Recaps

Qian Ran met Cai Mei'er in a meeting room and teased her while showing her the pill he had promised. After smelling its potent medicinal fragrance, Cai Mei'er realized it might let her remain young forever.

• Qian Ran left the girls and went with Cai Mei'er to a meeting room to avoid being seen together in a hotel room.
• Qian Ran asked Cai Mei'er to lift her skirt so he could look, then took photographs while she blushed and followed his directions.
• Cai Mei'er lowered her skirt and asked Qian Ran to show her the pill, warning him not to keep teasing her.
• Qian Ran revealed the pill, and Cai Mei'er breathed in its fragrance and recognized its extraordinary medicinal power.

Qian Ran refused to sell Cai Mei'er the Youth-Restoring Pill, instead promising he might sell it once his cultivation and standing improved. Cai Mei'er believed his hesitation came from fear of Xian Lin'er and left confident that her charms could win him over.

• Qian Ran put away the pill after letting Cai Mei'er smell its fragrance, then rejected her request to see it again.
• Cai Mei'er offered to buy the pill, but Qian Ran refused and said he had no interest in her money.
• Qian Ran explained that he feared upsetting Xian Lin'er and would consider selling the pill after his status improved.
• Cai Mei'er accepted his explanation and left believing her charms had impressed Qian Ran more than Xian Lin'er's.

Cai Mei'er tried to get closer to Qian Ran and learn how he obtained his pills, but he kept the source secret. After receiving a system reward that modified his body, Qian Ran tested his increased strength with Zhu Lu and Cui Yajie.

• Cai Mei'er sympathized with Qian Ran about Xian Lin'er and offered to help him with cultivation, but Qian Ran said Xian Lin'er treated him well.
• Cai Mei'er asked where Qian Ran got his pills, and he refused to reveal his secret before she left.
• Qian Ran summoned Zhu Lu and Cui Yajie to his room, and the system rewarded him with a body modification opportunity for checking in with Cai Mei'er.
• Qian Ran used the reward to improve his body and then tested his increased strength with Zhu Lu and Cui Yajie.

Qian Ran and the Shrek group attended an auction in Star Luo City, where they discovered the auction house was far larger and more exclusive than it looked. Inside, the Empress and Xu Jiujiu were delighted to learn that Qian Ran had arrived.

• Qian Ran noticed that the system had improved his appearance, and Wang Dong'er, Jiang Nannan, and the others teased him about looking even more handsome.
• Ma Xiaotao noticed Ling Luochеn's wistful expression and wondered why Qian Ran had not pursued her, while Qian Ran thought about his existing relationships and Ning Tian's promise.
• Ma Xiaotao told the group that Wang Yan had asked whether they wanted to attend an auction, and Qian Ran agreed, offering to cover their spending.
• Wang Yan brought the Shrek group into Star Luo City's largest auction house, where a red-dressed guide led them underground after registration.
• The Empress and Xu Jiujiu were overjoyed when they heard that Qian Ran had arrived in Star Luo City.

The Empress and Xu Jiujiu discussed winning over Qian Ran despite possible objections from the Zhu Family and White Tiger Duke's Mansion. At the auction, Qian Ran and Huo Yuhao both targeted the Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife, and Qian Ran raised the bid after Huo Yuhao's opening offer.

• The Empress told Xu Jiujiu that Qian Ran was an extraordinary talent and said the Star Luo Empire needed his backing, despite his strained relations with the Zhu Family and White Tiger Duke's Mansion.
• Xu Jiujiu accepted that she might marry Qian Ran as part of an alliance with him.
• Qian Ran attended the Starlight Auction House's auction to obtain the Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife, while his companions had no interest in the other lots.
• The auctioneer revealed the Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife, and Huo Yuhao recognized it and eagerly bid one hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins.
• Qian Ran immediately bid two hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins for the Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife.

Qian Ran and Huo Yuhao fought over the Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife at auction, with Huo Yuhao winning it for ten million Gold Soul Coins. Qian Ran let Huo Yuhao pay the inflated price and left still planning to obtain the knife and the Snow Empress for free.

• Wang Yan and the girls warned Qian Ran against bidding on the Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife, but he said his Angel Martial Soul and constitution would let him handle its evil Qi.
• Qian Ran recognized Huo Yuhao as his rival and raised the bids, intending to drive up the price rather than outspend him.
• Huo Yuhao bid ten million Gold Soul Coins to secure the knife, believing he had prevented Qian Ran from gaining strength and winning Qiu'er.
• Qian Ran stopped bidding and told Wang Dong'er that they could forget the knife, while privately planning to get it and the Snow Empress for free.
• After the auction, Qing Ya visited Shrek Academy's room to thank Qian Ran, whose bidding had helped her earn a major promotion at the Starlight Auction House.

Qian Ran thanked Qing Ya for her role in auctioning the Spirit-Devouring Carving Knife, then showed her a collection of rare ice-type Soul Bones from the Far North. Qing Ya agreed to arrange their auctions and hoped to earn a promotion, leaving her excited about the opportunity Qian Ran had given her.

• Qian Ran teased Qing Ya about repaying him, then asked whether she could offer him a discount on auctioning his items.
• Qian Ran brought out numerous ice-type Soul Bones, and their cold instantly frosted the room.
• Qing Ya urged Qian Ran not to auction all the Soul Bones at once so they could fetch better prices.
• Qing Ya asked to handle the Soul Bone auctions herself, and Qian Ran agreed.
• Qian Ran noted that the auctions could help Qing Ya rise from Purple-Rank to Red-Rank Auctioneer.

Qian Ran arranged for Qing Ya to auction his soul bones, then met the Star Luo Empress, who asked him and the force behind him to support the empire. The Empress left the offer open, with Xu Jiujiu secretly watching from another compartment.

• Qian Ran asked the auction house manager to let Qing Ya handle his soul bones, and the manager agreed to guarantee their value and give Qian Ran all auction proceeds.
• The manager privately invited Qian Ran to meet his mistress, and Qian Ran realized she was likely a member of the imperial family.
• Qian Ran entered a secluded room and recognized the beautifully dressed woman as the Star Luo Empress.
• The Empress welcomed Qian Ran warmly and explained that the Star Luo Empire wanted help from him and the force behind him because it lacked powerful allies and lagged in soul-tool technology.
• Qian Ran learned that Xu Jiujiu was secretly observing him from another compartment.

Qian Ran told the Star Luo Empress that his Martial Soul Sect had two Limit Douluos and a Level 98 Super Douluo, prompting her to pursue cooperation. The Empress was stunned by the sect’s strength and became eager to secure its support for the Star Luo Empire.

• Qian Ran considered how the Star Luo Empire could help Qian Renxue rebuild Spirit Hall and said he was open to cooperation if the Empress made a suitable offer.
• The Empress asked Qian Ran about the sect behind him and its powerful members.
• Qian Ran claimed that the Martial Soul Sect had two Limit Douluos and one Level 98 Super Douluo.
• The Empress and Xu Jiujiu reacted with shock at the Martial Soul Sect’s strength.
• Qian Ran revealed that the Level 98 Super Douluo had appeared in the Mingdou Mountain Range and said a Limit Douluo would arrive in a few days.
• The Empress became more warmly disposed toward Qian Ran and felt fortunate that she had sought him out before the sect allied with another empire.

Qian Ran secured the Star Luo Empire’s support for the Martial Soul Sect and arranged for it to establish a base near Star Luo City. The Empress introduced Princess Xu Jiujiu as a potential bride, and Qian Ran readily accepted her.

• The Empress promised the Martial Soul Sect favorable treatment and discussed its cooperation with the Star Luo Empire.
• Qian Ran asked to establish a Martial Soul Sect base near Star Luo City, and the Empress agreed to cover the expense.
• The Empress asked Qian Ran about his position in the sect, and he claimed to be its Holy Son with authority to decide minor matters.
• The Empress proposed a marriage alliance with Princess Xu Jiujiu and called her out of the inner room.
• Qian Ran praised Xu Jiujiu and agreed to the match, delighting the Empress.

After the Empress left, Qian Ran grew close to Xu Jiujiu and checked in with her, earning a gift pack of Soul Bones. He saw that the Soul Bones suited the women around him and planned to use them to strengthen their combat abilities.

• The Empress left Xu Jiujiu alone with Qian Ran and offered the imperial family's help through her.
• Qian Ran took Xu Jiujiu's hand and reassured her as she adjusted to their sudden marriage arrangement.
• Qian Ran checked in with Xu Jiujiu and opened a gift pack containing more than a dozen Soul Bones.
• Qian Ran examined the Soul Bones and their skills, finding suitable options for the women and a way to give Jiang Nannan ranged attacks.

Qian Ran gave Xu Jiujiu an exquisite necklace that doubled as a spacious Soul Tool capable of holding living things, impressing her with his skill. Xu Jiujiu embraced him, and he held her close as their intimacy grew.

• Qian Ran gave Xu Jiujiu a purple crystal necklace with a silver pendant that also served as a Storage Soul Tool.
• Qian Ran explained that the necklace could hold living things because its interior space exchanged air with the outside.
• Xu Jiujiu praised Qian Ran’s talent and considered how the Soul Tool might help the empire transport people on special missions.
• Xu Jiujiu hugged Qian Ran, and he held her around the waist and stroked her as she stayed in his embrace.

Qian Ran grew intimate with Xu Jiujiu while the Star Luo Emperor learned of the force backing him and resolved to secure an alliance with the Martial Soul Sect. The chapter left Xu Jiawei preparing to meet the sect’s arriving Limit Douluo and protect the empire’s ties with Qian Ran.

• Qian Ran kissed Xu Jiujiu and asked her to become his woman, and she agreed to please him and uphold her role as his betrothed.
• Qian Ran asked Xu Jiujiu to help him, and she agreed despite her embarrassment.
• The empress told Xu Jiawei about her conversation with Qian Ran and the powerful force behind him.
• Xu Jiawei celebrated the prospect of joining forces with the Martial Soul Sect against the Sun Moon Empire and directed the empress to provide Qian Ran with suitable maids.
• Xu Jiawei decided to visit the Zhu Family and prepare a grand reception for the Martial Soul Sect’s arriving Limit Douluo.

Qian Ran left a private meeting with Xu Jiujiu, the Star Luo Empire’s princess and chief auctioneer, after the two grew closer and discussed their possible match in the upcoming competition. He rejoined the anxious Shrek group, who learned Xu Jiujiu’s true identity.

• Qian Ran and Xu Jiujiu shared an intimate moment, then talked about his departure and their possible meeting in the arena.
• Xu Jiujiu changed clothes and walked Qian Ran out to the waiting Shrek group.
• Cai Mei'er confronted the auction house staff over Qian Ran’s disappearance and feared he had been harmed.
• Qian Ran assured Cai Mei'er that he was safe, while she and the other women glared at him for spending time with Xu Jiujiu.
• Qing Ya explained that Xu Jiujiu was the Star Luo Auction House’s chief and only gold-rank auctioneer, as well as the emperor’s younger sister.

The Shrek group learned that Xu Jiujiu was a princess and realized the Star Luo Imperial Family was drawing Qian Ran close. Cai Mei'er grew increasingly curious about Qian Ran and the mysterious force behind him, while Ling Luochen and Ning Tian considered how to win his attention.

• The Shrek group saw Qian Ran holding Xu Jiujiu's hand and learned that she was a princess, realizing the Starlight Auction House likely belonged to the Star Luo Imperial Family.
• Ling Luochen wondered whether she should take more initiative with Qian Ran, while Ning Tian decided she needed to find him soon.
• Cai Mei'er suspected the Star Luo Imperial Family was courting Qian Ran because of the mysterious powerful force behind him.
• Cai Mei'er smiled seductively at Qian Ran, who was distracted by thoughts of her allure and the photographs he had taken with his Soul Tool.

Xu Jiujiu welcomed Qian Ran’s companions from Shrek Academy and invited them to a top-level auction with a thirty-percent discount. Back at the hotel, Qian Ran explained his dealings with the Star Luo Empire and wondered whether Qian Renxue intended to restore the Spirit Hall Empire.

• Xu Jiujiu greeted Cai Mei'er and the others, and Cai Mei'er teased Qian Ran about his closeness with the princess.
• Xu Jiujiu gave Cai Mei'er invitations to the Starlight Auction House’s top-level auction and offered the group a thirty-percent discount.
• Tang Ya praised Xu Jiujiu’s generosity, while Qian Ran told Cai Mei'er that he had negotiated a collaboration with the Star Luo Empire.
• Qian Ran told his companions about meeting Xu Jiujiu and revealed that his faction, the Martial Soul Sect, planned to cooperate with the Star Luo Empire.
• Qian Ran considered whether Qian Renxue wanted to restore the Spirit Hall Empire and worried that acting against the Star Luo Imperial Family would be difficult now that Xu Jiujiu was his woman.

Qian Ran agreed to fight alone in Shrek Academy’s next tournament match after Cai Mei'er insisted he take the stage. The chapter also saw more than a dozen Shrek students decide to join the Martial Soul Sect, leaving Cai Mei'er worried about the academy’s future talent.

• Wang Dong'er, Jiang Nannan, and the other girls asked to join the Martial Soul Sect, and Qian Ran took more than a dozen people with him.
• Cai Mei'er complained that Qian Ran was taking Shrek Academy’s best students and warned him that he had to fight in the next match.
• Cai Mei'er explained that their next opponents had reached the previous tournament’s final eight and had three Soul Kings and four Soul Ancestors among their main team.
• Cai Mei'er ordered Qian Ran to fight the opposing team alone, and Ma Xiaotao said he was strong enough to do so.
• Qian Ran agreed to fight, while Wang Yan noted that many academies already knew of him and would be watching his appearance.

The Sun Moon Royal Academy was stunned by Shrek Academy’s announcement that Qian Ran would face the Zhengtian Academy Team alone, while Qian Ran gathered the girls to give them Soul Bones. He distributed the gifts, leaving them surrounded by the powerful Soul Bones’ energy.

• Elder Ma told the Sun Moon Royal Academy staff that Qian Ran would fight the Zhengtian Academy Team alone, and they debated whether Shrek Academy was showing off or making a mistake.
• Xiao Hongchen rejected the idea that Qian Ran could be stronger than him, while Meng Hongchen suggested Shrek Academy might lose.
• News of Qian Ran’s match spread among the other academies, and ticket prices for it multiplied several times over.
• Qian Ran called the girls to his hotel room and explained that he had gathered them to improve their strength, not for anything lewd.
• Qian Ran brought out more than a dozen Soul Bones and began distributing them, giving Jiang Nannan two and Tang Ya a plant-type Soul Bone.

Qian Ran gave the girls rare soul bones, and they absorbed them easily, gaining several levels of cultivation. After the others left, Ning Tian stayed alone with him, and her appearance reminded him of Ning Rongrong.

• Qian Ran gave each girl a specially treated soul bone, and Wang Dong'er and the others showered him with kisses.
• The girls absorbed their soul bones without difficulty and gained two or three cultivation levels, while Ma Xiaotao reached Level 70.
• Ma Xiaotao thanked Qian Ran, who arranged to visit her the next day and asked her to wear thin white stockings.
• After the other girls left, Ning Tian told Qian Ran she had long wanted to be with him and changed clothes in front of him.
• Qian Ran admired Ning Tian's outfit and thought she resembled Ning Rongrong.

Qian Ran spent the night with Ning Tian, and the two affirmed their feelings the next morning. They arrived at Shrek Academy’s conference room, where Ma Xiaotao and Cai Mei'er recognized what had happened.

• Qian Ran and Ning Tian spent the night together, and Ning Tian said she had been waiting for them to take their relationship further.
• Ning Tian asked Qian Ran whether he liked her or her ancestor Ning Rongrong, and Qian Ran assured her he valued her for herself.
• Qian Ran and Ning Tian washed up and changed before heading to the conference room, where Ma Xiaotao greeted them in silk stockings beneath her uniform trousers.
• Ma Xiaotao realized Qian Ran had spent the night with Ning Tian, while Cai Mei'er and Wang Yan watched them arrive at the conference room.

Qian Ran revealed that he had given Soul Bones to the students and refused to share his sect’s absorption method, then prepared for Shrek Academy’s match against Zhengtian Academy. The chapter left him about to face their seven-person team alone, with spectators and the imperial family eager to see his strength.

• Cai Mei'er questioned Qian Ran about the Soul Bones he had given the students and their safe absorption, but he said the method was a sect secret.
• Wang Yan described Zhengtian Academy’s team, and Qian Ran dismissed their strongest member as no threat before claiming a Soul Ring age enhancement reward.
• Qian Ran used the reward to increase the age of his Angel Martial Soul’s three Soul Rings and saved the remaining enhancement for his fourth ring.
• Spectators, including the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy, gathered at Star Luo Plaza to watch Qian Ran compete.
• Xu Jiawei and the empress questioned why Shrek Academy had sent Qian Ran out alone, while Xu Jiujiu worried about him facing Zhengtian Academy’s stronger opponents.

Qian Ran faced Zhengtian Academy alone in the seven-on-seven match and revealed three genuine, enhanced Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings alongside his Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul. He began eliminating Zhengtian’s fighters with ease, leaving the crowd and Shrek’s observers stunned.

• Qian Ran entered the arena alone while Zhengtian Academy fielded all seven of its regular members, and spectators doubted he could win.
• After the referee started the match, Qian Ran released three red Soul Rings and manifested his Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul, shocking the audience and officials.
• Qian Ran flew at Blood Wolf and knocked him off the stage with one punch.
• Qian Ran struck Yang Yifan next, leaving him unconscious on the stage until a Soul Douluo carried him away.
• Cai Mei'er recognized that Qian Ran's Soul Rings were genuine and wondered how he had obtained so many powerful rings.

Qian Ran faced the five remaining members of the Tianzheng Team and overwhelmed their attacks with his six-winged angel Martial Soul. He then revealed his ultimate ice power, leaving Yan'er unable to use her fire Martial Soul as the team struggled against the sudden freeze.

• Ye Wuqing led Yu Mengdi and the remaining Tianzheng Team members in an attack on Qian Ran.
• Yu Mengdi unleashed Holy Radiance Cross Slash while Ye Wuqing and Tang Xiaolei attacked, but Qian Ran shattered their attacks with one swing of his angel sword.
• Ye Wuqing called on Yan'er and Shangguan Can to pin Qian Ran down, but Qian Ran's gaze caused Shangguan Can to bleed from his eyes, nose, and ears.
• Qian Ran released the Ice Empress's power and froze the arena, then told the team that he also had an ultimate ice Martial Soul.
• The extreme cold nearly stopped Yan'er from forming a fireball, horrifying the remaining Tianzheng Team members.

Qian Ran used Eternal Frozen Domain and Angel Phantom to overwhelm Zhengtian Academy’s strongest fighters and win the match. The competition stage remained dangerously frozen after the team withdrew, leaving the arena’s protectors and fire-type Soul Masters struggling to restore it.

• Yan'er recognized that Qian Ran’s Ultimate Ice suppressed her fire Martial Soul and left the stage with the backlash-struck Shangguan Can.
• Qian Ran activated Eternal Frozen Domain, and the Zhengtian Academy fighters struggled against the freezing cold as Ye Wuqing, Yu Mengdi, and Tang Xiaolei launched their strongest attacks.
• Qian Ran’s Angel Phantom blocked Ye Wuqing’s Golden Leaves and unleashed Angel Light Feather, knocking Ye Wuqing and Yu Mengdi down and driving Tang Xiaolei off the stage.
• Zhengtian Academy’s teachers carried their injured fighters off the stage, and Qian Ran calmly declared the match over.
• The arena barrier developed cracks as Qian Ran’s attacks and freezing domain strained it, while powerful Soul Masters sealed the breach and fire-attribute Soul Masters began melting the ice.

Qian Ran crushed the Zhengtian Team alone, revealing three Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings and overwhelming power that stunned the tournament crowd. Xu Jiawei recognized his Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul as a sign of Spirit Hall’s legacy and concluded that the Martial Soul Sect could become a powerful ally for the Star Luo Empire.

• Qian Ran defeated the Zhengtian Team with his Six-Winged Angel, Ultimate Ice, and powerful Spiritual Power, leaving the audience and Shrek Academy’s team astonished.
• Tang Ya and the other girls welcomed Qian Ran back, while Ma Xiaotao remarked that he had hidden the true ages of his Soul Rings.
• Huo Yuhao watched Qian Ran bitterly and feared his strength, telling himself that gaining the Snow Empress would give him Ultimate Ice too.
• Xu Jiawei recognized Qian Ran’s Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul as connected to Spirit Hall and believed the Martial Soul Sect could help balance the Sun Moon Empire’s power.
• Xu Jiujiu and other observers were shaken by the possibility that Spirit Hall’s legacy had survived through Qian Ran and the Martial Soul Sect.