Chapter Summaries

Tang Wulin survived an attack by Wind Baboons in the Star Dou Great Forest after traveling ten thousand years into the past, then found and met Huo Yutong instead of the Huo Yuhao he had been seeking. Huo Yutong offered to help him leave the forest, while Tang Wulin wondered how she was connected to Huo Yuhao and realized he was hungry.

• Tang Wulin used his blue plants and newfound strength to bind and smash the Wind Baboons, then killed the ones still alive.
• Tang Wulin recalled that Old Tang had sent him to the past, partially unlocked the Golden Dragon King's Second Seal, and urged him to befriend Huo Yuhao and revive the Tang Sect.
• Tang Wulin found a petite girl beneath a tree and was surprised when she introduced herself as Huo Yutong.
• Huo Yutong offered to take Tang Wulin out of the forest after explaining that she had already obtained a soul ring.
• Tang Wulin wondered about Huo Yutong's connection to Huo Yuhao, but his stomach growled before he could investigate.

After joining the Tang Sect with Huo Yutong, Tang Wulin faced a Thousand-Year Mandara Snake and defeated it with the Golden Dragon Claw, aided by Huo Yutong's Spiritual Detection. Beibei was shaken by the claw's power, while Tang Ya finished off the injured snake.

• Huo Yutong reunited with Tang Ya and Beibei, who had feared she was lost after a Heaven and Earth Anomaly.
• Beibei invited Tang Wulin to join the Tang Sect, and both Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong agreed.
• Beibei warned the group about a Thousand-Year Mandara Snake, which attacked them as Tang Ya prepared to claim it.
• Huo Yutong used Spiritual Detection to reveal the snake's weak point, and Tang Wulin struck it with his Golden Dragon Claw.
• Tang Ya killed the injured snake, while Beibei reacted with fear to Tang Wulin's dragon claw.

After Tang Wulin revealed his mysterious Golden Dragon King power, Beibei brought him to Shrek Academy and introduced him to Mu En. Mu En recognized Tang Wulin’s potential and arranged for him to enroll early and train at Sea God's Pavilion.

• Tang Ya questioned Tang Wulin about his Golden Dragon Claw, and he explained that he barely understood the power he associated with the Golden Dragon King.
• Beibei told Tang Ya and the others about the Golden Dragon King, then urged Tang Ya to absorb her soul ring so they could return to the academy.
• Beibei brought Tang Wulin to Shrek Academy and took him to meet his great-grandfather, Mu En.
• Mu En asked Tang Wulin to strike him with the Golden Dragon Claw, easily stopped the attack, and judged Tang Wulin’s strength extraordinary.
• Mu En arranged for Tang Wulin to enroll early and visit Sea God's Pavilion every weekend to cultivate.

Tang Wulin challenged Xu Sanshi to consider how his pursuit of Jiang Nannan pressured her, prompting Xu Sanshi to rethink his approach. As Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong headed to their dormitory, Huo Yutong praised him and felt their bond deepen.

• Beibei introduced Tang Wulin to Jiang Nannan and Xu Sanshi, and Jiang Nannan left after dismissing Xu Sanshi's advances.
• Tang Wulin pointed out that Xu Sanshi's pursuit could pressure Jiang Nannan and restrict her social life, and Xu Sanshi realized he had been acting possessively.
• Tang Wulin shared his mother's advice that love required mutual care and support, and Xu Sanshi thanked him before deciding to make a new plan.
• Beibei gave Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong a map and left with Tang Ya to register, while Xu Sanshi offered to help Tang Wulin if he needed anything.
• On the way to the New Student Dormitory, Huo Yutong said she despised a scumbag she knew and told Tang Wulin she believed he would become a good husband.

Huo Yutong reached her dormitory, where she met her roommate Xiao Xiao and learned they had been assigned to different classes. After Xiao Xiao chose to cultivate alongside her, the two settled into their first evening at Shrek Academy.

• Huo Yutong discussed Tang Wulin with Tianmeng, who remained convinced that his Golden Dragon King's bloodline made him dangerous.
• Huo Yutong met her roommate Xiao Xiao in Dormitory 503 and learned she was assigned to First Year Class Seven, while Xiao Xiao was in First Year Class One.
• Xiao Xiao complained about her class's strict homeroom teacher and invited Huo Yutong to explore Shrek City.
• Huo Yutong explained that she wanted to cultivate diligently, and Xiao Xiao joined her in cultivating.

Tang Wulin met his new roommate, Wang Dong, and the two quickly grew close before heading to breakfast together. Wang Dong offered to treat him, then discovered the size of Tang Wulin’s appetite.

• Tang Wulin practiced the Purple Demon Eyes before Wang Dong entered his dormitory and introduced herself.
• Wang Dong asked Tang Wulin about the Clear Sky Sect, learned he was nine, and agreed to split dorm chores with him.
• Wang Dong and Tang Wulin went to the cafeteria, where she complained about its rules and offered to pay for his breakfast.
• Wang Dong insisted Tang Wulin order whatever he wanted, so he asked for ten Set Meal Ones.
• Wang Dong left the cafeteria with a stiff expression after Tang Wulin’s enormous meal.

Tang Wulin began classes in First Year Class Seven, where he reunited with Huo Yutong and learned about Shrek Academy from their new teacher, Wang Yan. The lesson ended with Tang Wulin warmed by Wang Yan’s considerate welcome, while Huo Yutong’s reaction to Dai Huabin left him wondering about their past.

• Tang Wulin arrived in Class Seven and was relieved when Huo Yutong joined him, though they discovered her roommate was in Class One.
• Huo Yutong saw Dai Huabin in the classroom and reacted with hatred, leaving Tang Wulin to suspect Dai Huabin had hurt her.
• Wang Yan introduced himself as the students’ approachable teacher and answered their questions, quickly making the class lively.
• Wang Yan asked Tang Wulin what he knew about Shrek Academy, then described its facilities and encouraged the students to make use of them.
• Wang Yan explained that nine-year-old Tang Wulin had entered early and asked the class to welcome him rather than discriminate against him.
• Wang Yan explained the academy’s rules and key information until the bell rang and class ended.

After failing to catch Huo Yutong, Tang Wulin confronted Dai Huabin about his connection to her and challenged his contempt for her poor background. Their argument became a fight, and Dai Huabin activated his Martial Soul as Tang Wulin faced his next attack.

• Tang Wulin tried to catch up with Huo Yutong after class, but a crowd of female classmates surrounded him and she left before he could reach her.
• Tang Wulin asked Dai Huabin whether he knew Huo Yutong, and Dai Huabin dismissed her as a lowborn commoner based on Tang Wulin's description.
• Tang Wulin demanded that Dai Huabin take back his insult, and the two argued over judging people by their family background.
• Dai Huabin attacked Tang Wulin, but Tang Wulin held his ground, dodged with Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, and struck Dai Huabin in the chest.
• Dai Huabin revealed his Martial Soul and three soul rings, then charged at Tang Wulin as a golden current appeared around Tang Wulin's hands.

Tang Wulin and Dai Huabin’s fight nearly escalated into a dangerous clash before Wang Yan stopped them and summoned them to his office. Dai Huabin left without remorse, while Wang Yan heard Tang Wulin’s account and concluded that Dai Huabin had started the trouble.

• Tang Wulin dodged Dai Huabin’s attacks and struck him, but Dai Huabin’s Soul Skills empowered him and forced Tang Wulin to transform his hand into a Golden Dragon Claw.
• Wang Yan intervened as Tang Wulin and Dai Huabin were about to clash, then ordered both students to explain themselves in his office.
• Dai Huabin argued that private sparring was acceptable and criticized the Academy’s rules, but Wang Yan warned him not to fight privately again.
• Dai Huabin left Wang Yan’s office dismissively, while Tang Wulin explained that Dai Huabin had insulted his friend and attacked first.
• Wang Yan’s anger eased after hearing Tang Wulin’s account, and he formed a favorable impression of him.

After intervening in Tang Wulin and Dai Huabin's fight, Wang Yan recognized that Tang Wulin likely possessed the Golden Dragon Martial Soul and directed him to the Soul Tool District to find forging work. Outside the office, Tang Wulin met Zhou Sichen, who decided to follow him.

• Wang Yan praised Tang Wulin for caring about his friends but advised him to think before resorting to violence, and Tang Wulin accepted the guidance.
• Wang Yan questioned Tang Wulin about his Martial Soul and guessed that he possessed the Golden Dragon; Tang Wulin refused to disclose Huo Yutong's Martial Soul without her permission.
• Tang Wulin asked Wang Yan where he could earn money through forging, and Wang Yan recommended the Soul Tool District.
• Zhou Sichen introduced himself to Tang Wulin outside the office and announced that he would follow him.

Tang Wulin went to the Soul Tool Testing Area to earn money through forging, with Zhou Sichen following him. Vice Dean Qian Duoduo welcomed Tang Wulin and invited him to demonstrate his forging, leaving Tang ready to work with Heavy Silver.

• Zhou Sichen insisted on accompanying Tang Wulin to the Soul Tool Testing Area and said he would keep following him.
• The gatekeeper tried to turn Tang Wulin away, but Qian Duoduo told him to let Tang Wulin try his hand at forging.
• Qian Duoduo introduced himself and Fan Yu, then brought Tang Wulin and Zhou Sichen into the Soul Tool Testing Area.
• Qian Duoduo privately welcomed the chance to recruit Tang Wulin, whose Ultimate Martial Soul had drawn the attention of Shrek's department deans.
• Tang Wulin surveyed the Soul Tool Testing Area and chose Heavy Silver to demonstrate his forging skills.

Tang Wulin demonstrated his extraordinary thousand-refinement forging to Qian Duoduo and Fan Yu, who were astonished by his skill. After learning Tang Wulin needed money to support his huge appetite, Qian Duoduo took him to a kitchen and ordered food for five extra people.

• Tang Wulin used his Thousand Refined Deep Silver Hammers to forge a piece of deep silver, producing dark-red patterns and cloud-like markings.
• Qian Duoduo and Fan Yu applauded Tang Wulin's forging, and Qian Duoduo asked where he had learned the technique.
• Tang Wulin said his forging ability was not especially advanced, prompting Qian Duoduo to urge him to focus on developing it before teaching others.
• Tang Wulin explained that his huge appetite left him short on money, so Qian Duoduo took him to a kitchen and told Little Lu to prepare enough food for five extra people.

Qian Duoduo treated Tang Wulin to a lavish meal and offered to cover his meals in exchange for the forging products he made for the academy. Tang Wulin returned to the dormitory with a better impression of Shrek, where he found Wang Dong looking completely drained.

• Tang Wulin hesitated to eat until Qian Duoduo explained that the meal was part of a deal: Tang Wulin would forge in the Soul Tool Testing Area and hand over his finished products, while Qian Duoduo covered his meals.
• Little Lu revealed that the dishes included thousand-year Earth Dragon Meat, and Qian Duoduo and Little Lu privately acknowledged that they had staged their exchange to improve Tang Wulin's impression of the Soul Engineering Department.
• Tang Wulin ate five portions, thanked Qian Duoduo, and agreed to return to forge the next day.
• Qian Duoduo transported Tang Wulin to the dormitory, where Tang Wulin found Wang Dong looking utterly lifeless.

Tang Wulin heard Wang Dong complain about Zhou Yi’s harsh first lesson, then joined his classmates in First Year Class Seven. Wang Yan appointed Tang Wulin class president and Zhou Sichen vice president, while Dai Huabin objected and learned that Zhou Sichen was second in the class in Soul Power Level.

• Wang Dong told Tang Wulin that Zhou Yi had made her class run laps and expelled several students for slacking.
• Tang Wulin accompanied Wang Dong to First Year Class One, then went to First Year Class Seven and watched classmates react to his fight with Dai Huabin.
• Zhou Sichen complained that Tang Wulin had left him behind at the Soul Tool Testing Area, and Tang Wulin promised not to do it again.
• Wang Yan entered with Huo Yutong and appointed Tang Wulin class president and Zhou Sichen vice president.
• Dai Huabin objected to the appointments, but Wang Yan said Dai’s conduct made him unfit to lead and revealed that Zhou Sichen had the class’s second-highest Soul Power Level.

Wang Yan taught the class about the Dragon God, which caught Tang Wulin’s attention because he suspected the legends were connected to him. After class, Tang Wulin joined Huo Yutong, Tang Ya, and Beibei to sell grilled fish outside the academy.

• Dai Huabin accepted Wang Yan’s decision about the class monitor while privately planning to cripple Tang Wulin later.
• Wang Yan taught the students legends about the Dragon God, the Gold and Silver Dragon Kings, and the Nine Sons of the Dragon, and Tang Wulin listened closely.
• Huo Yutong invited Tang Wulin to join her, Tang Ya, and Beibei in selling grilled fish, while Zhou Sichen teased Tang Wulin about his relationship with her.
• Huo Yutong told Tang Wulin that girls were interested in him, but he remained unaware of the rumors around him.
• Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong met Tang Ya and Beibei at the academy gates, then followed Tang Ya toward the stalls outside.

Huo Yutong sold out her grilled fish and took Tang Wulin to Sea God Lake to cook the extra fish she had prepared for him. As Tang Wulin ate, Huo Yutong asked why he had fought Dai Huabin, and he offered an excuse rather than admit Dai Huabin had insulted her.

• Huo Yutong sold all twenty fish she had brought to the Academy, while Tang Ya and Beibei left the two students alone together.
• Huo Yutong told Tang Wulin she had prepared thirty extra fish and took him to Sea God Lake to cook them.
• Tang Wulin ate Huo Yutong's freshly grilled fish, which tasted better because she used her Spirit Eyes Martial Soul to control the heat.
• After Tang Wulin had eaten nearly twenty fish, Huo Yutong asked why he had fought Dai Huabin.
• Tang Wulin said he fought Dai Huabin because he acted superior, keeping the real reason—that Dai Huabin had insulted Huo Yutong—to himself.

Huo Yutong told Tang Wulin about her abusive childhood and her determination to destroy the Duke White Tiger's bloodline, and he revealed that he had come from ten thousand years in the future. They agreed to guard each other's secrets and became closer companions.

• Huo Yutong explained that she was Duke White Tiger's biological daughter, described the abuse she and her mother endured, and vowed to take revenge on the Duke's Mansion.
• Tang Wulin warned Huo Yutong that she was not strong enough to carry out her revenge, but she insisted she would continue even if it cost her life.
• Tang Wulin told Huo Yutong about his arrival from ten thousand years in the future and the Golden Dragon King seal.
• Huo Yutong promised to keep Tang Wulin's secrets, and Tang Wulin promised to keep hers.
• Huo Yutong asked Tang Wulin to call her Yutong instead of Sister Yutong, and they agreed to be companions who guarded each other's secrets.

Tang Wulin noticed signs of an ice-and-fire clash by Sea God Lake, then attended a Combat Class where Wang Yan sorted the freshmen into teams by fighting style. The students began choosing partners for their upcoming battles.

• Tang Wulin found scorched ground and a stretch of ice by Sea God Lake, and Huo Yutong hinted that an Outer Court disciple might have dealt with an Inner Court senior.
• Wang Yan brought the class to the training ground and explained that the paired combat exercise would prepare them for the Freshman Assessment.
• Wang Yan classified Tang Wulin as an Assault System soul master despite his Bluesilver Grass Martial Soul, and placed Huo Yutong among the Control System students lacking combat ability.
• Wang Yan told the students to find partners from the opposite group, and the five-minute partner selection began.

Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong defeated Zhou Sichen and Zhang Naier in the class’s opening team battle. Zhou Sichen surrendered after Huo Yutong’s mental attack incapacitated him and Tang Wulin destroyed his summoned spirits.

• Wang Yan paired Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong against Zhou Sichen and Zhang Naier for the first battle.
• Zhou Sichen summoned a giant bear and a fierce tiger while Zhang Naier used her staff to support their team.
• Tang Wulin rushed forward as Huo Yutong struck Zhou Sichen with a mental attack, knocking him down and breaking his control over the summons.
• Tang Wulin used his Golden Dragon Claw to destroy both summoned spirits, and Zhou Sichen surrendered.
• Zhou Sichen recognized Huo Yutong’s role in the defeat, thanked Tang Wulin for helping him stand, and went aside to recover.

Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong won their first team battle, then continued defeating opponents as Huo Yutong’s Spiritual Detection guided Tang Wulin’s attacks. Wang Yan used the combat class to assess the students and establish Tang Wulin’s authority, while Tang Wulin eagerly moved on to face another challenger.

• Wang Yan announced Tang Wulin and Huo Yutong’s team as the winner, and the class realized Huo Yutong had likely been responsible for the unseen strike against Zhou Sichen.
• Wang Yan observed the students’ battles as part of his preparation for the Freshman Assessment and his effort to tailor their training.
• Tang Wulin used Huo Yutong’s Spiritual Detection to predict and smash the Earth-element Soul Grandmaster’s attacks before binding and defeating him.
• Tang Wulin checked whether Huo Yutong needed to rest, and they agreed to continue fighting because neither had used much Soul Power.
• Wang Yan assigned Li Zishuang to fight Tang Wulin, and Tang Wulin defeated her Purple Wolf Martial Soul in two minutes.