Chapter Summaries

Wang Sheng confronted Canghui Academy teacher Fan Lei after Fan Lei threatened him and Ji Bing, then easily overwhelmed the Spirit Emperor. As Fan Lei rose again, injured and furious, he summoned his six soul rings and vowed to kill Wang Sheng.

• Wang Sheng and his companions challenged Fan Lei for acting recklessly toward Ji Bing.
• Fan Lei attacked Wang Sheng, but Wang Sheng caught his hand and crushed his wrist with the Great Vajra Finger.
• Wang Sheng struck Fan Lei with the Vajra Palm and kicked him into the Soul Fighting Arena wall, severely injuring him.
• Wang Sheng asked Ji Bing whether Xue Yue had come with her, and Ji Bing hesitated over the strength of the other teachers.
• Fan Lei struggled to his feet, threatened to kill Wang Sheng, and released his six soul rings.

Wang Sheng revealed that he was a six-ring Spirit Emperor and instantly killed Fan Lei with a single flame slash. The Shrek Seven Monsters and their teachers witnessed the fight, leaving them shaken by the gap between Wang Sheng and their own strength.

• Wang Sheng summoned his Blazing Blade Martial Soul and six soul rings, shocking everyone present with his strength and age.
• Fan Lei attacked Wang Sheng with his Fifth Soul Ring Skill, One-Character Swift Slash, hoping to hold out until his companions arrived.
• Wang Sheng countered with Instant Strike—Flame Slash, killing Fan Lei in one blow.
• Ji Bing and her students stared in shock, while Xiong Changwang celebrated Wang Sheng's victory.
• Dai Mubai, Oscar, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ma Hongjun, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and their teachers witnessed the fight and realized how far Wang Sheng surpassed them.
• Tang San clenched his fists and resolved to grow stronger after seeing Wang Sheng's power.

Wang Sheng rescued Ji Bing and learned that she had just been with Xue Yue, but Ji Bing urgently warned him to flee before Shi Nian attacked. Wang Sheng revealed that he had already killed Shi Nian, leaving Ji Bing and his companions stunned.

• Wang Sheng approached Ji Bing after burning Fan Lei and asked whether Xue Yue had come with her.
• Wang Sheng pulled Dongfang Jinghan away when she and Ji Bing tried to embrace each other.
• Ji Bing blurted out that she had just finished grinding tofu with Xue Yue, shocking Wang Sheng, Dongfang Jinghan, Wu Xiaodong, and Wu Xiao'ai.
• Ji Bing urged Wang Sheng and the others to leave before Shi Nian, a Spirit Saint with a spiritual-type martial soul, appeared.
• Wang Sheng told Ji Bing that Shi Nian had already been slain and again asked where Xue Yue was, leaving everyone stunned.

Wang Sheng reunited with Xue Yue and learned that his strength had surpassed hers after killing Shi Nian. Ji Bing's teasing exposed the suggestive closeness between her and Xue Yue, before Ji Bing revealed that Shi Nian had been a Spirit Hall agent who helped Spirit Hall take over Canghui Academy.

• Xue Yue emerged with students, and Wu Xiao'ai and Wu Xiaodong reunited with her emotionally.
• Dongfang Jinghan comforted Wang Sheng as he remembered Mei Hu, while Ji Bing embraced Xue Yue and made suggestive remarks about their relationship.
• Xue Yue asked Wang Sheng whether he had killed Shi Nian, and he confirmed it, saying Shi Nian had tried to kill him in the Soul Fighting Arena.
• Xue Yue praised Wang Sheng for surpassing her and began to discuss the past, but Ji Bing explained that Shi Nian had been a Spirit Hall agent who helped Spirit Hall swallow Canghui Academy.

Xue Yue warned Wang Sheng and the others that Spirit Hall had spent decades infiltrating academies and was beginning a much larger scheme. Though Wang Sheng invited her to leave Canghui Academy, she stayed out of loyalty to its dean, while Ji Bing also chose to remain for her grandfather; a misunderstanding about Wang Sheng and Dongfang Jinghan’s closeness left him unable to defend himself.

• Xue Yue explained that Spirit Hall had likely spent more than twenty years planting people in academies and forces, and Wu Xiaodong, Wu Xiao'ai, and Xiao Tian were alarmed by the scale of its plans.
• Wang Sheng invited Xue Yue to leave Canghui Academy, but she refused because the dean had treated her kindly.
• Ji Bing told Dongfang Jinghan that she would stay at Canghui Academy for her grandfather and assured her Spirit Hall had not mistreated them.
• Ji Bing asked whether Dongfang Jinghan and Wang Sheng were together, and Dongfang Jinghan blushed and nodded.
• After Ji Bing and Xue Yue mistook Dongfang Jinghan’s reaction for proof that Wang Sheng had been intimate with her, Wu Xiao'ai asked whether Brother Sheng had been too hasty, and Wang Sheng gave up trying to explain.

While traveling toward Heaven Dou Royal City, Wu Xiaodong and Zhang Xuan broke through to new cultivation levels, prompting Wang Sheng and the others to detour to the Tianling Mountain Range to find them Soul Rings. The group arrived at the mountain range, ready to begin the hunt.

• After admiring the grassland at dawn, Wang Sheng sensed intense Soul Power fluctuations coming from Wu Xiaodong and Zhang Xuan’s tent.
• Wang Sheng explained that Wu Xiaodong and Zhang Xuan were breaking through, and the group realized both would need new Soul Rings.
• Zhang Xuan and Wu Xiaodong emerged from the tent after breaking through to level 40 and level 50, respectively.
• Elder Xiong led the group to change course toward the Tianling Mountain Range to hunt Soul Rings for them.
• A few days later, Wang Sheng and the others arrived at the Tianling Mountain Range.

Wang Sheng and the others searched the Tianling Mountain Range for soul beasts suitable for Wu Xiaodong and Zhang Xuan, then made camp as night fell. During her watch with Nangong Feiyan, Dugu Yan revealed her frustration that Zhang Xuan treated her like a brother despite her feelings for him.

• Wang Sheng and the others spent the day searching the Tianling Mountain Range but found no suitable soul beasts for Wu Xiaodong or Zhang Xuan.
• Elder Xiong called off the search, set up camp, marked the area with medicinal powder, and taught the group forest survival skills.
• Wang Sheng assigned night watches, and Dugu Yan and Nangong Feiyan took the first shift.
• Dugu Yan teased Nangong Feiyan about Wu Xiaodong, and Nangong Feiyan teased Dugu Yan about Zhang Xuan.
• Dugu Yan blushed and admitted to herself that she was frustrated because Zhang Xuan mistook her affection for friendship.

Wu Xiaodong and Zhang Xuan faced the Bamboo Spirit Monkeys that had attacked Nangong Feiyan and Dugu Yan, with Wu Xiaodong using his defensive Soul Skill to protect them. Zhang Xuan spotted three monkeys and the pair focused their attack on one, prompting the other two to leap from hiding and pursue them.

• Elder Xiong warned the group that the Bamboo Spirit Monkeys’ first strike had only been a test, and Nangong Feiyan and Dugu Yan stayed behind to protect Xiao Tian and Wu Xiao'ai.
• Wu Xiaodong summoned his Nine Star Shield Axe and used his Third Soul Ring Skill, Nine Morning Starlight Protective Barrier, to shield himself and Zhang Xuan from dozens of Leaf Blades.
• Wu Xiaodong took responsibility for defense while Zhang Xuan flew through the forest to locate the monkeys and attack them.
• Zhang Xuan identified three Bamboo Spirit Monkeys—two adults and one young one—and Wu Xiaodong charged toward the adult on the left.
• Zhang Xuan fired his Dual Slaying Flying Blades at the left-hand monkey, and the other two monkeys leaped from hiding and rushed toward the pair.

Wu Xiaodong and Zhang Xuan fought the Bamboo Spirit Monkeys guarding the Thousand Blade Bamboo, with Wu Xiaodong shielding them both and Zhang Xuan attacking. The two monkeys they had not targeted leaped from hiding and rushed to join the fight.

• Wu Xiaodong and Zhang Xuan advanced toward the Bamboo Spirit Monkeys while Nangong Feiyan, Dugu Yan, and the others stayed back to protect Xiao Tian and Wu Xiao'ai.
• Wu Xiaodong activated his Nine Morning Starlight Protective Barrier, blocking dozens of the monkeys' Leaf Blades.
• Zhang Xuan took to the air and spotted three Bamboo Spirit Monkeys: two large ones and one small one.
• Wu Xiaodong chose to attack the monkey on the left, and Zhang Xuan fired his Dual Slaying Flying Blades at it.
• The other two Bamboo Spirit Monkeys leaped out of hiding and rushed toward Wu Xiaodong and Zhang Xuan.

Wu Xiaodong and Zhang Xuan fought three Bamboo Spirit Monkeys, killing two while the largest fled. Wu Xiaodong killed the injured monkey and found a black Soul Ring and a blood-red belt-shaped object, while Zhang Xuan pursued the escaped monkey to locate the symbiotic Thousand Blade Bamboo.

• Wu Xiaodong killed a thousand-year Bamboo Spirit Monkey with Heaven Slaying Strike, while Zhang Xuan badly wounded another with Dual Slaying Flying Blades.
• The largest Bamboo Spirit Monkey fled after roaring, and Wu Xiaodong ordered Zhang Xuan to chase it without attacking so they could find the Thousand Blade Bamboo.
• The wounded Bamboo Spirit Monkey transformed and attacked Wu Xiaodong with greatly increased strength, smashing trees as Wu Xiaodong dodged.
• Wu Xiaodong shattered the monkey's knee with Shield Bash and killed it with Heaven Slaying Strike.
• A black Soul Ring and a blood-red belt-shaped object appeared beside the fallen Bamboo Spirit Monkey.

Wu Xiaodong found a rare Dark Gold Terrorclaw Spirit Bone after defeating the Bamboo Spirit Beast, while Zhang Xuan pursued a Bamboo Spirit Monkey into a forest hiding the Thousand Blade Bamboo. Zhang Xuan survived its surprise attack only because a golden-glowing figure appeared in front of him.

• Wu Xiaodong's companions gathered around his newly obtained Spirit Bone, and he began refining it as the others congratulated him.
• Wang Sheng followed Zhang Xuan to make sure he stayed safe while hunting for a spirit ring.
• Zhang Xuan chased a fleeing Bamboo Spirit Monkey into a dense forest, where Wang Sheng sensed the Thousand Blade Bamboo nearby and called for him to retreat.
• The Thousand Blade Bamboo attacked Zhang Xuan with leaf blades, and he used Hurricane Slash to absorb them and tear through the forest.
• A huge leaf blade shattered Zhang Xuan's strengthened hurricane and rushed at him; as he braced for the hit, a golden-glowing figure appeared before him.

Wang Sheng shielded Zhang Xuan from a massive leaf-shaped soul skill, then discovered that the Bamboo Spirit Monkey and Thousand Blade Bamboo had fused into a powerful form. The fused beast launched a lightning-fast attack that sent Wang Sheng flying, leaving him unharmed but temporarily unable to raise his arms.

• Wang Sheng used his invincible golden body and blocked the enormous leaf blade, holding it back long enough for Zhang Xuan to dodge.
• Wang Sheng realized the Bamboo Spirit Monkey and Thousand Blade Bamboo were linked by a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
• The Thousand Blade Bamboo merged into the Bamboo Spirit Monkey, transforming it into a larger, armored creature with blades on its limbs.
• Wang Sheng warned Zhang Xuan to retreat, and Zhang Xuan flew higher above the fallen trees.
• The fused Bamboo Spirit Monkey struck Wang Sheng with a fast punch, sending him flying and numbing his arms.

Wang Sheng used his World-Extinguishing Flame to kill the Bamboo Spirit Monkey while Zhang Xuan cut down the Thousand Blade Bamboo and began refining its soul ring. Seeing both soul beasts, Wang Sheng formed a startling conjecture.

• Wang Sheng used Earth Power and Great Vajra Finger to wound the fused Bamboo Spirit Monkey, ending its connection with the Thousand Blade Bamboo.
• Zhang Xuan attacked the Thousand Blade Bamboo with Dual Slaying Flying Blades as Wang Sheng formed the World-Extinguishing Flame.
• Wang Sheng's black fireball consumed the Bamboo Spirit Monkey, leaving behind a black soul ring.
• Zhang Xuan chopped the Thousand Blade Bamboo into pieces and began refining its purple soul ring.
• Wang Sheng studied the Bamboo Spirit Monkey and Thousand Blade Bamboo as an unlikely conjecture occurred to him.

Wang Sheng and his companions confronted Xue Li at his courtyard over Xiao Tian's enemy, Wen Cai. After Wang Sheng revealed his overwhelming strength, Xue Li backed down and his guards abandoned Wen Cai.

• Xue Li arrived with his guards and insulted the group, while Xiao Tian recognized Wen Cai among them as his enemy.
• Wang Sheng demanded that Xue Li hand over the man, but Xue Li angrily claimed the courtyard as his territory.
• A guard threatened Wang Sheng with his Point Steel Spear, so Wu Xiaodong stepped forward and revealed that he was a Soul King.
• Xue Li recognized the Shaolin group and worried about facing their powerful allies, then Wang Sheng displayed his six soul rings and three-colored flames.
• Xue Li offered the group free rein, and his guards moved aside, leaving Wen Cai alone before them.

Xiao Tian confronted Wen Cai over a grudge from years earlier and challenged him to a fight while the others promised not to intervene. Xiao Tian used his Mother-Child Ghost Vine’s abilities to trap Wen Cai, who faced attacks from giant vine mouths with little room to escape.

• Wen Cai failed to recognize Xiao Tian, who revealed his hatred and summoned his Mother-Child Ghost Vine.
• Xiao Tian told Wen Cai that the others would stay out of the fight, then challenged him to win or lose his life.
• Wen Cai summoned his Meteor Hammer and charged Xiao Tian, who raised a Poison Vine Barrier around himself.
• Wen Cai smashed through the barrier and tried to bind Xiao Tian, but Xiao Tian used Mother-Child Displacement to swap places with a child vine.
• Xiao Tian activated Man-Eating Trap alongside Poison Vine Barrier, surrounding Wen Cai with four giant vine mouths inside the restricted space.

Wang Sheng and his companions confronted Xue Li at his courtyard over Xiao Tian’s enemy, Wen Cai. After seeing their strength, Xue Li backed down and allowed them to take Wen Cai, leaving him alone before the group.

• Xue Li arrived with his guards and insulted Nangong Feiyan and Dugu Yan, while Xiao Tian recognized Wen Cai among the guards.
• Wang Sheng demanded Wen Cai come forward, and Xue Li’s guard threatened him with a Point Steel Spear.
• Wu Xiaodong stepped in and revealed himself as a Soul King, making Xue Li realize he was facing Shaolin’s geniuses.
• Wang Sheng revealed his six soul rings and unleashed blazing flames, frightening Xue Li and his guards into backing down.
• Xue Li told the group to treat his courtyard as their own, and the guards moved aside, leaving Wen Cai alone.

Xiao Tian confronted Wen Cai over a past grudge and challenged him to a fight while the others promised not to interfere. He used his Mother-Child Ghost Vine Martial Soul to trap Wen Cai, leaving the four-ring Soul Ancestor surrounded by four attacking mouths.

• Xiao Tian revealed that he remembered Wen Cai and had wanted to confront him for years, while Wen Cai failed to recognize him.
• Xiao Tian summoned his Mother-Child Ghost Vine Martial Soul and told Wen Cai he would have to defeat him or die, as Wang Sheng and the others would not interfere.
• Wen Cai brought out his Meteor Hammer and attacked Xiao Tian, who raised a Poison Vine Barrier around himself.
• Wen Cai smashed through the barrier and used Meteor Bind, but Xiao Tian swapped places with a child vine using Mother-Child Displacement.
• Xiao Tian activated Man-Eating Trap through the child vines, surrounding Wen Cai inside the barrier with four giant mouths and leaving him little room to dodge.

Xiao Tian trapped Wen Cai with his poisonous vines, but Wen Cai’s Meteor Matrix turned the fight into a Soul Power contest. Xiao Tian caught Wen Cai with Soul-Absorbing Bind and drained his strength, leaving him immobilized and desperate.

• Xiao Tian’s Poison Vine Barrier and Man-Eating Trap struck Wen Cai, injuring and poisoning him.
• Wen Cai used Meteor Matrix to defend himself with his spinning Meteor Hammer, forcing Xiao Tian to stop the Man-Eating Trap as his Soul Power ran low.
• Wen Cai began smashing through the Poison Vine Barrier while keeping his Meteor Hammer’s chain spinning to protect himself.
• Xiao Tian secretly wrapped Wen Cai’s legs with Soul-Absorbing Bind, which drained Wen Cai’s Soul Power and restored Xiao Tian’s.
• Xiao Tian dismissed the Poison Vine Barrier, while Wen Cai found himself unable to move and went numb after touching the thorny vines.

Xiao Tian avenged himself by draining Wen Cai’s Soul Power, while Zhang Xuan’s companions reassured him that they would support him against the Fire Leopard Sect. After the group left, a graceful woman sensed the object she was seeking among them and followed their direction.

• Wen Cai’s poison took hold after Xiao Tian absorbed the rest of his Soul Power, and Wen Cai collapsed.
• Xiao Tian left in a daze, and Wu Xiao'ai followed him while Wang Sheng explained that he had finally avenged his hatred.
• Wang Sheng offered to have elders deal with the Fire Leopard Sect, but Zhang Xuan insisted on taking his revenge himself; his companions promised they would face the sect with him.
• Zhang Xuan joked with Wu Xiaodong and Nangong Feiyan, then fled as Nangong Feiyan and Dugu Yan chased him.
• Xue Li ordered his guards to bury Wen Cai and keep the killing secret.
• A graceful woman sensed that the object she sought was with one of Wang Sheng’s companions and looked in the direction they had gone.

Ye Lingling discovered a trace of Nine Heart Begonia aura near Wang Sheng and alerted her grandmother, Ye Haitang, who realized it could lead to a rare opportunity for their martial soul. Ye Haitang decided to approach the academy’s three instructors openly, hoping to learn more without endangering Ye Lingling’s friendship with Dugu Yan.

• Ye Lingling sensed Nine Heart Begonia aura near the courtyard assigned to Wu Xiaodong and his companions at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
• Ye Lingling visited Ye Haitang, Yuan Long, and Yu Sheng and asked her grandmother to sense the trace of aura.
• Ye Haitang confirmed that the aura was Nine Heart Begonia and deduced it had likely been left five or six years earlier.
• Ye Lingling explained that three Title Douluo stood behind the students at the aura’s location, making a direct approach risky.
• Ye Haitang decided to speak with the academy’s three instructors first, while Yuan Long and Yu Sheng supported her plan.