Chapter Summaries

Mu Chen took Gu Yuena and Ning Rongrong to the Rose Hotel, then encountered Zhu Zhuqing while dining at a restaurant in Suotuo City. After Zhu Zhuqing slapped a noble who tried to grope her, he ordered his Soul Ancestor bodyguard to seize her.

• Mu Chen booked three rooms at the Rose Hotel and led Gu Yuena and Ning Rongrong to eat lunch.
• The system alerted Mu Chen that Zhu Zhuqing had appeared, and he spotted her serving customers at the restaurant.
• A lecherous noble tried to grope Zhu Zhuqing, and she slapped him.
• The noble threatened Zhu Zhuqing and ordered his men to seize her after she used Martial Soul Possession.
• A middle-aged bodyguard revealed himself as a Soul Ancestor with a black werewolf Martial Soul.

Mu Chen rescued Zhu Zhuqing from a predatory Soul Ancestor in Suotuo City and learned she had come from the Star Luo Empire to seek admission to Shrek Academy. After Zhu Zhuqing refused Ning Rongrong’s offer of money, Mu Chen and Ning Rongrong decided to visit Shrek Academy themselves.

• At Ning Rongrong and Gu Yuena’s urging, Mu Chen severed the Soul Ancestor’s right hand to stop him from attacking Zhu Zhuqing.
• Mu Chen threatened the fat man with his Emperor Dragon Sword, and the man fled after learning Mu Chen and Ning Rongrong were from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Zhu Zhuqing thanked Mu Chen, but said she had nowhere else to go and declined Ning Rongrong’s offer of money.
• Mu Chen learned Zhu Zhuqing was a level 27 Soul Grandmaster from the Star Luo Empire who had spent her travel money while seeking work before Shrek Academy’s admissions opened.
• Ning Rongrong suggested visiting Shrek Academy, and Mu Chen agreed.

Mu Chen, Gu Yuena, and Ning Rongrong took Zhu Zhuqing in and offered to help her until Shrek Academy began accepting students. The women bonded while shopping, leaving Mu Chen stunned by how quickly their friendship formed.

• Zhu Zhuqing warned Ning Rongrong that Shrek Academy had poor teaching conditions, but agreed to lead them there when admissions opened.
• Mu Chen invited Zhu Zhuqing to stay with them, and Ning Rongrong pulled her along to join their group.
• At lunch, Zhu Zhuqing cried as she thought about her dangerous family rivalry and her fear of discovering what Dai Mubai had become.
• Mu Chen offered to buy Zhu Zhuqing new clothes, and she agreed to repay him later.
• Ning Rongrong and Gu Yuena went shopping with Zhu Zhuqing, who gradually grew more lively and comfortable with them.
• Gu Yuena teased Mu Chen for glancing at Zhu Zhuqing's chest, while he protested that he had only looked by accident.

Mu Chen returned to the Rose Hotel with Gu Yuena, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing, where he encountered Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Dai Mubai. After Zhu Zhuqing fled upon seeing Dai Mubai with twin sisters, Mu Chen watched Tang San defeat Dai Mubai and left the two men wary of each other.

• Gu Yuena told Mu Chen that a hundred-thousand-year-old Soft Bone Charm Rabbit in the hotel had taken human form, and Mu Chen chose to wait rather than interfere.
• Mu Chen entered the Rose Hotel and found Dai Mubai with twin sisters, Tang San, and Xiao Wu; the system announced large Cool Points bonuses for Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Dai Mubai.
• Zhu Zhuqing saw Dai Mubai with the twins and ran out, so Mu Chen sent Ning Rongrong and Gu Yuena after her.
• Xiao Wu briefly wondered whether Mu Chen had seen through her identity, then watched Tang San duel Dai Mubai.
• Tang San defeated Dai Mubai, and Mu Chen assessed Tang San's movement techniques and hidden weapons as Dai Mubai declared he would await Tang San at Shrek Academy.
• Dai Mubai sensed Mu Chen watching him like prey, but could not identify the source of the gaze.

Zhu Zhuqing told Ning Rongrong and Gu Yuena that her fiancé, Dai Mubai, had abandoned his duty to fight for their survival, leaving her desperate about her family’s deadly rivalry. Mu Chen offered to help her grow stronger, and she was left to decide whether to trust him.

• Ning Rongrong and Gu Yuena found Zhu Zhuqing crying outside the Rose Hotel, and Gu Yuena helped calm her.
• Zhu Zhuqing revealed that Dai Mubai was her fiancé and explained that she had found him wasting his days instead of preparing to oppose Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun.
• Zhu Zhuqing said she had only a few years to prove herself before the family’s tournament decision could leave her cultivation crippled and her imprisoned.
• Gu Yuena urged Zhu Zhuqing to reject fate by becoming strong enough to overcome her family’s rules.
• Mu Chen joined them and offered to raise Zhu Zhuqing’s Soul Power and improve her talent if she trusted him.

Mu Chen explained Tang San’s talent to Zhu Zhuqing, then discussed the transformed hundred-thousand-year Soft Bone Charm Rabbit with Gu Yuena. Gu Yuena considered rescuing Xiao Wu from the human world but stayed her hand, while her feelings for Mu Chen deepened.

• Mu Chen told Zhu Zhuqing that Tang San had Innate Full Soul Power and had reached level twenty-nine at age twelve, while Ning Rongrong pointed out that she and Mu Chen had surpassed his level.
• Mu Chen returned to the Rose Hotel with Zhu Zhuqing and the others, and Gu Yuena joined him to discuss the transformed hundred-thousand-year Soft Bone Charm Rabbit.
• Gu Yuena warned that a wounded Super Douluo was following the rabbit, and Mu Chen explained that the man likely wanted her hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone.
• Gu Yuena offered to take the rabbit back to the Star Dou Great Forest, but Mu Chen said she would return to the human world and promised that the Super Douluo would gain nothing while they were there.
• Gu Yuena reflected on Mu Chen’s words about life among humans and quietly wondered when she could confess her feelings to him.

Mu Chen and the others arrived at Shrek Academy on admissions day and saw its severe entrance requirements drive away most applicants. He judged the academy’s admissions and conduct harshly, while acknowledging its strong teachers and Yu Xiaogang’s useful early-stage guidance.

• Mu Chen, Gu Yuena, and Zhu Zhuqing arrived at Shrek Academy and spotted Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Dai Mubai at the entrance.
• Dai Mubai used his Soul Elder strength to drive away a parent demanding a registration fee refund.
• The registrar revealed Shrek Academy’s age and Soul Power requirements, then displayed his Soul Emperor strength, prompting most applicants to leave.
• Mu Chen criticized Shrek Academy’s admissions standards, students, and conduct, and concluded it was not a good Soul Master Academy.
• Mu Chen acknowledged the academy’s powerful teachers and the value of Yu Xiaogang’s theories for lower-level Soul Masters.

Mu Chen and the others underwent Shrek Academy’s entrance assessment, where Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing passed before Mu Chen stunned everyone with his rank 36 Soul Power and unusual soul-ring configuration. He left the academy staff and students astonished, while Tang San saw him as a new rival to surpass.

• Ning Rongrong paid her and Zhu Zhuqing’s registration fees, then scolded Dai Mubai for staring at her.
• Xiao Wu criticized Dai Mubai for leering at different women, while Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing also viewed him with disapproval.
• Dai Mubai sensed that Zhu Zhuqing’s aura complemented his own and resolved to win her over; Zhu Zhuqing passed the assessment at rank 27.
• Mu Chen took the assessment and shocked the old man by revealing rank 36 Soul Power at age twelve.
• Mu Chen summoned the Emperor Dragon Sword and displayed yellow, purple, and purple soul rings, astonishing Tang San, Xiao Wu, and the academy staff.
• Mu Chen received 1,300 Cool Points for impressing Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Mubai, Xiao Wu, and Tang San.

Mu Chen and Gu Yuena passed Shrek Academy’s entrance tests, and Gu Yuena’s silver giant dragon martial soul overwhelmed the other applicants. Dai Mubai led the group toward the fourth test, where their combat abilities would be assessed.

• Mu Chen asked whether he had passed, then had Gu Yuena reveal her three soul rings and silver giant dragon martial soul.
• Gu Yuena’s aura suppressed Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, Tang San, and Xiao Wu until Mu Chen asked her to withdraw her martial soul.
• Tang San helped Xiao Wu recover, and both completed the test with Soul Power Level 29 before the old man passed them.
• The old man sent all six applicants to the fourth test, and Dai Mubai led them into the academy.
• Dai Mubai explained the four entrance stages and said that the fourth test measured actual combat experience and martial soul control.
• Xiao Wu stayed tense beside Tang San, while Ning Rongrong complained about Shrek Academy’s facilities.

Mu Chen reached Shrek Academy’s final assessment and challenged Zhao Wuji, a level seventy-six Soul Sage, to a one-on-one fight. Zhao Wuji accepted, saying Mu Chen would pass if he could make him take the fight seriously.

• Dai Mubai led Mu Chen and the other applicants to the final assessment and introduced them to Zhao Wuji.
• Zhao Wuji explained that the applicants had to withstand his attacks for one incense stick’s time, and Dai Mubai warned them about his immense strength and defense.
• Mu Chen left the group and told Zhao Wuji he wanted to challenge him alone.
• Mu Chen summoned his Emperor Dragon Sword and displayed three soul rings, including two purple rings, impressing Zhao Wuji with his strength and aura.
• Zhao Wuji agreed to fight Mu Chen and set the condition that Mu Chen had to make him take the duel seriously.

Mu Chen challenged Zhao Wuji despite their enormous Soul Power gap, using his boosted attributes, speed, and soul bones to wound and evade the Soul Sage. Zhao Wuji countered with Gravity Enhancement and struck Mu Chen’s Golden Dragon Wings, leaving the battle unresolved as he charged again.

• Ning Rongrong offered to boost Mu Chen, but he refused and declared that he would face Zhao Wuji alone.
• Mu Chen activated three Nine Dragon Hairpins and used Silver Light Falling Blade against Zhao Wuji, who shattered the attack with Immovable Ming King Body.
• Mu Chen used the Dark Gold Dreadclaw and his Shadow Movement Technique to injure Zhao Wuji while evading his attempts to catch him.
• Zhao Wuji used Gravity Enhancement to slow Mu Chen, then struck his Golden Dragon Wings and sent him back more than a dozen steps.
• Zhao Wuji charged at Mu Chen again, insisting that Mu Chen’s tricks could not overcome their forty-level Soul Power gap.

Mu Chen fought Zhao Wuji in the air, using his soul skills and sword to wound the Soul Sage despite Zhao Wuji’s powerful attacks. Mu Chen exhausted his Soul Power, but Zhao Wuji remained standing and activated his Martial Soul Avatar.

• Mu Chen used his Golden Dragon Wings to evade Zhao Wuji, then blocked his attack with Golden Dragon Body and pierced his palm with Annihilation Slash.
• Zhao Wuji used Gravity Crush, but Mu Chen created eight afterimages with Shape-Shifting Shadow and avoided his attacks.
• Zhao Wuji unleashed Mighty Vajra Roar, shattering Mu Chen’s afterimages, while Mu Chen used Golden Dragon Body to resist the sonic attack.
• Zhao Wuji tracked Mu Chen and struck him, but Mu Chen counterattacked with sword beams and repeated Annihilation Slashes that wounded Zhao Wuji.
• Mu Chen landed with his Soul Power exhausted, while Zhao Wuji remained standing and activated his Martial Soul Avatar.

After Mu Chen impressed Zhao Wuji with his strength, Zhao Wuji left him in charge of testing the remaining examinees. Mu Chen prepared to face Tang San and the others, while exempting Gu Yuena and persuading Ning Rongrong to join the test.

• Mu Chen acknowledged Zhao Wuji's victory, and Gu Yuena restored Mu Chen's Soul Power and spiritual power.
• Zhao Wuji praised Mu Chen's talent and Sword Momentum, then left him to administer the remaining fourth tests under the same incense-stick rule.
• Mu Chen became the temporary examiner and told Tang San and the others that everyone except Gu Yuena, including Ning Rongrong, had to participate.
• Ning Rongrong pouted at being required to take the test, but agreed after Mu Chen promised to make her barbecue that night.
• Mu Chen watched Tang San and the others plan their approach and looked forward to fighting them without using the Nine Dragon Hairpin.

Tang San organized Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong to fight Mu Chen, who revealed his Emperor Dragon Sword and overwhelming speed. Mu Chen evaded their coordinated attacks and struck Zhu Zhuqing, leaving the battle underway.

• Tang San, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong introduced their martial souls and abilities, and Ning Rongrong revealed that she and Gu Yuena were from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Tang San assigned Ning Rongrong to support the team, Xiao Wu to attack, and Zhu Zhuqing to harass Mu Chen while he controlled the fight.
• Mu Chen and Tang San summoned their martial souls and Soul Rings, and Ning Rongrong boosted her teammates with her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
• Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing attacked with Tang San's coordination, but Mu Chen dodged their moves and resisted Xiao Wu's Charm.
• Mu Chen struck Zhu Zhuqing and then charged toward her as golden light flashed across his body.

Mu Chen overwhelmed the Shrek team, defeating Zhu Zhuqing and knocking Xiao Wu unconscious, which drove Tang San to stop holding back. Tang San launched Bone-Piercing Needles and pressed his attack, but Mu Chen’s Golden Dragon Wings blocked them as their fight continued.

• Mu Chen cut through Tang San’s Blue Silver Grass, knocked Zhu Zhuqing down, and advanced on Xiao Wu.
• Tang San pulled Xiao Wu away and fought Mu Chen with Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, but Mu Chen’s Sword Qi cut Tang San’s cheek.
• Tang San’s Parasitism failed when Mu Chen’s Sword Momentum shredded the Blue Silver Grass, and Mu Chen kicked Xiao Wu unconscious.
• Tang San, enraged over Xiao Wu’s injury, unleashed his full strength and attacked Mu Chen with Bone-Piercing Needles.
• Mu Chen used his Golden Dragon Wings to block the needles, while Tang San continued throwing cold weapons from multiple angles.

Mu Chen defeated Tang San in their timed duel by avoiding his hidden weapons and reflecting Tang San’s Dragon Whisker Needles back at him. Tang San was left badly injured, and Mu Chen declared himself the winner as the promised main event still lay ahead.

• Tang San attacked Mu Chen with poisoned hidden weapons, but Mu Chen’s Soul Skill kept them from harming him.
• Mu Chen cut through Tang San’s attacks with sword energy and forced him onto the defensive while staying airborne.
• Tang San fired Dragon Whisker Needles at Mu Chen, who bent the Emperor Dragon Sword to deflect them back into Tang San.
• Tang San painfully extracted the needles from his body and collapsed, while the onlookers grew wary of his hidden weapons.
• Mu Chen declared that the incense-stick time had passed and that he had won.

After defeating Tang San, Mu Chen settled into the academy with Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Gu Yuena, who warned him that Tang Hao and Sword Douluo were nearby. Mu Chen expected Tang Hao to attack that night and asked Gu Yuena to protect Sword Douluo if necessary.

• Mu Chen praised Ning Rongrong's support during the battle, and Gu Yuena revived Xiao Wu, who found Tang San injured by his own Hidden Weapons.
• Mu Chen ordered Dai Mubai to show them the dormitories and warned everyone not to touch the poisonous Hidden Weapons scattered on the ground.
• Dai Mubai led the new students to the academy's cabins and pointed out its facilities.
• Gu Yuena told Mu Chen that Tang Hao and Sword Douluo were nearby, and Mu Chen suspected Sword Douluo had reached the Sword Intent Realm.
• Mu Chen expected Tang Hao to seek revenge that night and asked Gu Yuena to help Sword Douluo if he could not defeat Tang Hao.

Tang Hao confronted Mu Chen over Tang San’s injuries, but Sword Douluo intervened to protect his disciple. The two powerful warriors prepared to fight, with Sword Douluo challenging Tang Hao to prove the Seven Kill Sword could rival the Clear Sky Hammer.

• Tang Hao appeared near Shrek Academy and demanded that Mu Chen come out, while Gu Yuena and a white figure followed.
• Tang Hao blamed Mu Chen for Tang San’s condition and announced he would beat Mu Chen badly, dismissing Mu Chen’s explanation of the assessment.
• Tang Hao’s oppressive Soul Power weakened Mu Chen as Tang Hao revealed his Soul Rings, including a hundred-thousand-year ring.
• Sword Douluo attacked Tang Hao with Sword Qi and blocked him from reaching Mu Chen, revealing himself as Mu Chen’s teacher.
• Sword Douluo told Mu Chen to retreat, then challenged Tang Hao to a battle to prove the Seven Kill Sword could match the Clear Sky Hammer.

Sword Douluo and Tang Hao fought a fierce duel, with Sword Douluo using his speed and Seven Kill Intent Realm to gain the upper hand. Mu Chen watched in awe and resolved to one day comprehend the Sword Intent Realm.

• Tang Hao accepted that a battle with Chen Xin was unavoidable, and both men activated their Martial Soul Avatars.
• Mu Chen warned Sword Douluo not to let Tang Hao build power with the Great Sumeru Hammer, so Sword Douluo attacked with his soul skills instead.
• Sword Douluo used his range and speed to wound Tang Hao while avoiding direct contests of strength.
• Tang Hao unleashed Clear Sky Shakes the Earth and Divine Slaughter's Domain, forcing Sword Douluo to retreat before the two escalated their attacks.
• Sword Douluo released the Seven Kill Domain and Seven Kill Intent Realm, which enhanced him and let him suppress Tang Hao.
• Mu Chen watched the battle unfold too quickly to follow and vowed to reach the Sword Intent Realm himself.

Tang Hao retreated after Sword Douluo’s Ninth Soul Skill stopped his Exploding Ring attack, while the battle pushed Sword Douluo close to a breakthrough. Sword Douluo then revealed that he had discovered a juvenile hundred-thousand-year soul beast at Shrek Academy and proposed capturing her for Mu Chen, who urged him to leave her alone for now.

• Tang Hao exploded five Soul Rings and attacked Sword Douluo, whose Ninth Soul Skill clashed with Tang Hao’s Clear Sky Guardian and sent him flying.
• Tang Hao admitted defeat and left, while Sword Douluo said a desperate, uninjured Tang Hao might have been too strong for him to handle.
• Sword Douluo sensed that he could break through to Level 97 within two months and decided to remain in seclusion in Suotuo City.
• Sword Douluo told Mu Chen that a juvenile hundred-thousand-year soul beast was living near Tang San at Shrek Academy and suggested capturing her for her soul bone and Soul Ring.
• Mu Chen asked Sword Douluo to leave the transformed soul beast alone and questioned why Tang Hao had let her stay with his son.