Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces the global Spiritual Energy Resurgence, leading to the rise of martial arts and martial arts powerhouses.
• Qin Fen, a student at Yang City Thirteenth High School, experiences a hallucination where he sees a panel displaying his martial arts status.
• Zhou Wu, the martial arts teacher, teaches the class the basic external training technique, Galloping Horse Strength.
• Each student receives a transmission of jinli (internal force) from Zhou Wu to aid in their cultivation.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen, initially an ordinary student with no martial arts background, shows interest and aptitude in cultivating Galloping Horse Strength after receiving the jinli transmission.
• Zhou Wu, the martial arts teacher, is depicted as patient and knowledgeable, willing to help his students cultivate martial arts.

Significant Themes

• The power of martial arts and its potential to change one's destiny.
• The importance of dedication and focus in martial arts cultivation.
• The concept of jinli and its role in tempering the body and increasing strength.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Wu interacts with each student, transmitting jinli and guiding them through the Galloping Horse Strength stance.
• Qin Fen observes his classmates receiving the jinli transmission and feels a sense of excitement and anticipation when it's his turn.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen discovers an intangible panel with his Righteous Qi Value and the martial art he's learned, but he doesn't understand its purpose.
• Students at Thirteen Middle School receive transmitted force to cultivate martial arts.
• Qin Fen and Chen Bo discuss their desire to become Martial Artists and enter the Martial Arts Class.
• News breaks that Dragon Ascending Nation will host the 21st World Martial Arts Tournament.
• A school bus malfunctions, and Qin Fen helps push it to the roadside to prevent a traffic jam.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen: Shows curiosity about the intangible panel and his Righteous Qi Value. He also demonstrates responsibility and initiative by helping push the school bus.
• Chen Bo: Expresses his desire to become a Martial Artist and improve his family's life.

Significant Themes

• The importance of martial arts in society and the desire to become a Martial Artist for a better life.
• The World Martial Arts Tournament as a symbol of national pride and international influence.
• The responsibility and initiative of individuals in maintaining public safety.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen and Chen Bo discuss their hopes and dreams of becoming Martial Artists.
• Qin Fen works with other students to push the malfunctioning school bus to safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen discovers he has a Righteous Qi Value of 1 and can increase his martial arts proficiency using it.
• He helps push a school bus to the roadside, gaining 1 Righteous Qi Value point.
• He intervenes to stop two thugs from harassing a student, gaining 2 Righteous Qi Value points.
• He helps an elderly neighbor carry rice upstairs, gaining 1 Righteous Qi Value point.
• Each time he uses Righteous Qi Value to increase his Galloping Horse Strength martial art, he gains a brief understanding of its techniques.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen demonstrates courage and willingness to uphold justice, even when facing potential danger.
• He shows kindness and respect towards his elderly neighbor, Grandpa Liu.
• Qin Fen exhibits determination and discipline in his pursuit of martial arts proficiency.

Significant Themes

• Upholding righteousness and justice.
• The benefits of doing good deeds and helping others.
• The importance of discipline and hard work in martial arts.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen and Chen Bo: They run home together, joke around, and part ways at their residential area.
• Qin Fen and Grandpa Liu: Qin Fen helps Grandpa Liu carry heavy bags of rice upstairs, showing respect and kindness towards the elderly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen returns home to find his parents exhausted from work and prepares dinner for them.
• Qin Fen expresses his desire to enter the Martial Arts Class and become a martial artist to protect his family and country.
• The family watches news about an Alien attack, and Qin Fen's resolve to become a martial artist strengthens.
• The next day, Qin Fen wakes up early and helps his mother with breakfast before running to school with Chen Bo.
• On the way, Qin Fen helps a blind man cross the road, earning him 1 Righteous Qi Value.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen shows responsibility and care for his parents by preparing dinner and expressing his desire to improve their lives.
• Qin Fen's resolve to become a martial artist grows after seeing the news about Alien attacks.
• Qin Fen demonstrates kindness and compassion by helping the blind man cross the road.

Significant Themes

• The importance of family and responsibility towards them.
• The desire to improve one's social status and protect loved ones.
• The fear and danger posed by Alien attacks.
• The power of kindness and compassion.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen interacts with his parents, showing care and concern for their well-being.
• Qin Fen and Chen Bo run to school together, showing their friendship and camaraderie.
• Qin Fen helps a blind man cross the road, demonstrating his kindness and compassion towards strangers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen arrives at school and checks his Righteous Qi Value, which has increased by 8 points.
• He upgrades Galloping Horse Strength to the realm of 'First Glimpse of the Path' using his Righteous Qi Value.
• In class, Qin Fen notices that most of his classmates' Galloping Horse Strength stances are incorrect.
• Martial Arts Teacher Zhou Wu enters and praises the students' diligence but criticizes their incorrect stances.
• Zhou Wu asks Qin Fen to demonstrate the correct Galloping Horse Strength stance.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen:
  • Shows dedication to improving his martial arts skills.
  • Displays humility by not correcting his classmates despite knowing their stances are incorrect.
  • Proves his talent by reaching 'First Glimpse of the Path' in Galloping Horse Strength within a day.
• Chen Bo:
  • Notices a change in Qin Fen but doesn't immediately recognize it as improvement in martial arts.
• Zhou Wu:
  • Recognizes Qin Fen's talent and potential.
  • Shows dedication to teaching and helping students improve.

Significant Themes

• The importance of diligence and correct practice in martial arts.
• The recognition of talent and potential in martial arts.
• The desire to become a Martial Artist and defend the nation.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen and Chen Bo:
  • They arrive at school together and discuss Qin Fen's perceived changes.
• Qin Fen and Zhou Wu:
  • Zhou Wu praises Qin Fen's correct stance and asks him to demonstrate it for the class.
• Qin Fen and his classmates:
  • Qin Fen notices their incorrect stances but does not immediately correct them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen guides his classmates in correcting their Galloping Horse Strength stance-posture, earning Righteous Qi Value for each guidance.
• He gains enough Righteous Qi Value to increase his Galloping Horse Strength proficiency to 11/30.
• Qin Fen runs home instead of taking the school bus to exercise and do more good deeds, earning additional Righteous Qi Value.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen demonstrates leadership and helpfulness by guiding his classmates, showing growth in his personality.
• Chen Bo shows admiration and respect for Qin Fen's martial arts progress, addressing him as 'big brother.'

Significant Themes

• Selflessness and Helping Others: Qin Fen's actions reflect the theme of selflessness and helping others, as he guides his classmates without expecting anything in return, but gains Righteous Qi Value as a result.
• Personal Growth: Qin Fen's progress in martial arts and his newfound responsibility towards his classmates indicate personal growth.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen interacts with his classmates, guiding them and earning their respect and gratitude.
• Qin Fen and Chen Bo's interaction shows a growing bond of friendship and mutual respect, with Chen Bo addressing Qin Fen as 'big brother.'
• Qin Fen's conversation with his parents shows his concern for their well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen earns Righteous Qi Value by performing good deeds, raising his Galloping Horse Strength proficiency.
• He reaches the threshold of Entering the Hall and Reaching the Inner Chamber, cultivating Jing Li, and becomes a Quasi-Martial Artist.
• Qin Fen discovers and experiences the improvements in his strength, power, and speed.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen demonstrates growth in his moral character by performing good deeds.
• He shows determination and dedication in his martial arts practice, pushing himself to improve.

Significant Themes

• The importance of moral cultivation alongside martial arts practice.
• The concept of Righteous Qi Value as a measure of one's moral standing and its influence on martial arts proficiency.
• The stages of martial arts cultivation, from First Glimpse of the Path to the Peak Realm, and the challenges at each stage.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen interacts with various people, such as sanitation workers, lost elderly women, and bus drivers, as he performs good deeds.
• There are no significant interactions with other characters in this chapter, as Qin Fen primarily focuses on his personal growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen witnesses a man trying to steal a woman's wallet at a bus stop.
• The thief, a burly man, is unfazed by Qin Fen's presence and threatens him with a knife.
• Qin Fen intervenes, punches the thief, and recovers the wallet.
• The police arrive, and the thief is arrested. Qin Fen gains 5 Righteous Qi Value points.
• Qin Fen adds the Righteous Qi Value to his Galloping Horse Strength, advancing it to 14/100.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen demonstrates courage and quick thinking, acting to prevent a crime despite the threat to himself.
• He shows compassion and responsibility, ensuring the woman's safety and escorting the thief to the police.
• Qin Fen's martial arts skills are further developed, and he learns about the increasing Righteous Qi Value requirements for higher proficiency levels.

Significant Themes

• Courage and Responsibility: Qin Fen acts heroically, putting others' safety before his own.
• Martial Arts Growth: Qin Fen's skills improve, and he learns about the increasing Righteous Qi Value requirements for higher proficiency levels.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen interacts with the thief, standing up to him and ultimately causing his arrest.
• He helps the young woman, ensuring her safety and returning her wallet.
• Qin Fen and the young woman briefly discuss their gratitude and the nature of martial arts before parting ways.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen returns home and eats a large amount of noodles, demonstrating his increased appetite due to cultivating Jing Li.
• He learns about the high costs of martial arts training and the advantages wealthy students have.
• Qin Fen decides to use his parents' money to support his martial arts training and considers future job prospects.
• He shares his achievement in cultivating Jing Li with his parents.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen: Shows determination and responsibility in his martial arts pursuit, understanding the financial implications and making plans for his future.
• Qin Guofeng (Father): Exhibits pride and support for Qin Fen's martial arts progress, showing he understands the financial needs and is willing to invest in his son's future.

Significant Themes

• The financial aspect of martial arts training: The cost of martial arts is a significant barrier for ordinary people, while wealthy students have advantages.
• Determination and responsibility: Qin Fen shows determination in pursuing his martial arts goals and takes responsibility for his future.
• Parental support: Qin Guofeng's pride and support for Qin Fen highlight the importance of family backing in achieving one's goals.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen and Qin Guofeng: Their conversation demonstrates the strong bond between them, with Qin Guofeng expressing his pride and support for Qin Fen's martial arts journey.
• Qin Fen and his mother: Although not directly interacting in this chapter, Qin Fen's consideration for his mother's feelings (not wanting to burden her with financial worries) is implied.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen and Chen Bo arrive at school. Qin Fen heads to the Teaching Building to meet with his Martial Arts Teacher, Zhou Wu.
• The Teaching Building is divided into four floors, with the second floor housing the Martial Arts Teachers' offices. Each grade has three Martial Arts Teachers, each teaching three classes. The school aims to divide the Senior One freshmen into martial arts and liberal arts tracks in a month.
• Qin Fen meets with Zhou Wu, who is surprised to learn that Qin Fen has already cultivated Jin Li. He praises Qin Fen's talent and gives him an information form to enter Martial Arts Class.
• Qin Fen returns to class, and after self-study ends, he meets Chen Bo. They discuss their cultivation progress, and Qin Fen reveals he will be eating Nutritional Meals on the fourth floor of the cafeteria, reserved for Martial Arts Students.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen: Qin Fen has cultivated Jin Li, demonstrating his exceptional talent in martial arts. He is the first Senior One freshman to achieve this feat.
• Chen Bo: Chen Bo's cultivation progress has improved due to Qin Fen's guidance. He is impressed by Qin Fen's achievements and asks for his help in the future.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Aptitude: The chapter emphasizes the importance of talent and aptitude in cultivating Jin Li and entering Martial Arts Class.
• Friendship: The bond between Qin Fen and Chen Bo is strengthened as they support each other in their martial arts journey.
• Hierarchy and Privileges: The cafeteria's fourth floor, reserved for Martial Arts Students, highlights the privileges and resources available to those who have cultivated Jin Li.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen and Zhou Wu: Qin Fen meets with his Martial Arts Teacher, Zhou Wu, who is impressed by his progress and provides him with the necessary form to enter Martial Arts Class.
• Qin Fen and Chen Bo: The two friends discuss their cultivation progress, with Chen Bo expressing his admiration for Qin Fen's achievements and asking for his support in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen visits the cafeteria's fourth floor, where Martial Arts Students eat Nutritional Meals.
• He learns that these meals are expensive but necessary for Martial Arts Students due to their increased energy demand.
• Qin Fen has a Nutritional Meal with Zhou Wu, his teacher, who explains the benefits of Spiritual Content in food.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen shows responsibility by not letting Chen Bo pay for his meals, understanding the financial strain on Chen Bo's family.
• Qin Fen demonstrates respect and eagerness to learn from Zhou Wu.

Significant Themes

• The importance of proper nutrition for Martial Arts Students.
• The financial burden of cultivating martial arts.
• The role of the school in supporting students' cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen interacts with Chen Bo, showing understanding and consideration for Chen Bo's family circumstances.
• Qin Fen has a meal with Zhou Wu, during which Zhou Wu shares his knowledge about Nutritional Meals and teaches Qin Fen a digestion technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen develops jin li after one transmission and enters the Martial Arts Class.
• Zhou Wu announces Qin Fen's achievement, motivating other students to work harder.
• Qin Fen and Shi Jian are taken to the Principal's office for confirmation of their jin li development.
• Principal Han confirms Qin Fen's and Shi Jian's jin li and enters their information into the Martial Arts Bureau system.
• The Principal asks Zhou Wu and Liu Sheng to decide who will teach Martial Arts Class A due to their students' simultaneous jin li development.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen: Develops jin li after one transmission, demonstrating exceptional martial arts talent.
• Shi Jian: Develops jin li after two transmissions, also showing outstanding talent.
• Zhou Wu: Qin Fen's Martial Arts Teacher, proud of his student's achievement but keeps the details of Qin Fen's rapid progress to himself.
• Liu Sheng: Shi Jian's Martial Arts Teacher, also proud of his student's accomplishment.
• Principal Han: Impressed by Qin Fen's and Shi Jian's jin li development, remains neutral in the dispute between Zhou Wu and Liu Sheng.

Significant Themes

• Competition: The students compete to develop jin li and enter the Martial Arts Class, while the teachers compete to become the Martial Arts Teacher of Class A.
• Talent: Qin Fen and Shi Jian's rapid development of jin li highlights their exceptional martial arts talent.
• Rewards and Incentives: The additional salary and potential bonuses for the Martial Arts Teacher of Class A serve as incentives for the teachers' competition.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen and Shi Jian: Both display outstanding talent, becoming the first students to develop jin li and enter the Martial Arts Class.
• Zhou Wu and Liu Sheng: Compete subtly to become the Martial Arts Teacher of Class A, each wanting the additional salary and potential bonuses.
• Principal Han: Remains neutral in the dispute between Zhou Wu and Liu Sheng, focusing on confirming Qin Fen's and Shi Jian's jin li development.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Principal Han proposes a match between Qin Fen and Shi Jian to decide which teacher (Zhou Wu or Liu Sheng) will lead Martial Arts Class A.
• Qin Fen and Zhou Wu begin training for the match in twenty-six days.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen shows eagerness and determination to learn and win the match.
• Zhou Wu demonstrates his teaching ability and commitment to helping Qin Fen.

Significant Themes

• The importance of solid foundation-building (realm advancement) in martial arts.
• The role of martial arts strength in determining combat outcome when opponents are in the same realm.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen and Zhou Wu grow more familiar as they begin intensive training.
• Zhou Wu shares his knowledge and experience with Qin Fen, showing his dedication as a teacher.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen begins learning the Eighteen Falls Upon Touching from Zhou Wu.
• He struggles to memorize and perform the moves initially, recalling only the first ten after several demonstrations.
• After a week, Qin Fen can perform the entire set with a Rudimentary Understanding.
• By Thursday, he reaches the realm of First Glimpse of the Path, able to perform the moves continuously but still stiffly.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen shows dedication and hard work, training diligently without pause.
• Zhou Wu demonstrates patience and understanding, adjusting his teaching methods based on Qin Fen's progress.

Significant Themes

• The importance of hard work and dedication in martial arts training.
• The concept of balance between work and rest to avoid injury.
• The progression of martial arts mastery, from Rudimentary Understanding to Peak Perfection.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen and Zhou Wu interact as student and teacher, with Zhou Wu guiding Qin Fen's training and providing feedback.
• Qin Fen communicates with Chen Bo about his training schedule and meal arrangements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen allocates his Righteous Qi Value to advance his martial arts, Galloping Horse Strength and Eighteen Falls Upon Touching.
• Zhou Wu introduces Qin Fen to two new classmates, Shen Qiu and Li Heng.
• Qin Fen spars with Zhou Wu, taking repeated beatings while trying to apply his martial arts in actual combat.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen demonstrates adaptability and resilience, getting back up each time he's knocked down during sparring.
• Zhou Wu displays his vast combat experience and teaches Qin Fen about the importance of taking beatings in martial arts.

Significant Themes

• The importance of practical experience in martial arts, beyond just theory and practice.
• The process of learning and adaptation, from ignorance to mastery.
• The value of resilience and perseverance in the face of setbacks.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen and Zhou Wu: Zhou Wu serves as a mentor, teaching Qin Fen through sparring and providing guidance.
• Qin Fen, Shen Qiu, and Li Heng: The three classmates meet and express a desire to learn from and improve together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen spars with Zhou Wu, who calls a halt after half an hour.
• Zhou Wu gives Qin Fen Secret Medicinal Oil to apply to his bruises.
• Qin Fen spars with Shen Qiu and Li Heng, using Eighteen Falls Upon Touching to defeat them easily.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen improves his understanding and application of Eighteen Falls Upon Touching, using it effectively in combat.
• Shen Qiu and Li Heng struggle to keep up with Qin Fen's progress, highlighting the gap in their skills.

Significant Themes

• The importance of proper training methods and tools (like Secret Medicinal Oil) in martial arts development.
• The disparity in martial arts training between the rich and the poor.

Character Interactions

• Zhou Wu acts as a mentor, guiding Qin Fen and pushing him to improve.
• Qin Fen, Shen Qiu, and Li Heng spar, with Qin Fen demonstrating his superior skill and understanding of Eighteen Falls Upon Touching.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen, Shen Qiu, and Li Heng have all cultivated Jing Li.
• Qin Fen easily defeats Shen Qiu and Li Heng in a sparring session, highlighting the gap in their skills.
• Teacher Zhou Wu teaches Eighteen Falls Upon Touching to Shen Qiu and Li Heng, with Qin Fen watching and practicing alongside.
• After dinner, Qin Fen teaches Shen Qiu and Li Heng a stomach massage technique to aid digestion.
• In the evening, Qin Fen guides Shen Qiu and Li Heng in practicing Eighteen Falls Upon Touching.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen: Shows his superiority in martial arts skills, gains Righteous Qi Value by helping classmates, and demonstrates his willingness to help others.
• Shen Qiu and Li Heng: Realize the gap in their skills compared to Qin Fen, learn Eighteen Falls Upon Touching, and receive guidance from Qin Fen.

Significant Themes

• The importance of practical combat experience and martial arts training.
• The value of helping others and gaining Righteous Qi Value through positive actions.
• The concept of positive energy and mutual assistance among classmates.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen interacts with Shen Qiu and Li Heng, helping them improve their skills and gaining Righteous Qi Value in the process.
• Teacher Zhou Wu teaches Shen Qiu and Li Heng Eighteen Falls Upon Touching, treating them equally as he did Qin Fen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen continues to cultivate and guide his friends, Shen Qiu and Li Heng.
• Chen Bo, Qin Fen's best friend, develops Jing Li and will enter Martial Arts Class A.
• Qin Fen celebrates with Chen Bo by having a Nutritional Meal on the fourth floor of the cafeteria.
• Aliens start appearing more frequently, but they are low-level and pose no significant threat.
• Eight more students from Qin Fen's class develop Jing Li during the third transmission.
• Qin Fen advances Galloping Horse Strength to the Peak Realm, entering the Second Realm of Jing Li, Flowing Strength.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen improves his cultivation, reaching the Peak Realm of Galloping Horse Strength and the Second Realm of Jing Li.
• Chen Bo develops Jing Li and will enter Martial Arts Class A.
• Shen Qiu and Li Heng no longer need Qin Fen's guidance as they master Eighteen Falls Upon Touching.

Significant Themes

• The importance of hard work and dedication in cultivation, especially for those from average backgrounds.
• The competition and challenges faced by students aiming to enter Martial Arts Universities.
• The dangers and inconveniences caused by the appearance of Aliens.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen and Chen Bo celebrate Chen Bo's achievement by having a meal together.
• Qin Fen continues to guide Shen Qiu and Li Heng in their cultivation.
• Qin Fen's classmates develop Jing Li, providing him with additional Righteous Qi Value.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen reaches the Second Realm of Jing Li, Flowing Strength, using Righteous Qi.
• He can now link and consolidate half of his body's strength, doubling his punch's power.
• Qin Fen decides to save his remaining Righteous Qi Value (95 points) for later use.
• He doesn't improve Eighteen Falls Upon Touching with Righteous Qi, considering it sufficient at his current level.
• Qin Fen feels hungry after training, indicating his body's increased energy requirements.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen demonstrates his rapid cultivation speed, breaking through to Flowing Strength in just a month.
• He understands the importance of Jing Li cultivation as the foundation of one's strength.

Significant Themes

• The importance of diligence and hard work, regardless of one's background.
• The advantage of Righteous Qi in accelerating martial arts cultivation.
• The distinction between martial arts techniques and Jing Li cultivation as the foundation of strength.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen and Chen Bo discuss Shi Jian's prowess in Silken Entanglement Grappling Hand.
• Chen Bo expresses concern about Qin Fen's upcoming match against Shi Jian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Fen and Shi Jian's battle has garnered significant attention among new students, especially those in the Martial Arts Class.
• The winner of this match will be considered the top freshman and the leader of all new students.
• The match will follow simple rules: victory by knockout or forcing the opponent off the arena.
• The match is scheduled for Sunday, October 4th, at 7:10 AM in the school's Martial Arts Hall arena.

Character Developments

• Qin Fen: Shows confidence in his ability to defeat Shi Jian but also experiences nervousness before the match. He understands the importance of courage in martial arts and learns to control his emotions.
• Shi Jian: Not directly shown in this chapter, but his determination to defeat Qin Fen is implied.

Significant Themes

• Courage: Qin Fen learns the importance of courage in martial arts, both in terms of outward bravery born from strength and true bravery gained through trials.
• Leadership: The winner of the match will become the leader of all new students, highlighting the human tendency to form groups and follow a leader.
• Martial Arts and Society: The school's promotion of martial arts and the importance of powerful martial artists in protecting humanity from Aliens is emphasized.

Character Interactions

• Qin Fen and Chen Bo: Qin Fen shares his confidence in winning the match with Chen Bo, who doesn't press for more information.
• Qin Fen and Zhou Wu: Zhou Wu explains the match rules, the importance of courage, and gives Qin Fen advice on maintaining his mental state and adjusting his breathing rhythm.