Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping arrives at the Universe Sect assessment plaza, finding it crowded with examinees.
• He spots a less crowded line and approaches it, unaware of its significance.
• The line is reserved for descendants of nobles, ancient families, or powerful figures. Xia Ping, a commoner, is not permitted to join.
• Gato, son of Marquis Loulan, confronts Xia Ping, threatening him and ordering him to leave.
• Xia Ping refuses, provoking Gato and the other nobles in line.
• Gato attacks Xia Ping, clearing the area for a potential battle.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Initially naive about the assessment's rules, he shows no fear of Gato's threats and provokes him further.
• Gato: Displaying arrogance and overconfidence, he underestimates Xia Ping and resorts to violence to assert his status.

Significant Themes

• Social Inequality: The vast gap between nobles and commoners is emphasized, with nobles enjoying privileges and commoners being treated as inferior.
• Confrontation: Xia Ping's defiance of Gato sets up a conflict between a commoner and a noble, challenging the established order.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping vs. Gato: Xia Ping's refusal to back down from Gato's threats leads to a tense standoff, with Gato ultimately resorting to violence.
• Nobles vs. Xia Ping: The other nobles in line support Gato and mock Xia Ping, showing their disdain for commoners and their eagerness to see Xia Ping punished.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gato, son of Marquis Loulan, challenges Xia Ping, demonstrating his immense strength.
• Xia Ping counterattacks with a single punch, using his Spiral Fist Force, and knocks Gato unconscious.
• Universe Sect officials intervene, warning against conflicts in the examination square.
• Noble youths threaten Xia Ping, vowing revenge if he fails the assessment.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Proves his strength and fearlessness against a powerful opponent, gaining respect from commoners and angering nobles.
• Gato: Shows his arrogance and overconfidence, leading to his defeat by Xia Ping.
• Noble youths: Display their cowardice and lack of action due to the presence of Universe Sect officials.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and social inequality: The gap between nobles and commoners is highlighted, with nobles possessing immense strength and power.
• Humiliation and revenge: The nobles feel humiliated by Xia Ping's actions and vow to take revenge if he fails the assessment.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping vs. Gato: Xia Ping's strength and skill are pitted against Gato's brute force and power.
• Xia Ping vs. Noble youths: Xia Ping provokes the noble youths, leading to threats and warnings from them.
• Universe Sect officials vs. Noble youths: The officials intervene to maintain order, causing the nobles to back down.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The nobles' offspring are enraged by Xia Ping's behavior but refrain from acting due to the importance of joining Universe Sect.
• Universe Sect elders arrive, and the assessment begins. The task is to defeat a beast puppet to become an outer disciple.
• The beast puppet, forged from a cosmic beast's remains, is incredibly powerful and brutal. It easily defeats and injures examinees.
• None of the examinees can withstand even one move from the beast puppet, leading to severe injuries and some candidates withdrawing from the assessment.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping remains defiant and unconcerned about the nobles' offspring's threats.
• The nobles' offspring display cowardice and prioritize joining Universe Sect over confronting Xia Ping.
• The examinees show fear and hesitation when facing the beast puppet, with some withdrawing from the assessment.

Significant Themes

• The brutal and life-threatening nature of the assessment, contrasting with the examinees' expectations.
• The nobles' offspring's cowardice and prioritization of self-interest over honor.
• Xia Ping's fearlessness and defiance in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping taunts the nobles' offspring, further provoking their anger but also showing his lack of fear.
• The examinees react with fear and shock as they witness the beast puppet's power, leading to some withdrawing from the assessment.
• The chief examiner shows no emotion or mercy while overseeing the brutal assessment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Universe Sect's assessment begins with candidates facing ferocious beast puppets.
• Many candidates withdraw due to fear, reducing the examiners' workload.
• A confident young man from an influential family passes the assessment by defeating a puppet.
• Xia Ping steps up, bare-handed, to face the puppet, causing surprise and ridicule from the crowd.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates his confidence and strength by facing the puppet bare-handed.
• The young man from an influential family shows his pride and confidence in his abilities.

Significant Themes

• Courage and fear in the face of adversity.
• The importance of one's own strength versus reliance on weapons or treasures.
• The expectations and prejudices of the crowd based on appearances.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping's calm demeanor contrasts with the nervousness of other candidates.
• The young man from an influential family shows disdain for those who withdraw and envy for those who pass.
• The crowd expresses surprise, ridicule, and anticipation as Xia Ping faces the puppet bare-handed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping passes the Universe Sect's assessment by destroying a vicious beast puppet with a single punch.
• He becomes an outer disciple of the Universe Sect.
• Kuer, the eighteenth prince of the Loki Kingdom, approaches Xia Ping and offers friendship.
• Xia Ping learns about the Newcomer Ranking Tournament and the Universe Wall, a forbidden ground containing martial traces of past Universe Sect experts.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates his formidable strength and confidence, drawing attention and making enemies among the other examinees.
• Kuer shows ambition and a desire to form alliances, seeing Xia Ping's potential and offering friendship.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power are respected and feared in the Universe Sect.
• Status and cliques are important in navigating the Universe Sect.
• The Universe Wall represents opportunity and potential for growth.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and Kuer form an alliance, with Kuer hoping to gain an advantage from Xia Ping's strength.
• Xia Ping's arrogance and confidence draw the ire of other examinees.
• Xia Ping learns about the Universe Sect's inner workings and opportunities from Kuer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Universe Sect's examination concludes, with only 1 in 100 examinees passing.
• New disciples take the Heavenly Dao Blood Oath, swearing loyalty to the sect.
• They are taken to the Universe Wall, a forbidden ground recording the sect's martial history, including marks left by saints.
• Disciples are given one hour to gain enlightenment from the Universe Wall; those who gain nothing will receive less attention from the sect.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping, the protagonist, shows no fear or awe despite the gravity of the situation, indicating his confidence and composure.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Obedience: The Heavenly Dao Blood Oath emphasizes the importance of loyalty to the sect and its rules.
• Opportunity and Talent: The Universe Wall presents an opportunity for enlightenment, but only those with sufficient talent can gain anything from it, highlighting the role of innate ability.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping interacts with the Universe Sect elder, who warns him about the Universe Wall's profundity and the limited time they have to gain enlightenment.
• The scions of influential families are mentioned to be nervous and determined to make a good impression, setting up potential competition or rivalry with Xia Ping.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping encounters a colossal wall, the Universe Wall, bearing Yin-Yang patterns and the spiritual imprints of countless masters, including a Saint.
• The wall's pressure is immense, causing many candidates to collapse and fall into a coma.
• Xia Ping struggles with the pressure but is saved by the World Tree in his soul.
• He receives a Saint-level martial arts inheritance, the Great Yin-Yang Tablet-Shattering Hand, after spending 400 million Hate Points.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping's mental strength is revealed to be exceptional but still struggles against the Universe Wall's pressure.
• The World Tree in his soul demonstrates its power by absorbing the spiritual pressure.

Significant Themes

• The theme of balance is emphasized through the Yin-Yang patterns on the wall.
• The power of the Universe Wall highlights the vastness and mysteries of the universe.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping doesn't interact with other characters directly in this chapter, but the other candidates' reactions to the Universe Wall are mentioned.
• The system's voice is heard, guiding Xia Ping through the inheritance process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Universe Sect Elders observe disciples' enlightenment at the Universe Wall.
• Xia Ping resonates with the Universe Wall and receives the Saint's inheritance.
• The Great Yin-Yang Tablet-Shattering Hand, a lost Saint-level art, reappears.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates extraordinary talent and potential, triggering a celestial phenomenon and receiving a Saint's legacy.
• Elders show surprise, excitement, and disbelief at Xia Ping's feat.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Genius: Xia Ping's exceptional abilities are highlighted, contrasting with other examinees' struggles.
• Legacy and Inheritance: The reappearance of the Great Yin-Yang Tablet-Shattering Hand emphasizes the importance of passing down knowledge and power.

Character Interactions

• Elders discuss and react to Xia Ping's extraordinary performance, expressing amazement and excitement.
• Xia Ping's resonance with the Universe Wall draws the attention and awe of the observing elders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dozens of Universe Sect elders appear, shocked by an entry-level disciple obtaining the Great Yin-Yang Tablet-Shattering Hand, a Saint-level ultimate art left by their founder on the Universe Wall.
• The elders are astonished that Xia Ping, a newcomer to the sect, has accomplished what countless geniuses and Saints could not.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Proven to be a prodigious talent, having obtained a Saint-level inheritance and comprehended a powerful technique.
• Universe Sect Elders: Display varying degrees of admiration, eagerness, and competitiveness in wanting to take Xia Ping as their apprentice.

Significant Themes

• Genius and Potential: Xia Ping's extraordinary abilities and potential spark intense interest and competition among the elders.
• Legacy and Inheritance: The Great Yin-Yang Tablet-Shattering Hand represents the sect's legacy, and obtaining it signifies Xia Ping's connection to the Universe Sect's founder.
• Power Dynamics: The elders' behavior highlights the importance of power and influence within the sect, with each trying to claim Xia Ping as their apprentice to enhance their own status.

Character Interactions

• The elders engage in heated debate and argument, each trying to convince the others that they are the best fit to take Xia Ping as their apprentice.
• Xia Ping is the subject of their intense focus and desire, with none of them considering his own wishes or the potential impact on his cultivation.
• The most senior elder among them ultimately intervenes, silencing the others and claiming Xia Ping for himself, demonstrating his authority and status within the sect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The North Nether Saint, one of the three remaining saints of the Universe Sect, appears, shocking the elders.
• He reveals that he has come because someone has comprehended the Great Yin-Yang Tablet-Shattering Hand, a technique left behind by Senior Universe.
• The North Nether Saint announces his intention to take Xia Ping, who comprehended the technique, as his disciple.
• The elders agree, and the matter is settled.

Character Developments

• The North Nether Saint is revealed to be a solitary man who has refused to take disciples until now, adhering to his promise to Senior Universe.
• Xia Ping successfully comprehends the saint-level technique, the Great Yin-Yang Tablet-Shattering Hand.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hierarchy within the Universe Sect, with saints at the top.
• The importance of lineage and bloodline in the six great star regions, with nobles expecting special treatment.

Character Interactions

• The North Nether Saint interacts with the elders, asserting his dominance and making his intentions clear.
• The examinees discuss the appearance of the elders, with nobles expecting to be chosen and commoners feeling disheartened.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping encounters North Nether Saint, a powerful being who offers to take him as a disciple.
• Xia Ping accepts, becoming the Saint's primary disciple, and is immediately taken away.
• Other examinees are selected by sect elders as students, while some are left behind.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Realizes the power of Saints and accepts the offer to become North Nether Saint's disciple, demonstrating his ambition and quick decision-making.
• North Nether Saint: Shows interest in Xia Ping's potential, indicating his discernment and willingness to take on a disciple after a long time.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The Saint's power and status are emphasized, highlighting the vast differences in strength and influence within the Universe Sect.
• Opportunity and destiny: Xia Ping's sudden rise to becoming a Saint's disciple underscores the importance of opportunity and destiny in one's path.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and North Nether Saint: The Saint's offer and Xia Ping's acceptance mark the beginning of their master-disciple relationship.
• Xia Ping and other examinees: The stark contrast in their fates—Xia Ping becoming a Saint's disciple while others are left behind—creates envy, disbelief, and resentment among the other examinees.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping follows the North Nether Saint into his residence, the most forbidden zone on Universe Planet.
• The North Nether Saint reveals he has not taken on a disciple until now, as he waited for someone to obtain Senior Brother Universe's inheritance.
• Xia Ping is accepted as the North Nether Saint's disciple due to mastering the Great Yin-Yang Tablet-Shattering Hand.
• The North Nether Saint explains the importance of Yin-Yang Pills for exchanging top-tier methods and divine abilities in the Universe Sect.
• Xia Ping is granted 100 Yin-Yang Pills as an initial reward, with increasing rewards for each realm promotion.
• The North Nether Saint gives Xia Ping a copy of the Universe As-You-Will Technique and the Lion Vajra Seal mental secret technique.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Shows understanding and acceptance of the Universe Sect's rules and the importance of Yin-Yang Pills. He also reveals his naturally strong spiritual power to his master.
• North Nether Saint: Demonstrates his stern and fair nature, emphasizing the importance of self-strength and not relying on his status as a master. He shows trust in Xia Ping's abilities and provides him with valuable resources.

Significant Themes

• Fairness and Self-Effort: The North Nether Saint emphasizes that Xia Ping must earn his place and not rely on his status as a Saint's disciple. Everything in the Universe Sect must be fought for with one's own strength.
• Power of Yin-Yang Pills: Yin-Yang Pills are presented as a crucial resource for cultivators in the Universe Sect, enabling them to exchange for top-tier methods and divine abilities, saving them cultivation time.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and the North Nether Saint: The interaction between the master and disciple is formal and respectful, with the North Nether Saint providing Xia Ping with valuable information and resources while emphasizing the importance of self-effort.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping receives a secret technique and a spatial treasure (Space Bottle) from the North Nether Saint.
• He learns that spatial treasures are common and cheap due to technological advancements.
• He is taken to his new residence on a spirit mountain, accessible via a Space Teleportation Array.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping gains a better understanding of the current state of technology and the value of spatial treasures.
• The North Nether Saint is revealed to be tough but caring, as he secretly helps Xia Ping despite his initial refusal.

Significant Themes

• The rapid pace of technological development and its impact on societal norms and values.
• The importance of staying informed and adaptable in a changing world.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping interacts with the North Nether Saint and the captain of the guards (a middle-aged man in black), learning from both.
• The captain of the guards shows Xia Ping around and explains the workings of the Space Teleportation Array.

Key Plot Points and Events

• News spreads rapidly about the North Nether Saint taking a disciple, Xia Ping, causing a sensation across the universe.
• The Universe Sect's six star regions are abuzz with discussion and speculation about Xia Ping's background and potential.
• Intelligence organizations across the six star regions attempt to gather information on Xia Ping but find none, as he's from an indigenous planet with no prior record.
• Neighboring sects, like the Lingyun Sect, take note of Xia Ping's status but remain mostly indifferent, focusing on their own cultivation.
• Ye Mengyao, a genius from the Lingyun Sect, briefly acknowledges Xia Ping's status but is more concerned with capturing Wu Wudi, a notorious swindler.
• Xia Ping, unaware of the commotion, is in seclusion to break through to the late stage of the Purple Mansion Realm using the Yin-Yang Pill.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Gains recognition as a Saint's disciple, attracting attention and speculation about his background and potential.
• Universe Sect: Gains prestige with the addition of a Saint's disciple, expected to grow stronger.
• Intelligence Organizations: Struggle to gather information on Xia Ping due to his unknown background.
• Sect Geniuses: Initially dismissive of Xia Ping, but acknowledge his potential as a future threat.
• Ye Mengyao: Briefly acknowledges Xia Ping but remains focused on capturing Wu Wudi.

Significant Themes

• Potential and Expectation: Xia Ping's status as a Saint's disciple raises expectations for his future, with many hoping he'll become another Saint.
• Background and Origins: Xia Ping's unknown background sparks curiosity and speculation, with some doubting his ability to live up to his new status.
• Cultivation and Competition: The universe is portrayed as a competitive place where even a Saint's disciple isn't guaranteed success, and one must rely on their own cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and the Universe: Xia Ping's status as a Saint's disciple causes a ripple effect throughout the universe, drawing attention and speculation.
• Intelligence Organizations and Xia Ping: Various organizations attempt to gather information on Xia Ping but find none, highlighting his mysterious background.
• Sect Geniuses and Xia Ping: Initially dismissive, sect geniuses acknowledge Xia Ping's potential as a future threat, setting the stage for possible interactions.
• Ye Mengyao and Xia Ping: Ye Mengyao briefly acknowledges Xia Ping but remains focused on her own mission, showing no immediate interest in interacting with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping consumes Yin-Yang Pills to break through to the late Purple Mansion Realm.
• He continues consuming pills, reaching the peak of the late stage without any bottlenecks.
• Xia Ping's Purple Mansion space expands to 400 kilometers in diameter.
• He realizes that advancing to the As-You-Will Realm will require more Yin-Yang Pills.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates his dedication and determination in cultivation, breaking through stages rapidly with the aid of pills.
• He shows awareness of the importance of a stable foundation for future growth.

Significant Themes

• The power of medicinal pills in aiding cultivation progress.
• The importance of a stable foundation in cultivation.
• The difference between the Purple Mansion and As-You-Will Realms.

Character Interactions

• None in this chapter; it focuses solely on Xia Ping's cultivation process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A month after the freshman ranking tournament, a group of disciples, including Kuer, gather to discuss Xia Ping's absence.
• They express dissatisfaction and curiosity about Xia Ping, who didn't participate in the tournament.
• They decide to visit Xia Ping together to assess his strength and challenge him.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Absent but the subject of intense curiosity and speculation. His status as a Saint's disciple has raised questions about his origins and abilities.
• Kuer: Maintains a neutral stance, acknowledging Xia Ping's potential but unsure of their friendship.
• Batu, Li Hu, Lv Wenhou, Tang Mingchen: Each expresses their desire to challenge Xia Ping, driven by envy, curiosity, or a desire to prove themselves.

Significant Themes

• Status and Hierarchy: Xia Ping's status as a Saint's disciple has elevated him above his peers, causing envy and resentment.
• Proving Oneself: Many characters feel the need to challenge Xia Ping to prove their own worth and potentially gain the North Nether Saint's attention.
• Curiosity and Speculation: Xia Ping's mysterious origins fuel curiosity and gossip among the disciples.

Character Interactions

• Kuer and Xia Ping: Kuer considers Xia Ping a friend but is uncertain about their relationship.
• Disciples and Xia Ping: The other disciples view Xia Ping with a mix of envy, curiosity, and hostility, leading them to decide to visit and challenge him.
• Disciples Among Themselves: They interact with each other to express their dissatisfaction with Xia Ping, stir up trouble, and plan to visit him together.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping has been cultivating on Yanhuang Peak for a month, advancing to the peak of the Purple Mansion Realm and mastering two powerful techniques: the Great Yin-Yang Tablet-Shattering Hand and the Lion Vajra Seal.
• He plans to use a Yin-Yang Pill to breakthrough to the As-You-Will Realm and is awaiting its arrival.
• Cat Immortal is repairing the Saint-level spaceship using materials purchased from the virtual network.
• Official disciples of the Universe Sect, including Kuer, visit Yanhuang Peak, seeking an audience with Xia Ping.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping's cultivation has significantly improved, and he has mastered powerful techniques.
• Kuer and the other official disciples seem to harbor ill intent towards Xia Ping.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and improvement of martial arts skills.
• The value and rarity of Saint-level items and techniques.
• Potential conflict and hostility among sect disciples.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping greets Kuer warmly despite sensing the hostile auras of the visiting disciples.
• The black-robed steward serves as a messenger between Xia Ping and the visitors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping is challenged by a group of ten Universe Sect disciples, led by Tang Mingchen.
• Xia Ping agrees to spar with them, but insists on fighting all ten at once to save time.
• A wager is proposed: the loser must pay the winner one hundred Yin-Yang Pills.
• The battle is set for three hours later.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Shows arrogance and confidence in his abilities, looking down on his opponents. He also displays a shrewd understanding of the rules and a desire to profit from the wager.
• Tang Mingchen: Initially tries to butter up Xia Ping, but grows increasingly angry at Xia Ping's arrogance. He agrees to the wager, confident in his group's victory.
• Other disciples: They are infuriated by Xia Ping's arrogance and look forward to teaching him a lesson.

Significant Themes

• Arrogance vs. Humility: Xia Ping's overconfidence contrasts with the others' desire to prove themselves.
• The Value of Experience: Xia Ping believes that losing will be beneficial for his opponents' growth.
• The Importance of Rules: The sect's rules for duels are emphasized, including the wager system.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and Tang Mingchen: Their interaction is tense, with Xia Ping's arrogance clashing with Tang Mingchen's attempts to maintain decorum.
• Xia Ping and the other disciples: Xia Ping's dismissive attitude towards them fuels their desire to teach him a lesson.
• The disciples among themselves: They are united in their desire to defeat Xia Ping and prove their worth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping agrees to a duel against the top ten newcomers in the Virtual Battlefield, with a wager of one thousand Yin-Yang Pills.
• The news spreads rapidly, drawing widespread attention from sect disciples and even elders.
• The duel is set for three hours later, with each party preparing accordingly.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Shows confidence and wealth, willing to take on significant risks.
• Kuer: Attempts to dissuade Xia Ping from the duel, showing concern and wisdom.
• Tang Mingchen and others: Display greed and jealousy towards Xia Ping's wealth and confidence.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and risk: Xia Ping's willingness to wager a large amount of Yin-Yang Pills on his combat abilities.
• Confidence and overconfidence: Xia Ping's assurance in his abilities versus the caution shown by Kuer and others.
• Reputation and expectations: Xia Ping's first appearance draws significant attention due to his status as a Saint's disciple.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and Kuer: Kuer tries to persuade Xia Ping against the duel, showing a mentor-like concern.
• Xia Ping and Tang Mingchen et al.: The top ten newcomers express greed, jealousy, and displeasure towards Xia Ping's wealth and confidence.
• Xia Ping and the Universe Sect: The sect shows interest and anticipation in Xia Ping's first appearance and the duel, with even elders taking notice.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping and his opponents materialize in the Virtual Battlefield for the duel.
• Tang Mingchen attempts to psychologically pressure Xia Ping, but Xia Ping remains unfazed.
• Li Hu initiates the battle with his powerful Blood Tiger Fist.
• Xia Ping counters with the Great Yin-Yang Tablet-Shattering Hand, defeating Li Hu with a single palm strike.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates his powerful martial comprehension and skill, proving himself a formidable opponent.
• Li Hu's overconfidence leads to his quick defeat.

Significant Themes

• The power of martial comprehension and skill over brute force.
• The importance of psychological warfare in battle.
• The vast difference in strength between Xia Ping and his opponents.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and Tang Mingchen engage in a psychological battle, with Xia Ping emerging victorious.
• Xia Ping and Li Hu clash, resulting in Li Hu's swift defeat.