Chapter Summaries

Jiang Liang challenged Tang San after Xiao Wu failed to overcome him, then revealed his sword and two Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings. Yu Xiaogang insisted the rings were fake and urged Tang San to attack, leaving Tang San frozen in shock.

• Jiang Liang knocked Yu Xiaogang to the ground, and Tang San demanded an apology while Xiao Wu volunteered to fight him.
• Tang San evaded Xiao Wu's attacks with Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track and redirected her strikes with Controlling Crane Capturing Dragon.
• Jiang Liang stopped Xiao Wu and challenged Tang San to demonstrate his new Soul Skill.
• Tang San used Blue Silver Entanglement to bind Jiang Liang, but Jiang Liang snapped the Blue Silver Grass apart.
• Jiang Liang revealed a dark blue longsword and two Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings, stunning Tang San and Yu Xiaogang.
• Yu Xiaogang called Jiang Liang's Soul Rings fake and ordered Tang San to attack.

Jiang Liang defeated Tang San and publicly dismantled Yu Xiaogang’s theories, accusing him of plagiarism and of causing deaths with his Soul Ring guidance. Yu Xiaogang fainted under the accusations, while Tang San was left questioning his chosen path.

• Jiang Liang cut through Tang San’s Blue Silver Entanglement, blocked his Sleeve Arrow, and defeated him with a sword at his throat.
• Jiang Liang criticized Tang San’s Blue Silver Grass build and argued that it should have been developed around life-attribute Soul Rings.
• Jiang Liang revealed that Yu Xiaogang had planned to give Tang San a ten-year Lone Bamboo Soul Ring, shocking the students and Yu Xiaogang.
• Jiang Liang challenged Yu Xiaogang’s claims of expertise, mocked his low level, and accused him of plagiarizing theories and spreading dangerously inaccurate Soul Ring limits.
• Students blamed Yu Xiaogang for people who had died following his guidance, and Yu Xiaogang spat blood and fainted.

After Jiang Liang’s confrontation left Yu Xiaogang unconscious, Tang San cared for his poisoned teacher for three days. Yu Xiaogang awoke and persuaded Tang San to trust his theories again, while secretly renewing his hatred for Jiang Liang.

• The Dean gave the students disciplinary warnings, but Jiang Liang and Xiao Wu left to eat while the others laughed at Yu Xiaogang.
• Tang San discovered Yu Xiaogang’s snake venom had reached his heart and spent three days treating and watching over him.
• Yu Xiaogang woke and felt grateful to Tang San, but privately vowed revenge on Jiang Liang and the Dean.
• Yu Xiaogang dismissed Jiang Liang’s criticism and promised Tang San could become a Title Douluo by following his theories.
• Tang San agreed to accept Yu Xiaogang’s teachings and went to find him food, while Yu Xiaogang secretly swore he would never forgive Jiang Liang.

After a year at Nuoding Academy, Jiang Liang prepared to leave for the Extreme North to hunt for his third Soul Ring, while Tang San’s pursuit of Xiao Wu continued to fail. The chapter ended with Yue Guan agreeing to take Jiang Liang north the next day and confirming that three Soul Saints were protecting Jiang Liang’s friend.

• Bibi Dong read a report about Jiang Liang’s treatment of Yu Xiaogang, grew furious, then wondered whether Yu Xiaogang’s theories were wrong.
• Jiang Liang established himself as the academy’s Boss Jiang, improved his sword cultivation, and noticed Tang San frequently trying to approach Xiao Wu.
• When the year-long semester ended, Jiang Liang told Xiao Wu he would leave to hunt for his third Soul Ring and left her money and the dormitory key.
• Tang San invited Xiao Wu to his home, but she rejected him and told him she hated him; Jiang Liang mocked Tang San as a clown.
• Jiang Liang kicked open Yue Guan’s office door and asked when they would leave for the Extreme North.
• Yue Guan said they would depart the next day and confirmed that three Soul Saints were protecting Jiang Liang’s friend.

Jiang Liang absorbed a 23,000-year-old Ice Sword Falcon Soul Ring, reached level thirty-five, and gained a speed-focused third Soul Skill. He demonstrated its power by breaking through Yue Guan’s Soul Power shield, forcing Yue Guan to block the attack with his Martial Soul.

• Yue Guan found a 23,000-year-old Ice Sword Falcon for Jiang Liang, who killed it and began absorbing its Soul Ring.
• Jiang Liang tamed the Soul Ring’s energy with Sword Qi while Sword Mother suppressed the beast’s soul tremor.
• After four days, Jiang Liang awakened at level thirty-five and asked Sword Mother whether he could learn Sword Flight.
• Jiang Liang showed Yue Guan his third Soul Skill, Swift Blade Piercing Clouds, and pierced Yue Guan’s Soul Power shield with a swift, chilling strike.
• Yue Guan summoned his Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum to block Jiang Liang’s attack.

Jiang Liang impressed Yue Guan with his powerful third soul skill, then learned Sword Flight from Sword Mother and managed to fly on his Cold Moon Sword before exhausting his Sword Qi and falling. He ended the chapter shaken but unhurt, while Yue Guan remained astonished by his abilities.

• Jiang Liang explained that Swift Blade Piercing Clouds boosted his speed and attack power and let the Cold Moon Sword pierce armor, impressing Yue Guan.
• Jiang Liang persuaded Yue Guan to take him to the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena, and they left the Extreme North for Heaven Dou City.
• On the journey, Sword Mother taught Jiang Liang the principles of Sword Flight and warned him not to overreach his current cultivation.
• Jiang Liang practiced Qi Refinement, then used Sword Flight to rise into the air on his Cold Moon Sword while Yue Guan watched in disbelief.
• After flying nearly a thousand meters, Jiang Liang exhausted his Sword Qi and fell to the ground, but he got up with only a sore nose and reassured Yue Guan.

Jiang Liang revealed his Sword Control Technique to Yue Guan, who brought him to Heaven Dou City’s Great Soul Arena. After registering, Jiang Liang stunned the crowd by measuring Soul Power at level thirty-five and chose the arena name Cold Sword Immortal.

• Jiang Liang demonstrated how his Sword Control Technique let him fly on the Cold Moon Sword and pierce a tree, convincing Yue Guan to return to Heaven Dou City with him.
• Yue Guan took Jiang Liang to the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena to register him for matches.
• Jiang Liang ignored the crowd’s mockery, and his Soul Power shattered a level-twenty testing crystal ball.
• Jiang Liang tested at level thirty-five, leaving the staff and spectators shocked and embarrassed by their earlier ridicule.
• Jiang Liang registered under the name Cold Sword Immortal and received an Iron Soul Fighting Badge.

Jiang Liang entered his first Soul Duel at the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena and faced the level forty-one Soul Ancestor Black Tiger. He defeated Black Tiger with one sword strike, leaving the arena stunned as he walked away.

• Yue Guan told Jiang Liang to use his sword techniques in the Soul Duel, and Jiang Liang entered the waiting area.
• The host announced Jiang Liang, fighting as Cold Sword Immortal, as Black Tiger’s opponent and described Black Tiger’s nine consecutive victories.
• The crowd and Black Tiger underestimated Jiang Liang when they saw his age, while Jiang Liang calmly provoked Black Tiger before the duel began.
• Black Tiger activated his Martial Soul Possession and charged at Jiang Liang with his tiger claws.
• Jiang Liang summoned the Cold Moon Sword and struck Black Tiger once, sending him flying unconscious with a frost-covered wound.
• Jiang Liang mocked Black Tiger’s strength and left the stage as the arena fell silent.

Jiang Liang built his reputation in Heaven Dou City by defeating increasingly powerful Soul Duel opponents with a single sword, earning the title Cold Sword Immortal and advancing to a Bronze Soul Badge. The chapter left him facing his first Soul King, whose overwhelming pressure and Giant Tail Poison Scorpion Martial Soul challenged his undefeated streak.

• Jiang Liang defeated Black Tiger with one sword, then declined another match because he wanted to eat.
• The next day, Jiang Liang defeated a level-forty-five Soul Ancestor with one sword, convincing spectators that his victories came from strength rather than luck.
• Sword Mother ordered Jiang Liang to fight at least three Soul Duels each day, and he continued winning every match with one sword.
• Jiang Liang's reputation spread throughout Heaven Dou City, prompting nobles to investigate him until Yue Guan warned them off.
• Jiang Liang advanced from an Iron Soul badge to a Bronze Soul Badge and faced a level-fifty-three Soul King, who summoned his Giant Tail Poison Scorpion Martial Soul and trapped him beneath Soul Power pressure.

Jiang Liang defeated a string of Great Soul Arena opponents with single sword strikes and earned a Silver Soul Badge, becoming the youngest and fastest Soul Master to do so. After Yue Guan praised his achievement, they left Heaven Dou City to return to Nuoding City.

• Jiang Liang revealed three Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings and defeated a level fifty-three Soul King with one sword.
• Jiang Liang recovered his Sword Qi, then defeated a level forty-seven Soul Ancestor with his first Soul Skill.
• Over the next five days, Jiang Liang won every match, including battles against Soul Kings, without needing a second sword.
• On the sixth day, Jiang Liang defeated a level fifty-one Soul King and upgraded his Bronze Soul Badge to a Silver Soul Badge.
• Yue Guan congratulated Jiang Liang on becoming the youngest and fastest person to earn a Silver Soul Badge, then took him to eat before they returned to Nuoding City.

Jiang Liang returned to Nuoding City, reunited with Ma Xiunuo and Xiao Wu, and learned that someone had been watching Xiao Wu. In Spirit City, Bibi Dong heard Yue Guan’s report and ordered Spirit Hall to protect Jiang Liang, declaring anyone who harmed him her enemy.

• Jiang Liang told Ma Xiunuo about his achievements in Heaven Dou City, and Ma Xiunuo welcomed him home with a feast.
• Ma Xiunuo warned Jiang Liang that someone had been watching Xiao Wu, and Jiang Liang suspected Big Hao.
• Jiang Liang returned to Nuoding Academy, reunited with Xiao Wu, and gave her a Honey Glazed Carrot as a gift.
• Yue Guan reported Jiang Liang’s strength and achievements to Bibi Dong at the Pope Palace.
• Bibi Dong ordered the Nuoding City Martial Soul Branch Hall to provide Jiang Liang with resources and forbid anyone from disturbing or targeting him.

Jiang Liang cultivated to Rank 59 Soul King over five years while staying close to Xiao Wu, then agreed to visit Shrek Academy with her after graduation. As their graduation competition began, he was still unsure whether he would join the academy.

• Jiang Liang received cultivation resources from Spirit Hall and the Crown Prince's Mansion, then devoted himself to cultivation while Tang San continued pursuing Xiao Wu.
• Xiao Wu kicked Tang San away after he asked her to become his little sister, but Tang San insisted he would prove his intentions.
• Five years later, Jiang Liang had reached Rank 59 Soul King and refined his swordsmanship under Sword Mother's guidance.
• Xiao Wu found Jiang Liang practicing and reminded him that their graduation competition was about to begin.
• Xiao Wu invited Jiang Liang to visit Shrek Academy with her, and he agreed to take a look before deciding whether to join.
• Tang San saw Xiao Wu return with Jiang Liang and grew furious at their closeness.

Jiang Liang arrived at the Graduation Tournament and was matched against Tang San, who challenged him to a bet. The match began with Jiang Liang revealing that he was a level-fifty-nine Soul King, leaving Tang San and Yu Xiaogang stunned.

• Jiang Liang rebuked Yu Xiaogang for criticizing his late arrival, and the Dean defended Jiang Liang.
• The Dean explained the tournament rules, and the students drew lots; Jiang Liang's opponent was Tang San.
• Jiang Liang and Tang San wagered that the loser would unconditionally do one thing for the winner.
• The first match ended quickly, then Jiang Liang and Tang San entered the arena as students cheered for Jiang Liang.
• Jiang Liang summoned his Cold Moon Sword Martial Soul and five black Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings, revealing he was a level-fifty-nine Agility Attack Battle Soul King.

Jiang Liang revealed his five Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings and defeated Tang San with a single swift strike, shattering Yu Xiaogang’s confidence. As the academy celebrated and Tang San received treatment, Yu Xiaogang accused Jiang Liang of striking too hard.

• Jiang Liang revealed that he was a level fifty-nine Soul King with five Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Rings, shocking the academy and making Yu Xiaogang question his theories.
• Yu Xiaogang pinned his hopes on Tang San defeating Jiang Liang, while Tang San prepared his Soul Skills and Hidden Weapons despite his fear.
• Jiang Liang appeared behind Tang San and struck him with the Cold Moon Sword, knocking him down and scattering his Hidden Weapons.
• The students and teachers cheered Jiang Liang, Xiao Wu praised him, and the Dean called for Healing Soul Masters to treat Tang San.
• Yu Xiaogang rushed to Tang San and cried over his defeat, then angrily accused Jiang Liang of disregarding their bond as fellow disciples.

Jiang Liang won Nuoding Academy’s competition after exposing Tang San’s attempt to kill him and striking Yu Xiaogang, who fainted again. He donated his prize money and planned to search for Ah Yin’s Spirit Bone and a sixth Soul Ring, while Xiao Wu agreed to wait for him in Suotuo City.

• Jiang Liang pointed out Tang San’s scattered hidden weapons and challenged Yu Xiaogang’s accusations, while Xiao Wu confirmed Tang San had tried to kill him.
• Jiang Liang slapped Yu Xiaogang, who fainted; the Dean had Instructors carry Yu Xiaogang and Tang San away and ended the competition.
• Jiang Liang won first place and Xiao Wu took second, then Jiang Liang donated enough money to bring his contribution to Nuoding Academy to one hundred Gold Soul Coins.
• Jiang Liang told Xiao Wu he would handle his own plans before meeting her in Suotuo City, and she agreed to travel there with help from Grandpa Ma Xiunuo.
• Jiang Liang promised to bring Xiao Wu a tasty gift that would solve her worries.

After Jiang Liang left Nuoding Academy, Tang San regained his resolve when Yu Xiaogang promised to help him cultivate his Twin Martial Souls. The next morning, Yue Guan tried to take Jiang Liang to Spirit City for Martial Soul Academy, but Jiang Liang flew away to handle something first.

• Jiang Liang brought Xiao Wu to Ma Xiunuo's home, where they shared dinner together.
• Yu Xiaogang told the despondent Tang San that Jiang Liang's strength came from a forbidden technique and promised to help him cultivate his Twin Martial Souls.
• Tang San renewed his vow to defeat Jiang Liang and reclaim Xiao Wu and everything he believed was his.
• Yue Guan told Jiang Liang that the Pope wanted him to return to Spirit City and prepare for Spirit Hall's Elite Selection Tournament.
• Jiang Liang refused to go to Martial Soul Academy, asked about Skywater Academy, and flew away on his dark-blue longsword before Yue Guan could stop him.

Jiang Liang reached the cave behind the waterfall near Holy Soul Village, where Tang Hao had hidden Ah Yin and her Spirit Bone, and broke into the sealed chamber. Tang Hao sensed his restriction had been destroyed and rushed back to protect Ah Yin.

• Jiang Liang avoided going to Spirit City and flew to Holy Soul Village to find Ah Yin’s hidden Spirit Bone.
• Jiang Liang found the cave behind the waterfall and cut through the rock wall rather than use Tang Hao’s Clear Sky Hammer mechanism.
• Jiang Liang entered the opened chamber, announcing, “Ah Yin, I’m coming in!”
• Tang Hao watched Tang San train at Nuoding Academy and reflected on Jiang Liang’s actions and Yu Xiaogang’s care for his son.
• Tang Hao sensed his Soul Power restriction had been broken, realized Ah Yin was in danger, and flew back toward Holy Soul Village.

Jiang Liang stole the Spirit Bone from the hidden chamber and took the Blue Silver Emperor, Ah Yin, before Tang Hao returned. After clashing with Tang Hao's Great Sumeru Hammer using Sword Mother's Sword Qi, Jiang Liang escaped with both prizes, leaving Tang Hao wounded.

• Jiang Liang found the Blue Silver Emperor, Ah Yin, and retrieved a Spirit Bone hidden in a black Lead Box inside the stone wall.
• Jiang Liang decided to take Ah Yin and dug her out as Tang Hao arrived at the cave entrance.
• Tang Hao attacked Jiang Liang with his Clear Sky Hammer, then detonated five Soul Rings to unleash the Great Sumeru Hammer.
• Jiang Liang used the second wisp of Sword Qi Sword Mother had left him to break Tang Hao's attack, sending them both flying.
• Jiang Liang declined to pursue the wounded Tang Hao and flew away with the Spirit Bone and Ah Yin.

Tang Hao recovered from his wounds only to find Ah Yin and her Spirit Bone missing, and vowed to kill the unknown ice-sword Soul Master who had taken them. Jiang Liang escaped to a mountain cave and began nourishing Ah Yin with Sword Qi as the first step toward making her his Natal Artifact, then prepared to fuse with the Spirit Bone.

• Tang Hao regained enough strength to enter the stone chamber, where he found Ah Yin and the Spirit Bone gone and swore revenge on their abductor.
• Tang Hao suspected the ice-attributed Sword Martial Soul belonged to Jiang Liang but could not believe a rank fifty-nine Soul King had defeated him.
• Jiang Liang flew far from the waterfall, hid in a mountain cave, and took out Ah Yin and the Lead Box containing the Spirit Bone.
• Sword Mother told Jiang Liang to nourish Ah Yin with gentle Sword Qi each day, and Ah Yin absorbed it until she reached her limit.
• Ah Yin wrapped a leaf around Jiang Liang's finger, and Jiang Liang picked up the Lead Box to prepare to fuse with the hundred-thousand-year right leg bone.

Jiang Liang fused Ah Yin’s hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor Right Leg Bone, reached level sixty, and gained its Flight and healing Soul Skills. He left with Sword Mother for the Extreme North to seek his sixth Soul Ring, carrying the furious Ah Yin with him.

• Jiang Liang took Ah Yin’s Spirit Bone and began fusing it while Sword Mother guarded him and stopped Ah Yin from interfering.
• By morning, the Spirit Bone had fully fused with Jiang Liang, and the surge of power brought him to level sixty.
• Jiang Liang learned that the Spirit Bone granted Flight and the healing Soul Skill Wildfire Cannot Burn Out.
• Jiang Liang teased Ah Yin about her Flight skill and tucked her into his clothes despite her protests.
• Jiang Liang and Sword Mother flew toward the Extreme North to find his sixth Soul Ring.