Chapter Summaries

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The secret realm is about to explode due to excessive willpower absorption, mainly by Su Yu.
• Su Yu absorbs willpower from various locations, depleting the secret realm's resources.
• The secret realm collapses, injuring many cultivators inside.
• Hong Tan and Elder Qi leave the scene, shifting the blame onto Zhou Mingren.
• Su Yu is severely injured in the explosion and is taken away by Chen Yong.

Character Developments

• Su Yu absorbs a significant amount of willpower, solidifying his willpower to an unusual extent.
• Hong Tan and Elder Qi manipulate the situation to avoid blame and watch the show.
• Zhou Mingren is left to deal with the consequences of the secret realm's collapse.
• Chen Yong takes Su Yu and Wu Jia away to avoid further investigation.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences (Su Yu absorbing too much willpower, leading to the secret realm's collapse).
• Manipulation and blame shifting (Hong Tan and Elder Qi's actions).
• The power dynamics between factions (the Single Divine Script Faction demanding compensation).

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Xia Huyu communicate using sound transmission talismans, with Xia Huyu helping Su Yu look after Wu Jia and Wu Lan.
• Hong Tan and Elder Qi exchange knowing glances, tacitly agreeing to leave the situation to Zhou Mingren.
• Zhou Mingren and Hong Tan argue over who should maintain the secret realm, leading to its collapse.
• Chen Yong takes Su Yu and Wu Jia away to avoid further investigation, while Zhou Mingren is left to deal with the aftermath.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The secret realm collapses prematurely, lasting only two days instead of the expected three.
• The Single Divine Script Faction is held accountable, and students from other factions are dissatisfied.
• Zhou Mingren and Hong Tan argue about the cause of the collapse, with Hong Tan suggesting it might be due to Su Yu's excessive absorption.
• Zhou Mingren refunds Merit Points to the students and offers a full refund to those who paid.
• Ji Xiaomeng asks for a refund of 30 Merit Points, which Zhou Mingren agrees to.
• Xia Yuwen advises Zhou Mingren not to let others make a mockery of them.
• Zhou Mingren asks Liu Hong about his progress and hints at him becoming the next Lineage Master.
• Liu Hong leaves, and Zhou Mingren questions Zhou Pingsheng and Hong Wensheng about the secret realm's collapse.
• Hong Tan and Su Yu discuss the secret realm's collapse, and Hong Tan advises Su Yu to keep a low profile and focus on aperture fusion and Divine Script outlining.
• Hong Tan tells Su Yu to find Marquis Xia and purchase God-Demon Essence Blood on credit for his foundation when he enters the Soaring Realm.
• Hong Tan asks Su Yu to keep an eye on his Martial Uncle and to release the Shanhai Great Demons in the detention area if he encounters serious trouble.

Character Developments

• Zhou Mingren: Struggles to maintain his composure and authority amidst the chaos caused by the secret realm's collapse. He refunds Merit Points to the students and offers a full refund to those who paid.
• Hong Tan: Argues with Zhou Mingren about the cause of the secret realm's collapse and advises Su Yu to keep a low profile and focus on his cultivation. He also tells Su Yu to keep an eye on his Martial Uncle and to release the Shanhai Great Demons if necessary.
• Su Yu: Keeps a low profile and doesn't reveal the extent of his progress in the secret realm. He discusses his plans for aperture fusion and Divine Script outlining with Hong Tan and agrees to keep an eye on his Martial Uncle and release the Shanhai Great Demons if needed.
• Zhou Pingsheng and Hong Wensheng: Are questioned by Zhou Mingren about the secret realm's collapse. Zhou Pingsheng suggests that Su Yu might be responsible, while Hong Wensheng suggests that Hong Tan might be involved.
• Liu Hong: Is hinted at as a potential candidate for the next Lineage Master by Zhou Mingren. He declines the suggestion and leaves.
• Ji Xiaomeng: Asks for a refund of 30 Merit Points from Zhou Mingren, which he agrees to.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle within the Single Divine Script Faction and the tension between Zhou Mingren and Hong Tan.
• The importance of cultivating one's willpower and physical body simultaneously.
• The consequences of excessive absorption of willpower and the need to maintain balance.
• The responsibility of protecting one's lineage and the burden of carrying on the family legacy.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Mingren and Hong Tan: Argue about the cause of the secret realm's collapse and have differing opinions on how to handle the situation.
• Zhou Mingren and his disciples: Zhou Mingren questions Zhou Pingsheng and Hong Wensheng about the secret realm's collapse and hints at Liu Hong as a potential candidate for the next Lineage Master.
• Su Yu and Hong Tan: Discuss the secret realm's collapse and Su Yu's plans for aperture fusion and Divine Script outlining. Hong Tan advises Su Yu to keep a low profile and tells him to keep an eye on his Martial Uncle and release the Shanhai Great Demons if needed.
• Ji Xiaomeng and Zhou Mingren: Ji Xiaomeng asks for a refund of 30 Merit Points from Zhou Mingren, which he agrees to.
• Xia Yuwen and Zhou Mingren: Xia Yuwen advises Zhou Mingren not to let others make a mockery of them.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Yuming is sent to the Battlefields of the Heavens under guard, acknowledging the conflict between factions but blaming external forces.
• Bai Feng and Liu Wenyan depart for the Battlefields of the Heavens, with Su Yu and others seeing them off. They exchange parting gifts and words of advice.
• Liu Wenyan's departure is marked by a gathering of influential figures, highlighting his significance and the potential dangers ahead.

Character Developments

• Zheng Yuming accepts his fate and advises his teacher to focus on cultivation, suggesting that power dynamics are at play.
• Bai Feng remains optimistic and confident, giving Su Yu advice and a parting gift.
• Liu Wenyan displays a mix of melancholy and determination, giving Wu Jia a protective necklace and expressing his resolve to protect the Multi-Divine Script Faction's secrets.
• Su Yu demonstrates concern and respect for his teachers, showing growth and maturity.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power dynamics and manipulation is further emphasized, with Zheng Yuming and Liu Wenyan acknowledging external forces influencing their fates.
• The theme of parting and uncertain futures is explored, as Bai Feng and Liu Wenyan depart for the Battlefields of the Heavens.
• The theme of mentorship and legacy is highlighted, as Liu Wenyan entrusts Wu Jia with a protective artifact and expresses his determination to protect the Multi-Divine Script Faction's secrets.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with Zheng Yuming, Bai Feng, and Liu Wenyan, showing respect and concern for his teachers.
• Bai Feng and Liu Wenyan interact, displaying camaraderie and mutual respect.
• Wu Yuehua, Hu Ping, and Zhao Mingyue interact with Liu Wenyan, expressing their concern and willingness to protect him.
• Many influential figures, including Marquis Xia, Wan Tiansheng, and Steward Hu, gather to watch Liu Wenyan's departure, highlighting his significance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Qing, a Cloud Tiger Clan princess, challenges a Single Divine Script Faction member on the Top 100 Arena, claiming to be Su Yu's friend and standing up for him.
• Su Yu is framed as having a connection with the Myriad Races, which is frowned upon in Great Xia Prefecture.
• Su Yu decides to use Xia Qing's actions to his advantage, planning to invite her on a mission and eliminate her.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: Keeps a low profile but is still targeted by others. He decides to use Xia Qing's actions to his benefit.
• Xia Qing: Steps up for Su Yu, potentially framing him in the process. She has ulterior motives for befriending him.
• Liu Hong: Reveals that the Myriad Races have ulterior motives for entering the Daxia Civilization Academy.

Significant Themes

• The tension between the human race and the Myriad Races, and the prejudice against the latter in Great Xia Prefecture.
• The complex relationships and alliances between different factions and races.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Liu Hong: Liu Hong reveals information about the Myriad Races' intentions to Su Yu.
• Su Yu and Xia Qing: Xia Qing's actions frame Su Yu, leading him to decide to eliminate her.
• Xia Qing and the Cloud Tiger Clan elders: Xia Qing discusses her plans with her elders, revealing her strategic thinking.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu visits the Wentan Research Center's detention area to feed the imprisoned great demons.
• He meets with the Shanhai Realm great demons, who agree to serve him under certain conditions.
• Su Yu decides to set up a research institute and asks Hu Qiusheng for help in gathering data and finding suitable candidates.
• The Civilization Academy plans to spar with the War Academy, and Su Yu is expected to participate.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: He continues to show maturity and strategic thinking, planning for the future and seeking allies for his research institute. He also demonstrates resilience in the face of gossip and rejection from his peers.
• Hu Qiusheng: He shows loyalty and support to Su Yu, offering to help set up the research institute and gather data. He also provides insight into the upcoming spar with the War Academy.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics within the academy, as Su Yu navigates the challenges of setting up a research institute and facing rejection from his peers.
• The importance of knowledge and language skills, as Su Yu seeks individuals with expertise in the languages of the myriad races to join his research institute.
• The theme of resilience and determination, as Su Yu continues to pursue his goals despite facing obstacles and criticism.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with the imprisoned great demons, negotiating with them and learning about their strengths and conditions for serving him.
• Su Yu discusses the setup of the research institute with Hu Qiusheng, seeking his help and advice.
• Su Yu's interactions with his peers at the academy are strained due to the gossip and rejection he faces because of his association with the Myriad Races Academy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu discovers he's short on money and checks his monthly subsidies, finding out he's been penalized for 3 Merit Points due to Xia Yuwen's interference.
• He visits the exchange office and is informed that his penalty record will last until he reaches the Soaring Realm.
• Su Yu applies for a research institute base and meets with Elder Sun, who agrees to support his application if he can gather the required personnel and have his research topic approved.
• Su Yu visits the Hundred Strong Building and recruits Zhao Ming, Jiang Mu, and Zhou Hao for his research institute.
• He submits his research topic, "Primordial Divine Aperture," to the Research Institute and causes a sensation among higher-ups.

Character Developments

• Su Yu shows ambition and audacity in pursuing his research topic despite the challenges and potential risks involved.
• Xia Yuwen's interference causes Su Yu to lose 3 Merit Points, affecting his financial situation.
• Zhao Ming, Jiang Mu, and Zhou Hao join Su Yu's research institute, each bringing unique skills and perspectives to the team.
• Marquis Xia and Steward Hu discuss the potential implications of Su Yu's research topic and decide to support and protect him discreetly.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and audacity: Su Yu's pursuit of the Divine Aperture research topic demonstrates his determination and willingness to take risks in the face of uncertainty.
• The struggle for resources and power: The competition between factions and the interference of Xia Yuwen highlight the importance of resources and power dynamics in the story.
• The potential of the Divine Aperture: The concept of the Divine Aperture represents a significant breakthrough in human cultivation, with the potential to reshape the future of humanity.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with Elder Sun, Zhao Ming, Jiang Mu, and Zhou Hao, recruiting them for his research institute and discussing the potential of the Divine Aperture.
• Marquis Xia and Steward Hu discuss the implications of Su Yu's research topic and decide to support and protect him discreetly.
• Xia Yuwen's interference with Su Yu's subsidies highlights the tension between their factions and the personal rivalry between the two characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu establishes the Primordial Spirit Research Institute in the former Blue Sky Research Institute.
• The institute is in disrepair and needs cleaning and furnishing.
• Su Yu learns about the academy's debt and the need to buy defensive formations.

Character Developments

• Su Yu becomes aware of the academy's financial situation and the debt he's responsible for.
• Chen Yong reveals that the Wen Tan Research Center might be sold to pay off debts.
• Xia Huyu explains that Marquis Xia will give Su Yu time to gather the money to pay off the debt.

Significant Themes

• The financial struggles of the academy and the Multi Divine Script Faction.
• The need for defensive formations to protect the research institute from eavesdropping and infiltration.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with Chen Yong, Xia Huyu, and Zhao Ming about the research institute and the academy's debt.
• Chen Yong reveals that the Wen Tan Research Center might be sold to pay off debts.
• Xia Huyu explains the academy's debt collection process and gives Su Yu some time to gather the money.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu starts recruiting for the Yuan Divine Aperture Research Institute, ignoring the Myriad Races Academy's challenges.
• Wu Lan joins the institute as the leader of the breakthrough team.
• Zheng Yunhui lends Su Yu 20,000 Merit Points for defensive formation plates.
• Su Yu visits Xia Qing to discuss their "friendship" and advises her to apologize to the Single Divine Script Faction.
• Su Yu asks Xia Qing if her protectors can accompany him on a mission, but she declines due to academy rules.

Character Developments

• Wu Lan gains confidence and takes on a leadership role in the research institute.
• Zheng Yunhui shows his wealth and willingness to support Su Yu's projects.
• Xia Qing shows concern for Su Yu's safety and suspects he might be going to ruins.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and alliance: Su Yu values his friendships and advises Xia Qing to maintain good relations with the Single Divine Script Faction.
• Trust and secrecy: Su Yu trusts Wu Lan and gives her an important role in the research institute. He also keeps secrets from Xia Qing about his plans.
• Ambition and opportunity: Xia Qing and her protectors see Su Yu's actions as an opportunity to gain benefits for the Myriad Races.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with Wu Lan and Zheng Yunhui to recruit them for the research institute.
• Su Yu visits Xia Qing to discuss their friendship and advises her to apologize to the Single Divine Script Faction.
• Xia Qing and her protectors discuss Su Yu's plans and suspect he might be going to ruins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu decides to cultivate his 'Kill' Divine Script at the Myriad Races Pit to increase his strength and challenge Zhai Feng.
• He posts a mission to recruit companions for the trip, offering 5 Merit Points each to Wang Zhishan and Chen Ming.
• The Single Divine Script Faction informs Zhai Feng about Su Yu's plans.

Character Developments

• Su Yu shows his determination to improve his strength and challenge Zhai Feng.
• Wang Zhishan and Chen Ming accept Su Yu's mission, earning 5 Merit Points each.
• Zhai Feng is confident in his abilities and welcomes Su Yu's challenge.

Significant Themes

• The theme of cultivation and improvement is emphasized as Su Yu seeks to enhance his 'Kill' Divine Script.
• The theme of competition and rivalry is further developed as Su Yu and Zhai Feng prepare to face off.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with Wang Zhishan and Chen Ming, recruiting them for his mission to the Myriad Races Pit.
• The Single Divine Script Faction informs Zhai Feng about Su Yu's plans, leading to a tense exchange between them.
• Su Yu's actions draw the attention of the academy's students, who discuss his plans and the upcoming challenge against Zhai Feng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu and his team discover many races and cultivation methods that might be related to aperture fusion.
• Su Yu decides to procure the essence blood of these races to activate their cultivation methods.
• Su Yu plans to visit the Myriad Races Pit to gather information and essence blood.
• Su Yu decides to take two great demons, Shadow and Water Person, as bodyguards for his trip.

Character Developments

• Wu Lan shows dedication and perseverance in her research but lacks understanding of work-life balance.
• Su Yu demonstrates his growing influence and connections, enlisting Xia Huyu's help and gaining the support of the Xia family.
• The great demons, Shadow and Water Person, surrender and accept Su Yu's control, showing their fear of death and desire for survival.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and truth, as exemplified by Wu Lan's dedication to research.
• The importance of work-life balance and self-care, as highlighted by Wu Lan's disregard for her own well-being.
• The power dynamics between captors and captives, as seen in Su Yu's control over the great demons.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with Wu Lan, Wu Jia, Hu Qiusheng, Jiang Mu, and Xia Huyu, demonstrating his leadership and teamwork skills.
• Su Yu communicates with the great demons, showing his firmness and determination in controlling them.
• Chen Yong assists Su Yu, showcasing their strong bond as martial uncle and nephew.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu, Wang Zhishan, and Chen Ming go to the Myriad Races Pit to cultivate Divine Scripts.
• Su Yu senses a Soaring Realm expert observing him, later identified as a woman named Madam Zhang.
• Su Yu pays attention to Madam Zhang and her child, who is cultivating with malevolent energy.
• Su Yu enters the Myriad Races Pit, and Madam Zhang stops observing him.

Character Developments

• Su Yu shows caution and vigilance when sensing the Soaring Realm expert observing him.
• Madam Zhang is revealed to be a prominent figure in the area, with a child who is cultivating with malevolent energy.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between cultivators and the importance of vigilance and caution.
• The consequences of cultivating with malevolent energy, as seen with Madam Zhang's child.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with the prefectural guards, who warn him about the dangers of the Myriad Races Pit.
• Su Yu notices Madam Zhang and her child cultivating with malevolent energy but doesn't interfere.
• Su Yu and his companions enter the Myriad Races Pit, while Madam Zhang and her child leave.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu ventures deeper into the Myriad Races Pit, encountering a Soaring ninth-tier expert and a top-tier student from the Great Xia War College.
• He finds the corpse of the Tianyi Divine Cult leader killed by Xia Longwu and extracts essence blood to retrieve memory fragments.
• Su Yu successfully extracts a memory fragment showing the Tianyi Divine Cult leader meeting with an unknown person and placing a box in a treasury, but the location is unclear.

Character Developments

• Su Yu demonstrates his courage and determination by exploring the Myriad Races Pit despite the risks.
• Xia Longwu shows his power and influence by killing a Sun Moon Realm expert with a single strike.
• The unknown person in the memory fragment is revealed to be a strong expert, potentially an invincible, with a pattern on their left arm.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and treasure, as seen in Su Yu's determination to find the Tianyi Divine Cult's treasury.
• The consequences of one's actions, as demonstrated by the Tianyi Divine Cult leader's fate and the potential repercussions for the unknown expert.
• The importance of allies and support, as Su Yu seeks help from Xia Huyu to investigate the Zhang family.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with Wang Zhishan and Chen Ming, the two Lingyun realm cultivators who accompany him.
• He encounters a top-tier student from the Great Xia War College, who warns him about the dangers of the Myriad Races Pit.
• Su Yu communicates with the Water Person and Shadow, using their abilities to extract essence blood and analyze the memory fragment.
• He seeks help from Xia Huyu to investigate the Zhang family, showing trust in their friendship.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu encounters the Zhang family (Hu Feng, Chen Lan, and Zhang Mo) along the road, raising his suspicions about them.
• He discovers that the Zhang family is related to the Zhang Hao family in the city and alerts them to the potential danger.
• Su Yu suspects that the Zhang family might be from the Ten Thousand Races Cult and decides to investigate further.
• On his way back, he encounters a group of impersonators disguised as Dragon Martial Guards, who attempt to abduct him.
• Su Yu, with the help of his Water Person and Shadow, kills the impersonators, including Zhang Mo, the boy who had been cultivating by the roadside.

Character Developments

• Su Yu demonstrates his ruthlessness and ferocity, killing the impersonators without hesitation.
• Zhang Mo's true identity as a member of the Ten Thousand Races Cult is revealed.
• The Zhang family's true intentions are exposed, and their connection to the Ten Thousand Races Cult is suspected.

Significant Themes

• The complexity of human nature and the difficulty of discerning true intentions.
• The danger of underestimating one's opponents and the importance of vigilance.
• The ruthlessness and ferocity required to survive in a dangerous world.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with the Zhang family members, raising his suspicions about them.
• He communicates with Xia Huyu, Zhang Hao, and Wang Zhishan, seeking their help and advice.
• Su Yu encounters the impersonators disguised as Dragon Martial Guards and engages in a deadly battle with them.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu kills two Soaring Realm cultivators and captures three others in a battle outside the city.
• Zhang Zhonghe, an elder of the Zhang family, arrives and takes custody of the captured cultivators, promising Su Yu a share of the rewards and Merit Points.
• Su Yu returns to the academy with Xia Huyu, discussing the procurement of essence blood and the upgrade of his Divine Scripts.

Character Developments

• Su Yu demonstrates his combat prowess by killing Soaring Realm cultivators, further cementing his status as a top student.
• Xia Huyu shows his loyalty to Su Yu by accompanying him into the city and helping him build momentum.
• Zhang Zhonghe recognizes Su Yu's potential and offers him rewards and future assistance.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence within the academy and the Great Xia Prefecture.
• The importance of talent and potential in the eyes of the Xia family and other factions.
• The dangers of underestimating one's enemies and the consequences of failure.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Xia Huyu's camaraderie and mutual benefit, with Xia Huyu helping Su Yu and Su Yu repaying him with favors and information.
• Su Yu's warning to the Shanhai expert protecting him, hinting at future cooperation or confrontation.
• Zhang Zhonghe's recognition of Su Yu's potential and his offer of assistance, indicating a potential alliance between the Zhang family and Su Yu.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu returns to the academy, and news of his attack spreads.
• Su Yu gathers his team to discuss the attack and his plans for finding the Heavenly Star Flower and Nine-Striped Fruit Tree.
• Jiang Mu reveals that the highest danger level at Starfall Mountain is Shanhai.
• Su Yu decides to go to Starfall Mountain to look for the Heavenly Star Flower and Nine-Striped Fruit Tree.

Character Developments

• Su Yu shows his strategic thinking and determination to find the Heavenly Star Flower and Nine-Striped Fruit Tree.
• Wu Lan demonstrates her extensive knowledge of plants and her enthusiasm for working at the research institute.
• Hu Qiusheng shows his understanding of the Human Race's situation and the potential consequences of Su Yu's actions.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Human Race and the Myriad Races.
• The importance of knowledge and expertise in the research institute.
• The potential consequences of Su Yu's actions and the need for careful planning.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with his team, seeking their input and expertise.
• Wu Lan and Hu Qiusheng engage in a friendly competition to answer Su Yu's questions.
• Su Yu and Hu Qiusheng discuss the potential consequences of Su Yu's actions and the need for careful planning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu visits Zhao Li to discuss a new Aperture Fusion Method.
• Zhao Li tests Su Yu's method on a puppet model, with mixed results.
• Su Yu offers Zhao Li a cultivation method to open 18 apertures, which Zhao Li finds effective.
• Su Yu plans to test his complete 36-aperture Aperture Fusion Method on Zhou Hao.

Character Developments

• Su Yu continues to demonstrate his genius in deducing cultivation methods.
• Zhao Li shows his expertise in Aperture Fusion Methods and his dedication to helping Su Yu.
• Zhou Hao is mentioned as a potential test subject for Su Yu's cultivation methods.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of cultivation and the desire to improve one's strength.
• The importance of mentorship and guidance in cultivation.
• The potential consequences and risks of experimenting with new cultivation methods.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Zhao Li collaborate to test and improve Su Yu's Aperture Fusion Method.
• Zhao Li offers Su Yu advice on finding a backer and the importance of family support.
• Su Yu and Zhao Li discuss the possibility of Zhao Li entering the Shanhai Realm with a physical body.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu visits Zhou Hao to propose a cultivation method test.
• Xia Yuwen pays 5000 Merit Points for Zhou Hao's participation in the test.
• Zhou Hao consumes five Earthly Origin Fruits to quickly open required apertures.
• Zhou Hao successfully circulates the new cultivation method, suppressing the repulsive force between apertures.

Character Developments

• Zhou Hao gains confidence and determination in his cultivation.
• Su Yu demonstrates his seriousness and confidence in his research.
• Xia Yuwen shows willingness to pay for his student's advancement.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultivation methods and their impact on advancement.
• The value of cooperation and mutual benefit in cultivation and research.
• The significance of efficiency and speed in cultivation progress.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Zhou Hao's tense but cooperative relationship.
• Su Yu's friendly yet firm negotiation with Xia Yuwen.
• The group's anticipation and support for Zhou Hao's cultivation attempt.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu successfully creates the 'Twin Wu Aperture Fusion Method' to suppress the repulsive force of Aperture Fusion.
• Xia Huyu reveals his identity as the son of the Xia Prefecture Lord and expresses concern about the cultivation method's spread.
• Su Yu decides to auction the first version of the cultivation method and sell the second version to the highest bidder.
• Su Yu plans to apply for a researcher position and asks for help in collecting cultivation techniques for further research.

Character Developments

• Su Yu demonstrates his genius in research, creating a powerful cultivation method and showing ambition for the future.
• Xia Huyu shows maturity and responsibility, understanding the importance of the cultivation method and the potential consequences of its spread.
• Zhou Hao is close to reaching the Wanshi Realm and is excited about his progress.
• Zheng Yunhui expresses interest in changing his cultivation technique to the 'Thousand Mountain Art' and fusing more apertures.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and research, as demonstrated by Su Yu's creation of the 'Twin Wu Aperture Fusion Method.'
• The responsibility that comes with power and the potential consequences of one's actions, as shown by Xia Huyu's concern about the cultivation method's spread.
• The importance of sustainable development and long-term thinking, as seen in the Xia Family's governance of Great Xia Prefecture.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Xia Huyu have a tense exchange about the cultivation method's spread and the Xia Family's involvement.
• Su Yu and Zheng Yunhui discuss the possibility of changing cultivation techniques and fusing more apertures.
• Su Yu and Zhou Hao discuss the potential benefits of opening more apertures and the possibility of creating a great cycle.

• Marquis Xia visits the Primordial Spirit Research Institute, acknowledging Su Yu as his "grandson" and offering to protect his father and teachers in exchange for the Aperture Fusion techniques and a promise to prioritize offering any future discoveries to the Xia Family.
• Su Yu agrees to the terms but adds conditions, including naming rights for the Aperture Fusion techniques and a copyright fee for each user.
• Marquis Xia reveals that the Xia Family knows about Su Yu's discovery in Southern Yuan but is willing to turn a blind eye in exchange for future cooperation.
• Su Yu and Marquis Xia discuss the possibility of the Xia Family protecting Su Yu, but Su Yu declines for now.
• After Marquis Xia leaves, Su Yu realizes that the Xia Family believes his abilities come from ruins in Southern Yuan, and he becomes interested in learning more about these ruins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Marquis Xia buys the Aperture Fusion Method from the Xia Family for 300,000 Merit Points.
• The method is released in Great Xia Prefecture, causing a stir among students eager to enhance their cultivation.
• Su Yu enters seclusion to cultivate in a secret realm.

Character Developments

• Su Yu becomes more determined to strengthen himself after Marquis Xia's words.
• Marquis Xia invests in the Aperture Fusion Method, showing his business acumen and support for Su Yu.
• Elder Sun and the Single Divine Script Faction become more determined to suppress Su Yu and the Multi Divine Script Faction.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultivation and self-improvement.
• The power dynamics and politics within the academy and the Human Race.
• The tension between the Multi Divine Script Faction and the Single Divine Script Faction.

Character Interactions

• Marquis Xia and Su Yu: Marquis Xia supports Su Yu's research and buys the Aperture Fusion Method, showing his interest in Su Yu's potential.
• Elder Sun and the Single Divine Script Faction: They discuss strategies to suppress Su Yu and the Multi Divine Script Faction, highlighting their determination and desperation.
• Su Yu and the Primordial Spirit Research Institute: They work together to develop the Aperture Fusion Method, showcasing their teamwork and dedication to their research.