Chapter Summaries

Xiao Lin won thirty consecutive matches at the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena as Xiao Ding and earned nearly a million Gold Soul Coins from betting. The arena arranged a bout against Dugu Yan, who unleashed her poison as their fight began.

• Xiao Lin defeated the Demon Wolf in one move and began a string of decisive victories at the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena.
• Xiao Lin bet on himself before his matches and earned nearly a million Gold Soul Coins after thirty consecutive wins.
• A manager at the Soul Arena sent Dugu Yan to test Xiao Ding, hoping to stop his winning streak.
• Dugu Yan entered the arena as Xiao Lin's opponent, and he openly told her she was pretty.
• Dugu Yan attacked with her whip, Xiao Lin evaded it, and she released her Third Soul Skill, Jade Phosphor Purple Venom.

Xiao Lin defeated Dugu Yan with his flute-based Soul Skills, but her attempt to break free using her poison arts caused the venom to backlash and leave her critically injured. Dugu Bo rushed onto the arena and slowed the poison with his Soul Power, but could not cure it.

• Xiao Lin revealed two purple Soul Rings and used The General's Command and Ambush from Ten Sides to restrain Dugu Yan and suppress her poisonous mist.
• Dugu Yan unleashed the Jade Phosphorous Serpent's venom in a desperate attack, but Xiao Lin intensified his flute melody and shattered the serpent phantom with sound-wave weapons.
• The sonic impact forced Dugu Yan to her knees, and the backlash from her poison arts made her spit blood and collapse.
• Dugu Bo arrived, caught Dugu Yan, and found that her poison was attacking her heart; his Soul Power could only slow its spread.

Xiao Lin used the Pure Heart Melody to calm Dugu Yan’s poison backlash, then told Dugu Bo he could cure it. Dugu Bo brought Xiao Lin to his private herb garden, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, where Xiao Lin confirmed he could help and prepared to ask for what he needed.

• Xiao Lin played the Pure Heart Melody, easing Dugu Yan’s pain and suppressing her Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor poison long enough to save her from immediate danger.
• Xiao Lin told Dugu Bo that Dugu Yan’s condition could be fatal before age twenty-five and hinted that he knew a way to cure the poison backlash.
• Dugu Bo seized Xiao Lin and carried him away, but stopped at the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena so Xiao Lin could collect his winnings.
• The arena staff gave Xiao Lin a card containing one million two hundred thirty thousand Gold Soul Coins, and Dugu Bo then carried him out of Heaven Dou City.
• Dugu Bo brought Xiao Lin to his secluded herb garden, where Xiao Lin recognized the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
• Dugu Bo promised to provide whatever Xiao Lin needed to cure Dugu Yan, and Xiao Lin solemnly confirmed that he could do it.

At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Xiao Lin explained how Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo could contain their poisonous backlash in a Soul Bone. He used the Nine Phoenix Ceremonial Flute to guide some of Dugu Bo’s toxins into his right-arm Soul Bone, leaving the poison less volatile.

• Dugu Bo laid Dugu Yan on the boundary between the ice and fire pools, where their opposing forces stabilized her condition.
• Xiao Lin explained that toxins from the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul could be stored in a Soul Bone, and Dugu Bo eagerly accepted the idea.
• Xiao Lin warned that an external force was needed to awaken and guide the toxins, then offered to provide it with his Nine Phoenix Ceremonial Flute.
• Xiao Lin played "Dance of the Golden Snake," stirring Dugu Bo’s Martial Soul and drawing toxins from his body into his right-arm Soul Bone.
• After the music ended, Dugu Bo sensed that about one-third of his accumulated toxins had entered the Soul Bone and that the remaining poison had grown more docile.

After Xiao Lin’s first treatment eased Dugu Bo’s poison, Dugu Bo offered him free access to the herb garden. Xiao Lin selected Immortal Herbs for himself, Dugu Bo, and Dugu Yan, hoping to strengthen their bodies and Martial Souls.

• Dugu Bo confirmed that Xiao Lin’s treatment had contained the worst toxins in his Soul Bone and made the remaining poison more docile.
• Xiao Lin warned Dugu Bo to wait before undergoing another treatment, and Dugu Bo agreed to have Xiao Lin treat Dugu Yan once she woke.
• Dugu Bo confronted Xiao Lin about approaching Dugu Yan, then offered him any herbs he wanted in exchange for curing her.
• Xiao Lin chose Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot to temper his body, along with Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower to strengthen his Phoenix-blooded Martial Soul.
• Xiao Lin selected Snow-Colored Swan Kiss for Dugu Bo and Aromatic Silk Beauty for Dugu Yan.

Xiao Lin gave Dugu Bo the Snow-Colored Swan Kiss and Dugu Yan the Aromatic Silk Beauty before beginning to refine the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot. As Xiao Lin endured the herbs’ opposing forces, Dugu Yan woke, watched him, and began refining her own Immortal Herb.

• Xiao Lin gave Dugu Bo the Snow-Colored Swan Kiss and explained that it could amplify toxins, earning Dugu Bo’s gratitude and pledge to treat him as family.
• Xiao Lin gave Dugu Bo the Aromatic Silk Beauty for Dugu Yan, which could promote her Martial Soul Evolution and might cure the poison-cultivation backlash.
• Xiao Lin asked Dugu Bo to protect him for a month, then planted Ah Yin’s true body beside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
• Xiao Lin consumed the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot and circulated his Soul Power as their icy and fiery forces battered and tempered his body.
• Dugu Yan woke on the second day, watched Xiao Lin endure his transformation, and later accepted and consumed the Aromatic Silk Beauty Dugu Bo brought her.

After six months of cultivation at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Xiao Lin and Dugu Yan reached level forty, and Dugu Yan's Martial Soul evolved into the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor. When Dugu Bo revealed that Tang Hao was searching the continent for the stolen Blue Silver Emperor remains, Xiao Lin resolved to hunt for his fourth Soul Ring and grow stronger.

• Xiao Lin completed his half-year seclusion, strengthened his body and Nine Phoenix Ceremonial Flute, and reached level forty.
• Dugu Yan also reached level forty, and the Aromatic Silk Beauty evolved her Martial Soul into the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor.
• Dugu Bo told Xiao Lin that Spirit Hall was growing more powerful and that registration for the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Elite Tournament was approaching.
• Dugu Bo reported that Tang Hao had appeared and was searching the continent, driving off Spirit Hall's Titled Douluo pursuers.
• Xiao Lin realized Tang Hao was likely looking for the stolen Blue Silver Emperor remains and asked Dugu Bo to help him hunt for his fourth Soul Ring.

Xiao Lin and Dugu Yan entered Sunset Forest to hunt for their fourth Soul Rings, with Xiao Lin seeking a powerful Soul Beast over ten thousand years old. He used the Nine Phoenix Ceremonial Flute’s “Dance of the Golden Snake” to draw serpent-type Soul Beasts to them, leaving Dugu Yan surrounded by a huge swarm as Xiao Lin assessed their suitability.

• Xiao Lin told Dugu Bo he wanted a power-attack or control-type Soul Beast over ten thousand years old for his fourth Soul Ring, and Dugu Bo agreed to help him search.
• Dugu Yan joined Xiao Lin, explaining that she had reached level forty and wanted to test her evolved Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor Martial Soul.
• As they walked through Sunset Forest, Xiao Lin offered to find Dugu Yan a suitable poison-attribute Soul Beast around eight thousand years old.
• Xiao Lin played “Dance of the Golden Snake” on the Nine Phoenix Ceremonial Flute to lure nearby serpent-type Soul Beasts.
• Countless snakes converged on Xiao Lin and Dugu Yan, and Xiao Lin began judging their cultivation while Dugu Yan watched in alarm.

Xiao Lin helped Dugu Yan obtain an eight-thousand-year Mandala Snake soul ring, raising her Soul Power to level forty-five. As a furious swarm of snakes chased them through Sunset Forest, a commanding bird cry stopped the pursuing beasts.

• Xiao Lin used his flute to cripple an eight-thousand-year Mandala Snake and told Dugu Yan to deliver the final blow.
• Dugu Yan killed the Mandala Snake and absorbed its purple Soul Ring while Xiao Lin stood guard.
• Dugu Yan awoke at level forty-five, and Xiao Lin explained that the Soul Ring had awakened the Aromatic Silk Beauty's stored medicinal power.
• Xiao Lin and Dugu Yan fled as enraged snakes poured through the forest, including several with cultivation levels above ten thousand years.
• A powerful bird cry rang out ahead, causing the pursuing snakes to halt in fear and some to flee.

Azure Luan slaughtered the pursuing snake horde, and Xiao Lin decided to fight the powerful Soul Beast for his fourth Soul Ring with Dugu Yan’s help. Their battle began with Xiao Lin drawing its attacks and Dugu Yan restraining and poisoning its leg, but Azure Luan struck back at her with a cyan wind blade.

• Azure Luan descended and killed the snake horde before fixing its gaze on Xiao Lin and Dugu Yan.
• Xiao Lin identified Azure Luan as a suitable fourth Soul Ring and asked Dugu Yan to support him in battle.
• Xiao Lin boosted himself with The General's Command and trapped Azure Luan in the sound-wave net of Ambush from Ten Sides.
• Xiao Lin dodged Azure Luan’s first dive, then met its next attack with Jade Flute Swordsmanship and was forced back by its strength.
• Dugu Yan wrapped Azure Luan’s left leg with her whip and used her fourth Soul Skill to poison it.
• Azure Luan spat a cyan wind blade at Dugu Yan while its leg remained bound.

Xiao Lin killed the twenty-three-thousand-year Azure Luan and absorbed its Soul Ring, gaining his fourth soul skill, Blue Sea Tide Melody, and rising to level forty-eight. He then worried that Tang Hao could track the stolen Blue Silver Emperor soul bone and began considering where to find stronger protection.

• Xiao Lin and Dugu Yan defeated Azure Luan, and Xiao Lin killed it with Flute Shatters the Firmament after Dugu Yan helped create an opening.
• Xiao Lin absorbed Azure Luan’s twenty-three-thousand-year Soul Ring while Dugu Yan guarded him.
• Xiao Lin gained his fourth Soul Ring, advanced to level forty-eight, and acquired the soul skill Blue Sea Tide Melody.
• Xiao Lin worried Tang Hao might track the stolen Blue Silver Emperor soul bone and decided he needed a safer place and stronger protection.

After settling his fourth Soul Ring at level forty-eight, Xiao Lin chose to join Heaven Dou Royal Academy, where Dugu Yan could accompany him and Dugu Bo could protect him. Dugu Yan brought him to the academy during enrollment season to register.

• Dugu Yan invited Xiao Lin to join Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and he decided it suited him better than other factions.
• Xiao Lin told Dugu Bo that his fourth Soul Ring was twenty-three thousand years old and that he had reached level forty-eight.
• Dugu Yan told Dugu Bo that Xiao Lin would join the academy, and Dugu Bo offered to protect him and watch over the herb garden and its plants.
• Dugu Bo sent Dugu Yan to help Xiao Lin register and arrange accommodation, and she led him to the crowded academy entrance during enrollment season.

Xiao Lin arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy and chose to take its entrance test rather than use Dugu Yan’s connections. His level forty-eight Soul Power and ten-thousand-year fourth Soul Ring astonished the academy’s leaders, who began competing to take him as their disciple.

• Xiao Lin refused Dugu Yan’s offer of special admission and joined the entrance examination line.
• Xiao Lin tested at level forty-eight, shocking the admissions teachers and the other examinees.
• Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin arrived and asked Xiao Lin to reveal his Martial Soul and Soul Rings.
• Xiao Lin displayed his Nine Phoenix Ceremonial Flute and four Soul Rings, including a ten-thousand-year fourth ring.
• Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin argued over who would take Xiao Lin as a disciple.

After enrolling at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Xiao Lin learned about its Mimicry Training Grounds and settled into his new courtyard. Yu Tianheng confronted him over Dugu Yan, demanded that he leave the academy, and attacked after Xiao Lin refused.

• Meng Shenji and the other education committee members accepted Xiao Lin's refusal to become their disciple and offered to help with his cultivation.
• Xiao Lin completed enrollment, received a standalone courtyard, and heard Dugu Yan explain the Mimicry Training Grounds.
• Yu Tianheng entered Xiao Lin's courtyard and demanded that he stay away from Dugu Yan.
• Xiao Lin denied having romantic interest in Dugu Yan, but Yu Tianheng still ordered him to leave the academy and offered him money.
• Xiao Lin told Yu Tianheng to get lost, prompting Yu Tianheng to activate his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul as students gathered to watch.

Xiao Lin defeated Yu Tianheng in a duel at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, revealing a powerful Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring and overwhelming skill. Afterward, he pretended to be injured so Dugu Yan would support him, leaving Yu Tianheng furious and humiliated.

• Yu Tianheng challenged Xiao Lin and demanded that he leave Heaven Dou Royal Academy, but Xiao Lin revealed his four Soul Rings, including a black Ten Thousand Year ring.
• Yu Tianheng attacked with his Thunderclap Dragon Claw and other Soul Skills, but Xiao Lin repeatedly dodged and taunted him for being too slow.
• Xiao Lin used Ambush from Ten Sides to disrupt Yu Tianheng's senses and hinder his Soul Power.
• Yu Tianheng unleashed Blue Lightning Divine Dragon Rush, but Xiao Lin shattered it with Jade Flute Swordsmanship's Flute Shatters the Firmament, leaving Yu Tianheng kneeling and injured.
• Dugu Yan rushed to check on Xiao Lin, who pretended to have internal injuries and leaned against her, making Yu Tianheng nearly spit blood in frustration.

After defeating Yu Tianheng, Xiao Lin focused on cultivation, reached rank forty-nine, and learned that Shrek Academy had arrived to seek a merger with Heaven Dou Royal Academy. He went to the gates, where Flender and Shrek’s teachers and students had gathered.

• Dugu Yan supported Xiao Lin and warned Yu Tianheng to stay away from them, prompting Yu Tianheng to leave in fury.
• Xiao Lin gained a reputation at Heaven Dou Royal Academy and devoted himself to flute practice, study, and training under Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin.
• After a month of cultivation, Xiao Lin broke through from the peak of rank forty-eight to rank forty-nine.
• A student told Xiao Lin that Shrek Academy had come from the Balak Kingdom to propose merging with Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
• Xiao Lin went to the academy gates and recognized Flender and several familiar students among Shrek Academy’s delegation.

Shrek Academy negotiated with the Heaven Dou Royal Academy about merging, and Yu Xiaogang used his students’ talents to persuade Meng Shenji to consider their request. Tang San reflected on his hard training and his determination to surpass Xiao Lin, while believing Xiao Lin had wasted his potential.

• Flender presented Shrek Academy’s students and teachers to Meng Shenji and requested a merger that preserved the academy’s independence.
• Meng Shenji objected to Flender’s proposed terms, arguing that Shrek Academy could not merge while remaining outside the academy’s rules.
• Yu Xiaogang highlighted Tang San and the other students’ strength, prompting Meng Shenji to consult the other education committee members before deciding.
• Flender praised Yu Xiaogang for persuading Meng Shenji, and Yu Xiaogang called the students’ talent their best bargaining chip.
• Tang San recalled training to surpass Xiao Lin and win Xiao Wu’s approval, then assumed Xiao Lin had ruined his prospects by rejecting Yu Xiaogang’s guidance.

Xiao Lin watched Flender negotiate with Heaven Dou Royal Academy and was reunited with Xiao Wu, provoking Tang San’s jealousy. Yu Xiaogang claimed credit for teaching Tang San and the others, and Xiao Lin’s laughter drew the Education Committee’s attention to their tension.

• Xiao Lin watched Flender and Yu Xiaogang negotiate with Meng Shenji while reflecting on Tang San’s unexpectedly high rank.
• Xiao Wu spotted Xiao Lin, rushed over, and embraced him while Tang San watched angrily.
• Tang San confronted Xiao Wu and Xiao Lin, and Xiao Wu defended her friendship with Xiao Lin.
• Yu Xiaogang belittled Xiao Lin and offered to guide him if he admitted he had been wrong about the Nine Phoenix Ceremonial Flute.
• Meng Shenji discussed granting the group autonomy and asked Yu Xiaogang whether he had personally taught Tang San and the others.
• Yu Xiaogang claimed supreme expertise in martial soul theory and Soul Ring configurations, and Xiao Lin laughed as the Education Committee noticed the tension.

Xiao Lin revealed that he had rejected Yu Xiaogang’s advice to take the support path and became a level-49 Soul Ancestor with a twenty-three-thousand-year fourth Soul Ring. Yu Xiaogang struggled to reconcile Xiao Lin’s success with his theories, while Tang San seethed with jealousy.

• Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhi Lin praised Xiao Lin as a thirteen-and-a-half-year-old level-49 Soul Ancestor with a twenty-three-thousand-year fourth Soul Ring, shocking Yu Xiaogang and Tang San.
• Xiao Lin clarified that he was not Yu Xiaogang’s disciple and recalled how Yu Xiaogang had urged him to abandon the strong attack path for support.
• The three committee members criticized Yu Xiaogang’s advice, saying Xiao Lin’s Nine Phoenix Ceremonial Flute suited strong attack control and would have been wasted as a support Martial Soul.
• Yu Xiaogang defended his theory, but Xiao Lin challenged him to explain why the student he had called misguided surpassed Tang San and mocked him as a useless theory master.
• Yu Xiaogang could not answer Xiao Lin and insisted to himself that his theory remained correct, attributing Xiao Lin’s success to luck.

Xiao Lin challenged Yu Xiaogang’s claim that his theories made Shrek’s students into geniuses, pointing out their exceptional innate talent and exposing the academy’s basic training methods. Yu Xiaogang was left unable to defend his reputation before the Heaven Dou education committee members.

• Xiao Lin mocked Yu Xiaogang for being level twenty-nine while guiding a level-forty-nine genius, and Yu Xiaogang defended his theoretical knowledge.
• Yu Xiaogang cited the ages and levels of Tang San, Xiao Wu, Dai Mubai, and the other students as proof of his teaching ability.
• Xiao Lin asked about the students’ Innate Soul Power, and Xiao Wu listed their exceptional natural talents.
• Xiao Lin argued that the students could have succeeded without Yu Xiaogang’s guidance, prompting Bai Baoshan to praise him.
• Xiao Wu criticized Shrek’s running, push-ups, and frog jumps, and Meng Shenji and Zhi Lin questioned the value of those methods.
• Bai Baoshan ridiculed Yu Xiaogang’s training methods, leaving Yu Xiaogang trembling and unable to respond.