Ch. 1Returning from a Nightmare
Key Plot Points and Events
- Meng Chao, a disheveled-haired teenager, wakes up from a nightmare in his senior year classroom.
- He realizes he's back in high school, about to take the college entrance examination, after dreaming of Dragon City's destruction by alien creatures.
- Teacher Yan Dongxing, known as "Devil Yan," lectures on blade techniques and is angered by Meng Chao's nightmare about Dragon City's fall.
- Meng Chao is made to stand in the Hibernating Dragon Stance as punishment.
Character Developments
- Meng Chao: Initially disoriented and frightened from his nightmare, Meng Chao regains his composure and decides to change his ways, vowing to contribute to Dragon City's rise.
- Yan Dongxing: The iron-blooded instructor shows his patriotic fervor and dedication to Dragon City's survival and growth.
Significant Themes
- Patriotism and determination to protect one's home and civilization.
- The struggle for survival and growth in the face of adversity.
- The consequences of failure and the importance of perseverance.
Character Interactions
- Meng Chao and Yan Dongxing: Meng Chao's nightmare angers Yan Dongxing, leading to a tense exchange between them. However, Yan Dongxing's lecture on Dragon City's history and resilience inspires Meng Chao to change his attitude.
- Meng Chao and Zuo Haoran: Meng Chao's rivalry with the class monitor is evident, with Meng Chao vowing to take revenge on Zuo Haoran for his past betrayal of Dragon City.