Chapter Summaries

Lu Shi revealed that absorbing two poisonous herbs had made him immune to poison and that his blood could cure Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, though it would also remove their poison arts. After returning safely to Imperial Academy, he told Ning Fengzhi that he planned to cultivate with Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan for a while.

• Dugu Bo found Lu Shi in the Medicine Garden and claimed he had been searching for him after thinking he had fallen into the water.
• Lu Shi admitted absorbing the poisonous herbs beside the springs and explained that his blood could neutralize the poison in Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan, while dispelling their poison arts.
• Dugu Bo let Lu Shi collect several medicinal herbs, and they returned together to Imperial Academy.
• Ning Fengzhi, Qian Renxue, and the education committee members rushed to Imperial Academy after learning Dugu Bo had taken Lu Shi, then welcomed them back safely.
• Lu Shi told Ning Fengzhi that Dugu Bo had sought his help over Dugu Yan and that he would cultivate with them for a while.

Lu Shi prepared to cultivate in seclusion near Dugu Bo so he could cure Dugu Yan, then visited Zhu Zhuqing and gave her a Ten Thousand Year Shadow Cat Right Leg Bone and an Immortal Herb. After Zhu Zhuqing absorbed the Soul Bone, Lu Shi examined her leg by giving her a foot massage.

• Lu Shi told Ning Fengzhi he would stay with Dugu Bo to save Dugu Yan, and Ning Fengzhi respected his decision.
• Lu Shi visited Zhu Zhuqing in her bedroom, where they discussed his relationship with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing accepted his reassurance.
• Lu Shi offered Zhu Zhuqing a Ten Thousand Year Shadow Cat Right Leg Bone and the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, and she began absorbing the Soul Bone.
• Zhu Zhuqing finished absorbing the Soul Bone after an hour and showed Lu Shi her leg.
• Lu Shi held Zhu Zhuqing's foot and massaged it while pretending to examine the changes from the Soul Bone.

While the Mandala Snake began evolving, Lu Shi watched Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong absorb their Immortal Herbs and reach new Soul Power levels. Ning Rongrong discovered her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda had become the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, while Lu Shi prepared to enter seclusion with Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan.

• Lu Shi left the Small World as the Mandala Snake condensed into a cocoon, and he planned to purify the Flame Spirit Eagle's flames after its transformation.
• Zhu Zhuqing finished absorbing her Immortal Herbs, reached level forty, and awakened to a subtler, more deadly presence.
• Ning Rongrong woke after absorbing the Aromatic Silk Beauty and reached level thirty; Lu Shi advised her and Zhu Zhuqing to seek Soul Rings, suggesting Ning Rongrong return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Lu Shi told Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong he would enter seclusion with Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan to treat Dugu Yan's poison.
• Lu Shi prompted Ning Rongrong to inspect her Martial Soul, and she discovered her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda had become the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
• Zhu Zhuqing noticed Ning Rongrong and Lu Shi's intimacy but did not expose them, and she asked Ning Rongrong to get down.

Lu Shi waited for the Mandala Snake’s transformation while Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong absorbed Immortal Herbs and reached new Soul Power levels. Ning Rongrong discovered her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda had become the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, while Lu Shi prepared to go into seclusion with Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan.

• Lu Shi left the Small World after the Mandala Snake formed a scarlet-and-white cocoon to evolve.
• Zhu Zhuqing finished absorbing her Immortal Herb, reached level forty, and showed a changed appearance and temperament.
• Ning Rongrong woke after absorbing the Aromatic Silk Beauty and broke through to level thirty.
• Lu Shi told Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong that he would enter seclusion with Dugu Bo and Dugu Yan to treat Dugu Yan’s poison.
• Lu Shi pointed out that Ning Rongrong’s Martial Soul had changed, and she discovered it had become the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
• Ning Rongrong excitedly kissed Lu Shi, while Zhu Zhuqing noticed their behavior and pretended not to expose them.

Lu Shi began treating Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo for the toxins damaging their bodies, while Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing joined him on an indefinite leave from Imperial Academy. As Lu Shi spoke with Dugu Bo at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the Mandala Snake cocoon in his Small World began to move.

• Ning Rongrong hurried out after Zhu Zhuqing noticed the liquid on the floor, and Lu Shi teased Zhu Zhuqing before whispering to her.
• The Imperial Academy committee approved Lu Shi, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing's indefinite leave, while Yu Tianheng left the team after no one agreed to go with him.
• At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Dugu Bo told Dugu Yan that Lu Shi would help remove toxins from her body, and Lu Shi treated her with his Restoration soul skill.
• Lu Shi treated Dugu Bo as well, and Dugu Bo expressed relief that he and Dugu Yan were no longer in immediate danger.
• While Lu Shi chatted with Dugu Bo, he noticed the Mandala Snake cocoon in his Small World move.

Lu Shi transplanted Immortal Herbs into his Small World and spent five months nurturing the Blue Silver Emperor and purifying Dugu Bo’s poison. Dugu Bo’s Jade Phosphorous Serpent backlash vanished completely, and he celebrated his restored health and freedom from the poison.

• The Mandala Snake emerged from its cocoon with new white patterns on her crimson scales, and Lu Shi asked Dugu Bo for permission to collect Immortal Herbs.
• Lu Shi transplanted Black Jade Divine Bamboo and other cultivable Immortal Herbs into his Small World, then fed the Blue Silver Emperor blood essence infused with medicinal power.
• Over five months, the Blue Silver Emperor grew to a thousand years of cultivation as Lu Shi cared for his Soul Beasts and continued purifying Dugu Bo and his granddaughter.
• Lu Shi used the Revival Soul Skill to restore Dugu Bo’s body and purify the final trace of Jade Phosphorous Serpent poison.
• Dugu Bo summoned his nine Soul Rings and Jade Phosphorous Serpent, then laughed in relief as nearby Soul Beasts fled.

After Lu Shi finished treating Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo, Yu Tianheng left Imperial Academy to join his uncle Yu Xiaogang at Shrek Academy. His arrival stirred up conflicts among the students, but also brought funding that improved the academy’s facilities and meals.

• Dugu Yan learned that her family’s Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul could harm its Soul Master, then forgave Dugu Bo after he apologized; Dugu Bo celebrated his renewed strength and signs of a breakthrough.
• Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, where Ning Fengzhi rejoiced that Ning Rongrong’s Martial Soul had evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and sent Chen Xin with them to obtain Soul Rings.
• Yu Tianheng traveled to Shrek Academy, was unimpressed by its shabby entrance, and found Yu Xiaogang teaching the students.
• Yu Tianheng told Yu Xiaogang he had left Imperial Academy to join Shrek, and Yu Xiaogang agreed to take him to meet Flender.
• Yu Tianheng repeatedly clashed with Dai Mubai, while Yu Xiaogang’s favoritism worsened tensions until Zhao Wuji and Flender intervened.
• Yu Yuanzhen provided Gold Soul Coins after learning Yu Tianheng had joined his son, allowing Shrek to renovate its facilities and serve better food.

At a family banquet, Lu Shi learned that Ning Fengzhi had found a Golden Tortoiseshell in the Star Dou Forest and arranged for Chen Xin to escort him there to absorb its soul ring. Meanwhile, Tang San asked Tang Hao to recreate the conditions for his next soul ring by injuring him, and the chapter ended as Tang Hao prepared to use his fists.

• Ning Fengzhi apologized for not finding a Dark-Gold Terrorclaw Bear, then told Lu Shi he had found a thirty-to-forty-thousand-year-old Golden Tortoiseshell in the Star Dou Forest.
• Lu Shi agreed to leave the next day, and Ning Fengzhi arranged for Chen Xin to lead him to the soul beast.
• Tang San told Tang Hao he had reached level forty, and Tang Hao said he had found a gathering of turtle-type soul beasts for him.
• Yu Xiaogang reminded Tang Hao that Tang San needed to be injured and rendered unconscious before absorbing a soul ring, and Tang San urged his father to proceed.
• Tang Hao repeatedly shattered Tang San's Blue Silver Grass, weakening him through three rounds of martial soul backlash.
• Tang Hao and Tang San moved on to the next step: Tang Hao using his fists to injure Tang San.

Tang Hao knocked Tang San unconscious so he could be carried on their journey, while Lu Shi and Chen Xin traveled to the Star Dou Forest in search of a Golden Tortoiseshell. Lu Shi entered its wetland habitat and used his life energy to attract the local Soul Beasts.

• Tang San urged Tang Hao to strike hard, and Tang Hao knocked him unconscious with a punch.
• Yu Xiaogang checked Tang San's injuries and told Tang Hao that he would recover after resting for a day.
• Tang Hao carried Tang San and wondered who had stolen Ah Yin's Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone.
• Chen Xin took Lu Shi by flying sword from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to the Star Dou Forest.
• Lu Shi entered a wetland inhabited by turtle-type Soul Beasts and used his fourth Soul Ring's life energy to attract them.

Lu Shi convinced a 45,000-year-old Golden Tortoiseshell to join his Martial Soul’s Small World by showing it how Soul Beasts could grow there without Heavenly Tribulations. After it entered a Poké Ball, Lu Shi discovered the Golden Tortoiseshell had granted him three powerful soul skills.

• Lu Shi brought the Golden Tortoiseshell into his Small World and showed it the Mandala Snake’s strength and his Soul Beasts’ ability to cultivate safely.
• Lu Shi explained that Soul Beasts could grow stronger alongside him in the Small World and swore his claims were true, prompting the Golden Tortoiseshell to ask for time to think.
• Lu Shi returned to the marsh and discovered a second Golden Tortoiseshell, the first one’s wife, along with many gathered turtle-type Soul Beasts.
• The two Golden Tortoiseshells discussed Lu Shi’s offer and agreed to trust him, with the male speaking for the group.
• Lu Shi captured the 45,000-year-old Golden Tortoiseshell in a Poké Ball and learned he had gained Gilded Barrier, Cultivation Acceleration, and Imperial Majesty.

Lu Shi moved the wetland’s turtle Soul Beasts and other creatures into his Martial Soul Space, then absorbed a thirty-five-thousand-year Soul Ring. Three days later, Tang Hao brought Tang San to the emptied wetland to find a Soul Ring and searched upstream when he found no suitable Soul Beasts.

• Lu Shi let the turtles inspect his Martial Soul Space, and they chose to stay in its safe, nourishing habitat.
• The Golden Tortoiseshell couple showed Lu Shi their golden egg, which he placed in the Small World before gathering more turtles and wetland Soul Beasts there.
• Lu Shi showed Chen Xin his black thirty-five-thousand-year Soul Ring and its group defensive skill, Gilded Barrier, and they left the wetland.
• Tang Hao and Tang San arrived three days later to find a suitable water-attribute turtle Soul Beast, but the wetland was nearly empty.
• Tang Hao refused Tang San’s suggestion to ask Yu Xiaogang for an explanation and searched the wetland before heading upstream.

Tang San absorbed a Water-Scaled Carp Soul Ring and gained a defensive skill, but his meridians remained damaged and his Blue Silver Grass became more brittle. Tang Hao blamed himself and promised to spare Yu Xiaogang, while Flender considered moving Shrek Academy to Heaven Dou Royal Academy so its students could enter the upcoming tournament.

• Tang Hao caught a 3,000-year-old Water-Scaled Carp, and Tang San absorbed its Soul Ring to gain the Blue Silver Protection Wall skill.
• Tang San discovered that his meridians had not improved and his Blue Silver Grass had become more fragile despite its stronger defense.
• Tang Hao realized he had trusted Yu Xiaogang's theories, but Tang San defended his teacher and made Tang Hao promise not to harm him.
• Tang Hao agreed to take Tang San back, while blaming himself for what had happened.
• Zhao Wuji urged Flender to move Shrek Academy to Heaven Dou Royal Academy because Shrek lacked the qualifications for the upcoming tournament.

Tang Hao nearly killed Yu Xiaogang but spared him after Tang San intervened, then left to seek a way to restore Tang San’s meridians. Lu Shi strengthened his Eight Spider Lances and returned as the Soul Master Tournament began, where the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and Shrek teams arrived for the opening ceremony.

• Tang Hao struck Yu Xiaogang until he was gravely injured, but stopped when Tang San rushed in and reminded him of his promise to spare his life.
• Tang Hao warned Tang San not to trust Yu Xiaogang again and left to search for a way to restore his meridians.
• Tang San and Flender took Yu Xiaogang to Suotuo City, where Oscar could treat him.
• Lu Shi spent two months gathering Soul Beasts and herbs, then evolved his Eight Spider Lances after absorbing several Man Faced Demon Spiders.
• The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament began in Heaven Dou City, and Lu Shi, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and the rest of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team arrived for the opening ceremony.
• The Shrek Fighting Team arrived close behind the Imperial Fighting Team.

Lu Shi and the Imperial Fighting Team entered the Soul Master Tournament opening ceremony, where the announcer revealed Lu Shi as the youngest Soul King in the tournament’s history. Shi Nian watched Lu Shi with murderous interest, while Yu Xiaogang brooded over his injuries and his failure to recruit him.

• Shrek Academy kept its name and wore its conspicuous green uniforms as its team waited with the other academies.
• Lu Shi noticed Shi Nian watching him and welcomed the chance to take the Soul Bone he expected Shi Nian to possess.
• Qin Ming reminded the Imperial Fighting Team that Emperor Xue Ye, Ning Fengzhi, and Salas would attend the ceremony, then led the team into the arena.
• The announcer introduced Lu Shi as a fifty-third-rank Battle Soul King and the youngest Soul King in tournament history, prompting the crowd to chant his name.
• Emperor Xue Ye praised the Imperial Fighting Team, and Ning Fengzhi exchanged compliments with him while Salas was ignored.
• Yu Xiaogang listened bitterly to the praise of Lu Shi and continued to mutter about his injuries and his past decisions.

Lu Shi’s reveal as a Level 53 Soul King stunned the tournament crowd and drew the attention of powerful factions. At the tournament opening, Spirit Hall publicly offered him a path to become Holy Son, but Lu Shi signaled that he would remain with Heaven Dou.

• Flender regretted that Tang Hao had driven Lu Shi away from Shrek, while Tang San and Yu Tianheng were shocked by Lu Shi’s Soul King rank.
• Academy leaders investigated Lu Shi, Qian Renxue grew wary of his rapid progress, and Shi Nian silently fixated on killing him.
• Emperor Xue Ye opened the Soul Master Tournament, and Salas drew the first-round matchups, including Shrek Fighting Team against Vast Sea Academy Team.
• Salas announced that finalists could join the Martial Soul Temple, then offered outstanding competitors a chance to join the Papal Palace and become Spirit Hall’s Holy Son.
• Ning Fengzhi reassured Emperor Xue Ye that Lu Shi would refuse Spirit Hall, and Lu Shi calmly smiled and shook his head to show his allegiance to Heaven Dou.

Lu Shi watched Shrek Academy defeat Vast Sea Academy, then met Emperor Xue Ye, who offered him a royal title and hinted at a marriage with Princess Xue Ke. The emperor left Lu Shi with the suggestion that Xue Ke admired him and might heed his advice.

• Shrek Academy defeated Vast Sea Academy after Yu Tianheng's attacks disrupted the opposing team's water-based abilities and Ma Hongjun burned their members.
• After the first day of matches ended, Ning Fengzhi brought Lu Shi to meet Emperor Xue Ye.
• Emperor Xue Ye offered to grant Lu Shi the title of king if he performed outstandingly in the tournament, and Lu Shi accepted the offer.
• Emperor Xue Ye told Lu Shi that his daughter Xue Ke admired him and suggested she might listen to his advice.

Lu Shi escaped Shi Nian’s Remnant Dream and trapped him in a barren Small World, while Shrek Academy struggled through the tournament and Tang San revealed his Clear Sky Hammer to win a promotion match. Shi Nian remained missing as Shrek advanced to the promotion matches.

• Emperor Xue Ye tried to win Lu Shi over before Lu Shi left and noticed Shi Nian following him outside Heaven Dou City.
• Shi Nian drew Lu Shi into Remnant Dream, but Lu Shi escaped and trapped Shi Nian in the Lava Small World, where he could not get out.
• When Shi Nian failed to appear the next day, Canghui Academy reported his disappearance, but the Tournament Committee dismissed their concerns.
• Shrek Academy had mixed results in its matches, then lost to Blazing Academy after Tang San’s Blue Silver Grass burned and Huo Wu defeated the team with Blazing Sun Dance.
• Tang San revealed his Clear Sky Hammer and used the Chaotic Wind Hammer Technique to win a promotion match, shocking the crowd with his Twin Martial Souls.

After the Imperial Academy team reached Spirit City, Lu Shi led them against Spirit Hall’s Golden Generation and overwhelmed their opponents with his summoned Soul Beasts and layered defenses. The Spirit Hall team conceded with only three members left.

• Xue Ye announced that Crown Prince Xue Qinghe would represent him in Spirit City, and the tournament procession traveled there under the protection of powerful figures from the Tiandou Imperial Family and Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• The Shrek Fighting Team lost in the finals, and Tang San’s Clear Sky Hammer made Spirit Hall realize he was Tang Hao’s son.
• The Imperial Academy team faced Spirit Hall’s Golden Generation, and Lu Shi’s Thunder-Patterned Sacred Tiger and Flame Spirit Eagle startled the audience by attacking Hu Liena and Yan.
• Ning Rongrong boosted the fighters with her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda while Lu Shi’s team eliminated three Spirit Hall members, including Xie Yue, and the Shi brothers survived Yan’s magma attack behind Lu Shi’s defenses.
• The Thunder-Patterned Sacred Tiger struck Hu Liena, and Spirit Hall’s team leader admitted defeat with three members remaining.

After winning the Soul Master Tournament, Lu Shi rejected Bibi Dong’s offer to join Spirit Hall, while Tang San’s exposure and attack on the Pope led to Tang Hao’s arrival and a violent escape. Back at Imperial Academy, the Shrek students graduated, and Lu Shi, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing fulfilled their promise to win the tournament.

• Bibi Dong awarded Lu Shi three Soul Bones and offered him the position of Spirit Hall’s Holy Son, but Lu Shi refused and remained loyal to the Heaven Dou Empire.
• Bibi Dong ordered Shrek Academy to stay and demanded that Tang San remain in Spirit City, prompting Flender and Ning Fengzhi to defend him.
• Bibi Dong revealed Tang San’s connection to Tang Hao, and Tang San fired his poisoned Godly Zhuge Crossbow at her, but her Soul Power blocked the bolts.
• Tang Hao appeared, drove back Yue Guan and Gui Mei, used the Clear Sky Avatar against the Papal Palace, then fled with Tang San after clashing with Bibi Dong and the other Douluo.
• The participating teams left Spirit City, and the Shrek students graduated from Imperial Academy; Ma Hongjun promised to return after traveling the continent, while Lu Shi, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing had fulfilled their tournament promise.

Tang Hao kept Xiao Wu away from Tang San and hinted that Tang San could obtain a Soul Ring without hunting. After healing Emperor Xue Ye’s poison and helping him conceal his recovery, Lu Shi traveled to the Blue Silver Forest and met its Blue Silver King.

• Tang Hao told Tang San that Xiao Wu was safe and that Tang San needed to grow stronger, then hinted that Soul Rings could be obtained without hunting.
• Xiao Wu slept beside Lu Shi, while Lu Shi later received honors from Emperor Xue Ye and a Forty-Thousand-Year Soul Bone.
• Lu Shi sensed and purged the poison weakening Emperor Xue Ye, then advised him to keep appearing ill to avoid alerting the poisoner.
• Lu Shi spent the night with Emperor Xue Ye planning how to conceal his recovery, then left for the Blue Silver Forest three days later.
• Guided by Ah Yin, Lu Shi reached the Blue Silver Forest, used the Blue Silver Emperor’s power to calm its hostility, and met the Ten-Thousand-Year Blue Silver King.