Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan buys a top-quality Horizontal Saber with Radiant Gold, enhancing his weapon.
• He enters the 56th Ruins of the Wilderness to battle the Void-Rending Weasel, a powerful Fierce Beast.
• After numerous battles and deaths, Jiang Yan triggers the Heaven Rewards Diligence trait, obtaining 'Moment of Truth' and 'Demon's Scale'.
• He successfully slays the Void-Rending Weasel, breaking through to the Blood Coagulation Late Stage realm.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan demonstrates his determination and resilience, facing the Void-Rending Weasel repeatedly despite its extreme speed and attack power.
• He shows resourcefulness and adaptability, discovering a method to counter the beast's spatial talent and testing the probability of his new trait.
• Jiang Yan's character is further defined by his scientific approach to combat and his ability to learn from failures.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and Resilience: Jiang Yan's unyielding determination in the face of a powerful enemy.
• Learning from Failure: Jiang Yan's willingness to learn from his mistakes and adapt his strategies.
• Growth and Development: Jiang Yan's progress in his realm and acquisition of new traits reflect his personal growth.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan interacts primarily with the Void-Rending Weasel, demonstrating his combat prowess and strategic thinking.
• There's a brief interaction with Uncle Wang, where Jiang Yan sends a message to report his safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan battles and defeats numerous ferocious beasts, improving his skills and breaking through to Blood Condensation Perfection realm.
• He encounters a Sky Devouring Cockroach, a sixth-order beast, and decides not to engage, realizing the danger.
• Jiang Yan returns to Linjiang City, two days before the College Entrance Exam.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan's strength and skills improve significantly through continuous battles with ferocious beasts.
• He demonstrates courage and caution, facing dangerous beasts but also knowing when to retreat.

Significant Themes

• Personal Growth: Jiang Yan's journey in the Wilderness represents his physical and mental growth, as he faces challenges and becomes stronger.
• Danger and Caution: The Wilderness is a dangerous place, and Jiang Yan learns to balance bravery and caution.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan interacts with various ferocious beasts, testing his skills and strength.
• He meets a merchant in the Exchange, who tries to buy his treasures but underestimates their value.
• Uncle Wang, Jiang Yan's homeroom teacher, is worried about him, showing his care and concern.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan returns to the city and meets Chen An (Shorty), who advises him not to sell his rare materials cheaply and suggests auctioning them at the Warrior Chamber of Commerce.
• Jiang Yan learns about the Warrior Building's auction and decides to participate, with Chen An helping him due to his urgent need for an Evergreen Green Plant.
• They head to the Warrior Building, where Jiang Yan plans to test his talent grade and potentially receive rewards.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan: Shows maturity and wisdom beyond his age, making calculated decisions and displaying a strong aura that commands respect.
• Chen An: Demonstrates kindness and resourcefulness, seeking Jiang Yan's help while also assisting him.

Significant Themes

• The value of rare materials and the importance of proper selling strategies.
• The importance of talent testing and the rewards it brings.
• The difference between Postnatal Martial Artists and Innate Martial Artists.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan and Chen An: They form a mutually beneficial relationship, with Chen An helping Jiang Yan auction his materials and Jiang Yan potentially providing the Evergreen Green Plant Chen An needs.
• Jiang Yan and the merchants: Jiang Yan asserts his dominance, silencing the merchants who tried to undercut him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan sells half of the Evergreen Green Plant to Chen Sheng.
• Jiang Yan visits the Warrior Building to test his talents.
• Zhang Qiang, a powerful martial artist, tests his punching power and interacts with Jiang Yan.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan: Shows maturity and honesty in dealing with the registrar's misjudgment.
• Zhang Qiang: Demonstrates his strength and confidence, inviting Jiang Yan to drink with him.

Significant Themes

• Honesty and integrity (Jiang Yan's response to the registrar).
• Confidence and pride (Zhang Qiang's display of strength and invitation to Jiang Yan).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan and the registrar: Jiang Yan maintains his composure and honesty despite the registrar's initial suspicion.
• Jiang Yan and Zhang Qiang: Zhang Qiang shows interest in Jiang Yan's potential, inviting him to drink and experience "real man" pleasures. Jiang Yan politely declines.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan tests his strength at the Punch Force Tester, registering an astonishing 12,000kg without using his talent.
• He then activates his Battle Saint Armor talent, increasing his strength to 30,000kg.
• Jiang Yan proceeds to test other physical attributes, scoring maximum (MAX) in all of them.
• He asks Zhang Qiang if he's strong enough to be a warrior now, highlighting his growth.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan demonstrates his incredible physical prowess and all-around talent, solidifying his status as an exceptional individual.
• Zhang Qiang, initially dismissive of Jiang Yan, now realizes the boy's true strength and feels humbled.

Significant Themes

• Power and Potential: Jiang Yan's testing results highlight his immense power and potential, challenging the expectations of those around him.
• Humility and Growth: Zhang Qiang's reaction to Jiang Yan's strength serves as a reminder that one should never underestimate others and that growth is a continuous process.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan and Zhang Qiang: Jiang Yan's testing results lead to a shift in their dynamic, with Zhang Qiang now viewing Jiang Yan with respect and humility.
• Jiang Yan and the staff members: The staff members are initially skeptical of Jiang Yan's claims but are later proven wrong, leading to a change in their attitude towards him.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen An enters the hall and notices the unusual atmosphere.
• Jiang Yan's talent test results are about to be announced.
• The top 30 talents' list is displayed, with Ye Fan at the top.
• Jiang Yan's ranking begins to rise, eventually reaching the top spot with an SS-rank Talent.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan's talent is revealed to be SS-rank, the highest possible grade, making him the most outstanding prodigy in Linjiang City's history.
• Chen An shows signs of social anxiety when suddenly surrounded by people.

Significant Themes

• The importance of talent and its impact on society.
• The excitement and awe inspired by exceptional abilities.
• The sudden fame and attention that comes with extraordinary talent.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan and Chen An discuss the events unfolding around them.
• The crowd reacts with astonishment and excitement to Jiang Yan's SS-rank Talent.
• An unknown figure forcefully makes their way through the crowd to reach Jiang Yan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan awakens an SS-rank Talent during the College Entrance Exam, causing a stir in Linjiang City.
• He meets Ma Shan, the head of the Linjiang City Warrior Building, who rewards him with Body Tempering Fluid and the authority to choose a Heaven-grade Martial Skill.
• Ma Shan informs Jiang Yan about the strong examinees from Shendu and Modu cities.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan shows no fear or discouragement when learning about the powerful examinees from other cities, instead displaying a strong desire to fight and test his strength.
• Ma Shan, initially excited about Jiang Yan's talent, later feels a mix of awe and concern when he sees Jiang Yan's determination.

Significant Themes

• The theme of prodigies and their varying levels of cultivation and resources.
• The importance of one's Dao Heart and resolve in the face of adversity.
• The idea that battle itself is a reward, not just victory.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan and Ma Shan interact, with Ma Shan trying to encourage and prepare Jiang Yan for the upcoming challenges.
• Jiang Yan's resolve and determination impress Ma Shan, leaving him with a mix of emotions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan receives the Evergreen Green Plant from Chen An and gives him a Heaven-grade Martial Skill in return.
• Jiang Yan returns to Uncle Wang's place and receives a Heaven-grade Martial Skill choice and three bottles of Body Tempering Fluid.
• Jiang Yan chooses the Heaven-grade saber technique "Abyssal Thunder Annihilation Slash" and practices it.
• Jiang Yan enters the Divine Martial Space and fights a Thousand Vine Flower Demon to digest the Body Tempering Fluid's effects and practice his new martial technique.
• Jiang Yan reaches the threshold for breaking into the Innate Realm after a night of combat.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan demonstrates his nonchalant attitude towards sentiment and his practical nature.
• Jiang Yan shows his determination to improve his strength and prepare for the College Entrance Exam and future battles.
• Uncle Wang reveals his concern for Jiang Yan's well-being and offers advice before the exam.

Significant Themes

• The importance of practicality and determination in achieving one's goals.
• The value of hard work and perseverance in overcoming challenges.
• The theme of growth and improvement, both physically and mentally.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan and Chen An's interaction shows their mutual respect and understanding, with Chen An acknowledging Jiang Yan's talent and Jiang Yan being straightforward about their exchange.
• Jiang Yan and Uncle Wang's interaction reveals their close bond and Uncle Wang's concern for Jiang Yan's future.
• Jiang Yan's interaction with the Thousand Vine Flower Demon highlights his tenacity and adaptability in the face of challenging opponents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The College Entrance Exam is imminent, causing a stir in Linjiang City after Jiang Yan's SS-rank talent awakening.
• Liu Hair-Ren, the corrupt official, panics upon hearing about Jiang Yan's talent and receives a call from the Provincial Investigation Bureau.
• The Chu Family is dismantled when Chu Tianqin is arrested for hiring an assassin to murder Jiang Yan.
• Jiang Yan checks his exam registration information, learning that the exam will take place in an alternate space created by a Space Martial Saint.
• In the Divine Capital, a powerful figure dismissively reviews examinees' files, including Jiang Yan's.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan remains focused and calm, anticipating the exam with excitement rather than anxiety.
• Liu Hair-Ren's panic reveals his guilt and fear of the consequences of his actions.
• Chu Tianqin's arrest shows the consequences of underestimating Jiang Yan and the power of his talent.
• The Fan Man in the Divine Capital displays arrogance and disdain for examinees from smaller cities.

Significant Themes

• Talent and strength are the ultimate deciding factors in Blue Star's society.
• Power and influence can be gained through talent and are protected by the government.
• The College Entrance Exam is a crucial event that can change one's life and status.

Character Interactions

• Liu Hair-Ren's fear and regret contrast with Jiang Yan's calm anticipation.
• The Fan Man's dismissive attitude towards Jiang Yan highlights the divide between examinees from major cities and smaller towns.
• The secretary's respectful demeanor towards the Fan Man illustrates the power dynamics between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan successfully senses qi in a single day, an unprecedented feat among high school students.
• He faces two challenges: choosing the right qi to absorb and learning how to absorb it.
• Jiang Yan participates in the College Entrance Exam, undergoing inspections, weapon selection, and identity verification before entering the dimensional rift.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan demonstrates exceptional aptitude, sensing qi in a single day, showcasing his potential as an SS-rank talent.
• He exhibits careful planning and consideration, understanding the importance of his first absorption of qi (mother qi).

Significant Themes

• Diligence and Persistence: Jiang Yan's success in sensing qi is a result of his diligent practice and Heaven Rewards Diligence's nature, pushing him step by step towards his goal.
• Preparation and Planning: Jiang Yan's understanding of the significance of his first absorption of qi highlights the theme of careful preparation and planning for future success.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan interacts with Old Wang, who gives him parting words and watches his departure with a complex gaze.
• Jiang Yan overhears conversations about himself among other examinees, demonstrating his growing reputation and recognition as an SS-rank talent.
• Jiang Yan does not interact directly with other characters in this chapter, but his presence and actions influence the reactions of those around him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan's livestream becomes Linjiang City's official broadcast, increasing pressure for the College Entrance Exam.
• Jiang Yan is transported to an alternate space for the exam, where he faces 'The Stairway to Godhood' test.
• He must reach the top within twelve hours to qualify for the next round, with rewards for the first 10,000, 1,000, 100, and 1st examinees.
• Jiang Yan begins climbing, facing increasing pressure with each step.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan remains calm under pressure, showing no unusual reaction to the livestream or the exam's circumstances.
• He demonstrates his exceptional talent and physical prowess by climbing the stairs effortlessly compared to other examinees.

Significant Themes

• Talent vs. Effort: Jiang Yan's SS-rank talent allows him to excel, but he also demonstrates determination and strategic thinking, deciding to fly up the stairs to reach the top faster.
• Public Pressure: The livestream increases expectations and potential humiliation if Jiang Yan fails, highlighting the impact of public scrutiny.

Character Interactions

• The examinees below struggle to climb, while Jiang Yan ascends rapidly, causing envy and accusations of cheating from some examinees.
• Linjiang City viewers watch and support Jiang Yan, with some even releasing lucky bags related to his performance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan's extraordinary performance in the exam, including flying, stuns viewers and goes viral.
• Jiang Yan is the first to reach the top of the Stairway to Godhood, earning 300 points.
• Shang Xingren, the second to reach the top, earns 200 points.
• Jiang Yan's reputation surpasses the Two Capitals Prodigies, and his story trends online.
• Jiang Yan finds himself in a luxurious hotel room and enters the Divine Martial Space to sense and draw qi.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan: Proves his abilities by flying and reaching the top first, gains fame and respect.
• Wang Zhong: Shows emotional attachment to Jiang Yan, cries upon seeing his success.
• Shang Xingren: Initially confident, becomes dark and determined after Jiang Yan's feat.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and hard work (Jiang Yan's diligence in sensing and drawing qi).
• The impact of one's actions on public perception (Jiang Yan's viral video and subsequent fame).
• The consequences of underestimating opponents (Shang Xingren's change in demeanor).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan's actions inspire awe and respect from viewers, including Wang Zhong.
• Shang Xingren's interaction with Jiang Yan is implied through his internal monologue, showing his growing determination.
• Jiang Yan's interaction with the Divine Martial Space shows his dedication and progress in sensing and drawing qi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan breaks through to Third-Rank Innate Martial Artist and receives a free trait selection.
• He names his new qi "Geng Metal Mother Qi," which has contradictory properties of both destruction and protection.
• The first round of the exam concludes, eliminating half of the candidates. Jiang Yan advances to the second round.
• During the two-hour break, Jiang Yan enters the Divine Martial Space and selects the "Multiple Casting" trait.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan has a breakthrough in his martial arts rank and gains a new, mysterious qi.
• He demonstrates his ability to fly, drawing significant attention online.

Significant Themes

• The theme of growth and self-discovery is evident as Jiang Yan experiences a breakthrough and gains a new ability.
• The theme of competition and elimination is highlighted as half of the candidates are eliminated in the first round.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan interacts with no one in this chapter, as he is alone during the break. However, his actions and achievements are discussed extensively by viewers online.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Second Round Exam begins, with examinees randomly shuffled and assigned to different maps containing ten thousand examinees each.
• The task is to find two or more items marked with the character 'Martial' and successfully evacuate the map.
• Examinees can bring out up to ten marked items, with each excess item earning 50 Points. Additional points are awarded to the first thousand (100 Points), first hundred (200 Points), and first examinee (300 Points) to successfully evacuate with ten items.
• Jiang Yan, currently ranked first with 300 Points, aims to maintain his lead by being the first to collect ten marked items and evacuate.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan: Displayed his Wind Rider trait, showing off his elegance and leisurely demeanor. He uses his strength to rob Li Wang of his marked item, demonstrating his ruthless and pragmatic nature.
• Li Wang: Initially lucky to find a marked item, he is later robbed by Jiang Yan, highlighting the harsh competition and survival of the fittest in the Martial Exam.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Survival of the Fittest: The Martial Exam is a harsh, competitive environment where only the strong survive. Examinees must rely on their abilities to secure marked items and evacuate the maps.
• Power and Fist Rule: In this world, martial artists reign supreme, and fists rule. Jiang Yan's strength allows him to take what he wants, and others can only complain.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan and Li Wang: Jiang Yan robs Li Wang of his marked item, demonstrating the power dynamic between strong and weak examinees. Li Wang's inability to resist highlights the harsh competition in the Martial Exam.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan quickly navigates the city, finding his tenth Marked Item, a backpack, guarded by a Black Blood Python.
• He efficiently defeats the python and takes the backpack.
• Jiang Yan encounters another examinee with a Marked Item and snatches it without hesitation.
• He Xiao, a Modu Prodigy, is introduced, known for his strength and ruthlessness. He snatches a Marked Item from another examinee.
• The two streams (Jiang Yan's and He Xiao's) gain traction, with viewers discussing their impending clash.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan demonstrates his overpowered flying ability and efficient combat skills, showing no mercy in snatching Marked Items.
• He Xiao proves his strength and ruthlessness, showing no qualms about injuring other examinees.

Significant Themes

• Competition and ruthlessness in the exam venue.
• The disparity in strength between examinees from different cities (Linjiang vs. Modu).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan and He Xiao's livestreams gain popularity, with viewers discussing their impending clash.
• Jiang Yan and He Xiao encounter each other, leading to a silent, intense standoff.
• Neither shows any fear or hesitation, setting the stage for a thrilling fight.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan faces He Xiao, a Modu Prodigy, and defeats him effortlessly with a single slash, triggering the 'Multiple Casting' system effect.
• Jiang Yan collects a total of nine Marked Items, leading the Rankings, and directly evacuates the map, securing first place in the Second Round Exam.
• The other examinees struggle to find extraction points, facing challenges from Fierce Beasts, other examinees, and the map's limited space.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan's strength and dominance are further established as he defeats He Xiao with ease and completes the Second Round Exam perfectly.
• He Xiao's overconfidence is humbled after his defeat by Jiang Yan.

Significant Themes

• Dominance and Strength: Jiang Yan's overwhelming power and skill set him apart from other examinees, allowing him to complete the exam perfectly and secure first place.
• Adaptability and Patience: Other examinees struggle due to the exam's challenging conditions, highlighting the importance of adaptability and patience in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan vs. He Xiao: Jiang Yan's casual defeat of He Xiao serves as a showcase of his power and a humbling experience for He Xiao.
• Jiang Yan vs. Other Examinees: Jiang Yan's perfect completion of the exam highlights the gap between him and the other examinees, who are still struggling to find extraction points.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan battles a Thousand Vine Flower Demon in the Second Round Exam.
• He uses his Abyssal Thunder Annihilation Slash skill, which reaches Mastery level, and triggers Dual Casting.
• After defeating the demon, Jiang Yan obtains two Words: 'Flower Language Amidst Thickets' (Purple-Grade) and 'Swiftness' (White-Grade).
• The Second Round Exam ends, and Jiang Yan ranks first with 1000 points.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan demonstrates his strength and skill, mastering Abyssal Thunder Annihilation Slash and showing signs of Blade Momentum.
• He continues to cultivate and absorb qi, understanding the essence of his Geng Metal Mother Qi.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and diligence in achieving success, as seen in Jiang Yan's ranking and the varied scores of other candidates.
• The role of luck in determining outcomes, but strength as the primary factor in success.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan's battle with the flower demon showcases his skills and determination.
• In the real world, Shen Donglin discusses Jiang Yan's achievements with his friend, highlighting Jiang Yan's connection to their province.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The final exam round, "Chicken Dinner Mode," begins.
• Examinees must earn Points by killing Ferocious Beasts or plundering others' scorecards.
• The map shrinks daily, encouraging encounters and competition.
• After the fourth day, examinees lose their "revive" chance, and plundering another's scorecard grants all their Points.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan understands the brutal nature of the exam and decides to focus on plundering others' scorecards after the fourth day to maximize gains.
• A female examinee attempts to challenge Jiang Yan but is easily defeated and loses her scorecard.

Significant Themes

• Survival of the fittest: The exam encourages competition and strength, reflecting Blue Star's attitude toward martial artists.
• Brutality: The exam rules allow for plundering and elimination, highlighting the harsh environment.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan encounters a female examinee who tries to steal his kill. He defeats her and takes her scorecard.
• Jiang Yan decides to focus on finding the first-place contender to plunder their scorecard, aiming to become the Top Scholar.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The College Entrance Exam livestream shows test-takers battling ferocious beasts to earn Points.
• Ai Ning, a Blood Coagulation Late Stage test-taker, fights a Second-Order beast but is interrupted by Shang Xingren, the current top ranker.
• Shang Xingren effortlessly defeats Ai Ning and takes the beast's Points, causing Ai Ning to flee.
• Li Qingle, another strong test-taker, is shown defeating a Mid-Stage Third-Order beast.
• The top three rankings (Shang Xingren, Li Qingle, Xiao Ziming) are in a close competition, while others struggle to keep up.

Character Developments

• Ai Ning: Shows initial bravery but is quickly overwhelmed by Shang Xingren, leading to his retreat. He realizes the high level of competition.
• Shang Xingren: Proves his strength by defeating Ai Ning and a Second-Order beast with ease. He shows no interest in fighting weaker opponents.
• Li Qingle: Demonstrates her skill and strength by defeating a Mid-Stage Third-Order beast. She's admired for her spirit and talent.

Significant Themes

• Competition: The exam is highly competitive, with a vast gap in strength between top test-takers and the rest.
• Strategies: Top test-takers adopt different strategies—Shang Xingren and Li Qingle avoid unnecessary fights, while others focus on earning Points.
• Perception of Strength: Viewers and test-takers alike judge each other's strength and worth based on their rankings and combat abilities.

Character Interactions

• Shang Xingren vs. Ai Ning: Shang Xingren easily defeats Ai Ning, showing the vast difference in their strengths. Ai Ning's retreat highlights the power dynamic.
• Viewers vs. Jiang Yan: Viewers express curiosity and concern about Jiang Yan's absence from the top rankings, showing their interest in his performance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yan absorbs Geng Metal Mother Qi, improving his Qi Absorption speed and grasp on Qi Absorption techniques.
• He sleeps through the exam for four days while other candidates fight and earn points.
• Upon waking, Jiang Yan breaks through to Innate Mid Stage, creates his own Breathing Technique, and masters a new level of his martial skill, Abyssal Thunder Annihilation Slash.
• The exam map shrinks, and candidates start going all out as there are no more revival chances.
• Jiang Yan starts hunting other candidates, beginning with a 300-point examinee.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yan improves his realm and skills through diligent practice, demonstrating his dedication and patience.
• Ai Ning, a second-stage Perfect examinee, initially confident, becomes panicked when faced with Jiang Yan.

Significant Themes

• Patience and diligence lead to improvement (Jiang Yan's character development).
• Overconfidence and complacency can lead to downfall (Ai Ning's situation).
• The exam's intensity increases as candidates fight for higher scores and survival.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yan and Ai Ning: Jiang Yan's sudden appearance and pursuit cause Ai Ning to panic, foreshadowing his imminent defeat.
• Jiang Yan and the commentators/audience: The commentators struggle to explain Jiang Yan's inactivity, and the audience grows bored and critical, only to be re-engaged when he wakes up.