Chapter Summaries

Wu Xiaodong and Nangong Feiyan defeated the Blade and Sword duo after Feiyan secretly poisoned the Blade Soul Master. Their win drew the attention of Nangong Yuncheng and the Green-Eyed Old Man, while Prince Xue asked Meng Shenji to explain how the poison had taken effect.

• Wu Xiaodong braced for the Blade and Sword duo’s attack, but the Blade Soul Master collapsed from poison and the Sword Soul Master lost the will to fight.
• Wang Sheng told Nangong Feiyan to give the Sword Soul Master an antidote, and she tossed him a bottle despite her reluctance.
• Nangong Yuncheng watched Wu Xiaodong and Feiyan with concern, while the Green-Eyed Old Man teased him about gaining a grandson-in-law and Elder Xiong urged him to let the younger generation decide for themselves.
• The Blade and Sword duo took the antidote, thanked Wang Sheng, and left the arena; the host declared the Shield and Snake duo the winners and awarded them two soul fighting points each.
• Prince Xue asked Meng Shenji how the Blade Soul Master had been poisoned, noting that Feiyan had used only Twin Dragon Claws and had never touched him directly.

Elder Xiong, Nangong Yuncheng, and another powerful figure arrived at the arena, easing Wang Sheng’s concern and unsettling “Xue Qinghe.” After the group gathered in the VIP room, the arena began its three-ring team match and introduced the undefeated Madness Duo.

• Elder Xiong, Nangong Yuncheng, and an emerald-eyed old man appeared behind Wang Sheng, who recognized the newcomer and wondered about his strength and a treasured place.
• “Xue Qinghe” recognized the emerald-eyed old man as a powerful Spirit Douluo and abandoned his plan to recruit the visiting geniuses.
• Meng Shenji led the group to the supreme VIP room to watch Wang Sheng and the others’ upcoming fight.
• Wang Sheng congratulated Nangong Yuncheng, who hinted that he would soon break through to Title Douluo and left the old man guessing.
• The host announced the three-ring two-on-two team match and introduced the undefeated, strength-focused Madness Duo.

Wang Sheng reunited with Elder Xiong and Nangong Yuncheng, while “Xue Qinghe” abandoned his plan to recruit Spirit Hall’s favored geniuses. The arena’s main event began with the Madness Duo taking the stage, leaving Wang Sheng and his companions’ three-ring team fight yet to come.

• Elder Xiong, Nangong Feicheng, and an emerald-eyed old man arrived behind Wang Sheng, easing his fears.
• “Xue Qinghe” recognized the old man as a powerful Spirit Douluo and gave up on recruiting the geniuses.
• Meng Shenji welcomed the group to watch the three-ring matches, and Xue Ruo led them to the Supreme VIP Room.
• Wang Sheng congratulated Nangong Yuncheng on an apparently imminent breakthrough, and the emerald-eyed old man suspected he would soon reach Title Douluo.
• The host announced the main event, and the eleven-win, undefeated Madness Duo entered the arena.

Wang Sheng and Dongfang Jinghan entered the three-ring match as the Ice-Fire Duo, shocking the audience and the Madness Duo with their apparent ages and ranks. The Madness Duo challenged the arena’s decision, and the chapter ended as Wang Sheng released his Blazing Blade to address the confrontation.

• Wang Sheng and Dongfang Jinghan walked onto the stage, and the audience erupted in disbelief at their apparent age and status as Three-Ring Soul Elders.
• The Madness Duo released their martial souls and standard Soul Rings, then accused the host of insulting them by sending children to fight.
• The Hammer Soul Master demanded proof that a child could reach the rank of Three-Ring Soul Elder, but Dongfang Jinghan released her martial soul and revealed herself as a Two-Ring Soul Grandmaster.
• The Madness Duo turned their anger toward the host for arranging a three-ring match against a two-ring opponent, leaving him frightened and struggling to explain.
• Wang Sheng spoke up and released his Blazing Blade.

Wang Sheng revealed his unusual yellow, purple, and black Soul Rings before his match with Kuang Long and Kuang Hu, startling the arena and renewing the Royal Academy's interest in recruiting him. The battle began with Dongfang Jinghan freezing Kuang Hu as he charged, and Kuang Hu's body turned bright red as his aura grew violent.

• Wang Sheng displayed his three Soul Rings, including a purple ring and a black ring, leaving the Soul Fighting Arena spectators and the VIP-room guests stunned.
• Wang Sheng asked Kuang Long and Kuang Hu if they were ready to fight, and the opponents accepted the match with synchronized movements.
• Kuang Long and Kuang Hu introduced themselves and warned Wang Sheng and Dongfang Jinghan that they became frenzied during combat.
• The host started the match, and Kuang Long and Kuang Hu charged at Wang Sheng and Dongfang Jinghan with their axe and hammer.
• Dongfang Jinghan sent an icy current at Kuang Hu, coating him in frost and making him shudder.
• Kuang Hu's aura turned violent, and his body became bright red.

Dongfang Jinghan and Wang Sheng fought the Kuang brothers as both brothers entered a terrifying blood-eyed, steam-wreathed state that greatly increased their power. Wang Sheng held a slight strength advantage over Kuang Long, but the fight continued as Kuang Long unleashed his second soul skill.

• Kuang Hu melted Dongfang Jinghan’s ice and charged through her Ice Seal Domain, then struck at her with Berserk Strike as she evaded.
• Wang Sheng met Kuang Long’s battle axe head-on, and the two fighters briefly struggled without either gaining the upper hand.
• Kuang Long entered the same scarlet, berserk state as Kuang Hu, and his strength surged by fifty percent.
• Wang Sheng and Kuang Long were driven backward by their clash, with Wang Sheng taking fewer steps and retaining a slight strength advantage.
• Kuang Long activated his Second Soul Skill, Three-Axe Annihilation Blood Shadow Slash, and formed three blood-red phantom axes.

Wang Sheng fought Kuang Long in the Soul Fighting Arena and used Buddhist Lion's Roar to break Kuang Long's attack and disrupt everyone nearby. The sonic wave gave Dongfang Jinghan an opening against Kuang Hu, while the Green-Eyed Old Man watched Wang Sheng with a calculating expression.

• Kuang Long sent three Blood-Colored Axe Shadows at Wang Sheng, then followed with a powerful axe strike aimed at Wang Sheng's head.
• Wang Sheng endured the force of the axe shadows as Wu Xiao'ai and the others feared he would be badly injured, while the VIP guests and rescuers prepared to intervene.
• Wang Sheng unleashed Buddhist Lion's Roar, shattering the axe shadows and stunning Kuang Long at close range.
• The shockwave briefly stiffened Kuang Hu, allowing Dongfang Jinghan to strike him with her Ice Sword Slash.
• Elder Xiong and Nangong Yuncheng sealed their ears with Soul Power after being struck by the wave, while the Green-Eyed Old Man watched Wang Sheng with a calculating expression.

Wang Sheng and Dongfang Jinghan used their attacks to launch Kuang Long and Kuang Hu into each other, causing ice and fire to explode across the arena. The spectators and “Xue Qinghe” were shaken by Wang Sheng’s abilities, while the twins remained caught in the blast’s aftermath.

• Wang Sheng’s roar shook the spectators, and Meng Shenji wondered whether his sound-based attack came from a Spirit Bone while “Xue Qinghe” resolved to recruit or eliminate him.
• Kuang Long charged through Wang Sheng’s roar, but Wang Sheng dodged his axe strike and summoned a Flame Phoenix with his second Soul Ring skill.
• Dongfang Jinghan countered Kuang Hu’s hammer strike by freezing the scattered stones, then sealed and launched Kuang Hu with her Ice Sword.
• Wang Sheng’s Flame Phoenix struck Kuang Long and sent him flying into Kuang Hu, causing ice and fire to collide and explode across nearly half the arena.

Kuang Long and Kuang Hu unleashed their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Wrath of the Mad God, threatening Wang Sheng and Dongfang Jinghan. As the Mad God’s power stirred in the God Realm, Fate hinted that an uncontrollable person could change the Douluo world’s future; Wang Sheng escaped the attack, but the Soul Fighting Arena platform was destroyed.

• Kuang Long and Kuang Hu recovered their senses by transferring their strange aura into their weapons, then summoned the Mad God phantom with their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Wrath of the Mad God.
• The powerful fusion skill alarmed Wang Sheng, Dongfang Jinghan, and the Spirit Douluo-level spectators, who sensed a threat from the brothers’ attack.
• In the God Realm, Mad God sensed his power had been triggered, and Fate suggested that someone beyond Fate’s control could alter the Douluo world.
• The Mad God phantom attacked Wang Sheng and Dongfang Jinghan, while its divine aura left Dongfang Jinghan stunned and trembling.
• Wang Sheng used the Great Shift movement technique to reach Dongfang Jinghan, struck her away with Soul Power, and dodged the falling axe and hammer.
• The attack shattered the Soul Fighting Arena platform, and Wang Sheng realized that being struck would have killed them.

Wang Sheng and Dongfang Jinghan defeated Kuang Long and Kuang Hu after the brothers exhausted themselves with their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, but Wang Sheng realized the battle exposed how much he still needed to learn about the world. He recognized that he and Dongfang Jinghan might also be able to develop a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, and took the brothers with him to investigate the possibility.

• Kuang Long conceded defeat and collapsed, and Kuang Hu fell moments later after explaining that their battles continued until one side fell or they did.
• The host declared Wang Sheng and Dongfang Jinghan the winners and awarded each two soul-fighting points, while the audience cheered for Kuang Long and Kuang Hu.
• Wang Sheng reflected on the powerful unknown people in the world and resolved to become stronger.
• Wang Sheng suggested that the strange pull between him and Dongfang Jinghan might let them develop a Martial Soul Fusion Skill like the brothers' skill.
• Xiong Changlin carried Kuang Long and Kuang Hu away with Wang Sheng, while VIP-room observers discussed the brothers' age and limited talent as reasons not to invest in them.

Wang Sheng confirmed that Elder Xiong had become a Rank 92 Title Douluo and discussed how to recruit Nangong Yuncheng. Meanwhile, "Xue Qinghe" planned a nighttime attack on Wang Sheng and his companions.

• Nangong Yuncheng took the injured Kuang Long and Kuang Hu to the Green-Eyed Old Man for treatment.
• Elder Xiong told Wang Sheng that he had obtained a Soul Ring and advanced to Rank 92.
• Wang Sheng and Elder Xiong discussed withholding the Marrow Cleansing Sutra until Nangong Yuncheng showed loyalty, with Wang Sheng considering Nangong Feiyan as a way to reassure him.
• At the Crown Prince Mansion, Chi Xue and She Long judged that Wang Sheng's group had three powerful Soul Masters, possibly including a newly advanced Title Douluo.
• "Xue Qinghe" ordered Chi Xue and She Long to bring Gui Mei that night, restrain the three powerful Soul Masters, and kill Wang Sheng and his companions if they resisted.

Wang Sheng learned that Nangong Feiyan’s Soul-Devouring Poison Snake martial soul was rejecting a Soul Ring from a dragon-blooded beast, and he proposed that an Ice-Fire Yin-Yang Pond might help her. His revelations drew Dugu Bo’s attention, but Elder Xiong detected an attack before they could discuss the poisoning further.

• Nangong Yuncheng returned with Kuang Long and Kuang Hu, who were out of danger, and Wang Sheng asked whether Nangong Feiyan’s martial soul or Soul Ring had a problem.
• Nangong Yuncheng explained that Feiyan’s degraded Soul-Devouring Poison Snake had rejected a Soul Ring from a Soul Beast with Dragon Bloodline.
• Wang Sheng suggested that herbs from an Ice-Fire Yin-Yang Pond might resolve Feiyan’s conflict and help Nangong Yuncheng reach the Title Douluo realm.
• Wang Sheng recognized the Green-Eyed Elder as Dugu Bo and warned that an Immortal-Grade Poison could cost him twenty years of life and prevent further advancement.
• Nangong Yuncheng brought up the poison affecting himself, Dugu Bo, Dugu Yan, and Feiyan, but Elder Xiong sensed that attackers were approaching.

Dugu Bo realized Wang Sheng might be able to cure the poison afflicting him and Dugu Yan, just as two masked Title Douluos arrived to take Wang Sheng away. Elder Xiong revealed his formidable strength and a hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring, leaving the newcomers facing an unexpectedly dangerous confrontation.

• Dugu Bo concluded that he needed Wang Sheng's help and reluctantly committed himself to the group.
• Two masked men appeared and demanded that Wang Sheng come with them, while Elder Xiong stepped forward to protect him.
• Elder Xiong released his martial soul and nine Soul Rings, revealing a red hundred-thousand-year ring that shocked Dugu Bo, Wang Sheng, and the two newcomers.
• The two masked Title Douluos released their martial souls: one wielded a Snake Lance, and the other's body grew spikes.

Wang Sheng recognized She Long and Chi Xue as Spirit Hall elders and warned Elder Xiong about Chi Xue’s poison, prompting the elders to target Wang Sheng to protect their identities. Nangong Yuncheng and Dugu Bo blocked Chi Xue while Elder Xiong fought She Long, whose confidence faltered after Elder Xiong overwhelmed him with a Dark Gold Terrorclaw.

• Wang Sheng warned Elder Xiong that the Porcupinefish Douluo used powerful poison and poisonous spikes, and She Long and Chi Xue suspected that Wang Sheng knew their identities.
• Nangong Yuncheng stepped in to fight Chi Xue, and Dugu Bo joined him to keep Chi Xue occupied while Wang Sheng retreated.
• She Long charged Elder Xiong with his Snake Lance, and Elder Xiong revealed a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Spirit Bone.
• Elder Xiong met She Long’s attack head-on and sent him flying with a clash of strength, shocking Chi Xue and the others.
• She Long landed unharmed, questioned whether Elder Xiong’s hundred-thousand-year Soul Ring came from a Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, then steadied himself and renewed his fighting spirit.

Elder Xiong’s defense stopped Snake Lance Douluo’s piercing attack, and he sent Snake Lance Douluo crashing through the inn. As their fight resumed, Nangong Yuncheng and Dugu Bo intervened to keep Porcupinefish Douluo from helping his companion.

• Snake Lance Douluo used his Pierce skill against Elder Xiong, but Elder Xiong blocked the strike with Body of the Bear King.
• Elder Xiong grabbed Snake Lance Douluo and kicked him through several inn walls and out onto the street.
• A half-dressed four-ring Soul Ancestor emerged from a ruined room, saw the two Title Douluos, and fainted, giving Elder Xiong a chance to charge after Snake Lance Douluo.
• Porcupinefish Douluo moved to stop Elder Xiong, but Nangong Yuncheng blocked his path while Dugu Bo also joined the confrontation.
• Nangong Yuncheng activated Martial Soul Avatar: Dragon Transformation and became a green, humanoid dragon.

Elder Xiong severely wounded the Pufferfish Soul Master and shattered Snake Lance Douluo’s attack, forcing the two Title Douluo to retreat. Nangong Yuncheng rushed to the ruins where Wang Sheng and Feiyan had fought, but the chapter ended before revealing what he found.

• Dugu Bo and Nangong Yuncheng attacked the Pufferfish Soul Master, who used his poisonous spikes to escape their pincer attack.
• Elder Xiong intercepted the Pufferfish Soul Master and slashed through his Porcupinefish Defense with Dark Gold Terrorclaw.
• Snake Lance Douluo hurled his Snake Lance at Elder Xiong, who broke it into six pieces after the clash destroyed the inn.
• Snake Lance Douluo and the Pufferfish Soul Master retreated, while Nangong Yuncheng and Dugu Bo worried about Wang Sheng and Feiyan.
• Nangong Yuncheng rushed to the ruins where the earlier commotion had erupted and was dumbfounded by what he saw.

After Porcupinefish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo returned to the Crown Prince Mansion injured, “Xue Qinghe” feared Wang Sheng had uncovered her identity and debated whether to abandon her plan. Meanwhile, Xue Ye learned that three Title Douluo had fought and that Wang Sheng’s protector possessed a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring.

• Porcupinefish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo returned to the Crown Prince Mansion with injuries and reported facing a powerful Spirit Douluo and a Title Douluo with a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring.
• Snake Lance Douluo warned “Xue Qinghe” that Wang Sheng might recognize their identities, prompting her to weigh withdrawing against staying to finish her plan to replace Xue Ye.
• Snake Lance Douluo said Wang Sheng was probably dead after Gui Mei intervened, but “Xue Qinghe” wondered whether Wang Sheng had revealed their secret before dying.
• “Xue Qinghe” asked whether Gui Mei had returned, and Snake Lance Douluo said he had not.
• A guard captain told Xue Ye that three Title Douluo had fought and that Wang Sheng’s protector, aided by Dugu Bo and another old man, had heavily injured the other two with a single strike.

Xue Ye learned that a previously unknown Title Douluo with a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring had appeared, while Meng Shenji and the Royal Academy’s committee members arrived at the ruined inn. Elder Xiong then revealed that Wang Sheng and the seven disciples had died, leaving the academy leaders shocked.

• Xue Ye ordered Prince Xue and the three heads of the Royal Academy’s Education Committee to come to him for information about Wang Sheng’s match.
• Onlookers gathered at the ruined inn and realized that a Title Douluo had been blasted out by an even more powerful opponent.
• Wang Lixiong offered to compensate the innkeeper for the damage, but Meng Shenji arrived with Bai Baoshan and Zhi Lin and said the Royal Academy would handle it.
• Meng Shenji introduced himself and the other committee leaders to Wang Lixiong, Nangong Yuncheng, and Dugu Bo.
• Meng Shenji asked about Wang Sheng and the others, and Wang Lixiong angrily declared that two Title Douluo had attacked them and all seven disciples had perished.

After Wang Sheng and six others were killed in an ambush, Elder Xiong and Nangong Yuncheng demanded an explanation from the imperial family, while Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin rushed to inform Emperor Xue Ye. At the Crown Prince Mansion, “Xue Qinghe” learned of the killings and wondered whether Wang Sheng had known his true identity.

• Elder Xiong and Dugu Bo confirmed that a Soul Saint had ambushed Wang Sheng and the others while two Title Douluo served as a diversion.
• Nangong Yuncheng demanded vengeance for his granddaughter Nangong Feiyan, and Elder Xiong asked to meet Emperor Xue Ye about the victims’ identities.
• Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin hurried to the palace to report the attack and request an audience with Emperor Xue Ye.
• Emperor Xue Ye heard Prince Xue’s account of Wang Sheng and the others and considered recruiting them into the Royal Academy.
• A guard told “Xue Qinghe” that Wang Sheng and the others had been attacked and that Elder Xiong and Nangong Yuncheng were seeking an explanation.
• “Xue Qinghe” learned the Soul Saint’s body had been found and wondered whether Wang Sheng had known his true identity.

After Wang Sheng and six others were ambushed and killed, Elder Xiong and Nangong Yuncheng demanded an explanation from Emperor Xue Ye, prompting the Royal Academy officials to arrange a meeting. At the Crown Prince Mansion, "Xue Qinghe" learned of the deaths and wondered whether Wang Sheng had known their true identities.

• Elder Xiong identified a dead Soul Sage as the attacker who had ambushed Wang Sheng and the others while the two Title Douluo were occupied.
• Nangong Yuncheng demanded justice for his granddaughter, Nangong Feiyan, and Elder Xiong asked to meet Emperor Xue Ye because the seven victims' identities were significant.
• Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin hurried to the imperial palace to report the attack and arrange a meeting with Emperor Xue Ye.
• Emperor Xue Ye heard about Wang Sheng and the others from Prince Xue, then listened as Meng Shenji recounted the ambush.
• A guard told "Xue Qinghe" that Wang Sheng and the others had been killed and that Elder Xiong and Nangong Yuncheng wanted an explanation.
• After the guard left, "Xue Qinghe" wondered whether Wang Sheng had known their true identities or told anyone else about them.