Chapter Summaries

Lin Ye prepared to take Zhu Zhuqing to Sunset Forest for her fourth Soul Ring while Tang San and the Shrek group set out for Tang San’s. In the forest, Lin Ye killed a ten-thousand-year Cave Demon Spider and left behind an injured one, but the Shrek group was then engulfed by the Pink Lady’s pink mist.

• Zhu Zhuqing told Lin Ye she had reached level forty, and he arranged to take her to Sunset Forest the next morning with Ning Rongrong and Ye Lingling.
• Bone Douluo praised Lin Ye for becoming a fourteen-year-old Soul King and promised to follow the group in secret.
• Tang San told Yu Xiaogang he had reached level forty, and the Shrek group set out for Sunset Forest the next day.
• The Shrek group entered Cave Demon Spider territory and saw Lin Ye emerge after killing a ten-thousand-year spider, with five Soul Rings behind him.
• Lin Ye left with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, leaving an injured six-thousand-year Cave Demon Spider for Tang San to absorb.
• Pink mist surged around the Shrek group, and Yu Xiaogang identified it as the Pink Lady.

Lin Ye trained Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ye Lingling against a ten-thousand-year Ghost Tiger, then helped Zhu Zhuqing absorb its soul ring and suggested making Ning Rongrong’s pagoda capable of attacking. Meanwhile, Yu Xiaogang was poisoned by the Pink Lady and woke from his paralysis hallucinating that Liu Erlong was a scar-faced man.

• Lin Ye had Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ye Lingling fight a ten-thousand-year Ghost Tiger while he coached their teamwork.
• The three girls defeated the Ghost Tiger, and Lin Ye gave Zhu Zhuqing a pill to help her withstand the soul shock while absorbing its soul ring.
• Zhu Zhuqing absorbed the ring and gained the fourth soul skill Nether Moon Shadow Clone.
• Lin Ye told Ning Rongrong that her support and attacks were poorly coordinated and suggested developing her pagoda into an offensive weapon.
• After the Shrek group defeated the Pink Lady, Yu Xiaogang collapsed from its poison, and Tang San said the creature could also cause hallucinations.
• Yu Xiaogang woke and recoiled from Liu Erlong, mistaking her for a scar-faced man from the Spring Breeze House.

After Yu Xiaogang was poisoned by the Pink Lady, Tang San prepared a medicine while Flender watched over him. The medicine eased Yu Xiaogang’s symptoms, though Flender concealed an incident during one of his hallucination-driven episodes.

• Tang San explained that the Pink Lady’s poison caused hallucinations, and Yu Xiaogang mistook Liu Erlong for a scar-faced man and recoiled from her.
• Liu Erlong went to find herbs while Tang San stabilized his newly absorbed Soul Ring and asked Flender to watch Yu Xiaogang.
• Yu Xiaogang woke in a delirious state and lunged at Flender, who later returned him to bed and hid what had happened.
• Liu Erlong returned with the herbs, and Tang San noticed that some of Yu Xiaogang’s poison had already cleared.
• Tang San prepared and administered a medicinal liquid, and Yu Xiaogang’s breathing steadied as Flender and Liu Erlong relaxed.

Tang San cured Yu Xiaogang of the poison, and Lin Ye completed new training plans for Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ye Lingling. Six months later, the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament opened in Heaven Dou City, where Lin Ye watched the assembled teams and asked Rongrong who she thought would win.

• Tang San confirmed Yu Xiaogang had recovered from the poison, and Liu Erlong and Flender thanked him.
• Yu Xiaogang awoke two days later, and Tang San told him to rest while Flender recalled the ordeal.
• Lin Ye finished designing advanced training plans for Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ye Lingling.
• Six months later, Lin Ye and the Imperial Fighting Team attended the tournament opening ceremony in Heaven Dou City.
• Emperor Xue Ye entered the arena, and the spectators and Lin Ye's team saluted him.
• Lin Ye surveyed the competing academies, fixed his attention on several figures, and asked Ning Rongrong who she thought would win.

Lin Ye watched Shrek Academy win its matches against Canghui Academy and the Elephant Armor Sect before Tang San was ambushed by Shi Nian on the road back to the academy. Lin Ye intervened through a fissure in space, pierced Shi Nian’s chest, and appeared beside him, though he noted that he had not killed him in one strike.

• Shrek Academy defeated Canghui Academy in exactly one minute, and Lin Ye considered Shi Nian a more interesting concern.
• Shrek Academy narrowly defeated the Elephant Armor Sect after a prolonged battle, leaving Tang San and his teammates exhausted.
• As Tang San walked back to the academy alone, Shi Nian trapped him in an illusion and attacked him with mental power.
• Tang San resisted the illusions and threw Yama’s Invitation toward Shi Nian’s hidden location.
• Lin Ye reached through a small spatial fissure, caught the token, and pierced Shi Nian’s chest, forcing the illusion to vanish.
• Lin Ye appeared beside the wounded Shi Nian and said that he had not managed to kill him in one strike.

Lin Ye killed Shi Nian, took the Soul Bone, and disappeared before Tang San could stop him, leaving Tang San furious and humiliated. Several days later, Lin Ye watched Blazing Fire Academy face Shrek Academy and took an interest in Huo Wu as the match began.

• Lin Ye used Amaterasu to kill Shi Nian and took the Soul Bone before vanishing in front of Tang San.
• Tang San returned to the academy training grounds and concealed his anger while vowing to remember his grudge against Lin Ye.
• Several days later, Lin Ye watched the Blazing Fire Academy versus Shrek Academy match from a VIP box with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing.
• Lin Ye praised Huo Wu's fiery fighting spirit, while Ning Rongrong wondered whether he planned to recruit her.
• Huo Wu and the Blazing Fire Academy team released their Martial Souls, and Huo Wu declared her name, Fire Shadow Martial Soul, and level forty-two rank.

Lin Ye killed Shi Nian, took the Soul Bone, and vanished before Tang San could stop him, leaving Tang San furious and humiliated. Days later, Lin Ye watched Blazing Fire Academy face Shrek Academy and became interested in Huo Wu’s fierce will as the match began.

• Lin Ye killed Shi Nian with Amaterasu, collected the Soul Bone, and taunted Tang San before disappearing.
• Tang San returned to the academy grounds and concealed his anger while vowing to remember his grudge against Lin Ye.
• Days later, Lin Ye watched the Blazing Fire Academy versus Shrek Academy match from the VIP box with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing.
• Lin Ye described Huo Wu’s fiery fighting spirit as rare, while Ning Rongrong wondered whether he planned to recruit her.
• Huo Wu released her Martial Soul and introduced herself as a Level 42 Fire Shadow Battle Soul Ancestor.

Lin Ye persuaded Blazing Fire Academy and Skywater Academy to join forces with the Imperial Fighting Team, bringing Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu into its special training. As the Grand Finals approached, he told his team they would compete without him, though he planned to enter one separate match himself.

• Shrek Academy defeated Blazing Fire Academy, Plant Academy, and Skywater Academy as Tang San and his teammates grew stronger.
• The deans of Blazing Fire Academy and Skywater Academy visited Lin Ye, and he proposed combining their teams with the Imperial Fighting Team to face the Spirit Hall Team.
• Lin Ye selected Shui Bing'er and Huo Wu to join the Imperial Fighting Team as exchange students, and Huo Wu challenged him to a fight.
• Huo Wu fought Lin Ye, witnessed his strength, and made surpassing him her goal during the team's special training.
• After the Promotion Tournament, Shrek Academy, Godwind Academy, Blazing Fire Academy, Skywater Academy, Plant Academy, Thunder Academy, and other teams advanced to the Grand Finals.
• Lin Ye told Ning Rongrong, Huo Wu, and the others that they would compete in the Grand Finals without him, while he would enter one separate match.

On the journey to Spirit City, Xue Qinghe tried and failed to recruit Lin Ye and warned him that Bibi Dong might target him. Their conversation was interrupted when Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan and Ghost Douluo Gui Mei attacked the procession near the Shrek team.

• Xue Qinghe invited Lin Ye into his carriage for tea and asked about his plans after the tournament.
• Lin Ye refused Xue Qinghe’s offer to help him claim the imperial throne, saying he preferred to roam freely.
• Xue Qinghe warned Lin Ye that Bibi Dong might harm him if he refused Spirit Hall’s recruitment, but Lin Ye said he could escape even a Titled Douluo.
• An explosion struck the procession near the Shrek team, and Yue Guan and Gui Mei appeared in the sky with their nine Soul Rings shining.

Bibi Dong confronted Yu Xiaogang after ordering an attack on Tang San, but the mission failed. Days later, Lin Ye united the Imperial Fighting Team with Blazing Fire and Skywater Academies, and the tournament finals began in Spirit City.

• Bibi Dong told Yu Xiaogang that she had sent people to kill Tang San, and Yu Xiaogang threatened to destroy Spirit Hall if his disciple was harmed.
• Bibi Dong learned that Chrysanthemum and Ghost had failed their mission, and Yu Xiaogang concluded that Tang Hao was the real reason Spirit Hall targeted Tang San.
• Lin Ye welcomed Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er as Blazing Fire and Skywater Academies joined the Imperial Fighting Team under his leadership.
• Tang San saw the combined team at the tournament finals and felt pressure from its new members and Lin Ye.
• Bibi Dong opened the Continental Elite Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament and singled out Lin Ye as a contestant to watch.

Zhu Zhuqing led the Imperial Fighting Team to defeat Star Luo Royal Academy in the Grand Finals’ opening match, overwhelming their opponents and declaring that she would break off her engagement at the imperial palace. The other teams forfeited against the Imperial Fighting Team, sending them straight to the semifinals as the semifinal draw began.

• Lin Ye selected Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, Ye Lingling, the Shi Brothers, Osler, and Yu Feng to face Star Luo Royal Academy.
• Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun unleashed the Hell White Tiger, but the Shi Brothers held its attack while Zhu Zhuqing swiftly incapacitated Star Luo’s other five members.
• Zhu Zhuqing defeated the Hell White Tiger, spared Zhu Zhuyun, and vowed to return to break off her engagement at the imperial palace.
• The referee declared the Imperial Fighting Team the winner, and the other teams forfeited their matches against them, advancing them to the semifinals.
• The host began the draw for the semifinal matchups.

Lin Ye defeated Shrek Academy’s team in the semifinal, after which Bibi Dong ordered Xiao Wu and the Shrek members arrested. The Imperial Fighting Team advanced to the final against Spirit Hall Academy.

• Lin Ye entered the semifinal alone and challenged all seven members of Shrek Academy.
• Shrek’s Seven-in-One Fusion Skill empowered Tang San to strike Lin Ye with the Clear Sky Hammer, but Lin Ye blocked the blow with Steady as a Rock.
• Lin Ye summoned a divine lightning attack that shattered the Golden Sacred Dragon and knocked the Golden Iron Triangle, Tang San, and the Shrek team from the arena.
• The referee declared Heaven Dou Royal Academy’s Imperial Fighting Team the winner and advanced them to the Grand Finals.
• Bibi Dong identified Xiao Wu as a transformed hundred-thousand-year soul beast and ordered Spirit Hall guards to seize her and imprison Shrek Academy.
• Lin Ye watched as Shrek was taken away, while the Imperial Fighting Team prepared to face Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and Yan in the final.

The Imperial Fighting Team overwhelmed Spirit Hall early in the grand final, eliminating four opponents and leaving only the Golden Generation trio. As Xie Yue and Hu Liena prepared their Demon Charm trump card, Huo Wu and Shui Bing’er launched powerful attacks against Yan.

• Zhu Zhuqing used Moonshadow Clone to take out Spirit Hall’s two support Soul Ancestors at the start of the match.
• Yan injured Osler while Yu Feng drew his attacks away, and Ye Lingling and Ning Rongrong struck down two Spirit Hall fighters with poisoned petals and close-combat techniques.
• Zhu Zhuqing used Nethermoon Hundred Slashes to eliminate another opponent, leaving Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and Yan as Spirit Hall’s only fighters.
• Xie Yue and Hu Liena exchanged a glance and prepared to use Demon Charm while Yan used Magma Surge to hold off the Imperial Fighting Team.
• Huo Wu formed a massive flaming sword and slashed at Yan as Shui Bing’er shaped an Ice Phoenix into a crystalline longbow.

Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er eliminated Yan, while Ning Rongrong trapped Demon Charm inside her enlarged Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Their teamwork shattered the pagoda and defeated Spirit Hall's remaining fighters, leaving the Imperial Fighting Team as champions as Lin Ye prepared to receive the prizes.

• Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er combined their flame and ice attacks to eliminate Yan, shocking the spectators and Bibi Dong.
• Xie Yue and Hu Liena formed Demon Charm and rushed toward Ye Lingling, but Ning Rongrong enlarged her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and trapped it.
• As Demon Charm battered the pagoda from inside, Ning Rongrong called on Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er to attack.
• Huo Wu and Shui Bing'er joined their powers to create the Ice-Fire Phoenix, which broke through the pagoda and destroyed Demon Charm, knocking out Xie Yue and Hu Liena.
• The Imperial Fighting Team was declared the winner, and Lin Ye prepared to accept the prizes while suspecting that doing so would not be simple.

After Lin Ye refused Bibi Dong’s offer to join Spirit Hall, she ordered her Douluo to seize him, triggering a battle with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Lin Ye unleashed his secret technique and sent Bibi Dong crashing through the walls of the Pope’s Palace, leaving the fight unresolved.

• Lin Ye accepted the three Soul Bones and rejected Bibi Dong’s offer to make him Spirit Hall’s Saint Son.
• Bibi Dong ordered Yue Guan and Gui Mei to seize Lin Ye, but Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong intervened.
• Ning Fengzhi arrived with his evolved Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda and strengthened Chen Xin and Gu Rong as they fought the two Spirit Hall Douluo.
• Bibi Dong rushed toward Lin Ye while the Douluo were occupied, but Lin Ye activated the Fourth Divine Seal and struck her with Inch-Punch: Mountain Crusher.
• Lin Ye’s punch sent Bibi Dong through several palace walls, stunning the onlookers and making the two Spirit Hall Douluo attempt to retreat to her aid.

Lin Ye defeated Bibi Dong with Azure Dragon Cleansing the World, suppressed Qian Daoliu’s aura, and left with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Imperial Fighting Team. Bibi Dong survived and vowed revenge.

• Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo used their Martial Soul Fusion Skill against Chen Xin and Gu Rong, while Ning Fengzhi protected his allies with his Eighth Soul Skill.
• Lin Ye struck Bibi Dong with Azure Dragon Cleansing the World, overwhelming her Eternal Creation and leaving her gravely wounded in a crater.
• Lin Ye suppressed Qian Daoliu’s pressure from the Elder Hall, then spared Bibi Dong for her daughter’s sake and warned her not to target him again.
• Chen Xin and Gu Rong knocked Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo unconscious, and Ning Fengzhi led the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Imperial Fighting Team away.
• Qian Daoliu watched Lin Ye depart warily as Bibi Dong recovered and swore she would never forgive him.

After escaping Spirit City, Shrek Academy’s fugitives fled toward the Star Dou Great Forest, where they decided Xiao Wu should return to the forest for her safety. Tang San promised to find her in five years and, after she left, resolved to seek the Clear Sky Sect’s support for revenge against Lin Ye.

• Flender led the exhausted Shrek group through the wilderness toward the Star Dou Great Forest and proposed they eventually return to Shrek.
• Flender and Liu Erlong persuaded Xiao Wu to return to the forest, and Tang San promised to find her in five years.
• Xiao Wu said goodbye to Tang San and entered the Star Dou Great Forest as a streak of pink light.
• Yu Xiaogang asked Tang San what he would do next, and Tang San decided he needed the Clear Sky Sect to help him oppose Lin Ye.
• Tang San began telling Yu Xiaogang that he wanted to...

After defeating Bibi Dong, Lin Ye recovered at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect while Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ye Lingling cared for him. Ning Fengzhi and the elders discussed the threats posed by Spirit Hall and the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, then considered asking Lin Ye for help.

• Tang San asked Yu Xiaogang to take him to the Clear Sky Sect so he could seek support and develop the power of his Clear Sky Hammer.
• Lin Ye returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect exhausted after undoing the Fourth Divine Seal, and Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing tended to him while Ye Lingling chose to remain with the group.
• Ning Rongrong scolded Lin Ye for repeatedly using his Secret Art and leaving himself depleted.
• Ning Fengzhi warned Chen Xin and Gu Rong that Spirit Hall might retaliate for Lin Ye's attack on Bibi Dong and the sect's other actions in Spirit City.
• Ning Fengzhi said the sect's growing strength could make the Heaven Dou Imperial Family view it as a threat, leaving it vulnerable to pressure from both sides.
• Gu Rong suggested that Lin Ye's strategic insight could help the sect handle its political and military dangers.

Lin Ye presented the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect elders with the Soul Tool Pistol, Soulbreaker, as a way to defend the sect’s vulnerable support-type Soul Masters. After demonstrating its power, he proposed mass-producing it and revealed plans for more weapons, but his next words left the elders waiting for a qualification or warning.

• Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong discussed the sect’s danger from Spirit Hall and the imperial family, and Lin Ye proposed arming the sect.
• Lin Ye revealed Soulbreaker and fired it through a stone pillar and the wall behind it, stunning the elders with its speed and penetrating power.
• Lin Ye explained that the pistol needed no ammunition, could be used by a Soul Elder, and could let a Soul Emperor seriously wound some Soul Douluos, though it could not harm Titled Douluos.
• Lin Ye urged the sect to mass-produce Soulbreakers for elite Soul Masters at Soul King rank and above, and Ning Fengzhi welcomed the plan.
• Lin Ye mentioned designs for a sniper rifle, grenade launcher, and individual energy shield, then began to add, “But...”

Lin Ye explained that his victory over Bibi Dong made him a target, so he planned to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect while Chen Xin and Gu Rong stayed to protect it. Meanwhile, Tang San arrived at the Clear Sky Sect, vowed revenge on Lin Ye, and began training under Tang Xiao.

• Lin Ye told Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong that staying at the sect would draw attacks toward both him and the sect.
• Lin Ye reassured Chen Xin and Gu Rong that he could protect himself, then said he had chosen where to go next and considered targeting Xiao Wu after reaching level sixty.
• Tang San recounted Tang Hao’s death and his clashes with Lin Ye to Tang Xiao and Tang Yuehua in the Clear Sky Sect’s Council Hall.
• Tang San swore to kill Lin Ye himself, and Tang Xiao promised the sect’s support and ordered him to remain until he reached the Soul King Realm.
• Tang Xiao offered to teach Tang San the true essence of the Clear Sky Hammer, while Tang Yuehua invited him to study at her Moonlight Pavilion.