Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan uses his alchemy skills to create pills that enhance physical strength and bone density, naming them 'Sword Bone Pills'.
• He offers these pills to his classmates to boost their combat power against the incoming Sword Slave army.
• Su Yuan decides to proactively attack one of the two approaching Sword Slave armies to avoid being encircled.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan demonstrates his alchemy skills and leadership, rallying his classmates to defend Myriad Dragon Mountain.
• Qi Hanyua shows resistance to taking the pill but eventually complies.
• Chen Nuoyi reveals her golden dragon eyes and provides valuable information about the enemy's strength.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Su Yuan's backing by the Zhan Yuan True Lord gives him confidence to reveal his secret alchemy technique.
• Trust and Betrayal: The classmates' trust in Su Yuan grows as they see the effectiveness of his pills, but they still maintain a level of caution.
• Adaptability: The students must quickly adapt to the changing situation, going from planning guerrilla warfare to actively preparing for a battle.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and Qi Hanyua: Su Yuan forces Qi Hanyua to take the pill, likened to an evil villain in a novel.
• Su Yuan and Chen Nuoyi: They discuss strategy and decide to proactively attack one of the Sword Slave armies.
• The classmates: They initially hesitate to trust Su Yuan but eventually join him in defending Myriad Dragon Mountain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan faces a Guard-level Sword Slave leading an army of 50,000.
• The Xuanji Demonic Sword tempts Su Yuan, but he refuses to use it.
• Su Yuan uses his "King of the Underground" title to force the Guard-level Sword Slave to kneel and retreat.
• Su Yuan orders his classmates to charge but uses his "Pack" Devil Art to control the Sword Slaves, allowing his classmates to pass through the enemy lines.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan demonstrates his confidence and strategic thinking, refusing to use the Xuanji Sword and instead using his titles to control the situation.
• Chen Nuoyi, Xiao Kong, and Qi Hanyua show loyalty and bravery by following Su Yuan's orders without hesitation.

Significant Themes

• The power of titles and artifacts is highlighted, with Su Yuan's titles playing a significant role in the battle.
• The intelligence and adaptability of Sword Slaves are emphasized, with the Guard-level Sword Slave showing human-like behavior.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and the Xuanji Sword: Su Yuan maintains control over the demonic sword, refusing its temptations.
• Su Yuan and his classmates: Su Yuan leads his classmates into battle, with Chen Nuoyi, Xiao Kong, and Qi Hanyua showing unwavering loyalty.
• Su Yuan and the Guard-level Sword Slave: Su Yuan demonstrates his power over the Guard-level Sword Slave, forcing it to kneel and retreat.

Key Plot Points

• Su Yuan, Chen Nuoyi, and Qi Hanyua infiltrate the Sword Slave army.
• Su Yuan controls Foundation Establishment Sword Slaves and orders them to attack their comrades, causing chaos.
• Students join the fight, with Chen Nuoyi's performance being exceptional.
• Sword Slaves target Qi Hanyua, who struggles but improves her swordsmanship with Feng Wuya's guidance.
• Su Yuan allows Qi Hanyua to face the challenge head-on to toughen her up.

Character Developments

• Chen Nuoyi: Discovers she can hear her Natal Flying Sword's thoughts, causing confusion and amusement.
• Qi Hanyua: Manifests her sword dao talent, "Sword Dao Genius," and improves her swordsmanship under pressure.
• Su Yuan: Believes in pushing Qi Hanyua to grow and upgrades her talent secretly, but gets annoyed by her boasting.

Significant Themes

• The importance of facing challenges and growing through adversity (represented by Qi Hanyua's situation).
• The power of talent and hard work (Qi Hanyua's boasting and Su Yuan's upgrades).

Character Interactions

• Chen Nuoyi and her Natal Flying Sword: The sword's thoughts amuse and confuse Chen Nuoyi.
• Qi Hanyua and Su Yuan: Su Yuan pushes Qi Hanyua to grow, while she boasts about her achievements.
• Qi Hanyua and Feng Wuya: Feng Wuya secretly guides Qi Hanyua's swordsmanship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qi Hanyua gains confidence and improves her Sword Dao skills, becoming ecstatic and showing off.
• Su Yuan shifts his attention to the overall situation, finding that they will soon be attacked from both sides.
• Chi Lean charges into the Sword Slave army, demonstrating formidable power.
• Su Yuan decides to test Chi Lean's true combat power and helps Qi Hanyua.
• Chi Lean reveals his Demonic Sword and fights against a personal guard Sword Slave, shocking the students.

Character Developments

• Qi Hanyua: Gains confidence in her Sword Dao skills and becomes more eager to fight.
• Chi Lean: Reveals a dual personality; when using his Demonic Sword, he becomes cold and dismissive of his fellow students.

Significant Themes

• Confidence and perseverance: Qi Hanyua's newfound confidence drives her to improve her skills.
• Duality of personality: Chi Lean's switch between a righteous and demonic persona raises questions about his true nature.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and Qi Hanyua: Su Yuan helps Qi Hanyua, but she becomes a burden due to her lack of self-control.
• Chi Lean and the students: Chi Lean's cold dismissal of his fellow students' support creates tension and disappointment.
• Su Yuan and Chi Lean: Su Yuan decides to test Chi Lean's true combat power, feeling guilty for deceiving him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chi Lean, after switching personalities, displays immense power, surpassing the personal sword slave's cultivation level.
• He uses the Heavenly Heart Sword Dao to strike the personal sword slave, splitting his head but not killing him.
• Su Yuan intervenes, planning to refine the personal sword slave into a Sword Bone Pill.
• The second sword slave, now controlled by Yan He's split soul, descends and enters the False Core realm.

Character Developments

• Chi Lean: Shows increased power and confidence, but still has a foul temper and judges people based on their strength and background.
• Su Yuan: Demonstrates his Demonic Cultivation Technique, absorbing the personal sword slave's vitality and Spiritual Power, refining them into pills.
• Personal Sword Slave: Loses his will and is controlled by Yan He's split soul.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the influence of cultivation level on respect and treatment.
• The consequences of refining living beings into pills or other items, raising ethical questions.
• The descent of Yan He's split soul, increasing the threat level and tension.

Character Interactions

• Chi Lean and Su Yuan: Chi Lean initially shows displeasure with Su Yuan's intervention but later asks for his help against Yan He.
• Su Yuan and the Personal Sword Slave: Su Yuan refines the personal sword slave into pills, showing his power and willingness to use questionable methods.
• Chi Lean and Yan He: Chi Lean acknowledges that he can't defeat Yan He and seeks Su Yuan's help, showing a rare moment of vulnerability.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan plans to use the Xuanji Demonic Sword to subdue Yan He, the personal guard Sword Slave.
• Chi Lean and Chen Nuoyi attempt to stall Yan He, but fail.
• Su Yuan activates the Xuanji Demonic Sword, suppressing Yan He and defeating him with a single strike.
• Su Yuan reveals that he threatened the Xuanji Demonic Sword with the presence of his teacher, Tai Bai, to make her submit.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan demonstrates his strategic thinking and calmness under pressure.
• Chen Nuoyi shows bravery and loyalty in protecting Su Yuan.
• Yan He, despite his power, is humiliated and defeated, revealing his pride and lack of adaptability.

Significant Themes

• The power of fear and threats in controlling powerful entities.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in combat.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and Chen Nuoyi work together to protect each other.
• Su Yuan manipulates the Xuanji Demonic Sword, using his teacher's reputation to control it.
• Yan He underestimates Su Yuan and pays the price for his pride.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan devises a plan to lure Yan He into the Absolute Sword World and eliminate him.
• The plan involves using Feng Wuya's soul and Qi Hanyua as bait, with the help of the Evil Slaying Sword Sect's Golden Core cultivators.
• Yan He, suspicious of Feng Wuya's true intentions, decides to kill Qi Hanyua to prevent her from learning the core inheritance.

Character Developments

• Feng Wuya's regret over Yan He's actions leads him to agree to Su Yuan's plan, willing to become a Devil's dog to cleanse his house.
• Qi Hanyua's blue talent, "Sword Dao Prodigy," evolves into a purple talent, "Diligent Sword Saint," after ten days of intense training.
• Yan He becomes increasingly desperate and paranoid, leading to his decision to kill Qi Hanyua.

Significant Themes

• Regret and redemption (Feng Wuya)
• The consequences of one's actions (Yan He)
• The power of diligence and perseverance (Qi Hanyua)

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan, Feng Wuya, and Qi Hanyua discuss and agree on the plan to eliminate Yan He.
• Yan He eavesdrops on the Evil Slaying Sword Sect's Golden Core cultivators, leading to his decision to kill Qi Hanyua.
• The Evil Slaying Sword Sect's Golden Core cultivators set up formations to locate Yan He, further pressuring him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yan He infiltrates the wooden hut to assassinate Qi Hanyua, believing she's the real target.
• He poisons her, but it's revealed she's a puppet. The real Qi Hanyua appears.
• Su Yuan reveals that Yan He has fallen into a trap. He uses a Myriad Soul Banner and a human-body doll to activate a blood sacrifice array, aiming to summon Yan He's main body.
• It's revealed that Feng Wuya, Yan He's master, is controlling the array. He's transferred his soul to a devil, enabling him to summon Yan He despite being only a remnant soul.

Character Developments

• Yan He: Initially confident and cunning, he becomes increasingly shocked and desperate as the trap unfolds.
• Qi Hanyua: Revealed to be a puppet, she's later shown to be unharmed and aware of the trap.
• Su Yuan: Proves to be strategic and resourceful, using various devilish arts and methods to outmaneuver Yan He.
• Feng Wuya: Though not physically present, he's revealed to have transferred his soul to a devil, enabling him to control the blood sacrifice array.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Trust: The trap set by Su Yuan and Qi Hanyua relies on deception, making Yan He believe he's outsmarted them.
• Power Dynamics: The relationship between Yan He and Feng Wuya is one of power and control, with Feng Wuya ultimately using his power to summon Yan He.
• The Price of Ambition: Yan He's ambition to kill Qi Hanyua and Feng Wuya leads him into a trap, highlighting the potential consequences of overreaching.

Character Interactions

• Yan He and Qi Hanyua: Yan He underestimates Qi Hanyua, leading to his downfall.
• Yan He and Su Yuan: Their interaction reveals Su Yuan's strategic prowess and Yan He's growing desperation.
• Feng Wuya and Yan He: Their relationship is one of master and disciple, but Feng Wuya's actions show he's willing to go to great lengths to eliminate Yan He.

Plot Points and Events

• Yan He, the peak Golden Core cultivator and Yanhe Sword Demon, appears in the Absolute Sword World.
• A battle ensues between Yan He and the Evil Slaying Sword Sect cultivators, with Yan He ultimately deciding to escape.
• Taihua Tianji, now a Nascent Soul cultivator, appears and confronts Yan He, leading to a one-sided battle where Taihua Tianji easily defeats Yan He.
• Taihua Tianji extracts Yan He's soul and gives his body, along with a Devilish Qi treasure, to Su Yuan as a reward.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan: Proves himself as a capable student, earning praise and rewards from Taihua Tianji.
• Taihua Tianji: Demonstrates his power and status as a Nascent Soul cultivator, easily defeating Yan He.
• Yan He: Despite his peak Golden Core cultivation, he is no match for Taihua Tianji and is defeated and captured.

Significant Themes

• The power gap between cultivation tiers is emphasized, with Taihua Tianji's Nascent Soul cultivation allowing him to easily defeat Yan He, a peak Golden Core cultivator.
• The hypocrisy of the Blue Star Federation is hinted at, with Yan He questioning why Su Yuan, a Demon Lord, is not executed despite the Federation's claims of governing by the Righteous Path.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and Taihua Tianji: Their master-disciple relationship is strengthened, with Taihua Tianji rewarding Su Yuan for his efforts and promising further rewards.
• Yan He and Taihua Tianji: Yan He begs for mercy, but Taihua Tianji remains unmoved, ultimately defeating and capturing Yan He.
• Yan He and the Evil Slaying Sword Sect cultivators: Yan He fights against the sect's cultivators but decides to escape when outnumbered.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feng Wuya, now a remnant soul in the Myriad Soul Banner, admits to using a blood sacrifice to summon Yan He's main body.
• Su Yuan offers Feng Wuya a guest position in the Cyber Brothers, with a rank equivalent to True Soul Level, to analyze and deconstruct knowledge from Evil Slaying University.
• Feng Wuya agrees to pass on his core inheritance, the Wuya Dao Seed, to Qi Hanyua.
• The inheritance process takes six hours, and Qi Hanyua successfully merges with the Dao Seed.
• Su Yuan learns about the Wuya Dao Seed's effects, Human Mountain and Human Sea, through the Sect System.
• Su Yuan absorbs the Wuya Dao Seed's power from Qi Hanyua, creating a black lotus imprint and a new version of the Dao Seed, Corpse Mountain and Blood Sea.

Character Developments

• Feng Wuya: Realizes that Su Yuan's Demonic Cultivation Techniques haven't harmed anyone, improving his perception of Su Yuan.
• Qi Hanyua: Receives the Wuya Dao Seed inheritance and gains a new ability. She also shows concern for Su Yuan's well-being after he absorbs her power.
• Su Yuan: Absorbs the Wuya Dao Seed's power, creating a new version of the Dao Seed. He also shows disregard for Feng Wuya's wishes, indicating his growing disregard for others' opinions.

Significant Themes

• The power of faith and belief (Human Mountain, Human Sea vs. Corpse Mountain, Blood Sea).
• The consequences of absorbing other cultivators' powers (Su Yuan's disregard for Qi Hanyua's well-being).
• The tension between Su Yuan's actions and the expectations of others (Feng Wuya's disapproval).

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and Feng Wuya: Tension arises as Feng Wuya is wary of Su Yuan's intentions, while Su Yuan disregards Feng Wuya's wishes.
• Su Yuan and Qi Hanyua: Su Yuan absorbs Qi Hanyua's power without her consent, but she shows concern for his well-being afterward.
• Qi Hanyua and Feng Wuya: Qi Hanyua receives the Wuya Dao Seed inheritance from Feng Wuya and shows respect for his wishes, despite not understanding the full implications.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan discovers the effects of the Incomplete Boundless Dao Seed (Demonic), which include Corpse Mountain (amplifying strength with resentment from slaughtered beings) and Blood Sea (instant recovery from injuries and consumed energy while the sea doesn't dry up).
• He realizes these effects are a perfect fit for his foundation and decides to learn the Dao Seed from Feng Wuya, who initially refuses but eventually agrees.
• Su Yuan steals the army of Sword Slaves and buries them in a storage ring for their resentment.
• Military training ends, and Su Yuan is praised for his performance. He receives a special reward from his teacher, Taihua Tianji.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan: Becomes more aware of his demonic nature and decides to learn the Boundless Dao Seed to strengthen himself. He also shows cunning and manipulation in dealing with Feng Wuya.
• Feng Wuya: Initially refuses to help Su Yuan but eventually relents due to threats. He starts teaching Su Yuan the Boundless Dao Seed.
• Taihua Tianji: Busier than before due to his Nascent Soul Realm status. He rewards Su Yuan for his performance during military training.

Significant Themes

• The mutability of the Boundless Dao Seed, reflecting Su Yuan's demonic nature.
• The consequences of one's actions and choices, as seen in Feng Wuya's decision to help Su Yuan.
• The power dynamics between cultivators, with Su Yuan manipulating Feng Wuya to get what he wants.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan manipulates Feng Wuya into teaching him the Boundless Dao Seed by threatening Qi Hanyua.
• Su Yuan interacts with Taihua Yu Xi, showing a friendly and comforting demeanor.
• Su Yuan communicates with Taihua Tianji about his reward, showing a straightforward and eager attitude.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan receives the Jieyue Pearl, a Nascent Soul-level Demonic Treasure, from his master Taihua Tianji as a reward for his contributions.
• The Jieyue Pearl is a storage treasure with a space equivalent to the moon's surface and a combat function called the Jieyue Domain, which can weaken enemies and enhance the user under moonlight.
• Su Yuan successfully refines the Jieyue Pearl in just three days, thanks to his Demonic Art · Finger Tool cheat.
• Upon refining the Jieyue Pearl, Su Yuan receives a Demon Lord Mission update.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan demonstrates his ability to quickly refine high-level treasures, further showcasing his potential as a demon lord.
• Taihua Tianji shows his care and support for Su Yuan by obtaining the Jieyue Pearl for him and entrusting him with her daughter during his holiday.

Significant Themes

• The power and importance of treasures in cultivation, with the Jieyue Pearl being a prime example of a Nascent Soul-level treasure.
• The theme of compatibility and cooperation between cultivators and their treasures, as seen with Su Yuan and the Jieyue Pearl.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan interacts with Taihua Tianji, receiving guidance and support from his master.
• Su Yuan takes care of Taihua Tianji's daughter during his holiday, showing his responsibility and kindness.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan receives a task from the System to create four secret realms within the Jieyue Pearl to protect the Yuan Cult's destiny.
• The secret realms are Corpse Mountain, Blood Sea, Absolute Heaven, and Earth Connection.
• Su Yuan completes Corpse Mountain and Blood Sea, and claims the refinement methods for Absolute Heaven and Earth Connection.
• He learns that these secret realms suppress human and heaven and earth destiny, and the Jieyue Pearl protects the Yuan Cult's destiny.
• Su Yuan completes the Corpse Mountain and Blood Sea secret realms before the start of classes.
• On the first day of class, the Seed Class students meet their Nascent Soul True Lord instructors, including Yang Hao True Lord, who teaches Dao Heart and Sword Dao.
• Yang Hao True Lord assigns sword techniques to the students, with special considerations for Su Yuan, Chi Lean, and Qi Hanyua.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan: He completes two secret realms and learns about the refinement methods for the other two. He shows diligence and dedication to his tasks.
• Qi Hanyua: She is praised by Yang Hao True Lord for her diligence in sword practice. She is assigned the Heavenly Pole Sword Technique, which suits her Limitless talent but requires consistent diligence.
• Chi Lean: He is assigned to continue practicing the Heavenly Heart Sword Dao, which is second only to the three Great Spirit Transmutation Level Sword Dao Secret Treasures of the Evil Slaying Sword Sect.

Significant Themes

• The suppression of destiny by secret realms and the protection of the Yuan Cult's destiny.
• The importance of diligence in cultivation, as seen in Qi Hanyua's assignment of the Heavenly Pole Sword Technique.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan interacts with Yang Hao True Lord, who assigns him potential sword techniques based on his lack of demonstrated sword arts.
• Qi Hanyua interacts with Yang Hao True Lord, who praises her diligence and assigns her the Heavenly Pole Sword Technique.
• Chi Lean interacts with Yang Hao True Lord, who assigns him to continue practicing the Heavenly Heart Sword Dao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan asks Teacher Yang Hao about freeloading school resources for top-tier sword inheritances.
• Yang Hao introduces several sword techniques: Sunburst Sword Technique, True Martial Sword Technique, and Eight Trigrams Sword Formation.
• Su Yuan expresses interest in a technique that uses Heavenly Gang and Earthly Sha powers, leading to Yang Hao introducing the Heavenly Sha Sword Technique.
• Yang Hao explains the joint exam with second-years, where students can earn 'Hidden Points' to learn the Spirit Transmutation Inheritance.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan: Shows curiosity and ambition in learning powerful sword techniques, even those considered difficult and dangerous.
• True Lord Yang Hao: Patiently guides Su Yuan and other students in choosing sword techniques, revealing his dedication to teaching.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and ambition in cultivation.
• The risks and rewards of learning powerful techniques.
• The importance of diligent practice and accumulation in cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and True Lord Yang Hao: Su Yuan's persistent questioning and Yang Hao's patient guidance create a teacher-student dynamic.
• Su Yuan, Chi Lean, and Qi Hanyua: The three students show curiosity and seriousness when learning about the joint exam and the Spirit Transmutation Inheritance.

Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan learns about Hidden Points from Yang Hao True Lord and becomes determined to obtain them.
• The monthly exam with sophomores is discussed, with only the top ten students earning Hidden Points.
• Su Yuan learns about the formidable first-place student, Chou Tianze, who has already refined the first stage of the Spirit Transmutation Inheritance.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan's ambition grows as he learns about the Spirit Transmutation Inheritance and decides to compete for Hidden Points.
• Qi Hanyua initially tries to back out but is encouraged by Su Yuan and Yang Hao True Lord to continue.
• Chou Tianze is introduced as a formidable opponent, having refined the first stage of the Spirit Transmutation Inheritance.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and growth: Su Yuan's ambition expands with his achievements, driving him to strive for more.
• Competition and determination: The monthly exam and the pursuit of Hidden Points highlight the characters' determination and competitive spirit.
• The Spirit Transmutation Inheritance: This powerful and worshipped realm serves as a significant goal and motivation for the characters.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan, Qi Hanyua, and Chi Lean interact with Yang Hao True Lord, learning about Hidden Points and the monthly exam.
• Su Yuan and Chen Nuoyi meet to discuss their classes and experiences.
• Su Yuan worries about Chen Nuoyi's growing dominance, imagining a scenario where she might usurp his position as cult leader.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Civil Engineering Department's freshmen are led to the Jianmu Divine Needle, a peak Nascent Soul Spiritual Treasure.
• Su Yuan, a freshman from the Evil Slaying Department, arrives and asks to use the Jianmu Divine Needle for cultivation.
• The Civil Engineering Department's seniors agree, but with restrictions on usage time.
• Su Yuan expresses surprise that the Civil Engineering Department only has the Jianmu Divine Needle as a notable treasure, comparing it to other departments' Spiritual Treasures.

Character Developments

• Wang Zhengyu, a Civil Engineering freshman, initially feels proud of his department but later feels disheartened after Su Yuan's comments.
• The Civil Engineering seniors feel suppressed and unable to defend their department's honor against Su Yuan's remarks.

Significant Themes

• Pride and Disillusionment: Wang Zhengyu and the Civil Engineering freshmen initially feel proud of their department but later experience disillusionment and a loss of spirit.
• Perceived Value and Worth: The Civil Engineering Department's value is questioned by Su Yuan, leading to a crisis of confidence among its members.

Character Interactions

• Wang Zhengyu and the Civil Engineering Freshmen vs. Su Yuan: The Civil Engineering freshmen feel insulted by Su Yuan's remarks, while Su Yuan unintentionally hurts their pride.
• Civil Engineering Seniors vs. Su Yuan: The Civil Engineering seniors feel suppressed and unable to defend their department's honor against Su Yuan's remarks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan enters Storage Room No. 99 within the Jianmu Divine Needle to absorb Qi of Heavenly Gang and Earthly Sha.
• He activates the Jieyue Pearl to absorb and use the Qi for constructing the "Juedi Tiantong" secret realms.
• The Qi is depleted in less than a day, and Su Yuan realizes the immense resource consumption of the task.
• He sees Civil Engineering students collecting Qi for a construction project and conceives a plan to make up for the deficit.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan demonstrates his resourcefulness and adaptability in facing the unexpected resource consumption.
• He shows determination in pursuing his goals, even when faced with challenges and setbacks.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of Qi of Heavenly Gang and Earthly Sha on cultivators.
• The resource-intensive nature of world-building and cultivation.
• The contrast between the Evil Slaying Department and the Civil Engineering Department, highlighting the different paths and priorities of cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan interacts with Civil Engineering seniors, initially admired, then misunderstood, and finally expressing his genuine interest in Civil Engineering work.
• The Civil Engineering seniors, initially nonchalant and later hostile, are left disbelieving and unsure of Su Yuan's intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan joins the Civil Engineering Department for a construction project.
• He volunteers to extract Qi of Earth Sha from the foundation of an old teaching building, despite the risks.
• The project begins with the demolition of the building, revealing the foundation that contains a high concentration of Qi of Earth Sha.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan: He demonstrates his determination, courage, and confidence in his abilities, earning respect from the Civil Engineering students and instructor.
• Civil Engineering Students: They initially view Su Yuan with suspicion but come to respect him after he volunteers for the dangerous task.

Significant Themes

• Courage and Determination: Su Yuan's willingness to face the risks of extracting Qi of Earth Sha showcases his courage and determination.
• Respect and Pride: The Civil Engineering students and instructor come to respect Su Yuan, highlighting the theme of earning respect through one's actions.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and Civil Engineering Instructor: The instructor initially views Su Yuan with suspicion but comes to respect him after Su Yuan volunteers for the dangerous task.
• Su Yuan and Wang Zhengyu: Wang Zhengyu, a fellow townsman of Su Yuan, feels honored to be treated as a senior by Su Yuan and takes pride in their connection.
• Su Yuan and Civil Engineering Students: The students initially view Su Yuan as a potential threat but come to respect him after he demonstrates his courage and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan, a prodigy from the Evil Slaying Department, enters a foundation to extract Qi of Earth Sha.
• He finds the Qi of Earth Sha has taken the form of an earth dragon and absorbs it completely.
• The Instructor of Earth and Wood pays Su Yuan for his work, believing the foundation's Qi of Earth Sha has dissipated over time.
• Su Yuan steals Qi of Earth Sha from his teammate, Wang Zhengyu, and bribes him to keep quiet.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan demonstrates his greed and cunning, embezzling Qi of Earth Sha and bribing Wang Zhengyu.
• Wang Zhengyu shows weakness for money and is tempted by Su Yuan's offer.

Significant Themes

• Greed and corruption: Su Yuan's actions highlight the theme of greed and how it can lead to unethical behavior.
• The struggle between morality and temptation: Wang Zhengyu's internal struggle represents this theme.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan interacts with the Instructor of Earth and Wood, deceiving him about the amount of Qi of Earth Sha he collected.
• Su Yuan interacts with Wang Zhengyu, bribing him with Qi of Earth Sha and corrupting him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Yuan convinces Wang Zhengyu to accept a mass of Qi of Earthly Sha, using the Living Pile Method to justify it.
• Su Yuan discovers the widespread corruption in the civil engineering industry, with seniors embezzling materials.
• He starts working on multiple off-campus projects, skimming materials and earning money on the side.
• Su Yuan plans to refine the Secret Realm of Severing Heaven and take Qi Hanyua's Qi to refine a Human Pill before the monthly exam.

Character Developments

• Su Yuan: Becomes proficient in concrete pouring, gains insight into Qi of Heavenly Gang and Earthly Sha, and plans to refine secret realms and pills before the exam.
• Wang Zhengyu: Accepts Su Yuan's offer, ignoring his conscience.
• Civil Engineering Seniors: Revealed to be greedy and corrupt, embezzling materials.
• Qi Hanyua: Trains intensively under Su Yuan and Chen Nuoyi, achieving minor success in her Heavenly Grade Sword Technique.

Significant Themes

• Corruption in the civil engineering industry.
• The importance of hard work and dedication in cultivation, as seen in Qi Hanyua's progress.
• The consequences of ignoring one's conscience, as seen in Wang Zhengyu's actions.

Character Interactions

• Su Yuan and Wang Zhengyu: Su Yuan manipulates Wang Zhengyu into accepting the Qi of Earthly Sha.
• Su Yuan and Civil Engineering Seniors: Su Yuan works with them, discovering their corruption.
• Su Yuan, Qi Hanyua, and Chen Nuoyi: They train together, with Su Yuan and Chen Nuoyi pushing Qi Hanyua to improve.
• Yang Hao True Lord and Taihua Tianji: They discuss their students' progress, feeling surprised and concerned about Su Yuan's concrete mixing activities.