Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao guides Ning Shewo, an Elite Citizen, in harvesting an Elite Monster (Semi-Mature Seven-Eyed Dragon Tarantula), earning Contribution Points.
• Meng Chao reveals advanced knowledge of Reverse Lock Seven Solutions, impressing Ning Shewo.
• Ning Shewo offers Meng Chao 800,000 cash, but Meng Chao declines, suggesting they meet again after Ning Shewo recovers.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao demonstrates his extensive knowledge and skills in monster harvesting and Reverse Lock Seven Solutions, earning Ning Shewo's respect.
• Ning Shewo, initially dismissive of Meng Chao, comes to recognize his exceptional abilities and offers him a significant sum of money.
• Ning Xueshi, Ning Shewo's granddaughter, initially arrogant and dismissive of Meng Chao, comes to realize his capabilities and is moved by his goals.

Significant Themes

• The exchange of knowledge and technology for the betterment of Dragon City.
• The respect and recognition of skill and ability, regardless of age or background.
• The value of humility and generosity in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and Ning Shewo: Their interaction highlights the transfer of knowledge and the mutual respect between an experienced senior and a talented youngster.
• Meng Chao and Ning Xueshi: Their interaction shows the shift in Ning Xueshi's perception of Meng Chao, from dismissive to admiring.
• Meng Chao's interaction with both Nings emphasizes his humility, generosity, and long-term vision.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao meets Ning Shewo, a renowned figure in the monster harvesting circle, who is now injured and crippled due to a snake venom.
• Meng Chao agrees to treat Ning Shewo's injuries, activating a mission that could contribute to Dragon City's rise.
• Ning Shewo offers Meng Chao a contract with the Thunder Battle Team for monster harvesting.
• Meng Chao returns to find his father, Meng Yishan, in a dispute with Shen Rongfa over a broken Spirit Transformation Nerve Ball, a valuable monster material.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao: Shows determination to contribute to society, impressing Ning Shewo. He also demonstrates analytical skills when examining the broken storage device.
• Ning Shewo: Despite his injuries, he remains influential and well-connected, offering Meng Chao a business opportunity.
• Meng Yishan: Shows responsibility and concern for his son, trying to protect him from work-related issues.

Significant Themes

• Determination and Responsibility: Meng Chao's determination to contribute to society and Meng Yishan's responsibility towards his work.
• Power Dynamics: The power struggle between Meng Yishan and Shen Rongfa, and the influence of Ning Shewo's past reputation.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and Ning Shewo: They discuss a business contract, with Ning Shewo admiring Meng Chao's sincerity.
• Meng Yishan and Shen Rongfa: They argue over the broken Spirit Transformation Nerve Ball, with Shen Rongfa taking advantage of his position.
• Meng Chao and Meng Yishan: The father-son duo shows mutual concern and support, with Meng Yishan trying to protect Meng Chao from work issues.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao and his father, Meng Yishan, are at a Harvesters' base, where they encounter Shen Rongfa, who accuses Meng Yishan of breaking a valuable item, the Spirit Transformation Nerve Ball.
• Shen Rongfa demands compensation and tries to force Meng Yishan into a hazardous contract, which Meng Chao recognizes as the cause of his father's injury in his previous life.
• Meng Chao becomes enraged and attacks Shen Rongfa, using his newly advanced Ripple Force to severely beat him.
• Meng Yishan and the Harvesters try to stop Meng Chao, fearing the consequences of his actions.
• Manager Gu and the Tiger Lord arrive, stopping Meng Chao and promising to handle the situation.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao: Shows impulsive behavior when provoked, but also demonstrates remorse and a desire to change. He reveals his advanced Ripple Force, indicating his growth as a cultivator.
• Meng Yishan: Shows concern for his son's well-being and tries to protect him, despite his own situation.
• Shen Rongfa: Reveals his manipulative and exploitative nature, trying to force Meng Yishan into a hazardous contract.
• Manager Gu and the Tiger Lord: Arrive late but show authority, promising to handle the situation, indicating their importance in the Harvesters' hierarchy.

Significant Themes

• Impulsiveness vs. self-control: Meng Chao's impulsive actions lead to severe consequences, highlighting the importance of self-control.
• Exploitation and corruption: Shen Rongfa's attempt to exploit Meng Yishan's desperation for his son's sake highlights the corrupt nature of the Harvesters' operations.
• Family bonds: Meng Yishan's concern for his son and Meng Chao's desire to protect his father emphasize the strength of their family bond.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and Meng Yishan: The father-son duo shows a strong bond, with Meng Yishan trying to protect his son and Meng Chao trying to protect his father.
• Meng Chao and Shen Rongfa: Their interaction highlights the power imbalance and Shen Rongfa's exploitative nature.
• Meng Chao and the Harvesters: The Harvesters' reactions to Meng Chao's actions show their fear of the consequences and their awareness of the power dynamics within their organization.
• Manager Gu and the Tiger Lord: Their arrival and intervention show their authority and indicate a potential shift in power dynamics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao, using his future knowledge, identifies a rare material as a 'Crystallized Nerve Ball', worth about one million, after purchasing it for 300,000.
• Meng Chao's father, Meng Yishan, and the Harvesters are shocked by Meng Chao's actions and the value of the material.
• Qin Hu, the 'Descending Mountain Tiger', agrees to let Meng Chao buy the material after Meng Chao transfers 300,000 yuan.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao demonstrates his resourcefulness, quick thinking, and future knowledge by identifying and purchasing the valuable material.
• Meng Yishan shows trust in his son by following his instructions without questioning them.
• Qin Hu shows a reasonable side, willing to negotiate and not using his strength against an ordinary person.

Significant Themes

• The value of knowledge and foresight, as demonstrated by Meng Chao's ability to identify the rare material.
• Trust and understanding between family members, shown by Meng Yishan's trust in Meng Chao.
• The power dynamics between ordinary people and Superhumans, shown by Qin Hu's willingness to negotiate rather than use force.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and Meng Yishan: The father and son show mutual trust and understanding, with Meng Yishan following Meng Chao's instructions without question.
• Meng Chao and Qin Hu: The two engage in a tense negotiation, with Qin Hu eventually agreeing to Meng Chao's terms.
• Meng Chao and the Harvesters: The Harvesters are initially shocked by Meng Chao's actions but come to support him, showing a sense of loyalty and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao finds a potential "Crystallized Nerve Ball" during a harvest, causing a dispute with Manager Shen and Qin Hu.
• Meng Chao buys the material back and opens it in front of Qin Hu, revealing a genuine Crystallized Nerve Ball.
• Team Leader Li and other Harvesters express interest in joining Meng Chao's new venture due to Shen Rongfa's harsh management.
• Qin Hu threatens Meng Chao, but Ghost Hand Ning and Zhang Yupeng arrive, deterring Qin Hu.
• Meng Chao retrieves the 10,000 yuan shopping cards from Shen Rongfa and demands the original insurance policies for the Harvesters.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao: Shows maturity and strategic thinking, standing up to Qin Hu and Shen Rongfa, and demonstrating his ability to lead and negotiate.
• Qin Hu: Reveals his ruthless and greedy nature, but shows restraint in the face of Ghost Hand Ning and Zhang Yupeng.
• Shen Rongfa: Is exposed as a corrupt manager, cheating the Harvesters out of their insurance payments.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The struggle for power and control between Meng Chao, Qin Hu, and Shen Rongfa is a central theme.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Team Leader Li's decision to leave Jiu Xin highlights the importance of fair treatment and loyalty in the face of harsh management.
• Ambition: Meng Chao's ambition to grow and succeed is pitted against Qin Hu's desire to maintain his power and control.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and Qin Hu: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Meng Chao showing no fear of Qin Hu's threats.
• Meng Chao and Ghost Hand Ning: Their friendly interaction demonstrates the potential alliance between them.
• Qin Hu and Shen Rongfa: Their relationship is strained, with Qin Hu growing increasingly frustrated with Shen Rongfa's incompetence and corruption.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao joins the Thunder Battle Team's youth training camp as an experienced Harvester.
• He learns about an upcoming Rare Materials Trade Fair where he can sell the Crystallized Nerve Ball.
• Meng Chao reflects on his Contribution Points strategy, considering mass distribution of future knowledge and martial arts.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao: Becomes more strategic in his approach to earning Contribution Points, considering the potential risks and benefits of revealing his secrets.
• Meng Yishan: Shows concern for Meng Chao's safety and well-being, but also trusts his son's judgment.

Significant Themes

• The balance between personal safety and contributing to the greater good.
• The potential dangers of revealing secrets and the importance of discretion.
• The power dynamics between individuals and institutions, and the need for strength to protect oneself.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and Meng Yishan: The father-son duo discusses Meng Chao's future plans, with the father expressing concern and the son reassuring him.
• Meng Chao and Ning Shewo: Although not present in this chapter, their interaction at the Rare Materials Trade Fair is foreshadowed.
• Meng Chao and Qin Hu: Their rivalry is hinted at, with Meng Chao vowing to stand up to Qin Hu's bullying.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Yishan expresses concern about Meng Chao's plan to enter university, commenting on the changing social atmosphere in Dragon City.
• Meng Chao reflects on the pure social atmosphere of the past and the current impetuousness, with examples like Shen Rongfa and Qin Hu.
• Meng Chao decides to "slap these guys in the face" to maintain social harmony and promote civilization.
• Meng Chao discovers that Bai Jiacao's probability of turning evil has decreased by 2% due to the removal of two "landmines" from her past life.
• Meng Chao gives Bai Jiacao cultivation potions and warns her about staying out of trouble.

Character Developments

• Meng Yishan: Shows concern for his son's future and reflects on the changing society.
• Meng Chao: Becomes more determined to maintain social harmony and promote civilization. He also takes a more active role in guiding his sister's development.
• Bai Jiacao: Shows her greed for delicious food and her confusion about her brother's advice.

Significant Themes

• The changing social atmosphere in Dragon City, moving from purity to impetuousness.
• The importance of maintaining social harmony and promoting civilization.
• The influence of external factors and personal nature on one's actions.

Character Interactions

• Meng Yishan and Meng Chao: Share a conversation about the social atmosphere and Meng Chao's plans.
• Meng Chao and Bai Jiacao: Meng Chao gives his sister cultivation potions and advises her on how to handle potential issues.
• Meng Chao and Grandma Wang: They greet each other, with Grandma Wang displaying her resilience and determination to maintain her daily life despite the monster threat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Students excitedly discuss their monster-hunting experiences from the previous night.
• Meng Chao's classmates reveal that their study group has been reported to the class teacher, who wants to cancel it.
• The class monitor, Zuo Haoran, is suspected of being the one who reported the study group.
• Chu Feixiong, the leader of the study group, is summoned to the teacher's office.
• The class teacher, Wang Longjun, shows interest in the Super Raging Bull Force technique and wants to promote it to the whole class.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao: Stands up for his classmates and the study group, initially suspected of being the one who reported it. He later reveals that he's not against the study group's cancellation if it means wider access to the Super Raging Bull Force technique.
• Zuo Haoran (Class Monitor): Initially suspected of reporting the study group, he later reveals that he didn't report it but believes the technique is dangerous and should be banned. He tries to redirect the class's focus to regular study methods.
• Chu Feixiong: Leader of the study group, he seeks Meng Chao's opinion on making the Super Raging Bull Force technique public.

Significant Themes

• Shortcuts vs. Hard Work: The students are eager for quick gains in their cultivation, but Zuo Haoran and Meng Chao (to an extent) emphasize the importance of diligence and hard work.
• Responsibility and Consequences: The students are willing to take risks for potential gains, but they also acknowledge the possible consequences, such as losing their college entrance exam qualifications.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and Zuo Haoran: They have a tense interaction, with Meng Chao initially suspecting Zuo Haoran of reporting the study group, and Zuo Haoran trying to discredit the Super Raging Bull Force technique.
• Meng Chao and Chu Feixiong: They have a private conversation about the study group's future, with Chu Feixiong seeking Meng Chao's opinion on making the technique public.
• Classmates: They initially rally around Meng Chao and the study group, but their enthusiasm wanes when they realize the potential consequences of using unorthodox cultivation methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Feixiong's Super Raging Bull Force is mistakenly believed to be an evil cultivation method from the Deep Web.
• The head teacher, after realizing the method's value, defends it and encourages its use.
• Meng Chao manipulates the situation to make Zuo Haoran (the class monitor) share his cultivation resources with the class.

Character Developments

• Chu Feixiong: Initially hesitant, he agrees to teach the Super Raging Bull Force to the class after being commended by the head teacher.
• Meng Chao: Reveals his manipulative and cunning nature, using his wit to turn the situation to his advantage.
• Zuo Haoran: Reluctantly agrees to share his cultivation resources due to peer pressure and Meng Chao's manipulation.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and Deception: Meng Chao uses his words to manipulate the situation and others' emotions to achieve his goals.
• Peer Pressure: Zuo Haoran feels pressured to comply with the class's wishes due to their collective gaze and Meng Chao's words.
• Power Dynamics: The head teacher's change of stance due to the method's potential benefits highlights the influence of power and self-interest.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao vs Zuo Haoran: Meng Chao outmaneuvers Zuo Haoran, making him agree to share his cultivation resources.
• Head Teacher vs Students: The head teacher's initial skepticism turns into support for the Super Raging Bull Force once he understands its potential benefits.
• Students vs Zuo Haoran: The students turn against Zuo Haoran, blaming him for the misunderstanding about the Super Raging Bull Force.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The class's dispute is resolved, and Teacher Wang announces the upcoming Undergraduate exam.
• The Undergraduate exam is divided into three gates: Preliminary Test, Retest, and Ultimate Combat Test.
• The first gate is within the school, testing physical strength, speed, and marksmanship.
• The second gate is at the District Education Bureau, using the "Super Brain Virtual System" to test mental strength.
• The third gate is the National College Entrance Examination, with different challenges for Undergraduate and Associate Degree candidates.
• The students learn that this year's exam is more dangerous, with increased injury and death quotas.
• The students take the school's physical tests, with many breaking their personal records.

Character Developments

• Teacher Wang shows concern for his students' lives while encouraging them to strive for the Undergraduate exam.
• The students become more determined to excel in the exam, despite the risks.
• Meng Chao remains calm and composed, observing the changes around him.
• Zuo Haoran, the class monitor, displays his competitive nature and attempts to provoke Meng Chao.

Significant Themes

• Fairness vs. Reality: The harsh reality of survival in Dragon City is emphasized, challenging the idea of fairness.
• Risk vs. Reward: The students understand that higher risks bring greater rewards, motivating them to strive for the Undergraduate exam.
• Determination and Ambition: The students' determination to succeed in the face of danger is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Teacher Wang interacts with the students, providing information and encouragement.
• The students interact with each other, supporting and motivating one another.
• Meng Chao and Zuo Haoran have a tense exchange, with Zuo Haoran attempting to provoke Meng Chao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao, the former top student, returns after a year of injury, shocking the class with his improved physical prowess.
• He runs 100 meters in 9.59 seconds, only 0.01 seconds slower than the Earth Era's sprint king, Bolt.
• Meng Chao's limit punch force is 218 kilograms, ranking fourth in the class and second in overall score, behind only the class monitor, Zuo Haoran.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao: Shows remarkable improvement in speed and strength after a year of practicing Ripple Force in secret. He is humble about his abilities but also confident and willing to share his knowledge with his classmates.
• Zuo Haoran (Class Monitor): Initially dismissive of Meng Chao, he becomes increasingly threatened by Meng Chao's abilities and struggles to maintain his image and authority.
• Chu Feixiong: Recognizes Meng Chao's potential and becomes his ally, supporting him and wanting to spar with him to test his skills further.

Significant Themes

• Redemption and Growth: Meng Chao's return showcases his growth and redemption, challenging the class's expectations and assumptions about him.
• Competition and Rivalry: The classmates' reactions highlight the competitive nature of their environment, with some feeling threatened or envious of Meng Chao's progress.
• Humility and Confidence: Meng Chao's humble yet confident demeanor serves as a contrast to the pretentious attitudes of some of his classmates.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and Zuo Haoran: Their dynamic shifts from Zuo Haoran's initial dismissal to his growing unease and threatened pride as Meng Chao's abilities become apparent.
• Meng Chao and Chu Feixiong: They form an alliance, with Chu Feixiong supporting Meng Chao and wanting to test his skills further, showing a bond of mutual respect and camaraderie.
• Meng Chao and his Classmates: The classmates' reactions range from shock and awe to envy and anger, highlighting the competitive and sometimes toxic nature of their environment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao returns to school, wealthy and stronger, seeking justice for past humiliations by Zuo Haoran, the class monitor.
• Meng Chao plays a recording of Zuo Haoran's insults, revealing Zuo's two-year grudge and verbal abuse.
• Meng Chao challenges Zuo Haoran to a competition during the upcoming 'Undergraduate Three Trials' to decide the class monitor position.
• The class discusses Meng Chao's impulsiveness and the crucial role of 'gunmanship' in the upcoming trial.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao: Shows growth in strength, wealth, and assertiveness. He stands up for himself, seeks justice, and challenges the class monitor.
• Zuo Haoran: Revealed to be vindictive and verbally abusive. He accepts Meng Chao's challenge but warns him to improve his gunmanship.

Significant Themes

• Justice vs. Power: Meng Chao seeks justice for past humiliations, challenging the powerful class monitor.
• Wealth Disparity: The rich have access to better resources, like gun clubs and unlimited ammunition, creating a significant gap in gunmanship skills.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao vs. Zuo Haoran: Their conflict escalates, leading to a competition during the 'Undergraduate Three Trials.'
• Meng Chao and Classmates: They support Meng Chao, acknowledging his suffering and the importance of gunmanship in the upcoming trial.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao's classmates reveal Zuo Haoran's marksmanship skills, causing Meng Chao to decide to compete against him.
• Meng Chao shares the Modified Ripple Force with his class, but only the homeroom teacher can see its mysteries.
• Meng Chao plans to challenge the class monitor and seeks Devil Yan's guidance for Chu Feixiong.
• Meng Chao decides to seek guidance from "Ripple Princess" Yan Feirou for his Ripple Force.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao: Becomes more confident and strategic in his plans to challenge Zuo Haoran and improve his skills.
• Chu Feixiong: Shows loyalty and support to Meng Chao, agreeing to seek Devil Yan's guidance.
• Yan Feirou (Ripple Princess): Introduced as a skilled practitioner of Ripple Force, admired by Meng Chao.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry (Meng Chao vs. Zuo Haoran)
• Friendship and loyalty (Meng Chao and Chu Feixiong)
• Mentorship and guidance (Meng Chao seeking guidance from Ripple Princess)

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and his classmates: They encourage Meng Chao to compete against Zuo Haoran and share their Contribution Points with him.
• Meng Chao and Chu Feixiong: They discuss their plans to challenge Zuo Haoran and seek guidance from Devil Yan and Ripple Princess.
• Meng Chao and Yan Feirou (Ripple Princess): Not yet interacted, but Meng Chao plans to seek her guidance for his Ripple Force.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao watches Yan Feirou's live stream, where she demonstrates the Yan Family's Ripple Force.
• Meng Chao, using the alias 'Fire-Passing Old Man', critiques Yan Feirou's technique in the live stream's comments section.
• Meng Chao is banned for cursing, then rewards Yan Feirou with one million livestream coins, gaining her attention.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao: Shows expertise in Ripple Force, becomes wealthy, and uses his wealth to gain Yan Feirou's attention.
• Yan Feirou: Demonstrates her Ripple Force skills, interacts with viewers, and acknowledges Meng Chao's reward.
• Bai Jiacao: Shows timidity and caution around Meng Chao, hinting at her future Black Night Witch persona.

Significant Themes

• The power of wealth and influence in society.
• The pursuit of knowledge and expertise.
• The interaction between fame and wealth.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao interacts with Yan Feirou through the live stream comments, initially critically and later with a grand gesture.
• Meng Chao's interaction with Bai Jiacao is brief and tense, hinting at their future relationship.
• Yan Feirou interacts with her viewers, acknowledging their feedback and Meng Chao's reward.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao rewards Yan Feirou (Ripple Princess) one million live broadcast coins, equivalent to ten thousand yuan, to evaluate his modified Ripple Force formulas and videos.
• Yan Feirou receives the private message and initially dismisses it as another "folk scientist" attempt.
• She shares the message with her senior brother, Zhao Nan, who is shocked by the advanced Ripple Force techniques demonstrated in the formulas and videos.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao: Shows his determination and resourcefulness in improving his Ripple Force techniques, willing to spend a significant amount of money to gain recognition.
• Yan Feirou: Initially dismissive of Meng Chao's message, she becomes increasingly shocked and intrigued as she studies the formulas and videos, realizing their potential significance.
• Zhao Nan: Recognizes the advanced nature of the Ripple Force techniques and is astonished by their complexity and potential.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and Determination: Meng Chao's actions demonstrate his commitment to improving his Ripple Force techniques, despite initial setbacks and lack of recognition.
• Recognition and Validation: Yan Feirou's initial dismissal of Meng Chao's message highlights the importance of recognition and validation in the martial arts community.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and Yan Feirou: Their interaction is indirect, through the private message. Meng Chao seeks Yan Feirou's evaluation, while she initially dismisses his work but later becomes intrigued.
• Yan Feirou and Zhao Nan: They share the message, with Zhao Nan providing a more experienced perspective, further emphasizing the advanced nature of the techniques.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Nan and Yan Feirou discover a video showcasing a new Ripple Force technique, far superior to the current version.
• The user of this technique is identified as a high school student, but his absolute strength is only average, making the technique's power terrifying.
• The unknown user gave Yan Feirou the technique and ten thousand yuan, asking only that the 'Yan Family' promote it to benefit Dragon City.
• Meng Chao's father, Meng Yishan, has a misunderstanding about Meng Chao's relationship with Yan Feirou and tries to advise him.
• Meng Chao receives a large number of Contribution Points as Yan Feirou spreads the new Ripple Force, increasing Dragon City's overall combat power.
• The new Ripple Force causes an uproar in Dragon City, with many practitioners recognizing its superiority and integrating it into their own techniques.

Character Developments

• Zhao Nan is shocked and confused by the new Ripple Force technique, questioning his understanding of martial arts.
• Yan Feirou is deeply shocked and confused by the sudden appearance of the new Ripple Force and the unknown user's intentions.
• Meng Chao is confused by his father's advice and misunderstandings, but is delighted by the influx of Contribution Points from Yan Feirou's efforts.
• Meng Yishan tries to act like a friend to his son, but struggles with expressing his concerns and advice.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and technique sharing in advancing society (Dragon City's overall combat power increase).
• The impact of misunderstandings and miscommunications on relationships (Meng Yishan and Meng Chao).
• The awe and respect for superior techniques and skill (the reaction of Ripple Force practitioners to the new technique).

Character Interactions

• Zhao Nan and Yan Feirou discuss and react to the new Ripple Force technique, leading to Zhao Nan's shock and Yan Feirou's confusion and determination to promote it.
• Meng Chao and his father, Meng Yishan, have a confusing conversation about Meng Chao's relationship with Yan Feirou, leading to Meng Yishan's advice and Meng Chao's frustration.
• Yan Feirou spreads the new Ripple Force, causing an uproar among practitioners in Dragon City and leading to many private messages and discussions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao decides to create a mysterious persona, the "Fire-Passing Old Man," to promote his knowledge of future martial arts and technology.
• He posts on the Deep Web, a lawless part of the internet, to attract attention and testers for his Ripple Force method.
• Yan Zhennan, a powerful Ripple practitioner, tests Meng Chao's method and finds it extremely radical and demanding.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao becomes more proactive in promoting his knowledge, creating a new persona to avoid suspicion.
• Yan Zhennan, initially skeptical, becomes more serious and fearful after testing Meng Chao's method.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and its consequences.
• The dangers of untested and extreme cultivation methods.
• The struggle between caution and ambition in the face of new knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao interacts with the Deep Web community, stirring up interest and controversy with his posts.
• Yan Zhennan interacts with his daughter, Yan Feirou, and other third-generation Yan Family members, sharing his concerns about the new method.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan Zhennan reveals that the Yan Family will release 'Yan Family Ripple 2.0' next month, causing excitement among the crowd.
• Yan Zhennan suspects that the Modified Ripple Force is a scheme by other Ripple Force schools to undermine the Yan Family's monopoly.
• Meng Chao discovers that the future Ripple Force he shared has caused a stir in Dragon City, with the Yan Family suspecting it to be a fake or an evil art.

Character Developments

• Yan Zhennan shows his strategic thinking and understanding of the martial arts market.
• Yan Feirou demonstrates her naivety and lack of political acumen in the martial arts world.
• Meng Chao realizes the potential dangers of promoting future martial arts to modern people and decides to be more cautious.

Significant Themes

• The evolution of martial arts and its practitioners in Dragon City.
• The political intrigue and competition among different Ripple Force schools.
• The consequences of promoting advanced martial arts to those not ready for them.

Character Interactions

• Yan Zhennan and Yan Feirou discuss the Modified Ripple Force and its potential impact on the Yan Family.
• Meng Chao interacts with the online community, understanding their perspective on the future Ripple Force.
• Yan Zhennan and Yan Feirou decide to handle the situation together, showing a father-daughter bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao earns 1758 Contribution Points by the end of school, raising his healing progress to 71% and increasing his Elementary Harvesting Technique proficiency.
• He attends a high-end Monster Material Trade Fair at Tengyun Building, where he encounters scions of influential families who look down on him.
• Meng Chao overhears these scions discussing their plans to conquer the alien world once the mist dissipates.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao remains unfazed by the luxurious environment and the snobbery of the elite, demonstrating his equanimity and experience from his past life.
• Ning Shewo and Ning Xueshi make an appearance, with Ning Xueshi showing a mix of maturity and childishness in her attire and demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Social Inequality: The stark contrast between Meng Chao's attire and the luxurious environment highlights the inequality between the privileged and the common people.
• Hubris: The scions of influential families display overconfidence in their ability to conquer the alien world, underestimating the challenges they might face.
• The Apocalypse's Impact: Meng Chao's past life experience in the apocalypse has made him more resilient and less impressed by worldly luxuries and power.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao interacts with the scions of influential families, who look down on him due to his attire, leading to a tense exchange.
• Ning Shewo and Ning Xueshi encounter Meng Chao, with Ning Xueshi mistakenly assuming he's trying to provoke others to gain fame in the Harvester circle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao reveals his connection to the mysterious 'Fire-Passing Old Man' who provided him with rare ingredients to cure Ning Shewo's poison.
• Meng Chao demonstrates the upgraded 'Reverse Lock Seven Solutions' to Ning Shewo, causing him to gain new insights and understandings.
• Ning Shewo decides to learn the new solutions and help create a better future for Dragon City's citizens.
• Liao Feijun and Gu Ming plot against Meng Chao and Ning Shewo, aiming to provoke Ning Shewo into a public contest with Liao Feijun's grandfather.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao: Shows his honesty and humility, valuing his reputation and not liking to be in the limelight. He demonstrates his loyalty to the 'Fire-Passing Old Man' and his dedication to helping others.
• Ning Shewo: Realizes the power of the 'Fire-Passing Old Man's' guidance and decides to learn the new 'Reverse Lock Seven Solutions' to contribute to Dragon City. He also shows his appreciation for Meng Chao and the 'Fire-Passing Old Man.'
• Ning Xueshi: Becomes more convinced of Meng Chao's unique qualities and his connection to the 'Fire-Passing Old Man.'
• Liao Feijun: Shows his ambition and willingness to take advantage of Ning Shewo's weakness. He also expresses his interest in Ning Xueshi.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Dedication: Meng Chao's loyalty to the 'Fire-Passing Old Man' and his dedication to helping others are highlighted.
• Ambition and Power: Liao Feijun's ambition and his desire to take advantage of Ning Shewo's weakness are explored.
• Mentorship and Guidance: The importance of mentorship and guidance is shown through the 'Fire-Passing Old Man's' impact on Meng Chao and Ning Shewo.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and Ning Shewo: They interact as mentor and student, with Meng Chao demonstrating his knowledge and Ning Shewo gaining new insights.
• Ning Shewo and Ning Xueshi: They discuss Meng Chao's qualities and Ning Shewo's decision to learn the new 'Reverse Lock Seven Solutions.'
• Liao Feijun and Gu Ming: They plot against Meng Chao and Ning Shewo, aiming to provoke Ning Shewo into a public contest with Liao Feijun's grandfather.