Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xijun kills a Blood God Cult follower in self-defense, who had a Blood Essence Level higher than his.
• The Prevention Bureau arrives, led by Ye Jianhua, and Li Xijun is cleared of any wrongdoing.
• The Prevention Bureau awards Li Xijun the title of 'City Guardian' and a reward of one million yuan for his actions.
• Zhou Shenghao and Zhou Yibai react differently to the news of Li Xijun's feat.

Character Developments

• Li Xijun: Proves himself to be a formidable combatant, capable of defeating an opponent with a higher Blood Essence Level. He also shows quick thinking and calmness under pressure.
• Zhou Shenghao: Feels jealous and threatened by Li Xijun's actions, but decides to distance himself from the Blood God Cult.
• Zhou Yibai: Realizes the potential danger of his actions and decides to lie low for a while.

Significant Themes

• The power of mental cultivation and its role in combat.
• The consequences of one's actions and the potential backlash from powerful organizations like the Blood God Cult.
• The importance of maintaining a clean image and avoiding suspicion.

Character Interactions

• Li Xijun and Ye Jianhua: Ye Jianhua, as the director of the Prevention Bureau, clears Li Xijun of any wrongdoing and awards him for his actions.
• Zhou Shenghao and Zhou Yibai: The brothers react differently to the news of Li Xijun's feat, with Zhou Shenghao feeling jealous and Zhou Yibai realizing the potential danger of his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Nianyi and Li Xijun visit the zoo to practice painting, aiming to help Li Xijun advance in his Azure Dragon Heaven-Reaching Method.
• Su Nianyi's psychokinesis stimulates a Kui Wood Dragon, leading to Li Xijun's breakthrough in his cultivation method.
• Li Xijun learns about the Da Sheng Imperial Family's control over dragon-related resources and the Heavenly Dragon Person bloodline.

Character Developments

• Su Nianyi: Demonstrates her psychokinesis prowess and guides Li Xijun in his painting practice.
• Li Xijun: Advances in his Azure Dragon Heaven-Reaching Method and learns about the Imperial Family's secrets.

Significant Themes

• Psychokinesis and its applications.
• Cultivation and the pursuit of power.
• The Imperial Family's control over resources and their disdain for the Ninth Princess.

Character Interactions

• Su Nianyi and Li Xijun: They work together to improve Li Xijun's painting skills, leading to his breakthrough. Their interaction is close and harmonious.
• Li Xijun and Meng Qifeng: Li Xijun learns about the Imperial Family's secrets from Meng Qifeng, revealing the latter's knowledge of the inner workings of the Imperial Family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An ancient, unadorned carriage arrives in Jinmen, drawn by dragon-blooded horses, carrying a high-ranking Heavenly Dragon Person.
• A Sequence 2 member of the Black Night and Underworld Goddess Church arrives to spread the gospel, causing unrest in the city.
• Governor-General Tang Yongzhen confronts the church member, but is overwhelmed until the Eternal Life Taoist Temple intervenes.
• The Scales Church also intervenes, leading to a stalemate.
• A thin, old scholar, Li Boyan, reveals himself, transforming into a colossal Dharma image and killing the Sequence 2 church member.
• The old scholar's carriage is revealed to contain the Ninth Princess, a dragon-human hybrid, who curiously observes the outside world.

Character Developments

• Li Xijun: Shows curiosity and admiration for the Ninth Princess's dragon form, feeling it could greatly aid his Azure Dragon Heaven-Reaching Method.
• Meng Qifeng: Envies and admires Li Boyan's power, feeling regret for not having Spirit Refinement talent.
• Ninth Princess: Reveals her dragon-human form, showing curiosity and timidity towards the outside world.
• Li Boyan: Reveals himself as a powerful cultivator, capable of defeating a Sequence 2 opponent without official position or the power of all beings.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The struggle between the Black Night and Underworld Goddess Church, the Eternal Life Taoist Temple, and the Scales Church highlights the power dynamics between different factions and continents.
• Cultivation and Talent: The envy and admiration between Meng Qifeng and Li Boyan emphasizes the importance of cultivation talent and the desire for power.
• Appearance vs. Reality: The Ninth Princess's dragon-human form challenges societal aesthetic preferences and expectations, contrasting with her timid and curious nature.

Character Interactions

• Li Xijun and Meng Qifeng: Discuss the various abilities and divine powers of the Heavenly Dragon People, setting the stage for Li Xijun's encounter with the Ninth Princess.
• Tang Yongzhen and the Black Night Church Member: Their confrontation highlights the power disparity between an Astral Projection True Man and a Sequence 2 Potion Practitioner.
• Li Boyan and the Black Night Church Member: Li Boyan's intervention and defeat of the church member demonstrate his immense power and the respect he commands.
• Li Boyan and the Ninth Princess: Their encounter is implied, with the Ninth Princess observing the outside world from her carriage while Li Boyan reveals his power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xijun reaches Greater Bone and Tendon Refinement, improving his physical prowess.
• The final exam is announced to be a free-for-all arena battle, with rankings based on kill count and survival performance.
• Zhou Shenghao expresses his desire to face Li Xijun in the arena to prove himself.

Character Developments

• Li Xijun: Advances in his cultivation and martial arts, becoming more formidable in combat.
• Zhou Shenghao: Shows determination to improve and face Li Xijun in the arena.

Significant Themes

• The importance of practical combat and real-world application of martial arts skills.
• The desire to prove oneself and face challenges head-on.

Character Interactions

• Li Xijun and Ye Liuyun: Continue to spar and improve their swordplay together.
• Zhou Xinmin and Zhou Yibai: Discuss strategies for the upcoming arena battle, with Zhou Xinmin offering to arrange opponents for Zhou Yibai.
• Zhou Shenghao and Zhou Xinmin: Zhou Shenghao expresses his desire to face Li Xijun in the arena, surprising his father.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xijun, now at Apprentice Level 7, visits the Killing Body Martial Hall.
• He witnesses a gathering due to an announcement of the East-West Continental Martial Arts Championship by the Church of the Seven Gods.
• Zhang Fuhu, the Blood Change Martial Saint, teaches Li Xijun the 'Turtle-Snake Spiritual Breath Viscera Refining Secret Method' and the 'Heavenly Snake Breath Guiding Technique'.

Character Developments

• Li Xijun has made significant progress in his martial arts and spirit refining cultivation, reaching great success in bones and muscles and minor success in spirit condensation.
• Zhang Fuhu, despite his stern demeanor, shows concern for Li Xijun's cultivation and mindset.

Significant Themes

• The theme of rapid cultivation progress and its potential dangers is emphasized, with Zhang Fuhu warning Li Xijun about the risks of organ refining.
• The looming conflict between the Great Sheng and the Church of the Seven Gods is hinted at, with Zhang Fuhu expressing concern about the foreign influence.

Character Interactions

• Li Xijun and Zhang Fuhu's interaction shows a growing trust and respect between master and disciple.
• Li Xijun's brief encounter with the Church of the War God representative foreshadows potential future conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Fuhu brings Li Xijun to meet Li Boyan, the Grand Secretary, to request him as a teacher.
• Li Boyan reveals that the path of martial arts and Spirit Refinement cannot reach the realm of deities, as confirmed by the God of Machinery and Steam.
• Li Boyan agrees to teach Li Xijun the supreme Contemplation Method of the Three Religions' Convergence but sets a condition that he must switch to a higher-level Contemplation Method when he reaches the Sitting in Oblivion Realm.
• Li Boyan gifts Li Xijun a terrifying sword technique.

Character Developments

• Li Boyan: Discovers the limitations of martial arts and Spirit Refinement, becomes disillusioned with the path of dual cultivation, and decides to live in seclusion.
• Li Xijun: Realizes the importance of his future in Spirit Refinement and the responsibility it carries, feels panic and bewilderment, but ultimately accepts Li Boyan's condition.

Significant Themes

• The limitations of martial arts and Spirit Refinement in reaching the realm of deities.
• The importance of a renowned master and a supreme Contemplation Method in achieving the highest realms in Spirit Refinement.
• The responsibility and burden of exceptional talent.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Fuhu and Li Boyan: Old friends who met during the war, with Zhang Fuhu seeking Li Boyan's help for Li Xijun's cultivation.
• Li Boyan and Li Xijun: Li Boyan initially refuses to take Li Xijun as a disciple but eventually agrees under certain conditions, showing a mix of sternness and kindness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xijun's cultivation improves in Viscera Refining Realm, Basic Swordplay, and Qi and Blood level.
• He attempts to comprehend a powerful swordplay given by Li Boyan, which improves his Basic Swordplay but is too intense to practice.
• Li Xijun visits the black market in Jinmen to buy demonic beast flesh and blood for cultivation.
• He encounters a cultivator in the Forgetfulness Realm who tries to lure him with a magical treasure.
• Li Xijun purchases demon flesh and blood from the Scales Church's merchant guild and consumes it, experiencing its intense energy and mental impact.
• He discovers that using the True Martial Killing move, Void Tremor, accelerates the absorption of demon flesh and blood.
• The chapter ends with the announcement of the final exams at the school.

Character Developments

• Li Xijun's cultivation progresses steadily, and he gains insights into his swordplay and martial arts.
• He becomes more cautious and aware of the treacherous nature of the black market.
• Li Xijun demonstrates resilience and adaptability in facing the intense energy of demon flesh and blood.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and progress of cultivation, with Li Xijun facing challenges and overcoming them.
• The importance of mental cultivation and spiritual refinement in handling intense energies.
• The treacherous nature of the black market and the need for caution in commercial transactions.

Character Interactions

• Li Xijun interacts with various vendors and cultivators in the black market, demonstrating his caution and awareness.
• He has no significant interactions with other characters in this chapter, focusing mainly on his personal cultivation progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The morning cultural class exam is held, with martial arts students struggling with the dense content.
• Li Xijun and Ye Liuyun discuss their exam performance and plan to have a meal together after results are out.
• The afternoon martial arts arena matches begin, with Su Nianyi's match in arena number 1 drawing the most attention.
• Su Nianyi uses her powerful Psychokinesis to effortlessly defeat all 30 opponents, sending them flying off the stage.

Character Developments

• Li Xijun remains calm about the exam, confident in his improved memory and comprehension due to his enhanced psychokinesis.
• Su Nianyi demonstrates her Psychokinesis ability, solidifying her top spot in the grade.
• Ye Liuyun shows camaraderie with Li Xijun, suggesting a celebratory meal after exam results are out.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between martial arts students' focus on physical prowess and their academic struggles.
• The power of psychokinesis and its potential in combat.
• The importance of mental cultivation (Sitting in Oblivion Realm) for psychokinesis users.

Character Interactions

• Li Xijun and Ye Liuyun discuss their exam performance and plan a meal together.
• Students in the stairwell commiserate about the exam's difficulty.
• The students in the martial arts arena matches interact, with Su Nianyi's opponents rushing towards her initially, only to be defeated by her Psychokinesis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The school hosts a martial arts competition with ten arenas.
• Li Xijun watches matches, surprised by Zhou Yibai's progress to Blood Essence Level 7.8.
• Li Xijun's turn comes at Arena 9. He tests at Blood Essence Level 8.1, Speed 19.7 m/s, and Punching Power 966 kg, causing a stir.
• Su Nianying personally checks Li Xijun's progress and invites him to find her later.

Character Developments

• Zhou Yibai has quietly reached Blood Essence Level 7.8.
• Li Xijun's progress is remarkable, with improvements in speed and power nearing Blood Essence Level 9.0.
• Zhou Shenghao, initially the focus, feels overshadowed by Li Xijun's arrival.

Significant Themes

• Rapid advancement and potential in martial arts.
• Recognition and spotlight on exceptional students.
• Competition and comparison among peers.

Character Interactions

• Li Xijun and Zhou Shenghao: Rivals in the arena, with Zhou Shenghao feeling overshadowed.
• Li Xijun and Su Nianying: She acknowledges his progress and invites him for further guidance.
• Students and teachers: They discuss and react to Li Xijun's impressive test results.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xijun's match in the arena free-for-all begins, with Zhou Shenghao as his first opponent.
• Li Xijun blocks Zhou Shenghao's powerful saber strike with his bare hand, astonishing the audience.
• Li Xijun uses the True Martial Killing Move: Void Shock, defeating Zhou Shenghao without killing him.
• Li Xijun easily defeats the remaining 28 opponents, winning the arena free-for-all.
• Su Nianyi approaches Li Xijun after his victory, asking him to teach her Void Shock.
• The final exam results are posted, confirming Li Xijun's second place in the grade.

Character Developments

• Li Xijun: Proves his exceptional martial arts talent by mastering Void Shock and defeating all opponents in the arena free-for-all. He remains humble and willing to help Su Nianyi.
• Zhou Shenghao: Despite his initial confidence and strength, he is easily defeated by Li Xijun, highlighting the gap in their abilities.
• Su Nianyi: Recognizes Li Xijun's talent and asks for his help in learning Void Shock. She shows a hint of embarrassment when reminded of their past encounter.
• Ye Liuyun: Maintains his 11th position in the grade, showing improvement in his Blood Essence Level and combat ability due to Li Xijun's training.
• Zhou Yibai: Keeps his position in the Elite Class, feeling relieved and looking ahead to the future.

Significant Themes

• Talent and hard work: Li Xijun's rapid progress highlights the importance of both talent and effort in cultivation.
• The gap between geniuses and average students: Li Xijun's achievements emphasize the chasm that can open between exceptional individuals and their peers.
• Friendship and rivalry: The interactions between Li Xijun, Su Nianyi, Ye Liuyun, and Zhou Yibai showcase the complex dynamics of friendship and competition among the students.

Character Interactions

• Li Xijun and Zhou Shenghao: Their battle demonstrates the vast difference in their martial arts abilities and Li Xijun's mercy in not killing his opponent.
• Li Xijun and Su Nianyi: They share a moment of understanding and mutual respect, with Su Nianyi asking for Li Xijun's help in learning Void Shock.
• Li Xijun and Ye Liuyun: Their friendship is implied through Ye Liuyun's silent support and understanding of Li Xijun's achievements.
• Zhou Yibai and Zhou Shenghao: The cousins' fates diverge, with Zhou Yibai maintaining his position in the Elite Class while Zhou Shenghao drops out due to his poor performance.

Plot Points and Events

• Li Xijun teaches Su Nianyi the True Martial Thirty-Six Forms' third killing move, Void Shock.
• Su Nianying finds them and agrees to let Li Xijun help Su Nianyi cultivate Void Shock, with Su Nianying experiencing it first each time.
• Su Nianying begins teaching Li Xijun the saber technique [Myriad Blades Return to Origin].

Character Developments

• Su Nianyi shows determination and resolve in her martial arts pursuit.
• Li Xijun demonstrates his responsibility and skill in guiding Su Nianyi's cultivation.
• Su Nianying reveals her caring and protective side towards her sister.

Significant Themes

• The importance of determination and resolve in martial arts cultivation (Su Nianyi).
• The role of a teacher and mentor in guiding students (Li Xijun, Su Nianying).
• The complexity and depth of martial arts techniques (Su Nianying's explanation of [Myriad Blades Return to Origin]).

Character Interactions

• Li Xijun and Su Nianyi: Teacher-student relationship, with Li Xijun guiding Su Nianyi's cultivation.
• Su Nianying and Su Nianyi: Sisterly bond, with Su Nianying showing concern and support for her sister's cultivation.
• Li Xijun and Su Nianying: Teacher-student relationship, with Su Nianying teaching Li Xijun the saber technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xijun begins learning the complex 'Myriad Blades Return to Origin' saber technique from Su Nianying, aiming to master the first half (31,104 variations) before reaching the Mortal Shedding Realm.
• Li Xijun's exceptional talent allows him to quickly improve his proficiency in the saber technique, reaching Novice 30% in one night with Su Nianying's guidance.
• The final teacher-student assembly of the semester is held, and Li Xijun is publicly recognized and awarded one million Yuan for his outstanding martial arts progress.

Character Developments

• Li Xijun: Demonstrates extraordinary talent in martial arts, quickly mastering complex saber techniques. His mental power reaches 20.0, requiring him to advance to the Sitting in Oblivion Realm.
• Su Nianying: Recognizes Li Xijun's exceptional talent and chooses to personally guide him through the saber technique, going beyond normal guidance.
• Ye Liuyun: Continues to spar with Li Xijun and improve his martial skills, feeling the benefits of following Li Xijun.

Significant Themes

• Talent and hard work: Li Xijun's natural talent is complemented by his diligent cultivation, allowing him to make remarkable progress in martial arts.
• Guidance and mentorship: Su Nianying's personal guidance helps Li Xijun advance more quickly, highlighting the importance of mentorship in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Li Xijun and Su Nianying: Their master-disciple relationship deepens as Su Nianying personally guides Li Xijun through the saber technique, leading to mutual respect and understanding.
• Li Xijun and Ye Liuyun: The two continue to spar and improve together, with Ye Liuyun acknowledging the benefits of following Li Xijun.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xijun visits the Contemplation Society to purchase the Sitting in Oblivion Realm cultivation method.
• He successfully memorizes the method but finds it challenging to begin practicing.
• Li Xijun then goes to the black market to buy demon flesh and blood for his Viscera Refinement cultivation.
• He purchases a large quantity of Frostwater Flood Dragon meat, which is strictly prohibited by the Da Sheng imperial court.
• On his way back, he's pursued by a Spirit-Refining Cultivator from the Sitting in Oblivion Realm of the Eternal Life Taoist Temple.
• Li Xijun evades the cultivator by diving into the river and using his Void Shock technique.

Character Developments

• Li Xijun demonstrates his prodigious talent by achieving mastery in Spirit Solidification at a young age.
• He shows caution and wisdom in dealing with the Spirit-Refining Cultivator, choosing to evade rather than confront.
• Mister Jia, the middle-aged scholar at the Contemplation Society, reveals his admiration for Li Xijun's talent and hopes he'll speak up for common cultivators in the future.

Significant Themes

• The importance of talent, disposition, and opportunity in cultivation, as highlighted in the Sitting in Oblivion Realm method.
• The tension between the Da Sheng imperial court and religious groups, as seen in the sale of prohibited dragon lineage demonic creatures.

Character Interactions

• Li Xijun interacts with Mister Jia, who helps him access the Sitting in Oblivion Realm method and expresses his hopes for Li Xijun's future.
• Li Xijun's encounter with the Taoist priest from the Eternal Life Taoist Temple highlights the danger posed by Spirit-Refining Cultivators and the need for caution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xijun continues to improve his saber technique, achieving 100% Entry in the 'Myriad Blades Return to Origin' realm.
• He seeks Su Nianyi's help to understand how to enter the 'Sitting in Oblivion' realm.
• Su Nianying, an Outer Scenery Expert, uses her Thunder Saint Saber Technique to help Li Xijun enter the 'Sitting in Oblivion' state.
• Li Xijun successfully enters the 'Sitting in Oblivion' realm and begins to nurture his 'heart.'

Character Developments

• Li Xijun: Improves his saber technique, enters the 'Sitting in Oblivion' realm, and begins to nurture his 'heart.'
• Su Nianying: Demonstrates her power as an Outer Scenery Expert and uses her saber technique to help Li Xijun.
• Su Nianyi: Recalls her mental power awakening experience, which helps Li Xijun understand the 'Sitting in Oblivion' state.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of strength and cultivation progress.
• The awakening of mental power and its varied methods.
• The concept of 'Sitting in Oblivion' and nurturing one's 'heart.'

Character Interactions

• Li Xijun interacts with the Su sisters, seeking their help and guidance in his cultivation journey.
• Su Nianying and Su Nianyi help Li Xijun in their respective ways, showing their concern and support for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xijun reflects on his past experiences, including facing life-threatening situations, betrayals, and his first kills.
• He breaks through to the Sitting in Oblivion Realm, gaining new abilities like enhanced mental power and precise self-scanning.
• He plans to acquire a Laser Sniper Rifle and study the 'Eternal Life Killing Sword - Seven Kill Stance' technique given by Duke Boyan.

Character Development

• Li Xijun undergoes a transformation, nurturing a pure, calm, and sincere 'heart' after reflecting on his past life and current experiences.
• He gains confidence, courage, and decisiveness, and his Divine Soul recovers and improves.

Significant Themes

• The theme of 'heart' is explored, with Li Xijun realizing the importance of staying true to himself and accepting all experiences calmly and sincerely.
• The theme of growth and transformation is evident as Li Xijun breaks through to a new cultivation realm and gains new abilities.

Character Interactions

• Li Xijun's interactions with his Martial Arts teacher Zhang Haifeng, Yu Xiangyang, and Su Nianying (upcoming) are notable, showing their support and influence on him.
• His past encounters with the purple-haired girl also contribute to his personal growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xijun receives a sword technique, "Eternal Life Killing Sword - Seven Kill Stance," from Li Boyan.
• The technique is revealed to be from the Eternal Life White Lotus Society, a former powerful sect with a controversial history.
• The technique requires killing to advance, with the risk of becoming a 'sword slave' if one's mind is weak.

Character Developments

• Li Xijun understands the darker side of the world's martial arts and cultivators.
• He decides to learn the technique despite its risks, confident in his dual cultivation of Spirit Refinement and Martial Arts, and his mental state at the 'Sitting in Oblivion Realm.'

Significant Themes

• The duality of the world's martial arts: orthodox paths and unconventional, potentially dangerous ones.
• The consequences of pursuing power without regard for morality or mental stability.
• The importance of mental cultivation in complementing physical prowess.

Character Interactions

• Li Xijun interacts with the technique itself, understanding its requirements and risks.
• He communicates with Su Nianying, asking for a sniper rifle to facilitate his practice of the new technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xijun awakens his psychokinesis and receives a laser sniper rifle from Su Nianying.
• Li Xijun seeks revenge on the middle-aged Taoist priest who forced him into the river.
• He uses his laser sniper rifle to kill the Taoist from a distance, avoiding detection.
• Li Xijun retrieves the Taoist's Mystic Treasure, the Shadowless Sword, and a manual called "Incense Faith Power Refining Method."

Character Developments

• Li Xijun: Awakens his psychokinesis, gains a powerful weapon, and learns about refining Mystic Treasures using incense faith.
• Su Nianying: Shows concern for Li Xijun's safety and helps him acquire the laser sniper rifle.
• Su Nianyi: Provides information about psychokinesis and its uses.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Li Xijun seeks revenge on the Taoist priest who wronged him.
• Power and Weapons: The acquisition of the laser sniper rifle and the Shadowless Sword emphasizes the importance of powerful tools in the world.
• Cultivation and Growth: Li Xijun's awakening of psychokinesis and his learning of the Incense Faith Power Refining Method show his continuous growth as a cultivator.

Character Interactions

• Li Xijun and Su Nianying: They interact as teacher and student, with Su Nianying showing care and support for Li Xijun.
• Li Xijun and the Taoist priest: Their interaction is one of conflict, with Li Xijun ultimately seeking revenge on the Taoist.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xijun's refining speed increases significantly after using remnant souls of Spirit Solidification Realm cultivators.
• He decides to kill more cultivators from the Eternal Life Taoist Temple to refine his Mystic Treasure and Flying Sword.
• Li Xijun enters Li Boyan's residence and meets him along with Princess Youli.
• Li Boyan teaches Li Xijun about the Spirit Refinement and Sitting in Oblivion realms in detail.
• Li Xijun decides to stay in the courtyard for the night and interacts with Princess Youli.

Character Developments

• Li Xijun: He has made significant progress in his cultivation, reaching the Sitting in Oblivion Realm. He also shows kindness and understanding towards Princess Youli.
• Li Boyan: He demonstrates his vast knowledge and power as a Manifest Saint True Lord. He shows no signs of perfunctoriness while teaching Li Xijun.
• Princess Youli: She shows courage in interacting with Li Xijun and expresses happiness when he eats the snacks she offers. She also reveals her name to him.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation progress and the challenges of the Spirit Refinement path.
• The confluence of the three religions (Confucian, Taoist, and Buddhist) in Li Boyan's philosophy.
• Kindness and understanding towards others, as shown by Li Xijun's interaction with Princess Youli.

Character Interactions

• Li Xijun and Li Boyan: Li Boyan teaches Li Xijun about the Spirit Refinement path, showing no signs of perfunctoriness despite not wanting to take disciples.
• Li Xijun and Princess Youli: Li Xijun offers to teach Princess Youli a Stance Training method that nourishes Blood Essence, showing kindness and understanding towards her.
• Li Boyan and Princess Youli: Their interaction is minimal in this chapter, but Li Boyan's presence makes Princess Youli nervous and hesitant to interact with Li Xijun.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xijun teaches Su Youli the Azure Dragon Heaven-Reaching Method.
• Su Youli effortlessly masters the method in just 14 breaths, adapting it to her unique physique.
• She exhibits a Heavenly Dragon physique and cultivates the Azure Dragon Dominating Wood Intent, skipping advanced techniques.
• Li Boyan appears, witnessing the events and warns Li Xijun not to speak of what happened.

Character Developments

• Li Xijun: Realizes the true potential of dragons and the Azure Dragon Heaven-Reaching Method, reaches Master 100% realm, and understands that Su Youli is not a crippled body.
• Su Youli: Demonstrates her extraordinary talent and powerful Heavenly Dragon bloodline, adapting the Azure Dragon Heaven-Reaching Method to her and cultivating an Intent Realm.
• Li Boyan: Shows concern for Su Youli's safety and potential, warning Li Xijun about the secrecy of the event.

Significant Themes

• The power and adaptability of the Azure Dragon Heaven-Reaching Method.
• The hidden strength and potential of Su Youli's Heavenly Dragon bloodline.
• The theme of secrecy and potential danger surrounding Su Youli's true abilities.

Character Interactions

• Li Xijun and Su Youli: Li Xijun teaches Su Youli the cultivation method, and she impresses him with her innate talent. They share a moment of understanding and connection.
• Li Xijun and Li Boyan: Li Boyan warns Li Xijun about keeping the events secret, showing his protective stance towards Su Youli.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xijun returns to school after winter break and resumes his daily training.
• He realizes his rapid progress in Blood Essence Level, which will soon reach 9.0.
• Su Nianyi breaks through to Blood Essence Level 9.1 with Li Xijun's help.
• Li Xijun reaches Blood Essence Level 9.0 and reflects on his progress.

Character Developments

• Li Xijun: He continues to advance rapidly in his cultivation, reaching Blood Essence Level 9.0 and mastering various cultivation methods and martial skills. He also discovers he can use psychokinesis and learns a soul-attacking technique.
• Su Nianyi: She breaks through to Blood Essence Level 9.1, expressing gratitude to Li Xijun for his help.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and progression: Li Xijun's rapid advancement in his cultivation journey is a central theme, highlighting the importance of dedication and hard work.
• Mentorship and guidance: Li Xijun's help in Su Nianyi's breakthrough emphasizes the role of mentors and guidance in one's cultivation path.
• The duality of cultivation: Li Xijun's reflection on his progress explores the darker side of cultivation, such as the need to kill for some techniques, and the potential consequences of rapid advancement.

Character Interactions

• Li Xijun and Su Nianyi: Their interaction in the martial arts classroom showcases their growing bond, with Li Xijun helping Su Nianyi advance in her cultivation.
• Li Xijun and Su Nianying: Although not present in this chapter, their relationship as teacher and student is implied, with Su Nianying guiding Li Xijun in sword practice.