Recaps

Gu Qingnian revealed his power at Shrek Academy, survived an ambush, and faced growing conflict with Dai Huabin. After traveling to Star Luo City and mastering a new sword, he appeared over the White Tiger Duke’s Mansion and issued an ultimatum, prompting an emergency Sea God Pavilion Meeting.

• Gu Qingnian used his overwhelming aura to make a Wind Tiger collapse, then earned full marks after revealing his true soul rings and powers to the academy’s elders.
• At the Treasure Appraisal Fair, Gu Qingnian joined Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong, met Jiang Nannan, and knocked Xu Sanshi unconscious after their confrontation escalated.
• Eight attackers ambushed Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong outside Shrek City, but Gu Qingnian held off their strongest fighters until Ma Xiaotao and the academy elders arrived.
• Gu Qingnian froze the attackers with his domain, and the academy later discovered the captives had destroyed their martial souls, leaving only a few clues pointing toward the Star Luo Empire.
• Gu Qingnian made Dai Huabin kneel and apologize for losing their wager, then left Shrek Academy and claimed rewards that included swordsmanship insights, gold, and the Ice Soul Longsword.
• Gu Qingnian abducted Dai Huabin and took him to an inn near the White Tiger Duke’s Mansion, where he meditated and advanced his swordsmanship.
• Gu Qingnian activated a One-Day Titled Douluo Experience Card, appeared above the White Tiger Duke’s Mansion, and demanded that its occupants kowtow and apologize within a minute.
• Mu En convened an emergency Sea God Pavilion Meeting, where Yan Shaozhe announced that the meeting concerned Gu Qingnian and the events of the previous two days.

Gu Qingnian punished Dai Huabin for the assassination attempt, clashed with the White Tiger Duke’s Mansion and Star Luo Empire, and returned to Shrek Academy after gaining new abilities. The arc ended with him taking Ma Xiaotao to a secluded cave to suppress her surging evil fire.

• Yan Shaozhe told Shrek’s elders that Gu Qingnian had taken Dai Huabin to the White Tiger Duke’s Mansion, and the elders supported punishing Gu Qingnian while recognizing Dai Huabin’s suspected role in the attack.
• Gu Qingnian confronted the Duchess, revealed Dai Huabin, and demanded that the mansion kneel and apologize before unleashing his power against its defenders.
• Gu Qingnian killed Dai Huabin and fought off hostile attackers, then used his seals to control Xu Jiawei, the Guardian Douluos, the Duchess, and two guards.
• Xu Jiawei and the White Tiger Duke’s Mansion issued statements blaming Dai Huabin for the assassination attempt, while Gu Qingnian spent his rewards on new techniques and gained a powerful soul ring.
• Shrek’s leaders agreed to support Gu Qingnian, expelled Dai Huabin, and ordered Gu Qingnian to compete in the continental advanced soul master tournament.
• Gu Qingnian returned to Shrek and found Ma Xiaotao’s evil fire about to erupt, so Yan Shaozhe asked him to use his Ultimate Ice to help her.
• Gu Qingnian carried Ma Xiaotao to a secluded cave, entered a cold pool with her, and used his Ice Empress Martial Soul to suppress her flames as the alternating heat and cold refined his body.

Gu Qingnian helped Ma Xiaotao suppress her evil fire, accepted responsibility for their relationship, and returned to Shrek Academy. After the Selection Tournament’s melee, he faced the eliminated students in a special assessment to claim the final place.

• Gu Qingnian explained Ma Xiaotao’s possible cures, then used his Ultimate Ice to suppress her evil fire as their powers tempered each other.
• After Ma Xiaotao’s breakthrough, Gu Qingnian promised to take responsibility for her and resolved to follow his own path, earning a Black Dragon Robe and a martial soul evolution.
• Gu Qingnian and Ma Xiaotao returned to Shrek Academy, where Yan Shaozhe questioned him about their relationship and Gu Qingnian refused to abandon the other girls in his life.
• At the Selection Tournament, Huo Yuhao’s team fought through the group melee, and Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong’s Golden Road turned most opponents into golden statues before Xuan Zi stopped the fight.
• Gu Qingnian arrived and reunited with Wang Dong, then learned he would compete against the eliminated students for a special seventh place.
• Xuan Zi announced Gu Qingnian had reached Soul King and challenged him to defeat the eliminated students within five minutes while controlling his strength.
• Bei Bei’s group moved to intercept Gu Qingnian while Xu Sanshi stayed behind, and Gu Qingnian charged into the two-ring Core Disciples, sending them into the air.

Gu Qingnian dominated Shrek’s selection battles, was named to the secret reserve team, and drew He Caitou into an alliance rooted in revenge. As the tournament departure approached, Xuan Zi tested Gu Qingnian against the Inner Court team and then placed him in command of the reserves for a new match against Ma Xiaotao’s side.

• Gu Qingnian swept through the battle royale, defeating the core disciples and Bei Bei’s group with his phantom and sword techniques before Xuan Zi declared him the winner.
• Yan Shaozhe and Xuan Zi explained the dangers facing Inner Court disciples and revealed that the selection would form Shrek’s secret reserve team for the upcoming tournament.
• Xuan Zi chose Gu Qingnian, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and four others as reserves, while Huo Yuhao demonstrated his abilities and the group began to bond as teammates.
• At the Red Tea House, He Caitou joined the Tang Sect, then told Gu Qingnian about his royal heritage and his family’s deaths at his uncle’s hands.
• Gu Qingnian confronted He Caitou over his role in the tragedy and offered to help him seek revenge and reclaim his position in exchange for lifelong loyalty.
• Xuan Zi introduced the reserve and Inner Court teams before a practice match, where Gu Qingnian revealed his rank and challenged Dai Yueheng’s ten-person side alone.
• Gu Qingnian used his ice powers, sword techniques, and fifth Soul Ring illusion to overwhelm Dai Yueheng’s team, then revealed that their first battle had been an illusion.
• Xuan Zi assigned Gu Qingnian to lead the six reserves against Ma Xiaotao’s seven-person team, set conditions on his leadership, and started the match as both sides waited for his command.