Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Sheng and others suspect the assessment has begun when Long Tianxing is stopped.
• Bai Ming, a Star Academy senior, blocks the entrance, demanding money for passage.
• Long Tianxing pays one million to enter, setting a precedent for others.
• Lu Sheng and others charge towards the gate, but Bai Ming unleashes pressure, stopping most.
• Lu Sheng, along with three others, withstands the pressure and continues towards the gate.
• Bai Ming throws pebbles imbued with Blood Essence, halting the four.
• Lu Sheng uses his talents and cultivation to withstand the pebble's impact and continues.

Character Developments

• Lu Sheng demonstrates his strength and resilience, withstanding Bai Ming's pressure and the pebble's impact.
• Long Tianxing shows his wealth and determination to enter Star Academy.
• Bai Ming reveals his strength and cunning, using pressure and pebbles to halt the students.

Significant Themes

• The assessment's true nature is revealed, testing the students' strength and resolve.
• Wealth and connections can influence opportunities, as seen with Long Tianxing's entry.
• The power gap between realms is emphasized, with Bai Ming's pressure and pebbles halting most students.

Character Interactions

• Lu Sheng and the others silently observe Long Tianxing's interaction with Bai Ming.
• Lu Sheng and the three others charge towards the gate together, briefly collaborating.
• Bai Ming interacts with each student, using pressure and pebbles to halt their progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Sheng successfully enters Star Academy by breaking through Bai Ming's oppressive aura and attack, becoming the first student to do so.
• Other students, including a chained youth, a burly youth, and a sword-carrying girl, are inspired by Lu Sheng and rush to enter Star Academy.
• Lu Sheng is greeted by a white-haired senior student who guides him to a martial arts training hall where Long Tianxing is already present.

Character Developments

• Lu Sheng demonstrates his strength and determination by breaking through Bai Ming's blockade, earning respect from the old security guard and other students.
• The other students show their resolve and ambition by attempting to enter Star Academy after witnessing Lu Sheng's feat.
• Long Tianxing, the young lord of Tianlong City, is already present in the training hall, indicating he has also successfully reported.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Determination: Lu Sheng's entry into Star Academy highlights the importance of strength and determination in overcoming obstacles.
• Respect and Recognition: Lu Sheng earns respect from the old security guard and other students due to his accomplishment.
• Ambition and Rivalry: The other students' reactions show their ambition and eagerness to prove themselves, setting the stage for potential rivalry among students.

Character Interactions

• Lu Sheng and Bai Ming: Lu Sheng's interaction with Bai Ming showcases his strength and Bai Ming's respect for it.
• Lu Sheng and the Old Security Guard: Their interaction reveals the old guard's knowledge of Lu Sheng's background and his approval of Lu Sheng's accomplishment.
• Lu Sheng and the White-Haired Senior Student: Their interaction demonstrates the senior student's guidance and Lu Sheng's obedience.
• Lu Sheng and Long Tianxing: Their presence in the same location sets the stage for potential interaction and competition between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Sheng meets Long Tianxing, the Young City Lord of Tianlong City, who paid his way into Star Academy.
• Lu Sheng and Long Tianxing wait in a small room with other students who passed the initial assessment.
• The lights go out, and Tier 2 Beast Demons attack the students.

Character Developments

• Lu Sheng remains vigilant and alert, suspecting that Star Academy's assessment isn't straightforward.
• Long Tianxing shows initial arrogance but begins to feel unease and fear when faced with the Beast Demons.

Significant Themes

• The harsh and unexpected nature of Star Academy's assessments.
• The danger and unpredictability of the alien demon threat.

Character Interactions

• Lu Sheng and Long Tianxing meet and exchange words, with Long Tianxing showing initial disdain for Lu Sheng but later expressing fear alongside him.
• The students in the room begin to panic and express fear when faced with the Beast Demons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The students face a trial involving second-tier alien demons, corresponding to Martial Artists at the Blood Refining Realm.
• Lu Sheng intervenes and defeats an alien demon, inspiring the others to fight back.
• The students successfully kill all five alien demons.
• Old Li and the white-haired youth observe the trial and decide to eliminate those who didn't participate in the fight.

Character Developments

• Lu Sheng demonstrates his prowess and leadership by being the first to engage the alien demons and inspiring the others.
• Gu Yun, Xia Kong, Yu Qianqian, and Long Tianxing show their abilities and courage in the fight.
• Old Li reveals his disappointment in the students' performance and decides to eliminate those who didn't participate.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of facing alien demons and the importance of preparation and courage in the face of danger.
• The consequences of complacency and lack of experience in dealing with alien demons.

Character Interactions

• Lu Sheng and the other four students work together to defeat the alien demons, demonstrating teamwork and camaraderie.
• Old Li and the white-haired youth observe the students' performance and discuss their fate.
• Some students complain about the trial's danger, while others remain silent or supportive of the assessment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The students who fled during the alien demon invasion are eliminated from Star Academy.
• The white-haired youth, Zhang Tianfang, and Elder Li inform the eliminated students that they are not yet registered as students and have not passed the academy's test.
• The eliminated students are given half an hour to leave Tianxing City; those who remain will be treated as Demonic Cult personnel.
• Lu Sheng and the other four successfully pass the assessment and are officially accepted as members of Star Academy.
• Lu Sheng and his cohort are led by Elder Li to a small plaza where golden body statues of fallen teachers and students are displayed.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tianfang: Shows a calm and dominant demeanor, representing Star Academy's authority.
• Elder Li: Demonstrates a stern and unyielding attitude, prioritizing the academy's principles over individual feelings.
• Lu Sheng and his cohort: Show curiosity and determination as they begin their journey at Star Academy.

Significant Themes

• Strict Admission Standards: Star Academy's low graduation rate and high admission standards reflect its commitment to quality over quantity.
• Consequences of Cowardice: Those who fled during the alien demon invasion face elimination, emphasizing the importance of courage and determination.
• Respect for the Fallen: The golden body statues serve as a reminder of the sacrifices made by teachers and students who died in battle.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tianfang and Elder Li: They work together to inform the eliminated students of their fate, showcasing their united front in upholding Star Academy's principles.
• Lu Sheng and his cohort: They interact with Elder Li, asking questions and showing curiosity about their new environment, demonstrating their eagerness to learn and adapt.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Lu Sheng and the other four students are taken to a square where they witness nineteen Golden Body statues, memorializing Star Academy's fallen members who died defending Tianxing City against alien demons.
• Elder Li reveals that Star Academy has been protecting Great Xia for 45 years, with a high mortality rate among its members.
• The academy's mission is to prevent alien demons from entering Great Xia, and if the territory is ever on the verge of destruction, the Star people will be the first to charge and resist.

Character Developments

• Lu Sheng begins to feel a sense of responsibility and melancholy towards the threat of alien demons and the sacrifice of Star Academy members.
• Elder Li demonstrates his seriousness and determination in protecting Great Xia.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good: The Star Academy members willingly put themselves in harm's way to protect their territory and people.
• The threat of alien demons: The constant danger posed by alien demons is a driving force behind the actions of the Star Academy and its members.
• Responsibility: Lu Sheng starts to understand the weight of his new role as a Star Academy student and the responsibility it carries.

Character Interactions

• Lu Sheng and the other four students interact with Elder Li, who imparts the academy's history and mission to them.
• The students collectively recite the academy's oath, symbolizing their commitment to its cause.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Sheng arrives at Star Academy and learns about its probationary system. Students must rank higher than the last-placed student in an annual assessment to retain their resources and privileges.
• Star Academy offers various resources, including cultivation resources, martial arts, and weapons, in exchange for mission reward points.
• Lu Sheng decides to exchange for a red talent using his refresh counts.

Character Developments

• Lu Sheng feels a sense of desolation and anticipation upon entering Star Academy.
• Zhang Tianfang, an elder at Star Academy, shows a stern side when Long Tianxing expresses dissatisfaction with the academy's resource allocation.
• Lu Sheng obtains the red talent [Divine Sword Dao], which enhances his sword cultivation efficiency and talent.

Significant Themes

• Pressure and competition among students at Star Academy.
• The importance of points as a form of currency within the academy.
• The struggle between mediocrity and excellence, as seen in Zhang Tianfang's reaction to Long Tianxing's remark.

Character Interactions

• Lu Sheng and the other four new students interact with Elder Li and Zhang Tianfang, learning about the academy's rules and expectations.
• Zhang Tianfang's stern reaction to Long Tianxing's remark highlights the tension between students and the academy's disciplinary measures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Sheng breaks through to 17 points of Blood Essence, enhancing his talent and reaching the top tier among Great Xia's prodigies.
• He begins cultivating the [Hidden Dragon, No Form Sword] under the boost of [Divine Sword Dao], quickly achieving Sword Dao basics in less than an hour.
• Lu Sheng rushes to his first class, arriving just in time with the help of a disciplinary student who deducts points for tardiness.
• Lu Sheng's classmates notice his rapid progress in Sword Dao, with Yu Qianqian being particularly surprised.
• Their homeroom teacher, Lan Zhan, a Half-Step Golden Body expert, introduces himself with a fierce demeanor.

Character Developments

• Lu Sheng: Breaks through his Blood Essence cap, begins cultivating a high-level Sword Dao, and demonstrates his dedication to practice.
• Yu Qianqian: Shows surprise at Lu Sheng's progress and a hint of competitiveness.
• Lan Zhan: Introduces himself as a formidable and unforgettable homeroom teacher.

Significant Themes

• Talent and hard work in cultivation.
• Competition and comparison among peers.
• The introduction of a stern authority figure (Lan Zhan) who will significantly impact the students' lives.

Character Interactions

• Lu Sheng interacts briefly with his classmates, showing camaraderie and understanding.
• Lu Sheng's interaction with the disciplinary student highlights the point deduction system's pressure.
• Lan Zhan's introduction foreshadows his future interactions with the students.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Zhan, the Great Xia Sword Saint, becomes the teacher of the five students.
• He warns them about the dangerous tasks ahead and the possibility of not graduating alive.
• The students introduce themselves, revealing their backgrounds and cultivation levels.
• Lan Zhan begins teaching about the Martial Artist system, dividing it into three major stages: Refining Mortal, Qi Refining, and Entering Dao.

Character Developments

• Lan Zhan: Reveals his blunt and direct nature, showing concern for his students' safety while maintaining a stern demeanor.
• Lu Sheng: Reveals his background as a disciple of the Sword Saint, earning respect from others.
• Yu Qianqian: Shows disdain towards Lu Sheng upon learning he's a disciple of the Sword Saint.
• Long Tianxing, Gu Yun, Xia Kong: Introduce themselves, showing their unique backgrounds and cultivation levels.

Significant Themes

• Danger and Mortality: Lan Zhan emphasizes the danger of the tasks ahead, hinting at the high mortality rate among students.
• Teamwork and Camaraderie: Lan Zhan stresses the importance of classmates working together and entrusting their lives to each other.
• The Martial Artist System: The chapter introduces the standardized realms of Martial Artists, highlighting the path from mortal to powerful being.

Character Interactions

• Lan Zhan and the Students: Lan Zhan interacts with his students for the first time, setting expectations and warning them about the challenges ahead.
• Lu Sheng and Yu Qianqian: A hint of tension or competition arises between them due to their respective backgrounds and Yu Qianqian's disdain for Lu Sheng.
• The Five Students: They introduce themselves to each other, revealing their backgrounds and fostering initial interactions as classmates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Sheng learns about the cultivation systems of Great Xia: Martial Artists (seven mortal realms, five Qi realms) and Body Refining (nine layers).
• He discovers that his first senior sister is a Creation Realm expert.
• Lu Sheng is revealed to be at the mid-stage Second Layer of Body Refining, surprising everyone.
• Lan Zhan announces a sparring session with seniors from the 44th session to test the students' limits.

Character Developments

• Lu Sheng: Shows his prowess in Body Refining, revealing he's at the mid-stage Second Layer, and demonstrates his Arhat Fist technique.
• Lan Zhan: Shows his role as a teacher, providing knowledge about cultivation systems and organizing sparring sessions to help students improve.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and progression in martial arts.
• The importance of Body Refining and its potential to rival Qi cultivation.
• The significance of Dao Entry experts in protecting Great Xia.

Character Interactions

• Lu Sheng spars with a senior from the 44th session, demonstrating his strength and surprising the senior.
• Lan Zhan interacts with the seniors and students, setting up the sparring session and observing the students' progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Sheng's Blood Qi cultivation is revealed to be 19 points, shocking everyone.
• Lu Sheng and the other new students spar with senior students to improve their combat experience and techniques.
• Lu Sheng begins practicing the Sword Dao, rapidly advancing to Great Accomplishment in just a week.
• Lu Sheng and the others take Limit Breaking Pills, leading to significant improvements in their cultivation.
• Lu Sheng asks Lan Zhan about the Blood Qi limit for martial artists.

Character Developments

• Lu Sheng: Shows exceptional talent in both Body Refining and Sword Dao, reaching 19 points of Blood Qi and Great Accomplishment in Sword Dao within a week.
• Su Ming: Initially arrogant, he becomes indignant when he realizes Lu Sheng's strength.
• Lan Zhan: Recognizes Lu Sheng's potential and considers nurturing him for a special place.
• Long Tianxing, Gu Yun, Yu Qianqian, and Xia Kong: Make significant progress in their cultivation during the week.

Significant Themes

• Talent and hard work: Lu Sheng's rapid progress highlights his exceptional talent, while the others' improvements show the importance of diligent practice.
• Limits and breakthroughs: The Blood Qi limit of 19 points and the challenge of reaching the Viscera Refining Realm emphasize the theme of pushing one's limits.
• Competition and pride: The students' pride and desire to not be outdone by Lu Sheng drive them to cultivate harder.

Character Interactions

• Lu Sheng and Su Ming: Their sparring session highlights Lu Sheng's rapid improvement in Sword Dao.
• Lu Sheng and Lan Zhan: Their conversation reveals Lu Sheng's curiosity about the Blood Qi limit and hints at Lan Zhan's plans for Lu Sheng.
• The five new students: Their interactions and competition push each other to improve their cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Sheng successfully raises his Blood Essence to nineteen points.
• Lu Sheng attempts to reach a twenty-point blood qi limit, but finds it stubbornly resistant.
• Lu Sheng asks Lan Zhan about the possibility of reaching a twenty-point blood qi limit.
• Lan Zhan reveals that no one in Great Xia's history has reached a twenty-point blood qi limit.
• Lan Zhan takes Lu Sheng to meet his junior, a prodigious talent who wasted ten years pursuing the elusive twenty-point limit.
• Lan Zhan gives Lu Sheng seven days to break through to the Blood Refining Realm, threatening to deduct his points if he doesn't comply.

Character Developments

• Lu Sheng: Struggles with the idea of a twenty-point blood qi limit, faces a moral dilemma between pursuing his goal and heeding Lan Zhan's advice.
• Lan Zhan: Shows concern for Lu Sheng's future, reveals his disappointment in his junior's wasted potential, and uses threats to motivate Lu Sheng.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of perfection and its consequences.
• The tension between ambition and responsibility.
• The struggle between personal goals and external expectations.

Character Interactions

• Lu Sheng and Lan Zhan: Lan Zhan tries to dissuade Lu Sheng from pursuing the twenty-point blood qi limit, while Lu Sheng remains determined.
• Lu Sheng and Lan Zhan's junior: Lu Sheng observes the consequences of Lan Zhan's junior's obsession with the twenty-point limit, influencing his own decision.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Sheng decides to attempt reaching the elusive 20 Blood Qi points despite the risks and his teacher's advice.
• He meets a middle-aged man obsessed with reaching the same limit, who warns him about the difficulty.
• Lu Sheng decides to leave Tianxing City to improve his body refining and seek opportunities to break through.

Character Developments

• Lu Sheng: Becomes more determined and obsessed with breaking the Blood Qi limit, showing a willingness to take risks.
• Lan Zhan: Shows concern and frustration with Lu Sheng's decision but ultimately supports him.
• The middle-aged man: Reveals his thirteen-year struggle to reach 20 Blood Qi points, highlighting the challenge and obsession associated with this goal.

Significant Themes

• Obsession and determination: Characters are driven by their desire to achieve their goals, sometimes to the point of obsession.
• Risk and reward: Lu Sheng is willing to take risks to pursue his goal, understanding that failure could have severe consequences.
• The elusive limit: The 20 Blood Qi points represent an unattainable goal for many, symbolizing the challenges and limitations faced by characters.

Character Interactions

• Lu Sheng and Lan Zhan: Their interaction shows Lan Zhan's concern and Lu Sheng's determination, with Lan Zhan ultimately approving Lu Sheng's decision to leave the city.
• Lu Sheng and the middle-aged man: Their brief encounter highlights the middle-aged man's obsession and serves as a warning to Lu Sheng about the difficulty of his goal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Changsheng, stuck in Tianxing City for half a month, becomes resentful and desperate.
• Lu Sheng leaves Tianxing City with Lan Zhan's credentials to improve his Body Refining cultivation.
• Lu Sheng successfully hunts a Mighty Vajra Bear, advancing his Body Refining to the late Second Layer and realizing the importance of Body Refining for breaking the 20 blood qi points limit.

Character Developments

• Zhao Changsheng: Struggles with his situation, considering killing Lu Sheng for rewards but ultimately decides to follow Wang Mu's instructions.
• Lu Sheng: Advances his Body Refining cultivation, understanding the significance of Body Refining for breaking the blood qi limit.

Significant Themes

• Resentment and desperation (Zhao Changsheng)
• Pursuit of strength and improvement (Lu Sheng)
• The importance of Body Refining for breaking the blood qi limit

Character Interactions

• Zhao Changsheng observes Lu Sheng but ultimately decides not to act.
• Lu Sheng interacts with fierce beasts, improving his Body Refining cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Sheng successfully reaches the Third Layer of the Nine Profound Golden Body Transformation, equivalent to a Hundred Meridians Martial Artist.
• The Blood Essence bottleneck that prevented Lu Sheng from exceeding 20 points of Blood Essence has disappeared.
• Zhao Changsheng is tasked by Wang Mu to deal with a Demon Venerable beneath Star Academy in Tianxing City.

Character Developments

• Lu Sheng's cultivation has improved significantly, reaching the Third Layer Body Refining in less than half a year.
• Zhao Changsheng is revealed to be a member of the Demonic Cult, seeking to join the Heaven Vein, and is given a dangerous mission by Wang Mu.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation and the pursuit of strength.
• The danger and mystery surrounding the Demonic Cult and its Heaven, Earth, and Human lineages.
• The suppression of alien demons and the threat they pose to humanity.

Character Interactions

• Wang Mu tasks Zhao Changsheng with a mission to kill a Demon Venerable, testing his loyalty and capabilities.
• Lu Sheng's cultivation progress is not directly tied to any character interaction in this chapter, but his growth is a significant event in the story.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Sheng breaks through to a Blood Qi limit of 20 points, an unprecedented feat in the Great Xia.
• Lu Sheng returns to Star Academy just in time for the first assessment.
• The assessment among Lu Sheng's cohort takes place without him, with Xia Kong securing first place, Yu Qianqian second, Gu Yun third, and Long Tianxing fourth.

Character Developments

• Lu Sheng achieves his goal of reaching 20 Blood Qi Points, boosting his confidence and strength.
• Xia Kong, Yu Qianqian, Gu Yun, and Long Tianxing improve their cultivation levels and demonstrate their prowess in the assessment.
• Lan Zhan shows disappointment in Lu Sheng's pursuit of the elusive 20 Blood Qi Points limit.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of strength and power, reflected in Lu Sheng's relentless training and the competition among his peers.
• The importance of points and assessments at Star Academy, symbolizing the value placed on individual progress and achievement.
• The disappointment and frustration of teachers when students fail to meet expectations, as seen in Lan Zhan's reaction to Lu Sheng's actions.

Character Interactions

• Lu Sheng interacts with Old Wang at the academy entrance, with Old Wang noticing Lu Sheng's unusual Blood Essence fluctuations.
• Lu Sheng's cohort members compete in the assessment, with Xia Kong, Yu Qianqian, Gu Yun, and Long Tianxing showcasing their skills and strengths.
• Lan Zhan interacts with Lu Sheng's cohort, expressing his satisfaction with their progress while displaying annoyance towards Lu Sheng's tardiness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Sheng returns to the classroom, displaying an aura of the Blood Qi Realm, surprising his peers and teacher, Lan Zhan.
• Lu Sheng announces he wants to fight all four of his classmates simultaneously to prove his strength.
• Lan Zhan agrees, setting the condition that if Lu Sheng loses, he'll be ranked fifth, and he'll face the consequence of not breaking through to the Blood Refining Realm within seven days.

Character Developments

• Lu Sheng demonstrates remarkable growth in his Body Refining cultivation, reaching the Third Layer, comparable to a Hundred Meridians Realm expert.
• Lu Sheng's peers, initially skeptical of his abilities, become enraged by his challenge, leading them to display their own strengths.
• Lan Zhan, while surprised by Lu Sheng's progress, remains disapproving of his pursuit of the twenty Blood Qi Points realm.

Significant Themes

• Pride and Hubris: Lu Sheng's challenge to his classmates is seen as an insult, igniting their pride and desire to prove themselves.
• Cultivation and Growth: Lu Sheng's rapid advancement in his Body Refining cultivation highlights the importance of hard work and dedication in cultivation.
• Teacher-Student Dynamics: Lan Zhan's disapproval of Lu Sheng's methods contrasts with his admiration for Lu Sheng's progress, reflecting the complex nature of their relationship.

Character Interactions

• Lu Sheng vs. His Classmates: Lu Sheng's challenge to his classmates leads to a tense standoff, with each side preparing to prove their strength.
• Lan Zhan and Lu Sheng: Lan Zhan's disapproval of Lu Sheng's methods is tempered by his admiration for Lu Sheng's progress, leading to a complex interaction between them.
• Classmates' Rivalry: The challenge ignites a sense of rivalry among Lu Sheng's classmates, leading them to display their own strengths.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Sheng demonstrates his strength by defeating four students with a single punch, revealing he has twenty Blood Qi Points, breaking the previously thought limit of nineteen.
• Old Wang, a high-ranking official, appears and acknowledges Lu Sheng's achievement, expressing excitement and interest in Lu Sheng's method for breaking the Blood Qi Points limit.
• Lu Sheng meets Xu Changqing, the middle-aged man who had been sweeping the sports field, who reveals he had been stuck at nineteen Blood Qi Points for over a decade. Lu Sheng tells him the answer is 'Body Refining', causing Xu Changqing to have an emotional breakdown before finally finding resolve.

Character Developments

• Lu Sheng: Proves his exceptional talent by breaking the Blood Qi Points limit and gains recognition from high-ranking officials. He also shows empathy and understanding towards Xu Changqing.
• Xu Changqing: Initially appears numb and obsessed with his research, but after learning about Lu Sheng's method, he experiences a breakthrough in his mindset, regaining his resolve and determination.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of strength and knowledge, and the consequences of obsession.
• The importance of empathy and understanding in helping others overcome their challenges.
• The recognition and validation of one's achievements by others.

Character Interactions

• Lu Sheng and Old Wang: Lu Sheng gains recognition and respect from Old Wang, who acknowledges Lu Sheng's achievement and expresses interest in his method for breaking the Blood Qi Points limit.
• Lu Sheng and Xu Changqing: Lu Sheng shows empathy towards Xu Changqing, providing him with the answer he had been seeking, which leads to a breakthrough in Xu Changqing's mindset.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Sheng discovers he has 100,000 points on his Star Academy ID card.
• He decides to spend his points on a low-grade Treasure Tool sword, the Dragon Slaying Sword, and top-tier resources for his realm.
• Lu Sheng attempts to break through to the Blood Refining Realm after purchasing the necessary resources.
• The chapter ends with Lan Zhan announcing the start of the first phase of training for the students.

Character Developments

• Lu Sheng: Realizes the value of his points, purchases a low-grade Treasure Tool sword and resources, and successfully breaks through to the Blood Refining Realm.
• Long Tianxing and others: Display unwillingness and defiance towards Lu Sheng's progress, hinting at potential future conflicts.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources and weapons in cultivation progress.
• The competitive nature of the students and their desire to prove themselves.

Character Interactions

• Lu Sheng and Long Tianxing: Their interaction is tense, with Long Tianxing and his group showing hostility towards Lu Sheng's advancements.
• Lu Sheng and Lan Zhan: Lan Zhan acknowledges Lu Sheng's progress but maintains a professional demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Zhan reveals the true purpose of Star Academy's training: to break through to the Viscera Refining Realm within a year.
• Students who fail to meet this requirement will be dismissed and lose their academic records.
• Lan Zhan introduces the Spirit Realm, a virtual world for specialized training, and announces a competition among the students with point rewards for the top two finishers.

Character Developments

• Lu Sheng remains calm and focused on his cultivation progress, while the other students feel pressure and determination.
• Long Tianxing, currently the 'tail-ender,' feels particularly driven to improve.

Significant Themes

• Competition and pressure to excel.
• The importance of specialized training environments for martial arts progression.
• The consequences of failure at Star Academy.

Character Interactions

• Lan Zhan interacts with the students, revealing the academy's expectations and the Spirit Realm's purpose.
• Lu Sheng and the other students react to Lan Zhan's announcements, with Lu Sheng remaining composed and the others feeling motivated or pressured.