Chapter Summaries

Shui Bing'er and Dugu Yan brought Ning Xiaochun two thousand-year Soul Beasts to choose from, but a red-haired youth's fireball killed both beasts and nearly hit him. Shui Bing'er and Dugu Yan confronted the youth, and Shui Bing'er attacked him with Ice Seal.

• Shui Bing'er and Dugu Yan each presented Ning Xiaochun with a thousand-year Soul Beast and urged him to choose one.
• A fleeing Flame Lion charged through the clearing, and a fireball from the woods struck Shui Bing'er's Ice Wall, killing both Soul Beasts.
• Shui Bing'er shielded Ning Xiaochun from the blast, while the Flame Lion escaped into the woods.
• A red-haired youth emerged and dismissed the destruction as an accident, then tried to leave.
• Dugu Yan blocked the youth, and Shui Bing'er joined her, furious that he had nearly hurt Ning Xiaochun.
• Shui Bing'er attacked the youth with her First Soul Skill, Ice Seal.

Shui Bing'er attacked Yan after his fireball nearly hit Ning Xiaochun, overwhelming him with her powerful ice before Xie Yue and Hu Liena arrived. Xie Yue offered compensation for the destroyed Soul Rings, but Ning Xiaochun remained furious over the threat to his life.

• Shui Bing'er used her First Soul Skill, Ice Seal, to freeze Yan's Hell Magma Rush and encase him in frost.
• Yan activated Granite Rock and retreated, but Shui Bing'er's ice still slowed and chilled him.
• Dugu Yan prepared to attack Yan with her venom as Xie Yue and Hu Liena rushed in and stopped the fight.
• Xie Yue apologized for Yan's actions and offered to help replace the two destroyed Soul Beasts, while Yan remained arrogant and silent.
• Ning Xiaochun recognized the Spirit Hall Golden Generation and, despite their power, grew angry because Yan's fireball had nearly killed him.

Shui Bing'er demanded that Yan apologize to Ning Xiaochun, and Yan challenged them to a fight instead. Ning Xiaochun and Shui Bing'er agreed to face Yan together, with the contest set to decide whether Yan would kneel and apologize or they would abandon their claim to the two Soul Beasts.

• Shui Bing'er threatened to beat Yan until he apologized to Ning Xiaochun for nearly hurting him.
• Yan refused to apologize and challenged Shui Bing'er, Dugu Yan, and Ning Xiaochun to fight him together.
• Ning Xiaochun stopped Dugu Yan and proposed that he and Shui Bing'er fight Yan, demanding Yan kneel, kowtow, and apologize if he lost.
• Yan accepted the wager, while Ning Xiaochun agreed that he and Shui Bing'er would leave and give up the two Soul Beasts if they lost.
• Shui Bing'er trusted Ning Xiaochun and agreed to fight Yan with him as Dugu Yan, Xie Yue, and Hu Liena watched.

Ning Xiaochun and Shui Bing'er confronted Yan, revealing the power of their Martial Souls as they fought. The chapter ended with Ning Xiaochun summoning a Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda, exposing that he possessed Twin Martial Souls.

• Yan summoned his Flame Lord Martial Soul and displayed his three Soul Rings as he prepared to fight Shui Bing'er and Ning Xiaochun.
• Shui Bing'er summoned her Ice Phoenix Martial Soul, and Hu Liena and Xie Yue recognized the power of her ultimate ice.
• Ning Xiaochun summoned the Nine Killings Nether Pagoda and used its first Soul Skill to weaken Yan.
• Shui Bing'er froze Yan's magma attack and trapped him with her ice techniques while Ning Xiaochun's weakening effect hindered him.
• As Yan prepared to unleash his Third Soul Skill, Ning Xiaochun summoned a nine-tiered, radiant pagoda, and Hu Liena and Xie Yue realized he had Twin Martial Souls.

Ning Xiaochun fused his two pagodas to suppress Yan’s Soul Power and seal his third Soul Ring, allowing Shui Bing’er to defeat and freeze him. Yan survived and, after being challenged to honor his promise, apologized and kowtowed.

• Ning Xiaochun used the Nine-Layer Glazed Pagoda martial soul fusion skill, Ring Reduction, to lower Yan’s Soul Power and seal his third Soul Ring.
• Shui Bing’er struck Yan with her Ice Phoenix and froze him nearly solid, leaving him barely alive.
• Ning Xiaochun demanded that Yan keep his promise to kneel, kowtow, and apologize, while Dugu Yan praised him and Shui Bing’er.
• Yan broke free of the ice, then struggled with his pride before apologizing and kowtowing to Ning Xiaochun.

After Yan apologized and left, Hu Liena insisted on joining Ning Xiaochun, Shui Bing'er, and Dugu Yan on their Soul Beast hunt. The group continued into Sunset Forest with Hu Liena’s interest in Ning Xiaochun growing and the others remaining wary of her.

• Yan kowtowed to Ning Xiaochun, apologized, and left with Xie Yue without offering the promised Soul Beast.
• Hu Liena offered to help make up for the lost Soul Beast and said she was interested in Ning Xiaochun and his abilities.
• Ning Xiaochun agreed to let Hu Liena accompany the group, while Shui Bing'er and Dugu Yan remained suspicious of her.
• Ning Xiaochun checked on Shui Bing'er, who said defeating Yan had been no trouble, provoking Yan as he overheard them.
• Hu Liena noticed Shui Bing'er’s affection for Ning Xiaochun as the four continued searching for a Soul Beast.

Ning Xiaochun absorbed a Magic Tree Sloth’s thousand-year Soul Ring, reached Level 25, and gained a skill that slowed enemies. The group then found two badly wounded mutated Soul Beasts, and Ning Xiaochun weakened and slowed them so Shui Bing’er and Dugu Yan could attack.

• Ning Xiaochun absorbed the Magic Tree Sloth’s Soul Ring, advanced to Level 25, and gained the Second Soul Skill Foot-Stalling Bane.
• Ning Xiaochun, Shui Bing’er, Dugu Yan, and Hu Liena discovered a Lightning Demon Snake and an Ice Demon Bird fighting in a clearing.
• Ning Xiaochun decided Shui Bing’er would take the Ice Demon Bird and Dugu Yan the Lightning Demon Snake once the beasts were weakened.
• After the beasts exhausted themselves in a final clash, Ning Xiaochun used Weaken and Slow on both.
• Shui Bing’er launched Ice Seal against the Ice Demon Bird.

Ning Xiaochun used a new Martial Soul Fusion Skill to temporarily grant Shui Bing'er, Dugu Yan, and Hu Liena additional Soul Rings, giving them a chance to defeat the Three-Eyed Demon Fox. The chapter ended as the empowered girls prepared to attack before the five-minute effect expired.

• The Three-Eyed Demon Fox outmaneuvered Shui Bing'er, Dugu Yan, and Hu Liena, while Ning Xiaochun weakened it with his skills.
• Sword Douluo Chen Xin prepared to intervene, but Bone Douluo Gu Rong urged him to wait after noticing Ning Xiaochun was calculating a counterattack.
• Ning Xiaochun summoned the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda and Nine Killings Glazed Pagoda and activated the Martial Soul Fusion Skill Nine-Layer Glazed Pagoda.
• Ning Xiaochun's Ring Elevation gave Hu Liena a fourth Soul Ring and gave Shui Bing'er and Dugu Yan each a third Soul Ring.
• Ning Xiaochun warned that the enhancement would last only five minutes, and the three girls readied themselves to finish the Three-Eyed Demon Fox.

After Shui Bing'er and Dugu Yan killed two Thousand-Year Soul Beasts, an eight- or nine-thousand-year-old Three-Eyed Demon Fox ambushed the exhausted group. The fox launched a mental attack and targeted Ning Xiaochun, while Shui Bing'er moved to protect him.

• Shui Bing'er froze the Ice Demon Bird, and Dugu Yan killed the Lightning Demon Snake with her Jade Phosphorus Poison Flame, leaving two Soul Rings for them to absorb.
• A hidden attacker struck at Shui Bing'er, but Hu Liena intercepted it and revealed the lurking Three-Eyed Demon Fox.
• Hu Liena identified the fox as a cunning Soul Beast near the Ten-Thousand-Year level, and the group realized it had waited for them to weaken.
• The Three-Eyed Demon Fox unleashed a mental attack, and Ning Xiaochun weakened it with Soft Muscle Evil and Foot-Stalling Bane.
• The fox bypassed Hu Liena and lunged at Ning Xiaochun, but Shui Bing'er shielded him with an ice barrier that cracked under its claws.

After defeating the Three-Eyed Demon Fox, Ning Xiaochun guarded the others as they absorbed their new Soul Rings. Dugu Yan and Shui Bing'er completed their absorption and grew stronger, while Hu Liena was still absorbing the fox’s near-ten-thousand-year Soul Ring.

• The group killed the Three-Eyed Demon Fox, and Ning Xiaochun collapsed from the strain of using the Martial Soul Fusion Skill twice.
• Shui Bing'er and Dugu Yan checked on Ning Xiaochun, while Hu Liena praised the power of his skill and thanked him for helping her.
• Hu Liena began absorbing the Three-Eyed Demon Fox’s Soul Ring, while Shui Bing'er and Dugu Yan absorbed the Ice Demon Bird’s and Lightning Demon Snake’s Soul Rings.
• Ning Xiaochun stayed on guard as the three women absorbed their Soul Rings.
• Dugu Yan finished first, reaching level thirty-three and gaining a wind-like boost to her Martial Soul.
• Shui Bing'er finished next, reaching level thirty-six as her Ice Phoenix Martial Soul became purer and stronger; Hu Liena’s absorption was still underway.

Hu Liena thanked Ning Xiaochun for helping her obtain a Soul Ring, then left for Spirit City after teasing him. Ning Fengzhi and the others arrived, and the group prepared to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to absorb their gains and face what lay ahead.

• Hu Liena reached level forty-two after absorbing the Three-Eyed Demon Fox's Soul Ring and warmly hugged Ning Xiaochun in gratitude.
• Shui Bing'er glared at Hu Liena and Ning Xiaochun, prompting Hu Liena to invite Ning Xiaochun to visit her in Spirit City before she departed.
• Ning Xiaochun praised Shui Bing'er and clung to her arm until her jealousy faded, while Dugu Yan muttered that he was a smooth talker.
• Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, Bone Douluo Gu Rong, and Dugu Bo arrived and praised the group's gains in Sunset Forest.
• Ning Fengzhi said it was time to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and Ning Xiaochun resolved to grow stronger alongside his companions.

After returning to Skywater Academy, Shui Bing'er found herself missing Ning Xiaochun and began to question her feelings for him. Shui Yue'er described love, leaving Shui Bing'er quietly considering whether those signs matched what she felt.

• Dugu Yan said goodbye to Ning Xiaochun and invited him to visit her in Heaven Dou City.
• Shui Bing'er returned to Skywater Academy, where Leng Ningshuang noticed her increased Soul Power and asked what had happened.
• Ning Xiaochun waved encouragement to Shui Bing'er from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect carriage before it departed.
• Shui Bing'er felt out of place at the academy and realized she missed Ning Xiaochun's constant presence.
• Shui Yue'er returned to Shui Bing'er and angrily offered to confront the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect over rumors that her sister had been forced into becoming a child bride.
• Shui Bing'er asked Shui Yue'er what love was, and Shui Yue'er described feelings that made Shui Bing'er reflect on Ning Xiaochun.

Shui Bing'er realized she might have fallen for Ning Xiaochun, while he planned to strengthen the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect through Soul Tool research. Ning Fengzhi approved a hundred million Gold Soul Coins to establish a Soul Device Research Department, leaving Ning Xiaochun determined to build an army of Soul Tools before Spirit Hall's future attack.

• Shui Bing'er recalled Ning Xiaochun protecting her and felt a growing affection for him.
• Ning Xiaochun told Ning Fengzhi that the sect should use its wealth to develop Soul Tools and arm its guards.
• Ning Fengzhi described the sect's immense wealth and agreed to fund Ning Xiaochun's research.
• Ning Fengzhi approved a hundred million Gold Soul Coins and resources for a Soul Device Research Department.
• Ning Xiaochun planned to build a sizable Soul Tool army before the Soul Hunting Operation.

Yan told Bibi Dong that Ning Xiaochun had Twin Martial Souls and a Ring Reduction ability that could seal Soul Rings and suppress Soul Power. Alarmed by the threat, Bibi Dong summoned Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo after the Golden Generation left.

• Bibi Dong praised Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and Yan for reaching the Four-Ring Soul Ancestor realm, then noticed Yan’s unease.
• Yan recounted how Shui Bing’er froze him and made him kneel and apologize to Ning Xiaochun in Sunset Forest.
• Yan told Bibi Dong that Ning Xiaochun had two nine-story pagoda Martial Souls and could fuse them to use Ring Reduction.
• Bibi Dong recognized the danger of Ring Reduction and dismissed Xie Yue, Yan, and Hu Liena while deciding how to respond.
• Hu Liena left without telling Bibi Dong that Ning Xiaochun could also use Ring Elevation.
• Bibi Dong summoned Yue Guan and Gui Mei, who appeared before her and knelt.

Bibi Dong ordered Spirit Hall to monitor Ning Xiaochun while preparing to destroy the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan in six years. Meanwhile, Yan became infatuated with Shui Bing'er and resolved to pursue her despite Hu Liena's warning that she and Ning Xiaochun were close.

• Bibi Dong learned about Ning Xiaochun's abilities and ordered Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo to watch him and, if necessary, eliminate him.
• Chrysanthemum Douluo told Bibi Dong that preparations to destroy the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan needed at least six more years.
• Ning Xiaochun unknowingly worked on plans for a Soul Device Research Department at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Yan asked Hu Liena about Shui Bing'er and admitted that he had fallen for her.
• Hu Liena warned Yan that Shui Bing'er and Ning Xiaochun were close and told him to give up.
• Yan decided to investigate Shui Bing'er and pursue her openly.

Shui Bing'er reunited with Ning Xiaochun at Skywater Academy on the day their monthly meeting was due, and she left with him to spend the day together. As they headed to his residence, Ning Xiaochun began telling her about his recent projects.

• Shui Yue'er teased Shui Bing'er for thinking about Ning Xiaochun and reminded her that their monthly meeting was three days away.
• A student told Shui Bing'er that Ning Xiaochun was waiting at the academy gate, and she hurried out to meet him.
• Ning Xiaochun greeted Shui Bing'er and showed her the gifts he had brought, including Ice-type herbs, pastries, and an Ice Silkworm Silk cloak.
• Shui Bing'er joined Ning Xiaochun and let him take her hand as they headed toward his residence with Elder Liu.
• Ning Xiaochun told Shui Bing'er about improving the poisonous formation around the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well and making precise carving knives for Soul Guidance Arrays.

Ning Xiaochun brought Shui Bing'er to his newly founded Soul Tool Research Institute and showed her his ambitious designs. He asked for her help refining them, but she did not know how she could contribute.

• Shui Bing'er listened to Ning Xiaochun talk, and he admitted that he had come early because he missed her.
• Ning Xiaochun persuaded Shui Bing'er to follow him to a hidden Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect estate outside Heaven Dou City.
• Ning Xiaochun revealed that he had founded a Soul Tool Research Institute, where craftsmen and Soul Masters were developing new devices.
• Shui Bing'er examined Ning Xiaochun's designs for Soul Tools, including a Soul Power Baby Bottle, Fixed Soul Tool Cannonball, Red Dust Protection, and Sun-Moon Divine Needle.
• Ning Xiaochun explained that the designs still needed technical improvements and asked Shui Bing'er to help, leaving her unsure how she could assist.

Ning Xiaochun persuaded Shui Bing'er to help with Soul Tool research, while Yan took Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei to Skywater Academy to pursue her. Dean Leng Ningshuang was alarmed by Spirit Hall’s arrival and the pressure behind Yan’s polite request to see Shui Bing'er.

• Ning Xiaochun told Shui Bing'er that her Ultimate Ice Soul Power could precisely cool Soul Tool components, then admitted he had also wanted to see her; she agreed to help.
• Yan obtained information about Shui Bing'er and asked Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan to accompany him to Skywater Academy.
• Yue Guan agreed to go, and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei joined them out of curiosity about Shui Bing'er.
• At Skywater Academy, Leng Ningshuang welcomed Yue Guan, Gui Mei, and Yan, then heard that Yan wanted to see Shui Bing'er and get to know her better.
• Leng Ningshuang grew wary, recalling that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had recently tried to take Shui Bing'er as a child bride.

Yan, backed by Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo, sought a marriage alliance with Shui Bing'er, but Leng Ningshuang stalled him by saying Bing'er could decide after she came of age. Unaware of the confrontation, Ning Xiaochun and Shui Bing'er continued developing Soul Tools, completing the Frost Energy-Gathering Core's base plate.

• Yan declared his affection for Shui Bing'er and proposed that Spirit Hall support her and Skywater Academy through an alliance.
• Leng Ningshuang claimed Shui Bing'er was away seeking a breakthrough, then used Bing'er's age and Skywater Academy's rules to defer Yan's proposal until Bing'er came of age.
• Yan agreed to wait for Bing'er and left the dean's office with Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo.
• After the Spirit Hall delegation departed, Leng Ningshuang worried that Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would bring trouble to Shui Bing'er.
• At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's research institute, Ning Xiaochun engraved a Soul Tool plate while Shui Bing'er used Ultimate Ice to cool and stabilize it.
• Ning Xiaochun completed the Frost Energy-Gathering Core's base plate, and Shui Bing'er recognized that the work had improved her precision in controlling her ice Soul Power.

After exhausting himself engraving magic arrays, Ning Xiaochun fell asleep on Shui Bing’er’s lap, drawing the attention of his neglected little sister, Ning Rongrong. Shui Bing’er reassured the jealous girl that Ning Xiaochun would not abandon her, even joking that she would freeze him if he did.

• Ning Xiaochun became dizzy from overwork, and Shui Bing’er helped him rest in a reclining chair.
• Ning Xiaochun fell asleep with his head on Shui Bing’er’s lap, and she let him rest there.
• Ning Rongrong arrived at the research institute and reproached Ning Xiaochun for neglecting her.
• Ning Xiaochun introduced Shui Bing’er as Rongrong’s future sister-in-law, and Rongrong burst into tears, fearing he would forget her.
• Shui Bing’er offered Rongrong an embroidered handkerchief and promised to freeze Ning Xiaochun if he ever abandoned her.