Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ti and the team set off for Xia'an City and then to Mu Family Village, where King Mu's Tomb is located.
• They encounter difficulties in the journey due to dense vegetation and blocked roads, requiring them to continue on foot.
• Upon reaching Mu Family Village, they find that some houses have been rebuilt and are inhabited by a few elderly villagers.

Character Developments

• Su Ti: He shows curiosity and caution about the tomb raiding process, asking Xu Lao for detailed information about tombs and evil spirits.
• Xu Lao: He demonstrates his experience and knowledge as the team's Yin-Yang Eye, providing historical context and guidance throughout the journey.
• Zhu Wendong (Dongzi) and Li Guang (Lao Li): They showcase their physical strength and skills in clearing the path and driving the off-road vehicle.
• The Old Grandmother: She shows hospitality and trust towards the team, inviting them to stay at her place.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Deception: The team needs to gain the trust of the villagers to successfully explore the tomb without raising suspicion.
• Risk and Caution: The team is aware of the potential dangers they might encounter in the tomb and takes precautions.
• Historical Context: The history of the Mu Kingdom and the Era of Hundred Kingdoms is discussed, providing background for the tomb's significance.

Character Interactions

• Su Ti and Xu Lao: They engage in a teacher-student-like relationship, with Xu Lao sharing his knowledge with Su Ti.
• The Team: They work together, with each member contributing their skills to the journey, such as clearing the path, driving, and negotiating with the villagers.
• The Team and the Old Grandmother: They interact with the old grandmother, gaining her trust and hospitality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at an old wooden house in the mountains, inhabited by an old couple who seem to be living in isolation.
• Su Ti, feeling something amiss, shares his suspicions with the group, but they dismiss his concerns.
• The old couple offer the group rooms to stay overnight and bring them hot water with tea.
• In the middle of the night, Su Ti is attacked by two figures who look exactly like him and the old woman. He kills them in self-defense.
• Xu Lao and the others enter Su Ti's room and witness the scene. They use Feng You Jing to dispel the foul smell and illusions created by the Yu (evil spirits).
• Su Ti realizes the old couple and the other 'Su Ti' were impersonated by Yu. He decides to investigate the nearby houses.

Character Developments

• Su Ti: Shows caution and intuition about the strange environment. He remains calm and composed even when faced with bizarre and terrifying situations. His strength and confidence are his greatest assets.
• Xu Lao and the others: Initially dismiss Su Ti's concerns but later confirm his suspicions. They rely on Su Ti's strength and guidance throughout the encounter.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Deception: The Yu exploit the group's trust and naivety to lure them into a trap, highlighting the theme of deception and its consequences.
• Strength and Confidence: Su Ti's strength and confidence allow him to remain calm and act decisively in the face of danger, making him the de facto leader of the group.

Character Interactions

• Su Ti and Xu Lao: Xu Lao initially underestimates Su Ti but later comes to rely on his strength and intuition. Their relationship evolves from one of caution to trust and reliance.
• Su Ti and the Yu: Su Ti's interactions with the Yu demonstrate his adaptability and resourcefulness. He turns the tables on them, using their energy to empower himself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team encounters a mountain village inhabited by corpses (Yu), who try to deceive them with illusions.
• Su Ti, with his enhanced senses, sees through the Yu's deception and eliminates them.
• The team burns the Yu's houses and decides to stick together due to the presence of evil spirits.
• Xu Lao leads the team to find the source of the Yin vein, where King Mu's tomb is located.

Character Developments

• Su Ti demonstrates his strength and keen senses, proving to be an asset to the team.
• Xu Lao shows his professionalism and experience in tomb raiding, leading the team and formulating safety measures.
• Lao Li, the team's civil engineer, is eager to start digging but realizes the challenge of reaching the tomb's depth.

Significant Themes

• Deception and trust: The Yu use illusions to deceive the team, highlighting the importance of trust and verification among team members.
• Strength and vulnerability: Despite their strength, the team members are vulnerable to evil spirits and must rely on each other and safety measures to protect themselves.
• Professionalism: Xu Lao's expertise and experience in tomb raiding are crucial for the team's success.

Character Interactions

• Su Ti and the Yu: Su Ti's interaction with the Yu showcases his ability to see through their deception and his strength in eliminating them.
• Xu Lao and the team: Xu Lao leads the team, formulating safety measures and guiding them to the tomb's location. The team relies on his expertise.
• Lao Li and the tomb: Lao Li's eagerness to start digging highlights the team's goal and the challenges they face in reaching the tomb.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team discovers a cliff burial tomb, built during the Hundred Kingdoms period, belonging to the first generation of King Mu of the Mu Kingdom.
• Xu Lao explains the challenges of cliff burials: the tomb's depth, the single entrance with numerous traps and mechanisms, and the presence of Evil Spirits.
• The team prepares to enter the tomb, but they are attacked by Evil Spirits while descending. Zhu Wendong is overwhelmed, and the safety ropes are cut, causing Su Ti and Cao Man to fall off the cliff.

Character Developments

• Su Ti: Shows courage and calmness while rappelling down the cliff. He maintains his composure even when falling and quickly hammers in a safety piton.
• Cao Man: Demonstrates quick thinking and agility by throwing her whip to save Su Ti when he falls. She trusts Su Ti to secure himself, showing confidence in his abilities.
• Zhu Wendong: Shows bravery and determination in fighting off the Evil Spirits but is eventually overwhelmed.

Significant Themes

• Trust and teamwork: Cao Man's decision to trust Su Ti to secure himself while she focuses on fighting off the Evil Spirits highlights the importance of trust within the team.
• Danger and risk: The cliff burial tomb presents numerous challenges and risks, emphasizing the perilous nature of the team's profession.
• Adaptability: The team must quickly adapt to unexpected situations, such as the sudden attack by Evil Spirits.

Character Interactions

• Su Ti and Cao Man: Their interaction demonstrates Cao Man's trust in Su Ti's abilities and Su Ti's quick thinking and calmness under pressure.
• Zhu Wendong and the team: Zhu Wendong's struggle against the Evil Spirits shows the team's concern for his safety, as they rush to help him despite their own precarious situations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group faces a sudden fall while descending a cliff, but Su Ti manages to secure a safety rope.
• Dongzi falls to his death after being attacked by Mountain Wraiths, creatures resembling intelligent gibbons that feed on human brains and wear human skin.
• The group is chased by the Mountain Wraiths and struggles to reach the tomb's entrance for safety.
• Su Ti stays behind to hold off the Mountain Wraiths, allowing the others to escape. He fights them on the cliff face, suffering injuries but also gaining significant energy bonuses.
• Su Ti jumps off the cliff and is caught by the others just as the Mountain Wraiths reach the tomb's entrance.

Character Developments

• Su Ti demonstrates his bravery and selflessness by staying behind to protect the group, showcasing his combat skills and resilience.
• Cao Man shows quick thinking and courage by urging Su Ti to jump and helping to secure the rope to catch him.
• Xu Lao and Lao Li display fear and panic in the face of danger but manage to hold onto the safety rope to help Su Ti.

Significant Themes

• Survival and Perseverance: The group faces extreme danger and must rely on their wits and strength to survive.
• Sacrifice for the Greater Good: Su Ti puts himself in harm's way to protect the others, highlighting the importance of selflessness.
• Adaptability: The group must adapt to the unexpected presence of Mountain Wraiths and change their plans to ensure survival.

Character Interactions

• Su Ti and Cao Man: Cao Man supports Su Ti's decision to stay behind and fights to secure the rope to catch him, showing trust and camaraderie.
• Su Ti and the Mountain Wraiths: Su Ti's fight against the Mountain Wraiths highlights his combat skills and determination, as well as the creatures' intelligence and ferocity.
• The Group: The group works together to secure the safety rope and catch Su Ti, demonstrating teamwork and mutual support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ti defeats a group of Mountain Wraiths using his Great Accomplishment of Copper Skin Skill and Inner Refinement Fifth Layer strength.
• The group decides to continue exploring the tomb, aiming to reach the burial chamber before dark to mitigate the power of potential Evil Spirits.
• They encounter triggered mechanisms inside the tomb, indicating that someone has been there before them.

Character Developments

• Su Ti upgrades his Bodhisattva Practice to the Fifth Layer and his Golden Python Four Forms to the Intermediate Accomplishment level.
• Su Ti's attributes improve: Strength, Constitution, Agility, and Wisdom all reach 2.0.
• Xu Lao, Cao Man, and Lao Li show concern for Su Ti's safety and well-being.

Significant Themes

• The power of Yin energy and its interference with technology.
• The dangers and challenges of tomb raiding, including triggered mechanisms and potential Evil Spirits.
• The wealth and treasures that can be found in ancient tombs.

Character Interactions

• Su Ti, Xu Lao, Cao Man, and Lao Li work together to explore the tomb, with Cao Man leading the way due to her keen senses.
• The group shares their concerns and discoveries, showing a level of trust and cooperation.
• They express their determination to continue exploring the tomb despite the risks and challenges.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discovers a snake hole, suggesting a large snake (later revealed to be a snake demon) had previously entered the tomb.
• They explore the secondary tomb chamber, finding burial objects but no Cursed Antiques.
• They find the main and side tomb chambers empty of burial items, indicating someone or something took them.
• In the main tomb chamber, they encounter heavy Yin energy and feel watched by Evil Spirits.
• They reach King Mu's coffin, but the tomb door closes behind them.

Character Developments

• Xu Lao demonstrates his knowledge of tombs and Yin energy.
• Su Ti shows increased sensitivity to Evil Spirits.
• Lao Li and Cao Man exhibit caution and bravery in exploring the tomb.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Yin energy.
• The importance of personal resentment in becoming an Evil Spirit.
• The risks and rewards of tomb raiding.

Character Interactions

• Xu Lao and Su Ti discuss the nature of Evil Spirits and Yin energy.
• Lao Li and Cao Man work together to explore the tomb chambers.
• The group supports each other in facing the unknown and potential danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author announces the release of their new book, which was ready in September of the previous year but delayed due to health issues.
• The book is now available, and the author expresses gratitude to readers for their support.

Character Developments (Author's Perspective)

• The author reveals their struggle with severe dry eye syndrome and worsening astigmatism, which has significantly impacted their ability to write.
• The author expresses determination to complete the book despite their health challenges.

Significant Themes

• Patience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
• The author's commitment to their craft and readers.
• The impact of technology and modern lifestyles on health.

Character Interactions (Author-Reader)

• The author addresses the readers directly, expressing gratitude, apologizing for the delay, and outlining their plans for the book's release and updates.
• The author seeks understanding and support from readers regarding their health limitations and writing pace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group encounters lizard-like monsters in King Mu's tomb.
• Su Ti discovers that the monsters are agile and can attack from above.
• The group decides to retreat to King Mu's coffin for protection.
• Su Ti finds a Cursed Antique in King Mu's coffin, which helps him reach the Perfected Circle Realm.
• Su Ti defeats the monsters with his newfound power.

Character Developments

• Su Ti reaches the Perfected Circle Realm, enhancing his martial arts skills.
• Xu Lao, Lao Li, and Cao Man rely on Su Ti's protection and follow his instructions.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and mutual support in crisis.
• The importance of adaptability and quick thinking in dangerous situations.
• The role of luck and opportunity in achieving breakthroughs.

Character Interactions

• Su Ti protects the group and makes decisions based on their safety.
• Xu Lao, Lao Li, and Cao Man trust Su Ti and follow his lead.
• The group works together to open King Mu's coffin and retrieve the Cursed Antique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ti, now in the Perfected Circle Realm, uses the Violent Python Roar technique, defeating all the lizard monsters in King Mu's tomb with a single move.
• He discovers that these monsters are Demonic Creatures, not Evil Spirits, and they do not provide him with energy upon death.
• After returning home, Su Ti is called by Long Yuanzheng for a sparring session to test his progress.

Character Developments

• Su Ti has entered the Perfected Circle Realm, demonstrating increased power and control over his body and qi.
• Long Yuanzheng is anxious about Su Ti's progress and growth, viewing him as the last hope for the Dragon Gate sect.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and mysteries of tomb raiding, with unanswered questions left behind in King Mu's tomb.
• The importance of diligence and focus in martial arts cultivation, as emphasized by Long Yuanzheng.

Character Interactions

• Su Ti and Long Yuanzheng: Despite Long Yuanzheng's stern demeanor, he cares deeply about Su Ti's growth and is disappointed in his disciple's absence. Their interaction shows a master-disciple relationship with high expectations and tough love.
• Su Ti and Xu Lao: Although not present in this chapter, their interaction is mentioned. They cooperated in tomb raiding and shared information, with Xu Lao providing valuable insights about the difference between Evil Spirits and Demonic Creatures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ti reveals his Perfected Circle Realm cultivation, shocking Long Yuanzheng and Uncle Liang.
• Su Ti and Long Yuanzheng engage in a full-strength spar, with Su Ti's comprehensive attributes and combat power impressing Long Yuanzheng.
• Su Ti explains his rapid cultivation progress by attributing it to pushing the Golden Python Four Forms to Great Accomplishment and consuming a vermilion fruit in King Mu's Tomb.

Character Developments

• Su Ti: Reaches Perfected Circle Realm, demonstrates exceptional combat skills, and gains Long Yuanzheng's recognition.
• Long Yuanzheng: Recognizes Su Ti's potential, sees him as a successor, and is proud of his disciple's progress.
• Uncle Liang: Recognizes Su Ti's talent, sees him as a future asset to the Dragon Gate Martial Hall, and is pleased with the sect's prospects.

Significant Themes

• The importance of comprehensive inner refinement for a well-rounded martial artist.
• The Bodhisattva Practice's unique attributes and compatibility with other inner refinement methods.
• The pursuit of the tenth layer of inner refinement and the Bodhisattva Fruit Position.

Character Interactions

• Su Ti and Long Yuanzheng: Master-disciple relationship strengthens as Long Yuanzheng acknowledges Su Ti's progress and potential.
• Long Yuanzheng and Uncle Liang: Share their knowledge and experiences with Su Ti, expressing their hopes for the Dragon Gate Martial Hall's future.
• Su Ti, Long Yuanzheng, and Uncle Liang: Discuss Su Ti's rapid cultivation progress, the Bodhisattva Practice, and the pursuit of the Bodhisattva Fruit Position.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ti learns about the Bodhisattva Fruit Position, a legendary realm in Inner Refinement that requires all-around cultivation and has only been attained by a few eminent monks from Mi Country in the past.
• Long Yuanzheng reveals that the origin of Ancient Martial Arts was to fight against Demons, and Extraordinary Martial Arts were created to break human limitations, requiring the flesh and blood of Demons as a medicinal guide.
• Su Ti is shown the Dragon Gate's limit-breaking martial art, the 《Golden Python Transformation Dragon Technique》, but learns that it requires the flesh and blood of a Mixed Gold Python, which has been missing for a long time.
• Su Ti expresses his desire to cultivate more External Skills, and Long Yuanzheng agrees, showing him three first-rate External Skills: Iron Bone Skill, Steel Tendon Skill, and another one not mentioned.

Character Developments

• Su Ti shows his eagerness to reach higher realms, even without the medicinal guide for Extraordinary Martial Arts.
• Long Yuanzheng feels guilty for not being able to provide the Mixed Gold Python's flesh and blood for Su Ti's cultivation and vows to continue searching for it.
• Long Yuanzheng shows his dedication to helping Su Ti cultivate External Skills to the best of his ability.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of higher realms and the sacrifices made for it.
• The responsibility and guilt of a master who cannot provide for their disciple's cultivation needs.
• The importance of all-around cultivation to reach the Bodhisattva Fruit Position.

Character Interactions

• Su Ti and Long Yuanzheng have a heart-to-heart conversation about the limits of martial arts cultivation and the search for the Mixed Gold Python's flesh and blood.
• Long Yuanzheng shows his care and dedication to Su Ti's cultivation by providing him with the best External Skills available and vowing to help him with all his might.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ti asks about the differences between the Iron Bone Skill and Steel Tendon Skill.
• Long Yuanzheng explains that the Iron Bone Skill provides both defense and offense, while the Steel Tendon Skill provides flesh defense.
• Su Ti decides to learn both skills and starts cultivating the Steel Tendon Skill, enduring intense pain.
• Long Yuanzheng reveals that cultivating four first-rate external skills leads to the Arhat Fruit Position, and simultaneously achieving the Bodhisattva Fruit Position results in the Buddha Realm.
• Su Ti pretends to break through to the Bodhisattva Practice Sixth Layer, surprising Long Yuanzheng.

Character Developments

• Su Ti: Shows determination and resilience in cultivating the Steel Tendon Skill, and demonstrates quick thinking by fabricating a breakthrough story to use the modifier legitimately.
• Long Yuanzheng: Expresses satisfaction with Su Ti's progress and determination, and feels a mix of emotions when Su Ti's strength catches up to his.

Significant Themes

• Hard work and perseverance in cultivation (Su Ti's determination in enduring pain and Long Yuanzheng's lifelong dedication).
• The pursuit of martial arts mastery (Su Ti's ambition to reach the Buddha Realm and Long Yuanzheng's admiration for those who have achieved it).
• The mentor-disciple relationship (Long Yuanzheng's genuine happiness for Su Ti's progress and his willingness to help him improve).

Character Interactions

• Su Ti and Long Yuanzheng: The master-disciple duo spars to confirm Su Ti's breakthrough, and they discuss the differences between the Iron Bone Skill and Steel Tendon Skill. Long Yuanzheng shares his knowledge about the Arhat Fruit Position and the Buddha Realm with Su Ti.

Plot Points and Events

• The chapter focuses on a rematch between Su Ti and Li Mingsheng, arranged by Li Zong.
• Li Mingsheng proposes a ten-second death match, with a thirty-million yuan prize and his Adamantine Silk Kasaya Skill if Su Ti lasts the duration.
• Su Ti accepts the challenge, surprising everyone, including Li Zong who suspects a trick.
• The match begins, and Li Mingsheng attacks with his full strength.

Character Developments

• Li Mingsheng: Shows overconfidence in his strength and underestimates Su Ti.
• Li Zong: Suspects a trick but allows the match to proceed, hoping to avenge his son.
• Su Ti: Remains calm and confident, hinting at a hidden power.

Significant Themes

• Overconfidence and underestimation of opponents.
• The allure of gambling and high stakes.
• The danger of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Li Zong and Li Mingsheng: Father and son discuss strategy, with Li Zong warning Li Mingsheng to kill Su Ti quickly.
• Li Mingsheng and Su Ti: Their interaction is brief but intense, with Li Mingsheng attacking first and Su Ti countering confidently.
• Long Yuanzheng and Li Zong: Their interaction is tense, with Li Zong suspicious of Long Yuanzheng's role in Su Ti's confidence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ti, now at the Inner Refinement Sixth Layer and Perfected Circle Realm, defeats Li Mingsheng in a life-and-death duel.
• Li Mingsheng dies after taking multiple powerful attacks from Su Ti, including a Sound Strike technique.
• Li Zong, despite witnessing his son's death, remains calm and hands over the agreed money and martial arts skill to Long Yuanzheng.

Character Developments

• Su Ti: Shows significant growth in strength, reaching the Perfected Circle Realm, and demonstrates strong will and determination.
• Li Zong: Maintains composure despite his son's death, hinting at deeper cunning and potential future retaliation.
• Wang Gengyuan and Yan Jun: Express concern about Su Ti's actions and the potential consequences for the Dragon Gate, revealing their fear of Li Zong.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions: Su Ti's decision to kill Li Mingsheng leads to a potential enemy in Li Zong and tension within the Dragon Gate.
• The power of martial arts: Su Ti's strength and techniques, particularly his Qi Sword, showcase the power of martial arts and the dangers they pose.
• Fear and its impact on decision-making: Wang Gengyuan and Yan Jun's fear of Li Zong influences their judgment and causes them to question Su Ti's actions.

Character Interactions

• Su Ti vs. Li Mingsheng: Their life-and-death duel highlights the power of Su Ti's martial arts and the danger Li Mingsheng poses.
• Long Yuanzheng vs. Wang Gengyuan and Yan Jun: The master's support for Su Ti's actions contrasts with his senior disciples' concerns, revealing a rift in their opinions.
• Li Zong vs. Long Yuanzheng: Their interaction is tense, with Li Zong's calm demeanor hinting at future conflict between the Death Fist Society and the Dragon Gate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Yuanzheng plans to hold an Apprentice Acceptance Banquet for Su Ti, inviting peers from the Ancient Martial Arts world.
• Su Ti expresses concern about Li Zong's lingering threat, but Long Yuanzheng assures him that the Martial Arts Committee restricts Ancient Martial Artists from harming ordinary people.
• Su Ti starts cultivating the Iron Bone Skill and Adamantine Silk Kasaya Skill under Long Yuanzheng's guidance.

Character Developments

• Su Ti shows maturity and concern for his family's safety regarding Li Zong's threat.
• Long Yuanzheng demonstrates his protective nature and support for his disciples, despite knowing their flaws.
• Su Ti's determination and willpower are evident as he endures the intense itch from bone healing during Iron Bone Skill cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Protection and Care: Long Yuanzheng's protective nature towards his disciples and Su Ti's concern for his family.
• Endurance and Willpower: Su Ti's ability to endure intense pain and itch during cultivation, symbolizing his determination and willpower.
• Trust and Tolerance: Long Yuanzheng's willingness to trust and tolerate his disciples' flaws, despite knowing them.

Character Interactions

• Master-Disciple Relationship: Long Yuanzheng and Su Ti's interactions highlight their mutual respect and understanding, with Long Yuanzheng acting as a supportive and protective master, and Su Ti showing maturity and determination.
• Senior-Junior Relationship: Su Ti's concern about his senior brothers' attitudes towards him, and Long Yuanzheng's advice to be more tolerant.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ti, after gaining 550% additional energy, raises Bodhisattva Practice to the seventh layer, consuming 450% energy.
• A group of five uninvited guests, led by Wang Chuanfeng, arrives at the Dragon Gate Martial Hall to challenge it.
• Wang Chuanfeng, a Perfected Circle Realm martial artist, easily defeats the hall's instructors and the head, Yan Jun.
• Su Ti arrives at the martial hall, throws a glass cup at Yu Kang, and kicks a footprint into the wall, demanding that the challengers leave one hand behind.

Character Developments

• Su Ti: Reaches the seventh layer of Bodhisattva Practice, enhancing his attributes. He also demonstrates his strength and confidence by confronting the challengers.
• Wang Chuanfeng: Shows his prowess as a Perfected Circle Realm martial artist, humiliating the hall's members. He seeks revenge for his brother's death but uses a legitimate challenge to save face.
• Yu Kang: Despite being an Inner Refinement Fourth Layer martial artist, he is easily defeated by Su Ti's thrown glass cup.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Power: The chapter emphasizes the importance of strength and power in the ancient martial arts world, with Wang Chuanfeng's display of power leading to the hall's members being humiliated.
• Revenge and Legitimacy: Wang Chuanfeng seeks revenge for his brother's death but uses a legitimate challenge to maintain his and his sect's reputation.
• Growth and Confidence: Su Ti's growth in strength and cultivation leads to increased confidence, allowing him to confront the challengers without hesitation.

Character Interactions

• Su Ti and Long Yuanzheng: Su Ti informs his master about his decision to confront the challengers, showing his confidence and trust in his abilities.
• Wang Chuanfeng and Hu Feng: Wang Chuanfeng discusses his plans with his junior brother, Hu Feng, revealing his intentions and strategies.
• Su Ti and Wang Chuanfeng: The two have a tense standoff, with Su Ti demanding that the challengers leave one hand behind, while Wang Chuanfeng remains calm and confident in his strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ti, a powerful martial artist, arrives at the Dragon Gate Martial Hall.
• Wang Chuanfeng, a Perfected Circle Realm martial artist, challenges Su Ti, seeking revenge for his brother's death.
• Su Ti defeats Wang Chuanfeng with ease, using his superior strength and techniques.
• Hu Feng, Wang Chuanfeng's junior brother, breaks his own arm to avoid further conflict, as per Su Ti's warning.
• Yan Jun, a Dragon Gate disciple, is injured in the fight but survives.
• The Martial Arts Committee staff arrives, jams signals to prevent video recording, and asks witnesses to delete any footage.

Character Developments

• Su Ti: Demonstrates his immense strength and skill, defeating opponents with ease. He shows no mercy but also no unnecessary cruelty.
• Wang Chuanfeng: Initially arrogant and confident, he is humbled by Su Ti's strength. He uses his sect's secret technique, "Songyang Blood Body," but still loses.
• Hu Feng: Initially brave and loyal, he breaks his own arm to avoid further conflict, showing a pragmatic side.
• Yan Jun: Shows courage and skill in his fight but is ultimately no match for Wang Chuanfeng.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between martial artists and the importance of realm and technique.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The pragmatism of some characters in the face of overwhelming power.

Character Interactions

• Su Ti vs. Wang Chuanfeng: A one-sided fight where Su Ti's superior strength and skill are evident.
• Su Ti vs. Hu Feng: Su Ti gives Hu Feng a choice to leave an arm or fight, showing his power but also a degree of mercy.
• Wang Chuanfeng and Hu Feng: Their dynamic shows the loyalty and camaraderie between martial artists, but also the harsh reality of their world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ti returns to the Dragon Gate Martial Hall after dealing with a revenge attempt.
• Long Yuanzheng decides to expel Yan Jun from the sect due to his actions during the challenge.
• Su Ti informs his parents about his Apprentice Acceptance Banquet and they attend.
• The Apprentice Acceptance Banquet begins, with Long Yuanzheng introducing Su Ti to representatives of various ancient martial arts forces.

Character Developments

• Su Ti: Shows maturity and understanding of the ancient martial arts world's rules and expectations.
• Long Yuanzheng: Demonstrates his seriousness and commitment to the ancient martial arts world's traditions, deciding to expel Yan Jun for disrespecting the sect's honor.
• Su Ti's Parents: Show understanding and support for Su Ti's decision to take a master, despite not fully understanding the ancient martial arts world.

Significant Themes

• The importance of honor and reputation in the ancient martial arts world.
• The difference between the ancient martial arts world and the modern world's values and expectations.
• The responsibility and commitment required of a master and a disciple in the ancient martial arts world.

Character Interactions

• Su Ti and Long Yuanzheng: Their master-disciple relationship is solidified as Long Yuanzheng introduces Su Ti to various ancient martial arts forces.
• Su Ti and his Parents: They show understanding and support for each other, with Su Ti's parents attending the Apprentice Acceptance Banquet to witness his new life path.
• Long Yuanzheng and Yan Jun: Their relationship is strained due to Yan Jun's actions during the challenge, leading to Long Yuanzheng's decision to expel him from the sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Apprentice Acceptance Banquet for Su Ti is held, attended by various local martial arts schools.
• Long Yuanzheng introduces Su Ti to the attendees, revealing his exceptional talent and cultivation level.
• Long Yuanzheng reveals the grudges of the Dragon Gate, recounting the fall of the Southern Saint Sect and the role of the Silver Ring Gate in it.
• Qin Huan, the representative of the Silver Ring Gate, arrives uninvited, announcing his intention to reorganize the Southern Saint Sect.

Character Developments

• Su Ti: Shows understanding and photographic memory, absorbing information about the Dragon Gate's history and enemies. He also demonstrates empathy for Long Yuanzheng's burden of revenge.
• Long Yuanzheng: Reveals his deep-seated hatred for the Silver Ring Gate and the burden of continuing the Dragon Gate. He struggles to control his killing intent upon seeing Qin Huan.

Significant Themes

• Respect for the Strong: Ancient Martial Arts sects respect strength, and the strong are respected. The weak are humble and submissive.
• Revenge and Burden: Long Yuanzheng carries the burden of revenge for the Dragon Gate's fall and the death of his brother. He struggles with whether to pass this burden to Su Ti.
• Continuation of Legacy: Long Yuanzheng's primary goal is to continue the Dragon Gate's legacy, rather than seeking immediate revenge.

Character Interactions

• Long Yuanzheng and Su Ti: Master and disciple bond over the Dragon Gate's history and grievances. Long Yuanzheng shares his hopes and fears for the future of the sect with Su Ti.
• Long Yuanzheng and Qin Huan: Long Yuanzheng's intense hatred and killing intent towards Qin Huan, the representative of the Silver Ring Gate, is evident. Qin Huan, however, avoids direct confrontation and focuses on his purpose for visiting.