Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Chu, a former Purple Mountain clan subordinate, visits Lu Yin to ask him to save General Xiken Maldo, who was arrested due to the Earth trial.
• Lu Yin decides to plead for Xiken Maldo in the imperial court, despite the risks and mockery from others.
• Undying Yu Shan is standing in the Imperial Palace for two hours, and Lu Yin requests an audience with him.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin shows empathy and willingness to help Xiken Maldo, despite the potential consequences.
• Long Chu is desperate to save Xiken Maldo and believes in Lu Yin's ability to help.
• Undying Yu Shan is calm and collected, showing no immediate reaction to Lu Yin's request.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and influence within the Great Yu Empire, particularly between the Crown Prince, Second Prince, and Lu Yin.
• The consequences of blind arrogance and ignorance of the situation, as seen in the reactions to Lu Yin's decision.
• The potential dangers of peculiar plants from other planets, as demonstrated by the purple, glowing plant in the Imperial Palace.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin and Long Chu: Lu Yin agrees to help Xiken Maldo, showing empathy and understanding of Long Chu's plight.
• Lu Yin and Undying Yu Shan: Lu Yin requests an audience with Undying Yu Shan to plead for Xiken Maldo.
• Crown Prince Duolan Yu Shan and Second Prince Duke Yu Shan: The two princes arrive at the Imperial Palace simultaneously, showing their interest in the throne and Lu Yin's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin discovers a unique plant in the Imperial Palace, which Undying Yu Shan uses to warn him about the cruelty of survival in nature.
• Lu Yin reveals to Undying Yu Shan the coordinates of a potential Corpse King location, leading to the discovery of three Corpse Kings.
• Undying Yu Shan offers Lu Yin a reward for his contribution, but Lu Yin asks only for Xiken Maldo's life to be spared.
• Undying Yu Shan issues an imperial decree commuting Xiken Maldo's death sentence and temporarily detaining him due to insufficient evidence for treason.
• Lu Yin visits Sika, the Deputy Minister of Finance, with Brunson.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin demonstrates his strategic thinking and understanding of the importance of reputation, using his merit to save Xiken Maldo rather than gaining personal power.
• Undying Yu Shan recognizes Lu Yin's similarity to his late brother, Undying Zi Shan, in terms of gratitude and worthiness of the Purple Mountain Clan.
• Brunson begins to reassess Lu Yin, acknowledging his capabilities beyond initial impressions.

Significant Themes

• The importance of reputation and repaying kindness in Lu Yin's actions.
• The cruelty of survival in nature, as exemplified by the plant and Undying Yu Shan's warning to Lu Yin.
• The power dynamics and politics within the Great Yu Empire, shown through the imperial decree and Lu Yin's visit to Sika.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin and Undying Yu Shan: Lu Yin makes a significant contribution, leading to a conversation about the coordinates and a warning from Undying Yu Shan. Later, Undying Yu Shan commends Lu Yin's actions and compares him to his brother.
• Lu Yin and Brunson: Brunson takes Lu Yin to visit Sika, and Lu Yin challenges a woman to a race, showing his confidence and willingness to gamble.
• Lu Yin and Xu San: Xu San expresses his admiration for beautiful women, contrasting with Lu Yin's indifference.

Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin visits Sika, the Deputy Minister of Finance, and Belly, the Minister of Finance, demanding 'meeting gifts' (bribes).
• Sika is cautious and respectful, while Belly is more straightforward.
• Lu Yin learns about the political dynamics between Sika and Belly.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin demonstrates his cunning and audacity in demanding bribes from officials.
• Sika shows his political acumen and caution, while Belly displays his straightforwardness and lack of political finesse.

Significant Themes

• Corruption and bribery in the imperial court.
• The power struggle between Sika and Belly.
• Lu Yin's disregard for his reputation and focus on personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin interacts with Sika and Belly, testing their reactions to his demands.
• Sika and Ras discuss Lu Yin's visit and its implications.
• Belly expresses his resentment towards Lu Yin after giving him the 'meeting gift'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin spends three days visiting courtiers, amassing a substantial amount of money in the form of crystal cards and Star Energy Crystals.
• He visits Mebis Bank to exchange his money, discovering that the amount he's collected is less than expected.
• Lu Yin considers robbing Mebis Bank and remembers Lulu Mebis.
• He decides to enter seclusion for five days to cultivate his battle skills.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin: Shows his greed for money and power, but also demonstrates strategic thinking and a desire to improve his cultivation skills.
• Xu San: Shows loyalty to Lu Yin and is given a chance to improve his living conditions.

Significant Themes

• Greed and ambition: Lu Yin's desire for wealth and power drives his actions.
• Cultivation and improvement: Lu Yin recognizes the need to improve his skills and enters seclusion to do so.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin and Xu San: Lu Yin shows concern for Xu San's future, considering his talent and deciding to report it to the Empire.
• Lu Yin and Undying Yu Shan: Lu Yin informs Undying Yu Shan about Xu San's talent, and they discuss Xu San's future in the Imperial Court Seventh Team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu San contacts Lu Yin, concerned about his situation and the possibility of undergoing body reconstruction like Zhang Ding Tian.
• Lu Yin begins intense training in the Purple Mountain King's manor, cultivating White Night Fist and Heavenly Beast Claw using Star Energy.
• Zhang Ding Tian joins the Fifth Team of the Imperial Court Thirteenth Team, led by Captain Huo Qingshan.
• Bai Xue joins the Sixth Team, captained by Tao Xiang.
• Xu San joins the Eleventh Team, facing off against Captain Blind Monk and Shi Wuzhang.
• Lu Yin meets Duke Yu Shan at an open-air tavern, where they discuss the competition for the throne.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin: Continues to focus on his cultivation, understanding the importance of balance between work and rest.
• Zhang Ding Tian: Joins the Fifth Team, demonstrating his determination and resilience.
• Bai Xue: Joins the Sixth Team, finding it strange and unexpected.
• Xu San: Joins the Eleventh Team, expressing his fear and discomfort.
• Duke Yu Shan: Reveals his straightforward and forthright nature, discussing the competition for the throne openly.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggle within the royal family and the Great Yu Empire.
• The importance of balance in cultivation and life.
• The diversity of the Imperial Court Thirteenth Team and its members.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin and Xu San: Lu Yin reassures Xu San about his situation and encourages him to work hard.
• Zhang Ding Tian and Captain Huo Qingshan: Zhang Ding Tian joins the Fifth Team, facing Huo Qingshan's intense pressure.
• Bai Xue and Tao Xiang: Bai Xue joins the Sixth Team, finding Tao Xiang's appearance and speed surprising.
• Lu Yin and Duke Yu Shan: They meet at an open-air tavern, discussing the competition for the throne and their respective situations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duke Yu Shan reveals that Lu Yin is qualified to become the Emperor, citing his father's words about splitting the empire between the Yu Shan and Zi Shan clans.
• Duke Yu Shan gifts Lu Yin a Void Ring containing Integrating Realm armor.
• Lu Yin learns about the Zi Shan clan's treasure and Sika's possible grudge against the Zi Shan clan.
• Lu Yin decides to learn the first twenty forms of Heavenly Beast Claw, requiring the consent of the five hall masters.
• Lu Yin receives a request from Gulbah to meet him.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin shows interest in understanding the fundamental basis of the Integrating Realm's strength, specifically Battle Qi.
• Duke Yu Shan is revealed to be devious and manipulative, setting traps for Lu Yin.
• Sika's actions against Lu Yin are suspected to be related to the Zi Shan clan's treasure and old grudges.
• Lu Yin demonstrates initiative and resourcefulness in trying to learn Heavenly Beast Claw.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and succession in the Great Yu Empire.
• The pursuit of strength and knowledge, particularly regarding the Integrating Realm and Battle Qi.
• Manipulation and deception among the royal family and influential clans.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin and Duke Yu Shan's interaction reveals Duke's manipulative nature and Lu Yin's suspicion.
• Lu Yin's conversation with Brunson provides insight into Battle Qi and the Integrating Realm.
• Lu Yin's decision to learn Heavenly Beast Claw involves interactions with the five hall masters, with Tian Ming, Locke Ang, and Huo Zhong agreeing, while Gulbah and Xiu Zi do not.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin arrives at Yu Tang's tower and encounters Gulbah, Gulles' brother and a Hall Master of Yu Tang.
• Gulbah believes Lu Yin helped Gulles during the Earth trial and wants to meet him.
• Lu Yin and Gulbah engage in a battle. Gulbah uses Heavenly Beast Claw, which Lu Yin learns and counters with.
• Gulbah uses his signature Battle Skill, Lightning Arrow, against Lu Yin.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin demonstrates his ability to learn Battle Skills quickly, impressing Gulbah.
• Gulbah shows respect and admiration for Lu Yin's talent.
• Lu Yin faces a more powerful opponent in Gulbah, pushing him to his limits.

Significant Themes

• The power of Battle Skills and their importance in combat.
• The concept of 'learning by doing' or 'learning through experience' (Lu Yin learns Heavenly Beast Claw by fighting Gulbah).
• The theme of respect and admiration for one's opponent, even in the midst of battle.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin and Gulbah's interaction is marked by mutual respect and a desire to test each other's strength.
• Gulbah's admiration for Lu Yin's talent leads him to push Lu Yin harder in their battle.
• Brunson, a supporting character, watches the battle with concern for Lu Yin's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin blocks Gulbah's full-power attack in the Probe Realm, suppressing Gulbah's Battle Skill.
• Gulbah acknowledges Lu Yin's strength, comparing him to the top ten experts in Yu Tang.
• Gulbah agrees to help Lu Yin convince Xiu Zi to let him learn the first twenty forms of Heavenly Beast Claw.
• Lu Yin and Gulbah receive a notification that Wendy Yu Shan has joined the Outer Universe Youth Council and is in charge of the Great Yu Empire Youth Council.
• They also receive a notification that the recruitment for the Imperial Youth Council is suspended and will be handled by members of the Outer Universe Youth Council.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin: He shows restraint in not using his full power against Gulbah and is pragmatic about learning more forms of Heavenly Beast Claw. He also expresses excitement about sparring with Xiu Zi.
• Gulbah: He acknowledges Lu Yin's strength and agrees to help him, showing a sense of fairness and sportsmanship. He also reveals his admiration for Wendy Yu Shan's achievements.
• Wendy Yu Shan: Her actions show her dominance and disregard for the opinions of others, including the top experts of the Great Yu Empire. She takes direct control of the Imperial Youth Council.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect: Gulbah respects Lu Yin's strength and acknowledges his victory, while Wendy Yu Shan's actions show her disregard for the power dynamics within the Great Yu Empire.
• Pragmatism vs. idealism: Lu Yin is pragmatic about learning more forms of Heavenly Beast Claw, while Gulbah and many others in the Empire seem to hold more idealistic views about Wendy Yu Shan's actions.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin and Gulbah: They interact as equals after Lu Yin's victory, with Gulbah offering to help Lu Yin convince Xiu Zi. They also share a moment of shock upon receiving the notifications about Wendy Yu Shan.
• Lu Yin and Xiu Zi: They are set up to have a sparring match, with Xiu Zi agreeing to let Lu Yin learn the first twenty forms of Heavenly Beast Claw if he dares to accept the challenge.
• Wendy Yu Shan and the Great Yu Empire: Her actions show a lack of respect for the current power dynamics within the Empire, causing many people to sigh and express their emotions about her decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin learns that his fiancée, Wendy Yu Shan, is incredibly powerful, ranked in the top 20 of the Star War Ranking, and can sweep across the Canglan Territory.
• The Huo family refuses the marriage proposal from the Blazing Flame Star, leading Yan Gang to request another marriage for Yan Feng.
• Yan Gang proposes to Jennyona, but Roke Ona, Jennyona's uncle, rejects the proposal, stating she is already betrothed to someone else from the Purple Mountain Clan.
• Yan Gang hints that Yan Feng might participate in the Cosmic Youth Council selection to pursue Wendy Yu Shan.
• Lu Yin is summoned to the Imperial Palace, where Undying Yu Shan informs him of his arranged marriage to Jennyona.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin: Realizes the extent of Wendy's power and feels complicated about their engagement. Later, he expresses reluctance to marry Jennyona.
• Wendy Yu Shan: Her power and status are further emphasized, causing others to look up to her.
• Jennyona: Her betrothal to Lu Yin is confirmed, but she is not pleased with the arrangement.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and status in society, as seen through the characters' reactions to Wendy's power and the arranged marriages.
• The consequences of arranged marriages and the lack of individual choice in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin interacts with Gulbah, Xiu Zi, and later, Undying Yu Shan, discussing Wendy's power and his upcoming marriage.
• Yan Gang interacts with Undying Yu Shan, Duke Yu Shan, Huo Qingshan, Roke Ona, and others in the imperial court, discussing the marriage proposals and the Great Yu Empire's stance on them.
• Lu Yin and Roke Ona have a brief interaction where Roke Ona advises Lu Yin to be cautious and offers the Ona Family's help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin expresses his unwillingness to marry Jennyona Ona.
• Undying Yu Shan reveals that Lu Yin is engaged to Wendy Yu Shan, but Lu Yin must win Wendy's affection himself.
• Lu Yin agrees to delay the marriage for three years to pursue Wendy.
• News of Lu Yin's desire to marry Wendy spreads, causing widespread mockery and disbelief.
• The Ona Family is displeased with Lu Yin's actions and decides to teach him a lesson.
• Jennyona vows to break through to the Integrating Realm to prove herself and defy Lu Yin.
• Xiken Maldo discusses Lu Yin's situation with his son, Wu Kai Maldo.
• In the Cosmic Youth Council, Lord Bazel reacts to the news of Lu Yin's pursuit of Wendy.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin shows determination and ambition in pursuing Wendy Yu Shan.
• Jennyona becomes motivated to cultivate and prove herself after being humiliated by Lu Yin.
• Xiken Maldo reflects on his past actions and advises his son to stay away from trouble.
• Lord Bazel displays arrogance and disdain towards Lu Yin's actions.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination in the face of adversity (Lu Yin's pursuit of Wendy).
• The consequences of pride and humiliation (Jennyona's reaction to Lu Yin's actions).
• The importance of self-reflection and learning from past mistakes (Xiken Maldo's advice to Wu Kai Maldo).
• Arrogance and disdain towards those perceived as inferior (Lord Bazel's reaction to Lu Yin).

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin and Undying Yu Shan discuss the marriage pact and Lu Yin's pursuit of Wendy.
• Lu Yin's actions cause widespread reaction and discussion among various characters.
• Xiken Maldo and Wu Kai Maldo discuss Lu Yin's situation and Xiken Maldo's past actions.
• Lord Bazel reacts to the news of Lu Yin's pursuit of Wendy, displaying his arrogance and disdain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bazel, a burly man, discusses a plan to eliminate a native and make it look like an accident to discredit her hometown in Councilor Wendy's eyes.
• Lu Yin receives a visit from Tao Xiang, captain of the Imperial Court Thirteenth Team's Sixth Squad, who apologizes for her previous behavior and offers to teach Lu Yin the Imperial Court Thirteenth Team's unique movement Battle Skill, Void Flash.
• Lu Yin learns Void Flash from Tao Xiang in two hours, demonstrating his exceptional talent.

Character Developments

• Bazel shows ruthlessness and cunning in his plan to eliminate the native.
• Lu Yin displays humility and respect towards Tao Xiang, despite her unusual behavior, and shows eagerness to learn Void Flash.
• Tao Xiang reveals her innocent yet perceptive nature, offering to teach Lu Yin Void Flash as a token of friendship and to avoid feeling indebted to him.

Significant Themes

• Friendship: Lu Yin and Tao Xiang form an unlikely friendship, with Tao Xiang teaching Lu Yin Void Flash as a sign of trust and camaraderie.
• Power dynamics: Bazel's ruthless plan highlights the power imbalance between the native and the councilor, while Lu Yin's acquisition of Void Flash signifies his growing strength and potential influence.

Character Interactions

• Bazel and the unnamed person discuss their plan, with Bazel ultimately killing the person for suggesting something that could implicate Lord Bu You.
• Lu Yin interacts with Tao Xiang, initially being cautious due to her unusual behavior but eventually forming a friendly bond with her.
• Brunson and Bai Xue observe Lu Yin's interaction with Tao Xiang, with Brunson retreating to allow Lu Yin to learn Void Flash privately, and Bai Xue showing envy towards Lu Yin's opportunity to learn the Battle Skill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin practices Void Flash with Tao Xiang's guidance.
• Lu Yin uses the dice to obtain a black crystal card from Mebis Bank, authenticated to "Yao Gu".
• Lu Yin creates a fortyfold gravity space using the gray-white Time Stop Space to practice Void Flash for six days.
• The Cosmic Youth Council arrives at the Great Yu Empire, led by Bazel.
• Bazel meets Undying Yu Shan and the Yu Tang elites in the Imperial Hall.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin improves his Void Flash technique and speed through intense training in the gravity space.
• Bazel is introduced as a mature and powerful member of the Cosmic Youth Council, showing respect to Undying Yu Shan but not bowing to him.

Significant Themes

• The importance of hard work and dedication in improving one's skills, as seen in Lu Yin's training.
• The recognition and respect given to powerful individuals, as seen in Bazel's reception by Undying Yu Shan and the Yu Tang elites.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin interacts with Tao Xiang, seeking her guidance on Void Flash.
• Bazel interacts with Undying Yu Shan and the Yu Tang elites, showing respect but not bowing to them due to his high status in the Cosmic Youth Council.
• Crown Prince Duolan Yu Shan hosts Bazel and the other Cosmic Youth Council members in Undying Yu Shan's absence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Duolan Yu Shan, the Crown Prince, meets with Bazel, a councilor from the Outer Universe Youth Council, who oversees the younger generation of the Great Yu Empire.
• Tao Xiang, Captain of the Imperial Court Thirteenth Team, arrives unnoticed.
• The five Hall Masters of Yu Tang, led by Xiu Zi, arrive at the training grounds.
• Ghost Fire, a councilor from the Outer Universe Youth Council, provokes the Yu Tang members and challenges them to a fight.
• Tian Ming, a Yu Tang Hall Master, accepts the challenge but is unable to land a hit on Ghost Fire due to his unique Talent, Void Fire, which allows him to convert his body into a special physique to evade physical attacks.

Character Developments

• Duolan Yu Shan shows political maturity and understanding of the power dynamics between Yu Tang and the Empire.
• Bazel demonstrates his confidence and disregard for the Great Yu Empire's younger generation.
• Ghost Fire reveals his powerful Talent and arrogance.
• Tian Ming showcases his strength and determination but is unable to defeat Ghost Fire.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the younger and older generations, with the younger generation rising rapidly due to the Body Sculpting Technique.
• The importance of Talent in cultivation and its potential for development.
• The political intricacies and power struggles within the Empire and the Outer Universe.

Character Interactions

• Duolan Yu Shan and Bazel exchange pleasantries and information, with Duolan showing deference to Bazel's position.
• Tao Xiang and Lu Yin discuss Ghost Fire's Talent, with Tao Xiang providing insight into powerful Talents.
• Tian Ming and Ghost Fire engage in a fight, with Tian Ming unable to land a hit on Ghost Fire due to his unique Talent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ghost Fire challenges Lu Yin to a spar, wanting to learn how to become invincible in the Probe Realm.
• Lu Yin accepts the challenge, using his speed and borrowed ice Talent to outmaneuver and trap Ghost Fire under a bell.
• Bazel, an Extreme Realm Cultivator, intervenes, rescuing Ghost Fire and ending the spar.
• Bazel and his group leave, inviting the Yu Tang Hall to a banquet.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin demonstrates his invincibility in the Probe Realm, using his speed and adaptability to outwit Ghost Fire.
• Bazel reveals his immense strength and pressure, showing his status as a powerful Extreme Realm Cultivator.
• Ghost Fire shows his pride and unwillingness to accept defeat, but ultimately complies to Bazel's orders.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictability of combat and the importance of strategy and adaptability.
• The pressure and expectations placed on Lu Yin as the Purple Mountain King and his response to provocation.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin and Ghost Fire's spar highlights their contrasting fighting styles and strengths.
• Bazel's intervention shows his authority and protection over Ghost Fire.
• Duolan Yu Shan and Bazel's exchange showcases their diplomatic skills and understanding of each other's strengths.

• Lu Yin learns about Bazel, a formidable opponent from the Heim Territory with the Talent of the Star Swallower Bear.
• Lu Yin expresses confidence in catching up to Bazel's strength despite their age difference.
• Lu Yin learns the first twenty forms of the Heavenly Beast Claw from Tian Ming's Yu Tang.
• Lu Yin learns the Triple Force Battle Skill from Tian Ming.
• Lu Yin enters seclusion to comprehend and practice the Triple Force.
• In the Cosmic Youth Council's Sky City, Wendy, a powerful figure, discusses the Purple Mountain King's marriage proposal with another council member.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin spends time integrating the Triple Force Battle Skill and observing the star map.
• News breaks that Starry Sky Tenth Academy has arrived, and an assessment will be held in five days.
• Lu Yin receives an invitation to the assessment and a banquet hosted by Bazel, a member of the Outer Universe Youth Council.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin shows anticipation and ambition regarding the Starry Sky Tenth Academy and the Outer Universe Youth Council.
• Gulbah displays his laid-back and unconcerned attitude at the banquet.
• Gulles's hostility towards Lu Yin continues.
• Jennyona and Huo Xiaoling maintain their dislike for Lu Yin.
• Ras faces mockery from a young man named Ike at the banquet.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination (Lu Yin's desire to join the Outer Universe Youth Council and the Starry Sky Tenth Academy)
• Social dynamics and networking (the banquet as a chance for students to get acquainted and cooperate)
• Hostility and rivalry (Gulles's and Jennyona's dislike for Lu Yin, Ras's confrontation with Ike)

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin interacts with Gulbah, Gulles, Jennyona, and Huo Zhong at the banquet.
• Ras confronts Ike, who mocks him for failing the trial.
• Huo Xiaoling and Huo Zhong discuss Lu Yin's prowess and the upcoming assessment.

Key Plot Points

• Bazel reveals details about Starry Sky Academy to Great Yu Empire elites.
• Bazel announces the cancellation of Lu Yin's engagement to Wendy Yu Shan in public, humiliating him.
• Lu Yin leaves the banquet amidst mocking and pitying gazes.
• Five days later, the elites depart for Starry Sky Academy, including Ghost Fire.
• Undying Yu Shan scolds Bazel for announcing the engagement cancellation.

Character Developments

• Bazel: Shows arrogance and disdain towards the elites, reveals information about Starry Sky Academy, and humiliates Lu Yin.
• Lu Yin: Experiences extreme humiliation and anger but maintains composure.
• Undying Yu Shan: Disapproves of Bazel's actions and reprimands him.

Significant Themes

• Humiliation and pride: Lu Yin's public humiliation and his struggle to maintain composure.
• Power dynamics: The contrast between Bazel's power and influence and Lu Yin's weakness.
• Strength and dignity: The importance of strength in maintaining dignity, as mentioned by Gulbah.

Character Interactions

• Bazel and Lu Yin: Bazel humiliates Lu Yin, while Lu Yin struggles to maintain composure.
• Undying Yu Shan and Bazel: Undying Yu Shan reprimands Bazel for his actions.
• Gulbah and Lu Yin: Gulbah apologizes to Lu Yin and offers him advice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Undying Yu Shan, heavily injured, escapes from Bazel.
• Lu Yin reunites with Xia Luo and Lulu Mebis on the spaceship.
• Lu Yin learns about the Starry Sky Tenth Academy's banishment and the lack of inner Universe students applying.
• The assessment begins, with Probe Realm cultivators facing harsh environments, enemies, and powerful creatures on a scorching path.
• Lu Yin arrives at the assessment path and encounters seven cultivators from Blazing Flame Star.
• Ike, another participant, is attacked by a Blazing Flame Star cultivator.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin remains calm and determined despite the harsh assessment conditions.
• Lulu Mebis expresses her regret for not bringing "Little Turtle" for the assessment.
• Ike shows quick reflexes and evasive skills when attacked.

Significant Themes

• The gap between the inner and outer Universes in terms of cultivation and opportunities.
• The harsh and dangerous nature of the assessment, reflecting the competitive and unforgiving world of cultivation.
• The importance of preparation and adaptability in facing unexpected challenges.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin, Xia Luo, and Lulu Mebis reunite and discuss the assessment.
• Lu Yin and Ike, though not directly interacting, are both targeted by Blazing Flame Star cultivators, highlighting the hostile environment they face.
• The seven Blazing Flame Star cultivators work together to hunt down Great Yu Empire participants, showcasing their teamwork and shared goal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Blazing Flame Star individuals ambush and kill Great Yu Empire cultivators upon their arrival.
• Meng Yue, a powerful cultivator from Honghuang Sect, arrives and defeats Yan Zheng, the Blazing Flame Star leader, with a single palm strike.
• Lu Yin faces Ghost Fire, a cultivator with Void Fire Talent, and defeats him using White Night Fist and Triple Three Times Wave Palm.
• Lu Yin and Lulu race towards the assessment location, while Meng Yue observes the aftermath of their battle.

Character Developments

• Meng Yue: Revealed to be a powerful genius from Honghuang Sect, capable of defeating an Integrating Realm cultivator while still in the Probe Realm.
• Lu Yin: Shows significant improvement in his skills, defeating Ghost Fire with ease. His Triple Three Times Wave Palm is particularly powerful.
• Yan Zheng: Suffered severe injuries from Meng Yue and is now aware of the danger Meng Yue poses, deciding to avoid him.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The strength of individuals and their backgrounds (like Honghuang Sect) determine their influence and safety in the Universe.
• Revenge and Resentment: Characters like Yan Zheng and Lu Yin harbor resentment and seek revenge, driving their actions.

Character Interactions

• Meng Yue vs. Yan Zheng: Meng Yue's overwhelming power leads to Yan Zheng's defeat and injury, instilling fear in Yan Zheng.
• Lu Yin vs. Ghost Fire: Lu Yin's improved skills and understanding of White Night Fist allow him to defeat Ghost Fire, serving as a warning to Bazel.
• Lu Yin and Lulu: They race towards the assessment location, showing camaraderie and friendly competition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yin defeats Ghost Fire, causing a stir among the Great Yu Empire's leaders.
• Lu Yin and Lulu rest and observe the assessment's progress, noting the high number of participants.
• A powerful expert freezes the suns and the paths, demonstrating a level of power beyond the Outer Universe.
• Meng Yue, interested in Lu Yin's Triple Force Battle Skill, challenges him to a fight.

Character Developments

• Lu Yin shows his prowess by defeating Ghost Fire, gaining recognition from the Great Yu Empire's leaders.
• Lulu reveals her awareness of her clan's power and wealth but remains nonchalant.
• Meng Yue demonstrates his interest in Lu Yin's Battle Skill and his eagerness to fight strong opponents.

Significant Themes

• Power and its demonstration, with the freezing of the paths showing an ultimate level of strength.
• The vastness of the assessment, with hundreds of thousands of participants, highlighting the competition and the need for strategy.
• The importance of Battle Skills and their integration, as seen in Lu Yin's Triple Force and Meng Yue's interest in it.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yin and Lulu discuss their strategy, showing a level of trust and understanding.
• Lu Yin and Meng Yue have a tense interaction, with Meng Yue challenging Lu Yin to a fight, while Lu Yin is uninterested in a distraction.