Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo's fame spreads, attracting matchmakers from neighboring villages.
• Village Chief Yang Baishu announces Li Xian's return with senior disciples to eliminate Black Wind Stockade.
• A Cultist Fugitive, a Martial Artist, is rumored to have fled into Qingliang Mountain.
• Su Mo considers going to Anyuan County Town for Body Tempering and Body Tempering Cultivation Techniques.
• Li Xian returns with two senior disciples, likely Meridian Opening Realm experts.

Character Developments

• Su Mo remains focused on cultivating his body and refining his physique, rejecting all marriage proposals.
• Li Xian gains confidence to face Black Wind Stockade, likely due to his senior disciples' strength.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength in this world, with the government and influential families monopolizing martial arts resources.
• The significance of marriage and family in village life, with many seeking to marry Su Mo for his hunting skills and potential.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo entrusts Uncle Chen Shan with rejecting matchmakers.
• Village Chief Yang Baishu brings news from the outside world to the villagers.
• Li Xian returns with his senior disciples, planning to confront Black Wind Stockade.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xian, after being defeated by the Black Wind Stockade, returns to Anyuan County Town to enlist help from his senior brothers and sisters of the Black Eagle Sect to eliminate the stockade.
• Senior Brother Xiao Yingkai and Senior Sister An Yanbing agree to help Li Xian.
• An Yanbing, despite her young age, is a prodigy in the late stage of the Meridian Opening Realm, preparing to advance to the Tendon Changing Realm.
• Li Xian mentions his friend Su Mo from Shuanglin Village, hoping he could join the Black Eagle Sect, but An Yanbing dismisses the idea due to Su Mo's late start in cultivation.
• They discuss a wanted cultist from the Fire Worship Cult who has fled to Qingliang Mountain.

Character Developments

• Li Xian: Shows determination to protect his village and seeks help from his seniors.
• Xiao Yingkai: Displayed hatred for evil and loyalty to his junior brother and sect.
• An Yanbing: Demonstrates her strength, talent, and calm demeanor, showing no concern for the cultist threat.

Significant Themes

• The importance of starting martial arts training early for potential success.
• The power dynamics between sects, families, and the government in the martial arts world.
• The threat posed by cults and their influence on ordinary people.

Character Interactions

• Li Xian, Xiao Yingkai, and An Yanbing work together to help Li Xian's village.
• Li Xian mentions his friend Su Mo to An Yanbing, hoping for his chance to join the Black Eagle Sect.
• An Yanbing dismisses Su Mo's chance due to his late start in cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Xian returns to Shuanglin Village with two senior disciples from his sect, Xiao Yingkai and An Yanbing, both Meridian Opening Realm experts, to eradicate Black Wind Stockade.
• The villagers are excited and hopeful, believing Black Wind Stockade's end is near.
• Li Xian, Xiao Yingkai, and An Yanbing charge into Black Wind Stockade, facing off against its leaders.
• The villagers hear intense fighting and believe Black Wind Stockade is about to be destroyed.

Character Developments

• Li Xian shows confidence in his senior disciples' abilities but is later seen with a grim expression, hinting at unexpected events.
• An Yanbing and Xiao Yingkai demonstrate their prowess as Meridian Opening Realm experts, easily defeating Black Wind Stockade's leaders.
• Zhang Qian is inspired by An Yanbing's strength and considers the possibility of becoming a Martial Artist herself.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Martial Artists and the impact they have on the lives of ordinary people.
• The villagers' hope for liberation from Black Wind Stockade's oppression.
• The potential for women to become powerful Martial Artists, as seen through An Yanbing's character.

Character Interactions

• Li Xian introduces Shuanglin Village to his senior disciples, Xiao Yingkai and An Yanbing.
• An Yanbing takes the lead in attacking Black Wind Stockade, showcasing her decisive and powerful nature.
• The villagers gather outside Black Wind Stockade, eagerly awaiting its destruction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Black Wind Stockade's Great Leader, Huang Heilong, is revealed to have a powerful background in the Huang Family, a minor aristocratic family in Anyuan County Town.
• Li Xian's senior brothers and sisters, An Yanbing and Xiao Yingkai, decide not to destroy Black Wind Stockade to avoid the wrath of the Huang Family.
• An Yanbing negotiates with Black Wind Stockade, securing a promise that they will no longer persecute the villagers.
• The Black Eagle Sect announces they will recruit disciples from Shuanglin Village and surrounding areas.

Character Developments

• Li Xian: Disappointed and powerless after learning about Huang Heilong's background, he questions his seniors' decision but ultimately accepts it.
• Villagers: Initially hopeful and excited, they become disheartened when Black Wind Stockade isn't destroyed. Later, they regain hope when Black Wind Stockade stops persecuting them.
• An Yanbing: Shows diplomatic skills by securing a promise from Black Wind Stockade, ensuring the villagers' safety.
• Huang Heilong: Revealed to have a powerful background, he's portrayed as untouchable due to his family's influence.

Significant Themes

• Power and Corruption: The Huang Family's influence and the government's turning a blind eye to Black Wind Stockade's atrocities highlight the corrupt power dynamics.
• Hope and Disappointment: The villagers' initial hope turns to disappointment when Black Wind Stockade isn't destroyed, then hope returns when they're no longer persecuted.
• The Price of Power: Huang Heilong's untouchable status due to his family's influence shows the high cost of power and the consequences of abusing it.

Character Interactions

• Li Xian and An Yanbing/Xiao Yingkai: Li Xian questions his seniors' decision, leading to a tense interaction. Later, he accepts their reasoning.
• Villagers and Black Wind Stockade: The villagers initially fear and hate Black Wind Stockade, but their attitude shifts when Black Wind Stockade stops persecuting them.
• An Yanbing and Huang Heilong: An Yanbing negotiates with Huang Heilong, securing a promise that benefits the villagers.

Key Plot Points

• The Black Eagle Sect recruits disciples under 18 for martial arts training.
• The villagers are excited and eager for their children to join.
• The sect selects four villagers: Li Goudan, Zhang Qian, Zhang Hai, and Chen Mazi.

Character Developments

• Zhang Qian, Zhang Tieshan's daughter, is selected, making her family proud.
• Su Mo, initially considered the most talented, is disqualified due to his age.

Significant Themes

• Age limitations in martial arts practice.
• The impact of martial arts training on village dynamics and pride.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tieshan's family boasts about their children's selection.
• Uncle Chen Shan feels pity for Su Mo's disqualification.
• Village chief Yang Baishu feels pride in Shuanglin Village's high recruitment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An Yanbing and Xiao Yingkai prepare to leave Shuanglin Village with the recruited martial arts prodigies.
• Li Xian brings Su Mo to meet An Yanbing, hoping she'll examine Su Mo's aptitude for the Black Eagle Sect.
• An Yanbing examines Su Mo and finds his physical strength robust but aptitude blocked, deeming him unsuitable for the sect.
• The villagers are shocked to learn Su Mo is already a Martial Artist.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Revealed to be a Martial Artist, starts accepting his limitations and considering a future in Qingliang Mountain.
• Zhang Qian: Realizes the Black Wind Stockade's interest in her might be related to Su Mo. Starts accepting her new path as a Martial Artist.
• Li Xian: Shows kindness and support towards Su Mo, trying to help him join the Black Eagle Sect.

Significant Themes

• The importance of starting martial arts cultivation early.
• The vast difference between the martial arts world and the ordinary world (Qingliang Mountain vs. Anyuan County Town).
• The impact of one's aptitude and roots on their martial arts potential.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Li Xian: Li Xian shows friendship and support towards Su Mo, trying to help him join the Black Eagle Sect.
• Su Mo and Zhang Qian: Zhang Qian struggles with her feelings for Su Mo, now that she's about to become a Martial Artist herself.
• Villagers and Su Mo: The villagers are shocked and impressed by Su Mo's achievement, showing him newfound respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo's Martial Artist status causes a stir in Shuanglin Village and surrounding areas.
• Villagers react differently to Su Mo's achievement; some revere him, others are indifferent or envious.
• Su Mo focuses on honing his martial arts skills, particularly the Basic Saber Technique, which now emits a faint golden light.
• Su Mo awaits the return of an old Martial Artist in the Tendon Changing Realm to Qingshan Town, hoping to obtain a Body Tempering Cultivation Technique.
• Qingshan Town is lively due to the old Martial Artist's return, with many families seeking apprenticeship for their children.

Character Developments

• Su Mo remains dedicated to improving his martial arts skills.
• Villagers' opinions of Su Mo vary, reflecting their personalities and aspirations.

Significant Themes

• The value of hard work and dedication (Su Mo's focus on improving his skills).
• Perception of success and status (villagers' reactions to Su Mo's achievement).

Character Interactions

• Villagers interact with Su Mo based on their personal feelings about his Martial Artist status.
• Su Mo's interactions with the villagers are minimal, as he focuses on his training.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo, a skilled Hunter from Shuanglin Village, wants to join Guande Martial Arts School to learn cultivation techniques.
• He sells five Green Wolves and over a dozen wild rabbits for 23 taels of silver in Qingshan Town.
• At Guande Martial Arts School, Su Mo pays the 15-tael apprenticeship fee and is accepted without any aptitude or bone structure tests.
• He meets Senior Brother Luo Lianbo, who tells him about the school's founder, Yu Guande, and his mission to provide cultivation opportunities to all.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Shows determination and resourcefulness in joining the martial arts school, demonstrating his resolve to learn cultivation.
• Luo Lianbo: Reveals his admiration for his Master, Yu Guande, and the school's mission, showing his loyalty and passion for the school's cause.

Significant Themes

• Opportunity and Accessibility: The school's founder, Yu Guande, aims to provide cultivation opportunities to everyone, regardless of their background.
• Determination and Resolve: Su Mo's unwavering desire to learn cultivation is emphasized, as is Luo Lianbo's dedication to the school's mission.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Luo Lianbo: They meet for the first time, and Luo Lianbo shares his enthusiasm for the school's mission with Su Mo, setting a positive tone for their future interactions.
• Su Mo and the wealthy families in Qingshan Town: They buy Su Mo's Green Wolf meat and wild rabbits, allowing him to gather the funds needed for the apprenticeship fee.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo pays the apprenticeship fee of fifteen taels of silver to officially join the Guande Martial Arts School.
• He learns that accommodation costs five taels of silver per month, with discounts for longer stays.
• The school provides meals, Bone Strengthening Soup, and other medicinal aids for cultivation.
• Master Yu Guande, a Tendon Changing Realm expert, teaches the Azure Origin Body Tempering Art.
• Senior sister Lin Yutong, a Meridian Opening Realm Martial Artist, demonstrates and explains the technique.

Character Developments

• Su Mo shows exceptional comprehension and talent, expecting to master the technique quickly.
• Master Yu Guande is revealed to be a formidable expert despite his age and injury.
• Senior sister Lin Yutong demonstrates her proficiency in the Azure Origin Body Tempering Art.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resolve and determination in martial arts practice.
• The value of comprehension and talent over innate aptitude and bone structure in the Azure Origin Body Tempering Art.
• The high cost of cultivation and the benefits provided by the Guande Martial Arts School.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo interacts with Senior Brother Luo Lianbo, who guides him through the apprenticeship process.
• The new disciples interact with Master Yu Guande, showing respect and eagerness to learn.
• Senior sister Lin Yutong interacts with the new disciples, teaching and demonstrating the Azure Origin Body Tempering Art.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Guande Martial Arts School recruits disciples based on comprehension, not bone structure or aptitude, unlike other sects.
• The Azure Origin Body Tempering Art, the school's cultivation technique, can only reach the peak of the late Body Tempering Realm, not the Meridian Opening Realm.
• Su Mo, a new disciple, easily understands and begins cultivating the Azure Origin Body Tempering Art, leading to a breakthrough to the mid-Body Tempering Realm.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Shows exceptional comprehension and talent, easily understanding and cultivating the Azure Origin Body Tempering Art, leading to a breakthrough in his cultivation.
• Lin Yutong (Senior Sister): Demonstrates kindness and patience in teaching new disciples, offering guidance and support.

Significant Themes

• The importance of comprehension and talent over bone structure and aptitude in cultivation.
• The limitations and underestimation of the Azure Origin Body Tempering Art by major sects and families.
• The struggle and perseverance of new disciples in their cultivation journey.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Lin Yutong: Su Mo shows respect and admiration for Lin Yutong's teaching, while she offers guidance and support to new disciples.
• Su Mo and his roommates (Xie Baolin and Yue Haofeng): Brief interactions show their initial acquaintance and lack of deep connection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo realizes the Azure Origin Body Tempering Art's limitation: it can only reach the peak of the late Body Tempering Realm.
• He learns that the art is incomplete and may need to switch to another technique or find its sequel to advance to the Meridian Opening Realm.
• Su Mo considers leaving Guande Martial Arts School to hunt Beasts and Fierce Beasts in the mountains for their innate characteristics.
• Li Xian warns Su Mo about a dangerous cultist hiding in Qingliang Mountain.

Character Developments

• Su Mo shows ambition and determination to improve his cultivation, considering leaving the martial arts school to hunt for better resources.
• Li Xian demonstrates concern for Su Mo's safety, warning him about the cultist in Qingliang Mountain.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to improve cultivation and find suitable techniques.
• The dangers and opportunities presented by the mountains and the Beasts within.
• The importance of caution and heeding warnings, as exemplified by Li Xian's advice.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo reflects on his experiences and decisions, considering Li Xian's advice and his own goals.
• Li Xian's warning to Su Mo shows their growing bond and concern for each other's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo realizes that his cultivation speed with the Azure Origin Body Tempering Art has slowed due to his solidified roots and bones, and it will take at least five months to reach the late stage of the Body Tempering Realm.
• Su Mo understands that the Azure Origin Body Tempering Art is a shortcut with limitations, lacking follow-up techniques to connect to the Meridian Opening Realm.
• Su Mo decides to cultivate desperately to increase his lifespan and achieve immortality by breaking through major realms.
• Su Mo learns about the martial arts school's free Body Strengthening Soup and decides to use it to speed up his cultivation progress.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Realizes the limitations of his cultivation technique and decides to cultivate more diligently to increase his lifespan and achieve immortality.
• Xie Baolin: Reveals his background as a cowherd from a remote village and his determination to become a Martial Artist to no longer be looked down upon.

Significant Themes

• The limitations and advantages of the Azure Origin Body Tempering Art.
• The desire for power, longevity, and immortality in the martial world.
• The struggle and determination of individuals from humble backgrounds to achieve success.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Xie Baolin: They share their backgrounds and discuss their determination to succeed in the martial world.
• Su Mo and Yue Haofeng: Yue Haofeng brings breakfast for Su Mo and Xie Baolin and mentions the free Body Strengthening Soup at the medicine hall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo and Xie Baolin visit the pharmacy for the Body Strengthening Soup.
• Su Mo discovers the Ancient Profound Pearl can refine medicinal soups and herbs.
• Su Mo predicts he'll reach the late stage of the Body Tempering Realm in less than half a year.
• Xie Baolin breaks through to the early stage of the Body Tempering Realm.
• Yue Haofeng invites Su Mo and Xie Baolin to celebrate at Tianxiang Tower.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Discovers the Ancient Profound Pearl's ability to refine medicinal soups, accelerating his cultivation progress.
• Xie Baolin: Breaks through to the early stage of the Body Tempering Realm, showing dedication to his cultivation.
• Yue Haofeng: Demonstrates kindness and generosity, treating his junior brothers to a meal at Tianxiang Tower.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Su Mo's cultivation progress is accelerated due to the Ancient Profound Pearl, while Xie Baolin breaks through to a new realm.
• Friendship and Camaraderie: Yue Haofeng's kindness and generosity towards his junior brothers highlight the importance of friendship in their martial arts journey.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Xie Baolin: They cultivate together, share their progress, and support each other's growth.
• Su Mo, Xie Baolin, and Yue Haofeng: The three roommates form a bond, with Yue Haofeng often treating them to meals and showing care for his junior brothers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo, Xie Baolin, and Senior Brother Yue Haofeng visit Tianxiang Tower, the most prosperous restaurant in Qingshan Town.
• They encounter Fang Xinwu, a prominent young master from a wealthy family, and his entourage, who dismissively ignore Yue Haofeng and his junior brothers.

Character Developments

• Xie Baolin is awestruck by the wealthy lifestyle he witnesses at Tianxiang Tower, sparking a desire for more.
• Yue Haofeng reveals his deference to Fang Xinwu, showing his awareness of the power dynamics in Qingshan Town.
• Su Mo remains quiet and observant, comparing Fang Xinwu to Shi Mingdong in his mind.

Significant Themes

• Social Hierarchy: The chapter highlights the stark contrast between the lives of the wealthy and the common people, as seen through Xie Baolin's eyes.
• Power Dynamics: The interaction between Yue Haofeng and Fang Xinwu's group underscores the importance of power and status in society.

Character Interactions

• Yue Haofeng shows deference to Fang Xinwu, demonstrating the power imbalance between them.
• Xie Baolin's interaction with the wealthy patrons at Tianxiang Tower sparks a change in his perspective on his own life.
• Su Mo, Xie Baolin, and Yue Haofeng's dynamic shows the latter's protective role as a senior brother, while Su Mo remains more reserved.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo diligently cultivates, reaching the peak of mid-stage Body Tempering Realm in a month.
• He meets Ye Zongsheng and Sha Pengxiao, fellow disciples who join the martial arts school around the same time.
• Su Mo's one-month free accommodation expires, requiring him to pay ten taels of silver monthly for both accommodation and Body Strengthening Soup.
• Su Mo leaves the Guande Martial Arts School to return to his village for money.
• Senior Brother Yue Haofeng is absent due to family issues.
• Su Mo bumps into Senior Brother Luo Lianbo, who expresses hope that Su Mo will return soon.

Character Developments

• Su Mo's cultivation improves steadily, nearing the peak of mid-stage Body Tempering Realm.
• Xie Baolin's cultivation speed is remarkable, reaching the peak of early-stage Body Tempering Realm.
• Ye Zongsheng and Sha Pengxiao are introduced, with Ye being outgoing and Sha being quiet and melancholic.
• Senior Brother Yue Haofeng is mentioned to be facing family problems.

Significant Themes

• The importance of martial arts resources and sponsorship for cultivation improvement.
• The impact of age and bone structure on cultivation potential and investment value.
• The bond between fellow disciples and the reluctance of parting ways.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo meets Ye Zongsheng and Sha Pengxiao, forming a bond with them.
• Xie Baolin expresses reluctance to see Su Mo leave.
• Su Mo bids farewell to his fellow disciples and Xie Baolin.
• Senior Brother Luo Lianbo advises others about Su Mo's potential but feels unheard.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo returns to Shuanglin Village due to financial constraints at the Guande Martial Arts School.
• He hunts twelve Green Wolves in a row, causing a sensation among the villagers.
• Su Mo's hunting prowess is such that even the Wolf King of Green Wolf Ridge fears him.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his strength and confidence as a Martial Artist, hunting Green Wolves with ease.
• Uncle Chen Shan shows his support for Su Mo's pursuit of martial arts, offering him money despite his own financial struggles.

Significant Themes

• The power and prestige of Martial Artists in the village society.
• The importance of financial resources in pursuing martial arts training.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo interacts with Uncle Chen Shan and his family, showing care and concern for their well-being.
• Villagers discuss and marvel at Su Mo's hunting achievements, highlighting his growing reputation.
• Su Mo's presence in the mountains causes the Green Wolves to flee, demonstrating his dominance over the local wildlife.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Villagers inspired by Su Mo's martial arts prowess want to sell everything to join Guande Martial Arts School.
• Su Mo hunts in Qingliang Mountain to earn money for the school and acquire new innate characteristics.
• Su Mo encounters a wanted criminal from the Fire Worship Cult, Chou Jinping, who attacks him.
• Chou Jinping is a Meridian Opening Realm Martial Artist with a miraculous body-tempering technique, making him formidable.
• Su Mo manages to escape after a brief exchange, leaving Chou Jinping with an aggravated old wound.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates quick reflexes, archery skills, and physical strength, but is no match for Chou Jinping's power and speed.
• Chou Jinping is revealed to be a dangerous and powerful cultist with a history of escaping authorities.

Significant Themes

• The allure and power of martial arts, inspiring villagers to pursue it.
• The danger and fearlessness of cultists, as seen through Chou Jinping's actions.
• The struggle between authorities and cults, hinted at through Chou Jinping's past encounters.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Chou Jinping have a brief, intense encounter, showcasing their respective strengths and leading to Su Mo's escape.
• The villagers' enthusiasm for martial arts is sparked by Su Mo's example, leading to their desire to join the martial arts school.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo encounters a wanted criminal, Qiu Jinping, from the Fire Worship Cult, a Meridian Opening Realm Martial Artist, and barely escapes.
• Su Mo decides not to hunt in Qingliang Mountain for a while and warns the villagers about the dangerous wanted criminal.
• News arrives that Zhang Qian, Zhang Hai, Li Goudan, and Chen Mazi from the Black Eagle Sect have become Martial Artists, with Zhang Qian awakening a special powerful physique and becoming an inner true disciple.

Character Developments

• Su Mo recognizes his limitations and decides to avoid the powerful Qiu Jinping, showing maturity and self-awareness.
• Zhang Qian's awakened special physique and rapid rise in the Black Eagle Sect indicate her immense potential and growth as a character.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its consequences is explored through Qiu Jinping's formidable strength and the fear it instills in Su Mo.
• The theme of potential and growth is highlighted through Zhang Qian's awakened special physique and her rapid advancement in the Black Eagle Sect.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo interacts with Uncle Chen Shan, Aunt Cui Hua, and the village elders, showing his kindness and generosity by providing them with Green Wolf meat.
• Zhang Qian's interactions with the Black Eagle Sect members showcase her new status and potential, causing excitement among her family members.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo returns to Qingshan Town to sell nine Green Wolves, attracting attention due to the quantity.
• Fang Xinwu, a young master from a wealthy family and a disciple of a major sect, recognizes Su Mo and inquires about the Green Wolves' origin.
• Su Mo sells the Green Wolves for thirty-five taels of silver, enough to cover his expenses at Guande Martial Arts School for several months.
• Su Mo returns to the martial arts school, surprising fellow disciples with his sudden reappearance and the amount of silver he possesses.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Shows determination and resourcefulness in earning money to support his cultivation.
• Fang Xinwu: Reveals his ambition to obtain the body-refining technique of the Fire Worship Cultist fugitive.
• Xie Baolin: Advances his cultivation to the middle stage of the Body Tempering Realm, demonstrating exceptional talent.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Financial Struggles: Su Mo's need to earn money to support his cultivation highlights the financial struggles of many martial artists.
• Ambition and Power: Fang Xinwu's desire for the body-refining technique showcases the ambition and power dynamics within the martial arts world.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Fang Xinwu: Fang Xinwu recognizes Su Mo and inquires about the Green Wolves' origin, showing mild interest in Su Mo's activities.
• Su Mo and Xie Baolin: Xie Baolin is happy about Su Mo's return, and they catch up on each other's developments, with Su Mo expressing surprise at Xie Baolin's cultivation progress.
• Su Mo and Senior Brother Yue Haofeng: Su Mo learns about Senior Brother Yue Haofeng's temporary absence due to family matters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Baolin, a fellow student from a remote village, demonstrates remarkable cultivation talent, breaking through to the middle stage of the Body Tempering Realm in just a month.
• Su Mo feels pressured by Xie Baolin's progress and redoubles his cultivation efforts.
• The martial arts school reveals three advanced Body Tempering cultivation techniques (Thunderous Body Refining Fist, Bone Forging Black Dragon Leg, Waves Thunderbolt Palm) that can be cultivated to the Meridian Opening Realm and come with powerful attack moves.
• To cultivate these advanced techniques, one must either have extraordinary talent or break through to the peak of the late Body Tempering Realm before turning nineteen.

Character Developments

• Xie Baolin: Proves to be a cultivation genius, attracting attention from both within and outside the martial arts school.
• Su Mo: Feels a sense of urgency due to Xie Baolin's progress and decides to cultivate more intensely. He sets a goal to reach the peak of the late Body Tempering Realm before turning nineteen to qualify for the advanced cultivation techniques.

Significant Themes

• Talent and roots: The importance of innate talent and good roots in martial arts cultivation is emphasized. Those with inferior talent have a harder time progressing and may not qualify for advanced cultivation techniques.
• Cultivation speed: The speed at which one cultivates martial arts is crucial, as it determines one's progress and potential. Faster cultivation speeds are associated with better talent and roots.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Xie Baolin: Su Mo congratulates Xie Baolin on his cultivation progress and feels motivated to cultivate harder due to his friend's achievements.
• Lin Yutong (martial arts school senior sister) and the disciples: Lin Yutong explains the advanced Body Tempering cultivation techniques and their requirements, causing the disciples to discuss their prospects and the importance of talent in martial arts cultivation.