Arc 3The Sea God Trials

Li Ye rescued Zhu Zhuqing, built ties with Shrek Academy, and pursued the Sea God’s inheritance until he became a Soul Douluo. He returned to lead the Night Emperor Pavilion, secured Fasinuo Province, and prepared to receive the title Duke of Night while Qian Renxue questioned whether he had discovered her disguise.

  • Li Ye rescued Zhu Zhuqing from Zhu Zhuyun’s guards, discussed the sisters’ escape from their fates, and promised to help them challenge the Star Luo imperial order.
  • Li Ye brought Zhu Zhuqing to Shrek Academy, helped expand its enrollment, and recruited Oscar and Ma Hongjun into the Night Emperor Pavilion.
  • Li Ye left Shrek to search for An Dong’er, gained strength in the Far North, and traveled to Sea God Island to begin the Sea God’s trials.
  • Li Ye completed the first five trials, became a Soul Douluo, and killed the Evil Orca King to gain his eighth Soul Ring.
  • Li Ye returned to Shrek, announced the Night Emperor Pavilion, and defeated Chen Xin in a spar that helped Chen Xin break through to level 97.
  • Li Ye secured Fasinuo Province as the pavilion’s territory and Shrek Academy’s new home, then helped Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing advance their cultivation and Soul Rings.
  • Li Ye persuaded Ah Yin to remain with him until he could revive her, then learned that the Emperor would grant him the title Duke of Night and Fasinuo Province.
  • Li Ye rode to the palace with Shrek’s teachers and students as Qian Renxue wondered whether he had seen through her disguise.
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Ch. 51Meddling? A hero saves the beauty!

Li Ye tested his strength against Dugu Bo, then left for Shrek Academy after helping Dugu Yan obtain a Soul Ring. Near the Star Dou Forest, he intervened when masked Soul Masters pursued Zhu Zhuqing and confronted them as a Soul King.

  • Dugu Bo increased his Soul Power pressure until Li Ye released his Martial Souls and External Soul Bones, then stopped at level 85 when Li Ye signaled that he had reached his limit.
  • Dugu Bo praised Li Ye's strength, accepted him as his grandson-in-law, and asked him to call him Grandpa.
  • Li Ye helped Dugu Yan obtain a five-thousand-year-old Purple Nether Poison Python Soul Ring, while Xiao Wu chose to stay with Liu Erlong instead of returning with him.
  • Li Ye traveled alone toward Shrek Academy and, after seven days, reached woodland near the Star Dou Forest outside Suotuo City.
  • Li Ye recognized the fleeing Zhu Zhuqing and pulled her behind him as masked pursuers attacked; he revealed his five Soul Rings and challenged them.

Ch. 52The Sisters' Confrontation

Li Ye intervened when Zhu Zhuyun’s Secret Guards pursued Zhu Zhuqing, and the sisters confronted one another over their family’s cruel fate. After Li Ye revealed Dai Mubai’s failings, Zhu Zhuyun admitted she wanted freedom from her own betrothal, but doubted that Li Ye could help her.

  • Li Ye’s Soul King cultivation and unusual soul rings made Zhu Zhuyun’s Secret Guards hesitate, and Zhu Zhuyun ordered them to stand down.
  • Zhu Zhuqing recognized Zhu Zhuyun, who revealed that she had been hunting her to bring her back and insisted she had wanted to protect her from her fate.
  • Li Ye said Dai Mubai was his younger brother and described him as a womanizing, unmotivated prince with poor cultivation.
  • Zhu Zhuqing questioned whether Dai Mubai had any hope, while Li Ye joked that he had taken a fancy to both sisters.
  • Zhu Zhuyun explained that she wanted freedom from her fiancé, Dai Weisi, whose secret scheme involved switching children and killing those who had been replaced.
  • Zhu Zhuyun said Li Ye’s current Soul King strength was not enough to help her, despite his talent.

Ch. 53Li Ye's Ambition

Li Ye revealed the power behind his confidence and proposed that Zhu Zhuyun help him weaken Dai Weisi while he backed Dai Mubai to take the Star Luo throne. He laid out his larger plan to overthrow noble and imperial rule, leaving Zhu Zhuyun to consider a deal that would reshape the continent.

  • Zhu Zhuyun decided that Li Ye might eventually be able to help Zhu Zhuqing escape her fate, though he was too young to save her herself in time.
  • Li Ye revealed his five Soul Rings, including a fifty-thousand-year ring, and challenged Zhu Zhuyun's doubts about his strength.
  • Zhu Zhuyun offered herself as repayment for Li Ye's help and told Zhu Zhuqing to pursue freedom, provoking her younger sister's anger.
  • Li Ye gave Zhu Zhuyun his real name and proposed that she weaken Dai Weisi while he empowered Dai Mubai to claim the Star Luo throne.
  • Zhu Zhuyun questioned whether Dai Mubai could survive the political dangers, and Li Ye explained that he intended to eliminate anyone who opposed his plan.
  • Li Ye declared that he would end rule by nobles and imperial families and give people broader access to Martial Soul awakenings and cultivation methods.

Ch. 54The rain poured, but some people were very happy

Li Ye told Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing that he intended to use gods to reshape the continent, then sheltered with the sisters from a supernatural downpour that lasted three days. As the rain eased, the three had grown closer, though Zhu Zhuqing knew their carefree time together would soon end.

  • Li Ye explained that gods could help solve the shortage of Soul Beasts and declared he would defy them if they stood in his way.
  • Thunder, lightning, and a sudden downpour followed Li Ye's declaration, and he carved a small cave for himself and the sisters to shelter in.
  • Li Ye gave Zhu Zhuyun and Zhu Zhuqing cloth to dry off and built a fire while they waited out the rain.
  • The rain continued for three days and three nights, leaving Li Ye and the sisters to talk together in the cramped cave.
  • Zhu Zhuyun teased Zhu Zhuqing about her closeness to Li Ye, and Zhu Zhuqing blushed as she reflected on how happy and safe their time together felt.

Ch. 55Bringing Zhu Zhuqing to enroll

Li Ye brought Zhu Zhuqing to enroll at Shrek Academy after she parted from Zhu Zhuyun. He introduced the academy’s admissions rules to the applicants, then completed Zhu Zhuqing’s registration, leaving her settled in a dormitory.

  • Zhu Zhuyun hugged Zhu Zhuqing goodbye, urged her to stay close to Li Ye, and left for the Star Luo Empire.
  • Li Ye arrived at Shrek Academy with Zhu Zhuqing and quieted the admissions line to explain the academy’s requirements and upcoming move to Heaven Dou City.
  • A flaxen-haired girl in a blue dress decided Shrek Academy seemed interesting and said she had slipped away from her sect to apply.
  • Li Ye brought Zhu Zhuqing to a double dormitory and promised to handle her enrollment paperwork.
  • Li Ye filled out Zhu Zhuqing’s registration form and entered her information in the student registry in front of Flender and Yu Xiaogang.

Ch. 56I'm a Phoenix, Not an Old Hen Hatching Eggs!

Li Ye returned to Shrek Academy with a fifty-thousand-year soul ring, an external soul bone, and six phoenix eggs, then asked Ma Hongjun to hatch them. Ma Hongjun agreed after Li Ye offered him a Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower that could resolve his evil fire.

  • Flender complained that Li Ye had recruited the Star Dou Five Scoundrels, and Li Ye defended the teachers while Yu Xiaogang changed the subject.
  • Li Ye revealed that he had gained a fifty-thousand-year soul ring and a Fire Phoenix Six Wings external soul bone from a Six-Winged Fire Phoenix, and brought back six eggs.
  • Li Ye learned from Tang San that Shrek Academy had recruited 125 students in seven days and now had just over 250 students altogether.
  • Li Ye asked Ma Hongjun to help with something, then handed him the six phoenix eggs to hatch.
  • Li Ye promised Ma Hongjun a Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower, and Ma Hongjun eagerly agreed to raise the phoenixes.

Ch. 57An Unexpected Surprise

Li Ye went to fetch Zhu Zhuqing and met Ning Rongrong, then embarrassed Zhu Zhuqing by seeing her emerge from the bathroom and made both girls question his love life. At dinner, Dai Mubai sensed an unusual connection to Zhu Zhuqing, leaving Tang San and Ma Hongjun watching him and Li Ye closely.

  • Ma Hongjun began preparing to absorb the Cockscomb Phoenix Sunflower after Tang San and the others helped him carry the phoenix egg back to his dorm.
  • Li Ye met Ning Rongrong outside Zhu Zhuqing's dorm and invited her to join him in showing Zhu Zhuqing around Shrek Academy.
  • Zhu Zhuqing rushed back into the bathroom after appearing before Li Ye, and Ning Rongrong reminded him to look away; Li Ye later waited outside while Ning Rongrong persuaded Zhu Zhuqing to come out.
  • As they walked to the dining hall, Li Ye revealed that he already had three wives, shocking Ning Rongrong and embarrassing Zhu Zhuqing further.
  • At dinner, Dai Mubai sensed a strong connection between himself and Zhu Zhuqing, prompting Tang San and Ma Hongjun to watch him and Li Ye.

Ch. 58After learning the truth, Dai Mubai erupted!

After learning that Zhu Zhuqing was Dai Mubai’s fiancée, Li Ye provoked and defeated Dai Mubai in a brutal fight. Dai Mubai passed out, and Tang San began preparing to kill him before Li Ye stopped him.

  • Dai Mubai confronted Li Ye about Zhu Zhuqing, and Li Ye said she had become his woman after he saved her.
  • Li Ye insulted Dai Mubai and challenged his courage, prompting Dai Mubai to activate his Martial Soul and attack.
  • Li Ye blocked Dai Mubai’s attacks and beat him until he collapsed, then asked Tang San to treat him.
  • Tang San healed Dai Mubai but became furious after learning he had insulted Li Ye’s parents and teacher, and started to turn his Blue Silver Grass purple.
  • Li Ye grabbed Tang San’s hand and stopped him from killing the unconscious Dai Mubai.

Ch. 59Senior Brother, Being This Generous Will Cost You!

Li Ye spared Dai Mubai after Tang San treated him, then recruited Oscar and Ma Hongjun into the Night Emperor Pavilion and gave them Immortal Herbs. That night, Li Ye longed for An Dong'er and resolved to pursue her, despite the promises and marriages he had already fulfilled.

  • Li Ye told Tang San that he considered only him a brother, and Tang San secretly poisoned the unconscious Dai Mubai while treating him.
  • Zhao Wuji and Shao Xin arrived, and Li Ye sent the students away before speaking privately with Oscar and Ma Hongjun.
  • Li Ye urged Ma Hongjun to refine his Immortal Herb and hatch the phoenix eggs, then gave Oscar the Dewdrop Clove Knot and invited both of them to join the Night Emperor Pavilion.
  • Oscar and Ma Hongjun accepted, and Li Ye arranged for Tang San and Zhao Wuji to help them hunt Soul Rings after they refined their herbs.
  • Alone at night, Li Ye painted and practiced his sword while thinking of An Dong'er, then decided to seek her out despite his existing marriages and promises.

Ch. 60Traveling the Continent

Li Ye traveled across the continent to find An Dong'er and temper himself, gaining four powerful Soul Rings in the Far North. In Xilu City, he glimpsed An Dong'er at a lantern festival, but she left without meeting him; afterward, Bibi Dong told Nana she would appear at the tournament as the pope, not as An Dong'er.

  • Li Ye left a letter for Yu Xiaogang and Tang San and set out to search the continent for An Dong'er.
  • Li Ye traveled to the Far North, defeated powerful Soul Beasts, and gained four black Soul Rings along with two Soul Bones he chose not to absorb.
  • At Xilu City's Spirit Hall, Li Ye learned that no registered Soul Master named An Dong'er was known there, while Spirit Hall members privately admitted they were hiding her identity.
  • Li Ye spotted An Dong'er at the lantern festival and ran toward her, but she left before he could reach her, and the crowd denied seeing her.
  • Bibi Dong told Nana that she would appear at the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament as the pope rather than as An Dong'er.

Ch. 61The Eighty-Thousand-Year Sixth Soul Ring

Li Ye continued searching for An Dong'er and sailed west toward Sea God Island, where he fought an eighty-thousand-year Demonic Flame Great Shark King. After obtaining its Soul Ring, he was left stranded at sea with his boat destroyed.

  • Li Ye left Xilu City and bought a boat and nautical chart to search for Sea God Island and An Dong'er.
  • While sailing west, Li Ye was attacked by an eighty-thousand-year Demonic Flame Great Shark King and called on Spear Old Demon to take control of his body.
  • Spear Old Demon crippled the shark and left it helpless, then returned control of Li Ye's body.
  • Li Ye killed the terrified Demonic Flame Great Shark King, absorbed its Soul Ring, and raised his Soul Power to level 63.
  • The battle pulverized Li Ye's boat, so he waited until sunset and flew west with his Fire Phoenix Six Wings.

Ch. 62Sea God Island at last, the Sea God's Nine Trials become Red-Level Eight Trials?!

Li Ye reached Sea God Island after a difficult journey and received the Sea God's judgment. The Sea God denied him the Nine Trials but granted him the Red-Level Eight Trials, leaving Li Ye to begin his tests as Sea God Island's future Sea God Enshrined.

  • After enduring storms and flying for more than a month, Li Ye reached the waters near Sea God Island and landed without being stopped by its Demon Soul Great White Sharks.
  • Ou Ya, the Sea Horse Douluo, escorted Li Ye to the Sea Horse Sacred Pillar after Li Ye said he had come to seek the Sea God Inheritance trials.
  • Li Ye crossed Ou Ya's wall of water by freezing it into ice, impressing the Sea Horse Douluo with his strength.
  • The Sea God's phantom appeared and declared Li Ye qualified for inheritance, but barred him from the Nine Trials and granted him the Red-Level Eight Trials instead.
  • Li Ye accepted the trials and asked Spear Old Demon and Sword Old Ghost how strong he would need to become to defeat the Sea God.

Ch. 63Wasn't the First Trial a Little Too Easy?

Li Ye completed the First Trial of the Red-Level Eight Trials with ease, then spent nearly three months cultivating under the Sea God’s Light until he reached level seventy. Bo Saixi gave him a God-bestowed Soul Ring and explained that its age would depend on his ability.

  • Bo Saixi introduced herself to Li Ye and led him to Sea God Mountain to demonstrate the First Trial.
  • Li Ye climbed the required 136 steps using his martial souls and soul skills, completing the trial and earning a Soul Ring age increase and one Soul Power level.
  • Li Ye asked about the Second Trial, and Bo Saixi told him to cultivate for a few months before she explained its requirements.
  • After nearly three months under the Sea God’s Light, Li Ye reached level seventy and climbed to the 396th step without using his Seventh Soul Ring.
  • Bo Saixi explained the God-bestowed Soul Ring reward and handed one to Li Ye.

Ch. 64The Limit: A 150,000-Year Soul Ring!

Li Ye absorbed a God-bestowed Soul Ring until it reached 150,000 years, then began his Second Trial by crossing the Ring Sea Region without killing any Sea Soul Beasts. His fight with Xiao Bai escalated as she attacked him with her Demon Shark Domain, and he countered with a powerful spear thrust.

  • Li Ye absorbed the God-bestowed Soul Ring until it reached 150,000 years, then stopped before the strain caused severe injuries.
  • Li Ye told Bo Saixi he planned to leave Sea God Island temporarily to attend the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament, and he spoke with her about Tang Chen.
  • Li Ye entered the Ring Sea Region to complete his Second Trial, which required him to cross the water without killing any Sea Soul Beasts.
  • Li Ye drove off the Sea Soul Beasts in his path until Xiao Bai confronted him and attacked with her Demon Shark Domain and Spiral Water Spikes.
  • Li Ye used Tai Tan's Grip to withstand Xiao Bai's charge, then gathered his strength and thrust his spear at her.

Ch. 65The Demon Soul Great White Shark King Conquered by Li Ye

Li Ye and Xiao Bai fought fiercely in the Ring Sea until their strongest attacks left them both badly injured and killed nearby Sea Soul Beasts. Bo Saixi healed them and suspended Li Ye’s trial for ten days, then allowed him and Xiao Bai to decide how to proceed.

  • Li Ye used his enhanced spear techniques and Xiao Bai answered with her Demon Shark Domain, and their clash blasted a vast vacuum zone into the Ring Sea.
  • The shockwave killed nearby Sea Soul Beasts, and Li Ye and Xiao Bai were both thrown nearly a thousand meters away with severe internal injuries.
  • Bo Saixi arrived and used the Sea God’s Light to heal them, while Xiao Bai accused Li Ye of trying to kill her and admitted he had nearly defeated her.
  • Bo Saixi told Li Ye he could not continue the trial for ten days because Sea Soul Beasts had died during the fight.
  • Li Ye threatened to take Xiao Bai’s Soul Ring and Soul Bone, but Bo Saixi told him to stop frightening her and let the two of them work out the trial themselves.

Ch. 66Li Ye Was Terrifying Beyond Belief

Li Ye quickly completed the Sea God’s Second and Third Trials, then defeated Sea Horse Douluo Ou Ya in the Fourth Trial. During the Fifth Trial, his Ghost Possession overwhelmed Bo Saixi, but he collapsed afterward, leaving her to carry him to the Sea God Hall and worry over him.

  • Li Ye completed the Second Trial, earning a Soul Power level and 2,000 years for each Soul Ring, then began the Third Trial at the Furious Sea Abyss.
  • Bo Saixi obtained the Sea God’s permission for Li Ye to accumulate the required trial hours, and he finished a year’s worth of endurance in one hundred days.
  • The Sea God rewarded Li Ye with another Soul Power level and 2,000 years for each Soul Ring, raising his Soul Power to level 78 and turning his third Soul Ring black.
  • Li Ye chose Sea Horse Douluo Ou Ya for the Fourth Trial and defeated him in fewer than ten exchanges, earning the same rewards again.
  • Li Ye flirted with Bo Saixi before beginning the Fifth Trial, then used Ghost Possession to overpower her during their fight.
  • After the battle, Bo Saixi carried the motionless Li Ye to the Sea God Hall and worried as he muttered in pain.

Ch. 67Obtaining the Evil Orca King's Soul Ring and Soul Bone

After recovering from the backlash of his desolate power, Li Ye advanced to Soul Douluo and set out with Xiao Bai to avenge her younger brother by hunting the Evil Orca King. The Evil Orca King surrendered and sacrificed himself, becoming Li Ye’s Eighth Soul Ring.

  • Bo Saixi prayed to the Sea God and used Sea God’s Light to ease Li Ye’s soul pain while he lay unconscious for ten days.
  • Li Ye woke, completed his fifth trial, and advanced to Soul Douluo as the Sea God increased his Soul Power and Soul Ring ages.
  • Bo Saixi advised Li Ye to hunt the Evil Orca King and told him to call her Sister Xixi instead of Senior.
  • Li Ye asked Xiao Bai to help him avenge her younger brother, and she led him and her clan toward the Evil Spirit Orcas’ territory.
  • Li Ye attacked and overwhelmed the Evil Orca King, who agreed to sacrifice himself and became Li Ye’s Eighth Soul Ring.

Ch. 68A commanding return to Shrek

Li Ye returned to Heaven Dou City after reaching Soul Douluo and discovered that Shrek had entered the tournament without him. Tang San recognized him despite his changed appearance and caught him up on what had happened at Shrek, while the students welcomed him back and asked him to lead the team.

  • Xiao Bai took Li Ye to the mainland after he asked to return home, giving him a conch so she could ferry him back to Sea God Island later.
  • Li Ye arrived in Heaven Dou City and learned that Shrek had reached the Promotion Tournament in fifth place, but the team roster did not include him.
  • The gate guards failed to recognize Li Ye because his appearance and voice had changed, but Tang San recognized him immediately.
  • Tang San told Li Ye about his new Soul Ring and Soul Bone, Dai Mubai's change of heart, and the events involving Tai Long's family.
  • Shrek's students gathered around Li Ye as Tang San and others recounted the past two years, and Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and Dai Mubai asked him to demonstrate his strength and lead them to the championship.

Ch. 69Shrek Celebration

Li Ye returned to Shrek Academy, demonstrated his unprecedented Soul Douluo strength, and founded the Night Emperor Pavilion with Tang San leading its Tang Sect branch. News of his return and plans spread through Heaven Dou City, prompting the major powers to prepare to meet him.

  • Li Ye showed the Shrek students his Demonic Flame Spear and six black, two red soul rings, leaving them stunned before they celebrated his return.
  • Flender held a bonfire party for Shrek’s 527 students and teachers, where Li Ye reunited affectionately with Liu Erlong and Xiao Wu.
  • Li Ye told Yu Xiaogang how he had advanced to Soul Douluo, and Yu Xiaogang became emotional with relief that he had returned safely.
  • Tang San agreed to join Li Ye’s Night Emperor Pavilion and lead its Tang Sect branch, which would make hidden weapons for the pavilion.
  • Li Ye announced that the Night Emperor Pavilion was established and invited the Shrek students and teachers to join.
  • News of Li Ye’s return and the pavilion’s founding spread across Heaven Dou City, and major powers sent people to gather information and planned visits.

Ch. 70Xue Qinghe and the Others Pay a Visit

Qian Renxue investigated Li Ye’s extraordinary cultivation and visited him disguised as Xue Qinghe, hoping to recruit him and learn his secret. Ning Rongrong also brought Ning Fengzhi and Sword Dao Chen Xin to meet Li Ye, who agreed to spar with Chen Xin.

  • She Long reported Li Ye’s background and rapid rise in Soul Power to Qian Renxue, who suspected he had received a deity’s inheritance but could not explain his earlier cultivation speed.
  • Li Ye gave Tang San two ten-thousand-year Soul Bones and promised to take him to the Far North for powerful Soul Rings once he grew stronger.
  • Li Ye teased Tang San about his cultivation, and Tang San hurried off to train after Li Ye threatened to hit him.
  • Ning Rongrong arrived with Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Xue Qinghe, who was Qian Renxue in disguise, and introduced them to Li Ye.
  • Li Ye asked Ning Fengzhi and Xue Qinghe for advice about establishing his sect and accepted Chen Xin’s offer to spar.

Ch. 71Defeating Sword Dao Chen Xin

Li Ye sparred with Sword Douluo Chen Xin before a crowd of observers, overpowering him with his spear techniques. Chen Xin broke through to level 97 during the fight, but Li Ye’s final attack still blasted him into a mountain.

  • Li Ye and Chen Xin began their spar as spectators from academies and major powers gathered around the valley.
  • Li Ye pressured Chen Xin with his spear attacks until Chen Xin activated his Seven Kill Domain and Martial Soul Avatar, prompting Li Ye to use his own Avatar and enhancement skills.
  • Chen Xin’s eighth Soul Skill clashed with Li Ye’s fifth Seven Desolate-Breaking form, and Li Ye then broke through Chen Xin’s nine sword formations with Heavenly Execution.
  • Chen Xin gained insight under pressure and broke through to level 97, then knocked Li Ye’s spear back with two powerful slashes.
  • Li Ye used his eighth Soul Skill, Evil Demon Heaven-Destroying Spear, but Chen Xin could not stop it even with Ning Fengzhi’s enhancements and was blasted into a mountain.

Ch. 72Enough to Shock Xue Qinghe for a Whole Year

Li Ye defeated Chen Xin and accepted Xue Qinghe’s offer of a grand ducal title and Fasinuo Province. The chapter ended with Li Ye asking to enter the Promotion Tournament, leaving Xue Qinghe stunned and ignoring him.

  • Chen Xin recovered enough to approach Li Ye after his defeat, while Ning Rongrong cried over his injuries.
  • Chen Xin admitted Li Ye was stronger and accepted his loss, and Ning Fengzhi asked Li Ye to guide Ning Rongrong in cultivation.
  • Xue Qinghe offered Li Ye a noble title and a fief, and Li Ye requested Fasinuo Province.
  • Xue Qinghe agreed to arrange Li Ye’s investiture and invited him to watch the Promotion Tournament.
  • Li Ye asked whether he could compete in the Promotion Tournament as a Shrek student, and Xue Qinghe nearly stumbled before pretending not to hear him.

Ch. 73A misunderstanding sparked by dinner

Li Ye announced that the Night Emperor Pavilion and Shrek Academy would move to Fasinuo Province, then recruited a few allies and encouraged Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and the Shi brothers. He invited Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing to dinner, but their reactions left him baffled by their misunderstanding.

  • Li Ye announced that Fasinuo Province would become the Night Emperor Pavilion’s territory and the new home of Shrek Academy, but most spectators showed little interest in joining.
  • Dugu Yan brought Ye Lingling and the brothers Shi Mo and Shi Mo to support Li Ye, who praised their potential and encouraged Dugu Yan to believe in herself.
  • Li Ye left the academy and sect planning to Yu Xiaogang, Dugu Bo, and the others, while Tang San brought the Strength Clan into the Night Emperor Pavilion.
  • Li Ye waited for Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing and told Tang San he was taking them to dinner, then kicked him away when he meddled.
  • Xiao Wu joined Li Ye and traded suggestive jokes with him, making Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing blush.
  • Li Ye invited Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing to dinner and offered them gifts to increase their soul power, but their nervous replies convinced him they had misunderstood his intentions.

Ch. 74Is That What "An Elder Brother Is Like a Father" Means?

Li Ye took Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing to dinner, became intimate with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, and helped them reach level 40 and obtain fourth Soul Rings. He then visited Ah Yin, who questioned why Tang San had encouraged her to marry him.

  • Li Ye treated Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing to dinner and learned that Tang San's relentless training had pressured the academy's other students to train harder.
  • Li Ye took the women to a couples' suite and became intimate with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing.
  • Li Ye gave Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing Immortal Herbs, raising both to level 40 and advancing Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
  • Li Ye helped Zhu Zhuqing obtain a fourth Soul Ring from a Ghost Tiger and Ning Rongrong obtain one from a Scale Armor Beast in Sunset Forest.
  • Li Ye settled Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing near the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well and visited Ah Yin, who had grown to over ten thousand years old.
  • Ah Yin asked why Tang San had encouraged her to marry Li Ye, and Li Ye suggested that Tang San's regard for him as an elder brother might have extended to seeing him as a father.

Ch. 75Granted a title: Duke of Night

Li Ye secured Ah Yin’s agreement to leave Tang Hao and returned to Shrek Academy, where Xue Qinghe escorted him to receive the title of Duke of Night. At the palace, Qian Renxue grew wary that Li Ye might know her identity as she oversaw his preparations for the investiture ceremony.

  • Li Ye convinced Ah Yin to remain with him and avoid seeing Tang Hao after he could revive her.
  • Li Ye left the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing and met Xue Qinghe outside Shrek Academy.
  • Xue Qinghe announced that the Emperor would grant Li Ye the title of Duke of Night and Fasinuo Province, and Li Ye invited Shrek’s teachers and students to attend.
  • Li Ye teased Xue Qinghe about his birth mother, then rode to the palace with Xiao Wu, Liu Erlong, Yu Xiaogang, Tang San, and others.
  • Qian Renxue wondered whether Li Ye had uncovered her disguise and considered having her grandfather kill him if he refused to help her.
  • At the palace altar, Xue Qinghe supervised Li Ye’s change into his grand ducal attire, and Li Ye joked about his hands adjusting Li Ye’s trousers.
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