Chapter Summaries

Yao Xuan tested his new fourth soul skill, Ancestral Dragon Myriad Blades Kill, and found that his breakthrough to Soul Ancestor had greatly increased his combat strength. He activated Eye of Insight and, after testing it, prepared to unlock Extraordinary Comprehension.

• Yao Xuan examined Ancestral Dragon Myriad Blades Kill and learned that it could fire dragon scales at one or many targets, with stronger effects at higher soul-skill ages.
• Yao Xuan sparred with an illusion of Wu Zhangkong in the Simulated Combat Space to test his new skill and adapt to his Soul Ancestor strength.
• Yao Xuan assessed his improved combat power and concluded that he could defeat ordinary Soul King One-Word Battle Armor Masters without using Battle Armor.
• Yao Xuan activated Eye of Insight, which enhanced his ability to detect targets, find weaknesses, and glimpse the secrets of laws.
• Yao Xuan tested Eye of Insight and then prepared to activate Extraordinary Comprehension.

Yao Xuan activated Extraordinary Comprehension and received the fourth through sixth layers of the Fortune Soul Forging Art. He learned how to condense Soul Cores and prepared to begin the process, which promised major improvements to his strength and Soul Power recovery.

• Yao Xuan activated Extraordinary Comprehension, further enhancing his ability to learn and cultivate.
• Yao Xuan received and absorbed the fourth through sixth layers of the Fortune Soul Forging Art after a lengthy inheritance.
• Yao Xuan learned that the art could produce nine Soul Cores, each formed at a different breakthrough and enhancing different aspects of his abilities.
• Yao Xuan learned the four steps of condensing a Soul Core and concluded that his cultivation art and resources could help him overcome them.
• Yao Xuan learned that a Soul Core would greatly improve his control of heaven-and-earth Soul Power and help replenish his reserves.

Yao Xuan condensed his first Soul Power Vortex using the Fortune Soul Forging Art, boosting his cultivation and combat strength. He arranged to advance his bloodline over the weekend, then spent the final day before Shrek Academy enrollment cultivating and being with Gu Yue.

• Yao Xuan used the Fortune Soul Forging Art to merge countless small vortices into a single Soul Power Vortex near his heart.
• Yao Xuan assessed the vortex’s benefits and decided that his remaining Golden Evolution Points could help him advance his Bloodline Power and begin the Fourth Layer Blood-Qi Circulation.
• Yao Xuan told Di Tian about his planned bloodline breakthrough, and they agreed he would do it outside Shrek Academy over the weekend.
• Yao Xuan practiced the Great Desolate Sky-Annihilating Spear while Gu Yue studied Battle Armor fabrication, then they went to the cafeteria together.
• Yao Xuan and Gu Yue cultivated together, and Gu Yue broke through to level 39.
• Yao Xuan held Gu Yue as the final day before enrollment ended and Shrek Academy’s classes were set to begin.

Shen Yi taught the first-years about Battle Armor Masters, explaining battle armor’s grades, requirements, and components. The lesson continued as the students took notes, with the class officer election still to come.

• Shen Yi began the first lesson by outlining the path to becoming a Battle Armor Master and the plan to elect class officers.
• Shen Yi warned that only about forty percent of Outer Court students graduated and that roughly seven percent entered the Inner Court.
• Shen Yi explained how battle armor differed from mechas and described how Two-Word Battle Armor merged with its wearer’s body and martial soul.
• Shen Yi compared the requirements and abilities of One-Word, Two-Word, Three-Word, and Four-Word Battle Armor.
• Shen Yi listed the eleven components of a complete battle armor set and described the usual forging sequence as students took notes.

Shen Yi explained the four professions involved in forging battle armor and outlined the class officer election and its rewards. She introduced Yao Xuan as the candidate for Forging Committee Member, and a male student raised his hand to object or speak.

• Shen Yi explained the roles of mecha design, mecha manufacturing, forging, and mecha repair, along with the four steps for creating battle armor.
• Shen Yi announced that the class would select seven officers, with the class monitor decided through competition and the other positions appointed based on performance and professional skill.
• Shen Yi described the Contribution Point rewards and benefits of serving as a class officer, prompting the students to take the positions more seriously.
• Shen Yi named Yao Xuan as the candidate for Forging Committee Member, and he stood to face his classmates.
• A male student near the back raised his hand to address Shen Yi.

Shen Yi announced Yao Xuan’s appointment as Forging Committee Member and revealed that he was already a Fifth-level Forgemaster, silencing the students’ objections. Gu Yue was appointed Design Committee Member, and the class began preparing for the Class Monitor Competition.

• Yang Nianxia challenged Yao Xuan’s appointment, and several classmates joined him in protesting.
• Shen Yi revealed that Yao Xuan was a Fifth-level Forgemaster certified by Feng Wuyu, leaving Yang Nianxia and the class stunned.
• Yang Nianxia accepted Shen Yi’s reprimand and sat down, while the other students reconsidered how they viewed Yao Xuan.
• Shen Yi named Gu Yue Design Committee Member, and the students accepted her appointment without objection.
• Shen Yi gave the class fifteen minutes to prepare for the Class Monitor Competition, while Yao Xuan stayed with his Class Zero teammates and welcomed the prospect of challengers.

Yao Xuan and his classmates entered a virtual forest for the class monitor competition, where students would fight and seek allies. Yao Xuan instantly killed a Soul Master who ambushed him and continued exploring, hoping to encounter stronger opponents.

• Shen Yi explained the Simulation Pods and sent the students into a virtual forest for the competition.
• Yao Xuan used his Spiritual Power to search for Gu Yue, Xu Xiaoyan, Xie Xie, and Tang Wulin after appearing in the forest.
• An Agility-Attack Type Soul Master tried to ambush Yao Xuan with a black thread and then escape into the shadows.
• Yao Xuan activated his Ancestral Dragon abilities, tore apart the attack, and used elemental control to prevent the Soul Master from hiding.
• Yao Xuan killed the ambusher in one blow, gained 50 Golden Evolution Points, and continued exploring.

Yao Xuan gathered Class Zero and encountered Yang Nianxia, a powerful young Soul Master ranked on the Young Talent Ranking. After Yang Nianxia apologized for doubting his forging skill, Yao Xuan challenged him, and both activated their Martial Soul Possessions as the fight began.

• Yao Xuan used the Eye of Insight to find Gu Yue, Xu Xiaoyan, Tang Wulin, and Xie Xie, assembling Class Zero.
• Yao Xuan recognized Yang Nianxia as a level-thirty-seven Dark Golden Bear Soul Master ranked twenty-seventh on the Young Talent Ranking.
• Yao Xuan reflected that Heavenly Phoenix Douluo had kept him off the ranking for safety, but now supported his plan to join it after he arrived in Shrek City.
• Yang Nianxia apologized to Yao Xuan for questioning his Forging Committee appointment, and Yao Xuan accepted while offering future forging work for a fee.
• Yao Xuan challenged Yang Nianxia, who accepted and activated Dark Golden Bear Possession.
• Yao Xuan activated Ancestral Dragon Possession and Ancestral Dragon Hegemonic Body, revealing four purple Soul Rings against Yang Nianxia's three.

Yao Xuan revealed his Soul Ancestor strength and killed Yang Nianxia with one strike, then led Class Zero through the simulation and encountered Zheng Yiran’s team. He launched Ancestral Dragon Myriad Blades Kill at the poisonous attacks of Zheng Yiran’s twin companions.

• Yao Xuan revealed his four purple Soul Rings and used Ancestral Dragon Myriad Blades Kill to fatally pierce Yang Nianxia despite his Dark Gold Body Shield.
• Shen Yi reassured Yang Nianxia that Yao Xuan was a special case because he was the personal disciple of Heavenly Phoenix Douluo.
• Yao Xuan received 150 Golden Evolution Points for defeating Yang Nianxia and led Class Zero onward.
• Yao Xuan spotted Zheng Yiran and her twin teammates, then blocked their path through the forest.
• Zheng Yiran ordered Zheng Long and Zheng Hu to attack Yao Xuan with poisonous blasts, and Yao Xuan countered with Ancestral Dragon Myriad Blades Kill.

Yao Xuan effortlessly defeated Zheng Long and Zheng Hu, then faced Zheng Yiran in the simulated space. He destroyed her attacks and killed her with one strike, leaving her defeated.

• Yao Xuan's dragon scales pierced Zheng Long and Zheng Hu's heads, instantly defeating both youths.
• Zheng Yiran challenged Yao Xuan and launched Azure Phosphor Snake Bind and Azure Phosphor Snake Emperor Poison Arrow together.
• Yao Xuan used Ancestral Dragon Sky-Rending Strike to split Zheng Yiran's Soul Spirit and shatter her poison arrow.
• Yao Xuan emerged unharmed from the poisonous mist and struck Zheng Yiran, ending the simulated battle.

Yao Xuan defeated Zheng Yiran in one move, then continued hunting opponents and gained more Golden Evolution Points. He encountered Xu Yucheng, a formidable Soul Ancestor known as Undying, as the chapter introduced the threat he posed.

• Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, Xu Xiaoyan, and Gu Yue praised Yao Xuan after he defeated Zheng Yiran with one move.
• Zheng Yiran met Zheng Long and Zheng Hu outside the simulation, and Shen Yi reassured them after their defeats.
• Yao Xuan earned 150 Golden Evolution Points for defeating Zheng Yiran and led Class Zero onward.
• Yao Xuan used Ancestral Dragon Sky-Rending Strike to defeat a Winged Tiger Soul Master and gained 50 Golden Evolution Points.
• Xu Yucheng arrived with two companions, and the chapter described his Dark Demonic Scythe Martial Soul and exceptional combat strength.

Yao Xuan faced Xu Yucheng after killing the enemy Xu Yucheng had been pursuing. He unleashed his Ancestral Dragon Transformation and defeated Xu Yucheng with one spear strike, leaving Xu Yucheng dead in the simulated world.

• Yao Xuan told Xu Yucheng that he had killed his prey and mocked Xu Yucheng's strength.
• Xu Yucheng attacked Yao Xuan with his third soul skill, Demonic Scythe Sweep.
• Yao Xuan activated Ancestral Dragon Transformation and summoned the Ancestral Dragon Saint-Slaying Spear.
• Yao Xuan used the first form of Great Desolate Sky-Annihilating Spear to shatter Xu Yucheng's Dark Demonic Scythe and pierce his chest.
• Xu Yucheng vanished from the simulated world after Yao Xuan killed him with one move.

Yao Xuan defeated Xu Yucheng and his two lackeys, earning Golden Evolution Points, while his defeated rivals formed a team determined to challenge him. As the Class Zero Team continued hunting, Wu Zhangkong announced that the arena would shrink, and the remaining participants were transported to a new location.

• Yao Xuan defeated Xu Yucheng in one move, then killed Xu Yucheng’s two stunned lackeys and earned more Golden Evolution Points.
• Outside the simulation, Xu Yucheng and Yang Nianxia discussed their defeats by Yao Xuan and agreed to team up against him.
• Zheng Yiran joined Xu Yucheng and Yang Nianxia after revealing that Yao Xuan was Heavenly Phoenix Crown’s disciple.
• Xu Yucheng, Yang Nianxia, and Zheng Yiran formed a team to challenge Yao Xuan, while Shen Yi approved of their renewed determination.
• Yao Xuan returned to the Class Zero Team, which continued eliminating students until Wu Zhangkong announced that the arena would shrink by half.
• After the five-minute warning, the participants were transported to a new location as the arena changed.

The Class Zero Team encountered Luo Guixing’s team in the forest, and Luo Guixing ordered his teammates to launch a coordinated attack. Ye Hui strengthened the team as its fighters advanced, leaving their opening assault rushing toward the Class Zero Team.

• The Class Zero Team came face-to-face with Luo Guixing’s seven-person team in the forest.
• Luo Guixing ordered his team to attack and clear the battlefield.
• Ye Hui used her Blessing Staff to increase her six teammates’ Soul Power and other attributes.
• Jin Haiqian and Xia Qiu rushed toward the Class Zero Team while Rong Dahuo sent a fire phoenix at them.
• Bai Juyi guarded Luo Guixing and Ye Hui as Hong Jing unleashed a powerful lightning strike toward the Class Zero Team.

Yao Xuan led Class Zero Team into battle against Luo Guixing’s team and broke Luo Guixing’s Spatial Imprisonment with his Ancestral Dragon Void-Shattering Steps. He then struck Hong Jing with the second spear of the Great Desolate Sky-Annihilating Spear, leaving Hong Jing desperately trying to block the attack.

• Yao Xuan ordered Class Zero Team to attack, and Gu Yue, Tang Wulin, Xu Xiaoyan, and Xie Xie used their abilities against Luo Guixing’s teammates.
• Yao Xuan activated his Ancestral Dragon abilities, formed the Ancestral Dragon Saint-Slaying Spear, and charged toward Hong Jing.
• Luo Guixing used Spatial Imprisonment to trap Yao Xuan, but Yao Xuan shattered the spatial barrier with Ancestral Dragon Void-Shattering Steps.
• Yao Xuan unleashed the second spear, Shake the Heavens and Earth, at Hong Jing, overpowering his lightning attack.
• Hong Jing raised his Battle Thunder Mace to defend himself as Yao Xuan’s spear light continued toward him.

Yao Xuan killed Hong Jing in one strike, prompting Luo Guixing to order his teammates to focus their attacks on him. Bai Juyi, Rong Dahuo, Jin Haiqian, and Luo Guixing surrounded Yao Xuan, but the chapter ended with Yao Xuan's power established as far beyond their combined assault.

• Yao Xuan shattered Hong Jing's Battle Thunder Mace and killed him with a spear thrust.
• Luo Guixing, apprehensive about Yao Xuan's strength, ordered Bai Juyi and Rong Dahuo to attack and summoned them beside him with Short-Distance Spatial Teleportation.
• Bai Juyi used Traction and Thousand Jin Shield Strike against Yao Xuan while Rong Dahuo launched Fire Phoenix Assault.
• Jin Haiqian left Tang Wulin and attacked Yao Xuan with Lightning Swift Leopard Claw.
• Luo Guixing used Spatial Suppression as the four Soul Masters encircled Yao Xuan with their combined attacks.
• Yao Xuan's Ancestral Dragon Martial Soul and bloodline gave him strength beyond a Soul Emperor, leaving him vastly stronger than Luo Guixing's formation.

Yao Xuan unleashed the Great Desolate Sky-Annihilating Spear against Luo Guixing’s encircling team, breaking Luo Guixing’s spatial defenses and killing Jin Haiqian and Rong Dahuo. His spear arc continued toward Bai Juyi, who raised his strongest shield skill to meet it.

• Yao Xuan used Three Spears Annihilate All Life, shattering Luo Guixing’s walls of space with a sweeping blood-red spear arc.
• The spear arc smashed Jin Haiqian’s claws and severed his neck, killing him in the simulated world.
• Yao Xuan’s attack destroyed Rong Dahuo’s fire phoenix and Blazing Fire Fist before cutting Rong Dahuo in half.
• Bai Juyi activated Fortress Shield Wall and enlarged his Fortress Holy Shield to block the approaching spear arc.

Yao Xuan pressed his attack against Bai Juyi while Luo Guixing tried to use spatial teleportation to save him. Gu Yue disrupted the teleportation, leaving Bai Juyi to face Yao Xuan’s spear as it struck the crack in his shield.

• Bai Juyi barely blocked Yao Xuan’s Life-Extinguishing Spear, but the attack left his Fortress Holy Shield cracked and nearly exhausted his Soul Power.
• Yao Xuan began a second attack, the Great Desolate Sky-Annihilating Spear’s second form, Shake the Heavens and Earth.
• Luo Guixing told Bai Juyi to keep moving and use a war of attrition, then activated Short-Distance Spatial Teleportation to move him.
• Gu Yue used Spatial Interference to disrupt Luo Guixing’s teleportation, leaving Bai Juyi in the path of Yao Xuan’s attack.
• Yao Xuan drove the Ancestral Dragon Saint-Slaying Spear into the crack in Bai Juyi’s Fortress Holy Shield.

Yao Xuan led Class Zero Squad to annihilate Luo Guixing’s squad with a few spear strikes, then continued sweeping through opponents in the simulation. The chapter ended as Yao Xuan prepared to fight Wu Siduo, a powerful Soul Ancestor and potential Shrek Seven Monsters candidate.

• Yao Xuan broke Bai Juyi’s shield and killed him, then struck down Xia Qiu while she fought Tang Wulin.
• Yao Xuan bypassed Luo Guixing’s spatial barrier and killed Luo Guixing and Ye Hui, completely annihilating their squad.
• Yao Xuan praised his teammates and led Class Zero Squad onward, while Luo Guixing resolved to join the Anti-Yao Squad after reflecting on his defeat.
• Class Zero Squad defeated more opponents until they encountered Wu Siduo, a highly ranked Soul Ancestor with twin Martial Souls and a Self-Martial Soul Fusion Technique.
• Yao Xuan activated Ancestral Dragon Possession, Ancestral Dragon Hegemonic Body, and Ancestral Dragon Transformation before challenging Wu Siduo, who accepted with icy confidence.

Yao Xuan and Wu Siduo fought as she unleashed her Self-Martial Soul Fusion Technique, the Hell White Tiger. Yao Xuan overwhelmed her in a single clash, leaving her gravely injured and unable to resist.

• Yao Xuan charged Wu Siduo with his Ancestral Dragon Sky-Rending Strike.
• Wu Siduo activated her Self-Martial Soul Fusion Technique and transformed into the Hell White Tiger.
• Wu Siduo attacked Yao Xuan with the Netherworld White Tiger Slash, and he met her blow head-on.
• Yao Xuan's Ancestral Dragon Power crushed Wu Siduo's Netherworld Power and sent the Hell White Tiger crashing through trees.
• Wu Siduo landed in a crater with broken claws and severe injuries, then wondered aloud how Yao Xuan could be so strong.