Chapter Summaries

• Zhang Tianyu's condition improves gradually, with Oscar's sausage helping to accelerate recovery, but with a cooldown period.
• Xiao Wu takes care of Zhang Tianyu, feeding him personally.
• The Shrek Team is approached by Supervisor Ao, who suggests they adopt a bloody and brutal style to become a star team.
• Flender is tempted by the idea of fame and fortune, while Yu Xiaogang and Zhao Wuji are against it.
• Zhang Tianyu completes his mission and receives a Fifth Soul Ring, but is confused by the reward, feeling it's not right.
• The chapter ends with Zhang Tianyu's confusion about his mission reward.

• Zhang Tianyu receives a new Soul Tool, the [Dead Dwarf], which can transform into a rotary machine gun ([Cloth Ripper]) firing 360 rounds per second or a cannon firing micro-homing missiles ([Death God's Eye]).
• The Shrek Academy team returns to the hotel early, and Zhang Tianyu's condition improves significantly.
• Flender tells Zhang Tianyu that Supervisor Ao wants their team to adopt a bloody fighting style, but Zhang Tianyu refuses.
• Oscar and Tang San offer to help Zhang Tianyu if he needs anything.
• Zhao Yulan, Yu Xiaogang, Flender, and Zhao Wuji discuss potential performance styles for the team to adopt in the Soul Fighting Arena.
• Throughout the night, Zhao Yulan and the other two keep watch over the team's rooms but don't notice any suspicious activity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tianyu's condition worsens upon waking up, despite no unusual activities during the night.
• Flender and Zhao Wuji suspect supernatural retribution for past wrongdoings.
• A Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect healing Spirit Master, Ning Shize, is unable to diagnose Zhang Tianyu's condition.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tianyu remains weak and unable to identify the cause of his condition.
• Flender and Zhao Wuji grapple with guilt and worry about their students' wellbeing.
• Ning Shize, despite being the strongest healing Spirit Master in his sect, is unable to diagnose Zhang Tianyu, showing his humility and honesty.

Significant Themes

• The mysterious and inexplicable nature of the prank items' effects.
• The consequences of past actions and the idea of retribution.
• The limits of human knowledge and understanding, as seen through Ning Shize's inability to diagnose Zhang Tianyu.

Character Interactions

• Flender and Zhao Wuji share their concerns and suspicions about the students' misfortunes.
• Ning Rongrong interacts with Ning Shize, expressing her anxiety and disbelief at his inability to diagnose Zhang Tianyu.
• Zhang Tianyu remains passive, unable to communicate effectively due to his condition, but thinks privately about the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Rongrong begs Ning Shize to save Zhang Tianyu, who is critically ill.
• Ning Shize uses his powerful healing ability, Seven Treasure Restoration, to cure Zhang Tianyu.
• Zhang Tianyu collapses again immediately after recovering, leaving Ning Shize helpless.

Character Developments

• Ning Rongrong: Shows deep concern for Zhang Tianyu, indicating a romantic interest.
• Ning Shize: Demonstrates his immense healing power but reaches his limit with Zhang Tianyu's condition.
• Zhang Tianyu: Shows maturity and gratitude, accepting his situation and encouraging others not to waste resources on him.

Significant Themes

• Illness and Healing: The chapter explores the limits of healing abilities and the desperation of those seeking help.
• Romantic Tension: The interactions between Ning Rongrong, Zhang Tianyu, Xiao Wu, and Zhu Zhuqing hint at complex relationships.

Character Interactions

• Ning Rongrong and Zhang Tianyu: Their dynamic suggests a growing affection, with Ning Rongrong deeply worried about Zhang Tianyu's health, and Zhang Tianyu expressing his desire to protect her.
• Ning Shize and Zhang Tianyu: They share a moment of understanding and mutual respect, with Ning Shize acknowledging Zhang Tianyu's strength and Zhang Tianyu expressing gratitude for Ning Shize's help.
• Ning Rongrong and Ning Shize: Their relationship is revealed to be that of niece and uncle, with Ning Shize showing care and concern for Ning Rongrong's well-being.

Summary

Key Plot Points

• Zhang Tianyu's mysterious illness worsens in the morning and improves throughout the day, with no known cause or cure.
• The Shrek Seven Devils (and Flender) are deeply concerned and distressed about Zhang Tianyu's condition.
• Zhang Tianyu discovers a pattern in his symptoms and decides to stay awake to test if sleep worsens his condition.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tianyu maintains a positive and humorous attitude despite his serious illness, trying to comfort his friends.
• The group, especially Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong, are deeply worried and emotional about Zhang Tianyu's health.
• Flender, despite his tough exterior, is genuinely concerned about Zhang Tianyu and Shrek Academy's future.

Significant Themes

• The power of hope and positivity in the face of adversity (Zhang Tianyu's attitude).
• The importance of unity and support among friends and teammates (the Shrek Seven Devils' reactions).

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tianyu interacts with his friends, trying to reassure them and find a solution to his illness together.
• The Shrek Seven Devils support each other, sharing their concerns and trying to stay strong for Zhang Tianyu.
• Flender and Zhao Wuji discuss the academy's future outside Zhang Tianyu's room, showing their dedication to the students.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Shize returns to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, revealing that Ning Rongrong has been won over by Zhang Tianyu.
• Zhang Tianyu is praised for his power and martial soul, meeting the sect's criteria for a spouse.
• Bone Douluo is angered by Zhang Tianyu's relationship with multiple women, but Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo defend him.
• Sword Douluo visits Zhang Tianyu in Suotuo City.
• Tang Hao, Tang San's father, infiltrates Martial Soul City to target Chrysanthemum Douluo.
• Zhang Tianyu receives a new task from the system: sabotage Yu Xiaogang.

Character Developments

• Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo show understanding and acceptance of Zhang Tianyu's situation.
• Bone Douluo displays protective concern for Ning Rongrong.
• Tang Hao demonstrates his determination to protect his son and seek revenge.
• Zhang Tianyu shows resourcefulness in handling the Yu Xiaogang task.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance and understanding of unconventional relationships.
• Family bonds and protection.
• Revenge and justice.

Character Interactions

• Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo discuss and react to Zhang Tianyu's situation.
• Tang Hao pursues Chrysanthemum Douluo, setting up a potential confrontation.
• Zhang Tianyu interacts with the Shrek Academy crowd before receiving his new task.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tianyu recovers from his mysterious illness.
• Sword Douluo, Ning Rongrong's grandfather, secretly observes Zhang Tianyu.
• The Shrek Seven Devil Sect members go out for lunch to celebrate Zhang Tianyu's recovery.
• Zhang Tianyu uses a prank item, [Memory Fading], on Yu Xiaogang.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tianyu: Shows his concern for his friends' well-being and his strategic thinking in dealing with Yu Xiaogang.
• Sword Douluo: Reveals his protective nature towards Ning Rongrong and his interest in Zhang Tianyu's potential as a grandson-in-law.
• Oscar and Tang San: Struggle with the lingering effects of their abilities, [Uncontrolled Hair Growth] and [Cross-dressing Boss], respectively.

Significant Themes

• Recovery and healing: Zhang Tianyu's recovery from his illness and the Shrek Seven's relief and joy.
• Observation and evaluation: Sword Douluo's secret observation of Zhang Tianyu and his initial assessment of him.
• Patience and strategy: Zhang Tianyu's decision to wait before using the [Memory Fading] prank on Yu Xiaogang.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tianyu and the Shrek Seven: Show camaraderie and concern for each other's well-being.
• Zhang Tianyu and Sword Douluo: Unaware of each other's presence but both interested in the other.
• Zhang Tianyu and Yu Xiaogang: Zhang Tianyu initiates a prank on Yu Xiaogang, setting a countdown for his plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tianyu recovers from his illness.
• Shrek Team resumes soul fights, with Zhang Tianyu participating again.
• Shrek Team's first team battle after Zhang Tianyu's recovery is against the Eagle-Bear Team, who surrender without fighting.
• The audience is furious at the Eagle-Bear Team's cowardice and demands a bloody match.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tianyu regains his health and returns to soul fighting.
• Yu Xiaogang's eccentric behavior becomes more pronounced, with him dancing and shouting in celebration of their victory.

Significant Themes

• The power of reputation and fanaticism in the soul fighting arena.
• The contrast between the Shrek Team's desired image (benevolent) and their actual image (ruthless and bloody).

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tianyu and the Shrek Team are excited and surprised by the audience's fanaticism.
• The audience is furious at the Eagle-Bear Team's surrender.
• Yu Xiaogang's erratic behavior stands out amidst the audience's anger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shrek Academy wins a team battle, but Yu Xiaogang's excessive excitement and strange behavior afterward shocks everyone.
• The next day, their opponents forfeit without a fight, starting a streak of twenty consecutive wins by default due to fear of Zhang Tianyu's bloody finish.

Character Developments

• Yu Xiaogang's behavior raises concerns about his mental state, but he later returns to normal.
• Zhang Tianyu becomes aware of the audience's expectations for bloody finishes and decides not to change his merciful style.
• Sister System encourages Zhang Tianyu to be more ruthless but is rebuffed.

Significant Themes

• Fear and its impact on decision-making (teams forfeiting due to fear of Zhang Tianyu's bloody finish).
• The pressure of expectations (the audience wanting bloody finishes, Zhang Tianyu's internal struggle).

Character Interactions

• Flender and Zhao Wuji are bewildered by Yu Xiaogang's behavior and try to rein him in.
• The Shrek Academy team discusses their strategy and the importance of honing their team coordination.
• Zhang Tianyu has an internal dialogue with Sister System about the audience's expectations and his response to them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Shrek Team secures their 21st consecutive win by default.
• Yu Xiaogang, the team's leader, exhibits bizarre behavior in the spectator stands, stripping off his robe and pants, and waving them while shouting and dancing.
• The audience is shocked and embarrassed by Yu Xiaogang's actions, with some speculating that he's the team's leader.
• After leaving the arena, Flender confronts Yu Xiaogang about his behavior, but Yu Xiaogang denies it, claiming he didn't do any such thing.
• The Shrek Team members confirm that Yu Xiaogang indeed behaved that way.

Character Developments

• Yu Xiaogang: Exhibits increasingly erratic behavior, suggesting a deepening mental instability. He seems unaware of his impropriety.
• Flender: Grows frustrated and angry with Yu Xiaogang's behavior, suspecting him of deception.
• Zhao Wuji: Supports Flender's concerns and helps him manage the situation.

Significant Themes

• Mental instability and its effects on behavior.
• The impact of one's actions on public perception and reputation.
• The tension between personal expression and social norms.

Character Interactions

• Flender and Zhao Wuji are frustrated with Yu Xiaogang's behavior but unsure how to handle it.
• The Shrek Team members are embarrassed and confused by Yu Xiaogang's actions.
• Yu Xiaogang denies his behavior, creating a rift between him and the others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Xiaogang is shocked and disbelieving after learning he stripped naked at the Soul Fighting Arena.
• The group realizes Yu Xiaogang might be experiencing the same phenomenon as Tang San—being unaware of his actions.
• They recall past eerie events involving Oscar, Tang San, and Zhang Tianyu, suggesting a pattern at Shrek Academy.
• Flender decides to end the day's activities, and the group returns to the hotel.

Character Developments

• Yu Xiaogang is in denial and disbelief about his actions.
• The group starts questioning the safety and sanity of Shrek Academy.
• Flender is at a loss, unsure of how to handle the situation.

Significant Themes

• Unawareness and denial of one's actions.
• The mysterious and eerie events happening at Shrek Academy.
• The group's growing unease and suspicion.

Character Interactions

• The group discusses Yu Xiaogang's behavior and compares it to Tang San's past experience.
• Flender, Dai Mubai, and the others whisper about the situation, trying to make sense of it.
• Zhang Tianyu and Oscar share a secret conversation, hinting at a possible plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang San's clothes and belt go missing, and he finds women's clothes instead.
• Tang San believes he's wearing women's clothes, while Zhang Tianyu and Oscar insist they're his normal clothes.
• Tang San's team discovers a potential lead in the case of Yu Xiaogang's strange behavior: an expert with a peculiar ability.

Character Developments

• Tang San's cross-dressing behavior continues, and he remains oblivious to the truth.
• Zhang Tianyu and Oscar are exasperated but helpless in dealing with Tang San's situation.

Significant Themes

• Perception vs. reality: Tang San's perception of his clothing differs from the reality.
• The influence of public opinion: Tang San's popularity increases due to his unique appearance.

Character Interactions

• Tang San interacts with Zhang Tianyu and Oscar, who try to help him understand the truth about his clothing.
• The team discusses and agrees on a direction for investigating Yu Xiaogang's case.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Zhang Tianyu observes Flender and Zhao Wuji's vigilance, suspecting they might have confronted Yu Xiaogang about his strange behavior.
+ The Shrek Team wins their team battle without a fight, as the opponents forfeit.
+ Yu Xiaogang has another episode, stripping and dancing wildly, which Flender and Zhao Wuji quickly cover up.

Character Developments

+ Zhang Tianyu remains puzzled by Yu Xiaogang's behavior and Flender's actions.
+ Flender and Zhao Wuji become increasingly vigilant and suspicious of Yu Xiaogang.
+ Yu Xiaogang's behavior becomes more erratic and intense, suggesting a possible possession or external influence.

Significant Themes

+ The theme of trust and suspicion within the team is further explored as Flender and Zhao Wuji grow wary of Yu Xiaogang.
+ The theme of the unknown and mysterious is highlighted through Yu Xiaogang's strange behavior and the possible external influence on him.

Character Interactions

+ Flender and Zhao Wuji interact with Yu Xiaogang, trying to understand and control his strange behavior.
+ The Shrek Team members react to Yu Xiaogang's episodes with a mix of speechlessness, amusement, and concern.
+ The audience at the Great Soul Arena is entertained by Yu Xiaogang's antics, shifting their focus from the soul battles to his wild behavior.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Xiaogang regains his memory but acts confused, causing misunderstandings with Flender and Zhao Wuji.
• The Shrek Team's next opponent is the Sunset Legion Team, known for bullying the weak and surrendering to the strong.

Character Developments

• Yu Xiaogang's memory returns, but he struggles to express himself clearly, leading to confusion and frustration for Flender.
• The Sunset Legion Team shows unexpected courage by not surrendering against the Shrek Team.

Significant Themes

• The theme of memory and its impact on behavior and relationships is explored through Yu Xiaogang's confusion.
• The theme of cowardice and courage is highlighted through the Sunset Legion Team's unexpected behavior.

Character Interactions

• Flender and Yu Xiaogang's relationship is strained due to Yu Xiaogang's confusion and Flender's frustration.
• The Shrek Team members express their disdain for the Sunset Legion Team's sleazy behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tianyu's team is matched against the Sunset Legion, a team of little Japanese dwarves, which he finds unsatisfying as they're not a "normal" team.
• The Sunset Legion uses the Earth-Escaping Technique to launch a surprise attack, but the Shrek Team is prepared.
• The Sunset Legion's captain targets Dai Mubai instead of Zhang Tianyu, which puzzles Zhang Tianyu.
• Zhang Tianyu uses his sword skills to reveal two hidden opponents, leading to a chase by Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing.
• The katana Soul Master uses his fourth soul skill, Core Power, to mutate and attack Zhang Tianyu, but he's frozen solid by Huang Quan's Nine Nether Senluo Domain.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tianyu shows his strategic thinking and calmness under pressure.
• The katana Soul Master reveals his true level, showing deception and underhanded tactics.

Significant Themes

• Acting on Behalf of Heaven: Zhang Tianyu's belief in justice and punishing the wicked.
• Deception and Underhanded Tactics: The Sunset Legion's use of surprise attacks and concealing their true strength.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tianyu and the system have a brief exchange, showing Zhang Tianyu's frustration and the system's blunt honesty.
• Zhang Tianyu and the katana Soul Master engage in a tense exchange before the Soul Master's attack is frozen.
• Supervisor Ao intervenes when he realizes the Sunset Legion has concealed their strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tianyu unleashes the 'Nine Nether Senluo Domain' from his Martial Soul, Yellow Springs, freezing a Tachi Soul Master in an instant.
• He then shatters the frozen opponent, causing a sensation among the audience with a 'Bloody Finish'.
• Zhang Tianyu defeats the entire Sunset Legion Team in a similar manner, causing a frenzied response from the audience.
• He declares that Shrek Academy will only use such brutal methods as retribution against teams that abuse their opponents.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tianyu demonstrates the power of his domain and his resolve to use it only for retribution, showing growth in his understanding of his abilities and their consequences.
• The audience and other characters are shown to be both shocked and thrilled by Zhang Tianyu's actions, indicating his growing reputation and influence.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Zhang Tianyu's domain allows him to control and freeze his opponents, demonstrating the power and responsibility that comes with such abilities.
• Retribution and Justice: Zhang Tianyu's declaration that Shrek Academy will only use brutal methods as retribution against those who abuse their opponents highlights the theme of justice and the consequences of one's actions.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tianyu interacts with the audience and his opponents, demonstrating his growing confidence and willingness to use his power to make a statement.
• Flender, Zhao Wuji, and Yu Xiaogang react to Zhang Tianyu's actions, showing their shock, understanding, and concern for his actions and their potential consequences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Xiaogang, Shrek Academy's team leader, disappears after the match.
• He reappears on the ring, dancing and cheering naked, causing a scene.
• Zhang Tianyu helps Yu Xiaogang down from the ring despite the embarrassment.

Character Developments

• Yu Xiaogang's eccentric behavior is further emphasized.
• Zhang Tianyu shows his kind heart and courage, earning respect from the audience.

Significant Themes

• Embarrassment and courage.
• The contrast between appearances and true nature (Zhang Tianyu).

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tianyu helps Yu Xiaogang, showing his loyalty and kindness.
• The audience discusses and praises Zhang Tianyu's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Xiaogang's manic episode at the Soul Fighting Arena leaves him covered in blood and Zhang Tianyu's clothes ruined, but earns Zhang a massive fanbase.
• Yu Xiaogang returns to normal, forgetting his manic episode, much to everyone's frustration.
• Flender sends everyone back to the hotel, deciding to deal with Yu Xiaogang's situation later.
• Zhang Tianyu receives his Fifth Soul Ring and learns its skills: [Black Wind Illusion] and [Nether Sword Formation].

Character Developments

• Yu Xiaogang's mental state worsens, exhibiting signs of multiple personality disorder and schizophrenia, with no memory of his manic episodes upon returning to normal.
• Zhang Tianyu gains a new soul skill, which he finds incredibly powerful and versatile.
• Tang San continues to cross-dress, with Zhang Tianyu deciding not to renew the items causing his cross-dressing and baldness.

Significant Themes

• The theme of mental health is explored through Yu Xiaogang's deteriorating condition, highlighting the helplessness and frustration of those around him.
• The power of soul skills is emphasized, with Zhang Tianyu's new skills showing great potential.

Character Interactions

• Flender grows increasingly frustrated with Yu Xiaogang's condition, feeling helpless and at a loss.
• Zhang Tianyu and Oscar interact with Tang San, with Oscar showing concern for Tang San's appearance, while Zhang Tianyu decides to stop renewing the items causing Tang San's cross-dressing and baldness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tianyu wants new tasks from the system, but it's not ready yet.
• Sword Douluo leaves Suotuo City, allowing Zhang Tianyu to pursue the Shrek Trio without interference.
• The system presents new tasks involving the Shrek Trio, with rewards including Soul Power Level increases, Reward Points, and Soul Tools or Soul Bones.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tianyu shows impatience and eagerness to complete tasks and pursue the Shrek Trio.
• The system reveals that task rewards are linked to the difficulty of the task and the character's favorability with the main female characters.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and rewards through completing tasks and achieving life harmony with main female characters.
• The importance of patience and timing in pursuing goals.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tianyu interacts with the system, discussing tasks and rewards.
• Zhang Tianyu's internal thoughts reveal his determination to pursue the Shrek Trio and complete tasks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tianyu decides to test his theory about the characters' personalities not changing by attempting to seduce Xiao Wu.
• He takes Xiao Wu to the Rose Hotel, where they book a suite for a week.
• Zhang Tianyu pretends to fall asleep, planning to make a move on Xiao Wu, but she initiates the kiss and starts to undo his belt.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tianyu: He becomes more decisive and less cautious, planning to seduce the female characters. He also shows consideration for Xiao Wu's preferences.
• Xiao Wu: She shows initiative and affection towards Zhang Tianyu, kissing him and attempting to undress him.

Significant Themes

• The impact of personality on one's actions and decisions.
• The consequences of caution and decisiveness.
• The dynamics of relationships and intimacy.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tianyu and Xiao Wu: Their relationship deepens as Xiao Wu shows affection towards Zhang Tianyu, and he plans to seduce her.
• Zhang Tianyu and the System: They continue to communicate, with the system providing guidance and commentary on Zhang Tianyu's actions.