Chapter Summaries

Cheng Xiao defeated Dugu Yan in a one-on-one match by resisting her poison and overpowering her. After Dugu Yan conceded, Qin Ming sent Cheng Xiao and Ye Lingling to register for their Two on Two match.

• Cheng Xiao rushed Dugu Yan and battered her, while the black smoke around his fists blocked her poison and drained her Soul Power.
• Cheng Xiao struck Dugu Yan back with a palm, and she asked what skill he had used; he said it was an ability of his martial soul.
• Dugu Yan released her Jade Phosphor Purple Poison, but Cheng Xiao walked into the mist unharmed because his Recovery State had upgraded into Blessing of the Great Shaman, granting poison immunity.
• Dugu Yan admitted defeat and left the platform, where Yu Tianheng comforted her before they headed to the Two on Two area.
• Qin Ming sent Cheng Xiao and Ye Lingling to register for their Two on Two match.

Cheng Xiao and Ye Lingling registered as the Shadow Begonia Combination and faced two students from Elephant Armor Academy in a Two on Two Soul Duel. Their opponents and the spectators underestimated Cheng Xiao, and the match began with the two sides facing off.

• Cheng Xiao and Ye Lingling registered for Two on Two Soul Duels and chose the name Shadow Begonia for their combination.
• Hu Yan Li led the Elephant Armor Academy team into the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena, where spectators anticipated their success in the team match.
• Qin Ming warned Cheng Xiao that his opponents were from Elephant Armor Academy and told him to protect Ye Lingling.
• Cheng Xiao and Ye Lingling entered the stage to face Hu Yan Li and Hu Yan Shan, who dismissed Ye Lingling and focused on defeating Cheng Xiao.
• The referee asked both sides to bow, while the spectators loudly backed the Iron Wall and Copper Shield Combination.

Cheng Xiao and Ye Lingling faced the Iron Wall and Copper Shield Combination in a two-person Soul Fight, with Cheng Xiao left to defend against both opponents. The fight began with Cheng Xiao knocking Hu Yan Shan down with a single punch, leaving Hu Yan Li and the spectators stunned.

• Yufeng and Osler worried that Cheng Xiao would have to fight two Soul Elders alone, but Yu Tianheng insisted he was a member of the team and urged them to protect Ye Lingling.
• Cheng Xiao told Ye Lingling to stay back as Hu Yan Li and Hu Yan Shan announced their levels and the Soul Fight began.
• Hu Yan Shan charged Cheng Xiao with his First Soul Skill, Savage Charge, while Hu Yan Li attacked Ye Lingling.
• Cheng Xiao met Hu Yan Shan's charge and struck him in the face with a black-smoke-wreathed fist, sending him crashing onto the platform.
• Hu Yan Li, Ye Lingling, and the spectators stared in shock after Cheng Xiao defeated Hu Yan Shan with one punch.

Cheng Xiao and Ye Lingling defeated Hu Yan Li after Cheng Xiao summoned a Three-Eyed Demon Ape Shadow Soldier, and the Imperial Dou Team celebrated its successful soul fights. As the team left the arena, an unseen observer watched Cheng Xiao, and Qin Ming later announced their plan to travel to Suotuo City in three months.

• Cheng Xiao used the Three-Eyed Demon Ape Shadow Soldier to counter Hu Yan Li’s Pressing Kill, and Hu Yan Li conceded defeat.
• Cheng Xiao dismissed the Shadow Soldier, and he and Ye Lingling left the arena after the host announced their victory.
• The Imperial Dou Team met outside, reviewed the day’s matches, and Qin Ming told everyone to rest before their classes.
• Cheng Xiao sensed someone watching him outside the arena, but the gaze vanished when he turned; a green-robed figure with an emerald-green snake watched the team leave from a shadowed corner.
• At dinner, Qin Ming praised Cheng Xiao and said the team would leave Heaven Dou City for Suotuo City in three months.

Yu Xiaogang reunited with Flender at Shrek Academy and learned about Tang San’s recent achievements, including his Man Faced Demon Spider Soul Ring and External Soul Bone. Flender gave Yu Xiaogang authority over the academy, and as they went to meet the students, he revealed that Xiao Wu had not enrolled.

• Flender and Yu Xiaogang discussed Tang San’s successful Soul Ring absorption and External Soul Bone, while Yu Xiaogang rebuked Flender for risking the students’ safety.
• Flender praised Yu Xiaogang’s guidance, and Yu Xiaogang took pride in his role in Tang San’s development.
• Yu Xiaogang refused to return to his clan before proving himself, then asked Flender about Shrek Academy’s students and Ning Rongrong’s difficulties.
• Yu Xiaogang declared he could win over Ning Rongrong and accepted authority over Shrek Academy from Flender.
• Flender led Yu Xiaogang to meet the students and told him that Xiao Wu had not joined Shrek Academy and Tang San had arrived alone.

Yu Xiaogang began training the Shrek students while Flender learned of his ambition to return to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. In the Star Dou Great Forest, a black-robed man abducted Xiao Wu and brought her to Shrek Academy, where she awoke and encountered someone who recognized her.

• Flender introduced Yu Xiaogang as the students’ new cultivation mentor, and Yu Xiaogang ordered the six students to run ten round trips to Suotuo City without using Soul Power.
• Yu Xiaogang told Flender that Oscar’s talent could help them gain the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s support, and Flender realized Yu Xiaogang intended to prove himself to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
• Xiao Wu sat beside the lake in the Star Dou Great Forest and told Er Ming she planned to find Cheng Xiao after reaching the mature stage.
• A black-robed man seized Xiao Wu, fought the Sky Azure Bull Python, and escaped with her during the clash; afterward, he revealed that he had taken her for Xiao San.
• The black-robed man brought the unconscious Xiao Wu to Shrek Academy and vanished, and Xiao Wu awoke at the entrance before someone behind her called her name in surprise.

Qian Renxue sensed a connection between her Holy Energy and Cheng Xiao’s Dark Energy, then ordered Snake Lance Douluo Yu Long to protect and recruit him. Months later, Cheng Xiao’s Imperial Dou Team defeated the Fierce God Team, while Qin Ming warned him to hide his dangerous ability; at Shrek Academy, Master prepared the next phase of training.

• Qian Renxue told Yu Long to stay near Cheng Xiao and help draw him into her camp if he faced danger, then wondered whether he was her ordeal or her fate.
• Months later, Cheng Xiao and the Imperial Dou Team used his Shadow Soul Beasts to overwhelm and kill the Fierce God Team in a Soul Duel.
• At the Silvis Grand Hotel, Qin Ming warned Cheng Xiao to stop using his Martial Soul ability in upcoming matches because it could attract unwanted attention.
• Flender told Master that Shrek Academy had run out of money, and Master said he had already found a solution.
• Flender asked whether Xiao Wu’s background was suspicious, but Master said she was one of Shrek’s own and would join his next training phase.

Cheng Xiao and his Imperial Dou Team companions arrived in Suotuo City and stopped for lunch, where Ma Hongjun harassed Ye Lingling. Cheng Xiao’s Three-Eyed Demon Ape blocked Ma Hongjun, and Cheng Xiao ordered it to make sure Ma Hongjun could not keep thinking about her.

• Qin Ming sent the Imperial Dou Team to explore while he searched for lodging, and Yu Tianheng left with Dugu Yan, Yufeng, and Osler.
• Cheng Xiao, Ye Lingling, and the Shi Brothers went to a restaurant and ordered lunch.
• Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun arrived and demanded that the restaurant serve them first.
• Ma Hongjun recognized Ye Lingling, bragged about being a Soul Grandmaster, and tried to grab her veil when she rejected him.
• Cheng Xiao’s Three-Eyed Demon Ape stepped between Ma Hongjun and Ye Lingling, and Cheng Xiao ordered it to deal with Ma Hongjun.

Cheng Xiao punished Ma Hongjun after he harassed Ye Lingling, and the Three-Eyed Demon Ape injured Dai Mubai when he tried to intervene. Cheng Xiao and his companions left for another restaurant, while Dai Mubai carried Ma Hongjun away and vowed revenge.

• The Three-Eyed Demon Ape appeared before Ma Hongjun, and Dai Mubai used his White Tiger Martial Soul Possession before charging at it.
• The Three-Eyed Demon Ape slapped Dai Mubai through several tables, then asked Cheng Xiao whether it should kill Ma Hongjun or merely punish him.
• Cheng Xiao ordered the Three-Eyed Demon Ape to make Ma Hongjun sterile, and it stomped on Ma Hongjun's groin.
• Dai Mubai froze in fear as bystanders mocked him, until Cheng Xiao told the Three-Eyed Demon Ape to stop its mental interference.
• Cheng Xiao, Ye Lingling, and the Shi Brothers left for another restaurant after the Shi Brothers paid the owner for the damage.
• Dai Mubai carried the unconscious Ma Hongjun out and vowed to make Cheng Xiao and his companions pay.

Tang San learned that Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun had been defeated by a mysterious Black Shadow Soul Beast, and he set out with them and Oscar to confront their attackers using his Hidden Weapons. Back at Shrek, Xiao Wu reacted with horror to the creature’s name and ran out of the dormitory.

• Tang San finished assembling his Hidden Weapons while Oscar slept, and the two later found Dai Mubai supporting a badly injured Ma Hongjun.
• Dai Mubai told Tang San and Oscar that a Black Shadow Soul Beast had defeated him and left Ma Hongjun gravely injured after Ma Hongjun approached a girl.
• Tang San decided to confront the group with Dai Mubai and Oscar, relying on his Godly Zhuge Crossbow and other abilities; the three left Shrek for Suotuo City.
• Xiao Wu refused to join the boys and returned to the girls’ dormitory, where she sat in tears while Zhu Zhuqing stayed beside her.
• When Ning Rongrong mentioned the Black Shadow Soul Beast, Xiao Wu panicked and ran out, prompting Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong to follow.

Cheng Xiao confronted Dai Mubai and Tang San after their earlier clash, turning the crowd against Shrek Academy and effortlessly redirecting Dai Mubai’s attack. Dai Mubai refused Oscar’s plea to withdraw and activated his third soul skill, leaving the confrontation poised to escalate.

• Dai Mubai, Tang San, and Oscar confronted Cheng Xiao and his companions on a Suotuo City street.
• Cheng Xiao criticized Shrek Academy’s students, drawing cheers from onlookers who resented their behavior.
• Tang San challenged Cheng Xiao by invoking Shrek Academy’s dean, but Cheng Xiao mocked them for relying on their teachers and backers.
• Dai Mubai launched his White Tiger Radiant Light Wave, and Cheng Xiao casually redirected it toward the Shrek students.
• Oscar urged Dai Mubai to retreat, but Dai Mubai shoved him away and activated his White Tiger Vajra Transformation.

Cheng Xiao easily defeated Dai Mubai after Dai activated White Tiger Vajra Transformation, leaving him unconscious and badly injured. Tang San prepared to fight Cheng Xiao but Oscar convinced him to retreat, and Xiao Wu ran toward Cheng Xiao despite Tang San calling her back.

• Dai Mubai activated White Tiger Vajra Transformation and charged Cheng Xiao, who snapped his wrist and kicked him unconscious.
• Tang San and Oscar pulled Dai Mubai away, and Oscar fed him a healing Big Sausage while Tang San treated his broken wrist.
• Tang San vowed to avenge Dai Mubai, but Oscar warned him against fighting and urged him to seek help from the Shrek Academy Dean.
• Tang San and Oscar prepared to carry Dai Mubai away as Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing arrived.
• Xiao Wu ran past Tang San toward Cheng Xiao, ignoring Tang San's shout to come back.

Xiao Wu unexpectedly reunited with Cheng Xiao in Suotuo City, leaving Tang San jealous and the others bewildered. After Shrek Academy’s students departed, Qin Ming learned why they had fought and reacted with concern when he heard they were from Shrek Academy.

• Xiao Wu used Teleport to reach Cheng Xiao, then embraced him and apologized for breaking their promise.
• Cheng Xiao reassured Xiao Wu, but she left with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing after Qin Ming and the Emperor Team arrived.
• Tang San watched Xiao Wu leave with a gloomy expression, while Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing glanced back at Cheng Xiao.
• Ye Lingling told Qin Ming that Ma Hongjun had harassed her and Cheng Xiao had defended her, prompting Shrek Academy’s students to seek revenge.
• Qin Ming asked whether the Shrek students had repeated a saying about daring to cause trouble, then sent the Emperor Team to rest before their Soul Battles.
• Cheng Xiao wondered whether Tang Hao was the reason Xiao Wu had come to Shrek Academy.

After Tang San and the others returned to Shrek Academy battered, Flender learned they had been defeated by Cheng Xiao and set out to handle the matter himself. Meanwhile, Xiao Wu reunited with Cheng Xiao and admitted she might like him, while Zhu Zhuqing reflected bitterly on Dai Mubai.

• Flender found Ma Hongjun injured, then waited at the gate and demanded an explanation when Tang San brought back the unconscious Dai Mubai.
• Tang San explained that Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun had sought revenge for Ma Hongjun’s injury, but Cheng Xiao’s group had beaten them; Flender ordered Tang San to take Dai Mubai for treatment and left to deal with it.
• Tang San recognized Cheng Xiao as his former sparring rival from Nuoding Academy and wondered why Xiao Wu had come to Shrek Academy.
• Oscar and Tang San took Dai Mubai to the teachers’ dormitory, while Xiao Wu went with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing to the girls’ dormitory in high spirits.
• Ning Rongrong asked about Cheng Xiao, and Xiao Wu said they were more than good friends and admitted she might like him.
• Ning Rongrong pointed out that Tang San liked Xiao Wu, but Xiao Wu replied that his feelings did not obligate her to like him back.

The Imperial Dou Team arrived at the Soto Great Soul Arena and was matched against the vicious Mad God Team after no suitable Silver Soul Master opponents could be found. As the crowd heavily favored the Mad God Team, a black-clad youth wagered one thousand five hundred Gold Soul Coins on the Imperial Dou Team.

• Qin Ming led the Imperial Dou Team to register for a Team Soul Duel at the Soto Great Soul Arena.
• The staff explained that Suotuo City had no level-thirty Silver Soul Master team available, so Qin Ming requested a Bronze team instead.
• Qin Ming accepted a match against the Mad God Team, whose captain Kuang Wu and teammates were known for crippling or killing opponents.
• Kuang Wu gathered the Mad God Team and hurried to the arena, hoping a victory would bring them more wealthy investors.
• Spectators crowded the Mad God Team's betting counter, while a black-clad youth placed one thousand five hundred Gold Soul Coins on the Imperial Dou Team.

Cheng Xiao bet on the Imperial Dou Team before watching them face the Mad God Team in the first round of the eleventh division. The Imperial Dou Team overwhelmed their opponents in just over two minutes, leaving the spectators who had backed the Mad God Team to regret their bets.

• Cheng Xiao placed a bet of fifteen hundred gold coins on the Imperial Dou Team, and a stout man bet thirty thousand Gold Soul Coins on them as well.
• Qin Ming warned Yu Tianheng and the Imperial Dou Team to be careful, and Yu Tianheng led his teammates onto the Soul Duel platform.
• Yu Tianheng revealed his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul, and the Imperial Dou Team's optimal soul ring configurations stunned the Mad God Team.
• Yu Tianheng, Yufeng, Osler, and the Shi Brothers launched their attack while Dugu Yan waited for an opening.
• The Imperial Dou Team knocked every member of the Mad God Team off the platform in just over two minutes, and the spectators watched them claim victory.

The Imperial Dou Team celebrated its victory over the Mad God Team, while Qin Ming praised their coordination and warned them against underestimating opponents. At Shrek Academy, Master punished the Shrek Seven Devils for missing training, and Flender struggled to address the trouble involving his students.

• Qin Ming praised the Imperial Dou Team's performance and assigned the same seven members to tomorrow's Team Soul Duel.
• Ye Lingling asked Cheng Xiao to include her in his next bet on the Imperial Dou Team.
• Master ordered the Shrek Seven Devils to run ten weighted round trips through Suotuo City after Tang San explained why Flender had given them a day off.
• Ma Hongjun flared up at Master's insults but retracted his martial soul after Tang San urged him to accept the punishment.
• Master told Flender that the Shrek team would compete in Two on Two and individual matches that night, then questioned his failure to protect his students.
• Flender promised to resolve the matter but admitted to himself that he did not know how.

At Soto Great Soul Arena, arguments over Soul Battle pairings exposed the Shrek Seven Devils’ growing resentment toward Dai Mubai and Master. Flender intervened, got the students and Master to apologize, and sent the group off to compete, while Master remained angry with him.

• Xiao Wu rejected Master’s recommended pairing with Tang San and teamed up with Ning Rongrong, while Dai Mubai’s argument with Zhu Zhuqing and Oscar escalated into insults.
• Ning Rongrong criticized Dai Mubai for bullying Oscar, then condemned Master’s teaching and Tang San’s loyalty to him.
• Tang San threatened Ning Rongrong, but Flender and Zhao Wuji entered and Flender stopped the confrontation.
• Flender told Master and the students to apologize; Ning Rongrong, Dai Mubai, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and the others apologized, followed reluctantly by Master.
• Zhao Wuji led the group to their Soul Battles, while Ma Hongjun entered the individual competition; afterward, Master angrily confronted Flender, who felt exhausted by the dispute.

Cheng Xiao and Ye Lingling watched Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong win a Two on Two match before preparing for their own battle. Their opponents were Tang San and Dai Mubai, who vowed to avenge their earlier defeat as the match began.

• Cheng Xiao and Ye Lingling registered as Shadow Begonia and watched Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong's team defeat the Iron Iron Combination.
• Cheng Xiao learned that Yufeng and Yu Tianheng had been discussing a female Soul Master with a Hell Spirit Cat martial soul.
• Cheng Xiao and Ye Lingling entered the sixth doubles division arena, where Tang San and Dai Mubai recognized them as the opponents who had defeated them two days earlier.
• Dai Mubai vowed to wash away his humiliation, while Tang San planned to target Ye Lingling and prove his teacher was not trash.
• The host started the match, and Tang San and Dai Mubai released their martial souls.

Cheng Xiao fought Dai Mubai and Tang San in the arena, with Ye Lingling supporting him. After Cheng Xiao overwhelmed Tang San with a thrown golden sword, he struck Dai Mubai and sent him flying off the stage.

• Dai Mubai and Tang San launched a coordinated attack, but Cheng Xiao immobilized them with Dominator's Authority while Ye Lingling's support removed the poison's effects on him.
• Cheng Xiao formed and threw a golden longsword at Tang San, who caught it but lost much of his Soul Power before the sword dispersed.
• Dai Mubai and Tang San regrouped, and Dai Mubai used White Tiger Vajra Transformation to charge Cheng Xiao while Tang San prepared Silver Needles to target Ye Lingling.
• Cheng Xiao met Dai Mubai's attack with a Shadow Power-infused punch and sent him flying off the stage, where he crashed to the ground.