Chapter Summaries

Tang Chuan brought Dugu Yan to Dugu Bo’s Herb Garden and proposed ways to treat the poison afflicting them in exchange for access to its Immortal Grade Herbs. Meanwhile, Xiao Rui’er arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy and stunned its staff by claiming to be thirteen years old with a level forty-one Golden Dragon Martial Soul.

• Tang Chuan and Dugu Yan disguised themselves with his Simulate Skill, crossed the deadly Poison Array using Dugu Bo’s antidote, and descended into the valley on Blue Silver Grass.
• Tang Chuan explained that Dugu Yan’s and Dugu Bo’s poison came from their Soul Rings and described treatment methods, including a Poison Core for Dugu Bo.
• Dugu Bo agreed to let Tang Chuan take the medicinal ingredients he needed, and Tang Chuan entered the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to select herbs.
• Xiao Rui’er registered at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, identifying her Martial Soul as the Golden Dragon and her Soul Power as level forty-one at age thirteen.
• The academy staff reacted with disbelief, and Qin Ming stood up to examine Xiao Rui’er.

Xiao Rui'er revealed that she was a thirteen-year-old Level Forty-One Golden Dragon Soul Ancestor and agreed to join the Imperial Dou Team if it had a Blue Silver Grass Soul Master. Meanwhile, Tang Chuan began developing alchemy at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and explained how Dugu Bo’s Poison Pill sealed his poison and could later be used in battle.

• Xiao Rui'er revealed her age, Golden Dragon Martial Soul, and Level Forty-One Soul Power, then displayed her four Soul Rings to convince Qin Ming and the admissions staff.
• Qin Ming asked Xiao Rui'er whether she wanted to join the Imperial Dou Team, and she said she would join if it had a Blue Silver Grass Soul Master.
• Tang Chuan prepared rare Immortal Grade Herbs and a Medicine Cauldron at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to practice refining medicinal liquids and pills.
• Tang Chuan joked that Dugu Bo would have to test his medicine, then told Dugu Yan that he was preparing medicine for her and a pill to improve her grandfather’s meridians.
• Dugu Yan questioned whether the Poison Pill still let Soul Ring Poison corrode Dugu Bo, and Tang Chuan explained that it sealed the poison in one stable area and could be unsealed to strengthen attacks or protect him.

After Dugu Bo left, Tang Chuan harvested and swallowed the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot, then tempered his body in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. He emerged stronger, with Blue Silver Grass resistant to fire and water, and began gathering Immortal Grade Herbs to refine pills for Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo.

• Tang Chuan rested from refining medicine as Dugu Bo arrived and announced he had to return to Heaven Dou City, warning Tang Chuan not to touch the springs.
• After Dugu Bo left, Tang Chuan harvested the Octagonal Mysterious Ice Grass and Infernal Delicate Apricot, then swallowed both herbs.
• Tang Chuan plunged into the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and endured a full day of alternating extreme cold and heat.
• Tang Chuan emerged with a stronger physique, broader meridians, faster Soul Power circulation, and Blue Silver Grass with fire and water resistance.
• Tang Chuan gathered Immortal Grade Herbs and planned to combine them into Medicinal Pills to improve Dugu Yan and Dugu Bo's bodies.

Tang Chuan refined a medicinal pill intended to improve Dugu Yan’s constitution and possibly evolve her Martial Soul. At Shrek Academy, Flender confronted Ning Rongrong, while Tang Hao visited the injured Master and revealed Spirit Hall was investigating Tang San, leading them to suspect Ning Rongrong might have leaked his secret.

• Tang Chuan refined a multicolored Medicinal Pill from immortal herbs to strengthen Dugu Yan, cure her Poison, and potentially evolve her Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul.
• Flender scolded Ning Rongrong for insulting Yu Xiaogang and challenged her to prove herself against Tang San, threatening to expel her if she continued defying him.
• Tang Hao entered Master’s room and told him Spirit Hall had identified Tang San as a possible target, showing him a letter addressed to Pope Bibi Dong.
• Master reasoned that someone who saw Tang San use the Clear Sky Hammer had informed Spirit Hall and narrowed the possible suspects to Zhu Zhuqing or Ning Rongrong.
• Master suspected Ning Rongrong because of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s longstanding resentment toward the Clear Sky Sect, and Tang Hao reacted gravely to the sect’s name.

Tang Chuan watched Dugu Yan undergo a Martial Soul transformation after taking his Medicinal Pill, while Dugu Bo learned the pill might evolve her Jade Phosphorous Serpent into a Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor. The chapter ended as a jade-and-gold Serpent Phantom appeared behind Dugu Yan.

• Tang Hao left Master's room, vowing to investigate and confront the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect if Master's suspicions proved true.
• At the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, Tang Chuan noticed Dugu Yan's Jade Phosphorous Serpent changing as she absorbed the effects of the Aromatic Silk Beauty.
• Dugu Bo arrived and demanded to know what was happening to Dugu Yan, and Tang Chuan explained that his Medicinal Pill could cleanse her poison and evolve her Martial Soul.
• Dugu Bo questioned why Tang Chuan was helping his granddaughter, and Tang Chuan said he wanted the Immortal Grade Herbs and denied having romantic intentions.
• Dugu Bo criticized Yu Tianheng's motives and warned that the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan could lose its standing without a Titled Douluo.
• Dugu Yan cried out as a crystalline jade-and-gold Serpent Phantom appeared behind her, startling Tang Chuan and Dugu Bo.

Tang Chuan helped Dugu Yan evolve her Martial Soul into the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor, then carefully gathered herbs from Dugu Bo’s garden without damaging their roots. Back at Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Tang Chuan encountered Xiao Rui’er, whose appearance matched a girl from his previous life, and realized the Three-Eyed Golden Lion had taken human form.

• Dugu Bo learned that Dugu Yan’s Martial Soul had evolved into the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Emperor and that the Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum had given her a pale-golden glow and a strengthened physique.
• Dugu Bo gave Tang Chuan a Ruyi Hundred Treasures Pouch and permission to take Immortal Grade Herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
• Tang Chuan harvested herbs selectively, preserving their roots and younger plants, and told Dugu Bo that treasures should be left for others to find.
• Two days later, Tang Chuan and Dugu Yan returned to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, where Qin Ming introduced Xiao Rui’er, a thirteen-year-old with a Golden Dragon Martial Soul and Rank 41 Soul Power.
• Tang Chuan recognized that Xiao Rui’er’s face resembled a girl from his previous life and realized the Three-Eyed Golden Lion had transformed into a human and entered the academy.

Tang Chuan recognized Xiao Rui'er as the likely human form of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, and Qin Ming arranged for the Imperial Dou Team's new members to join their training. Xiao Rui'er fought Yu Tianheng to demonstrate the Golden Dragon's strength, breaking his right arm with one punch before he retaliated with spirit abilities.

• Xiao Rui'er introduced herself to Tang Chuan, who suspected she was the Three-Eyed Golden Lion he had met in the Star Dou Great Forest.
• Qin Ming announced that Tang Chuan and Xiao Rui'er had joined the Imperial Dou Team and assigned Tang Chuan to temporarily take Ye Lingling's place in team battles.
• Yu Tianheng explained the legends surrounding the Golden Dragon and its reputation as the Progenitor of Strength.
• Xiao Rui'er challenged Yu Tianheng's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul and claimed she could defeat him without using spirit abilities.
• Yu Tianheng charged at Xiao Rui'er after activating Martial Soul Possession, but she met his punch with her own and broke his right arm.
• Yu Tianheng activated Wrath of Thunder and attacked Xiao Rui'er with his Thunder Dragon Claw.

Xiao Rui'er defeated Yu Tianheng with her Golden Dragon bloodline suppression, and she and Tang Chuan left early for Suotuo City while Ye Lingling stayed behind. One month later, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun spotted Xiao Rui'er in the city and prepared to approach her.

• Xiao Rui'er suppressed Yu Tianheng with her Golden Dragon aura and knocked him across the arena, winning their match.
• Qin Ming accepted Xiao Rui'er as a new main force, then postponed the team's travel so Dugu Yan could obtain her Fourth Spirit Ring.
• Tang Chuan asked to leave early for Suotuo City, Xiao Rui'er chose to accompany him, and Qin Ming refused Ye Lingling's request to join them.
• One month later, Zhu Zhuqing argued with Dai Mubai about his visits to brothels, and Dai Mubai invited Ma Hongjun out drinking and looking for women.
• Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun spotted Xiao Rui'er in Suotuo City, and Dai Mubai urged Ma Hongjun to approach her, citing Shrek's motto about daring to cause trouble.

Tang Chuan and Xiao Rui'er encountered Ma Hongjun in Suotuo City, where Ma Hongjun harassed Xiao Rui'er and attacked her. Xiao Rui'er broke his arm and struck him down, then crippled him despite Dai Mubai charging to defend him.

• Tang Chuan and Xiao Rui'er walked through Suotuo City, and Xiao Rui'er asked whether Tang Chuan's old acquaintance was a man or a woman.
• Ma Hongjun blocked Xiao Rui'er, harassed her, and ignored her warning to leave.
• Xiao Rui'er grabbed Ma Hongjun's hand, broke his arm, and punched him across the street before he could summon his Martial Soul.
• Dai Mubai appeared, completed Martial Soul Possession, and charged at Xiao Rui'er to defend Ma Hongjun.
• Xiao Rui'er reached Ma Hongjun first and kicked him in the lower abdomen, crippling him and sending his unconscious body crashing into Dai Mubai.

Xiao Rui'er defeated Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai, while Tang Chuan let Dai Mubai escape so he could alert Shrek Academy. After hearing what happened, Tang San led the students toward Suotuo City to find Ma Hongjun, and Flender secretly arranged for Wuji to follow them.

• Xiao Rui'er shattered Dai Mubai's tiger palm after knocking Ma Hongjun unconscious, and Dai Mubai fled while Tang Chuan stopped Xiao Rui'er from pursuing him.
• Tang San caught the wounded Dai Mubai at Shrek Academy, where Dai Mubai reported that a blonde Four-Ring Soul Master had defeated him and Ma Hongjun.
• Tang San told Xiao Wu and Flender that they needed to find Ma Hongjun, and Flender ordered the students to hurry to Suotuo City.
• Tang San warned Flender that the blonde woman might be stronger than she appeared and asked him to come along.
• Flender refused to accompany the students but arranged for Wuji to follow them in secret.

Tang San and the Shrek team found Ma Hongjun badly injured and learned that his lower body had been crippled, so they divided up to search Suotuo City for his attackers. Meanwhile, Tang Chuan and Xiao Rui'er enjoyed the night market until a familiar voice called out to Third Brother.

• Tang San used Oscar's Big Sausage to stop Ma Hongjun's bleeding, then said his injuries might leave him unable to have children.
• Tang San sent Oscar and Ning Rongrong to take Ma Hongjun back to the academy and ordered the others to search for the golden-haired woman and her blue-clad companion.
• Dai Mubai described the attackers, and Tang San assigned Xiao Wu and himself to search East Street while Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing searched West Street, with orders to use Signal Flares if they found the targets.
• Tang Chuan accompanied Xiao Rui'er through Suotuo City's night market as she sampled snacks and admired a butterfly hair clip that stirred a memory in him.
• A lively female voice called out to Third Brother, interrupting Tang Chuan and Xiao Rui'er at the night market.

Tang San and Xiao Wu found Xiao Rui'er and Tang Chuan in the Night Market, where Xiao Wu reacted to Xiao Rui'er with terror and Xiao Rui'er recognized her as a 100,000-Year Soft Bone Rabbit. Tang Chuan stepped forward to face Tang San, while Zhao Wuji hurried toward the signal flare, eager to fight without using his Martial Soul.

• Tang San used his Purple Demon Eyes to spot Xiao Rui'er and Tang Chuan in the Night Market and led Xiao Wu toward them.
• Xiao Wu recognized Xiao Rui'er and hid behind Tang San in terror, while Xiao Rui'er identified her as a 100,000-Year Soft Bone Rabbit.
• Tang San gave Xiao Wu a Signal Flare and moved to confront Xiao Rui'er and Tang Chuan.
• Xiao Rui'er admitted she had injured Shrek Academy's men and said they had attacked first, but Tang Chuan stepped in to handle Tang San.
• Xiao Wu launched the Signal Flare, and Zhao Wuji saw it and rushed toward the Night Market, eager to fight without using his Martial Soul.

Tang San attacked Tang Chuan with Blue Silver Grass, but Tang Chuan cut it apart with his Dark-Gold Dreadclaw and nearly struck him down. Tang San trapped Tang Chuan with his parasitic seeds and Spider Web Bind, only for Tang Chuan to remain unfazed and challenge his confidence.

• Tang San used Blue Silver Entanglement against Tang Chuan, who stood his ground as the vines rushed toward him.
• Tang Chuan revealed a simulated Dark-Gold Dreadclaw Bear and severed the Blue Silver Grass with his golden claws.
• Tang Chuan's claw strike carved a deep trench where Tang San had stood, forcing Tang San to evade with Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track.
• Tang San avoided revealing his Eight Spider Lances and instead used Parasite and Spider Web Bind to wrap Tang Chuan in vines and a giant web.
• Tang San explained that the Blue Silver Grass seeds had entered Tang Chuan's body and claimed the poison would make him lose, but Tang Chuan answered with a mocking challenge.

Tang Chuan beat Tang San in the Night Market, criticizing his spirit skills while Xiao Rui'er kept Xiao Wu and Dai Mubai from intervening. Zhao Wuji arrived to defend Tang San, and as he faced Tang Chuan and Xiao Rui'er, a mysterious observer watched from a rooftop.

• Tang Chuan broke free of Tang San's Blue Silver Grass and repeatedly punched him, scolding him for choosing three spirit skills focused on entangling opponents.
• Xiao Rui'er frightened Xiao Wu into retreating and stopped Dai Mubai from rushing to Tang San's aid.
• Tang San called for Dai Mubai's help, then raised his Clear Sky Hammer and prepared to unleash his Eight Spider Lances.
• Zhao Wuji crashed into the Night Market and promised to make Tang Chuan pay, while Tang San rejected Dai Mubai's attempt to help him.
• Xiao Rui'er joined Tang Chuan and revealed her Golden Giant Dragon Martial Soul as Zhao Wuji mocked the two Four-Ring Soul Masters.
• A gray-robed man watched from a rooftop and remarked that Tang San was about to be beaten by his father again.

Xiao Rui'er fought Zhao Wuji with the Golden Dragon Spear, forcing him to activate his Martial Soul after the weapon wounded him and began draining his vitality. Tang San suspected that her power resembled the methods of evil cultivators from the Land of the Fallen.

• Zhao Wuji charged at Tang Chuan and Xiao Rui'er, but Xiao Rui'er met his punch and matched his strength.
• Xiao Rui'er summoned the Golden Dragon Spear and wounded Zhao Wuji, whose vitality the weapon began to absorb.
• Zhao Wuji activated his Great Strength Vajra Bear Martial Soul, then grabbed the spear and discovered it drained vitality even without causing a wound.
• Xiao Rui'er explained that the Golden Dragon Spear absorbed nearby life and could only be wielded safely by the owner of the Golden Dragon Martial Soul.
• Tang San recalled his teacher's account of evil cultivators who devoured vitality or Soul Power and wondered whether Xiao Rui'er came from the Land of the Fallen.

Xiao Rui'er fought Zhao Wuji but was overwhelmed by his Soul Skills and badly injured. Tang Chuan healed her with his Jade Swan ability, then discovered their Soul Power was exchanging through an instinctive connection.

• Zhao Wuji used Gravity Enhancement to slow Xiao Rui'er, then strengthened himself and attacked with Great Strength Vajra Palm.
• Xiao Rui'er activated her Golden Dragon skills and met Zhao Wuji's palm head-on, but his Gravity Crush helped send her crashing to the ground.
• Zhao Wuji ordered Tang San and Dai Mubai to escort the two women back to the academy, and Dai Mubai vowed to make Xiao Rui'er pay.
• Tang Chuan rushed to Xiao Rui'er's side and used the healing power of his Ten-Thousand-Year Jade Swan Soul Ring to restore her condition.
• Tang Chuan sensed his Soul Power flowing into Xiao Rui'er as hers flowed back into him, as if their souls had begun to resonate.

Tang Chuan and Xiao Rui'er unexpectedly performed a powerful Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Blue Silver Fate Dragon's Chant, and struck Zhao Wuji before Flender arrived to save him. The exhausted pair escaped into an alley, where a hooded figure carrying a wine jar appeared in their path.

• Tang Chuan and Xiao Rui'er fused their Soul Power and Martial Souls, forming a giant blue figure with a Golden Dragon Spear.
• Zhao Wuji transformed with his Martial Soul Avatar and charged at them, but their fusion skill struck him before he could dodge.
• Flender arrived and found Zhao Wuji injured while Tang Chuan and Xiao Rui'er had disappeared.
• Tang Chuan and Xiao Rui'er rested in a secluded alley and named their Martial Soul Fusion Skill Blue Silver Fate Dragon's Chant.
• A hooded, sturdy figure carrying a wine jar silently appeared in front of Tang Chuan and Xiao Rui'er.

Tang Chuan confronted Tang Hao over his neglect as a father, then rejected Tang Hao’s demand that he never join the Spirit Hall. Tang Hao vanished after using his Divine Slaughter's Domain to stop Tang Chuan, leaving their strained relationship unresolved.

• Tang Chuan recognized the Gray-Robed Man as Tang Hao and sent Xiao Rui'er away before speaking with him privately.
• Tang Chuan accused Tang Hao of neglecting him and Tang San since they were children, and rejected the claim that being their birth father earned him respect.
• Tang Hao admitted he had failed as a father and revealed he had secretly watched Tang Chuan and Tang San, including their unusual cultivation and abilities.
• Tang Hao asked why Tang Chuan had beaten Tang San and then ordered him never to join the Spirit Hall.
• Tang Chuan refused to let Tang Hao dictate his choices and walked away, resisting Tang Hao’s Divine Slaughter's Domain until Tang Hao withdrew it and disappeared.

After Ma Hongjun was permanently injured in the fight, Master and Flender learned that the Golden-Haired Girl could drain life force and concluded that she and her companion were Evil Soul Masters. They suspected the Spirit Hall had released them deliberately and decided Shrek Academy would search for the pair in Suotuo City.

• Master told Flender that the dead flesh on Ma Hongjun's lower abdomen had to be cut away, and he performed the procedure when Flender could not bring himself to do it.
• Zhao Wuji reported that the Golden-Haired Girl's spear had drained his life force during their battle.
• Master explained that Spirit Masters who used extreme methods to consume life force, flesh, Soul Power, or souls were called Fallen Ones or Evil Soul Masters.
• Master and Flender speculated that the Spirit Hall might have released Evil Soul Masters to cause harm and then gain public support by hunting them.
• Master and Flender decided that Shrek Academy's teachers and students would search Suotuo City the next morning and surround the two Evil Soul Masters when they found them.

Tang Chuan and Xiao Rui'er practiced cultivating together to improve their control over their Martial Soul fusion, then fell asleep embracing each other. Meanwhile, Master and Flender failed to find the Fallen Ones and learned that the Suotuo City Spirit Hall branch had been massacred.

• Xiao Rui'er checked that Tang Chuan was unharmed and asked about the formidable person he had met, whom he called an old acquaintance.
• Tang Chuan and Xiao Rui'er discussed their Martial Soul Fusion Skill and agreed to practice sensing each other's Soul Power while cultivating together.
• Tang Chuan and Xiao Rui'er joined hands to cultivate, increasing their Soul Power rapidly before growing closer and falling asleep in each other's arms.
• Master told Flender that he and Xiao San had searched Suotuo City's western district without finding the two Fallen Ones.
• Flender told Master that the Suotuo City Spirit Hall bishop and the Soul Masters stationed there had been killed by what appeared to be a powerful Weapon Martial Soul.