Ch. 1If Strength Is Not Used for Battle, It Is Meaningless
Key Plot Points and Events
- A group of boys, aged 8-9, fight in an abandoned warehouse for the affection of Xiao Mei, their classmate.
- Situ Xuan, a tall and strong student with level 3 Innate Soul Power, arrives and defeats all the boys in a fight.
- He slaps Xiao Mei when she gets in his way, leaving her humiliated.
- Situ Xuan walks home in the rain, reflecting on his past and his current situation.
- He meditates and successfully breaks through to level 10 soul power, qualifying him to obtain a Spirit Soul at the Spirit Transmission Tower.
Character Developments
- Situ Xuan: He is shown to be physically strong and disciplined, with a desire to control his own destiny despite his poor talent. He is indifferent to social interactions and has a single-minded focus on cultivation. He shows no interest in Xiao Mei and only fights for the sake of the challenge.
- Zhang Tie: He is the initial victor of the fight but is easily defeated by Situ Xuan. His character is not deeply explored in this chapter.
- Xiao Mei: She is the object of affection for the boys, using their feelings to gain attention. She is humiliated by Situ Xuan's slap and is not further developed in this chapter.
Significant Themes
- Power and Control: Situ Xuan's desire to control his own destiny and his use of physical power to assert dominance are central themes.
- The Struggle of the Unprivileged: Despite his poor talent, Situ Xuan continues to strive for improvement, highlighting the struggle of those who face adversity.
- The Nature of Competition: The fight between the boys and Situ Xuan explores the nature of competition, with Situ Xuan's victory highlighting the importance of skill and discipline over emotion and impulsiveness.
Character Interactions
- Situ Xuan vs. the Boys: Situ Xuan's interactions with the boys are characterized by dominance and indifference. He defeats them easily and shows no remorse or interest in their feelings.
- Situ Xuan vs. Xiao Mei: Situ Xuan's interaction with Xiao Mei is brief but impactful. He slaps her without remorse, highlighting his indifference to social norms and expectations.
- Situ Xuan's Internal Struggle: The chapter explores Situ Xuan's internal struggle with his past and his current situation, highlighting his determination to overcome his circumstances.