Chapter Summaries

Chen Qingling sparred with Xiao Wu, who briefly caught her off guard but ultimately lost. Afterward, Xiao Wu asked to touch Qingling’s wings, and Qingling got her revenge by rubbing Xiao Wu’s Rabbit Ears.

• Chen Qingling let Xiao Wu attack first during their spar, and Xiao Wu surprised her by reaching her shoulder.
• Qingling flew and spun through the air to shake Xiao Wu off, then defeated her with the Butterfly God Light Blade.
• Xiao Wu asked Qingling for permission to touch her wings, and Qingling agreed.
• Xiao Wu stroked Qingling’s wings until Qingling blushed and realized Xiao Wu had teased her on purpose.
• Qingling accepted Xiao Wu’s offer to make things even and gently kneaded Xiao Wu’s Rabbit Ears.

Chen Qingling still had no news about her Mother, while Tang San returned to Suotuo City and met Dai Mubai at the Rose Hotel. After they fought, Tang San presented Yu Xiaogang's recommendation letter and asked to join Shrek Academy.

• Xiao Wu comforted Chen Qingling about her search for her Mother and suggested she ask Zhuqing for help.
• Tang San blamed Chen Qingling for his misfortunes as he returned to Suotuo City and went to the Rose Hotel.
• Tang San found Dai Mubai with two girls and asked to speak with him, but Dai Mubai challenged him to fight.
• Dai Mubai struck Tang San with a punch and then a White Tiger Light Wave, sending him crashing outside the hotel.
• Tang San showed Dai Mubai Yu Xiaogang's recommendation letter and asked to join Shrek Academy, and Dai Mubai said the headmaster had to decide.

Tang San joined Shrek Academy and learned that Dai Mubai also had a deadly feud with Chen Qingling. In the Star Dou Great Forest, Chen Shenge questioned a Thousand Jun Ant and began to suspect the woman who had left him and his daughter was either a transformed Ferocious Beast or a god, possibly the Lord.

• Flender accepted Tang San into Shrek Academy after reading Yu Xiaogang’s letter and learned Tang San had Soul Power Level twenty-eight.
• Tang San told Flender that he was locked in a deadly feud with Chen Qingling, and Dai Mubai explained that Chen Qingling had taken his fiancée, Zhu Zhuqing.
• Chen Shenge sensed a seventy-thousand-year-old Thousand Jun Ant entering the thatched cottage’s area and questioned it instead of killing it immediately.
• The Thousand Jun Ant told Chen Shenge that he was in the Star Dou Great Forest’s core region and that a weakening barrier had allowed soul beasts to enter.
• The Thousand Jun Ant said Di Tian had threatened it and reported that the first person suspected of entering the area was the Lord, leaving Chen Shenge wondering who the woman really was.

Chen Shenge spared the Thousand Jun Ant and ordered it to ask Di Tian for weekly deliveries of Soft Bone Rabbits. He remained determined to confront Gu Yue Na someday and discover whether she had been the woman who visited him that night.

• Chen Shenge spared the Thousand Jun Ant after questioning it and told it to ask Di Tian to send him Soft Bone Rabbits each week.
• Di Tian and the Ferocious Beasts questioned the Thousand Jun Ant after it emerged safely from the protective barrier.
• The Thousand Jun Ant explained that Chen Shenge had questioned it and spared it, and Zi Ji persuaded Di Tian not to punish it.
• The Thousand Jun Ant relayed Chen Shenge’s request for roasted rabbits, and Di Tian agreed to provide them despite his anger.
• Chen Shenge resolved to question Gu Yue Na himself once his daughter became the strongest on the continent, while wondering whether she or a god had visited him that night.

Chen Qingling and Xiao Wu promised Director Su that they would protect Notting Academy if Tang San ever threatened it, then returned to the Work-Study Student Dormitory and spent a week together. Chen Qingling’s Soul Power Level rose enough for her to obtain her fifth soul ring, and their time together ended with another parting.

• Wang Sheng found Chen Qingling and Xiao Wu together behind Notting Academy and relayed Director Su’s request for them to visit the Academic Affairs Office.
• Director Su explained that he feared Tang San would retaliate against Notting Academy after being expelled.
• Chen Qingling and Xiao Wu promised to help defend the academy if Tang San attacked it.
• Chen Qingling declined Director Su’s offer of another room and returned with Xiao Wu to the Work-Study Student Dormitory.
• Chen Qingling spent the following week with Xiao Wu, and her Soul Power Level rose enough for her to obtain her fifth soul ring before they parted.

Chen Qingling brought out the Butterfly Attracting Flower to obtain her fifth soul ring, drawing hundreds or thousands of butterfly-type soul beasts to Notting Academy. As the panicked city prepared for a Beast Tide, the butterflies lifted Qingling into the air, and Xiao Wu and Director Su realized the gathering was connected to her father’s treasure.

• Xiao Wu urged Chen Qingling to obtain her fifth soul ring, and Qingling brought out the Butterfly Attracting Flower while reassuring Xiao Wu they would meet again.
• Hundreds or thousands of butterfly-type soul beasts flocked to Notting Academy, stunning Qingling and Xiao Wu.
• Notting Academy’s teachers and students panicked at what they believed was a Beast Tide, while Su Yuntao led Spirit Hall personnel toward the academy and the fat Hall Master refused to help.
• The butterfly tide circled Qingling and carried her into the air, and Xiao Wu realized she might obtain her fifth soul ring there.
• Director Su questioned Xiao Wu about the butterflies, and she explained they came because of Qingling’s father’s method and posed no danger.

Qingling gained a ten-thousand-year Ice Phoenix Butterfly soul ring through a sacrifice, while Chen Shenge received a powerful soul skill through tenfold feedback. The chapter ended with Chen Shenge testing Heaven and Earth One Sword, frightening Di Tian and the other Ferocious Beasts.

• Director Su explained to Su Yuntao that Qingling's butterfly gathering was not a Beast Tide.
• The butterfly Soul Beasts pooled their Soul Power to raise one butterfly's cultivation above ten thousand years, transforming it into a Ten Thousand Year Ice Phoenix Butterfly.
• The Ice Phoenix Butterfly sacrificed itself to Qingling, granting her the Ice Butterfly Storm soul skill and raising her to level fifty-three.
• Chen Shenge received Heaven and Earth One Sword and twenty levels of Soul Power through tenfold feedback, with the excess increasing his Soul Power capacity.
• Chen Shenge tested Heaven and Earth One Sword against the sky, and Di Tian and the other Ferocious Beasts were terrified by its power.

Chen Shenge tested the Heaven and Earth One Sword while Di Tian’s group reacted to its overwhelming power, and Chen Qingling completed her fifth soul ring at Notting Academy. After the Spirit Hall officials departed, Qingling agreed to stay with Xiao Wu for a few more days.

• Di Tian and the other Ferocious Beasts felt terrified by Chen Shenge’s Heaven and Earth One Sword, and Di Tian ordered Bear Lord to bring in Soft Bone Rabbits.
• Chen Shenge judged that Heaven and Earth One Sword could eventually let him challenge gods, then caught a rabbit to roast.
• Chen Qingling returned from her sacrifice with her fifth soul ring, and Xiao Wu congratulated her on gaining two Soul Power levels.
• Director Su and Su Yuntao left Notting Academy after deciding the incident was unrelated to a Beast Tide, then learned the Spirit Hall Hall Master had fled Notting City.
• Chen Qingling told Xiao Wu that her fifth Soul Skill was Ice Butterfly Storm and agreed to stay with her for a few more days.

Bibi Dong learned that Chen Qingling had reached Soul King rank through a soul beast’s sacrifice and looked forward to meeting her at the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Tournament. Meanwhile, Tang Hao’s group confronted the Slaughter King, but their attack failed and Yu Yuanzhen charged in despite realizing how powerful their enemy was.

• Ju Hua Guan reported to Bibi Dong that Chen Qingling had reached Soul King rank through a soul beast’s sacrifice, and Bibi Dong said she wanted to meet her at the tournament.
• Tang Hao led Tang Xiao, five Clear Sky Sect elders, and Yu Yuanzhen to the Slaughter City Front Station to force the Slaughter King to release Tang Chen’s possessed body.
• Tang Hao’s group entered a tavern, drove out its patrons by revealing their soul rings, and summoned the Slaughter King with his Slaughter Domain.
• The Slaughter King appeared in blood-red armor, and Yu Yuanzhen dismissed him before learning how powerful he was.
• The Slaughter King blocked the Clear Sky Hammers and sent the six Clear Sky Sect elders flying with a casual wave.
• Tang Hao urged Yu Yuanzhen to attack, and Yu Yuanzhen gritted his teeth and charged the Slaughter King.

Yu Yuanzhen, Tang Xiao, and Tang Hao forced the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King out of Tang Chen and killed it. After waking, Tang Chen learned about the mysterious Reclusive Expert and the Clear Sky Sect’s troubles, then vowed to settle its debt with Spirit Hall.

• Yu Yuanzhen and the Tang brothers attacked the Slaughter King while the Clear Sky Sect elders trapped him with the Clear Sky Formation.
• Tang Hao persuaded the Blood Red Nine-Headed Bat King to leave Tang Chen, and the attackers severely wounded and killed it.
• Tang Chen regained his original appearance, recognized Tang Hao and Tang Xiao, and learned about the Reclusive Expert from Tang Hao.
• Tang Chen revealed that he had little time left but could linger for a few years, then asked what had happened to the Clear Sky Sect.
• Tang Hao recounted Spirit Hall’s persecution and the sect’s retreat into seclusion, prompting Tang Chen to vow revenge against Spirit Hall and Qian Daoliu.

Tang Chen left to visit Sea God Island after Tang Hao withheld what he knew about the Reclusive Expert, while Tang San defied Zhao Wuji’s training at Shrek Academy. Qian Renxue investigated Chen Qingling’s unknown mother and guessed she might be a Reclusive Expert living in Sunset Forest, but her conclusion was wrong.

• Tang Chen dismissed Tang Hao’s concerns, announced he would visit Sea God Island, and vanished before the group could respond.
• Yu Yuanzhen realized Tang Hao and the others had been trying to save Tang Chen, one of the Three Greats.
• Tang San refused Zhao Wuji’s physical training and went back to cultivate, while Dai Mubai tried to smooth things over and admitted he would take changing his habits slowly.
• Ning Rongrong and Chen Xin discussed Chen Qingling’s remarkable fifth soul ring and the reports of Soul Beasts sacrificing themselves to her.
• Qian Renxue heard Spear Serpent Elder’s report, pondered Chen Qingling’s untraceable mother, and guessed she might be a Reclusive Expert living in Sunset Forest.

Chen Qingling reunited with Zhu Zhuqing near Suotuo City, where they overheard Tang San and Dai Mubai behaving hypocritically at the Rose Hotel. After Zhu Zhuqing rejected Dai Mubai’s attempts to stop her, another familiar voice addressed Chen Qingling, leaving their confrontation unresolved.

• Chen Qingling left Notting Academy after saying goodbye to Xiao Wu, then flew toward Suotuo City hoping to meet Zhu Zhuqing.
• Chen Qingling and Zhu Zhuqing reunited after Zhu Zhuqing dealt with people sent by the Star Luo Empire, and the two entered Suotuo City together.
• Near the Rose Hotel, Chen Qingling and Zhu Zhuqing overheard Tang San and Dai Mubai discussing their actions and left without entering.
• Dai Mubai recognized Zhu Zhuqing and called after her, but she ignored him as he shouted insults.
• Chen Qingling bristled at Dai Mubai’s abuse, while Zhu Zhuqing told her not to care about him.
• An unidentified speaker recognized Chen Qingling and began, “Back then, weren’t you...”

Chen Qingling confronted Tang San and Dai Mubai at the Rose Hotel and agreed to escort Zhu Zhuqing to the Star Luo Empire to help resolve her engagement. After Dai Mubai collapsed in rage and Tang San threatened the bystanders, Chen Qingling prepared to make Tang San suffer.

• Tang San taunted Chen Qingling, and Dai Mubai accused her of repeatedly interfering in his affairs.
• Dai Mubai insisted Zhu Zhuqing was still his fiancée because of their marriage contract, then promised to stop pestering her if it could be changed.
• Chen Qingling offered to take Zhu Zhuqing to the Star Luo Empire and help settle the engagement, and Zhu Zhuqing eagerly accepted.
• Dai Mubai accused Chen Qingling of cheating, then spat blood and began to faint as Tang San supported him.
• Bystanders criticized Dai Mubai and Tang San, so Tang San noted their names and threatened to settle accounts with them later.
• Chen Qingling challenged Tang San over his threats and resolved to cripple him and make him suffer.

Chen Qingling shattered Tang San’s domain and crippled him, while Zhu Zhuqing dealt the same punishment to Dai Mubai. The pair woke in agony and begged Zhao Wuji for help, but he knew he could not confront Chen Qingling.

• Tang San opened Divine Slaughter’s Domain, but Chen Qingling destroyed it with her Light Goddess Butterfly, knocking Dai Mubai unconscious.
• Chen Qingling used Soul Power to cripple Tang San, who passed out from the pain.
• Zhu Zhuqing crippled Dai Mubai herself, while onlookers applauded and condemned the men.
• Chen Qingling and Zhu Zhuqing went to their room at the Rose Hotel and relaxed on the bed.
• Tang San and Dai Mubai woke in pain, and Dai Mubai begged Zhao Wuji to stand up for them; Zhao Wuji realized he could do nothing.

After Tang San and Dai Mubai were left permanently disabled, Chen Qingling and Zhu Zhuqing set out to find Zhu Zhuqing a third Soul Ring. Chen Qingling agreed to help her challenge the Star Luo Empire over her marriage contract, and they flew toward the Winding Mountain Range.

• Zhao Wuji brought Tang San and Dai Mubai to Shrek Academy, where a Soul Healer said their injuries could not be fully restored.
• Tang San resolved to avoid Chen Qingling until he became the strongest on the continent, while Dai Mubai fainted after hearing he was disabled.
• After two days of cultivation at the Red Ocean, Chen Qingling and Zhu Zhuqing left Suotuo City to hunt for Zhu Zhuqing's third Soul Ring.
• Chen Qingling promised to help Zhu Zhuqing address her marriage contract in the Star Luo Empire, and Zhu Zhuqing thanked her for standing by her.
• Zhu Zhuqing said she wanted a fast, powerful feline Soul Beast for her Soul Ring, and she directed Chen Qingling toward the Winding Mountain Range.
• Chen Qingling summoned her wings, picked up Zhu Zhuqing, and flew east toward the Winding Mountain Range as Zhu Zhuqing grew dizzy from the height.

Chen Qingling helped Zhu Zhuqing obtain her third Soul Ring in the Winding Mountain Range, then decided to give her an Immortal Herb. Chen Shenge recommended Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, leaving Qingling ready to pass the herb’s instructions to Zhuqing.

• Chen Qingling flew with Zhu Zhuqing to the Winding Mountain Range and found a fifteen-hundred-year-old Wind Spirit Cat suitable for Zhuqing.
• Chen Qingling intimidated the Wind Spirit Cat with her Soul King pressure, and Zhu Zhuqing questioned how Qingling’s First Soul Ring had become a thousand-year Soul Ring.
• Zhu Zhuqing killed the Wind Spirit Cat and absorbed its Soul Ring, raising her Soul Power by two levels.
• Chen Qingling told Zhu Zhuqing she had another gift for her and silently asked Chen Shenge which Immortal Herb would suit her.
• Chen Shenge recommended Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone and explained how Zhuqing should consume it.

Chen Qingling gave Zhu Zhuqing an Immortal Herb that raised her Soul Power to level thirty-nine, then set off with her toward the Star Luo Empire. When they realized they were lost, Chen Shenge exchanged Points for a Virtual Map to help them.

• Chen Qingling gave Zhu Zhuqing the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, and Zhu Zhuqing absorbed it, gaining seven Soul Power levels and reaching level thirty-nine.
• Chen Qingling and Zhu Zhuqing headed for the Star Luo Empire, with Zhu Zhuqing agreeing to guide her.
• At the Star Luo Imperial Palace, Dai Wuji confronted Empress Zhu over Zhu Zhuqing’s attempted escape and the assassinations, while worrying about threats to the empire.
• Chen Qingling and Zhu Zhuqing could not determine which way to Wuya City because neither knew the border region well.
• Chen Shenge learned that Chen Qingling was lost and spent five hundred Points to exchange for a Virtual Map, which appeared in her pocket.

Chen Qingling used her father’s Virtual Map to guide Zhu Zhuqing toward a border city, where bounty hunters tried to capture them. Qingling frightened the hunters into fleeing, and Zhu Zhuqing explained that her royal family’s power struggle had left no room for family affection.

• Chen Qingling activated her father’s Virtual Map, which showed their location and the Star Luo Empire’s border cities.
• Chen Qingling carried Zhu Zhuqing toward the city, but bounty hunters blocked their way and said Lord Zhu had stationed people in every border city to catch them.
• The bounty hunters hesitated when they learned Zhu Zhuqing’s companion might be Chen Qingling, but Gou Da decided to continue the ambush.
• Chen Qingling revealed her Soul King aura and unusual Soul Rings, frightening the bounty hunters into fleeing without a fight.
• Chen Qingling said she preferred to avoid killing, and Zhu Zhuqing told her that royal conflicts had stripped away familial affection.

Chen Qingling comforted Zhu Zhuqing about her family’s deadly rivalry, and Zhu Zhuqing resolved to try to change her sister’s course as well as settle her marriage contract. As they flew toward the Star Luo Imperial City, Zhu Zhuqing planned to take Qingling to her secret base before dealing with the contract.

• Zhu Zhuqing told Chen Qingling that she no longer hated Zhu Zhuyun and reflected on the imperial family’s struggle for survival.
• Chen Qingling said she would protect her family and prevent siblings from killing one another, inspiring Zhu Zhuqing to seek a way to make her sister turn back.
• In the Star Luo Imperial City, Zhu Zhuyun told Dai Weisi that she had targeted Zhu Zhuqing to spur her growth and hoped to explain herself someday, though she felt uneasy about an approaching danger.
• After spending two days exploring Wuya City, Chen Qingling and Zhu Zhuqing set off for the Star Luo Imperial City, where Zhuqing asked to visit a place before resolving her marriage contract.
• Chen Qingling agreed to Zhu Zhuqing’s request, and Zhuqing looked forward to showing her the secret base only she knew about.

Chen Qingling accompanied Zhu Zhuqing to Star Luo Imperial City, where Zhu Zhuqing revealed her secret base hidden beneath a decoy home. They explored its concealed passages and a vast natural cave, which Zhu Zhuqing had discovered and restored.

• Chen Qingling and Zhu Zhuqing entered Star Luo Imperial City after paying the entry fee.
• A man in a carriage harassed Chen Qingling, but Zhu Zhuqing showed her Zhu Family symbol and made him apologize and leave.
• Zhu Zhuqing brought Chen Qingling to her courtyard and revealed a hidden door in the study.
• Zhu Zhuqing showed Chen Qingling a second concealed mechanism that led to a furnished secret chamber.
• Zhu Zhuqing led Chen Qingling across restored bridges into a vast natural cave and asked her to keep the secret between them.