Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li He activates four battle bodies simultaneously, leading to a fierce battle with his identical opponent.
• The fight is brutal and evenly matched, with both suffering severe injuries.
• Li He ultimately defeats his opponent, who reveals a secret before dying.
• A dark portal appears from the corpse, leading to the fifth level or the exit.
• A little girl, who had earlier disappeared, reappears and approaches Li He.

Character Developments

• Li He demonstrates exceptional strength, resilience, and strategic thinking during the fight.
• The little girl shows courage in approaching Li He despite her fear.

Significant Themes

• Identity and self-discovery (Li He questioning his own identity and the nature of his opponent).
• Trust and suspicion (Li He's struggle to decide whether to trust the little girl).
• The consequences of one's actions (Li He grappling with the potential outcomes of his decisions regarding the little girl).

Character Interactions

• Li He and his opponent engage in a life-threatening battle, revealing their identical abilities and questioning each other's true identity.
• Li He interacts with the little girl, showing initial suspicion but ultimately deciding to let her enter the portal first.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li He and a little girl are teleported to the Liminal Space.
• Li He encounters a throne with an indescribable figure, suggesting it's the Abyss's consciousness.
• Li He and the girl return to the outpost outside Safe Zone 42.
• Li He reveals to Sun Zhenhai that he encountered a replica with real life force in the Liminal Space.

Character Developments

• Li He shows compassion towards the little girl, indicating growth in his character.
• Sun Zhenhai demonstrates his strategic thinking and concern for the Federation's security.

Significant Themes

• The Abyss's power and unpredictability.
• The potential threat of replicas with real life force.
• The importance of intelligence and its rewards in the Federation.

Character Interactions

• Li He and the little girl form a bond, with Li He protecting and comforting her.
• Li He and Sun Zhenhai share crucial information, strengthening their alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li He brings a mysterious little girl to the Zhenhai Group's command center for screening due to her unusual origins and the clone incident.
• Li He leaves the little girl in Sun Zhenhai's care, entrusting her safety and well-being to him.
• Li He returns home, revealing to his parents that he found the missing little girl from Star Iron Gorge.
• Li He has a dream about the evolution of martial arts and humanity's struggle against the Abyss.

Character Developments

• Li He: Shows concern for the little girl's safety and well-being, demonstrating his compassion and responsibility. He also shows growth in his martial arts understanding, having a dream about the evolution of martial arts.
• Sun Zhenhai: Agrees to personally oversee the little girl's screening, showing professionalism and responsibility.
• Li Jianguo (Li He's father): Shows relief and gratitude upon learning that the little girl is safe, indicating his emotional investment in her well-being.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility: Li He and Sun Zhenhai both show a sense of responsibility, prioritizing the safety and well-being of the little girl.
• Trust: Li He trusts Sun Zhenhai with the little girl's care, showing his confidence in his superior's judgment and capabilities.
• Evolution and Growth: Li He's dream about the evolution of martial arts highlights humanity's struggle and growth in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Li He and Sun Zhenhai: They exchange a few words about the little girl's screening and safety, demonstrating mutual respect and understanding.
• Li He and his parents: Li He reassures his parents about his well-being, showing filial piety and love. They, in turn, express their relief and support for him.
• Li He and Yuan Lingling: Yuan Lingling finds Li He and delivers a message from the Hall Master, showing her eagerness to help and her closeness to Li He.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li He follows Yuan Lingling to a quiet room where Master Yuan Shan awaits.
• Yuan Shan reveals the true core inheritance of the Yellow Mountain Martial Arts Hall: the White Ape Breathing Method.
• Li He learns that the White Ape Breathing Method, along with the Ape Arm Mountain Crushing Fist, forms the complete martial arts system of the hall.
• Yuan Shan warns Li He about the risks of practicing multiple breathing methods, including mutation, limb deformity, and even death.
• Li He decides to practice both the White Ape Breathing Method and the Ape Demon Breathing Method.
• Yuan Hong, the Uncle-Master of the Ape Demon Martial Way, arrives and supports Li He's decision.
• Li He successfully begins practicing the White Ape Breathing Method.

Character Developments

• Li He: Shows determination and courage in his decision to practice both breathing methods despite the risks.
• Yuan Shan: Reveals his wisdom and concern for Li He's well-being, warning him about the dangers of practicing multiple breathing methods.
• Yuan Hong: Demonstrates his support for Li He and his Ape Demon Martial Way.

Significant Themes

• Risk and Reward: Li He's decision to practice both breathing methods highlights the theme of taking risks for potential rewards.
• Responsibility: Yuan Shan feels a sense of responsibility towards Li He, warning him about the dangers of his decision.
• Legacy and Inheritance: The White Ape Breathing Method represents the core inheritance of the Yellow Mountain Martial Arts Hall, emphasizing the importance of legacy.

Character Interactions

• Li He and Yuan Shan: Li He shows respect and deference to Yuan Shan, while Yuan Shan demonstrates concern and caution towards Li He.
• Li He and Yuan Hong: Yuan Hong shows support for Li He's decision to practice both breathing methods, further solidifying their bond.
• Li He and Yuan Lingling/Sun Ao: Although not extensively shown in this chapter, their presence as fellow disciples learning the White Ape Breathing Method is noted.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Hong reveals he has a hidden motive for teaching Li He the Ape Demon Breathing Method.
• Yuan Hong reveals a secret relationship between the Ape Demon Martial Way and the White Ape Martial Way.
• Yuan Hong reveals he possesses a blood-burning secret art called the Ape Demon Blood Boiling Technique, which corresponds to the Ape Arm Mountain Crushing Fist.
• Li He chooses to follow Yuan Hong to learn the Ape Demon Blood Boiling Technique.
• Sun Zhenhai reviews two reports: one commending Li He's intelligence contribution regarding Doppelgangers, and another planning his award ceremony after the competition.

Character Developments

• Li He: Shows determination in his martial arts path and chooses to learn the Ape Demon Blood Boiling Technique.
• Yuan Hong: Reveals his hidden motives and secret knowledge, attempting to outdo Yuan Shan.
• Sun Zhenhai: Expresses gratification for Li He's contributions and plans his award ceremony.

Significant Themes

• The relationship between the Ape Demon Martial Way and the White Ape Martial Way.
• The importance of Li He's intelligence contribution regarding Doppelgangers.
• The competition between Yuan Hong and Yuan Shan.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Hong and Li He: Yuan Hong reveals secrets and tests Li He's resolve, while Li He shows determination in his choices.
• Sun Zhenhai and the reports: Sun Zhenhai reviews Li He's commendation and plans his award ceremony, expressing his satisfaction with Li He's contributions.

Plot Points & Events

• The report details the investigation of a mysterious girl, codename 'Grey-Skirt Girl', found in a malnourished and traumatized state.
• The girl's origin and identity remain unknown despite extensive investigations.
• Sun Zhenhai, after reading the report, considers shifting operations to Northern District Three due to increased Liminal Space occurrences and beast riots.
• Sun Jiaoyang, Su Yuqing, and another martial artist escape from a Liminal Space, with Sun Jiaoyang showing abnormal energy readings and life force intensity.
• Li He begins practicing the Ape Demon Blood Boiling Technique, immersing himself in a pool of Fire-Fierce Ape's heart blood.

Character Developments

• Grey-Skirt Girl: Showcases dependency on specific items and people, exhibits mutism due to psychological trauma.
• Sun Jiaoyang: Survives the Liminal Space with enhanced life force intensity, suggesting potential changes.
• Li He: Begins advanced training in the Ape Demon Martial Way, facing intense pain and mental challenges.

Significant Themes

• Identity and origin: The mystery surrounding Grey-Skirt Girl's background and the unknown origin of Sun Jiaoyang's enhanced life force.
• Survival and adaptation: Li He's struggle to endure the intense pain and mental strain of his training.
• Danger and uncertainty: The increasing Liminal Space occurrences and beast riots in the safe zones.

Character Interactions

• Sun Zhenhai and Sun Hongyi: Discuss the situation of the survivors and the necessary precautions.
• Yuan Hong and Li He: Master and disciple, with Yuan Hong guiding Li He through the dangerous Ape Demon Blood Boiling Technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li He wakes up in a mountain cave, surrounded by Fire-Fierce Apes.
• He lives among the apes, drinking their milk, growing stronger, and learning their ways.
• The apes raid a human village, and Li He witnesses the massacre.
• A human martial artist arrives, fights the apes, and is severely wounded.
• Li He enters the battlefield, causing both the ape leader and the swordsman to believe he's on their side.
• Li He kills both the ape leader and the swordsman, stating he stands above all life, both human and beast.
• He walks away along a path of blood, leaving behind the corpses of humans and beasts.

Character Developments

• Li He: Initially confused about his identity, he ultimately decides he is neither fully human nor fully ape, but stands above both. He becomes ruthless and pragmatic, killing both the ape leader who raised him and the human who tried to save him.
• Fire-Fierce Ape Leader: Believes Li He is his son and a Fire-Fierce Ape, but is killed by Li He.
• Guo Leqi (Swordsman): Believes Li He is human and tries to save him, but is also killed by Li He.

Significant Themes

• Identity: Li He struggles with his identity as neither fully human nor fully ape.
• Ruthlessness: Li He demonstrates a lack of remorse or sentimentality in killing both the ape leader and the swordsman.
• Pragmatism: Li He's actions are driven by a desire to stand above all life, with no regard for past relationships or allegiances.

Character Interactions

• Li He interacts with the Fire-Fierce Ape leader as a son would with a father, but ultimately kills him.
• Li He interacts with Guo Leqi as a potential ally, but also kills him after Guo Leqi tries to save him.
• Li He's interactions with both characters show his pragmatic and ruthless nature, as he kills them despite their past relationships.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li He absorbs the Demon Ape essence blood, causing his Ape Demon Blood Boiling Technique to reach Minor Success and his Ape Demon Breathing Method to improve.
• He gains an 'Evolution Point', a new skill with little understood information.
• Yuan Hong, Li He's Martial Uncle, expresses excitement about Li He's progress and warns him about needing stronger essence blood for future cultivation.

Character Developments

• Li He's strength, speed, and physical density increase significantly after absorbing the Demon Ape essence blood.
• Yuan Hong shows concern and support for Li He's martial arts journey.

Significant Themes

• The importance of essence blood in martial arts cultivation, with stronger blood required for higher ranks.
• The path of martial arts requiring dedication and focus, potentially conflicting with personal responsibilities.

Character Interactions

• Li He and Yuan Hong interact, with Yuan Hong expressing pride and excitement about Li He's progress.
• Li He receives a call from Sun Zhenhai, who informs him about a girl he rescued and offers him the chance to adopt her. Li He is hesitant but ultimately decides to refuse, asking Sun Zhenhai to find her a good home.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li He immerses himself in martial arts practice, reaching Major Achievement in three hard-body arts: Rock Battle Body, Buddha Battle Body, and Extreme Dao Furnace.
• He grows taller and stronger, with increased muscle and bone density.
• Li He masters the Ape Demon Breathing Method, gaining the Fire-Fierce Ape Battle Body and demonstrating its power by melting a boulder.
• He enters a pool of Four-Armed White Ape essence blood to train, but encounters an unexpected challenge from the will of a Mountain Ape.

Character Developments

• Li He shows dedication and focus in his training, making significant progress in his martial arts skills.
• Uncle Yuan Hong expresses pride in Li He's achievements and expects him to win the upcoming grand competition.
• Hall Master Yuan Shan shows concern for Li He's safety during his training in the essence blood pool.

Significant Themes

• Dedication and hard work in martial arts training.
• The dangers and challenges hidden within martial arts practice.
• The expectations and pride of mentors in their students' progress.

Character Interactions

• Li He interacts with Uncle Yuan Hong, who expresses admiration for his progress and expects great things from him.
• Li He meets Hall Master Yuan Shan, who guides him to the essence blood pool and keeps watch over him during his training.
• The White Ape Leader greets Li He at the old site's hall entrance and allows him to enter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li He wakes up in a ruined chamber, finding Hall Master Yuan Shan's skeleton and the essence blood mutated.
• He discovers the Yellow Mountain Martial Arts Hall has been swallowed by the Abyss, leaving only ruins.
• Li He encounters four young martial artists, who reveal the legend of the Mountain Ape, a Tier 4 exotic beast born from the vengeful spirits of the swallowed martial artists.

Character Developments

• Li He shows calm and collected behavior in the face of unexpected changes.
• The four young martial artists display confidence in their abilities and technology.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of the Abyss.
• The power of technology in modern martial arts.

Character Interactions

• Li He and the four young martial artists meet for the first time, with Li He seeking information and the group sharing their knowledge about the Mountain Ape legend.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Night falls, and the team takes shelter in a Portable Hive Safehouse.
• Li He decides to stay with the group for the night.
• Li He cultivates the White Ape Breathing Method, advancing rapidly in proficiency.
• Li He evolves his skill to Mountain Ape Battle Body.
• Zhang Meng offers Li He a locator beacon and a Pulsar Pistol for his journey.

Character Developments

• Li He: Shows determination to cultivate and improve, despite the uncertain situation.
• Zhang Meng: Demonstrates generosity and intuition-based decision-making, offering Li He valuable items and support.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and improvement: Li He's rapid advancement in the White Ape Breathing Method highlights the importance of continuous cultivation and growth.
• Trust and friendship: Zhang Meng's actions towards Li He emphasize the theme of trust and friendship, even in uncertain circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Li He and Zhang Meng: They interact briefly, with Zhang Meng showing kindness and Li He accepting the offered help.
• Zhang Meng and his team: They discuss Zhang Meng's decisions, showing a mix of surprise, confusion, and acceptance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Meng and his team suspect Li He is an indigenous person from Origin Star, not a lost explorer.
• Zhang Meng gives Li He a fake Pulse Device (gun) and a Positioning Beacon with a built-in anesthetic and tracker.
• Li He tests the gun and finds it ineffective against him. He discards it and the beacon.
• A Special Task Force arrives, led by a Tier 3 martial artist, to capture Li He.
• Li He silently takes out the team members one by one using his finger wind, leaving only the leader.

Character Developments

• Zhang Meng: Reveals his cunning and ambition, aiming to capture Li He for personal gain.
• Li He: Demonstrates his strength and cunning, easily dealing with the Special Task Force.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Deception: Zhang Meng deceives Li He, while Li He remains wary and untrusting.
• Strength and Power: Li He's power is revealed to be far greater than initially thought.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Meng and Li He: Zhang Meng underestimates Li He and tries to capture him, but Li He outsmarts him.
• Li He and the Special Task Force: Li He silently takes out the team members, showcasing his superior combat skills and stealth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li He faces a Tier 3 warrior in combat.
• The warrior attacks with multiple tree trunks, which Li He deflects with precise blade work.
• Li He discovers the source of the flying timber and charges towards it, encountering Li He.
• Li He throws a handful of sand and mud into the warrior's face, temporarily blinding him.
• Li He uses his 'Rock Battle Body' technique to withstand a powerful blade strike and counterattacks, killing the warrior.
• Li He finds data and communication devices, confirming he's in the future, one hundred years later.
• Zhang Meng's team explores the ruins of the Yellow Mountain Martial Arts Hall, discussing Shi Lei, a traitor who caused infighting during the Abyss Tide.

Character Developments

• Li He demonstrates immense physical strength and combat prowess, confirming his power far exceeds 40 points of vitality.
• Li He shows strategic thinking and calmness under pressure, deducing he's in the future and understanding Zhang Meng's intentions.
• Zhang Meng, Lin Xiaoyu, Glasses Man, and Short-Haired Woman work together, sharing historical knowledge about the Abyss Tide and Shi Lei.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Li He's immense strength allows him to defeat a powerful warrior but also raises questions about his future role.
• Trust and betrayal: Shi Lei's actions as a traitor highlight the dangers of misplaced trust and the consequences of betrayal.
• Time and change: Li He's discovery that he's in the future raises questions about the nature of time and the changes that have occurred.

Character Interactions

• Li He vs. Tier 3 warrior: A intense, one-sided combat showcasing Li He's power and skill.
• Zhang Meng's team: They work together, sharing information and discussing their surroundings, demonstrating teamwork and camaraderie.
• Li He and Zhang Meng: Their interaction is implied through Li He's understanding of Zhang Meng's intentions, setting up potential future conflict or alliance.

Key Plot Points

• The team encounters the remains of Yuan Hong, a large martial artist, guarding a stone door.
• They enter the stone door to find a pool filled with corrupted exotic beast essence blood.
• Lin Xiaoyu separates from the group to relieve herself and encounters a terrifying apparition.

Character Developments

• Zhang Meng displays impatience and disregard for the remains of Yuan Hong.
• Lin Xiaoyu shows courage in confronting the apparition but is ultimately terrified.

Significant Themes

• Respect for the dead and their remains.
• The corrupting influence of the Abyss Tide.
• The dangers lurking in the ruins.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Meng and Lin Xiaoyu's interactions show a power dynamic, with Zhang Meng being more authoritative.
• Lin Xiaoyu's encounter with the apparition highlights her initial bravery and subsequent fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xiaoyu's sudden scream and gunfire prompt Zhang Meng, Glasses Man, and Short-Haired Woman to investigate.
• They find no trace of Xiaoyu, but discover signs of a struggle and evidence that an Abyssal beast might be involved.
• After hours of searching, they find charred marks on the ground, suggesting the presence of Abyssal beast flames.
• Following the trail, they find Xiaoyu's body with the head of a White-Faced Ape stitched onto her neck, and a bizarre, fixed grin on the ape's face.
• An eerie, dragging sound is heard coming from nearby woods.

Character Developments

• Zhang Meng: Shows leadership and determination, but is also affected by the gruesome discovery.
• Glasses Man: Initially analytical and calm, but becomes terrified and incapacitated upon seeing Xiaoyu's body.
• Short-Haired Woman: Also becomes terrified and incapacitated after seeing Xiaoyu's body.
• Lin Xiaoyu: Presumed dead, her body found in a gruesome state.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and horrors of exploring the Abyss.
• The fragility of human life and the psychological toll of traumatic experiences.
• The theme of the unknown and the fear of the unseen.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Meng, Glasses Man, and Short-Haired Woman work together to search for Xiaoyu.
• They rely on their beast partners (Iron-Armored Rhino, Wind Shadow Leopard, Frost Wolf) for assistance.
• Their unity and determination crumble upon discovering Xiaoyu's body, highlighting their shared trauma and fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A monstrous figure emerges from the fog, revealed to be a grotesque amalgamation of an ape's body and Lin Xiaoyu's head, stitched together.
• The creature speaks in a chilling voice, saying no one can leave the mountain.
• It explodes, and Lin Xiaoyu's head rolls towards Zhang Meng.
• The group tries to escape but encounters Lin Xiaoyu's head repeatedly, realizing they're trapped in a ghostly illusion.
• Zhang Meng crushes the head, enraging Glasses Man (Wang Hao), who reveals his lingering feelings for Lin Xiaoyu.
• Short-Haired Woman (Chen Jing) accuses Wang Hao of still loving Lin Xiaoyu, causing a rift in the group.

Character Developments

• Zhang Meng: Becomes increasingly desperate and aggressive, prioritizing survival over emotions.
• Glasses Man (Wang Hao): Struggles with grief and denial over Lin Xiaoyu's death, leading to a breakdown.
• Short-Haired Woman (Chen Jing): Reveals jealousy and insecurities, accusing Wang Hao of still loving Lin Xiaoyu.

Significant Themes

• Fear and desperation: The group's increasing panic and terror drive them to act irrationally.
• Grief and denial: Wang Hao's inability to accept Lin Xiaoyu's death leads to a mental breakdown.
• Jealousy and insecurity: Chen Jing's accusations reveal her inner turmoil and fear of losing Wang Hao.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Meng and Wang Hao: Their argument escalates to physical violence, highlighting their differing priorities and coping mechanisms.
• Chen Jing and Wang Hao: Chen Jing's accusations reveal her insecurities and cause further tension between her and Wang Hao.
• The group dynamic: The group's cohesion crumbles as fear, grief, and jealousy drive them apart.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Meng, Chen Jing, and Wang Hao (Glasses Man) argue and fight due to jealousy, fear, and resentment, leading to a chaotic brawl.
• Li He, who had been lost earlier, reappears and silently kills the remaining three members of the squad.
• Li He scavenges the equipment and supplies from the dead squad members.
• When Li He touches a metal pendant on Zhang Meng's chest, he sees a reflection of a pale, lime-white ape face instead of his own.

Character Developments

• Zhang Meng, Chen Jing, and Wang Hao's fear and jealousy cause them to turn on each other, leading to their deaths.
• Li He demonstrates his formidable combat skills and ruthlessness in eliminating the remaining squad members.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of fear and jealousy on human behavior.
• The indifferent nature of the ancient mountain, serving as a backdrop to the characters' tragic fate.
• The mysterious transformation of Li He, hinting at a deeper, otherworldly force at play.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Meng, Chen Jing, and Wang Hao's relationship deteriorates due to their hidden feelings and insecurities, culminating in a violent confrontation.
• Li He's reappearance and silent, efficient elimination of the remaining squad members highlight his isolation and detachment from the other characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li He discovers his true reflection in a mirror, revealing he has transformed into a monstrous Mountain Ape.
• He remembers his past as a martial artist and the events leading to his transformation.
• Venus' forces, led by a Tier 6 warrior, attack the Yellow Mountain Ruins to purify the Abyss contamination source (Li He/Mountain Ape).
• Li He is severely injured but saved by the mountain's protection. He realizes the truth about his situation.

Character Development

• Li He's memories return, leading him to confront his past and the reality of his situation. He regains his sense of self and determination.

Significant Themes

• Truth vs. Illusion: Li He's struggle to differentiate between his memories and reality.
• Resentment and its consequences: The Mountain Ape's origin and power are fueled by resentment, leading to its eventual downfall.
• The cost of power: Li He's pursuit of strength led him to his current state, highlighting the potential dangers of unchecked ambition.

Character Interactions

• Li He's interaction with the Mountain is pivotal, as it provides him protection but also tries to control him, reflecting their symbiotic yet antagonistic relationship.
• Li He's confrontation with the Tier 6 warrior from Venus is imminent, symbolizing his acceptance of his situation and his resolve to face the truth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li He wakes up in the Blood Pool, transformed into a human with enhanced physical attributes.
• He learns that he has achieved perfection in the White Ape Breathing Method and gained a new skill, Mountain Ape Bone-Mending Technique.
• His vitality increases significantly, approaching the third rank.
• Li He shares his experience in the trial with Hall Master Yuan Shan and Yuan Hong, revealing a future where the Yellow Mountain Martial Arts Hall is destroyed, and the Mountain Ape's legend is known.
• Yuan Shan suggests that Li He's experience might not have been an illusion but a connection to the will of the Abyss, involving a parallel timeline.

Character Developments

• Li He: Shows resilience and determination in the trial, gains new skills and strength, and exhibits curiosity and concern about his experience.
• Hall Master Yuan Shan: Initially excited about Li He's success, becomes grave and thoughtful upon hearing Li He's account, suggesting he knows more about the Abyss than he initially let on.
• Yuan Hong: Starts as enthusiastic and supportive, turns serious when faced with the implications of Li He's experience.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Abyss and its connection to time and parallel realities.
• The consequences of Li He's transformation and the potential future he witnessed.
• The mystery surrounding the Mountain Ape and the legend of Shi Lei.

Character Interactions

• Li He interacts with Yuan Shan and Yuan Hong, sharing his experience and seeking understanding.
• Yuan Shan and Yuan Hong discuss Li He's experience, revealing their knowledge and concerns about the Abyss.
• The interactions highlight the mentor-mentee relationship between Li He and the two elders, as well as the respect and trust they have for each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li He learns about the Grand Competition and is advised to focus on preparing for it rather than dwelling on his visions.
• Yuan Hong, Li He's uncle, is revealed to harbor strong resentment towards those who submit to the Abyss, considering killing Shi Lei, a fellow disciple.
• Li He returns home to find his father has adopted Li Xuan, the little girl he rescued from the Threshold Space.

Character Developments

• Li He shows maturity by understanding the importance of focusing on his training and accepting his new family situation.
• Yuan Hong's intense hatred for those who submit to the Abyss is further emphasized, revealing his willingness to take drastic actions.
• Li Xuan's attachment to Li He is evident, showing her comfort and trust in him.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: The theme of fate is reinforced with Li Xuan's adoption by Li He's family, suggesting that their paths are intertwined.
• Responsibility and Duty: Li He understands his duty to focus on his training and the Grand Competition, while Yuan Hong feels a responsibility to protect the martial arts hall and its principles.
• Acceptance and Adaptation: Li He accepts his new family situation, showing growth and maturity.

Character Interactions

• Li He and Yuan Shan/Yuan Hong: Li He's master and uncle provide guidance and support, helping him focus on his training.
• Li He and Li Xuan: Li Xuan's attachment to Li He is evident, showing trust and comfort in him.
• Li He and his parents: Li He's parents adopt Li Xuan, leading to an unexpected family situation that Li He accepts.