Chapter Summaries

Meng Chuan trained under Luo Guanyun, improved his Cannon Fist and Inch Step, and began aiming for North Union University. The principal arranged for him to take a second-year martial arts exam, while the chapter ended by revealing that first-year prodigy Zong Ping was the principal’s nephew.

• Luo Guanyun gave Meng Chuan medicinal herbs, promised to teach him Inch Step, and arranged a private car to take him home after training.
• A week later, Meng Chuan’s Cannon Fist reached Mastery and his Inch Step became Proficient as he trained intensely while awaiting news from Senior Bai.
• The principal asked Meng Chuan about his blood qi and university plans, and Meng Chuan said Yong'an Martial Arts University was secured while setting his sights on North Union University.
• The principal invited Meng Chuan to take the second-year martial arts class final exam on February 2nd, promising him access to second-year classes if he ranked in the top half.
• After Meng Chuan left, the principal scolded Zong Ping for addressing him as his uncle at school, revealing that the first-year martial arts prodigy was his nephew.

Zong Ping learned that he would take the second-year final martial exam alongside a talented first-year, while Meng Chuan continued training and went with Meng Yongzhi to the police bureau to receive the Bureau’s reward. There, Meng Chuan discussed the Tongjia Alley tragedy and Sky Net’s failures with Long Jiu and Fang Jianxing, who left after hearing how Meng Chuan had resisted the Heavenly Demon.

• The principal told Zong Ping that a first-year with exceptional talent would take the second-year final martial exam with him, and Zong Ping promised to beat the second-years.
• Meng Chuan trained after returning from Teacher Luo’s home, then learned from Meng Yongzhi that the Bureau’s reward had arrived and arranged to take the morning off.
• Meng Chuan and Meng Yongzhi went to the Qindu Branch Bureau, where Long Jiu introduced Meng Chuan to Fang Jianxing, the Technology Department director who had worked on Sky Net.
• Long Jiu explained that Sky Net detected the Heavenly Demon in Tongjia Alley and alerted Teacher Luo, while Fang Jianxing said the system’s malfunction was being investigated and repaired.
• Meng Chuan asked whether a mole had caused the tragedy, and Long Jiu said a personnel screening had found no suspicious individuals.
• Fang Jianxing asked how Meng Chuan had resisted the Heavenly Demon’s possession, then praised his willpower and left for the General Bureau.

After Meng Chuan received a reward for eliminating demons, he practiced on a rooftop and unexpectedly advanced his Cannon Fist to major mastery. He told Luo Guanyun he could maintain the breakthrough, leaving his new level of skill confirmed.

• Fang Jianxing exchanged contact information with Meng Chuan, recommended he exercise at Infinite Martial Arts Academy, and offered psychological counseling in exchange for martial arts advice.
• Meng Chuan and Meng Yongzhi collected 300,000 yuan from Dragon Nine, who transferred 200,000 as the official reward and 100,000 as personal thanks.
• Meng Chuan offered to give the money to Meng Yongzhi, but his uncle told him to keep it and show gratitude to Luo Guanyun.
• On the rooftop, Meng Chuan practiced Cannon Fist and advanced to major mastery, unlocking the Heavy Blow trait.
• When Luo Guanyun called, Meng Chuan reported his breakthrough and assured him he could consistently produce six echoes.

Meng Chuan used his growing martial arts confidence to plan New Year’s gifts for his family, teacher, friend, and principal while visiting Myriad Worlds Plaza. The chapter ended as a livestreamer named Liu Yue screamed after a thief snatched her bag.

• Meng Chuan told Teacher Luo that his fist art had reached major mastery and planned to test his Blood Qi soon; Meng Yongzhi and Xue Na celebrated his progress.
• Meng Chuan took the tram to Myriad Worlds Plaza and reflected on how Heavenly Demons threatened people and fed on negative emotions.
• Meng Chuan bought a jacket for Teacher Luo, a jacket for Uncle, a luxury handbag for Auntie, a treadmill for Wang Yue, and handmade teacups for the principal.
• Liu Yue livestreamed at the Future Tree in Myriad Worlds Plaza when a tall, burly figure snatched her bag and she cried out for help.

Meng Chuan stopped a robber from fleeing with a woman’s bag and discovered how Inch Step amplified his Cannon Fist. After the incident went viral, he left home with a gift for Teacher Luo.

• Meng Chuan dodged the burly robber’s punch, threw him to the ground, then knocked him unconscious with a Cannon Fist enhanced by Inch Step.
• Meng Chuan called his uncle, and patrol officers arrived and told him he could leave without giving a statement.
• The female streamer thanked Meng Chuan and filmed him, while viewers praised him during her livestream.
• Meng Chuan returned home with gifts, reassured Meng Yongzhi that he was unharmed, and gave Auntie Xue Na a handbag.
• Xue Na showed Meng Chuan a trending video of the fight, then shared his deed and her new handbag with friends and relatives.
• Meng Chuan took the gift he had prepared for Teacher Luo and left to visit him.

Meng Chuan visited Luo Guanyun for training, where his teacher explained Martial Domains, the Will of Martial Arts, and the requirements for becoming a Martial Artist. The chapter ended with Meng Chuan drilling Cannon Fist and Inch Step on wooden stakes under Luo Guanyun’s guidance.

• Meng Chuan spoke with Wang Yue and Qin Mengya, who praised his fight video, and told Wang Yue he had bought him a treadmill as a New Year's gift.
• Luo Guanyun felt moved by Meng Chuan’s gift but grew melancholy thinking of his daughter, Luo Meng.
• Luo Guanyun demonstrated his Martial Domain and explained that Meng Chuan needed a completed Human Stance, an entry-level true art, and a manifested Will of Martial Arts to become a Martial Artist.
• Meng Chuan said he wanted to eliminate Heavenly Demons, but Luo Guanyun told him to keep reflecting on the Will of Martial Arts he would carry through to the end.
• Luo Guanyun tested Meng Chuan’s major-mastery Cannon Fist on wooden stakes, corrected his Inch Step and handwork, then called a rest after nearly forty minutes of training.

Meng Chuan advanced his Inch Step under Luo Guanyun’s training and received precious medicine to strengthen his constitution. Luo Guanyun planned to have him compete in the academy’s spring tournament, and Meng Chuan prepared to test his Blood Qi the next morning.

• Luo Guanyun recognized that Meng Chuan’s trait let him improve steadily as he practiced Cannon Fist and Inch Step.
• Luo Guanyun trained Meng Chuan in evasion on the wooden stakes, tricking him with a surprise kick before continuing the exercise.
• After training, Meng Chuan’s panel showed Inch Step had reached mastery, and Luo Guanyun gave him Dragon Tendon Bone Fortifying Herb to drink.
• Luo Guanyun told Meng Chuan to keep the medicine secret, test his Blood Qi at the academy, and compete in the minor division of the spring ranking tournament.
• Meng Chuan said he had reached the Third Blood Qi Threshold and promised to give his all, while Luo Guanyun noted the tournament winner could earn prize money.

Meng Chuan returned to the academy, discovered that his Blood Qi had reached the Third Blood Qi Threshold, and sparred with Liu Ru to improve his Cannon Fist. Luo Guanyun stopped their bout after watching Meng Chuan repeatedly challenge the stronger instructor.

• Meng Chuan raised his Cannon Fist proficiency to 10% during rooftop practice and went to the academy with Wang Yue.
• Meng Chuan tested at a Blood Qi value of 4.33, surpassing Le Ping, while Wang Yue was astonished by how quickly he had advanced.
• Meng Chuan told Luo Guanyun about his test result and then agreed to spar with Liu Ru.
• Liu Ru repeatedly threw Meng Chuan aside with Mixed Origin Palm, but he kept getting up and attacking to build his Cannon Fist proficiency.
• Luo Guanyun arrived, praised Meng Chuan for challenging a stronger opponent, and called a halt to the sparring.

Luo Guanyun announced the academy ranking matches, and Meng Chuan was selected for the minor division. Meng Chuan defeated Yang Ping and then Le Ping, leaving the academy impressed by his rapid progress.

• Luo Guanyun announced the upcoming ranking matches and confirmed Liu Ru for the youth division.
• Luo Guanyun named Meng Chuan for the minor division, prompting Yang Ping to challenge him.
• Meng Chuan revealed that he had reached the Third Blood Qi Threshold and defeated Yang Ping with a swift strike.
• Le Ping challenged Meng Chuan, and the two exchanged more than a hundred moves as Meng Chuan demonstrated his mastery of Cannon Fist.
• Meng Chuan sent Le Ping flying off the ring with a spinning kick, and Le Ping accepted his defeat.

Meng Chuan won the academy’s underage division spot and was named Luo Guanyun’s foremost personal disciple, then continued training while preparing for Peaceful High School’s final exams. The chapter ended as teachers discussed Zong Ping’s special exam arrangement, while Meng Chuan had yet to arrive at school.

• Meng Chuan defeated Le Ping, earned the underage division spot, and invited others to challenge him, but no one stepped forward.
• Luo Guanyun named Meng Chuan his foremost personal disciple and ordered the students to address him as Eldest Senior Brother, while Liu Ru resolved to keep working toward the role.
• Meng Chuan joked with Wang Yue during the academy celebration, then practiced Cannon Fist the next morning and considered how to improve his cultivation and prepare for the Heavenly Demons.
• Meng Chuan left for Peaceful High School’s final exams after his aunt reminded him, while Wang Yue wondered whether he would arrive.
• Teachers discussed Zong Ping taking exams with the second-years on the principal’s orders and speculated that Teacher Li might become grade director.

Meng Chuan and Zong Ping joined the second-year martial arts exam, where the students prepared for blood qi tests and ring matches. As the testing continued, Qi Fei held back from the line, confident he would make a grand entrance before the matches.

• Teacher Wang revealed that Meng Chuan would take the second-year exam, prompting the teachers to discuss him and Zong Ping.
• Second-year students mocked Meng Chuan and Zong Ping, while Qi Fei and the Hu Brothers traded taunts at the training ground.
• The martial arts director introduced Meng Chuan and Zong Ping, explained the exam rules, and thanked Ape God Martial Arts Academy for lending its blood qi tester.
• The Hu Brothers recorded blood qi values of 6.41 and 6.05 and praised Ape God Martial Arts Academy for supporting them.
• Meng Chuan recognized the student who had mocked him, but learned the boy had failed to reach the Third Blood Qi Threshold and could not enter the ring matches.
• Qi Fei practiced against wooden Human Stance dummies instead of joining the testing line, intending to make his entrance last.

Meng Chuan and Zong Ping stunned the second-years with blood-and-vitality readings above 7, while Qi Fei tested lower than expected. The arena competition began, and Meng Chuan’s first opponent froze in fear as his Cannon Fist struck toward him.

• Zong Ping tested his blood and vitality at 7.18, and Meng Chuan followed with a reading of 7.47.
• Zong Ping praised Meng Chuan and challenged him to spar, while Qi Fei tested at 6.78 and privately resolved to reclaim his dignity in the arena.
• Principal Zong learned Meng Chuan’s result, then ordered the sixteen students above the third threshold to draw opponents for the competition.
• Meng Chuan drew an opponent with a blood-and-vitality reading of 4.32 and charged with a probing Cannon Fist.
• Meng Chuan’s frightened opponent closed his eyes and tried to block the punch, leaving Meng Chuan unable to pull back in time.

Meng Chuan advanced through the martial arts tournament and faced Zong Ping in the final. The chapter ended as Zong Ping launched his opening attack and Meng Chuan narrowly evaded it.

• Principal Zong stopped Meng Chuan from striking an opponent who had closed his eyes, then ordered the next group to fight.
• Zong Ping, Qi Fei, and Meng Chuan won their matches and advanced through the tournament rounds.
• Meng Chuan defeated Hu Jiaxiang after evading his low attack and overpowering him with Cannon Fist.
• Zong Ping defeated Qi Fei with Roaring Tiger in the Woods Fist, while Qi Fei later claimed third place.
• Meng Chuan and Zong Ping began the final, and Meng Chuan narrowly dodged Zong Ping's opening palm strike.

Meng Chuan defeated Zong Ping in the school exam, earned first place, and was chosen to represent Peaceful High School in a citywide joint exam. Meanwhile, a masked man tried to recruit Yuan Huan into the Evolution of Light by offering him the Seed of Fear and exposing his crimes.

• Meng Chuan used Eight-Burst Cannon to nearly strike Zong Ping down, but the principal intercepted the punch and revealed himself as Zong Ping's second uncle.
• Zong Ping conceded, and Meng Chuan celebrated his victory as students cheered for him and Xingyi martial arts.
• The principal announced that Meng Chuan, Zong Ping, and Qi Fei would study with the other students, receive scholarships, and represent Peaceful High School in the Yong'an City Twenty-Four School Joint Exam.
• In a secret chamber, a masked man showed Yuan Huan the Seed of Fear and offered him the power and longevity of a Heavenly Demon.
• Yuan Huan rejected the offer, but the masked man revealed Yuan Huan's past murders and urged him to join the Evolution of Light.

Meng Chuan learned that the principal had doubled his exam reward because he wanted to keep him at Peaceful High School and help the school gain resources. After hearing the principal’s reasons, Meng Chuan chose to stay, though the principal urged him to consider whether the school could support his potential.

• Meng Chuan told Teacher Luo that he had won the second-year martial arts exam, and Luo Guanyun praised him while advising him not to become arrogant.
• Meng Chuan received a 100,000-yuan bank transfer and went to school to learn why the principal had given him such a large bonus.
• Teacher Wang confirmed Meng Chuan’s victory and celebrated his success before Meng Chuan headed to the principal’s office.
• Principal Zong admitted that he had doubled the prize from his own pocket because he wanted Meng Chuan and Zong Ping to stay at Yong'an High School and help the school earn resources.
• Meng Chuan told Principal Zong that he would stay at Peaceful High School, but the principal urged him to consider whether the school might limit his potential.

Meng Chuan agreed to help build Peaceful High School’s future and spent Lunar New Year’s Eve practicing Cannon Fist before visiting Luo Guanyun’s home. He met Luo Guanyun’s wife, Ren Ping, and learned that his master had a daughter who taught at North Union University.

• Meng Chuan agreed to stay at Peaceful High School after Principal Zong’s support and kindness moved him.
• On Lunar New Year’s Eve, Meng Chuan raised his Cannon Fist mastery to 78% and called Luo Guanyun, who advised him about reaching Nine Echoes and invited him to dinner.
• Ren Ping returned home and learned that Luo Guanyun had taken Meng Chuan as a disciple after Meng had saved his life.
• Meng Chuan arrived at Luo Guanyun’s home and met Ren Ping, who welcomed him for the New Year’s meal.
• Ren Ping told Meng Chuan that Luo Guanyun’s daughter, Luo Meng, taught at North Union University, and Luo Guanyun stopped her from discussing certain matters.

Ren Ping discovered that Luo Guanyun’s Thunder Seed was worsening, and he revealed his plan to trade Golden Exquisite for medicine that could extend his life. Meng Chuan continued his training and learned that Luo Meng, his master’s estranged daughter, was an accomplished North Union University graduate.

• Ren Ping examined Luo Guanyun and warned that his Thunder Seed was darkening because he had spent less time suppressing it while teaching Meng Chuan.
• Ren Ping offered to persuade Luo Meng to cultivate the family’s thunder arts, but Luo Guanyun asked her not to pressure their daughter and said he only wanted the arts passed down.
• Luo Guanyun told Ren Ping he planned to trade Golden Exquisite and his savings for an Evergreen Youth Pill, giving him more time to bet on Meng Chuan’s future.
• Luo Guanyun trained Meng Chuan in Cannon Fist and advised him to focus on coordinating his waist and stance.
• Ren Ping drove Meng Chuan home and told him that her daughter Luo Meng had graduated from North Union University and remained there as a teacher.
• Meng Chuan practiced his stance after the New Year gala, reaching 47% proficiency in the Human Stance.

Meng Chuan set new martial arts goals and perfected Cannon Fist, causing a major increase in his Blood Qi and appetite. After eating and testing his strength at home, he answered a knock at the door.

• Meng Chuan resolved to reach the Sixth Blood Qi Barrier within a year and eventually push every martial art beyond its limits.
• On February 13, Meng Chuan practiced on the rooftop and perfected Cannon Fist with a ninth explosive strike.
• Meng Chuan's breakthrough brought intense hunger, so he ate a large breakfast and told Xue Na that he had made a martial arts breakthrough.
• Meng Chuan crushed two seasoned walnuts with one hand and realized his strength had increased considerably.
• Someone knocked on the door, and Meng Chuan went to answer it.

Meng Yiyi returned home with her boyfriend, Yu Kaidong, and Xue Na questioned him about his background. Yu Kaidong offered to spar with Meng Chuan, but he was stunned when Meng Chuan revealed he had entered the Fourth Blood Qi Threshold.

• Meng Yiyi arrived early with Yu Kaidong and introduced him to Xue Na and Meng Chuan as her boyfriend.
• Xue Na questioned Yu Kaidong about his age and family, and Meng Yiyi redirected the conversation by asking him to guide Meng Chuan in martial arts.
• Yu Kaidong invited Meng Chuan downstairs to spar and explained the requirements for entering Yong'an Martial Arts University.
• Yu Kaidong disclosed his Blood Qi value of 7.89 and asked Meng Chuan to attack first, but Meng Chuan said he had entered the Fourth Blood Qi Threshold.
• Yu Kaidong asked Meng Chuan to repeat what he had just said.

Meng Chuan demonstrated his newly gained strength and control by defeating and exhausting Yu Kaidong, who was shocked to learn that the first-year student had surpassed the fourth Blood Qi Barrier. Yu Kaidong urged him to transfer to a martial arts preparatory class, but Meng Chuan declined and stayed with his own plans.

• Yu Kaidong challenged Meng Chuan to spar, but Meng Chuan's punch sent him staggering back with a red mark on his chest.
• Yu Kaidong attacked repeatedly while Meng Chuan dodged every strike, improving his Inch Step and unlocking the Light Body trait.
• Meng Chuan considered how fame, tournaments, and hunting Heavenly Demons could help him obtain the resources his martial training required.
• Yu Kaidong learned that Meng Chuan was a first-year student at Peaceful High School and urged him to transfer to Yong'an Martial Arts University's preparatory class.
• Meng Chuan refused the transfer, citing his own plans and his agreement with Principal Zong.