Below is a clean, accurate, and canon-aligned English translation.
I've removed unrelated ad text and kept terminology consistent with Douluo Dalu conventions (Title Douluo, Spirit Rings, Spirit Beasts, Martial Souls, etc.), while preserving names and tone.
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Chapter 1: Honkai Academy — Starting as a Titled Douluo
Douluo Continent, the deepest reaches of the Sunset Forest.
This place was shrouded year-round in multicolored poisonous miasma. Ten-thousand-year spirit beasts lay dormant within, and even a Titled Douluo would not dare to step lightly into this land.
Two years ago, this area was still a forbidden zone for humans.
But everything changed when Zhang Yi—who had transmigrated here—planted a seed of the Tree of Life in this very place.
After seizing the Ice and Fire Yin–Yang Eyes and replacing the original owner entirely, the Sunset Forest was turned upside down!
A bizarrely styled academy known as "Honkai Academy" now stood in the middle of this desolate wilderness.
Morning sunlight pierced through the outer layers of poisonous fog, gilding the academy in gold. On the largest central martial training field, four brand-new students who had joined this year were undergoing their daily compulsory class under the morning light—
Practical combat training.
At the edge of the training field, four female students—each with a distinct style and all stunningly beautiful—ran out from the dormitory building to assemble.
From left to right:
The first was Ye Lingling, with waterfall-like blue hair cascading down her back. She stood quietly, her temperament cold and serene, like a lily blooming in a secluded valley.
Next was Zhu Zhuqing, dressed in a tight black leather combat suit that accentuated her fiery, alluring figure. Her features were exquisitely beautiful, her skin pale as snow.
The third wore a light-green long dress. Her figure was graceful and supple, her elegant demeanor tinged with the cold arrogance of a serpent. She was Dugu Yan, granddaughter of the Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo.
The last was a girl in a water-blue long dress, her aura cool and aloof. Ice-blue hair flowed like a waterfall down to her waist, and her eyes were clear and bright—Shui Bing'er.
Standing before them was their instructor—a woman wearing a brilliant red formal dress, gripping a massive greatsword wreathed in flames.
Her name was—
Himeko.
"Teacher Himeko, today we'll definitely manage to touch the corner of your clothes!"
Dugu Yan placed one hand on her hip, her voice brimming with confidence.
"Oh?" Himeko smiled. "The previous class took a full month just to achieve that. I'm very much looking forward to seeing you break their record."
She paused briefly, then continued with a smile:
"Before we begin today's practical training, I'd like to introduce some students from the previous class—your seniors."
As her words fell, three more figures came sprinting over. Their clothing styles were completely different from those of native Douluo Continent spirit masters.
At the front was a silver-haired girl with twin braided pigtails, wearing a white, skin-tight combat suit—a dual-pistol wielder named Kiana Kaslana.
Following her was a tall, strikingly beautiful swordswoman with dark-purple hair. Her gaze was resolute and dignified, her black-and-purple combat uniform neat and sharp—Raiden Mei.
The last was a comparatively petite girl with rare gray spiral twin curls. Her delicate face showed little expression year-round. She sat atop the shoulder of a strangely shaped robot.
She was Bronya Zaychik, along with her special Beast-Type Martial Soul—Heavy Bunny.
"Teacher Himeko! We're not late, are we?" Kiana called out energetically. "Mei and Bronya just helped me hunt a spirit ring outside."
She was the first to reach the training field. After sizing up the four newcomers with bright eyes, she smiled and greeted them:
"Hi! I'm Kiana. These are Mei and Bronya. We're last year's Honkai Academy students—your seniors."
Ye Lingling, Zhu Zhuqing, Dugu Yan, and Shui Bing'er all nodded in response and exchanged greetings with their seniors.
"Since you've all introduced yourselves, I won't waste words."
Himeko smiled and said, "You're all veteran students from the previous class. Last night, the Headmaster gave me a task—to have you lead these four new students in a joint combat exercise with me, to improve the academy team's cohesion!"
At this, the girls looked at one another in surprise.
They hadn't expected the scale of the battle to increase—from 1 vs 4 to 1 vs 7!
"Teacher Himeko… seven of us against you alone—isn't that a bit much?" Raiden Mei asked, a trace of concern in her eyes.
"Heh." Himeko chuckled softly. "I've never used my full strength in front of you."
She smiled calmly and recited a line she had shamelessly borrowed from the Headmaster:
"When you were Spirit Ancestors, you saw me like frogs at the bottom of a well gazing at the moon. Now that you're Spirit Kings, if I were to go all out, it would be like mayflies beholding the vast blue sky."
"Of course," she added, "since your numbers have increased, the rules will change. Today, as long as you can make me retreat even half a step—you win."
The moment those words left her mouth, Kiana and the others could barely hold themselves back. Flames of fighting spirit ignited in their eyes.
This meant Himeko would stand her ground and take their attacks head-on!
Previously, she had always evaded their strikes, which made the fights frustrating. Today—
This was going to be exciting.
"In that case… don't blame us for bullying you with numbers."
Kiana licked her lips, excitement flashing in her eyes.
"Juniors, let's show Teacher Himeko what we can do! Forget tactics for now—fight freely, learn each other's abilities in battle, and adapt on the fly!"
As soon as her words fell, Kiana raised both hands. Two sleek white pistols materialized as phantoms in her grasp.
Raiden Mei closed her eyes, her right hand gripping the katana at her waist. A sharp, overwhelming sword intent spread outward.
Heavy Bunny's eyes glowed red beneath Bronya as it entered combat mode, its faintly luminous cannon aimed directly at Himeko.
Dugu Yan stood with one hand on her hip as the phantom of the Jade Phosphor Serpent appeared behind her, its tongue flicking.
Zhu Zhuqing lowered her stance, the shadow of the Netherworld Civet arching behind her with a low snarl.
Cold energy surged around Shui Bing'er. The cry of an Ice Phoenix echoed through the sky as it spread its wings and soared.
Silently, Ye Lingling moved to the rear of the formation. Her Nine-Hearted Begonia Martial Soul emerged quietly, pink-white petal phantoms spinning in her palm, radiating gentle life energy—ready to provide healing support at any moment.
Seven versus one.
A great battle was about to erupt.
At the same time, atop the highest point of the academy—on the terrace of a white palace whose dome resembled outstretched wings—a figure stood with hands clasped behind his back, overlooking the entire training field.
He wore a white Headmaster's uniform, his posture tall and straight, black hair and black eyes, his features handsome and refined.
His name was Zhang Yi.
Three years ago, he had transmigrated to this world.
He had not arrived alone.
Along with him came an existence known as the [Honkai Academy System].
The system's function was simple:
Recruit disciples, teach them, and pass on Honkai.
Every time he accepted a student with exceptional talent, he would receive generous feedback rewards—ranging from spirit power enhancement and Martial Soul evolution, to ten-thousand-year immortal herbs, and even the authority to summon instructors from other worlds!
From the system's startup funds and beginner gift package, Zhang Yi obtained Twin Martial Souls and Spirit Power at the Spirit Douluo level, awakening:
The Xuanyuan Sword, symbolizing sovereign authority—
And Void Archives, capable of analyzing all things and recreating them.
After mastering his abilities, Zhang Yi swiftly used the Martial-Soul-manifested Void Archives to establish Honkai Academy within the Sunset Forest. He claimed the Ice and Fire Yin–Yang Eyes for himself, planted the Tree of Life here, and set up a governing structure similar to the Sea God Pavilion.
By consuming various immortal herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin–Yang Eyes, Zhang Yi accelerated his cultivation at an astonishing pace.
In the blink of an eye—
He ascended to become a Titled Douluo.