Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng demonstrates his mastery of the Nine Forms of the Great River, destroying a Stage Four alloy dummy with a single strike of the first form.
• Old Man Long is astonished by Chu Sheng's prowess and suggests learning a lightning-attribute technique to enhance his skills.
• Chu Sheng contacts Long Liang from the Dragon Martial Academy to request a lightning-attribute technique, learning that such techniques are scarce due to the rarity of True Essence Realm students.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng's martial arts prowess continues to grow, impressing even Old Man Long.
• Long Liang, though not present, shows concern for Chu Sheng's progress and promises to deliver a suitable technique soon.

Significant Themes

• The importance of diligent practice and hard work in martial arts cultivation, as seen in Chu Sheng's rapid progress.
• The scarcity of resources for exceptional talents, as highlighted by the lack of lightning-attribute techniques for True Essence Realm students in the Dragon Martial Academy.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Old Man Long's interaction showcases their growing mutual respect, with Old Man Long acknowledging Chu Sheng's genius and Chu Sheng valuing Old Man Long's advice.
• Chu Sheng's conversation with Long Liang reveals their professional relationship and Long Liang's eagerness to support Chu Sheng's growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter takes place on the day of the college entrance examination for martial arts, held in the Azure Mist Secret Realm.
• Chu Sheng, despite being specially recruited by the Dragon Martial Academy, decides to participate in the exam to show off his strength.
• Students from Baian City try to form a team with Chu Sheng, hoping he'll help them improve their city's scores by collecting Demonic Beast heads.
• Fan Jian, a student from Baian City, tries to guilt-trip Chu Sheng into helping, mentioning the academic credit system of Dragon Martial Academy.
• Chu Sheng suspects Fan Jian and his friends of having impure motives and orders the Jingwu Bureau to interrogate them, effectively disqualifying them from the exam.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Shows off his strength and influence by participating in the exam despite being specially recruited. He demonstrates his power by ordering the Jingwu Bureau to interrogate Fan Jian and his friends, showing he's not afraid of consequences.
• Fan Jian: Shows malicious intent by trying to guilt-trip Chu Sheng into helping Baian City, selectively ignoring potential losses for himself. His actions lead to his disqualification from the exam.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Chu Sheng's actions highlight the power and influence he wields, both in terms of his personal strength and his connections with the Jingwu Bureau.
• Consequences of Actions: Fan Jian's attempt to manipulate Chu Sheng leads to severe consequences for himself and his friends, illustrating the theme of actions having consequences.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Fan Jian: Their interaction highlights the power dynamic between them, with Chu Sheng holding all the cards and Fan Jian trying and failing to manipulate him.
• Chu Sheng and Li Yuxuan: Their interaction shows Li Yuxuan's interest in Chu Sheng, despite his rude behavior towards her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The martial arts examination begins with City Lord Ji Zhixiao explaining the rules and divisions of the Qinglan Secret Realm.
• The realm is divided into four zones with increasing demonic beast tiers: outer, middle, inner, and core.
• Combat is prohibited for the first eight hours, but the core area allows fighting at any time.
• A pseudo-human girl is disqualified for testing her protective bracelet, and a Jingwu Bureau patrol member slaps her for misbehavior.

Character Developments

• Ji Zhixiao: The chief examiner, he shows concern for the examinees' safety, especially regarding the core area's danger.
• Yu Feng: A confident and arrogant Winged Tribe member, he believes his strength is comparable to Tier Three and plans to eliminate all demonic beasts in the core area first.
• Girl (Pseudo-human): She is disqualified for testing her protective bracelet, showing impulsiveness and a lack of understanding of the rules.
• Patrol Member: He slaps the girl for misbehaving, showing a change in conduct due to Qi Zhenshan's efforts to please Chu Sheng.

Significant Themes

• Pride and Arrogance: Several characters display excessive pride, leading to conflicts and misunderstandings.
• Power Dynamics: The examination's rules and the secret realm's divisions reflect the power dynamics among the examinees and their schools.
• Safety and Risk: The examination's dangers are emphasized, with Ji Zhixiao warning about the core area and the protective bracelets' limitations.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Xuan and Zhong Rui: Zhong Xuan plans to confront and defeat an arrogant examinee from Bai'an City, while Zhong Rui chooses to spectate the drama between Li Yifei and Xu Yanqing.
• Chu Sheng and Ji Zhixiao: Although not directly interacting, Ji Zhixiao's reminder about the core area's danger is likely directed at Chu Sheng, who is a Tier Four cultivator.
• Girl and Patrol Member: Their interaction highlights the consequences of misbehaving and the changed conduct of Jingwu Bureau patrols due to Qi Zhenshan's efforts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng, a powerful examinee from Baian City, arrives at the martial arts exam.
• Zhong Xuan, an arrogant examinee from Jinlan City, provokes Chu Sheng.
• Before the exam officially starts, Chu Sheng severely injures Zhong Xuan, preventing him from causing trouble later.
• Chu Sheng demonstrates an incredibly fast movement martial skill, shocking the other examinees.
• Chu Sheng heads towards the Jinlan City teleportation point, puzzling the other examinees.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Shows his immense power, quick thinking, and disregard for rules, yet justifies his actions as self-defense.
• Zhong Xuan: Reveals his arrogant and villainous nature, suffering severe injuries from Chu Sheng.
• Ling Yuxuan: Shows concern for Chu Sheng's actions and questions his interpretation of the rules.
• Other examinees: Marvel at Chu Sheng's power and speed, struggle to understand his actions.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics among examinees from different cities.
• The importance of rules and their interpretation.
• The consequences of arrogance and provocation.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Xuan provokes Chu Sheng, leading to a quick and decisive response from Chu Sheng.
• Ling Yuxuan questions Chu Sheng's actions, showing concern and curiosity.
• The other examinees react with shock, awe, and confusion to Chu Sheng's actions and speed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng attacks an examinee (later revealed to be Zhong Xuan) before entering the secret realm, disregarding exam rules.
• Ji Zhixiao, the City Lord, is hesitant to handle the situation due to Chu Sheng's connection with the Long Family and the examinee's association with the Supreme Martial Hall.
• The Winged Tribe's exchange delegation intercedes, arguing that the injury demonstrates the attacker's strength and that such incidents are common in their tribe's exams.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Shows disregard for exam rules and willingness to injure others to gain an advantage.
• Ji Zhixiao: Struggles with his duty as the City Lord and the political implications of punishing Chu Sheng.
• Winged Tribe Delegation (Fifth Elder and Yu Yao): Display understanding and support for the attacker's actions, aiming to pave the way for their prodigy, Yu Feng.

Significant Themes

• Strength vs. Rules: The Winged Tribe values strength above all else, even if it means breaking rules, while the human examinees prioritize fairness and adherence to regulations.
• Political Influence: The connections and influences of powerful families (Long Family, Supreme Martial Hall) impact decisions made by authorities like Ji Zhixiao.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng vs. Zhong Xuan: Chu Sheng attacks Zhong Xuan before the exam begins, showing his aggressive nature and disregard for rules.
• Ji Zhixiao vs. Winged Tribe Delegation: Ji Zhixiao is swayed by the Winged Tribe's arguments, showing his willingness to bend rules when faced with political pressure.
• Winged Tribe Delegation vs. Human Examinees: The Winged Tribe's delegation clashes with human examinees over their differing values and priorities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Jingqiu, a protector from Jingwu Academy, arrives and demands to know who injured Zhong Xuan.
• The crowd is shocked to learn Zhong Xuan is a gold-tier specially recruited student at Jingwu Academy.
• Yu Yao reveals that it was likely Yu Feng who injured Zhong Xuan.
• Inside the secret realm, Yu Feng and Xu Yanqing descend to confront Ling Yifei, while Zhong Rui links arms with a mysterious young man to deter Yu Feng's advances.

Character Developments

• Zhong Xuan's status as a gold-tier student at Jingwu Academy is revealed, indicating his high potential.
• Liu Jingqiu's feelings for Zhong Xuan are hinted at.
• Yu Feng maintains his secret, teasing Xu Yanqing.
• Xu Yanqing's determination to be with Yu Feng is strengthened.
• Zhong Rui, initially uninterested in romance, uses a mysterious young man as a shield against Yu Feng's advances.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different academies and their students.
• The allure and mystery of the Winged Tribe.
• The pursuit of romantic interests and the dynamics between characters.

Character Interactions

• Liu Jingqiu confronts the crowd about Zhong Xuan's injury.
• Yu Yao reveals information about Yu Feng, hinting at his strength.
• Xu Yanqing and Yu Feng interact, with Xu Yanqing growing more attached to him.
• Zhong Rui and the mysterious young man briefly interact, with Zhong Rui using him as a shield against Yu Feng's advances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng, disdainful of a common trope in novels, finds himself in a situation where a woman claims him as her boyfriend to fend off unwanted attention. The woman is Zhong Rui, and the man she's trying to impress is Yu Feng, an alien in disguise.
• Chu Sheng, revealing his true strength (True Essence Realm), injures Zhong Rui and kills Xu Yanqing, Yu Feng's accomplice, for trying to expose his actions to the invigilator.
• He also kills Yu Feng, an alien prodigy, after learning that Yu Feng plans to seek revenge in three years.
• Li Yifei, a simp cultivator, arrives and is verbally abused by Chu Sheng for his weakness and his relationship with Xu Yanqing.
• Invigilator Lu Mingyi arrives to find the aftermath of the incident.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Shows his true strength and ruthlessness, acting swiftly and decisively against his enemies.
• Yu Feng: Reveals his true colors as an alien, seeking revenge and threatening Chu Sheng.
• Li Yifei: Shows cowardice and weakness, trying to stand up to Chu Sheng but ultimately cowering.
• Zhong Rui: Initially portrayed as a troublesome woman, her fate is left uncertain after Chu Sheng's attack.

Significant Themes

• The trope of a woman using a man as a shield to avoid unwanted attention.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The ruthlessness of Chu Sheng in dealing with his enemies.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Zhong Rui: He punishes her for her actions, leaving her fate uncertain.
• Chu Sheng and Yu Feng: They clash, leading to Yu Feng's death.
• Chu Sheng and Li Yifei: Chu Sheng verbally abuses Li Yifei for his weakness and simp behavior.
• Chu Sheng and Lu Mingyi: Their interaction is minimal, but Lu Mingyi arrives to find the aftermath of Chu Sheng's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Yifei accuses an invigilator, but Chu Sheng kills him with a single punch, revealing he's a True Essence Realm cultivator.
• Lu Mingyi, the invigilator, reports the incident to Ji Zhixiao, who learns that three candidates are dead, and one is critically injured due to Chu Sheng's actions.
• Ji Zhixiao decides to use Nanzhe Prefecture as a pilot for a new rule: no fighting will be prohibited, and injuring others won't result in disqualification.
• The Winged Tribe exchange group, led by Yu Yao, is pleased with this development, expecting Yu Feng to eliminate many human candidates.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Reveals his powerful cultivation level and his disregard for the rules, causing significant casualties.
• Lu Mingyi: Shows concern for his duties but is also intimidated by Chu Sheng's power.
• Ji Zhixiao: Struggles to manage the situation caused by Chu Sheng and tries to find a solution to prevent further escalation.
• Yu Yao: Confidently anticipates Yu Feng's success in the arena, hoping to boost the Winged Tribe's prestige.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The Winged Tribe's confidence and the human candidates' anger highlight the power imbalance between them.
• Rule Changes: The temporary pilot program reflects the examination's organizers' willingness to adapt rules to suit their needs or those of influential groups.
• Consequences of Actions: Chu Sheng's disregard for the rules and his powerful actions lead to severe consequences, both for the candidates and the organizers.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Lu Mingyi: Their interaction reveals Chu Sheng's power and Lu Mingyi's unease and compliance.
• Ji Zhixiao and Qi Zhenshan: They discuss and plan to manage the situation caused by Chu Sheng.
• Yu Yao and the human candidates: Yu Yao's confident remarks provoke anger among the human candidates, highlighting the tension between the two groups.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Zhixiao allows fighting without restrictions in the martial arts exam, leading to a candidate's death.
• The victim's bracelet didn't activate, suggesting he was killed instantly.
• The Winged Tribe initially blames the victim for not activating his bracelet, but later learns the killer is a candidate named Chu Sheng from Baian City.
• The rules are changed, making accidental deaths in the exam not a crime.
• Ji Zhixiao reveals that Chu Sheng is in the True Essence Realm (fourth rank), shocking everyone.

Character Developments

• Ji Zhixiao: Shows his manipulative side by staging a scene to set up Chu Sheng's killing of Yu Feng. He later reveals the truth about Chu Sheng's realm.
• Yu Yao: Realizes the truth about Chu Sheng and understands she's been played.
• Yu Feng: Dies after attacking another candidate, Xu Yanqing, who also dies.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception by Ji Zhixiao.
• The consequences of allowing unrestricted fighting in the exam.
• The revelation of Chu Sheng's true strength.

Character Interactions

• Ji Zhixiao vs. The Winged Tribe: Ji Zhixiao manipulates the situation to his advantage, while the Winged Tribe initially denies responsibility but later realizes they've been tricked.
• Yu Yao vs. Ji Zhixiao: Yu Yao tries to discipline Yu Feng but is interrupted by Ji Zhixiao, who reveals the truth about Chu Sheng.
• The Winged Tribe vs. The Great Xia: The Winged Tribe initially blames the victim but later realizes they've been outmaneuvered by Ji Zhixiao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with examinees being teleported into the Qinglan Secret Realm, with Qingyun Mountain at its center, a sacred land reserved for the most elite talents.
• Yang Zhi's team of four, all at the sixth level of the Meridian Opening Realm, wait at the foot of Qingyun Mountain for Li Yifei, who had asked for their assistance.
• They witness a beast tide-like phenomenon caused by Chu Sheng's approach, revealing his immense strength.
• Chu Sheng informs them that Li Yifei, Yu Feng, and Xu Yanqing are all dead, and he proceeds up Qingyun Mountain.
• The four decide to leave, but not before witnessing a massive lightning display from Chu Sheng, indicating his Stage Four cultivation.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Demonstrates his overwhelming strength and Stage Four cultivation, killing several powerful examinees and causing a beast tide-like phenomenon with his arrival.
• Yang Zhi and his team: Initially confident and anticipating Li Yifei's arrival, they become cautious and fearful upon encountering Chu Sheng, ultimately deciding to leave due to his immense power.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: The chapter emphasizes the importance of cultivation level and strength, with Chu Sheng's Stage Four power dwarfing that of the other examinees.
• Fear and Respect: The other examinees react to Chu Sheng with a mix of fear and respect, highlighting the impact of power dynamics on their interactions.

Character Interactions

• Yang Zhi and his team vs. Chu Sheng: Yang Zhi attempts to recruit Chu Sheng to help eliminate Yu Feng, but Chu Sheng dismissively informs them of the deaths of Li Yifei, Yu Feng, and Xu Yanqing.
• Yang Zhi and his team among themselves: They discuss Chu Sheng's strength, the possibility of him killing the other examinees, and ultimately decide to leave due to his power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qingyun Mountain summit is destroyed by Chu Sheng's full-power Leize attack.
• The martial arts examination concludes with examinees leaving the secret realm.
• Chu Sheng's score of 34,220 points is revealed, shocking everyone as it's 43 times more than the second place.
• It's revealed that Chu Sheng is in the True Essence Realm, two major realms above the examinees.
• The examinees realize that Qingyun Mountain's collapse was caused by Chu Sheng, not a high-level Demonic Beast.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: He stands at the mountainside, reflecting on his actions and the beginning of a new chapter. He's aware of the woman staring at him with a grudge.
• Yang Zhi: He's shocked to be second, unaware of Li Yifei's whereabouts.
• Ji Zhixiao: He's astonished by Chu Sheng's score and the collapse of Qingyun Mountain, realizing the reason for the decline in scores.
• Old Man Long & Qi Zhenshan: They follow Chu Sheng, with Qi Zhenshan teaching Gao Qiang how to curry favor.

Significant Themes

• Power and Impact: Chu Sheng's actions have significant consequences, affecting the exam and the environment.
• Grudge and Retribution: The woman with a grudge against Chu Sheng hints at potential retribution.
• Currying Favor: Qi Zhenshan teaches Gao Qiang how to curry favor, reflecting on the importance of political maneuvering.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and the Woman: Their silent standoff hints at an impending confrontation.
• Chu Sheng, Old Man Long, and Qi Zhenshan: They follow Chu Sheng, with Qi Zhenshan subtly teaching Gao Qiang.
• Examinees and Ji Zhixiao: The examinees question Ji Zhixiao about Chu Sheng's score and the exam's irregularities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gao Qiang, Chu Sheng's follower, meets Senior Long, who reveals that Chu Sheng's future is promising.
• Zhong Xuan and his sister confront Chu Sheng, with Zhong Xuan's protector, Liu Jingqiu, present.
• Chu Sheng slaps Zhong Xuan without provocation, angering Liu Jingqiu who attacks him.
• Old Man Long, Chu Sheng's protector, intervenes, revealing his identity and defeating Liu Jingqiu.
• Liu Jingqiu threatens to report Chu Sheng to the authorities, but Chu Sheng reveals his Jingwu Bureau uniform and badge, mocking her.

Character Developments

• Gao Qiang shows ambition, aiming to serve Chu Sheng for his future status.
• Zhong Xuan's arrogance and lack of self-awareness are further highlighted.
• Liu Jingqiu's protectiveness towards Zhong Xuan is evident, and she's shown to have feelings for him.
• Old Man Long displays his strength and disdain for weak protectors.
• Chu Sheng reveals his connection with the Jingwu Bureau, hinting at his influence and power.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and power in the martial world.
• The dynamics between protectors and their charges.
• The consequences of arrogance and lack of self-awareness.

Character Interactions

• Gao Qiang and Old Man Long discuss Chu Sheng's future and Gao Qiang's role.
• Zhong Xuan and Liu Jingqiu display their affection and reliance on each other.
• Chu Sheng and Liu Jingqiu clash, with Old Man Long stepping in to defend Chu Sheng.
• Chu Sheng and Liu Jingqiu engage in a verbal sparring match, with Chu Sheng gaining the upper hand.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng, a high school student, joins the Jingwu Bureau as a patrol officer, causing surprise and acceptance among the examinees.
• Chu Sheng accuses Zhong Xuan and Zhong Rui of falsifying documents to participate in the martial arts exam, risking imprisonment and voiding of their results.
• Liu Jingqiu, the Jingwu Academy protector, intervenes, claiming the arrangement was legal and made by Director Wang of the Nanzhe Prefecture Education Department.
• Chu Sheng orders the arrest of the Zhong siblings and Liu Jingqiu for assaulting a candidate and slandering a Jingwu Bureau inspector.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng demonstrates his authority and power as a Jingwu Bureau officer, showing no mercy to those who break the law.
• Liu Jingqiu reveals her protective nature towards students but underestimates Chu Sheng's capabilities.
• Gao Qiang shows improvement in his understanding and execution of orders, understanding the hints given by Qi Zhenshan.

Significant Themes

• The privilege of geniuses and the consequences of abusing it.
• The importance of fairness and justice in the martial arts examination system.
• The power dynamics between different prefectures and their respective institutions.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Liu Jingqiu: Their interaction highlights the power struggle between the Jingwu Bureau and the Jingwu Academy, with Chu Sheng asserting his dominance.
• Gao Qiang and Qi Zhenshan: Their silent communication demonstrates Gao Qiang's growth and understanding of his mentor's intentions.
• Chu Sheng and Director Wang: Wang Chenguang's decision to side with Chu Sheng shows the latter's influence and the former's self-preservation instincts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng, a True Essence Realm cultivator, confronts and defeats Liu Jingqiu, a Qi Sea Realm cultivator, in less than ten seconds using three powerful saber strikes.
• The fight occurs during the examination of potential Jingwu Bureau recruits, causing a commotion and impressing the examinees.
• Chu Sheng earns 8000 Justice Points for his actions, bringing his total to 25520.
• Chu Sheng decides to stay in Jinlan City to observe the reactions of the Extreme Martial Hall and Jingwu Academy, and to await the completion of Long Liang's advanced cultivation technique.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng demonstrates his immense power and confidence, earning respect and admiration from the examinees.
• Qi Zhenshan, the Jingwu Bureau director, understands that he must comply with Chu Sheng's wishes to avoid further conflict.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different cultivation realms and organizations.
• The importance of fairness and justice in law enforcement.
• The consequences of resisting arrest and breaking the law.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Liu Jingqiu engage in a brief but intense battle, showcasing Chu Sheng's superior strength and skill.
• Chu Sheng and Qi Zhenshan discuss the handling of the apprehended criminals, with Chu Sheng making it clear that he expects the Jingwu Bureau to act justly.
• The examinees watch the fight in awe, leading to a shift in their perception of Chu Sheng as an idol and senior figure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng sleeps soundly after the martial arts trials, but many others are restless.
• Wang Zhongguang, the Director of the Education Department, is pressured to investigate the Zhong siblings' admission.
• The siblings confess and are sentenced to three years in prison.
• Xiao Song, a former Jingwu Bureau officer, tries to take Chu Sheng hostage but fails and is severely injured by Chu Sheng.
• Chu Sheng requests a case from the Jingwu Bureau and is given the Xiao Song case.
• The Xu family causes trouble at the Jingwu Bureau, accompanied by reporters.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng demonstrates his unyielding nature and strong sense of justice, punishing Xiao Song without hesitation.
• Qi Zhenshan shows his sycophantic nature, flattering Chu Sheng to gain favor and influence.
• Xiao Song's desperation leads him to attempt taking a hostage, revealing his criminal mindset.

Significant Themes

• Justice and the law: Chu Sheng upholds justice, while Xiao Song and the Xu family disregard it.
• Power dynamics: Chu Sheng's strength and status allow him to act without consequence, while others must navigate political waters.
• Consequences of actions: The Zhong siblings, Xiao Song, and the Xu family all face repercussions for their actions.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Qi Zhenshan: Qi Zhenshan flatters Chu Sheng, hoping to gain favor, while Chu Sheng remains mostly indifferent.
• Chu Sheng and Xiao Song: Xiao Song attempts to take Chu Sheng hostage, but Chu Sheng easily overpowers him.
• Qi Zhenshan and the Jingwu Bureau staff: Qi Zhenshan is informed about the Xu family's arrival, seeking his guidance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng killed Yu Feng and Xu Yanqing after witnessing Yu Feng killing Ling Yifei.
• The Xu family arrives at the Jingwu Bureau demanding an apology and mourning from Chu Sheng for Xu Yanqing's death.
• Chu Sheng decides to invite the Xu family in, planning to use the charge of disturbing the peace against them.
• He instructs Qi Zhenshan to contact the Ling family, as Ling Yifei was killed by Xu Yanqing, to further complicate the situation.
• Outside the Jingwu Bureau, reporters Xiao Li and Hao Ren are mediating the dispute between the Xu family and Chu Sheng.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Shows no remorse for his actions and is willing to use any means to protect his interests and reputation.
• Qi Zhenshan: Demonstrates loyalty to Chu Sheng and is willing to follow his orders, no matter how unorthodox.
• The Xu Family: Display grief and anger over Xu Yanqing's death, seeking justice and compensation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and corruption: Chu Sheng's actions and the lack of consequences highlight the power imbalance and corruption within the system.
• Moral ambiguity: The characters' actions and motivations are complex, with no clear-cut heroes or villains.
• The role of the media: Reporters Xiao Li and Hao Ren represent the media's influence in shaping public opinion and seeking justice.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Qi Zhenshan: Their interaction shows Chu Sheng's dominance and Qi Zhenshan's loyalty.
• The Xu Family and Reporters: The Xu family's interaction with the reporters shows their desperation and the reporters' manipulation of public sentiment.
• Chu Sheng and the Xu Family: Their impending interaction is set to be tense, with Chu Sheng planning to turn the situation against the Xu family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Li attempts to morally blackmail Chu Sheng but fails, and he slaps her away.
• Hao Ren, the mediator, is struck by a brick thrown by Old Man Long.
• The Li family arrives and attacks the Xu family, leading to a chaotic fight.
• Chu Sheng intervenes, arrests the Xu family members, and shows leniency towards the Li family.
• Hao Ren is severely injured and faints after being provoked by Chu Sheng.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Shows his devious and shameless nature, manipulating the situation to his advantage while appearing righteous.
• Xiao Li: Attempts to use emotional manipulation but fails, showing her lack of understanding of Chu Sheng's character.
• Hao Ren: Demonstrates his cowardice and lack of backbone, unable to stand up for himself even after being injured.
• Old Man Long: Shows disdain for Chu Sheng's actions but remains silent, earning Justice Points for his observations.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception: Chu Sheng uses his words and actions to manipulate those around him, making them act according to his wishes.
• Hypocrisy: Despite his devious actions, Chu Sheng presents himself as a righteous figure, earning praise from the Ling family.
• Cowardice and lack of backbone: Hao Ren's inability to stand up for himself and his clients highlights the theme of cowardice in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Xiao Li: Xiao Li attempts to morally blackmail Chu Sheng, but he remains unmoved and slaps her away.
• Chu Sheng and Hao Ren: Chu Sheng provokes Hao Ren, leading to his fainting.
• The Li and Xu families: The two families engage in a chaotic fight, with the Li family showing restraint despite their anger.
• Old Man Long and Chu Sheng: Old Man Long observes Chu Sheng's actions and earns Justice Points for his observations, despite his disdain for Chu Sheng's methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng, a powerful individual, visits Xiao Song, a Jingwu Bureau officer, to discuss his daughter's missing person case.
• Xiao Song, initially aggressive, begs Chu Sheng for help after realizing his identity and situation.
• Chu Sheng refuses to help unless Xiao Song cooperates fully and reveals all details.
• Xiao Song's colleague reveals that Xiao Song missed a chance for leniency due to his pride.
• Qi Zhenshan, the Jingwu Bureau director, seeks Chu Sheng's help for Xiao Song's daughter's case.
• Chu Sheng agrees to help investigate Xiao Duo's case but won't interfere with Xiao Song's murder charges.

Character Developments

• Xiao Song: Initially tough and proud, he becomes desperate and remorseful after realizing the gravity of his situation and the potential loss of his daughter's case.
• Chu Sheng: Displaying a cold and demanding demeanor, he shows no mercy towards Xiao Song but agrees to help investigate Xiao Duo's case, hinting at a hidden agenda or compassion.
• Qi Zhenshan: Desperate to help Xiao Song, he seeks Chu Sheng's assistance, showing his concern for his subordinate's well-being despite the risks involved.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Chu Sheng's presence and actions highlight the power dynamics within the Jingwu Bureau and the greater political landscape.
• Loyalty and Redemption: Xiao Song's actions are driven by his desire to avenge his daughter, showcasing his loyalty and love for her, while also hinting at his potential redemption.
• Bureaucracy and Corruption: Qi Zhenshan's cautious actions and inability to help Xiao Song directly reflect the strict supervision and potential corruption within the Jingwu Bureau.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Xiao Song: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Chu Sheng using his power to pressure Xiao Song into cooperating.
• Xiao Song and his colleague: Their conversation reveals Xiao Song's missed opportunity for leniency and his colleague's disappointment in his actions.
• Qi Zhenshan and Chu Sheng: Their interaction shows Qi Zhenshan's desperation to help Xiao Song and his understanding of Chu Sheng's power and influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chu Sheng and Qi Zhenshan deduce that Jiang Yuan, the peak True Essence Realm cultivator and village chief of Bixi Village, is likely behind the attack on Xiao Song.
• Chu Sheng demands a large military force from Qi Zhenshan but decides not to take any soldiers in the end, relying on Old Man Long's presence.
• Upon arrival at Bixi Village, Chu Sheng and his companions encounter residents trying to provoke them, with the village chief hoping to legitimately control them.
• Two elders, including a notorious woman known as Third Auntie, arrive to lead the provocation.

Character Developments

• Qi Zhenshan: Shows concern for his subordinates but is constrained by headquarters' protection of its own people.
• Chu Sheng: Demonstrates his analytical skills by quickly deducing Jiang Yuan's involvement. He also shows a playful side, recording the number of times Old Man Long curses him.
• Old Man Long: Reveals his concern for Chu Sheng's well-being, stating he'll only wait for him for fifty years at most.
• Third Auntie: Known for her sharp tongue and ability to provoke others, she arrives to lead the villagers in provoking Chu Sheng and his companions.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Jingwu Bureau and local influential figures like Jiang Yuan.
• The exploitation of ordinary people by those in power, as seen in the fishing village's tribute to Bixi Village.
• The theme of intergenerational conflict and understanding, hinted at between Chu Sheng and Old Man Long.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Qi Zhenshan: They share a moment of understanding, with Qi Zhenshan admiring Chu Sheng's analytical skills.
• Chu Sheng and Old Man Long: Their banter continues, with Chu Sheng recording Old Man Long's curses and Old Man Long accepting Chu Sheng as his grandson.
• The villagers and Bixi Village: The villagers are shown to be willing to provoke outsiders to gain favor with Bixi Village, highlighting their vulnerable position.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Jingwu Bureau officers, Chu Sheng and Gao Qiang, arrive at a fishing village to investigate a case, accompanied by Old Man Long.
• The villagers, led by their chief, attempt to obstruct the officers, culminating in a confrontation where Chu Sheng kills several villagers, including the chief.
• The villagers try to run away but are stopped by Chu Sheng, who believes they deserve punishment for their lawless actions.
• A young man named Jiang, son of the village chief, arrives with a group of people. He demands to know where his father is and challenges Chu Sheng and Gao Qiang.

Character Developments

• Chu Sheng: Shows a ruthless and decisive side, believing in setting a high standard for punishment to deter crime. He gains 5500 Justice Points for his actions.
• Old Man Long: Expresses concern about Chu Sheng's capricious personality and the potential troubles it may bring in the future.
• Jiang: Son of the village chief, shows arrogance and underestimates the Jingwu Bureau officers, challenging them despite being at the peak of the Qi Sea Realm.

Significant Themes

• Justice and the Law: Chu Sheng believes in enforcing the law justly and decisively, even against ordinary people who break it.
• Power Dynamics: The villagers initially try to take advantage of the situation but are quickly put in their place by Chu Sheng's display of power.
• Consequences of Actions: The villagers face the consequences of their actions when Chu Sheng punishes them for obstructing official duties.

Character Interactions

• Chu Sheng and Old Man Long: There's a clear difference in opinion between them regarding Chu Sheng's methods, with Old Man Long expressing concern and Chu Sheng showing no intention of changing.
• Chu Sheng and the Villagers: The villagers initially try to provoke and obstruct Chu Sheng, but he responds with swift and severe punishment.
• Chu Sheng and Jiang: Jiang underestimates Chu Sheng and Gao Qiang, leading to a confrontation where he challenges them to a fight.