Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament begins with an "opening ceremony" led by the Star Luo Emperor.
• The first round is announced to be an elimination round, meaning a single loss will result in elimination.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng expresses his desire to fight alongside Shen Yueliang but understands the strategic importance of conserving strength.
• Wang Yan decides to hide some of Shrek Academy's strength during the knockout rounds.

Significant Themes

• Strategic planning and hidden strength: Shrek Academy aims to conserve its power and mislead opponents.
• Imperial majesty: The Star Luo Emperor's lack of imperial majesty during the opening ceremony is noted.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng and Shen Yueliang discuss their desire to fight together, with Shen Yueliang reassuring Li Changsheng about potential two-versus-two matches in the round-robin stage.
• Li Changsheng feels out of place with the enthusiasm of the audience and the opening ceremony, highlighting his older soul and different perspective.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament begins.
• Shrek Academy is introduced with great fanfare and receives thunderous cheers from the audience.
• The first match is announced: Shrek Academy vs. Heavenly Spirit Advanced Soul Master Academy from the Dou Ling Empire.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng remains calm and composed despite the overwhelming support for Shrek Academy.
• Ma Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng encourage the reserve team members to embrace the cheers as motivation.
• Ling Luoche expresses her lack of confidence in the reserve team, but Li Changsheng reassures her of their victory.
• The reserve team members pledge their commitment to winning.
• Wang Yan hints at a future two-on-two match between Li Changsheng and Shen Yueliang.
• Li Changsheng assures Wang Yan that he won't go too far and kill all the opposing students.

Significant Themes

• Prestige and reputation of Shrek Academy.
• Pressure and expectations from the audience and the academy.
• Teamwork and unity among Shrek Academy members.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng and the reserve team members bond over their shared experience of being the center of attention.
• Li Changsheng and Ling Luoche's tense relationship is highlighted, with Ling Luoche expressing her doubts about the reserve team's capabilities.
• Wang Yan and Li Changsheng discuss the upcoming match, with Wang Yan cautioning Li Changsheng about his tendency to go too far.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng and his team observe their next opponents, the Heavenly Spirit Advanced Soul Master Academy team, who appear nervous and average in strength.
• The Shrek Academy team, boosted by Ma Xiaotao's confidence, forms a stack of hands to symbolize unity and victory.
• Li Changsheng decides not to command the team, leaving that role to Huo Yuhao, and plans to support him strategically.
• Huo Yuhao feels hesitant about commanding the team due to his nervousness and fear of losing.
• Shen Yueliang and Li Changsheng encourage Huo Yuhao to have confidence in his abilities and the strength of his teammates.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng shows understanding and support for Huo Yuhao, wanting to help him gain confidence.
• Huo Yuhao struggles with self-doubt and nervousness about commanding the team, but is encouraged by his seniors.
• Shen Yueliang demonstrates perceptiveness and concern for her teammates, noticing Huo Yuhao's hesitation.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and Unity: The team's stack of hands symbolizes their shared goal and commitment to victory.
• Confidence and Self-Belief: Huo Yuhao struggles with self-doubt, but his seniors encourage him to believe in himself and his team.
• Leadership: Li Changsheng steps back from commanding the team to allow Huo Yuhao to grow, but remains supportive.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng and Huo Yuhao discuss the team's strategy, with Li Changsheng supporting Huo Yuhao's leadership.
• Shen Yueliang encourages Huo Yuhao to have confidence in himself and his teammates.
• Li Changsheng teases Wang Dong about his close relationship with Huo Yuhao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shrek Academy's representative team enters the stage for the first match of the tournament.
• The team consists of seven members, all under fifteen, surprising the audience and other academies.
• The Star Luo Emperor and Empress discuss the youngest member, Li Changsheng, who catches the Emperor's attention.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng: Shows confidence and calmness as he leads the team onto the stage.
• Beibei: Walks beside Li Changsheng, displaying a casual and unmotivated demeanor.
• Xiao Hongchen (Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy): Expresses determination to surpass Shrek Academy in the next tournament.
• The Empress: Demonstrates keen observation skills and intuition, guessing Li Changsheng's identity correctly.

Significant Themes

• Confidence and arrogance (Shrek Academy's decision to send their reserve team for the first match).
• Youth and potential (the young age of Shrek Academy's team members).
• Rivalry and ambition (Xiao Hongchen's desire to surpass Shrek Academy).

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng and Beibei: Walk onto the stage together, with Li Changsheng leading casually.
• The Star Luo Emperor and the Empress: Discuss Li Changsheng, with the Empress guessing his identity correctly.
• Xiao Hongchen and his white-haired companion: Discuss Shrek Academy's strategy and Xiao Hongchen's ambition to surpass them.

Summary of "Nine Dao Sword Ascends Heaven's Stairway" Chapter

Key Plot Points and Events

• The match between Shrek Academy and Heavenly Spirit Advanced Soul Master Academy begins.
• Huo Yuhao uses his six hundred-thousand-year soul rings to pressure the opponents.
• Li Changsheng reveals his nine hundred-thousand-year soul rings and climbs onto the Heaven-Ascending Stairway, adding to the intimidation.

Character Developments

• Huo Yuhao demonstrates his immense spiritual power and uses his soul rings to instill fear in their opponents.
• Li Changsheng showcases his overwhelming power and confidence, further cementing his role as the team's ace.
• The other team members, such as Beibei, Wang Dong, Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, and He Caitou, display their trust in Huo Yuhao and Li Changsheng's leadership.

Significant Themes

• The power of intimidation and the psychological impact of overwhelming strength.
• The importance of teamwork and trust in a team's success.
• The revelation of Shrek Academy's true power and the shock it causes.

Character Interactions

• Huo Yuhao and Li Changsheng work together to create a powerful first impression, with Huo Yuhao using his soul rings and Li Changsheng revealing his immense power.
• The other team members follow Huo Yuhao's lead, showing their unity and trust in their captain's decisions.
• The opponents from Heavenly Spirit Advanced Soul Master Academy are intimidated by Shrek Academy's display of power, highlighting the psychological impact of their actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shrek Academy's first match against Heavenly Spirit Advanced Soul Master Academy.
• Li Changsheng's display of power and arrogance, revealing his Titled Douluo status and nine hundred-thousand-year soul rings.
• Shrek Academy's victory, with Huo Yuhao using his Spirit Eyes' Simulation soul skill to mimic hundred-thousand-year soul rings.
• Li Changsheng's departure after the match, dismissing the other teams' chances of defeating him.

Character Developments

• Huo Yuhao: Shows strategic thinking by using his soul skill to deceive opponents and gain an advantage.
• Li Changsheng: Demonstrates his immense power and arrogance, revealing his Titled Douluo status and nine hundred-thousand-year soul rings.
• Wang Yan: Attempts to keep Shrek Academy in the tournament to learn more about their opponents but is dismissed by Li Changsheng.

Significant Themes

• Power and Prestige: Li Changsheng's display of strength and status elevates Shrek Academy's reputation and intimidates other teams.
• Deception and Strategy: Huo Yuhao's use of his soul skill to mimic hundred-thousand-year soul rings showcases the importance of strategy and deception in battle.

Character Interactions

• Huo Yuhao and Li Changsheng: Huo Yuhao follows Li Changsheng's lead in the match, while Li Changsheng later dismisses Huo Yuhao's suggestion to stay and watch other matches.
• Wang Yan and Li Changsheng: Wang Yan tries to convince Li Changsheng to stay and watch other matches but is ultimately unsuccessful.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shrek Academy's departure from the competition arena sparks intense discussion, especially among the remaining teams and spectators.
• Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy's team members, Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, discuss the possibility of Huo Yuhao being a Titled Douluo, with Xiao Hongchen refusing to believe it.
• Li Changsheng and the Shrek Academy team return to their hotel, where Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong faint due to Soul Power exhaustion.
• Li Changsheng suggests that Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong recover their Soul Power together, as their Martial Soul Fusion allows for Soul Power exchange.

Character Developments

• Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong: They demonstrate their powerful Martial Soul Fusion, pushing their limits and exhausting their Soul Power.
• Xiao Hongchen: He struggles to accept that Huo Yuhao could be a Titled Douluo, trying to rationalize the situation to maintain his confidence.
• Li Changsheng: He shows understanding of Martial Soul Fusion's benefits, suggesting that Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong recover together to improve their Soul Power.

Significant Themes

• Belief and Acceptance: Xiao Hongchen's struggle to accept Huo Yuhao's power highlights the theme of belief and acceptance of reality.
• Growth and Improvement: Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong's exhaustion and subsequent recovery emphasize the theme of growth and improvement through challenges.

Character Interactions

• Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong: Their close bond and ability to work together are further emphasized through their Martial Soul Fusion and subsequent recovery together.
• Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen: The siblings discuss the possibility of Huo Yuhao's power, showcasing their dynamic and Xiao Hongchen's leadership.
• Li Changsheng and Wang Yan: They discuss the best course of action for Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong's recovery, demonstrating their mutual respect and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• After the victory, the team discusses their tactics.
• Beibei explains the original plan: Huo Yuhao's Simulation skill to mimic a hundred-thousand-year soul ring, followed by a Martial Soul Fusion Skill restraint, and then a team blast off.
• Li Changsheng's unexpected intervention and reveal of his nine hundred-thousand-year soul rings are discussed.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng shows his strategic thinking and ability to adapt, deciding to reveal his strength instead of maintaining mystery.
• Beibei demonstrates his understanding and recall of the team's tactics.
• Wang Yan shows curiosity and insight into the battle's dynamics.
• Ma Xiaotao and Shen Yueliang's relationship remains tense, with Shen Yueliang showing his analytical skills.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and flexibility in battle plans.
• The importance of maintaining an air of mystery and unpredictability.
• The impact of Li Changsheng's strength on the team's strategy and the opponents' psychology.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng and Huo Yuhao's understanding and trust in each other's abilities.
• Wang Yan, Beibei, and Ma Xiaotao's curiosity and respect for Li Changsheng's decision.
• Tension between Ma Xiaotao and Shen Yueliang, with Shen Yueliang showing off his analytical skills to Ma Xiaotao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng reveals his hundred-thousand-year soul ring, causing surprise among his peers.
• Shrek Academy's reserve team members discuss the prolonged effect of Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong's Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
• Wang Yan thanks the reserve team for their efforts, and Li Changsheng responds with a call to unity and hard work.
• Li Changsheng and Shen Yueliang decide to have dinner together, and Li Changsheng plans to revisit their old cultivation method.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng shows humility and unity when accepting praise, and his determination to win the tournament grows.
• Shen Yueliang displays a sulky expression when Li Changsheng brings up their past cultivation method, hinting at personal growth or inner conflict.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and Unity: The reserve team members work together to secure Shrek Academy's victory, and Li Changsheng emphasizes the importance of unity in his response to Wang Yan.
• Personal Growth and Responsibility: Li Changsheng feels the weight of responsibility for his team and the academy, driving him to work harder.
• Cultivation and Dedication: The characters' dedication to cultivation is evident in their actions, with Li Changsheng being the exception due to his unique perspective on sleep and meditation.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng and Wang Yan: They share a moment of mutual respect and understanding, with Wang Yan expressing gratitude and Li Changsheng responding with a call to work together.
• Li Changsheng and Shen Yueliang: Their playful banter hints at a deeper connection, with Li Changsheng trying to spend more time with Shen Yueliang and Shen Yueliang showing a hint of reluctance or inner conflict.
• Li Changsheng and the Reserve Team: They discuss the peculiarities of Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong's Martial Soul Fusion Skill, showing camaraderie and shared curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng uses Soul Power Upgrade Cards to raise his Soul Power from level 57 to 62 (Soul Emperor realm).
• He absorbs God-Given Spirit Rings, increasing his spirit ring count to six, with the sixth being a hundred-thousand-year ring.
• He uses a ten-level Soul Power Upgrade Card to reach level 72 (Soul Sage realm), then absorbs another God-Given Spirit Ring, unlocking the Martial Soul Avatar ability.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng's strength continues to grow, reaching the Soul Sage level. He maintains his calm and composed demeanor throughout his power-ups.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Power: The chapter emphasizes Li Changsheng's increasing strength and power, highlighting his continuous growth and improvement.
• Preparation and Patience: Li Changsheng patiently uses items to raise his Soul Power and absorb spirit rings, showing his dedication to preparation and improvement.

Character Interactions

• There are no character interactions in this chapter as Li Changsheng is alone, upgrading his strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng absorbs a Level Ten Soul Power Upgrade Card, reaching Soul Douluo level 80, and then absorbs a God-Given Spirit Ring, becoming a Soul Douluo.
• He experiences a new sensation with his increased soul power, feeling a vast energy gathering around him.
• Li Changsheng absorbs another Level Ten Soul Power Upgrade Card and feels a subtle change in his body, suggesting he's approaching Title Douluo.
• He decides to absorb a God-Given Spirit Ring to officially become a Title Douluo.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng's power grows significantly, reaching the pinnacle of the Douluo Continent's power hierarchy.
• He becomes more aware of his tendency to get carried away and decides to change this habit.

Significant Themes

• The power of Title Douluo and the anticipation of its capabilities.
• The growth and development of Li Changsheng's character and self-awareness.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng interacts with the God of Wisdom, receiving information and having a light-hearted exchange.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng uses a ten-level Soul Power Upgrade Card, reaching Soul Power Level 102, surpassing the usual limit for soul masters.
• He learns from the God of Wisdom that his status as a transmigrator allows him to break through the world's restrictions.
• Li Changsheng absorbs his eleventh spirit ring instantly using the God-Given Spirit Ring, and his existing spirit rings upgrade to nearly a million years old.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng's power grows significantly, reaching a level that transcends typical soul masters.
• He becomes more confident in his abilities and sets new goals for himself.

Significant Themes

• The limitations of the Douluo Continent world and the potential for a transmigrator to surpass them.
• The power of the God of Wisdom and its role in Li Changsheng's development.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng interacts with the God of Wisdom, learning about the world's restrictions and his own potential.
• There are no other character interactions in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng, a transmigrator with an attribute-type cheat ability, is cautious about another transmigrator's potential power.
• He plans to participate in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Duel Tournament and anticipates his appearance causing a commotion.
• Li Changsheng takes a bath and reflects on the balance between enjoying life and cultivating for strength.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng: He acknowledges the importance of strength for a prosperous life but also values enjoying life. He's determined to protect the world he lives in despite its challenges.
• Shen Yueliang: She's focused on cultivating and hasn't obtained her fifth soul ring yet. She's expected to become a Soul King soon.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between enjoying life and cultivating for strength.
• The power dynamics and challenges of living in another world as a transmigrator.
• The importance of balance in life.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng considers disturbing Shen Yueliang while she's meditating but decides against it.
• Li Changsheng reflects on his relationship with Shen Yueliang, wishing she had more ambitions to strive for.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong discuss their day after the first elimination match.
• They mention Li Changsheng and Shen Yueliang inviting them to dinner, but they declined.
• Wang Dong expresses gratitude for not wasting a whole night due to their unconsciousness.
• Huo Yuhao feels lonely for not being able to celebrate their victory with everyone.

Character Developments

• Huo Yuhao: Feels lonely after the victory, wants to learn from Li Changsheng's cultivation method.
• Wang Dong: Shows concern for the team's reputation in future matches.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and hard work: Everyone is diligently cultivating or recovering from injuries.
• Teamwork and strategy: Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong discuss their successful strategy in the first match.
• Reputation and expectations: Wang Dong worries about the team's reputation if their strategy is exposed in future matches.

Character Interactions

• Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong: Share their thoughts and concerns about the tournament and their team's strategy.
• Huo Yuhao and Li Changsheng: Huo Yuhao admires Li Changsheng's cultivation method and wants to learn from him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong discuss the strength of Li Changsheng and its implications for Shrek Academy's strategy in the tournament.
• Huo Yuhao expresses relief and gratitude for Li Changsheng's presence, as it eases the pressure on the team while others recover from injuries.
• Wang Dong questions Huo Yuhao about his relationship with Ma Xiaotao and how they became siblings.

Character Developments

• Huo Yuhao shows strategic thinking and understanding of the tournament's dynamics, demonstrating growth in his leadership and tactical skills.
• Wang Dong displays a more emotional and inquisitive side, showing curiosity about Huo Yuhao's personal life and expressing slight jealousy over his relationship with Ma Xiaotao.

Significant Themes

• Trust and reliance on strong allies (Li Changsheng).
• The importance of strategic thinking in competition.
• The complexity of relationships and emotions among team members.

Character Interactions

• Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong engage in a friendly, teasing banter, revealing their close bond and mutual understanding.
• Wang Dong's curiosity and slight jealousy hint at deeper feelings for Huo Yuhao, adding an emotional layer to their friendship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huo Yuhao shares his interactions with Ma Xiaotao and her interest in Li Changsheng with Wang Dong.
• Wang Dong reveals that Ma Xiaotao likely has feelings for Li Changsheng.
• Huo Yuhao expresses concern for his sister's feelings and asks Wang Dong about the possibility of Ma Xiaotao and Li Changsheng being together.

Character Developments

• Huo Yuhao: Shows concern for his sister's feelings and is naive about romantic relationships.
• Wang Dong: Demonstrates maturity and understanding of relationships, acting as a mentor to Huo Yuhao.
• Ma Xiaotao: Revealed to have feelings for Li Changsheng, but her intentions are not entirely clear.

Significant Themes

• Love and relationships: The chapter explores the complexities of love, both romantic and familial, and the challenges of navigating relationships.
• Trust and communication: The importance of open communication and trust in relationships is highlighted through Huo Yuhao's conversation with Wang Dong.

Character Interactions

• Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong: Their friendship deepens as they discuss personal matters, with Wang Dong acting as a guide to Huo Yuhao in understanding relationships.
• Ma Xiaotao and Li Changsheng: Their relationship is hinted at, with Ma Xiaotao's feelings for Li Changsheng being revealed, but their interactions remain mostly off-page.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao make a promise that unless Wang Dong finds someone she likes first, their relationship will remain as it is.
• Wang Dong expresses hunger, and Huo Yuhao offers to get food. She requests Huo Yuhao's grilled fish.
• Huo Yuhao goes to the hotel manager to borrow the kitchen and get ingredients for grilled fish.

Character Developments

• Wang Dong shows her willfulness and desire for Huo Yuhao's grilled fish, hinting at her growing affection for him.
• Huo Yuhao demonstrates his kindness and willingness to cater to Wang Dong's sudden whim.

Significant Themes

• The theme of growing affection between Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao is further developed.
• The theme of friendship and understanding between them is also reinforced.

Character Interactions

• Wang Dong and Huo Yuhao's interactions show their growing closeness and understanding of each other's preferences.
• Huo Yuhao's interaction with the hotel manager highlights his polite and respectful demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huo Yuhao arrives at the Star Emperor Hotel's kitchen, which is vast and equipped with Soul Tools.
• He is taken to a special grilling area, where he decides to grill fish for his friend.
• Huo Yuhao prepares and grills the fish, attracting the attention of the hotel's chefs due to the aroma.
• He finishes grilling five fish and returns to his room on the highest floor.

Character Developments

• Huo Yuhao demonstrates his culinary skills and concentration, ignoring the distractions around him.
• Two students from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy are introduced, showing curiosity toward Huo Yuhao.

Significant Themes

• Focus and dedication: Huo Yuhao remains concentrated on his task, ignoring the chefs' attention and the presence of the Sun Moon Academy students.
• Culinary skill: Huo Yuhao's ability to grill fish highlights his versatility beyond his martial soul abilities.

Character Interactions

• Huo Yuhao interacts briefly with the hotel manager, who assists him in preparing the ingredients.
• He encounters two Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy students, who notice and comment on him, but he ignores them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huo Yuhao encounters Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, who provoke him, claiming they'll defeat him and Li Changsheng.
• Xiao Hongchen attacks Huo Yuhao, who evades using his Purple Demon Eye martial soul.
• Huo Yuhao decides not to reveal his true power level and instead tries to deceive Xiao Hongchen.
• Li Changsheng returns, and Huo Yuhao signals to him about the situation.

Character Developments

• Huo Yuhao demonstrates his ability to maintain composure under pressure and his strategic thinking in handling the situation.
• Xiao Hongchen shows arrogance and overconfidence, underestimating Huo Yuhao.

Significant Themes

• The importance of maintaining a facade and not revealing one's true strength until necessary.
• The tension and potential for conflict between competitors.

Character Interactions

• Huo Yuhao and Xiao Hongchen: Tense and hostile, with Xiao Hongchen provoking Huo Yuhao and attacking him.
• Huo Yuhao and Li Changsheng: Huo Yuhao signals Li Changsheng about the situation, and Li Changsheng understands and plays along, pretending not to understand the situation at first.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Changsheng and Shen Yueliang have dinner and discuss the day's events.
• They see Huo Yuhao rushing downstairs, clutching something.
• Huo Yuhao later tells Li Changsheng that students from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy are causing trouble.
• Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen confront Li Changsheng and Shen Yueliang, with Xiao Hongchen expressing his intention to defeat them.

Character Developments

• Li Changsheng: Shows his non-interfering nature and is surprised by Huo Yuhao's actions. He also keeps his true level secret from Shen Yueliang.
• Shen Yueliang: Shows her perceptiveness by noticing Li Changsheng's level increase. She also displays a friendly demeanor towards Meng Hongchen.
• Huo Yuhao: Demonstrates his loyalty to Wang Dong by fulfilling her request, even if it means interrupting his cultivation.
• Xiao Hongchen: Reveals his aggressive and confident nature, seeking to defeat Li Changsheng and Shen Yueliang.
• Meng Hongchen: Shows a friendly and polite demeanor towards Shen Yueliang.

Significant Themes

• Non-interference vs. Involvement: Li Changsheng's belief in letting things take their course is challenged by Huo Yuhao's actions and Xiao Hongchen's provocation.
• Perception and Awareness: Shen Yueliang's ability to notice changes in Li Changsheng's level and her friendly interaction with Meng Hongchen.
• Loyalty and Friendship: Huo Yuhao's actions show his loyalty to Wang Dong, while Shen Yueliang's friendly interaction with Meng Hongchen displays a willingness to form connections.

Character Interactions

• Li Changsheng and Shen Yueliang: They discuss the day's events, with Shen Yueliang showing perceptiveness and Li Changsheng keeping his true level secret.
• Li Changsheng and Huo Yuhao: Li Changsheng is surprised by Huo Yuhao's actions and shows concern for his well-being.
• Xiao Hongchen and Li Changsheng/Shen Yueliang: Xiao Hongchen provokes Li Changsheng, while Meng Hongchen shows friendliness towards Shen Yueliang.
• Meng Hongchen and Shen Yueliang: They exchange friendly words, with Shen Yueliang acknowledging Meng Hongchen's older appearance.