Chapter Summaries

• Meng Chuan discovers the effects of Rock Arm: damage reflection and early warning, which he finds useful.
• He decides to practice the Duo-Mo Iron Crotch Skill to fill the weakness in his hard-body training and to protect against female Martial Practitioners.
• Li Weigang helps Meng Chuan condition his Iron Crotch, warning him about the sensitivity of the area and the need for endurance.
• Meng Chuan successfully reaches the entry level of the Duo-Mo Iron Crotch Skill after three days of conditioning.
• He plans to continue conditioning his Duo-Mo Iron Leg next, aiming to have all Duo-Mo hard arts at their limit break.
• Meanwhile, Luo Guanyun discovers a plot by the Parasite Society to harvest Demon Seeds in Osaka during the New Year and sets off to investigate.
• Meng Chuan receives a message from Meng Jiaolong about an upcoming lecture by Grandmaster Wang at the university.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan's Armor-Clad Art reaches Great Success, significantly enhancing his physical strength and defense.
• The Black Water Company, a major criminal organization, is exposed, and the police are conducting a joint operation to dismantle it.
• Meng Chuan tries to join the operation but is declined by the Martial Association.
• Meng Chuan attends a lecture by Grandmaster Wang, gaining insights about the relationship between movement techniques and physical load-bearing capacity.
• Meng Chuan demonstrates Eight-Step Cicada Chasing in class, reaching Mastery under Lu Zhuxiao's guidance.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan's martial arts skills and understanding continue to improve, reaching Mastery in Eight-Step Cicada Chasing.
• Long Jiu, the police chief, is busy with the Black Water Company operation and warns Meng Chuan about the lingering threat of the Demonic Path.
• Lu Zhuxiao recognizes Meng Chuan's potential and provides guidance during his class.

Significant Themes

• The importance of diligence and hard work in martial arts cultivation, as Meng Chuan's rapid progress is a result of his consistent training and understanding of martial principles.
• The struggle against evil forces, represented by the Black Water Company and the Demonic Path, which Meng Chuan is determined to combat.
• The pursuit of knowledge and understanding, as Meng Chuan gains insights from Grandmaster Wang's lecture and applies them to his own practice.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan interacts with Long Jiu, updating him about the Black Water Company and receiving a warning about the Demonic Path.
• Meng Chuan attends Grandmaster Wang's lecture, gaining insights and asking questions afterward.
• Meng Chuan demonstrates Eight-Step Cicada Chasing in Lu Zhuxiao's class, receiving guidance and praise from the teacher.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhuxiao, a teacher at Northern United Martial Arts University, believes Meng Chuan has the potential to become the [Martial Extreme True Successor] after seeing his progress.
• The [Martial Extreme True Successor] is a prestigious title given to the strongest student of the year, providing them with numerous benefits and responsibilities.
• Meng Chuan receives a call from Zheng Zhenzhen, arranging a sparring session. However, when he arrives at the Infinite Martial Arts Hall, he finds Meng Jiaolong there as well, leading to an unexpected Dragon-Tiger Duel.

Character Developments

• Lu Zhuxiao: Recognizes Meng Chuan's potential and looks forward to his future performance.
• Meng Chuan: Maintains a calm and collected demeanor amidst the Dragon-Tiger Duel, demonstrating his authority and wisdom in handling the situation.
• Zheng Zhenzhen: Shows her fiery temper and competitive nature during the sparring session.
• Meng Jiaolong: Displays her confident and playful side, provoking Zheng Zhenzhen and engaging in the Dragon-Tiger Duel.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry: The [Martial Extreme True Successor] title represents the intense competition among students, reflecting the theme of striving for excellence and recognition.
• Friendship and relationships: The unexpected encounter between Meng Chuan, Zheng Zhenzhen, and Meng Jiaolong highlights the complex dynamics of their friendships and potential romantic interests.

Character Interactions

• Lu Zhuxiao and Meng Chuan: Lu Zhuxiao's belief in Meng Chuan's potential sets the stage for their future interactions and mentorship.
• Zheng Zhenzhen and Meng Chuan: Their relationship remains friendly and competitive, with Zheng Zhenzhen expressing her displeasure at Meng Chuan's lack of attention to their agreement.
• Zheng Zhenzhen and Meng Jiaolong: The two women's tempers clash, leading to a Dragon-Tiger Duel, and showcasing their competitive nature and desire to prove themselves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan faces off against Meng Jiaolong and Zheng Zhenzhen, who misinterpret a situation and attack him.
• Meng Chuan uses his Limit-Breaking Houshan Fist and Spleen Earth energy to subdue them.
• Meng Chuan later practices his Billow Fist and Layered Wave Rock-Shattering Fist, achieving Limit Breaking and gaining the Marsh Breath trait.
• On New Year's Eve, Meng Chuan's family gathers, and Meng Yiyi shares her internship experience in the Taihang Mountains.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan continues to improve his martial arts skills, reaching Limit Breaking for his Billow Fist and understanding the essence of the Five Skandhas Universe Fist.
• Meng Yiyi shows independence and new skills by cooking for the family, demonstrating growth.

Significant Themes

• The importance of martial arts in this era is emphasized again, with Meng Yiyi's internship in the Taihang Mountains highlighting the dangers and the need for protection.
• The theme of misunderstanding and miscommunication is explored through the initial fight between Meng Chuan and the two women.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan interacts with Meng Jiaolong and Zheng Zhenzhen, leading to a fight and later a shared meal, showing a developing dynamic between them.
• Meng Chuan's family interacts during New Year's Eve, with Meng Yiyi sharing her experiences and Meng Chuan showing concern for her safety.

Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan returns home for the New Year, revealing he's reached the Seventh Gate and won multiple martial arts competitions.
• He practices diligently even on New Year's Eve and breaks through to the Eighth Gate the next day, mastering the Five Skandhas Universe Fist.
• Meng Chuan decides to choose the Yuanshen Thunder Seed Method as his True Technique for breaking the First Great Limit.
• At school, Meng Chuan practices the Silicon Gold Stake and spars with Xu Qingfeng, who is surprised to learn Meng Chuan has reached the Eighth Gate.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan's cultivation progresses rapidly, reaching the Eighth Gate and mastering his fist technique.
• Xu Qingfeng feels the pressure of competition from Meng Chuan and works to improve his skills.
• Meng Jiaolong appreciates Meng Chuan's diligence and talent but keeps her feelings in check.

Significant Themes

• The importance of diligence and hard work in cultivation.
• The pressure and competition among martial artists.
• The anticipation of breaking through the First Great Limit.

Character Interactions

• Meng Yongzhi shares Meng Chuan's achievements with Meng Yiyi.
• Meng Chuan spars with Xu Qingfeng, who is surprised by Meng Chuan's progress.
• Meng Jiaolong and Xu Qingfeng discuss Meng Chuan's diligence and talent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan reaches the Eighth Gate, surpassing Xu Qingfeng.
• Lu Zhuxiao, noticing Meng Chuan's progress, arranges for him to meet Principal Yang Huan for guidance.
• Principal Yang shares insights about the 'Dao Follows Nature' realm and the potential of Meng Chuan's martial theory talent.
• Meng Chuan learns about the upcoming New Year Grand Competition and the affiliated quota contest.
• Xu Qingfeng's true intention behind his earlier boasts is revealed.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan: Shows rapid progress, reaching the Eighth Gate and demonstrating exceptional combat ability. He also gains insights into martial theory and Limit Breaking.
• Xu Qingfeng: Reveals his confidence in securing an entry slot to the Special Grade Martial University after his blood and qi reach the Eighth Gate.
• Principal Yang Huan: Recognizes Meng Chuan's potential and shares valuable insights about martial theory and the 'Dao Follows Nature' realm.

Significant Themes

• The importance of martial theory and Limit Breaking in Meng Chuan's path to becoming a powerful martial artist.
• The competition and rivalry among martial practitioners, as seen in the upcoming New Year Grand Competition and the affiliated quota contest.
• The potential benefits and recognition that come with improving and mastering powerful martial techniques, such as the possibility of a Golden Medal.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Principal Yang Huan: The latter shares valuable insights and guidance with Meng Chuan, recognizing his potential and encouraging him to strive for a Golden Medal.
• Meng Chuan and Xu Qingfeng: Their rivalry is evident, with Xu Qingfeng boasting about his affiliated quota and Meng Chuan proving his strength by reaching the Eighth Gate.
• Lu Zhuxiao and Meng Chuan: Lu Zhuxiao, impressed by Meng Chuan's progress, arranges for him to meet Principal Yang Huan.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Huan invites Meng Chuan to return in five days as a student judge for a martial arts competition at Yugao High School. Meng Chuan accepts, recognizing that observing experts his own age will benefit his cultivation.
• Meng Chuan buys another three months’ supply of Five Elements Soup, leaving him with only slightly more than a million in savings. His expensive cultivation continues to strain his finances.
• He practices the Five Aggregates Fist and Luo Family Baji, incorporating the theory of Five Elements circulation, along with the newly learned Marsh Breath and Combined Force traits. His Luo Family Baji advances from 82% to 83%, nearing a limit breakthrough.
• Meng Chuan gains confidence that his understanding of Luo Family Baji may have surpassed Teacher Luo’s, though he continues reflecting on Principal Yang Huan’s explanation of Martial Principle.
• At Gang Zi Club, Meng Chuan undergoes an extremely intense Pai Da treatment from Li Weigang. Li begins using True Qi to temper Meng Chuan’s body, making the process far more painful but strengthening his Armor-Clad Skill, Iron Leg, and Iron Crotch.
• Meng Chuan cautiously asks Li not to use True Qi near his vital acupoints. Afterward, Li offers to teach him several of his hard-skill techniques for free, including the True Technique-level Wei Tuo Carrying Mountain Skill.
• Meng Chuan’s Duo-Mo Iron Leg reaches 84% mastery and appears likely to break through its limits within a week. He realizes that Iron Leg and Iron Crotch toughen the body through methods distinct from, but complementary to, Armor-Clad Skill.
• The schedule for the nationwide First Supernova Tournament is announced. The competition is intended to cultivate university Martial Practitioners and develop future Martial Artist talent for Great Chu.
• Two thousand university students will compete in the preliminary stage, with the top one hundred advancing. The top ten contestants from Qin Province will be determined in Yong’an in April. Each national top-hundred contestant receives two million in prize money, motivating Meng Chuan to aim first for a provincial top-ten position.
• At the Liu Family ancestral residence, Liu Shuxue questions why the family must compete for United University’s slots despite previous arrangements. Liu Sanduo warns her that Meng Chuan is overwhelmingly strong for his realm and advises her to surrender if he selects her, so she will not be injured before her martial arts examination.

Character Development

• Meng Chuan: Becomes increasingly disciplined, confident, and ambitious. His martial arts comprehension improves rapidly, especially in Luo Family Baji and body-tempering techniques. He remains financially pressured but accepts the burden as necessary for growth. The tournament gives him a concrete short-term goal: entering Qin Province’s top ten.
• Yang Huan: Continues treating Meng Chuan with unusual generosity, offering him opportunities to observe high-level combat and encouraging his connection with United University.
• Li Weigang: Recognizes Meng Chuan’s exceptional talent and endurance. His admiration leads him to offer free instruction, demonstrating his desire to build a relationship with the young genius.
• Liu Shuxue: Appears talented and competitive but is still unaware of how great the gap between her and Meng Chuan may be.
• Liu Yang and Liu Sanduo: Represent the older generation’s awareness of Meng Chuan’s reputation. Liu Sanduo acknowledges Meng Chuan as nearly invincible among peers and prioritizes Liu Shuxue’s safety over competition.

Significant Themes

• Relentless cultivation and self-improvement: Meng Chuan advances through constant training, pain tolerance, reflection, and integration of different martial principles.
• The value of guidance: Encounters with Yang Huan and Li Weigang show how expert instruction can provide breakthroughs that solitary effort cannot.
• Talent and preferential treatment: Meng Chuan’s genius earns him opportunities, free instruction, and special consideration, though he must still endure the work required to realize his potential.
• Financial sacrifice: His cultivation expenses underline the material cost of pursuing strength.
• State cultivation of future power: The Supernova Tournament reveals Great Chu’s systematic effort to identify and develop promising young Martial Practitioners.
• Confidence balanced by caution: Meng Chuan grows more confident in his abilities but does not assume victory, recognizing that elite university opponents will be formidable.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Yang Huan: Yang Huan offers Meng Chuan a judging position and further exposure to martial combat, while Meng Chuan gratefully considers United University.
• Meng Chuan and Li Weigang: Their Pai Da session is physically grueling but strengthens mutual respect. Li encourages Meng Chuan and later offers free hard-skill instruction.
• Meng Chuan and his own training: His internal reflections show him combining Baji, Long Fist, Five Elements techniques, and body-tempering methods into a personalized martial path.
• Liu Shuxue and Liu Yang: Shuxue seeks an explanation for United University’s altered selection arrangements, but Liu Yang responds only with quiet affection.
• Liu Shuxue and Liu Sanduo: Sanduo warns her about Meng Chuan’s strength and advises her to concede rather than risk injury, foreshadowing a possible confrontation between the two.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Sanduo warns his niece about Meng Chuan, but she's confident in her skills.
• In Daban City, people with God Seeds are drawn to Qingshui Myojin Shrine, where they are sacrificed to crown Xinsi as the new master of Terror.
• Luo Guanyun attends the ceremony and witnesses the sacrifice. He confronts Xinsi, intending to question him.

Character Developments

• Liu Sanduo shows concern for his niece's safety, revealing his protective nature.
• Xinsi demonstrates his ambition and ruthlessness by sacrificing the God Seed bearers to gain power.
• Luo Guanyun shows his intelligence and determination to uncover the truth, despite being powerless to stop the sacrifice.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences: The God Seeds' influence leads to the bearers' downfall, highlighting the dangers of unchecked desire.
• Fate and free will: The bearers' fates are sealed once they obtain the God Seeds, raising questions about their ability to control their own lives.
• Power dynamics: Xinsi's rise to power illustrates the struggle for dominance among the Seat-holders.

Character Interactions

• Liu Sanduo and his niece: Their conversation reveals their differing views on Meng Chuan's threat.
• Xinsi and the God Seed bearers: Xinsi's manipulation of the bearers showcases his lack of regard for their lives.
• Luo Guanyun and Xinsi: Their confrontation highlights Luo Guanyun's determination to uncover the truth and Xinsi's ruthlessness in protecting his newfound power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Guanyun absorbs Xinsi's power, becoming a Grandmaster but also acquiring a Heart Demon.
• Meng Chuan is invited to be a judge at the United University Preparatory High New Year Grand Competition.

Character Developments

• Luo Guanyun: Becomes a Grandmaster but gains a Heart Demon, indicating inner turmoil and potential future struggles.
• Meng Chuan: Gains recognition and prestige, being invited to judge the competition, reflecting his influence and strength.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Luo Guanyun's gain in power comes with a severe drawback, highlighting the theme of power's double-edged nature.
• Recognition and respect: Meng Chuan's invitation to judge the competition underscores the theme of recognition and respect earned through strength and achievement.

Character Interactions

• Luo Guanyun vs. Xinsi: A power struggle and absorption of abilities, reflecting the ruthless nature of martial practitioners.
• Meng Chuan and other students: Meng Chuan's interactions with students, such as Zong Ping and Xiao Liu, show his influence and mentorship, as well as the respect he commands.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan meets Grandmaster Chen Qiushui, who is likely to be his future homeroom teacher.
• Principal Yang and Grandmaster Chen discuss new regulations, including internal resource allocation within the Grandmaster Class.
• Meng Chuan watches the New Year Grand Competition, learning from the matches and giving encouragement to the competitors.
• Xu Qingfeng wins the championship against Fu Long, with Meng Chuan accurately predicting the outcome.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan demonstrates his maturity and confidence, predicting the final match's outcome accurately and showing no arrogance despite his strength.
• Xu Qingfeng showcases his skills and endurance, winning the championship after a long and intense match.
• Chen Qiushui, Meng Chuan's future homeroom teacher, is introduced as a wise and caring Grandmaster who prioritizes her students' well-being.

Significant Themes

• The importance of internal competition and resource allocation within the Grandmaster Class.
• The balance between individual might and collective well-being in the Martial Arts world.
• The value of learning from others and continuous self-improvement in martial arts practice.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Principal Yang share a conversation about the final match's outcome, with Meng Chuan displaying his insight and confidence.
• Meng Chuan encourages Xu Qingfeng and other competitors, showing his support and camaraderie.
• Chen Qiushui and Principal Yang discuss the new regulations, revealing their wisdom and understanding of the Martial Arts world's dynamics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Qingfeng wins the competition, receiving cultivation resources worth four hundred thousand.
• Meng Chuan, envious, wishes he had participated.
• Three students from influential families arrive, intending to claim spots for the Supernova Competition.
• Zheng Tao, a disciple of the Zheng Family, insults Meng Chuan and his master, provoking him.
• Meng Chuan defeats Zheng Tao and Zhou Xin (Shangjing Zhou Family) in a display of his strength.
• Meng Chuan secures a spot for the Supernova Competition, with Liu Shuxue (Liu Family) and Zhou Xin also qualifying.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan demonstrates his ruthlessness and strength, earning respect and fear.
• Xu Qingfeng realizes the growing gap between him and Meng Chuan.
• Liu Shuxue shows wisdom by retreating and avoiding confrontation with Meng Chuan.
• Zheng Tao and Zhou Xin learn the consequences of their arrogance and disrespect.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of fame and fortune in the martial arts world.
• The importance of respect and humility, especially when dealing with powerful individuals.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan vs. Zheng Tao and Zhou Xin: Meng Chuan demonstrates his superiority and teaches them a lesson.
• Meng Chuan and Liu Shuxue: Liu Shuxue shows wisdom by avoiding conflict with Meng Chuan.
• Xu Qingfeng and Meng Chuan: Xu Qingfeng realizes the growing gap between him and Meng Chuan.
• Chen Qiushui and Meng Chuan: Chen Qiushui observes Meng Chuan's ruthlessness and potential.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan's teacher, Luo Guanyun, becomes a Martial Arts Grandmaster after eliminating demons in the Island Country.
• Meng Chuan is offered a teaching position at United University on behalf of his teacher.
• Meng Chuan prepares for the Supernova Tournament, aiming to reach Limit Breaking in Luo Family Baji and Duo-Mo Iron Leg, and increase his blood-qi through the Five Skandhas Universe Fist.
• Meng Chuan receives a call from Zheng Zhenzhen, who wants to spar with him at United University.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan remains humble and focused on improving his martial arts despite his recent achievements.
• Luo Guanyun becomes a Martial Arts Grandmaster but faces new challenges with his cultivation art.
• Zheng Zhenzhen continues to improve her martial arts skills and seeks to spar with Meng Chuan.

Significant Themes

• The importance of continuous improvement and hard work in martial arts.
• The consequences and challenges of cultivating powerful but flawed cultivation arts.
• The competitive nature of martial arts and the pursuit of excellence.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan interacts with school administrators who want to hire his teacher for United University.
• Meng Chuan receives a call from Zheng Zhenzhen, who wants to spar with him at United University.
• Meng Chuan considers practicing the Duo-Mo Iron Crotch technique with his teacher upon his return.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan agrees to have dinner with Zheng Zhenzhen and Meng Jiaolong to celebrate Luo Guanyun's advancement to the Grandmaster realm.
• Meng Chuan receives a message from Lu Zhuxiao about a special training class for Supernova Competition participants, which he plans to attend.
• Meng Chuan meets Liu Sanduo, who reveals he is the "elder who cares for the younger generation" in the residential complex.
• Meng Chuan attends Lu Zhuxiao's special training class, where he meets Liu Shuxue and Zhou Xin again.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan continues to improve his martial arts skills, with his blood-qi value increasing daily.
• Meng Jiaolong helps Meng Chuan obtain a subsidy gift box for Supernova Competition participants.
• Zhou Xin learns his lesson after his encounter with Meng Chuan and decides to focus on practicing martial arts.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perseverance and dedication in martial arts practice.
• The value of relationships and connections in the martial world.
• The harshness and cruelty of the martial path, as seen through the elimination system at the Preparatory High School.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan interacts with Zheng Zhenzhen and Meng Jiaolong, maintaining a friendly but distant relationship.
• Meng Chuan meets Liu Sanduo, who reveals his connection to Liu Shuxue.
• Meng Chuan attends Lu Zhuxiao's special training class, where he interacts with Liu Shuxue and Zhou Xin, who are both wary of him.
• Meng Jiaolong helps Meng Chuan obtain a gift box for the Supernova Competition, showing her support for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhuxiao, the teacher, opens a course to prepare students for the Supernova Competition, focusing on weapon combat and defense.
• Meng Chuan decides not to learn weapon combat techniques, opting to rely on his fists and the Steel Bone Demon-Subduing Weapon.
• The Supernova Competition allows the use of weapons but not Zhenwu.
• Luo Guanyun returns to Yong'an City, and Meng Chuan spars with her, learning about her experiences in the Island Country.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan: Stands firm in his decision to rely on his fists and the Steel Bone, shows concern for his family's safety, and is determined to improve his martial arts.
• Luo Guanyun: Reaches the Martial Arts Grandmaster realm, shows concern for Meng Chuan's well-being, and resumes training with him.

Significant Themes

• The importance of martial arts training and improvement.
• The dangers posed by cults and Heavenly Demons.
• The role of family and mentors in supporting one's growth.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Lu Zhuxiao: Teacher and student discuss weapon combat techniques and the Supernova Competition.
• Meng Chuan and Luo Guanyun: Master and disciple spar, catch up on recent events, and resume training together.
• Meng Chuan and Lin Yue: Meng Chuan remembers his conflict with Lin Yue and decides to be more cautious in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan discovers Venerable Yin's true intentions and decides not to tell Luo Guanyun to avoid worrying her.
• Luo Guanyun finds a fragment of the 'Lingtai Demon-Seeding Scripture' hidden in his Martial Arts Room but decides not to tell Meng Chuan.
• Fang Jianxing leaves the Parasite Society after a disagreement with Sakura.
• Zheng Chengcheng decides to go to Yong'an despite Zheng Yulan's advice.
• Meng Chuan asks Xu Qingfeng to help him gain insights into his fist techniques.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan: Becomes more perceptive and discerning, deciding not to share his suspicions about Venerable Yin with Luo Guanyun.
• Luo Guanyun: Becomes more secretive and burdened, hiding the Lingtai Demon-Seeding Scripture fragment from Meng Chuan.
• Fang Jianxing: Disillusioned with Sakura's plans, he leaves the Parasite Society to pursue his own path.
• Zheng Chengcheng: Determined to visit Yong'an to understand why Meng Chuan refuses his sister's affections.
• Xu Qingfeng: Shows improvement in his skills and understanding of martial arts, helping Meng Chuan gain insights into his own techniques.

Significant Themes

• The burden of secrets and the desire to protect loved ones from worry.
• The pursuit of personal goals and the consequences of diverging paths.
• The importance of understanding and acceptance in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Luo Guanyun: They both keep secrets from each other to protect the other from worry.
• Fang Jianxing and Sakura: Their differing philosophies lead to a falling out.
• Zheng Yulan and Zheng Chengcheng: The grandmother-grandson duo have a disagreement over Zheng Chengcheng's pursuit of Meng Chuan.
• Meng Chuan and Xu Qingfeng: They help each other advance in their martial arts understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan has an epiphany while practicing Luo Family Baji, improving his understanding of the technique.
• He breaks through to the limit of the Baji, gaining a new trait, [Huntian].
• Meng Chuan's Qi and blood increase significantly after the breakthrough.
• He spars with Xu Qingfeng, discovering the crowd control aspect of his new trait.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan's martial arts skill and understanding deepen, leading to a significant breakthrough.
• Xu Qingfeng's frustration grows as Meng Chuan becomes stronger.
• Principal Sui Chunqiu is mentioned as a powerful martial artist, nearing the pinnacle of modern martial arts.

Significant Themes

• The power of perseverance and deep practice in martial arts.
• The importance of mental energy and willpower in advanced martial arts.
• The role of mentors and their influence on their students' growth.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Xu Qingfeng's sparring session highlights the power gap between them.
• Principal Sui Chunqiu's mention of Meng Chuan to his secretary indicates his interest in Meng Chuan's progress.
• Meng Chuan's relationship with his teacher, Luo Guanyun, is briefly mentioned, showing their mutual respect and guidance.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Meng Chuan returns home and practices his fist techniques with Teacher Luo.
• He receives the upgraded Steel Bone, now called Dragon Bone, which increases his punching power and defense.
• Meng Chuan demonstrates his optimized Luo Family Baji to Teacher Luo.
• Teacher Luo agrees to teach Meng Chuan the Running Thunder Scattered Hands fist technique.
• Teacher Luo demonstrates the technique's thunderstorm effect.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan: Shows improvement in his fist techniques, optimizes the Luo Family Baji, and expresses his determination to master the Thunder Method.
• Teacher Luo: Breaks through to the Grandmaster level, renovates the martial arts gym, and agrees to teach Meng Chuan a new fist technique.

Significant Themes

• The importance of hard work and dedication in martial arts practice.
• The relationship between a teacher and student, and the desire to surpass one's teacher.
• The pursuit of power and explosion in martial arts techniques.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Teacher Luo: Their relationship deepens as they train together, with Teacher Luo becoming increasingly impressed by Meng Chuan's talent and dedication.
• Meng Chuan and Teacher's Wife (Ren Ping): They share a friendly rapport, with Ren Ping expressing her satisfaction with Meng Chuan as a disciple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chuan and Luo Guanyun begin training in Running Thunder Scattered Hands, with Meng Chuan quickly mastering the first two stages.
• Meng Chuan successfully enters the gate of the third stage, Thunder Fire Combined, under Luo Guanyun's guidance.
• Meng Chuan continues to practice and improve his fist techniques, reaching Proficiency in Running Thunder Scattered Hands and nearing the Ninth Gate.
• A Demonic Path Martial Practitioner, Li Xiao, is planning to target Meng Chuan in Yong'an City.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan's strength and understanding of fist techniques grow rapidly due to his Qi Meridian Profound Connection trait.
• Luo Guanyun recognizes Meng Chuan's potential and offers to help him vet the dangerous part of the Duo-Mo What-Gong.
• Li Xiao, a Fourth Great Limit Grandmaster, is introduced as a formidable adversary for Meng Chuan.

Significant Themes

• The importance of compatible philosophies between a master and apprentice is highlighted, as seen in Meng Chuan and Luo Guanyun's relationship.
• The theme of continuous improvement and growth is emphasized through Meng Chuan's dedication to practicing and mastering his fist techniques.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Luo Guanyun have a productive training session, with Luo Guanyun guiding Meng Chuan through the stages of Running Thunder Scattered Hands.
• Meng Chuan and Xu Qingfeng have a brief exchange in class, with Lu Zhuxiao calling out Xu Qingfeng for his lack of focus.

Chapter Summary: “From This Moment On, This Place Is Called Infinite Plaza!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Zhuxiao teaches the students how to counter unconventional weapons such as Mandarin Duck Axes, hand pestles, and rope darts. He emphasizes that unfamiliarity, rather than inherent difficulty, is what makes these weapons dangerous.
• Meng Chuan spars with Lu Zhuxiao while facing a hand pestle. He uses his speed and mobility to close the distance, then relies on his exceptionally tough body to knock the weapon away.
• Lu Zhuxiao criticizes Meng Chuan for recklessly relying on his hard-body techniques, but privately acknowledges that Meng Chuan’s body is extraordinarily powerful.
• Meng Chuan studies the other students’ training and develops his own approach to fighting unconventional weapons: endure an attack if necessary and counter with a decisive blow. His confidence comes from his numerous hard-body techniques, [Dragon Bone], and the strengthening effects of [Nirvana Rainbow Transformation].
• After class, the students practice on Silicon Gold Stakes. Meng Jiaolong no longer constantly seeks Meng Chuan’s attention and instead focuses on improving herself so she can enter the United University Grandmaster Class alongside him.
• The next morning, Meng Chuan prepares to attend the reopening ceremony of Infinite Martial Arts Hall. He learns that Le Ping’s mother was harmed by a Demonic Path Martial Practitioner and calls to comfort him.
• Le Ping vows to become a martial artist and fulfill his mother’s wish. The incident reminds Meng Chuan that demons and Demonic Path practitioners remain a constant threat.
• Meng Chuan arrives at the renovated martial arts hall, which now occupies the entire former Greenland Plaza. The area has been renamed Infinite Plaza and includes training facilities, a Xingyi Martial Theory Zone, and even a zoo for Xiangxing Sect students to study animal forms.
• Infinite Martial Arts Hall has absorbed several other martial arts halls, including Peak Martial Arts Hall, greatly expanding its influence and resources. Liu Sanduo becomes vice hall master and chief instructor, while Grandmaster Luo Guanyun oversees the organization.
• Meng Chuan meets Liu Sanduo and Liu Shuxue, who has joined the hall as a student and is positioned to become its second senior sister.
• Government officials attend the reopening ceremony and praise Meng Chuan as Grandmaster Luo’s disciple, the hall’s senior disciple, and a promising future Grandmaster. They also highlight his upcoming participation in the Supernova Competition.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan: Demonstrates growing confidence in his physical abilities and develops a practical, fearless combat philosophy. He remains focused on strengthening himself rather than becoming distracted by the grandeur of Infinite Martial Arts Hall. Le Ping’s tragedy also reinforces his determination to eliminate demons.
• Lu Zhuxiao: Acts as a strict but perceptive instructor. Although he criticizes Meng Chuan’s reckless methods, he recognizes that Meng Chuan’s unusual body makes those methods viable.
• Meng Jiaolong: Becomes more mature and strategic regarding her feelings for Meng Chuan. Accepting that he has seen through her intentions, she adopts a patient approach and prioritizes qualifying for the Grandmaster Class.
• Le Ping: Suffers a major personal loss but resolves to continue training and become a martial artist in honor of his mother.
• Liu Shuxue: Joins Infinite Martial Arts Hall and behaves carefully and respectfully toward Meng Chuan. Her earlier tactical ruthlessness remains part of Meng Chuan’s impression of her.
• Luo Guanyun and Liu Sanduo: Expand and consolidate Infinite Martial Arts Hall into a powerful institution with broad influence, numerous instructors, and extensive facilities.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and familiarity in combat: Unconventional weapons are dangerous mainly because opponents do not understand their principles. Once their patterns are recognized, they can be countered.
• Physical strength and personal advantages: Meng Chuan’s extraordinary body allows him to use methods that would be reckless or impossible for ordinary martial artists.
• The continuing threat of demons: Le Ping’s tragedy shows that danger is close to everyday life, motivating Meng Chuan to train harder and fight the demonic forces.
• Ambition and institution-building: The transformation of Greenland Plaza into Infinite Plaza reflects Grandmaster Luo’s ambition and the growing power of Infinite Martial Arts Hall.
• Perseverance and long-term goals: Meng Jiaolong and Le Ping both respond to emotional difficulties by focusing on future objectives—the Grandmaster Class for her and becoming a martial artist for him.
• Public recognition and responsibility: Meng Chuan’s status brings attention from government officials, linking his personal future with Yong’an’s reputation and expectations.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan and Lu Zhuxiao: Their sparring reflects the contrast between conventional instruction and Meng Chuan’s highly individual fighting style. Lu Zhuxiao warns him against relying too heavily on his body, while Meng Chuan confidently embraces his unique advantage.
• Meng Chuan and Meng Jiaolong: Their relationship becomes more restrained. She understands that he has recognized and silently rejected her feelings, so she chooses to pursue a shared future through the Grandmaster Class rather than pressuring him.
• Meng Chuan and Le Ping: Meng Chuan offers emotional support after Le Ping’s mother is harmed, encouraging him to fulfill her wish and remain safe.
• Meng Chuan and Liu Shuxue: Liu Shuxue politely asks him for guidance as a fellow student. Meng Chuan accepts her presence without hostility, though he privately remembers her clever but ruthless behavior from the past.
• Meng Chuan and the officials: The officials treat him as a rising symbol of Yong’an, emphasizing his connection to Grandmaster Luo, his senior position at the hall, and his upcoming role in the Supernova Competition.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Infinite Martial Arts Hall holds its reopening/ribbon-cutting ceremony, attended by Yong’an officials and prominent figures.
• Department Head Zhou warmly supports Meng Chuan, offering his assistance and business card. Meng Chuan responds courteously, recognizing the importance of building relationships.
• Luo Guanyun introduces Meng Chuan to Secretary Wang Bingyi, a Grandmaster and Yong’an’s chief secretary. Secretary Wang praises Meng Chuan and announces that he has been placed on Yong’an’s Key Talent Cultivation List.
• The list provides substantial annual funding, national recognition, enhanced protection, and access to rare resources. Meng Chuan realizes this opportunity is largely the result of his master’s new Grandmaster status and influence.
• After the ceremony, Secretary Wang leaves, noting that the martial arts hall will likely become a major taxpayer. The hall quickly attracts customers, with nearly ten million in tuition payments arriving within minutes despite a fifty-percent fee increase.
• Meng Chuan receives his annual 800,000-yuan talent subsidy and prepares to go to Yugao High School to practice with the Silicon Gold Stake.
• Before he can leave, Zheng Tao—still injured and confined to a wheelchair after their previous confrontation—approaches him with a bodyguard.
• Meng Chuan jokingly prepares to beat Zheng Tao again, frightening him, but stops when a mysterious, handsome young Ninth-Gate expert appears and criticizes him for attacking someone already injured.
• The chapter ends with the stranger declaring that their first meeting has disappointed him, while Meng Chuan is confused, impatient, and eager to leave for training.

Character Developments

• Meng Chuan: Demonstrates social awareness by accepting support and praise without arrogance. He understands that status and connections can provide resources for martial advancement, but remains fundamentally committed to strength and martial practice. He also shows his straightforward, irreverent personality when dealing with Zheng Tao and the mysterious stranger.
• Luo Guanyun: Acts as a powerful protector and mentor. He uses his Grandmaster status to secure opportunities for Meng Chuan, but warns him not to become distracted by wealth and influence. He emphasizes that martial strength is the true foundation of authority.
• Secretary Wang Bingyi: Revealed to be an elderly Grandmaster and highly influential political figure. He recognizes Meng Chuan’s extraordinary foundation and formally supports his development through the Key Talent Cultivation List.
• Zheng Tao: Appears humbled and terrified after his earlier defeat. He is still physically incapacitated and seems to have sought protection or assistance from the mysterious young expert.
• Li Xiaoyue: Watches Meng Chuan from a distance and recognizes how far he has surpassed her. Her admiration is mixed with embarrassment over their earlier minor conflict.
• The mysterious young man: Introduced as a powerful Ninth-Gate expert with an imposing, almost theatrical presence. He appears connected to Zheng Tao and immediately judges Meng Chuan, though his motives remain unclear.

Significant Themes

• Strength as the foundation of power: Luo Guanyun stresses that wealth, status, and influence are secondary to genuine martial strength in a society governed through martial ability.
• The value and danger of influence: Meng Chuan benefits greatly from his master’s reputation, showing that talent alone is not always enough to gain access to elite resources. However, Luo’s warning suggests that political success and longevity may come at the cost of martial advancement.
• Mentorship and legacy: Luo Guanyun is building a powerful foundation for Meng Chuan, hoping his disciple will eventually surpass him and lead him to even greater heights.
• Social status and recognition: Meng Chuan’s rise transforms how officials, parents, students, and former acquaintances treat him. His reputation now attracts both opportunities and public attention.
• Humor amid conflict: The tense confrontation with Zheng Tao is undercut by Meng Chuan’s casual willingness to beat him again, highlighting the chapter’s comedic tone and Meng Chuan’s blunt personality.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chuan exchanges polite, strategic remarks with Department Head Zhou and Secretary Wang, showing his ability to navigate high-level social situations.
• Luo Guanyun privately advises Meng Chuan after Secretary Wang departs, balancing criticism of worldly distractions with reassurance and affection.
• Parents and students treat Meng Chuan as a celebrity, requesting photographs and enrolling in the newly prestigious martial arts hall.
• Meng Chuan intimidates Zheng Tao merely by raising his foot, revealing how completely their power dynamic has changed.
• The mysterious young expert intervenes on Zheng Tao’s behalf and challenges Meng Chuan’s conduct, creating a new source of tension at the chapter’s conclusion.