Chapter Summaries

Magic Capital Martial University defeated Demon City Jiaotong University six matches to one, with Sun Kong’s dominant performance alarming Jiaotong’s hidden aces. After Wen Ning received a reward for her victory, Qin Yan returned to campus with little interest in further friendly matches.

• Magic Capital Martial University won six of the seven matches, and Sun Kong defeated three opponents in succession, including Zhao Hao.
• Wen Ning narrowly defeated Li Mu with her swordsmanship, giving Demon City Jiaotong University its only win.
• Chen Hanshan and Lin Qingyin estimated their chances against Sun Kong, while Wen Ning wondered how strong Qin Yan must be.
• Mentor Chen Jin transferred 1,000 Credit Points to Wen Ning as a reward for her performance.
• Qin Yan returned to Magic Capital Martial University and showed little interest in more friendly matches.

Qin Yan withdrew from the remaining warm-up sparring matches to train, then broke through to Fourth-Rank Spear Technique and advanced his Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear to the Eighth Turn. He continued cultivating toward the Ninth Turn and the upcoming Exchange Tournament.

• Qin Yan asked Instructor Fang Yan to let him skip the remaining warm-up matches for closed-door training, and Fang Yan approved; Lu Youyou, Xiao Wangshu, and Lu Qingfeng stayed to train as well.
• Fang Yan insisted that Leng Feng participate in the sparring matches, and Leng Feng agreed to represent Magic Capital Martial University alongside reserve members.
• Qin Yan spent the following days cultivating while Fang Yan led Leng Feng's team to spar with other Martial Universities in Demon City.
• On December 16th, Qin Yan used his Skill Points to raise his Spear Technique to Fourth Rank and fused six Spear Forces into a powerful golden Spear Light.
• Qin Yan focused on the Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear and broke through to the Eighth Turn on December 21st, then continued training with abundant resources.

Qin Yan perfected the tempering of all his torso bones and prepared to begin the dangerous skull-tempering stage ahead of the National Collegiate Exchange Tournament. During a call with his old friends, he promised Zhou Yuan a ticket to the tournament, then greeted Zhao Bin and Zhou Nan.

• Qin Yan tempered his final torso bone, bringing all fifty-one torso bones to Perfection and raising his Base Blood Qi to 478 Cal.
• Qin Yan reviewed his formidable combat strength and considered the two killing moves he had developed for the Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear.
• Qin Yan decided it was time to temper his skull bones, believing his advanced spear cultivation reduced the risk.
• Zhou Yuan asked Qin Yan for help getting a tournament ticket, and Qin Yan promised to provide one and meet him in Demon City.
• Zhou Yuan teased Lin Yang for using his only ticket himself, while Lin Yang explained that his university had limited internal tickets.
• Qin Yan turned his attention to Zhao Bin and Zhou Nan, who appeared in the group call.

Qin Yan told his friends he had reached Second Grade, stunning them, then arranged to meet them in Demon City and reassured his family without mentioning the Exchange Tournament. On December 24, he picked up Zhou Yuan, Lin Yang, Zhao Bin, and Zhou Nan at the high-speed rail station, where Zhou Yuan noticed something strange about the atmosphere.

• Zhao Bin proudly told Qin Yan he had reached Late First Grade, and Qin Yan concealed that he was already Second Grade.
• At Zhou Nan's urging, Qin Yan revealed his strength, leaving Zhou Yuan, Lin Yang, Zhao Bin, and Zhou Nan shocked.
• Qin Yan learned Zhou Nan had reached First-Rank Peak and arranged to show his friends around Magic Capital Martial University after they arrived.
• Qin Yan called his parents and younger sister Qin Xiaoxi, reassured them he was safe, and kept the National Exchange Tournament from them.
• On December 24, Qin Yan drove to the high-speed rail station and met Zhou Yuan, Lin Yang, Zhao Bin, and Zhou Nan.
• Zhou Yuan hurried over to greet Qin Yan, then noticed the atmosphere seemed strange.

Qin Yan picked up his friends and brought them to Magic Capital Martial University, where they sensed how much he had grown. He gave Zhou Yuan a Gold Front-Row Ticket, then revealed he had three more for the others.

• Lin Yang, Zhao Bin, and Zhou Nan sensed Qin Yan's powerful, restrained aura and realized he had reached Second Grade, while Zhou Yuan noticed nothing unusual.
• Qin Yan kept quiet about being an official competitor for Magic Capital Martial University and drove his friends to the university.
• During the drive, Zhou Nan observed Qin Yan's new confidence and composure.
• At the university gates, Qin Yan gave Zhou Yuan a Gold Front-Row Ticket for the National Collegiate Exchange Tournament, astonishing his friends.
• Qin Yan handed out his remaining three Gold Front-Row Tickets, prompting his friends to marvel at the university's student benefits.

Qin Yan gave Lin Yang, Zhou Nan, Zhou Yuan, and Zhao Bin four Golden Tickets, then showed them around Magic Capital Martial University and his luxurious residence. As they left for their hotel, Zhou Nan suspected Qin Yan was one of the university’s Exchange Tournament competitors, and she wished him luck for tomorrow.

• Qin Yan gave his friends four Golden Tickets and offered to let Lin Yang repay him by selling their Bronze Tickets.
• Qin Yan drove the group around Magic Capital Martial University and showed them Heavenly Manor No. 110, where he lived alone.
• Zhao Bin asked about the tournament competitors, and Qin Yan hinted that the group had already met one of them.
• Qin Yan toured the campus with his friends and took them to try the university’s specialty food, while avoiding Zhao Bin’s questions about the competitors.
• Qin Yan drove the group to their hotel, where Zhou Yuan, Lin Yang, and Zhao Bin said goodbye and Zhou Nan wished him luck for the competition.

Qin Yan went to Magic Capital Martial University’s tournament training base, where Mentor Lin Jian introduced the silver-haired Anya as the team’s new healer. When Fang Yan revealed that Anya was a Grandmaster, the students’ disdain turned to shock and respect.

• Qin Yan drove to Magic Capital Martial University’s training base after Zhou Yuan and the others left.
• Lin Jian briefed the tournament team on the upcoming opening ceremony, draws, and match lineups.
• Lin Jian introduced Anya, who said she would protect the competitors by healing even severe injuries.
• Several students looked down on Anya because they thought healing support was inferior, but Qin Yan sensed she was extraordinary.
• Fang Yan revealed that Anya was a Grandmaster, stunning the team and replacing their disdain with reverence.

At the Hidden Dragon Assembly training base, Lin Jian prepared the students for the tournament and promised Anya that Hua Country and Magic Capital Martial University would support her in a crucial match. After returning home, Qin Yan trained through the night, strengthened his spear skill, and assessed his chances against the tournament’s top freshmen.

• Lin Jian warned the students that injuries could be healed but expended Blood Qi, mental energy, and physical strength could not be restored immediately, then assigned Lu Qingfeng to draw lots for Demon Capital University.
• Lin Jian and Fang Yan praised the freshmen to Anya, and Lin Jian pledged Hua Country and Magic Capital Martial University's help in the Hidden Dragon Assembly.
• Qin Yan returned to Heavenly Manor No. 110 and trained until early morning, earning eight Skill Points and investing them all in the Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear.
• Qin Yan checked his status and found his Blood Qi at 490 Cal and his Nine Revolutions Golden Body Spear at Eighth Turn, 18%, while his Spear Technique had reached Fourth Rank, 1%.
• Qin Yan compared his strength with past tournament records, guessed Xiao Wangshu was preparing to condense Jade Bone, and remained confident in his rare Fourth-Rank spear skill.

The national Exchange Tournament opened at Magic Capital Martial University, drawing prominent figures and crowds to its elaborate four-level arena. Zhou Nan and her friends entered the Core Zone and discovered their golden seats offered Ink Smart Glasses for viewing matches across every level.

• On December 25, the Exchange Tournament began as prominent martial artists and guests arrived at Magic Capital Martial University.
• Zhou Nan, her roommate, Lin Yang, Zhao Bin, Zhou Yuan, and the others gathered without Qin Yan, then entered through the spectator security and ticket checks.
• The group saw the arena’s four stacked competition levels beneath a protective barrier, supported by pillars said to come from a Seventh-Rank Grandmaster-level East Sea Mystic Turtle.
• Zhou Nan and her friends found their golden seats and discovered the Ink Smart Glasses could switch between arena views and zoom in on the matches.

The National Top-Tier Martial Arts Exchange Tournament opened, and Magic Capital Martial University drew Demon City Jiaotong University for its first match. Li Mu faced Wen Ning and lost again, leaving the rest of the match unresolved.

• A powerful Martial Artist opened the tournament and ordered the spectators to keep quiet.
• Xiao Shan oversaw the freshman draw and glared at Lu Qingfeng when he represented Magic Capital Martial University instead of Xiao Wangshu.
• Lu Qingfeng drew a first-round match between Magic Capital Martial University and Demon City Jiaotong University.
• Fang Yan chose Li Mu, Su Wan, and Qin Yan as the first three fighters, with Li Mu leading the lineup.
• Li Mu faced Wen Ning, who disarmed him and knocked him off the arena in three minutes.

Wen Ning fought Su Wan of Magic Capital Martial University to a draw after a brutal sword duel that left both severely wounded. As the injured fighters were carried away, Li Mu checked on Su Wan, and a refreshing scent suddenly spread through the air.

• Fang Yan warned Su Wan that Wen Ning had grown stronger, and Su Wan entered the arena determined to win for Magic Capital Martial University.
• Su Wan and Wen Ning traded rapid sword strikes and wounded each other as their evenly matched battle intensified.
• After fighting for a quarter of an hour, Su Wan and Wen Ning simultaneously pierced each other's chests and lost the ability to fight.
• The referee declared the match a draw, while Demon City Jiaotong University supporters cheered Wen Ning's performance.
• Li Mu expressed concern for the injured Su Wan, who coughed up blood before a refreshing scent spread through the air.

Instructor Anya healed Su Wan’s chest wound completely, and Qin Yan entered No. 3 Arena to fight for Magic Capital Martial University. He defeated Zhao Hao with a single spear strike, leaving the match score tied in his school’s favor.

• Instructor Anya healed Su Wan’s penetrating chest wound without leaving a scar.
• Lu Youyou urged Qin Yan to take his turn, and he walked to No. 3 Arena with his Ink Trace spear.
• Zhou Yuan, Lin Yang, and Zhao Bin were shocked to see Qin Yan compete for Magic Capital Martial University, while Zhou Nan watched expectantly.
• Zhao Hao charged Qin Yan, but Qin Yan struck his spear, disarmed him, and knocked him unconscious with one blow.
• The referee declared Qin Yan the winner, and the crowd cheered as Wen Ning felt pleased from her stretcher.

Qin Yan swept Demon City Jiaotong University's remaining competitors with four spear strikes, helping Magic Capital Martial University advance to the top fifty. Afterward, he joined Lu Youyou and Xiao Wangshu at the Observation Stand to watch the fourth-year matches.

• Jiaotong University's mentor judged Qin Yan's strength to exceed the school's aces and urged the team to conserve energy for the Losers' Bracket.
• Qin Yan defeated Jiaotong University's remaining three Reserve Team members with one spear strike each, completing a sweep of four opponents.
• The referee announced Magic Capital Martial University's victory and advancement to the top fifty.
• Fang Yan told the team they could watch other schools or return to rest while he and Lin Jian stayed to scout opponents.
• Lu Youyou led Qin Yan and Xiao Wangshu to the Observation Stand, where they put on Spectator Glasses and focused on the fourth-year arena.

Qin Yan watched Fourth-Rank Martial Artists unleash powerful True Qi attacks at the Exchange Tournament, while Lu Youyou and Xiao Wangshu discussed the dangerous missions awaiting martial artists in alien worlds. After the morning matches ended, Qin Yan met his old friends, and Zhou Yuan demanded to know who he really was.

• Qin Yan watched the senior students’ battles and marveled at their True Qi attacks, especially the advanced Spear Qi.
• Lu Youyou said she wanted to see a battle between Fifth Grade Martial Artists, and Xiao Wangshu agreed that such a fight would be more impressive.
• Lu Youyou worried that she and her friends might soon be sent to alien worlds, and Xiao Wangshu comforted her before they teased each other.
• Xiao Wangshu and Lu Youyou left the Observation Stand, while Qin Yan stayed to study the matches until noon.
• Qin Yan waited outside the Martial Arena and met Zhou Yuan, Lin Yang, Zhao Bin, and Zhou Nan; Zhou Yuan demanded to know Qin Yan’s identity.

After Qin Yan defeated Demon City Jiaotong University, he cultivated overnight and grew stronger while preparing for the tournament’s remaining matches. The next day, Magic Capital Martial University drew East City Martial University as its opponent and planned to rely mainly on its Reserve Team.

• Qin Yan reassured his friends that Demon City Jiaotong University had used Reserve Team members, then invited them to lunch.
• Qin Yan spent his Credit Points on cultivation resources and trained until dawn, tempering two more skull bones and raising his Base Blood Qi to 496 Cal.
• Lu Qingfeng refused to draw lots again, so Fang Yan sent Lu Youyou to represent Magic Capital Martial University.
• Lu Youyou drew East City Martial University, and Fang Yan planned to give Reserve Team members tournament experience while preserving the main lineup.

Qin Yan cultivated while Magic Capital Martial University advanced through its early matches, then prepared to face the formidable Longhua Martial University. The chapter ended as Qin Yan and Tang Dao’s opening attacks collided in a violent clash.

• Qin Yan returned to cultivate after learning he would not compete that day, while Leng Feng stayed behind at Mentor Fang Yan’s request.
• Qin Yan received news that Magic Capital Martial University had easily defeated East City Martial University and resumed cultivating.
• Lu Youyou drew Longhua Martial University as Magic Capital Martial University’s opponent, and Fang Yan chose Qin Yan, Leng Feng, Sun Kong, and Lu Youyou for the lineup.
• Qin Yan entered the first match against Longhua Martial University’s Tang Dao, a Bone Forging Peak fighter with a mo dao.
• Tang Dao launched Wave-Breaking Triple Slash, and Qin Yan countered with five spear forces and five strands of Spear Qi, their attacks crashing together.

Qin Yan defeated Tang Dao and Longhua Martial University's second contestant with ease, showcasing his Five Spear Forces and Spear Qi. With her team facing a likely sweep, Liu Ruyan volunteered to fight him and headed for No. 4 Arena.

• Qin Yan overwhelmed Tang Dao, disarmed him, and knocked him unconscious, winning the first match for Magic Capital Martial University.
• Qin Yan's victory impressed Instructor Fang Yan and spurred Lu Qingfeng to resolve to train harder.
• Qin Yan defeated Longhua Martial University's second contestant with one strike, leaving him unable to continue.
• Liu Ruyan urged her mentor to let her take the third match so she could challenge Qin Yan and prevent Longhua Martial University from being swept.
• Liu Ruyan took her longsword and strode toward No. 4 Arena as the venue turned its attention to her.

Qin Yan faced Longhua Martial University's captain, Liu Ruyan, in a high-level arena match. After two clashes with Liu Ruyan's Ice Soul Cold Light Sword, Qin Yan revealed six Spear Forces, and she challenged him to show his true trump card before her Third Form.

• Liu Ruyan entered the arena, declared that she would end Qin Yan's winning streak, and began the match with the First Form of her Ice Soul Cold Light Sword.
• Qin Yan met Liu Ruyan's first sword strike with five Spear Forces, and their attacks clashed evenly despite her slightly greater Blood Qi strength.
• Liu Ruyan unleashed the Second Form of her sword technique, while Qin Yan advanced to six Spear Forces and six layers of Spear Qi to counter her.
• The second clash forced Qin Yan back a step and left his hands numb, while Liu Ruyan recognized that his skill was nearing the Fourth Stage threshold.
• Liu Ruyan demanded that Qin Yan reveal his trump card, warning that he could not withstand her Third Form otherwise.

Qin Yan revealed the first layer of Stacked Qi and overwhelmed Liu Ruyan with twelve streams of Spear Qi. Liu Ruyan let his spear pierce her shoulder so she could unleash the Fourth Form, leaving Qin Yan facing her strongest sword strike.

• Liu Ruyan unleashed the third form of her Icy Soul Cold Light Sword, forcing Qin Yan to reveal his strength.
• Qin Yan used the first layer of Stacked Qi to double his Spear Qi from six streams to twelve and broke Liu Ruyan’s attack.
• Qin Yan pressed his advantage and drove Liu Ruyan into a desperate defense, preventing her from using the Fourth Form.
• Qin Yan thrust through Liu Ruyan’s left shoulder, but she used the spear to steady herself and chanted the Fourth Form, Sever.
• Liu Ruyan released a sword strike with overwhelming power, and Qin Yan pulled his spear from her wound as danger enveloped him.

Qin Yan defeated Liu Ruyan in a brutal match, then overcame Longhua Martial University's remaining contestants to defeat all five in a row. After waking from her injuries and seeing his victories, Liu Ruyan vowed to find him and defeat him five times.

• Qin Yan blocked Liu Ruyan's final sword strike but suffered severe injuries to his hands, and Liu Ruyan collapsed unconscious from her wounds.
• The referee declared Qin Yan the winner, and Longhua's fourth contestant charged at him in anger as Qin Yan raised his spear to fight.
• Longhua's medical staff treated Liu Ruyan, who woke and apologized to her mentor for failing to defeat Qin Yan.
• Qin Yan defeated Longhua's fourth and fifth contestants, completing a five-opponent winning streak.
• Liu Ruyan watched Qin Yan's victory and vowed to find him and defeat him five times.