Chapter Summaries

Xiaofei endured a month of agony to absorb a God-Bestowed Soul Ring, awakening powerful Fire Phoenix abilities and reaching Rank 85. He and the others began the second trial, but a 100,000 Year Demon Soul Great White Shark immediately knocked him back to the island.

• Xiaofei absorbed the God-Bestowed Soul Ring as his body repeatedly split apart and healed, while Shui Bing'er and the others watched over him for a month.
• Xiaofei emerged from a cocoon amid flames with a golden-rimmed Red Soul Ring, gaining Phoenix Nirvana, Light of Phoenix, and the Phoenix Domain.
• Bo Saixi brought the group to the second trial site, where Xiaofei assessed his new strength and learned that the trial required them to cross the Ring Sea without harming Sea Soul Beasts.
• Xiaofei and the others entered the water, where waves and Sea Soul Beasts disrupted their crossing and flight was suppressed.
• A 100,000 Year Demon Soul Great White Shark struck Xiaofei and sent him back to the island, leaving the group wary of the trial's difficulty.

Xiaofei and the others began training for the Sea God's second trial, which required them to cross the Ring Sea while facing the King of Demonic White Sharks. Xiaobai appeared to test them and, after confirming Xiaofei's promise to resurrect the Netherworld Python, declared that she would train them herself.

• Xiaofei explained that the Hundred-Thousand-Year King of Demonic White Sharks would help the group develop their underwater combat skills, and they planned to train by day and cultivate at night.
• Xiaofei advised Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang to focus on consolidating their soul power and improving their physical condition, while he aimed to reach Titled Douluo within two years.
• The King of Demonic White Sharks leaped ashore and transformed into a young woman, then accused Xiaofei of tricking the Netherworld Python into giving him its soul ring and Soul Bone.
• Xiaofei summoned his seventh soul ring and explained that the Netherworld Python had willingly sacrificed himself in exchange for a promise of resurrection, which the girl accepted after communicating with his soul.
• The girl introduced herself as Xiaobai, said she was testing the trial-takers on the Sea God's orders, and vowed to train them with her fists.

After Xiaobai defeated Wang Xiaofei’s group in their trial, they trained underwater while Wang Xiaofei’s cooking won Xiaobai over. As the group grew stronger under her fierce training, Wang Xiaofei began scheming to match Xiaobai with Huo Wushuang, while Tang San’s group remained worried about their trial deadline.

• Wang Xiaofei urged everyone to train underwater and wear weights after explaining how restricted Soul Skills and the sea had contributed to their defeat by Xiaobai.
• Wang Xiaofei became the group’s cook, and Xiaobai followed the scent of his grilled Soul Beast meat to their island.
• Shui Bing'er and Wang Xiaofei fed Xiaobai, who enjoyed the food and began getting along with the group.
• Tang San remained concerned that his group was too weak to pass the Sea God's First Trial, with only two months left.
• Xiaobai trained with Wang Xiaofei’s group every day, improving their strength while eagerly returning for meals.
• Wang Xiaofei proposed secretly matching Huo Wushuang with Xiaobai, and Huo Wu slapped him while the others scorned his scheme.

Wang Xiaofei and the others passed the Sea God's second trial by working together to cross the Ring Sea, then chose to delay Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang's God-Bestowed Soul Rings until after the Third Trial. Bo Saixi led them to Raging Wave Abyss, where they would undergo Tidal Body Refinement.

• Wang Xiaofei and the other five entered the Ring Sea, where Feng Xiaotian used his wind abilities to clear a path through the waves and Sea Soul Beasts.
• Xiaobai blocked their advance, but Huo Wushuang, Niu Meng, Yang Pojun, and Huo Wu helped hold her off while the group pushed forward.
• Xiaobai unleashed her Demonic Shark Domain, and Wang Xiaofei countered it with his Phoenix Domain, allowing all six to escape the Ring Sea and pass the second trial.
• Wang Xiaofei advanced to Rank 88, Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang reached Rank 80, and the others gained soul power and received their Third Trial instructions.
• Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang chose to wait until after the Third Trial to use their God-Bestowed Soul Rings, and Bo Saixi led the group toward the trial site.
• Bo Saixi brought them to Raging Wave Abyss, where violent waves crashed through a rocky valley and Tidal Body Refinement awaited them.

Bo Saixi began the Third Trial by subjecting Xiaofei and the others to Tidal Body Refinement on the Deep Silver Pillars. In the final month, Xiaofei endured thirty days on a pillar and broke through his limits, leaving his Spiritual Power transformed and his Kirin Arm awakened to Silver Grade.

• Bo Saixi revealed her Sea God Martial Soul and bound Xiaofei and the others to Deep Silver Pillars, where relentless waves began their Tidal Body Refinement.
• Xiaofei endured six shichen during the first session and recovered quickly, while Huo Wu, Niu Meng, Huo Wushuang, Feng Xiaotian, and Yang Pojun lasted for shorter periods.
• Over the following months, the group increased their endurance and Soul Power, while Xiaofei struggled to meet his requirement of ten shichen each day.
• In the tenth month, Xiaofei caught up on his missed time, reached level 90, and decided to remain on a Deep Silver Pillar for the entire final month.
• As Xiaofei endured thirty days of waves, his Spiritual Power broke through to the Peak Douluo realm and his Spiritual Wisdom Head Soul Bone evolved to the 100,000 Year level.
• Xiaofei's Kirin Arm completed a Silver Grade Secondary Awakening and became a Martial Soul comparable to the Clear Sky Hammer.

Xiaofei awakened after passing the third Red Level Nine Trial, and Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang absorbed their God-Bestowed Soul Rings. The group began preparing for their fourth Sea God Trial—to help the Demon Soul Great White Sharks defeat the Evil Orcas—as Xiaobai explained the danger they faced.

• Xiaofei awakened, learned he had passed the third trial, and received a Soul Power increase and a 1,000-year increase to his Soul Ring lifespan; the others also received their trial rewards.
• Bo Saixi gave Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang God-Bestowed Soul Rings, which they absorbed over half a month to gain hundred-thousand-year eighth Soul Rings and reach level 85.
• Everyone received the same fourth trial to assist the Demon Soul Great White Sharks in slaying the Evil Orcas, with Xiaofei tasked with killing the Evil Orca King.
• Xiaofei led the group to rest in Seahorse City, where Shui Bing'er joined them, and later lured Xiaobai to the shore with roasted meat.
• Xiaobai described the Evil Orcas' strength and numbers, warning the group that their pod included four Soul Beasts near Titled Douluo strength and many more powerful adults.

Xiaofei devised a plan to poison the Evil Orcas with Mandala Flowers amplified by the Snow-Colored Swan Kiss, then led Xiaobai and the Demon Soul Great White Sharks in a surprise attack. The battle left the Evil Orca clan near defeat, but the Evil Orca King launched a desperate counterattack before Xiaofei’s eighth Soul Skill severely wounded it and killed countless orcas.

• Xiaofei proposed poisoning the Evil Orcas, and Xiaobai confirmed that the poison could affect them.
• Xiaobai warned her clansmen to avoid the poisoned water while Xiaofei and his companions prepared for an attack at dawn.
• Feng Xiaotian spread the amplified poison through the Evil Orca territory, and Xiaofei sensed the pod becoming impaired.
• Xiaobai and Xiaofei led the assault on the Evil Orcas, killing more than half the pod in under half an hour.
• The Evil Orca King unleashed its Tiger Whale Domain and prepared a desperate attack as two powerful orcas began to self-destruct.
• Xiaofei transformed into a Fire Phoenix and unleashed his eighth Soul Skill, killing countless Evil Orcas and severely wounding the Evil Orca King.

Xiaofei killed the Evil Orca King, then absorbed its hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring through his Kirin Arm, strengthening his body and Martial Soul. After learning that Tang San’s group was undergoing Tidal Body Refinement, Xiaofei reaffirmed his resolve to become stronger and revealed to his companions that he had Twin Martial Souls.

• Xiaofei used Mental Shock and Phoenix Slash to stop the Evil Orca King from self-destructing and kill it.
• The others chose Soul Rings from the remaining Evil Spirit Orcas, while Xiaofei stored the Evil Orca King's Soul Bone and decided to absorb its Soul Ring with his Kirin Arm.
• Xiaofei spent five days absorbing the hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring, which strengthened his body and made his Kirin Arm Martial Soul more solid.
• Xiaofei asked Xiaobai about Tang San's group and learned they were undergoing Tidal Body Refinement in the Raging Waves Abyss.
• Xiaofei resolved to surpass Tang San, then told Huo Wu and the others that his right hand was a second Martial Soul that had undergone Secondary Awakening.

Wang Xiaofei and his companions completed the Evil Orca King trial, claimed Soul Bones from the battlefield, and trained for months before beginning their Titled Douluo trials. Huo Wu, Feng Xiaotian, and Huo Wushuang each defeated their Sacred Pillar Guardian, and Xiaofei began his own challenge.

• Wang Xiaofei and the others received their trial rewards, and Xiaofei learned that his fifth trial required him to defeat all Seven Sacred Pillar Guardians within thirty-six shichen.
• Wang Xiaofei collected the Evil Spirit Orca corpses and later distributed four recovered Soul Bones to Shui Bing'er, Feng Xiaotian, Niu Meng, and Yang Pojun before absorbing the Evil Orca King's Left Leg Bone himself.
• Wang Xiaofei and his companions spent three months fighting each other and Xiaobai to improve their combat abilities.
• Huo Wu defeated Seastar Douluo, Feng Xiaotian defeated Seahorse Douluo, and Huo Wushuang defeated Seaspear Douluo in their trials.
• Wang Xiaofei, confident that his strength exceeded that of ordinary Titled Douluo, stepped up to face his own trial opponent.

Wang Xiaofei challenged all Seven Sacred Pillars to complete the fifth trial of the Red Level Nine Trials. After defeating the first six guardians with ease, he won a grueling battle against Sea Dragon Douluo and passed the trial.

• Wang Xiaofei defeated Seahorse Douluo with his Fire Phoenix attacks and steel claws.
• Wang Xiaofei passed Sea Witch Douluo's test by enduring her Sea Suppressing Divine Melody without moving.
• Wang Xiaofei overcame Sea Illusion Douluo, Seastar Douluo, Sea Ghost Douluo, and Seaspear Douluo using his strength and the advantages of his Fire Phoenix.
• Wang Xiaofei fought Sea Dragon Douluo for three hours, relying only on his first five Soul Skills as Sea Dragon Douluo unleashed his full strength.
• Wang Xiaofei and Sea Dragon Douluo clashed with their Martial Soul Avatars, and Wang Xiaofei won the battle and passed the fifth trial.

After Xiaofei completed his fifth trial, he trained with Huo Wu, Huo Wushuang, Feng Xiaotian, and Shui Bing'er for a battle against the Seven Sacred Pillars. Their coordinated assault overwhelmed the guardians, and Bo Saixi stopped the fight and declared that they had passed.

• Xiaofei completed the fifth Red Level trial and received a 3,000-year increase to all his soul rings, while Huo Wu, Huo Wushuang, and Feng Xiaotian gained soul power and Shui Bing'er was named in the sixth trial.
• Shui Bing'er completed her first Sea God's Nine Trials challenge by climbing the 333rd step, then absorbed a God-Bestowed Soul Ring that raised her eighth ring to around ninety thousand years and her Soul Power Level to Rank 82.
• Xiaofei spent a month teaching Huo Wu, Huo Wushuang, Feng Xiaotian, and Shui Bing'er how to counter the Seven Sacred Pillars before they requested the trial from Bo Saixi.
• At the battle beneath the Sea Dragon Sacred Pillar, Sea Witch Douluo attacked the group with her Ninth Soul Skill, but Xiaofei interrupted it with a mental attack and Shui Bing'er trapped the opponents in ice.
• Xiaofei and his companions unleashed their strongest soul skills, badly injuring the Seven Sacred Pillars, until Bo Saixi intervened and declared the group had passed.

After completing the sixth Sea God Island trial, Wang Xiaofei, Huo Wu, and Shui Bing'er received new trials directing them to find the Fire God Inheritance Site. They prepared to leave Sea God Island, where a drunken farewell with Xiaobai led to Wang Xiaofei waking up beside Shui Bing'er.

• Wang Xiaofei and the others completed the challenge against the Seven Sacred Pillars and received their trial rewards and authority levels.
• Wang Xiaofei and Huo Wu received trials to find the Fire God Inheritance Site, while Shui Bing'er was assigned to assist them within ten years and could continue the Sea God's Nine Trials either way.
• In the God Realm, the Sea God explained Shui Bing'er's trial to the Fire God, and Asura God arrived to warn them to follow the rules.
• Wang Xiaofei and the others gained permission to leave Sea God Island and planned to depart with an incoming supply fleet.
• Wang Xiaofei and the others held a drunken farewell barbecue with Xiaobai, and Wang Xiaofei woke the next morning holding Shui Bing'er.

After leaving Sea God Island, Xiaofei and his companions learned that Spirit Hall had founded an empire and that the continent was nearing war. They decided to travel to Suotuo City together so Xiaofei could seek a suitable ninth Soul Ring before returning to the Elemental Academy.

• A supply fleet carried Xiaofei and the others from Sea God Island to Vast Sea City, where they learned how greatly their Soul Power and abilities had grown.
• At a restaurant, the group questioned a Soul Emperor about recent events on the continent and learned that Xue Beng had become emperor, two major sects had been attacked, and Spirit Hall had founded the Spirit Hall Empire.
• The Soul Emperor reported that the Elemental Academy had remained neutral and that Vice Dean Feng Xuan had become a Titled Douluo, reassuring the group that the academy was probably safe for now.
• Xiaofei said he planned to go to Suotuo City to seek a Fire Attribute Soul Ring for his ninth ring, and his companions chose to accompany him before returning to the academy.

Xiaofei and six companions traveled to the volcano near the Fire Phoenix Nest to find the Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast hidden beneath it. After Huo Wushuang detected a cavern underground, Xiaofei dug a tunnel toward it, and the group silently approached the firelight ahead.

• Xiaofei and the others reached the Fire Phoenix Nest after four days of running and planned to search the volcano for a powerful fire-type Soul Beast.
• Huo Wushuang used his Head Soul Bone to investigate underground and found that the Earth Fire Lizard tunnels extended beyond his detection range.
• Xiaofei reasoned that the Earth Fire Lizards' tunnels led to an underground nest, then used his External Soul Bone to dig while Niu Meng reinforced the tunnel.
• Huo Wushuang detected a large cavern about three kilometers ahead containing an aura he believed belonged to a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.
• Xiaofei concealed the group's presence as they advanced toward the cavern, and the others followed quietly as firelight appeared ahead.

Xiaofei and six companions battled and killed the over-two-hundred-thousand-year Earth Fire Lizard Emperor in an underground cavern. After absorbing its Soul Ring and Right Arm Soul Bone, Xiaofei reached the peak of level 93 and told the others he felt stronger than ever.

• Xiaofei and the others entered the cavern and found the sleeping Earth Fire Lizard Emperor among a magma pool, a strange tree, and a milky-white pool.
• The Earth Fire Lizard Emperor attacked the seven, injuring Yang Pojun, Feng Xiaotian, Niu Meng, and Shui Bing'er before the group rallied and fought back.
• After a two-hour battle, the Earth Fire Lizard Emperor began to self-destruct, but Xiaofei stunned it with a Mental Shock and split its head with Demonic Tiger Whale Axe.
• Xiaofei stored the Earth Fire Lizard Emperor's Right Arm Soul Bone, while Feng Xiaotian sealed the cave and the others guarded the entrance as Xiaofei absorbed the Soul Ring for three days.
• Xiaofei absorbed the Soul Bone over another day, reached the peak of level 93, and reassured the others that he felt stronger than ever.

After gaining powerful new skills and the Fire Emperor Domain, Xiaofei led his companions through the Earth Fire Lizard Emperor’s underground lair and found rare treasures. They shared the ripe Phoenix Blood Fruits, gathered Earth Core Milk, and sealed the hidden cave before returning to Elemental Academy.

• Xiaofei examined the Soul Ring and Soul Bone skills he had gained from the Earth Fire Lizard Emperor and awakened the Fire Emperor Domain.
• Xiaofei and the others found a Phoenix Wood growing beside the lava, and he identified its fruits as treasures that could evolve Martial Souls and bloodlines.
• Xiaofei collected four ripe Phoenix Blood Fruits and gave one each to Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang while keeping the largest for himself.
• The group discovered Ten-Thousand-Year Earth Core Milk, drank some, and found that only Niu Meng and Yang Pojun gained a level of soul power and some physical strength.
• Niu Meng concealed the cave entrance, and the seven returned to Elemental Academy five days later.

After nearly four years away, Xiaofei and the other six returned to Elemental Academy and learned about the continent’s rising tensions and the academy’s progress. Yang Wudi explained why the Earth Core Milk had little effect on them and warned Xiaofei to keep the Phoenix Blood Fruit hidden until he reached a Soul Power bottleneck.

• The seven returned to Elemental Academy, where the deans gathered to welcome them and were astonished by their Soul Power Levels and Soul Rings.
• Xiaofei recounted their battles and learned that Feng Xuan had become a Titled Douluo while the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires and Spirit Hall Empire prepared for war.
• Huo Tianchen brought Xiaofei, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang back to the Blazing Fire Department but could not explain the hint about the Fire God Inheritance Site.
• Yang Wudi visited Xiaofei and examined the Earth Core Milk, explaining that the seven’s Sea God trials had already strengthened their bodies beyond what the milk could temper.
• Yang Wudi examined Xiaofei’s Phoenix Wood and Phoenix Blood Fruit, then warned him to conceal the fruit and save it for a future Soul Power bottleneck.

Wang Xiaofei kept the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud after Shui Bing'er returned it, then helped arrange for Earth Core Milk to be developed into pills that could raise Soul Beasts toward the hundred-thousand-year level. Elemental Academy made him an honorary Vice Dean, and he discovered his listed duties gave him an excuse to visit the Heaven Water Department.

• Shui Bing'er returned the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud to Wang Xiaofei, kissed his cheek, and left; Xiaofei then hurried to Huo Wu's room.
• Wang Xiaofei asked Yang Wudi whether Earth Core Milk could be used to make pills that raised Soul Beasts' ages, and Yang Wudi agreed to research the formula.
• Yang Wudi distributed some Earth Core Milk, took rare treasures from Wang Xiaofei for his research, and persuaded him to contribute about thirty Evil Spirit Orcas to the academy.
• Huo Tianchen announced that Wang Xiaofei would become Elemental Academy's honorary Vice Dean, but Xiaofei complained when he learned the role had no salary or bonuses.
• Wang Xiaofei saw his portrait and official introduction at the academy, which listed him as responsible for educational work across its Academic Departments.

After reaching Titled Douluo, Wang Xiaofei taught across Elemental Academy and drew the attention of the Spirit Hall Empire and Heaven Dou Empire, both of which considered recruiting him. He remained at the academy, conflicted about delaying his second Soul Core fusion and concerned by how slowly his soul power now grew.

• Xiaofei taught at all five departments, sparring with Feng Xiaotian, Yang Pojun, and Niu Meng and enjoying his time with the female Soul Masters in the Heaven Water Department.
• Chrysanthemum Douluo reported Xiaofei’s background and Elemental Academy’s strength to Bibi Dong, who sent Chrysanthemum Douluo, Ghost Douluo, and Nana to offer him a marriage alliance.
• Ning Fengzhi outlined Elemental Academy’s strength to Xue Beng, who sent Yu Xiaogang, Tai Tan, Bai He, and Princess Xue Ke to try to recruit its members.
• Wang Xiaofei’s breakthrough at twenty-four made him the world’s youngest Titled Douluo, surpassing Tang Hao’s record by twenty years.
• Xiaofei postponed fusing his second Soul Core while Yang Wudi prepared to enter seclusion, and he worried that his cultivation had slowed further.

Xiaofei planned to secure powerful soul beasts before Bibi Dong’s hunt and considered the risks of opposing Tang San. At the Elemental Academy, he joined its leaders as they rejected the Heaven Dou Empire’s demand for an alliance, defending the academy’s neutrality.

• Xiaofei reviewed the expected timing of Tang San’s return and Bibi Dong’s hunt, then planned to pursue Daming, Erming, and the three Thousand Jin Ant Emperors despite the danger of becoming Tang San’s enemy.
• After a month of planning, Xiaofei reached the limit of level 93 and was summoned to the dean’s office, where he found Yu Xiaogang, Dugu Bo, Xue Ke, Titan, and Bai He meeting the academy’s leaders.
• Yu Xiaogang asked the Elemental Academy to ally with the Heaven Dou Empire against the Spirit Hall Empire, but Dean Huo Tianchen refused on the grounds that the academy remained neutral in conflicts between factions.
• Yu Xiaogang argued that the academy’s students should serve the empire, while the deans replied that students from many factions studied there and would choose their own paths after graduation.
• Titan insisted that the academy should answer the nation’s call, but the deans challenged him to demand the same of the Clear Sky Sect, leaving him speechless.