Chapter Summaries

Yao Xuan used his Ancestral Dragon abilities to fight the flying Hunting Butterfly on the Soul Spirit Pagoda’s eighth floor, but the prolonged aerial battle drained his strength. He returned to the ground and weakened his aura, apparently preparing to lure the Hunting Butterfly into close combat.

• Yao Xuan suppressed the Hunting Butterfly with Ancestral Dragon Might and used Ancestral Dragon Void-Shattering Steps to pursue it through the air.
• Yao Xuan shattered one of the Hunting Butterfly’s forelegs, but its wind shield blocked his strike to its abdomen.
• The Hunting Butterfly evaded Yao Xuan’s repeated attacks as he spent much more Bloodline Power than Soul Power.
• Heavenly Phoenix Douluo watched Yao Xuan struggle and doubted he could defeat the flying Soul Beast, while Gu Yue silently cheered him on.
• Yao Xuan returned to the ground and dispelled his Ancestral Dragon Transformation after realizing he risked being worn down.

Yao Xuan tricked the Hunting Butterfly into approaching, then used spatial power and a killing strike to defeat it and clear the Soul Spirit Pagoda’s eighth stage. After recovering, he entered the gate to the ninth stage, eager to face his next opponent.

• Yao Xuan weakened his bloodline shield to make the Hunting Butterfly believe he was exhausted, drawing it closer with repeated wind attacks.
• When the Hunting Butterfly came within thirty meters, Yao Xuan regained his full strength and used Ancestral Dragon Void-Shattering Steps to appear beside it.
• Yao Xuan pierced the Hunting Butterfly with Ancestral Dragon Sky-Rending Strike and tore it in two, earning 60 Golden Evolution Points.
• Heavenly Phoenix Douluo watched Yao Xuan’s victory in astonishment and recognized that he had cleared the eighth stage.
• A life-energy beam restored Yao Xuan, and he stepped through the gate leading to the ninth stage.

Yao Xuan began the ninth-floor trial of the Soul Spirit Pagoda and discovered that his opponent was a legendary Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent. After assessing its strengths and resisting its spiritual attack, he prepared to face it as it launched a fire-and-poison beam.

• Yao Xuan identified the Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent and used the Eye of Detection to learn that its 600 years of cultivation gave it the strength of an ordinary ten-thousand-year Soul Beast.
• Yao Xuan judged that his Ancestral Dragon bloodline, elemental resistance, and poison resistance gave him a chance to defeat the serpent.
• The Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent used a spiritual attack, but the Ancestral Dragon Slab protected Yao Xuan from its effects.
• Yao Xuan suppressed the serpent with his Ancestral Dragon Martial Soul, while the serpent resisted the pressure and slithered toward him.
• The Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent fired a scorching crimson beam laced with potent fire poison at Yao Xuan.

Yao Xuan fought the Ten-Headed Fierce Yang Serpent, enduring its poisonous fire and repeatedly wounding it with his Ancestral Dragon Sky-Rending Strike. As the serpent launched a concentrated inner-core attack, Yao Xuan summoned Chaos Power to strengthen his defense, leaving the clash unresolved.

• Yao Xuan used Ancestral Dragon Chaos Aura to block the Ten-Headed Fierce Yang Serpent's tracking poisonous fire streak, exhausting much of the barrier's energy.
• Yao Xuan dodged the serpent's sweeping tail and tore a large wound into it with Ancestral Dragon Sky-Rending Strike.
• Yao Xuan evaded the serpent's repeated body attacks and inflicted deep wounds, provoking its growing rage.
• The Ten-Headed Fierce Yang Serpent burst its nine fleshy tumors and condensed their scorching liquid into a powerful golden-red sphere aimed at Yao Xuan.
• Yao Xuan poured Bloodline Power into his Second Layer Blood Qi Circulation and formed a defensive layer by combining Chaos Power with Ancestral Dragon Power.

Yao Xuan destroyed the Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent’s inner core and, after recovering and defending against its final fire-and-poison attack, killed the serpent. The ninth stage’s last opponent lay dead.

• Yao Xuan used Ancestral Dragon Chaos Aura to block the Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent’s inner core, then shattered it with Ancestral Dragon Sky-Rending Strike.
• The injured serpent lost most of its life force, and Yao Xuan kept his distance while he recovered.
• Yao Xuan summoned another Ancestral Dragon Chaos Aura and waited until his strength had returned before approaching.
• The Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent sprayed fire and venom at Yao Xuan, but his shield blocked the attack.
• Yao Xuan struck the serpent’s vital point with Ancestral Dragon Sky-Rending Strike, tearing its body in two and killing it.

Yao Xuan defeated the Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent, cleared the Soul Spirit Pagoda’s ninth floor, and discussed his bloodline abilities and future studies with Heavenly Phoenix Douluo. He chose to remain at Eastsea Academy for now, and Heavenly Phoenix Douluo asked whether Wu Zhangkong had explained the importance of a second profession.

• Yao Xuan killed the Ten Headed Fierce Yang Serpent and received 350 Golden Evolution Points before completing the Soul Spirit Pagoda trial.
• Yao Xuan left the pagoda and met Heavenly Phoenix Douluo and Gu Yue, then returned with Heavenly Phoenix Douluo to her office.
• Heavenly Phoenix Douluo praised Yao Xuan for clearing the ninth floor and asked about his space-crossing ability and barrier.
• Yao Xuan explained that the abilities came from his Bloodline Power and demonstrated them for Heavenly Phoenix Douluo.
• Heavenly Phoenix Douluo invited Yao Xuan to live and study at Spirit Pagoda headquarters, but let him remain at Eastsea Academy after he hesitated.
• Heavenly Phoenix Douluo spoke about Wu Zhangkong and asked Yao Xuan whether he knew the importance of a second profession.

Yao Xuan told Heavenly Phoenix Douluo that he had chosen forging and was already a Fourth-level Forgemaster, earning her approval. She arranged to promote him to Third-level Spirit Master for now and let him and Gu Yue stay with her while she guided them.

• Heavenly Phoenix Douluo recommended that Yao Xuan choose a profession different from Gu Yue’s Mecha Design, but Yao Xuan said he had already chosen forging.
• Yao Xuan revealed that Mu Chen was his forging teacher and that he had passed the Fourth-level Forgemaster assessment, though the achievement remained secret for his protection.
• Heavenly Phoenix Douluo accepted Yao Xuan’s choice and noted that Mu Chen’s connections could help him forge Four-Word Battle Armor in the future.
• Heavenly Phoenix Douluo said Yao Xuan qualified for Sixth-level Spirit Master status but would initially be promoted only to Third-level for protection.
• Heavenly Phoenix Douluo told Gu Yue to find Yao Xuan a room and explain the Spirit Pagoda’s promotion system, then return with him for lunch.

Yao Xuan settled into his Spirit Pagoda residence and learned how Contribution Points determined members’ ranks, privileges, and resources. Heavenly Phoenix Douluo planned to release his advancement rewards gradually to avoid drawing attention, while Gu Yue resolved to increase her cultivation so she could keep up with him.

• Gu Yue showed Yao Xuan his residence in the Spirit Pagoda’s private area and explained that his token granted him authority second only to Heavenly Phoenix Douluo.
• Yao Xuan used the intelligent terminal to study Spirit Pagoda ranks, Contribution Point requirements, exchange rules, and member benefits.
• Yao Xuan learned he qualified for 2.1 million total Contribution Points but would receive only 210,000 spendable points, and Heavenly Phoenix Douluo planned to withhold and gradually return some of his rewards.
• Yao Xuan rested in a massage chair and reviewed his battle, while Gu Yue began cultivating because she feared falling behind him.

Yao Xuan cultivated before joining Gu Yue for a meal with Heavenly Phoenix Douluo, who warmly welcomed him and then took him and Gu Yue to a combat room to teach them. The chapter left them preparing to train in soul power control and soul skills.

• Yao Xuan cultivated with the Fortune Soul Forging Art until his alarm woke him, then met Gu Yue outside her room.
• Yao Xuan embraced Gu Yue as they walked together to Heavenly Phoenix Douluo's office.
• Heavenly Phoenix Douluo led Yao Xuan and Gu Yue to her private dining room and served them a lavish meal.
• Yao Xuan ate most of the dishes, while Heavenly Phoenix Douluo explained that the food was nutritious and made with carefully selected ingredients.
• Heavenly Phoenix Douluo took Yao Xuan and Gu Yue to a large combat room to teach them soul power control and soul skills.

The Heavenly Phoenix Douluo taught Yao Xuan and Gu Yue advanced Soul Power control and multitasking, then trained them in combat and critiqued their coordination. Afterward, Gu Yue was delighted when Yao Xuan praised her scent and told him he could smell it whenever he wanted.

• The Heavenly Phoenix Douluo explained how Yao Xuan and Gu Yue could refine their Spiritual Power to control Soul Power more precisely and develop multitasking.
• The Heavenly Phoenix Douluo gave Yao Xuan and Gu Yue booklets on Soul Power control and multitasking, then sparred with them using a Bamboo Sword while suppressing her Soul Power to Soul Elder level.
• After two hours of combat training, the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo praised their coordination, pointed out areas to improve, and sent them to rest before dinner.
• Gu Yue praised Yao Xuan's performance, and Yao Xuan told her he liked her scent.
• Gu Yue happily told Yao Xuan he could smell her whenever he wanted.

Yao Xuan and Gu Yue promised to stay together forever before returning to their rooms to cultivate and study. Yao Xuan advanced his training and reviewed Heavenly Phoenix Douluo’s notes, while Gu Yue reflected on how Yao Xuan had helped her experience love and being loved.

• Yao Xuan and Gu Yue made a pinky swear to stay together forever, and Gu Yue used water elements to clean the sweat from him.
• Yao Xuan returned to his room, resolved to address the flaws Heavenly Phoenix Douluo had identified, and vowed to repay and protect her.
• Yao Xuan cultivated the Fortune Soul Forging Art for two hours, raising his Soul Power and Spiritual Power and gaining Evolution Points.
• Yao Xuan began studying Heavenly Phoenix Douluo’s notes on multitasking while he waited for mealtime.
• Gu Yue recalled Yao Xuan’s affection and promise, feeling happy that he had let her experience love and being loved.

Gu Yue reflected on her love for Yao Xuan and decided that she wanted to remain alongside Na'er, though she would need the Dragon God Core to restore their complete state. Later, she and Yao Xuan went out to explore Shrek City, while Yao Xuan worried about gaining enough strength to protect their future together.

• Gu Yue resolved to find the Dragon God Core and improve her cultivation so she could remain with Na'er and keep pace with Yao Xuan.
• Yao Xuan and Gu Yue met for dinner at Heavenly Phoenix Douluo's dining hall, then agreed to spend the evening together.
• Gu Yue changed into a white gown, and Yao Xuan praised her beauty before they left for a walk.
• Yao Xuan reflected on the threat posed by Tang San and resolved to strengthen his Soul Power and Ancestral Dragon Bloodline.
• Gu Yue led Yao Xuan toward a nearby commercial street in Shrek City.

Yao Xuan and Gu Yue visited Huaqiang Street and stopped at the crowded Yuhao Grilled Fish shop, where Yao Xuan explained the dish’s connection to Huo Yuhao. After ordering a hundred grilled fish, they began sharing the meal as nearby diners watched in surprise.

• Yao Xuan invited Gu Yue to eat at a shop he had smelled on Huaqiang Street, and she happily accepted.
• Yao Xuan explained that Huo Yuhao had invented and popularized the grilled fish recipe, which was said to have helped him win Tang Wutong’s heart.
• Yao Xuan and Gu Yue waited fifteen minutes for a table at Yuhao Grilled Fish.
• Yao Xuan ordered twenty each of five non-spicy grilled fish flavors, and the waiter questioned whether they could finish them.
• Yao Xuan divided the grilled fish with Gu Yue, and they began eating while other diners stared and whispered.

Yao Xuan and Gu Yue enjoyed a meal of grilled fish before visiting souvenir shops, where Yao Xuan bought Gu Yue a crystal necklace. Gu Yue secretly reinforced the gift with the Silver Dragon King's power, and the two continued their affectionate outing.

• Yao Xuan and Gu Yue ate all one hundred grilled fish, and the owner gave them a ten percent discount.
• Yao Xuan and Gu Yue left the restaurant and browsed several souvenir stores.
• Yao Xuan bought Gu Yue a crystal necklace worth five hundred thousand Federal Coin and put it around her neck.
• Gu Yue treasured the necklace and infused it with the Silver Dragon King's power, making it indestructible even to a Titled Douluo.

After returning to Dragon Fortress, Yao Xuan resumed bloodline training and spent 5,400 Golden Evolution Points to raise his Ancestral Dragon Bloodline to 25.0%, beginning his Third Layer Blood Qi Circulation. His power released Dragon God Power that Di Tian and Zi Ji refined for their own bloodlines.

• Yao Xuan and Gu Yue spent a week training at the Spirit Pagoda headquarters, where Heavenly Phoenix Douluo gave Yao Xuan his identity badge and arranged for them to return to Dragon Fortress.
• Yao Xuan and Gu Yue returned to Dragon Fortress, where Di Tian, Xiong Jun, Zi Ji, and Bi Ji welcomed them and resumed their training.
• Yao Xuan accumulated 5,400 Golden Evolution Points and used them to increase his Ancestral Dragon Bloodline by 1.1%, bringing it to 25.0%.
• Yao Xuan's bloodline evolution released Dragon God Power, which Di Tian collected and shared with Zi Ji to refine their bloodlines.

Yao Xuan’s Ancestral Dragon Bloodline reached twenty-five percent, beginning to form his Third Layer Blood Qi Circulation and pushing his strength beyond twenty thousand kilograms. He then broke through to spiritual Dual-tasking and continued practicing to stabilize the new ability.

• Yao Xuan’s Ancestral Dragon Bloodline reached twenty-five percent, and the Third Layer Blood Qi Circulation began forming across his body.
• Yao Xuan absorbed nearly all the Evolution Energy, raising his base strength above twenty thousand kilograms and improving his physical abilities.
• Yao Xuan studied the Heavenly Phoenix Douluo’s manual and practiced controlling Ancestral Dragon Sky-Rending Strike and Ancestral Dragon Chaos Aura at the same time.
• Yao Xuan successfully broke through to spiritual Dual-tasking, though his control remained unsteady.
• Yao Xuan continued practicing Dual-tasking to stabilize it and improve his ability to use it in combat.

After two weeks of training at Dragon Fortress, Yao Xuan’s strength improved and he prepared to leave as winter break ended. Di Tian arranged for Bi Ji to accompany and protect him on the journey.

• Yao Xuan told Di Tian that he could sense and control his bloodline awakenings, and agreed to notify the guardians before future breakthroughs so they could absorb the released power.
• Yao Xuan gave Di Tian his Soul Guidance Communicator number, and they shared a meal at Dragon Fortress.
• Over two weeks, Yao Xuan raised his Ancestral Dragon Bloodline to 26.4%, his Soul Power to level 25, and his Spiritual Power to 368 while accumulating eight thousand Golden Evolution Points.
• Yao Xuan said farewell to Di Tian, Zi Ji, Xiong Jun, and Bi Ji as he left Dragon Fortress, and Di Tian asked Bi Ji to accompany and protect him.

Yao Xuan returned to Eastsea City with Gu Yue and Bi Ji, who would secretly protect him. At Eastsea Academy, Wu Zhangkong gave transfer student Xu Xiaoyan one month to earn his and Class Zero’s recognition.

• Di Tian assigned Bi Ji to protect Yao Xuan without interfering in his ordinary life, and Yao Xuan accepted her help.
• Yao Xuan, Gu Yue, and Bi Ji traveled back to Eastsea City, where Bi Ji bought an apartment near Eastsea Academy.
• On the first day of the new semester, Yao Xuan and Gu Yue walked to class and greeted Yun Xiao and Zhou Changxi.
• Long Hengxu urged Wu Zhangkong to admit Xu Xiaoyan to Class Zero, citing her mutated martial soul and Soul Power rank seventeen.
• Wu Zhangkong gave Xu Xiaoyan one month to earn his and the other Class Zero students’ recognition, then took her to arrange a dormitory.

Xu Xiaoyan arrived at Class Zero under a one-month evaluation, while the academy prepared to enter the East Sea Alliance Grand Competition. After meeting Yao Xuan and Gu Yue, Xu Xiaoyan settled in, and Gu Yue privately questioned Yao Xuan about his warm welcome to the new girl.

• Long Hengxu told Principal Yu Zhen that Wu Zhangkong had agreed to evaluate Xu Xiaoyan for one month, and Yu Zhen asked him to inform Wu about Class Zero entering the upcoming East Sea Alliance Grand Competition.
• Wu Zhangkong showed Xu Xiaoyan her single dorm room and told her to prove herself during the evaluation period.
• Xu Xiaoyan met Yao Xuan and Gu Yue, introduced herself, and learned that Gu Yue was Yao Xuan's girlfriend and Class Zero's second-strongest student.
• Gu Yue took Yao Xuan into her room and asked whether he liked Xu Xiaoyan, while Yao Xuan insisted he had only been welcoming as Class Monitor.

Yao Xuan reassured Gu Yue, then welcomed Tang Wulin and Xie Xie back from winter break and introduced them to new classmate Xu Xiaoyan. At Class Zero’s opening assessment, Wu Zhangkong found the students had improved and was surprised by Yao Xuan and Gu Yue’s exceptionally high Spiritual Power.

• Yao Xuan comforted Gu Yue and helped her resolve her worries before returning to his room.
• Tang Wulin returned at Rank 19, and Yao Xuan explained that he and Gu Yue had visited Heaven Dou City and that he had joined the Spirit Pagoda.
• Yao Xuan introduced Tang Wulin and later Xie Xie to Xu Xiaoyan, whose trial in Class Zero would last one month.
• At the opening ceremony, Wu Zhangkong ordered the class to undergo physical and combat assessments.
• Wu Zhangkong reviewed the results, noting Xu Xiaoyan’s strong Spiritual Power and Yao Xuan and Gu Yue’s Spiritual Power scores of 368 and 373.