Ch. 61Seclusion
Key Plot Points and Events
- Su Yi decides to begin tempering his heart after nurturing his Blood Qi to its limit.
- He consults with his teacher, Wu Kuishan, about the process and precautions of heart tempering.
- Su Yi starts his closed-door cultivation, assisted by Hundred-Tempering Fruits.
- He successfully merges the left atrium and left ventricle of his heart within two days.
- Su Yi's record-breaking progress stirs up the martial world, with him being ranked first on the Fourth Grade Martial Artist list despite being only at Fourth Grade Mid.
Character Developments
- Su Yi: Shows dedication and focus in his cultivation, making significant progress in heart tempering. His confidence and calmness in facing potential dangers indicate his growth as a martial artist.
- Wu Kuishan: Demonstrates his expertise and experience as a Grandmaster by guiding Su Yi through the heart tempering process. He also shows a competitive side, wanting to show off his achievement to Lyu Zhen.
Significant Themes
- The importance of focused, dedicated cultivation for rapid progress.
- The dangers and challenges of tempering the heart, the most difficult of the five viscera.
- The competitive nature of the martial world and the recognition of one's achievements.
Character Interactions
- Su Yi and Wu Kuishan: Their interaction is mostly teacher-student, with Wu Kuishan guiding Su Yi through the heart tempering process and Su Yi seeking his teacher's advice and approval.
- The martial world and Su Yi: The world reacts to Su Yi's rapid progress and high ranking, with some questioning the authenticity of his placement. This interaction highlights the competitive nature of the martial world and the recognition of one's strength.