Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan ventures deeper into the underground world, encountering and defeating various ferocious beasts, gaining evolution points.
• He spends three days hunting, gaining a total of 2400 evolution points.
• On the fourth day, he encounters an unknown, massive rhinoceros-like ferocious beast, which he photographs.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan's skills and abilities improve significantly due to the evolution points gained from hunting ferocious beasts.
• He demonstrates strategic thinking and caution, hiding when sensing a powerful ferocious beast.

Significant Themes

• The importance of evolution points for character growth and realm advancement.
• The dangers and unpredictability of the underground world, requiring caution and adaptability.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan interacts with various ferocious beasts, using his skills to hunt them for evolution points.
• He does not encounter any human characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan faces an Armored Rhinoceros, a Second Order Upper Rank ferocious beast.
• He evolves his "Ice Blast Technique" skill to intermediate proficiency using 1600 evolution points, significantly increasing its power.
• Lu Yuan kills the Armored Rhinoceros, gaining 900 evolution points and a silvery-white crystal.
• On the fourth day, Lu Yuan checks his gains and realizes he has 1500 evolution points.
• He encounters several Green Winged Bats following him and uses "Ice Blades" to deter them.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan demonstrates adaptability by choosing to evolve his skill instead of fighting the Armored Rhinoceros directly.
• He shows no mercy towards ferocious beasts, considering them natural enemies.
• Lu Yuan expresses satisfaction with his evolution points gain and regret for not buying a space ring earlier.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and strategic decision-making in combat.
• The natural enmity between humans and ferocious beasts.
• The value of evolution points and resources gained from defeating ferocious beasts.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan interacts with the Armored Rhinoceros and the Green Winged Bats, demonstrating his combat skills and determination.
• There are no human interactions in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan discovers several unremarkable-looking plants in a cave, which turn out to be high-ranking medicinal herbs.
• He finds a B-rank 'Spirit Soothing Grass', two A-rank 'Dew Condensing Grass', and an S-rank 'Blood Boosting Grass'.
• The 'Blood Boosting Grass' is extremely valuable, worth over a million Blue Star coins per plant.
• Lu Yuan also finds an ordinary-looking spring water that slightly stimulates his qi and blood.
• A team led by an arrogant one-eyed youth enters the cave, intending to claim it as their temporary dwelling.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan demonstrates his luck and resourcefulness in finding valuable medicinal herbs.
• The one-eyed youth shows his sharpness in recognizing the value of the 'Blood Boosting Grass'.

Significant Themes

• Luck and fortune in the underground world.
• The value and rarity of medicinal herbs.
• The power dynamics and lawlessness of the underground world.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and the one-eyed youth have a tense encounter. The one-eyed youth demands Lu Yuan hand over the 'Blood Boosting Grass', threatening him with the lawlessness of the underground world.
• Lu Yuan remains calm and defiant, refusing to hand over the herb and preparing to leave.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan swiftly kills the one-eyed youth using his "Ice Blast Technique," leaving no trace of the body.
• The remaining six teammates are terrified and surrender, offering Lu Yuan their crystals in exchange for their lives.
• Lu Yuan kills them all, stating that leaving them alive poses a future threat.
• Lu Yuan continues hunting ferocious beasts, gaining evolution points, and approaches the next realm level-up.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan demonstrates his powerful combat skills and ruthlessness, showing no mercy to his enemies.
• Lu Yuan remains calm and focused on his goals, even in the face of violence and death.

Significant Themes

• Survival of the fittest: Lu Yuan's actions reflect the harsh, lawless nature of the underground world, where strength and ruthlessness are necessary for survival.
• The consequences of one's actions: Lu Yuan's decision to kill the surrendering teammates highlights the potential dangers of leaving enemies alive.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan interacts with the one-eyed youth's team, displaying his overwhelming power and lack of mercy.
• Lu Yuan has no interaction with other characters in this chapter, as he continues his solitary hunting spree.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A team of five, including Li Ren (captain) and Fang Shi, is relentlessly pursued by two Second Order Upper Rank Green-spotted Tigers.
• Lu Yuan, a university student, witnesses the chase and decides to intervene.
• Lu Yuan recognizes Li Ren and Fang Shi, who had previously tried to recruit him.
• Lu Yuan uses his "Ice Flash" and "Ice Blast Technique" to attack one of the Green-spotted Tigers.

Character Developments

• Li Ren: Shows determination and leadership, willing to fight the Green-spotted Tigers to the death.
• Fang Shi: Demonstrates concern for his classmate, Lu Yuan, by warning him of the danger.
• Lu Yuan: Displays bravery and willingness to help others, even in the face of powerful ferocious beasts.

Significant Themes

• Bravery and Selflessness: Lu Yuan's decision to help the team, despite the risk to himself.
• Loyalty and Friendship: Fang Shi's concern for Lu Yuan's safety.
• Determination and Perseverance: Li Ren's refusal to give up and his decision to fight the Green-spotted Tigers.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and Fang Shi: Classmates and acquaintances, with Fang Shi showing concern for Lu Yuan's safety.
• Lu Yuan and Li Ren: Previous encounter where Li Ren tried to recruit Lu Yuan; their relationship is not explicitly friendly or hostile.
• The team: United in their determination to fight the Green-spotted Tigers, with Li Ren as their leader.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan leaves the underground world after his successful mission.
• He exchanges his spoils for points at Deep City No. 3 Supernatural Ability Base, earning a total of 2,540 points, which translates to ¥2,540,000 (approximately $380,000 USD).
• Lu Yuan spends the money on a meal at an expensive restaurant and then returns to school.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan demonstrates his hunting prowess by single-handedly acquiring a massive amount of spoils, proving his strength and maturity beyond his 18 years.
• The staff member at the supernatural ability base is initially skeptical of Lu Yuan's age and accomplishments but becomes amazed and flustered upon learning the truth.

Significant Themes

• Hard Work and Reward: Lu Yuan's earnings reflect his dedication and hard work in the underground world.
• Perception vs Reality: The staff member's initial disbelief in Lu Yuan's age and accomplishments highlights the theme of not judging a book by its cover.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan interacts with a staff member at the supernatural ability base, who is initially incredulous about Lu Yuan's achievements but eventually becomes impressed.
• Lu Yuan has a brief exchange with a taxi driver, who helps wake him up upon reaching his destination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan returns home after a few days of sleep, having taken a Mental Sustaining Pill.
• He decides to buy a C-rank alloy battle suit and a 20 cubic meter space ring from the school's resource trading post.
• The total cost is 1.6 million Blue Star coins, which surprises Lu Yuan.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan: Shows increased appetite after waking up from a long sleep. He's also more financially aware, understanding the value of his purchases.
• Liu Yuan: Shows concern for Lu Yuan's well-being and is excited about Lu Yuan's promise to treat him to a meal.
• Hu Dahai: Recognizes Lu Yuan's increased appetite and asks about his whereabouts.

Significant Themes

• The value of money and resources in the Blue Star world.
• The importance of rest and recovery for cultivation.
• The relationship between seniors and juniors in the school setting.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and Liu Yuan: They share a friendly, brotherly relationship. Liu Yuan is concerned about Lu Yuan's sleep and is excited about their upcoming meal together.
• Lu Yuan and Hu Dahai: They have a friendly, senior-junior relationship. Hu Dahai is surprised by Lu Yuan's appetite and asks about his recent activities.
• Lu Yuan and the old man at the resource trading post: They have a straightforward, business-like interaction. The old man is professional and direct, while Lu Yuan is surprised by the high cost of the items he wants to purchase.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan chooses an ice-blue space ring that complements his Ice Snow Crown ability.
• He successfully opens the space ring and stores his C-rank alloy battle suit and cultivation resources inside.
• Lu Yuan returns to the dormitory and goes out for dinner with Liu Yuan.
• After dinner, Lu Yuan visits Qin Tianlong, his teacher, at his residence.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan demonstrates his progress in mastering the 'Ice Blast Technique' to intermediate proficiency.
• Qin Tianlong shows disappointment in his other student, Hu Dahai, for not progressing as expected.

Significant Themes

• The importance of hard work and dedication in improving one's supernatural abilities.
• The value of a strong foundation in skills before advancing to more complex techniques.
• The power dynamics and respect for strength in the supernatural world.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and Liu Yuan maintain their friendly relationship, with Liu Yuan teasing Lu Yuan about his flashy space ring.
• Qin Tianlong scolds his student Hu Dahai for not progressing enough, then warmly interacts with Lu Yuan, showing favoritism towards his more talented disciple.
• Lu Yuan offers to demonstrate his 'Ice Blast Technique' to Qin Tianlong, showing his eagerness to prove his progress and gain more resources from his teacher.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Qin Tianlong offers Lu Yuan a choice between A-rank and S-rank skill books.
• Lu Yuan decides to attempt learning the S-rank 'Detective Skill' despite its difficulty.
• Dean Wen Qiu delivers the 'Fruit of the Sky Tree' to Qin Tianlong's residence.
• Qin Tianlong explains the origins and rarity of the 'Fruit of the Sky Tree'.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan demonstrates determination and confidence in his ability to learn the S-rank skill.
• Qin Tianlong shows pride in his new disciple's achievements and supports Lu Yuan's ambition.
• Wen Qiu, the Dean of the Water Element Academy, is introduced as a respected figure in the university.

Significant Themes

• The importance of high-quality skills and resources for ability users.
• The rarity and value of the 'Fruit of the Sky Tree' as a symbol of power and status.
• The relationship between mentors and disciples, with Qin Tianlong acting as a supportive guide for Lu Yuan.

Character Interactions

• Qin Tianlong and Lu Yuan discuss the skill book and the tree fruit, with Qin Tianlong providing guidance and encouragement.
• Wen Qiu and Qin Tianlong interact briefly, with Wen Qiu teasing Qin Tianlong about his new student and leaving quickly due to her busy schedule.

• Key Plot Points & Events: Lu Yuan brings S-rank Blood Boosting Grass and S+-rank Sky Tree fruit to the school's alchemy center for refinement into pills due to their potency. A senior student, not recognizing the fruit, fetches the alchemy center's director, Jiang Yan, who also doesn't recognize it. Lu Yuan declines Jiang Yan's invitation to join his team after the freshman competition.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan: Shows maturity and independence in declining Jiang Yan's team invitation, prioritizing his System and teacher's resources.
• Jiang Yan: Displays interest in Lu Yuan's progress and invites him to join his team, showing consideration for younger students.
• Significant Themes: The importance of refinement for potent resources, the value of independence vs. teamwork, and the hierarchy within the alchemy department.
• Character Interactions: Lu Yuan interacts with a senior student at the counter and Jiang Yan, who is the alchemy center's director. Jiang Yan shows interest in Lu Yuan's progress and invites him to join his team, but Lu Yuan declines.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan moves back to a luxurious apartment with his mother, thanks to his S-class supernatural ability.
• Lu Yuan returns home and decides to upgrade his body tempering technique, the Profound Nether Ice Soul Body, instead of directly advancing his realm.
• He spends 6000 evolution points to upgrade his body tempering technique to the second stage, enduring two hours of intense physical transformation.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan demonstrates his responsibility and care for his mother by being happy about their improved living conditions.
• He shows strategic thinking in choosing to upgrade his body tempering technique over his realm, prioritizing immediate and significant improvement.

Significant Themes

• The importance of personal growth and self-improvement, as seen in Lu Yuan's decision to upgrade his body tempering technique.
• The responsibility and care for family, as shown in Lu Yuan's reaction to his mother's news about their new home.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan interacts with his mother, Fang Wan, over the phone, learning about their improved living conditions.
• He interacts with Liu Yuan, his roommate, but not directly in this chapter; Liu Yuan is mentioned as having eaten and likely gone to his room to sleep.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan visits the library at Shencheng Supernatural University.
• He finds the S-rank mental element skill, "Detective Skill," which is the last copy.
• Xia Qingyin, who also wants to learn "Detective Skill," offers to teach Lu Yuan to speed up his learning.
• They decide to share reading time, with Lu Yuan giving Xia Qingyin half of his time.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan: Struggles with learning the "Detective Skill" but remains determined. Shows understanding and kindness by agreeing to share reading time with Xia Qingyin.
• Xia Qingyin: Demonstrates initiative and helpfulness by offering to teach Lu Yuan. Shows confidence in her ability to learn the skill quickly.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation and Mutual Help: Lu Yuan and Xia Qingyin help each other learn, highlighting the importance of teamwork and mutual support among students.
• Challenges in Learning: The difficulty of learning the "Detective Skill" represents the challenges students face in their academic pursuits.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and Xia Qingyin interact positively, showing respect and understanding towards each other. They agree to help each other learn, fostering a cooperative relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan and Wang Youzhu notice each other.
• Lu Yuan buys dinner for Xia Qingyin, leading to Wang Youzhu's teasing and Xia Qingyin's defense.
• Xia Qingyin adds Lu Yuan on QQ and promises to transfer the money for the meal.
• Lu Yuan practices his spear technique in the evening at the Ice Snow Supernatural Ability Hall.
• Lu Yuan asks Xia Qingyin about her library schedule and they plan to meet there for skill-related questions.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan: Shows dedication to his cultivation and takes initiative to seek help from Xia Qingyin for learning the Detective Skill.
• Xia Qingyin: Demonstrates her protective nature towards Lu Yuan, reveals her past experiences with male classmates, and agrees to help Lu Yuan with his skill learning.
• Wang Youzhu: Shows jealousy and disapproval of Xia Qingyin's interaction with Lu Yuan, but her influence on Xia Qingyin is minimal.

Significant Themes

• The importance of dedication and hard work in cultivation, as shown by Lu Yuan's commitment to practicing his spear technique.
• The complex dynamics of friendships and relationships among classmates, as depicted through the interactions between Lu Yuan, Xia Qingyin, and Wang Youzhu.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and Xia Qingyin: They establish a friendly relationship, with Xia Qingyin defending Lu Yuan from Wang Youzhu's teasing and later agreeing to help him with his skill learning.
• Xia Qingyin and Wang Youzhu: Xia Qingyin shows annoyance with Wang Youzhu's behavior and stands up for herself, while Wang Youzhu expresses jealousy and disapproval of Xia Qingyin's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan returns to his dorm and takes two pills: Blood Rush Pill and Extreme Ice Pill, to enhance his supernatural abilities.
• After over a week, Lu Yuan's Detective Skill (S) reaches Beginner proficiency, allowing him to sense living beings and their auras within a 1,500-meter radius.
• Lu Yuan tells Xia Qingyin he won't be coming to the library in the afternoons anymore, as he's learning new skills.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan improves his Detective Skill to Novice level, expanding its range to 3,000 meters.
• Xia Qingyin is close to mastering her skill book.

Significant Themes

• The importance of dedication and hard work in improving skills and abilities (Lu Yuan's consistent training and pill consumption).
• The value of communication and understanding between peers (Lu Yuan informing Xia Qingyin about his change in schedule).

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan interacts with the Ice Snow Supernatural Ability Hall staff member, who notices his change in routine.
• Lu Yuan tells Xia Qingyin he won't be coming to the library in the afternoons, showing consideration for her feelings.
• Xia Qingyin calls Lu Yuan on Q-Chat but doesn't receive an answer, showing she cares about his whereabouts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The opening ceremony is approaching, and Lu Yuan and Liu Yuan are diligently preparing.
• A campus forum post reveals that another S-rank ice element user, an international student named Jack, has enrolled.
• Lu Yuan feels no pressure from this news, while Liu Yuan feels pressured to improve.
• Jack arrives at Shencheng Supernatural University, impressed by the luxurious living conditions, and decides to socialize with local students.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan: Maintains his confidence and diligence, showing no signs of complacency despite his abilities.
• Liu Yuan: Feels pressure from Jack's presence and is motivated to improve his skills.
• Jack: Arrives at the university with high expectations, eager to socialize and prove himself.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry, particularly between Lu Yuan and Jack.
• The contrast between Jack's humble background and the luxurious university environment.
• The importance of diligence and hard work, as shown by Lu Yuan and Liu Yuan.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and Liu Yuan: They interact as roommates and training partners, with Liu Yuan looking up to Lu Yuan's diligence and skills.
• Jack and the senior students: Jack approaches two senior students, attempting to make a positive impression and socialize.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan checks his status panel, revealing impressive attributes and abilities.
• Lu Yuan and Liu Yuan attend the opening ceremony at the central grand sports field.
• Jack, an exchange student, approaches Xia Qingyin, but she rebuffs him.
• Xia Qingyin and Lu Yuan have a conversation, which Jack overhears.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan: Confident in his abilities, supportive of Liu Yuan.
• Liu Yuan: Nervous about the opening ceremony, eased by Lu Yuan's encouragement.
• Xia Qingyin: Displays disinterest in Jack's advances, maintains composure.
• Jack: Shows arrogance and desire to prove himself, especially after seeing Xia Qingyin with Lu Yuan.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and self-confidence (Lu Yuan's status panel, Jack's desire to prove himself).
• Social interactions and first impressions (Xia Qingyin's rebuff of Jack, Lu Yuan and Xia Qingyin's conversation).
• Competition and rivalry (implied through Jack's thoughts about the upcoming freshman competition).

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and Liu Yuan: Lu Yuan supports and encourages Liu Yuan.
• Xia Qingyin and Wang Youzhu: Xia Qingyin ignores Wang Youzhu's teasing.
• Xia Qingyin and Jack: Xia Qingyin rebuffs Jack's advances.
• Xia Qingyin and Lu Yuan: They have a conversation, which Jack overhears and misinterprets.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Principal Song Liyuan welcomes the new students, emphasizing the university's exceptional resources and the importance of strength.
• The Freshman Competition is announced, to be held in the underground world, where students can collect valuable resources from ferocious beasts.
• The competition offers bonuses for the top 700 students, ranging from 400% to 20% of their collected resources' value.

Character Developments

• Principal Song Liyuan is introduced as a stern and powerful figure, using his aura to silence disruptive students.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and power in the supernatural ability university and society.
• The competitive nature of the university, with resources tilted towards the strong.

Character Interactions

• Some students express concern and panic about facing ferocious beasts in the competition, while most remain calm.
• Principal Song Liyuan silences the disruptive students with his aura, drawing the attention of the rest back to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The opening ceremony ends quickly and efficiently, unlike many ordinary universities.
• Lu Yuan and Xia Qingyin exchange well-wishes for the upcoming freshman competition.
• Lu Yuan and Liu Yuan return to their dorm to change into training clothes for the day's practice.
• The freshman competition begins. Students line up by their respective colleges, with Lu Yuan's class being the first-year elemental type, ice element (1) class.
• The instructor announces the rules: the competition will last 7 days in the underground world, with points earned by killing ferocious beasts. Specialized recording watches are distributed to track progress and view the leaderboard.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan remains calm and collected, showing no signs of arrogance despite his confidence in winning the competition.
• Liu Yuan shows admiration for Lu Yuan's abilities and apologizes for his earlier remarks.

Significant Themes

• Competition and ambition among students, particularly Lu Yuan's determination to win the freshman competition.
• The scarcity of ice element supernatural abilities, as evidenced by the low number of students in Lu Yuan's class.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and Xia Qingyin exchange pleasantries, showing a friendly relationship.
• Lu Yuan and Liu Yuan interact as roommates, with Liu Yuan showing deference to Lu Yuan's abilities.
• Lu Yuan briefly notices Jack's hostile gaze but remains unfazed, focusing on his own preparation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Freshmen are briefed on the competition rules: hunt ferocious beasts for basic points initially, and form teams if desired.
• Lu Yuan expresses confidence in facing a Third Order Lower Rank beast after using pills.
• The competition begins, and students enter the underground world through Tengfei City.
• Lu Yuan receives a tactical backpack and record watch, and his space ring is inspected.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan shows ambition and confidence in his abilities, planning to face a powerful beast alone.
• Liu Yuan, Lu Yuan's classmate, shows support and encouragement for Lu Yuan.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Ambition: The freshman competition fosters a spirit of competition and ambition among the students.
• Teamwork vs. Individualism: Some students consider forming teams, while others like Lu Yuan prefer to act alone.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan and Liu Yuan exchange words of encouragement before the competition begins.
• Students discuss their goals and strategies for the competition, revealing their ambitions and confidence in their abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Yuan enters the underground world, filled with mantis shrimp and other First Order Lower Rank ferocious beasts.
• He encounters a new student team struggling against two mantis shrimp, which he swiftly kills, earning 20 points.
• Over five hours, Lu Yuan gains 120 points, ranking 120th, and decides to move towards deeper areas for higher-ranked beasts.
• Xia Qingyin, riding her companion beast Little Blue, gains 240 points and ranks 2nd.
• Wang Ze, with the S-rank wind element supernatural ability, has 300 points and ranks 1st.

Character Developments

• Lu Yuan demonstrates his combat prowess and indifference to rankings.
• Xia Qingyin shows her strategic thinking and use of her companion beast's abilities.
• Wang Ze reveals his S-rank supernatural ability and leads the rankings.

Significant Themes

• The competition among students for points and rankings.
• The use of supernatural abilities and companion beasts for combat and mobility.
• The exploration of the underground world and its ferocious beasts.

Character Interactions

• Lu Yuan interacts briefly with a new student team, saving them from mantis shrimp.
• Xia Qingyin and Wang Ze are not directly interacting but are mentioned in relation to Lu Yuan's position in the rankings.