Chapter Summaries

Tang San told Zhao Wuji and the others that he had created a cultivation method that improved on meditation, then offered to teach it if they agreed to join the Tang Sect he planned to establish. They all agreed, and Tang San planned to teach them a method used by Tang Sect Outer Disciples after their injuries healed.

• Tang San claimed he had developed a cultivation method that required little Mental Power, worked in varied environments, and could cultivate Soul Power faster than meditation.
• Zhao Wuji, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and Dai Mubai eagerly asked Tang San to teach them the method.
• Tang San said the method belonged to the future Tang Sect and asked them to promise to join when he established it.
• Ma Hongjun, Zhao Wuji, Oscar, and Dai Mubai each agreed to join the Tang Sect, and Tang San accepted them as advance members.
• Tang San postponed teaching them until their injuries healed and decided to teach the Tang Sect Outer Disciples' method rather than the Mysterious Heaven Skill.

Tang San and the Shrek group planned to avenge themselves on Ao Tian at the Soul Master Tournament, while Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and Xiao Li decided to enter the tournament and defeat Shrek. The girls planned to compete for Spirit Hall Academy, though Ao Tian refused to participate.

• Tang San explained why he had secretly learned the Tang Sect’s techniques and urged Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun to cultivate so they could challenge Ao Tian at the Soul Master Tournament.
• Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun agreed to train for the tournament, and Zhao Wuji encouraged them to fight Ao Tian together.
• Xiao Wu angrily recounted how Dai Mubai had tried to capture Zhu Zhuqing, and Zhu Zhuqing said she wanted to defeat him herself.
• Ao Tian suggested the girls enter the Soul Master Tournament, and Zhu Zhuqing decided she would also use it to challenge her older sister, Zhu Zhuyun.
• Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and Xiao Li chose to compete under Spirit Hall Academy; Ao Tian declined to join, while Xiao Wu declared that the girls would win the championship.

Tang San gave Shrek’s students a cultivation method and urged them to prepare to face Ao Tian at the Soul Master Tournament. At the Ao Mansion, Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and Xiao Li decided to enter the tournament through Martial Soul Hall Academy and seek revenge, while Ao Tian declined to participate.

• Tang San withheld the Mysterious Heaven Skill from Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun, then encouraged them to cultivate for a chance to defeat Ao Tian in the Soul Master Tournament.
• Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun agreed to train hard, and Zhao Wuji reassured them that they could challenge Ao Tian together.
• Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing condemned Dai Mubai for trying to capture Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu asked Ao Tian to let them punish Shrek’s students.
• Ao Tian suggested that the girls enter the Soul Master Tournament, and Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and Xiao Li decided to compete under Martial Soul Hall Academy’s name.
• Zhu Zhuqing planned to confront both Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuyun, while Xiao Wu declared that the girls would aim for the championship; Ao Tian said he would not compete.

Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu formed a team for the Soul Master Tournament, and Ao Tian gave Xiao Li a pill to help her reach the Soul Ancestor level. After spending the night with Gu Yuena and Qian Renxue, Ao Tian joined the others for breakfast, where Ning Rongrong arrived having accepted their relationship but still angry with Ao Tian.

• Zhu Zhuqing questioned Xiao Wu about Hu Liena, and the group discussed filling out their tournament team.
• Ao Tian gave Xiao Li a pill that he said would let her reach the Soul Ancestor level before the tournament.
• Ao Tian decided Qian Renxue could not participate, while Xiao Wu and Gu Yuena reassured Zhu Zhuqing that the team could still win with six members.
• Ao Tian brought Qian Renxue from the imperial palace, and he, Gu Yuena, and Qian Renxue spent the night together.
• Qian Renxue described her duties and the declining health of Xue Ye over breakfast with Ao Tian and the others.
• Ning Rongrong arrived, ate in silence while glaring at Ao Tian, and left for the Training Ground; Gu Yuena said Rongrong had accepted their identities but was still angry.

Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu formed a Spirit Hall Academy team for the Soul Master Tournament, and Ao Tian gave Xiao Li a Pill to help her reach Soul Ancestor level. After spending the night with Gu Yuena and Qian Renxue, Ao Tian reunited with the others at breakfast, where Ning Rongrong arrived still angry but ready to train.

• Zhu Zhuqing, Xiao Wu, and Ao Tian discussed the tournament team, and Ao Tian gave Xiao Li a Pill that he said would let her reach Soul Ancestor level before the tournament.
• Ao Tian ruled out Qian Renxue joining the team and said the others could compete with Ning Rongrong, while Gu Yuena promised to let them fight for themselves.
• Ao Tian brought Qian Renxue from the Imperial Palace, and she and Gu Yuena spent the night with him.
• Qian Renxue explained that Xue Xing's death had increased her workload and that Emperor Xue Ye might live only another year.
• Ning Rongrong arrived at breakfast, ate in silence while glaring at Ao Tian, then headed alone to the Training Ground.
• Gu Yuena said Ning Rongrong had accepted the situation but was still angry, and she invited Xiao Li to join the morning's combat-coordination training.

Ning Rongrong joined the Pretty Maiden Team and Ao Tian used a pill and a God-bestowed Soul Ring to rapidly raise her cultivation. After breaking through to become a Soul Elder, she discovered that her Soul Power might have surpassed Xiao Wu’s.

• Ning Rongrong agreed to join the team, which planned to compete in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament under Spirit Hall Academy’s name.
• Ao Tian gave Ning Rongrong a pill that raised her Soul Power from rank twenty-eight to rank thirty and improved her talent.
• Ao Tian gave Ning Rongrong a God-bestowed Soul Ring, and she began absorbing its energy.
• Ao Tian used a Time Acceleration Restriction to shorten Ning Rongrong’s absorption time.
• Ning Rongrong became a Soul Elder with three Soul Rings and realized her Soul Power might have surpassed Xiao Wu’s.

Ning Rongrong joined the girls’ battle team and Ao Tian used a Pill and a God-bestowed Soul Ring to rapidly improve her cultivation. After breaking through to Soul Elder, she discovered that her Soul Power might have surpassed Xiao Wu’s.

• Ning Rongrong arrived at the Training Ground and agreed to join the team after learning that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had disbanded.
• Ao Tian gave Ning Rongrong a Pill, raising her Soul Power from rank twenty-eight to rank thirty.
• Ao Tian gave Ning Rongrong a God-bestowed Soul Ring and used a Time Acceleration Restriction to speed up her absorption.
• Ning Rongrong became a Soul Elder with two yellow soul rings and one purple soul ring, then realized her Soul Power might have surpassed Xiao Wu’s.

Ning Rongrong’s Soul Power reached level thirty-six, and her Martial Soul evolved into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda after taking Ao Tian’s Pill. A month later, Tang San prepared to teach the recovered Shrek group his Soul Power cultivation method.

• Ning Rongrong measured her Soul Power at level thirty-six and impulsively kissed Ao Tian in excitement.
• Xiao Wu revealed that she and Zhu Zhuqing had become Soul Ancestors, while Ao Tian said Ning Rongrong could still break through before the Soul Master Tournament.
• Ning Rongrong discovered that her Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda had evolved into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, which could be cultivated to Titled Douluo.
• Ning Rongrong asked Ao Tian for another Pill for her father, but he refused and left the Training Ground.
• A month later, Tang San gathered Grandmaster, Flender, Liu Erlong, Zhao Wuji, Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun to teach them his Soul Power cultivation method.
• Tang San warned the group that they could suffer cultivation deviation if they circulated power incorrectly, and Grandmaster praised him as a peerless genius.

Ning Rongrong discovered that Ao Tian’s pill had raised her Soul Power to rank thirty-six and transformed her Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda into a Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda. A month later, Tang San began teaching Grandmaster and the others his Cultivation Method.

• Ning Rongrong measured her Soul Power at rank thirty-six and impulsively kissed Ao Tian to thank him.
• Xiao Wu revealed that she and Zhu Zhuqing had also advanced, and Ao Tian told Ning Rongrong the pill’s remaining power could help her reach Soul Ancestor before the Soul Master Tournament.
• Ning Rongrong discovered her martial soul had become a Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, removing its limit on reaching Titled Douluo, but Ao Tian refused to give her another pill for her father.
• One month later, Tang San gathered Grandmaster, Flender, Liu Erlong, Zhao Wuji, Dai Mubai, Oscar, and Ma Hongjun to teach them his Cultivation Method.
• Tang San warned them that incorrect circulation through the memorized meridians and acupoints could cause life-threatening qi deviation, while Grandmaster praised him as a peerless genius.

Tang San taught the Shrek group a cultivation method, and Ma Hongjun broke through to rank thirty, boosting everyone’s confidence about facing Ao Tian. Liu Erlong introduced four former Blue Tyrant Academy students chosen for the tournament, and Ma Hongjun asked whether two of them were girls.

• Tang San taught the group the Outer Disciples’ cultivation method, which they practiced until afternoon.
• Grandmaster saw no increase in Soul Power, while Dai Mubai and Oscar reported faster cultivation.
• Ma Hongjun broke through to rank thirty and credited the method, claiming Ao Tian was no longer worth worrying about.
• Liu Erlong listed the four tournament recruits: Tailong, Huang Yuan, Jing Ling, and Jiang Zhu, along with their Martial Souls and ranks.
• Ma Hongjun asked Liu Erlong whether Jing Ling and Jiang Zhu were the two girls among the recruits.

Tang San taught the Shrek group a cultivation method that improved their training, and Ma Hongjun broke through to rank thirty. Liu Erlong introduced four former Blue Tyrant Academy students chosen for the Soul Master Tournament, while Tang San remained doubtful that the method alone could defeat Ao Tian.

• Tang San taught Grandmaster, Liu Erlong, and the others the Tang Sect Outer Disciples’ cultivation method, which they practiced through the afternoon.
• Dai Mubai and Oscar reported faster cultivation, while Ma Hongjun broke through to rank thirty and celebrated becoming a Soul Elder.
• Ma Hongjun said the new method would help them face Ao Tian, but Tang San privately doubted that it would be enough to defeat him.
• Liu Erlong named Tailong, Huang Yuan, Jing Ling, and Jiang Zhu as the four additional Soul Master Tournament team members and described their Martial Souls and abilities.
• Ma Hongjun asked Liu Erlong whether Jing Ling and Jiang Zhu were girls.

Ma Hongjun recovered from his injuries and received permission to address his Evil Fire while Grandmaster planned to teach the new teammates Tang San’s Cultivation Method for the Soul Master Tournament. Ten months later, Ao Tian left Heaven Dou City for Spirit City with the girls, while Qian Renxue stayed behind to manage the Heaven Dou Empire’s soul master teams.

• Oscar and Dai Mubai teased Ma Hongjun, but Grandmaster stopped Flender from making him exercise and suggested the old method for easing his Evil Fire.
• Liu Erlong explained that Jiang Zhu was the only girl among the new teammates, and Dai Mubai urged Ma Hongjun not to return to womanizing.
• Tang San agreed to teach the four new teammates the Cultivation Method if they swore not to share it, while Grandmaster vowed to prove himself at the tournament.
• Ten months later, Ao Tian prepared to leave Heaven Dou City for Spirit City so Hu Liena could train and coordinate with Spirit Hall’s team.
• Qian Renxue told Ao Tian and the girls that Xue Ye was failing and had put her in charge of the Heaven Dou Empire’s teams; she planned to bring the teams advancing from the advancement round to Spirit City.
• Ao Tian said goodbye to Qian Renxue, then departed the Ao Mansion in a carriage driven by Dugu Bo with Gu Yuena and the other girls.

Grandmaster urged Tang San to share the Cultivation Method with the four new teammates so they could strengthen Spirit Hall’s tournament prospects. Ten months later, Ao Tian left Heaven Dou City with the girls for Spirit City, while Qian Renxue planned to join them after the Promotion Tournament.

• Oscar and Dai Mubai teased Ma Hongjun about his Evil Fire, but Grandmaster defended him and suggested Flender take him out to resolve it.
• Grandmaster asked Tang San whether he would teach the Cultivation Method to their four new teammates, and Tang San agreed on the condition that they swear not to pass it on.
• Grandmaster declared that he would train the team to win the Soul Master Tournament and prove himself, while Tang San vowed to clear his teacher’s name.
• Ten months later, Ao Tian prepared to return to Spirit City with Gu Yuena, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Li so they could train with Hu Liena before the Grand Finals.
• Qian Renxue said Xue Ye’s health was declining and that she would bring the Heaven Dou teams to Spirit City after the Promotion Tournament.
• Ao Tian said goodbye to Qian Renxue, then boarded the carriage with the girls as Dugu Bo drove them out of Ao Mansion.

Ao Tian and the girls left Heaven Dou City for Spirit City, stopping so Ning Rongrong could say goodbye to her father. After arriving, they headed toward Pope Mountain, where Ning Rongrong began wondering whether Ao Tian had made Spirit Hall submit to him.

• Xiao Wu and the girls said they felt reluctant to leave Heaven Dou City, but Ning Rongrong cheered them up by looking forward to exploring Spirit City.
• Ao Tian let Ning Rongrong visit the Castle of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, where she said goodbye to Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong before rejoining the carriage.
• Ning Fengzhi told Gu Rong and Chen Xin that he would not attend the Soul Master Tournament or accept Spirit Hall's invitation, choosing to stay out of power struggles.
• Ao Tian learned that Dugu Bo held a grudge against Ju Douluo and told him he could settle it, as long as he did not kill him.
• The group reached Spirit City on the third day and saw its many Soul Masters and shops; the Hall Guardian Knights recognized Ao Tian and escorted his carriage away.
• As Ao Tian led the girls up toward Pope Mountain, Ning Rongrong asked about his relationship with Bibi Dong and wondered if he had made Spirit Hall submit.

Ao Tian and the girls left Heaven Dou City for Spirit City, stopping so Ning Rongrong could say goodbye to her father. After they arrived, the Hall Guardian Knights treated Ao Tian with great respect, leaving Ning Rongrong wondering whether he had made Spirit Hall submit to him.

• Xiao Wu and the girls talked about leaving Heaven Dou City, and Ao Tian agreed to let Ning Rongrong visit her home before they continued their journey.
• Ning Rongrong said goodbye to Ning Fengzhi, who chose to remain retired rather than attend the Soul Master Tournament or Spirit Hall's gathering.
• Ao Tian told Dugu Bo not to hold back against Ju Douluo over their old grudge, but warned him not to kill him.
• After three days, the carriage reached Spirit City, where the girls remarked on its many Soul Masters and Xiao Wu offered to show them around.
• The Hall Guardian Knights welcomed Ao Tian respectfully and arranged care for his carriage as he led the girls toward Pope Mountain.
• Ning Rongrong asked Ao Tian about his relationship with Bibi Dong and wondered if he had made Spirit Hall submit to him, but he did not answer.

Ao Tian brought Gu Yuena, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Xiao Li, and Dugu Bo to the Papal Palace, where Bibi Dong welcomed him warmly and surprised the newcomers with her casual, affectionate manner. Bibi Dong took the group to eat, while Gu Yuena silently bristled at what she saw as Bibi Dong’s attempt to assert her place as the senior woman.

• Ao Tian arrived at the Papal Palace with the girls and Dugu Bo, then sent Dugu Bo with the Knight Commander to arrange a place for him to stay.
• Bibi Dong hurried out in a sleeping robe to greet Ao Tian, then returned inside to change after noticing his guests.
• Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Li were astonished that Bibi Dong seemed approachable and youthful rather than stern and imposing.
• Bibi Dong changed into casual clothes, exchanged a tense smile with Gu Yuena, and warmly embraced Xiao Wu.
• Bibi Dong led the group out to eat, while Gu Yuena pinched Ao Tian and resolved not to speak to Bibi Dong first.

Ao Tian brought Gu Yuena, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Li to the Papal Palace, where they met Bibi Dong. Gu Yuena and Bibi Dong silently vied over who would establish herself as the eldest sister, and Gu Yuena refused to speak first.

• Ning Rongrong learned that Bibi Dong was another of Ao Tian's women and felt insecure about his many exceptional partners.
• Ao Tian left Dugu Bo with the Knight Commander and brought the girls into Bibi Dong's residence.
• Bibi Dong greeted Ao Tian eagerly in her nightgown, then changed and came out to meet the guests.
• Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Li were astonished by Bibi Dong's youthful, gentle manner, which differed from their image of the Pope.
• Bibi Dong embraced Xiao Wu and invited the group to eat, while Gu Yuena resented being ignored and decided not to speak first.

Ao Tian brought Xiao Wu and the others back to Spirit City, where they met Bibi Dong and planned their Soul Master Tournament team. While touring the city, they encountered Hu Liena outside Martial Soul Hall Academy, and she hurried toward Ao Tian as two men in her group reacted differently.

• Bibi Dong welcomed Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Li, then learned that Gu Yuena would join their tournament team and Hu Liena was expected to complete it.
• Bibi Dong said Hu Liena was away training and invited the others to explore Spirit City until she returned.
• After lunch, Ao Tian took the five girls sightseeing, and they put on veils to avoid unwanted attention.
• Xiao Wu led the group to Martial Soul Hall Academy and pointed out that Hu Liena studied there.
• Hu Liena recognized Ao Tian and hurried toward him, while one of the men beside her looked puzzled and the other darkened his expression.

Bibi Dong welcomed Ao Tian, Xiao Wu, Gu Yuena, and their friends back to Spirit City as they discussed preparations for the Soul Master Tournament. While exploring the city, they encountered Hu Liena outside Spirit Hall Academy, where she joyfully recognized Ao Tian and hurried toward him.

• Gu Yuena told Ao Tian that Bibi Dong's attitude made her feel slighted, and Ao Tian promised to ask Bibi Dong about it privately.
• Bibi Dong welcomed Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Xiao Li, and Xiao Wu explained that Hu Liena would complete their tournament team when she returned from training.
• After lunch, Bibi Dong returned to work while Ao Tian and the girls went to explore Spirit City, covering their faces with veils to avoid unwanted attention.
• Xiao Wu led the group to Spirit Hall Academy and pointed out where Hu Liena studied.
• Hu Liena recognized Ao Tian as she approached with a group of academy students, and she hurried toward him while one of the men with her looked puzzled and the other darkened his expression.

Hu Liena reunited with Ao Tian and joined him and the girls on a tour of Spirit City, while Yan grew jealous and Xie Yue became concerned about her feelings for Ao Tian. Xie Yue decided to investigate Ao Tian before acting, and Yan vowed to crush his bones if he meant Hu Liena harm.

• Hu Liena rushed to greet Ao Tian, then introduced him, Xiao Wu, and Gu Yuena to her brother Xie Yue and her friend Yan.
• Yan tried to provoke Ao Tian and intimidated Xiao Wu with his aura, but Hu Liena stopped him and asked him to leave her friends alone.
• Ao Tian invited Hu Liena to tour Spirit City with them, and she blushed and agreed before following him and the girls.
• Xie Yue noticed Hu Liena's reaction to Ao Tian and worried that she had fallen for him, while Yan became furious and wanted to follow her.
• Xie Yue stopped Yan and said he would talk to Hu Liena and secretly investigate Ao Tian, while Yan vowed to crush Ao Tian's bones if he meant her harm.