Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Ruo, a high school student, is preparing for the college entrance exam, which involves a martial test in a controlled secret realm.
• The exam has a mortality rate of over three percent due to facing real bloodshed and slaughter.
• Ji Ruo buys a bag of rice to practice 'Iron Sand Palm,' an achievement-related skill from his 'Child-Oriented Achievement System.'

Character Developments

• Ji Ruo: Initially seemed to be acting strangely, but it's revealed he's practicing a skill from his achievement system. He's confident and determined about the exam.
• Liang Shixian: The class monitor, he's responsible and cares about his classmates' safety, suggesting they stick together during the exam.

Significant Themes

• Survival and perseverance in the face of danger and adversity.
• The importance of teamwork and unity.
• Ji Ruo's unique perspective and approach to his situation, driven by his achievement system.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ruo interacts with his classmates, showing confidence and a touch of eccentricity.
• He also interacts with the cashier auntie, who's puzzled by his recent behavior but supports him nonetheless.
• Liang Shixian shows concern for Ji Ruo's well-being, asking about his eye and encouraging him to stick with the class during the exam.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Ruo, a transmigrated individual with an Achievement System, unlocks the Iron Sand Palm martial skill by inserting his hands into a pile of rice.
• Ji Ruo trains his Iron Sand Palm to the Entering the Hall level by stir-frying rice with his palms over three days.
• Ji Ruo and his classmates are about to participate in the college entrance exam, held in the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Secret Realm.

Character Developments

• Ji Ruo: Shows determination, resourcefulness, and a calm demeanor despite facing danger.

Significant Themes

• The power of perseverance and adaptability in the face of challenges.
• The responsibility and courage required of martial artists.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ruo interacts with his classmates, though not explicitly mentioned in this chapter.
• Ji Ruo listens to the Principal's pre-exam mobilization speech, showing understanding and resolve.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Ruo takes both a saber and a sword for the Martial Exam, aiming to trigger an achievement but fails.
• The Martial Exam is a seven-day event, with students landing randomly in the secret realm.
• Ji Ruo and Liang Shixian, the class monitor, enter the secret realm together, with Ji Ruo leading the way.
• They encounter two students from Sea City, Zhang Quan and Liu Neng, and Ji Ruo successfully invites them to team up, unlocking an achievement.

Character Developments

• Ji Ruo: Shows initiative and confidence, taking both a saber and a sword, and leading the class into the secret realm. He also demonstrates diplomatic skills by inviting the Sea City students to join their team.
• Liang Shixian: Initially cautious and responsible, he follows Ji Ruo's lead but seems surprised by Ji Ruo's actions.

Significant Themes

• Survival: The top priority in the Martial Exam is survival, both from Monster Beasts and other students.
• Teamwork: Students are encouraged to work together for a better chance of survival and success.
• Adaptability: The random nature of the exam teaches students to adapt to changes and crises.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ruo and Liang Shixian: Despite Liang Shixian's initial caution, Ji Ruo's actions lead him to follow Ji Ruo's lead.
• Ji Ruo and Sea City Students: Ji Ruo successfully invites Zhang Quan and Liu Neng to join their team, demonstrating his diplomatic skills.

Key Plot Points

• Ji Ruo's group encounters a swarm of Emerald Snakes in the forest.
• Ji Ruo saves Liu Neng and Zhang Quan from the snakes.
• The group becomes lost after fleeing the snakes.
• Liu Neng and Zhang Quan activate their rescue devices.

Character Developments

• Ji Ruo demonstrates quick reflexes, combat skills, and knowledge of Monster Beasts.
• Liu Neng and Zhang Quan show gratitude towards Ji Ruo for saving them.
• Ji Ruo displays a childish side, picking up a wooden stick as a 'sword' and singing a song about not wanting to grow up.

Significant Themes

• The importance of quick reflexes and knowledge in survival situations.
• The harsh reality of the Martial Exam and the high death rate.
• The contrast between Ji Ruo's serious and childish sides.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ruo saves Liu Neng and Zhang Quan, leading to gratitude and a sense of camaraderie.
• Ji Ruo and Liang Shixian decide to wait with Liu Neng and Zhang Quan despite losing their exam qualifications.
• Ji Ruo's childish behavior contrasts with the seriousness of the situation, causing Liang Shixian to express helplessness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Education Department discovers a mistake in the Martial Exam's region allocation, with the Xinmao region now corresponding to the dangerous Guisi region.
• The director of the Education Department realizes the severity of the situation and decides to lead a rescue mission into Ten Thousand Beast Mountain.
• Ji Ruo and his classmates wait for the Patrol Examiner, but after two hours, they decide to leave as something seems amiss.

Character Developments

• The director shows concern for the students' safety and takes immediate action to rectify the mistake, demonstrating his responsibility and dedication.
• Ji Ruo and Liang Shixian exhibit maturity and caution, deciding to leave when they sense something is wrong, showing their ability to make decisions under uncertainty.

Significant Themes

• Mistakes and Consequences: The Education Department's mistake in region allocation leads to a dangerous situation for the examinees, highlighting the theme of consequences resulting from errors.
• Responsibility: The director's immediate action to rectify the mistake and lead the rescue mission emphasizes the theme of responsibility, particularly in the face of potential harm to others.

Character Interactions

• The director interacts with his subordinate, expressing his anger and frustration at the mistake made and emphasizing the importance of saving the students.
• Ji Ruo and Liang Shixian interact, showing understanding and consideration for each other's situations, as well as making a joint decision to leave when they sense something is wrong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group decides to leave their current location due to potential nighttime danger from monster beasts.
• Ji Ruo, lacking a better idea, uses the 'throw a shoe to ask the way' method to determine their direction.
• Ji Ruo gains the 'Gold Medal Tour Guide' achievement and the 'Absolute Sense of Direction' trait from the system.
• Despite Ji Ruo's uncertainty, the group follows him, hoping to find a safe place to camp and wait for rescue.
• After hours of walking, the group becomes hungry and exhausted, but they press on.

Character Developments

• Ji Ruo: Becomes more confident and decisive, taking the lead despite his initial uncertainty. He also shows a childlike side, complaining about hunger.
• Liang Shixian: Maintains his serious and responsible demeanor, supporting Ji Ruo's decision to lead despite his doubts. He shows understanding and patience towards Ji Ruo's eccentricities.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Leadership: Liang Shixian trusts Ji Ruo's decision, even when unsure, showing his faith in Ji Ruo's ability to lead. Ji Ruo, in turn, takes on the responsibility with confidence.
• Adaptability: The group adapts to their situation, making do with what they have and facing their challenges head-on.
• Survival: The group's primary goal is to find a safe place to camp and survive until rescue arrives, highlighting their resilience and determination.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ruo and Liang Shixian: Despite their differences, they work together, with Liang Shixian supporting Ji Ruo's decisions and Ji Ruo taking on the responsibility of leading the group.
• The Group: They stick together, following Ji Ruo's lead, and share their thoughts and concerns, showing a sense of camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Ruo and his group discover a vast field of Blood Rice, a low-grade heavenly treasure that strengthens the blood and has no usage restrictions.
• They overhear two goblins talking in human language, which is unusual as goblins are low-intelligence Demonic Beasts.
• Ji Ruo harvests the Blood Rice using his wooden stick, unlocking a sword-path achievement and gaining a comprehension buff for sword-related techniques.

Character Developments

• Ji Ruo demonstrates his farming skills from his childhood and shows his joy in harvesting the Blood Rice.
• Liang Shixian shows understanding of Demonic Beasts and their language, displaying her knowledge and experience.

Significant Themes

• The joy of youth and simple pleasures.
• The unexpected intelligence and behavior of Demonic Beasts.
• The value of experience elixirs and resources in martial arts cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ruo and Liang Shixian work together to harvest the Blood Rice, with Ji Ruo leading the way.
• The group dynamics change as they share in the joy of the harvest, momentarily forgetting the tension of the Martial Exam.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Ruo and his group find a blood rice paddy and harvest it.
• They find a suitable campsite and process the rice, but have no pot or fire to cook it.
• Ji Ruo uses Iron Sand Palm to 'stir-fry' the rice, improving his skill and cooking the rice.
• They hear a loud-voiced Goblin crying over the stolen blood rice, attracting Monster Beasts and Demonic Beasts.
• The Goblin vows revenge, planning to die together with the thieves.

Character Developments

• Ji Ruo demonstrates his resourcefulness and adaptability, using Iron Sand Palm to cook rice and improving his skill.
• Liang Shixian and the others witness Ji Ruo's unique use of Iron Sand Palm and express interest in learning it.
• The loud-voiced Goblin shows determination and recklessness, vowing revenge without considering the consequences.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and resourcefulness in survival situations.
• The consequences of one's actions and the unintended results they may have.
• The value of Martial Exam points and the potential danger of the exam.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ruo and Liang Shixian have a tacit understanding, with Ji Ruo sharing his secret about Iron Sand Palm.
• The group discusses learning Iron Sand Palm after the exam.
• Ji Ruo encourages the others to collect Martial Exam points from the potential casualties, showing his opportunistic nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group spends a sleepless night due to nearby battle noises.
• They decide to sneak a look at the chaos, fearing that staying put might attract more beasts.
• They discover a battlefield with hundreds of dead monster beasts and demonic beasts, mainly Goblins.
• Ji Ruo notices familiar Blood Rice Stalks, suggesting the ground might have shifted.
• A dying Goblin pleads for help, and Ji Ruo approaches it, pretending to offer aid.

Character Developments

• Ji Ruo displays his adaptability and quick thinking in the face of danger.
• Liang Shixian shows hesitation but eventually agrees to Ji Ruo's plans.
• Zhang Quan and Liu Neng are shown to be less resilient, vomiting at the sight of the battlefield.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of the Martial Exam, where danger is ever-present, and survival is the top priority.
• The theme of adaptability and quick thinking in the face of unexpected situations.
• The moral ambiguity of Ji Ruo's actions towards the dying Goblin.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ruo and Liang Shixian have a back-and-forth discussion, with Ji Ruo convincing Liang to take risks for potential rewards.
• Ji Ruo interacts with the dying Goblin, initially feigning concern before revealing his true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Martial Exam is abruptly halted due to large-scale geological movements in the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Secret Realm.
• Over half a million examinees are rescued, but many remain missing.
• The Director of the Education Bureau tirelessly rescues examinees, saving nearly 7,000 in two days.
• Cloud City No. 1 High School's students are rescued, except for two: Liang Shixian and Ji Ruo.
• Ji Ruo encounters a Goblin Lord, an 'Out-of-Syllabus Exam Question', and kills it.

Character Developments

• The Director of the Education Bureau demonstrates selflessness and determination, prioritizing the safety of examinees over his own well-being.
• Ji Ruo shows adaptability and opportunism, seizing the chance to eliminate a powerful creature.

Significant Themes

• The harsh consequences of the Martial Exam's unexpected dangers.
• The responsibility and dedication of educators and authorities in ensuring student safety.
• The importance of adaptability and seizing opportunities in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• The Director of the Education Bureau and the rescued examinees: The Director risks his life to save the examinees, while they wait anxiously for rescue and safety.
• Ji Ruo and the Goblin Lord: Ji Ruo encounters and defeats the powerful creature, demonstrating his ability to adapt and capitalize on unexpected situations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Ruo uses Iron Sand Palm to kill remaining beasts and pick up points.
• A swarm of Tail-Stinger Demon Bees attacks, forcing the group to flee.
• Liang Shixian attempts to hold off the bees, but Ji Ruo returns to defend him.
• Ji Ruo uses Arrow-Breaking Style to deflect the bees' stingers.

Character Developments

• Ji Ruo demonstrates his mastery of both blade and sword, revealing his Dual Mastery.
• Liang Shixian shows bravery and selflessness, willing to sacrifice himself to give others a chance to escape.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and camaraderie: Liang Shixian's willingness to sacrifice himself for his friends and Ji Ruo's refusal to abandon him.
• Overcoming adversity: The group faces a new threat but musters the courage to defend themselves.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ruo and Liang Shixian's bond strengthens as they support each other in battle.
• Ji Ruo's Dual Mastery of Blade and Sword surprises Liang Shixian, revealing a hidden aspect of Ji Ruo's character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Ruo demonstrates an advanced sword technique, Arrow Breaking Form, to intercept venomous stingers from Tail-Stinger Demon Bees.
• Liang Shixian, Zhang Quan, and Liu Neng flee, leaving Ji Ruo to cover their retreat.
• Ji Ruo collects severed stingers for future use while retreating.
• The main swarm of Tail-Stinger Demon Bees pursues Ji Ruo and the others.

Character Developments

• Ji Ruo shows exceptional skill and courage, protecting his companions and demonstrating resourcefulness by collecting venomous stingers.
• Liang Shixian initially seems ready to face death but ultimately prioritizes his own survival when faced with immediate danger.
• Zhang Quan and Liu Neng are not mentioned to have shown any particular action or development.

Significant Themes

• Survival and Self-Preservation: Characters prioritize their own survival when faced with imminent danger.
• Resourcefulness and Adaptability: Ji Ruo demonstrates these qualities by collecting venomous stingers for future use.
• Power and Weakness: The disparity in power between Ji Ruo and the demonic beasts highlights the characters' vulnerabilities.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ruo and Liang Shixian have a brief exchange before Liang Shixian decides to flee.
• There is no significant interaction between Ji Ruo and the other two companions, Zhang Quan and Liu Neng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Ruo and his classmates escape from Tail-Stinger Demon Bees.
• Ji Ruo collected 35 stingers, worth around 35,000 yuan.
• Liang Shixian asks Ji Ruo about his swordsmanship.

Character Developments

• Ji Ruo reveals he created his sword technique himself, demonstrating his exceptional talent and creativity.
• Liang Shixian shows curiosity, respect for Ji Ruo's secrets, and concern for Ji Ruo's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Talent vs. Effort: Ji Ruo's achievements highlight the importance of both talent and hard work.
• Wealth and Opportunity: The value of the stingers and the potential income from selling Ji Ruo's sword technique emphasize the role of wealth in martial arts development.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ruo and Liang Shixian's interaction shows mutual respect and camaraderie.
• Liang Shixian admires Ji Ruo's talent and offers support, while Ji Ruo is open to sharing his knowledge with Liang Shixian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Ruo, after merging with the original owner's memories, begins to accept his classmates.
• Liang Shixian, the class monitor, decides to stay behind and hold the rear against demonic beasts, inspiring Ji Ruo.
• Ji Ruo teaches Liang Shixian the Nine Swords of Dugu: Arrow Breaking Form.
• Zhang Quan and Liu Neng, two examinees Ji Ruo saved, feel embarrassed to ask Ji Ruo for sword technique training.
• The Patrol Examiner is late in reaching the examinees due to a shift in the Renxu District, now closest to uncontrolled territory.
• The Department Head of the Education Bureau finds a battlefield with hundreds of dead Monster Beasts and Demonic Beasts, and a swarm of Tail-Stinger Demon Bees.
• He discovers Iron Sand Palm marks on a Goblin Chieftain's corpse.

Character Developments

• Ji Ruo begins to accept his classmates and their memories.
• Liang Shixian demonstrates bravery and selflessness.
• Zhang Quan and Liu Neng show gratitude and embarrassment.

Significant Themes

• Acceptance of new memories and identity.
• Bravery and selflessness in the face of danger.
• Gratitude and embarrassment in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ruo and Liang Shixian: Ji Ruo is inspired by Liang Shixian's bravery and teaches him sword technique.
• Ji Ruo, Zhang Quan, and Liu Neng: Ji Ruo saves them, and they feel grateful but embarrassed to ask for training.
• The Department Head and the Tail-Stinger Demon Bees: The Department Head annihilates the swarm after they attack him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Department Head finds evidence that four examinees survived in the Renxu District.
• Ji Ruo and his group use unconventional methods to evade Monster Beasts and Demonic Beasts, including climbing trees and camouflaging themselves with plant juice.
• They have lunch with Blood Rice, discussing the strange lack of Patrol Examiners' response to their distress signal.

Character Developments

• The Department Head shows determination to find and rescue the surviving examinees.
• Ji Ruo demonstrates resourcefulness and survival skills, earning the respect of his groupmates.
• Liu Neng, Zhang Quan, and Liang Shixian begin to question the safety and rules of the Martial Exam.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptability in harsh environments.
• The contrast between the expected danger of the Martial Exam and the actual experiences of the characters.
• The importance of teamwork and camaraderie.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ruo takes the lead in decision-making and survival strategies, with his groupmates following his guidance.
• The group shares their thoughts and concerns about the Martial Exam and their experiences so far.
• The Department Head's determination to find the surviving examinees highlights the protective role of the examiners.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Students rescued from the Martial Exam are provided with high-grade meals as compensation.
• Ji Ruo and Liang Shixian's group encounter a swarm of Nine-Eyed Demon Spiders.
• They take refuge in a cave filled with spider webs and more spiders, leading to a desperate situation.
• Ji Ruo uses his Iron Sand Palm to set the webs on fire, temporarily deterring the spiders.
• They discover an unconscious female Patrol Examiner in a cocoon.

Character Developments

• Ji Ruo demonstrates his resourcefulness and quick thinking in dire situations.
• Liang Shixian shows concern for Ji Ruo's safety and well-being, despite his initial dislike.
• The female Patrol Examiner is revealed to be unconscious and poisoned.

Significant Themes

• Survival and perseverance in the face of danger.
• The consequences of Ji Ruo's impulsive actions and the importance of caution.
• The responsibility of the Patrol Examiners and the Martial Exam system.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ruo and Liang Shixian's bickering and mutual reliance.
• Ji Ruo's disregard for the female Patrol Examiner's appearance, prioritizing her awakening for their survival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Ruo discovers a poisoned Patrol Examiner, Li Nannan, in the Nine-Eyed Demon Spider's nest.
• They learn about the evolved Spideh Queen deep in the cave.
• Ji Ruo carries Li Nannan, and they flee together, with Ji Ruo leading them toward a swamp to hide from the pursuing spiders.
• They roll in the mud and use Ji Ruo's [Camouflage] skill to hide, hoping to fool the Spideh Queen.

Character Developments

• Li Nannan, the Patrol Examiner, is injured and poisoned but still tries to protect the candidates.
• Ji Ruo shows bravery and resourcefulness, even in desperate situations.
• The other candidates, Zhang Quan, Liu Neng, and Liang Shixian, follow Ji Ruo's lead but are terrified and uncertain.

Significant Themes

• Survival and perseverance in the face of danger.
• Trust and leadership in a crisis.
• The use of unconventional strategies to outsmart stronger opponents.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ruo and Li Nannan: Ji Ruo shows respect and concern for Li Nannan, while she tries to fulfill her duty as a Patrol Examiner, despite her condition.
• Ji Ruo and the other candidates: Ji Ruo leads the group, making decisions under pressure, while the others follow his lead, though they're scared and uncertain.
• Ji Ruo and the Spideh Queen: Ji Ruo uses his wits to try and outsmart the powerful Spideh Queen, hoping to save their lives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive, enraged Spider Queen, nearly three meters long, emerges from a cave, seeking revenge for her offspring's demise.
• Ji Ruo and his companions hide in a swamp, undetected by the Spider Queen, who instead attacks a nearby Fat Catfish.
• The Spider Queen and the Fat Catfish engage in a fierce battle, oblivious to Ji Ruo's group.

Character Developments

• Ji Ruo demonstrates keen observational skills and analytical abilities, providing insights into the monsters' behaviors and motivations.
• Liang Shixian shows concern for Ji Ruo's well-being and expresses disbelief at their current situation.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptability in a dangerous environment.
• The consequences of one's actions and the potential for conflict.
• The absurdity of their situation, with Ji Ruo maintaining a calm and almost indifferent demeanor.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ruo and Liang Shixian engage in a whispered conversation, with Ji Ruo providing commentary on the monsters' battle and Liang Shixian expressing disbelief and concern.
• Zhang Quan and Liu Neng remain silent, listening to Ji Ruo and Liang Shixian, too afraid to draw attention to themselves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Ruo gains a new skill with two notes: 'Understand the environment, blend into the environment, become the environment!' and 'Hehehe~ can't see me~'.
• Ji Ruo and his group camouflage themselves in the mud to avoid detection by the Spider Queen.
• Li Nannan, though poisoned, regains consciousness and overhears Ji Ruo's commentary on the fight between the Spider Queen and the Six-Whiskered Catfish.
• Li Nannan discovers she has lost two teeth but doesn't understand how it happened.

Character Developments

• Ji Ruo: Shows no fear or panic despite the dangerous situation, instead commenting on the fight like a spectator.
• Li Nannan: Initially believes Ji Ruo and the others abandoned her, but later learns they stayed to help her. She's confused and concerned about her missing teeth.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptability: Ji Ruo and his group adapt to their environment to avoid detection.
• Trust and loyalty: Li Nannan initially thinks Ji Ruo abandoned her, but later learns he stayed to help her.
• Unpredictability: The fight between the Spider Queen and the Six-Whiskered Catfish is unexpected and unpredictable.

Character Interactions

• Ji Ruo and Li Nannan: Ji Ruo reassures Li Nannan and helps her understand the situation. Li Nannan is initially shocked by Ji Ruo's casual attitude but later feels grateful for his help.
• Ji Ruo and the Spider Queen/Six-Whiskered Catfish: Ji Ruo watches their fight like a spectator, providing commentary to Li Nannan.

• The Spider Queen, severely injured, wins the battle against the Six-Whiskered Catfish but is left barely functional.
• Ji Ruo, despite the danger, approaches the Spider Queen, concerned about its safety.
• He uses his Iron Sand Palm to ignite the Spider Queen's silk, causing it to burn and suffer further injuries.
• The Spider Queen, unable to extinguish the flames, dies in agony.
• Ji Ruo, witnessing the purple smoke rising from the burning silk, muses about the phrase "sunlight on the incense burner gives birth to purple smoke."
• The group moves away from the scene, upwind, to avoid the poisonous smoke.

Key Points

• Ji Ruo's bravery and disregard for danger.
• The Spider Queen's defeat and death.
• The toxic nature of the Spider Queen's silk.
• Ji Ruo's philosophical musings on the situation.