Arc 2The Tiger’s Second Martial Soul

Dai Mubai strengthened Zhu Zhuqing, gained the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger as his second martial soul, and forced Tang Hao to hand over the Clear Sky Sect’s techniques. Meanwhile, Oscar’s growth and the students’ treatment of Yu Xiaogang deepened Tang San’s doubts, while Dai Mubai prepared Oscar for a future confrontation with Bo Saixi.

  • Oscar joined Shrek Academy as a powerful support Soul Master, while Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing discussed their past and discovered their Martial Soul Fusion Skill still would not work.
  • Dai Mubai gave Zhu Zhuqing the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, which raised her Soul Power to level 40 and strengthened her martial soul, though their fusion still failed.
  • Dai Mubai fought Tang Hao, revealed his six powerful Soul Rings, and forced Tang Hao to surrender a book of the Clear Sky Sect’s Unique Techniques.
  • Dai Mubai returned to seclusion to recover, while Zhao Wuji advanced to rank 80 and Black Panther came back to Shrek Academy with news of the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud.
  • Dai Mubai took Zhu Zhuqing to the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger and persuaded it to sacrifice itself in exchange for a promise of resurrection in the Divine Realm.
  • The tiger’s sacrifice gave Zhu Zhuqing the Dark Demon Netherworld Tiger and raised her Soul Power to rank 50, while Dai Mubai gained the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger as his second martial soul.
  • Oscar absorbed a 7,900-year-old soul ring and gained a jade-transformation ability, prompting Tang San to question Yu Xiaogang’s teachings and postpone his own third soul ring.
  • Ma Hongjun and Ning Rongrong confronted Yu Xiaogang, then hung him at the academy gates, while Dai Mubai returned with Zhu Zhuqing and approved of Ma Hongjun’s defense of the school.
  • Dai Mubai tested Oscar’s jade-transformation sausage, ordered Oscar to reach rank 50 within a year, and gave him a ninety-thousand-year Emerald Demon Bird right arm bone to prepare for the struggle against Bo Saixi.
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Ch. 26Oscar's showmanship

Oscar defeated Xiao Wu without using a soul skill, demonstrating his strength and winning Ning Rongrong’s admiration. The assessment ended, Tang San welcomed the chance to grow stronger at Monster Academy, and Dai Mubai took Zhu Zhuqing aside while wondering whether their evolved martial souls could still fuse.

  • Oscar introduced himself as a level 39 support-type Soul Master and accepted Xiao Wu’s challenge.
  • Xiao Wu attacked with Waist Bow, but Oscar anticipated her move, caught her ankle, and tossed her aside.
  • Oscar gave recovery Big Sausages to Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ma Hongjun, and Tang San ate his.
  • Dai Mubai told Zhao Wuji that Zhu Zhuqing did not need to be tested, and the assessment ended.
  • Tang San expressed excitement about becoming stronger at Monster Academy, while Oscar handled the newcomers’ arrangements.
  • Dai Mubai took Zhu Zhuqing aside to answer her questions and wondered whether their martial souls could still perform a fusion skill.

Ch. 27Everyone had a different worth

Dai Mubai reflected on the value he assigned to the people around him and why he had chosen to possess Dai Mubai, then met Zhu Zhuqing at their villa. Zhu Zhuqing explained that she understood his departure had been meant to protect her, leaving Dai Mubai puzzled by how her sister had helped her.

  • Dai Mubai considered Dai Mubai's cultivation, his escape from the Star Luo Empire, and the reasons he had chosen him as a host.
  • Dai Mubai reasoned that Zhu Zhuqing could have been a powerful partner if they still possessed their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, though he also considered keeping her as a plaything.
  • Zhu Zhuqing followed Dai Mubai to their villa, while Oscar stopped Ma Hongjun from following them.
  • Dai Mubai asked Zhu Zhuqing how she understood his past, and she said her sister had told her he had left to keep her safe.
  • Zhu Zhuqing explained that Dai Mubai had left her whale rubber, a cultivation method, and a training plan, while Zhu Zhuyun had escorted her and asked her to plead for mercy if Dai Mubai's side won.
  • Dai Mubai wondered whether Zhu Zhuyun had been a transmigrator, then concluded that events had likely changed because of him and that Zhu Zhuyun might never have intended to harm Zhu Zhuqing.

Ch. 28Lovesick Heartbreak Red

Dai Mubai learned that Zhu Zhuyun had secretly protected Zhu Zhuqing and tested whether his evolved Martial Soul could still fuse with hers. After reassuring Zhu Zhuqing that he could help her Martial Soul evolve, he took her to a secret chamber and offered her two Immortal Herbs, where she chose to try winning Lovesick Heartbreak Red’s recognition.

  • Dai Mubai learned that Zhu Zhuyun had concealed his plans from Dai Weisi and had protected Zhu Zhuqing, and he promised to spare Zhu Zhuyun’s life.
  • Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing activated their Martial Souls, but their Martial Soul Fusion failed because Zhu Zhuqing’s cultivation and Martial Soul quality were insufficient.
  • Dai Mubai reassured Zhu Zhuqing that he could improve her Martial Soul and that he could protect her even without their fusion skill.
  • Dai Mubai took Zhu Zhuqing to a secret chamber and showed her Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone and Lovesick Heartbreak Red, explaining their effects and the flower’s story.
  • Zhu Zhuqing, determined to keep pace with Dai Mubai, stepped forward to seek Lovesick Heartbreak Red’s recognition.

Ch. 29Discovering Clues

Zhu Zhuqing made the Lovesick Heartbreak Red bloom and consumed it to refine its power, while Tang San and Xiao Wu explored Shrek Academy. Zhao Wuji approached them and secretly sensed Xiao Wu, suspecting she was unusual.

  • Zhu Zhuqing made the Lovesick Heartbreak Red acknowledge her, and Dai Mubai urged her to consume it rather than keep it.
  • Zhu Zhuqing overcame the herb's beguilement and ate it, beginning to refine its power.
  • Oscar brought Ma Hongjun to prepare a welcoming feast, while Ning Rongrong questioned Oscar about his combat strength.
  • Tang San took Xiao Wu around Shrek Academy, and Xiao Wu admired Dai Mubai's villa as Tang San promised to build her an even better house someday.
  • Zhao Wuji told Tang San that students could build their own residences, then used his spiritual power to sense Xiao Wu.

Ch. 30Fate Power

Tang San and Xiao Wu followed Zhao Wuji to a special meal at Dai Mubai’s villa, while Dai Mubai examined the effects of Zhu Zhuqing’s Lovesick Heartbreak Red. Zhu Zhuqing’s Martial Soul Fusion with Dai Mubai still did not succeed, and the chapter left Dai Mubai preparing to pursue Oscar’s plan involving Tang San and Ning Rongrong.

  • Tang San decided he might gather materials to build Xiao Wu a home, then followed Zhao Wuji with Xiao Wu to Oscar’s special meal at Dai Mubai’s villa.
  • Zhu Zhuqing refined the Lovesick Heartbreak Red’s medicinal power, raising her Soul Power to level 40 and changing her appearance, but her Martial Soul Fusion with Dai Mubai still failed.
  • Dai Mubai explained that Zhu Zhuqing’s Martial Soul had gained a stronger foundation and compatibility with his, but it needed a missing component and more time to absorb the herb fully.
  • Dai Mubai sensed that the dark red radiance around Zhu Zhuqing’s Hell Spirit Cat might contain Fate Power capable of preserving her soul if she died.
  • The Lovesick Heartbreak Red blocked Zhu Zhuqing from taking the Narcissus Jade Muscle Bone, and Dai Mubai put it away before leading her out to lunch; he noted that Oscar’s plan targeted Tang San as well as Ning Rongrong.

Ch. 31A Look Reserved for Fools

Dai Mubai hoped Oscar’s criticism of Tang San’s education would make Tang San question Yu Xiaogang and loosen their ties. As Tang San reconsidered what he had been taught, Dai Mubai asked about his innate full soul power and Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul.

  • Dai Mubai reflected that Tang San had repaid Yu Xiaogang’s kindness and decided to see whether he could make Tang San break with his teacher.
  • Dai Mubai arrived at the Guest Reception Hall with Zhu Zhuqing, gave Zhao Wuji wine, and Zhao Wuji and Shao Xin left the students to dine together.
  • Oscar learned that Tang San and Xiao Wu had spent six years at a Junior Soul Master Academy and criticized the school for withholding better instruction, resources, and scholarships.
  • Tang San became troubled by Oscar’s claims but dismissed the thought that Yu Xiaogang had harmed him as impossible.
  • Dai Mubai asked Tang San how he could have innate full soul power while possessing Blue Silver Grass as his Martial Soul.

Ch. 32Provoking Tang Hao

After learning that Tang San’s Blue Silver Grass might have a special bloodline or that he might possess twin Martial Souls, Dai Mubai was summoned by Tang Hao. He found Zhao Wuji badly beaten and vowed to confront Tang Hao, while Zhao Wuji insisted on staying to watch.

  • Dai Mubai explained to Tang San that his innate full Soul Power suggested his Blue Silver Grass was unusual, and Oscar suspected someone had deliberately delayed Tang San’s cultivation.
  • Xiao Wu realized the dinner included Soul Beast meat but ate ravenously despite her anger, while Dai Mubai arranged for Zhu Zhuqing to stay in the villa.
  • Tang Hao called Dai Mubai out twice as Dai Mubai cultivated, and Dai Mubai sensed that Zhao Wuji had been beaten while Flender stood nearby.
  • Dai Mubai teased Zhao Wuji about his injuries and promised to vent his anger on Tang Hao.
  • Flender urged Dai Mubai not to act rashly, but Dai Mubai told him to take Zhao Wuji for treatment, and Zhao Wuji insisted on staying to watch.

Ch. 33No Longer Hiding

Dai Mubai confronted Tang Hao, revealing his extraordinary Soul Rings and refusing to yield to the Clear Sky Douluo’s pressure. He challenged Tang Hao’s reputation and began using their clash to temper his body and advance his Indestructible Vajra.

  • Zhao Wuji stayed to watch Dai Mubai fight Tang Hao, eager to see how much Dai Mubai had grown.
  • Tang Hao summoned his nine Soul Rings and unleashed his Titled Douluo pressure, intending to break Dai Mubai’s pride and make him serve Tang San.
  • Dai Mubai revealed six Soul Rings—three black and three red—and calmly resisted Tang Hao’s aura.
  • Flender was horrified by Dai Mubai’s Soul Rings, while Zhao Wuji accepted the revelation despite his shock.
  • Dai Mubai mocked Tang Hao’s reputation and claimed he was inferior to his grandfather, then activated his Fourth Soul Skill, Tiger King Descends.

Ch. 34The Hundred-and-Fifty-Thousand-Year Darkgolden Tiger King

Dai Mubai summoned a phantom Darkgolden Tiger King with his hundred-and-fifty-thousand-year soul ring and drove the injured Tang Hao into a desperate fight. After Tang Hao destroyed the phantom, Dai Mubai recovered his strength and faced him again, holding back his strongest skill while preparing a compressed-power punch.

  • Dai Mubai summoned the Darkgolden Tiger King, whose power forced Tang Hao to flee while Dai Mubai recovered his soul power.
  • Zhao Wuji celebrated Dai Mubai’s strength and entered deep meditation, while Flender worried about Tang Hao’s plans.
  • Tang Hao stalled until his attacks and Clear Sky secret technique destroyed the Darkgolden Tiger King phantom, then vowed to kill Dai Mubai, Zhao Wuji, and Flender.
  • Dai Mubai regained his strength and chose to fight Tang Hao without summoning the phantom again, wary of Ring Detonation and intent on moving the battle away from Zhao Wuji.
  • Dai Mubai activated White Tiger Vajra Body and began compressing power into his right fist as Tang Hao charged with his Martial Soul Avatar and hammer.

Ch. 35Interrupting the Cast

Dai Mubai blocked Tang Hao’s Great Sumeru Hammer and taunted him while Flender evacuated Zhao Wuji. Tang Hao grew enraged and began detonating three soul rings, but Dai Mubai struck first with Tiger King's Roar.

  • Tang Hao attacked Dai Mubai and the others with Great Sumeru Hammer, while Flender prepared to hold him off and protect Zhao Wuji.
  • Dai Mubai stepped in front of Flender and met Tang Hao’s hammer with a punch, sending a destructive shock wave across the area.
  • Flender shielded Zhao Wuji and moved him away as Dai Mubai emerged alive, bloodied but mocking the Clear Sky Hammer’s power.
  • Dai Mubai taunted Tang Hao, who became furious and decided to fight for his own dignity and Tang San’s safety.
  • Tang Hao began Ring Detonation on three rings, but Dai Mubai preempted him with his Second Soul Skill, Tiger King's Roar.

Ch. 36Unbowed by Pressure

Dai Mubai stunned Tang Hao with Tiger King's Roar and attacked him with powerful Soul Skills and domains, forcing Tang Hao to abandon his attempt to kill him and threaten Shrek Academy instead. Dai Mubai refused to yield and summoned the Darkgolden Tiger King, leaving the two poised to test each other's resolve.

  • Dai Mubai interrupted Tang Hao's Ring Detonation with Tiger King's Roar, then used Inverted Gravity Domain and Armor-Piercing to wound him.
  • Tang Hao unleashed Divine Slaughter's Domain to disperse Inverted Gravity Domain and dodged the fatal strike, taking a wound to his shoulder instead.
  • Dai Mubai released Beast King Domain, which contended with Divine Slaughter's Domain and prevented Tang Hao from suppressing him.
  • Tang Hao reconsidered killing Dai Mubai and threatened to use Nine-Ring Detonation against Shrek Academy if Dai Mubai would not talk.
  • Dai Mubai rejected Tang Hao's threat and summoned the Darkgolden Tiger King with his Fourth Soul Skill, Tiger King Descends.

Ch. 37Unity of Essence, Energy, and Spirit

Dai Mubai survived Tang Hao’s seven-ring detonation and discovered that Tang Hao’s Divine Slaughter’s Domain was approaching a transformation through his unity of essence, energy, and spirit. Tang Hao proposed ending the battle, but Dai Mubai demanded a price and left their confrontation unresolved.

  • Tang Hao detonated all seven of his soul rings and sent his Clear Sky Hammer crashing toward Dai Mubai.
  • Dai Mubai used the Darkgolden Tiger King to block the attack, but the blast injured him and let Divine Slaughter’s Domain batter his body and soul.
  • Dai Mubai realized Tang Hao had touched the threshold of unity of essence, energy, and spirit, while Tang Hao was surprised that Dai Mubai had endured the attack.
  • Tang Hao admitted that he had acted rashly and proposed that they both step back, while hinting that he still had more power to use.
  • Dai Mubai used his Illusory-Breaking Golden Eyes to see Tang Hao’s domain transforming and concluded that Tang Hao’s growth during a prolonged fight made killing him risky.
  • Dai Mubai rejected Tang Hao’s excuse and said he would consider ending the fight only if Tang Hao paid a sufficient price.

Ch. 38The Clear Sky Sect's Unique Techniques

Dai Mubai forced Tang Hao to hand over the Clear Sky Sect's Unique Techniques and secretly marked him before returning to Shrek Academy badly wounded. Zhu Zhuqing helped him into the underground chamber, where he began cultivating and told her he would take her to obtain a soul ring after his seclusion.

  • Dai Mubai demanded the Clear Sky Sect's Unique Techniques and threatened to fight Tang Hao to the death unless he agreed.
  • Tang Hao handed Dai Mubai a book of the techniques after Dai Mubai promised not to target Tang Hao's son, though neither of them swore a Martial Soul Oath.
  • Dai Mubai used his Lock-On soul bone skill to mark Tang Hao, then returned to Shrek Academy after confirming Tang Hao had left.
  • Zhu Zhuqing helped Dai Mubai into the underground chamber, where he spat out golden blood and explained that the battle had tempered his body.
  • Dai Mubai reassured Zhu Zhuqing, began cultivating with the Mysterious Heaven Skill, and told her to prepare to obtain a soul ring after his seclusion.

Ch. 39Black Panther Returns

After Tang Hao’s battle with Dai Mubai, Shrek Academy’s students continued their routines while Dai Mubai remained secluded and Zhu Zhuqing cared for him. Black Panther returned from a mission and learned that Tang Hao had injured Dai Mubai, leaving him concerned about his condition.

  • The factions inspecting the battle site identified the Clear Sky Hammer’s traces and reported that Tang Hao had been there.
  • Oscar cultivated toward rank 40, Ma Hongjun fought in the Soul Fighting Arena, and Tang San grew uneasy about Shrek Academy and Flender’s attitude toward him.
  • Zhao Wuji recovered from deep meditation and advanced to rank 80, while Dai Mubai continued cultivating in seclusion and Zhu Zhuqing watched over him.
  • Black Panther returned to Shrek Academy at rank 88 after completing a mission in the Heaven Dou Empire’s capital.
  • Oscar told Black Panther that Dai Mubai might be injured and that Tang Hao had caused the injuries.

Ch. 40Three Layers of Indestructible Vajra

Dai Mubai emerged from seclusion after developing the three layers of his Indestructible Vajra, though he still needed more cultivation to complete it. He assigned Oscar and Black Panther new tasks and prepared to leave with Zhu Zhuqing to pursue her fourth soul ring and a way to shape his second martial soul.

  • Dai Mubai refined his golden-light protection, golden-light armor, and vajra body, but realized his foundation was not yet sufficient to finish the technique.
  • Dai Mubai asked Oscar to obtain rare metals through Ning Rongrong and create a metal-rich Mimicry Cultivation Environment.
  • Black Panther reported that the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was in the Heaven Dou Empire's treasure vault, and Dai Mubai told him to wait until he became a Titled Douluo before retrieving it.
  • Dai Mubai assigned Black Panther to help Zhao Wuji and others obtain soul rings, including a ten-thousand-year Vajra Bear soul ring, while handling a separate task involving Tang San and Xiao Wu.
  • Dai Mubai told Oscar to prepare supplies because he would leave for several days with Zhu Zhuqing to seek her fourth soul ring and pursue the shaping of his second martial soul.

Ch. 41Imprisoning the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger

Dai Mubai brought Zhu Zhuqing to the ruins where he had imprisoned an eighty-thousand-year-old Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, hoping to claim its Evil God Pearl and use its bloodline to transform Zhu Zhuqing’s Martial Soul. He explained his plans and offered the tiger a chance to become a god, then gave it ten seconds to decide whether to cooperate or die.

  • Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing traveled for more than ten days to the remote Soul Beast Forest where he had hidden the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
  • Dai Mubai found the tiger still held by his restraints and told Zhu Zhuqing to wait while he went to speak with it.
  • Dai Mubai offered the tiger the opportunity to become a god and placed Oscar’s prepared food before it.
  • The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger accused Dai Mubai of wanting it to sacrifice itself for its Soul Ring, but Dai Mubai said he wanted its Evil God Pearl instead.
  • Dai Mubai revealed his Soul Rings and explained his origins, plans, and belief that Soul Beasts could not become gods, promising to resurrect the tiger in the Divine Realm if it cooperated.
  • Dai Mubai gave the tiger ten seconds to decide whether to accept his offer or face death.

Ch. 42Nether Bloodline Activated

Dai Mubai oversaw the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger’s sacrifice to Zhu Zhuqing and seized the Evil God Pearl, absorbing its power to activate his second martial soul. Three days later, he awakened with a Dark Demon Evil God Tiger martial soul and a transformed body, while discovering that his two martial souls might one day enable a Self Martial Soul Fusion Skill.

  • The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger agreed to cooperate with Dai Mubai in exchange for a promise of resurrection in the Divine Realm.
  • Dai Mubai brought Zhu Zhuqing to the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger and told her the tiger would become her soul ring.
  • The Dark Demon Evil God Tiger sacrificed himself to Zhu Zhuqing while Dai Mubai guarded her and waited for the Evil God Pearl.
  • Dai Mubai froze the Evil God Pearl when it emerged, then absorbed its power as it entered his body.
  • After three days, Dai Mubai awakened his second martial soul, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger, and sensed a possible connection between his two martial souls.

Ch. 43Like a Tiger Given Wings

Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing completed their martial soul transformations and formed the Darkgolden Demon God Tiger, a powerful martial soul fusion skill. After testing it and finding Zhu Zhuqing’s power still limited its duration, they prepared to return to the academy.

  • Zhu Zhuqing told Dai Mubai that the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger’s sacrifice had transformed her martial soul into the Dark Demon Netherworld Tiger and raised her soul power to rank 50.
  • Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing fused their martial souls into the Darkgolden Demon God Tiger, which could fly and wield elemental and spatial powers.
  • Dai Mubai tested the fusion skill and judged that it could defeat an uninjured Tang Hao, but ended the transformation because Zhu Zhuqing could not sustain it for long.
  • Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing tried to fuse her martial soul with his Dark Demon Evil God Tiger but failed, leaving the possibility for future study.
  • Dai Mubai proposed creating a physique-strengthening cultivation method for Zhu Zhuqing, and the two set off to return to the academy.

Ch. 44Oscar's Soul Skills

Black Panther brought Xiao Wu back to Tang San after the Titan Giant Ape took her, then the group resumed Soul Hunting. Oscar’s questions about Tang San’s third Soul Ring made Tang San reconsider taking one now, as he remembered Dai Mubai’s suspicion that his Blue Silver Grass might not be simple and recalled that his second Martial Soul was the Clear Sky Hammer.

  • Oscar made recovery, resistance-boosting, and healing sausages for Tang San, who rushed off to find Xiao Wu.
  • Black Panther followed Tang San, disrupted his attempt to absorb the Man Faced Demon Spider’s Soul Ring, and later found Xiao Wu under the watch of a mysterious presence.
  • Black Panther brought Xiao Wu back to the others, where Tang San was relieved to see her, and the group prepared to continue Soul Hunting in another direction.
  • Oscar asked Tang San what kind of Soul Beast he wanted for his third Soul Ring, prompting Tang San to consider waiting before absorbing it.
  • Tang San remembered Dai Mubai’s remarks about his Blue Silver Grass and the fact that his second Martial Soul was the Clear Sky Hammer.

Ch. 45Jade Transformation

Tang San questioned why Yu Xiaogang had concealed that his second martial soul was the Clear Sky Hammer and delayed choosing a third soul ring. Oscar absorbed a 7,900-year ink jade bamboo soul ring as his fourth, leaving Tang San doubting his teacher’s theories.

  • Tang San told Flender he would postpone obtaining a third soul ring until he had contacted Yu Xiaogang.
  • Oscar hunted a 7,900-year-old ink jade bamboo to gain a soul skill that could transform his body into jade.
  • Tang San watched Oscar begin absorbing the soul ring and worried that its age exceeded the limit Yu Xiaogang had taught him.
  • Flender tried to interrupt Oscar’s dangerous absorption, but Black Panther stopped him.
  • Oscar stabilized and successfully absorbed the soul ring, prompting Tang San to wonder whether Yu Xiaogang lacked genuine knowledge and ability.

Ch. 46Yu Xiaogang's arrival

Tang San reconsidered Yu Xiaogang’s teachings after seeing Oscar gain two ranks of soul power from absorbing an over-age Soul Ring, then left the Star Dou Great Forest with Flender. At Shrek Academy, Yu Xiaogang mistook Ning Rongrong’s new construction for preparations in his honor and clashed with Ma Hongjun when he tried to enter the villa.

  • Oscar absorbed his fourth Soul Ring and discovered that his soul power had reached rank forty-two, prompting Tang San to doubt Yu Xiaogang’s theories.
  • Tang San declined to obtain a Soul Ring for now, and Flender took him and the others back to the town outside the Star Dou Great Forest.
  • Yu Xiaogang arrived at Shrek Academy, mistook the villa and nearby construction for Flender’s arrangements for him, and decided to inspect the villa.
  • Ning Rongrong watched as Ma Hongjun confronted Yu Xiaogang, who claimed he was a specially appointed teacher invited by Flender.
  • Ma Hongjun challenged Yu Xiaogang’s authority and questioned what qualified him to teach the students.

Ch. 47Two Little Devils

Yu Xiaogang tried to assert his authority over Ma Hongjun, but Ma Hongjun and Ning Rongrong mocked him and exposed his reputation as a good-for-nothing. Ning Rongrong saw the confrontation as a chance to get closer to Oscar's circle.

  • Yu Xiaogang claimed he could guide Ma Hongjun to become a Titled Douluo and told him to address him as Grandmaster.
  • Ma Hongjun rejected Yu Xiaogang's offer and insulted him, leaving Yu Xiaogang furious but unwilling to retaliate without Flender present.
  • Ning Rongrong joined the argument, called Yu Xiaogang a good-for-nothing, and said even his Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan background could not intimidate her.
  • Yu Xiaogang recognized Ning Rongrong as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's little princess and worried that Flender had failed to temper her attitude.
  • Ning Rongrong explained Yu Xiaogang's reputation to Ma Hongjun and hoped the exchange would help her approach Oscar and his group.

Ch. 48A Biogas Explosion

Ma Hongjun and Ning Rongrong blasted Yu Xiaogang unconscious with a combination of their soul skills, then hung him at Shrek Academy’s gates as a thief. Dai Mubai returned with Zhu Zhuqing, learned what happened, and encouraged Ma Hongjun to defend the academy while kicking him for claiming Dai Mubai’s residence.

  • Ma Hongjun attacked Yu Xiaogang, but Yu Xiaogang’s foul soul skill combined with Ma Hongjun’s attack and exploded, knocking them both unconscious.
  • Ma Hongjun and Ning Rongrong washed up, then hung Yu Xiaogang at Shrek Academy’s entrance with a sign calling him a thief.
  • Dai Mubai returned to the academy with Zhu Zhuqing and saw the battered figure hanging at the gates, but entered without stopping to investigate.
  • Ma Hongjun told Dai Mubai that Yu Xiaogang had tried to take his residence, and Dai Mubai approved of the lesson and warned Ma Hongjun that Yu Xiaogang wanted the academy.
  • Ma Hongjun vowed to defend the academy and asked Dai Mubai for help, but Dai Mubai kicked him away for already claiming his house.

Ch. 49Overlooked

After returning from the Star Dou Great Forest, Flender and the others overlooked Yu Xiaogang, who had been left hanging at the academy entrance, while Dai Mubai assigned Oscar to handle the situation. Oscar then demonstrated his powerful Ink Jade Emerald Sausage to Dai Mubai.

  • Ning Rongrong decided to build relationships with Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and the others before approaching Dai Mubai, who returned to seclusion with Zhu Zhuqing.
  • Flender, Zhao Wuji, and their party returned from the Star Dou Great Forest, where Zhao Wuji had reached level 82 and gained his eighth Soul Ring.
  • Flender and Tang San walked past the injured Yu Xiaogang without noticing him, and Yu Xiaogang passed out after his last hope of rescue vanished.
  • Oscar confirmed to Dai Mubai that the man hanging at the entrance was Yu Xiaogang, and Dai Mubai left Oscar to arrange what came next.
  • Oscar gave Dai Mubai an Ink Jade Emerald Sausage, whose jade transformation greatly enhanced his physical strength, defense, and resistances.

Ch. 50The Emerald Demon Bird's Soul Bone

Oscar demonstrated the full-body jade transformation granted by his fourth soul skill, prompting Dai Mubai to set him a demanding cultivation goal and give him a ninety-thousand-year Emerald Demon Bird right arm bone. The chapter left Oscar holding the precious gift and facing a year of training to become a stronger ally for Dai Mubai.

  • Oscar explained how his jade-transformation soul skill affected different people, while Dai Mubai tested its half-hour duration and praised its defensive value.
  • Oscar told Dai Mubai he planned to train at the Soul Fighting Arena and improve his Mysterious Jade Glazed Body.
  • Dai Mubai ordered Oscar to reach rank fifty and minor accomplishment in the Mysterious Jade Glazed Body within one year, saying he needed Oscar's help.
  • Dai Mubai revealed that he needed allies to overcome Bo Saixi, whose power at sea stood between him and becoming the Sea God.
  • Dai Mubai gave Oscar a ninety-thousand-year Emerald Demon Bird right arm bone, explaining its benefits and how Di Tian had killed the beast.
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