Chapter Summaries

Zhao Tian defeated his first opponent with one Radiant Phoenix soul skill and advanced to the sixteen-to-eight elimination round. After learning that Huo Wushuang would be his next opponent, Zhao Tian prepared to face him, and their match began with both fighters on the arena.

• Zhao Tian used Phoenix Holy Light Blast to defeat the Flame Lion Soul Master in one move, stunning the arena.
• Ning Rongrong celebrated Zhao Tian's victory, while Bibi Dong watched and said the true test still lay ahead.
• Zhao Tian and the other leading contestants advanced from the preliminaries, and Ning Fengzhi told Zhao Tian that Huo Wushuang would be his next opponent.
• Zhao Tian identified Huo Wushuang's speed and explosive power as strengths and said he would use greater speed to force a mistake.
• Zhao Tian entered the arena to face Huo Wushuang, who warned him that the match would not be easy; Zhao Tian calmly asked if he was done.

Zhao Tian defeated Huo Wushuang in the arena after adapting to his speed and overpowering his attacks. Afterward, Ning Rongrong bandaged Zhao Tian’s shoulder, and his mentors praised his performance while warning him that tougher opponents awaited.

• Huo Wushuang wounded Zhao Tian with his Single-Horn Fire Dragon Assault, but Zhao Tian used the Radiant Divine Canon to read his movements.
• Zhao Tian dodged Huo Wushuang’s next charge and countered with Phoenix Holy Light Blast, forcing them into an even exchange.
• Huo Wushuang attacked with Blazing Claw, but Zhao Tian’s Phoenix Flame Slash overpowered him, and Zhao Tian’s follow-up attacks forced Huo Wushuang to concede.
• Zhao Tian helped Huo Wushuang to his feet, then Ning Rongrong bandaged Zhao Tian’s shoulder with her handkerchief.
• Chen Xin praised Zhao Tian’s quick adaptation, while Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi reminded him of the stronger opponents ahead and told him to rest for the next day’s matches.

After Zhao Tian defeated Huo Wushuang, Shui Bing'er, Huo Wu, and Spirit Hall's young geniuses assessed his strength and potential from their viewing stands. Hu Liena remained curious about Zhao Tian, while his next matches against formidable opponents remained uncertain.

• Shui Yue'er marveled at Zhao Tian's victory, and Shui Bing'er judged that his powerful offensive skills and combat awareness made him dangerous, though she believed her control abilities could exploit his lack of defense.
• Huo Wu checked on Huo Wushuang, who admitted Zhao Tian had adapted to his attacks and vowed to train and win a rematch.
• Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan discussed Zhao Tian's Radiant Phoenix and future potential, while Hu Liena told Yan that fighting him now would not be honorable.
• Hu Liena reflected on Zhao Tian and hoped he would survive the difficult opponents ahead and continue to grow.

After defeating Huo Wushuang, Zhao Tian identified speed as his weakness and learned that his quarterfinal opponent would be the heavily defensive Tuoba Xin. Their match began with Zhao Tian’s Phoenix Holy Light Blast cracking Tuoba Xin’s Earth Dragon Wall but failing to injure him.

• Zhao Tian recovered from his fight with Huo Wushuang and considered seeking a speed-enhancing Soul Ring or soul bone.
• Ning Rongrong brought Zhao Tian soup, and the next morning she discovered that he would face Tuoba Xin of the Holy Dragon Sect in the quarterfinals.
• Yu Tianheng, Shui Bing'er, and Feng Xiaotian each won their quarterfinal matches and advanced to the semifinals.
• Zhao Tian and Tuoba Xin began their match, and Tuoba Xin activated his Earth Dragon Wall to strengthen his defenses.
• Zhao Tian struck Tuoba Xin’s barrier with Phoenix Holy Light Blast, cracking it without breaking through or causing injury.

Zhao Tian defeated Tuoba Xin to secure a place in the final four. After the semifinal matchups were announced, Zhao Tian assessed Feng Xiaotian’s strengths and weaknesses and prepared to face him.

• Zhao Tian broke through Tuoba Xin’s defenses with his Phoenix attacks and won after Tuoba Xin could no longer get up.
• Zhao Tian helped Tuoba Xin to his feet and pointed out the weaknesses in his fighting style.
• The host announced the final four and set the semifinals as Yu Tianheng versus Shui Bing'er and Feng Xiaotian versus Zhao Tian.
• Zhao Tian told Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin that he planned to counter Feng Xiaotian’s speed and power without clashing head-on.
• A teacher warned Feng Xiaotian that Zhao Tian, the Radiant Phoenix, would be his opponent.

Zhao Tian faced Feng Xiaotian in the second semifinal, relying on his preparation and Ning Rongrong’s secret amplification to meet Feng Xiaotian’s superior level and Soul Rings. The fight began with Zhao Tian dodging Feng Xiaotian’s repeated Wind Blade attacks.

• Feng Xiaotian dismissed the warning about Zhao Tian’s strength and remained confident he would win.
• Ning Rongrong worried about Zhao Tian’s level disadvantage, and he reassured her that he would not lose with her support.
• Zhao Tian reviewed Feng Xiaotian’s Soul Skills and Gale Twenty-Six Consecutive Slashes before entering the arena.
• Ning Rongrong secretly used her Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda to amplify Zhao Tian’s power despite the risk of being discovered.
• Feng Xiaotian and Zhao Tian released their martial souls, and Feng Xiaotian opened the match with Wind Blade Rending Sky.
• Zhao Tian read the Wind Blades’ trajectories and dodged Feng Xiaotian’s repeated attacks.

Zhao Tian battled Feng Xiaotian, endured his Gale Twenty-Six Consecutive Slashes, and found an opening to defeat him. Feng Xiaotian conceded, and the injured rivals ended the match on friendly terms.

• Zhao Tian dodged Feng Xiaotian’s Phoenix Holy Light Blast, then endured Gale Assault with Rongrong’s Power Amplification strengthening him.
• Feng Xiaotian activated Wind Wolf Possession and began his Gale Twenty-Six Consecutive Slashes, wounding Zhao Tian as he pressed the attack.
• Zhao Tian studied Feng Xiaotian’s rhythm and spotted a pause between the twenty-third and twenty-fourth slashes.
• Zhao Tian dodged the twenty-fourth slash and struck Feng Xiaotian with Phoenix Flame Slash, knocking him down.
• Feng Xiaotian conceded, and Zhao Tian helped him to his feet as the audience celebrated Zhao Tian’s victory.

After defeating Feng Xiaotian, Zhao Tian reunited with Ning Rongrong while rival academies and Spirit Hall assessed his fighting skill. The victory spread through Spirit City, and an unknown Zhu Family youth took a keen interest in him.

• Zhao Tian and Feng Xiaotian exchanged mutual respect after their match, and Ning Rongrong led the injured Zhao Tian to find a healing Soul Master.
• Hu Liena and Xie Yue recognized Zhao Tian's combat awareness, while Hu Liena warned that he could become a major problem in the future.
• Shui Bing'er admitted she did not know whether she could defeat Zhao Tian in the finals but vowed not to back down.
• Huo Wu drew inspiration from Zhao Tian's victory and promised to train harder with Huo Wushuang.
• Tuoba Xin accepted that his defeat by Zhao Tian had been fair and vowed to grow strong enough to fight him again.
• A dark-skinned youth from the Zhu Family left the stands after watching Zhao Tian, and news of Zhao Tian's win spread across Spirit City.

After his victory over Feng Xiaotian, Zhao Tian received treatment and insisted on competing in the final despite his injuries. He trained through the night while Ning Rongrong confessed to Ning Fengzhi that she had secretly helped Zhao Tian, leaving her worried about tomorrow’s match.

• A healer examined Zhao Tian’s wounds and advised him to withdraw from the final, but Zhao Tian told Ning Fengzhi he would compete.
• Zhao Tian circulated the Radiant Divine Canon and reviewed his battle, identifying weaknesses in speed, defense, and Soul Power consumption.
• Zhao Tian prepared to face Yu Tianheng in the final and focused on recovering as much as possible overnight.
• Ning Rongrong confessed to Ning Fengzhi that she had secretly used Power Amplification on Zhao Tian during the match.
• Ning Fengzhi warned Ning Rongrong not to break the rules again and reassured her that Zhao Tian would be the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s pride whether he won or lost.

Zhao Tian faced Yu Tianheng in the tournament finals, where Yu Tianheng’s Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Spirit and lightning attacks put him under pressure. The fight remained unresolved as Zhao Tian decided he had to end it quickly.

• Shadow Thirteen reported Zhao Tian’s strength to a hidden figure, who learned Yu Tianheng was likely his next opponent and expressed interest.
• Ning Rongrong brought Zhao Tian porridge before the finals and wished him victory.
• Zhao Tian and Yu Tianheng met in the finals, each confident in his own strength.
• Yu Tianheng unleashed his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Spirit and struck Zhao Tian with Thunder Dragon Claw and Thunderous Might.
• Zhao Tian countered Thunderous Might with Phoenix Holy Light Blast, then realized his lower Soul Power made a prolonged fight dangerous and chose to attack.

Six-year-old Zhao Tian defeated Yu Tianheng to win the Preliminary Selection Tournament, then declined Pope Bibi Dong’s offer to join Spirit Hall. He remained committed to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as the arena watched his decision.

• Zhao Tian discovered a brief opening in Yu Tianheng’s Thunderous Might and counterattacked, breaking Yu Tianheng’s dragon scales and driving him to the arena’s edge.
• Zhao Tian struck Yu Tianheng with Phoenix Flame Slash and knocked him out of bounds, winning the tournament.
• Yu Tianheng admitted defeat, and Zhao Tian offered his hand; the two acknowledged each other as the crowd cheered.
• Bibi Dong personally invited Zhao Tian to join Spirit Hall and promised him its resources and her guidance.
• Zhao Tian thanked Bibi Dong but refused, explaining that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was his home and he would not leave.

After refusing Bibi Dong’s offer to join Spirit Hall, Zhao Tian reassured Ning Fengzhi that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was his home. At the celebration banquet, he reunited with tournament rivals and drew the attention of Huo Wu and Hu Liena, while his uneasy connection with Spirit Hall remained unresolved.

• Bibi Dong offered Zhao Tian a place in Spirit Hall, but he firmly declined and declared his loyalty to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Ning Rongrong, Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong welcomed Zhao Tian back, and he assured Ning Fengzhi that he would not leave.
• At the celebration banquet, Feng Xiaotian and Yu Tianheng congratulated Zhao Tian and promised to challenge him again.
• Huo Wu praised Zhao Tian, and Ning Rongrong linked arms with him as Huo Wu retreated behind Huo Wushuang.
• Hu Liena watched Zhao Tian from the banquet hall entrance, exchanged a brief look with him, and left into the night.

At the celebratory banquet, Zhao Tian was challenged to compose a poem and stunned the hall by reciting the opening of Li Bai’s “Bring in the Wine.” The crowd praised him, while Hu Liena wondered who he really was.

• A young man proposed an impromptu poetry contest, and Feng Xiaotian, Yu Tianheng, Shui Bing'er, Huo Wushuang, Tuoba Xin, and others recited poems.
• A young man challenged Zhao Tian to compose a poem, and Ning Rongrong worried that the six-year-old would be embarrassed.
• Zhao Tian stood and recited several lines from “Bring in the Wine,” leaving the banquet hall stunned.
• The guests erupted in praise, and Feng Xiaotian admitted he was convinced while Yu Tianheng acknowledged the poem.
• Hu Liena watched from the entrance and wondered who Zhao Tian was.

Zhao Tian’s poem “Bring in the Wine” spread through Spirit City, making him famous as a genius in both literature and martial arts. Ning Fengzhi and Bibi Dong reflected on his talent, and the chapter ended with Ning Rongrong dragging him out so the city could see him.

• Storytellers and residents across Spirit City praised Zhao Tian’s poem and retold his victories and banquet performance.
• Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin wondered how Zhao Tian could have written the poem, then Ning Fengzhi accepted him as a true genius.
• Bibi Dong learned the poem had become Spirit City’s biggest topic, admired Zhao Tian’s talent, and noted that his fame could attract trouble.
• Ning Rongrong showed Zhao Tian stacks of copied versions of his poem and told him he had become famous across Spirit City.
• Ning Rongrong pulled Zhao Tian outside so everyone could get a look at him, leaving him uneasy about the outing.

Zhao Tian received his competition champion’s medal and reward, then endured a crowd of admirers who gathered to see him. Back at the residence, he reassured Ning Rongrong that he would stay because he considered it home.

• Ning Rongrong led Zhao Tian outside, where a large crowd gathered, and Chen Xin used his sword intent to clear a path for them.
• Chen Xin took Zhao Tian and Ning Rongrong to the City Lord's Manor, where a Spirit Hall bishop presented Zhao Tian with the champion's medal and a storage Soul Tool of cultivation resources.
• Zhao Tian faced another crowd outside the manor, where Huo Wu showed him her handwritten copies of 'Bring in the Wine' and said she wanted to learn poetry from him.
• Ning Rongrong guided Zhao Tian back to the residence, where he reflected on the strain of fame and his need to become stronger.
• Ning Rongrong asked whether Zhao Tian might leave her and her father, and Zhao Tian promised to stay because the residence was his home.

Zhao Tian returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect after winning the competition in Spirit City, earning praise from the elders and renewed admiration from Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin. He resolved to keep cultivating while staying alert to Bibi Dong’s attempt to sow distrust between him and the sect.

• Zhao Tian told Ning Fengzhi he planned to cultivate until he reached level thirty, and Ning Rongrong promised to work hard alongside him.
• During the five-day journey home, Zhao Tian cultivated the Radiant Divine Canon while Ning Rongrong trained beside him and Chen Xin and Gu Rong guarded the convoy.
• The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s elders welcomed Zhao Tian back and praised his championship victory and poem.
• Zhao Tian reflected on Bibi Dong’s attempt to drive a wedge between him and the sect and resolved to remain vigilant and grow stronger.
• Chen Xin told Ning Fengzhi that Title Douluo would only be the starting point for Zhao Tian, and Zhao Tian ended the night by returning to cultivation.

After a month of training, Zhao Tian learned that Spirit Hall was using his name to recruit disciples and sow distrust between him and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. He accepted future challenges from Yu Tianheng and Feng Xiaotian, then returned to cultivation as attention from all sides gathered around him.

• Zhao Tian reached Soul Power level twenty-four while Ning Rongrong trained hard and advanced to level eighteen.
• Ning Rongrong told Zhao Tian that his poem had spread across the continent, and Zhao Tian asked her to turn away future visitors.
• Chen Xin told Zhao Tian that Spirit Hall was recruiting young geniuses and claiming Bibi Dong would make him her direct disciple and successor.
• Chen Xin shared Yu Tianheng's challenge for after he reached level thirty, and Zhao Tian agreed to spar with him.
• Chen Xin told Zhao Tian that Feng Xiaotian planned to challenge him after creating a Self-Created Soul Skill and mastering thirty-six Gale Consecutive Slashes.
• Zhao Tian returned to the courtyard and cultivated the Radiant Divine Canon to grow stronger.

While admiring the scenery on the rear mountain, Zhao Tian wrote a poem that expressed his belonging to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Ning Rongrong took it to Ning Fengzhi, who was moved by the poem and decided to frame it for his study.

• Zhao Tian went to a mountain platform to admire the scenery, and Ning Rongrong found him there.
• Zhao Tian asked Ning Rongrong to fetch paper and brushes, then wrote a poem inspired by the landscape.
• Ning Rongrong praised the poem, especially its line about finding peace wherever one’s heart belongs, and ran to show it to Ning Fengzhi.
• Ning Rongrong brought Zhao Tian to Ning Fengzhi’s study, where Ning Fengzhi praised the poem and said he would have it framed.
• Zhao Tian reflected that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had become his true home.

Zhao Tian’s new poem spread across the continent, drawing attention from powerful figures who interpreted its closing lines as a declaration of belonging to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. While readers became increasingly curious about him, Zhao Tian continued cultivating and neared a Soul Power breakthrough.

• Ning Fengzhi’s network circulated Zhao Tian’s new poem across the continent, where its closing lines moved readers more deeply than his earlier poem had.
• Bibi Dong concluded that Zhao Tian’s poem answered her recruitment attempt and affirmed his ties to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Hu Liena, Shui Bing’er, and Huo Wu each read the poem and became more interested in Zhao Tian.
• Tang Yuehua praised the poem’s final lines and considered Zhao Tian an unusually mature child who could benefit from studying at Moonlight Pavilion.
• A golden-haired girl in Heaven Dou City admired Zhao Tian’s resolve and became more eager to meet and recruit him.
• Zhao Tian cultivated the Radiant Divine Canon, sensing that his Soul Power would soon reach level twenty-five.

Zhao Tian broke through to Soul Power level twenty-five and met Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, recognizing that he was Qian Renxue in disguise. After declining an invitation to study at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Zhao Tian became wary of her interest in him.

• Zhao Tian unlocked the fourth-level body-tempering method of the Radiant Divine Canon and broke through to level twenty-five.
• Ning Fengzhi introduced Zhao Tian to Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, whom Zhao Tian recognized as Qian Renxue in disguise.
• Xue Qinghe praised Zhao Tian's poetry and relayed Emperor Xue Ye's personal invitation to visit Heaven Dou City.
• Xue Qinghe invited Zhao Tian to study at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, but Zhao Tian declined for the time being.
• After Xue Qinghe left, Zhao Tian told Ning Rongrong that the Crown Prince seemed unusual and resolved to stay alert.