Chapter Summaries

Huo Wu challenged Shui Bing'er to a spar, expecting to win after reaching Soul Ancestor, but discovered that Shui Bing'er had also advanced and that her Martial Soul had evolved into Ultimate Ice. Shui Bing'er defeated her easily, leaving Huo Wu to suspect Xu Ran had helped her grow stronger.

• Huo Wu resented Shui Bing'er over Xu Ran's romantic gesture and traded barbed remarks with her about Feng Xiaotian.
• Huo Wu released her level forty-one Soul Power and challenged Shui Bing'er, expecting her to be weaker.
• Shui Bing'er revealed she was a level forty-seven Soul Ancestor with four Soul Rings and an Ice Phoenix Martial Soul.
• Huo Wu attacked with fireballs and Blazing Sun, but Shui Bing'er blocked the attacks and charged through them in ice armor.
• Shui Bing'er reached Huo Wu and declared her defeated, while Huo Wu realized her Martial Soul had become Ultimate Ice and wondered whether Xu Ran had helped her.

Shui Bing'er revealed that she had become a rank forty-seven Soul Ancestor with an ultimate ice martial soul, overwhelming Huo Wu and Blazing Fire Academy. After the competition, Shui Yue'er brought Shui Bing'er to Xu Ran, while Huo Wu secretly entered his residence, mistaking the sounds inside for a training method she could learn.

• Shui Bing'er told Huo Wu she had reached rank forty-seven with an ultimate ice martial soul, and Huo Wushuang credited Xu Ran with helping her grow stronger.
• Huo Wu refused to continue the team match, then admitted she might try to steal Xu Ran from Shui Bing'er.
• Shui Yue'er took Shui Bing'er to Xu Ran's residence, where Xu Ran joined the two women for the night.
• Huo Wu snuck into Xu Ran's residence to apologize and ask about becoming his disciple, then heard Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er and assumed Xu Ran was teaching them a secret training method.
• Huo Wu decided she needed to look through the screened window to learn the supposed method.

Huo Wu secretly watched Xu Ran and Shui Bing'er, only to discover they were not training. After staying up all night outside their room, she fell asleep and Xu Ran carried her to a guest room at Skywater Academy.

• Huo Wu poked a hole in Xu Ran's window and watched him and Shui Bing'er inside.
• Huo Wu was embarrassed by what she saw but stayed outside, watching until she fell asleep.
• Xu Ran left the room the next morning after gaining two thousand Skill Points.
• Xu Ran found Huo Wu asleep behind the wooden house and carried her to an empty room in the guest quarters.

Xu Ran worried that Huo Wu would be mortified when she woke after watching him with Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er all night. After reassuring Bing'er and Yue'er that their room was safe, Xu Ran left Huo Wu to wake and discover what had happened.

• Xu Ran found Huo Wu asleep clutching his hand, freed himself, covered her with the quilt, and wondered how she would react when she woke.
• Xu Ran brought breakfast to Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er, who were sore and exhausted after the previous night.
• Shui Bing'er noticed a hole in the window screen and asked Xu Ran about it; he claimed he had made it while practicing a soul skill and demonstrated by creating another.
• Huo Wu woke late in the afternoon, remembered falling asleep after watching Xu Ran and the two sisters, and realized someone must have carried her back to bed.
• Huo Wu cried out in shame and rolled around on the bed, convinced she could not go on living after being discovered watching them.

Huo Wu woke in shame after realizing she had watched Xu Ran and Shui Bing'er all night, then tried to pretend she was asleep when Xu Ran visited. After Xu Ran teased and threatened her, she ate the food he left and angrily insisted that her figure was perfectly round.

• Huo Wu panicked and cried as she remembered watching Xu Ran and Shui Bing'er all night and being carried back afterward.
• Xu Ran entered Huo Wu's room and found her pretending to sleep beneath a pillow and quilt.
• Xu Ran adjusted Huo Wu's clothes, touched her rear, and criticized its shape before leaving.
• Huo Wu kicked off the quilt and cursed Xu Ran for knowing she had watched and for taking liberties with her.
• Huo Wu found Xu Ran's note saying only they knew her secret, then ate while repeatedly checking his handwriting.
• Huo Wu grumbled that Xu Ran was a filthy rogue and insisted her rear was perfectly round.

Xu Ran confronted Huo Wu about watching him, then revealed photographs and a video that proved she had been spying. Huo Wu admitted she was wrong and begged him to spare her, leaving Xu Ran in control of the situation.

• Xu Ran reviewed his status and planned to win Qian Renxue over when he returned.
• Huo Wu approached Xu Ran and challenged him, and he told her he was younger and revealed that he was Xu Ran, the famous genius.
• Huo Wu criticized Xu Ran as shameless and denied watching him, insisting he had no proof.
• Xu Ran showed Huo Wu photographs of her spying and a video of her approaching his room.
• Huo Wu knelt, apologized, promised not to peek again, and began massaging Xu Ran's shoulders.

Xu Ran teased Huo Wu before showing her the Skywater Team’s progress with the Xu Sect’s secret techniques. Impressed by his instruction, Huo Wu asked to join the Xu Sect and accepted a nominal disciple’s token, with Xu Ran telling her to visit the headquarters in Heaven Dou City.

• Huo Wu offered to show Xu Ran her legs to settle their dispute, but he dismissed the gesture and she hurriedly pulled up her trousers.
• Xue Wu invited Xu Ran to inspect the Skywater Team’s movement training, and he watched the members demonstrate Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track.
• Xu Ran praised their progress, recommended weighted long-distance running, and advised them to balance technique practice with Soul Power cultivation.
• Huo Wu listened to Xu Ran’s guidance, then asked to join the Xu Sect.
• Xu Ran said Huo Wu lacked the qualifications for full membership and offered her a nominal disciple position with chores until she grew stronger.
• Huo Wu accepted the nominal disciple token, and Xu Ran told her the Xu Sect headquarters was in Heaven Dou City.

Huo Wu settled into her role as the Xu Sect’s support worker while Qian Renxue learned that Xu Ran had known her identity all along and set out to confront him. The chapter left Xu Ran unaware that Qian Renxue was coming after him as he continued ordering Huo Wu around.

• Huo Wu’s former teammates envied her place in the Xu Sect and left Skywater Academy, while she continued learning Xu Ran’s secret techniques.
• Qian Renxue grew furious after learning Xu Ran had returned to Skywater Academy to see other women.
• Porcupinefish Douluo told Qian Renxue that Xu Ran had known her identity for a long time and had mentioned her before.
• Qian Renxue took the Angel Holy Sword and decided to leave the Crown Prince’s Residence to confront Xu Ran, despite the two Titled Douluos urging caution.
• Xu Ran ordered Huo Wu to roast a duck and handle his chores, while Huo Wu stayed because she valued the Xu Sect’s teachings.
• Xu Ran sensed that something was wrong but did not know Qian Renxue was coming for him.

Qian Renxue discovered Xu Ran in bed with Xue Wu at Skywater Academy and attacked him in a jealous rage. She confronted him over his deception and womanizing, leaving Xu Ran stunned as he blamed Porcupinefish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo.

• Xu Ran soothed Xue Wu to sleep but remained awake with an ominous feeling.
• Qian Renxue entered Skywater Academy with the Angel Holy Sword, intending to kill Xu Ran after learning his identity had been exposed.
• Qian Renxue heard Xu Ran and Xue Wu inside a room and sliced open its roof with her sword.
• Xu Ran narrowly avoided being struck between the legs, and Xue Wu awoke to find Qian Renxue confronting them.
• Qian Renxue called Xu Ran a liar and scumbag and declared that she would fight him to the death.
• Xu Ran suspected Porcupinefish Douluo and Snake Lance Douluo had ruined everything.

Xu Ran confronted Qian Renxue after she caught him in bed with Xue Wu, then restrained her and punished her by spanking her. Qian Renxue eventually cried from the humiliation, and Xu Ran and Xue Wu froze when her cries took on an unexpectedly alluring quality.

• Qian Renxue attacked Xu Ran with her sword after accusing him of deceiving her, while he tried to defend himself and preserve his authority in front of Xue Wu.
• Xu Ran used his strength to disarm and restrain Qian Renxue, then asked Xue Wu to hold her hands down.
• Xu Ran spanked Qian Renxue repeatedly, and he had Xue Wu take over when his hand grew tired.
• Qian Renxue burst into tears from the pain and humiliation, cursing Xu Ran and Xue Wu in her heart.
• The pain became a tingling, ticklish sensation, and Xu Ran and Xue Wu froze when Qian Renxue cried out.

Xu Ran subdued Qian Renxue after their bet, made her admit she had been wrong to attack him, and then treated her injuries. He carried her off to find another room, while Qian Renxue remained embarrassed and confused by his sudden gentleness.

• Xu Ran made Qian Renxue admit she had been wrong to attack him and interrupt him with Xue Wu.
• Xue Wu left the damaged room after Xu Ran told her to return to her room.
• Xu Ran reminded Qian Renxue that she had lost their bet and argued that she belonged to him.
• Xu Ran tore away Qian Renxue's ruined dress to check her injuries, then wrapped her in a quilt.
• Xu Ran carried Qian Renxue to find a vacant room while she worried about being exposed.

Xu Ran confronted Qian Renxue about her concealed identity and insisted that she was his woman, while she challenged his deception and resisted his claims. He kissed her, and she eventually accepted his embrace as he told her he would return with her to Heaven Dou City soon.

• The Skywater Team and Huo Wu discovered that Xu Ran's room had collapsed, and Xue Wu explained the previous night's events to them.
• Qian Renxue confronted Xu Ran with the Angel Holy Sword and demanded to know when he had discovered she was Qian Renxue, the young master of Spirit Hall.
• Xu Ran said he had recognized her from her strength and assured her that nobody else knew her identity.
• Xu Ran claimed Qian Renxue was his woman and that she could not marry another man after he had touched her; she protested that he was shameless.
• Xu Ran pulled Qian Renxue close and kissed her, and she eventually wrapped her arms around his neck.
• Xu Ran told Qian Renxue he would return with her to Heaven Dou City soon, and she quietly agreed.

Tang San prepared to recruit the Strength Clan with Yu Xiaogang, convinced his suddenly rapid cultivation proved he was a late-blooming genius. As Tang San headed out, Xu Ran learned of his plan to pursue Bai Chenxiang and decided to intervene when Tang San reached the Speed Clan.

• Tang San finished assembling a hidden weapon and resolved to win over the Four Great Clans, beginning with the Strength Clan.
• Tang San planned to exploit Bai Chenxiang's pride in her speed by challenging her to a contest and using his victory to pursue her.
• Yu Xiaogang joined Tang San on the trip, and Tang San proudly announced that he had reached rank forty-three after rapidly advancing in recent days.
• The Rakshasa God secretly used Tang San's growing evil and darkness to accelerate his cultivation and prepare him as a possible successor, while Tang San remained unaware.
• The System Lady told Xu Ran that Tang San and Yu Xiaogang were going to recruit the Strength Clan and that Tang San intended to trick Bai Chenxiang.
• Xu Ran dismissed the Strength Clan as unimportant and planned to appear at the Speed Clan to catch Tang San off guard.

Xu Ran returned to Heaven Dou City with Qian Renxue and Huo Wu, then took Huo Wu to Shrek Academy and assigned her duties in the Xu Sect. There he encountered Tang San and Yu Xiaogang, and Liu Erlong showed that her affection for Xu Ran remained strong even after learning he had deceived her.

• Xu Ran returned to Heaven Dou City with Qian Renxue and Huo Wu, and Qian Renxue went back to the Imperial Palace.
• Xu Ran brought Huo Wu toward Shrek Academy and told her she would handle the Xu Sect disciples’ cooking and laundry.
• Xu Ran met Tang San and Yu Xiaogang, who had gained Tai Tan’s support for Tang San, and traded hostile words with them.
• Liu Erlong ran to Xu Ran and embraced him while Yu Xiaogang watched with jealousy.
• Yu Xiaogang warned Liu Erlong that Xu Ran had deceived her, and Liu Erlong asked Xu Ran if it was true.
• Xu Ran confirmed the deception, and Liu Erlong told him she loved his wicked side.

Liu Erlong rejected Yu Xiaogang and demanded his Shrek Academy teaching certificate while reassuring Xu Ran that she belonged to him. Xu Ran slapped Tang San for boasting, and Tang San retreated while secretly planning to grow stronger and pursue Bai Chenxiang.

• Liu Erlong told Yu Xiaogang she had no feelings for him and ordered him to hand over his Shrek Academy teaching certificate.
• Yu Xiaogang cursed Liu Erlong and Xu Ran, then Tang San vowed that he would rise and Xu Ran should never bully a youth for being poor.
• Xu Ran slapped Tang San and ordered him to make Hidden Weapons without defects, so Tang San withdrew behind Yu Xiaogang.
• Tang San secretly planned to gain control of the four great clans and visit the Speed Clan to pursue Bai Chenxiang.
• Liu Erlong sought Xu Ran's praise for standing up to Yu Xiaogang and Tang San, then introduced herself to Huo Wu.

Xu Ran visited the rapidly growing Xu Sect with Huo Wu and saw Ning Rongrong managing its recruitment and affairs. He praised her work and left with her to discuss the sect, promising to reward her later.

• Liu Erlong led Xu Ran and Huo Wu to the Xu Sect's busy registration area, where many people waited to join.
• Xu Ran noticed the sect's popularity and left recruitment decisions to Ning Rongrong and the others, while insisting that members have good character.
• Applicants discussed Ning Rongrong and the other talented members, predicting that the Xu Sect could become a powerful sect.
• Ning Rongrong spotted Xu Ran, ran into his arms, and proudly told him how she had managed the Xu Sect.
• Xu Ran praised Ning Rongrong, took her inside to discuss the sect, and promised to reward her that night.

Xu Ran brought Huo Wu to the Xu Sect, where Ning Rongrong introduced herself as his fiancée and welcomed Huo Wu as a fellow sister. When challengers tried to test Xu Ran, he overwhelmed them and demonstrated his power, leaving the crowd eager to join his sect.

• Ning Rongrong questioned Xu Ran about Huo Wu, then greeted her as Xu Ran's fiancée.
• Huo Wu said she had joined the Xu Sect as a nominal disciple and had no relationship with Xu Ran, but Ning Rongrong welcomed her anyway.
• Xu Ran's admirers gathered around him, and two Soul Elders challenged him.
• Xu Ran sent Mei Qianhua and Mei Neiku flying with distant slaps before either could challenge him properly.
• Xu Ran pierced a solid wall with a sheet of paper imbued with sword intent, impressing the crowd and strengthening their desire to join the Xu Sect.

Xu Ran continued training the girls while Huo Wu settled into her role as the Xu Sect’s cook and grew more affectionate toward him. Ah Yin was fully revived and reunited with Xu Ran, while a system mission sent her to confront Tang Hao at the Clear Sky Sect.

• Xu Ran taught Ning Rongrong, Ye Lingling, and the others the Xu Sect Secret Techniques and guided their cultivation.
• Huo Wu served the girls a meal, and they teased Ye Lingling about becoming Xu Ran’s maid and warming his bed.
• System Lady announced that Ah Yin could be fully revived and assigned Xu Ran a mission to expose Tang Hao and have Ah Yin kill him.
• Ah Yin appeared before Xu Ran, embraced him, and said she wanted to settle her score with Tang Hao.
• Xu Ran welcomed Ah Yin back, and she resolved to stay by his side and bear him a little Auspicious Beast.

Xu Ran reunited with Lan'er, who had regained her Hundred-Thousand-Year Blue Silver Emperor form and pledged herself to him. Two days later, they set out for the Clear Sky Sect so Lan'er could confront Tang Hao.

• Lan'er explained that she could mimic plant flavors and asked Xu Ran not to make her start cultivating from the beginning.
• Lan'er said she wanted revenge on Tang Hao, and Xu Ran promised they would find him after spending a few more days together.
• Xu Ran learned that Tang Hao's Storage Ring served as a token connected to the four great clans and considered how Tang Hao's death could undermine Tang San.
• Lan'er offered to kill Tang San for Xu Ran, and Xu Ran teased her about how wicked she had become.
• Two days later, Xu Ran left instructions and took Lan'er toward the Clear Sky Sect to find Tang Hao.

Tang Hao feared that his brother Tang Xiao would discover he had caused Ah Yin’s sacrifice, while Xu Ran arrived at the Clear Sky Sect and exposed him. The chapter left Tang Xiao shocked and questioning Tang Hao’s guilt.

• Tang Xiao urged his crippled younger brother Tang Hao to explain his injuries and promised revenge on those who attacked Ah Yin.
• Tang Hao concealed that he had deliberately caused Ah Yin to sacrifice herself and feared losing the Clear Sky Sect’s support if the truth emerged.
• Tang Xiao noticed Tang Hao’s fear whenever Ah Yin came up and asked whether he had done something wrong.
• Xu Ran appeared at the Clear Sky Sect and declared that Tang Hao had orchestrated what happened to Ah Yin.
• Tang Xiao challenged Xu Ran’s accusation, and Xu Ran asked why Tang Hao felt guilty if he had done nothing wrong.