Chapter Summaries

Mu Chen and Sword Douluo found a Golden Flood Dragon in a lake in the Star Dou Great Forest and subdued it. Mu Chen killed it to obtain his third soul ring.

• Mu Chen's Emperor Dragon Sword guided him and Sword Douluo to a lake where Sword Douluo sensed a hidden soul beast.
• Sword Douluo attacked the lake and forced a Golden Flood Dragon into the open.
• Mu Chen identified the Golden Flood Dragon as a powerful beast under six thousand years old and chose it for his third soul ring.
• Sword Douluo restrained the dragon with his soul skills and taught Mu Chen about precise sword control.
• Mu Chen promised to focus more on the sword path, then killed the Golden Flood Dragon with his Emperor Dragon Sword.

As Mu Chen absorbed the Golden Flood Dragon’s soul ring, his Emperor Dragon Sword manifested an Azure Dragon that swallowed the beast’s corpse and stirred the Star Dou Great Forest’s Dragon Clan soul beasts. Gu Yuena came to investigate the Azure Dragon’s unprecedented bloodline and knocked Sword Douluo unconscious, leaving Mu Chen beside her.

• Mu Chen absorbed the Golden Flood Dragon’s purple soul ring while his Emperor Dragon Sword manifested an Azure Dragon.
• The Azure Dragon flew from the sword, swallowed the Golden Flood Dragon’s corpse, and returned to circle Mu Chen.
• Gu Yuena sensed the Azure Dragon’s exceptionally pure bloodline, left the Lake of Life, and ordered Di Tian to calm the restless soul beasts.
• Di Tian and Zi Ji set out to pacify the soul beasts as their roars gradually quieted.
• A massive silver phantom appeared near Mu Chen, overwhelmed Sword Douluo with spiritual force, and studied the Azure Dragon.

Mu Chen completed absorbing his third soul ring, gained the Golden Dragon Wings External Soul Bone, and discovered the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena beside the unconscious Sword Douluo. Gu Yuena introduced herself and began recounting the Dragon God's origins and the conflict between soul beasts and the God Realm.

• Mu Chen finished absorbing his third soul ring and confirmed that he had reached Level 33 Soul Elder with the Golden Dragon Wings External Soul Bone.
• Mu Chen mistook Sword Douluo's temporary unconsciousness for death, then calmed down when he felt him breathing.
• Mu Chen saw the Azure Dragon and met the Silver Dragon King Gu Yuena, who explained that she had put Sword Douluo to sleep with her spiritual power.
• Gu Yuena identified herself as the leader of the soul beasts and told Mu Chen that she had learned his identity from Sword Douluo's memories.
• Gu Yuena explained that she originated from the Dragon God and began describing how the God Realm Committee's campaign against soul beasts started.

The Silver Dragon King told Mu Chen how the soul beasts lost the divine war and asked him to help them break the God Realm Committee’s ban on soul beasts becoming gods. Mu Chen refused, and Gu Yuena prepared to erase his and Sword Douluo’s memories of their meeting.

• The Silver Dragon King explained that the God Realm Committee defeated the Dragon God, imprisoned the Golden Dragon King, and barred soul beasts from becoming gods.
• Gu Yuena said Mu Chen’s Azure Dragon martial soul had awakened her and that his unusually pure Dragon Clan bloodline might let him surpass the Dragon God and free the soul beasts.
• Mu Chen refused to risk opposing the God Realm, saying he had no obligation to help the soul beast race.
• Gu Yuena offered to support Mu Chen’s path to godhood, even sacrificing herself, but he rejected her offer.
• Gu Yuena assured Mu Chen and Sword Douluo she would not kill them and began preparing to erase their memories of her.

Mu Chen accepted the system’s mandatory mission and agreed to help Gu Yuena revive the soul beast race. Gu Yuena took human form and decided to stay by his side to protect him, making him the race’s hope.

• The system threatened to destroy Mu Chen’s powers if he refused its mandatory mission, so he agreed to help Gu Yuena restore the soul beast race and balance between humans and soul beasts.
• Mu Chen told Gu Yuena he accepted her request, and she excitedly flew to his side.
• At Mu Chen’s request, Gu Yuena transformed into a beautiful human woman, leaving him momentarily captivated.
• Gu Yuena said she would remain in human form and protect Mu Chen until he became a god, despite delaying her recovery from her injuries.

Mu Chen persuaded Gu Yuena to pose as his older sister and help support his story about their reunion in the Star Dou Great Forest. After Gu Yuena altered Sword Douluo's memories, Sword Douluo awoke believing the siblings' story and discovered that his spiritual power had improved.

• Mu Chen suggested that Gu Yuena become his older sister, and she agreed to use the name Gu Yuena and call him Little Chen.
• Mu Chen asked Gu Yuena to alter Sword Douluo's memories so he would believe they had reunited as siblings during the trip to obtain Mu Chen's third soul ring.
• Gu Yuena implanted the memories and awakened Sword Douluo without damaging his spiritual world.
• Sword Douluo praised Mu Chen and Gu Yuena's looks, accepted their sibling relationship, and noticed his spiritual power had broken through.
• Mu Chen suggested Sword Douluo's breakthrough might lead him toward the realm of intent or Soul Douluo level 97.

Mu Chen told Sword Douluo about his powerful third Soul Skill and new flight-granting External Soul Bone as they prepared to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Meanwhile, Qian Renxue returned to Spirit Hall and defended her love for Mu Chen when Qian Daoliu confronted her about the threat he posed to Spirit Hall’s plans.

• Mu Chen revealed that his third Soul Skill, Golden Dragon Body, protected him from physical attacks and mental-force impacts, and showed Sword Douluo the golden wings from his new External Soul Bone.
• Sword Douluo confirmed Mu Chen had suffered no harm from absorbing his third soul ring, then set out with Mu Chen and Gu Yuena for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Gu Yuena sent instructions to Di Tian and the other fierce beasts, and Di Tian wondered why his master placed such trust in a human.
• Qian Renxue, Snake Lance, and Porcupine Douluo arrived at Spirit Hall, where Qian Renxue hurried to meet Qian Daoliu.
• Qian Daoliu asked whether Qian Renxue loved Mu Chen and warned her that Mu Chen’s knowledge of her identity could ruin Spirit Hall’s plans.
• Qian Renxue affirmed her love for Mu Chen and told Qian Daoliu that she believed Mu Chen could resolve the conflict between Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Qian Daoliu accepted Qian Renxue’s love for Mu Chen and promised not to pursue him, while revealing that Bibi Dong’s strength and influence within Spirit Hall had grown formidable. Qian Renxue set out to meet Bibi Dong, with Qian Daoliu offering his support.

• Qian Renxue insisted that she loved Mu Chen and trusted him, and Qian Daoliu’s anger gave way to relief and support.
• Qian Daoliu reflected on Qian Renxue’s lonely childhood and the unfair burden Spirit Hall had placed on her by making her impersonate Xue Qinghe.
• Qian Daoliu promised not to send anyone after Mu Chen and said he trusted Qian Renxue’s judgment.
• Qian Renxue asked whether Bibi Dong challenged Qian Daoliu’s authority, and he explained that Bibi Dong had built considerable influence and reached a power comparable to his own.
• Qian Daoliu agreed to help Qian Renxue face Bibi Dong, and Qian Renxue headed toward the Papal Hall.

Bibi Dong confronted Qian Renxue over her relationship with Mu Chen and warned that his ties to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect made their love dangerous. After Qian Renxue left, Bibi Dong halted Spirit Hall’s actions against Mu Chen, then broke down alone in Papal Hall.

• Bibi Dong reviewed Mu Chen’s background and learned that Qian Renxue had returned to Heaven Dou City because of him.
• Qian Renxue told Bibi Dong that Mu Chen was safe and insisted he would resolve the conflict between Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Bibi Dong accused Qian Renxue of letting love cloud her judgment, and Qian Renxue threatened revenge if Spirit Hall harmed Mu Chen before leaving.
• Bibi Dong ordered Yue Guan to stop all investigations and actions targeting Mu Chen.
• Alone in Papal Hall, Bibi Dong threw down her scepter, wept over Qian Renxue’s words, and fell asleep curled up on her throne.

Qian Renxue learned that Bibi Dong had canceled the plans to target Mu Chen, then stayed with Qian Daoliu for another day. After more than half a month of travel, Mu Chen, Gu Yuena, and Sword Douluo returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, where Mu Chen introduced Gu Yuena as his long-lost older sister.

• Qian Daoliu told Qian Renxue that Bibi Dong had canceled all plans against Mu Chen and that Spirit Hall would no longer target him.
• Qian Daoliu advised Qian Renxue to keep an eye on Mu Chen, and she agreed to stay with her grandfather until the next day.
• Mu Chen had Gu Yuena wear a purple veil to avoid unwanted attention as she traveled with him and Sword Douluo.
• Mu Chen, Gu Yuena, and Sword Douluo arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect after more than half a month on the road.
• Ning Rongrong and Ning Fengzhi questioned Mu Chen about Gu Yuena, and Mu Chen claimed she was his long-lost older sister.

Mu Chen brought Gu Yuena to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and introduced her as his older sister, where Ning Fengzhi welcomed her. After helping her settle in and sending her to choose supplies, Mu Chen waited for her to return and was stunned by her new silver dress.

• Ning Fengzhi welcomed Gu Yuena into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect after Sword Douluo vouched for her, and Ning Rongrong greeted her.
• Mu Chen told Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo about his journey and showed them his Golden Dragon Wings External Soul Bone.
• Mu Chen helped Gu Yuena settle into a room beside his and warned her not to cause trouble or reveal her true strength.
• Mu Chen took Gu Yuena to the logistics department, where Elder Li had prepared basic supplies for her to choose from.
• Mu Chen waited and meditated while Gu Yuena selected her belongings, then stared in surprise when she returned wearing a glittering silver dress.

Mu Chen and Gu Yuena returned home after she bought new clothes, and she began to understand the human feeling of belonging. That evening, Ning Fengzhi held a welcome-back banquet where Mu Chen worried about serving soul beast meat in front of Gu Yuena, but the meal passed peacefully.

• Gu Yuena told Mu Chen she had enjoyed trying on human clothes and asked to return when new outfits arrived; Mu Chen welcomed her to treat his home as hers.
• Gu Yuena watched Mu Chen meditate and told him that looking at his face made her feel comfortable because he was pretty too.
• Ning Fengzhi prepared a welcome-back banquet for Mu Chen with Sword Douluo, Ning Rongrong, Bone Douluo, and Gu Yuena attending.
• Mu Chen worried that Gu Yuena would object to the soul beast meat, but she sat down and ate without incident.
• Ning Rongrong moved to sit beside Mu Chen, who relaxed and joined the meal after seeing Gu Yuena pick up her chopsticks.

Mu Chen learned that Xue Qinghe would stay at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for half a year and worried that her arrival would bring her into conflict with Gu Yuena. After revealing that Xue Qinghe was his disguised girlfriend and an Angel God successor, he got Gu Yuena to promise not to harm her, while Gu Yuena privately wondered what human love meant.

• Ning Rongrong admired Mu Chen and resolved to work harder after hearing about his studies at Moonlight Pavilion.
• Ning Fengzhi told Mu Chen that Xue Qinghe would arrive soon to study at the sect and stay next door to him.
• Mu Chen performed on the zither at his welcoming banquet, impressing Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and the others.
• Gu Yuena asked Mu Chen to teach her music, and he warned her not to act rashly when Xue Qinghe arrived.
• Mu Chen told Gu Yuena that Xue Qinghe was his girlfriend in disguise and a future Angel God inheritor, and Gu Yuena promised not to harm her.
• Gu Yuena watched Mu Chen leave and wondered what love between humans meant.

Xue Qinghe arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, where Mu Chen reunited with Qian Renxue and brought her to a secluded spot to paint her portrait. As the sun set, he focused on the canvas while Qian Renxue watched in anticipation.

• Xue Qinghe told Snake Lance Douluo and Porcupine Douluo to leave before entering the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Ning Fengzhi welcomed Xue Qinghe and arranged for him to stay near Mu Chen.
• Mu Chen took Qian Renxue to the back mountain, where she removed her disguise and changed back into her own appearance.
• Mu Chen revealed that his unique gift was a portrait of Qian Renxue and began painting her as the sun set.

Mu Chen finished Qian Renxue’s portrait, and the two confessed their love before he revealed his involvement with Gu Yuena and the God Realm. Qian Renxue pledged to stand with him against the God Realm, then met Gu Yuena, whose aura seemed unusual to Mu Chen.

• Mu Chen completed Qian Renxue’s portrait, and she kissed him and claimed the painting and Mu Chen as hers.
• Mu Chen told Qian Renxue about Gu Yuena, the soul beast race’s fate, and his promise to help her oppose the God Realm.
• Qian Renxue warned Mu Chen that the God Realm was too powerful, but he said he had no choice because of his own difficulties.
• Qian Renxue promised to support Mu Chen and fight beside him, and they reaffirmed their love.
• Mu Chen introduced Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, to Gu Yuena and sensed something strange about Gu Yuena’s aura.

Qian Renxue confronted Gu Yuena to make sure she would not use or harm Mu Chen, but the two women quickly bonded over fashion. Mu Chen was left stunned when he found them acting like close friends and saw Gu Yuena’s newly altered dress.

• Qian Renxue entered Gu Yuena’s room and introduced herself as Mu Chen’s girlfriend, while Gu Yuena introduced herself as his elder sister.
• Qian Renxue used her Angel Domain, but Gu Yuena shattered it with a glance.
• Qian Renxue warned Gu Yuena not to use or harm Mu Chen, and Gu Yuena swore she would never hurt him.
• Qian Renxue offered fashion advice, and Gu Yuena used divine power to alter her dress as the two women grew friendly.
• Mu Chen opened the door and found Qian Renxue and Gu Yuena acting like close friends.
• Gu Yuena asked Mu Chen what he thought of her new outfit, and he was stunned by how it showed off her figure.

Qian Renxue and Gu Yuena grew close while staying with Mu Chen at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, where the three spent six months cultivating. By the end, their strength had steadily increased, and Sword Douluo was nearing a breakthrough in his sword cultivation.

• Qian Renxue declared Gu Yuena one of her good sisters, and the two joined Mu Chen and Ning Rongrong for dinner with Ning Fengzhi.
• Ning Fengzhi encouraged Xue Qinghe to spend time with Mu Chen during their six months at the sect, and Ning Rongrong wondered about Xue Qinghe and Gu Yuena's closeness.
• Qian Renxue let Mu Chen sleep in her bed, and the two grew accustomed to sharing it at night.
• Mu Chen taught Qian Renxue the basics of cultivating Sword Qi, and she began practicing with the Angel Sacred Sword.
• Over the next half year, Mu Chen, Qian Renxue, and Ning Rongrong cultivated while Gu Yuena helped alter clothes; Sword Douluo continued his seclusion and neared a breakthrough.

After half a year together, Qian Renxue returned to Heaven Dou City to resume her undercover mission, but first she confronted Gu Yuena about her feelings for Mu Chen. Qian Renxue accepted that Gu Yuena loved him too and asked her to stay by his side while she was away.

• Qian Renxue and Mu Chen shared a farewell kiss before she prepared to leave for Heaven Dou City.
• Qian Renxue asked Gu Yuena whether she loved Mu Chen, and Gu Yuena admitted that she did.
• Qian Renxue told Gu Yuena that Mu Chen shared her feelings and asked her to keep him company while Qian Renxue was away.
• Qian Renxue warned Gu Yuena not to draw the God Realm's attention by attacking human Soul Master factions and asked her to keep Mu Chen from falling for other women.
• Qian Renxue disguised herself as Xue Qinghe and left with Mu Chen, Gu Yuena, Ning Fengzhi, and the others seeing her off.

Mu Chen took Ning Rongrong to Blue Tyrant Academy and told Liu Erlong that Yu Xiaogang would soon be at Shrek Academy. Liu Erlong learned that Flender ran the academy and was left with its location so she could verify Mu Chen’s claims.

• Ning Rongrong asked Mu Chen to take her somewhere remote, and he agreed to go with her.
• Mu Chen checked his status panel and saw that he had 3,500 Cool Points.
• Mu Chen and Ning Rongrong arrived at Blue Tyrant Academy, where Mu Chen requested a meeting with Headmistress Liu Erlong.
• Mu Chen evaded Liu Erlong when she urgently tried to grab him after he revealed that he knew where Yu Xiaogang was.
• Mu Chen told Liu Erlong that Yu Xiaogang would soon arrive at Shrek Academy and gave her its location.
• Liu Erlong was shocked to learn that Flender was Shrek Academy’s headmaster.

Mu Chen told Liu Erlong where she might find Yu Xiaogang, then left with Ning Rongrong and Gu Yuena for Shrek Academy. They reached the Rose Hotel in Suotuo City and learned that only one room remained.

• Mu Chen revealed that he had heard about the Golden Iron Triangle from Ning Fengzhi and urged Liu Erlong to seek out Yu Xiaogang without mentioning his role.
• Liu Erlong decided to follow the lead because it was her first news about Yu Xiaogang in twenty years.
• Mu Chen returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and reflected on his coming encounters with Yu Xiaogang, Tang San, and Tang Hao.
• Mu Chen, Ning Rongrong, and Gu Yuena left for Shrek Academy, and Sword Douluo followed after Ning Fengzhi explained that Flender ran the school.
• The three arrived at the Rose Hotel in Suotuo City, where the receptionist told Mu Chen that only one room was available.