Chapter Summaries

The Imperial Dou Team assessed Tang San's group before their Soul Battle at the Suotuo Great Soul Arena, with Qin Ming warning them not to underestimate their opponents or seriously injure them. The team headed to the Central Main Soul Arena, where the match was about to begin.

• Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan dismissed their opponents as weak, but Ye Lingling warned that the Blue Silver Grass Soul Master had a dangerous External Soul Bone.
• Qin Ming cautioned the team against underestimating their opponents and told Dugu Yan to detoxify them and avoid causing serious injuries.
• Qin Ming described the Sword God's extraordinary record and Purple Gold Douluo Badge, leaving Yu Tianheng and the others subdued.
• Qin Ming led the Imperial Dou Team to prepare for their Soul Battle in the Central Main Soul Arena.

The Shrek Seven Monsters faced the Imperial Dou Team in a high-profile Soul Arena battle, with both teams taking the platform and summoning their Martial Souls. The chapter left the fighters prepared to begin, with the Imperial Dou Team displaying a strong advantage in Martial Soul quality and Soul Ring configuration.

• Doudou introduced the Imperial Dou Team, led by Yu Tianheng, and the Shrek Seven Monsters, led by Dai Mubai, before the teams entered the Soul Arena.
• Doudou explained the battle rules and gave the teams one minute to summon their Martial Souls.
• Dai Mubai transformed into his White Tiger form as the Imperial Dou Team’s Shi brothers took the front line and revealed their Black Tortoise shells.
• Yu Tianheng transformed his right arm into a scaled dragon arm, while Dugu Yan revealed a snake tail and Osler and Yu Feng summoned their Martial Souls.
• The Imperial Dou Team displayed two yellow and one purple Soul Rings each, leaving the Shrek Seven Monsters at a clear disadvantage as the battle was about to start.

The Shrek Seven Monsters faced the Imperial Dou Team, whose superior numbers and soul ring configuration put them at a disadvantage. Tang San revealed his twin Martial Souls and took control of the fight, leaving Dugu Yan’s poison countered and the battle still underway.

• Mu Chen told Gu Yuena that Tang San could become a dual successor to the Asura God and Sea God, and refused her offer to kill him.
• Tang San revealed the Clear Sky Hammer alongside his Blue Silver Grass and used it to overwhelm the Shi Mo brothers and injure Yu Tianheng.
• Enraged by Yu Tianheng’s injury, Dugu Yan released her Jade Phosphorous Purple Poison across the arena.
• Tang San used liquor and realgar powder, with Dai Mubai’s White Tiger Fierce Light Wave and Ma Hongjun’s Phoenix Fireline, to ignite and dispel Dugu Yan’s poison.
• Dugu Yan and the Imperial Dou Team stared in disbelief as Tang San’s counter cleared the poisonous mist.

Shrek Academy defeated the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy team after Tang San turned the battle around with his skills and External Soul Bone. Yu Tianheng accepted the loss, while Yu Xiaogang wondered whether Mu Chen could help solve Tang San’s Twin Martial Souls problem.

• Ye Lingling healed Yu Tianheng with her Nine Heart Begonia, and the Shi brothers transformed their shells into shields as the Imperial Dou Team resumed its attack.
• Tang San told Dai Mubai to keep Yu Tianheng occupied while he handled the rest of the Imperial Dou Team, and Dai Mubai realized he and Zhu Zhuqing still could not use their Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
• Yu Xiaogang worried that Tang San’s External Soul Bone was increasing his killing intent and considered whether Mu Chen might know how to solve the dangers of cultivating Twin Martial Souls.
• Tang San detoxified the Imperial Dou Team after Shrek won, and Doudou announced Shrek Academy’s victory to the cheering spectators.
• Yu Tianheng apologized to Qin Ming for losing, and Qin Ming quietly faced his proudest disciple.

After the Imperial Dou Team accepted its defeat, Mu Chen and Gu Yuena returned to their dormitory, where Tang Hao summoned Mu Chen and demanded a way to solve Tang San’s Twin Martial Souls problem. Mu Chen refused, and Gu Yuena overwhelmed Tang Hao before preparing to attack him for carrying the aura of the Asura God.

• Qin Ming encouraged the Imperial Dou Team to learn from its defeat and prepare for the Soul Master Tournament.
• Mu Chen left with Gu Yuena and Ning Rongrong, and Ning Rongrong praised Tang San’s talent.
• Tang Hao summoned Mu Chen in the middle of the night and demanded a solution to Tang San’s Twin Martial Souls problem.
• Mu Chen refused to help Tang Hao and challenged his claim to strength.
• Gu Yuena used her power to lift and throw Tang Hao, then prepared to strike him after sensing the Asura God’s aura.

Gu Yuena defeated Tang Hao and stripped him of his soul bones, leaving him alive but crippled. Mu Chen claimed the bones and vowed to destroy Tang San and the Clear Sky Sect for Xue'er.

• Tang Hao exploded all nine of his soul rings to escape Gu Yuena, but she restrained him with silver dragon claws.
• Gu Yuena forcibly removed Tang Hao's six soul bones while keeping him conscious and alive with divine power.
• Mu Chen examined the seven soul bones, including the Blue Silver Emperor Soul Bone and two inherited Clear Sky Sect bones, then stored them in his Storage Soul Tool.
• Gu Yuena told Mu Chen that Tang Hao's Soul Power had fallen from level ninety-five to level thirty-five and that he could no longer safely use Exploding Ring.
• Mu Chen reflected on Tang Hao's ruin and vowed to destroy Tang San and everything belonging to the Clear Sky Sect for Xue'er.

Mu Chen defeated Tang Hao with Gu Yuena’s help, took his soul bones, and confronted him over his role in Ah Yin’s death. He left Tang Hao devastated after revealing he could save the Blue Silver Emperor but would not tell him how.

• Gu Yuena apologized to Mu Chen for letting him hear her cruel words about soul beasts, and Mu Chen reassured her before they went to inspect Tang Hao.
• Mu Chen taunted the badly injured Tang Hao, spared his life, and declared that he would take all his soul bones and destroy the Clear Sky Sect if it retaliated.
• Tang Hao blamed Spirit Hall for Ah Yin’s death, but Mu Chen argued that Tang Hao had caused it by taking Ah Yin back to the Clear Sky Sect before she could become fully human.
• Tang Hao broke down in tears as he questioned whether his choices had caused Ah Yin’s death.
• Mu Chen told Tang Hao that he could save the Blue Silver Emperor but would not explain how, then left with Gu Yuena.

Mu Chen and Gu Yuena left Tang Hao after Gu Yuena crippled him, and Mu Chen explained that Ah Yin could grow back from the Blue Silver Grass body she left behind. Tang Hao brought Tang San away from Shrek Academy to seek refuge at the Clear Sky Sect, while Mu Chen warned that their conflict was only paused.

• Mu Chen and Gu Yuena ignored Tang Hao's plea and left, and Mu Chen explained that Ah Yin could revive if her remaining Blue Silver Grass body grew long enough.
• Tang Hao struggled to Tang San's room, where Tang San discovered his father's severe injuries and his fall from level ninety-five to level thirty-five.
• Tang Hao told Tang San that a god had defeated him and urged him to leave Shrek Academy at once.
• Tang San packed his belongings and supported Tang Hao as they set off for the Clear Sky Sect, where Tang Hao told him to endure any difficulties.
• Gu Yuena told Mu Chen that Tang Hao and Tang San had left Shrek Academy, and Mu Chen said he would wait to see Tang San's progress before their next encounter.

Yu Xiaogang found Tang San’s note saying he had left with his father, then decided to leave Shrek Academy to search for him. Liu Erlong went with Yu Xiaogang, while Flender stayed behind, unaware that an even greater blow awaited him at the academy.

• Yu Xiaogang found Tang San’s note and bloodstains, then concluded that Spirit Hall had attacked Tang San and Clear Sky Douluo, who had likely gone to Clear Sky Sect.
• Yu Xiaogang told Flender he was leaving to search for Tang San, and said Mu Chen could guide the Shrek students in his place.
• Liu Erlong asked whether Yu Xiaogang could find Clear Sky Sect, then insisted on accompanying him.
• Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong left for Heaven Dou City, and Flender returned to the academy after seeing them off.
• Flender reflected on losing Tang San, Yu Xiaogang, and Liu Erlong, while an even greater blow awaited him inside the academy.

Zhu Zhuqing left Shrek Academy to join Mu Chen and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect after Dai Mubai threatened her family and Gu Yuena subdued him. After Mu Chen and the others departed, Dai Mubai also left, while Flender remained alone at the academy.

• Gu Yuena urged Mu Chen to accept Zhu Zhuqing, and he welcomed her into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
• Dai Mubai tried to stop Zhu Zhuqing by threatening her family and the Zhu Family, but she rejected him.
• Mu Chen condemned Dai Mubai for his threats and ingratitude toward Shrek Academy, and Gu Yuena forced Dai Mubai to the ground with her spiritual pressure.
• Mu Chen, Gu Yuena, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing left the academy, and Zhu Zhuqing did not look back at Dai Mubai.
• Dai Mubai told Flender he was leaving and followed the direction Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong had gone, while Flender walked deeper into the academy alone.

After most of Shrek Academy’s students left, Flender decided to change its recruitment principles instead of disbanding it. Meanwhile, Mu Chen reassured Zhu Zhuqing about her safety and her future at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as the group traveled there.

• Flender told Zhao Wuji that Tang San, Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong, Mu Chen, Ning Rongrong, Gu Yuena, Dai Mubai, and Zhu Zhuqing had left Shrek Academy, leaving only Ma Hongjun and Oscar.
• Flender questioned whether Shrek Academy’s talent-focused education had failed to foster bonds, but decided to keep the academy open and change its recruitment principles.
• Flender noted that Mu Chen had given him the money he won in the Soul Fighting Arena and considered whether Ma Hongjun might join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to resolve his Evil Fire problem.
• Aboard the carriage, Mu Chen reassured Zhu Zhuqing that Dai Mubai posed no serious threat to her or her family and predicted that cultivation resources could help her grow stronger.
• Ning Rongrong defended her cultivation and welcomed Zhu Zhuqing to the sect, then playfully scolded Mu Chen, prompting laughter in the carriage.

Tang Hao and Tang San arrived at Moonlight Pavilion seeking help from Tang Yuehua, who was shocked by Tang Hao’s severe injuries and loss of power. Tang Yuehua agreed to contact the Clear Sky Sect, while Tang Hao was left alone grieving his condition and his inability to protect Tang San.

• Tang Yuehua hurried out of Moonlight Pavilion to meet Tang Hao after learning that an old acquaintance had arrived.
• Tang San stopped Tang Yuehua from embracing Tang Hao, and she saw how badly her brother had been weakened.
• Tang San realized Tang Hao had fallen to level thirty-five and vowed to kill whoever had taken his soul bones.
• Tang Hao said his attacker had surpassed the realm of humans and asked Tang Yuehua to arrange for the Clear Sky Sect to take Tang San back.
• Tang Yuehua arranged rooms and promised to notify the sect, then Tang Hao asked to be left alone.
• Alone in his room, Tang Hao cried and wondered whether Ah Yin’s death had been his fault.

Tang Xiao learned that Tang Hao had been severely injured and worried that helping Tang San return to Clear Sky Sect could endanger the sect, so he headed toward Heaven Dou City. Mu Chen, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Na'er returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, where the disciples welcomed them and remarked on Mu Chen and Ning Rongrong’s remarkable growth.

• Tang San wondered who had injured Tang Hao and fell asleep before reaching Clear Sky Sect.
• Tang Xiao read Tang Yuehua’s letter, agreed to help Tang San return, and worried about the threat posed by Tang Hao’s attacker.
• Tang Xiao considered the danger to Clear Sky Sect and left for Heaven Dou City.
• Mu Chen, Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Na'er arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and were greeted by its disciples.
• Ning Rongrong told Zhu Zhuqing about her and Mu Chen’s standing in the sect, while disciples gossiped about Mu Chen and noted his Soul Power had reached Soul Ancestor rank and Ning Rongrong’s had reached level 40.

Ning Rongrong returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect after reaching level 40 and evolving her martial soul into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Mu Chen introduced Zhu Zhuqing to Ning Fengzhi, who warned him to stay in the sect because his fame could attract danger, and Mu Chen announced that he planned to win the Soul Master Tournament for the sect.

• Ning Rongrong returned to the sect and revealed that she had reached level 40 and gained the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
• Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo welcomed Rongrong and discussed their own gains from the immortal herb Mu Chen had brought back.
• Mu Chen introduced Zhu Zhuqing to Ning Fengzhi as a talented former Shrek Academy student who had joined the sect.
• Ning Fengzhi warned Mu Chen that his fame at the Great Soul Arena could draw attacks, especially from Spirit Hall, and advised him to remain in the sect.
• Mu Chen told Ning Fengzhi that he intended to represent the sect in the Soul Master Tournament two years later and bring home the championship.

Mu Chen planned to enter the Soul Master Tournament with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, and asked the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to supply rare metals and a secluded workspace for his secret project. Before leaving with Gu Yuena, he gave Ning Fengzhi an Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid intended to help him cultivate to Titled Douluo.

• Mu Chen told Sword Douluo and Ning Fengzhi that he would enter the tournament with Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Fengzhi agreed to let him compete under the name of a purchased academy.
• Mu Chen asked Ning Fengzhi for rare metals and a private workspace, and Ning Fengzhi promised to buy a batch from Gengxin City for three million Gold Soul Coins.
• Ning Rongrong took Zhu Zhuqing to the room beside her own.
• Mu Chen gave Ning Fengzhi an Eight-Petaled Immortal Orchid, explaining that it could strengthen his foundation and support his cultivation to Titled Douluo.
• Mu Chen left with Gu Yuena, while Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo discussed Ning Rongrong's feelings for him.

Zhu Zhuqing settled into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect while Mu Chen planned his cultivation and next steps, and Qian Renxue read his letter at the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace. At Moonlight Pavilion, Tang Xiao reunited with Tang Hao, examined his grave injuries, and wondered if a god had caused them.

• Zhu Zhuqing thanked Ning Rongrong for preparing her room and resolved to grow stronger during her stay.
• Mu Chen considered what to do with seven soul bones and planned to cultivate, study swordsmanship, craft Soul Tools, and visit Qian Renxue with immortal herbs.
• Gu Yuena returned and quietly cuddled beside the sleeping Mu Chen.
• Qian Renxue read Mu Chen's letter, reflected on his progress and Na'er, and wished he would come see her.
• Tang Xiao arrived at Moonlight Pavilion and introduced himself to Tang San as his uncle before asking Tang San and Tang Yuehua to leave him alone with Tang Hao.
• Tang Xiao examined Tang Hao's injuries, found his Soul Power had fallen to level 35, and questioned whether a god had caused his condition.

Tang Hao told Tang Xiao that a god had attacked him, but Gu Yuena’s lingering power erased his memories when he tried to reveal her identity. Tang Xiao explained that Tang San would need to prove his strength and value before the Clear Sky Sect would accept his return, leaving Tang Hao dependent on his son’s ability and worried about Spirit Hall.

• Tang Hao said a god had attacked him, but Gu Yuena’s spiritual power erased his memories as he tried to identify her.
• Tang Xiao helped Tang Hao recover and told him Tang San faced resistance from the Clear Sky Sect’s elders because he was still too weak to prove himself or make a major contribution.
• Tang Hao begged Tang Xiao to help Tang San return, citing his fear of Spirit Hall, and Tang Xiao agreed to do what he could.
• Tang Xiao told Tang Hao that the Clear Sky Sect had six Titled Douluo besides him and had quietly built up its strength while remaining hidden.

Tang Xiao told Tang San how Ah Yin died and warned him against challenging Spirit Hall before he was strong enough. Tang San vowed to repay the blood debt and said he wanted to return to the Clear Sky Sect, claiming he could meet its two requirements with a little time.

• Tang Xiao explained that Tang Hao's injuries could only be stabilized and that he was unable to heal them fully.
• Tang San asked about his mother, and Tang Xiao recounted how Ah Yin, a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, had been forced by Qian Renxue and others to sacrifice herself.
• Tang San swore he would make Spirit Hall pay, while Tang Xiao cautioned him not to seek revenge until he was strong enough.
• Tang Xiao asked whether Tang San personally wanted to return to the Clear Sky Sect, and Tang San said he wanted to acknowledge his ancestors, clear Tang Hao's name, and atone to the sect.
• Tang Xiao repeated the two conditions for Tang San's return, and Tang San claimed he could fulfill them after a little time.

Tang San traveled with Tang Xiao to the Clear Sky Sect, intending to prove his strength and make a great contribution by introducing Hidden Weapons. He reached the sect’s hidden mountain entrance, where Tang Xiao began climbing the sheer cliff.

• Tang San told Tang Xiao he could meet the sect’s requirements by demonstrating his Hidden Weapons and providing them to the Clear Sky Sect, and Tang Xiao agreed to take him back after a few days of preparation.
• Tang Xiao informed Tang Hao that he would bring Tang San to the sect, while Tang Hao expressed confidence in his son; Tang Yuehua stayed behind to care for Tang Hao.
• Yu Xiaogang and Liu Erlong arrived at Moonlight Pavilion after Tang San and Tang Xiao had already departed.
• Tang Xiao brought Tang San to a village near Heaven Dou City and explained that it was only an outpost, not the true Clear Sky Sect.
• Tang Xiao started ascending a steep, smooth cliff using small footholds, and Tang San recognized that the climb would challenge Soul Masters below Rank 40.

Tang Xiao led Tang San through the treacherous mountain defenses to the Clear Sky Sect, where Tang San revealed his Clear Sky Hammer as proof of his identity. They entered the sect while its disciples recognized him as Tang Hao’s son and anticipated trouble.

• Tang San followed Tang Xiao across steep peaks and swaying iron chains, using his Eight Spider Lances to cross the dangerous route.
• Tang Xiao noticed Tang San’s External Soul Bone and its poison, while Tang San said he had other methods beyond it.
• Tang Xiao brought Tang San to the Clear Sky Sect’s gate and asked him to display his Clear Sky Hammer.
• Two disciples looked down on Tang San when they saw his hammer had no Soul Rings, then realized he was Tang Hao’s son.
• Tang Xiao led Tang San into the sect as the disciples remarked that the Seventh Elder and others disliked Tang Hao.