Chapter Summaries

After Gongyang Mo finished absorbing his soul ring, Lin Qianyi and Wang Qiuer continued their journey with the group through the Star Dou Great Forest. They defeated a ten-thousand-year Blood Red Baboon, but Wang Qiuer claimed its soul ring despite Huo Yuhao asking for it first, promising to find him a more suitable soul beast.

• Gongyang Mo awoke after absorbing his soul ring and teased Lin Qianyi and Wang Qiuer about making up.
• The next morning, Cai Mei'er led the group onward while Lin Qianyi secretly protected them.
• The group encountered a ten-thousand-year Blood Red Baboon, and Gongyang Mo amplified their strength as they prepared to fight.
• Wang Qiuer and Lin Qianyi coordinated their attacks and killed the Blood Red Baboon.
• Huo Yuhao asked for the baboon's soul ring, but Wang Qiuer claimed it and promised to help him find a better-suited soul beast.

Lin Qianyi hunted down an eighty-thousand-year Storm Giant Eagle, absorbed its soul ring, and returned to the group stronger. As Wang Qiuer led them to find a soul beast for Huo Yuhao, Lin Qianyi detected an ambush and identified the attackers as Evil Soul Masters.

• Lin Qianyi went ahead alone and, after the Ice Frost Flood Dragon urged her to aim higher, chose to hunt a Storm Giant Eagle identified by the Snow Girl.
• Lin Qianyi defeated the Storm Giant Eagle with her Wind Binding and Azure Luan Feather Thrust skills, then absorbed its soul ring.
• Lin Qianyi returned to the group at level sixty-five, and Wang Qiuer began leading everyone to find a soul beast for Huo Yuhao.
• Lin Qianyi sensed concealed enemies ahead, used her Vast Expanse Magic Eye to detect several powerful attackers, and recognized their mask as belonging to Evil Soul Masters.

Lin Qianyi’s group secretly followed Sacred Spirit Sect Evil Soul Masters to the Darkgold Dreadclaw Bears’ territory, where they attacked the intruders and tried to protect the bears and their cubs. Wang Qiuer killed the mother bear after it injured Lin Qianyi, while the cubs’ fate remained unclear.

• Lin Qianyi stopped Wang Dong'er from attacking the Evil Soul Masters immediately and ordered Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er to strike from the shadows as the group followed them.
• The Evil Soul Masters revealed they intended to capture Darkgold Dreadclaw Bears as mounts, and Lin Qianyi sent Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong'er to rescue the cubs during the coming chaos.
• Lin Qianyi and Wang Qiuer ambushed the Evil Soul Master leader, who fled; Cai Mei'er pursued him and disposed of him in the darkness.
• The mother Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear attacked Gongyang Mo, and Lin Qianyi shoved him aside before being struck into a tree and badly injured.
• Wang Qiuer fought the mother bear with her Golden Dragon martial soul and spear, eventually killing it.

Lin Qianyi and Huo Yuhao brought two Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear cubs to the Tang Sect, where Beibei agreed to raise them. After reuniting with Ji Juechen and teasing him about joining her at Shrek Academy, Lin Qianyi learned that Wang Dong'er had fainted and offered to help Huo Yuhao search the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well for an Immortal Herb.

• Lin Qianyi took a Darkgold Dreadclaw Bear cub, and Huo Yuhao later reported the group's journey to Beibei at the Tang Sect.
• Lin Qianyi and Huo Yuhao persuaded Beibei to keep the two orphaned cubs at the Tang Sect.
• Ji Juechen embraced Lin Qianyi after she returned, asked her to take him along on future trips, and she promised she would.
• Lin Qianyi recounted her journey to Ji Juechen, then playfully asked whether he wanted to return to Shrek Academy with her.
• Huo Yuhao told Lin Qianyi and Ji Juechen that Wang Dong'er had fainted and that he needed an Immortal Herb from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
• Lin Qianyi and Ji Juechen offered to accompany Huo Yuhao to improve their chances of finding the herb.

Huo Yuhao and his companions reached the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to find an Immortal Herb that could save Wang Dong'er, but the Infernal Delicate Apricot attacked them. As the battle intensified, Lin Qianyi and Huo Yuhao summoned their companions and powers while Lin Qianyi and Ji Juechen prepared a joint strike.

• Huo Yuhao knelt before Wang Qiuer to show his resolve to save Dong'er, and she insisted on joining him; he agreed to take her along with Lin Qianyi and Ji Juechen.
• The four reached the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well after Lin Qianyi and Huo Yuhao temporarily restrained the poisonous mist with their Soul Power.
• The Infernal Delicate Apricot revealed itself and attacked after Huo Yuhao asked for an Immortal Herb to save his friend.
• Huo Yuhao, Wang Qiuer, Lin Qianyi, and Ji Juechen fought back, but the Infernal Delicate Apricot grew stronger amid the well's Extreme Fire.
• Lin Qianyi awakened Snow Girl, and Huo Yuhao joined with the Ice Scorpion Emperor Scorpion as they unleashed ice attacks against the Infernal Delicate Apricot.
• Lin Qianyi and Ji Juechen each used the One-Character Slash, directing their combined sword attacks at the Infernal Delicate Apricot.

Huo Yuhao risked his life to obtain the Lovesick Heartbreak Red for Wang Dong'er, drinking the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Spring and awakening the herb with his blood. His companions brought him back to Shrek Academy, where Elder Zhuang began suppressing the poison as Wang Dong'er woke and learned what Huo Yuhao had done.

• Huo Yuhao accepted the Infernal Delicate Apricot's trial and drank water from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Spring to save Wang Dong'er.
• The Infernal Delicate Apricot gave Huo Yuhao the Lovesick Heartbreak Red, and he awakened it with his blood before collapsing and asking Lin Qianyi to give it to Dong'er.
• Lin Qianyi, Wang Qiuer, and Ji Juechen returned to Shrek Academy with Huo Yuhao, where Xuan Zi and Elder Zhuang examined him.
• Elder Zhuang used his life force and Soul Power to suppress the poison in Huo Yuhao's body.
• Wang Dong'er woke, learned Huo Yuhao had risked his life for her, and rushed to see him before Lin Qianyi stopped her.

Elder Zhuang removed the fire poison from Huo Yuhao, and Xuan Zi later reprimanded him for facing danger alone, assigning him a punishment and delaying his entry into the Sea God Pavilion. Lin Qianyi and Ji Juechen tested whether their martial souls could form a fusion skill, and their Soul Power began to merge.

• Elder Zhuang stabilized Huo Yuhao, who then cut open his own chest so Elder Zhuang could extract the fire poison.
• After Huo Yuhao fell unconscious, Xuan Zi questioned Lin Qianyi, who explained why Huo Yuhao had gone alone to get medicine for Wang Dong'er.
• Two days later, Huo Yuhao awoke and accepted Xuan Zi's punishment of writing the academy rules five hundred times; Xuan Zi postponed his Sea God Pavilion entry while Lin Qianyi entered first.
• At the Sea God Lake Shore, Lin Qianyi and Ji Juechen discussed the possibility of a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
• Lin Qianyi and Ji Juechen gathered their Soul Power together, and the two streams began to merge.

Lin Qianyi and Ji Juechen successfully merged their powers into a new skill called Qian Jue's Blade, then discussed facing the upcoming continent-wide Elite Competition together. Half a year later, the Tang Sect decided to enter the competition, and Lin Qianyi and Xiao Xiao eagerly supported the choice.

• Lin Qianyi and Ji Juechen combined their Martial Souls and Soul Power, creating a powerful technique they named Qian Jue's Blade.
• Xuan Zi sensed the disturbance from the Sea God Pavilion, recognized that the pair had succeeded, and let them continue without reprimanding them.
• Lin Qianyi and Ji Juechen discussed the competition in the Sun Moon Empire and promised to face its dangers together rather than carry the burden alone.
• Half a year later, Xuan Zi announced that disciples could represent their sects in the competition.
• Huo Yuhao declared that the group would represent the Tang Sect, and Lin Qianyi and Xiao Xiao enthusiastically agreed.

The Tang Sect prepared to compete in the All-Continent Elite Competition, with Lin Qianyi and the others facing Shrek Academy's new generation of Seven Devils. Wang Qiuer challenged Lin Qianyi to a duel, and their evenly matched fight escalated when Lin Qianyi unleashed Luan's Cry.

• The Tang Sect members reviewed their improved cultivation and prepared to compete, while Yan Shaozhe selected Wang Qiuer and six others to represent Shrek Academy.
• Ji Juechen agreed to join the competition after Beibei invited him, and promised Lin Qianyi he would follow her instructions.
• Zhou Sichen discovered that Wang Dong'er was a girl and questioned her past with Huo Yuhao, prompting her to challenge him to a spar.
• Wang Dong'er defeated Zhou Sichen, and Lin Qianyi's group of eight gained the upper hand in their training match.
• Wang Qiuer challenged Lin Qianyi to a duel, and the two traded attacks without either gaining an advantage.
• Lin Qianyi summoned her Azure Luan Martial Soul and unleashed Luan's Cry, sending a powerful attack toward Wang Qiuer's mental defenses.

Lin Qianyi and Wang Qiuer fought to a draw, gaining respect for each other before the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition began in Mingdu. As the Tang Sect Team camped near the capital, Xu Tianran prepared for his father’s death and his own ascension to the throne.

• Lin Qianyi and Wang Qiuer tested their skills against each other, then ended their battle in a draw and pledged to meet again as friends and rivals.
• The chapter introduced the competition in Mingdu and its lavish Soul Tool prizes.
• Ju Zi told Xu Tianran that the Emperor was near death and that much of the military supported him; Xu Tianran said he intended to make Ju Zi Empress and might need her to deal with his opponents.
• The Tang Sect Team stopped about a hundred kilometers from Mingdu, and Lin Qianyi went hunting with Ji Juechen while Jiang Nannan assigned Xu Sanshi to gather firewood.

Lin Qianyi and Ji Juechen hunted rabbits in the forest and returned to share a meal with their companions. Later, they affectionately urged each other to eat more.

• Lin Qianyi spotted two wild rabbits and killed them with her blades, while Ji Juechen collected them.
• Lin Qianyi and Ji Juechen returned to the group, where Beibei and Xu Sanshi helped prepare the rabbits.
• Lin Qianyi fed Xiao Xiao a strawberry, then gave Ji Juechen a cherry when he asked for one.
• Wang Dong'er fed Huo Yuhao during the meal, while Xu Sanshi joked with Jiang Nannan and Beibei.
• Lin Qianyi praised the rabbit meat and insisted Ji Juechen eat more, and he agreed to listen to her.

The Tang Sect team arrived in Mingdu and faced provocation from Meng Hongchen before Princess Jiujiu learned they would compete under the Tang Sect’s name. Princess Jiujiu gave Lin Qianyi a royal token, whose purpose remained unexplained.

• The Tang Sect group entered Mingdu and reached the hotel, where Lin Qianyi and Wang Qiuer exchanged a gesture of mutual understanding.
• Meng Hongchen taunted Ji Juechen and Lin Qianyi, who defended him; Wang Dong'er and Huo Yuhao joined in, and Ji Juechen shielded Lin Qianyi when Meng Hongchen threatened her.
• Princess Jiujiu questioned Huo Yuhao about his condition, and Lin Qianyi and Beibei explained that the group was competing as the Tang Sect.
• Princess Jiujiu voiced doubt about the Tang Sect's decline, but Beibei and Lin Qianyi declared their intent to restore its glory.
• Princess Jiujiu handed Lin Qianyi a royal token, leaving Lin Qianyi wondering what it meant.

Xu Jiujiu gave Lin Qianyi a royal token and discussed their teams’ upcoming tournament rivalry. After Lin Qianyi and the others considered the threat of the Body Sect and the Sacred Spirit Sect, Tang Ya appeared with the black-robed figures and attacked Beibei as if she did not recognize him.

• Xu Jiujiu gave Lin Qianyi a token and challenged Huo Yuhao and Lin Qianyi to fight without restraint if their teams met in the tournament.
• Lin Qianyi warned the group that Jing Hongchen might use underhanded methods against the Body Sect, and she argued that either she or Huo Yuhao should compete in the first match.
• Ji Juechen worried that Lin Qianyi would endanger herself, but Beibei agreed to let her take the field.
• Killing intent filled the hotel as the group noticed mysterious black-robed figures, whom Huo Yuhao suspected belonged to the Sacred Spirit Sect.
• Tang Ya entered the hall, failed to recognize Beibei, and struck him with Blue Silver Grass, leaving a bloody wound on his chest.

After Tang Ya injured Beibei and left with the Black Robes, Lin Qianyi urged the team to keep going and was chosen to lead in his absence. The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Tournament began in Mingdu, and as the Tang Sect was called for its first match against the Earth Dragon Sect, Ji Juechen caught Lin Qianyi's wrist.

• Tang Ya ignored Huo Yuhao and Jiang Nannan, struck Lin Qianyi through her barrier, and left with the Black Robes; Beibei lost consciousness from his injuries.
• A physician confirmed Beibei could not compete soon, and Zhou Yi heard Huo Yuhao and Lin Qianyi explain that Tang Ya had attacked him.
• Lin Qianyi rallied the team to win matches while Beibei recovered and help restore the Tang Sect, and the team agreed she should lead in Beibei's absence.
• The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Tournament opened in Mingdu, where Xu Tianran appeared and the referee announced the rules.
• The referee announced the first elimination match, Tang Sect versus Earth Dragon Sect, and Ji Juechen caught Lin Qianyi's wrist as she stepped forward.

Lin Qianyi defeated three Earth Dragon Sect opponents without revealing her martial soul, drawing Xu Tianran’s attention before accepting Nan Qiuqiu’s challenge. Their match escalated as Nan Qiuqiu attacked with her Rouge Dragon’s annihilation abilities, and Lin Qianyi summoned her second martial soul.

• Lin Qianyi reassured Ji Juechen, then defeated Xu Shenshu with a quick dodge and counterattack without summoning her martial soul.
• Xu Tianran ordered an elderly attendant to investigate Lin Qianyi after noticing her victory.
• Lin Qianyi won her next two matches, and Nan Qiuqiu challenged her to a deciding match with the teams’ surrender at stake.
• Nan Qiuqiu attacked with her Rouge Dragon’s Light of Annihilation, but Lin Qianyi evaded it and used Soul Interference to briefly daze her.
• Nan Qiuqiu used Annihilation Chain Explosion, and Lin Qianyi avoided its power before forming hand seals and summoning her second martial soul.

Lin Qianyi defeated Nan Qiuqiu in the arena and secured her promise to join Tang Sect. Nan Qiuqiu disputed the promise afterward, leaving Lin Qianyi insisting she honor it.

• Lin Qianyi revealed a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and faced Nan Qiuqiu with her Emperor's Sword.
• Lin Qianyi exploited Nan Qiuqiu's reckless fighting style as they traded attacks and taunts.
• Lin Qianyi wagered that Nan Qiuqiu would join Tang Sect if she lost, and Nan Qiuqiu agreed.
• Lin Qianyi overwhelmed Nan Qiuqiu, froze her in ice, and won the match for Tang Sect.
• Lin Qianyi released Nan Qiuqiu, who denied she would join Tang Sect, and Lin Qianyi demanded she keep her promise.

Lin Qianyi and her companions watched Sacred Spirit Sect face Heaven Dou Academy, while Nan Qiuqiu renewed her promise to defeat Lin Qianyi someday. The match ended with a Heaven Dou Academy contestant killed by a Sacred Spirit Sect youth, and Lin Qianyi condemned the Sun Moon Empire’s apparent bias.

• Nan Qiuqiu approached Lin Qianyi and vowed to challenge her again until she won.
• Lin Qianyi and her companions watched the Sacred Spirit Sect versus Heaven Dou Academy match at the Battle Soul Arena.
• A Sacred Spirit Sect youth attacked his opponent with a war blade and unleashed a purple skull from the black mist.
• The referee announced that the Heaven Dou Academy contestant had died, and his teammates carried his body from the stage.
• Xu Sanshi condemned the Evil Soul Masters’ cruelty, and Lin Qianyi criticized the referee and the Sun Moon Empire for favoring Sacred Spirit Sect.

Heaven Dou Academy withdrew from the tournament after accusing the judges of favoring the Sacred Spirit Sect and allowing lethal attacks. Later, Nan Qiuqiu followed Lin Qianyi and Ji Juechen back to the hotel, while Xu Tianran and Ju Zi took an interest in Lin Qianyi.

• Heaven Dou Academy's leading teacher condemned the unfair judging and led his students out of the competition.
• Lin Qianyi explained to Xiao Xiao why Heaven Dou Academy's withdrawal was understandable, then realized Xu Tianran was investigating her background.
• Ju Zi exchanged a knowing glance with Lin Qianyi after Xu Tianran showed interest in recruiting her or dealing with her by other means.
• Nan Qiuqiu followed Lin Qianyi and Ji Juechen toward their hotel, insisting she wanted to be friends with Lin Qianyi.
• Ji Juechen held Lin Qianyi's hand as Nan Qiuqiu teased them and joked that she would compete for Lin Qianyi if she were a boy.

Lin Qianyi sensed a strange Soul Power fluctuation, protected Nan Qiuqiu, and reunited affectionately with Ji Juechen at the hotel. The next morning, Shrek Academy faced the Heavenly Armor Sect in the elimination round, and Lin Qianyi explained the sect’s formidable defensive martial soul.

• Lin Qianyi sensed an icy Soul Power presence in the woods, shielded Nan Qiuqiu, and escorted her back to the hotel.
• Lin Qianyi gave Nan Qiuqiu a cyan feather that could release some of her Soul Power in an emergency.
• Ji Juechen embraced Lin Qianyi in their room, promised to stay by her side, and kissed her before they fell asleep together.
• The Tang Sect members gathered the next morning as the second elimination round began.
• The referee announced Shrek Academy’s match against the Heavenly Armor Sect, and Lin Qianyi explained that its inheritors wielded the highly defensive Heavenly Armor Shield.

Dai Huabin defeated Heavenly Armor Sect’s Han Yu with a fierce assault, then conceded his next match despite gaining the advantage. The Tang Sect team wondered at his decision, and Lin Qianyi attributed it to Qiu’er’s tactics.

• Dai Huabin and Han Yu released their martial souls and began their match, with Dai Huabin attacking first and Han Yu blocking him with his Heavenly Armor Shield.
• Han Yu reflected Dai Huabin’s White Tiger Blazing Light Wave and blasted him backward with the shield’s counterattack.
• Dai Huabin pressed his assault with his third and fourth soul skills, wounded Han Yu, and won the match.
• At the Tang Sect rest area, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong’er, Ji Juechen, Lin Qianyi, and Xiao Xiao discussed Dai Huabin’s stronger fighting style.
• Dai Huabin gained the upper hand against the Heavenly Armor Sect’s second competitor but conceded before the third round, prompting Xu Sanshi to question his decision.
• Lin Qianyi said Dai Huabin’s concession was part of Qiu’er’s tactics.