Arc 2Eastsea Academy Trials

Tang Li and Tang Wulin settled into Eastsea Academy, where Tang Li’s powers and fierce protectiveness repeatedly drew attention. The arc ended with Gu Yue joining the academy after sparring with Tang Li and asking him to carry her.

  • Tang Li’s Soul Power broke through to Level 20 on the way home, and he later revealed that he had reached Level 22 and could use Refining to restrict Tang Wulin’s abilities.
  • Tang Wulin broke through her first Golden Dragon King seal with Tang Li’s help, while Na’er left for Eastsea City after giving Tang Li a silver dragon mark and gifts for the siblings.
  • Tang Li and Tang Wulin enrolled at Eastsea Academy, where Tang Li extracted Zhou Changxi’s Martial Soul and Tang Wulin injured Xie Xie after he stepped on Na’er’s flower.
  • Tang Li defeated Xie Xie in their duel and later fought Wu Zhangkong in class, forcing the teacher to break his seal before Tang Li collapsed from Spiritual Power depletion.
  • Wu Zhangkong assigned Tang Li to fight upper-grade students, while Tang Li met Gu Yue at the Spirit Pagoda and learned she had come to find him.
  • Tang Li intervened when Mu Xi and other students confronted Tang Wulin, and the academy disciplined them before Tang Wulin decided to stay.
  • Gu Yue arrived at Eastsea Academy and sparred with Tang Li, using elemental attacks and spatial movement before asking him to carry her on his back.
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Ch. 26The Five-Thousand-Year Evil Eye Lord Broke Through Just by Basking in the Sun

Tang Li showed Lin Ye that Big Eyed had become a five-thousand-year Evil Eye Lord and explained how his Demon-Sealing Pot protected him. On the way back to Aolai City, Tang Li broke through to Level 20 after stepping into the sunlight, leaving Lin Ye stunned as they continued home for dinner with Tang Li’s family.

  • Tang Li admired Big Eyed’s transformation and reflected on how Immortal Spirit Qi had strengthened him and expanded the Demon-Sealing Pot’s abilities.
  • Lin Ye woke and inspected Big Eyed after Tang Li summoned it, then panicked when he learned it had reached five thousand years.
  • Tang Li reassured Lin Ye that his unusual soul and Demon-Sealing Pot protected him, and Lin Ye took him to the station to return to Aolai City.
  • As Tang Li stepped off the Spirit Pagoda’s stairs, his Soul Power broke through from Level 19 to Level 20 and two Millennium Soul Rings appeared beside him.
  • Lin Ye recovered from his shock and asked Tang Li not to make such a spectacle of his next breakthrough, then hurried him home for dinner with his family.

Ch. 27Na'er's Surprise, the Heaven-Defying Second Soul Skill

Tang Li showed Tang Wulin his rapid cultivation growth, his evolved Soul Beast Big Eyed, and the power of his second Soul Skill, Refining. The demonstration ended with Tang Wulin’s soul power and Clear Sky Hammer restored, while Tang Li kept one detail about the skill secret.

  • Tang Li revealed that his soul power had risen to Level 22, and he teased Tang Wulin into promising to cultivate harder.
  • Tang Li summoned the five-thousand-year Evil Eye Lord Big Eyed, which spoke to Tang Wulin and Na'er.
  • Na'er recognized that Tang Li’s power had enabled Big Eyed to speak early and decided to seal part of her memories before her other half learned of him.
  • Tang Li used his second Soul Skill, Refining, to bind Tang Wulin, seal her soul power and Soul Skills, and pull her Clear Sky Hammer from her body.
  • Tang Li explained that Refining could restrict a target’s abilities and let him use their Martial Soul, then restored Tang Wulin’s soul power and Martial Soul.

Ch. 28A Gift for Na'er, and Something Strange About Tang Wulin

Tang Li crafted Na'er a toy silver dragon and gave it to her, while Na'er struggled with her memories and her duty as the Soul Beast Master. The chapter ended with Tang Wulin blaming Tang Li after Na'er kissed him and ran away.

  • Tang Wulin began meditating on her own after seeing Tang Li's growing strength, while Na'er lay awake, torn between her affection for Tang Li and her duty to find a future for Soul Beasts.
  • Tang Li went to the workshop and engraved a Third-Rank Sound-Activated Core into Sinking Silver, impressing Tang Ziran with his skill.
  • Tang Li finished a soft silver dragon toy with violet eyes and colored lights, intending it as a harmless gift for Na'er.
  • Tang Li gave Na'er the toy after dinner, and she kissed him before hurrying back to her room.
  • Tang Wulin started to chase Na'er, but Tang Li stopped her, and Tang Wulin turned her frustration on him instead.

Ch. 29Old Tang's Advice, the First Seal

Old Tang warned Tang Wulin that the flawed Golden Dragon King seal endangered her life and advised her to use Tang Li’s Martial Soul to help undo it. With Tang Li absorbing the dangerous Blood Qi, Tang Wulin broke the First Seal and gained a powerful dragon-claw transformation.

  • Tang Li noticed Na'er watching him at night and Tang Wulin growing unusually attached to him while they cultivated.
  • Old Tang brought Tang Wulin into the Golden Dragon King Divine Core Space and explained that the flawed seal threatened her life.
  • Old Tang told Tang Wulin to cultivate close to Tang Li so his Martial Soul could ease the danger and eventually help undo the seal.
  • Tang Wulin agreed to rely on Tang Li, while he absorbed her Golden Dragon King Blood Qi and helped suppress its harmful effects.
  • Tang Wulin broke through the First Seal as Tang Li used the Demon-Sealing Pot to absorb her Blood Qi and protect her.
  • Tang Wulin manifested golden scales and a dragon claw, then hid her transformed hand from Tang Li, calling it ugly.

Ch. 30Two Years Later, Na'er Was About to Leave

Two years after breaking the First Seal, Tang Wulin and Tang Li prepared to leave Red Mountain Academy for Eastsea City, while Tang Li realized Na'er was about to depart. He followed her secretly and waited outside, where Na'er emerged through a spatial tunnel and found him waiting.

  • Tang Wulin's forging, strength, and Soul Power improved over two years, while Tang Li reached rank thirty-one and developed powerful spiritual abilities.
  • Tang Ziran prepared the family to move to Eastsea City, and Tang Li and Tang Wulin received recommendations to attend East Sea Soul Master Academy.
  • Tang Li sensed that Na'er's growing Spiritual Power fluctuations meant Gu Yue was preparing to take her away.
  • Na'er asked Tang Li and Tang Wulin to walk with her along the beach, and Tang Ziran announced the family would leave in two days.
  • Tang Li stayed awake and followed Na'er when she quietly left their room, intending to say goodbye without waking Tang Wulin.
  • Na'er tore open a spatial tunnel and emerged at the doorstep, where she found Tang Li waiting with the Demon-Sealing Pot on his head.

Ch. 31Marking Each Other, Final Farewell

Na'er said goodbye to Tang Li and accepted a Demon-Sealing Pot imprint from him for protection before leaving with Zi JI. Na'er also secretly marked Tang Li, then threatened Zi JI and altered her memories, while Tang Li slept unaware.

  • Tang Li persuaded Na'er to accept a Demon-Sealing Pot imprint so he could protect her after she left.
  • Tang Li weakened and fell asleep in Na'er's lap as Na'er transformed and secretly left a silver dragon mark on his forehead with a kiss.
  • Zi JI arrived to take Na'er away, and Na'er teleported Tang Li back to his room.
  • Na'er restrained Zi JI, warned her not to harm Tang Li, and altered her memories with silver threads.
  • Na'er said goodbye to the home where she had lived for three years and left with Zi JI.

Ch. 32A New Life in Eastsea City: Comforting Tang Wulin

Tang Li woke after exhausting his Spiritual Power and learned that Na'er had left, prompting Tang Wulin to search for her. He comforted Wulin, then the family moved to Eastsea City, where Tang Li and Wulin prepared to enroll at Eastsea Academy.

  • Tang Ziran and Lin Ye found Tang Li recovered after his Spiritual Power had been drained, and Tang Li learned that Na'er had gone home while Tang Wulin went looking for her.
  • Tang Li found Tang Wulin crying on their usual beach and comforted her before carrying her home.
  • Tang Li read Na'er's letter, found a silver dragon pendant and a crystal bracelet among her gifts, and took the pendant while saving the bracelet for Tang Wulin.
  • Tang Li carried the sleeping Tang Wulin into Tang Ziran's car, and the family reached their new home in Eastsea City before sunset.
  • Tang Ziran asked Tang Li to take Tang Wulin to register at Eastsea Academy and look after her, while Lang Yue worried about the children living at school.

Ch. 33Registration, Ouyang Zixin

Tang Li and Tang Wulin registered at Eastsea Academy, where Ouyang Zixin confirmed Tang Li’s unexpectedly high Soul Power and gave them their student tags and directions. They set off to collect their supplies and dormitory keys.

  • Tang Li found Tang Wulin cheerful again the morning after Na’er’s departure, and the siblings ate breakfast before heading to Eastsea Academy.
  • Tang Li guided Tang Wulin through the crowd to a registration station, where they met Ouyang Zixin, a fifth-year student receiving new students.
  • Tang Li submitted a form listing his Soul Power as level 31, then revealed three purple Soul Rings and tested at level 32.
  • Ouyang Zixin corrected Tang Li’s form, reviewed Tang Wulin’s information, and stamped both recommendation letters.
  • Ouyang Zixin gave the siblings metal student tags and a map showing where to collect their supplies and dormitory keys.

Ch. 34Dormitory Bullying, Martial Soul Confiscated

Tang Wulin and Tang Li settled into their dormitory, where Zhou Changxi provoked Tang Wulin by insulting her brother and threatening to make him do all the chores. Tang Li stopped Tang Wulin from seriously injuring Zhou Changxi, then used his Demon-Sealing Pot to pull out Zhou Changxi’s Martial Soul.

  • Tang Wulin insisted on helping Tang Li settle into the boys’ dormitory before going to her own room.
  • Tang Wulin began unpacking while Tang Li stepped outside to answer a call from Lin Ye.
  • Zhou Changxi ordered Tang Wulin to sweep and insulted Tang Li, prompting Yun Xiao to object.
  • Tang Wulin attacked Zhou Changxi with her Golden Dragon scales, but Tang Li returned and stopped her before her punch landed.
  • Tang Li summoned the Demon-Sealing Pot and used his second Soul Skill to extract Zhou Changxi’s monkey Martial Soul.

Ch. 35The Unlucky Xie Xie, Long Hengxu's Punishment

Tang Wulin attacked Xie Xie after he stepped on Na’er's embroidered flower, and Long Hengxu sent the students involved to Class Five and ordered repairs and compensation. Tang Li apologized, but Xie Xie demanded a fight with Tang Wulin, leaving Tang Ziran stunned by the confrontation.

  • Tang Li took Zhou Changxi’s Great Strength Divine Ape Martial Soul and ordered Yun Xiao to remove him from the dormitory.
  • Tang Wulin punched Xie Xie through the dormitory door and hallway wall after he stepped on Na’er’s flower embroidered on her quilt.
  • Long Hengxu heard Yun Xiao’s account and sent Zhou Changxi, Xie Xie, Tang Li, and Tang Wulin to Class Five, while ordering Tang Li and Tang Wulin to compensate Xie Xie and repair the damage.
  • Tang Li apologized to Xie Xie and promised compensation, but Xie Xie refused and demanded a fight with Tang Wulin.
  • Tang Li asked Xie Xie whether he was sure he wanted to fight Tang Wulin, and Tang Ziran nearly fainted when he heard her.

Ch. 36Xie Xie Refused to Accept Defeat

Tang Ziran arrived at the academy after hearing that Tang Li and Tang Wulin had fought their classmates, and he tried to prevent Xie Xie from challenging Tang Li. After Tang Li returned to the dorm, he restored Zhou Changxi’s sealed Black Monkey phantom and left to meet Lin Ye.

  • Tang Ziran reached the school and told Tang Li not to accept Xie Xie’s demand for a duel.
  • Tang Li taunted Xie Xie, who insisted on fighting him despite Tang Ziran’s warnings and the Xie Clan butler’s arrival.
  • Tang Ziran agreed to Xie Xie’s challenge and gave Tang Li his Storage Soul Tool before going to speak with the grade director.
  • Yun Xiao watched Zhou Changxi hide beneath his blanket in fear while the dormitory remained quiet.
  • Tang Li returned, put the Black Monkey phantom back into Zhou Changxi, and told Zhou Changxi and Yun Xiao to take turns cleaning the dormitory.
  • Tang Li left to meet Lin Ye, who had invited him to eat and visit the East China Sea Spirit Pagoda.

Ch. 37Gu Yue's Imminent Arrival, Lin Ye's New Position

Tang Li learned that Gu Yue had arrived in Eastsea City and accompanied Tang Wulin to the Blacksmith Association before joining Lin Ye’s family. Lin Ye revealed his new position at the Eastsea Spirit Pagoda and brought Tang Li to tour the Spirit Ascension Platform, where former acquaintances now avoided him.

  • Tang Li sensed Na'er’s joyful response, saw an image of Gu Yue arriving with Zi Ji, and guessed that Gu Yue had come to Eastsea City.
  • Tang Wulin met Tang Li and headed with her to the Blacksmith Association to take his Level-3 Blacksmith test.
  • Lin Qinghai and Lin Qingyang collected Tang Li and pressed her to make Level-4 Soul Tool components, then brought her home to meet Lin Ye and his wife.
  • Tang Li asked Lin Ye about his new job, and Lin Ye said he was deputy director of affairs for the Eastsea Spirit Ascension Platform and would take Tang Li there soon.
  • Lin Ye guided Tang Li through the Spirit Ascension Platform as his assistant, while the Spirit Masters who had once been friendly with Lin Ye avoided him.

Ch. 38Wu Zhangkong's Curiosity

Tang Li returned to Eastsea Academy after visiting Lin Ye at the Spirit Pagoda, then prepared for the opening ceremony while cultivating. Wu Zhangkong noticed Tang Li’s unusual soul power and immense cultivation, and his curiosity grew when Tang Li walked away without giving him much attention.

  • Lin Ye gave Tang Li an identity card so he could cultivate in Lin Ye’s Spirit Pagoda office, then drove him back to school.
  • Tang Li returned to his dormitory, confirmed that Tang Wulin had arrived safely, and meditated through the night.
  • Yun Xiao and Zhou Changxi discussed Tang Li’s diligence and strength, while Tang Li woke and went to the cafeteria to find Tang Wulin eating an enormous breakfast.
  • Tang Li paid thirty thousand Federation Coins for the dormitory door and wall repairs, then went to the academy plaza and cultivated while waiting for the opening ceremony.
  • Wu Zhangkong sensed Tang Li’s Mysterious Heaven Skill-like soul power and was astonished by his Soul Elder cultivation.
  • Tang Li greeted Wu Zhangkong and left for the opening ceremony, deepening Wu Zhangkong’s interest in him.

Ch. 39Freshman Class Five

Tang Li and Tang Wulin were assigned to Class 5 at Eastsea Academy, where they met their new head teacher, Wu Zhangkong. The chapter ended as Wu Zhangkong introduced himself to the class.

  • Tang Wulin secretly checked Tang Li’s storage soul tool and returned it after confirming it held only weapons and their father’s debit card.
  • Long Hengxu announced the freshman class assignments, placing Tang Li, Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, Yun Xiao, and Zhou Changxi in Class 5.
  • Xie Xie challenged Tang Li to a one-on-one fight, and Tang Li agreed to meet him at Eastsea park.
  • Wu Zhangkong arrived to lead Class 5, and Tang Li recognized him as a powerful ice-attribute Soul Di.
  • Tang Li and Tang Wulin sat at the back of the classroom while Xie Xie took the seat in front of Tang Li, and Wu Zhangkong introduced himself as their head teacher.

Ch. 40The Worst Class, the Strongest Students

Wu Zhangkong had his new students introduce themselves, and Tang Li claimed Level 32 Soul Power before challenging Xie Xie. Tang Li carried Xie Xie to Eastsea Park and overwhelmed him in a fight, leaving him bound and being whipped with a branch.

  • Wu Zhangkong promised to make Class Five students among the best and ordered them to introduce themselves.
  • Tang Li introduced himself as a Level 32 Soul Master who wanted to become a Limit Douluo and God-Rank Mecha Master, while Tang Wulin and Xie Xie also announced their goals and Level 18 cultivation.
  • After class, Xie Xie challenged Tang Li to fight at Eastsea Park, and Tang Wulin followed them.
  • Tang Li carried Xie Xie to a forest clearing, where his Demon-Sealing Pot and Soul Skills suppressed Xie Xie's abilities.
  • Tang Li bound Xie Xie with chains and beat him with a branch until he abandoned his cold demeanor and squealed.

Ch. 41Whipping Xie Xie! Refining Gu Yue?

Tang Li whipped Xie Xie until Tang Wulin pointed out that Xie Xie could not speak because his mouth was tied shut, then treated his injuries with a Soul Tool the next morning. Meanwhile, Tang Li misinterpreted Na'er's message about Gu Yue as an opportunity to refine the Silver Dragon King, while Tang Wulin noticed her cultivation improved in Eastsea Park.

  • Tang Li whipped the bound Xie Xie with a branch and then a vine until Tang Wulin stopped him and explained that Xie Xie's mouth was sealed.
  • Tang Li released Xie Xie and apologized, but Xie Xie declared that he surrendered and limped away.
  • Na'er told Tang Li that she had persuaded Gu Yue to find him, and Tang Li wondered whether he could refine the Silver Dragon King into a Soul Ring.
  • Tang Wulin warned Tang Li against causing trouble, then told him that her cultivation felt stronger in Eastsea Park; Tang Li kept the reason from her.
  • The next morning, Tang Li used a Soul Tool to heal Xie Xie's swollen butt, then climbed into bed and began Meditating.

Ch. 42Class, Wu Zhangkong Personally Tests Them

Tang Li and Tang Wulin began their first class with Wu Zhangkong, who tested Tang Li in combat before the freshmen. Tang Li weakened and bound Wu Zhangkong, sealed part of his Martial Soul, then used a copied Heavenly Frost Sword and the Demon-Sealing Pot to launch an overpowering barrage; the spar was still underway.

  • Tang Li joined Tang Wulin and Ouyang Zixin for breakfast, where Ouyang Zixin explained Wu Zhangkong's reputation and questioned why the siblings were in Class Five.
  • Tang Wulin and Tang Li arrived at Class Five, and Wu Zhangkong led the students to the training field for a practical combat lesson.
  • Wu Zhangkong called Tang Li forward to spar after telling a support-type student that opponents would not spare her in battle.
  • Tang Li's Soul Skills weakened and bound Wu Zhangkong, and Soul-Refining Bind sealed part of Wu Zhangkong's Martial Soul, reducing the power he could use.
  • Tang Li summoned a copy of Wu Zhangkong's Heavenly Frost Sword and poured spiritual energy into it with the Demon-Sealing Pot, then attacked Wu Zhangkong with Frost Mark strikes.

Ch. 43Battle Between Teacher and Student

Tang Li used the Demon-Sealing Pot, Big Eyed, and a charged Clear Sky Hammer to challenge Wu Zhangkong in a fierce battle. Wu Zhangkong stopped Tang Li’s final strike, and Tang Wulin helped the exhausted Tang Li as the academy watched.

  • Tang Li filled the Frost Mist with Frost Marks and Heavenly Frost Slashes, keeping Wu Zhangkong at a distance while attacking through the haze.
  • Wu Zhangkong tracked Tang Li and launched a surprise sword strike, but Tang Li sensed it and threw a replicated Heavenly Frost Sword that exploded and sent Wu Zhangkong flying.
  • Wu Zhangkong dodged Tang Li’s three more explosive swords as the Frost Mist cleared and he closed in.
  • Tang Li used Big Eyed to control the sword replicas and interfere with Wu Zhangkong while preparing a Clear Sky Hammer strike.
  • Wu Zhangkong broke through Tang Li’s seal and used Frost Whisper Ice Wheel and Frost Condensation to freeze the hammer and contain its explosion.
  • Tang Li collapsed from Spiritual Power depletion, and Tang Wulin helped him up as students and teachers watched in stunned silence.

Ch. 44Tang Li's Nerve Was Getting Bigger

Tang Li fought Wu Zhangkong, recovered with help from Na’er’s blessing, and watched Tang Wulin defeat her classmates. After the matches, Wu Zhangkong announced a stronger focus on physical training and summoned Tang Li, Tang Wulin, and Xie Xie to his office.

  • Tang Li conceded after forcing Wu Zhangkong to use a powerful sword strike, and Wu Zhangkong privately resolved to cover the cost of the damaged grass.
  • Na’er’s silver pendant and the mark between Tang Li’s brows responded to each other, helping restore and slightly strengthen his Spiritual Power.
  • Tang Wulin defeated her opponent with one swing of her Clear Sky Hammer, then punched Tang Li after he teased her about frightening away potential suitors.
  • Tang Wulin beat Xie Xie with her Golden Scales and Clear Sky Hammer, winning their match.
  • Wu Zhangkong criticized the class’s performance and announced morning physical conditioning and practical combat, then called Tang Li, Tang Wulin, and Xie Xie to his office.

Ch. 45Wu Zhangkong's Arrangements, Promotion Class Tournament

Wu Zhangkong arranged special training for Tang Wulin and Xie Xie ahead of the Promotion Class Tournament, while assigning Tang Li to fight upper-grade students. After questioning Tang Li about his Mysterious Heaven Skill, Wu Zhangkong accepted his explanation that it came from the Clear Sky Sect.

  • Wu Zhangkong criticized Xie Xie for his lack of progress and ordered him to do thirty percent more physical training.
  • Wu Zhangkong praised Tang Wulin's Martial Soul control after learning she was a Level-3 Blacksmith, then explained the Promotion Class Tournament and set a goal for her and Xie Xie to defeat Class Five.
  • Wu Zhangkong assigned Tang Li to fight students from upper grades and dismissed Tang Wulin and Xie Xie for evening special training.
  • Wu Zhangkong questioned Tang Li about his Mysterious Heaven Skill, and Tang Li claimed it was an inherited Clear Sky Sect technique passed down by a family elder.
  • Wu Zhangkong accepted Tang Li's explanation, planned to take Tang Wulin to the Tang Sect to obtain the technique, and learned that Tang Li was a Level-4 Soul Engineer and Mecha Designer.
  • After Tang Li left, Wu Zhangkong summoned the Heavenly Frost Sword and released its icy sword intent.

Ch. 46A Chance Encounter with Gu Yue

Tang Li met Gu Yue at the East China Sea Spirit Pagoda, where she recognized the aura that had stopped her from merging with Na'er. After Gu Yue sought him out in the Meditation Room, she became intensely interested in the mysterious power hidden within him.

  • Tang Li went to the East China Sea Spirit Pagoda to study Soul Tools and save money for a Communicator for Na'er.
  • Tang Li encountered Gu Yue and Zi Ji, and Gu Yue recognized him as the one who had prevented her from merging with Na'er.
  • Gu Yue asked Lin Ye to let her speak with Tang Li in the Meditation Room, claiming she was curious about him.
  • Tang Li introduced himself to Gu Yue and asked whether Na'er had sent her or whether she had designs on him.
  • Gu Yue sensed the suppressive aura hidden in Tang Li and grew eager to learn how she could use its power.

Ch. 47Tang Wulin Gets Blocked, Tang Li Kills Someone?

Tang Li met Gu Yue, while Na'er secretly planned to let Gu Yue grow attached to her. At Eastsea Academy, Tang Li intervened when Mu Xi and other students cornered Tang Wulin, killing one of them and threatening Mu Xi.

  • Gu Yue left the Meditation Room after telling Tang Li she would visit her school, and Tang Li accidentally gave her his class information as if she were Na'er.
  • Na'er received Tang Li's message after becoming Yun Ming's disciple and decided to keep her wager with Gu Yue a secret.
  • Mu Xi and several upperclassmen surrounded Tang Wulin outside the girls' dormitory and demanded a blacksmithing competition.
  • Tang Wulin dodged one student's attempt to grab her, but Mu Xi used her Sun Martial Soul to weaken her and threatened her into accepting the challenge.
  • Tang Li arrived, impaled the student with a blue-gold chain, threw him into a trash can, and confronted Mu Xi.

Ch. 48Sealing Mu Xi's Hands, Aftermath

Tang Li rescued Tang Wulin from Mu Xi and the students who had cornered her, then threatened to leave Eastsea Academy unless the matter was handled fairly. The academy disciplined the students and made Mu Xi compensate Tang Wulin, who chose to stay, while Tang Li remained hostile toward those who had bullied her.

  • Tang Li attacked Mu Xi, but Wu Zhangkong pulled her away and caught Tang Li’s thrown blades; Tang Li then pierced Mu Xi’s hands with the concealed Demon-Sealing Pot while Long Hengxu stopped his attack on another student.
  • Tang Wulin hugged Tang Li and said she wanted to transfer schools, and he agreed before Long Hengxu persuaded them to hear the academy’s response.
  • Tang Li argued with Wu Zhangkong about strength and justice, and Wu Zhangkong suggested using the academy’s Spirit Arena as another way to settle matters.
  • Long Hengxu issued probationary discipline to the students who had surrounded Tang Wulin and ordered Mu Xi to compensate her; Mu Chen accepted the punishment of his daughter’s sealed hands and offered compensation, which Tang Wulin refused.
  • Tang Wulin said Long Hengxu had handled the matter fairly and chose to stay, while Tang Li insisted she had not dragged him into anything and continued to resent her attackers.

Ch. 49Gu Yue Really Came!

Tang Li continued training with Class Five after the fight with the upperclassmen, while Wu Zhangkong agreed to test Gu Yue for admission to Eastsea Academy. Gu Yue revealed that she had come specifically to find Tang Li, and he prepared to fight her.

  • Tang Li decided to return the injured upperclassman's Martial Soul only when he went to beat him again, and he left Mu Xi's fate dependent on Tang Wulin's wishes and Mu Chen's compensation.
  • Wu Zhangkong made Class Five run eight kilometers, with Tang Wulin and Xie Xie carrying extra weight for the Promotion Class Tournament.
  • Gu Yue arrived at the training field seeking admission to Eastsea Academy and caught Wu Zhangkong's attention with her unusual presence.
  • Wu Zhangkong offered Gu Yue an entrance test and asked Tang Li to fight her to assess her ability.
  • Gu Yue told Tang Li she had come all the way to Eastsea Academy to find him, and Tang Li agreed to test her strength.

Ch. 50Gu Yue: Carry me on your back!

Tang Li sparred with Gu Yue, using his unusual weapon skills and elemental attacks while struggling to strike someone who reminded him of Na'er. The fight ended with Gu Yue pretending to be exhausted and asking Tang Li to carry her, leaving Tang Wulin frozen.

  • Wu Zhangkong started the spar, and Tang Li opened with Frost Blades and a surprise dagger attack against Gu Yue.
  • Gu Yue used fire and spatial movement to escape, while her spiritual power weakened Tang Li's sword intent and his attack narrowly missed her.
  • Tang Li sealed Gu Yue's Silver Dragon King phantom with his chains, then released her and challenged her to fight using her Martial Soul.
  • Gu Yue and Tang Li exchanged elemental attacks, and Tang Li countered her combinations until Wu Zhangkong was ready to stop the match.
  • Tang Li sent a lightning attack that dispersed harmlessly, and Gu Yue sank to the ground and asked him to carry her on his back.
  • Tang Wulin hurried over to check on Gu Yue and froze at her request.
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