Summary: "I Support Strict Father Lan Yu, You Support Kind Mother Tang Shan?"

Key Plot Points

• The Heaven Dou Team faces an opposing academy team. Despite Dugu Yan's tactical setup, the girls ignore it and charge in individually.
• Bai Chenxiang uses her Fire Luan martial soul (evolved from Sharp-tailed Swift) to instantly cross the arena, taunting the enemy as "too slow."
• Xiao Wu teleports into the enemy's midst, dodges multiple control-type soul skills, and likewise mocks them.
• The enemy team is completely overwhelmed: Ning Yurou's Nine-Colored Precious Lotus buffs her allies while Ye Lingling's Nine Heart Begonia instantly heals any damage.
• Dugu Yan and Tang San never move, merely intimidating the opposing support-system members with their martial soul phantoms (giant dragon and Snake Emperor).
• The match ends in less than half a quarter-hour; the opposing team collapses in despair, and the crowd erupts in applause.
• Lan Yu scolds Xiao Wu for disobeying tactics despite the win, knocking her head and criticizing the recklessness.
• Xiao Wu pouts and runs to Tang Shan, who gently tucks her hair behind her ear — prompting Xiao Wu to declare "strict father" Lan Yu stepped down and "kind mother" Tang Shan took over.
• Qian Renxue (disguised as Xue Qinghe) arrives seeking Lan Yu, clearly resentful about his treatment of "Xiao Xue," but Lan Yu pre-empts her by asking why his sworn sister missed the match.
• Lan Yu deflects her probe, insisting on strict discipline and team rules, even draping an arm over Xue Qinghe's shoulder to reaffirm their closeness.
• The chapter ends with Lan Yu in the lounge accepting tea from Qin Yue and asking for the next opponent's roster, showing his focus on preparation.

Character Developments

• Lan Yu: Shifts from former gentle teammate to strict, authoritative teacher. He values discipline and tactics over results, and deftly handles Qian Renxue's questioning.
• Bai Chenxiang & Xiao Wu: Display confident, reckless aggression and love showing off; both taunt enemies casually.
• Dugu Yan & Tang San: Shown as composed, intimidating presences who don't need to fight to dominate.
• Ning Yurou & Ye Lingling: Serve as reliable support with powerful buffs/healing, making the team nearly unkillable.
• Qian Renxue (as Xue Qinghe): Torn between identities — trying to confront Lan Yu about "Xiao Xue" while being easily deflected; her resentment is visible but controlled.

Significant Themes

• Discipline vs. raw talent: Winning isn't enough; Lan Yu insists on following strategy, reflecting his belief in rigorous training.
• Overwhelming power: The Heaven Dou Team's combined skills make them nearly invincible against ordinary academies.
• Identity and deception: Qian Renxue's multiple disguises complicate her relationship with Lan Yu; she cannot openly confront him.
• Found family dynamics: The nickname "strict father / kind mother" highlights the girls' informal, affectionate bond with Lan Yu and Tang Shan.

Character Interactions

• Lan Yu & Xiao Wu: Strict scolding after the win, Xiao Wu's pouty complaint, and her seeking comfort from Tang Shan.
• Tang Shan & Xiao Wu: Gentle, maternal comfort — the basis for Xiao Wu's "kind mother" declaration.
• Lan Yu & Xue Qinghe (Qian Renxue): Tense, layered conversation where Lan Yu's pre-emptive question about "Xiao Xue" derails her; he emphasizes closeness while she suppresses her resentment.
• Qin Yue & Lan Yu: Brief, quiet interaction where she offers tea, noting how hard teaching is — Lan Yu dismisses it and focuses on the next match.