Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Situ Xuan's extraordinary performance in the Spirit Ascension Platform: single-handedly killing multiple powerful Soul Beasts, including three millennium-level ones, and forcing back a rat tide.
• Other Zero Class students' performances were deemed less impressive in comparison.
• Wu Zhangkong announces Tang Wulin as class monitor, Gu Yue as vice-monitor, and Situ Xuan as the 'free agent.'

Character Developments

• Tang Wulin demonstrates leadership, tenacity, and responsibility.
• Gu Yue shows tactical thinking and willingness to make sacrifices for the team.
• Situ Xuan proves his exceptional combat prowess and unique fighting style.
• Wu Zhangkong shows strategic thinking in handling Situ Xuan's unique abilities.

Significant Themes

• The importance of individual ability and teamwork in combat.
• The need for unconventional strategies to handle exceptional individuals like Situ Xuan.
• The pressure and expectations that come with exceptional performance.

Character Interactions

• Tang Wulin feels a sense of gravity and refusal to admit defeat after learning about Situ Xuan's feat.
• Wu Zhangkong acknowledges Situ Xuan's uniqueness while setting boundaries for his 'freedom.'
• Long Hengxu anticipates a non-peaceful future for the Zero Class with Situ Xuan as the 'free agent.'

Plot Points and Events

• Situ Xuan attempts to merge the Dragon-Turning Breathing Method (righteous, life-giving) with the Black Heart Evil Palm (baleful, destructive) after experiencing their temporary fusion during a battle.
• He struggles to integrate the two powers, as they clash within his meridians, causing pain and restlessness.
• Despite multiple attempts, he fails to merge the powers, leading him to realize that the issue might lie in his mental state and intent.

Character Development

• Situ Xuan demonstrates determination and perseverance in his pursuit of power integration.
• He shows introspection and self-awareness, recognizing the importance of mental state and intent in wielding different powers.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between yin and yang, life and death, and their potential integration.
• The importance of mental state and intent in shaping one's powers and actions.
• The consequences and challenges of wielding destructive powers.

Character Interactions

• No significant interactions in this chapter; it focuses on Situ Xuan's internal struggle and introspection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Situ Xuan's attempt to circulate the Black Heart Evil Palm at full capacity causes his mind to be on the brink of collapse due to the palm's baleful energy.
• His soul spirit, the Little Black Tiger, awakens and roars, snapping Situ Xuan out of his near-demonic state.
• Situ Xuan gains a deeper understanding of the Dragon-Turning Breathing Method and the Black Heart Evil Palm, realizing that the latter's power comes at the cost of eroding one's temperament.
• He decides to experiment with controlling the baleful energy instead of forcing a fusion with his mainstream soul power, aiming to master rather than be enslaved by it.

Character Developments

• Situ Xuan: Gains a deeper understanding of his powers and their consequences, leading him to explore a new path to control the baleful energy. He also shows resilience and determination in enduring the pain of his experiment.
• Little Black Tiger: Demonstrates its protective nature by awakening and saving Situ Xuan from his near-demonic state.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of pursuing power without understanding or control.
• The importance of balance and self-control in personal growth.
• The exploration of new paths and compromises in the face of challenges.

Character Interactions

• Little Black Tiger and Situ Xuan: The soul spirit protects its host, showing a bond between them.
• Situ Xuan and his powers: Situ Xuan's understanding and control of his powers deepen, leading him to explore a new path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Students face Situ Xuan in a test of mettle.
• Situ Xuan uses the Black Heart Evil Palm, nearly losing control to his demonic thoughts.
• Tang Wulin's soul spirit, Golden Light, evolves.
• Students share their experiences and reflections on the Spirit Ascension Platform.
• Wu Zhangkong announces a free sparring session with no vital point attacks or intentional maiming.

Character Developments

• Tang Wulin gains confidence and strength from his experiences.
• Xie Xie, Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi learn from their mistakes and limitations.
• Gu Yue reflects on her elemental control and adaptability.
• Situ Xuan discovers a way to control the baleful energy of the Black Heart Evil Palm without losing his mind.
• Wu Zhangkong shows concern for Situ Xuan's dangerous power usage.

Significant Themes

• The importance of actual combat experience for growth.
• The dangers and risks of using powerful abilities.
• The value of reflection and learning from mistakes.
• The responsibility of individual strength within a team.

Character Interactions

• Tang Wulin and Gu Yue support each other.
• Xie Xie, Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi express frustration and determination.
• Situ Xuan remains indifferent and focused on his own path.
• Wu Zhangkong guides and challenges his students, showing concern for their well-being and growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Situ Xuan defeats Wang Jinxi using a precise and elusive pressure point technique, rather than brute force, demonstrating a new form of "domination."
• Wang Jinxi struggles to accept his defeat, feeling humiliated and powerless due to the significant gap in their abilities.
• Tang Wulin and Gu Yue win their respective matches, showcasing their improved skills and teamwork.

Character Developments

• Wang Jinxi: Experiences a crushing defeat, leading to a crisis of confidence in his abilities and a realization of the gap between him and Situ Xuan.
• Situ Xuan: Proves his prowess in a more refined and controlling style of combat, further exploring the path of "Command."
• Tang Wulin: Continues to improve his combat skills, demonstrating his ability to adapt and grow.
• Gu Yue: Shows increased control and precision in her elemental attacks, outmaneuvering Zhang Yangzi.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and versatility in combat.
• The psychological impact of defeat and the struggle to maintain confidence.
• The exploration of new paths and abilities.

Character Interactions

• Situ Xuan vs. Wang Jinxi: A one-sided battle where Wang Jinxi is toyed with by Situ Xuan's precise pressure point strikes, leading to Wang Jinxi's demoralizing defeat.
• Tang Wulin vs. Xie Xie: A close match with both sides demonstrating improved skills and teamwork.
• Gu Yue vs. Zhang Yangzi: Gu Yue's precise elemental control stifles Zhang Yangzi, leading to his frustration and defeat.
• Wu Zhangkong's gaze: The class teacher's stern gaze causes the students to stand straighter, emphasizing his authority and influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Zhangkong critiques students' performances in a practical training session.
• Situ Xuan's unique fighting style and the origin of his "Dianxue" technique are revealed.
• Wu Zhangkong warns Situ Xuan about the importance of teamwork and integration.

Character Developments

• Tang Wulin and Xie Xie show eagerness to improve based on Wu Zhangkong's feedback.
• Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi acknowledge their weaknesses and the pressure of being in Situ Xuan's class.
• Gu Yue appears thoughtful, possibly about Situ Xuan's abilities and the team's dynamics.
• Situ Xuan remains indifferent and aloof, showing disdain for teamwork and a desire for absolute control.

Significant Themes

• The importance of teamwork and cooperation in Soul Master training.
• The struggle between individual strength and collective power.
• The dangers of relying too heavily on one's own abilities and neglecting team dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Wu Zhangkong critiques each student individually, highlighting their strengths and areas for improvement.
• Tang Wulin and Xie Xie discuss the battle and Situ Xuan's abilities.
• Gu Yue watches Situ Xuan thoughtfully, possibly considering his place in the team.
• Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi commiserate over their shared struggles against Situ Xuan.
• Situ Xuan ignores his peers, showing no interest in interacting with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Zero Class has been at Donghai Academy for nearly a semester, with consistent access to the Spirit Ascension Platform.
• Their final exam consists of two parts: surviving in the riot-state Spirit Ascension Platform for one hour and facing peak third-ring Soul Masters.
• The exam will take place in three days, with the team entering together and no more than seven people.

Character Developments

• Situ Xuan: Shows interest and excitement for the first time when hearing about the riot period and facing strong opponents. He sees his teammates as potential pawns or distractions to focus on hunting stronger Soul Masters.
• Tang Wulin: Eager to fight alongside his teammates and showcase their team's strength.
• Xie Xie: Looking forward to going all out and proving their class's might.
• Gu Yue, Zhang Yangzi, Wang Jinxi: Nervous but expectant about the upcoming challenge.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork vs. Individualism: Situ Xuan's focus on personal gain contrasts with his teammates' eagerness to fight together. The exam will test their ability to work as a team.
• Growth and Challenge: The riot-state Spirit Ascension Platform presents a significant challenge, pushing the characters to grow and adapt.

Character Interactions

• Situ Xuan and his Teammates: Situ Xuan sees his teammates as potential tools or distractions, while they are eager to fight alongside him.
• Wu Zhangkong and Situ Xuan: Wu Zhangkong understands Situ Xuan's motivations and warns him about the dangers of the exam, particularly the risk of becoming nourishment for others if eliminated early.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Zero Class gets a three-day vacation.
• Wu Zhangkong warns Xie Xie and Zhang Yangzi about increased physical training after the vacation due to their excitement about the break.
• Situ Xuan leaves the dorm early, ready for the Spirit Ascension Platform, without any extra equipment.
• Tang Wulin offers Situ Xuan a Thousand-Refined Cloud Titanium Vest, which he declines.

Character Developments

• Xie Xie and Zhang Yangzi show their immaturity by being excited about the vacation, leading to increased training.
• Tang Wulin demonstrates his concern and thoughtfulness for his teammates by forging protective vests.
• Situ Xuan reveals his self-reliant and independent nature, refusing external protection and emphasizing the importance of inner strength.

Significant Themes

• The theme of inner strength vs. external force is highlighted through Situ Xuan's refusal to use the protective vest.
• The importance of teamwork and mutual support is shown through Tang Wulin's actions and Xie Xie's defense of him.

Character Interactions

• Xie Xie and Zhang Yangzi show their immaturity and impulsiveness, contrasting with the more serious and responsible Tang Wulin.
• Tang Wulin and Situ Xuan have a tense interaction, with Tang Wulin showing concern and Situ Xuan expressing his self-reliant philosophy.
• Xie Xie stands up for Tang Wulin against Situ Xuan, showing his loyalty to his friend.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Situ Xuan rejects Tang Wulin's gift of a Thousand-Refined Cloud Titanium Vest, asserting his belief in individual strength.
• The team enters the Spirit Ascension Platform during its riot period, where they face a dense, primeval forest filled with soul beasts and other human participants.
• Situ Xuan separates from the team, choosing to explore the more dangerous, deeper part of the forest alone.

Character Developments

• Tang Wulin shows leadership and concern for his team's safety, trying to keep them together and find a safer area.
• Situ Xuan displays extreme self-confidence and a desire for individual strength, prioritizing his personal goals over team cooperation.
• Xie Xie shows frustration with Situ Xuan's solo actions, highlighting his loyalty to the team.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork vs. Individual Strength: Situ Xuan's solo actions contrast with Tang Wulin's emphasis on team cooperation.
• Survival and Adaptation: The riot period of the Spirit Ascension Platform presents a harsh, unforgiving environment where the team must adapt and survive.

Character Interactions

• Tang Wulin tries to keep the team together, while Situ Xuan prioritizes his own goals, creating tension between them.
• Xie Xie expresses frustration with Situ Xuan's actions, showing his loyalty to the team and his understanding of the importance of teamwork.
• Gu Yue, Zhang Yangzi, and Wang Jinxi follow Tang Wulin's lead, showing their trust in him as the de facto team leader.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Wulin's group decides to stick together and find favorable terrain after Situ Xuan leaves.
• Situ Xuan hunts a century-level Tusk Wild Boar and uses himself as bait to attract stronger opponents.
• Three two-ring Great Soul Masters attack Situ Xuan, but he defeats them easily, absorbing their spiritual energy.

Character Developments

• Tang Wulin shows responsibility and leadership by deciding to stick with the group.
• Gu Yue supports Tang Wulin's decision, showing she trusts his judgment.
• Situ Xuan demonstrates his strength, confidence, and recklessness by using himself as bait to attract stronger opponents.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Confidence: Situ Xuan's actions highlight his belief in his own power and his desire to test and improve it.
• Temptation and Judgment: Situ Xuan's strategy forces others to make choices based on their judgment of danger and temptation, reflecting their character (coward, fool, or prey).

Character Interactions

• Tang Wulin and Gu Yue show unity and mutual support in their decision-making.
• Situ Xuan's actions attract and challenge other Soul Masters and Soul Beasts, setting up potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Situ Xuan is surrounded by a massive spiritual power fluctuation, attracting a thousand-year Soul Beast, the Shadow Blade Leopard.
• The Leopard attacks, but Situ Xuan evades and counters with a powerful kick, then subdues the Leopard using Hokuto Shinken techniques.
• Just as Situ Xuan kills the Leopard, a team of five Soul Masters ambushes him, aiming to kill him while he's exhausted.
• Despite the surprise attack, Situ Xuan uses the Dragon-Turning Breathing Method to enhance his abilities and breaks through their initial onslaught.
• A fierce battle ensues, with Situ Xuan struggling against the coordinated attacks of the five Soul Masters for the first time since learning Hokuto Shinken.

Character Developments

• Situ Xuan demonstrates his exceptional combat skills, evasive maneuvers, and adaptability under pressure.
• The Shadow Blade Leopard showcases its cunning and formidable strength, but falls to Situ Xuan's Hokuto Shinken techniques.
• The team of five Soul Masters reveals their excellent coordination and strategic planning, putting Situ Xuan on the defensive for the first time.

Significant Themes

• The power of anticipation and striking first (the "Three Firsts") in combat.
• The importance of coordination and teamwork in battle.
• The danger of underestimating one's opponent and the consequences of greed.

Character Interactions

• The Shadow Blade Leopard and Situ Xuan engage in a deadly, one-on-one battle, highlighting Situ Xuan's combat prowess.
• The team of five Soul Masters works together to ambush and subdue Situ Xuan, showcasing their coordination and strategic planning.
• Despite being outmatched, Situ Xuan's resilience and determination are put on display as he fights against the five Soul Masters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Situ Xuan, under extreme pressure, breaks through to the two-ring level during a battle with five peak three-ring Soul Masters.
• He defeats them all in a display of enhanced strength, speed, and skill, demonstrating his newfound power.
• After the battle, Situ Xuan declares his existence and strength to all in the Riot Hunting Ground, challenging any who dare to face him.

Character Developments

• Situ Xuan: Breaks through to the two-ring level, gains a second soul ring, and becomes one of the top predators in the hunting ground. His confidence and arrogance grow significantly.
• Tang Wulin and his team: They successfully kill a hundred-year Man Faced Demon Spider, showcasing their improved teamwork and coordination.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Situ Xuan's growth in power leads to increased confidence and arrogance, while Tang Wulin's team demonstrates the power of teamwork and strategy.
• Challenge and Provocation: Situ Xuan's declaration serves as a challenge to other hunters, while Tang Wulin's team faces and overcomes the challenge of the Man Faced Demon Spider.

Character Interactions

• Situ Xuan vs. Five Peak Three-Ring Soul Masters: A one-sided battle where Situ Xuan demonstrates his enhanced abilities and defeats all opponents.
• Tang Wulin and his team: They work together to take down a powerful enemy, showcasing their improved teamwork and coordination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Wulin's team successfully takes down a century-level Man Faced Demon Spider without injury, impressing the staff member monitoring them.
• Situ Xuan, another student, demonstrates incredible strength and skill, killing a millennium-level Soul Beast and breaking through to the second soul ring while under siege.
• The staff member expresses interest in recruiting Situ Xuan and Tang Wulin's team for the Spirit Transmission Tower, but Wu Zhangkong declines, stating they are students of Shrek.
• Tang Wulin's team absorbs a significant amount of spiritual power from the dissipated Soul Beasts that died on the Man Faced Demon Spider's web, enhancing their strength.
• Xie Xie and Zhang Yangzi express a desire to challenge Situ Xuan now that their team's strength has increased, but Tang Wulin advises them to focus on their own path.

Character Developments

• Tang Wulin demonstrates exceptional leadership and tactical acumen, successfully leading his team through the Spirit Ascension Platform's riot period.
• Situ Xuan showcases his monstrous talent and strength, breaking through to the second soul ring during a desperate battle and defeating multiple peak three-ring Soul Masters.
• Xie Xie and Zhang Yangzi gain confidence in their team's strength but still harbor psychological scars from their previous defeat by Situ Xuan.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and coordination: Tang Wulin's team works together effectively, allowing them to overcome challenges they couldn't face individually.
• Individual strength vs. teamwork: Situ Xuan's overwhelming power contrasts with Tang Wulin's team, which relies on strategy and cooperation.
• Personal growth and ambition: Tang Wulin focuses on his team's development, while Xie Xie and Zhang Yangzi are driven by a desire to prove themselves against Situ Xuan.

Character Interactions

• Wu Zhangkong expresses pride in his students' performance but remains steadfast in his loyalty to Shrek Academy, declining the Spirit Transmission Tower's recruitment offer.
• Tang Wulin encourages his teammates to focus on their own growth rather than comparing themselves to Situ Xuan.
• Xie Xie and Zhang Yangzi share their desire to challenge Situ Xuan, revealing the psychological impact of their previous defeat.

Key Plot Points

• Tang Wulin and his team encounter Flame Demon Lions, leading to Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi's withdrawal.
• Gu Yue is ambushed and leaves, leaving only Tang Wulin and Xie Xie.
• A Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear attacks, severely injuring Xie Xie and Tang Wulin.
• Tang Wulin tries to escape but is cornered by the bear. He uses his Golden Dragon Claw but is ultimately killed.
• Situ Xuan appears, and the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear provokes him.

Character Developments

• Tang Wulin shows bravery and determination in the face of danger.
• Xie Xie is injured and eliminated.
• Situ Xuan reveals his fighting spirit and excitement for battle when faced with the bear.

Significant Themes

• Survival and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The thrill and excitement of battle.
• The disparity in power between soul beasts and humans.

Character Interactions

• Tang Wulin and Xie Xie attempt to escape together but are separated.
• Tang Wulin tries to warn Situ Xuan about the bear's presence.
• The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear provokes Situ Xuan, igniting his fighting spirit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Situ Xuan faces the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, a powerful soul beast.
• He activates his first and second soul skills, enhancing his power.
• A fierce battle ensues; Situ Xuan uses various techniques like Beidou Hundred Rending Fists, Black Heart Evil Palm, and Beidou Muscle-Manipulating Free-Form Kick.
• Despite his powerful attacks, Situ Xuan struggles to break the bear's defense.
• The bear's attacks cause severe injuries to Situ Xuan, who continues to fight despite his deteriorating condition.

Character Developments

• Situ Xuan demonstrates immense courage, determination, and resilience in the face of a powerful enemy.
• He pushes his limits, embracing pain and fatigue, and maintains a clear, focused mind.

Significant Themes

• Courage: Situ Xuan's unyielding spirit and determination in the face of overwhelming odds.
• Pursuit of Strength: Situ Xuan's thirst for battle and desire to transcend limits.
• Embracing Fear and Pain: Situ Xuan turns his agony into fuel and faces his fears head-on.

Character Interactions

• The chapter focuses on Situ Xuan's solo battle against the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, with no other characters present.

Key Plot Points

• Situ Xuan's battle with the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear ends with his virtual death, but his spirit power is absorbed by the Soul Beast, making it stronger.
• The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear feels an inexplicable emptiness and awe after defeating Situ Xuan, unable to understand his actions or the impact he had.

Character Developments

• Situ Xuan demonstrates extraordinary courage and determination, fighting the powerful Soul Beast despite knowing he would likely die.
• The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear, despite being a powerful and ruthless Soul Beast, shows unexpected emotions and introspection after defeating Situ Xuan.

Significant Themes

• The theme of courage and determination in the face of overwhelming odds is highlighted through Situ Xuan's actions.
• The Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear's reaction suggests that even powerful creatures can be affected by the actions of others, challenging the notion of beasts being purely driven by instinct.

Character Interactions

• The Zero Class members, including Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, Gu Yue, Wang Jinxi, and Zhang Yangzi, admire Situ Xuan's actions and bravery.
• Situ Xuan, however, dismisses their admiration, stating that his actions were not for their sake.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zero Class faces the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear in the Spirit Ascension Platform.
• Tang Wulin's poor strategy leads to team dispersion and attraction of an unbeatable Soul Beast.
• Wu Zhangkong grades the exam, giving everyone 99 points for their distinct courage and willpower.

Character Developments

• Tang Wulin feels guilty for his poor decisions but shows determination to improve.
• Situ Xuan, despite acting alone, demonstrates exceptional courage and combat literacy.
• Wu Zhangkong reveals his unconventional grading method, valuing spirit and courage over mechanical perfection.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and individuality: Each student interprets teamwork differently, but their unique actions contribute to the team's success.
• Courage and willpower: Students face their fears and push their limits, displaying courage and determination.
• Growth and improvement: Students reflect on their experiences and strive to better themselves.

Character Interactions

• Tang Wulin and Wu Zhangkong: Tang Wulin feels guilty for his mistakes, while Wu Zhangkong acknowledges his growth and courage.
• Wu Zhangkong and Situ Xuan: Wu Zhangkong sees through Situ Xuan's actions and praises his courage and combat literacy.
• Zero Class members: Students support each other, learn from one another, and grow together as a team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Situ Xuan undergoes rigorous training with Fist of the North Star and Black Heart Evil Palm, causing his meridians to widen and his Martial Soul to subtly change.
• He takes a break and reflects on his journey, feeling a sense of familiarity with the current rainy day, reminiscent of a year ago when he received the Bronze book.
• Impulsively, he steps out into the rain and walks to a large tree on campus, where he sits and enters a state of enlightenment.
• In his consciousness space, he approaches the Bronze book, which reveals a new chapter: Immortal Wind Cloud Body Technique.

Character Developments

• Situ Xuan's physical body improves due to his intense training, and he experiences a deeper connection with his Martial Soul.
• He reflects on his past and feels a sense of growth and clarity, leading to a moment of enlightenment.
• He demonstrates determination and resolve in pursuing his cultivation path.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and dedication in cultivation.
• The connection between past experiences and personal growth.
• The revelation of a new path in Situ Xuan's cultivation journey.

Character Interactions

• No significant interactions with other characters in this chapter. The focus is on Situ Xuan's personal growth and introspection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Situ Xuan cultivates the Immortal Wind Cloud Body Technique, a secret art combining medicinal baths, Cloud Force, and Wind Shadow Step footwork.
• He visits Hundred Herb Hall to buy medicinal ingredients for his first medicinal bath, acting cautiously to avoid revealing his secret art.
• Situ Xuan performs his first medicinal bath, experiencing intense pain as the medicinal power cleanses his body and harmonizes his cultivation.

Character Developments

• Situ Xuan demonstrates his cautious and calculated nature, showing wisdom in concealing his foundation.
• His resolve and determination are evident as he endures the intense pain of the medicinal bath.

Significant Themes

• The importance of caution and secrecy in cultivation.
• The process of body tempering and foundation building in cultivation arts.
• The harmonization of different cultivation methods.

Character Interactions

• Situ Xuan interacts with the shopkeeper of Hundred Herb Hall, who sees him as an inexperienced Soul Master apprentice.
• There are no significant interactions with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Situ Xuan successfully completes his first medicinal bath body tempering, marking the start of his "First Turn Tendon Cleansing" cultivation in the Immortal Wind Cloud Body Technique.
• Wu Zhangkong leads Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, Gu Yue, and Situ Xuan to the East Sea Soul Guidance Technology Park for the second subject of the final exam.
• They arrive at a small, unmarked building within the park, which appears to be the examination site.

Character Developments

• Situ Xuan: He begins to cultivate the Immortal Wind Cloud Body Technique, experiencing a significant improvement in his perception and control over his environment and surroundings. He remains indifferent and focused on his cultivation, even while walking through the park.
• Wu Zhangkong: He shows a rare moment of surprise when he notices Situ Xuan's unusual state, but he does not interfere or comment on it.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and dedication: Situ Xuan's commitment to his cultivation is evident as he begins his "First Turn Tendon Cleansing" immediately after his medicinal bath, even while traveling to the exam site.
• Perception and control: Situ Xuan's awakening perception and control over his environment and surroundings, enhanced by his cultivation, is a significant development in his character.

Character Interactions

• Wu Zhangkong and Situ Xuan: Wu Zhangkong notices Situ Xuan's unusual state but does not comment or interfere, showing a level of respect for Situ Xuan's focus and dedication to his cultivation.
• Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and Gu Yue with Situ Xuan: Tang Wulin, Xie Xie, and Gu Yue discuss the East Sea Soul Guidance Technology Park and the possibility of seeing Mecha, while Situ Xuan remains focused on his cultivation, walking with closed eyes and seemingly indifferent to their conversation.