Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan, a 16-year-old high school student, is still practicing the National Obligatory Basic Boxing, a foundational martial art usually abandoned by students of his age.
• He practices diligently every day from 4:00 AM to 6:30 AM, even as his peers practice more advanced martial arts.
• The school and his guardian try to persuade him to move on to higher-level martial arts, but Meng Chuan remains resolute.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan: He is determined, disciplined, and focused on his practice. Despite being mocked by his peers, he remains undeterred. He has reached perfection in the basic boxing technique but continues to practice, aiming to break through the final 1%.
• Chen Jian: A classmate of Meng Chuan, he has poor martial aptitude and resents those with better talent who don't live up to their potential, like Meng Chuan.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance: Meng Chuan's dedication to his practice despite the lack of immediate progress and societal pressure highlights the theme of perseverance.
• Potential vs. Actualization: The contrast between Meng Chuan's potential and his peers' actualization of their talent raises questions about the importance of hard work and dedication.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Chen Jian: Chen Jian mocks Meng Chuan for wasting his talent on basic boxing, while Meng Chuan ignores him, focusing on his practice.
• Meng Chuan and His Aunt: Meng Chuan's aunt supports his dedication to practice, showing understanding and patience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan, at 16, has been practicing the National Compulsory Basic Fist Technique for 12 years but is stuck at the final 1%.
• He obtains the trait 'One Proof Eternal Proof' from a panel, which will permanently retain any muscle growth or martial arts progress.
• His uncle signs him up for 60 lessons at the Infinite Martial Arts Hall.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan remains determined to break through his limit despite the long bottleneck.
• His aunt, Xue Na, initially reluctant to spend money on Meng Chuan's martial arts training, eventually agrees due to her husband's persuasion and Meng Chuan's potential.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perseverance and hard work in martial arts cultivation.
• The role of natural talent and comprehension in becoming a Martial Artist.
• The influence of societal expectations and peer pressure on one's martial arts journey.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan interacts with his aunt, Xue Na, discussing his martial arts progress and her concerns for his future.
• Meng Chuan's uncle, Meng Yongzhi, signs him up for lessons at the Infinite Martial Arts Hall, showing his support for Meng Chuan's martial arts pursuit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan, despite his low aptitude, is determined to break through the final 1% in his basic fist technique.
• He visits the Infinite Martial Arts Hall, where Martial Artists above the Nine Blood Qi Barriers run the halls.
• Meng Chuan plans to ask them for advice on breaking his limit.
• He meets his friend Wang Yue and Wang Yue's crush, Qin Mengya, at the hall.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan: Shows unwavering dedication to his martial arts practice, despite his low aptitude.
• Wang Yue: A wealthy friend of Meng Chuan, supportive of Meng Chuan's martial arts journey, and has a crush on Qin Mengya.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and dedication in the face of adversity (Meng Chuan's commitment to breaking his limit).
• The importance of martial arts in society (Martial Artists' high status and the competition among countries to develop martial arts).

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Wang Yue: Show camaraderie and support for each other's martial arts journeys.
• Wang Yue and Qin Mengya: Wang Yue has feelings for Qin Mengya, but they haven't acted on them yet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Mengya, Wang Yue's crush, meets Meng Chuan at the Infinite Martial Arts Hall.
• Meng Chuan and Wang Yue attend their first class with instructor Liu Ru, a sixth-stage Blood Qi practitioner of the Xingyi Sect.
• The Hall Master, Luo Guanyun, appears and offers Meng Chuan a reward for his solid foundation: one hour of private coaching for every 10 classes he signs up for.
• Liu Ru begins teaching the Taiyi Three Talents Stance, the foundation of Xingyi martial arts.
• Meng Chuan interrupts the lesson to ask about the National Compulsory Basic Fist Technique's relation to Xingyi martial arts.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan: Shows maturity and restraint by not engaging with Qin Mengya, Wang Yue's crush, to avoid causing tension between them. He also demonstrates courage and confidence when meeting the Hall Master's gaze.
• Wang Yue: Exhibits lovestruck behavior around Qin Mengya, much to Meng Chuan's amusement and exasperation.
• Qin Mengya: Shows grace and understanding when Meng Chuan doesn't shake her hand, and she seems to enjoy teasing Wang Yue.
• Liu Ru: Proves to be knowledgeable and patient in teaching the Taiyi Three Talents Stance.
• Luo Guanyun: Establishes his authority as the Hall Master and offers a reward to Meng Chuan for his solid foundation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of foundation in martial arts cultivation, as represented by the Taiyi Three Talents Stance.
• The value and earning power of Martial Artists, as demonstrated by the Hall Master's offer and the price of classes.
• The tension between Meng Chuan's desire to become a Martial Artist and his friendship with Wang Yue, who is infatuated with Qin Mengya.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Wang Yue: Meng Chuan shows restraint around Qin Mengya to avoid upsetting Wang Yue, while Wang Yue teases Meng Chuan about his "retro" greeting style.
• Meng Chuan and Qin Mengya: Meng Chuan maintains a respectful distance from Qin Mengya to avoid any misunderstandings, while Qin Mengya seems to enjoy teasing Wang Yue and Meng Chuan.
• Meng Chuan and Liu Ru: Meng Chuan shows curiosity and engagement in Liu Ru's lesson, asking a question about the National Compulsory Basic Fist Technique.
• Meng Chuan and Luo Guanyun: The Hall Master takes notice of Meng Chuan's solid foundation and offers him a reward.

Key plot points and events

• At the Infinite Martial Arts Hall, instructor Liu Ru explains that the Guoyi Fist is a form of Xingyi Fist and introduces Meng Chuan to the Sancai (Three Talents) Stake Stance.
• Meng Chuan practices diligently, hoping the stance will reveal the final 1% needed to break through his perfected basic fist technique. He fails to master the stance and cannot yet combine it smoothly with the Guoyi Fist.
• Liu Ru advises him to learn the stance’s fundamentals before attempting to integrate it with his punches. She encourages him, noting that she mastered the basics in three days despite sharing his lower-middle bone root.
• Meng Chuan spends the day training, skipping his rest after lunch. His friends, Qin Mengya and Wang Yue, leave impressed by his effort; Wang Yue predicts that Meng Chuan will become a martial artist.
• After the hall empties, Meng Chuan practices the Guoyi Fist before leaving. Instructor Luo Guanyun sees him but does not recognize how focused he is, simply advising him to go home safely.
• At home, Meng Chuan’s uncle, Meng Yongzhi, warns him to return early for the time being because an unspecified danger may soon affect the city. He does not reveal details, and Meng Chuan agrees not to stay out late.

Character developments and interactions

• Meng Chuan is ambitious and disciplined, but his hope of an imminent breakthrough makes him impatient. He accepts Liu Ru’s correction and remains committed to steady practice.
• Liu Ru acts as a supportive instructor: she corrects Meng Chuan’s technique without discouraging him and offers a personal example to build his confidence.
• Wang Yue and Qin Mengya notice Meng Chuan’s dedication. Wang Yue’s admiration grows, and Qin Mengya begins to believe in his potential.
• Meng Yongzhi reveals his concern for Meng Chuan’s safety and shows that he has heard guarded warnings through his work at the police bureau. Xue Na urges him not to spread the information.
• Luo Guanyun briefly encounters Meng Chuan late at night and gives him a routine safety warning, unaware of the importance Meng Chuan attaches to his training.

Significant themes

• Patience and fundamentals: Progress requires mastering the basics before combining techniques or forcing a breakthrough.
• Persistence: Meng Chuan’s long practice, even without immediate results, reflects his commitment to improvement.
• Family protection amid hidden danger: The adults’ cautious warnings hint at a looming threat, while keeping its nature undisclosed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan struggles with mastering the Xingyi Stance, but Meng Yongzhi encourages him, sharing his own experiences and regrets in martial arts.
• Meng Chuan sees a newspaper headline about Sui Chunqiu, a Six-Limit Heavenly King, winning the River Gathering, inspiring him to strive for greatness in martial arts.
• Meng Yongzhi decides to talk to Master Luo about switching Meng Chuan's training to include other fist techniques to reach the third blood-energy barrier for high school exams.
• Meng Chuan meets Le Ping at the martial arts hall cafeteria, who helps him measure his blood energy, revealing he's at the first stage.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan: Shows dedication and determination in stance training, inspired by Sui Chunqiu's achievements. He's humble about his skills and open to making new friends like Le Ping.
• Meng Yongzhi: Reflects on his past regrets in martial arts and decides to support Meng Chuan's training more actively, even if it means facing Master Luo.

Significant Themes

• Dedication and hard work in martial arts training.
• The importance of setting goals and striving for greatness.
• The role of mentors and peers in supporting one's growth.

Character Interactions

• Meng Yongzhi and Meng Chuan: Uncle and nephew share a heart-to-heart conversation about martial arts, with Meng Yongzhi offering comfort and encouragement.
• Meng Chuan and Le Ping: They meet at the cafeteria and quickly become friendly, with Le Ping helping Meng Chuan measure his blood energy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan completes the entire set of Guoyi Fist, falling just short of breaking into the first Blood-Qi barrier.
• Meng Chuan meets the gym master, Luo Guanyun, who is impressed by his Guoyi Fist technique.
• Luo Guanyun demonstrates his mastery of the Qianyuan Thunder Movement, causing a celestial phenomenon.
• Meng Chuan expresses his ambition to improve cultivation techniques, but Luo Guanyun advises him to focus on solid practice first.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan: Shows determination and ambition, aiming to improve cultivation techniques despite his young age.
• Luo Guanyun: Demonstrates his formidable strength and mastery of the Qianyuan Thunder Movement, showing concern for Meng Chuan's development.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination: Meng Chuan's desire to improve cultivation techniques despite his young age and the challenges ahead.
• Mastery and growth: Luo Guanyun's demonstration of his mastery and the importance of solid practice for growth, as seen in his advice to Meng Chuan.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Luo Guanyun: Luo Guanyun is impressed by Meng Chuan's Guoyi Fist technique and offers guidance, while Meng Chuan expresses his ambition to improve cultivation techniques.
• Meng Chuan and Le Ping: Le Ping comforts Meng Chuan after he fails to break into the first Blood-Qi barrier, and they walk together to the training ground.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan seeks guidance from Luo Guanyun to improve his Guoyi Fist.
• Luo Guanyun initially refuses to help, offering to teach Pao Fist instead.
• Meng Chuan insists on focusing on Guoyi Fist, leading to a confrontation.
• Luo Guanyun knocks Meng Chuan unconscious and decides to teach him.
• Meng Chuan wakes up and heads to Luo Guanyun's training room for the lesson.
• During the lesson, Meng Chuan asks numerous questions, frustrating Luo Guanyun.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan demonstrates courage and determination, earning respect from Luo Guanyun.
• Luo Guanyun shows a softer side after praising Meng Chuan's guts and natural talent.
• Meng Chuan gains a deeper understanding of stance work from Luo Guanyun's teachings.

Significant Themes

• Respect and fear towards martial arts masters.
• The importance of courage and determination in martial arts practice.
• The value of asking questions and seeking clarification during learning.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Luo Guanyun's relationship evolves from initial conflict to mutual respect and understanding.
• Meng Chuan's interactions with Liu Ru and Le Ping reveal his growing reputation in the martial arts hall.
• Meng Chuan's determination and courage impress Luo Guanyun, leading to a more productive learning environment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan witnesses a gruesome crime scene involving a murdered police officer, suspected to be a Heavenly Demon's doing.
• The police, led by Sheriff Long Jiu, are determined to find and punish the Heavenly Demon responsible.
• Meng Chuan's uncle, Meng Yongzhi, is a patrol officer involved in the investigation and assures Meng Chuan of his safety.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan: Shows concern for his uncle's safety and is determined to improve his martial arts skills.
• Sheriff Long Jiu: Demonstrates strong leadership and determination in pursuing justice for his fallen colleague.
• Meng Yongzhi: Exhibits unwavering support for Meng Chuan's martial arts journey and is willing to make sacrifices for his nephew's success.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against evil and injustice, represented by the Heavenly Demon's actions and the police's pursuit of it.
• The importance of family and support, as seen in Meng Yongzhi's dedication to Meng Chuan's future.
• The pursuit of martial arts excellence and the challenges faced along the way.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Sheriff Long Jiu: Their interaction is brief but highlights the sheriff's authority and determination.
• Meng Chuan and Meng Yongzhi: Their uncle-nephew bond is strengthened as Meng Yongzhi reassures Meng Chuan and expresses his support for his martial arts journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Level 4 Demon Nest appears near Yong'an City, causing concern and safety warnings.
• Meng Chuan masters the [Taiyi Three Talents Stance] after two and a half days of practice.
• Meng Chuan focuses on practicing the Guoyi Fist, skipping classes to do so.
• Meng Yongzhi learns about Meng Chuan's class skipping and plans to talk to him.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan shows dedication and focus in his martial arts practice, prioritizing it over his liberal arts studies.
• Meng Yongzhi demonstrates concern for Meng Chuan's education and well-being, planning to address his class skipping.

Significant Themes

• The importance of martial arts in the society, as demonstrated by the concern over the Demon Nest and the homeroom teacher's encouragement for Meng Chuan to excel in martial arts.
• The dedication and perseverance required to improve in martial arts, as shown by Meng Chuan's relentless practice of the Guoyi Fist.

Character Interactions

• Meng Yongzhi and the homeroom teacher discuss Meng Chuan's class skipping and martial arts practice.
• Meng Chuan interacts with his homeroom teacher, who encourages him to excel in martial arts and offers advice on how to do so.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan and Wang Yue arrange to practice martial arts together at the gym.
• Wang Yue brings his bodyguard, who has eight levels of blood energy and wears special gloves with bone-white spikes.
• Meng Chuan spars with Wang Yue, who uses Ferocious Tiger Fist. Meng Chuan uses Guoyi Fist, focusing on technique and agility.
• Meng Chuan defeats Wang Yue, impressing the onlookers with his skill despite having zero levels of blood energy.
• Liu Ru, the instructor, spars with Meng Chuan to help him improve, using the move Yueshan Baji (Hitting a Person Like Hanging a Painting).

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan: Shows exceptional skill and understanding of martial arts, impressing others with his technique and determination.
• Wang Yue: Reveals his romantic interest in Qin Mengya and his laziness, but also shows determination when challenged.
• Liu Ru: Demonstrates her skill and willingness to help students improve, showing Meng Chuan the Yueshan Baji move.

Significant Themes

• The importance of technique and skill in martial arts, even without high blood energy levels.
• The influence of one's actions on others, as Meng Chuan inspires the gym's students to focus on their techniques.
• The concept of 'hitting a person like hanging a painting,' suggesting a precise, effortless, and powerful strike.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Wang Yue: They spar, with Wang Yue initially underestimating Meng Chuan but eventually conceding defeat.
• Meng Chuan and Liu Ru: Liu Ru spars with Meng Chuan to help him improve, showing him the Yueshan Baji move and providing guidance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan schedules a lesson with Master Luo for the next day.
• Students at Infinite Martial Arts Hall leave early due to the Demon Nest threat.
• Luo Guanyun's wife, Ren Ping, moves out, leaving him alone.
• Luo Guanyun and Luo Meng have a confrontation, resulting in a display of their powerful artistic conceptions.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan: Shows determination to enter Yong'an Martial Arts University.
• Liu Ru: Reflects on her own potential and compares it to Meng Chuan's.
• Luo Guanyun: Struggles with his past decisions, leading to a rift with his family.
• Luo Meng: Demonstrates her power as a Luan Bird Form expert of the Xiangxing Sect.

Significant Themes

• The importance of aptitude and potential in martial arts cultivation.
• The consequences of stubbornness and refusal to compromise (Luo Guanyun's isolation).
• The power dynamics between family members and the impact of disagreements.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Liu Ru: They discuss martial arts and Liu Ru's past as a university student.
• Luo Guanyun and Ren Ping: Their argument escalates, leading to Ren Ping moving out.
• Luo Guanyun and Luo Meng: Their confrontation results in a display of their powerful artistic conceptions, causing fear among the residents of Huayun Mansion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Guanyun, a Fourth Limit Grandmaster Realm expert, is struggling to break through due to a Thunder Seed planted in his body, which is on the verge of erupting.
• He has been trying to neutralize the Thunder Seed by practicing the Five Elements Water Attribute Mysterious Yin Moon-Reflecting True Art, but with minimal results.
• Luo Guanyun believes his daughter's talent is destined to take the Thunder Method to its deepest level and is determined to find someone with matching talent to practice it.
• Meng Chuan, a new student at the martial arts hall, becomes the star after his sparring match with Wang Yue.
• Meng Chuan seeks guidance from Luo Guanyun on how to reach the 'Master' realm for the Guoyi Fist.

Character Developments

• Luo Guanyun: Struggles with his cultivation and seeks a successor for the Thunder Method. His volatile temper is due to the internal conflict of true qi forces within his body.
• Meng Chuan: Shows exceptional perseverance and dedication to his martial arts practice. He is humble and willing to learn, even after being beaten up by Luo Guanyun.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and importance of talent in the path of martial arts.
• The internal conflict and consequences of Luo Guanyun's cultivation.
• The dedication and perseverance required to improve in martial arts.

Character Interactions

• Luo Guanyun and Meng Chuan: Luo Guanyun sees potential in Meng Chuan and decides to teach him the Pao Fist, a powerful third-tier martial arts technique.
• Meng Chuan and other students: Meng Chuan gains popularity among the students after his sparring match with Wang Yue.
• Le Ping and Liu Ru: They eavesdrop on Luo Guanyun's lesson with Meng Chuan and are worried that Luo Guanyun might take Meng Chuan as a personal disciple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan, discouraged by Luo Guanyun's advice, reflects on his decade-long pursuit of perfecting the Guoyi Fist.
• Meng Chuan encounters a Heavenly Demon in Tong Family Alley, which controls his body and leads him towards the alley.
• He sees the alley filled with hanging corpses, including a little girl, fueling his rage.
• Meng Chuan breaks free from the Heavenly Demon's control and, driven by anger, breaks through the limit of his Guoyi Fist, perfecting it.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan: Discouraged initially, he later finds the resolve to continue pursuing his goal. His encounter with the Heavenly Demon and the sight of the corpses stirs his anger, leading to a breakthrough in his fist technique.
• Luo Guanyun: Mentions two alternative ways to improve a fist technique—epiphany-type trait or life-and-death combat.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and determination in the face of obstacles (Meng Chuan's pursuit of perfecting the Guoyi Fist).
• The consequences of giving up (Meng Chuan's initial discouragement and his later resolve).
• The power of emotion (anger) in driving action and breakthroughs (Meng Chuan's limit break).

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Luo Guanyun: Their conversation highlights Meng Chuan's determination and Luo Guanyun's reluctance to take on a personal disciple.
• Meng Chuan and Liu Ru: Liu Ru's concern for Meng Chuan, though unspoken, is evident in her actions.
• Meng Chuan and the Heavenly Demon: Their interaction leads to Meng Chuan's breakthrough, illustrating the power of emotion and the will to survive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan breaks through to the Xiantian realm with his Guoyi Fist, but it's ineffective against the Heavenly Demon.
• The Heavenly Demon possesses Meng Chuan and leads him to Tong Family Alley, intending to make him commit suicide.
• Luo Guanyun, a Martial Artist specializing in the Xingyi Thunder Method, arrives and kills the Heavenly Demon with a Golden Thunder strike.
• Meng Chuan faints after the Heavenly Demon's destruction, and Luo Guanyun takes him to Huayun Mansion Villa for observation.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan: Breaks through to the Xiantian realm, but realizes his limitations against the Heavenly Demon. Experiences trauma from the Heavenly Demon's possession and the deaths in Tong Family Alley.
• Luo Guanyun: Demonstrates his power and saves Meng Chuan. Shows concern for Meng Chuan's mental state.

Significant Themes

• The powerlessness of ordinary people against Heavenly Demons, emphasizing the need for Martial Artists.
• The trauma and mental toll of facing a Heavenly Demon and its possession.
• The importance of quick response and intervention by Martial Artists to prevent Heavenly Demon-related tragedies.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Luo Guanyun: Luo Guanyun saves Meng Chuan and offers him words of comfort and encouragement.
• Luo Guanyun and Long Jiu (Mountain Shaking Ape): They collaborate to save Meng Chuan, with Luo Guanyun arriving first and eliminating the Heavenly Demon. Long Jiu arrives later to handle the aftermath.
• Long Jiu and his subordinates: Long Jiu expresses anger and frustration at the Sky Eye Department's failure to prevent the Heavenly Demon's actions, ordering them to be locked up and interrogated.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan discovers he has a super limit-breaking trait, One Proof Eternal Proof, which ensures he won't forget martial arts he learns and improves daily.
• He decides to learn Luo Guanyun's Thunder Method to better protect himself and his family.
• Luo Guanyun explains that the Thunder Method is a True Technique, requiring multiple prerequisite martial arts and the support of Blood Qi Barriers to cultivate.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan gains confidence and a new goal after obtaining his super trait.
• Luo Guanyun shows concern for Meng Chuan's well-being and advises him to keep his breakthrough quiet.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perseverance and hard work in martial arts cultivation.
• The power dynamics and responsibilities of martial artists in society.
• The struggle between human strength and the Heavenly Demon.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Luo Guanyun discuss the Thunder Method and its prerequisites.
• Luo Guanyun heals Meng Chuan's strained arm using his martial arts abilities.
• Meng Chuan expresses his desire to learn the Thunder Method, showing his determination to improve.

Chapter Summary: Muscle-Tendon Transformation and Marrow Cleansing

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Guanyun refuses to teach Meng Chuan the Thunder Method True Art, warning that Meng’s ordinary physique makes the technique dangerously difficult. If Meng cannot strengthen his body quickly enough to keep up with the Thunder Seed, he could die.
• Luo advises Meng to choose another martial art and think about his family, but Meng privately remains confident because of his [One Proof Eternal Proof] trait and his ability to gain additional traits that may improve his comprehension and physique.
• Meng decides to recover first and then formally ask Luo Guanyun to accept him as a disciple. He plans to explain any sudden improvement in his talent as the result of enlightenment during his near-death experience.
• While sleeping, Meng undergoes Marrow Cleansing. Black impurities are expelled through every pore, covering his body and dirtying the bed.
• After washing, Meng discovers that his body has been fundamentally transformed. His old training scars have disappeared, his strength is more concentrated, and he realizes he has entered the first Qi-Blood Pass.
• By punching the falling water from the shower, Meng confirms that he has mastered Ming Jin, a method of concentrating force at one point so that it erupts with explosive power.
• Police Chief Long Jiu tests Meng and confirms that no Heavenly Demon residue remains in his body. He thanks Meng for delaying the Heavenly Demon the previous night, though Meng insists that Luo Guanyun deserves the real credit.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan becomes more confident and strategic. Rather than being discouraged by Luo’s refusal, he relies on his supernatural trait and plans to prove himself through future cultivation.
• His physical transformation marks a major breakthrough: he reaches the first Qi-Blood Pass, gains dramatically improved strength and control, and achieves Ming Jin.
• Meng remains humble about his role in defeating the Heavenly Demon, acknowledging that Luo Guanyun was the decisive figure.
• Luo Guanyun continues to appear stern but considerate. Although he refuses to teach Meng for practical reasons, he protects and cares for him, arranging his recovery and even levitating him to bed.
• Police Chief Long Jiu shifts from his earlier harsh impression to a respectful and appreciative attitude, recognizing Meng’s contribution.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance versus innate talent: Luo believes natural physique determines one’s limits, while Meng’s hidden advantage challenges that assumption.
• Risk and responsibility in cultivation: Powerful techniques can bring death if the practitioner’s body cannot withstand them.
• Transformation through suffering: Meng’s near-death experience leads not only to enlightenment but also to a complete physical cleansing and breakthrough.
• Humility and merit: Meng refuses to exaggerate his achievements, while Long Jiu emphasizes that genuine contributions should be acknowledged.
• Unity of knowledge and action: After gaining insight and improved abilities, Meng realizes that actual practice—not speculation—is the next essential step.

Character Interactions

• Luo and Meng debate whether Meng should pursue the Thunder Method, with Luo acting as a cautious mentor and Meng silently maintaining faith in his own potential.
• Luo treats Meng protectively despite his refusal to accept him as a disciple.
• Meng reports the strange black residue honestly, and Luo responds calmly rather than blaming him for ruining the room.
• Long Jiu personally tests Meng, thanks him on behalf of the police, and rejects Meng’s attempt to minimize his role, insisting that his contribution deserves recognition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan receives a bonus of 300,000 yuan for eliminating the Heavenly Demon, with 200,000 from the government and 100,000 personally given by Luo Guanyun.
• Luo Guanyun suspects Meng Chuan might be an Awakened One due to his physical changes and similarity to marrow-cleansing.
• Meng Chuan returns home safely, and his family notices changes in his demeanor and skin condition.
• Meng Chuan demonstrates his newfound ability to use Ming Jin force-generating techniques.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan: Shows increased vitality and confidence after his encounter with the Heavenly Demon. He also learns to use Ming Jin force-generating techniques.
• Luo Guanyun: Becomes intrigued by Meng Chuan's potential Awakened One status and decides to observe him further.

Significant Themes

• Awakening and Enlightenment: The concept of individuals whose bodies undergo genetic mutations or specializations, leading to unique abilities.
• Martial Arts and Practice: The importance of martial arts practice in improving one's skills and breaking through barriers.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Luo Guanyun: Luo Guanyun shows appreciation for Meng Chuan's assistance and offers him a bonus, while also suspecting he might be an Awakened One.
• Meng Chuan and his family: The family is relieved to have Meng Chuan back safe and notices changes in his demeanor and physical appearance. They encourage him to rest and recover.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Yongzhi allows Meng Chuan to keep the prize money for his martial arts training.
• Meng Chuan starts practicing the Taiyi Three Talents Stance, making significant progress due to the One Proof Eternal Proof Trait.
• Meng Chuan's Martial Arts panel shows progress in Pao Fist and Taiyi Three Talents Stance.
• Meng Chuan plans to test his vitality at the martial arts gym.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan: Shows dedication and hard work in his martial arts training, making rapid progress. He remains humble and low-profile despite his improvements.
• Meng Yongzhi: Supports Meng Chuan's martial arts training, showing confidence in his nephew's future.
• Xue Na: Shows interest in Meng Chuan's martial arts career but is put in her place by Meng Yongzhi.
• Wang Yue: Excited about martial arts and eager to train, he invites Meng Chuan to the gym.

Significant Themes

• The importance of hard work and dedication in martial arts training.
• The impact of natural talent (like Meng Chuan's traits) on martial arts progression.
• The low-key nature of Meng Chuan's character, despite his rapid improvements.

Character Interactions

• Meng Yongzhi and Meng Chuan: The uncle supports and encourages his nephew's training, while Meng Chuan demonstrates his progress to his uncle.
• Meng Chuan and Wang Yue: Wang Yue invites Meng Chuan to the gym, showing his enthusiasm for martial arts and his eagerness to train with his friend.
• Meng Yongzhi and Xue Na: The couple discusses Meng Chuan's martial arts career, with Meng Yongzhi showing more confidence in Meng Chuan's future than Xue Na.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Yue seeks revenge on Meng Chuan for their previous fight, having improved his skills and increased his blood-qi.
• Meng Chuan, understanding Wang Yue's intentions, agrees to a rematch.
• The fight is quick and one-sided, with Meng Chuan defeating Wang Yue in just two punches using Pao Fist.
• Wang Yue acknowledges Meng Chuan's strength and vows to improve and follow his lead.

Character Developments

• Wang Yue shows determination and growth, seeking to improve after his defeat and learning from Meng Chuan.
• Meng Chuan demonstrates his prowess and growth in martial arts, easily defeating Wang Yue.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perseverance and learning from defeat.
• The value of hard work and dedication in martial arts.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Wang Yue's friendly rivalry and mutual respect grow stronger.
• The students at the martial arts gym show interest and awe in Meng Chuan's skills.
• Le Ping, a student, analyzes the fight and admits his misjudgment of the outcome.