Arthur Lane, a graduating senior with no sign of awakening his Beast Soul, faces his last chance at a make-up test that will determine if he graduates. Despite being an F-ranked Beast Soul, far weaker than his sister Jessica and other students like the S-ranked Nancy Cole, Arthur resists pressure to prove himself. During the test, Arthur unexpectedly triggers a powerful energy surge, hinting at awakening an SSS-ranked Beast Soul. This shocking development leaves everyone stunned and raises urgent questions about Arthur's true potential and future.
Arthur faces a shocking confrontation when his fiancée announces she is breaking off their engagement. She explains her ambition to lead the Vermilion Bird Group and insists her partner must be strong enough to stand beside her, not someone she has to protect. She dismisses Arthur’s F-ranked Beast Soul and low cultivation level, saying he does not even qualify for the group's annual meeting. Despite her cold refusal, Arthur remains defiant, refusing to accept the breakup. The episode ends with unresolved tension as Arthur grapples with rejection and his uncertain future.
Arthur has just awakened with the disappointing rank of F, sparking a tense confrontation with Nancy Cole. Nancy refuses to accept their ancestral engagement's end, insisting it remains binding despite Arthur's objections and the Lane family's decline. She challenges Arthur to a decisive freshman ranking match next week, proposing that if Arthur loses, he must publicly honor the engagement, but if she loses, she will announce its cancellation. Arthur faces pressure to prove his strength to settle their fate, while the episode ends with both locked in this high-stakes challenge.
The protagonist struggles with his F-ranked Beast Soul compared to Nancy's powerful S-ranked soul, feeling hopeless. His Primordial Dragon soul awakens for the first time in 20 years and reveals its shattered state after a past battle, explaining why the protagonist's power is weak. To restore his strength, the dragon soul demands faith from the Four Divine Beasts' descendants. The immediate conflict arises as the protagonist must face a duel against a woman from the Vermilion Bird family, the first key to restoring power. A risky plan emerges: to establish a primal soul resonance with her, which might require an unexpected act—a kiss—to temporarily borrow her essence and gain strength for the upcoming match.
A young man trains relentlessly wearing heavy adamantite bindings, pushing his limits to increase his strength. A companion explains that kissing can awaken soul energy and create resonance, allowing him to borrow her dragon power. Despite the pain and energy drain from the intense training, he manages to remove one piece of the bindings, showing progress. However, he still struggles to surpass more talented rivals. His companion urges him to boost cultivation until he can fully wield her primordial dragon power, foreshadowing a significant turning point as they prepare for the next challenge.
Arthur faces a sudden threat when the A-ranked Thousand-legged Demoness invades unexpectedly. Told to run and get backup, Arthur instead confronts the monster, relying on his unique F-rank bug companion to fight. Despite the danger, Arthur manages to absorb the demoness's core, rapidly advancing from Bronze to the first rank of Gold. Impressed by his talent, officials from the Demon Beast Management Bureau offer him a coveted spot. The episode ends with Arthur preparing for a tournament match against the A-ranked prodigy Zack Carter, setting the stage for a high-stakes confrontation.
Arthur faces a cruel challenge when his opponent taunts him to forfeit, mocking his F-rank Beast Soul bug as worthless against the powerful A-rank fighters. Without relying on his Beast Soul, Arthur surprises everyone by effortlessly defeating a Gold A-rank White Tiger with raw physical strength and body arts, revealing hidden power. Enraged, the Carter family summons a berserk Beast Soul talisman for a deathmatch that only ends when one is crushed. Despite Arthur’s low-rank Beast Soul, he accepts this deadly fight, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown.
In this episode, Arthur faces a challenge where a man taunts him about his supposedly weak Beast Soul, the White Tiger, daring it to swallow Arthur's F-rank 'bug' Beast Soul whole. Arthur summons his berserk Beast Soul, ready to fight. As tension builds, Arthur unleashes a powerful move called the Tiger King's Heart Shattering Roar, surprising everyone who underestimated him. The fight reveals that Arthur has been battling with a heavy burden the entire time. The episode ends with Arthur signaling that his warm-up is over, setting up for a decisive clash ahead.
In this episode, Arthur Lane surprises everyone by fighting with a heavy black iron armor yet moving incredibly fast. Though his opponent relies on powerful body arts and boasts an S-rank Vermilion Bird Beast Soul, Arthur's determination and skill outmatch him. Despite being mocked for his supposedly weak F-rank Beast Soul, Arthur refuses to back down. In a stunning upset, Arthur defeats his opponent, who refuses to accept losing to someone considered 'trash.' Arthur's victory secures his spot in the finals, while the next match featuring Nancy Cole begins, leaving viewers eager for what comes next.
Arthur prepares to face Nancy, an S-rank Beast Soul prodigy known for her Crimson Vermilion Bird's overwhelming power, in the tournament finals. Despite hiding his secret training, Arthur admits he has no clear strategy to win. Nancy confidently asserts her dominance but agrees to a wager proposed by Arthur: if he wins, the engagement she previously offered will be canceled. She accepts, confident in her victory. As the match begins, Arthur steels himself, determined to challenge Nancy’s unmatched strength while the high-stakes battle and their tense engagement loom unresolved.