Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter opens with an author’s note explaining that the update is unfinished and contains garbled text.
• Jiang Yan, Gu Yuena, and the other children return home, where Jiang Luochuan warmly welcomes them. He is pleased that the five children can now grow up and train together, believing they will become excellent partners.
• Jiang Yan questions why he and Gu Yuena were not informed beforehand about the others’ arrival. Jiang Luochuan and Jiang Lingli explain that they intended it as a surprise.
• The group discusses Jiang Wuyue’s earlier ability to send someone flying with an elbow strike. Wei Xiaofeng is amused and skeptical, while Xie Xie implies that Jiang Wuyue is being positioned as a powerful rival within the class.
• Tang Wulin challenges Jiang Wuyue to a strength-based spar. Despite being only a level-thirteen Soul Master with Blue Silver Grass, Tang Wulin confidently claims that his physical strength is exceptional.
• Jiang Wuyue casually blocks Tang Wulin’s punch and sends him backward, shocking both Tang Wulin and the observers.
• Jiang Wuyue activates his second Soul Skill, Tyrant Arms, and overwhelms Tang Wulin. Tang Wulin’s Blue Silver Grass restraints are easily destroyed, and his attempt to block the attack ends with him being blasted away by an elbow strike.
• Tang Wulin lands near Wu Changkong and Long Yuxue, interrupting their spar. Although he insists he is unharmed, he is deeply shaken by how easily he was defeated.
• Lu Li criticizes Jiang Wuyue for using too much force against a Soul Master, while Jiang Wuyue admits he had not realized Tang Wulin was so vulnerable.
• Tang Wulin begins questioning whether losing Old Tang and the Golden Dragon King’s Bloodline has also cost him the strength and abilities he once took for granted.

2. Character Developments

• Tang Wulin: Experiences a major blow to his confidence. He has always regarded strength as his greatest advantage, but the defeat reveals that much of that power may have come from the Golden Dragon King’s Bloodline rather than his own current abilities. His confusion and anxiety suggest he is struggling to accept his weakened state.
• Jiang Wuyue: Establishes himself as a physically dominant and somewhat teasing rival. He does not initially take Tang Wulin seriously, but his confidence is justified by his overwhelming strength and combat ability.
• Jiang Yan: Remains observant and emotionally restrained. He understands the deeper cause of Tang Wulin’s distress and recognizes that Tang Wulin is grieving the loss of power that never truly belonged to him.
• Wu Changkong: Shows concern for Tang Wulin after the fight and notices that his student’s mental state is abnormal.
• Wei Xiaofeng and Xie Xie: Provide comic relief while also highlighting the significance of Jiang Wuyue’s elbow strike and Tang Wulin’s embarrassing defeat.
• Jiang Luochuan and Jiang Lingli: Act as welcoming elders who are pleased by the children’s reunion and optimistic about their future together.

3. Significant Themes

• Loss of power and identity: Tang Wulin must confront the possibility that his former strength was externally granted rather than truly his own.
• Pride versus reality: Tang Wulin’s confidence leads him to challenge a much stronger opponent, and his defeat forces him to reconsider his assumptions about himself.
• Acceptance and adaptation: The chapter sets up Tang Wulin’s need to rebuild his abilities and self-worth without relying on Old Tang or the Golden Dragon King’s Bloodline.
• Friendship and companionship: The reunion of the five children emphasizes the value of growing and training together, with the adults anticipating strong bonds among them.
• Humiliation as a catalyst for growth: Being publicly defeated becomes an important emotional turning point for Tang Wulin.

4. Character Interactions

• Jiang Luochuan warmly interacts with Jiang Yan, Gu Yuena, and the three newly arrived children, encouraging them to support and learn from one another.
• Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena silently recognize that the reunion was not entirely a surprise to them, despite the adults’ claims.
• Wei Xiaofeng jokes with Xie Xie about Jiang Wuyue’s elbow attack, while Xie Xie reacts defensively.
• Tang Wulin and Jiang Wuyue engage in a verbal and physical confrontation centered on the meaning of “strength.”
• Lu Li attempts to moderate the fight and later reprimands Jiang Wuyue for overpowering Tang Wulin.
• Wu Changkong and Long Yuxue react with surprise when Tang Wulin crashes into their sparring area, with Wu Changkong showing concern.
• Jiang Yan privately interprets Tang Wulin’s condition, recognizing that the true conflict is psychological: Tang Wulin must determine whether he can accept life without the power he lost.

Chapter Summary: Half a Year Later! The Final Exams Arrive

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Wulin tries to explain to Ouyang Zixin that he is genuinely a Zero Class student despite his lack of Martial Soul talent. She misunderstands him, assumes he has some kind of illness or strange condition, and awkwardly leaves before giving him her name.
• Tang Wulin reflects sadly on losing the Dragon King’s Power, Old Tang, and his previous ability to rely on forging. He worries that his low cultivation and weakened forging ability will prevent him from remaining in Zero Class.
• Four months later, Zero Class prepares for its semester-ending final examinations. Most students will be tested through combat, while Tang Wulin expects to be evaluated through forging—a prospect that terrifies him because he can barely forge anymore.
• The class has made remarkable progress:
  • Jiang Yan has reached level 36.
  • Gu Yuena has reached level 23 and is rapidly catching up to Jiang Yan.
  • Xie Xie has reached level 26.
  • Several others have reached level 24 or are close to becoming Soul Elders.
  • Tang Wulin has worked hard to reach level 16, with his Soul Spirit now at roughly eight hundred years.
• The students discuss their vacation plans and tease one another about their strength. Wei Xiaofeng jokes about sleeping through the entire break, while Xie Xie mocks his ambition and intelligence.
• Wu Changkong again attempts to persuade Lu Li to let the Zero Class students participate in a Tang Sect training or simulation program involving the “Hall of Heroes.” Lu Li refuses, fearing that the Spirit Pagoda and the academy principal would react badly if they discovered Wu’s scheme.
• Lu Li leaves to spend time with his girlfriend, while Wu Changkong jokingly threatens to give Wei Xiaofeng extra training after accidentally adopting Wei’s catchphrase, “Haji.”
• Tang Wulin separates from the others and secretly returns to the faculty apartments, where unresolved matters and mysterious people await him.

Character Developments

• Tang Wulin: Becomes increasingly isolated and insecure. He regrets his past choices and feels guilty about losing the Dragon King’s Power and Old Tang. Although he continues working hard and improves his cultivation, he fears that his loss of forging ability will expose him as the weakest member of Zero Class.
• Jiang Yan: Remains the overwhelmingly strongest student and acts as the group’s informal leader. He confidently encourages the others to use his strength as motivation.
• Gu Yuena: Makes explosive progress and is nearing Jiang Yan’s level in cultivation. Her special relationship with him is emphasized, as is her confidence and extraordinary combat ability.
• Xie Xie and Wei Xiaofeng: Continue their comedic rivalry. Wei is optimistic and boastful, while Xie Xie responds with sarcastic criticism but also acknowledges that Wei is more likely to become powerful than wealthy.
• Wu Changkong: Shows a warmer, more persistent side by trying to create opportunities for the students to experience Tang Sect training. He also displays unexpected humor by picking up Wei’s speech habits.
• Lu Li: Remains suspicious and dismissive of the Tang Sect, especially Wu Changkong’s plans, but reveals a romantic and affectionate side when discussing his girlfriend.

Significant Themes

• Loss and regret: Tang Wulin’s reflections center on the consequences of his earlier choices and the painful loss of his former powers and support.
• Identity and belonging: Tang Wulin questions whether he still deserves a place in Zero Class, while the rest of the class grows closer and stronger.
• Extraordinary talent versus personal struggle: The other students advance rapidly and almost effortlessly, contrasting sharply with Tang Wulin’s difficult, uncertain path.
• Rivalry and motivation: Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena’s competition creates a source of inspiration for the class, while the others use humor and friendship to handle the pressure of improvement.
• Institutional conflict: Wu Changkong’s desire to involve the students with the Tang Sect clashes with Lu Li’s loyalty to the Spirit Pagoda and concern over the academy’s reaction.
• Friendship and camaraderie: Despite the students’ teasing, their conversations reveal a close-knit group whose shared experiences contrast with Tang Wulin’s growing emotional isolation.

Character Interactions

• Tang Wulin’s awkward conversation with Ouyang Zixin highlights his difficulty communicating his unusual circumstances and his desire to be understood.
• Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena share a playful, affectionate exchange about their cultivation levels, reinforcing their special bond.
• Wei Xiaofeng and Xie Xie trade insults that entertain the rest of the class and demonstrate their familiar friendship.
• Wu Changkong and Lu Li argue over whether the students should be exposed to Tang Sect training. Their disagreement reflects the larger tension between the Tang Sect and Spirit Pagoda.
• Lu Li teases Wu Changkong for being influenced by Wei Xiaofeng, prompting Wu to retaliate by assigning Wei extra training.
• The chapter ends with Tang Wulin deliberately returning to the faculty apartments, suggesting that an important confrontation or revelation is about to occur.

Chapter Summary:

Tang Wulin’s Choice and Trial

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Wulin nervously visits Bai Xiaobai, his former homeroom teacher, in the staff apartments. Because his forging ability has sharply declined after losing the strength provided by the Golden Dragon King seal, he can no longer earn enough money through forging.
• Although he feels ashamed, Tang asks Bai Xiaobai for financial help. Bai generously transfers him 100,000 Federation Coins, encouraging him to focus on cultivation for the upcoming final exams.
• Bai Xiaobai reflects on his support of Tang. Tang has asked for money dozens of times, receiving nearly one million Federation Coins, yet he has shown little visible progress compared with Bai’s other students. Bai briefly worries that he may have invested in the wrong person, but decides to continue trusting Tang’s potential.
• Tang goes to the auction house hoping to purchase a heavenly treasure to improve his abilities. However, even the cheapest item costs 160,000 Federation Coins, more than he can afford. Discouraged, he abandons the idea and worries about failing Zero Class’s final assessment.
• The next day, Wu Changkong unexpectedly appears at Tang’s dormitory and orders him to demonstrate his forging skills. Since Tang was admitted to Zero Class partly because of his reputation as a talented blacksmith, Wu intends to evaluate his progress.
• Tang panics because his forging ability has deteriorated severely. Unable to refuse Wu, he decides to rely on spectacle and attempt to fool Wu, reasoning that Wu is not a blacksmith and may not recognize the true quality of his work.

Character Developments

• Tang Wulin: Reveals his financial dependence and deep anxiety about his declining abilities. He values his dignity but prioritizes survival and cultivation. His confidence is fragile, though his cleverness and mischievous side emerge when he plans to exaggerate his forging performance.
• Bai Xiaobai: Demonstrates extraordinary generosity and faith in Tang. At the same time, he begins questioning whether his continued financial support is justified, showing that his “investment” in Tang is not entirely without doubt.
• Wu Changkong: Remains strict, direct, and emotionally reserved. His surprise inspection reflects his role as a demanding teacher, but his observation of Tang’s nervousness also suggests that he is beginning to suspect Tang has made little progress.

Significant Themes

• Pride versus necessity: Tang is embarrassed to repeatedly ask for money, but practical needs force him to set pride aside.
• Loss of ability and identity: Tang’s inability to forge as he once did threatens both his livelihood and the reputation that earned him entry into Zero Class.
• Faith and investment: Bai’s support raises questions about whether talent should be judged by immediate results or by future potential.
• Fear of failure: Tang is less afraid of the exams themselves than of being publicly expelled from Zero Class, showing how deeply he values belonging and recognition.
• Appearance versus reality: Tang considers using flashy techniques to disguise his lack of genuine progress, creating the chapter’s humorous contrast between his outward confidence and inner panic.

Character Interactions

• Tang Wulin and Bai Xiaobai: Their interaction is affectionate and trusting. Tang awkwardly asks for help, while Bai responds warmly and provides far more money than requested, reinforcing his role as Tang’s emotional and financial support.
• Bai Xiaobai and Tang’s absence of progress: Though Bai does not confront Tang directly, his internal doubts reveal tension beneath their warm relationship.
• Tang Wulin and Wu Changkong: Wu’s sudden demand for a forging demonstration places Tang under immediate pressure. Tang tries to negotiate, but Wu refuses and insists on testing him immediately. Tang then privately resolves to deceive or impress Wu through showmanship, setting up the chapter’s coming trial.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Wulin is assessed by Wu Changkong to verify his supposed forging talent. He chooses familiar Tungsten Steel and spends over ten minutes carefully hammering it.
• His effort produces only Second-Grade Hundred-Refined Tungsten Steel, the lowest level generally associated with a beginner blacksmith. Wu Changkong initially observes without comment but becomes suspicious of Tang Wulin’s reputation.
• Wu Changkong brings the finished metal and surveillance footage to Lu Li for professional evaluation. Lu Li confirms that Tang Wulin’s forging ability is merely around the Second-Level Blacksmith standard, far below the genius level previously claimed.
• Wu Changkong and Lu Li conclude that Tang Wulin may have deceived everyone about his talent and question whether he still deserves to remain in East Sea Zero Class.
• The matter is reported to the principal, Jiang Lingli, who is surprised because Tang Wulin was supposedly capable of Thousand Refinement and possessed a Master-Level badge. Jiang Lingli decides to investigate further before making a final judgment.
• The next day, Zero Class begins preparations for its final examinations. The first test will take place in the Rampage Period Beginner Spirit Ascension Platform, where many Soul Beasts appear and multiple students can enter together.
• Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena will enter the same environment but will not accompany the rest of the group, forcing the students to rely on their own teamwork and strength.
• Jiang Yan plans to travel toward the deepest region of the Beginner Platform and reach the Intermediate Spirit Ascension Platform. Gu Yuena remarks that this is underhanded, but admits she likes this side of him.
• Jiang Yan reveals that he has already defeated the guardians between the platforms five times, leaving Gu Yuena speechless.

Character Developments

• Tang Wulin: Demonstrates genuine effort and determination during forging, but deliberately limits himself to a low-level result. He remains unaware that Wu Changkong and Lu Li now suspect him of fraud. His cheerful innocence contrasts with the adults’ increasingly negative judgment.
• Wu Changkong: Becomes deeply suspicious of Tang Wulin after seeing his poor forging performance. His opinion shifts sharply from uncertainty to believing Tang Wulin lacks both Soul Master and forging potential.
• Lu Li: Provides the professional assessment that exposes Tang Wulin’s apparent weakness. He views Tang Wulin as unworthy of Zero Class but advises that the final decision belong to the Tower Master.
• Jiang Lingli: Reacts with concern and confusion to the report, since Tang Wulin’s alleged former abilities do not match his current performance. He postpones judgment while planning further investigation.
• Jiang Yan: Takes responsibility for his companions’ training but deliberately refuses to carry them through the assessment. He displays confidence, strategic ambition, and a mischievous willingness to exploit the Spirit Ascension Platform’s rules.
• Gu Yuena: Continues to show affection and trust toward Jiang Yan. She understands his scheming nature and playfully criticizes it while admiring him.
• Wei Xiaofeng and Xie Xie: Their familiar rivalry continues. Wei Xiaofeng hopes to rely on Jiang Yan for an easy victory, while Xie Xie mocks him for wanting to slack off.
• The Zero Class students: Show confidence and excitement about entering the Rampage Period platform together, viewing it as an opportunity to fight collectively and increase their Soul Spirit cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Appearances versus reality: Tang Wulin’s modest forging result causes the teachers to believe that his earlier reputation was fabricated, highlighting how easily people judge ability through visible evidence.
• Deception and hidden strength: Tang Wulin’s deliberately restrained performance creates dramatic irony, since the audience understands that the adults’ conclusions may be entirely wrong.
• Merit and belonging: The teachers debate whether Tang Wulin’s low apparent talent disqualifies him from Zero Class, emphasizing the class’s emphasis on exceptional ability.
• Teamwork and independent growth: The Rampage Period assessment is designed to let the students cooperate, but Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena intentionally stay apart so the others must develop through their own efforts.
• Ambition and exploitation of opportunity: Jiang Yan seeks the Intermediate Spirit Ascension Platform rather than settling for weaker opponents, demonstrating his drive to pursue greater challenges and rewards.
• Friendship and playful rivalry: The interactions among the students, particularly Wei Xiaofeng and Xie Xie, provide comic relief while reinforcing their developing bonds.

Important Character Interactions

• Tang Wulin respectfully presents his forging to Wu Changkong, who accepts the metal while privately judging him harshly.
• Wu Changkong consults Lu Li, who confirms that Tang Wulin’s result is far below genius level.
• Wu Changkong and Lu Li jointly report their findings to Jiang Lingli, placing Tang Wulin’s future in Zero Class at risk.
• The class discusses the Rampage Period examination, with Wei Xiaofeng hoping to benefit from Jiang Yan’s strength and Xie Xie ridiculing him.
• Jiang Yan encourages the group to protect Jiang Wuyue from unnecessary fighting, while the other students promise to do their best.
• Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena separate from the main group. Their affectionate conversation reveals both their closeness and their shared enthusiasm for pursuing the platform’s hidden challenges.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yuena learns that Jiang Yan once repeatedly hunted Guardian Soul Beasts in the Beginner Spirit Ascension Platform. Because he was not allowed to enter the Intermediate Platform at the time, he secretly camped near the border and killed the Guardians whenever they respawned.
• Jiang Yan’s actions eventually exhausted the Guardian supply in several cities and earned him the unofficial reputation of a “Guardian Slaughter Machine.”
• Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena decide not to rely on Guardian rewards and instead secretly cross from the Beginner Spirit Ascension Platform into the Intermediate one.
• Upon entering, they are attacked by a ten-thousand-year Black Essence Bear. Jiang Yan traps it with earth-element power, overwhelms it with Dragon God pressure, and destroys it with Gu Yuena’s assistance.
• Outside the platform, Lu Li and Wu Changkong observe Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena. Both recognize that the pair are vastly beyond ordinary students, even during the dangerous Rampage Period.
• Elsewhere, Yue Zhengyu, a proud ten-year-old Soul Grandmaster from the powerful Angel Clan, enters the Intermediate Platform with two Soul Emperor guards. He believes ordinary training is beneath him and wants to challenge stronger Soul Beasts.
• Yue Zhengyu notices Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena and arrogantly assumes they are reckless children. He waits for an eight-thousand-year Crimson Flame War Tiger to attack them, expecting them to be overwhelmed.
• Instead, Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena destroy the Soul Beast instantly. Yue Zhengyu is shocked and begins doubting his own guards’ warnings.
• Determined to prove himself, Yue Zhengyu attacks a ten-thousand-year Human-Faced Demon Orb alone. The Soul Beast’s spiritual attack overwhelms him, causing severe mental backlash.
• His guards are forced to carry him away and call for help, leaving them terrified of the consequences of failing to protect him.

2. Character Developments

• Jiang Yan: Revealed to be both highly experienced and overwhelmingly powerful. His history of exploiting the Beginner Platform demonstrates his resourcefulness and mischievous nature, while his effortless defeat of powerful Soul Beasts confirms his near-invincible combat ability.
• Gu Yuena: Shows deep affection and loyalty toward Jiang Yan. She enjoys teasing him about his past but immediately supports his decisions and views anything that threatens him with hostility. Her partnership with him is highly coordinated.
• Lu Li and Wu Changkong: Both recognize the enormous gap between Jiang Yan and ordinary geniuses. Their calm confidence in his survival emphasizes how exceptional he is.
• Yue Zhengyu: Introduced as talented, privileged, arrogant, and eager to distinguish himself from ordinary people. His confidence quickly becomes reckless pride when he misjudges Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena, then ignores his guards’ advice and suffers the consequences.
• Yue Zhengyu’s guards: Act as cautious foils to Yue Zhengyu’s arrogance. They understand the danger of the Intermediate Platform but are unable to restrain their young master.

3. Significant Themes

• Genius versus ordinary talent: The chapter contrasts ordinary students cautiously advancing through the platform with Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena, who treat high-level Soul Beasts as insignificant.
• Overconfidence and humility: Yue Zhengyu’s belief in his exceptional status leads him to underestimate others and overestimate himself. His defeat demonstrates the danger of confusing lineage and potential with actual ability.
• Power and suppression: Jiang Yan’s Dragon God pressure allows him to dominate Soul Beasts through instinctive fear, highlighting the difference between raw cultivation and higher-level authority.
• Partnership and trust: Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena fight and move as a seamless pair, combining their elemental powers and relying on one another without hesitation.
• Reputation and status: Jiang Yan’s past exploits have created a reputation among observers, while Yue Zhengyu’s noble heritage causes him to assume superiority before proving his strength.

4. Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena share playful, affectionate exchanges, with Gu Yuena teasing him for his “villainous” behavior and Jiang Yan calmly explaining his past.
• They coordinate their wind and Dragon God powers to infiltrate the Intermediate Platform and work together to eliminate the Black Essence Bear.
• Lu Li and Wu Changkong discuss Jiang Yan’s exceptional status, using him and Gu Yuena as examples of “super-geniuses.”
• Yue Zhengyu boasts to his guards about his wisdom, lineage, and strength, while they repeatedly warn him not to venture too far.
• Yue Zhengyu mocks Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena from a distance, expecting them to be killed by the Crimson Flame War Tiger.
• After witnessing their effortless victory, Yue Zhengyu’s pride is challenged. He interprets their success as a reason to prove himself rather than reconsider his assumptions.
• His guards desperately try to stop him from attacking the Human-Faced Demon Orb, but their warnings come too late, leading to his mental collapse and their panic.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yue Zhengyu returns unconscious from the Intermediate Spirit Ascension Platform after recklessly challenging a ten-thousand-year Man-Faced Demon Spider. His guards admit they allowed the fight because Zhengyu insisted on taking the risk.
• Yue Zhengen is furious and deeply worried. He blames the guards for failing to protect his grandson and dismisses them, deciding to care for Zhengyu himself.
• In the Intermediate Platform, Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena finish their exploration after obtaining powerful soul-spirit cultivation, including two ten-thousand-year Soul Rings for Gu Yuena’s Soul Spirit. They decide to leave, though Gu Yuena wonders why the giant ape they previously befriended has not appeared.
• Jiang Yan senses that someone’s fate may have been altered by his presence, though he cannot determine whose destiny changed.
• In the Beginner Spirit Ascension Platform, Xie Xie and the other members of Class Zero dominate the area by hunting Soul Beasts together. Their teamwork allows them to accumulate Soul Spirit cultivation efficiently.
• Tang Wulin contributes very little because his Imprint Martial Soul is ineffective in combat. He longs to reach a thousand-year Soul Spirit cultivation so others will stop viewing him as weak.
• A new pair of participants, siblings Xu Xiaoyu and Xu Xiaoyan, approaches Class Zero. Xu Xiaoyu intends to rob them of the cultivation they have gathered during the Rampage Period.
• Xu Xiaoyu arrogantly orders the group to surrender their gains, believing his level-38 cultivation makes him unbeatable. Xu Xiaoyan is nervous and warns him that the group may be stronger than expected.
• Wei Xiaofeng mocks Xu Xiaoyu, provoking him. Before Xu Xiaoyu can attack, Jiang Wuyue charges forward and prepares to strike, ending the chapter on the beginning of the confrontation.

Character Developments

• Yue Zhengen is shown as a loving but stern grandfather. His anger comes from genuine concern for Yue Zhengyu, whom he considers the family’s precious heir.
• Yue Zhengyu is revealed to be exceptionally reckless and overconfident, willing to challenge an enemy vastly beyond his current level.
• Jiang Yan remains calm and perceptive, while also becoming increasingly aware that his existence may be affecting the destinies of others.
• Gu Yuena demonstrates extraordinary strength and composure despite her young appearance. Her playful personality emerges through her concern for the giant ape and her desire to use it as a mount.
• Tang Wulin continues to struggle with an apparently weak Martial Soul, but his desire to improve and gain recognition remains strong.
• Jiang Wuyue shows leadership and courage by placing himself between the approaching threat and his companions.
• Xu Xiaoyu is arrogant, aggressive, and convinced that strength justifies taking resources from weaker people. His pride makes him especially vulnerable to provocation.
• Xu Xiaoyan is cautious and compassionate, contrasting sharply with her brother’s arrogance. Although inexperienced, she recognizes the danger of underestimating Class Zero.

Significant Themes

• Recklessness versus responsible strength: Yue Zhengyu’s near-disaster and Xu Xiaoyu’s planned robbery both show the dangers of overestimating one’s abilities.
• Protection and family bonds: Yue Zhengen’s reaction emphasizes the responsibility of guardians toward gifted but vulnerable younger generations.
• Teamwork and collective power: Class Zero’s success comes from coordinated cooperation rather than individual strength alone.
• Ambition and recognition: Tang Wulin’s wish to reach a thousand-year Soul Spirit reflects his struggle against prejudice and his desire to prove his worth.
• Survival of the fittest versus morality: Xu Xiaoyu justifies stealing cultivation as natural competition, while the chapter invites readers to question whether strength alone makes such behavior acceptable.
• Changing fate: Jiang Yan senses that his actions may be altering someone’s predetermined future, suggesting broader consequences to his presence.

Character Interactions

• Yue Zhengen angrily confronts the guards over Yue Zhengyu’s injury, then personally carries Zhengyu inside.
• Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena discuss whether to leave the platform and worry about their absent giant-ape acquaintance. Their exchange highlights their close sibling-like bond and Gu Yuena’s playful nature.
• Class Zero fights as a unified group, while Wei Xiaofeng eagerly anticipates confronting an opponent and Jiang Wuyue reminds everyone to remain cautious.
• Xu Xiaoyan tries to restrain her brother and warns him not to underestimate the larger group.
• Xu Xiaoyu attempts to intimidate Class Zero, but Wei Xiaofeng ridicules him. His wounded pride escalates the conflict.
• Jiang Wuyue responds decisively to Xu Xiaoyu’s arrogance, launching the impending battle with an elbow strike.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xiaoyu awakens in the Eastsea City Spirit Pagoda after being instantly defeated by Jiang Wuyue in the Beginner Spirit Ascension Platform. Humiliated, he struggles to accept that a supposedly elite Soul Elder could lose so easily.
• Wu Changkong and Lu Li identify Xu Xiaoyu and his sister, Xu Xiaoyan, as members of the Xu Family. They note that Xu Xiaoyu’s defeat is insignificant compared with Jiang Yan’s earlier feat of defeating a ten-thousand-year Soul Beast.
• Inside the platform, Xu Xiaoyan realizes that her brother has been eliminated and becomes frightened when surrounded by the much stronger Class Zero students. She initially prepares to flee.
• Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena arrive. Jiang Yan immediately recognizes Xu Xiaoyan’s extraordinary potential through her Starwheel Ice Staff Martial Soul, Rank Nine Innate Soul Power, and powerful control abilities.
• Jiang Wuyue defeats Xu Xiaoyan’s brother, while Jiang Yan decides to spare her and allows her to withdraw with the Soul Beast energy stored in her wristwatch.
• Xu Xiaoyan learns that the group belongs to Class Zero and becomes determined to join them. She is especially impressed by Jiang Yan’s strength, appearance, and kindness.
• After returning to the Spirit Pagoda, Xu Xiaoyan reunites with Xu Xiaoyu. He remains deeply humiliated and vows to defeat Jiang Wuyue in a future rematch.
• Jiang Lingli reveals that Xu Xiaoyan is an exceptional anomaly whose control-type Soul Skill may even affect Titled Douluo-level opponents, making her potential possibly comparable to or beyond that of Jiang Yan.

Character Developments

• Xu Xiaoyu: His confidence collapses after being defeated instantly. He recognizes the enormous gap between himself and the true geniuses of Class Zero, but his humiliation turns into determination to train and challenge Jiang Wuyue again.
• Xu Xiaoyan: Initially timid and fearful, she quickly becomes fascinated by Jiang Yan and inspired by Class Zero. Her admiration motivates her to pursue admission, while her innate talent establishes her as a future powerhouse.
• Jiang Yan: Demonstrates both overwhelming strength and careful judgment. Rather than eliminate Xu Xiaoyan, he recognizes her future value and deliberately gives her a chance to join Class Zero.
• Jiang Wuyue: Shows major growth by defeating Xu Xiaoyu instantly. He remains straightforward and good-natured, though his casual insult further damages Xu Xiaoyu’s pride.
• Gu Yuena: Continues to trust Jiang Yan completely, offering no objection to his decision to recruit Xu Xiaoyan.
• Wu Changkong, Lu Li, and Jiang Lingli: Become increasingly shocked by Xu Xiaoyan’s potential and recognize that her unusual control ability may make her one of the most dangerous talents of her generation.

Significant Themes

• The gap between ordinary talent and true genius: Xu Xiaoyu believes himself exceptional until he encounters Class Zero, revealing how far the strongest prodigies exceed conventional standards.
• The importance of potential over present strength: Xu Xiaoyan is only at a low cultivation level, yet her rare Martial Soul and guaranteed-control abilities make her future prospects extraordinary.
• Recruitment and strategic foresight: Jiang Yan looks beyond the immediate battle and identifies Xu Xiaoyan as a valuable future companion.
• Humiliation as motivation: Xu Xiaoyu’s defeat damages his pride but also gives him a clear goal for future improvement.
• Appearance and attraction: Xu Xiaoyan is immediately captivated by Jiang Yan’s appearance, while Xu Xiaoyu jokingly imagines him as a possible brother-in-law. The chapter treats this attraction as a humorous extension of the family’s apparent obsession with looks.
• “Mechanics” over raw power: Xu Xiaoyan’s ability is portrayed as terrifying because it relies on unavoidable control rather than simple numerical strength, making her potentially capable of threatening opponents far above her level.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Wuyue and Xu Xiaoyu: Jiang Wuyue defeats Xu Xiaoyu effortlessly, then later dismisses him as “trash,” provoking Xu Xiaoyu’s vow to seek revenge.
• Jiang Yan and Xu Xiaoyan: Jiang Yan calmly acknowledges her talent and permits her to leave, while Xu Xiaoyan becomes grateful, impressed, and determined to meet him again in Class Zero.
• Xu Xiaoyu and the others: Xu Xiaoyu mistakenly assumes Jiang Wuyue is Jiang Yan and jokingly considers Jiang Yan a potential brother-in-law before learning his mistake.
• Jiang Yan and Jiang Wuyue: Jiang Yan praises Wuyue’s growth but teases him for killing Xu Xiaoyan’s brother and expecting her to remain and hunt with him.
• Jiang Lingli and Wu Changkong: Jiang Lingli confirms that Xu Xiaoyan’s abilities are extraordinarily dangerous, leaving Wu Changkong and Lu Li stunned by her potential.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Lingli explains that Xu Xiaoyan is an extraordinary one-ring Soul Master capable of leaving even a Titled Douluo helpless. Her talent was valuable enough that Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena had attempted to recruit her.
• The Class Zero students finish their time in the Beginner Spirit Ascension Platform during the Soul Beast Rampage Period. Most of them make only modest gains because their Soul Spirits are already near their limits, while Tang Wulin raises his Soul Spirit’s age to roughly nine hundred years through his own efforts.
• The teachers conclude that the Rampage Period assessment was far too easy for Class Zero’s gifted students. Jiang Wuyue, Long Yuxue, Jiang Qiyue, Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, Xie Xie, and Wei Xiaofeng are all recognized as exceptionally talented.
• Wei Xiaofeng boasts about Class Zero’s success, prompting Wu Changkong to assign him additional training. Terrified, Wei jokingly wishes that the punishment is only an illusion.
• The students learn that their second assessment will be held by the Spirit Pagoda rather than the Tang Sect. Lu Li refuses to allow the students to visit the Tang Sect Hall of Heroes, viewing them as future Spirit Pagoda prospects. Jiang Lingli reveals that suitable tests have already been prepared for them.
• Before the class leaves, Wu Changkong orders Tang Wulin to remain behind. Lu Li, Wu Changkong, and Jiang Lingli confront him about the sharp decline in his forging performance.
• They reveal that they investigated his work history and discovered that he has not accepted or submitted any Thousand Refinement commissions for months. Tang Wulin’s excuses begin to collapse, leaving him terrified that his secrets will be exposed.

2. Character Developments

• Tang Wulin: His determination and honest nature remain evident, as he worked hard to improve his Soul Spirit rather than taking advantage of others. However, he becomes increasingly anxious when the teachers investigate his forging. His attempts to conceal his true condition show both his cleverness and his vulnerability.
• Wei Xiaofeng: His boastful and irreverent personality is highlighted. His lack of restraint earns him another round of punishment and extra training from Wu Changkong.
• Wu Changkong: He continues to be strict and attentive, especially toward Tang Wulin. Though suspicious, he still appears reluctant to assume that Tang Wulin is malicious.
• Lu Li and Jiang Lingli: Both demonstrate their experience as powerful Soul Masters and blacksmiths. They carefully investigate Tang Wulin instead of accepting his explanation at face value.
• Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena: Their exceptional spiritual power and ability to support much older Soul Spirits set them apart even among Class Zero’s geniuses.
• Class Zero as a whole: The group’s overwhelming strength and teamwork establish them as far above the normal standard for the Beginner Spirit Ascension Platform.

3. Significant Themes

• Genius and exceptional talent: The chapter emphasizes how unusual Class Zero’s students are, particularly their ability to overcome conditions designed to challenge ordinary Soul Masters.
• Pressure and expectations: The students are treated as future elite figures, especially by the Spirit Pagoda, which wants to shape their reputations and loyalty.
• Truth versus deception: Tang Wulin’s hidden decline in forging and his attempts to explain it create tension as his carefully maintained image begins to unravel.
• Discipline and mentorship: Wu Changkong’s harsh training methods contrast with his genuine concern for his students, particularly Wei Xiaofeng and Tang Wulin.
• Institutional rivalry: The Spirit Pagoda and Tang Sect compete indirectly for the allegiance and development of Class Zero’s promising students.

4. Character Interactions

• Jiang Lingli and Wu Changkong discuss Xu Xiaoyan’s remarkable talent and Jiang Yan’s ability to identify promising recruits.
• Wei Xiaofeng’s boastful comments lead directly to Wu Changkong assigning him more training, reinforcing their familiar teacher-student dynamic.
• Lu Li and Jiang Lingli overrule Wu Changkong’s hoped-for Tang Sect assessment, showing the Spirit Pagoda’s authority over Class Zero.
• Wu Changkong singles out Tang Wulin, while Lu Li confronts him with evidence of his suspicious forging history. Tang Wulin’s panic grows as the three adults jointly question his honesty.
• The chapter ends with Tang Wulin internally hoping that the frightening confrontation is merely an illusion, leaving his future in Class Zero uncertain.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Wulin is confronted by Lu Li, Wu Changkong, Jiang Lingli, and Bai Xiaobai over his repeated requests for financial assistance.
• The teachers reveal that Tang Wulin had continued relying on Bai Xiaobai for living expenses despite previously claiming to be a certified Third-Level Blacksmith capable of supporting himself.
• Tang Wulin insists that his forging abilities were genuine but have temporarily disappeared due to special circumstances. He asks Bai Xiaobai to trust him, but Bai feels betrayed and accuses him of lying and exploiting his kindness.
• Jiang Lingli officially expels Tang Wulin from Class Zero. Tang collapses in despair, realizing he has likely lost both Class Zero and the support of Class Five.
• Jiang Yan, Gu Yuena, Bibi Dong, and Qian Renxue observe the incident remotely. Jiang Yan explains that Tang Wulin’s downfall is connected to his greed and loss of the Golden Dragon King’s power.
• The next day, Class Zero learns that Tang Wulin has been removed from the class but remains at Eastsea Academy, presumably returning to Class Five.
• Class Zero begins the second stage of its final examination: each student must face an opponent of roughly the same cultivation level and survive one hundred moves without losing.
• Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena are assigned much stronger opponents at the Soul Elder level.
• Jiang Yan instantly defeats Chu Ge, a Level 39 assault-type Soul Elder with the powerful Endless Warblade Martial Soul. Gu Yuena comments that the fight was far too easy.
• Jiang Lingli explains that Chu Ge and another student are prospective representatives for the Eastsea Advanced Department at the Skysea Grand Tournament, so the test also served as an introduction.
• The remaining examinations conclude, and the students begin their vacation.
• Upon returning home, Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena find Jiang Luochuan waiting with Leng Yaozhu, Jiang Yan’s teacher, who has unexpectedly arrived.

2. Character Developments

• Tang Wulin: His deception and dependence on others are exposed. He attempts to defend himself by claiming that he temporarily lost his forging abilities, but his refusal to admit fault convinces Bai Xiaobai that he is lying. His expulsion leaves him isolated, indebted, and emotionally devastated.
• Bai Xiaobai: His previously unconditional trust in Tang Wulin is shattered. Because he values honesty and integrity, he reacts with anger and personally demands Tang Wulin’s removal from Class Zero.
• Lu Li: Becomes fiercely critical of Tang Wulin, especially because he views him as an ungrateful student who exploited Bai Xiaobai’s generosity.
• Wu Changkong: Remains skeptical and blunt, pointing out that a genuine Third-Level Blacksmith should be able to support himself.
• Jiang Lingli: Makes the final decision to expel Tang Wulin, concluding that Class Zero cannot retain someone whose claimed talent appears fraudulent.
• Jiang Yan: Continues to demonstrate overwhelming strength and confidence, effortlessly defeating an elite opponent. He also observes Tang Wulin’s downfall with detached understanding.
• Gu Yuena: Remains affectionate and playful around Jiang Yan while showing little sympathy for Tang Wulin. Her strength is likewise far beyond the level of her assigned opponent.
• Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue: Assist in remotely observing Tang Wulin and react with mild embarrassment to Gu Yuena’s description of their abilities as “surveillance.”
• Chu Ge: Introduced as a talented sixteen-year-old Soul Elder and prospective tournament representative, but his impressive abilities prove meaningless against Jiang Yan.

3. Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Bai Xiaobai’s anger stems less from the money itself than from feeling deceived by someone he sincerely supported.
• Responsibility and dependence: Tang Wulin’s refusal or inability to support himself exposes the consequences of relying on others while hiding the truth.
• The collapse of reputation: Once regarded as a forging prodigy, Tang Wulin loses the respect of his teachers when his abilities can no longer be demonstrated and his explanations seem dishonest.
• Justice and consequences: His expulsion represents the institutional consequences of exploiting trust and failing to meet Class Zero’s standards.
• Power disparity: Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena’s effortless victories emphasize how far above ordinary geniuses they stand.
• Affection and loyalty: The scenes involving Jiang Yan, Gu Yuena, Bibi Dong, and Qian Renxue contrast Tang Wulin’s broken relationships with a circle built on acceptance and personal attachment.

4. Character Interactions

• Lu Li aggressively interrogates Tang Wulin while Wu Changkong reinforces the accusation that his behavior is unreasonable.
• Tang Wulin appeals specifically to Bai Xiaobai, hoping their past relationship will make Bai believe him, but this instead intensifies Bai’s sense of betrayal.
• Jiang Lingli delivers the final expulsion order after hearing the teachers’ accusations.
• Jiang Yan, Gu Yuena, Bibi Dong, and Qian Renxue watch the confrontation remotely, with Gu Yuena making teasing comments about Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue’s abilities.
• In Class Zero, Wei Xiaofeng reacts to Tang Wulin’s departure, while Xie Xie focuses on the details of the upcoming examination.
• Jiang Yan completely overwhelms Chu Ge in battle, after which Gu Yuena and Jiang Lingli discuss the purpose of the match and the upcoming Skysea Grand Tournament.
• The chapter ends with Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena encountering Leng Yaozhu at home, setting up a new development involving Jiang Yan’s teacher.

Chapter Summary: “Going to Shrek City? Eastsea City Must Have Something to Say”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Leng Yaozhu, the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo and Jiang Yan’s teacher, arrives at Eastsea Academy as Jiang Yan’s vacation begins.
• She announces that she will take Jiang Yan, Gu Yuena, Jiang Wuyue, Jiang Qiyue, and Long Yuxue to Shrek City and the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters for cultivation during the break.
• Jiang Yan agrees immediately, and the others are delighted by the opportunity to visit Shrek City and train at the Spirit Pagoda.
• Leng Yaozhu examines Eastsea Academy with her powerful spiritual perception and concludes that, while the academy is large, its facilities and student quality require significant improvement.
• She promises to increase Spirit Pagoda funding, expand the academy, and provide more resources for hardworking students—not only exceptional geniuses. Her goal is to build a stronger East Sea Spirit Academy.
• Leng Yaozhu summons Bai Xiaobai, an Eastsea Academy teacher who has been financially supporting Tang Wulin despite being exploited by him.
• She reveals that Bai Xiaobai’s two sisters are powerful Titled Douluos and her trusted subordinates. Though Bai Xiaobai is much weaker than them, she admonishes him for his poor judgment and urges him to become a responsible teacher rather than a mere “moneybag.”
• Leng Yaozhu also invites Lu Li to return to Shrek City and the Spirit Pagoda Headquarters, where his teacher misses him.
• Wu Changkong reflects on how many remarkable or secretly important figures are connected to Eastsea Academy, concluding that Eastsea City is far more significant than it appears.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan remains calm and decisive, readily accepting Leng Yaozhu’s arrangements. His unquestioning willingness to travel with Gu Yuena reinforces their close bond.
• Gu Yuena becomes increasingly conscious of her identity and status as the Silver Dragon King. Though she politely accepts Leng Yaozhu’s affection, she privately dislikes anyone other than Jiang Yan treating her so familiarly.
• Jiang Qiyue, Jiang Wuyue, and Long Yuxue show excitement and respect toward Leng Yaozhu, recognizing the importance of the opportunity to train in Shrek City.
• Leng Yaozhu is shown as both affectionate toward younger people and highly authoritative. She cares for Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena, but also acts decisively as a leader intent on improving Eastsea Academy.
• Bai Xiaobai confronts the gap between his abilities and those of his famous sisters. Ashamed of being manipulated by Tang Wulin, he resolves to stop wasting his resources and become a genuinely useful teacher.
• Lu Li is revealed to have strong ties to the Spirit Pagoda and an impressive mentor, adding to the sense that Eastsea Academy contains many hidden talents.
• Wu Changkong gains a broader understanding of Eastsea Academy’s importance after learning about the backgrounds of its teachers and students.

Significant Themes

• Hard work versus innate talent: Leng Yaozhu emphasizes that even students without extraordinary gifts can improve through persistence, discipline, and determination.
• The value of education and resources: The Spirit Pagoda’s investment in Eastsea Academy represents the belief that proper support can transform ordinary students and institutions.
• Hidden strength and underestimated individuals: Bai Xiaobai’s family background, Lu Li’s connections, and the exceptional students at Eastsea Academy reveal that appearances can be misleading.
• Responsibility and personal growth: Bai Xiaobai must move beyond passively giving money and take responsibility for becoming an effective educator.
• Mentorship and loyalty: Jiang Yan’s relationship with Leng Yaozhu, the students’ respect for their elders, and Lu Li’s connection to his teacher all highlight the importance of guidance and personal bonds.
• Eastsea Academy’s rising importance: The academy is portrayed as an emerging center of talent, even though it is located in a comparatively lower-tier city.

Character Interactions

• Leng Yaozhu warmly greets Jiang Yan and affectionately pats Gu Yuena’s head, while Gu Yuena responds politely but internally prefers Jiang Yan’s affection.
• The Jiang siblings and Long Yuxue respectfully greet Leng Yaozhu and eagerly await Jiang Yan’s decision about the trip.
• Leng Yaozhu and Jiang Lingli discuss Eastsea Academy’s weaknesses and future development, agreeing that more resources should be directed toward hardworking students.
• Leng Yaozhu sternly confronts Bai Xiaobai about his poor judgment and his exploitation by Tang Wulin, prompting him to reform.
• Leng Yaozhu invites Lu Li to return to headquarters, demonstrating her authority and her concern for the younger generation.
• Wu Changkong’s reaction ties the chapter together: after considering everyone’s backgrounds, he realizes that Eastsea Academy is filled with extraordinary people and must possess unusual potential.

Chapter Summary

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Luochuan and Jiang Lingli entrust Jiang Yan and the other children to Leng Yaozhu, who quickly arranges their trip from Eastsea City to Shrek City.
• Because transporting many people by mecha would be impractical, the group travels by Soul Train and arrives in Shrek City at dusk.
• Jiang Yan, Gu Yuena, Jiang Wuyue, Jiang Qiyue, and Long Yuxue are impressed by the city, especially the towering Heavenly Spirit Tower, headquarters of the Spirit Pagoda.
• Lu Li separates from the group to find his teacher, relieved to escape Leng Yaozhu’s intimidating presence.
• Leng Yaozhu explains that the younger members will eventually compete against Shrek’s strongest geniuses and should become familiar with the city.
• Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena privately assess Shrek City’s high-level combat strength. Jiang Yan identifies several Limit Douluo and powerful Super Douluo among Shrek and the Spirit Pagoda, while Gu Yuena recognizes the danger these forces pose to the beast race.
• Leng Yaozhu brings the group to the Heavenly Spirit Tower’s eighty-first-floor area and introduces them to her trusted subordinates, the twin sisters Bai Haoze and Bai Zhicen.
• The twins are appointed as the group’s guardians and guides while Leng Yaozhu is away. They are instructed to settle everyone in and show them around Shrek City the following day.

2. Character Developments

• Leng Yaozhu demonstrates her decisive, protective, and affectionate nature. She is confident enough to promise justice even against Qian Gu Dongfeng and treats Jiang Yan and the others almost like her own children.
• Jiang Yan remains calm and knowledgeable about Shrek City’s history and power structure. His evaluation of the city’s experts shows his strategic awareness and growing understanding of the era.
• Gu Yuena continues to view the world through the lens of the conflict between humans and soul beasts. Her concern about Shrek and the Spirit Pagoda’s strength leads her to take special note of Long Yeyue.
• Jiang Wuyue, Jiang Qiyue, and Long Yuxue react with genuine excitement and awe upon seeing Shrek City and the Spirit Pagoda headquarters, highlighting their inexperience compared with Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena.
• Lu Li remains uncomfortable around Leng Yaozhu and quickly withdraws from the group.
• Bai Haoze and Bai Zhicen are revealed to be exceptionally talented twin Titled Douluo. Both possess Innate Full Soul Power and reached the Titled Douluo realm at twenty-nine. Their Light Unicorn and Space Unicorn Martial Souls allow them to perform powerful fusion abilities.
• Bai Zhicen is openly fascinated by Jiang Yan’s appearance, while Bai Haoze behaves more calmly but is also impressed. Their enthusiasm establishes them as warm, playful, and devoted “big sisters.”

3. Significant Themes

• The contrast between innocence and maturity: Jiang Wuyue, Jiang Qiyue, and Long Yuxue are overwhelmed by Shrek City, while Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena remain detached because of their immense ambitions and hidden experience.
• Human–soul beast power imbalance: Gu Yuena’s assessment emphasizes how far advanced human cultivation, mechas, Battle Armor, and Soul Tools have become. Without Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena, the Star Dou Great Forest would face overwhelming danger.
• Protection and mentorship: Leng Yaozhu takes responsibility for the younger characters, while Bai Haoze and Bai Zhicen become their guardians and guides.
• Sisterly bonds and cooperation: The twins’ strength comes not only from individual talent but also from their close relationship and Martial Soul Fusion Skill, reinforcing the value of unity.
• The fusion of history and technology: Shrek City’s retro architecture reflects its long history, while its modern technology represents the civilization’s continued evolution.

4. Character Interactions

• Jiang Luochuan and Jiang Lingli formally ask Leng Yaozhu to protect the younger group.
• Leng Yaozhu reassures them with exaggerated confidence, promising to confront anyone who harms the children.
• Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena communicate mentally while observing Shrek City, discussing its strongest experts and the threat they represent.
• Leng Yaozhu teases the calm Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena for acting like “little old souls,” contrasting them with the more openly amazed members of the group.
• The newcomers warmly greet Bai Haoze and Bai Zhicen. Jiang Qiyue enthusiastically compliments their beauty, while Jiang Wuyue is comically offended when Bai Haoze merely describes him as sturdy.
• The twins quickly become interested in Jiang Yan, prompting Leng Yaozhu to jokingly warn them not to frighten him.
• The chapter ends with Bai Haoze and Bai Zhicen eagerly accepting their new role as the group’s guides and protective older sisters.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan and his companions are given luxurious accommodations on the Spirit Pagoda’s eightieth floor, with Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena placed in neighboring rooms.
• Rather than explore Shrek City during their vacation, Jiang Yan, Gu Yuena, Jiang Wuyue, Jiang Qiyue, and Long Yuxue immediately begin cultivating in a Mimetic Training Room.
• The advanced room enhances cultivation by roughly ten percent for Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena and up to thirty percent for the others.
• Jiang Yan quickly enters Deep Meditation. Bai Haoze and Bai Zhicen are shocked and report it to Leng Yaozhu, who explains that Deep Meditation is normal for him—he even entered it when he first awakened his Martial Soul.
• Qian Gu Dongfeng visits Leng Yaozhu, hoping to evaluate Jiang Yan and compare him with his grandson, Qiangu Zhangting. After seeing Jiang Yan in Deep Meditation, he is deeply shaken by the comparison.
• Returning home, Qian Gu Dongfeng angrily slaps Qiangu Zhangting twice despite the young man having reached Rank 58 and possessing excellent innate talent.
• Lu Li returns to his teacher Bai Longyue after several months away. Because he remains at Rank 81, Bai Longyue initially celebrates, believing he has finally reduced his obsessive cultivation. When Lu Li announces plans to enter seclusion for a month, she becomes furious.
• Lu Li immediately begins cultivating in a Mimetic Training Room, while Bai Longyue laments that her disciple still refuses to relax.
• At Eastsea Academy, Tang Wulin returns to his old dormitory and reflects bitterly on his situation. He has been transferred to Class Four, rejected by Class Zero and Teacher Bai, and has lost access to Old Tang, the Golden Dragon King’s bloodline, and his senior’s support.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan is portrayed as an extraordinarily gifted and cultivation-focused prodigy. His ability to enter Deep Meditation effortlessly reinforces his exceptional status.
• Gu Yuena and the others adopt Jiang Yan’s disciplined attitude, prioritizing cultivation over leisure. Long Yuxue is especially motivated to catch up with him and avoid falling behind Gu Yuena.
• Leng Yaozhu displays complete confidence in Jiang Yan and takes pride in his astonishing talent.
• Qian Gu Dongfeng becomes jealous and frustrated after comparing Jiang Yan with his grandson. His reaction reveals both his pride and his harsh, competitive nature.
• Qiangu Zhangting, despite being talented and already a Soul King, is treated as a disappointment because he cannot match Jiang Yan’s abnormal cultivation achievements.
• Lu Li remains obsessed with cultivation and sees the vacation as an opportunity for seclusion rather than rest.
• Bai Longyue wants Lu Li to live a more balanced life, but her brief happiness at his lack of progress disappears when he announces another period of intense cultivation.
• Tang Wulin experiences a major emotional low point. He blames himself for losing his support systems and views himself as a complete failure.

Significant Themes

• Exceptional talent versus ordinary genius: Jiang Yan’s effortless Deep Meditation makes even highly accomplished Soul Masters appear inadequate by comparison.
• Cultivation obsession: Multiple characters treat cultivation as more important than leisure, relationships, or emotional recovery.
• Parental and teacher expectations: Qian Gu Dongfeng and Bai Longyue react strongly to their disciples’ progress, though one responds with harsh criticism and the other with conflicted concern.
• Comparison and jealousy: Qian Gu Dongfeng’s encounter with Jiang Yan causes him to reassess Qiangu Zhangting and lash out at his grandson.
• Failure and self-blame: Tang Wulin’s isolation and losses lead him to internalize blame, setting up a darker emotional period.
• Humor amid serious cultivation culture: The exaggerated reactions of Qian Gu Dongfeng and Bai Longyue provide comic contrast to the intense pressure placed on young cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan silently coordinates with his companions, and they collectively choose cultivation over exploring the city.
• Bai Haoze and Bai Zhicen respectfully attend to Jiang Yan and are astonished by his Deep Meditation.
• Leng Yaozhu confidently defends and praises Jiang Yan in front of Qian Gu Dongfeng.
• Qian Gu Dongfeng’s admiration for Jiang Yan turns into anger toward Qiangu Zhangting, whom he slaps despite the boy’s accomplishments.
• Bai Longyue alternates between pride, relief, frustration, and exasperation during her exchange with Lu Li.
• Tang Wulin’s memories of his teachers, classmates, senior, and lost powers emphasize his growing alienation from those around him.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Three new students join Class Zero: Jiang Wuyue, Jiang Qiyue, and Long Yuxue. All three are Soul Grandmasters or highly talented Soul Masters, causing Tang Wulin to feel anxious about his own ranking and abilities.
• Jiang Yan introduces them as his cousins and childhood companion. Jiang Wuyue already treats Jiang Yan as his “big brother” after previously losing to him.
• The class learns that:
  • Jiang Wuyue and Jiang Qiyue possess the powerful Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul.
  • Long Yuxue possesses the Ice Dragon Martial Soul, which contains True Dragon bloodline.
  • Gu Yuena claims that she and the others are only weaker than Jiang Yan, placing her near the top of the class.
• The revelation of three dragon-type Martial Souls shocks and impresses the original Class Zero students. Xie Xie and Tang Wulin are especially envious, since both dream of possessing a powerful dragon-related Martial Soul.
• Teacher Lu Li announces a sparring lesson to test the newcomers and existing students.
• The matches are arranged as follows:

Wei Xiaofeng vs. Jiang Qiyue

Xie Xie vs. Jiang Wuyue

Zhang Yangzi vs. Wang Jinxi

• Long Yuxue vs. Wu Changkong, with Wu Changkong suppressing his cultivation
• Tang Wulin is initially left without an opponent, but is later assigned to fight Jiang Wuyue with Jiang Wuyue’s cultivation suppressed.
• Jiang Qiyue easily defeats Wei Xiaofeng. She withstands his clones and attacks with almost no damage, then wins once his Soul Power is exhausted.
• Xie Xie also loses quickly to Jiang Wuyue, being knocked away by a simple elbow strike before he can properly use his speed.
• Tang Wulin prepares to test himself against Jiang Wuyue in a contest of strength.

Character Developments

• Tang Wulin becomes increasingly insecure after realizing that the new students are all extraordinarily talented. He envies their dragon-type Martial Souls but still shows determination to improve through his upcoming battle with Jiang Wuyue.
• Jiang Yan remains the strongest and most admired figure in the class. His cousins’ respect for him, especially Jiang Wuyue’s willingness to call him “big brother,” reinforces his dominant position.
• Jiang Qiyue is shown to be confident, calm, and overwhelmingly powerful. Her Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul gives her immense offensive power and defense, and she views Wei Xiaofeng’s defeat as an uninteresting exercise.
• Jiang Wuyue is established as a physically powerful Soul Master with a Rank 29 Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul. His brief defeat of Xie Xie demonstrates the enormous gap between brute force and Xie Xie’s agility.
• Long Yuxue is revealed to possess the rare Ice Dragon Martial Soul and True Dragon bloodline. Her interest in Gu Yuena reflects her curiosity about the mysterious newcomer.
• Gu Yuena presents herself as calm and modest while subtly revealing her extraordinary talent. Long Yuxue senses something intimidating and unusual about her.
• Wei Xiaofeng relies on speed, clones, and misdirection but learns that these techniques are ineffective against a vastly tougher opponent.
• Xie Xie is humbled after being defeated almost immediately, while his jealousy of the new students’ dragon Martial Souls becomes even stronger.
• Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi continue to function as close partners and sparring companions, supported by their Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

Significant Themes

• Talent and insecurity: Tang Wulin’s unease reflects the pressure of being surrounded by prodigies and the fear that his own abilities are inadequate.
• The value of Martial Souls: Dragon-type Martial Souls are portrayed as symbols of exceptional power, status, and potential, intensifying the other students’ envy.
• Strength versus technique: Wei Xiaofeng’s speed and deception cannot overcome Jiang Qiyue’s overwhelming strength and defense, while Xie Xie’s agility is neutralized by Jiang Wuyue’s raw physical power.
• Humility and confidence: Gu Yuena speaks modestly despite her terrifying potential, whereas Jiang Qiyue openly dismisses opponents she considers weak.
• Growth through combat: The sparring lesson emphasizes that defeat is part of training and that each student must understand their strengths and shortcomings.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan warmly introduces the three newcomers and confirms the strength of their Martial Souls to the rest of the class.
• Long Yuxue questions Gu Yuena about her recently awakened Martial Soul and is startled by Gu Yuena’s claim that she is second only to Jiang Yan.
• Xie Xie and Wei Xiaofeng react with shock and envy to the appearance of multiple dragon-type Martial Souls.
• Lu Li deliberately assigns difficult matches, clearly intending to expose the students’ weaknesses.
• Jiang Qiyue defeats Wei Xiaofeng while calmly explaining that she never needed to identify his true body; she could simply destroy his clones one by one.
• After losing, Wei Xiaofeng and Xie Xie compare their defeats, with Xie Xie admitting that Jiang Wuyue knocked him away with a single elbow.
• The chapter ends with Tang Wulin facing Jiang Wuyue, setting up a strength-based sparring match.

Jiang Yan fought Qiangu Zhangting in a spar, overwhelming the Soul King with his spatial and elemental powers. He shattered Qiangu Zhangting’s Battle Armor with a single claw strike, leaving him terrified as the attack closed in.

• Qiangu Zhangting questioned why he had to spar with children, while Qian Gu Dongfeng urged him to give Jiang Yan everything he had.
• Qiangu Zhangting introduced his Coiling Dragon Staff and challenged Jiang Yan, and Qian Gu Dongfeng predicted Jiang Yan would suffer.
• Jiang Yan released his Martial Soul and three black Soul Rings, then used Spatial Imprisonment to stop Qiangu Zhangting’s charge.
• Jiang Yan blasted Qiangu Zhangting to the ground with wind power, leaving him shocked that the Holy Dragon King could wield spatial power.
• Jiang Yan struck Qiangu Zhangting with a dragon claw, shattering the chest formation patterns of his One-Word Battle Armor and leaving him staring at the incoming attack.

Chapter Summary: “Qiangu Zhangting: Am I Not a Genius?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan decisively defeats Qiangu Zhangting in a spar. His dragon-claw attack shatters Zhangting’s Battle Armor despite using less than ten percent of his strength, and he never even needs to use a Soul Skill.
• Zhangting honorably admits defeat, though he is deeply shaken by how completely he was overpowered.
• Jiang Yan’s companions praise his strength, while Jiang Wuyue is inspired to become someone like him.
• Qian Gu Dongfeng is stunned by Jiang Yan’s power, especially the overwhelming bloodline pressure of Jiang Yan’s Martial Soul, which seems superior even to the Break Evil Dragon.
• Zhangting assumes the other young people cannot possibly defeat him, since he is a five-ringed Soul King and they appear far weaker.
• Leng Yaozhu sends Gu Yuena to fight alone. Jiang Wuyue, Jiang Qiyue, and Long Yuxue admit they would only hinder her.
• Gu Yuena blinds Zhangting with Light Burst: Radiance, then combines wind, ice, fire, and earth into a devastating four-element fusion attack.
• Her elemental dragon sends Zhangting flying, and its power surpasses that of an ordinary Soul Emperor. Zhangting concedes defeat again.
• That night, Zhangting reflects on his failures and questions whether he is truly a genius after being defeated by both Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena.
• Qian Gu Dongfeng comforts him but admits he does not understand how the two youngsters are so powerful. He concludes they may be peerless talents comparable to legendary figures such as Tang San and Dai Yuhao.
• Dongfeng begins scheming to bring Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena under the Qian Gu Clan’s control. He even considers marrying Leng Yaozhu into the family, alarming Zhangting with his sudden sinister enthusiasm.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan: Establishes himself as overwhelmingly superior to a talented Soul King, relying on physical strength and Martial Soul pressure rather than Soul Skills. His calm, indifferent victory reinforces his confidence and extraordinary status.
• Gu Yuena: Reveals herself as nearly as terrifying as Jiang Yan, though in a different way. Her mastery of elemental fusion proves that she is not merely his companion but an independent prodigy.
• Qiangu Zhangting: Moves from confident senior genius to deeply humbled and insecure young man. Though he accepts defeat honorably, the gap between his expectations and reality causes a crisis of confidence.
• Qian Gu Dongfeng: Shifts from shock to calculation. Rather than simply resenting Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena, he begins considering how their talents might benefit the Qian Gu Clan.
• Jiang Wuyue and the others: Recognize the vast difference between themselves and the two central prodigies, showing self-awareness rather than reckless pride.

Significant Themes

• Overwhelming talent and the limits of conventional genius: Zhangting is already exceptionally gifted, yet Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena exist on an entirely different level.
• Humility through defeat: Zhangting’s honorable acceptance of both losses contrasts with his emotional collapse afterward, showing how defeat can challenge a person’s identity.
• Different forms of strength: Jiang Yan represents overwhelming physical and bloodline power, while Gu Yuena embodies technical mastery and elemental control.
• The cultivation of peerless individuals: The elders recognize that rare talents can reshape the balance of power among major factions.
• Ambition and manipulation: Qian Gu Dongfeng immediately views the two prodigies as potential weapons against Shrek Academy, revealing his strategic and politically opportunistic nature.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan and Zhangting’s spar establishes their vast power gap, with Jiang Yan remaining detached while Zhangting struggles to process the defeat.
• Jiang Yan’s companions openly admire him, especially Jiang Wuyue, who treats him as a personal role model.
• Leng Yaozhu and Qian Gu Dongfeng exchange polite but competitive observations about their respective sides’ strength.
• Zhangting dismisses Gu Yuena and the others before fighting her, only to be defeated almost instantly, reversing his assumptions.
• Gu Yuena internally frames herself as Jiang Yan’s “capable wife,” adding a playful and possessive element to her confidence.
• Qian Gu Dongfeng and Zhangting discuss the defeats afterward. Dongfeng’s proposed marriage alliance with Leng Yaozhu creates an amusing contrast between his political scheming and Zhangting’s bewilderment.

Chapter Summary: “Gu Yuena: Equal Hostility Toward Everyone”

Key Plot Points and Events

• After Jiang Yan defeats Qiangu Zhangting with a single move, Qian Gu Dongfeng leaves while imagining that he might eventually win Leng Yaozhu’s affection. He believes Jiang Yan’s presence at Shrek could help Qiangu Zhangting improve, so he encourages his grandson to become friends with Jiang Yan.
• Qiangu Zhangting initially finds the idea ridiculous, but after remembering how easily Jiang Yan defeated him, he decides to pursue friendship and seek Jiang Yan’s guidance. He repeatedly visits Jiang Yan during the following month to ask cultivation questions, despite being a Soul King seeking advice from a much younger Soul Elder.
• Jiang Yan remains unimpressed by Qiangu Zhangting and the Qian Gu Clan, though he acknowledges that Qiangu Zhangting is unusually persistent and ambitious.
• During a month of cultivation in Shrek City, Jiang Yan advances to Soul Elder level thirty-seven, while Gu Yuena reaches level twenty-four. Jiang Qiyue and Long Yuxue are also progressing rapidly and may soon become Class Zero’s next Soul Elders.
• As Jiang Yan and the others prepare to return to Eastsea Academy’s Class Zero, Qiangu Zhangting begs to accompany them. Qian Gu Dongfeng angrily drags him away, believing that a nearly nineteen-year-old has no place in a junior academy.
• Leng Yaozhu sees the group off and asks Lu Li, Big White, and Second White to look after the students. She also promises to attend their performances at the upcoming Skysea Grand Tournament.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan remains confident and dismissive of weaker opponents. He considers Qiangu Zhangting no more threatening than Xie Xie and treats his victory as effortless. His cultivation and reputation continue to grow.
• Qiangu Zhangting transforms his humiliation into motivation. Rather than remaining depressed after losing, he decides to learn from Jiang Yan and tries to establish a close relationship with him, even hoping to attend Class Zero.
• Qian Gu Dongfeng reveals his ambition and romantic interest in Leng Yaozhu. He also becomes frustrated by his grandson’s embarrassing behavior and attempts to restrain him.
• Leng Yaozhu shows increasing affection for Jiang Yan, openly praising him and enjoying the relief his victory provides from Qian Gu Dongfeng’s persistent advances.
• Gu Yuena displays strong possessiveness toward Jiang Yan. Her hostility is not limited to specific rivals; she distrusts nearly everyone who interacts with him, including Leng Yaozhu, Big White, and Second White.
• Big White and Second White continue treating Jiang Yan affectionately and playfully, with Second White openly claiming one of his hands.

Significant Themes

• Talent and generational superiority: Jiang Yan’s overwhelming strength allows him to defeat an older Soul King effortlessly, emphasizing the gap between extraordinary talent and ordinary cultivation.
• Humiliation as motivation: Qiangu Zhangting turns defeat into determination, showing that failure can inspire ambition rather than despair.
• Ambition and romantic obsession: Qian Gu Dongfeng’s confidence that he can eventually win Leng Yaozhu contrasts sharply with her obvious dislike of him.
• Possessiveness and rivalry: Gu Yuena’s jealousy becomes increasingly apparent. Her “equal hostility toward everyone” reflects her desire to protect her special bond with Jiang Yan from all potential competitors.
• Mentorship and influence: Jiang Yan is still young, yet stronger and more insightful than many older experts, allowing him to become an object of admiration and a source of guidance.

Character Interactions

• Qian Gu Dongfeng advises Qiangu Zhangting to befriend Jiang Yan, while Zhangting privately resolves to use the relationship to improve himself.
• Jiang Yan and Jiang Qiyue discuss his easy victory over Qiangu Zhangting, with Qiyue expressing open admiration.
• Leng Yaozhu affectionately praises and touches Jiang Yan, making her close relationship with him clear and provoking Qian Gu Dongfeng’s hopes.
• Qiangu Zhangting repeatedly approaches Jiang Yan for advice and later begs to join Class Zero, but Qian Gu Dongfeng forcibly prevents him.
• Second White grabs Jiang Yan’s hand while saying she will look after him, causing Gu Yuena to silently become jealous.
• Leng Yaozhu gives the departing group her blessings and looks forward to seeing Jiang Yan and the others dominate the Skysea Grand Tournament.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan, Gu Yuena, and the other children return from Shrek City to Eastsea City, where they are welcomed by Jiang Lingli and Jiang Luochuan.
• Bai Haoze and Bai Zhicen accompany them as escorts, while Lu Li separates from the group to return to Eastsea Academy.
• Jiang Luochuan notices that everyone has improved their cultivation, especially Gu Yuena, who has advanced two levels. However, he becomes worried that the children have lost weight and may have neglected their meals while cultivating.
• The group reassures him that they have been eating properly. Afterward, Jiang Luochuan hosts a meal, emphasizing his caring and family-oriented nature.
• Jiang Yan and the others show Bai Haoze and Bai Zhicen around Eastsea City in return for the hospitality they received in Shrek City.
• Jiang Lingli informs Jiang Yan that the Skysea Grand Tournament will begin soon and that Eastsea Academy hopes Class Zero can win the championship.
• Jiang Yan initially refuses to participate because he considers the tournament too easy and beneath his level. Jiang Lingli persuades him by explaining that Shrek Academy will also send a team, making the tournament a valuable opportunity to build his reputation.
• A system mission appears, rewarding Jiang Yan for performing well and especially for defeating Shrek’s team.
• Jiang Yan accepts the challenge, declaring that he will win the individual, doubles, and team competitions.
• On the first day of the new term, Wu Changkong introduces a shy new female student to Class Zero. Jiang Yan recognizes her as the final member of the team and the future “number one controller beneath the starry sky.”

Character Development

• Jiang Yan: Remains confident and overwhelmingly powerful, initially dismissing the tournament as unworthy of his attention. However, he recognizes its value as a platform for reputation-building and accepts the challenge once Shrek is involved.
• Gu Yuena: Continues to display extraordinary cultivation talent, advancing two levels in a month. She remains modest outwardly, though her inner thoughts reveal strong confidence in her special bond with Jiang Yan.
• Jiang Qiyue, Jiang Wuyue, and Long Yuxue: Their cultivation has progressed, and their close relationship with Jiang Yan continues to enhance their growth. They also show affection and familiarity within the group.
• Jiang Luochuan: His stern concern over the children’s weight highlights his deep affection and protective attitude. He values their health and development as much as their cultivation.
• Jiang Lingli: Acts as a pragmatic mentor and administrator, encouraging Jiang Yan to use the tournament strategically to establish his public reputation.
• Bai Haoze and Bai Zhicen: Continue serving as respectful escorts and observers, gaining a favorable impression of Jiang Luochuan’s family-centered personality.
• The new classmate: Introduced as a shy, socially anxious girl who is nevertheless implied to possess exceptional control abilities and great future potential.

Significant Themes

• Family care versus cultivation pressure: Jiang Luochuan’s concern over food and physical development contrasts with the cultivation-focused world, emphasizing that strength should not come at the expense of health.
• Reputation and public recognition: Jiang Lingli stresses that private victories are insufficient; Jiang Yan must demonstrate his strength publicly to establish himself beyond the Spirit Pagoda.
• Confidence and overwhelming power: Jiang Yan’s casual attitude toward the tournament reflects his immense superiority over his peers, while also setting up the possibility of him confronting stronger institutions such as Shrek.
• Competition as opportunity: Though Jiang Yan sees the tournament as trivial, the system and Jiang Lingli frame it as an important stepping stone for his future influence.
• Found-family relationships: The warm interactions among the Jiang family, Class Zero, and their allies reinforce themes of loyalty, affection, and mutual support.

Important Character Interactions

• Jiang Luochuan warmly welcomes the group but later scolds them over their perceived weight loss, creating a humorous yet affectionate family scene.
• Gu Yuena’s modest explanation of her rapid progress is challenged by Jiang Qiyue and Long Yuxue, who openly acknowledge her superior talent.
• Jiang Luochuan invites Bai Haoze and Bai Zhicen to share a meal, leaving them impressed by his straightforward and caring nature.
• Jiang Lingli challenges Jiang Yan’s indifference toward the Skysea Grand Tournament and convinces him to participate by revealing Shrek’s involvement.
• Jiang Yan responds by promising to dominate every category of the tournament and use Shrek’s team as a stepping stone.
• Wu Changkong introduces the final member of Class Zero, setting up the team’s complete lineup for the upcoming tournament.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qiangu Zhangting, the eighteen-year-old future heir of the Spirit Pagoda and a Rank-58 Soul King, is brought by his grandfather, Qian Gu Dongfeng, to spar with Jiang Yan, who is only nine years old and a Rank-36 Soul Elder.
• Qian Gu Dongfeng intends to use the battle to humble Jiang Yan and embarrass Leng Yaozhu, believing Zhangting’s Coiling Dragon Staff gives him an overwhelming advantage.
• Leng Yaozhu accepts the challenge confidently, knowing Jiang Yan’s true strength far exceeds his apparent cultivation level. Gu Yuena predicts that Jiang Yan will win within three moves.
• Jiang Yan’s system assigns him a mission to gain the upper hand against Zhangting, rewarding him with ten million Federation coins.
• Zhangting releases his powerful Coiling Dragon Staff Martial Soul and five Soul Rings, including two ten-thousand-year rings. He boasts about his superior Martial Soul and moves to end the battle quickly.
• Jiang Yan activates his Holy Dragon King/Dragon God Martial Soul, releasing three black Soul Rings and an overwhelming nine-colored aura. His presence frightens Zhangting despite the apparent difference in cultivation.
• Zhangting attacks with his first Soul Skill, Coiling Dragon Break, but Jiang Yan immobilizes him instantly using spatial power and knocks him away with wind.
• Zhangting follows with his second and third Soul Skills, boosting his attack and sweeping with his staff. Jiang Yan casually catches the attack with one hand and sends Zhangting flying with a palm strike.
• Zhangting uses his fifth Soul Skill, Coiling Dragon Soul Fusion, attempting to merge with his Break Evil Dragon Soul and unleash his strongest attack. However, the dragon soul instinctively flees from Jiang Yan’s aura, abandoning Zhangting.
• After allowing Zhangting his promised three moves, Jiang Yan declares that it is now his turn. He attacks with a nine-colored dragon claw.
• Zhangting desperately summons his One-Word Battle Armor, but Jiang Yan’s strike shatters the armor’s crucial chest formation pattern. The chapter ends with Zhangting realizing that Jiang Yan is far more terrifying than an ordinary child.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan: Displays extreme confidence and overwhelming control. Though only a Soul Elder by rank, his Dragon God powers—especially spatial manipulation, elemental control, and physical strength—allow him to dominate a Soul King effortlessly. He remains calm, barely exerting himself, and treats the battle as a brief exercise rather than a serious contest.
• Qiangu Zhangting: Begins arrogant and skeptical, believing his age, cultivation, and inherited Coiling Dragon Staff make him invincible against Jiang Yan. His confidence rapidly collapses as every attack fails, his dragon soul abandons him, and his Battle Armor is shattered. He is forced to recognize Jiang Yan as a terrifying opponent.
• Leng Yaozhu: Shows complete faith in Jiang Yan and calmly counters Qian Gu Dongfeng’s attempt to undermine her. Her confidence reflects her knowledge of Jiang Yan’s true capabilities.
• Qian Gu Dongfeng: Initially smug and certain of Zhangting’s victory, he attempts to use the battle to belittle Leng Yaozhu and Jiang Yan. His confidence is undermined as Zhangting is effortlessly overwhelmed.
• Gu Yuena: Demonstrates her understanding of Jiang Yan by accurately predicting that he will win within three moves.
• Jiang Qiyue: Provides a lighter interaction by expressing surprise at Gu Yuena’s familiarity with Jiang Yan’s abilities.

Significant Themes

• True strength versus apparent cultivation: Jiang Yan’s rank is much lower than Zhangting’s, but his Dragon God inheritance and unique abilities make conventional rankings meaningless.
• Arrogance and humiliation: Zhangting’s pride in his lineage and Martial Soul is dismantled when his strongest techniques prove useless.
• Inherited power versus superior bloodline: The prestigious Coiling Dragon Staff and Break Evil Dragon Soul are presented as unparalleled, yet they instinctively submit before Jiang Yan’s Dragon God aura.
• Strategic restraint: Jiang Yan deliberately limits himself, allowing Zhangting three attacks before retaliating, emphasizing both his confidence and overwhelming superiority.
• Political rivalry: The sparring match is also a confrontation between Qian Gu Dongfeng and Leng Yaozhu, with each trying to assert authority and prestige within the Spirit Pagoda.
• The danger of underestimating others: Zhangting assumes Jiang Yan is merely a talented child, only to discover that his opponent possesses frightening, almost divine power.

Character Interactions

• Qian Gu Dongfeng and Qiangu Zhangting: Dongfeng encourages Zhangting to fight seriously while subtly using him as a tool to challenge Leng Yaozhu. Zhangting initially accepts the battle confidently but becomes increasingly shaken.
• Qian Gu Dongfeng and Leng Yaozhu: Their polite exchange masks a rivalry. Dongfeng expects Jiang Yan to lose, while Leng Yaozhu responds with quiet certainty that Zhangting will be the one to suffer.
• Jiang Yan and Qiangu Zhangting: Zhangting boasts and attacks repeatedly, while Jiang Yan responds with calm, minimal movements. Their exchange highlights the enormous gap between Zhangting’s expectations and Jiang Yan’s actual power.
• Gu Yuena and Jiang Qiyue: Qiyue asks Gu Yuena to predict the outcome, and Gu Yuena confidently states that Jiang Yan will win in three moves, demonstrating her close understanding of him.

Chapter Summary: “Xu Xiaoyu: Impossible! Absolutely Impossible!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xiaoyan shocks Wu Changkong, Teacher Lu, and the others by using her first Soul Skill, Absolute Control, to immobilize a Titled Douluo. Although the ability drains most of her Soul Power and is especially weakened during the day, its potential is recognized as extraordinary.
• Her classmates praise her control ability, and Lu Li notes that her talent may even surpass that of a legendary ancestor of the Xu family.
• The teachers announce that Xu Xiaoyan will join Jiang Wuyue, Jiang Qiyue, Long Yuxue, Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi, Wei Xiaofeng, and Xie Xie in Class Zero’s team for the Youth Division of the Skysea Grand Tournament.
• Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena will not participate because the Youth Division is considered far beneath their level. The team is nevertheless ordered to win the championship.
• The students discover that the tournament begins in only five days, prompting them to abandon their leisure plans and return immediately to training.
• Gu Yuena and Jiang Yan discuss Xu Xiaoyan’s rare Martial Soul and enormous future potential. Jiang Yan considers recruiting her into the Spirit Pagoda.
• At home, Xu Xiaoyan worries that she is too weak to help the team, especially because she possesses only one primarily defensive/control Soul Skill and performs poorly in daylight.
• Her brother, Xu Xiaoyu, initially assumes the tournament is merely training for her. When he learns that Class Zero intends to win the championship without Jiang Yan, he reacts with disbelief and accidentally sprays out his drink.

Character Developments

• Xu Xiaoyan: Gains recognition and begins to be viewed as one of Class Zero’s most valuable members. Despite possessing low cultivation and severe limitations, her Absolute Control marks her as a potentially unmatched control-type Soul Master. However, she remains insecure and fears becoming a burden.
• Jiang Yan: Demonstrates strong judgment by recognizing Xu Xiaoyan’s long-term value and planning to recruit her into the Spirit Pagoda. He confirms that her control might even affect certain god-level beings if she eventually reaches sufficient cultivation.
• Gu Yuena: Shows her ability to evaluate talent objectively. She is impressed by Xu Xiaoyan’s unusual Martial Soul and predicts that Xu Xiaoyan will gain an important place in the future.
• Class Zero: The team’s confidence rises after gaining Xu Xiaoyan. They believe her control, combined with their existing strength, gives them a serious chance at the championship.
• Xu Xiaoyu: Shifts from amused confidence to complete astonishment after realizing that his young sister is expected to help win a major tournament championship.

Significant Themes

• Hidden potential: Xu Xiaoyan’s low Soul Power conceals an ability powerful enough to affect beings vastly stronger than herself.
• Control versus cultivation: The chapter emphasizes that exceptional abilities can overcome enormous differences in rank, especially in decisive moments.
• Self-doubt and recognition: Xu Xiaoyan sees herself as weak, while her teachers and teammates recognize her unique importance.
• Team reliance and ambition: Class Zero’s goal of winning the tournament reflects their growing confidence and willingness to shoulder major challenges despite their age.
• The limits of conventional expectations: A one-ring Soul Master controlling a Titled Douluo—and a group of children attempting to win the Youth Division—both challenge normal assumptions about strength.

Important Character Interactions

• The classmates encourage Xu Xiaoyan not to minimize her achievement and assure her that she belongs on the tournament team.
• Xie Xie enthusiastically predicts that Class Zero will become unstoppable with her added control ability.
• Xu Xiaoyan timidly asks to be excused from the tournament, but the group immediately rejects the idea.
• Gu Yuena and Jiang Yan calmly analyze Xu Xiaoyan’s future potential, with Jiang Yan specifically expressing interest in recruiting her.
• Xu Xiaoyan confides in Xu Xiaoyu about her anxiety. His initial teasing and confidence collapse into disbelief when he learns that Class Zero must win the championship without Jiang Yan.

Chapter Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan accepts a sparring match against Qiangu Zhangting, the future heir of the Spirit Pagoda and a Rank-58 Soul King.
• Qian Gu Dongfeng deliberately arranges the fight to embarrass Jiang Yan and undermine Leng Yaozhu, assuming Zhangting’s superior cultivation and Coiling Dragon Staff will guarantee victory.
• Jiang Yan receives a system mission to defeat Zhangting, but the reward is only 10 million Federation Coins, which he considers underwhelming.
• Before the battle, Jiang Yan declares that Zhangting will have three moves before he retaliates.
• Zhangting releases his top-tier Coiling Dragon Staff Martial Soul and attacks with his first Soul Skill, Coiling Dragon Break.
• Jiang Yan effortlessly uses spatial power to imprison Zhangting, then blasts him away with wind-based force.
• Zhangting follows with Coiling Dragon Unyielding and Dragon Staff Sweep, but Jiang Yan catches the staff with one hand and throws him aside with a single palm.
• Desperate to recover his pride, Zhangting activates his fifth Soul Skill, Coiling Dragon Soul Fusion, merging with his Break Evil Dragon Soul.
• However, the dragon soul instinctively recoils from Jiang Yan’s overwhelming Dragon God aura, abandoning Zhangting’s attack.
• After the three moves are over, Jiang Yan finally counterattacks with a nine-colored Dragon God claw.
• Zhangting activates his One-Word Battle Armor, but Jiang Yan’s attack shatters the armor’s central formation pattern, demonstrating the overwhelming gap between them.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan remains calm, confident, and dismissive throughout the fight. He treats Zhangting as barely worthy of serious effort and deliberately limits himself to three moves before attacking.
• His Dragon God possession reveals extraordinary abilities, including spatial imprisonment, powerful wind manipulation, immense physical strength, and natural suppression of dragon-type Martial Souls.
• Qiangu Zhangting begins the battle arrogant and convinced that his Soul King cultivation and inherited Martial Soul make him superior. Each of Jiang Yan’s effortless counters damages his confidence, leaving him confused, humiliated, and increasingly desperate.
• Zhangting’s belief that Jiang Yan’s strength is merely accidental collapses when even his fused Break Evil Dragon Soul instinctively fears Jiang Yan.
• Leng Yaozhu shows complete confidence in Jiang Yan and recognizes Qian Gu Dongfeng’s scheme immediately.
• Qian Gu Dongfeng is openly confident in Zhangting and hopes the match will teach Jiang Yan humility, but his assumptions are contradicted by the battle’s outcome.
• Gu Yuena accurately predicts that Jiang Yan will win within three moves, reflecting her understanding of his abilities and her unwavering faith in him.
• Jiang Qiyue becomes curious about the close understanding between Jiang Yan and Gu Yuena.

Significant Themes

• Overwhelming talent versus conventional cultivation: Jiang Yan is only a Soul Elder, yet his unique Martial Soul and Dragon God powers completely eclipse Zhangting’s higher rank.
• Pride and humiliation: Zhangting’s confidence is steadily dismantled as every supposedly powerful technique fails against Jiang Yan.
• Inherited status versus genuine strength: Zhangting relies on the prestige of the Qian Gu Clan and its legendary Coiling Dragon Staff, while Jiang Yan’s power comes from his own extraordinary abilities.
• Natural hierarchy and suppression: The Break Evil Dragon Soul, normally proud and powerful, instinctively submits before Jiang Yan’s Dragon God aura.
• Political rivalry: The spar is not merely a friendly match; Qian Gu Dongfeng uses it as an attempt to undermine Leng Yaozhu and assert the Qian Gu Clan’s dominance.

Character Interactions

• Qian Gu Dongfeng provokes Leng Yaozhu by encouraging Zhangting to fight Jiang Yan without restraint.
• Leng Yaozhu responds with cold confidence, implying that Zhangting—not Jiang Yan—will be the one to suffer.
• Jiang Yan and Zhangting exchange formal introductions, but Jiang Yan’s declaration that Zhangting has only three moves establishes the unequal dynamic between them.
• Gu Yuena and Jiang Qiyue discuss Jiang Yan’s likely victory, with Gu Yuena confidently predicting a three-move win.
• During the battle, Jiang Yan repeatedly dismisses Zhangting’s attacks and urges him to hurry, further intensifying Zhangting’s frustration.
• The chapter ends with Jiang Yan’s Dragon God claw shattering Zhangting’s Battle Armor, leaving the outcome essentially decided and Zhangting thoroughly defeated.