Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Yang, a prodigy from the Luofu Kingdom, challenges Su Yu due to the latter's reputation and Zhao Peng's defeat.
• Su Yu, calm and composed, accepts the challenge.
• During the fight, Su Yu has a breakthrough in creating a new sword technique.
• Liu Yang attacks, but Su Yu effortlessly slices off a lock of his hair, demonstrating his skill and precision.
• Liu Yang forfeits the match, terrified by Su Yu's display.

Character Developments

• Liu Yang: Realizes Su Yu's strength and is terrified, forfeiting the match.
• Su Yu: Shows exceptional skill and precision, hinting at his advanced sword technique comprehension.

Significant Themes

• The power of reputation and fear.
• The importance of skill and precision in combat.
• The potential of young prodigies like Su Yu.

Character Interactions

• Liu Yang and Su Yu: Liu Yang challenges Su Yu, but Su Yu's skill terrifies him, leading to his forfeit.
• Qin Yun and Su Yu: Qin Yun warns Su Yu to be careful before the match.
• Lin Chen and Yang Tian: Both observe Su Yu's fight, with Lin Chen anxious and Yang Tian calm and analytical.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu defeats Liu Yang with a single, incredibly fast sword strike, leaving everyone astonished.
• The next day, Su Yu waits for challengers but doesn't initiate any fights. Lin Chen, the Great Zhou Kingdom's Heavenly Pride, defeats several opponents at the Fourth Level of Essence Transformation Realm.
• Su Yu finally accepts a challenge from Song Yan, the top Heavenly Pride of Luofu Kingdom at the Fifth Level of Essence Transformation Realm. Despite his powerful Sword of Speed, Su Yu struggles against Song Yan, indicating the need for further refinement.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: Continues to refine and improve his Sword of Speed, demonstrating patience and dedication to perfecting his technique.
• Lin Chen: Shows improved confidence and skill, winning several matches at the Fourth Level of Essence Transformation Realm.
• Song Yan: Proves to be a formidable opponent, pushing Su Yu to the brink of defeat and revealing the limitations of his current Sword of Speed.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of perfection: Su Yu's relentless effort to improve his Sword of Speed highlights the theme of continuous self-improvement and dedication to one's craft.
• The power of simplicity: Su Yu's Sword of Speed emphasizes the importance of discarding unnecessary complexity and focusing on the essence of a technique.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Song Yan: Their duel showcases the difference in their power levels and the need for Su Yu to further refine his Sword of Speed.
• Lin Chen and other Heavenly Prides: Lin Chen's victories against opponents at the Fourth Level of Essence Transformation Realm demonstrate his growth and contribute to the overall tension and excitement of the tournament.
• Qin Yun and Yang Tian: Both observe Su Yu's battles with keen interest, with Qin Yun expressing confidence in Su Yu's abilities and Yang Tian realizing that Su Yu is using Song Yan to test and improve his Sword of Speed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu defeats Song Yan with a sudden burst of speed in his sword technique, winning the match instantly.
• Hou Hao challenges Su Yu next, using his movement technique, Chasing Wind Shadow, to evade Su Yu's fast sword strikes.
• Su Yu integrates his sword techniques with the Thousand Illusory Shadows movement technique, further increasing his sword speed and ultimately defeating Hou Hao.

Character Developments

• Su Yu achieves a breakthrough in his sword technique, understanding the "Fast Sword" on a deeper level.
• Song Yan and Hou Hao both face the pressure and despair of Su Yu's fast sword, leading to their defeat.
• Zhou Tao regrets provoking Su Yu and the Great Xia Kingdom.
• Si Konghan shows anticipation for the upcoming match against Yang Tian.

Significant Themes

• The power of speed in martial arts combat.
• The importance of adaptability and innovation in techniques.
• The pressure and despair faced by those outmatched in strength.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu vs. Song Yan: Su Yu's sudden burst of speed catches Song Yan off guard, leading to his defeat.
• Su Yu vs. Hou Hao: Hou Hao attempts to evade Su Yu's sword strikes using his movement technique but ultimately falls to Su Yu's increased sword speed.
• Si Konghan vs. Yang Tian: Tension builds as Si Konghan challenges Yang Tian, setting up the next match.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Tian faces Si Konghan in a match. Both are powerful Heavenly Prides.
• Si Konghan attacks first with 'Rainbow Cuts Waves', using 3% Blade Intent.
• Yang Tian counters with 'Mountain Severing Slash', using 30% Sword Intent.
• They clash head-on, resulting in a draw. They continue exchanging blows for nearly 200 moves.
• Si Konghan suggests a decisive move. They both use their peak Intent, with Yang Tian winning.
• Yang Tian challenges Su Yu to a match, which Su Yu accepts.

Character Developments

• Yang Tian demonstrates his strength, reaching the Peak Fifth Level of Essence Transformation Realm and 30% Sword Intent.
• Si Konghan shows his prowess at the Sixth Level of Essence Transformation Realm and 30% Blade Intent.
• Su Yu remains calm and confident, predicting the outcome of the match between Yang Tian and Si Konghan.

Significant Themes

• The power of Martial Dao Artistic Concept and Intent.
• The importance of cultivation level and martial skill realm.
• The intensity and excitement of competition.

Character Interactions

• Yang Tian and Si Konghan engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their skills and determination.
• Yang Tian challenges Su Yu, setting up a potential clash between two powerful Heavenly Prides.
• Qin Yun and Su Yu discuss the match, with Qin Yun seeking Su Yu's opinion on the outcome.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu and Yang Tian clash, both using thirty percent Sword Intent, causing the Training Ground to tremble.
• Yang Tian uses Mountain Severing Slash, but Su Yu dodges and counters with The Sword of Speed.
• Su Yu switches to the Star Cloud Sword Art's first stance, pushing Yang Tian back several steps.
• Yang Tian uses Mountain River Sever, but Su Yu deflects most of the attack and uses Reverse Wave as a feint.
• Su Yu uses the fourth stance of the Star Cloud Sword Art, defeating Yang Tian and winning the championship.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: Shows significant improvement in his Sword Intent and skills, defeating Yang Tian with ease.
• Yang Tian: Struggles against Su Yu's improved skills and loses the competition.

Significant Themes

• The power of continuous learning and improvement, as seen in Su Yu's growth.
• The importance of adaptability and strategy in combat, demonstrated by Su Yu's varied attacks.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Yang Tian: Their intense battle highlights the difference in their skills and strategies.
• Su Yu and the other disciples: They express shock and admiration for Su Yu's victory.
• Su Yu and his companions: They bid their farewells as Su Yu decides to stay in Dingyang City for a while.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu visits the Spirit Gathering Pavilion to exchange his Yellow-grade Top-tier long staff for a long sword or Spirit Stones, and to rent a High-grade Cultivation Room for a month.
• Qin Yun, the pavilion's manager, offers Su Yu the High-grade Cultivation Room for free due to his championship in the Five Nations Grand Competition.
• After a month of secluded cultivation, Su Yu reaches the Peak Fifth Level of the Essence Transformation Realm.
• Qin Yun introduces Su Yu to Chen Changfeng, Vice President of the Southern Bright Merchant Association.
• Chen Changfeng offers Su Yu a premium VIP credential for the association, granting him a fifty percent discount on all their businesses.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: He improves his cultivation to the Peak Fifth Level of the Essence Transformation Realm, demonstrating his exceptional growth and potential.
• Qin Yun: She shows her influence and connections within the association by arranging for Su Yu to meet Chen Changfeng.
• Chen Changfeng: He displays his power and status as a Sea Breaking Realm expert and the association's Vice President, showing interest in cultivating a relationship with Su Yu.

Significant Themes

• The theme of cultivation and growth is prominent, with Su Yu's rapid advancement in the Essence Transformation Realm.
• The importance of connections and relationships is highlighted through Qin Yun's assistance and Chen Changfeng's offer to Su Yu.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Qin Yun: Their friendly relationship continues to grow, with Qin Yun helping Su Yu and Su Yu expressing his gratitude and willingness to assist the association in the future.
• Su Yu and Chen Changfeng: They meet for the first time, with Chen Changfeng showing interest in Su Yu's potential and offering him a premium VIP credential for the association.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Changfeng reveals the true extent of the Southern Bright Merchant Association's influence, extending to various nations of the Southern Domain.
• Su Yu learns about the hierarchical structure of the association, with managers and guest officials, and the existence of Great Guest Officials.
• Chen Changfeng offers Su Yu a position as a first-class guest official, with a high annual salary and flexible terms.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: Shows maturity and wisdom beyond his years, declining the initial offer but accepting the first-class guest official position after understanding its benefits.
• Chen Changfeng: Demonstrates his shrewdness and foresight, recognizing Su Yu's exceptional talent and offering him a prestigious position.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and influence within the Southern Domain.
• The importance of talent and potential in the cultivation world.
• The balance between personal freedom and the benefits of association with a powerful organization.

Character Interactions

• Chen Changfeng and Su Yu: Engage in a conversation that reveals the association's structure and leads to Su Yu's acceptance of the first-class guest official position.
• Chen Changfeng's respect for Su Yu's talent and potential is evident throughout the conversation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu returns to Dingyang City and accepts the position of First-class Guest Official of the chamber of commerce, much to Qin Yun's surprise.
• Qin Yun gifts Su Yu a Yellow-grade Top-tier sword, the Dustless Sword, before he leaves Dingyang City.
• In Rong City, Tiannan Kingdom, Su Yu encounters Wei Shaodong, the previous champion of the Five Nations Grand Competition of Prodigies, who challenges him to a spar. Su Yu defeats Wei Shaodong with a single strike, demonstrating his Lesser Accomplishment in Sword Intent.

Character Developments

• Su Yu's cultivation has advanced from the peak of the Fourth Level to the peak of the Fifth Level of Essence Transformation Realm in just over a month, showcasing his extraordinary talent and dedication to cultivation.
• Wei Shaodong, despite being a champion and a prodigy, is humiliated by Su Yu, revealing his arrogance and underestimation of his opponent.
• Si Konghan, who had been humiliated in the Five Nations Grand Competition of Prodigies, is further disheartened by Su Yu's strength, realizing the vast gap between them.

Significant Themes

• Prodigy vs. Prodigy: The chapter highlights the competition and rivalry among top-tier prodigies, with Su Yu's rapid growth challenging the established order.
• Arrogance and Humility: Wei Shaodong's arrogance leads to his downfall, while Su Yu's calm and collected demeanor allows him to maintain his composure and strength.
• Cultivation and Growth: Su Yu's rapid cultivation progress emphasizes the importance of dedication and hard work in martial arts cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Qin Yun: Qin Yun's concern and support for Su Yu are evident in her gift of the Dustless Sword and her offer of assistance.
• Su Yu and Wei Shaodong: Their brief interaction highlights the power dynamics between the two prodigies, with Su Yu's strength and composure overshadowing Wei Shaodong's arrogance.
• Si Konghan and Wei Shaodong: The two disciples' interaction reveals their shared humiliation and Si Konghan's growing dread of Su Yu's strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu reaches the border of the Tiannan Kingdom, facing the vast Star Language Great Forest.
• He decides to hunt Yao Beasts for Beast Cores to repair his Dao Severing Sword.
• Su Yu encounters and kills a mid-tier Level 3 Lion Scorpion Beast.
• A high-tier Level 3 Mutated Lion Scorpion Beast is attracted by the scent of its dead kin and attacks Su Yu.
• Su Yu engages in a fierce battle with the Mutated Lion Scorpion Beast, using his strongest moves but failing to kill it.
• Su Yu is forced to flee, using his maximum speed and the power of the Dao Severing Sword to escape.

Character Developments

• Su Yu demonstrates his combat skills and adaptability in facing a formidable opponent.
• Su Yu shows strategic thinking by deciding to hunt Yao Beasts for Beast Cores before continuing his journey.

Significant Themes

• The danger and unpredictability of the primeval forest and its Yao Beasts.
• The importance of strategic decision-making and adaptability in facing unexpected challenges.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with Sword Elder through his Sea of Consciousness, seeking advice and guidance during the battle.
• Su Yu's battle with the Mutated Lion Scorpion Beast highlights his determination and resilience in the face of a powerful enemy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu's True Essence recovers, and he senses a breakthrough opportunity at the Sixth Level of Essence Transformation Realm.
• He consumes a drop of Stone Dripping Fluid and uses the Nine Revolutions Spirit Condensation Art to break through the bottleneck.
• Su Yu practices the Star Cloud Sword Art for five days, achieving perfection in the technique.
• He discovers a lake and uses it to train his Sword of Speed by diving deep underwater, where the pressure increases with depth.
• After extensive training, Su Yu's Sword of Speed reaches a new level, striking without a trace underwater and significantly increasing its speed on land.

Character Developments

• Su Yu's cultivation improves as he breaks through to the Sixth Level of Essence Transformation Realm.
• He demonstrates determination and perseverance in training his Sword of Speed, ultimately achieving a significant breakthrough.

Significant Themes

• The importance of personal strength in the Martial Path.
• The concept of "Realm of No Obstruction," referring to the state where Su Yu's sword strikes leave no trace or resistance.
• The idea of using pressure to improve one's skills, echoing the principle of "training with weights."

Character Interactions

• Although there are no interactions with other characters in this chapter, Su Yu's internal dialogue and self-reflection serve as a form of interaction with his own thoughts and goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu enters his Sea of Consciousness and meets Sword Elder.
• Sword Elder reveals the three profound realms of the Sword Dao: Realm of No Obstruction, Realm of No Thickness, and Realm of No Self.
• Su Yu learns that he has unknowingly comprehended the Realm of No Obstruction.
• Sword Elder guides Su Yu in understanding the Realm of No Thickness through a sparring session.
• Su Yu gains a preliminary understanding of the Realm of No Thickness.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: Shows dedication and quick comprehension of the Sword Dao's profound realms. He gains confidence in his cultivation path.
• Sword Elder: Reveals his vast knowledge and experience, guiding Su Yu in understanding the advanced Sword Dao realms.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of mastery in swordsmanship.
• The importance of guidance and mentorship in cultivation.
• The challenges and rewards of deep comprehension and self-improvement.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Sword Elder: Sword Elder guides Su Yu, sharing his knowledge and experience. Su Yu shows dedication and quick understanding, pleasing Sword Elder. Their interaction is respectful and productive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu, now at the Sixth Level of Essence Transformation Realm, is practicing his sword skills by hunting Rank 3 Mid-tier Yao Beasts in the Star Whisper Great Forest.
• He encounters Xu Bin, a Martial Artist at the Seventh Level of Essence Transformation Realm, who is being chased by a mutated Lion Scorpion Beast.
• Xu Bin shares information about the Spirit Origin Fruit, a heavenly and earthly spiritual item that can boost cultivation, guarded by a high-level, third-tier Yao Beast in the inner region of the forest.
• Su Yu decides to team up with Xu Bin to reach the Spirit Origin Fruit.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: Shows significant improvement in his sword skills, able to defeat Rank 3 Mid-tier Yao Beasts with a single strike. He is cautious and calculated in his decisions, refusing to team up with Xu Bin initially but changing his mind due to the potential reward.
• Xu Bin: Reveals himself to be knowledgeable about the forest and the Spirit Origin Fruit. He is strategic, using Su Yu's interest in the fruit to convince him to team up.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and cultivation, as represented by the Spirit Origin Fruit.
• Caution and calculation in decision-making, seen in Su Yu's initial refusal to team up with Xu Bin.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Xu Bin: Initially cautious and guarded, they form a temporary alliance due to their shared goal of obtaining the Spirit Origin Fruit. Their interaction is marked by mutual respect and a degree of wariness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Bin and Su Yu approach the Spirit Spring, guarded by a Crimson Feather Bird, a high-level third-tier Yao Beast with Ancient Fire Phoenix bloodline.
• They discover two Spirit Origin Fruits, which ripen within two hours.
• Xu Bin lures the Crimson Feather Bird while Su Yu takes the ripe fruits.
• Su Yu successfully obtains the fruits but returns to help Xu Bin, who is severely injured and cornered by the Yao Beast.

Character Developments

• Xu Bin: Initially suspicious of Su Yu, he later feels guilty for his doubts and appreciates Su Yu's righteousness.
• Su Yu: Demonstrates exceptional stealth skills and surprising combat prowess, forcing back the Crimson Feather Bird with a single sword strike.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Betrayal: Xu Bin initially suspects Su Yu but later trusts him after Su Yu's selfless act.
• Selflessness and Righteousness: Su Yu risks his life to help Xu Bin, showcasing his moral integrity.
• Strength and Power: The Crimson Feather Bird's formidable strength highlights the dangers and challenges faced by the characters.

Character Interactions

• Xu Bin and Su Yu: Their relationship evolves from initial suspicion to mutual respect and camaraderie.
• Su Yu and the Crimson Feather Bird: Su Yu's unexpected intervention and combat skill challenge the Yao Beast's dominance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu encounters a Crimson Feather Bird, which attacks him due to sensing the stolen Spirit Origin Fruits.
• A fierce battle ensues; Su Yu uses his sword skills and techniques, including the Realm of No Thickness, Lesser Accomplishment Sword Intent, and the Star Cloud Sword Art.
• Su Yu injures the bird but decides to flee, knowing it's not severely wounded.
• After escaping, Su Yu consumes a Spirit Origin Fruit, which significantly boosts his cultivation and True Essence.
• He then aims to improve his Sword Intent, ultimately reaching fifty percent.

Character Developments

• Su Yu demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking against a powerful Yao Beast.
• His cultivation progresses from the peak of the Sixth Level to the Seventh Level of Essence Transformation Realm after consuming the Spirit Origin Fruit.
• Su Yu's Sword Intent reaches fifty percent, indicating his growing mastery over swordsmanship.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation and its impact on one's abilities and survival.
• The importance of strategic retreat and knowing one's limits in combat.
• The pursuit of improvement and growth, as seen in Su Yu's continuous refinement of his Sword Intent.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with the Crimson Feather Bird, showcasing his combat skills and decision-making.
• Although there's no human interaction in this chapter, Su Yu's internal dialogue and self-reflection highlight his character development.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu breaks through to the Seventh Level of Essence Transformation Realm, significantly boosting his strength.
• He hunts Third-grade Yao Beasts in the Star Language Great Forest, obtaining Beast Cores to repair the Dao Severing Sword.
• The Dao Severing Sword recovers to 30% of its power, comparable to a first-level Sea Breaking Realm Martial Artist's full-power strike.
• Su Yu learns the 'Spiritual Sense Imprint' method to control Yao Beasts from Sword Elder.
• Su Yu confronts the Crimson Feather Bird again, intending to subdue it.

Character Developments

• Su Yu's strength increases significantly with his cultivation breakthrough.
• Su Yu demonstrates exceptional talent in mastering the 'Spiritual Sense Imprint' method quickly.
• The Crimson Feather Bird shows fear and caution towards Su Yu's increased strength.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation breakthroughs and the gap between realms (Essence Transformation vs. Sea Breaking).
• The importance of Spiritual Sense in controlling Yao Beasts and the duration of the Spiritual Sense Imprint.
• The determination and decisiveness of Su Yu in pursuing his goals.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Sword Elder: Su Yu learns the 'Spiritual Sense Imprint' method from Sword Elder, who is impressed by Su Yu's quick comprehension.
• Su Yu and the Crimson Feather Bird: Su Yu confronts the Crimson Feather Bird again, aiming to subdue it using the 'Spiritual Sense Imprint' method. The bird shows fear and caution towards Su Yu's increased strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu encounters the Crimson Feather Bird, a high-level Yao Beast, and engages in a battle.
• Su Yu uses his superior speed and sword skills to gain the upper hand, but the bird's intelligence allows it to counterattack.
• The bird's fiery breath scorches a large area, but Su Yu retreats in time.
• Su Yu uses his full power, creating a massive crater, to intimidate the bird.
• Su Yu subdues the bird using the Spiritual Sense Imprint technique, establishing a contract.

Character Developments

• Su Yu demonstrates his exceptional sword skills, speed, and strategic thinking.
• The Crimson Feather Bird shows intelligence and resilience, understanding human speech and resisting the name given to it.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between humans and Yao Beasts.
• The use of intelligence, strategy, and force in subduing a powerful opponent.
• The establishment of a contract and the consequences of breaking it.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and the Crimson Feather Bird engage in a battle of wits and strength.
• Su Yu intimidates the bird with his power, showing no mercy.
• The bird submits to Su Yu's power and the contract, but shows resentment and unwillingness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu and the Crimson Feather Bird travel to Ten Directions City, three days later.
• Su Yu leaves the Crimson Feather Bird in the Monster Forest outside the city and enters Ten Directions City alone.
• He visits the Spirit Treasure Pavilion, a branch of the Southern Bright Merchant Association, and is treated with great respect due to his Black Card.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: Shows his strategic thinking by planning to visit Ten Directions City before proceeding to Tianqi City. He also demonstrates his calm and collected demeanor when entering the Spirit Treasure Pavilion.
• Crimson Feather Bird: Shows signs of recovery and obedience towards Su Yu, indicating a growing bond between them.

Significant Themes

• Power and Status: The Spirit Treasure Pavilion's treatment of Su Yu highlights the importance of status and power in the cultivation world.
• Growth and Potential: Su Yu's visit to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion emphasizes his potential and the expectations placed upon him as a young, powerful martial artist.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and the maidservant: Their interaction shows the maidservant's deference to Su Yu due to his status and the Black Card he possesses.
• Xiao Feng and Su Yu: Though they don't interact directly, Xiao Feng's observations of Su Yu from afar hint at potential future interactions or rivalries, given Xiao Feng's status as a Heavenly Pride disciple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yu, a young man with high-level Essence Transformation Realm cultivation and a Black Card from the merchant association, visits the Spirit Treasure Pavilion in Ten Directions City.
• He seeks the steward, Wan Peng, to process over thirty high-grade Level 3 Yao Beast corpses and buy four Level 2 Storage Bags.
• Wan Peng, impressed by Su Yu's strength and status, offers him a welcome gift of twenty thousand low-grade Spirit Stones and invites him to an upcoming auction.
• Su Yu cultivates in a high-grade Cultivation Room for five days but finds the amplification effect significantly reduced compared to before.
• Wan Peng escorts Su Yu to the Ten Directions Auction House, where he is led to a private room on the second floor.

Character Developments

• Su Yu demonstrates his strength and status, impressing Wan Peng and gaining his respect.
• Su Yu shows disappointment in the reduced effectiveness of his cultivation, hinting at potential challenges in his future progress.

Significant Themes

• Strength and status are respected and can open doors to privileges and opportunities.
• Cultivation becomes increasingly challenging as one advances in levels.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu interacts with Wan Peng, who shows deference and tries to curry favor with him due to his strength and status.
• Su Yu is served by a maidservant at the auction house, highlighting his VIP treatment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An auction begins with rare treasures, including Martial Skills, Cultivation Techniques, Spirit Artifacts, and a Spirit Intelligence Pill that enhances comprehension for martial artists below the Sea Breaking Realm.
• The Spirit Intelligence Pill draws intense bidding, with the price reaching one hundred fifty thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones.

Character Developments

• Su Yu, the protagonist, shows interest in the Spirit Intelligence Pill, hoping it will aid his breakthrough to the next Sword Intent stage before the Grand Competition.
• Chen Jie, a young martial artist ranked fifty-second on the Heavenly Pride Ranking, is determined to buy the Spirit Intelligence Pill to improve his Sword Intent and secure a spot in the top twenty of the Grand Competition.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and improvement in cultivation.
• The value of rare resources and their impact on martial artists' progress.
• Competition and ambition among martial artists.

Character Interactions

• Chen Jie and Xiao Feng discuss the Spirit Intelligence Pill, with Chen Jie expressing his determination to acquire it.
• Chen Jie competes with an unidentified elder in a private box for the Spirit Intelligence Pill, driving the price up significantly.
• Su Yu observes the auction from his private box, showing interest in the Spirit Intelligence Pill but not participating in the bidding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The auction of a Mysterious-tier Low-grade Martial Skill, Mysterious Moon Sword Art, drives Martial Artists into a frenzy.
• Su Yu, with around 250,000 low-grade Spirit Stones left, regrets not being able to bid due to insufficient funds.
• Sword Elder reveals that he has a more suitable martial skill for Su Yu, planning to teach it after the grand competition.

Character Developments

• Su Yu shows interest in the Mysterious Moon Sword Art but realizes he can't afford it.
• Sword Elder reveals his intention to teach Su Yu a more suitable martial skill.

Significant Themes

• The allure and unattainability of powerful martial skills.
• The wealth disparity among Martial Artists.

Character Interactions

• Su Yu and Sword Elder discuss the Mysterious Moon Sword Art and Su Yu's potential new martial skill.
• The auctioneer and bidders interact, with bids from Sea Breaking Realm experts causing a stir in the hall.