Chapter Summaries

Black Tortoise defeated Lor Diarra, but Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan arrived and attacked Nine Stars Academy. Camus confronted Yue Guan with his Ultimate Ice, and both unleashed their eighth soul skills as their battle began.

• Black Tortoise broke through Lor Diarra’s Soul Power shield and knocked him from the sky with a punch.
• Chrysanthemum Douluo Yue Guan arrived and stopped Black Tortoise from pursuing Lor Diarra.
• Camus volunteered to fight Yue Guan because his extreme cold aura countered Yue Guan’s plant-based Martial Soul.
• Yue Guan’s Fifth Spirit Skill, Gathering of Cold Essence, was blocked and frozen by Camus.
• Camus revealed his nine Spirit Rings and used his Martial Soul Avatar to create an absolute-zero field around Yue Guan.
• Yue Guan fired Gate of Holy Light, and Camus answered with Aurora Execution.

Camus and Aiolia drove Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo back, while other Nine Stars Hall Titled Douluo joined the battle against Spirit Hall reinforcements. As the fighting spread, Ning Fengzhi resolved to side with the Clear Sky Sect, while Tang Hao watched and hoped both sides would suffer losses.

• Camus's Aurora Execution overwhelmed Chrysanthemum Douluo, and Ghost Douluo intervened to help him withstand the attack.
• Aiolia countered Ghost Douluo's illusions with lightning, and he and Camus pressed their opponents with attacks that exploited their weaknesses.
• Ghost Leopard Douluo tried to join the fight, but Asura struck him back with sharp sword qi and then attacked him with his holy sword.
• Spirit Kite Douluo and Sea Turtle Douluo entered the battle, taking Milo and Aldebaran as their opponents.
• Ning Fengzhi worried over Nine Stars Hall's strength and resolved to support the Clear Sky Sect, while Tang Hao secretly hoped the battle would kill more Titled Douluo.
• Ten Titled Douluo clashed in the sky as the fighters below stopped to watch.

The Titled Douluo battle ended with Sea Turtle Douluo dead and Ghost Leopard Douluo badly wounded. The Chrysanthemum Ghost Duo Douluo used their fusion skill to cover Spirit Hall’s retreat, and Spirit Hall’s forces withdrew from the battlefield.

• Aldebaran killed Sea Turtle Douluo by overpowering his Vast Sea Shield with Giant Horn.
• Asura overwhelmed Ghost Leopard Douluo with Ten Thousand Swords Break Spirit, leaving him near collapse despite his Shadow of Void.
• Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo joined hands and unleashed Two Extremes Stillness Domain to trap their opponents.
• Spirit Kite Douluo carried Ghost Leopard Douluo away while the fusion domain held the other Titled Douluo for a few seconds.
• After the domain broke, Chrysanthemum Douluo and Ghost Douluo retreated and signaled Spirit Hall’s forces to withdraw.

After Spirit Hall's attack was repelled, Xiao Yu met with Qian Renxue and warned her that the Pope's Hall had grown powerful enough to threaten the Worship Hall. He left Qian Renxue considering how to protect Spirit Hall's inheritance and proposed taking revenge by targeting Bibi Dong's precious darling.

• Qian Renxue restored order after the attackers retreated and sent for Xiao Yu.
• Qian Renxue told Xiao Yu that Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo had gone to Shrek Academy, where the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect helped protect Tang San.
• Xiao Yu asked Qian Renxue to drop her disguise, then discussed how Bibi Dong had attacked the Nine Stars Hall despite the Worship Hall's warning.
• Xiao Yu warned Qian Renxue that Bibi Dong might have won over some of the Worship Hall's enshrinements and urged her to separate her forces from the Pope's Hall.
• Qian Renxue said she would ask her grandfather to verify Xiao Yu's suspicions, and Xiao Yu proposed collecting interest from Bibi Dong's precious darling.

Xiao Yu told Qian Renxue that Yu Xiaogang was heading to Spirit City to ask Bibi Dong about cultivating Twin Martial Souls, and they arranged to have him intercepted and accused of forging his Pope Token. Yu Xiaogang reached Spirit City and made his way toward Pope's Hall, unaware of their plan.

• Qian Renxue learned that Bibi Dong's former lover was Yu Xiaogang, Shrek's team leader and Tang San's teacher.
• Xiao Yu revealed that Yu Xiaogang had left ahead of Shrek to seek Bibi Dong's advice about cultivating Twin Martial Souls.
• Xiao Yu persuaded Qian Renxue to have Yu Xiaogang seized on suspicion of forging Tang Hao's Pope Token.
• Qian Renxue gave Xiao Yu a Worship Hall token so his people could coordinate with Jin Cang and Qian Gu Changrong in Spirit City.
• After nearly twenty days of travel, Yu Xiaogang entered Spirit City and headed toward Pope's Hall, vowing that Tang San would overthrow Spirit Hall.

Yu Xiaogang tried to use Tang Hao’s Pope Token to meet Bibi Dong, but Spirit Hall guards treated him as a fraud and broke all four of his limbs. Flender and Liu Erlong found him near death, while Tang San swore to one day overthrow Spirit Hall.

• Jin Cang and Qian Gu Changrong took Yu Xiaogang’s Pope Token, accused him of forging it, and ordered the Hall Knights to seize him.
• Yu Xiaogang shouted Bibi Dong’s name, so the Hall Knights beat him unconscious and broke all four of his limbs before throwing him outside Spirit City.
• Bibi Dong never learned that Yu Xiaogang had come, as Spirit Hall’s failed ambush against Nine Stars Hall left her preoccupied with the threat it posed.
• Flender and Liu Erlong searched for Yu Xiaogang after he failed to rendezvous with them and found him barely alive by the roadside.
• Flender stopped Liu Erlong from charging into Pope’s Hall, while Tang San added Yu Xiaogang’s suffering to his grudge against Spirit Hall and vowed to overthrow it.

Bibi Dong confronted Qian Renxue over Yu Xiaogang’s beating and Nine Stars Hall, while Qian Renxue defended Xiao Yu and threatened to kill Yu Xiaogang if Bibi Dong harmed him. After Qian Renxue left, Bibi Dong ordered Spirit Hall to arrange tough matchups for Nine Stars Academy so she could uncover its strength.

• Bibi Dong accused Qian Renxue of arranging Yu Xiaogang’s beating, and Qian Renxue challenged her about Spirit Hall’s attack on Nine Stars Academy.
• Bibi Dong admitted that Xiao Yu had been the target of the failed assassination and argued that Nine Stars Hall threatened Spirit Hall.
• Qian Renxue defended Xiao Yu, confessed she had taken a liking to him, and said she would accept his pursuit if he defeated her and won the competition.
• Qian Renxue threatened to make Yu Xiaogang disappear if Bibi Dong laid a hand on Xiao Yu, then left the hall.
• Bibi Dong ordered the Chrysanthemum Ghost Duo Douluo to match Nine Stars Academy against strong teams and investigate its members’ abilities.

The finals began in Spirit City, and Nine Stars Academy faced Tianshui Academy in the first round. Xiao Yu proposed settling the match with one attack, and the chapter ended as he revealed his six soul rings, drawing the attention of Star Luo Empire’s Dai Weisi.

• The tournament committee gave Shrek Academy a first-round bye by drawing lots, and Xiao Yu sensed a spiritual fluctuation during the draw.
• Nine Stars Academy drew Tianshui Academy as its opponent, and Xiao Yu recognized Shui Bing'er as the captain of the team with a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
• Shui Bing'er agreed to Xiao Yu’s proposal to let Tianshui Academy use its strongest attack to decide the match in one move.
• Xiao Yu activated his Underworld Apostle Martial Soul and revealed six soul rings, shocking the Star Luo Empire teams.
• Dai Weisi ordered a teacher to investigate Xiao Yu’s background and determine whether he had ties to the Tian Dou Royal Family.

Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu prepared and unleashed Skywater Academy’s Martial Soul Fusion Skill against Xiao Yu while Camus considered recruiting Shui Bing'er as a disciple. The attack began with a barrage of ice shards aimed at Xiao Yu, leaving the outcome unresolved.

• Shui Bing'er summoned her Ice Phoenix Martial Soul, and Camus identified its potential and discussed taking her as a disciple with Milo.
• Milo proposed curing Shui Bing'er's Martial Soul flaw with a treasure from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well to secure her as a disciple and build ties with Skywater Academy.
• Xue Wu and Shui Bing'er prepared their Martial Soul Fusion Skill as their teammates and Xiao Yu's allies withdrew from the arena.
• Xie Yue remarked that Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu's fusion skill seemed more offensive than his and Hu Liena's, prompting Yan and Qian Renxue to argue.
• Hu Liena stopped Yan from confronting Qian Renxue, and he obediently sat back down.
• Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu completed their fusion and sent countless sharp ice shards raining down on Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu faced Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu's Martial Soul Fusion Skill, which reached the power of Ultimate Ice. As the Ice Phoenix charged, Xiao Yu unleashed Ring Fusion to strengthen his fifth Spirit Skill, leaving the clash unresolved.

• Xiao Yu used his fourth Spirit Skill to suppress the first phase of Shui Bing'er and Xue Wu's Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
• Shui Bing'er advanced the fusion into its second phase and transformed into an Ice Phoenix wielding Ultimate Ice.
• Yan recognized the Ice Phoenix's strength, while Hu Liena argued that Shui Bing'er would not have time to use the fusion against their team.
• Shui Bing'er warned Xiao Yu that the Ice Phoenix's attack rivaled a high-level Soul Emperor's full-force strike, and Xiao Yu prepared to meet it.
• Xiao Yu activated all six Spirit Rings at once and used Ring Fusion to unleash his fifth Spirit Skill, Underworld God Destruction.

Xiao Yu defeated Skywater Academy’s Shui Bing’er and Xue Wu by splitting their Ice Phoenix Martial Soul Fusion Skill with a single sword strike, then spared them and secured Nine Stars Academy’s victory. His power unsettled the watching teams, while Qian Renxue remained Spirit Hall Academy’s potential answer to him.

• Sword Douluo praised Xiao Yu’s Sword Intent and warned Ning Fengzhi that Qian Renxue might be a Soul Emperor capable of challenging him.
• Xiao Yu’s Underworld Sword split Shui Bing’er and Xue Wu’s Ice Phoenix, and he withdrew the strike before it could kill them.
• Shui Bing’er and Xue Wu thanked Xiao Yu, but Huo Wu arrived, linked arms with him, and prompted the referee to announce Nine Stars Academy’s win.
• Tang San watched Xiao Yu leave and seethed over how far his strength fell short of Xiao Yu’s.
• Hu Liena wondered whether her and Xie Yue’s Martial Soul Fusion Skill could restrain Xiao Yu, while Qian Renxue questioned whether she could match his strike.

Nine Stars Academy encountered the Royal Fight Team before their third-round match, and Yu Tianheng provoked Dugu Yan over her departure from the team. Xiao Yu stopped Dugu Yan from attacking and exposed Yu Tianheng’s attempt to have a referee disqualify Nine Stars Academy, leaving the confrontation unresolved before the match.

• Nine Stars Academy arrived early and ran into Yu Tianheng and the Royal Fight Team at the venue.
• Yu Tianheng accused Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling of betraying the Royal Fight Team, while Xue Ying provocatively linked arms with him.
• Dugu Yan explained that she had left because Yu Tianheng’s clan and the Tian Dou Royal Family had plotted against her grandfather and Xiao Yu.
• Yu Tianheng denied the accusation, and Dugu Yan nearly attacked him in anger.
• Xiao Yu stopped Dugu Yan and pointed out a nearby referee, revealing that Yu Tianheng had tried to provoke an out-of-arena attack and get Nine Stars Academy disqualified.

Xiao Yu dismissed Yu Tianheng and Xue Ying before learning that Godwind Academy would face Spirit Hall Academy, while Nine Stars Academy would meet Star Luo Royal Academy next. Spirit Hall’s team took the arena with Qian Renxue at its head, and the spectators were left wondering who she was.

• Xiao Yu threatened Yu Tianheng over the three Soul Bones, then pushed past Yu Tianheng and Xue Ying as he led Nine Stars Team into the arena.
• Feng Xiaotian told Xiao Yu that Godwind Academy had drawn Spirit Hall Academy, and Xiao Yu urged him to fight without regrets.
• Xiao Yu realized Spirit Hall had chosen Godwind Academy to display its strength and confirmed that Nine Stars Academy would face Star Luo Royal Academy in the next round.
• Qian Renxue, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan walked onto the platform to face Feng Xiaotian’s team, with Qian Renxue leading.
• A teacher explained the Golden Generation’s identities and Soul King levels, but could not identify Qian Renxue, whose identity remained secret.

Spirit Hall Academy faced Godwind Academy, and Xie Yue and Hu Liena’s Bewitching Allure sent six of Feng Xiaotian’s teammates out of the arena. As Feng Xiaotian escaped into the air, Qian Renxue revealed herself as a Soul Emperor and struck him, leaving the spectators stunned.

• Hu Liena used her Charm on Feng Xiaotian’s teammates, while Feng Xiaotian resisted and attacked her with wind blades.
• Xie Yue blocked Feng Xiaotian’s attack, invited him to join Spirit Hall, and received his refusal.
• Xie Yue and Hu Liena activated their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Bewitching Allure, and knocked Feng Xiaotian’s six teammates out of the arena.
• Feng Xiaotian used his Gale Wings to escape the red mist, but Qian Renxue flew forward and struck him in midair.
• Qian Renxue revealed her Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul and six soul rings, shocking Yan, Ning Fengzhi, Tang Hao, and Tang San.

Qian Renxue defeated Feng Xiaotian with her Angel Domain and Sacred Sword, giving Spirit Hall Academy victory over Godwind Academy. Xiao Yu then chose a lineup for Nine Stars Academy’s match against Heaven Dou Royal Academy, promising Dugu Yan the chance to face Yu Tianheng.

• Qian Renxue used her Angel Domain and enhanced Sacred Sword to overwhelm Feng Xiaotian, then held back enough to spare his life.
• The referee declared Spirit Hall Academy the winner over Godwind Academy, and Qian Renxue discreetly signaled Xiao Yu as she left the arena.
• Xiao Yu named himself, Huo Wu, Dugu Yan, Xie Wu, Iao, Cang Mo, and Mei Yi for Nine Stars Academy’s match against Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
• Xiao Yu told the team to eliminate six opponents quickly and leave Yu Tianheng for Dugu Yan, who thanked him and vowed to defeat Yu Tianheng.
• Nine Stars Academy and the dispirited Royal Fight Team entered the arena for the second match of the finals.

Nine Stars Academy overwhelmed Heaven Dou Royal Academy in the match, quickly incapacitating most of the Royal Fight Team. Dugu Yan faced Yu Tianheng as the last opponent still standing.

• Yu Tianheng ordered the Royal Fight Team to defend and Ning Li to provide support, but Ning Li exhausted himself and left the stage.
• Xiao Yu charged through the defense and knocked Shi Mo unconscious, while the fallen Shi Mo crushed Ning Li offstage.
• Cang Mo knocked the other Shi Mo unconscious, and Iao and Xie Wu swiftly incapacitated Osler and Yu Feng.
• Huo Wu slapped Xue Ying and sent her offstage with her Third Spirit Skill, Repelling Fire Ring.
• Dugu Yan confronted Yu Tianheng with her Golden Jiao Martial Soul, declaring him the only Royal Fight Team member left.

Dugu Yan fought Yu Tianheng one-on-one and used her evolved Golden Jiao martial soul and a powerful Soul Bone to overpower him. The duel left Yu Tianheng retreating to the arena’s edge as spectators questioned the strength of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.

• Yu Tianheng attacked Dugu Yan with his First Spirit Skill, but their opening clash ended in a draw.
• Yu Tianheng activated Thunderous Fury and fired Thunderous Might at Dugu Yan, who countered with Golden Jiao Sky Tremor.
• Ning Fengzhi recognized that Dugu Yan’s golden defense came from a sixty-thousand-year Soul Bone, while Sword Douluo suggested Xiao Yu had given it to her because it suited her.
• Dugu Yan used the Soul Bone’s power to strike Yu Tianheng, injure him, and drive him toward the edge of the arena.
• Spectators watched Dugu Yan suppress Yu Tianheng and began questioning the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon’s reputation.

Dugu Yan defeated Yu Tianheng, and Shrek Academy overcame Thunder Academy in a fierce match that revealed the Upper Three Sects’ three great martial souls on the same arena. As the final elimination round approached, Nine Stars Academy drew Star Luo Royal Academy, and Xiao Yu chose to sit out so his teammates could prove themselves.

• Dugu Yan shattered Yu Tianheng’s attack, knocked him off the stage, and secured Nine Stars Academy’s victory over Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
• Bibi Dong arranged for Shrek Academy to face Thunder Academy, where Ning Rongrong supported the team and Tang San fought with the Clear Sky Hammer.
• Yu Tianxin forced Shrek to reveal Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing’s Martial Soul Fusion Skill and Tang San’s Eight Spider Spirit Bone before losing; Tang San poisoned him briefly, then cured him.
• After a day’s rest, the final elimination round draw sent Nine Stars Academy against Star Luo Royal Academy, while Spirit Hall Academy and Shrek Academy drew weaker opponents.
• Xiao Yu announced that he would not compete against Star Luo Royal Academy so his teammates could demonstrate their abilities.

Nine Stars Academy faced Star Luo Royal Academy without Xiao Yu, prompting Dai Weisi to believe they were being arrogant, though he doubted his own team could defeat Xiao Yu. The match began with Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun summoning their Hell White Tiger against the two Soul Kings, Cang Mo and You Na, and the battle was left underway.

• Xiao Yu fielded five Soul Ancestors and Soul Kings Cang Mo and You Na against Star Luo Royal Academy, while sitting out the match himself.
• Dai Weisi first welcomed Xiao Yu's absence, then took it as an insult and threatened him; Dai Mubai worried that Star Luo would advance and defeat him in the final.
• Cang Mo dismissed Dai Weisi's threat, and the referee started the match as both teams released their Martial Souls.
• Cang Mo and You Na revealed that they were both Soul Kings, startling spectators including Ning Fengzhi and Yue Guan.
• Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun fused into the Hell White Tiger, received stacked enhancements from Star Luo's twin support Soul Masters, and charged at Cang Mo and You Na.

Nine Stars Academy defeated Star Luo Royal Academy after Cang Mo and You Na countered the Hell White Tiger with their own Martial Soul Fusion Skill. After a day of recovery, the top three teams gathered before Pope's Hall for the final contest.

• Li Yang attacked Nine Stars Academy with spiritual strikes, but Miyi Mei countered with his music and incapacitated him.
• Cang Mo and You Na unleashed their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, overwhelming Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun and blasting Star Luo Royal Academy's other fighters out of the arena.
• Dai Weisi surrendered, and the referee declared Nine Stars Academy the winner and one of the tournament's top three teams.
• After a day of rest, Nine Stars Academy, Spirit Hall Academy, and Shrek Academy assembled before Pope's Hall for the finals.