Recaps

Ningguang drew the preliminary matchups, setting Seven Treasure Academy against Shrek Academy, while the Spirit Hall Second Team swiftly crushed the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team. As Shrek debated forfeiting, Hei Ranbai rallied the team to face Seven Treasure, insisting they had the advantage.

• Ningguang announced that Seven Treasure Academy would face Shrek Academy in the first round of the preliminaries.
• Ning Fengzhi welcomed the matchup, seeing it as a chance for Li Bai, Ning Rongrong, and the others to settle scores with Shrek.
• The Spirit Hall Second Team defeated the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team in under half a minute, alarming the other academies.
• Gangzi urged Shrek to forfeit its match against Seven Treasure, but Tang San argued that surrender would damage the team's morale.
• Hei Ranbai rallied Shrek by recalling their training and rare treasures, declaring that Shrek had the advantage over Seven Treasure.

Shrek Academy faced the Seven Treasure Team, but before the match began Ning Rongrong provoked Dai Mubai until he insulted her and Sword Douluo forced him to kneel and apologize. The teams then summoned their Martial Souls, and Xiangling opened the match with Guoba’s powerful flames.

• Ning Rongrong taunted Dai Mubai about his time in prison, and he responded with a threat against her.
• Sword Douluo unleashed his Soul Pressure and ordered Dai Mubai to kneel and apologize to Ning Rongrong, which Dai Mubai did.
• Ning Rongrong urged Zhu Zhuqing to leave Dai Mubai, while Hu Tao joked about arranging his funeral.
• Dai Mubai and the other competitors summoned their Martial Souls as the host began the match.
• Hei Ranbai and Li Bai fought to a standstill, while Xiangling summoned a flaming spear and ordered Guoba to breathe fire.

The Seven Treasure Team overwhelmed Tang San's team, with Ning Rongrong helping drive Dai Mubai out and Long Wushuang defeating Yu Tianheng. As Hei Ranbai's shadow domain concealed the staged fight, Tang San surrendered before the battle could continue.

• Guoba burned through Tang San's Blue Silver Grass while Xingqiu, Hu Tao, and the other Seven Treasure Team members gained the upper hand in their fights.
• Ning Rongrong kicked Dai Mubai after Xingqiu knocked him down, while Hu Tao threw Zhu Zhuqing out of the arena and Xiangling eliminated Oscar.
• Ning Rongrong enhanced Long Wushuang, who defeated Yu Tianheng with Bone Prison.
• Hei Ranbai expanded Chimera Shadow Garden to hide the fight, and Mahoraga adapted to Li Bai's sword slashes and began battering him.
• Tang San, left singed and unable to control his Blue Silver Grass, called for his team to surrender before Hei Ranbai could respond.

Hei Ranbai fought the Seven Treasure Team with Mahoraga and his other Shikigami, but Zhongli defeated him with Planet Befall. After Hanami healed Tang San’s injuries and regrew his hair, Tang San asked her to make more diapers for Gangzi.

• Hei Ranbai used Shadow Space and Mahoraga’s adaptation to battle the Seven Treasure Team, then summoned his Shikigami after recovering his ability to use Domain Expansion.
• Zhongli struck Hei Ranbai and his Shikigami with Planet Befall, winning the match for the Seven Treasure Team and leaving Hei Ranbai seriously injured.
• Hei Ranbai told the others his Shikigami were on cooldown and he would miss the upcoming tournaments while he recovered.
• Gangzi lamented Shrek Academy’s weakened state, and Tang San returned to his room to cultivate.
• Hanami healed Tang San’s injuries and restored his hair before preparing to leave.
• Tang San asked Hanami to make more diapers for Gangzi because he could no longer tolerate the smell.

Tang Hao confronted Tang San about Ah Yin’s healing aura, but Tang San denied seeing her and listened as Tang Hao recounted the past. After Tang Hao left, Tang San encountered Ah Yin’s Blue Silver Emperor vines in the forest.

• Hanami agreed to secretly deliver food to Gangzi and encouraged Tang San not to worry about reaching the Grand Finals.
• Tang Hao entered Tang San’s room and demanded to know whether Ah Yin had visited him.
• Tang San denied seeing Ah Yin, and Tang Hao apologized before recounting his version of what had happened to Ah Yin.
• Tang San pretended to swear vengeance on Spirit Hall, while privately distrusting Tang Hao and plotting against him.
• Tang Hao hugged Tang San and left to find Tang Yuehua, and Tang San went outside to air himself out.
• Tang San felt his blue silver grass stir as Ah Yin’s Blue Silver Emperor vines wrapped around him in the forest.

Hanami confronted Tang Hao for hurting Tang San, rejected his pleas for reconciliation, and attacked him before leaving. Tang Hao mistook her revenge for proof she still loved him and rushed to kill Tang Yuehua, blaming her for Hanami’s rejection.

• Hanami ambushed Tang Hao with her Blue Silver Emperor vines and accused him of hurting Tang San.
• Hanami hid Tang San nearby as he watched Tang Hao plead with her and privately resolve to kill his father.
• Hanami rejected Tang Hao’s claims of love and struck him with her eighth soul skill, Titan Heavenly Star, as revenge for Tang San.
• Hanami warned Tang Hao not to hurt Tang San again and left without forgiving him.
• Tang Hao decided Tang Yuehua was responsible for Hanami’s rejection and rushed toward their rented house, intending to kill her.

Tang Hao brought Tang Yuehua to the forest and tried to kill her to convince Hanami that he loved her. Hanami stopped him and attacked, but Tang Yuehua pleaded for Hanami not to hurt him.

• Tang Hao strangled Tang Yuehua and took her back to the forest where Hanami and Tang San were hiding.
• Hanami told Tang San that Tang Hao wanted her soul bone to restore his severed right arm, and Tang San condemned his father.
• Tang Hao threw Tang Yuehua to the ground and raised his Clear Sky Hammer, claiming that killing her would make Hanami forgive him.
• Hanami restrained Tang Hao with Blue Silver Emperor Vines, rescued Tang Yuehua, and attacked him.
• Tang Yuehua begged Hanami not to hurt Tang Hao.

Hanami walked away after Tang Yuehua defended Tang Hao, leaving the pair together. In Spirit City, Bai Ranmo drafted a propaganda essay praising Spirit Hall and the Angel God, which he planned to distribute among Soul Masters and villagers.

• Tang Yuehua pleaded with Hanami to spare Tang Hao and insisted that she still loved him despite his attempt to kill her.
• Hanami gave up on avenging Tang Yuehua, threw her toward Tang Hao, and left after insulting them both.
• Tang Hao called after Ah Yin while Tang Yuehua worried about him, and Tang San laughed at their behavior.
• In Spirit City, Bai Ranmo told Tianyue he planned to spread faith in the Angel God through essays distributed by Spirit Hall.
• Bai Ranmo showed Tianyue an essay describing Spirit City's cleanliness and a Red Cardinal protecting a young girl.

Tianyue laughed at Bai Ranmo’s exaggerated essays praising Spirit Hall, and Qian Daoliu arranged to distribute them across Spirit Hall’s branches. Bai Ranmo and Tianyue then met the Spirit Hall First Team, whose lineup consisted entirely of Power Attack System fighters.

• Tianyue finished reading Bai Ranmo’s essay and laughed at its claims about Spirit Hall.
• Bai Ranmo explained to Tianyue that the essays were meant to make people far from Spirit City idealize it and blame the Two Great Empires for their troubles.
• Bai Ranmo gave more than a dozen essays to Qian Daoliu, who ordered Spirit Hall branches to distribute them without seeking Bibi Dong’s permission.
• Bai Ranmo and Tianyue met the Spirit Hall First Team, including Zhao Yunxiao, Guang Tian, Guang Ye, Qiangu Changfeng, and Sun Chuantao.
• The chapter listed the team’s members and levels, noting that all were Power Attack System fighters and that their support-system Soul Ancestor substitute would not play in the finals.

Bai Ranmo challenged his teammates to a fight without using Limitless or his domain, and they attacked him together with coordinated Soul Skills. The battle left several of them pinned or slowed, while Sun Chuantao managed to cut through Bai Ranmo’s Hollow; Guang Tian and Guang Ye then began a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

• Bai Ranmo arrived and challenged Sun Chuantao, Zhao Yunxiao, Qiangu Changfeng, Tianyue, Guang Tian, and Guang Ye to fight him.
• Bai Ranmo promised not to use Limitless or his domain, and the group launched a coordinated assault with Soul Skills.
• Bai Ranmo used Teleportation, Shinra Tensei, Spatial Lock, Gravity Mire, and other abilities to evade attacks and restrain his opponents.
• Sun Chuantao’s Ring of Light struck only Bai Ranmo’s afterimage, and Bai Ranmo later targeted him for holding back.
• Sun Chuantao used Shadow Shatter to cut through Bai Ranmo’s Hollow, though the effort left him unable to move.
• Bai Ranmo noticed Soul Power surging from Guang Tian and Guang Ye as they began a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

Bai Ranmo defeated Guang Tian and Guang Ye’s Martial Soul Fusion Skill during training, while Tianyue helped protect them from his attacks. Later, Shrek Academy prepared to face Godwind Academy, and Dai Mubai challenged Feng Xiaotian to fight with his cultivation suppressed.

• Guang Tian and Guang Ye used their Hou Yi Martial Soul Fusion Skill, but Bai Ranmo tore apart their Ice-Fire Xingtian Arrow with Hollow Purple.
• Tianyue blocked Bai Ranmo’s attack on Hou Yi, but his follow-up Titan Sky Cannon shattered the fusion and left Guang Tian and Guang Ye defeated.
• Zhao Yunxiao and Qiangu Changfeng surrendered, and Bai Ranmo criticized the group before they returned to training.
• Shrek Academy’s members grew wary when they learned their next opponent was Godwind Academy, and Hei Ranbai persuaded them to fight instead of concede.
• Dai Mubai challenged Feng Xiaotian to suppress his cultivation and fight him again, and Feng Xiaotian angrily rejected Dai Mubai’s claim that he had won unfairly before.

Feng Xiaotian led Godwind Academy to a decisive victory over Shrek, overpowering their fighters and exposing the weakness of Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing’s Hell White Tiger fusion. Shrek was eliminated after Oscar rolled off the arena, while Gangzi reproached the team for ignoring his advice to surrender.

• Feng Xiaotian refused to suppress his cultivation and revealed that he had reached level 65, then attacked Shrek when the match began.
• Feng Xiaotian broke through Shrek’s defenses, struck Ma Hongjun repeatedly, and knocked him off the arena with help from Bai Ranmo’s clone.
• Godwind Academy’s teammates scattered Dai Mubai’s White Tiger Meteor Shower, and Feng Xiaotian challenged Dai Mubai after Ma Hongjun fell.
• Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing formed the Hell White Tiger, but Feng Xiaotian’s Wolf King Storm Break easily blasted it away.
• Feng Xiaotian and Godwind Academy defeated the remaining Shrek fighters, and Oscar rolled off the arena, giving Godwind Academy a flawless victory.
• Gangzi told the silent Shrek team that they should have surrendered when he advised them to.

Spirit Hall distributed persuasive booklets portraying it favorably, and Shrek’s students dismissed them as obvious propaganda. At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Li Bai warned that the booklets could shape public opinion for generations, leaving Ning Fengzhi convinced Spirit Hall intended to unify the continent and determined to alert Qinghe and Emperor Xue Ye.

• Soul Masters collected their monthly subsidies and received booklets from Spirit Hall, while Ma Hongjun read one, condemned its claims, and went to the Pleasure House.
• Ma Hongjun returned to Shrek Academy and complained about the booklet, while Oscar showed that he also found it unbelievable and Dai Mubai mocked Spirit Hall.
• Ning Fengzhi studied a booklet at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as Li Bai explained that even a small share of believers could spread its message to millions and future generations.
• Li Bai told Ning Fengzhi that even members of their sect had begun repeating claims from the booklet, and Ning Fengzhi concluded that Spirit Hall aimed to unify the continent.
• Ning Fengzhi decided to take the matter to Qinghe and Emperor Xue Ye.

As Spirit Hall’s plans drew alarm from Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi, the Godwind Academy faced Spirit Hall Academy’s Second Team in the preliminary tournament. Feng Xiaotian followed Feng Wanli’s tactical advice and opened the match with a Wind Field, then attacked as Xie Yue and Hu Liena’s Demon Charm covered the arena in red mist.

• A member of the Angel Clan impersonated Xue Qinghe, and Ning Fengzhi warned Xue Ye and Xue Qinghe that Spirit Hall’s actions threatened the Heaven Dou Empire.
• Feng Xiaotian chose to fight Spirit Hall Academy’s Second Team himself, and Feng Wanli advised him to use his Wind Field to locate Demon Charm inside its red mist.
• Feng Xiaotian began the match with Gale Wings and Twin Wolf Possession, then unleashed Storm Rampage to create a Wind Field across the arena.
• Xie Yue and Hu Liena fused into Demon Charm and enveloped Godwind Academy’s team in red mist while Yan attacked Feng Xiaotian with Magma Surge.
• Feng Xiaotian evaded Yan, created five clones with Chaotic Shadow Dance, and sent them into a Chained Gale Demon Wolf Thirty-Six Consecutive Slashes.

Feng Xiaotian defeated Spirit Hall Second Team in the tournament, then went sightseeing with Huo Wu and encountered people praising Spirit Hall’s stories. Meanwhile, Spirit Hall’s propaganda stirred admiration in both empires, leaving Dai Weisi unable to counter it.

• Feng Xiaotian used his Wind Clones and Gale Demon Wolf Seventy-Two Consecutive Slashes to defeat Demon Charm and drive Spirit Hall Second Team from the ring.
• Feng Xiaotian and Huo Wu spent the afternoon together at the Hotel, then explored Heaven Dou City that evening.
• Dai Mubai argued with Heaven Dou City residents who praised Spirit Hall’s Booklet, then left convinced their credulity would benefit the Star Luo Empire.
• Star Luo City residents discussed Spirit Hall’s essays and hoped to visit Spirit Hall, while Dai Weisi worried that his own counter-essays had failed.
• Dai Weisi complained to Mitsuki that he wished his younger brother were there for him to take out his frustration on, unaware Mitsuki had arranged the counter-campaign’s failure.

Shrek Academy qualified for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament, while Toji killed Shi Nian and took his Head Soul Bone. At the awards ceremony, Xue Ye granted titles to the top teams, but Hei Ranbai thought the rewards were far too modest.

• Shrek Academy defeated Huo Wu's Blazing Fire Academy after Huo Wu surrendered to Godwind Academy rather than fight Feng Xiaotian.
• Toji interrupted Shi Nian's ambush, defeated him with the Inverted Spear of Heaven, killed him, and took his Head Soul Bone for his Shikigami.
• Canghui Academy used the Seven Asura Illusion Realm to defeat a rival team, and Gangzi excitedly came up with a new idea while Tang San endured his foul-smelling fart.
• Hei Ranbai failed again to fuse Mahoraga and Round Deer, then joined Tang San at the awards ceremony.
• Xue Ye awarded viscount and baron titles to the top five teams, while Hei Ranbai and Spirit Hall's delegation considered the rewards inadequate.

Shrek Academy dominated the advancement tournament, prompting Ning Fengzhi to praise Yu Xiaogang to Emperor Xue Ye and encourage interest in recruiting Shrek’s talents. As Shrek approached its match against Thunder Academy, Yu Tianheng struggled with the prospect of facing his former teammates and distrusted nearly everyone in the group except Oscar.

• Salas left after offering Spirit Hall’s support, and the advancement tournament began at the Royal Hunting Ground.
• Shrek crushed its opponents through ten consecutive victories, with Hei Ranbai never needing to fight.
• Ning Fengzhi praised Shrek’s tactics and Yu Xiaogang to Xue Ye, who decided to investigate the Master.
• Shrek encountered Thunder Academy, and Dai Mubai asked Yu Tianheng what was troubling him.
• Yu Xiaogang urged Yu Tianheng to confide in his companions, but Yu Tianheng privately recalled why he distrusted most of Shrek and only got along with Oscar.

Yu Tianheng prepared to face his cousin Yu Tianxin in the advancement tournament, while the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan watched their duel with concern. Before the match began, Yu Tianheng saw Ye Lingling fixated on Sasuke and grew angry, leaving him eager to take out his frustration on Yu Tianxin.

• Yu Tianheng doubted whether his level advantage and Blue Lightning Meteor Shower would be enough to defeat Yu Tianxin and his powerful Fourth Soul Skill.
• Yu Luomian attended the match on behalf of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, while Yu Tianheng's former teammates encouraged him.
• Oscar and the others helped Yu Tianheng relax before he and Yu Tianxin stepped into the arena for the first match.
• Yu Tianheng noticed Ye Lingling watching Sasuke instead of him, glared at Sasuke, then turned his anger toward Yu Tianxin.

Yu Tianheng fought Yu Tianxin and revealed that his fourth Soul Skill was Blue Lightning Meteor Shower rather than the clan’s preferred Blue Lightning Divine Dragon Rush. The clash left Yu Tianheng badly scorched but still able to fight, with the match’s outcome undecided.

• Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin began a proper match, and Yu Tianxin noticed that Yu Tianheng’s Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon felt fundamentally different.
• Yu Luomian realized Yu Tianheng had not chosen the clan’s customary fourth Soul Skill and suspected Yu Xiaogang had guided him toward it.
• Yu Tianheng gained the advantage in their Thunder Dragon Claw clash because his Soul Power was two levels higher.
• As rain fell, Yu Tianxin and Yu Tianheng unleashed their fourth Soul Skills, Blue Lightning Divine Dragon Rush and Blue Lightning Meteor Shower.
• Yu Luomian angrily shouted Yu Xiaogang’s name, while Liu Erlong defended him and cursed Yu Luomian.
• Yu Tianxin’s single-target Soul Skill overwhelmed Yu Tianheng’s scattered meteors, leaving Yu Tianheng scorched but still standing and able to continue fighting.

Yu Luomian confronted Yu Xiaogang for wasting one of Yu Tianheng’s Soul Ring slots, accusing him of choosing a skill to benefit Tang San and Shrek. The confrontation ended with Xue Ye and the Titled Douluo stopping Yu Luomian and Liu Erlong, while Tang San’s defense of his teacher made Yu Tianheng more suspicious of Yu Xiaogang.

• Yu Luomian seized Yu Xiaogang and accused him of wasting Yu Tianheng’s Soul Ring slot, but Yu Xiaogang defended his theory and choice of Soul Skill.
• Yu Luomian slapped Yu Xiaogang twice, tore off his mask, and recoiled in disgust at his disfigured face.
• Liu Erlong attacked Yu Luomian with her Soul Skills, but Xue Ye, Sword Douluo, and Keqing restrained them with Soul Pressure.
• Yu Tianheng began doubting Yu Luomian’s motives, while Yu Tianxin privately hoped Yu Xiaogang would further ruin Yu Tianheng’s Soul Skills.
• Tang San told Yu Luomian that Yu Xiaogang had damaged Yu Tianheng’s talent unintentionally, making Yu Tianheng and the onlookers regard Yu Xiaogang with greater contempt.

Yu Luomian beat Liu Erlong and Flender after they attacked him, then angrily accused Liu Erlong of betraying her family. A passing soldier broadcast his private accusations to the Royal Hunting Ground and Heaven Dou City.

• Yu Luomian slapped Tang San for interfering in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan’s family affairs, and Tang San began plotting to destroy the clan.
• Liu Erlong transformed into a Fire Dragon and charged Yu Luomian, who apologized to Xue Ye before using his Martial Soul Avatar to beat her.
• Flender rushed to Liu Erlong’s aid, but Yu Luomian knocked him into the ground, and Ma Hongjun hurried over to check on his teacher.
• Yu Luomian restrained Liu Erlong and accused her of wasting the family’s resources, handing Blue Tyrant Academy to Shrek, and refusing to join the clan.
• A Heaven Dou Soldier used a Loudspeaker and Communication Soul Tool to broadcast Yu Luomian’s accusations to the Royal Hunting Ground and across Heaven Dou City.

After Hanami avenged Tang San by beating Yu Luomian, Tang San faced Yan of the Spirit Hall Academy Second Team in their third showdown. The match began with Yan's lava-coated stone fist burning away Tang San's Blue Silver Grass Entanglement.

• Ning Fengzhi and Xue Ye heard the scandal involving Liu Erlong, Gangzi, and Yu Tianheng, while Yu Tianheng and Yu Tianxin's duel ended in a draw before Thunder Academy ultimately lost to Shrek.
• Hanami healed Tang San's injuries and promised to avenge him, then took him to Yu Luomian's inn and kicked him senseless with Tang San joining in.
• Yu Luomian returned to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan bruised, claimed he had fallen, and decided not to pursue his attacker because they might be a Titled Douluo.
• Yan challenged Tang San before Shrek's match against the Spirit Hall Academy Second Team, and Tang San accepted after Hei Ranbai offered to fight in his place.
• At the start of their third showdown, Yan's Granite Rock formed a lava-coated stone fist that burned away Tang San's Entanglement, and Tang San activated Parasitism.

Tang San revealed his Clear Sky Hammer and overwhelmed Yan, shocking the tournament spectators and exposing his Twin Martial Souls. Yan refused to concede while Hu Liena watched, and the chapter left him caught in the same cycle of holding back for her and falling behind.

• Tang San used Blue Silver Holy Storm to shield himself, then switched to his Clear Sky Hammer and attacked Yan with the Disorder Splitting Wind Hammer.
• Spectators recognized the Clear Sky Hammer and accused Tang San of being an Evil Soul Master, but Ning Fengzhi stopped Salas from arresting him before his origins were investigated.
• Tang San sent Yan flying with the Clear Sky Hammer, revealing his Twin Martial Souls and stunning the Shrek members.
• Yan attacked Tang San head-on again and was knocked down, prompting Xie Yue to tell the Referee that their team conceded.
• Yan stood up again because Hu Liena was watching, continuing his habit of holding back for her and hindering his own cultivation.

Tang San’s attack on Yan went awry, sending him flying out of the arena and his Clear Sky Hammer toward Emperor Xue Ye. Xue Ye ordered Tang San taken into custody for questioning, though Hei Ranbai persuaded him not to allow torture.

• Sasuke planted a suggestion in Yan’s mind, helping him realize he could dodge Tang San’s Clear Sky Hammer.
• Yan escaped behind his Lava Fortress, and Tang San’s committed swing sent him flying off the arena into a wall.
• Keqing deflected Tang San’s airborne Clear Sky Hammer toward Shrek, and Flender took the blow while protecting Ma Hongjun.
• Salas accused Tang San of trying to assassinate Emperor Xue Ye and urged him to hand Tang San over to Spirit Hall for execution.
• Hei Ranbai pleaded for Tang San, and Xue Ye relented on torture but ordered Tang San questioned and taken into custody.

Hei Ranbai summoned Mahoraga and defeated all six members of the Spirit Hall Second Team, while Tang San was interrogated over an alleged attempt to assassinate Emperor Xue Ye. Terrified of Scarface, Tang San confessed and blamed his teacher and father, leaving Salas wary but convinced Tang San was too dangerous to let live.

• Hei Ranbai invoked Furube Yurayura and had Mahoraga defeat the Spirit Hall Golden Generation in the tournament.
• Bai Ranmo and Salas interrogated Tang San, accusing him of attempting to assassinate Emperor Xue Ye and collaborating with an Evil Soul Master.
• When Bai Ranmo brought Scarface into the room, Tang San panicked and agreed to confess rather than face him.
• Tang San denied knowing any Evil Soul Master and revealed that his teacher had forbidden him from showing his Martial Soul.
• Tang San identified his father as Tang Hao and described him as neglectful, while insisting he knew nothing about his father's crimes.
• Salas recognized Tang San's talent and considered killing him, while Scarface's threats drove Tang San toward madness.