Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points & Events

• Gu Yuena, the master of Three-Eyed Golden Lion, experiences a sudden headache and distress, likely due to her past plans not unfolding as expected.
• Wang Dong'er learns about her true identity and her father's intentions for her and her brother, Tang Wulin, from a diary.
• Snow Empress realizes Tang San's grand scheme: every ten thousand years, he sends a family member to harvest the fortune of the continent, using it to strengthen the Tang Family.

Character Developments

• Gu Yuena shows a rare moment of vulnerability and exhaustion, indicating that her plans may not have gone as intended.
• Wang Dong'er feels betrayed and bitter after learning her father's true intentions, leading to a deeper hatred for him.
• Snow Empress demonstrates her intelligence and cunning by piecing together Tang San's grand scheme.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and betrayal: Tang San's actions reveal his manipulative nature and willingness to use his children as pawns.
• Time and destiny: The ten-thousand-year cycle highlights the interconnectedness of past, present, and future, and the inescapable nature of fate.
• Power and ambition: Tang San's grand scheme underscores his insatiable desire for power and status.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yuena and Three-Eyed Golden Lion: Despite her cold demeanor, Gu Yuena shows affection and care for her beast, indicating a softer side to her character.
• Wang Dong'er and her past: Wang Dong'er's internal struggle and newfound knowledge about her father cause her to reevaluate her past and her future.
• Snow Empress and Ice Empress: The two soul beasts share a moment of understanding and mutual realization, demonstrating their close bond and shared intelligence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Ye and Wang Dong'er arrive at their dorm room and unpack together. Wang Dong'er, contrary to her pampered image in the original story, efficiently makes her own bed and even helps Lin Ye with his.
• Lin Ye and Wang Dong'er decide to explore Shrek Academy together.
• Lin Ye repeatedly glances at Mu En, the Dragon God Douluo, who senses his gaze.
• Lin Ye and Wang Dong'er encounter the two heroines, Tang Wutong and Xiao Xiao, again.

Character Developments

• Wang Dong'er displays unexpected maturity and independence by making her own bed and helping Lin Ye unpack.
• Lin Ye shows curiosity and reverence towards Mu En, revealing his knowledge of Mu En's true identity.
• Lin Ye's diary entries show his thought processes and observations, indicating his analytical mind.

Significant Themes

• First Impressions vs Reality: Wang Dong'er's actions challenge Lin Ye's preconceived notions about her, highlighting the theme of not judging a book by its cover.
• Reverence and Curiosity: Lin Ye's repeated glances at Mu En showcase his reverence for power and curiosity about the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Lin Ye and Wang Dong'er interact more naturally, with Lin Ye taking the initiative to invite her for a walk, showing a growing comfort between them.
• Lin Ye and Wang Dong'er encounter Tang Wutong and Xiao Xiao again, setting the stage for potential interactions with these characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Ye meets Ning Tian and Wu Feng, two famous female leads, on his way to the cafeteria.
• Lin Ye realizes their identities and shares his thoughts about their relationship in his Diary.
• The Diary's contents cause embarrassment and distress to Wu Feng, while Ning Tian remains calm.

Character Developments

• Lin Ye: Shows curiosity and bluntness in his observations and Diary entries.
• Wu Feng: Struggles with embarrassment and anger after her feelings are exposed in the Diary.
• Ning Tian: Remains composed and understanding of Wu Feng's feelings.

Significant Themes

• The Diary's impact on characters and their emotions.
• The complexity of relationships and orientations.
• The class divide within Shrek Academy.

Character Interactions

• Lin Ye and Wang Dong'er: They interact casually, with Wang Dong'er showing discomfort with the Diary's revelations.
• Ning Tian and Wu Feng: Their relationship is strained after the Diary's contents are revealed, with Wu Feng feeling embarrassed and Ning Tian feeling helplessly amused.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Ye overhears new students discussing Tang San and Xiao Wu's love story, with the boy embellishing it greatly.
• Lin Ye vents his frustration about the fabricated stories in his Diary, revealing intimate details about Tang San and Xiao Wu's early relationship.
• Wang Dong'er, reading Lin Ye's Diary, chokes on her drink due to the shocking revelations.

Character Developments

• Lin Ye: Shows frustration with the misinterpretations of Tang San and Xiao Wu's relationship.
• Wang Dong'er: Reacts strongly to the intimate details revealed in Lin Ye's Diary.

Significant Themes

• The truth vs. popular misconceptions about Tang San and Xiao Wu's relationship.
• The impact of sharing sensitive information through the Diary.

Character Interactions

• Lin Ye and Wang Dong'er: Lin Ye hands Wang Dong'er tissues when she chokes, showing concern, and they briefly discuss her choking incident.
• Lin Ye and the new students: Lin Ye listens to their conversation but does not engage with them directly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Ye's diary reveals Tang San's past actions and thoughts, painting him as manipulative and opportunistic.
• The diary's contents shock and disillusion several key figures: Ma Xiaotao, Xiao Xiao, Tang Ya, Zhang Lexuan, and Gu Yuena.
• Lin Ye's rant about Tang San's revival of Xiao Wu is ridiculed, causing embarrassment and laughter among the readers.

Character Developments

• Ma Xiaotao: Becomes more disdainful of Tang San, questioning his sincerity in love.
• Xiao Xiao: Develops an aversion towards Tang San, finding his actions improper.
• Tang Ya: Has her illusions about Tang San shattered once again, questioning his sincerity.
• Gu Yuena: Reinforces her belief that humans only see Soul Beasts as tools, doubting Tang San's love for Xiao Wu.
• Wang Dong'er: Feels embarrassed and traumatized by Lin Ye's ridicule of Tang San's iconic revival scene.

Significant Themes

• The complexity of human nature and emotions, particularly love and ambition.
• The relationship between humans and Soul Beasts, with many characters doubting the possibility of genuine love between them.

Character Interactions

• The diary serves as a catalyst for several characters to reevaluate their perceptions of Tang San.
• Lin Ye's rant about Tang San's revival of Xiao Wu causes embarrassment and laughter among the readers, highlighting their differing opinions on Tang San's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang San revives the Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python, making them his lackeys in the Haotian Sect.
• Wang Dong'er learns that her 'fathers,' the Titan Giant Ape and Azure Bull Python, are now Tang San's subordinates.
• The diary reveals Tang San's grand scheme of sacrifice, involving his daughter Tang Wutong and Wang Qiuer, to plunder the Soul Beast Clan's fortune.
• The Three-Eyed Golden Lion, intended to be Wang Qiuer's vessel, begs Gu Yuena to lock her back in the Elemental Cage to avoid being sacrificed.
• Lin Ye humorously points out the Tang Family's tradition of marrying soul beasts, lightening the mood.

Character Developments

• Wang Dong'er: Realizes the true identity of her 'fathers' and understands their actions.
• Three-Eyed Golden Lion: Fears being sacrificed and begs Gu Yuena to lock her back in the Elemental Cage.
• Gu Yuena: Feels insulted and enraged upon learning about her future with Tang Wulin.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of Tang San's schemes and the suffering they cause.
• The complex relationship between humans and soul beasts, and the hypocrisy of the Tang Family's actions.
• The fear of losing one's freedom and identity, as experienced by the Three-Eyed Golden Lion.

Character Interactions

• Wang Dong'er and the diary: Wang Dong'er learns shocking truths about her 'fathers' and the Tang Family's schemes.
• Gu Yuena and the Three-Eyed Golden Lion: Gu Yuena accepts the Three-Eyed Golden Lion's plea to be locked back in the Elemental Cage.
• Lin Ye and the group: Lin Ye's humorous comments about the Tang Family's tradition lighten the mood and ease the tension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yuena (Silver Dragon King) reads in the Diary that she will fall in love with a human named Tang Wulin and bear his child in the future, causing her to lose composure.
• The Diary's contents reveal that Tang San's family are all human-Soul Beast hybrids, shocking several female leads: Gu Yuena, Ma Xiaotao, Tang Ya, and Snow Empress.

Character Developments

• Gu Yuena struggles to accept her future relationship with a human, grappling with her mission to revive the Dragon Clan and save the Soul Beast Clan.
• Tang Ya is appalled by the revelation about her ancestor, Tang San, and his family's true nature.
• Snow Empress is amused and mocking of the Tang Family's hypocrisy, especially regarding Xiao Wu's actions.

Significant Themes

• The complex relationship between humans and Soul Beasts, with the Diary revealing unexpected connections and entanglements.
• The struggle between duty and personal feelings, as seen in Gu Yuena's internal conflict.
• Irony and hypocrisy, as exemplified by the Tang Family's actions and the Haotian Sect's leaders.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yuena's shock and disbelief are contrasted with her Three-Eyed Golden Lion's timid reaction to her fury.
• Ma Xiaotao observes Lin Ye and Wang Dong'er in the cafeteria before being shocked by the Diary's revelation.
• Tang Ya chokes on her food while having lunch with Bei Bei and Huo Yuhao, trying to hide her surprise.
• Snow Empress shares her mockery with the Ice Empress, hinting at a possible conversation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter is a critique of the actions of certain characters towards Soul Beasts, focusing on Xiao Wu, Da Ming, and Er Ming.
• Lin Ye's diary expresses disappointment in Xiao Wu's betrayal of her Soul Beast roots and her failure to advocate for her kind despite her godly status.
• The diary also criticizes Da Ming and Er Ming for becoming human sect leaders and overlooking the hunting of their own kind for Soul Rings.

Character Developments

• Snow Empress (Gu Yuena): She is enraged by the revelations in Lin Ye's diary, particularly about Xiao Wu, Da Ming, and Er Ming. Her anger causes a massive blizzard in the Far North.
• Xiao Wu: She is criticized for forgetting her Soul Beast roots and not using her influence to improve the lives of her kind. She is labeled a traitor among Soul Beasts.
• Da Ming and Er Ming: They are criticized for becoming human sect leaders and not speaking out against the hunting of their own kind.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal of Origins: The chapter explores the consequences of betraying one's roots and identity, using Xiao Wu, Da Ming, and Er Ming as examples.
• Power and Responsibility: It highlights the responsibility that comes with power and influence, and the consequences of not using that power for the betterment of one's people.
• Irony: The chapter presents the irony of human Soul Masters hunting Soul Beasts for Soul Rings while the leaders of a top sect are Soul Beasts themselves.

Character Interactions

• The chapter does not involve direct interactions between characters but rather presents a critical perspective on their actions and decisions.
• The female leads who possess Diary Copies are shaken by Lin Ye's sharp criticism, and Snow Empress is enraged by the revelations in the diary.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Snow Empress is enraged after reading Lin Ye's diary, which reveals Xiao Wu's betrayal of the Soul Beast Clan.
• Wang Dong'er is shocked to learn that Tang Ya, the Tang Sect Master, is considered humanity's greatest traitor.
• Tang Ya is devastated upon reading Lin Ye's harsh judgment of her future actions.

Character Developments

• Snow Empress: Shows extreme anger and disappointment towards Xiao Wu's betrayal.
• Wang Dong'er: Realizes the gravity of Tang Ya's future actions and is disbelieving.
• Tang Ya: Experiences profound shock, fear, and confusion upon learning she will become an Evil Soul Master and humanity's greatest traitor.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and its consequences.
• The struggle between personal desires and moral codes.
• The burden of the past and the weight of expectations.

Character Interactions

• Snow Empress and Ice Empress: Share their disgust towards Xiao Wu's betrayal.
• Wang Dong'er and Lin Ye (through the diary): Wang Dong'er is shocked by Lin Ye's harsh judgment of Tang Ya.
• Bei Bei and Tang Ya: Bei Bei notices Tang Ya's distress but is unable to reach her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Ya discovers a diary in her mind, revealing she will become an Evil Soul Master, devouring innocent lives for strength and revenge, ultimately meeting a deserved death.
• She breaks down in tears upon reading the diary, refusing to share its contents with Bei Bei or Huo Yuhao.
• Ma Xiaotao, another character mentioned in the diary, learns that her future is different from Tang Ya's, as she will be forced into evil actions.

Character Developments

• Tang Ya: Struggles with the revelation of her future self, unable to share the burden with others. Her emotional instability increases.
• Ma Xiaotao: Feels relieved and grateful upon learning that her future actions will be forced upon her, not chosen.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Free Will: The characters grapple with the idea of a predetermined future and their ability to change it.
• Consequences of Actions: The theme of cause and effect is explored through Tang Ya's future actions and their impact on others.

Character Interactions

• Tang Ya and Bei Bei: Bei Bei tries to comfort Tang Ya, but she refuses to share the cause of her distress.
• Huo Yuhao's Suspicion: Huo Yuhao grows suspicious of Tang Ya's emotional instability and begins to investigate its cause.
• Ma Xiaotao's Relief: Ma Xiaotao feels relieved and grateful upon learning that her future actions will not be her own choices.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Ya's past actions and whitewashing are criticized.
• Tang Ya faints suddenly during a meal with Bei Bei and Huo Yuhao.
• Bei Bei takes Tang Ya away to rest, while Huo Yuhao proceeds to Shrek Academy registration.

Character Developments

• Tang Ya: Struggles with her past actions; collapses emotionally.
• Bei Bei: Shows concern for Tang Ya; takes her to rest.
• Huo Yuhao: Displays concern for Tang Ya; suspects external mental influence.

Significant Themes

• Hypocrisy and double standards in society (strength justifying past wrongs).
• The consequences of one's actions and the struggle with one's past.

Character Interactions

• Tang Ya and Bei Bei: Bei Bei comforts Tang Ya after her collapse.
• Huo Yuhao and Bei Bei: Huo Yuhao expresses concern for Tang Ya; Bei Bei takes her to rest.
• Huo Yuhao and Skydream Iceworm: Discuss possible reasons for Tang Ya's sudden collapse.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huo Yuhao meets Mu En, a Super Douluo, guarding the freshman dormitory.
• Lin Ye and Wang Dong'er discuss the Tang Sect's current state.
• Wang Dong'er expresses concern for the Tang Sect, but Lin Ye tests her knowledge about it.

Character Developments

• Huo Yuhao demonstrates his mental control by concealing his aura from Mu En.
• Wang Dong'er shows concern for the Tang Sect, hinting at Tang San's influence on her.
• Lin Ye shows curiosity and tests Wang Dong'er's knowledge about the Tang Sect.

Significant Themes

• The Tang Sect's decline and Wang Dong'er's concern for it, possibly influenced by Tang San's seal.
• The importance of mental strength and control, shown by Huo Yuhao's ability to conceal his aura.

Character Interactions

• Huo Yuhao and Mu En: Huo Yuhao successfully conceals his aura from Mu En, showing his mental strength.
• Lin Ye and Wang Dong'er: Lin Ye tests Wang Dong'er's knowledge about the Tang Sect, revealing her concern for it despite her lack of information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Dong'er and Lin Ye learn about a freshman duel in the dormitory area.
• Huo Yuhao discovers Dai Huabin, his long-time enemy, in his dormitory and attempts to kill him.
• Dai Huabin activates his Martial Soul and counterattacks, severely injuring Huo Yuhao.
• A teacher intervenes and stops the fight, taking both students to the office.

Character Developments

• Wang Dong'er: Shows curiosity and interest in the freshman duel.
• Lin Ye: Displayed calm and curiosity towards the duel.
• Huo Yuhao: Reveals intense hatred and desire for revenge against Dai Huabin.
• Dai Huabin: Shows arrogance and quick reflexes in reacting to Huo Yuhao's attack.

Significant Themes

• Hatred and desire for revenge (Huo Yuhao)
• Arrogance and underestimation of opponents (Dai Huabin)
• Permissiveness of Shrek Academy towards student conflicts, with limits (teacher's intervention)

Character Interactions

• Wang Dong'er and Lin Ye: Exchange information and decide to watch the freshman duel together.
• Huo Yuhao and Dai Huabin: Engage in a fierce, life-threatening fight due to their past enmity.
• Teacher and students: The teacher intervenes to prevent the fight from becoming deadly, then questions both students in the office.

Chapter Summary:

Huo Yuhao vs. Dai Huabin

Key Plot Points and Events

• After Huo Yuhao’s attempted attack on Dai Huabin in their dormitory, a supervising teacher questions them. Huo refuses to explain, glaring at Dai with intense hatred, while Dai is equally furious at being attacked without warning.
• The teacher reprimands both students, reminding them that Shrek Academy allows sparring but strictly forbids attempts to kill or permanently injure others.
• Dai’s anger continues to build after leaving the office. Huo then challenges him to a match at Freshman Square.
• Dai accepts mockingly, confident that he can easily defeat Huo Yuhao.
• News of their deadly grudge spreads throughout Shrek Academy. Students and upperclassmen rush to Freshman Square, expecting a rare and potentially brutal first-day battle.
• The crowd learns that Dai Huabin is connected to the White Tiger Duke’s Estate and that Huo Yuhao’s hostility stems from Dai’s past abuse of Huo and his mother, Huo Yun’er.
• Lin Ye and Wang Dong’er arrive among the spectators. Lin Ye is shocked to discover that Huo Yuhao is one of the combatants.
• The supervising teacher who stopped the original dormitory incident enters the square to referee the fight, determined to prevent either student from killing or permanently crippling the other.

Character Development

• Huo Yuhao: His normally controlled nature gives way to murderous rage because Dai Huabin is linked to the suffering and death of his mother. He shows that his resentment is personal, deeply rooted, and powerful enough to make him disregard academy rules.
• Dai Huabin: His arrogant and violent personality becomes clear. He views Huo as worthless and responds to the challenge with confidence and contempt, revealing his spoiled noble upbringing and inability to tolerate humiliation.
• Lin Ye: He remains calm and observant, treating the confrontation as an intriguing development in the story. He recognizes that Huo and Dai’s meeting has occurred much earlier than expected.
• Wang Dong’er: She understands Huo’s motivation after reading the diary entry and shows sympathy for his revenge-driven hatred. She also remains physically uncomfortable in the tightly packed crowd.
• Xiao Xiao: She searches for Lin Ye after the diary updates and becomes increasingly impressed by his appearance and presence when she sees him in person.
• Ma Xiaotao: Her curiosity is immediately aroused by the possibility of a major confrontation, prompting her to rush from the Inner Court to watch.
• Gu Yuena: She views the human conflict with detached indifference but uses it as an opportunity to observe Shrek Academy and reflect on humanity’s growing strength and the decline of the Soul Beasts.
• Three-Eyed Golden Lion: Unlike Gu Yuena, she watches with innocent curiosity and excitement, fascinated by the gathering of young humans.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and inherited hatred: Huo’s desire to kill Dai is driven by past wrongs committed against his family, showing how trauma and injustice can shape future conflicts.
• Pride and social status: Dai’s noble background has fostered arrogance, causing him to underestimate Huo and treat him as inferior.
• Rules versus personal justice: Shrek’s regulations forbid lethal violence, but Huo and Dai’s hatred threatens to overwhelm institutional authority.
• Fate and the Butterfly Effect: Lin Ye recognizes that events are unfolding earlier than in the original storyline, suggesting that changed circumstances may be altering established destiny.
• Humanity’s rise and the Soul Beasts’ decline: Gu Yuena’s observations broaden the chapter’s scope, contrasting the academy’s flourishing human power with the shrinking survival space of the Soul Beasts.
• Spectacle and curiosity: The academy community treats the confrontation as entertainment, highlighting the students’ fascination with danger, conflict, and hidden strength.

Important Character Interactions

• The teacher attempts to mediate between Huo Yuhao and Dai Huabin but fails because neither will explain or abandon the conflict.
• Huo directly challenges Dai at Freshman Square, and Dai responds with ridicule before accepting.
• Lin Ye and Wang Dong’er watch the confrontation together, with Wang Dong’er realizing the reason behind Huo’s hatred.
• Xiao Xiao notices Lin Ye and Wang Dong’er in the crowd and becomes visibly flustered by Lin Ye’s appearance.
• The diary’s information reveals the connection between Dai and Huo’s past, allowing several observers to understand why the battle has become so serious.
• The supervising teacher reluctantly serves as referee, placing himself between the students’ personal vendetta and Shrek Academy’s prohibition against lethal combat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huo Yuhao challenges Dai Huabin to a duel for revenge.
• The duel begins, with Dai Huabin using his White Tiger Martial Soul and Huo Yuhao using his Spirit Eyes Martial Soul.

Character Developments

• Huo Yuhao is blinded by hatred and seeks revenge, disregarding the significant power gap between him and Dai Huabin.
• Dai Huabin, though not a main character, is shown to be powerful and confident, using his White Tiger Martial Soul without holding back.

Significant Themes

• The theme of revenge and its consequences is explored through Huo Yuhao's actions.
• The disparity in power and the potential danger of underestimating opponents are highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Lin Ye, Wang Dong'er, Xiao Xiao, and Ma Xiaotao observe the duel and discuss Huo Yuhao's impulsiveness and likely defeat.
• Dai Huabin and Huo Yuhao face off, with Dai Huabin attacking aggressively and Huo Yuhao attempting to dodge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Huo Yuhao, a One-Ring Soul Master, challenges Dai Huabin, a Two-Ring Soul Master, in a fight.
• Dai Huabin, with his White Tiger Martial Soul and superior Soul Power, easily overpowers Huo Yuhao.
• Huo Yuhao is beaten and pinned to the ground, but Dai Huabin is prevented from causing serious harm by a supervising teacher.
• The crowd is disappointed and disdainful of Huo Yuhao's performance, suspecting he got into Shrek Academy through a sect quota.

Character Developments

• Huo Yuhao shows stubbornness and refusal to admit defeat despite being outmatched.
• Dai Huabin demonstrates his strength and control in battle.
• Lin Ye, an observer, notes Huo Yuhao's lack of understanding of his limits and adds a line to his Diary.
• Wang Dong'er watches the fight expressionlessly, showing no sympathy for Huo Yuhao.

Significant Themes

• The power gap between Soul Masters with different numbers of Soul Rings.
• The disdain and suspicion of Shrek Academy students towards those they perceive as weak or having gotten in through special privileges.

Character Interactions

• Huo Yuhao vs. Dai Huabin: A one-sided battle where Dai Huabin's superior power and skill dominate.
• Lin Ye and Wang Dong'er: Lin Ye observes Wang Dong'er's reaction to Huo Yuhao's defeat, noting her lack of sympathy.
• The crowd vs. Huo Yuhao: The spectators express their disappointment and contempt towards Huo Yuhao after his defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Ye obtains two Class 9 Soul Guidance Devices, Deep Sea's Heart (defensive) and Soul-Breaking Spear (offensive), significantly boosting his power and safety.
• Lin Ye and Wang Dong'er learn their class assignments: Wang Dong'er to Class One, Lin Ye to Class Two.
• Lin Ye anticipates a dramatic scene at Wang Dong'er's class, involving her homeroom teacher, Zhou Yi.

Character Developments

• Lin Ye: Gains confidence and security with his new powerful equipment, looks forward to Wang Dong'er's class drama.
• Wang Dong'er: Remains composed despite learning she'll be in Zhou Yi's class, considers changing classes to avoid Zhou Yi.

Significant Themes

• Power and Security: Lin Ye's new equipment provides him with a sense of safety and confidence.
• Anticipation and Expectation: Lin Ye looks forward to the drama in Wang Dong'er's class.
• Adaptability: Wang Dong'er considers changing classes to adapt to her new environment.

Character Interactions

• Lin Ye and Wang Dong'er: They discuss their class assignments, with Lin Ye subtly provoking Wang Dong'er about Zhou Yi.
• Lin Ye and Diary Recipients: The recipients of Lin Ye's Diary are shocked by the two Class 9 Soul Guidance Devices he obtained.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Xiao, a freshman, learns she's in Class One with Zhou Yi as the homeroom teacher, and recalls Zhou Yi's harsh diary entries.
• Zhou Yi demands students who have ever fought stand up, and makes the rest run 100 laps around Shrek Square, threatening expulsion for those who can't finish.
• Zhang Lexuan, a senior Inner Court disciple, reads the diary and decides to investigate Zhou Yi.
• Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao react negatively to Zhou Yi's methods, with Wang Dong'er resolving to change classes to avoid her.
• Zhou Yi expels students who can't complete the 100 laps.

Character Developments

• Xiao Xiao: Realizes the harsh reality of Zhou Yi's teaching methods and decides she must change classes.
• Wang Dong'er: Further solidifies her resolve to change classes to avoid Zhou Yi and stay with Lin Ye.
• Zhang Lexuan: Decides to investigate Zhou Yi after reading the diary, showing her commitment to Shrek's principles.
• Zhou Yi: Reveals her harsh and unfair teaching methods, prioritizing expulsion over teaching according to aptitude.

Significant Themes

• Harsh vs. appropriate teaching methods: Zhou Yi's harsh methods contrast with Shrek's tradition of teaching according to aptitude.
• The power dynamic between teachers and students: Zhou Yi abuses her power as a Soul Emperor to intimidate students.
• Consequences of incompetence: Zhou Yi's inability to teach ordinary students leads her to use expulsion as a cover for her own shortcomings.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Xiao and Zhou Yi: Xiao Xiao is intimidated by Zhou Yi's harsh demands and decides to change classes.
• Wang Dong'er and Zhou Yi: Wang Dong'er is angered by Zhou Yi's methods and resolves to change classes.
• Zhang Lexuan and Zhou Yi: Zhang Lexuan decides to investigate Zhou Yi after reading the diary, setting up a potential confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces Teacher Zhou Yi's harsh methods and expectations for her students in New Student Class One, including a demanding physical training regimen with expulsion as punishment for failure.
• Tang Ya, Wang Dong'er, and other characters express their disapproval and disagreement with Zhou Yi's teaching methods.
• Wang Dong'er decides to transfer out of Class One due to Zhou Yi's unreasonable rules and her desire to be closer to Lin Ye.
• The diary reveals that Zhou Yi has expelled students for minor infractions, further fueling the characters' discontent.

Character Developments

• Wang Dong'er: Becomes more determined to transfer to Class Two after reading Lin Ye's diary and learning about Zhou Yi's harsh methods.
• Tang Ya: Shows concern for the students' well-being and disapproval of Zhou Yi's teaching methods.
• Ning Tian: Expresses interest in transferring to Class Two to be closer to Lin Ye and receive rewards, showing her ambition and resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• Good Teaching vs. Bad Teaching: The chapter explores the differences between a good teacher who nurtures students and a bad one who only accepts exceptional students and expels those who struggle.
• Consequences of Harsh Discipline: The characters discuss the potential negative effects of Zhou Yi's harsh methods on the students' future development and society as a whole.

Character Interactions

• Wang Dong'er and Lin Ye: Wang Dong'er's desire to transfer to Class Two is driven by her wish to be closer to Lin Ye and receive rewards, showing her growing attachment to him.
• Ning Tian and Wu Feng: Ning Tian and Wu Feng discuss the possibility of transferring to Class Two together, showing their shared ambition and strategic thinking.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Diary Copy rewards include artifact fragments, fifty-thousand-year soul beast Soul Bones, and other valuable items, causing envy among the students.
• Zhou Yi, the homeroom teacher, imposes a harsh training regimen: students must run laps around the plaza in one-hundred-jin iron armor without using soul skills. The last-place student will be expelled.
• Students struggle with the intense training, but Huo Yuhao leads them to persist until the end of class. Zhou Yi initially threatens expulsion but later relents, stating no one will be punished.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yi: Reveals her harsh teaching methods and willingness to manipulate students' fears to motivate them.
• Huo Yuhao: Shows leadership and resilience, inspiring his classmates to endure the intense training.
• Students: Display varying levels of physical prowess and determination, with some struggling more than others.

Significant Themes

• Harsh vs. Appropriate Training: The debate between pushing students to their limits and recognizing individual strengths and weaknesses.
• Leadership and Motivation: Huo Yuhao's influence on his classmates and Zhou Yi's manipulation of their fears.
• Teacher's Role and Responsibility: Questioning Zhou Yi's methods and the consequences of her actions.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Yi and Students: Zhou Yi imposes harsh training on her students, initially threatening expulsion but later relents.
• Huo Yuhao and Classmates: Huo Yuhao leads his classmates in enduring the intense training, demonstrating unity and perseverance.
• Students' Internal Dialogue: Students react to Zhou Yi's training methods, expressing their thoughts and feelings through their Diary Copies.