Ch. 161Talent Divine Script

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Su Yu and Bai Feng discuss the Soul Devour technique and its potential to mutate Yuan Qi and damage Willpower.
  • They decide to research the technique and find strong cultivators to back them up.
  • Su Yu is taken to the main research lab, where he learns about Civilization Records and Eternal Divine Scripts.
  • Bai Feng shows Su Yu his research on combining Divine Scripts to create Talent Skills, likening it to Divine Script Battle Skills.
  • Su Yu learns about Bai Feng's intention to study Teacher Liu to better understand Talent Divine Scripts.

Character Developments

  • Su Yu: Shows curiosity and eagerness to learn, understands the potential of the Soul Devour technique and Talent Divine Scripts, and becomes more aware of Teacher Liu's past.
  • Bai Feng: Reveals his research on combining Divine Scripts, expresses his desire to study Teacher Liu, and shows contempt for Teacher Liu's methods.

Significant Themes

  • The pursuit of power and strength, driven by curiosity and ambition.
  • The struggle to understand and utilize one's own abilities and potential.
  • The importance of research and experimentation in advancing knowledge and power.

Character Interactions

  • Su Yu and Bai Feng: They interact as teacher and student, with Bai Feng sharing his knowledge and Su Yu asking questions and expressing his thoughts.
  • Su Yu and Teacher Liu: Su Yu's thoughts about Teacher Liu's past and his potential connection to Talent Divine Scripts are revealed.

Ch. 162Favorite

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Single Divine Script faction's Elder Council members discuss Zheng Yuming's punishment and the opening of secret realms.
  • Zhou Mingren decides to replace Zheng Yuming's crippled Divine Script with Zhang Ruoling's 'Tear' character Divine Script.
  • Zhou Mingren announces rewards for students who can defeat Wu Jia or Su Yu, aiming to unite the Single Divine Script faction against their common enemies.

Character Developments

  • Zheng Yuming is sent to the Battlefields of the Heavens as punishment.
  • Zheng Hong shows composure and calmness, requesting Divine Scripts from his grandfather and elders.
  • Zhou Mingren reveals his intention to use Su Yu and Wu Jia as targets to unite his faction's students.

Significant Themes

  • The power struggle between the Single and Multi-Divine Script factions.
  • The importance of camaraderie and unity among students.
  • The pursuit of strength and resources, such as Divine Scripts and Willpower Scripts.

Character Interactions

  • Zheng Yuming and the other Elder Council members discuss strategies and make decisions.
  • Zheng Hong interacts with his grandfather and the elders, seeking benefits for himself.
  • Zhou Mingren interacts with the other elders, expressing his desire to use Su Yu and Wu Jia as targets to unite his faction's students.

Ch. 163The Book Holds a Thousand Schemes

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Su Yu becomes famous after defeating Huang Qifeng.
  • Students challenge Su Yu, but he goes into seclusion, causing rumors about his whereabouts.
  • Su Yu learns about the academy rule that he must fight back against challengers by the 25th of the month to stay on the Top 100 Ranking.
  • Su Yu decides to accept challenges from students ranked 89 to 72, planning to lose to each of them once to obtain Willpower Scripts.

Character Developments

  • Su Yu shows his strategic thinking and ruthlessness in dealing with Zhou Mingren and the Single Divine Script Faction.
  • Xia Huyu reveals his connections and influence within the Xia family.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of face and reputation in the cultivation world.
  • The power dynamics between different factions and families.
  • The strategic use of one's position and resources to gain advantage.

Character Interactions

  • Su Yu and Xia Huyu discuss their plans to scheme against Zhou Mingren and the Single Divine Script Faction.
  • Su Yu manipulates Xia Huyu into helping him, promising him a share of the profits.
  • Su Yu and Xia Huyu bond over their shared shrewdness and cunning.

Ch. 164I Want to Wear a Mask

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Su Yu meets with Xia Huyu to discuss the Soul Devouring Art and the buyout offer for the cultivation technique.
  • Su Yu visits Zhang Hao to discuss the stabilization of Soul Devouring Insect Essence Blood using Divine Talismans.
  • Su Yu contemplates the possibility of creating Talent Essence Blood through a new method involving Divine Scripts and Willpower.

Character Developments

  • Su Yu shows his strategic thinking and business acumen in dealing with Xia Huyu and Zhang Hao.
  • Xia Huyu displays his cunning and resourcefulness in trying to secure the Soul Devouring Art cultivation technique.
  • Zhang Hao reveals his ambition and eagerness to create a powerful trump card using Soul Devouring Insect Essence Blood.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle for power and influence within the Great Xia Civilization Academy.
  • The value of research and innovation in the cultivation world.
  • The importance of strategic alliances and cooperation among cultivators.

Character Interactions

  • Su Yu and Xia Huyu engage in a battle of wits, with Xia Huyu trying to secure the Soul Devouring Art cultivation technique and Su Yu playing him to gain more merit points.
  • Su Yu and Zhang Hao discuss the stabilization of Soul Devouring Insect Essence Blood, leading to a potential collaboration and mutual benefit.
  • Su Yu considers the possibility of recruiting Zhang Hao into his mutual aid society, recognizing his value as a research prodigy.

Ch. 165The Curtain Rises

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Su Yu accepts challenges from students who lowered their rankings to face him, defeating Wang He, Hu Yu, and Huang Yun.
  • Su Yu establishes his authority by defeating opponents who underestimate him.
  • Su Yu announces he will spar with non-Soaring students for a chance to win a copy of the Willpower Script, causing a massive response from students.
  • Students ranked below Su Yu on the Top 100 Ranking challenge him, causing Su Yu to drop off the list. Many students register to challenge Su Yu for the Willpower Script, paying 1 merit point each.

Character Developments

  • Su Yu demonstrates his ruthlessness and determination in battle, proving he's not to be underestimated.
  • Su Yu shows his strategic thinking by using his authority and the opportunity to benefit the multi-Divine Script lineage and the students.
  • Students show their eagerness and willingness to take risks for the chance to obtain the Willpower Script.

Significant Themes

  • The power of individual strength and determination (Su Yu's victories and his ability to turn the situation to his advantage).
  • The willingness of individuals to take risks for potential rewards (students registering to challenge Su Yu for the Willpower Script).
  • The tension between the single-Divine Script and multi-Divine Script lineages, and the students' desire for the Willpower Script.

Character Interactions

  • Su Yu interacts with his opponents, showing no mercy and establishing his authority.
  • Students interact with Su Yu, either challenging him or registering to challenge him for the Willpower Script.
  • Teachers and researchers watch the events unfold, with some showing support for Su Yu's actions, while others express concern or disapproval.

Ch. 166Rules Are a Good Thing

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Su Yu continues to surrender in his matches, accumulating a large number of bets.
  • The Single Divine Script department researchers try to intervene but are arrested by the guard army for violating academy rules.
  • Zhou Mingren and other high-ranking officials arrive at the arena, finding over 8,000 students have bet on Su Yu's surrender.
  • Su Yu declares he lost 8,120 times, putting pressure on Zhou Mingren to honor the bets.

Character Developments

  • Su Yu demonstrates his cunning and strategic thinking, exploiting the rules to his advantage.
  • Zhou Mingren faces a crisis, struggling to handle the situation caused by Su Yu's actions.
  • Wu Yuehua and Chen Yong show support for Su Yu, putting pressure on Zhou Mingren.

Significant Themes

  • The power of rules and how they can be exploited.
  • The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
  • The tension between different factions within the academy.

Character Interactions

  • Su Yu and Zhou Mingren have a silent standoff, each assessing the other.
  • Wu Yuehua and Chen Yong work together to put pressure on Zhou Mingren.
  • Students from various influential families show support for Su Yu, increasing the pressure on Zhou Mingren.

Ch. 167Words Can Kill

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Students demand Willpower Script after defeating Su Yu, leading to a standoff with the Single Divine Script department.
  • Liu Hong proposes a compromise: researchers will write Willpower Script every three days and hold lectures, with students using their challenge wins as tickets.
  • Su Yu suggests students can borrow or transfer the Willpower Script, leading to a debate on rules and regulations.
  • Su Yu announces the successful deduction of the 'Soul Devouring Art' by the Wentan Research Center, causing a stir among the students and influential families.

Character Developments

  • Su Yu: Shows cunning and strategic thinking, manipulating the situation to make the Single Divine Script department bleed resources and reputation. He also reveals the 'Soul Devouring Art' to gain attention and support for the Multi-Divine Script lineage.
  • Liu Hong: Demonstrates his eloquence and understanding of the academy's rules, trying to resolve the crisis but ultimately fails to satisfy all students.
  • Zhou Mingren: Struggles to handle the situation, initially underestimating Su Yu but later realizing his mistake. He becomes more cautious and calculating.

Significant Themes

  • The power of rules and loopholes, as both Su Yu and Liu Hong exploit them to their advantage.
  • The importance of reputation and influence, as seen in the reactions of students and influential families to the 'Soul Devouring Art' announcement.
  • The consequences of underestimating one's opponent, as Zhou Mingren and the Single Divine Script department learn the hard way.

Character Interactions

  • Su Yu and Liu Hong: Engage in a war of words, each trying to outmaneuver the other using the academy's rules.
  • Zhou Mingren and the Single Divine Script department: Struggle to maintain their dignity and authority while trying to appease the students and influential families.
  • Su Yu and the students: Gain their support and admiration by exposing the Single Divine Script department's weaknesses and offering them opportunities to gain strength.

Ch. 168The More You Know, the Faster You Die

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Su Yu offends Zhou Mingren and the Single Divine Script Department, leading to a complete rift.
  • Chen Yong reveals the true reason behind the Multi-Divine Script lineage's ostracization: personal grudges stemming from the Fifth Generation's battle.
  • The Multi-Divine Script lineage is declining, and the Single Divine Script lineage is rising, making it difficult for them to fight back.
  • Chen Yong suspects that an Invincible might be behind the Fifth Generation's fall and the Multi-Divine Script lineage's troubles.
  • The academy is under immense pressure, with a storm brewing, possibly orchestrated by an unknown force.

Character Developments

  • Su Yu becomes more aware of the academy's political landscape and the Multi-Divine Script lineage's precarious position.
  • Chen Yong shows his wisdom and understanding of the academy's power dynamics, revealing his true strength as a senior martial uncle.
  • Bai Feng feels slighted by Chen Yong's assessment of his troublemaking abilities and vows to prove him wrong.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle for power and resources within the academy and the Human Realm.
  • The consequences of personal grudges and the lengths people will go to for revenge.
  • The delicate balance of power between factions and the danger of provoking the wrong people.

Character Interactions

  • Su Yu, Chen Yong, and Bai Feng discuss the academy's politics and the Multi-Divine Script lineage's situation.
  • Chen Yong reveals his suspicions about an Invincible being involved in the Fifth Generation's fall and the lineage's troubles.
  • Bai Feng feels slighted by Chen Yong's assessment of his troublemaking abilities and vows to prove him wrong.

Ch. 169Return Journey (Thanks to Huan Yu for Becoming a Golden Chief Alliance Leader Again)

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Liu Wenyan, the successor of the fifth generation, is returning to Great Xia Prefecture after 50 years of exile.
  • His return is opposed by various factions, leading to intense infighting among the elders of the Civilization Academy.
  • Liu Wenyan's student, Liu Chuan, offers to clear the path for him, while Wu Yuehua and other powerful figures engage in battles to prevent his return.
  • Marquis Xia and Xia Huyu discuss the political landscape and the struggle for power in Great Xia Prefecture.

Character Developments

  • Liu Wenyan: Despite being crippled and exiled for 50 years, he still commands respect and fear from various factions. His return signals a potential resurgence of the Multiple Divine Script faction.
  • Wu Yuehua: She is determined to prevent Liu Wenyan's return and is willing to fight against the powerful figures who oppose him.
  • Marquis Xia: He reveals his political acumen and understanding of the power dynamics in Great Xia Prefecture, explaining the struggle for power and the potential integration of the various prefectures.
  • Xia Huyu: He gains a deeper understanding of the political landscape and the struggles between factions.

Significant Themes

  • Legitimacy and inheritance: Liu Wenyan's return is driven by his status as the successor of the fifth generation and the legitimate heir to the Multiple Divine Script lineage.
  • Power struggle: The intense infighting among the elders of the Civilization Academy highlights the struggle for power and influence in Great Xia Prefecture.
  • Integration and unity: The potential integration of the various prefectures and the formation of a common community on the Battlefields of the Heavens is a significant theme, with the struggle for power serving as a precursor to this process.

Character Interactions

  • Liu Wenyan and Liu Chuan: Their student-teacher relationship is highlighted, with Liu Chuan offering to clear the path for Liu Wenyan despite the risks involved.
  • Wu Yuehua and Elder Sun: Their interaction showcases the tense standoff between the Multiple Divine Script faction and the Single Divine Script faction, with Wu Yuehua determined to prevent Liu Wenyan's return.
  • Marquis Xia and Xia Huyu: Their conversation reveals the political landscape and the power dynamics in Great Xia Prefecture, with Marquis Xia serving as a mentor figure to Xia Huyu.

Ch. 170Trouble Gradually Arrives (Thanks to Flying Home Bajie for the Silver Donation)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Su Yu visits the great demons in the detention area, learning about the Water Element Art from the Water Person.
  • Liu Hong confesses to embezzling 2,000 Merit Points from the transaction involving Zheng Yunhui's blood essence.
  • Zhou Mingren plans to send Xia Chan to the Sea of Consciousness Secret Realm and considers sending Su Yu as well.
  • A kill order is issued for Su Yu, with a reward of 500 Merit Points, and capturing him alive is preferred.

Character Developments

  • Su Yu shows interest in learning the Water Element Art to deduce a basic script art applicable to humans.
  • Liu Hong is pressured by Zhou Mingren to confess his embezzlement and is given a new quota for his students.
  • Zhou Mingren feels overwhelmed by the increasing troubles and considers going into seclusion.
  • Xia Chan is prepared to enter the Sea of Consciousness Secret Realm, and Su Yu is considered as a potential candidate.

Significant Themes

  • The pursuit of power and resources, as seen in Liu Hong's embezzlement and Zhou Mingren's struggle to manage the academy's affairs.
  • The desire to learn and grow, exemplified by Su Yu's eagerness to understand the Water Element Art.
  • The consequences of one's actions, as seen in the issuance of the kill order for Su Yu.

Character Interactions

  • Su Yu interacts with the great demons, learning from the Water Person and arguing with the Drilling Mountain Ox.
  • Liu Hong interacts with Zhou Mingren, confessing his embezzlement and receiving new quotas for his students.
  • Zhou Mingren considers the future of the Single Divine Script Faction and the potential candidates for the Sea of Consciousness Secret Realm.
  • The Ten Thousand Races Cult powerhouses within Great Xia Prefecture discuss the kill order for Su Yu and the potential rewards.

Ch. 171Grandmaster on the Way

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Great Xia Prefecture is in turmoil, but Su Yu remains focused on cultivation.
  • Su Yu opens his first Divine Aperture and experiences a significant increase in willpower.
  • Su Yu learns about the Sea of Consciousness Secret Realm and its high cost of entry.
  • Bai Feng reveals that Wan Mingze might be suppressing his advancement to scheme against someone, possibly Su Yu.
  • Hong Tan, a Shanhai Realm expert and Su Yu's teacher, gets into a dispute at the Battlefields of the Heavens and is sent to the front lines.

Character Developments

  • Su Yu continues to focus on cultivation and opens his first Divine Aperture, gaining a deeper understanding of willpower.
  • Bai Feng shares his knowledge about Divine Apertures, the Sea of Consciousness Secret Realm, and the potential threat of Wan Mingze.
  • Hong Tan displays his temper and willingness to stand up for his disciple and senior brother, leading to his temporary removal from the Battlefields of the Heavens.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of cultivation and self-improvement in the face of external turmoil.
  • The consequences of suppressing one's advancement for personal gain or schemes.
  • The power dynamics and politics among the various prefectures and factions in the Human Realm.

Character Interactions

  • Su Yu and Bai Feng discuss Divine Apertures, the Sea of Consciousness Secret Realm, and the potential threat of Wan Mingze.
  • Hong Tan interacts with the Shanhai Realm expert and Elder Ma, leading to a dispute that results in his removal from the Battlefields of the Heavens.

Ch. 172The Mutual Aid Society Grows

  • Su Yu, unaware of his grand-disciple's return, continues cultivating and opens 20 Divine Apertures using 60 drops of Five Elements Race Essence Blood.
  • Hu Zongqi informs Su Yu about the disappearance of several Single Divine Script elders and the injury of Elder Li, hinting at a possible connection to Instructor Liu's absence.
  • Su Yu learns that Instructor Liu has taken a long leave and is worried about his safety.
  • Su Yu meets with Lin Yao and invites him to join the Mutual Aid Society, offering him the Pure Yuan Art in exchange for news and intelligence.
  • Lin Yao shares a piece of news about the Tianyi Divine Cult's treasury and the possibility of extracting memory imprints from the cult leader's corpse.
  • Su Yu decides to find Xia Huyu to discuss the Qi Secret Realm and Teacher Zhao's hammer strikes.

Key Plot Points and Events

  1. Su Yu continues cultivating and opens 20 Divine Apertures.
  2. Hu Zongqi shares information about the disappearance of Single Divine Script elders and Instructor Liu's absence.
  3. Su Yu learns that Instructor Liu has taken a long leave.
  4. Su Yu invites Lin Yao to join the Mutual Aid Society and offers him the Pure Yuan Art.
  5. Lin Yao shares news about the Tianyi Divine Cult's treasury and memory imprint extraction.
  6. Su Yu decides to discuss the Qi Secret Realm and Teacher Zhao's hammer strikes with Xia Huyu.

Character Developments

  • Su Yu: Continues to cultivate and improve his strength, opens 20 Divine Apertures, and shows concern for Instructor Liu's safety. He also invites Lin Yao to join the Mutual Aid Society and offers him the Pure Yuan Art.
  • Hu Zongqi: Shares important information with Su Yu and agrees to help him gather more information. He also decides to bet on Su Yu's victory in the Top 100 Ranking challenge.
  • Lin Yao: Joins the Mutual Aid Society and offers a piece of news about the Tianyi Divine Cult's treasury. He is excited about the prospects of the society and the benefits it offers.
  • Instructor Liu: Takes a long leave, and Su Yu is worried about his safety.

Significant Themes

  1. Cultivation and improvement of strength.
  2. Information gathering and intelligence sharing.
  3. The power dynamics within the academy and the Single Divine Script lineage.
  4. The potential benefits and privileges of the Qi Secret Realm.

Character Interactions

  • Su Yu and Hu Zongqi: They discuss the recent events, and Hu Zongqi agrees to help Su Yu gather information and bet on his victory in the Top 100 Ranking challenge.
  • Su Yu and Lin Yao: Su Yu invites Lin Yao to join the Mutual Aid Society and offers him the Pure Yuan Art in exchange for news and intelligence. They also discuss the potential benefits of the society.
  • Su Yu and Instructor Liu: Su Yu is worried about Instructor Liu's safety and decides to find out more about his whereabouts.

Ch. 173I’m Doing It Anyway!

  • Su Yu visits Zhao Li to ask about entering the Qi Secret Realm for free, but Zhao Li tells him it costs 100 merit points per entry.
  • Zhao Li gives Su Yu a token that allows him to bring people into the secret realm, mentioning that the guards are Xiao Huang and Xiao Nie.
  • Su Yu asks Zhao Li about his failed attempt to forge a Ground-tier Script Weapon, and Zhao Li explains that he integrated his main Divine Script into the weapon, preventing his advancement to Shanhai.
  • Zhao Li tells Su Yu that he used to be Lingyun Ninth Stage but dropped to Lingyun Seventh Stage due to the constant compression of his Willpower by the Expansion God Art.
  • Su Yu asks if Zhao Li can reforge the Script Weapon, but Zhao Li declines, mentioning an Earth-tier Weapon Forger in Great Xia Prefecture who has the ability to assist him.
  • Su Yu offers to help Zhao Li reforge the Script Weapon once he reaches Lingyun, but Zhao Li declines, citing that Su Yu is not his direct disciple.
  • Su Yu tries to convince Zhao Li to teach him the Expansion God Art, but Zhao Li is hesitant due to not having a final disciple yet.

Ch. 174The Powerful Spirit Expansion Art

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Su Yu directly asks Zhao Li to teach him the Expansion God Art.
  • Zhao Li agrees but refuses to acknowledge Su Yu as his direct disciple due to the ongoing conflict between the Multi-Divine Script and Single Divine Script lineages.
  • Zhao Li teaches Su Yu the Expansion God Art, which can temper the sea of consciousness, purify divine scripts, and even serve as a willpower martial art.
  • Su Yu learns that the Expansion God Art can also purify divine apertures, making it an incredibly valuable cultivation technique.

Character Developments

  • Su Yu: Shows determination and directness in asking Zhao Li to teach him the Expansion God Art. He also demonstrates understanding and gratitude towards Zhao Li's teachings.
  • Zhao Li: Shows reluctance to acknowledge Su Yu as his direct disciple due to the ongoing conflict between the two lineages. He also displays wisdom and foresight in teaching Su Yu the Expansion God Art, understanding its true value.

Significant Themes

  • The value of cultivation techniques and their suitability for different individuals.
  • The conflict between the Multi-Divine Script and Single Divine Script lineages, and the potential consequences of this conflict.
  • The importance of mentorship and guidance in cultivation.

Character Interactions

  • Su Yu and Zhao Li: Their interaction is marked by Su Yu's directness and Zhao Li's reluctance to acknowledge him as his direct disciple. Despite this, Zhao Li teaches Su Yu the Expansion God Art, showing his willingness to guide Su Yu's cultivation.
  • Zhao Li's thoughts on other characters: He expresses regret over the death of the fifth Academy Head and suspicion towards Wan Tiansheng's intentions. He also reflects on the potential consequences of the ongoing conflict between the two lineages.

Ch. 175Liu Wenyan Returns

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Liu Wenyan returns to Great Xia Prefecture after fifty years, vowing not to enter the main city.
  • Dan Tianhao, a Shanhai Ninth Level expert, blocks Liu Wenyan's path but is ultimately defeated by Director Ji's seal.
  • Liu Wenyan visits Zhang Ruoling's grave, planning to hurt the enemy to prevent further attacks on his students' graves.
  • Marquis Xia discusses his plans to profit from the impending conflict, including selling a Golden Dragon Pill to Dan Tianhao's grandson and demanding payment from Zhou Mingren for copies of the Shanhai Peak Willpower Script.
  • Xia Xinyi reports that Hong Tan and Yu Wen are returning soon, and Marquis Xia orders preparations to be made for their arrival.

Character Developments

  • Liu Wenyan, despite his reduced cultivation level, remains confident and determined to protect his students and fight against his enemies.
  • Wu Yuehua, now in the Shanhai realm, is still protective of Liu Wenyan and willing to support him.
  • Marquis Xia continues to prioritize profit and entertainment, planning to exploit the conflict between the Multi and Single Divine Script factions for personal gain.
  • Xia Xinyi struggles to keep up with his father's schemes and is often left feeling helpless.

Significant Themes

  • The enduring grudges and conflicts between the Multi and Single Divine Script factions, which have persisted for fifty years.
  • The power dynamics between the various factions and their willingness to fight and make sacrifices for their beliefs.
  • The commercialization of cultivation and the exploitation of conflicts for personal gain, as seen through Marquis Xia's actions.

Character Interactions

  • Liu Wenyan and Wu Yuehua's interactions reveal their long-standing friendship and Wu Yuehua's continued loyalty to Liu Wenyan.
  • Marquis Xia and Xia Xinyi's interactions show the father-son duo's differing perspectives on the upcoming conflict and the best way to handle it.
  • Liu Wenyan's interactions with the other old friends reveal his determination to fight against his enemies and protect his students, as well as his awareness of the power dynamics between the various factions.

Ch. 176Bai Feng Ran Away

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Liu Wenyan arrives in Great Xia Prefecture, but Chen Yong assures Su Yu that he has support and there's no need to worry.
  • Su Yu learns that Liu Wenyan might not be coming back due to certain reservations.
  • Bai Feng decides to go to Southern Yuan to find Liu Wenyan, leaving Su Yu with instructions and a task to release the demonic beasts in the prison area if necessary.

Character Developments

  • Su Yu becomes more concerned about the safety of his teachers and the academy.
  • Bai Feng becomes increasingly engrossed in his research, even considering discarding some of his Divine Scripts.
  • Liu Wenyan is revealed to have many powerful friends supporting him in the academy.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle for power and influence within the academy.
  • The pursuit of knowledge and research, even at personal risk.
  • The importance of loyalty and friendship among the characters.

Character Interactions

  • Su Yu discusses the situation with Chen Yong, who reassures him about Liu Wenyan's return.
  • Su Yu talks to Bai Feng about the current situation and learns about Bai Feng's research progress and plans.
  • Bai Feng leaves Su Yu with instructions and a task, showing his concern for Su Yu's safety.

Ch. 177Multiple "Friends," Multiple Paths

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Su Yu meets Hu Zongqi and gives him Zhao Li's token for free entry to the Secret Realm, warning him about the upcoming turmoil and the importance of becoming stronger.
  • Su Yu sketches the 'Blade' Divine Script in a single go, shocking the two old men on duty.
  • Xia Qing, a princess of the Cloud Tiger Race, enters the Secret Realm, and Su Yu interacts with her, trying to gain information about the Myriad Races.
  • Zheng Yunhui and others leave the Secret Realm, and Su Yu decides not to introduce them to Xia Qing due to their prejudice against the Myriad Races.
  • Su Yu enters the Secret Realm and tests the 'Blade' Divine Script's trait, finding it to be quite good. He then decides to open more acupoints for the Soul Devouring Art.

Character Developments

  • Su Yu continues to display his prowess in sketching Divine Script, this time completing one in a single go, further cementing his status as a genius.
  • Xia Qing is introduced as a princess of the Cloud Tiger Race, showing curiosity and willingness to interact with Su Yu.
  • Zheng Yunhui and others show prejudice against the Myriad Races, leading Su Yu to decide not to introduce them to Xia Qing.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of cooperation and mutual benefit between the Human Race and the Myriad Races is explored through Su Yu's interactions with Xia Qing.
  • The importance of becoming stronger and preparing for the upcoming turmoil is emphasized, as seen in Su Yu's warning to Hu Zongqi and his decision to open more acupoints.

Character Interactions

  • Su Yu interacts with Hu Zongqi, warning him about the upcoming turmoil and giving him Zhao Li's token for free entry to the Secret Realm.
  • Su Yu meets Xia Qing, a princess of the Cloud Tiger Race, and tries to gain information about the Myriad Races while also attempting to make a profit.
  • Zheng Yunhui and others leave the Secret Realm, and Su Yu decides not to introduce them to Xia Qing due to their prejudice against the Myriad Races.

Ch. 178They're All Trouble-Makers

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Su Yu successfully cultivates the Soul Devouring Art and Pure Yuan Art, opening a total of 180 physical apertures and 23 Divine Apertures.
  • He decides to stir up trouble to lessen the pressure on the teachers outside and potentially tie down an elder from the single Divine Script Department.
  • Bai Feng arrives at the war zone, kills a Lingyun cultivator with one sword, and challenges the elders to fight him if they want to avenge the death.
  • Liu Wenyan and the others are surprised by Bai Feng's ruthlessness and strength. They decide to retreat from the war zone.
  • Su Yu leaves the secret realm and decides to cause trouble to help the teachers.

Character Developments

  • Su Yu's willpower fullness decreases to around 65% after cultivating the new arts. He's determined to cause trouble to help the teachers.
  • Bai Feng demonstrates his strength and ruthlessness, killing a Lingyun cultivator with one sword and challenging the elders. He also shows his desire to help Liu Wenyan solve his Divine Script suppression.
  • Liu Wenyan and the others are surprised by Bai Feng's actions and decide to retreat from the war zone.

Significant Themes

  • The ruthlessness and strength of the Multi-Divine Script lineage, particularly Bai Feng and Su Yu.
  • The determination of the characters to help each other and protect their lineage.
  • The need for a shake-up in the academy, as mentioned by Elder Huang.

Character Interactions

  • Su Yu and Elder Huang discuss Su Yu's cultivation progress and plans to cause trouble.
  • Bai Feng interacts with the elders from the single Divine Script Department, challenging them to fight him if they want to avenge the death of their disciple.
  • Liu Wenyan and the others discuss Bai Feng's actions and decide to retreat from the war zone.

Ch. 179The Powerful Su Yu!

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Su Yu feels displeased with Academy Head Wan Tiansheng's inaction regarding the Single Divine Script Faction's misdeeds.
+ Wu Jia, injured and unable to use her Willpower, is challenged repeatedly by students from the Single Divine Script Faction, leading to a serious injury.
+ Su Yu arrives and challenges the students who injured Wu Jia, defeating five of them in an instant, including Zhu Hong, who was ranked 98th.

Character Developments

+ Su Yu becomes more determined to stand up against the Single Divine Script Faction's bullying and grows stronger, demonstrating his Soul Devouring Art's power.
+ Wu Jia, despite her injuries, shows resilience and determination in her fights.
+ Some researchers from the Single Divine Script Faction feel frustrated and ashamed due to their faction's actions.

Significant Themes

+ Bullying and its consequences.
+ The struggle between factions and the impact on individual students.
+ The power dynamics between students and academy authorities.

Character Interactions

+ Su Yu and Wu Jia's bond strengthens as they support each other against the Single Divine Script Faction.
+ Su Yu's disdain for the researchers from the Single Divine Script Faction grows.
+ The students from the Single Divine Script Faction face backlash from other students and even some of their own researchers due to their actions.

Ch. 180First Meeting with Xia Yuwen

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Su Yu challenges students from the Single Divine Script Faction to a sparring match, leading to a series of fights.
  • Xia Yuwen, a powerful researcher, returns and brings a new student, Zhou Hao, who challenges Su Yu to a life-and-death duel.
  • Su Yu and Zhou Hao fight fiercely, with both sustaining severe injuries. Su Yu ultimately wins but severs his own arm in the process.
  • Xia Yuwen pays 1000 merit points to Zhao Ming for saving Zhou Hao's life.
  • Su Yu challenges another student from the Single Divine Script Faction but is interrupted by Xia Yuwen's departure.

Character Developments

  • Su Yu demonstrates incredible strength, ruthlessness, and determination in his fights.
  • Zhou Hao shows ferocious fighting skills and a high tolerance for pain.
  • Xia Yuwen reveals his powerful Willpower and his status as a Lingyun Realm Supervisor.
  • Zhao Ming shows his influence and willingness to provoke Xia Yuwen.
  • Xia Changqing, Xia Yuwen's father, is mentioned as someone who wants to keep the peace.

Significant Themes

  • Strength and power are respected and feared.
  • Ruthlessness and determination can lead to victory.
  • Status and influence can protect or harm individuals.
  • The academy's neutrality is maintained, but factions still clash.

Character Interactions

  • Su Yu and Zhou Hao's intense and brutal fight showcases their strength and ruthlessness.
  • Xia Yuwen and Zhao Ming's confrontation highlights their status and influence.
  • Xia Changqing and the old servant's conversation reveals their desire to maintain peace and neutrality.
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