Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue practices his "Divine Hand" ability under an overpass, while Liu Qi worries about being seen begging.
• Feng Xue receives daily star charts from Chen Xiyao, improving his Bu Tiange and Spiritual Platform Bright Mirror.
• Feng Xue plans his travel route, intending to meet Chen Xiyao in Xidu.
• Feng Xue threatens to teach divine skills openly if arrested, comparing it to selling Buddha's Palm for ten yuan a copy.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Shows calm composure while cultivating, plans his travel route, and displays a playful yet threatening tone.
• Liu Qi: Worries about his mother seeing him begging, shows improvement in demeanor due to cultivation.
• Chen Xiyao: Struggles to keep up with Feng Xue's playful banter, expresses concern for his safety.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and the pursuit of martial arts skills.
• The contrast between Feng Xue's calm demeanor and his playful threats.
• The potential consequences and challenges of openly teaching divine skills.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Liu Qi: Feng Xue's calm demeanor contrasts with Liu Qi's worry.
• Feng Xiyao and Feng Xue: They exchange playful banter, with Feng Xue teasing Chen Xiyao about her concern for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue threatens to cause chaos by teaching peerless martial arts widely.
• The Supernatural Tale Countermeasures Bureau discusses how to handle Feng Xue's threat.
• Liu Qi overhears his "master's wife" discussing his future in the official organization.
• Chen Xiyao tries to engage Feng Xue in conversation, with Lin Wenxue's help.
• The Bureau decides to propose a transaction with Feng Xue to maintain the initiative.

Character Developments

• Liu Qi becomes more determined to improve his martial arts skills after hearing his master's evaluation.
• Chen Xiyao shows initiative in trying to communicate with Feng Xue.
• Lin Wenxue demonstrates her understanding of the situation and offers a solution.
• Qian Hongxiu becomes more active in suggesting a transaction with Feng Xue.

Significant Themes

• The potential chaos caused by the widespread distribution of powerful martial arts.
• The importance of maintaining initiative in negotiations.
• The need for the Bureau to find a way to control or influence Feng Xue.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xiyao and Lin Wenxue work together to try and engage Feng Xue in conversation.
• Liu Qi overhears his "master's wife" discussing his future, causing him to worry.
• The Bureau members discuss and decide on a course of action regarding Feng Xue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, a man with the ability to create Phantoms, receives a call from Chen Xiyao, an official, who wants to buy some of his creations.
• Feng Xue offers to sell an item that can cause an international currency to lose its status, which shocks the officials.
• The officials ask for more details and a quote. Feng Xue requests three opportunities for public display in exchange.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his power and willingness to cooperate with the officials, but also his desire to show off his abilities.
• Chen Xiyao acts as a liaison between Feng Xue and the officials, showing professionalism and restraint.
• The officials, especially Old Wang, exhibit a mix of caution, understanding, and willingness to cooperate with Feng Xue.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Feng Xue and the officials, and their mutual interest in cooperation.
• The potential consequences of Feng Xue's actions and the need for restraint.
• The officials' concern for the greater good and their responsibility to protect the country.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Chen Xiyao engage in a business-like negotiation, with Feng Xue trying to maximize his gains and Chen Xiyao representing the officials' interests.
• The officials discuss the implications of Feng Xue's offer and decide to cooperate while maintaining control.
• Liu Qi, an assistant to the officials, shows understanding of the situation and the need for caution in dealing with Feng Xue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue obtains the 'Phantom' Item, which instills subconscious rejection of certain things.
• He realizes the Item's limitations and decides to hand it over to the authorities.
• He meets with authorities under the Luzhou Yangtze River Bridge, where he hands over the Item and discusses its value.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates strategic thinking, understanding the Item's true value and potential consequences.
• Liu Qi, Feng Xue's disciple, shows initial naivety but also growth, feeling the presence of powerful individuals.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of the 'Phantom' Item, and Feng Xue's understanding of its true value.
• The cultural significance of martial arts in Yan Country and its potential impact on civilization.
• The strategic thinking and long-term planning demonstrated by Feng Xue.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the authorities, showing nonchalance and confidence despite their power.
• Liu Qi feels the presence of powerful individuals but also a sense of ease, highlighting the contrast between his initial naivety and the reality of the situation.
• Feng Xue's calm demeanor and lack of fear in the face of authority emphasize his growing power and confidence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, using the No. 22 Treasure (Magnifying Glass), appraises a mysterious item, revealing its potential flaws.
• A traffic accident occurs on the national highway bridge, causing a blockade.
• Feng Xue approaches the riverbank with an Orca Pillow, suggesting he might use a Lightness Skill to cross the river.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his calm and composed demeanor when dealing with the appraisal of the mysterious item.
• Liu Qi shows curiosity and eagerness to learn about his master's plans.

Significant Themes

• The importance of appraising Magical Items to understand and mitigate their potential negative effects.
• The use of Lightness Skill as a visual demonstration of martial arts prowess.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with the middle-aged man from the Supernatural Tale Countermeasures Bureau, handing over the appraised item and receiving a receipt.
• Liu Qi interacts with Feng Xue, expressing his curiosity about Feng Xue's plans but receiving a dismissive response.
• The public, including reporters and bystanders, interacts with Feng Xue, filming and observing his actions by the river.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive traffic jam on a national highway causes commotion, with people filming and posting about the incident.
• A mysterious man, Feng Xue, appears, drawing attention with his photogenic appearance.
• Feng Xue uses an Orca Pillow to part the river, creating a dry path for an ambulance to pass through.
• He and his disciple, Liu Qi, then leave the scene, leaving behind two water walls that collapse soon after.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Demonstrates his powerful martial arts skills and ability to control water, revealing his status as a master of the Thirteen Swords of Life Taking technique.
• Liu Qi: Shows dedication and awe towards his master, Feng Xue.

Significant Themes

• The power of martial arts and the will of the practitioner.
• The impact of social media and the desire for fame and recognition.
• The difference in the perception and importance of supernatural events in different cultures and countries.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Liu Qi: The master-disciple relationship is reinforced as they work together to create a path through the river.
• Feng Xue and the crowd: The mysterious man captivates the onlookers with his appearance and actions, drawing their attention and awe.

Additional Notes

• The chapter provides context for why some countries may not have Supernatural Tale organizations, due to cultural and societal differences.
• It also briefly mentions a movie from White Elephant, highlighting the unique aspects of its culture and entertainment industry.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A man, later revealed to be a martial arts master named Feng Xue, parts the Yangtze River using a pillow, causing a global sensation.
• The Supernatural Tale Countermeasures Bureau holds a meeting to discuss the implications of this event and the potential spread of martial arts.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue is revealed to be a powerful martial arts master with a new, personal flame-like power.
• The Director of the Supernatural Tale Countermeasures Bureau shows concern for Feng Xue's well-being during negotiations.

Significant Themes

• The popularization of martial arts and its potential impact on society.
• The struggle to control and understand the spread of supernatural tales.

Character Interactions

• The Director and Old Wang discuss strategies for communicating with Feng Xue and managing the spread of martial arts.
• Various departments within the Supernatural Tale Countermeasures Bureau share their insights and plans for dealing with the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A wandering hero, later named "Orca Martial God," saves an ambulance by splitting the Yangtze River with a single strike, reviving the legend of chivalry in Yan Country.
• Feng Xue, the protagonist, gains two authorities, [Hermit] and [Martial God], and a World Rule, [Act of Chivalry], after reading about Orca Martial God.
• Feng Xue also gains the [Orca] Authority and the [Chance Encounter] World Rule.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue becomes more aware of his role as a chivalrous hero and the expectations placed on him.
• He learns about the concept of Martial Gods and their powers, understanding that drawing upon these powers could have severe consequences.

Significant Themes

• The revival of chivalry and martial arts in Yan Country.
• The power and responsibility that comes with being a Martial God.
• The consequences of drawing upon the powers of Martial Gods.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with Old Li, who provided him with the information about Orca Martial God.
• Feng Xue's disciple is mentioned, showing concern about Feng Xue's clothing, which has been changed by the [Orca] Authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Qi wakes up early and sees his master, Feng Xue, wearing an orca pajama set.
• Feng Xue creates a secret manual, "Basic Fist Technique," which becomes a phantom item.
• Feng Xue teaches Liu Qi the "Basic Fist Technique."

Character Developments

• Liu Qi shows dedication to his training, particularly in practicing horse stance.
• Feng Xue demonstrates his [Orca] Authority, transforming his appearance and creating items.
• Liu Qi expresses disappointment in the simplicity of the "Basic Fist Technique" but later realizes its potential.

Significant Themes

• The concept of "intent" in martial arts is introduced.
• The idea of simple techniques hiding complex truths is explored.

Character Interactions

• Liu Qi and Feng Xue interact as master and disciple, with Feng Xue teaching Liu Qi the "Basic Fist Technique."
• Liu Qi expresses his concerns about learning cultural lessons, and Feng Xue reassures him that the technique is simple to learn.
• Liu Qi's excitement about the potential of the "Basic Fist Technique" is evident.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue realizes the power of the [Peerless Martial Art] illusion, which enhances martial arts based on Spiritual Realm.
• He decides to copy more ordinary Cultivation Methods instead of creating new ones.
• Lin Wenxue learns that the Investigation Group and Action Group are the first to test the basic Cultivation Methods sent by the [Instructor].

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Realizes the potential danger of his illusions and decides to be more cautious.
• Lin Wenxue: Shows concern for her colleagues' safety and understanding of the testing process.

Significant Themes

• The power of Spiritual Realm in enhancing martial arts.
• The potential risks and benefits of new Cultivation Methods.
• The testing process and safety measures for new techniques.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Liu Qi: Feng Xue decides to teach Liu Qi safer Cultivation Methods.
• Lin Wenxue and her colleagues: Lin Wenxue expresses concern for her colleagues' safety during the testing process.

Plot Points and Events

• Liu Qi, after three months of hiking, successfully scatters clouds with a punch, but his master, Feng Xue, dismisses it as mere wind.
• Feng Xue tests Liu Qi's reaction time and finds it lacking, despite his improved physical attributes.
• Feng Xue demonstrates his powerful "Whale-Slaying Overlord Fist," causing Liu Qi to panic but remain immobile.
• Feng Xue sits to meditate, separating a wisp of consciousness to perceive his main consciousness and enter a state of empathy.
• He attempts to infuse his branch consciousness into the Killing Intent Fluctuation but finds it not strong enough.
• Feng Xue optimizes his consciousness through bidirectional wear and tear, increasing the power of his basic punches.
• A loud shout interrupts Feng Xue's meditation, hinting at an external event.

Character Developments

• Liu Qi's physical condition improves, but his reaction time and mental strength are still lacking.
• Feng Xue's power and consciousness are refined and strengthened through meditation and optimization.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between stillness and motion, tranquility and killing intent, reflecting the duality of Feng Xue's cultivation.
• The power of will and determination, as seen in Liu Qi's inability to move despite his panic.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue mentors Liu Qi, pushing him to improve and testing his progress.
• Liu Qi's fear and panic in the face of Feng Xue's power, contrasting with his calm demeanor during his initial panic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xiyao's mother shows interest in an "Evergreen Cultivation Method" after seeing a friend's rejuvenating results from practicing a similar method.
• Chen Xiyao witnesses a reckless young martial artist causing trouble at a traffic light.
• Feng Xue, Liu Qi's master, receives a call from Liu Qi's mother, expressing concern about Liu Qi's martial arts activities and the authenticity of the cultivation method he sent her.

Character Developments

• Chen Xiyao: Shows understanding and patience towards his mother's sudden interest in cultivation methods.
• Chen's Father: Shows knowledge about his wife's friend's cultivation method and Chen Xiyao's recommendation to the Fourth Military Medical University.
• Feng Xue: Demonstrates amusement and nonchalance about Liu Qi's mother's concerns, showing a carefree attitude.
• Liu Qi: Struggles to reassure his mother about his martial arts activities and the authenticity of the cultivation method.

Significant Themes

• The allure and potential dangers of cultivation methods.
• The impact of martial arts on society and its perception by non-practitioners.
• The tension between the desire for fame and the responsibilities of a martial artist.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xiyao and his parents: A light-hearted exchange over breakfast, with Chen Xiyao teasing his parents about their interest in cultivation methods.
• Chen Xiyao and the reckless young martial artist: A brief, tense encounter at the traffic light, highlighting the difference in their attitudes towards martial arts.
• Feng Xue and Liu Qi: A humorous phone conversation, with Feng Xue playfully teasing Liu Qi about his mother's concerns and Liu Qi struggling to reassure her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Qi's mother might have discovered his personal information through a mailed contract.
• Feng Xue realizes Liu Qi has condensed his Martial Way True Form, an electric dragon, symbolizing survival.
• In Victoria, MI9 agents are frustrated with a secret manual from Yan Country that they can't practice.
• In Colombia, the CSA Director and William Williams discuss a potential deal involving Specters and Magical Items.

Character Developments

• Liu Qi finally understands the potential danger at home and rushes back.
• Feng Xue studies Liu Qi's Martial Way True Form to improve his own needs.
• The CSA Director shows determination in pursuing the 'Super Serum Project.'

Significant Themes

• The influence of media and popular culture on societal perceptions (Martial Arts in Yan Country).
• The struggle to understand and adapt to new technologies or practices (MI9 agents and the secret manual).

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Liu Qi: Master-disciple relationship, with Feng Xue guiding and protecting Liu Qi.
• MI9 agents: Frustration and blame-shifting among colleagues.
• CSA Director and William Williams: Negotiation and tension between two powerful figures.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan Country lifts its ban on Martial Arts, making it a mandatory subject in schools.
• The only listed author of Martial Arts textbooks is "Mo Ju."
• A global "arms race" in filmmaking begins, focusing on supernatural and martial arts themes.
• Yan Country establishes a subsidy for Martial Arts practice instead of participating in the film arms race.
• Martial Arts become widespread, and people start questioning their origins.
• The history textbooks are updated to include Mohism, sparking speculation about "Mo Ju" being the current Master Craftsman of Mohism.

Character Developments

• The protagonist, Feng Xue (implied as "Mo Ju"), strategically introduces Martial Arts and Mohism to prepare for revealing himself as the Martial Ancestor.
• The Orca Martial God's high visibility attracts attention but is difficult to capture due to his public location and Yan Country's military capabilities.

Significant Themes

• The spread of Martial Arts and its impact on society.
• The origins and history of Martial Arts and Mohism.
• The global interest in supernatural and martial arts themes in film and media.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with the authorities, negotiating the use of a codename in the textbook.
• The global film industry interacts, sparking an "arms race" in supernatural and martial arts themes.
• The people of Yan Country interact with each other, discussing and practicing Martial Arts, and speculating about its origins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, a high school student, is seen condensing Martial Way True Forms into small dice, naming them [True Self].
• Chen Xiyao, a high school senior, visits Feng Xue to deliver a new martial arts textbook.
• Feng Xue has an idea to create a new Horizontal Training Skill, Golden Cell Iron River Chariot Six Jia Horizontal Training Fetal Protection Skill, to help children cultivate without harsh training.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue: Shows dedication and concentration in his work, has a flash of inspiration to create a new skill for children.
• Chen Xiyao: Shows concern for children's well-being and survival in a changing society, is curious and imaginative.

Significant Themes

• The rapid spread of Martial Arts and its impact on society.
• The need for children to keep up with societal changes and the potential challenges they face.
• The potential for new Martial Arts skills to address these challenges.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Chen Xiyao discuss the spread of Martial Arts and its effects on children, leading to Feng Xue's idea for a new skill.
• Feng Xue dismisses Chen Xiyao's initial idea of a defensive Horizontal Training Skill, but later revisits it and creates a new skill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Supernatural Tale Countermeasures Bureau receives a cultivation method, the Golden Cell Iron River Chariot Six Jia Horizontal Training Fetal Protection Skill, developed by Mo Ju for women and infants' safety.
• Chen Xiyao learns about this cultivation method and decides to practice it with her mother to have a martial arts prodigy.

Character Developments

• Chen Xiyao: Becomes determined to practice the Kung Fu after learning its benefits, showing her resolve and eagerness.
• Mother Chen: Initially surprised and awkward about her daughter's intentions, she later supports Xiyao's decision.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of martial arts prowess and its benefits.
• The relationship between mother and daughter, and their shared goals.
• The exploration of new and unique cultivation methods.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xiyao and Mother Chen: Their interaction shows a strong bond, with Xiyao taking the initiative to support her mother's wish to have another child, and Mother Chen being surprised but ultimately supportive of Xiyao's decision.
• Feng Xue and Chen Xiyao: Feng Xue's indecisiveness about his relationship with Chen Xiyao is hinted at, showing his internal conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue, while traversing, witnesses the condensation of a Supernatural Tale entry about "Mo Ju," the mysterious founder of Yan Country's modern martial arts education system.
• He realizes that the entry lacks a companion Phantom due to insufficient information about Mo Ju.
• Upon returning, he finds the South District unusually quiet and learns about a recent incident involving Real Worlders and a Gate in a landfill area.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue demonstrates his ability to create Supernatural Tales and understands the need for widespread acknowledgment of associated weapons or equipment for a Phantom.
• Liu Qi, Feng Xue's apprentice, expresses his desire to take on an apprentice but is advised to improve his skills first.
• Chen Xiyao, Feng Xue's friend, is informed about his return and plans for secluded cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The creation and maintenance of Supernatural Tales, requiring massive topical Cognition and directional Cognition.
• The quietness of the South District hints at the potential impact of the Real Worlders' arrival on the local Supernatural Tale community.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with Liu Qi, providing guidance and setting a challenge for him.
• He also speaks with Chen Xiyao, updating her on his return and future plans.
• Feng Xue communicates with Hom, his subordinate, about recent events in the South District.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A country or organization accidentally or intentionally discovers an open Gate, seeking cooperation.
• Feng Xue inquires about this event's impact on his Tower of Babylon challenge in three months.
• Old Li reveals that Real Worlders who entered were killed, leading to a conflict between organizations and Hundred Tales.
• Feng Xue decides not to participate in the conflict and continues preparing for his challenge.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue shows concern for his challenge and remains focused on his goals despite external distractions.
• Old Li reveals his involvement in the information leak and expresses satisfaction with the conflict, hoping it will weaken Hundred Tales' monopoly.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between countries, organizations, and individuals in the Supernatural Tale world.
• The importance of focus and dedication to one's goals, as seen in Feng Xue's determination to challenge the Tower of Babylon.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue and Old Li discuss the current situation and its potential impact on Feng Xue's challenge.
• Feng Xue declines Old Li's suggestion to participate in the conflict, prioritizing his own plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue faces challenges in cultivating the Condensing Fire technique: imprinting knowledge, preventing contamination, and compressing knowledge.
• He discovers he can use his Martial Way True Form to compress knowledge directly in his spiritual sea.
• Feng Xue uses the Peerless Martial Art—Great Clumsy Hand—to compress the knowledge, feeling intense pressure and heat.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue's understanding of his Martial Way True Form deepens, allowing him to manipulate it more effectively.
• His mental state and willpower improve, enabling him to withstand intense pressure and pain.

Significant Themes

• The power of will and mental state in cultivation.
• The interconnectedness of one's imprint and knowledge in the Condensing Fire technique.
• The struggle and perseverance in facing challenges and pain during cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with his Martial Way True Form, using it to compress knowledge.
• He recall memories of a fatty from a Supernatural Tale, comparing his current situation to the tale's principle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Xue activates the Flame and experiences a transformation in his mental world.
• The Flames in his mental world change, with a new Flame appearing and assimilating others.
• Feng Xue discovers he can hide his Supernatural Tale Entries using the [Hermit] Authority.
• He goes on a shopping spree in the desolate Landfill Area to procure materials for forging Phantoms.
• Feng Xue successfully forges a Phantom gun with unexpected properties.

Character Developments

• Feng Xue's understanding of his Supernatural Tale Flames deepens.
• He becomes more strategic in his approach to challenges, considering the rules of feigning weakness.

Significant Themes

• The transformation and assimilation of Flames represent growth and change.
• The concept of "fake weakness" explores strategy and deception.
• The idea of controlling variables in crafting Phantoms highlights the importance of precision and understanding in creation.

Character Interactions

• Feng Xue interacts with his mental world and the Flames within it, learning and adapting to their changes.
• He also interacts with the environment, procuring materials for his forging experiments.