Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming unexpectedly breaks through to Five-star Sorcerer after drinking.
• He estimates his current strength to be comparable to a Six-star Professional.
• Su Ming applies for early graduation, causing a stir in the academy.
• Students react with surprise, jealousy, and even blessings towards Su Ming's early graduation.
• Su Ming takes his graduation assessment, passing smoothly and becoming a One-Star Professional Sorcerer.

Character Developments

• Su Ming gains confidence in his strength and decides to graduate early.
• Students in the academy have mixed reactions to Su Ming's early graduation, ranging from acceptance to enthusiasm and even blessing him.
• Su Ming remains calm and composed throughout the graduation assessment.

Significant Themes

• The importance of personal growth and self-awareness in one's strength.
• The impact of Su Ming's actions on the people around him, causing varied reactions.
• The leniency of the graduation assessment, reflecting the industry's need for manpower.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with his classmates, who express their surprise and blessings towards his early graduation.
• Su Ming decides to take the graduation assessment alone, declining his friends' offers to accompany him.
• Su Ming receives his graduation certificate and Sorcerer license, marking his official entry into the professional world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming graduates early and becomes a professional Sorcerer.
• He returns home to inform his parents and faces their concerns about his dangerous new path.
• Su Ming decides to enter the professional circuit to protect his family and ensure their safety.
• He plans to head to Tianfeng City but is contacted by Xu Qianqian, who knows about his plans.

Character Developments

• Su Ming shows determination and responsibility in choosing to become a professional to protect his family.
• Xu Qianqian demonstrates knowledge of Su Ming's plans and the ability to influence his actions.

Significant Themes

• The danger and necessity of the professional path in fighting Phantasmal Demons.
• The importance of family and the desire to protect loved ones.
• The allure of power and the pursuit of invincibility.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with his parents, expressing his resolve and reassuring them.
• He has a brief conversation with Xu Qianqian, who shows awareness of his plans and summons him to meet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming returns to the Xu Family's ancestral grounds, which have been restored and fortified after the 'Sin' forces' attack.
• Xu Qianqian summons Su Ming to the Xu Family's main hall.
• Xu Qianqian offers to help Su Ming reach Tianfeng City quickly.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Shows curiosity and vigilance about Xu Qianqian's intentions. He's willing to accept help to reach Tianfeng City quickly.
• Xu Qianqian: Demonstrates concern for Su Ming's safety and well-being. She's aware of the risks and challenges Su Ming faces in reaching Tianfeng City and offers a solution.

Significant Themes

• Trust and friendship: Xu Qianqian's offer to help Su Ming shows her trust in him and her desire to support him.
• Power dynamics: The Xu Family's increased security and show of force reflect the shifting power dynamics in Longyao City.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Xu Qianqian: Their interaction is friendly and open, with Su Ming showing curiosity and Xu Qianqian being supportive and helpful.
• Su Ming and the Xu Family's security: Su Ming's presence is closely monitored by the Xu Family's security, reflecting their heightened vigilance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Longyao City has become significantly stronger with the addition of powerful external forces, making it nearly invincible against external threats like 'Sin'.
• The influx of these external forces has caused internal power struggles, with local factions feeling threatened and taking defensive measures.
• Xu Qianqian's aunt, a prodigious Professional, has returned to Longyao City after a decade in Tianfeng City, and she plans to leave again soon.

Character Developments

• Longyao City's indigenous powers feel pressured and threatened by the external forces, leading them to take defensive actions.
• Xu Qianqian remains indifferent to the power struggles within her family, only caring about the safety of her loved ones.
• Su Ming is uninterested in the Xu Family's internal affairs and only cares about Xu Qianqian's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and shifts in society due to external influences.
• The struggle between local powers and external forces.
• The importance of personal relationships and well-being over political intrigue.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Xu Qianqian discuss the changes in Longyao City and her family's situation.
• Xu Qianqian reveals her plan to help Su Ming go to Tianfeng City through her aunt.
• Su Ming feels like he's being set up on a blind date when Xu Qianqian mentions introducing him to her aunt.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming learns he can reach Tianfeng City in less than five days by hitching a ride with Xu Qianqian's aunt.
• Xu Qianqian reveals her aunt promised to grant her one condition after losing a card game to her.
• Xu Qianqian and Su Ming find Xu Xiayan asleep in her room, oblivious to the commotion outside.
• Xu Xiayan, upon waking, is nonchalant about the broken door and her niece's visit.

Character Developments

• Xu Qianqian: Shows determination and initiative in finding her aunt and entering her room without permission.
• Xu Xiayan: Reveals herself to be carefree, relaxed, and somewhat mischievous, with a high vigilance threshold due to her safe environment.

Significant Themes

• The theme of family dynamics is explored through Xu Qianqian's relationship with her aunt and her determination to find her.
• Xu Xiayan's character highlights the theme of power and its influence on one's perception of danger and vigilance.

Character Interactions

• Xu Qianqian and Xu Xiayan: Xu Qianqian is stern and serious, while Xu Xiayan is playful and mischievous, leading to a contrast in their interactions.
• Xu Xiayan and Su Ming: Xu Xiayan sizes up Su Ming in a playful and somewhat improper manner, making him uncomfortable.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xiayan, Xu Qianqian's aunt, returns after ten years and is appraising Su Ming.
• Xu Xiayan reveals that Xu Wen, the family head, intends to make her his heir, causing family strife.
• Xu Xiayan advises Xu Qianqian not to follow her father and uncle's example of scheming for power.
• Xu Qianqian asks Xu Xiayan to help take Su Ming to Tianfeng City.
• Xu Xiayan warns about the difficulties of life in Tianfeng City without an introduction.

Character Developments

• Xu Xiayan: Revealed to be a High-level Professional, likely Four-Star or higher. She is independent, disdains family strife, and values strength over power and influence.
• Xu Qianqian: Shows maturity and confidence in her decisions, standing up to her aunt and defending Su Ming.
• Su Ming: Remains calm and collected, understanding the reality of the world and the importance of strength.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and ability over power and influence.
• The struggles and competition within a family, particularly for the position of family head.
• The challenges and dangers of life in Tianfeng City for those without an introduction.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xiayan and Xu Qianqian: Their relationship is complex, with Xu Qianqian showing both respect and defiance towards her aunt.
• Xu Xiayan and Su Ming: Xu Xiayan is curious about Su Ming's abilities and seems to have an interest in testing him.
• Xu Qianqian and Su Ming: Xu Qianqian defends Su Ming to her aunt, showing her trust and confidence in him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xiayan brings out a Spirit Energy Tester to assess Su Ming's spirituality.
• Su Ming agrees to take the test but asks Xu Xiayan to keep the results secret.
• Su Ming lights up seven stars on the Spirit Energy Tester, indicating high potential.

Character Developments

• Xu Xiayan: Shows mischievous intent initially but keeps her promise to Su Ming.
• Su Ming: Reveals his high spiritual potential, surprising Xu Xiayan and Xu Qianqian.

Significant Themes

• Spiritual Power vs. Bloodline: The importance of spirituality for Sorcerers, unlike Hunters who focus on bloodline.
• Potential vs. Achievement: The difference between one's innate potential and actual accomplishments.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xiayan and Su Ming: Xu Xiayan initially tries to make Su Ming uncomfortable but ends up respecting his wish for secrecy.
• Xu Qianqian and Su Ming: Xu Qianqian shows concern for Su Ming's test results, indicating her growing affection for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming's spiritual essence is tested and found to have the potential to reach the Seven-star rank, the pinnacle among humans, both as a Hunter and a Sorcerer.
• Xu Xiayan, a powerful professional, is stunned by Su Ming's potential and considers recruiting him into her forces.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Realizes his potential and is tempted by Xu Xiayan's offer but remains cautious and considers joining the Sorcerer Guild instead.
• Xu Xiayan: Initially underestimates Su Ming but becomes determined to recruit him after learning of his potential.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and potential in the professional world.
• The desire for freedom and autonomy in one's path of growth.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xiayan and Su Ming: Xu Xiayan tries to recruit Su Ming, while Su Ming remains wary and considers other options.
• Xu Qianqian and Xu Xiayan: Xu Qianqian acts as a protective figure for Su Ming, intervening when Xu Xiayan tries to persuade him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming hitches a ride with Xu Xiayan to Tianfeng City.
• Xu Xiayan decides to leave Longyao City immediately due to family tensions.
• Xu Qianqian bids farewell to Su Ming and Xu Xiayan, expressing her intent to join them in Tianfeng City once she reaches the Six-Star limit.

Character Developments

• Xu Xiayan: Becomes more open about her disdain for her family's infighting and manipulation. She decides to leave Longyao City and invites Xu Qianqian to join her in Tianfeng City.
• Xu Qianqian: Shows concern for Su Ming's safety and determination to catch up to him in Tianfeng City once she's strong enough.
• Su Ming: Expresses his willingness to wait for Xu Qianqian in Tianfeng City.

Significant Themes

• Family dynamics and expectations.
• Personal growth and independence.
• The pursuit of power and status.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xiayan and Xu Qianqian: Aunt and niece, they share a close bond. Xu Xiayan wants to protect Xu Qianqian from the unhealthy family dynamics and help her grow stronger.
• Xu Qianqian and Su Ming: They express their determination to meet again in Tianfeng City, showing mutual understanding and support.

Plot Points & Events

• Su Ming follows Xu Xiayan to the city center station, where they wait for others to join them.
• Xu Xiayan reveals she's there to escort someone important to Tianfeng City.
• Wang Yihan, the sole survivor of the Longyao City Wang Family, arrives and recognizes Su Ming, causing a scene.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Realizes the gravity of the situation and tries to keep Wang Yihan quiet about the Demon Emperor Sword.
• Wang Yihan: Stays true to her dense and determined nature, insisting on getting her sword back from Su Ming.
• Xu Xiayan: Shows curiosity about the interaction between Su Ming and Wang Yihan but maintains professionalism.

Significant Themes

• The importance of discretion and secrecy, especially regarding powerful artifacts like the Demon Emperor Sword.
• The consequences of careless words and actions, as seen through Wang Yihan's behavior.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Wang Yihan: Their interaction is marked by tension and annoyance, with Wang Yihan's denseness clashing with Su Ming's frustration.
• Xu Xiayan and Su Ming/Wang Yihan: Xu Xiayan observes their interaction with curiosity but maintains a professional distance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Xiayan arrives at Longyao City with an alchemy airship, the 'Ark,' to take Wang Yihan and others to Tianfeng City.
• The Ark is a luxurious, heavily protected, and multi-functional vehicle that can fly, dive, and become invisible, capable of navigating dangerous wilderness areas.
• The Ark is equipped with autopilot, and its destination is set to Tianfeng City.

Character Developments

• Xu Xiayan: Shows off the Ark to impress everyone, revealing her pride and vanity.
• Wang Yihan: Becomes shy and embarrassed when thanked by Bai Xuefei and others.
• Su Ming: Feels excited and anticipates using his golden finger to summon an alchemy airship.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and Luxury: The Ark represents the extravagance and power of the Wang Family and Tianfeng City.
• Pride and Vanity: Xu Xiayan's behavior highlights her pride and desire to impress others.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xiayan and Wang Yihan: Xu Xiayan treats Wang Yihan with respect and care due to her special status.
• Su Ming and the Bai Sisters: Su Ming keeps his identity a secret, and the Bai sisters don't recognize him.
• Xu Xiayan and Su Ming: Xu Xiayan is displeased with Su Ming's self-deprecating remark about being a 'pure passerby.'

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yun Langyue reveals her plan to expand the 'Yunliu Merchant Guild' to Tianfeng City, fulfilling her father's dream.
• Yun Langyue has been preparing for this for years, including drafting a safe route and hiring people for reconnaissance.
• Uncle Wu agrees to accompany Yun Langyue on her journey.
• An Zijin decides to graduate early and return home, with Jiang Wanyu and Yao Beibei supporting her decision.
• Xu Qianqian intensifies her training to improve her strength rapidly.

Character Developments

• Yun Langyue: Shows determination and strategic planning in pursuing her father's dream.
• Uncle Wu: Rediscover his dream and decides to accompany Yun Langyue on her journey.
• An Zijin: Decides to graduate early and return home, displaying her resolve.
• Jiang Wanyu and Yao Beibei: Support An Zijin's decision, showing their loyalty and understanding.
• Xu Qianqian: Increases her training intensity, demonstrating her ambition and dedication.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of dreams and legacies (Yun Langyue, Uncle Wu, Xu Qianqian)
• Loyalty and support (An Zijin, Jiang Wanyu, Yao Beibei)
• Determination and resolve (Yun Langyue, An Zijin, Xu Qianqian)

Character Interactions

• Yun Langyue and Uncle Wu: Share their dreams and plans, strengthening their bond.
• An Zijin, Jiang Wanyu, and Yao Beibei: Support each other's decisions, showcasing their friendship and unity.
• Xu Qianqian (implied): Interacts with her family (Xu Xiayan), who supports her training and ambition.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming and his companions travel on the Ark, an alchemical airship, towards Tianfeng City.
• Su Ming is concerned about Xiao Hai'er's safety due to the Ark's spiritual fluctuations but finds she's unaffected.
• Su Ming encounters Bai Ruxiang, Bai Xiaoyan, and Wang Yihan in the dining hall.

Character Developments

• Su Ming shows concern for Xiao Hai'er's well-being, demonstrating his protective nature.
• Bai Ruxiang shows interest in Su Ming, feeling a sense of familiarity and closeness towards him.
• Wang Yihan remains hostile towards Su Ming, calling him a "bad guy."

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and social hierarchy among prominent families and great powers.
• The search for King Ming, driven by various motivations, including the Demon Emperor Sword and personal gratitude.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with Bai Ruxiang, Bai Xiaoyan, and Wang Yihan, showing politeness and respect towards the former two while enduring Wang Yihan's hostility.
• Bai Ruxiang and Bai Xiaoyan express their concern for King Ming's safety, revealing their gratitude and admiration for him.
• Wang Yihan continues to express her dislike for Su Ming, calling him a "bad guy" and warning Bai Ruxiang about him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group becomes more familiar during their journey, and Su Ming learns the true reasons behind everyone's trip to Tianfeng City.
• Bai Ruxiang and Bai Xiaoyan are accompanying Bai Xuefei as her attendants, not invited by Xu Xiayan.
• Wang Yihan is a descendant of the Wang Family, crucial for the seal in Longyao City, and will receive high regard upon returning to the Wang Family in Tianfeng City.
• Su Ming reveals he has no invitations, introductions, or sponsorships, planning to venture into Tianfeng City alone.
• The group arrives at Tianfeng City, and Xu Xiayan gives them an overview of the city's vastness and the high concentration of Professionals.

Character Developments

• Su Ming maintains his low-profile approach, refusing to reveal his true strength or intentions.
• Bai Xuefei continues to ignore Su Ming, showing a slight aversion to men.
• Xu Xiayan grows resentful towards Su Ming for not agreeing to join the Wang Family despite her efforts to recruit him.
• Wang Yihan becomes more determined to make Su Ming help her find her father's legacy.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and power of Tianfeng City as the center of the world and a hub for Professionals.
• The importance of family and bloodline connections in the Professionals' world, as seen through the Wang Family's treatment of Wang Yihan.
• Su Ming's continued use of deception and misdirection to maintain his low profile and avoid unwanted attention.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Wang Yihan's interactions become more strained as she tries to pressure him into helping her find her father's legacy.
• Bai Ruxiang and Bai Xiaoyan grow more curious about Su Ming's true identity and intentions.
• Xu Xiayan's resentment towards Su Ming grows as he continues to refuse her recruitment efforts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tianfeng City's power structure is dominated by the royal family, with other families serving them.
• The royal family's decline and the Wang Family's rise are discussed.
• The Wang Family is one of the Eight Great Families in Tianfeng City, with multiple Seven-Star Hunters.
• The Sorcerer Guild is a significant force, with two Seven-Star Sorcerers at its helm.
• Contribution Points are the primary currency for transactions involving extraordinary items and powers.

Character Developments

• Xu Xiayan shows her knowledge of Tianfeng City's history and politics.
• Wang Yihan demonstrates her understanding of Tianfeng City's history, having learned it from her family.
• Su Ming remains indifferent to the power dynamics, focusing on his personal goals.

Significant Themes

• The importance of the royal family's sacrifices and their continued rule.
• The competition and hierarchy among families in Tianfeng City.
• The role of Contribution Points as a currency for extraordinary transactions.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xiayan tries to impress Su Ming with the Wang Family's power, hoping to recruit him.
• Bai Xuefei and the other Bai Family members are astonished by Tianfeng City's power dynamics.
• Su Ming ignores Xu Xiayan's attempts to recruit him, focusing on gathering information.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming and the group arrive in Tianfeng City, the capital of the Dragon Heart District, by Alchemy Airship.
• They disembark and are greeted by professionals who inspect and reclaim the airship.
• Xu Xiayan invites Su Ming to join the Wang Family, but he declines, preferring to forge his own path.

Character Developments

• Su Ming remains steadfast in his decision to not join the Wang Family, valuing his freedom and independence.
• Xu Xiayan, Bai Xuefei, and Bai Ruxiang try to persuade Su Ming to join the Wang Family, highlighting their concern for his well-being.
• Bai Xiaoyan remains silent, torn between her loyalty to her family and her admiration for Su Ming.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Contribution Points in Tianfeng City, serving as a currency for transactions and trades.
• The value of joining a team for safety, earning Contribution Points, and establishing a faction.
• The struggle between personal freedom and the constraints of powerful organizations.

Character Interactions

• Xu Xiayan and Su Ming have a heart-to-heart conversation, with Xu Xiayan trying to convince Su Ming to join the Wang Family.
• Bai Xuefei, Bai Ruxiang, and Bai Xiaoyan express their concern for Su Ming's future in Tianfeng City.
• Wang Yihan remains silent, feeling awkward about the situation and Su Ming's true capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming arrives in Tianfeng City, noting the abundance of professionals and their high quality compared to Longyao City.
• He decides to form his own team to maximize earnings and avoid restrictions from joining others' teams.

Character Developments

• Su Ming feels inspired and ambitious in Tianfeng City, eager to showcase his skills and make a name for himself.
• Xiao Hai'er feels pressured and anxious due to the high number of professionals in Tianfeng City, fearing discovery.

Significant Themes

• The importance of team formation for professionals to earn contribution points and grow stronger.
• The vast differences in professional quality and strength between Longyao City and Tianfeng City.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Xiao Hai'er navigate the city together, with Xiao Hai'er being cautious due to her Phantasmal Demon nature.
• Su Ming observes and interacts with the locals, comparing them to Longyao City professionals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming visits the Myriad Treasures Auction House, the largest in Tianfeng City.
• He disguises himself as a noble young master using an Ornamental Robe and a Heavenly Illusory Mask.
• Su Ming tries to enter the third-floor auction hall without an invitation, causing guards to stop him.
• Steward Yu, a High-level Professional, intervenes and takes Su Ming to a reception room, mistaking him for a young master from a powerful family.

Character Developments

• Su Ming demonstrates his ability to summon items out of thin air, surprising Manager Yu and the appraiser.
• Su Ming maintains his disguise, giving false information about his identity.

Significant Themes

• Disguise and deception: Su Ming uses his disguise to gain access to the auction house and avoid detection.
• Power dynamics: Su Ming's High-level Professional status grants him respect and deference from the auction house staff.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with the auction house staff, using his status and demeanor to assert dominance.
• Manager Yu and the appraiser are cautious and respectful towards Su Ming due to his High-level Professional status and perceived high social standing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming brings a dozen Alchemy Weapons to the Ten Thousand Treasures Auction House for appraisal.
• The appraiser is astonished by the quality and quantity of the weapons, with some being Lower-grade and others from the Weapon Ranking, like the Fierce Boar (ranked 99th).
• Su Ming decides to sell the Lower-grade weapons directly for 108,500 Contribution Points and auction the Fierce Boar on the third floor.

Character Developments

• Su Ming demonstrates his wealth and connections by owning a Weapon Ranking Alchemy Weapon.
• Manager Yu shows his professionalism and eagerness to handle high-value transactions.

Significant Themes

• The value and rarity of Alchemy Weapons, with Lower-grade weapons being common and Divine-grade ones being highly sought after.
• The importance of Contribution Points in Tianfeng City, as they are equivalent to money and crucial for transactions.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with the appraiser and Manager Yu, showcasing his knowledge about Alchemy Weapons and his intention to sell and auction them.
• Manager Yu interacts with Su Ming, expressing his eagerness to handle the transaction involving the Fierce Boar and securing a seat for Su Ming in the third-floor auction.

Plot Points and Events

• The chapter takes place in the Myriad Treasures Auction House on the third floor, where only the most valuable items are auctioned.
• The auction begins with an Ancient Blade Technique inheritance, sparking intense bidding from prominent families and major powers.

Character Developments

• Su Ming, despite his wealth from selling Alchemy Weapons, feels poor compared to the high bids at the auction.
• Qin Qing, the chief auctioneer, demonstrates her charisma and control over the auction's atmosphere.

Significant Themes

• The importance of inheritances and bloodlines to prominent families and major powers.
• The value of profound combat techniques in enhancing one's strength and status.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with the attractive receptionist in his private room, but he's indifferent to her advances.
• Qin Qing interacts with the bidders, skillfully managing the auction's mood and driving up bids.