Chapter Summaries

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu receives a bounty to prevent the rescue of Yuan Dong, a bandit leader scheduled for execution.
• Su Mu is commissioned to forge a rank-entering long saber, which he decides to do alone.
• Su Mu reaches Perfection in the Melting Gold Art and creates a new form for the Thunderclap Fist.
• After a month, Su Mu completes the inscriptions for the saber and successfully infuses its spirit, creating a rank-entering Treasure Weapon.

Character Developments

• Su Mu improves his forging skills, reaching Perfection in the Melting Gold Art, and advances his Thunderclap Fist to the Greater Accomplishment realm.
• Su Mu's Comprehension reaches 76 points, nearing the limit of Latent Dragon in the Abyss.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perseverance and dedication in mastering skills (Su Mu's journey in forging and martial arts).
• The power of self-reliance and independence (Su Mu's decision to forge the saber alone and his cultivation of the Melting Gold Art).

Character Interactions

• Su Mu interacts with the three master blacksmiths and Workshop Master Wu Lie, who support and encourage his decision to forge the saber alone.
• The four blacksmiths wait anxiously outside the forging room as Su Mu completes the final stages of forging the rank-entering long saber.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu forges a treasure blade, the Cold Egret Blade, using Cold Iron Essence and a Cold Wolf's blood.
• The blade is exceptional, with a unique design that increases its lethality and armor-piercing capabilities.
• Wu Lie, the Workshop Master, invites Su Mu to become the fourth Master Craftsman, opening the Qianlong Forging Room for him.

Character Developments

• Su Mu: Proves his exceptional skill in weapon forging, becoming the youngest Master Craftsman in the workshop's history.
• Wu Lie: Recognizes Su Mu's talent and promotes him to Master Craftsman, demonstrating his wisdom and fairness as the Workshop Master.
• Chen Yuntian, Qingfeng, and Hantan: Acknowledge Su Mu's achievement and accept him as their peer, showing respect for his talent.

Significant Themes

• Talent and hard work: Su Mu's rapid rise as a Master Craftsman highlights the importance of both innate talent and diligent effort.
• Recognition and respect: The characters in the chapter show respect for Su Mu's achievements, emphasizing the value of acknowledging and rewarding hard work and talent.

Character Interactions

• Su Mu and Wu Lie: Their interaction demonstrates Wu Lie's respect for Su Mu's talent and his willingness to support and promote him.
• The three Master Craftsmen and Su Mu: They interact with mutual respect, acknowledging Su Mu's skill and accepting him as their peer.
• Wu Qiao'er and Wu Ning: The siblings discuss Su Mu's talent in martial arts, showing their admiration and envy of his abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu, after a year and a half, has gathered all materials except Demonic Beast Blood to forge his great spear.
• He plans to travel to Changfeng County to obtain fresh Demonic Beast Blood and also to meet Zhang Jin, a friend from his past life, to hunt Demonic Beasts together.
• Su Mu visits the Alchemist and the Young Physician, sharing wine and conversation. The Alchemist hints at Su Mu's mysterious nature.
• Su Mu leaves Qingyun City, stopping at White Egret Mountain to visit his uncle before heading to Changfeng County.
• In Changfeng County, a boy named Er Gou senses Su Mu's dangerous aura, comparing him to a Mountain Lord from the mountains.
• The county magistrate discusses the lack of news about the Qingyun Blade Catchers who took the bounty.

Character Developments

• Su Mu: Shows determination in forging his great spear and curiosity about fighting Demonic Beasts. He also demonstrates concern for the Alchemist's health.
• Er Gou: Displays keen senses and wariness, suggesting he has developed these traits from hunting in the mountains.
• The Alchemist: Reveals his enjoyment of wine and hints at Su Mu's mysterious nature, showing his perceptiveness despite his cloudy eyes.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination (Su Mu's spear forging)
• Perception and intuition (Er Gou sensing Su Mu's aura)
• Mystique and hidden nature (Su Mu's enigma to the Alchemist)
• Danger and wariness (Er Gou's reaction to Su Mu)

Character Interactions

• Su Mu interacts with the Alchemist and the Young Physician, sharing wine and conversation, showing a friendly relationship.
• Er Gou interacts with his companions, displaying a protective and wary nature towards Su Mu.
• The county magistrate interacts with his bailiff, discussing the lack of news about the bounty, showing his authority and concern.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu arrives in Changfeng County, noticing its rugged culture and the upcoming autumn executions.
• He visits the Demon Slaying Division and the execution ground, drawing attention from local officials.
• Su Mu discovers the Hongmen Martial Arts School and gains insights into a secret saber technique from its plaque.

Character Developments

• Su Mu demonstrates his keen observational skills, understanding of martial arts, and high talent in the way of the saber.
• Zhang Qing, a disciple of Hongmen Martial Arts School, shows honorable behavior and good judgment.

Significant Themes

• The ruggedness of Changfeng County's culture and its people.
• The power and subtlety of martial arts, as seen in the secret saber technique hidden in the Hongmen Martial Arts School's plaque.

Character Interactions

• Su Mu interacts with locals, showing curiosity and respect for their culture.
• He meets Zhang Qing, who protects him while he's in a state of enlightenment and later invites him into the Hongmen Martial Arts School.
• Su Mu's encounter with Zhang Qing fosters goodwill towards the Hongmen Martial Arts School.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu grasps the 'Drawing Sword Strike' move and improves his Blazing Fire Saber Technique proficiency to 96%.
• Su Mu decides to participate in the Demonic Beast hunt with the Hongmen Martial Arts School.
• Li Yueshan, the second instructor of the school, proposes a sparring match to test Su Mu's strength.
• Su Mu spars with Zhang Feng and Li Yueshan, demonstrating his superior martial arts skills.

Character Developments

• Su Mu shows remarkable progress in his martial arts, particularly in external techniques like Iron Cloth Shirt and Iron Arm Art.
• Zhang Feng, initially arrogant, gains respect for Su Mu after their spar.
• Li Yueshan, impressed by Su Mu's skills, addresses him respectfully and considers him a potential threat.

Significant Themes

• The importance of martial arts skill and prowess in the cultivation world.
• Respect and acknowledgment of strength, leading to changed attitudes towards Su Mu.

Character Interactions

• Su Mu spars with Zhang Feng and Li Yueshan, showcasing his superior martial arts skills and earning their respect.
• Zhang Jin, Su Mu's host, is impressed by Su Mu's strength and becomes more deferential.
• Li Yueshan, initially testing Su Mu, becomes wary of his potential as an enemy and considers him a threat to the Hongmen Martial Arts School's reputation.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu acquires a treasure blade, the Cold Egret Blade, from Zhang Jin.
• Li Yueshan leads a team, including Su Mu, to hunt demonic beasts in the Qifeng Mountain Range.
• The team splits into two, with Su Mu leading a group to search for fire-attribute demonic beasts.

Character Developments

• Su Mu: Shows his prowess in saber techniques, impressing Li Yueshan and Zhang Jin. He also demonstrates his tracking skills by leading the team to a demonic snake's lair.
• Li Yueshan: Shows his strategic thinking by splitting the team and entrusting Su Mu with finding fire-attribute demonic beasts.
• Zhang Jin: Gifts Su Mu the Cold Egret Blade, showing his gratitude and admiration for Su Mu's skills.

Significant Themes

• The power of martial arts and the respect it commands.
• The importance of trust and camaraderie among team members.
• The value of treasure weapons and the desire to obtain them.

Character Interactions

• Su Mu and Li Yueshan: They show mutual respect and understanding, with Li Yueshan entrusting Su Mu with an important task.
• Su Mu and Zhang Jin: Their relationship deepens as Zhang Jin gifts Su Mu a treasure blade, showing his admiration and gratitude.
• Li Jiang and Shangguan Qing: They show curiosity and respect towards Su Mu, following his lead in the search for demonic beasts.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu joins the Hongmen Martial Arts School disciples on a Demonic Beast hunt.
• They encounter an Eighth Rank Demonic Snake, the Blood Pattern Python.
• Li Jiang and Shangguan Qing, both Second Muscle Tendon Transformation cultivators, battle the Blood Pattern Python.
• After defeating the snake, they're approached by the Green Faced Bat King Wei Ming and another powerful figure, Xie Li, who want to take Shangguan Qing.

Character Developments

• Li Jiang and Shangguan Qing demonstrate their strength and coordination in battle.
• Su Mu observes and learns from their fight, appreciating their skills but also noting the snake's formidable physique.
• Shangguan Qing's identity is revealed to be more complex than initially thought.

Significant Themes

• The power and uniqueness of Demonic Beasts compared to human martial artists.
• The importance of coordination and teamwork in battle, as shown by Li Jiang and Shangguan Qing.

Character Interactions

• Li Jiang and Shangguan Qing work together seamlessly in battle, showcasing their trust and understanding.
• Su Mu observes the fight, learning and taking notes, but ultimately decides not to intervene.
• The Green Faced Bat King Wei Ming and Xie Li interact with the group, revealing their intentions to take Shangguan Qing.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu faces two Sixth-Rank Five Extremes Realm martial artists, Xie Li and Wei Ming, after saving Li Jiang and Shangguan Qing.
• Su Mu demonstrates his strength by blocking Xie Li's punch and cutting through his Fire Pattern Battle Armor with his saber.
• Su Mu uses his Wind Touches Cold Plum Blossom swordplay to counter Xie Li's brute force, while Wei Ming attacks with ice-attribute Force and Cold Iron Essence needles.

Character Developments

• Su Mu showcases his growth and adaptability, facing opponents stronger than him and adjusting his strategies accordingly.
• Xie Li and Wei Ming reveal their confidence and strength, but underestimate Su Mu, leading to a tense battle.

Significant Themes

• The power gap between the Seventh and Sixth Rank (Five Extremes Realm) is significant, with Sixth-Rank martial artists having an advantage in both destructive power and sustained combat ability.
• The Five Extremes Realm cultivates corresponding techniques using the power of the Five Elements to refine the five organs, build Five Element bridges, and communicate them, forming an internal circulation of the Five Elements.

Character Interactions

• Su Mu, Li Jiang, and Shangguan Qing form a temporary alliance, with Su Mu saving the others and allowing them to escape.
• Xie Li and Wei Ming work together to take down Su Mu, initially underestimating him but growing more serious as the battle progresses.
• Su Mu's actions and strength impress Xie Li, who tries to recruit him, but Su Mu declines, leading to a fierce battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu faces off against two Five Extremes Realm experts, Wei Ming and Xie Li.
• Su Mu merges his saber and sword techniques, creating a powerful new skill, "Blazing Dragon Tornado."
• Su Mu gains enlightenment and increases his Comprehension to 79, nearing the next level.
• Su Mu fights both enemies simultaneously, suppressing them despite his lower realm.
• Su Mu's weapon breaks, and both sides take a break to recover Force.
• Li Yueshan and his men approach, causing Wei Ming and Xie Li to retreat.

Character Developments

• Su Mu demonstrates incredible skill and resilience, holding his own against higher-ranked enemies.
• Wei Ming and Xie Li underestimate Su Mu initially but come to respect his strength.
• Su Mu's Comprehension increases, hinting at further growth.

Significant Themes

• The power of enlightenment and adaptability in battle.
• The importance of suitable weapons for one's fighting style.
• The strategic use of retreat to regroup and improve.

Character Interactions

• Su Mu vs. Wei Ming and Xie Li: A tense and evenly matched battle, with Su Mu's skill and resilience surprising his enemies.
• Su Mu and Li Yueshan: Though they don't interact directly, Li Yueshan's approach causes Wei Ming and Xie Li to retreat, indirectly aiding Su Mu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu successfully creates a new martial art, the Blazing Fire Cyclone, by combining the Blazing Fire Saber Technique and Clear Wind Swordplay.
• Su Mu's martial arts, Blazing Fire Saber Technique and Clear Wind Swordplay, reach perfection.
• Su Mu breaks through to the Dragon-Phoenix Bearing comprehension level, increasing his lifespan to 409 years.

Character Developments

• Su Mu's martial arts skills improve significantly, reaching perfection in two Eighth Rank martial arts.
• Su Mu's comprehension level advances, transforming from Latent Dragon in the Abyss to Dragon-Phoenix Bearing.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and Dedication: Su Mu's continuous practice and dedication lead to his martial arts reaching perfection.
• Transformation and Growth: Su Mu's transformation in comprehension level signifies his growth as a martial artist and an individual.

Character Interactions

• There are no significant character interactions in this chapter.
  This chapter focuses on Su Mu's internal growth and advancement in martial arts, setting the stage for his future development.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu discovers his ability to deduce martial arts after breaking through to the Dragon-Phoenix Physique.
• He decides to smelt his internal hardening martial arts to create a new, more powerful technique.
• Su Mu returns to Changfeng County, finds an inn, and begins his deductions.
• Over three days, he perfects three internal hardening martial arts (Iron Cloth Shirt, Iron Arm Art, Crimson Fire Skill) and creates a new, unnamed martial art by fusing seven internal hardening techniques.
• Su Mu tests his new martial art, the Molten Fire Golden Body, and finds it powerful but consumes a lot of Force.
• He plans to visit the Hongmen Martial Arts School to collect demon blood and then go to the Changfeng County Demon Slaying Division.

Character Developments

• Su Mu's Comprehension increases significantly after creating the Molten Fire Golden Body, hinting at the potential of this new martial art.
• Su Mu's understanding of his martial path deepens, and he becomes more confident in his abilities.

Significant Themes

• The importance of continuous learning and improvement in martial arts.
• The power of dedication and focus, as seen in Su Mu's three-day martial arts deduction session.
• The relationship between power and consumption, highlighted by the Molten Fire Golden Body's immense Force requirement.

Character Interactions

• Su Mu interacts with Zhang Jin, Li Jiang, Shangguan Qing, and Zhang Feng from the Hongmen Martial Arts School.
• He meets Zhang Hengyuan, the current head of the Hongmen Martial Arts School, and Zhang Xuanfeng, a Sixth Rank Five Extremes Realm expert.
• Although the Hongmen Martial Arts School has something they want from Su Mu, they decide not to press the issue, leaving the door open for future interactions.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu (disguised as Li Feiyu) visits the Changfeng Demon Slaying Division headquarters to claim Yuan Dong's bounty.
• Yuan Dong, a Silver Sword and son of the Black Mountain Rebel Army's Silver Eyebrow Eagle King, is scheduled for execution the next day.
• Xu Zhen, the Division Master, suspects that the Rebel Army might attempt to rescue Yuan Dong and wants Su Mu's help.
• Su Mu learns that County Lieutenant Liu plans to use Yuan Dong's execution as a trap to lure and kill Yuan Wuming, Yuan Dong's father.

Character Developments

• Su Mu: Shows confidence and arrogance, indicating his growing strength and experience. He decides to help County Lieutenant Liu capture Yuan Wuming.
• Xu Zhen: Recognizes Su Mu's potential and wants to recruit him, offering him a set of Changfeng army armor.
• Yuan Wuming: Determined to save his son, Yuan Dong, and plans to attack the execution ground despite warnings from Wei Ming.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The relationship between the Changfeng County government, the Demon Slaying Division, and the Black Mountain Rebel Army is complex and tense, with each side trying to gain the upper hand.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Yuan Wuming's loyalty to his son is unyielding, while Wei Ming's warning suggests a potential rift within the Rebel Army.
• Ambition and Caution: Both Su Mu and Xu Zhen have ambitious plans, but they also exercise caution, weighing the risks and benefits of their actions.

Character Interactions

• Su Mu and Xu Zhen: They discuss the execution plan, and Xu Zhen tries to recruit Su Mu, offering him armor and expressing his confidence in Su Mu's strength.
• Su Mu and Liu Qing: Although they don't interact directly, Liu Qing's plan to use Yuan Dong's execution as a trap to capture Yuan Wuming shows his determination and cunning.
• Yuan Wuming and his subordinate: Their interaction reveals Yuan Wuming's fierce determination to save his son and his disregard for Wei Ming's warning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu leaves the Demon Slaying Division, noticing he's being followed.
• He checks into an inn and cultivates using the "Three-Complete Bone Strengthening Powder."
• The next day, he joins a detachment of Changfeng Army soldiers and attends an execution in the East Market.
• The execution of Yuan Dong, the Silver Sword, is disrupted by a rebel army using gunpowder explosives and Thunder Fire.

Character Developments

• Su Mu remains low-key and observant, showing his strategic thinking and calm demeanor under pressure.
• Liu Qing, the Changfeng County Lieutenant, demonstrates his authority and resolve in carrying out the execution.
• Yuan Dong, the Silver Sword, shows defiance and cunning, managing to survive the initial execution attempt.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the imperial court, local officials, and rebel forces.
• The brutal nature of executions and the public's fascination with spectacles of violence.
• The use of gunpowder and explosives as a new form of warfare.

Character Interactions

• Su Mu observes Yuan Dong's defiance and survival instincts, showing interest in his fate.
• Liu Qing and the Changfeng Army officers work together to protect the County Lieutenant and maintain order during the attack.
• The rebel army, led by a silver-armored figure, storms the execution ground to rescue Yuan Dong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Wuming, a Sixth-Rank martial artist and Black Mountain Rebel Army's Fourth Protector, storms the execution ground to save his son, Yuan Dong.
• Liu Qing, the Changfeng County Lieutenant, attempts to kill Yuan Wuming and his son using Iron Arm Crossbows but fails.
• Yuan Wuming demonstrates his power by severing an Iron Arm Crossbow bolt with his saber, revealing his Sixth-Rank strength.
• The Changfeng Army's morale plummets, and Liu Qing considers retreating due to Yuan Wuming's threat.
• Yuan Dong is rescued but is ultimately killed by Li Mou, a Qingyun Demon Slaying Division member.

Character Developments

• Yuan Wuming: Reveals his Sixth-Rank strength, demonstrating his power and confidence.
• Liu Qing: Shows fear and consideration for retreat when faced with Yuan Wuming's threat, indicating his lack of means to deal with a Sixth-Rank martial artist.
• Yuan Dong: Despite being rescued, he is ultimately killed, showing the consequences of his actions and the power dynamics at play.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of actions: Yuan Dong's fate highlights the theme of reaping what one sows, while Yuan Wuming's display of power emphasizes the importance of strength in this world.
• The Great Yan's auspicious aura protection: The difference in Liu Qing's and Li Qiu's reactions to Sixth-Rank martial artists suggests a limitation to the Great Yan's protection for officials.

Character Interactions

• Su Mu: Observes the events from within the Changfeng Army, analyzing the situation and drawing conclusions about the Great Yan's protection for officials.
• Liu Qing and Yuan Wuming: Their interaction highlights the power imbalance, with Liu Qing showing fear and Yuan Wuming demonstrating confidence and power.
• Yuan Dong and Li Mou: Their interaction leads to Yuan Dong's death, emphasizing the consequences of Yuan Dong's actions and the power of the Qingyun Demon Slaying Division.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu, disguised as Li Feiyu, kills Yuan Dong, the son of Yuan Wuming, one of the Black Mountain Rebel Army's Four Protectors.
• Yuan Wuming, enraged, attacks Su Mu, who defends himself using the Hongmen Secret Saber and the Molten Fire Golden Body, ultimately defeating and killing Yuan Wuming.

Character Developments

• Su Mu demonstrates his prowess, defeating a Sixth-Rank martial artist (Yuan Wuming) despite being only at the Seventh Rank.
• Yuan Wuming's overconfidence and underestimation of Su Mu lead to his downfall.

Significant Themes

• The power of Pill Force and the disparity between ranks in martial arts.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Su Mu vs. Yuan Wuming: Their intense battle showcases Su Mu's strength and Yuan Wuming's overconfidence.
• Su Mu's interaction with the crowd: His defeat of Yuan Wuming instills fear and awe in the onlookers, deterring any potential challengers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu kills Yuan Wuming with a single strike, ending the Black Mountain Rebel Army's threat.
• Su Mu finds a Metal Element Divine Skill manual on Yuan Wuming's body, which is a Sixth-Rank cultivation technique.
• Su Mu begins cultivating the Metal Element Divine Skill, gaining insights into the mysteries of the Five Extremes Realm.

Character Developments

• Su Mu demonstrates his incredible strength, becoming renowned in Changfeng County.
• Su Mu's comprehension of the Metal Element Divine Skill increases, bringing him closer to the Sixth-Rank realm.

Significant Themes

• The power of cultivation methods and the difficulty of advancing to higher ranks.
• The importance of spiritual energy in the Five Extremes Realm and beyond.

Character Interactions

• Su Mu interacts briefly with Liu Qing and Wang Wu after the battle, but his focus remains on cultivation.
• Su Mu's actions inspire awe and respect from the Changfeng Army soldiers.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu earns eleven Second Class Merits, including Yuan Dong's three and the potential value of Yuan Wuming and the Eagle King Token.
• Su Mu exchanges three portions of Rock Pattern Snake Blood for three Second Class Merits at the Demon Slaying Division.
• Su Mu returns the Hongmen Secret Saber technique to the Hongmen Martial Arts School, clearing his debt of gratitude.
• Su Mu learns about the death of the old man from Apricot Blossom Studio and receives pastries from Granny Ma through a neighboring shopkeeper.

Character Developments

• Su Mu's reputation grows as "Master of Both Fist and Staff" and "Great Hero Li," pleasing him but also making him realize the power of flattery.
• Su Mu feels a strong longing to return to Qingyun City after hearing about the Alchemist, the Young Physician, and the master craftsmen.
• The Alchemist becomes more serious and direct in his conversations with Su Mu, indicating a shift in their relationship.

Significant Themes

• Time's relentless passage, symbolized by the aging shopkeepers in the market and the death of the old man from Apricot Blossom Studio.
• The power of reputation and flattery, as Su Mu experiences the pleasure of being praised but also understands its potential dangers.
• The importance of clear communication, as the Alchemist becomes more direct with Su Mu, hinting at an upcoming serious conversation.

Character Interactions

• Su Mu interacts with the Hongmen Martial Arts School, returning the Hongmen Secret Saber technique and clearing his debt of gratitude.
• Su Mu has a brief but meaningful exchange with the old shopkeeper, receiving pastries from Granny Ma and learning about the old man's death.
• The Alchemist and Su Mu share a moment of understanding, with the Alchemist preparing to ask Su Mu a serious question about his feelings for the Young Physician.

Summary of Chapter 159: Death Warrior Supervisor, Third Muscle Tendon Transformation!

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu senses an unusual power within the Alchemist, different from Force and elemental Force.
• The Alchemist entrusts Xiao Yue to Su Mu and asks him not to teach her martial arts extensively.
• Su Mu suspects the Alchemist might be the Death Warrior supervisor from his past.
• Li Feiyu's actions in Changfeng County spread through Qingyun, causing a stir among the five major powers and citizens.
• Su Mu returns to the Weapon Forging Workshop and decides to forge a long saber as a cover for his true intention to create a ranked great spear.

Character Developments

• Su Mu: Realizes the Alchemist's unusual power, suspects his true identity, and decides to focus on improving his strength.
• Li Feiyu: Gains recognition and admiration from the citizens and major powers of Qingyun after his actions in Changfeng County.
• The Alchemist: Entrusts Xiao Yue to Su Mu, revealing his worry for her future and hinting at his true intentions.

Significant Themes

• Suspicion and trust: Su Mu's suspicion of the Alchemist's true identity and his struggle to trust him.
• Power and strength: The importance of power and strength in the world, as seen through the Alchemist's abilities and Li Feiyu's recognition.
• Identity and deception: The theme of hidden identities and deceptions, as seen through the possible connection between the Alchemist and the Death Warrior supervisor.

Character Interactions

• Su Mu and the Alchemist: Their conversation reveals the Alchemist's worry for Xiao Yue and hints at his true intentions, causing Su Mu to suspect his identity.
• The citizens of Qingyun and Li Feiyu: The citizens admire and praise Li Feiyu for his actions, while the major powers of Qingyun seek to befriend him.
• Su Mu and the Weapon Forging Workshop: Su Mu returns to the workshop and decides to forge a long saber as a cover for his true intention to create a ranked great spear.

Summary of Chapter 160: Qingzhou Ancient Prefecture, Two Hundred Refinements Fine Iron!

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu completes the Third Muscle Tendon Transformation, enhancing his physical prowess and self-healing abilities.
• He tests his improved strength and Pill Force, finding that he can now unleash his full power without worry.
• Su Mu visits the Cloud Crane Medical Hall, but the Alchemist has already left, leaving a note asking Su Mu to take the Young Physician away from Qingyun soon.
• Su Mu begins forging a new weapon, aiming for Two Hundred Refinements Fine Iron, and makes significant progress in his Metal Element Divine Skill and other martial arts.

Character Developments

• Su Mu's physical strength, Pill Force, and martial arts skills improve significantly after the Third Muscle Tendon Transformation.
• The Alchemist's departure hints at an impending threat, putting pressure on Su Mu.
• The Young Physician remains in Qingyun, and Su Mu feels responsible for her safety.

Significant Themes

• The importance of continuous cultivation and improvement in martial arts.
• The consequences of Su Mu's actions in Changfeng County, hinting at potential retaliation from powerful enemies.
• The responsibility Su Mu feels towards the Young Physician and the Alchemist's trust in him.

Character Interactions

• Su Mu interacts with the Young Physician, discussing the Alchemist's departure and the need to leave Qingyun soon.
• Su Mu does not encounter any other characters in this chapter, focusing solely on his cultivation and forging progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mu forges a Three-Section Extension Style great spear, which can be quickly deployed in combat and carried around without attracting attention.
• The spear is one zhang, one chi, and one cun long, with a total weight of three hundred six jin.
• Su Mu tests the spear's assembly and disassembly, finding that disassembly requires roughly three times the Force and power needed for assembly.
• Su Mu decides to proceed with spirit infusion for the great spears and the long saber simultaneously, despite knowing that one will be lacking due to insufficient Flame Eagle Essence Blood.

Character Developments

• Su Mu's artifact refining skills reach the Minor Accomplishment realm, with his comprehension increasing to 97% (Dragon-Phoenix Bearing).
• Su Mu creates the third stance of Thunderclap Fist, Thunderclap Spear, advancing it to the Great Accomplishment realm with 29% proficiency.
• Su Mu's internal Force increases to eighteen streams, and his Comprehension breaks the one hundred mark.
• The old man in black robes returns to Canglan East Commandery, using his blood to determine that his target is located south of the commandery.

Significant Themes

• The power of Spiritual Power and its potential advantages in combat.
• The possibility of multiple cultivation methods in the world, with Martial Arts being just one of them.
• The importance of preparation and considering worst-case scenarios in problem-solving.

Character Interactions

• Su Mu teaches the Young Physician martial arts, but advises him not to rush his cultivation due to his weak foundation.
• Su Mu speculates about the Alchemist and the Young Physician's cultivation methods, considering them as potential "Special Practitioners."
• The old man in black robes considers revealing his identity to ensure no one dares to attack him in the Canglan Three Commanderies.