Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yue is upset when Lin An feeds meat to another dragon, Tang Wuling.
• Di Tian, the Soul Beast, asks Lin An to employ his friends, and Lin An agrees.
• Wu Zhangkong leaves without paying his share of the meal bill.
• Gu Yue wants to play games with Lin An but is taken away by Leng Yaozhu for homework.
• Xie Xie leaves Lin An and Tang Wuling to "take a dump" but is disapproved of by Tang Wuling.
• Shadow Brake warns Lin An not to marry a boy (Tang Wuling) and expresses her feelings.

Character Developments

• Gu Yue shows jealousy and possessiveness over Lin An's affection towards other dragons.
• Di Tian displays his cunning and manipulative side in getting his friends jobs at the zoo.
• Wu Zhangkong shows a more human side by trying to avoid paying the bill.
• Xie Xie shows cowardice and immaturity in leaving Lin An and Tang Wuling.
• Shadow Brake reveals her deep affection and loyalty towards Lin An, feeling threatened by Tang Wuling.

Significant Themes

• Jealousy and possessiveness in relationships (Gu Yue, Shadow Brake)
• Manipulation and cunning (Di Tian)
• Cowardice and immaturity (Xie Xie)
• Loyalty and affection (Shadow Brake)

Character Interactions

• Gu Yue and Lin An: Gu Yue shows jealousy and dependence on Lin An.
• Di Tian and Lin An: Di Tian manipulates Lin An into employing his friends.
• Wu Zhangkong and Lin An: Wu Zhangkong tries to avoid paying the bill, showing a more human side.
• Xie Xie and Lin An/Tang Wuling: Xie Xie leaves them, disapproved by Tang Wuling.
• Shadow Brake and Lin An/Tang Wuling: Shadow Brake warns Lin An not to marry Tang Wuling and expresses her feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin An and Tang Wuling (disguised as a boy) walk home together after an encounter with Shadow Brake.
• Lin An considers discussing Martial Soul Fusion with Tang Wuling due to their compatible Soul Powers and bloodlines.
• Tang Wuling misunderstands Lin An's intentions, thinking he might have feelings for her.

Character Developments

• Lin An struggles with his feelings and how to approach the topic of Martial Soul Fusion with Tang Wuling, fearing it might be misinterpreted.
• Tang Wuling, still disguised as a boy, experiences romantic feelings for Lin An and envies Gu Yue's boldness.
• Little Golden Dragon, Tang Wuling's martial soul, encourages her to act on her feelings but freezes when Tang Wuling challenges it to do the same.

Significant Themes

• The theme of unrequited love is explored through Tang Wuling's feelings for Lin An.
• The potential for misunderstanding and miscommunication in relationships is highlighted.
• The power of martial soul fusion and its implications on relationships is introduced.

Character Interactions

• Lin An and Tang Wuling walk home together, with Lin An trying to find the right words to discuss Martial Soul Fusion, and Tang Wuling misinterpreting his intentions.
• Tang Wuling's internal dialogue with Little Golden Dragon reveals her romantic feelings for Lin An and her insecurities about her own worth.
• Lin An's tsundere-like behavior hints at his own confusion and struggle with his feelings.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Wuling’s Soul Power connects with Lin An’s, causing her Golden Dragon King bloodline to feel instinctively drawn to him. She unconsciously clings to him, provoking jealousy from the Little Golden Dragon in her Sea of Consciousness.
• Lin An reacts with unexpected physical discomfort and fear. His body instinctively rejects the idea of the Golden Dragon King becoming too close to him, making him briefly consider abandoning his [Dragon God Bloodline: Gold] mission. He ultimately suppresses the reaction, assuming it may be an illusion.
• At the Spirit Pagoda, Gu Yue suddenly senses that someone is “stealing” her wife. Her Silver Dragon King instincts make her suspicious and frustrated, especially because modern laws and social rules restrict her desire to pursue and claim Tang Wuling directly.
• Wu Zhangkong transfers all the money he earned from livestreaming to Long Bing’s Spirit Realm account. He insists that she use it to move to a high-concentration area and purchase soul-nourishing supplements.
• Long Bing feels guilty for having deceived Wu Zhangkong and for witnessing his worsening financial condition. Wu Zhangkong threatens to kill himself with the Skyfrost Sword if she allows her soul to deteriorate, emphasizing how completely devoted he remains to her.
• Long Bing accepts the money but claims she has already moved to a better area. Wu Zhangkong is relieved, though both remain burdened by the harsh realities of Spirit Realm society.
• The chapter explains how the Spirit Realm has distorted society: people must now pay for posthumous subscriptions, and many young people avoid having children because they cannot afford both child-rearing and future Spirit Realm expenses.
• Public attention surrounding the Eastsea Academy attack begins to fade. The Federation compensates victims, suspends officials, arrests lower-level protectors, and issues a joint investigation statement with the Spirit Pagoda and Shrek Academy. However, the true high-ranking figures who enabled the Holy Spirit Cult’s attack remain untouched.
• Two days later, Wu Zhangkong visits Long Hengxu at Eastsea Academy. Long Hengxu is shocked by Wu’s changed appearance and weakened presence.

Character Developments

• Lin An: Experiences a powerful instinctive fear and rejection toward Tang Wuling’s Golden Dragon King bloodline, suggesting a deeper conflict between his mission and his own nature.
• Tang Wuling: Becomes instinctively attached to Lin An because of the comforting resonance between their bloodlines. Her behavior appears innocent, but it intensifies the tension between Lin An and the Golden Dragon King.
• Gu Yue: Displays possessive jealousy and growing frustration with the restrictions imposed on her as a dragon and as a member of modern society.
• Wu Zhangkong: Reveals extreme devotion to Long Bing. Despite poverty and personal humiliation, he sacrifices every resource for her survival and equates her soul’s destruction with his own death.
• Long Bing: Develops stronger guilt and self-blame over her past deception of Wu Zhangkong. She struggles to accept his sacrifices and believes herself undeserving of his devotion.
• Long Hengxu: Reacts with shock upon seeing how drastically Wu Zhangkong has declined physically and financially.

Significant Themes

• Instinct versus reason: Lin An’s body reacts to Tang Wuling before his conscious mind can understand why, while Gu Yue relies on dragon instincts to sense a threat without evidence.
• Possessiveness and romantic rivalry: The dragon bloodlines create intense, almost primal attachments, leading to jealousy and competition over Tang Wuling.
• Devotion and self-sacrifice: Wu Zhangkong’s willingness to sacrifice everything for Long Bing contrasts with her guilt and inability to believe she deserves such love.
• Social inequality and commodification: The Spirit Realm has turned survival after death into a paid service, deepening class divisions and transforming family obligations into financial burdens.
• Political corruption: The Federation’s public response to the academy attack appears decisive, but the real powers responsible remain protected, revealing the limits of institutional justice.
• Decline and loss: Wu Zhangkong’s worn clothing, missing Soul Tools, and diminished aura symbolize how grief and devotion have eroded his former strength and status.

Important Character Interactions

• Lin An and Tang Wuling: Their bloodline resonance causes Tang Wuling to cling to Lin An, while Lin An responds with fear and instinctive rejection.
• Tang Wuling and the Little Golden Dragon: The Little Golden Dragon becomes openly jealous and demands that Tang Wuling release Lin An, showing its possessive feelings toward the Dragon Queen.
• Gu Yue and Tang Wuling: Though they do not meet directly in the chapter, Gu Yue’s jealousy suggests her relationship with Tang Wuling is emotionally intense and possessive.
• Wu Zhangkong and Long Bing: Their exchange highlights Wu’s unconditional devotion and Long Bing’s guilt. He forces her to prioritize her soul’s preservation, even threatening suicide to make his point.
• Wu Zhangkong and Long Hengxu: Their reunion establishes a stark contrast between Wu Zhangkong’s former pride and power and his current impoverished, worn-down state.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Hengxu informs Wu Zhangkong that Eastsea Academy’s board has approved the creation of a special elite class, tentatively named Class Zero.
• The class will include Lin An, Gu Yue, Tang Wuling, Xie Xie, Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, and Wei Xiaofeng.
• Wu Zhangkong questions the inclusion of Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, and Wei Xiaofeng because of their connections to the Holy Spirit Cult and their use of prohibited drugs.
• Long Hengxu explains that the three have been placed under probation rather than sentenced harshly because they are minors and lack proof of formal Holy Spirit Cult membership. They will face restricted movement, mental evaluations, and treatment while being monitored in Class Zero.
• Long Hengxu openly reveals the academy’s cynical motives: Class Zero is meant not only to cultivate talented students but also to expose Lin An to the “suffering” of lower-class children as a controlled educational experience.
• He criticizes Tang Wuling’s friendship with Lin An, expressing the academy’s belief that poverty and social status should prevent such relationships.
• Wu Zhangkong is disgusted by the academy’s corruption and class prejudice, but exhaustion and his desperate efforts to support Long Bing in the Spirit Realm prevent him from openly confronting Long Hengxu.
• Meanwhile, Wei Xiaofeng discovers that footage of Lin An’s humiliating attack during the tournament has gone viral. He is mocked online under the nickname “Exploding Egg Bro.”
• Humiliated, Wei Xiaofeng starts a livestream challenging Lin An, accusing her of lacking martial honor for attacking him below the belt. Viewers ridicule him, pointing out that he had brought a prohibited attack zone into the duel and had no grounds to demand a fair one-on-one fight.

Character Developments

• Wu Zhangkong is shown as financially desperate and emotionally exhausted because he is spending nearly all his income maintaining Long Bing’s weakened soul body. His usual rebelliousness toward injustice is being suppressed by fatigue and personal concern.
• Long Hengxu becomes increasingly representative of the academy’s opportunistic bureaucracy. He views Lin An’s future power as a source of potential political benefit and treats the students’ suffering as useful material for shaping her worldview.
• Lin An is positioned as the central figure of Class Zero and as someone whose wealthy background makes the academy eager to influence and impress her.
• Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, and Wei Xiaofeng are reclassified from potential criminals into “problematic geniuses,” allowing the academy to exploit their talent while continuing to monitor them.
• Wei Xiaofeng suffers public humiliation after the tournament. His anger and wounded pride lead him to challenge Lin An publicly, though his protest only makes him more of a laughingstock.
• Long Bing remains physically and spiritually fragile, but her simple concern for whether Wu Zhangkong has eaten highlights the emotional bond motivating his sacrifices.

Significant Themes

• Class inequality and institutional prejudice: The academy treats poor students as socially inferior and assumes that poverty is contagious.
• Capitalist exploitation: The chapter directly presents the idea that powerful institutions convert the suffering and misfortune of disadvantaged people into “teaching resources” for the wealthy.
• Political opportunism: The academy supports Lin An partly because of her possible future influence, hoping to gain credit for having taught or assisted the future heir to the Universe.
• Moral compromise and exhaustion: Wu Zhangkong still recognizes the system’s injustice, but personal hardship has weakened his ability to resist it.
• Public humiliation in the media age: Wei Xiaofeng’s trauma is transformed into entertainment, memes, and viral content, showing how easily individual suffering becomes a spectacle.
• Friendship across class boundaries: Tang Wuling’s closeness to Lin An challenges the academy’s rigid belief that wealthy and poor students should remain separated.

Character Interactions

• Wu Zhangkong and Long Hengxu: Their conversation contrasts Wu’s moral discomfort with Long Hengxu’s bureaucratic cynicism. Wu challenges the inclusion of the Holy Spirit Cult-affiliated students, while Long Hengxu justifies it pragmatically.
• Long Hengxu and Lin An: Though Lin An is absent, Long Hengxu’s discussion shows that the academy treats her as a future political asset rather than merely a student.
• Wu Zhangkong and Long Bing: Long Bing’s messages and vulnerable condition explain Wu’s recent withdrawal and financial desperation.
• The academy and the lower-class students: Long Hengxu explicitly advocates using the disadvantaged students’ hardships to educate Lin An, reducing their dignity and experiences to institutional tools.
• Wei Xiaofeng and the public: His attempt to defend his honor through a livestream backfires as viewers mock his outrage and remind him that his own fighting style violated the rules.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Xiaofeng is viciously mocked online after losing to Lin An in the Class Advancement Tournament. Commenters ridicule him for refusing “neutering” and suggest that removing his weakness would make him stronger.
• Though overwhelmed by the insults, Wei is moved when one commenter praises his courage for challenging someone backed by powerful capital and acknowledges his “Will of Tyranny.” The comment inspires a wave of “real man” memes and restores some of his pride.
• A doctor reveals that Wei’s testicles were completely destroyed and cannot be repaired safely because of severe Abyss contamination. Reconstruction is technically possible, but the regenerated tissue could mutate. The doctor jokes that Wei at least saved the cost of neutering surgery.
• Humiliated and devastated, Wei attempts to throw himself from a hospital window. Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi restrain him. Zhang appeals to Wei’s Will of Tyranny, while Wang reminds him that they lost to capital and unfair tactics—not because they lacked ability.
• The friends convince Wei that suicide would let Lin An off too easily. Wei vows to continue living, take revenge, and become stronger now that he believes he has no remaining physical weakness.
• Meanwhile, Lin An isolates himself in his dormitory to study the interaction between his Golden Dragon, Silver Dragon, and Space-Time Dragon bloodlines.
• Lin An realizes that the mysterious trait “Wife of the Dragon God” may be far more important than he first thought. Although it grants little direct combat power, it keeps his three extremely dangerous bloodlines in perfect balance.

Character Developments

• Wei Xiaofeng: Moves from humiliation and suicidal despair to renewed determination. His identity becomes tied even more strongly to his “Will of Tyranny,” and he resolves to surpass Lin An.
• Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi: Act as loyal friends who physically and emotionally prevent Wei from giving up. They encourage him to reinterpret the defeat as a setback caused by wealth and influence rather than personal inferiority.
• Lin An: Becomes more analytical and cautious about his abilities. He begins recognizing that his seemingly useless dragon-related trait may be the key to controlling his enormous power.

Significant Themes

• Strength versus social power: The chapter contrasts genuine courage with the influence of wealth, capital, and public opinion.
• Public humiliation and recognition: Wei is hurt not merely by losing, but by being treated as worthless. Genuine acknowledgment of his courage gives him the motivation to continue.
• Friendship and emotional support: Wang and Zhang keep Wei alive by reframing his defeat and reminding him of his future potential.
• Hidden power beneath apparent weakness: “Wife of the Dragon God” appears useless on the surface but may be essential to Lin An’s survival and strength.
• Identity and masculinity: Wei’s injury triggers a crisis over his sense of manhood, which is played for dark comedy but also reveals how deeply his self-worth depends on physical strength and social expectations.

Character Interactions

• Online commenters first attack Wei but later rally around him after recognizing his courage, creating a supportive “real man” movement.
• The doctor delivers blunt, sarcastic medical observations that worsen Wei’s despair while also explaining the danger of surgery.
• Wang Jinxi and Zhang Yangzi cooperate to stop Wei’s suicide attempt, with Zhang invoking Wei’s ideals and Wang emphasizing their shared rivalry with Lin An.
• Lin An’s internal interaction with his three dragon bloodlines is portrayed as a form of unstable coexistence, controlled by the mysterious “Wife of the Dragon God” trait.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin An reflects on the strange effect of her bloodline and concludes that dragons throughout the world become unusually submissive or affectionate around her. The Golden Dragon King fears her, Gu Yue acts spoiled in her presence, the Space-Time Dragon behaves obsessively, and even Di Tian eagerly seeks her attention. Lin An jokingly identifies herself as the “number one dragon tamer.”
• After surviving the appearance of the Dragon God’s Origin and becoming stronger, Gu Yue’s initial fear for Lin An’s safety fades. She quickly returns to her lazy, spoiled lifestyle.
• Gu Yue behaves like a couch potato at home: she removes her shoes and clothes, eats snacks, drinks cola, plays games, and refuses to exercise. She frequently transforms into a tiny silver dragon to avoid chores or obtain Lin An’s affection.
• Lin An repeatedly tries to discipline Gu Yue, warning that her unhealthy habits could make her overweight. However, Gu Yue exploits Lin An’s weakness for her cute dragon form and persuades her to provide food, attention, and even physical affection.
• A message suddenly arrives from Na’er, reminding Gu Yue about an old bet. Gu Yue initially pretends to be sick to avoid confronting the issue, but she eventually remembers the wager and the purpose behind it.
• The bet concerns whether Tang Wulin’s feelings for Na’er are genuine. Gu Yue agreed to approach Tang Wulin under an ordinary identity and make him fall in love with her. If he chose Gu Yue, Na’er would surrender and merge back into the Silver Dragon King. If he continued choosing Na’er, Gu Yue would acknowledge the validity of human emotions and allow Na’er to remain independent.
• Horrified by the prospect of dating Tang Wulin, whom she finds irritating and insincere, Gu Yue becomes physically sick at the thought and vomits.

Character Developments

• Lin An: Becomes increasingly accustomed to her role as the dragons’ natural authority figure. Although she criticizes Gu Yue’s laziness, she is easily manipulated by Gu Yue’s cute dragon form and demonstrates clear affection and protectiveness toward her.
• Gu Yue: Develops from someone deeply afraid of losing Lin An into a shamelessly dependent, spoiled, and domestically lazy partner. Her transformation into a tiny silver dragon becomes a tool for avoiding responsibility. However, remembering the bet forces her to confront the unresolved conflict between her mission and her feelings.
• Na’er: Remains mostly off-screen but acts as the reminder of Gu Yue’s forgotten promise. Her continued independence and feelings for Tang Wulin are central to the wager and the larger conflict within the Silver Dragon King.
• Tang Wulin: Is portrayed indirectly as someone Gu Yue dislikes intensely, particularly because of his behavior toward Lin An and his apparent tendency to flatter or provoke others.
• Di Tian and other dragons: Their submissive behavior toward Lin An reinforces the unusual power and influence of her bloodline.

Significant Themes

• Domestic intimacy and cohabitation: Living together exposes Gu Yue’s childish habits and demonstrates how affection can override discipline or dignity.
• Power versus dependence: Despite being an immensely powerful dragon sovereign, Gu Yue becomes emotionally dependent on Lin An and willingly acts helpless around her.
• Identity and division: Gu Yue and Na’er represent two halves of the Silver Dragon King—reason, power, and duty versus emotion, humanity, and personal bonds.
• Human emotion versus predetermined mission: The bet tests whether genuine affection can challenge the Silver Dragon King’s rational objectives and hatred or distrust of humanity.
• Comedy through role reversal: Powerful dragons behave like needy pets, while Lin An serves as the exhausted caretaker trying to impose order.

Character Interactions

• Lin An teases and scolds Gu Yue over her overeating and inactivity, while Gu Yue responds with exaggerated helplessness and flirtatious requests to be fed.
• Gu Yue repeatedly transforms into a small dragon to win Lin An’s sympathy, and Lin An reluctantly indulges her despite recognizing the manipulation.
• Their relationship is affectionate but comedic: Lin An acts as the responsible partner, while Gu Yue behaves like a spoiled pet or child.
• Na’er’s message interrupts their domestic routine and forces Gu Yue to remember the bet that connects her to Tang Wulin and threatens the continued separation of the Silver Dragon King’s two halves.

Key plot points and events

Gu Yue evades Na’er’s questions about her activities by claiming she is busy “saving Soul Beasts” in a game. To support the lie, she falsely says Di Tian is using her account and may be plotting a rebellion, warning Na’er not to contact her. Meanwhile, tensions following the Holy Spirit Cult’s attack on Eastsea Academy escalate into a major political crisis. Shen Qingyi blames the Federation, Spirit Pagoda, War God Hall, and Shrek for enabling the attack and threatens nuclear war because Lin An was targeted. Yun Ming attempts to mediate, warning that a full-scale conflict could destroy human civilization. War is avoided when the major factions offer Universe political influence, commercial access, military-industrial opportunities, and permission to expand its armed security forces. They also agree to purge those responsible for the attack, though the highest-level masterminds are not fully exposed.

Character developments

Gu Yue displays both childish greed and strong affection toward Lin An, while also becoming increasingly protective and jealous regarding Na’er’s possible interest in the Dragon Queen. Her lies show her determination to keep the Dragon Queen secret. Shen Qingyi is portrayed as fiercely maternal and willing to risk global destruction to protect Lin An, revealing the depth and danger of her devotion. Yun Ming shifts from mediator to strategist: he recognizes that Universe’s unknown military capabilities make direct confrontation too dangerous and begins considering political alliances, including a possible marriage between Na’er and someone connected to Universe.

Significant themes

The chapter emphasizes parental love as a powerful political force, showing how Shen Qingyi’s protection of her son threatens to trigger nuclear war. It also explores the instability created by hidden alliances, institutional corruption, and factions that publicly deny responsibility while remaining interconnected. Another major theme is deterrence: Universe’s nuclear weapons and Rainbow Light Verdict have altered the balance of power, making traditional suppression impossible. The chapter also highlights the tension between personal relationships and political strategy, particularly Yun Ming’s willingness to consider marriage as a means of controlling or binding rival powers.

Character interactions

Lin An scolds Gu Yue for overeating and treats her with familiar affection, while Gu Yue responds with physical clinginess and secretly worries that Na’er may become attached to the Dragon Queen. Gu Yue and Na’er exchange messages, with Gu Yue inventing increasingly elaborate excuses to avoid revealing the truth. Shen Qingyi aggressively confronts Yun Ming, accusing Shrek and other factions of complicity in the attack on Lin An. Yun Ming and Ya Li later discuss Universe’s hidden strength and the dangers of provoking Shen Qingyi. Their conversation ends with Yun Ming considering introducing Na’er to a suitable young man, though Ya Li immediately recognizes that he may be contemplating a politically motivated marriage.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• On Sea God Island, Na’er waits impatiently for a reply from Gu Yue and re-watches a livestream replay.
• The replay reveals Gu Yue—normally the cold, rational Silver Dragon King—transformed into a tiny silver dragon. She happily lies in Lin An’s arms, begs for attention, wags her tail, and even whimpers when he holds her upside down by the tail.
• Na’er is shocked that Gu Yue has apparently developed genuine feelings for Lin An, despite their original plan to test him together.
• The livestream then features Beast God Di Tian promoting Universe’s advanced Soul Tools, including a smart communicator and “Heavenly Eye” glasses linked to the Spirit Net. Although viewers initially mock him, the products sell 100,000 units and earn over a billion in two hours.
• Di Tian introduces several legendary ferocious beasts—Bi Ji, the Ten Thousand Demon King, and Xiong Jun—causing viewers and powerful figures at Sea God Pavilion to believe the Soul Beasts may be declaring war on humanity.
• The apparent threat is revealed to be a commercial announcement: Universe is opening a new interactive zoo zone featuring the great beasts, with tickets priced at 88.
• The audience reacts with outrage and disbelief, but the zoo’s popularity is obvious. Di Tian, once majestic and intimidating, has become extremely overweight after being pampered and fed enormous quantities of food. Wealthy visitors even pay millions to touch his belly for good luck.

Character Developments

• Na’er: Displays jealousy, confusion, and disbelief over Gu Yue’s behavior. Though she is also emotionally inclined, the speed of social and technological change leaves her feeling outdated and overwhelmed.
• Gu Yue: Experiences a striking transformation from detached, rational leader to an affectionate, attention-seeking pet around Lin An, suggesting that her feelings for him have become sincere.
• Lin An: Is shown as someone capable of completely disarming Gu Yue and bringing out her vulnerable, playful side.
• Di Tian: Has abandoned his former image as a terrifying Beast God and reinvented himself as a shameless but highly successful salesman. His secure position and comfortable lifestyle have also caused him to become comically fat.
• Bi Ji, the Ten Thousand Demon King, and Xiong Jun: Legendary beasts are repositioned from feared enemies into public attractions and commercial figures.
• Yun Ming and Ya Li: React seriously to Di Tian’s power and Universe’s influence, recognizing that the Soul Beasts could pose a real threat if their strength and resources are genuine.

Significant Themes

• Emotional transformation: Gu Yue’s behavior demonstrates how love and attachment can overcome even deeply ingrained rationality and pride.
• Modernization and technological disruption: The rapid development of Soul Tools, the Spirit Net, and orbital weapons leaves even ancient beings struggling to adapt.
• Commercialization of power: Legendary creatures and dangerous weapons are turned into marketable products, blurring the line between threat and entertainment.
• Reversal of expectations: What appears to be a declaration of war becomes a zoo advertisement, while a terrifying Beast God becomes a beloved mascot.
• Public perception and celebrity culture: The audience mocks, fears, and ultimately adores the beasts, showing how quickly reputation can be reshaped through media and commercialization.

Character Interactions

• Na’er mentally compares Gu Yue’s public image with her clingy behavior toward Lin An, revealing both disbelief and possible jealousy.
• Lin An’s physical handling and affectionate treatment of Gu Yue expose her dependence on him and contrast sharply with her usual authority.
• Di Tian interacts directly with the livestream audience, using exaggerated salesmanship to promote both Soul Tools and the ferocious beasts.
• Viewers shift from threatening the Soul Beasts to discussing ticket prices and commercial value, turning a potentially violent confrontation into consumer entertainment.
• Yun Ming and Ya Li discuss Di Tian’s strength and Universe’s capabilities, emphasizing the serious political and military implications hidden beneath the comedic livestream.

Chapter Summary

Plot and key events

On Sea God Island, Na’er is shocked that Gu Yue and Di Tian have apparently surrendered the Soul Beasts to humanity by transforming their territory into a “zoo”—essentially a reserve where powerful humans can obtain Soul Rings. Na’er angrily questions Gu Yue’s motives, but Gu Yue defends the plan as an “ecological transformation” and claims the traditional rebellion industry is failing.
Di Tian then transfers 10 million Federal Credits to Gu Yue as dividends and livestreaming income. Gu Yue initially boasts about her “world-shaking wisdom” and complains that the amount is too small, but Lin An intercepts the communicator and immediately takes the entire sum as a “maintenance fee.” He lists lodging, food, medical care, clothing, emotional support, and property damage as expenses.
Gu Yue is devastated, theatrically claiming that Lin An has no heart and that she will return to Star Dou Forest. When Lin An calls her a “fat dragon” and points out her soft belly, she becomes genuinely insecure and fears that he no longer loves her. She clings to him and demands reassurance. Lin An tells her to eat fewer snacks and cultivate more, but refuses to return the money. Gu Yue then realizes her voice call with Na’er may still be connected, causing further humiliation. She attacks Lin An playfully, only to be subdued by the alarm system, Shadow Brake.

Character developments

• Gu Yue: Shows a blend of political rationalization, greed, vanity, and emotional dependence. She tries to present herself as a visionary leader but is easily distracted by money and domestic comforts. Her confidence collapses when Lin An calls her overweight, revealing deep insecurity and fear of rejection.
• Lin An: Remains calm, practical, and domineering. He treats Gu Yue’s income as household compensation, controls her spending, teases her appearance, and then reassures her when she becomes genuinely distressed. His behavior suggests affection expressed through discipline and mockery rather than overt sentimentality.
• Na’er: Acts as the morally outraged counterpart, condemning the sale of Soul Beast lives and questioning Gu Yue’s loyalty to their species.
• Di Tian: Is portrayed comically as a devoted but financially struggling administrator who works through livestreaming while still needing money for food.

Significant themes

• Betrayal versus adaptation: The Soul Beasts’ supposed rebellion has been replaced by commercial cooperation with humans, raising questions about whether this is pragmatic survival or outright betrayal.
• Money and commercialization: Soul Beast revival, livestreaming, dividends, and even domestic relationships are framed as economic transactions.
• Power and dependence: Gu Yue is a mighty former Half-Step God King, yet in daily life she is financially controlled and emotionally dependent on Lin An.
• Insecurity beneath bravado: Gu Yue’s grand claims of wisdom and power conceal fears about her appearance, desirability, and whether Lin An truly loves her.
• Comedic domesticity: Grand political and species-level matters are undercut by arguments over snacks, maintenance costs, weight gain, and household damage.

Character interactions

Na’er confronts Gu Yue about betraying the Soul Beasts, while Gu Yue responds with economic justifications and boasts. Lin An interrupts their exchange by seizing Gu Yue’s communicator and transferring away her money. Their interaction becomes a playful domestic quarrel: Gu Yue cries, clings to Lin An, worries he may prefer Leng Yaozhu, and attacks him after being teased about her weight. Lin An alternates between financial authority, teasing, and physical reassurance, while Shadow Brake ultimately ends the conflict by restraining Gu Yue.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yue, still in dragon form, collapses emotionally after her humiliating romantic experience. She repeatedly declares that she no longer wants to live and even makes an absurd request to mate with a female dragon before dying.
• Na’er overhears Gu Yue’s breakdown and is stunned. She begins questioning whether she is truly the original body and whether Gu Yue, rather than inheriting divinity alone, somehow inherited the “brain” or rationality. Na’er fears that Gu Yue’s love for a human has caused her to abandon the Soul Beast race.
• Na’er reflects on the worsening condition of the Soul Beasts: Di Tian has defected to humanity, while Gu Yue has effectively surrendered the race’s revival funds and responsibilities. Na’er realizes she can no longer rely on Gu Yue and must take the burden of saving the Soul Beasts herself.
• A month passes after the Holy Spirit Cult’s attack. Eastsea Academy remains damaged and classes have not fully resumed, but Wu Zhangkong continues training his students harshly.
• Lin An’s physical strength improves dramatically, rising from seventy-nine kilograms to roughly two hundred and sixty. His Soul Power reaches rank twenty-six, enhancing his bloodlines, attributes, and the duration of his “Time Flash” ability.
• Tang Wuling also grows rapidly after reaching rank twenty. With Lin An’s support, various medicines, a powerful dragon soul spirit, and the Golden Dragon King Bloodline, she reaches the peak of rank twenty-two. She becomes increasingly dragon-like, developing a tail, while her personality grows more confident and emotionally detached.
• Gu Yue advances to rank twenty-one, though her actual combat strength remains far above her apparent rank.
• Long Hengxu announces the creation of Class Zero, a special elite class consisting of Lin An, Gu Yue, Xie Xie, Tang Wuling, and the rival students Wei Xiaofeng, Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi. The class will receive exceptional resources but must complete dangerous missions, compete at higher levels, and win honors for Eastsea Academy.
• Wei Xiaofeng challenges Lin An again, claiming that he has eliminated his weaknesses and mastered the “Will of Tyranny.” Zhang Yangzi humorously defines this philosophy as risking one’s life to bully stronger opponents rather than weaker ones.

Character Developments

• Gu Yue: Her normally noble and rational image has completely collapsed under the influence of love. She becomes emotionally unstable, shameless, and self-destructive, while still retaining overwhelming physical strength.
• Na’er: She shifts from relying on Gu Yue and enjoying a carefree life to recognizing the possible extinction of the Soul Beast race. Her guilt and fear motivate her to accept greater responsibility.
• Lin An: His cultivation and physical power increase substantially. His abilities remain limited by the need to stabilize his Soul Power, but his progress attracts attention and admiration from his companions.
• Tang Wuling: She experiences rapid growth in cultivation and strength, becoming more dragon-like in appearance and increasingly composed and confident.
• Wu Zhangkong: He becomes a relentlessly demanding instructor, especially toward Lin An, after recognizing Lin An’s exceptional potential.
• Wei Xiaofeng: He regains confidence and seeks revenge against Lin An after his earlier defeat, though his boastful “Will of Tyranny” is presented comically.

Significant Themes

• The destructive power of love: Gu Yue’s romance has overwhelmed her reason and undermined her duties as a leader of the Soul Beasts.
• Responsibility versus escapism: Na’er can no longer avoid her obligations and must confront the possibility that the Soul Beast race depends on her.
• Growth through hardship: The students’ rapid advancement comes from brutal training, dangerous experiences, and powerful external support.
• Comedy and absurdity: Serious issues such as extinction and betrayal are contrasted with Gu Yue’s outrageous behavior, exaggerated boasting, and humorous interactions.
• Elite cultivation and competition: The formation of Class Zero establishes a new stage in which the students will face stronger opponents, greater expectations, and institutional pressure.

Character Interactions

• Na’er listens helplessly to Gu Yue’s emotional breakdown, responding with disbelief and growing concern for the Soul Beasts.
• Gu Yue embraces and licks Lin An after seeing his improved strength, treating him as her “wife” and joking crudely about their relationship.
• Xie Xie supports Gu Yue’s antics while also teasing the group and complaining about being called one of the academy’s “poor bastards.”
• Tang Wuling easily surpasses Lin An’s strength test and casually acknowledges his praise, while her dragon-like transformation becomes an ongoing subject of attention.
• Wu Zhangkong gathers the main students and introduces them to their new elite-class rivals.
• Wei Xiaofeng confronts Lin An, while Zhang Yangzi proudly explains their aggressive battle philosophy.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Jinxi, Zhang Yangzi, and Wei Xiaofeng confront Lin An while livestreaming themselves. Their reckless insults attract a large audience, gradually transforming the mockery surrounding their “Will of Tyranny” into admiration for their courage.
• Zhang Yangzi realizes that their newfound notoriety could generate income through advertisements, donations, and product promotions, offering a way to escape their crushing debts.
• Wei Xiaofeng declares that he will use the “Will of Tyranny” to defeat capital and avenge himself against Lin An, despite not actually understanding what the concept means.
• Wu Zhangkong unexpectedly praises Wang Jinxi for daring to oppose the powerful. His attitude reflects a growing disillusionment with Shrek Academy and the authorities he once believed represented absolute justice.
• Wu notices that livestreaming can become a source of power—and potentially money, especially to fund Long Bing’s Spirit Realm account. He secretly joins the trend, causing Lin An to feel an unsettling sense of danger.
• Gu Yue notices the cameras and aggressively blocks the livestreamers from filming Lin An. She demands payment for using his image and jokingly appoints herself Lin An’s agent, while also displaying her possessive affection by licking his face.
• After Class Zero is formally established, Wu Zhangkong delays assigning missions because the seven students remain divided after their violent Class Advancement Tournament.
• He rearranges their seating to force interaction between the former rival groups. Gu Yue is forbidden from sitting next to Lin An because she ignores class to watch and lick him.

Character Developments

• Wang Jinxi, Zhang Yangzi, and Wei Xiaofeng: Their humiliation and infamy begin evolving into a potential public identity. They discover that controversy can be monetized, while Wei becomes increasingly convinced of his own invincibility and rebellious philosophy.
• Wu Zhangkong: Experiences a major ideological shift. He begins questioning his former passivity and faith in Shrek’s justice, recognizing that silence in the face of corruption is also a form of escape. His encouragement of the students signals the awakening of a rebellious side.
• Lin An: Remains bewildered by the absurdity around him but becomes wary when Wu Zhangkong begins adopting livestreaming tactics.
• Gu Yue: Demonstrates fierce protectiveness and possessiveness toward Lin An. She acts as his self-appointed manager, combining genuine defense with comedic jealousy and exaggerated affection.
• Class Zero: Is revealed to be psychologically and socially fractured despite being officially formed, requiring forced integration before functioning as a team.

Significant Themes

• Rebellion against power: The students’ willingness to confront Lin An, a figure backed by powerful forces, reframes “tyranny” as the courage to challenge those above oneself.
• The commercialization of fame: The group realizes that notoriety and online attention can be converted into money, presenting infamy as a practical survival strategy.
• Disillusionment with institutions: Wu Zhangkong’s growing awareness of Shrek’s corruption and inequality challenges his former belief in institutional justice.
• Livestreaming as power: Public visibility becomes a tool for influence, resistance, and financial survival—but also creates conflicts over privacy and exploitation.
• Team unity after violence: Class Zero must overcome trauma, resentment, and physical fear left by their previous battle before they can become a genuine team.

Character Interactions

• Wang Jinxi’s livestream confrontation with Lin An turns the trio from objects of ridicule into figures admired for their nerve.
• Wei Xiaofeng’s declaration about defeating capital leaves Lin An baffled, emphasizing the group’s absurd but sincere ideology.
• Wu Zhangkong praises Wang Jinxi, surprising everyone and revealing his changing worldview.
• Gu Yue interrupts Wu and the trio’s filming, blocks their cameras, and negotiates payment for any permitted footage of Lin An.
• Wu Zhangkong imposes mixed seating arrangements to force the rival students to interact, while rejecting Gu Yue’s request to sit beside Lin An because of her distracting behavior.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Zhangkong begins teaching the fundamentals of Battle Armor, explaining that although Soul Tools allow ordinary people to reach the combat strength of lower- and mid-ranked Soul Masters, they cannot replace the power of true high-level Soul Masters.
• He presents Battle Armor as the next stage beyond oversized mechas. Large mechas sacrifice flexibility and combat efficiency, while Battle Armor enhances an individual Soul Master’s personal abilities.
• Xie Xie repeatedly interrupts with arguments favoring superweapons, nuclear weapons, artificial intelligence, unmanned mechas, and cheaper conventional mechas. He openly challenges Wu Zhangkong’s ideas and turns the discussion into an advertisement for the Xie Clan Mecha Workshop.
• Furious that Xie Xie is using the lesson—and likely Wu Zhangkong’s livestream audience—to promote his family’s business, Wu Zhangkong orders him out of the classroom. Xie Xie happily leaves, hoping to earn enough money to support his cultivation and repay a massive debt to his godfather.
• Gu Yue soon mocks Wu Zhangkong’s lecture as outdated and claims that her “wife,” presumably Lin An, could teach better. Wu Zhangkong also orders her out and threatens to slap her, though he does not actually remove her.
• Instead of continuing the lesson, Wu Zhangkong shows the class footage of their Class Advancement Tournament performance and begins criticizing their combat mistakes.
• Xie Xie is reprimanded for acting recklessly as an agility-type fighter. Rather than scouting, harassing the enemy’s rear, or seeking openings, he charged into the battle first and treated himself like an all-purpose attacker.
• Tang Wuling is criticized next for relying almost entirely on brute force. Her solution to nearly every problem is simply to keep punching, endure attacks, chase enemies, or call on Lin An to strengthen her.

Character Developments

• Wu Zhangkong: His normally cold and composed image breaks down repeatedly. Xie Xie and Gu Yue’s mockery expose his impatience and frustration, though he ultimately redirects the class toward useful tactical instruction.
• Xie Xie: His confidence has expanded dramatically after gaining new abilities and reaching two rings. He now overestimates himself both in battle and debate. His shameless advertising also reveals his financial pressure: he needs money for cultivation and still owes his godfather five hundred million.
• Gu Yue: She remains openly disrespectful and highly confident in her own and Lin An’s abilities. Her lack of interest in basic Battle Armor theory suggests that her knowledge is far beyond the level Wu Zhangkong is teaching.
• Tang Wuling: She is powerful but tactically simplistic. Her instinct is to solve every problem by attacking harder, even when facing speed, control, poison, or an opponent she cannot defeat.
• Lin An: He is largely disengaged from the basic lecture because his knowledge already includes advanced forging, core arrays, material compatibility, law isolation, and Battle Armor design. He is also humorously dragged into Tang Wuling’s battle strategy as the person expected to buff her.
• Wei Xiaofeng and Zhang Yangzi: They contribute comic commentary. Wei jokingly interprets Gu Yue’s insults as evidence of a developing “Will of Tyranny,” while Zhang Yangzi laughs at Xie Xie’s tactical failure and notes that his audience considers Wu Zhangkong’s criticism professionally accurate.

Significant Themes

• Personal strength versus external technology: The lesson emphasizes that Soul Tools, mechas, and superweapons cannot fully replace the abilities, adaptability, and growth potential of a powerful Soul Master.
• Generational and professional conflict: Xie Xie represents modern technological thinking, automation, and commercial pragmatism, while Wu Zhangkong defends traditional Soul Master combat and Battle Armor development.
• Overconfidence and tactical discipline: The tournament review exposes how recent power-ups have made several students careless. Raw strength is shown to be ineffective without role awareness, teamwork, and battlefield judgment.
• Comedy through irreverence: The chapter repeatedly undercuts serious instruction with shameless advertising, insults, and exaggerated reactions, especially Wu Zhangkong’s loss of composure.
• Financial pressure and cultivation costs: Xie Xie’s advertising is not merely a joke; it reflects the enormous expense of becoming stronger and his anxiety over repaying his debt.

Character Interactions

• Xie Xie directly debates Wu Zhangkong, mocks him as an “old fossil,” and hijacks the lesson to advertise his family’s mecha business. Wu Zhangkong responds by throwing him out.
• Gu Yue adds to the provocation by comparing Wu Zhangkong unfavorably with Lin An, prompting another angry dismissal.
• Xie Xie laughs from outside when Gu Yue is threatened, while Wei Xiaofeng’s commentary earns him the same treatment.
• During the battle review, Wu Zhangkong interrogates Xie Xie about his proper role, forcing him to recognize that he fought like a reckless initiator rather than an agility-based assassin.
• Tang Wuling describes an absurdly direct combat philosophy—keep punching and endure everything—before ultimately relying on Lin An’s buffs, leaving the class stunned and Lin An confused.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Zhangkong critiques Tang Wuling’s combat style, warning that she relies too heavily on her powerful bloodline and rapid healing. Her habit of exchanging injuries for damage could fail against an attack capable of killing her instantly.
• Tang Wuling reflects on Gu Yue’s earlier Space Slash, which nearly killed her. She realizes that if she wants to protect Lin An, she cannot simply charge forward recklessly or depend only on brute strength.
• Wu Zhangkong analyzes Gu Yue’s performance in the team battle. He points out that she wasted nearly all her Soul Power in the opening minute by attacking Shen Yue, a highly defensive opponent.
• Gu Yue angrily defends herself, claiming Class One unfairly countered her and that she could have defeated the other members without their “tank.” Wu Zhangkong identifies her real flaw as arrogance and her refusal to view herself as part of a team.
• Lin An agrees with Wu Zhangkong’s criticism rather than supporting Gu Yue. Upset, Gu Yue calls him her “wife,” and immediately throws herself into his arms when he beckons her.
• Wu Zhangkong praises Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, and Wei Xiaofeng for their teamwork, preparation, and ability to adjust their formation during the tournament. Xie Xie jokingly requests permission to beat them, but Wu Zhangkong rejects the request and insults Xie instead.
• The class begins its spiritual power tests:
  • Tang Wuling scores 111, entering the Spirit Connection Realm.
  • Xie Xie scores 140.
  • Zhang Yangzi scores 180.
  • Wang Jinxi scores 190.
  • Wei Xiaofeng scores 230, nearly reaching the level of a Soul Elder.
• The results confirm that every member of Class Zero has surpassed 100 spiritual power, making them exceptionally talented compared with others of the same rank.

2. Character Developments

• Tang Wuling: Begins recognizing the danger of relying solely on healing, endurance, and physical strength. Her concern for Lin An motivates her to become more cautious and protective. She also reaches the Spirit Connection Realm and is delighted by Lin An’s acknowledgment, even though his praise is sarcastic.
• Gu Yue: Her arrogance and poor tactical judgment are exposed. She still believes overwhelming power should solve every problem, but her emotional dependence on Lin An becomes clear when she seeks his approval and immediately runs to him for comfort.
• Lin An: Shows greater tactical awareness than Gu Yue by agreeing with Wu Zhangkong’s criticism. He remains wary of Tang Wuling’s intense attention while also maintaining a teasing, intimate relationship with Gu Yue.
• Wu Zhangkong: Acts as a strict but perceptive mentor. He emphasizes survival, teamwork, restraint, and tactical discipline over raw strength.
• Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, and Wei Xiaofeng: Receive recognition for their preparation and teamwork. Their exaggerated “Will of Tyranny” rhetoric reinforces their eccentric personalities.
• Xie Xie: Remains humorous and competitive, though his pride is repeatedly deflated by the others’ higher spiritual power scores.

3. Significant Themes

• The limits of brute strength: Exceptional power and regeneration cannot replace caution, strategy, or awareness of lethal threats.
• Teamwork versus individual arrogance: Gu Yue’s defeat demonstrates that even overwhelming personal ability is vulnerable when used without regard for team dynamics.
• Growth through criticism: The students’ improvement depends on accepting painful evaluations rather than blaming opponents.
• Emotional attachment and protection: Tang Wuling’s desire to protect Lin An and Gu Yue’s need for his reassurance reveal how personal bonds influence their combat decisions.
• Exceptional talent: The spiritual power tests establish Class Zero as a group of unusually gifted students whose abilities greatly exceed normal expectations.

4. Character Interactions

• Wu Zhangkong directly challenges Tang Wuling and Gu Yue, forcing both to confront their weaknesses.
• Tang Wuling silently focuses on Lin An while reconsidering her reckless fighting style.
• Gu Yue seeks Lin An’s support after being criticized, but he sides with Wu Zhangkong. She responds by embracing him dramatically.
• Wu Zhangkong praises the teamwork of Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, and Wei Xiaofeng, while Xie Xie mocks their bizarre philosophy.
• The three boys proudly attribute their spiritual growth to the “Will of Tyranny,” prompting skepticism from the others and making Lin An question their mental stability.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The class completes a series of physical aptitude tests.
• Gu Yue scores 300 in the initial measurement, provoking the others with her confidence.
• Lin An records an astonishing 1110, causing the others to suspect the machine is malfunctioning. Even after restarting and replacing equipment, the result remains unchanged.
• During the strength test, Tang Wuling reveals her Golden Dragon power. Her transformed punch reaches 4,000 kilograms, overloading and damaging the testing machine.
• Gu Yue refuses to be outdone. Using her Silver Dragon bloodline and earth-element reinforcement, she produces a punch approaching three tons, prompting an impromptu strength competition between the two dragons.
• Lin An’s strength is comparatively poor, though Wu Zhangkong accepts this because Lin An specializes in support and unusual soul skills.
• After class, Lin An and Tang Wuling secretly go to a training room to attempt a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
• Gu Yue misinterprets their private meeting as romantic betrayal and spies on them with Xie Xie.
• Tang Wuling innocently asks whether they need to remove their clothes before the fusion attempt. When Lin An instead asks her to hold his hand, Gu Yue becomes furious and threatens to attack her.

Character Developments

• Lin An: Demonstrates exceptional overall physical data with a score of 1110, but remains physically weak in raw strength compared with the dragon-blooded girls. He stays calm and practical despite the others’ reactions.
• Tang Wuling: Reveals immense Golden Dragon strength and accidentally damages the testing machine. Her shy, romantic imagination about forming a Martial Soul Fusion Skill with Lin An contrasts sharply with her overwhelming physical power.
• Gu Yue: Shows intense competitiveness, matching Tang Wuling’s strength and refusing to lose face. Her attachment to Lin An becomes increasingly possessive and jealous, leading her to view Tang Wuling as a romantic rival.
• Wei Xiaofeng: Attempts to preserve his pride through grand statements about true strength, but repeatedly revises his philosophy after witnessing Lin An and Tang Wuling’s abilities.
• Xie Xie: Acts as an amused observer and reluctant mediator, following Gu Yue to witness the confrontation while trying to prevent her from causing a violent incident.
• Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi: Are impressed and intimidated by the extreme physical abilities displayed by Lin An, Tang Wuling, and Gu Yue.

Significant Themes

• Strength versus specialization: Raw physical power does not define every fighter. Lin An’s low strength score is balanced by his support abilities and hidden techniques.
• Dragon-blooded superiority: Tang Wuling and Gu Yue possess dramatically greater physical strength than the others, emphasizing the extraordinary nature of their lineages.
• Competition and pride: Gu Yue and Tang Wuling turn the strength test into a personal contest, each unwilling to be surpassed.
• Jealousy and romantic misunderstanding: Gu Yue interprets Lin An and Tang Wuling’s training as infidelity, while Tang Wuling innocently treats the fusion skill as an intimate, fate-bound connection.
• Comedy through contrast: The chapter repeatedly contrasts the characters’ childish age with their absurd strength, dramatic romantic assumptions, and exaggerated emotional reactions.

Important Character Interactions

• Gu Yue teases Tang Wuling after the aptitude test, while Lin An dismisses Gu Yue’s exaggerated behavior.
• Tang Wuling and Gu Yue compete indirectly through increasingly powerful punches, each reacting to the other’s performance.
• Wei Xiaofeng and Xie Xie exchange sarcastic remarks about what it means to be a “true powerhouse.”
• Lin An and Tang Wuling share a private, awkwardly intimate training session, with Tang Wuling believing the Martial Soul Fusion Skill may bind them romantically.
• Gu Yue spies on them and becomes convinced they are having an affair. Her jealousy escalates when Tang Wuling takes Lin An’s hand, prompting Gu Yue to threaten violence while Xie Xie desperately restrains her.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Xie convinces Gu Yue not to immediately attack after discovering Lin An and Tang Wuling together. Gu Yue reluctantly agrees to act as though they merely encountered them by chance.
• In the training room, Lin An and Tang Wuling attempt basic Soul Power contact as preparation for martial soul fusion. Their powers merge with unnatural ease: Tang Wuling’s Golden Dragon King bloodline eagerly accepts Lin An’s Seven-Colored Dragon Soul Power, as if the two had once been part of the same whole.
• Tang Wuling becomes visibly flustered and excited by the contact, while Lin An notices the abnormal compatibility but does not fully understand its significance.
• Gu Yue bursts into the room, pretending to be calm while clearly furious. She pulls Lin An away, leaving Tang Wuling frightened and embarrassed. Xie Xie bluntly warns Tang Wuling that she is now in serious trouble.
• Away from the training room, Gu Yue confronts Lin An and accuses him of possibly becoming intimate with Tang Wuling. Lin An insists that nothing happened and argues that his relationship with Tang Wuling is none of Gu Yue’s concern.
• Lin An then reminds Gu Yue that they are not officially boyfriend and girlfriend. This devastates her because, despite calling him “wifey” and imagining him as her Dragon Queen, he has never acknowledged their relationship.
• Instead of becoming angry, Gu Yue silently breaks down and cries. Her unusually subdued reaction unsettles Lin An.
• Lin An takes her to the cafeteria, serves her food, and tries to comfort her through small gestures. Gu Yue remains emotionally numb and barely reacts.
• While touching her face and patting her head, Lin An notices that the mysterious “progress bar” connected to her emotional state is rising toward a dangerous breaking point.

Character Developments

• Gu Yue: Experiences profound insecurity and heartbreak. Her usual possessive anger gives way to quiet despair when Lin An denies that they are a couple. Her silence and emotional numbness reveal how deeply dependent she has become on his recognition and affection.
• Lin An: Remains outwardly rational and defensive, refusing to admit wrongdoing. However, Gu Yue’s tears disturb him, and he instinctively comforts her by holding her hand, feeding her, and touching her face. His actions suggest growing concern and affection despite his refusal to define their relationship.
• Tang Wuling: Shows strong emotional and physical responsiveness to Lin An during their Soul Power contact. She becomes nervous and guilty when Gu Yue arrives, implying that she may harbor feelings for Lin An or at least recognize the intimate implications of their compatibility.
• Xie Xie: Acts as a mediator who tries to prevent Gu Yue from causing a violent confrontation, though he recognizes that the emotional situation is extremely dangerous.

Significant Themes

• Unacknowledged love and insecurity: Gu Yue’s pain comes less from Lin An and Tang Wuling’s actual actions than from realizing that Lin An has never formally accepted her as his partner.
• Emotional dependence: Gu Yue’s identity and hopes are closely tied to Lin An, making his rejection—or even ambiguity—deeply destabilizing.
• Possessiveness versus vulnerability: Gu Yue usually expresses affection through jealousy and aggression, but her quiet breakdown exposes the vulnerability beneath that behavior.
• Soul-level compatibility: The effortless fusion between Lin An and Tang Wuling suggests a deeper connection between their powers and possibly their origins, foreshadowing future revelations.
• Actions versus words: Lin An verbally distances himself from Gu Yue, yet his instinctive care and tenderness contradict his claims of emotional detachment.

Character Interactions

• Xie Xie attempts to restrain Gu Yue and keep her from attacking the training room.
• Lin An and Tang Wuling share a highly compatible Soul Power connection, creating an intimate moment interrupted by Gu Yue.
• Gu Yue confronts Lin An with jealousy and anger, but his denial leaves her devastated rather than enraged.
• Lin An responds to Gu Yue’s silent suffering through practical and physical comfort rather than verbal reassurance, creating further tension as her emotions approach a breaking point.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin An feels guilty after holding hands with Tang Wuling because of their uncontrollable bloodline resonance, though nothing romantic actually happened.
• Gu Yue is emotionally devastated and refuses to eat. Lin An feeds her by hand, and she breaks down crying while continuing to watch him closely.
• Gu Yue does not return to the dormitory that night, leaving Lin An unsettled because he is accustomed to her constant presence and affection.
• Shadow Brake comforts Lin An in her childlike form and notices that he is in a bad mood. He denies it but uses his soul power to soothe her negative emotions.
• Gu Yue visits her teacher, Leng Yaozhu, and asks for advice on romance. Leng gives her a book of relationship strategies, including maintaining distance, creating scarcity, and not appearing too eager.
• After reading the book, Gu Yue realizes that her clingy behavior—calling Lin An “wife,” constantly pursuing him, and invading his personal space—may have caused him to take her for granted.
• Gu Yue creates a list of Lin An’s potential romantic rivals, identifying Tang Wuling, Shadow Brake, Leng Yaozhu, Ouyang Zixin, and even Xie Xie as threats. She concludes that everyone except herself is an enemy.
• The next day, Gu Yue deliberately acts cold toward Lin An while secretly studying the textbook he prepared for her. She struggles to remain expressionless when he pays attention to her.
• Xie Xie whispers that Gu Yue’s condition has worsened and suggests that Lin An comfort her. Gu Yue overhears him and records him in a notebook as someone spreading malicious rumors who has “courted death.”

Character Developments

• Lin An: Becomes more aware of Gu Yue’s emotional dependence on him and feels troubled by her absence. Though confused by her sudden coldness, he remains concerned about her.
• Gu Yue: Experiences jealousy, insecurity, and self-reflection. She begins questioning her aggressive and clingy approach to romance and attempts to adopt a more restrained strategy, though her possessiveness remains intense.
• Shadow Brake: Continues to act as Lin An’s intimate companion and emotional support. She perceptively identifies his poor mood despite his denial.
• Leng Yaozhu: Takes on the role of Gu Yue’s unconventional romance adviser, offering a self-written guide that fundamentally challenges Gu Yue’s usual behavior.
• Xie Xie: Casually comments on Gu Yue’s emotional state, unknowingly provoking her and becoming the latest target of her suspicion.

Significant Themes

• Jealousy and insecurity: Gu Yue’s fear of losing Lin An causes her to view nearly everyone around him as a rival.
• Romantic strategy versus genuine affection: The chapter humorously contrasts Gu Yue’s instinctive devotion with Leng Yaozhu’s calculated advice about appearing distant and less available.
• Emotional dependence: Both Lin An and Gu Yue are affected by each other’s presence, even when they refuse to express their feelings directly.
• Miscommunication: Lin An does not understand Gu Yue’s sudden change in behavior, while Gu Yue misinterprets ordinary relationships as romantic threats.
• Possessiveness and rivalry: Gu Yue’s “enemy list” exaggerates her jealousy and highlights the comedic, competitive nature of her feelings.

Character Interactions

• Lin An feeds the crying Gu Yue, showing tenderness despite his confusion.
• Shadow Brake cuddles with Lin An and helps him process his negative emotions.
• Gu Yue consults Leng Yaozhu, whose teasing and romance advice push her toward self-examination.
• Gu Yue silently observes Lin An while pretending to remain indifferent.
• Xie Xie’s whispered suggestion that Lin An comfort Gu Yue is overheard, leading Gu Yue to mark him as a dangerous troublemaker.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yue appears to have put Xie Xie on her “hit list” after he helped her the previous day, frightening him.
• Lin An reflects on the unusual compatibility between his Seven-Colored Dragon Soul Power and Tang Wuling’s Golden Dragon King Bloodline. Their compatibility could eventually allow them to perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
• However, further cultivation is dangerous: merely holding hands triggered Gu Yue’s dragon instincts and intensified Tang Wuling’s feelings for Lin An. Lin An worries that continuing to practice will encourage her affection and possibly put him in danger.
• Lin An recalls that Ouyang Zixin was an important early romantic influence on Tang Wulin in the original story. He decides that bringing her into the situation might redirect Tang Wuling’s feelings away from him.
• After class, Lin An accompanies Tang Wuling to the Eastsea City Blacksmith Association, claiming that he needs Mu Chen to examine something.
• Tang Wuling, now Mu Chen’s disciple, is delighted and nervous that Lin An is visiting her teacher. Her affection is shown through her attempts to stay physically close to him, though Lin An repeatedly distances himself.
• Mu Chen warmly welcomes Lin An, revealing his extreme deference because Lin An is the heir of Universal Group and is protected by the power of a True God Mecha.
• Mu Chen’s daughter, Mu Xi, insults Lin An by calling him a “scumbag,” though his appearance immediately weakens her hostility.
• Lin An announces that he came specifically to see Mu Xi. Mu Chen misunderstands the situation and leaves them alone, hoping his daughter can somehow gain Lin An’s favor.
• Lin An then orders Tang Wuling to leave so he can speak privately with Mu Xi, leaving Tang Wuling visibly distressed and jealous.

Character Developments

• Lin An: Becomes increasingly calculating and desperate to distance himself from Tang Wuling. He considers using Ouyang Zixin—or now Mu Xi—as a potential romantic distraction to prevent Tang Wuling from falling further for him.
• Tang Wuling: Her affection for Lin An grows stronger. She is thrilled by his visit to the Blacksmith Association but becomes insecure after recognizing the enormous social and power gap between them. His private meeting with Mu Xi immediately triggers jealousy and anxiety.
• Gu Yue: Though she does not directly appear, her possessive and volatile “dragon” nature continues to affect Lin An and Xie Xie.
• Xie Xie: Is terrified that Gu Yue will retaliate against him, despite having recently supported her.
• Mu Chen: Shows a dramatic shift from dignified authority figure to obsequious subordinate when dealing with Lin An, motivated by Lin An’s wealth and influence.
• Mu Xi: Initially hostile toward Lin An, but his beauty softens her resentment. She becomes the person Lin An intends to use in his plan to alter Tang Wuling’s romantic feelings.

Significant Themes

• Power imbalance: Lin An’s status and connection to True God Mechas make even respected figures like Mu Chen insignificant by comparison.
• Romantic jealousy and insecurity: Tang Wuling’s growing attachment clashes with Lin An’s attempts to avoid reciprocating it.
• Bloodline and destiny: The compatibility between Lin An and Tang Wuling suggests powerful future abilities, but their supernatural connection also creates emotional complications.
• Manipulation versus genuine affection: Lin An treats romance strategically, hoping to redirect Tang Wuling’s feelings, while her attachment appears sincere and increasingly vulnerable.
• Comedy through fear and misunderstanding: Xie Xie fears Gu Yue, Mu Chen misreads Lin An’s intentions, and Tang Wuling mistakes Lin An’s visit as potentially significant to their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Lin An and Tang Wuling: Their playful physical proximity highlights her affection and his deliberate avoidance. Her happiness turns to insecurity when he seeks a private meeting with another girl.
• Lin An and Mu Chen: Mu Chen is excessively respectful, while Lin An responds casually, emphasizing their enormous difference in status.
• Lin An and Mu Xi: Lin An deliberately approaches Mu Xi with a charming smile, apparently intending to involve her in his plan to redirect Tang Wuling’s feelings.
• Tang Wuling and Mu Chen: Although she reveres her teacher, Tang Wuling realizes that Mu Chen’s authority means little compared with Lin An’s influence, deepening her sense of inferiority.
• Mu Chen and Mu Xi: Mu Chen reprimands Mu Xi for insulting Lin An, then opportunistically leaves them alone in hopes of benefiting from a relationship between them.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Wuling becomes jealous and distressed when Lin An asks her to leave so he can speak privately with her senior sister, Mu Xi. She assumes they may be developing a romantic relationship behind her back.
• Lin An coldly insists that Tang Wuling leave. Hurt, she waits outside the room and begins quietly crying.
• Mu Xi misinterprets Lin An’s private conversation as a possible romantic or sexual advance. She defensively declares that she will never betray Ouyang Zixin and threatens to resist him.
• Lin An bluntly dismisses her, saying he is “not interested in ugly girls,” provoking Mu Xi into grabbing his collar. He calmly frees himself and reveals that he only wants her help contacting Ouyang Zixin.
• Lin An asks Mu Xi to arrange for Ouyang Zixin to spend more time with Tang Wuling, hoping that the two girls might develop a relationship.
• Mu Xi angrily accuses him of being cruel to Zixin and of trying to pair together two women who both like him.
• Lin An explains that Tang Wuling was originally Tang Wulin, a boy who transformed himself into a girl. Lin An still psychologically sees Tang Wulin as his former male friend and cannot accept Tang Wuling romantically.
• He also reveals that Tang Wuling’s growing strength and possessive behavior frighten him, especially because he wants to attempt a Martial Soul Fusion Skill with her but fears she may forcibly mate with him.
• Lin An believes Tang Wuling’s attraction to him is an artificial dependency caused by the Golden Dragon King Bloodline, their Martial Soul compatibility, and his long-term help with her cultivation.
• He thinks reconnecting her with Ouyang Zixin—whom Tang Wulin once genuinely liked—might correct this mistaken attachment.

Character Developments

• Tang Wuling: Displays intense jealousy, emotional dependence, and romantic possessiveness toward Lin An. Her tearful reaction shows how deeply she fears rejection and abandonment.
• Lin An: Remains emotionally detached and blunt, but his actions reveal concern for both his own safety and Tang Wuling’s mental state. He wants to redirect her feelings rather than exploit them, though his proposed solution is insensitive.
• Mu Xi: Is shown as highly protective of Ouyang Zixin and quick to misunderstand Lin An’s intentions. Her anger reflects her loyalty to Zixin, while her flustered reaction to Lin An’s appearance adds comic tension.
• Ouyang Zixin: Does not appear directly, but her importance grows as Lin An identifies her as Tang Wuling’s possible genuine romantic interest and potential emotional anchor.

Significant Themes

• Identity and transformation: Lin An struggles to reconcile Tang Wuling’s current female body and personality with his memories of Tang Wulin as a boy.
• Misguided attachment: The chapter questions whether Tang Wuling’s feelings are genuine love or a dependency produced by bloodline influence, Martial Soul compatibility, and prolonged cultivation assistance.
• Jealousy and emotional insecurity: Tang Wuling’s fear of being replaced contrasts with Lin An’s desire to create distance.
• Romantic manipulation and absurdity: Lin An’s attempt to “fix” Tang Wuling by pairing her with Zixin creates an intentionally ridiculous love-triangle situation.
• Comedy through misunderstanding: Mu Xi assumes Lin An is pursuing her, while Lin An is actually trying to discuss matchmaking and escape Tang Wuling’s advances.

Character Interactions

• Tang Wuling and Lin An: Their interaction highlights her needy affection and his cold rejection. Lin An’s refusal to let her listen deeply hurts her, reinforcing her sense of abandonment.
• Lin An and Mu Xi: Their conversation shifts from comic misunderstanding to serious explanation. Mu Xi initially views Lin An as a scoundrel, but begins to understand his concerns after learning Tang Wuling’s history.
• Mu Xi and Ouyang Zixin: Although Zixin is absent, Mu Xi’s fierce defense of her demonstrates their close bond and Mu Xi’s unwillingness to let Lin An hurt her further.
• Tang Wuling and Ouyang Zixin: Their relationship is presented as Lin An’s proposed solution. He believes their past connection may offer Tang Wuling a healthier and more authentic romantic direction.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu Xi confronts Lin An about his treatment of Ouyang Zixin. She explains that Zixin has been deeply hurt and depressed since Lin An rejected her, despite previously being popular and cheerful.
• Lin An admits some guilt and agrees to apologize to Zixin. Mu Xi agrees to act as a mediator, but insists that Lin An meet Zixin personally and take responsibility for the emotional damage he caused.
• Mu Xi reflects that Lin An may not be malicious, but is remarkably dense and socially inept. His exceptional appearance, wealth, and lack of awareness make him dangerously attractive to young women.
• Mu Xi briefly considers pursuing Lin An herself, but abandons the idea after remembering his powerful background and her father’s warning.
• Mu Xi contacts Ouyang Zixin and tells her that Lin An wants to see her.
• Meanwhile, Gu Yue follows Leng Yaozhu’s romantic advice by pretending to be distant and aloof toward Lin An. She suppresses her excitement whenever he notices her and maintains an expressionless façade.
• Lin An interprets Gu Yue’s apparent self-control as evidence that she is becoming more intelligent and civilized. He fails to realize that she is deliberately acting and is even holding her book upside down.
• Lin An praises Gu Yue to Tang Wuling, describing her as a former “savage” who has finally learned to control her instincts. Tang Wuling recognizes some truth in the comparison because she also struggles to suppress her attraction to Lin An.
• Gu Yue becomes furious and heartbroken at Lin An’s insult, especially when Tang Wuling appears to accept his assessment. She breaks her pen and silently vows to become so powerful and unattainable that Lin An will regret ignoring her.
• Lin An then approaches Gu Yue and offers her a hug, partly as an affectionate gesture and partly to test whether she has truly changed or might still attack him.

Character Developments

• Lin An: Shows limited growth in responsibility by agreeing to apologize to Ouyang Zixin, but remains oblivious, tactless, and self-centered. He continues to misunderstand the feelings of the women around him and treats romantic behavior as something almost animalistic.
• Mu Xi: Becomes more protective of Tang Wuling and sympathetic toward Ouyang Zixin. Though frustrated with Lin An, she begins to view him as foolish rather than genuinely cruel and agrees to help repair his damaged relationships.
• Ouyang Zixin: Though absent from the chapter’s main scenes, her emotional pain is emphasized. Her heartbreak has caused her to withdraw socially and cry in private, showing how seriously she was affected by Lin An’s rejection.
• Gu Yue: Attempts to reshape herself into a cool, distant figure in hopes of attracting Lin An. Beneath her controlled exterior, however, she remains intensely emotional, jealous, possessive, and vulnerable to his words.
• Tang Wuling: Continues to be openly affected by Lin An’s appearance and accepts his criticism with shy self-awareness. Her bond with him also makes her a target of Gu Yue’s jealousy.
• Xie Xie: Acts as a wary observer, recognizing Gu Yue’s dangerous emotional volatility and warning Lin An that her calmness may signal an impending outburst.

Significant Themes

• Beauty and privilege masking foolishness: Lin An’s looks, wealth, and status make others forgive behavior that would otherwise be intolerable.
• Miscommunication in romance: Lin An repeatedly misreads affection, jealousy, and emotional pain, while the women around him hide or distort their true feelings.
• Emotional repression versus authenticity: Gu Yue suppresses her natural behavior to follow romantic “strategies,” creating a façade that Lin An completely misinterprets.
• Consequences of careless rejection: Ouyang Zixin’s suffering highlights that even an unintentional or thoughtless rejection can cause lasting emotional damage.
• Jealousy and competition: Gu Yue resents Tang Wuling’s closeness to Lin An and feels threatened by every sign of his attention toward other women.
• Comedy through dramatic irony: The narration and characters understand Gu Yue’s behavior better than Lin An does. His belief that she has become “civilized” is especially ironic because she is secretly holding the book upside down and seething with rage.

Character Interactions

• Mu Xi and Lin An: Mu Xi reprimands Lin An for hurting Zixin and forces him to accept personal responsibility. Their exchange reveals her growing protective feelings toward both Zixin and Tang Wuling.
• Mu Xi and Ouyang Zixin: Mu Xi acts as Zixin’s close friend and intermediary, trying to help her recover from Lin An’s rejection.
• Lin An and Tang Wuling: Lin An uses Tang Wuling as an audience while commenting on Gu Yue’s supposed improvement. Tang Wuling responds shyly and acknowledges her own instinctive attraction to him.
• Lin An and Gu Yue: Their relationship is defined by misunderstanding. Gu Yue longs for his approval but is wounded by his condescending remarks, while Lin An views her emotional restraint as evidence of intellectual progress.
• Gu Yue and Tang Wuling: Gu Yue’s jealousy toward Tang Wuling erupts when Tang Wuling appears to side with Lin An, though Tang Wuling is not intentionally provoking her.
• Lin An and Xie Xie: Xie Xie warns Lin An about Gu Yue’s unstable calmness, but Lin An remains more reassured than concerned until he decides to test her reaction with an offered hug.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yue is stunned when Lin An unexpectedly asks her to accompany him to a gathering. She hesitates, torn between maintaining her dignity and accepting his invitation, but Lin An leaves before she can answer.
• Tang Wuling takes advantage of Gu Yue’s recent distance from Lin An and becomes more physically affectionate, grabbing his arm and embracing him. Lin An rejects her advances but gently reassures her and invites her to socialize with senior girls.
• Gu Yue realizes her attempt to act aloof has failed. Believing Lin An has already replaced her with Tang Wuling, she breaks down crying and destroys a desk in frustration.
• Before the evening gathering, Lin An takes Tang Wuling shopping. Rather than buying her dresses, he purchases expensive men’s clothing for her, reinforcing his view of her as a male companion.
• Tang Wuling is overwhelmed by the cost of the gifts and begins questioning why Lin An treats her so well despite apparently not seeing her romantically. Lin An’s casual reassurance about the clothes deeply affects her.
• After changing, Tang Wuling looks strikingly attractive in the androgynous outfit. Lin An is privately stunned by her beauty, while Tang Wuling mistakenly interprets his silence as romantic admiration.
• Gu Yue decides to abandon her “cold goddess” strategy and return to Lin An to openly resolve their relationship issues. However, she overhears students discussing Lin An’s dinner invitation to Ouyang Zixin.
• The news reignites Gu Yue’s jealousy, especially because Ouyang Zixin had seemed to be a defeated romantic rival. Gu Yue also encounters Xie Xie, who has dressed up for the gathering but flees when he sees her.

Character Developments

• Gu Yue: Her pride and calculated aloofness collapse almost immediately. She becomes emotionally vulnerable, jealous, and increasingly willing to compromise in order to keep Lin An’s attention.
• Lin An: He remains largely oblivious to the romantic implications of his actions. He rejects Tang Wuling’s clinginess but still treats her generously and protectively, unintentionally encouraging her feelings.
• Tang Wuling: Her confidence rises when Lin An takes her shopping and appears impressed by her appearance, but she also becomes insecure about their class difference and doubts whether she deserves to stand beside him. Her romantic hopes intensify despite his lack of explicit interest.
• Ouyang Zixin: Though absent from the chapter’s direct scenes, she reemerges as a major perceived rival after being invited to dinner.
• Xie Xie: His excitement about the gathering suggests he is looking forward to being included, but his fear of Gu Yue remains strong enough to make him flee from her.

Significant Themes

• Miscommunication and mistaken assumptions: Lin An’s ordinary kindness is interpreted by Tang Wuling as romantic interest, while Gu Yue mistakes his departure with Tang Wuling for abandonment.
• Jealousy and romantic competition: Gu Yue’s confidence collapses when she hears about Ouyang Zixin, revealing how strongly she fears losing Lin An.
• Class differences and insecurity: Tang Wuling is uncomfortable with Lin An’s extravagant spending and worries that their social and financial backgrounds make her unworthy of him.
• Pride versus vulnerability: Gu Yue’s attempt to preserve dignity fails because her feelings overpower her carefully constructed aloofness.
• Gender identity and appearance: Tang Wuling’s masculine clothing creates an amusing contrast between Lin An’s perception of her and her own romantic interpretation of his reaction.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yue and Lin An: Their unresolved romantic tension grows as Gu Yue hesitates to answer him and later regrets acting distant.
• Lin An and Tang Wuling: Lin An treats Tang Wuling like a close male friend or younger companion, while she increasingly views his generosity and attention as signs of affection.
• Gu Yue and Tang Wuling: Their rivalry remains mostly indirect, but Gu Yue sees Tang Wuling as the person who has temporarily replaced her beside Lin An.
• Gu Yue and Ouyang Zixin: Ouyang Zixin becomes an active rival in Gu Yue’s mind once she learns about the dinner invitation.
• Gu Yue and Xie Xie: Their brief encounter highlights Xie Xie’s nervousness and Gu Yue’s intimidating presence.