduced so Lin Yi would have a chance to break in, while the Heaven Dou teams advanced after swift victories. Lin Yi persuaded Shui Qingyue to let him miss upcoming matches so he could supposedly visit Dugu Bo, leaving Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong worried about him.

• Bibi Dong told Yue Guan to reduce the Library Pavilion's guards after the matches, intending to see how Lin Yi would bypass its restrictions.
• Shui Bing'er led Skywater Academy to an easy victory over Exotic Beast Academy, and Yu Tianxin's Thunderclap Academy quickly defeated Sky Academy; Shrek also advanced with a free win.
• After the first round ended, Lin Yi planned how to reach the Library Pavilion and decided to use Dugu Bo as an excuse to leave the matches.
• Lin Yi asked Shui Qingyue for leave to discuss cultivation with Dugu Bo, and she agreed while warning him to be careful.
• Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong questioned Lin Yi about his plans and urged him to be careful, while he reassured them he was only visiting Dugu Bo.

Qian Renxue arranged for She Long to give Lin Yi a silver token so he could enter Spirit Hall's Library Pavilion, then invited him out to keep his attention away from her identity. The two went to a tea house in Spirit City, where Lin Yi noticed how familiar she seemed with the city.

• Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong warned Lin Yi not to make excuses and slip away again, but he dismissed their concerns.
• Qian Renxue ordered She Long to deliver a silver token to Lin Yi, reasoning that the Library Pavilion would distract him from investigating her identity.
• Qian Renxue visited the Skywater Academy courtyard and insisted that Lin Yi accompany her to a tea house.
• While walking through Spirit City, Lin Yi accidentally revealed that he wanted to visit Spirit Hall's Library Pavilion, and Qian Renxue offered to take him to Heaven Dou City's library instead.
• Qian Renxue led Lin Yi to the Clear Heart Tea House, where he asked whether she had visited before because she seemed familiar with the place.

Lin Yi discovered that Qian Renxue had secretly left him a Spirit Hall authorization token, giving him a chance to enter the Library Pavilion while its key guardians were away. He reached the pavilion and approached its guards, ready to use the token.

• Qian Renxue laughed at Lin Yi's private thoughts during their tea, then learned he planned to visit the Library Pavilion before saying goodbye.
• Lin Yi returned to the inn and found a bowl of snow fungus soup and a silver authorization token on a tray in his room.
• Lin Yi realized Qian Renxue had likely arranged for the token to be delivered and decided to use it to enter the Library Pavilion.
• Lin Yi changed into dark clothes and left the inn while most people were watching the arena matches.
• Lin Yi arrived at the Library Pavilion and strode toward the two Palace Guard Knights at its entrance.

Lin Yi used Qian Renxue’s silver token to enter the Library Pavilion and explored its restricted Middle Layer, hoping to find information about twin martial souls and the Sun God Spear. He found the entrance to the top floor protected by a far stronger barrier, while Bibi Dong arrived outside and asked the guards whether anyone had come by.

• Lin Yi presented his silver token to the Palace Guard Knights, who verified it and allowed him into the Library Pavilion.
• Lin Yi searched the bottom floor and found mostly introductory books on martial souls and Soul Rings.
• Lin Yi used the token to access the Middle Layer and read about a poison-attribute Soul Ring causing a foxtail grass martial soul to mutate, then leading its owner to die from cultivation deviation.
• Lin Yi found no direct records about twin martial souls or ancient martial souls and concluded he would need to reach the top floor, whose golden restriction seemed beyond his token.
• Lin Yi wondered why Qian Renxue had given him a silver token instead of a gold one.
• Bibi Dong arrived at the Library Pavilion, greeted by the kneeling guards, and asked whether anything unusual or anyone had appeared recently.

Bibi Dong entered the Library Pavilion to find the young man who had used a silver token, while Lin Yi tested the top-floor restriction and then hid when he heard her approaching. Bibi Dong recognized Lin Yi by his Heart Voice but pretended not to notice him, leaving him stuck behind a bookshelf as she browsed.

• A Palace Guard Knight told Bibi Dong that a young man had entered the Library Pavilion with a silver token.
• Bibi Dong entered the pavilion and headed to the Middle Layer after finding the ground floor empty.
• Lin Yi tried his silver token on the golden top-floor restriction, realized forcing his way through would draw attention, and turned back.
• Lin Yi heard Bibi Dong approaching and hid behind a bookshelf.
• Bibi Dong recognized Lin Yi through his Heart Voice but pretended not to see him and browsed nearby books.
• Lin Yi waited for Bibi Dong to go upstairs so he could sneak out.

Lin Yi hid in Spirit Hall's Library Pavilion while Bibi Dong stood nearby and overheard his private appraisal of her. She chose not to reveal that she could hear his thoughts and instead played a cat-and-mouse game, leaving Lin Yi trapped as she stopped less than a meter from his hiding place.

• Lin Yi hid between bookshelves in the Middle Layer, unable to escape because Bibi Dong occupied the corridor.
• Lin Yi privately praised Bibi Dong's appearance and mature charm, then deducted ten points because she blocked his way.
• Bibi Dong overheard Lin Yi's thoughts, hid her reaction, and decided not to reveal that she could hear him.
• Bibi Dong continued browsing to test whether Lin Yi would come out or try to escape, finding the situation an amusing game of cat and mouse.
• Bibi Dong walked toward Lin Yi's hiding place and stopped outside the bookshelf, holding Feasibility Report on Spirit Bone Transplantation.

Lin Yi considered how Bibi Dong’s emotional attachments obstructed her Rakshasa cultivation, while his thoughts stirred painful memories of her past. He wondered whether letting go of Yu Xiaogang could help her reach godhood, but his thoughts turned to other requirements before he explained them.

• Lin Yi thought Bibi Dong might be searching the Library Pavilion for the key to becoming the Rakshasa God.
• Bibi Dong recalled how Qian Xunji’s Angel Bloodline and the Rakshasa Nine Trials had set her on the path to the Rakshasa inheritance.
• Lin Yi reasoned that Rakshasa Divine Power required its cultivator to sever emotional attachments to break through level ninety-nine.
• Lin Yi reflected that Bibi Dong’s lingering feelings for Yu Xiaogang could hinder her cultivation despite her outward composure.
• Lin Yi speculated that abandoning her obsession with Yu Xiaogang could clear an obstacle to godhood, then began considering the other requirements for the trials.

Lin Yi hid behind a bookshelf while Bibi Dong read about Spirit Bone transplantation, hoping to keep his thoughts about the path to Rakshasa Godhood from being interrupted. Bibi Dong chose not to expose him, but his numb leg gave him away, and the chapter ended with them locking eyes.

• Bibi Dong closed her book and rubbed her eyes, making Lin Yi fear she had noticed him, before resuming her reading.
• Lin Yi stopped thinking about Rakshasa Godhood, frustrating Bibi Dong, who had hoped to hear more of his insights.
• Bibi Dong considered confronting Lin Yi but decided against it because his secret knowledge suggested powerful backing.
• Lin Yi's leg went numb, and he stumbled out from behind the bookshelf, catching himself before falling flat.
• Lin Yi looked up and met Bibi Dong's gaze from less than three feet away.

Lin Yi was caught in Spirit Hall's Library Pavilion by Bibi Dong, who learned through his inner thoughts that Qian Renxue had lent him a token. Impressed by his talent, Bibi Dong invited him to join Spirit Hall, leaving him to consider her offer.

• Lin Yi recovered from his embarrassing fall, introduced himself to Bibi Dong, and claimed he had come to study soul master cultivation.
• Bibi Dong questioned how Lin Yi had entered the Library Pavilion, and he showed her a genuine silver access token.
• Lin Yi concealed Qian Renxue's identity as the person who lent him the token, though Bibi Dong learned the truth from his inner thoughts.
• Bibi Dong praised Lin Yi's Soul Power Level, which exceeded fifty, and asked him to join Spirit Hall.
• Lin Yi said he needed time to consider the offer, and Bibi Dong told him he could seek her out before the Grand Finals.

Lin Yi escaped Bibi Dong’s recruitment after leaving the Library Pavilion, while Bibi Dong reflected on the emotional attachments blocking her path to godhood. She ended by worrying that Qian Renxue’s concealed identity would soon be exposed.

• Lin Yi thanked Bibi Dong for her offer while privately deciding he would rather remain at Skywater Academy, and Bibi Dong left for the top floor.
• After Bibi Dong disappeared, Lin Yi credited Qian Renxue’s token with saving him and left the Library Pavilion without following her.
• Bibi Dong read the Rakshasa God’s original codex and recognized that her attachments prevented her from advancing beyond Rank Ninety-Nine.
• Bibi Dong considered her lingering feelings for Yu Xiaogang and her guilt over how she had treated Qian Renxue.
• Bibi Dong worried that Lin Yi knew Qian Renxue was hiding her identity and that the secret would soon be exposed.