Arc 4The Silver Moon Wolves
Chen Xiaojun learned the Chen Clan’s history and the powers of its allied families while deepening his sword studies. The arc ended with the clan’s elders battling the Silver Moon Wolves, whose king remained determined after its pack was devastated.
- Chen Xiaojun broke through to Level 14 and realized that the Chen Clan’s techniques were designed to guide swordsmen toward sword intent.
- Chen Cong and Chen Yu inferred that Chen Xiaojun’s innate soul power exceeded the Soul Testing Ball’s limit, warned him to keep it secret, and urged him to master the ten Sword God Pearls.
- Chen Xiaojun taught Chen Cong and Chen Yu about yin and yang and the Five Elements, and they discussed how Xiao Yi’s vine martial soul and soul rings might develop.
- Chen Yu recounted Soul Fighting City’s founding, the Twelve Families’ histories and alliances, and the old conflicts involving the Crimson Church, the Three Heavenly Sects, and the Heaven-Grasping Sect.
- Chen Yu and Chen Cong decided to expose Chen Xiaojun to more challenges after recognizing his unusual knowledge and maturity.
- Chen Xiaojun practiced with Xiao Yi and Little Wuneng, then watched Chen Yanwu play the guqin and received advice on swordsmanship and combat.
- Chen Feng and Chen Mu defeated Zhao Mingsheng with coordinated sword techniques, while Chen Xiaojun admired their Twin Swords Combined.
- Chen Cong revealed that the clan elders had gone to face a pack of Silver Moon Wolves, and Chen Yu’s group trapped the wolves and their Saint King in the Seven Kill Sword Formation.
- Chen Hong and Chen Wenchao broke the wolves’ defenses and killed or wounded nearly the entire pack, while the Silver Moon Wolf King turned its grief into resolve.