Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Xiao approaches Snow Empress, revealing he has Ten-Thousand-Year Mysterious Ice Marrow to help her survive the Lightning Tribulation.
• Xuan Xiao expresses his desire for Snow Empress, offering forty-five pieces of the ice marrow, twenty as a bride price.

Character Developments

• Snow Empress: Initially hopeful of finding family, she becomes shocked and disbelieving at Xuan Xiao's bold proposition. She struggles with the idea of trading herself for the ice marrow.
• Xuan Xiao: Confident and bold, he uses his wealth to pursue Snow Empress, showing no fear of her power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics in relationships, with Xuan Xiao leveraging his resources to pursue Snow Empress.
• The value of self-worth and dignity, as Snow Empress grapples with the idea of trading herself for material wealth.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Xiao and Snow Empress: Their interaction is tense and unexpected, with Xuan Xiao's boldness contrasting with Snow Empress's initial shock and later turmoil.
• Electrolux: Remains silent and observant, seemingly amused by the situation but not interfering.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Xiao offers Snow Empress 20 strands of Ten-Thousand-Year Mysterious Ice Marrow for her cooperation.
• Snow Empress initially asks for 45 strands but is rebuffed by Xuan Xiao.
• Snow Empress realizes her value is not as high as she thought and agrees to 20 strands.
• She returns with Ice Empress, offering her as part of the deal.

Character Developments

• Snow Empress: Realizes her value has decreased due to her impending death and the possibility of a new Ice and Snow Spirit taking her place. She becomes more cooperative and less arrogant.
• Xuan Xiao: Shows his shrewdness and unwillingness to be swayed by Snow Empress's beauty, focusing on the practical benefits of the deal.
• Ice Empress: Initially unaware of the situation, she is brought to Xuan Xiao by Snow Empress, showing her surprise and anger at being used as a bargaining chip.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and negotiation: Xuan Xiao uses his resources (the Ten-Thousand-Year Mysterious Ice Marrow) to negotiate with Snow Empress, showing his understanding of the power imbalance.
• Value and worth: Snow Empress's understanding of her own value changes as she realizes she is not indispensable, highlighting the theme of self-worth and perception.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Xiao and Snow Empress: Their interaction shows a power struggle, with Xuan Xiao maintaining control over the negotiation, while Snow Empress initially tries to assert her dominance but eventually compromises.
• Snow Empress and Ice Empress: Snow Empress's treatment of Ice Empress shows her willingness to use others for her own gain, highlighting her manipulative nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Xiao meets Snow Empress and Ice Empress, the latter being offered as part of the payment for his request.
• Ice Empress agrees to join Xuan Xiao after learning he possesses Ten-Thousand-Year Mysterious Ice Marrow, crucial for her survival against her upcoming Heavenly Tribulation.
• Snow Empress reveals she already has twenty stalks of the Marrow, making Ice Empress realize she agreed to join for free.
• Xuan Xiao gives them the Marrow and advises them to gather their forces during their tribulations.
• Snow Empress leaves to prepare for her tribulation, and Ice Empress leads Xuan Xiao to the dungeon to find a suitable Soul Beast.

Character Developments

• Xuan Xiao: Shows his cunning and assertiveness in negotiating with the Ice Empress, proving he's not just a child but a formidable force.
• Ice Empress (Bing'er): Initially proud and tsundere, she becomes more cooperative after understanding the gravity of her situation and the benefits of joining Xuan Xiao.
• Snow Empress (Xue'er): Displays her maturity and wisdom in handling the situation, prioritizing her sister's well-being and making tough decisions.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between humans and Soul Beasts, with Xuan Xiao demonstrating his superiority despite being younger.
• The importance of resources and preparation in facing life-threatening challenges, like Heavenly Tribulations.
• The complex relationships between sisters and the lengths they go to protect each other.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Xiao and Ice Empress: Their interaction is filled with tension and banter, with Xuan Xiao showing dominance, and Ice Empress initially resisting but eventually complying.
• Snow Empress and Ice Empress: They display a deep bond, with Snow Empress making selfless decisions for Ice Empress's sake, and Ice Empress eventually understanding and accepting her sister's choices.
• Xuan Xiao and Snow Empress: Their interaction is more serious and respectful, with Xuan Xiao showing concern for her tribulation and Snow Empress acknowledging his power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Xiao is led by Ice Empress through the dungeon of Snow Empress's Palace, passing various Soul Beasts in ice cells.
• They reach an ice cell containing a massive azure-blue serpent with four wings, identified as a Singing Snake, a rare mutated Soul Beast.
• Xuan Xiao plans to use this Singing Snake for his fourth Soul Ring, deeming its 68,000-year cultivation suitable.
• Ice Empress warns Xuan Xiao about the desperate counterattacks of the weak Soul Beasts before they die.
• Xuan Xiao sits down to cultivate, aiming to break through to the next level, while Ice Empress leaves to protect Snow Empress.
• Upon leaving the palace, Ice Empress releases her aura, alerting other powerful Soul Beasts in the Far North, including the Titan Snow Demon King and Little White, the Ice Bear King.

Character Developments

• Xuan Xiao demonstrates his determination and strategic thinking in choosing the Singing Snake for his Soul Ring.
• Ice Empress shows concern for Snow Empress's safety and loyalty, releasing her aura to alert other powerful Soul Beasts.
• Snow Empress focuses on repairing her Soul Core using Ten-Thousand-Year Mysterious Ice Marrows to prepare for her upcoming heavenly tribulation.

Significant Themes

• The survival of the fittest and the rules established by Snow Empress that maintain peace in the Far North.
• The power dynamics among the Soul Beasts, with Snow Empress at the top, followed by the Three Heavenly Kings, and other powerful Soul Beasts.
• The importance of cultivation and preparation for challenges, as seen in Xuan Xiao's determination to break through and Snow Empress's efforts to repair her Soul Core.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Xiao and Ice Empress: They work together, with Ice Empress guiding Xuan Xiao through the dungeon and warning him about the Soul Beasts.
• Snow Empress and other powerful Soul Beasts: Snow Empress's aura alerts the Titan Snow Demon King and Little White, demonstrating their connection and the respect they have for her.
• Xuan Xiao and the Singing Snake: Xuan Xiao plans to use the Singing Snake for his Soul Ring, showing his intention to capture or kill it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ice Empress, Titan Snow Demon King, and Little White (Ice Bear King) arrive at the Snow Empress's Palace, accompanied by a vast number of Soul Beasts.
• The Ice Empress orders a thorough search for any humans approaching the Far North's core region, with the exception of one human who has inherited the Wind Elf's legacy.
• Little White detects an unfamiliar scent in Snow Empress's Palace, hinting at the presence of the human.
• The Ice Empress reveals that the human brought the Snow Empress twenty stalks of Ten-Thousand-Year Mysterious Ice Marrow as a gift.
• The Soul Beasts prepare to defend the Snow Empress as she undergoes her heavenly tribulation, with the Titan Snow Demon King and Little White forming the first line of defense.

Character Developments

• The Snow Empress is shown to be resolute and determined as she faces her heavenly tribulation.
• The Ice Empress demonstrates her authority and leadership by organizing the Soul Beasts' defense of the Snow Empress.
• Little White shows gratitude and loyalty to the Snow Empress, acknowledging the human's gift as a source of hope for her survival.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and devotion to the Snow Empress.
• The power and value of Ten-Thousand-Year Mysterious Ice Marrow in the Far North.
• The unity and cooperation of the Soul Beasts in the face of a common threat.

Character Interactions

• The Ice Empress, Titan Snow Demon King, and Little White work together to protect the Snow Empress.
• Little White expresses gratitude toward the human who gifted the Snow Empress the Ten-Thousand-Year Mysterious Ice Marrow.
• The Ice Empress reveals information about the human to the other Soul Beasts, emphasizing his importance and exception to the order to kill any humans approaching the Far North.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Xiao successfully absorbs his fourth Soul Ring, jumping three levels to forty-three.
• He returns to the Far North, startling everyone with his sudden appearance.
• Snow Empress prepares for her Heavenly Tribulation, while a Sun Moon Empire Soul Engineer is captured and killed by Xuan Xiao.
• Xuan Xiao returns to Shrek Academy, where he meets his new homeroom teacher, Wang Yan.

Character Developments

• Xuan Xiao demonstrates his powerful cultivation speed, obtaining his fourth Soul Ring in just four days.
• Snow Empress shows determination and strength as she prepares for her Heavenly Tribulation.
• The Sun Moon Empire Soul Engineer displays arrogance and disdain for humanity, leading to his demise.

Significant Themes

• The power and importance of Soul Rings.
• The struggle and preparation for Heavenly Tribulations.
• The conflict between different factions, such as humans and Soul Beasts, and the Sun Moon Empire.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Xiao interacts with Ice Empress, showing casual disregard for the captured Soul Engineer and concern for Snow Empress.
• At Shrek Academy, Xuan Xiao shares his news about obtaining his fourth Soul Ring with Xiao Xiao, causing her surprise and disbelief.
• Wang Yan, the new homeroom teacher, meets Xuan Xiao and expresses curiosity about his rapid cultivation progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Xiao reveals his Soul Rings: two purple, two black, indicating extraordinary power for his age (12, level 43).
• Wang Yan, the teacher, is astonished by Xuan Xiao's Soul Rings, especially the 68,000-year black ring.
• Xuan Xiao explains his Martial Soul's special ability, Halving, which reduces all damage and abnormal conditions by half.
• Xiao Xiao confesses she has Twin Martial Souls, and Xuan Xiao advises her not to add Soul Rings to her second Martial Soul until her first reaches seven rings.
• Mu En is surprised by Xuan Xiao's 68,000-year Soul Ring.

Character Developments

• Xuan Xiao: Shows his incredible power and knowledge, advising Xiao Xiao about her Twin Martial Souls.
• Wang Yan: Realizes Xuan Xiao's exceptional abilities and takes notes for the academy's records.
• Xiao Xiao: Confesses her Twin Martial Souls to Xuan Xiao, showing trust in him.
• Mu En: Shows surprise and admiration for Xuan Xiao's 68,000-year Soul Ring.

Significant Themes

• Power and potential: Xuan Xiao's extraordinary abilities and Martial Soul's special ability highlight his immense power and potential.
• Trust and guidance: Xuan Xiao's advice to Xiao Xiao shows his willingness to guide her, while Xiao Xiao's confession to him indicates her trust in him.
• Surprise and admiration: Both Wang Yan and Mu En are astonished by Xuan Xiao's abilities, showing admiration for his power.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Xiao and Wang Yan: Wang Yan questions Xuan Xiao about his Soul Rings, and Xuan Xiao explains his Martial Soul's ability.
• Xuan Xiao and Xiao Xiao: Xiao Xiao confesses her Twin Martial Souls to Xuan Xiao, and he advises her on how to use them effectively.
• Xuan Xiao and Mu En: Mu En is surprised by Xuan Xiao's 68,000-year Soul Ring, showing admiration for his power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Xiao senses the impending Heavenly Tribulation of the Snow Empress through Electrolux.
• Di Tian, the Star Dou Great Emperor, heads north to investigate the Heavenly Tribulation.
• Mu En dispatches Xuan Zi and others from Shrek Academy to the Far North to capitalize on the event.
• Tang San discovers an anomaly in his plan for Snow Girl's tribulation and rushes to the Divine Realm Committee.
• The God of Destruction appears at the Divine Realm Committee, much to Tang San's displeasure.
• The Heavenly Tribulation begins, and Snow Empress withstands the first bolt of lightning.
• Xuan Zi and Du Busi's groups arrive at the perimeter, with Xuan Zi proposing a joint effort to split the Soul Ring and Soul Bone.
• An unknown, terrifying figure appears in the sky, accompanied by a deep, resonating hum.

Character Developments

• Xuan Xiao shows concern for the Snow Empress and his ability to sense the Heavenly Tribulation.
• Di Tian demonstrates his power and curiosity by investigating the Heavenly Tribulation.
• Tang San's plan goes awry, indicating a potential threat to his control.
• The God of Destruction exhibits his smug and taunting behavior, further irritating Tang San.
• Xuan Zi displays his ambition and cunning by proposing a joint effort to secure the Soul Ring and Soul Bone.
• Du Busi shows fear and awe towards the mysterious figure that appears.

Significant Themes

• Power and ambition, as seen in Xuan Zi's eagerness to secure the Soul Ring and Soul Bone.
• The unknown and its potential danger, represented by the mysterious figure that appears.
• The consequences of meddling with divine forces, as seen in Tang San's plan going awry.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Xiao and Electrolux share a mental connection, with Electrolux providing information to Xuan Xiao.
• Tang San and the God of Destruction have a tense interaction, with Tang San trying to hide his displeasure.
• Xuan Zi and Du Busi have a hostile yet cooperative interaction, with Xuan Zi proposing a joint effort to secure the Soul Ring and Soul Bone.
• The mysterious figure's appearance causes fear and awe among the characters present.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Snow Empress begins her Heavenly Tribulation in the Far North, attracting various powerful factions, including Shrek Academy, the three great empires, and the Body Sect.
• Tang San senses something amiss with his plan for Snow Girl and rushes to the Divine Realm Committee, only to find the God of Destruction already there.
• A mysterious, terrifying figure appears during the Heavenly Tribulation, startling everyone present.

Character Developments

• Xuan Xiao, now a Soul Ancestor, cannot sense the Heavenly Tribulation but is aware of its significance.
• Di Tian, sensing the Heavenly Tribulation, decides to investigate.
• Mu En sends Xuan Zi and others to the Far North to seize opportunities during the Heavenly Tribulation.
• Tang San realizes his plan for Snow Girl has gone awry and rushes to the Divine Realm Committee.
• The God of Destruction appears, taunting Tang San and revealing his involvement in the Heavenly Tribulation.
• The mysterious figure's appearance hints at an unknown, powerful entity.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Various factions seek to capitalize on the Heavenly Tribulation, highlighting their ambition and desire for power.
• Mystery and the Unknown: The appearance of the mysterious figure adds an element of intrigue and foreshadows potential danger or revelation.
• Conflict and Rivalry: The presence of multiple factions at the Heavenly Tribulation site sets the stage for potential conflict and competition.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Xiao and Electrolux: Xuan Xiao and Electrolux maintain their mentor-mentee relationship, with Electrolux guiding Xuan Xiao's cultivation.
• Di Tian and the Fierce Beasts: Di Tian communicates with and gives orders to the Fierce Beasts guarding the Star Dou Forest, demonstrating his leadership and connection with these powerful creatures.
• Xuan Zi and Du Busi: Xuan Zi and Du Busi encounter each other at the Heavenly Tribulation site, leading to a tense interaction and a proposed alliance.
• Tang San and the God of Destruction: Tang San and the God of Destruction's interaction is filled with tension and animosity, with the God of Destruction taunting Tang San about his wife and the Heavenly Tribulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious, pitch-black figure descends between the human and soul beast camps, facing the humans.
• Yan Shaozhe, a human expert, is beheaded instantly by the figure, but he is revived using his Lie Yan ability.
• The figure demands valuables in exchange for lives, targeting Xuan Zi, a Rank 98 Super Douluo, and cuts off his left hand.
• Tang San, the Sea God, throws his divine weapon, the Sea God's Trident, at the figure, but it is shattered, causing Tang San severe injury.

Character Developments

• Yan Shaozhe survives a near-death experience, using his full soul power reserves to revive himself.
• Xuan Zi suffers a humiliating loss, losing his left hand and experiencing fear and disbelief.
• Tang San is severely injured and shocked when his Sea God's Trident is shattered.

Significant Themes

• The power disparity between the mysterious figure and the other characters is emphasized, highlighting the theme of fear and awe.
• The vulnerability of even the strongest characters is explored, challenging their invincibility.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents and the importance of caution are demonstrated.

Character Interactions

• The mysterious figure interacts with the humans and soul beasts, instilling fear and awe.
• Yan Shaozhe and Xuan Zi interact with the figure, with Yan Shaozhe surviving and Xuan Zi suffering a loss.
• Tang San interacts with the figure remotely, attempting to strike it down with his Sea God's Trident but failing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang San's interference in Snow Empress' tribulation leads to his castration by Shadow Twin Scythes.
• The Body Sect and Shrek Academy members flee in chaos after witnessing Shadow Twin Scythes' power.
• Tang San's injury and the incident are witnessed by various God Kings and deities in the Divine Realm Committee.

Character Developments

• Tang San's hubris in interfering with the tribulation results in severe consequences, showing the power gap between him and Shadow Twin Scythes.
• The God of Destruction's fear and respect for Shadow Twin Scythes grow after witnessing its actions.

Significant Themes

• The power imbalance between the God Realm and the lower realms.
• The consequences of hubris and overconfidence in one's abilities.

Character Interactions

• The God of Destruction and Life's interaction highlights the God of Destruction's frustration and helplessness in the face of Shadow Twin Scythes' power.
• Tang San's injury and the subsequent reactions from the Divine Realm Committee members show their shock and disbelief at the incident.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Snow Empress successfully completes her seventh heavenly tribulation, absorbing multiple Ten-Thousand-Year Mysterious Ice Marrows to boost her power.
• Ice Empress triggers her heavenly tribulation, surrounded by fifteen Ten-Thousand-Year Mysterious Ice Marrows.
• The Shrek group is extorted by Di Tian (Shadow Twin Scythes), losing valuable treasures and suffering casualties.
• Shrek group departs the Far North, humiliated and nearly penniless.

Character Developments

• Snow Empress demonstrates resilience and determination, reaching 790,000 years and choosing to stabilize her foundation before attempting the next tribulation.
• Xuan Zi, a Shrek Elder, shows greed and cowardice, trying to cheat the system but ultimately paying a heavy price.
• Yan Shaozhe, the Holy Spirit Cult's first-in-line successor, feels schadenfreude at Xuan Zi's misfortune but maintains a facade of unity.

Significant Themes

• Power and resilience: Snow Empress's ability to withstand and overcome challenges.
• Greed and its consequences: Xuan Zi's attempt to exploit the situation backfires, leading to significant losses.
• Unity and betrayal: The Shrek group's disunity is exploited by Di Tian, leading to their defeat.

Character Interactions

• Snow Empress and Ice Empress: Both are powerful ferocious beasts with close bonds, supporting each other through their tribulations.
• Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe: Their tense relationship is strained further by Xuan Zi's schemes and Yan Shaozhe's schadenfreude.
• Di Tian and the Shrek group: Di Tian manipulates and extorts the Shrek group, exploiting their disunity and greed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Xiao watches the Shrek group flee and decides to show Mu En a recording of the Far North to reveal Xuan Zi's actions.
• Xuan Xiao encounters Ma Xiaotao, who is controlled by her evil fire, and decides to use this opportunity to test his strength and record a fight for extortion.
• Xuan Xiao uses his soul skills, Hurricane Overlord, Aurora Flash, Heaven-Shaking Gale Domain, and Sky-Rending Starburst, to combat Ma Xiaotao.
• Ma Xiaotao uses her Phoenix Meteor Shower and activates her soul bone skills in all four limbs, losing control to her evil fire.

Character Developments

• Xuan Xiao demonstrates his strength, using various soul skills to overpower Ma Xiaotao, and shows his strategic thinking by recording the fight for potential extortion.
• Ma Xiaotao's evil fire takes control, showcasing her powerful abilities but also her lack of self-control.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Xuan Xiao's mastery of his powers allows him to maintain control, while Ma Xiaotao's loss of control to her evil fire highlights the dangers of unchecked power.
• Strategy and Opportunism: Xuan Xiao takes advantage of the situation to test his strength and record the fight for future gain.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Xiao and Mu En: Although not physically present, Mu En's gaze indicates his interest in Xuan Xiao's strength, setting up a potential future interaction.
• Xuan Xiao and Ma Xiaotao: Their fight showcases their respective powers and the consequences of losing control.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Xiao demonstrates his power by creating a physical bow and arrow using compressed azure airflow, intending to kill Ma Xiaotao.
• Mu En intervenes, using his Soul Power barrier to block the arrow and saving Ma Xiaotao.
• Xuan Xiao reveals he has recordings of both Ma Xiaotao's attack and Xuan Zi's actions in the Far North, threatening to release them if his demands are not met.
• Mu En agrees to give Xuan Xiao a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone in exchange for the destruction of the recordings.

Character Developments

• Xuan Xiao shows his cunning and ruthlessness, using the recordings to blackmail Mu En and Shrek.
• Mu En demonstrates his wisdom and experience, understanding Xuan Xiao's intentions and agreeing to the deal to minimize damage to Shrek.
• Ma Xiaotao's actions reveal her impulsive and aggressive nature, leading to the current situation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: Xuan Xiao uses his power and the recordings to manipulate Mu En and Shrek.
• Consequences of actions: Mu En regrets Xuan Zi's actions, leading to the loss of five Titled Douluo and the potential destruction of Shrek's reputation.
• The value of ancient artifacts: Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones are highly prized and can be used to uphold an academy's reputation or as bargaining chips.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Xiao and Mu En: They engage in a tense negotiation, with Xuan Xiao threatening Mu En and Mu En trying to minimize the damage to Shrek.
• Xuan Xiao and Ma Xiaotao: Their interaction is brief but intense, with Xuan Xiao attempting to kill Ma Xiaotao and Ma Xiaotao attacking him impulsively.
• Mu En and Ma Xiaotao: Mu En saves Ma Xiaotao from Xuan Xiao's attack, showing concern for her well-being despite her impulsive actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu En awaits Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe's return from the Far North.
• The duo dramatically enters, exaggerating their encounter with a powerful shadow.
• Mu En reveals a disk containing footage of Xuan Zi's actions in the Far North, including the deaths of five Titled Douluo.
• Mu En reveals that Shrek had to pay 180,000 years of torso bone to keep the footage secret.
• Mu En tasks Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe with moving all the ancient books from the bottom level of Sea God's Pavilion to the top.

Character Developments

• Mu En: Shows anger and frustration at Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe's actions, but ultimately gives them a chance to redeem themselves.
• Xuan Zi: Realizes the gravity of his mistake and shows remorse, but still displays some level of arrogance.
• Yan Shaozhe: Shows fear and remorse, understanding the severity of their actions.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of reckless actions.
• The value of wisdom and intelligence over brute strength.
• Redemption and second chances.

Character Interactions

• Mu En scolds Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe for their actions, showing disappointment and anger.
• Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe show fear and remorse in the face of Mu En's anger.
• Mu En gives Xuan Zi and Yan Shaozhe a task to make up for their mistakes, showing a willingness to give them a second chance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhi An, Xuan Xiao's clone, arrives at Jialing Pass to find the souls of the Sword and Bone Douluo, as well as the Rakshasa God and Angel God from ten thousand years ago.
• He successfully retrieves their souls using a compass and a space talisman, then travels to Bright Capital to enroll in the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Guidance Academy.
• Upon arrival, he demonstrates his power (two purple, three black Soul Rings) to the gatekeeper, who immediately grants him special admission to see the dean of studies.

Character Developments

• Zhi An shows maturity, determination, and strategic thinking in his mission to retrieve the souls and enroll in the academy.
• The gatekeeper's attitude changes drastically upon seeing Zhi An's powerful Soul Rings, demonstrating his subservience to power.

Significant Themes

• Power and Status: Zhi An's display of power earns him immediate respect and special treatment.
• Past and Present: The retrieval of souls from ten thousand years ago connects the past to the present.

Character Interactions

• Zhi An and the gatekeeper: The gatekeeper's initial arrogance turns to awe and servility upon seeing Zhi An's power.
• Zhi An and the souls (off-page): Zhi An successfully retrieves the souls of the Sword and Bone Douluo, as well as the Rakshasa God and Angel God, demonstrating his ability to control powerful entities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhi An visits the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Guidance Academy to enroll.
• He meets Dean Lin Jiayi and Headmaster Jing Hongchen.
• Zhi An demonstrates his five Soul Rings, shocking the Headmaster and Dean.
• Jing Hongchen questions Zhi An about his choice to enroll in their academy instead of Shrek Academy.
• Zhi An reveals his family's history and his expertise in Soul Tools, aiming to study tenth-level Soul Tools.

Character Developments

• Zhi An: Shows confidence and poise during his enrollment, revealing his family's history and his skill as a fifth-level Soul Engineer. He expresses his desire to study tenth-level Soul Tools.
• Lin Jiayi: Initially surprised by Zhi An's five Soul Rings, he quickly fetches the Headmaster to meet Zhi An.
• Jing Hongchen: Initially curious and cautious, he becomes excited and welcoming upon learning about Zhi An's background and expertise in Soul Tools.

Significant Themes

• Genius and Talent: Zhi An's five Soul Rings and his status as a fifth-level Soul Engineer highlight his exceptional talent.
• Soul Tools: The focus on Soul Tools as a means to break through the current bottleneck in Soul Master cultivation, and the potential of tenth-level Soul Tools.
• Ambition: Both Zhi An and Jing Hongchen display ambition – Zhi An seeks to study tenth-level Soul Tools, while Jing Hongchen sees the potential in having a top-tier genius study Soul Tools at his academy.

Character Interactions

• Zhi An and Lin Jiayi: Their interaction is brief but respectful, with Lin Jiayi showing deference to Zhi An's talent.
• Zhi An and Jing Hongchen: Their interaction is more in-depth, with Jing Hongchen questioning Zhi An about his background and intentions, and Zhi An revealing his expertise and ambitions. They ultimately shake hands, symbolizing their partnership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhi An, accompanied by Director Lin, meets with Jing Hongchen, the director of the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Guidance Academy.
• Zhi An demonstrates his ability to summon souls from his sword, starting with Qian Renxue, the Angel God from ten thousand years ago.
• Qian Renxue, with five black Soul Rings, is to spar with Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, Jing Hongchen's grandchildren and top students of the academy.
• The spar is called off due to the overwhelming power disparity, leaving everyone shocked and awestruck.

Character Developments

• Zhi An: Proves his extraordinary power and potential, capable of summoning powerful souls from his sword.
• Xiao Hongchen & Meng Hongchen: Realize the vast gap in power between them and Zhi An, leading to a shift in their perception of him.
• Jing Hongchen: Recognizes Zhi An's value and begins strategizing to secure him as an asset to the academy.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The demonstration of Zhi An's power shifts the balance of power and respect among the characters.
• Potential vs. Reality: The revelation of Qian Renxue's power, despite being a Soul King, highlights the theme of potential not matching current reality.

Character Interactions

• Zhi An & Xiao Hongchen/Meng Hongchen: Their interaction reveals the power gap between them, with Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen showing curiosity and awe towards Zhi An.
• Jing Hongchen & Zhi An: Jing Hongchen's interaction with Zhi An shows his recognition of Zhi An's potential and his desire to secure him to the academy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Xiao is having hot pot during a practical combat lesson, using expensive ingredients like Ten-Thousand-Year Snow Ginseng.
• Du Weilen, the dean of instruction, arrives but is deterred from reprimanding Xuan Xiao due to his strength.
• Dai Huabin, a Rank 37 Soul Elder and son of the White Tiger Duke, challenges Xuan Xiao.
• Xuan Xiao easily defeats Dai Huabin without using his Martial Soul, pinning him to the ground and humiliating him.

Character Developments

• Xuan Xiao: Shows off his strength and wealth, humiliates Dai Huabin without using his Martial Soul.
• Dai Huabin: Loses to Xuan Xiao, experiences humiliation and resentment.
• Zhu Lu: Watches the fight, shows restraint in not interfering.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect: Xuan Xiao's strength commands respect, while Dai Huabin's lack of power leads to his humiliation.
• Wealth and status: Xuan Xiao's wealth allows him to flaunt his hot pot during class, while Dai Huabin's status as the son of a duke does not protect him from humiliation.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Xiao and Dai Huabin: Xuan Xiao humiliates Dai Huabin, showing off his strength and mocking his White Tiger Martial Soul.
• Zhu Lu and Dai Huabin: Zhu Lu watches Dai Huabin's defeat, showing restraint in not interfering.
• Xuan Xiao and Du Weilen: Du Weilen arrives to reprimand Xuan Xiao but is deterred due to his strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dai Huabin, enraged by his defeat, shoves Zhu Lu to the ground and calls her "trash."
• Zhu Lu, hurt and crying, is approached by Xuan Xiao via voice transmission.
• Zhu Lu meets Xuan Xiao in a private room, and he offers her a way out of her current situation.

Character Developments

• Zhu Lu: Struggles with her loyalty to her clan's mission and her own desires. She ultimately decides to leave with Xuan Xiao.
• Dai Huabin: Reveals his arrogant, hot-tempered nature and willingness to take out his anger on others.
• Xuan Xiao: Shows calm confidence and offers Zhu Lu a new path.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Self-Interest: Zhu Lu grapples with her loyalty to her clan's mission and her own desires.
• Power Dynamics: The power imbalance between Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu, and later between Dai Huabin and Xuan Xiao, influences their interactions.
• Dependence and Independence: Zhu Lu's dependence on Dai Huabin is questioned, and she is offered a chance at independence.

Character Interactions

• Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu: Their interaction highlights Dai Huabin's disregard for Zhu Lu's feelings and her loyalty to him.
• Zhu Lu and Xuan Xiao: Xuan Xiao's calm confidence and offer of a new path appeal to Zhu Lu, leading her to make a significant decision.