Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ziyu, a transmigrated character, finds himself in a world where people have Qi and Blood power, which is crucial for becoming a Martial Artist.
• He is dumped by his girlfriend, Xu Mengyao, because his Qi and Blood test score is too low to get into a Martial Arts University.
• Li Ziyu discovers he has a system that can absorb creatures to enhance his Qi and Blood power.

Character Developments

• Li Ziyu: Transmigrates into a new world, learns about his situation, and decides to become a Martial Artist. He discovers the Martial God System and its potential to enhance his Qi and Blood power.
• Xu Mengyao: Breaks up with Li Ziyu due to his low Qi and Blood score, showing she values Martial Arts University over their relationship.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Qi and Blood power in this world, determining one's future and status.
• The influence of wealth and family background on one's ability to become a Martial Artist.
• The potential for personal growth and improvement through hard work and unique opportunities (like the Martial God System).

Character Interactions

• Li Ziyu and Xu Mengyao: Their interaction is brief but significant, leading to their breakup and setting Li Ziyu on his new path.
• Li Ziyu and his classmates: They show pity and gossip about Li Ziyu's situation, reflecting the societal pressure and importance of Qi and Blood power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ziyu, dumped by Xu Mengyao due to his low Qi and Blood value, seeks to increase it by killing mosquitoes, inspired by a system's prompt.
• He discovers that using insecticide to kill mosquitoes also increases his Qi and Blood, making the process more efficient.
• Li Ziyu visits Hongsu Martial Arts Hall to test his Qi and Blood, where he learns about the high fees and the master's impressive rank.

Character Developments

• Li Ziyu: Shows determination and resourcefulness in increasing his Qi and Blood, demonstrating a strong will to improve despite his circumstances.
• Xu Mengyao: Breaks up with Li Ziyu due to his low Qi and Blood value, indicating her prioritization of martial arts talent.
• Hong Tianlang: Introduced as the Level 3 High-class Martial Artist master of Hongsu Martial Arts Hall, showcasing his high status and skill.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Qi and Blood value in determining one's potential as a Martial Artist and social standing.
• The cost and exclusivity of martial arts training and education.
• Li Ziyu's resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Li Ziyu interacts with his classmates, who discuss his breakup and his strange behavior, highlighting their judgment based on Qi and Blood values.
• Li Ziyu encounters a girl in the small grove who suggests using insecticide, leading him to a more efficient method of increasing his Qi and Blood.
• Li Ziyu meets a beautiful shop assistant at Hongsu Martial Arts Hall, who assumes he's there to test his combat power for the upcoming Martial Arts Examination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ziyu encounters Xu Mengyao and her new boyfriend, Bai Haoran, at Hongsu Martial Arts Hall.
• Xu Mengyao, disdainful of Li Ziyu's low blood energy (0.8), provokes him but receives an indifferent response.
• Li Ziyu tests his blood energy at the hall, discovering it has increased to 0.93 in just three hours.
• He realizes the increase is likely due to killing mosquitoes, and considers hunting mutated beasts for greater gains.

Character Developments

• Li Ziyu shows indifference to Xu Mengyao's provocation, indicating a change from his predecessor's submissive behavior.
• Xu Mengyao remains arrogant and dismissive of Li Ziyu due to his low blood energy.
• Bai Haoran, Xu Mengyao's new boyfriend, is portrayed as confident and dismissive of Li Ziyu.

Significant Themes

• The importance of blood energy in Daxia society, influencing social status and relationships.
• The power of indifference and self-worth, as demonstrated by Li Ziyu's response to Xu Mengyao's provocation.
• The potential for personal growth and improvement, as seen in Li Ziyu's blood energy increase.

Character Interactions

• Xu Mengyao and Li Ziyu's interaction is tense and hostile, with Xu Mengyao looking down on Li Ziyu and Li Ziyu remaining indifferent.
• Bai Haoran intervenes in the interaction, dismissing Li Ziyu as insignificant.
• The beautiful clerk at the martial arts hall shows pity towards Li Ziyu but does not intervene in the conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Li Ziyu discovers he can use martial techniques and tests his Combat Power, finding he can output 102 with Beginner Blade Technique.
+ He decides to focus on hunting creatures to increase his blood energy and strength.
+ Bai Haoran reveals he's already at 1.5 blood energy and plans to take the Level 1 Martial Artist assessment.

Character Developments

+ Li Ziyu gains confidence in his martial abilities and decides to pursue becoming a martial artist.
+ Bai Haoran shows arrogance and pride in his martial prowess.
+ Xu Mengyao reveals her snobbish and cruel nature, looking down on Li Ziyu for not being a martial artist.

Significant Themes

+ The importance of blood energy and Combat Power in martial arts.
+ The disparity between martial artists and ordinary people.
+ The pursuit of strength and status.

Character Interactions

+ Li Ziyu ignores Xu Mengyao's taunts, showing he no longer cares for her.
+ Xu Mengyao feels humiliated by Li Ziyu's indifference and becomes enraged.
+ Bai Haoran and Xu Mengyao interact as a couple, with Bai Haoran showing off his martial prowess.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Mengyao plans to expose Li Ziyu's low test scores to humiliate him.
• Bai Haoran and Xu Mengyao discover Li Ziyu's blood vitality has increased significantly overnight.
• Niu Dali, a Peak Level 1 Martial Artist and coach, tries to recruit Bai Haoran and Xu Mengyao for a crash course.
• Li Ziyu decides to hunt red-eyed rabbits outside the city wall to raise his blood vitality.

Character Developments

• Xu Mengyao: Realizes Li Ziyu's potential and starts to re-evaluate her feelings towards him.
• Li Ziyu: Shows determination to improve his blood vitality and strength.
• Bai Haoran: Considers taking a crash course to improve his exam prospects.

Significant Themes

• The importance of blood vitality in martial arts development.
• The impact of sudden improvement on relationships and self-perception.
• The influence of external factors (like coaching) on personal growth.

Character Interactions

• Xu Mengyao and Bai Haoran: They work together to check Li Ziyu's test results and consider taking a crash course.
• Xu Mengyao and Li Ziyu: Xu Mengyao starts to question her feelings towards Li Ziyu after seeing his improvement.
• Li Ziyu and Niu Dali: Li Ziyu doesn't interact with Niu Dali, but Niu Dali tries to recruit potential students (Bai Haoran and Xu Mengyao).

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ziyu leaves Xujiang City to hunt ferocious beasts for the Martial Arts Exam and to earn money.
• He encounters a pack of Red-Eyed Rabbits and kills them, gaining qi and blood each time.
• He collects the corpses to sell for money.

Character Development

• Li Ziyu demonstrates determination and courage in leaving the city and facing ferocious beasts alone.
• He shows strategic thinking in his approach to hunting the rabbits.

Significant Themes

• The danger and necessity of hunting ferocious beasts for survival and advancement.
• The importance of certification for martial artists to leave the city safely.

Character Interactions

• Li Ziyu interacts briefly with a squad leader at the city gate, who tries to dissuade him from leaving but ultimately lets him go.
• There's no significant interaction with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ziyu upgrades his realm to Level 1 Martial Artist using the system's function.
• He tests his new strength by breaking a willow tree with a punch.
• Li Ziyu decides to return to Xujiang City to find higher-level Combat Skills.
• On his way back, he encounters a lame Shadow Cat (Level 1 Ferocious Beast) and decides to fight it.
• Li Ziyu successfully kills the Shadow Cat with a surprise attack and brute force, upgrading his Beginner Blade Technique.

Character Developments

• Li Ziyu advances to Level 1 Martial Artist, gaining increased strength and confidence.
• He demonstrates bravery and initiative by choosing to fight the injured Shadow Cat.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and growth in a dangerous world.
• The importance of initiative and courage in facing challenges.

Character Interactions

• There are no significant interactions with other characters in this chapter. Li Ziyu's battle with the Shadow Cat is a solo encounter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ziyu upgrades his martial skill to Intermediate Blade Art using blood energy from killing a Shadow Cat and a Red-Eyed Rabbit.
• He demonstrates his new skill by cleanly cutting down a meter-thick tree trunk.
• Li Ziyu returns to Xujiang City with a massive sack of beast carcasses, including a Shadow Cat, which draws attention and curiosity from the locals.
• He enters the Precious Martial Pavilion, one of the top five martial artist shops in the city, to sell his haul.

Character Developments

• Li Ziyu's strength and skills improve significantly with the upgrade to Intermediate Blade Art.
• Wang Long, the squad leader, reassesses Li Ziyu's abilities and shows him respect.

Significant Themes

• The importance of martial skills and blood energy in enhancing one's strength and combat power.
• The hierarchy and reputation system among martial artists and shops in Xujiang City.

Character Interactions

• Li Ziyu interacts with Wang Long and his squad, who are impressed by Li Ziyu's strength and humility.
• Li Ziyu enters the Precious Martial Pavilion, drawing the attention of customers and sales guides.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ziyu, a young martial artist, enters the Precious Martial Pavilion to sell Fierce Beast corpses he's hunted.
• He brings in a sack of Red-Eyed Rabbits and a Shadow Cat, a Level 1 Intermediate Fierce Beast.
• The Pavilion's proprietor, Tang Xuan, is surprised by Li Ziyu's age and strength.

Character Developments

• Li Ziyu: Shows maturity and resilience in the face of mockery, demonstrating his strength and potential as a martial artist.
• Tang Xuan: Initially skeptical of Li Ziyu's abilities, Tang Xuan is impressed by the youth's strength and blood-and-qi level, recognizing his potential.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Respect: Li Ziyu's strength earns him respect and better treatment from Tang Xuan and the Pavilion's staff.
• Potential and Future Prospects: Tang Xuan recognizes Li Ziyu's potential, hinting at a promising future in the martial arts world.

Character Interactions

• Li Ziyu and the Beautiful Clerk: The clerk initially treats Li Ziyu with professional courtesy but warms up to him after learning he's hunted a Shadow Cat.
• Li Ziyu and Tang Xuan: Tang Xuan is initially skeptical but becomes impressed and respectful of Li Ziyu upon meeting him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ziyu visits the Precious Martial Pavilion to sell his Shadow Cat corpse and buys a weapon and a technique.
• He learns that hunting Level 2 Fierce Beasts is a possibility in the future.
• He buys a rusted, unusual long blade and a Basic Movement Technique manual.
• He learns that passing the Level 1 Martial Artist assessment grants a first-level Body Tempering Battle Skill from the Martial Arts Association.
• He plans to hunt Shadow Cats outside the city to earn more money.

Character Developments

• Li Ziyu: He becomes more confident in his abilities and plans to hunt higher-level beasts. He also shows interest in improving his skills and weapons.
• Tang Xuan: He shows kindness and understanding towards Li Ziyu, giving him a better price on the long blade and a Basic Movement Technique manual.

Significant Themes

• The importance of money in the martial arts world.
• The desire for self-improvement and growth.
• The value of information and knowledge in the martial arts world.

Character Interactions

• Li Ziyu and Tang Xuan: They interact positively, with Tang Xuan showing kindness and Li Ziyu showing appreciation and respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ziyu leaves the city at night to hunt more Shadow Cats.
• He encounters the same squad leader who expresses surprise at Li Ziyu's determination and warns him about the dangers of hunting so soon after his last expedition.
• Li Ziyu enters a ruined city and encounters a larger, healthier Shadow Cat than before.
• He successfully kills the Shadow Cat and several more throughout the night, gaining Qi and Blood each time.
• Li Ziyu's realm and skills show signs of improvement in the system panel.

Character Developments

• Li Ziyu's determination to become stronger grows after seeing the desolate state of the ruined city and the human remains.
• The squad leader shows concern for Li Ziyu's safety and advises him against reckless behavior.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of the post-apocalyptic world and the need for strength to survive.
• The consequences of reckless behavior and the importance of caution in dangerous situations.

Character Interactions

• Li Ziyu and the squad leader interact briefly, with the squad leader expressing surprise and concern for Li Ziyu's safety.
• Li Ziyu faces off against several Shadow Cats, demonstrating his growing skill and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ziyu upgrades his Intermediate Blade Technique to Advanced in less than two days, surprising himself with the system's power.
• He upgrades his realm to Level One Intermediate Martial Artist, significantly improving his strength, speed, Qi, and Blood.
• Li Ziyu returns to the city with ten Shadow Cat corpses, impressing the city guards and the squad leader.
• He heads to the Precious Martial Pavilion to sell the Shadow Cat corpses, where Tang Xuan is astonished by the number of corpses Li Ziyu brings.

Character Developments

• Li Ziyu demonstrates rapid growth in his martial arts skills and realm, showcasing his potential as a powerful Martial Artist.
• Tang Xuan, initially underestimating Li Ziyu's strength due to his youth, now recognizes Li Ziyu's formidable abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Martial God System, enabling Li Ziyu's rapid growth and upgrades.
• The importance of martial arts skills and realms in combat, as Li Ziyu's improvements lead to increased strength and speed.

Character Interactions

• Li Ziyu interacts with the city guards and the squad leader, who are impressed by his hunting prowess and invite him to consider joining the Eastern War Zone after graduation.
• Li Ziyu meets Tang Xuan at the Precious Martial Pavilion, who is astonished by the number of Shadow Cat corpses Li Ziyu brings, leading to a potential business partnership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ziyu sells Shadow Cat corpses to Tang Xuan, who is impressed by Li Ziyu's blade skills.
• Li Ziyu decides to get his Rank 1 Martial Artist certification and obtain the Body Tempering Cultivation Method.
• Li Ziyu receives messages on Feixin about the upcoming Martial Arts Examination and a picture of someone hunting a Shadow Cat, which some classmates speculate might be him.
• Xu Mengyao and Bai Haoran discuss the Martial Arts Examination, with Bai Haoran confident in his certification and Xu Mengyao disdainful of their classmates.

Character Developments

• Li Ziyu shows his prowess as a blade master and decides to pursue his Martial Artist certification.
• Tang Xuan shows respect for Li Ziyu's skills and offers to be his long-term partner for selling fierce beast corpses.
• Xu Mengyao and Bai Haoran display their arrogance and disdain for their classmates.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Qi and Blood value for Martial Artists.
• The disparity between Li Ziyu's true abilities and his classmates' perceptions of him.
• The theme of hidden potential and underestimation of others.

Character Interactions

• Li Ziyu and Tang Xuan interact positively, with Tang Xuan showing respect and Li Ziyu finding a potential long-term partner.
• Xu Mengyao and Bai Haoran interact with mutual admiration, both looking down on their classmates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ziyu walks to the Xujiang City Martial Arts Association, practicing his Gale Blade Technique along the way.
• He arrives at the association's skyscraper building, noticing the clear distinction between martial artists and regular people.
• Li Ziyu meets a staff member who leads him to the testing room on the sixth floor.
• He observes the other test-takers, including a burly man and a beautiful girl named Xia Lin.

Character Developments

• Li Ziyu has mastered the Gale Blade Technique, significantly enhancing his combat power and speed.
• Xia Lin, a high school girl, is revealed to be a genius in swordsmanship and has high Qi and Blood talent.

Significant Themes

• The clear hierarchy and status difference between martial artists and regular people.
• The importance of martial arts talent and skill in society.

Character Interactions

• Li Ziyu interacts briefly with the black-clothed staff member, who leads him to the testing room.
• Li Ziyu observes and is observed by other test-takers, including Xia Lin, the burly man, and later Xu Mengyao and Bai Haoran.
• Xu Mengyao and Bai Haoran discuss Xia Lin's reputation and Li Ziyu's presence in the test.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Mengyao confronts Li Ziyu, accusing him of following her to the Martial Artist Certification.
• Li Ziyu ignores her, and she's reprimanded by a Level 1 Martial Artist for disrupting the test.
• The certification process begins, involving a Qi-Blood test and a Combat Power test against a target.
• Several candidates fail the Combat Power test despite meeting the Qi-Blood standard.

Character Developments

• Xu Mengyao: Shows jealousy and insecurity, causing a scene at the certification.
• Li Ziyu: Remains calm and focused, ignoring Xu Mengyao's outburst.
• Su Nantian (short-haired youth): Fails the Combat Power test but maintains a positive attitude, planning to improve his blade technique.

Significant Themes

• The importance of both Qi-Blood and martial skills for becoming a certified Martial Artist.
• The difference between half-martial artists (those who have passed the Qi-Blood test but not the Combat Power test) and full-fledged martial artists.
• The challenges and tiers of cultivation in the martial arts world.

Character Interactions

• Xu Mengyao confronts Li Ziyu, leading to a public argument.
• Li Ziyu ignores Xu Mengyao, focusing on the certification process.
• Su Nantian shows sportsmanship by encouraging Li Ziyu after his failed test.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ziyu, a Level 1 Intermediate Martial Artist, attends the Martial Artist Association certification.
• He meets a Bald Strongman, a Level 1 Intermediate Martial Artist with impressive combat power.
• Xia Lin, a high school student and top genius, tests and qualifies as a Level 1 Beginner Martial Artist.
• Li Ziyu is the last to test, with everyone expecting him to fail due to his low blood qi.

Character Developments

• Li Ziyu remains humble and determined despite the mocking and low expectations.
• The Bald Strongman shows respect for Xia Lin's potential.
• Bai Haoran, a genius from the Three Highs, feels jealous of Xia Lin and looks down on Li Ziyu.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and determination in the face of adversity.
• The importance of self-belief and not being defined by others' expectations.
• The concept of 'genius' and the varying paths to martial arts mastery.

Character Interactions

• Li Ziyu interacts with the Martial Artist Association staff member, who offers him encouragement and advice.
• Bai Haoran and Xu Mengyao discuss Li Ziyu's test, with Bai Haoran feeling superior and Xu Mengyao supporting him.
• The Bald Strongman acknowledges Xia Lin's potential, showing respect for her future prospects.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ziyu tests his qi-blood at the Martial Artist Association, scoring an astonishing 5.999, nearly qualifying him for Level 1 Advanced Martial Artist certification.
• The high score shocks the staff and other test-takers, causing a stir.

Character Developments

• Li Ziyu: His high qi-blood score reveals him to be a hidden genius and a potential Talent Martial Artist.
• Xu Mengyao: Realizes her mistake in underestimating Li Ziyu's potential and regrets breaking up with him.
• Bai Haoran: Feels jealous of Li Ziyu's sudden rise and acknowledges him as a rival.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Potential: Li Ziyu's high qi-blood score suggests he has great potential as a martial artist.
• Regret and Realization: Xu Mengyao regrets her past actions and realizes she misjudged Li Ziyu.
• Competition and Rivalry: Bai Haoran sees Li Ziyu as a rival, and the two are set to compete in the Martial Arts Exam.

Character Interactions

• Li Ziyu and the Martial Artist Association staff: The staff is amazed by Li Ziyu's high qi-blood score and treats him with respect and kindness.
• Li Ziyu and Xu Mengyao: Xu Mengyao is shocked by Li Ziyu's score and regrets breaking up with him, while Li Ziyu ignores her.
• Li Ziyu and Bai Haoran: Bai Haoran feels jealous of Li Ziyu's sudden rise and acknowledges him as a rival, setting the stage for their competition in the Martial Arts Exam.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ziyu's Martial Artist assessment reveals he's a blood-qi talent with high blood-qi but untrained martial techniques.
• Li Ziyu demonstrates a powerful blade technique, Gale Slash, surpassing the combat power of a Level 1 Advanced Martial Artist.
• The Martial Arts Association staff member directly applies for a Level 1 Peak Martial Artist certification and a Level 2 Body-Tempering Battle Art for Li Ziyu.
• Li Ziyu becomes an instant celebrity among the test-takers, with many wanting to shake his hand and take photos.

Character Developments

• Li Ziyu: Proves himself a genius with high blood-qi and strong martial techniques, gaining recognition and admiration.
• Xu Mengyao: Initially belittles Li Ziyu but later shows envy and regret when he proves his prowess.
• Wang Donglang: Shows excitement and goodwill towards Li Ziyu, taking the initiative to shake his hand.

Significant Themes

• Genius and privilege: Li Ziyu's exceptional abilities grant him special treatment and privileges.
• Recognition and admiration: Li Ziyu's actions earn him respect and admiration from those around him.
• Envy and regret: Xu Mengyao feels envy and regret upon realizing Li Ziyu's true potential.

Character Interactions

• Li Ziyu and the Martial Arts Association staff member: The staff member recognizes Li Ziyu's genius and grants him special treatment.
• Li Ziyu and Wang Donglang: Wang Donglang shows excitement and goodwill towards Li Ziyu, taking the initiative to shake his hand.
• Li Ziyu and Xu Mengyao: Xu Mengyao initially belittles Li Ziyu but later shows envy and regret when he proves his prowess. Li Ziyu, however, ignores her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ziyu waits for his Martial Artist Badge and Body Tempering Technique at the Martial Arts Association's lounge.
• He coincidentally meets his cousin, Zhao Yanan, who is also waiting for someone.
• Li Ziyu receives his Peak Level 1 Martial Artist Badge and the Level 2 Body Tempering Skill, Mighty Bull Body Tempering Skill, along with a monthly subsidy of 20,000 yuan.
• He encounters Xia Lin, who expresses her determination to compete with him in the upcoming Martial Arts Exam.

Character Developments

• Li Ziyu's confidence and demeanor have significantly improved, surprising Zhao Yanan.
• Zhao Yanan is impressed by Li Ziyu's transformation but still underestimates his potential due to his initial low blood and qi score.
• Xia Lin is determined to prove herself against Li Ziyu in the Martial Arts Exam.

Significant Themes

• The importance of blood and qi levels in determining one's potential as a Martial Artist.
• The impact of Li Ziyu's transformation on others' perceptions of him.
• The competitive nature of Martial Artists and their desire to prove themselves.

Character Interactions

• Li Ziyu and Zhao Yanan's reunion is awkward due to their lack of contact, but they maintain polite conversation.
• Li Ziyu and Xia Lin's brief encounter sparks Xia Lin's competitive spirit.
• Zhao Yanan's friends express interest in Li Ziyu but lose interest upon learning about his low blood and qi score.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Lin, Zhao Yanan, and the doll-faced girl (Xiao Ya) meet after Xia Lin's Martial Arts Exam.
• Xia Lin reveals she encountered a prodigy named Li Ziyu with exceptional blood energy and combat power.
• Zhao Yanan and Xiao Ya realize Li Ziyu is Zhao Yanan's cousin.
• Xia Lin shares that Nangong Ao, a rival candidate, has awakened a Speed Talent, making Li Ziyu's first-place chances uncertain.
• Li Ziyu heads out of Xujiang City to hunt ferocious beasts for training.

Character Developments

• Xia Lin: Confident in her abilities but surprised by Li Ziyu's prowess.
• Zhao Yanan: Shocked by her cousin's hidden talents.
• Xiao Ya: Realizes her cousin's true potential and feels a mix of admiration and regret for underestimating him.
• Li Ziyu: Proves himself a prodigy, decides to improve his skills by hunting ferocious beasts.

Significant Themes

• The revelation of hidden talents and the shock it causes.
• The competitive nature of the Martial Arts Exam and the pursuit of strength.
• The importance of experience and training in improving combat skills.

Character Interactions

• Xia Lin, Zhao Yanan, and Xiao Ya bond over their shared experience and admiration for Xia Lin's achievements.
• Zhao Yanan and Xiao Ya are surprised and impressed by Li Ziyu's hidden talents.
• Li Ziyu interacts with the Squad Leader, showing his determination to improve his skills.