Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points & Events

• Su Tu, a new disciple, shows extraordinary talent by successfully performing Dao Gathering after merely glancing at the Secret Painting.
• Su Tu's mental projection of the Great Yin moon stuns everyone present, including his master, Zhou Wuliang.
• Luo Fan, another disciple, also succeeds in Dao Gathering, leaving behind a trace of the divine marvel in his mind.

Character Developments

• Su Tu: Proven to be a prodigy with exceptional physical talent, technique mastery, and mental prowess.
• Luo Fan: Demonstrates remarkable willpower and determination, pushing his mental limits to engrave a trace of divine marvel into his mind.
• Zhou Wuliang: Initially skeptical, Zhou Wuliang is left speechless and amazed by Su Tu's talent.

Significant Themes

• Talent vs. Effort: While Su Tu's natural talent is unparalleled, Luo Fan's determination and hard work allow him to make significant progress.
• The Price of Cultivation: Both Su Tu and Luo Fan face intense mental strain during Dao Gathering, highlighting the costs of advancing in martial arts.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Wuliang and Li Hu: The master-disciple duo share a deep understanding, with Zhou Wuliang easily seeing through Li Hu's intentions.
• Su Tu and Luo Fan: Though not interacting directly, their respective achievements in Dao Gathering set a high standard for each other and the other disciples.
• Tang Yangwu: Though not mentioned directly, his reaction to Su Tu's and Luo Fan's achievements hints at his admiration and determination to keep up with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Tu undergoes Dao Gathering with the Grand Yin Divinity, experiencing a profound and transformative event.
• He returns to reality and meets with Zhou Wuliang, who acknowledges Su Tu's exceptional talent and grants him leave from school to focus on cultivation.
• Su Tu begins cultivating his Base Skill, Burial of Immortals, in the Body Tempering Room, making significant progress.
• Luo Fan approaches Su Tu, requesting a technique-only sparring match.

Character Developments

• Su Tu: Demonstrates exceptional talent in Mind Cultivation, enters his True Self World, and makes significant progress in his Base Skill.
• Zhou Wuliang: Recognizes Su Tu's extraordinary potential and encourages him to pursue cultivation diligently.
• Luo Fan: Shows respect and sincerity in his request to spar with Su Tu, hinting at his own determination and ambition.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and mysteries of the cultivation world.
• The importance of diligence and focus in cultivation, despite one's talent.
• The value of technique and skill, separate from cultivation level.

Character Interactions

• Su Tu and Zhou Wuliang: Teacher-student relationship, with Zhou Wuliang providing guidance and acknowledging Su Tu's talent.
• Su Tu and Luo Fan: Potential rivals or allies, with Luo Fan showing respect and seeking Su Tu's strength through a sparring request.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Fan, jealous of Su Tu's talent, challenges him to a fight to stabilize his martial heart.
• Su Tu agrees, and they spar in the arena.
• Su Tu defeats Luo Fan using only his techniques, not cultivation.
• North Sea Supreme Administrative Office discusses granting martial artists privileges on the Ancestral Star to stir people's hearts and raise Martial Dao Luck.

Character Developments

• Luo Fan: Realizes the extent of Su Tu's talent, struggles with jealousy and self-doubt, but ultimately feels relieved and inspired after losing to Su Tu.
• Su Tu: Proves his combat prowess against a skilled opponent, remains humble and respectful throughout the fight.

Significant Themes

• Talent vs. Effort: Luo Fan grapples with the fact that Su Tu's talent far surpasses his own, despite his years of hard work.
• Desire and Ambition: The North Sea Supreme Administrative Office discusses using desire to drive people's hearts and raise Martial Dao Luck on the Ancestral Star.

Character Interactions

• Luo Fan and Su Tu: Luo Fan challenges Su Tu out of jealousy and a need to prove himself, while Su Tu accepts the challenge out of respect and a desire to improve his combat skills.
• North Sea Supreme Administrative Office: Discusses the potential chaos on the Ancestral Star and the best way to utilize it to benefit humanity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Tu wins a sparring match, gaining Proficiency points in Combat and Body Strengthening skills.
• Su Tu reaches Minor Mastery in Prajna Seven Kills technique.
• Su Tu opens 11 new acupoints in a single day.
• Numerous videos of superhuman feats surface online, hinting at an upcoming Martial Examination.

Character Developments

• Su Tu demonstrates his extraordinary talent and rapid progress in technique cultivation and opening acupoints.
• Luo Fan, initially arrogant and competitive, accepts Su Tu's superiority after losing a sparring match and expresses a desire to improve rather than compare himself unfavorably.
• Tang Yangwu, Mo Ya, and Luo Fan bond with Su Tu through friendly banter and roughhousing, closing the distance between them.

Significant Themes

• Talent and hard work in martial arts cultivation.
• Acceptance of one's limitations and the pursuit of self-improvement.
• The impact of sudden, extraordinary events on society (hinted at through the online videos).

Character Interactions

• Su Tu spars with Luo Fan, leading to Luo Fan's realization of the gap between them and a shift in his mindset.
• Su Tu, Tang Yangwu, Mo Ya, and Luo Fan engage in playful roughhousing, solidifying their friendship.
• Su Tu observes online videos of superhuman feats, hinting at an impending Martial Examination and connecting with the broader world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Tu returns home and finds Li Hu's left-behind items, including the Star Quenching Elixir, Heart and Mind Incense, and five million yuan in cash.
• Su Tu opens the case containing the cash and feels unexpectedly calm, realizing that the sum doesn't seem as significant as he had imagined.
• A system notification appears, informing Su Tu that he has shattered a cognitive distortion, and his Spiritual Wisdom Proficiency increases by 100 points.
• Su Tu reflects on his actions and realizes that he may have broken an innate shackle related to money, which could be a means of sealing off the Ancestral Star's Martial Dao.
• Su Tu plays a game with Chen Xi, and they discuss a recent paranormal incident in North Sea, where a strange person knocks on doors with a specific pattern.
• The knocking sound is heard at Su Tu's door, matching the pattern described by Chen Xi.

Character Developments

• Su Tu's perspective on wealth changes after seeing the five million yuan, leading him to realize that money is merely a tool for ascension and not the ultimate goal.
• Su Tu gains a hundred Spiritual Wisdom Proficiency points after breaking an unknown cognitive distortion, hinting at his growing understanding of the world and his place in it.
• Chen Xi, Su Tu's friend, displays his playful and somewhat superstitious nature while discussing the paranormal incident.

Significant Themes

• The power of money and its influence on people's cognition and actions.
• The vastness and boundlessness of the world, contrasting with the limited perspective of an individual.
• The potential dangers and mysteries hidden within the Martial Dao and the world at large.

Character Interactions

• Su Tu interacts with Li Hu through the items left behind, reflecting on his own growth and understanding of the world.
• Su Tu plays a game with Chen Xi, showcasing their friendly banter and shared experiences.
• The mysterious entity knocking on Su Tu's door hints at potential danger or unknown forces at work, setting the stage for future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Hu, a member of the Special Operations Division, is summoned back to the Public Security Bureau.
• He receives a report detailing the involvement of the Three Deviant Sect and a Xie Race beast in a series of incidents.
• The sect is suspected of cooperating with beasts to spread suffering and fear among humans.
• Li Hu orders an investigation into any bizarre videos or horror legends being spread online.

Character Developments

• Li Hu shows his serious and determined side when dealing with the Three Deviant Sect and their cooperation with beasts.
• Zhang Meng, initially portrayed as playful and teasing, is now shown to be embarrassed and annoyed after an accidental encounter with Su Tu.

Significant Themes

• The Three Deviant Sect's twisted belief in suffering and their desire to spread it to others.
• The cooperation between the sect and beasts to cause harm to humans.
• The contrast between Li Hu's serious demeanor in his professional life and his usual simple honesty at the martial arts school.

Character Interactions

• Li Hu interacts with his staff, showing his authority and seriousness in dealing with the case.
• Zhang Meng and Su Tu have an awkward encounter, leading to Zhang Meng staying with Su Tu for a few days.
• The Xie Race beast and the Three Deviant Sect are shown to be working together, though the details of their cooperation are not yet clear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A monstrous creature, Zhong Yi, is engaged in a fight with Nightmare, another monstrous figure.
• Sufferer, a human with mysterious powers, intervenes and convinces Zhong Yi to cooperate for their mutual benefit.
• Su Tu, a human, burns an expensive Heart and Mind Incense worth a million credits for aromatherapy to help him sleep and potentially gather Dao in his dreams.

Character Developments

• Zhong Yi: Initially aggressive and unwilling to cooperate, Zhong Yi is persuaded by Sufferer to work together due to the threat of other powerful entities.
• Nightmare: Remains elusive and manipulative, using Zhong Yi's fear to provoke him.
• Sufferer: Demonstrates calm and persuasive demeanor, convincing Zhong Yi to follow his plans.
• Su Tu: Shows resourcefulness and adaptability, using expensive incense for aromatherapy and attempting to exploit a bug in his cultivation process.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation vs. Conflict: The theme of cooperation is emphasized as Zhong Yi and Nightmare are persuaded to work together for their survival.
• Power Dynamics: The relationship between humans and monstrous creatures is explored, with humans holding some form of power or influence over the monsters.
• Resourcefulness: Su Tu's unconventional use of resources (expensive incense for aromatherapy) highlights his adaptability and creativity.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Yi and Nightmare: Their interaction is characterized by hostility and manipulation, with Nightmare provoking Zhong Yi and Zhong Yi trying to assert dominance.
• Sufferer and Zhong Yi: Sufferer's calm and persuasive demeanor convinces Zhong Yi to cooperate, demonstrating his influence and power.
• Su Tu and the creatures in his dreams: Su Tu interacts with the Fierce Tiger and Green Snake in his dreams, showing affection and curiosity toward them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Tu experiences a change in the True Self World's White Moon, which brings spiritual comfort and increases his Spiritual Wisdom and Dao Gathering Proficiencies.
• Su Tu learns about the game Galaxy Martial Competition from his group chat, which allows martial artists to spar and improve techniques across star systems.

Character Developments

• Su Tu gains insight into the connection between the mind and Spiritual Wisdom, and discovers a way to raise both Proficiencies simultaneously using the Grand Yin Divinity.
• Mo Ya, Su Tu's senior sister, shows generosity and care by gifting him the login equipment for Galaxy Martial Competition.

Significant Themes

• The technological gap between the Ancestral Star and New Star is highlighted, with Galaxy Martial Competition serving as an example of advanced technology unavailable on the Ancestral Star.
• The importance of combat experience and technique improvement is emphasized through the game Galaxy Martial Competition.

Character Interactions

• Su Tu interacts with his Martial Hall Squad group members, including Balu, Zhuge, and Luo Fan, who encourage him to play Galaxy Martial Competition.
• Su Tu accepts Mo Ya's gift of the Galaxy Martial Competition login equipment, strengthening their senior-junior relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Tu, a top student, decides to take a leave of absence to cultivate Martial Dao, which he hasn't discussed with his busy parents yet.
• The school announces an additional independent exam for the college entrance examination: Martial Dao.
• A man, likely using Mind Power, promotes Martial Dao and the Martial Examination, stirring students' emotions.

Character Developments

• Su Tu shows self-determination and secrecy in his decision to pursue Martial Dao.
• Chen Xi, Su Tu's friend, is initially swayed by the man's speech but snaps out of it with Su Tu's intervention.

Significant Themes

• The sudden introduction of Martial Dao and the Martial Examination creates uncertainty and chaos among students.
• The man's use of Mind Power to influence emotions highlights the potential dangers of cultivating Martial Dao.

Character Interactions

• Su Tu and Chen Xi's friendship is shown through their casual banter and Su Tu's concern for Chen Xi's well-being.
• The man on the podium interacts with the students, using his voice to influence their emotions and promote Martial Dao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious man uses Mind Power to influence students, encouraging them to register for the Martial Examination.
• Su Tu, unaffected by the mental suggestion, disrupts the man's plan by tapping the desk, breaking the mental influence.
• The man, enraged, attempts to attack Su Tu's mind with a Mind Power phantom, but finds himself in Su Tu's True Self World.
• Su Tu, Youth, Green Snake, and White Tiger confront the man in the True Self World.

Character Developments

• Su Tu demonstrates his immunity to mental influence and his ability to construct a True Self World.
• The mysterious man reveals his malicious intent and the use of Mind Power for manipulation.

Significant Themes

• The power of Mind Power and its potential for manipulation and corruption.
• The consequences of interfering with others' plans, as demonstrated by the man's retaliation against Su Tu.

Character Interactions

• Su Tu disrupts the man's plan, leading to a confrontation in Su Tu's True Self World.
• Youth, Green Snake, and White Tiger support Su Tu against the man.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Tu, a youth with a unique True Self World containing several wonders, encounters a man who attempts to cripple Su Tu's Heart and Mind using his own Heart and Mind phantom.
• The man's Heart and Mind is overwhelmed by the power of Su Tu's True Self World and its wonders.
• Su Tu allows the man's Heart and Mind into his True Self World, where a blood moon devours the man's divine consciousness, a shadow filled with negative emotions.
• Sufferer, a cult leader, senses the disappearance of his divine consciousness and believes that the Three Gods are on the Ancestral Star. He initiates a plan to find them and bathe the world in Divine Grace.

Character Developments

• Su Tu: Shows confidence and curiosity in his True Self World's power, and a lack of mercy toward his enemies.
• The Man: Reveals his weakness and desperation when faced with Su Tu's power, and later, his fear and disbelief.
• Sufferer: Exhibits fanaticism, devotion to his beliefs, and a willingness to cause harm in the name of his gods.

Significant Themes

• Power and Weakness: The vast difference in power between Su Tu and the man highlights the theme of power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• Divine Grace vs. Suffering: Sufferer's belief in the Three Gods and his willingness to cause suffering to achieve Divine Grace contrasts with Su Tu's curiosity and lack of reverence for divine entities.
• The Unknown: Both Su Tu and Sufferer are driven by their curiosity and desire to uncover the unknown, whether it's the power of Su Tu's True Self World or the location of the Three Gods.

Character Interactions

• Su Tu and the Man: Their interaction is one-sided, with the man attempting to assert dominance and Su Tu effortlessly overpowering him, leading to the man's eventual demise.
• Sufferer and his Followers: Their interaction is one of devotion and shared fanaticism, with Sufferer leading his followers in a ritual to honor the Three Gods and prepare for their arrival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Tu witnesses Big Cat, his spiritual entity, devour a man's mind, causing the man's death.
• Su Tu receives a system notification that he has devoured the Compassionate Blood Mother's Faith Remnant, significantly boosting his Dao Gathering and Spiritual Wisdom Proficiency.
• Su Tu suspects a conspiracy involving the academy and sends a message to Li Hu about the suspicious teacher.
• Li Hu, at the Public Security Bureau, receives Su Tu's message and deploys field agents to Green Vine Academy.

Character Developments

• Su Tu: Realizes the power of the Faith Remnant and sees a path for quick improvement. He also decides to involve Li Hu in the academy's suspicious activities.
• Li Hu: Becomes more determined to find the source of the horror stories and the Three Deviant Sect after receiving Su Tu's message.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Compassionate Blood Mother's Faith Remnant and its potential impact on Su Tu's growth.
• The looming conspiracy involving the academy and the Three Deviant Sect.
• The tension and competition between Li Hu and Chen Yuan.

Character Interactions

• Su Tu and the suspicious teacher: The teacher tries to bewitch Su Tu into signing up for the Martial Examination but fails, leading to his death.
• Li Hu and Chen Yuan: Their rivalry escalates as Li Hu dismisses Chen Yuan's concerns and deploys field agents without involving him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Public Security Bureau swiftly arrives, seals off Green Vine Academy, and arrests the Martial Examination recruitment teachers.
• Li Hu, Su Tu's senior brother, leads the operation and hints at a larger conspiracy.
• Su Tu's Class Teacher encourages students to consider the normal college entrance exam route, using Su Tu as an example.

Character Developments

• Su Tu decides to register for the Martial Arts Examination after witnessing the enforcement officers' efficiency and the vast world beyond the academy.
• Li Hu, the Mountain Lord, reveals his true power and intent to unmask the imposter recruitment teachers.

Significant Themes

• The choice between the normal academic route and the Martial Arts Examination, representing two different paths in life.
• The duality of appearances versus reality, as seen in the imposter recruitment teachers and the true Mountain Lord.

Character Interactions

• Su Tu and Li Hu: Although they don't interact directly, Li Hu's actions and transmissions to Su Tu hint at a shared understanding and potential alliance.
• Su Tu and his Class Teacher: Liu Yingjiao praises Su Tu as an example of academic success, unaware of his intention to register for the Martial Arts Examination.
• Li Hu and the recruitment teachers: Li Hu's interrogation and display of power intimidate the recruitment teachers, revealing his determination to expose their true identities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Tu, a top-performing student, decides to take the Martial Examination, surprising his teacher, Liu Yingjiao.
• Liu Yingjiao advises Su Tu to try practicing martial arts first before registering for the exam.
• Su Tu senses something sinister in Liu Yingjiao's shadow, hinting at a possible connection to a previous encounter with a dangerous entity.
• Li Hu, a Public Security Bureau officer, confronts a Skin Peeler (a member of the Three Deviant Sect) among the admissions teachers, leading to a tense standoff.

Character Developments

• Su Tu: Shows determination and resolve in his decision to pursue martial arts, despite his teacher's reservations. He also demonstrates perceptiveness by sensing the sinister presence in Liu Yingjiao's shadow.
• Liu Yingjiao: Shows concern and care for Su Tu's future, trying to dissuade him from taking the Martial Examination. She is also revealed to have a mysterious connection to a dangerous entity.
• Li Hu: Reveals his expertise and determination in dealing with the Three Deviant Sect, showing no mercy towards the Skin Peeler. He also displays knowledge of the sect's techniques and members.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal ambition and responsibility (Su Tu's decision to pursue martial arts vs. his academic future).
• The hidden dangers and deceptions within seemingly ordinary people (the Skin Peeler among the admissions teachers).
• The consequences of impetuous actions (Li Hu's anger at the Skin Peeler's provocation).

Character Interactions

• Su Tu and Liu Yingjiao: The teacher-student relationship is shown, with Liu Yingjiao trying to guide Su Tu and Su Tu respecting her advice while maintaining his resolve.
• Li Hu and the Skin Peeler: The tense standoff between them highlights Li Hu's expertise and the Skin Peeler's calm, calculated demeanor in the face of danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Skinner uses Enigma Thought, an advanced secret art of the Three Deviant Sect, to escape, despite not having the qualifications to learn it.
• Su Tu devours a Faith Remnant, increasing his Dao Gathering and Spiritual Wisdom Proficiency significantly.
• The Martial Examination and Martial Dao become hot topics across the Ancestral Star.
• Su Tu opens several new apertures and drinks Star Quenching Elixir to enhance his cultivation speed.
• Su Tu's father, Su Qingping, calls him after a long time.

Character Developments

• Su Tu: Shows growth in his cultivation, opening new apertures and increasing his Proficiency. He also demonstrates resourcefulness by using Mind Power to obtain the Faith Remnant.
• Li Hu: Shows off his power and confidence, planning to make the Skinner "fly."
• Su Qingping: Shows remorse for not contacting his son for a long time.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Martial Dao and its impact on society.
• The struggle between cultivation and personal growth.
• The theme of family and responsibility, as seen in Su Qingping's relationship with his son.

Character Interactions

• Su Tu interacts with Liu Yingjiao, his class teacher, discussing the Faith Remnant.
• Su Tu interacts with his father, Su Qingping, expressing his feelings about his father's long absence.
• Li Hu interacts with the Skinner, threatening him with his power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Tu video calls his father, Su Qingping, who reveals he's been aware of the Martial Dao all along.
• Su Qingping hints at his high realm in the Martial Dao but doesn't reveal specifics.
• Su Tu decides to pursue the Martial Dao path regardless of his parents' support.
• Su Tu remembers he hasn't practiced his techniques for the day and heads to the training room.

Character Developments

• Su Qingping: Reveals his knowledge of the Martial Dao and his high realm, showing pride in Su Tu's potential.
• Su Tu: Gains his father's acceptance of his decision to cultivate the Martial Dao, feels more at ease, and becomes determined to enter Star Ark University.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the Martial Dao's secrecy on the Ancestral Star and its inhabitants.
• The importance of family support and understanding in personal growth.
• The dedication and perseverance required to master Martial Dao techniques.

Character Interactions

• Su Tu and Su Qingping's conversation reveals their close father-son relationship, with Su Qingping treating Su Tu more like a friend than a son.
• Su Tu's determination to enter Star Ark University is fueled by an unmentioned reason, hinting at a personal goal or secret.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fat Zhuge struggles with self-doubt upon seeing Su Tu's progress in Prajna Seven Kills.
• Su Tu reaches a minor mastery level in Prajna Seven Kills and decides to take a break.
• Li Hu invites Su Tu to a meal to thank him for helping catch members of the Three Deviant Sect.
• Li Hu gifts Su Tu an Ancient Art scroll, suspected to be an ancient cultivation technique from the Ancestral Star.

Character Developments

• Fat Zhuge grapples with feelings of inadequacy and despair when comparing himself to Su Tu.
• Su Tu demonstrates his humility and interest in ancient matters by accepting Li Hu's gift without inquiring about its value.
• Li Hu shows appreciation and generosity towards Su Tu, acknowledging his help and gifting him the Ancient Art scroll.

Significant Themes

• The theme of self-doubt and perseverance is explored through Fat Zhuge's struggle with his pride and desire to keep up with Su Tu's progress.
• The theme of appreciation and gratitude is shown through Li Hu's actions towards Su Tu, rewarding him for his help.

Character Interactions

• Fat Zhuge's internal struggle is juxtaposed with Su Tu's progress, highlighting the gap between their talents and mindsets.
• Li Hu and Su Tu's interaction showcases their growing bond, with Li Hu expressing his gratitude and Su Tu accepting the gift with genuine interest.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Hu, Su Tu's senior brother, offers him a cultivation technique, the Heaven Flipping Seal, which Su Tu finds intriguing.
• A meal prepared by Li Hu's chef triggers an intense hunger in Su Tu, leading him to consume an extraordinary amount of food.
• The meal, made from exotic Beasts, replenishes Su Tu's deep internal deficits, causing his qi to erupt and open fifty apertures.

Character Developments

• Su Tu: Realizes the severity of his internal deficits and the benefits of replenishing them through food. Experiences a significant increase in cultivation progress, opening fifty apertures.
• Li Hu: Shows generosity and care for Su Tu by providing the luxurious meal. Realizes the extent of Su Tu's cultivation talent and decides to offer his service as a lackey.

Significant Themes

• The importance of proper nourishment for cultivation progress.
• The consequences of relying on easy, superficial methods (like potions) instead of addressing root issues.
• The disparity between modern martial artists' impatience and the true path of cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Li Hu and Su Tu: Li Hu shows off his wealth and generosity by treating Su Tu to an expensive meal. Su Tu, driven by intense hunger, consumes the meal and experiences a significant cultivation breakthrough. Li Hu, impressed by Su Tu's talent, offers to serve as his lackey.
• Uncle Liu (the chef) and Li Hu: Uncle Liu explains the benefits of the meal and the consequences of relying on potions. Li Hu expresses shock and awe at Su Tu's cultivation progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Tu opens over 50 acupoints in one go due to Uncle Liu's Emperor Set meal, revealing his monstrous talent.
• Li Hu warns Su Tu about potential threats from Beast and the Three Deviant Sect due to his growing Martial Dao Luck.
• Li Hu plans to introduce Su Tu to his Combat partner to show off his genius junior brother.
• Su Tu studies the Heaven Flipping Seal scroll but cannot activate it; he decides to sleep and gather Dao.

Character Developments

• Su Tu: Realizes his immense talent and potential; becomes more determined to focus on Martial Dao training.
• Li Hu: Shows concern and care for Su Tu's safety; plans to introduce Su Tu to his Combat partner to boost his ego.
• Uncle Liu: Revealed to be a skilled chef who can nourish the body and cultivate one's nature; saves Su Tu from hidden ailments.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Potential: Su Tu's monstrous talent is further emphasized, and Li Hu acknowledges it.
• Friendship and Brotherhood: Li Hu treats Su Tu as a junior brother, showing concern for his safety and wanting to show him off to his partner.
• Martial Dao Luck: Li Hu warns Su Tu about potential threats due to his growing luck in Martial Dao.

Character Interactions

• Su Tu and Li Hu: Li Hu treats Su Tu as a junior brother, warning him about potential threats and planning to introduce him to his Combat partner.
• Su Tu and Uncle Liu: Su Tu expresses gratitude to Uncle Liu for saving him from hidden ailments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Martial Examination becomes a hot topic, driving a Martial Dao craze across Blue Star.
• The Federation announces policies offering subsidies, insurance, housing funds, and political immunity privileges to martial artists based on their cultivation level.
• Corporations start recruiting martial artists, offering lucrative benefits and training opportunities.
• The Martial Dao college entrance examination gains popularity.
• Su Tu receives a call from Chen Xi, who expresses interest in martial arts and asks Su Tu to accompany him to meet his online friend.
• Su Tu grinds his skills to Mid Grade and reflects on the lack of events to gain Proficiency.
• Zhou Wuliang gathers students at the Martial Arts Arena and introduces Xiong Yingtian, who seeks help in teaching his arrogant disciple a lesson.
• Xiong Yingtian's disciple, a Youth, challenges Su Tu to a spar.

Character Developments

• Su Tu continues to diligently train, opening more apertures and improving his skills.
• Chen Xi expresses interest in martial arts but acknowledges his poor physical condition.
• Xiong Yingtian's disciple, the Youth, appears arrogant but speaks unnaturally, hinting at a possible forced behavior.

Significant Themes

• The allure of wealth and status draws people to become martial artists.
• The potential consequences and implications of political immunity privileges for martial artists.
• The desire for competition and self-improvement, as seen in Xiong Yingtian's request to teach his disciple a lesson.

Character Interactions

• Su Tu and Chen Xi discuss martial arts and make plans to meet Chen Xi's online friend.
• Su Tu interacts with Luo Fan and Fat Zhuge, who roll their eyes at Su Tu's humble self-assessment.
• Zhou Wuliang and Xiong Yingtian discuss the matter of teaching Xiong Yingtian's disciple a lesson.
• The Youth challenges Su Tu to a spar, with Su Tu accepting the challenge with a smile.