Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo arrives at the True Saint Realm, observing various factions and races, including the Flying Spirit Tribe.
• The Flying Spirit Tribe arrives, led by Fei Changyun, third on the True Saint Ranking.
• Su Mo learns about the Three Passes of Becoming a Saint from Ren Yundu, which are required to touch the True Saint Tablet and leave one's name.
• Wu Lun, the High Priest of the Witch Tribe, suddenly appears.

Character Developments

• Su Mo is calm and focused, disregarding the crowd's attention and meditating to recover from his previous essence blood consumption.
• Fei Changyun is introduced as a strong contender for leaving his name on the True Saint Tablet.
• Wu Lun's appearance hints at potential trouble for Su Mo.

Significant Themes

• The True Saint Realm assessment emphasizes both talent and strength.
• The Three Passes of Becoming a Saint are crucial for leaving one's name on the True Saint Tablet.
• The presence of powerful other races like the Flying Spirit Tribe and the Witch Tribe highlights the competition and danger in the True Saint Realm.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo interacts with Ren Yundu, learning about the True Saint Realm assessment.
• The Flying Spirit Tribe members arrive but do not interact with other factions.
• Wu Lun's appearance does not yet lead to any interaction, but his presence is ominous for Su Mo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The High Priest of the Witch Tribe, Wu Lun, arrives, surprising everyone as he's a Martial Saint realm expert.
• Wu Lun brings over ten thousand Witch Tribe geniuses, including Wu Ren King and Wu Shang, aiming to kill Su Mo in the True Saint Realm.
• Su Mo faces potential death from both the Witch Tribe geniuses in the True Saint Realm and Wu Lun afterward.

Character Developments

• Su Mo's confidence wavers due to Wu Lun's presence, realizing his dire situation.
• Wu Ren King harbors a secret desire to capture Su Mo and obtain his plundering bloodline secret.
• Wu Shang, the top genius of the Witch Tribe's main lineage, shows disinterest in the situation.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The presence of Wu Lun, a Martial Saint realm expert, shifts the power dynamics, making Su Mo's situation dire.
• Enmity and Revenge: The Witch Tribe geniuses' desire for revenge against Su Mo drives their actions.
• Desperation: Su Mo faces a desperate situation with no clear escape route.

Character Interactions

• Wu Lun's arrival changes the dynamics, making Su Mo's enemies more formidable.
• Wu Ren King and Wu Shang's interactions highlight their differing attitudes towards Su Mo.
• Su Mo's interaction with the Witchman King shows his calm demeanor despite his dire situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo is trapped in the True Saint Realm, unable to escape due to the High Priest's presence.
• The True Saint Realm has three passes: Saint Gate Pass, Holy Rain Pass, and Challenge Pass.
• The Three Gods Sect arrives, led by the Carefree Sword Saint, Lin Xiaoyao.
• The Carefree Sword Saint and the High Priest exchange greetings, hinting at underlying tensions.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Realizes his strength is useless against the High Priest, faces a life-or-death crisis.
• Lin Xiaoyao (Carefree Sword Saint): Maintains a carefree demeanor despite the tense situation, reveals himself as a powerful Natal Swordsman.
• Wu Lun (High Priest): Remains calm and composed, hints at his true purpose of eliminating a junior from the Human Race.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political tensions between different races and factions.
• The importance of talent and aptitude in the cultivation world.
• The life-or-death nature of the True Saint Realm's trials.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Ren Yundu: Su Mo seeks information about the True Saint Realm from Ren Yundu.
• Lin Xiaoyao and Wu Lun: The Carefree Sword Saint and the High Priest exchange greetings, subtly acknowledging their awareness of each other's intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Carefree Sword Saint and his disciples arrive, with Jiang Shenye, the Three Gods Sect's super prodigy, standing out.
• Hei Feng from the Black Scale Tribe challenges Jiang Shenye, and Jiang Shenye asks about Su Mo.
• Giant Tan Venerable from the Giant Spirit Tribe arrives with his disciples, including Ju Mo, who challenges Su Mo.
• The True Saint Realm is about to open.

Character Developments

• Jiang Shenye: Shows maturity and open-mindedness, acknowledging Su Mo's first rank on the True Saint Ranking without hostility.
• Ju Mo: Demonstrates arrogance and impatience, immediately challenging Su Mo upon arrival.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Rivalry: The top geniuses seek out Su Mo, eager to prove themselves against the first-ranked True Saint.
• Power Dynamics: The arrival of Martial Venerable realm cultivators like Giant Tan Venerable shifts the power balance.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Shenye and Hei Feng: They engage in a brief exchange, with Hei Feng expressing his desire to defeat Jiang Shenye in the True Saint Realm.
• Su Mo and Ju Mo: Ju Mo challenges Su Mo, but Su Mo shows no interest in fighting, leading to Ju Mo's cold dismissal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The True Saint Realm opens, and Martial Artists rush to enter through a space passage.
• Su Mo and others enter the True Saint Realm, finding a vast void with a colossal True Saint Tablet at its center.
• The Saint Gate Pass appears, leading to the True Saint Tablet. Only 2% of the entrants successfully pass through the Saint Gate.
• Su Mo passes through the Saint Gate, and the Witchman King vows to make him pay his debts.

Character Developments

• Su Mo remains calm and observant, searching for an escape route but finding none.
• The Witchman King's hatred for Su Mo intensifies, leading him to attempt an attack as soon as Su Mo passes through the Saint Gate.

Significant Themes

• Survival and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The consequences of past actions (the Witchman King's desire for revenge).
• The importance of patience and timing (Su Mo's cautious approach).

Character Interactions

• The Witchman King's hostility towards Su Mo escalates, leading to a tense standoff as they both enter the Saint Gate.
• Su Mo remains composed, biding his time to face the Witchman King's challenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Witchman King attempts to capture Su Mo as soon as he enters the Saint Gate.
• Su Mo dodges the Witchman King's attack to avoid collateral damage.
• The second trial begins, and all participants are transported to green jade platforms.
• Su Mo lands on a platform with no notable experts, while others face tougher competition.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his speed and evasive skills, prioritizing the safety of others over immediate retaliation.
• The Witchman King shows impatience and overconfidence, failing to capture Su Mo with his first attack.
• Outside observers, like the High Priest and mentors, watch the events unfold with varying emotions, from concern to amusement.

Significant Themes

• Enmity and conflict between the Witch Tribe and Su Mo.
• The importance of luck and competition in the trials.
• The power dynamics among the geniuses and their platforms.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and the Witchman King's hostile exchange sets the tone for the trial.
• Su Mo's landing on a platform with no notable experts contrasts with others' misfortune, like Ren Yundu's encounter with Ju Mo.
• Outside observers, such as the High Priest and mentors, react to the events, revealing their concerns and expectations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo finds himself on a platform with other geniuses, including Ju Huang (ranked 179th) and Fei Hua (ranked 188th) from the True Saint Ranking.
• The trial begins with a green torrential rain (Holy Rain) descending from the sky, each drop containing immense destructive power.
• Su Mo, instead of enduring the attack, uses his Devouring Battle Soul and palm energy to knock all other geniuses off his platform in an instant.
• The Holy Rain stops attacking Su Mo's platform, indicating he has passed the trial.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his strategic thinking and willingness to use unconventional methods to pass the trial.
• Ju Huang and Fei Hua show their confidence in their respective tribes' strengths but are eliminated before they can demonstrate their abilities.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and flexibility in the face of unexpected situations.
• The importance of understanding the rules of the game (trial) to gain an advantage.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo interacts with other geniuses on his platform, but his actions are focused on eliminating them rather than engaging in dialogue.
• Other geniuses on different platforms react with shock and disbelief when they see Su Mo's method of passing the trial.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo uses a surprise lightning attack to knock everyone off his platform, passing the Second Stage.
• The Holy Rain attack begins, causing injuries and deaths among the remaining competitors.
• Geniuses on other platforms start fighting each other to pass the stage early, mimicking Su Mo's strategy.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his cunning and powerful strength, catching everyone off guard.
• Competitors like Ju Mo, Jiang Shenye, and Fei Changyun show their aggressive nature and willingness to fight.

Significant Themes

• Surprise and Adaptability: Su Mo's unexpected move changes the dynamics of the competition, forcing others to adapt or be eliminated.
• Desperation and Frustration: Competitors feel desperate to pass and frustrated when they can't, leading to aggressive behavior.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo vs. Others: Su Mo's actions spark anger and hatred from other competitors, who now see him as a primary target.
• Competitors vs. Each Other: Competitors turn against each other, fighting to pass the stage early, leading to intense battles on the platforms.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo observes the battles on other platforms, assessing the strength of Witch Tribe members like the Witchman King and Wu Shang, as well as other powerful geniuses.
• The Holy Rain attack eliminates many participants, and some severely injured ones withdraw voluntarily.
• After half an hour, all platforms conclude, with one person passing from each, totaling eight hundred individuals.
• The True Saint Tablet changes, and the third stage begins with a green platform forming in front of the tablet.

Character Developments

• Su Mo decides to challenge the Witchman King, Wu Shang, and another powerful Witch Tribe genius in his three challenges.
• The Witchman King vows to challenge and capture Su Mo in the third stage.
• You Tianhan passes but is not interested in challenging Su Mo.
• Ren Yundu is blasted off the platform by Ju Mo.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and strength continues, with Su Mo assessing his potential opponents and planning his challenges.
• The theme of survival and determination is evident as participants fight to pass the stages and obtain the True Saint Qi.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo observes and assesses the other participants, particularly the Witch Tribe members.
• The Witchman King harbors deep hatred for Su Mo due to the loss of his bloodline power.
• Fei Changyun is the first to challenge in the third stage, causing others to pray they won't be his target.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fei Changyun challenges Zhou Sheng, ranked 200th on the True Saint Ranking, defeating him swiftly and eliminating him from the competition.
• Su Mo observes the battles, knowing that the Witch Tribe wants to challenge him but waiting for the right moment.
• Ju Mo, a formidable opponent, enters the stage. He considers challenging Su Mo but is persuaded by the Witch Tribe to challenge someone else.

Character Developments

• Fei Changyun demonstrates his incredible speed and strength, defeating Zhou Sheng easily.
• Su Mo remains calm and patient, waiting for the right opportunity to act against the Witch Tribe.
• Ju Mo shows his power and confidence but ultimately decides not to challenge Su Mo, showing a level of respect or fear for the Witch Tribe's wishes.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect for strength are evident in the characters' actions and decisions.
• Patience and strategic planning are shown through Su Mo's wait for the right moment to act.
• The tension between the Witch Tribe and Su Mo builds, with the Witch Tribe wanting to eliminate Su Mo while he plans to capture their geniuses.

Character Interactions

• Fei Changyun and Zhou Sheng have a brief but intense battle, showcasing Fei Changyun's superior speed and strength.
• Su Mo and Ju Mo have a tense standoff, with Ju Mo considering challenging Su Mo but ultimately deciding against it due to the Witch Tribe's intervention.
• The Witch Tribe members, including the Witchman King and Wu Shang, interact, showing their united front against Su Mo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ju Mo, the Giant Spirit Tribe prodigy, declines to challenge Su Mo, instead choosing Wu Zuo, a Witch Tribe member, to fight him.
• Ju Mo defeats Wu Zuo with a single punch, severely injuring him and eliminating him from the True Saint Ranking.
• The Witchman King challenges Su Mo, expressing his desire to avenge the million Witch Tribe members killed by Su Mo.
• Su Mo accepts the challenge, remaining calm and confident.

Character Developments

• Ju Mo: Demonstrates his immense strength and disdain for weaker opponents.
• Wu Zuo: Shows his powerful Battle Soul but is easily defeated by Ju Mo.
• Witchman King: Reveals his intention to use the Soul Searching Technique on Su Mo after defeating him.
• Su Mo: Maintains his composure and confidence, hinting at a hidden power or treasure.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power disparity among Martial Artists of different cultivation levels.
• Revenge and personal grudges driving characters' actions.
• The use of secret arts and techniques in battle.

Character Interactions

• Ju Mo and Wu Zuo: Ju Mo dismissively challenges Wu Zuo, leading to Wu Zuo's defeat.
• Witchman King and Su Mo: The Witchman King expresses his desire for revenge, and Su Mo accepts the challenge, setting the stage for their battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Witchman King underestimates Su Mo's strength, deploying both his Battle Souls to capture him.
• Su Mo confronts the Witchman King's powerful attack head-on, destroying it with two sword strikes.
• Su Mo uses his Devouring Battle Soul to restrict the Witchman King's movements and disrupt his Xuan energy.
• Su Mo captures the Witchman King, breaking his neck and absorbing his Xuan energy.

Character Developments

• The Witchman King: Initially confident and mocking, he becomes alarmed and desperate as Su Mo's power exceeds his expectations.
• Su Mo: Demonstrates immense strength and control over his Battle Souls, proving his worth as the number one on the True Saint Ranking.

Significant Themes

• The vast difference in cultivation levels can be bridged by extraordinary talent and power, as shown by Su Mo's ability to defeat a much stronger opponent.
• Overconfidence can lead to underestimation of one's opponent, as seen in the Witchman King's initial attitude.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo vs. The Witchman King: Their interaction highlights the vast difference in their power levels and the Witchman King's underestimation of Su Mo, leading to his eventual defeat.
• The crowd's reactions: The audience's murmurs and speculations about Su Mo's chances against the Witchman King emphasize the tension and anticipation of their battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo defeats the Witchman King (ranked 12th) in an instant, capturing him into his jade bracelet space.
• The crowd is shocked and impressed by Su Mo's strength.
• Su Mo challenges Wu Shang (ranked 8th) next, causing a stir among the audience.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his formidable strength and confidence, capturing the Witchman King without hesitation.
• Wu Shang, feeling threatened by Su Mo's challenge, prepares to face him.
• The Witch Tribe's High Priest, Wu Lun, becomes more determined to kill Su Mo.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating opponents.
• The tension between the Witch Tribe and Su Mo escalates.
• The True Saint Ranking's significance as a measure of one's strength and status.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and the Witchman King: A one-sided battle, with the Witchman King being severely injured and captured.
• Su Mo and Wu Shang: Tension builds as Su Mo challenges Wu Shang, setting up a potential clash between them.
• The audience and Su Mo: The crowd is impressed by Su Mo's strength and shocked by his decision to challenge Wu Shang.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Shang challenges Su Mo, who responds with a swift attack using five types of Sword's Battle Soul.
• Wu Shang counters with a Xuan energy palm, and both attacks cancel each other out.
• Wu Shang reveals a Soul Honoring Banner, a treasured artifact of the Witch Tribe used for forbidden sorcery.
• Wu Shang summons over a thousand skeleton warriors using Necromancy, a form of the Witch Tribe's forbidden sorcery.

Character Developments

• Wu Shang demonstrates his strength and willingness to use forbidden sorcery to defeat Su Mo.
• Su Mo shows no fear in the face of Wu Shang's powerful attack and forbidden sorcery.

Significant Themes

• The power and ruthlessness of the Witch Tribe's forbidden sorcery.
• The disparity in strength and cultivation between Wu Shang and Su Mo.
• The determination and fearlessness of Su Mo in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Wu Shang and Su Mo engage in a fierce exchange, showcasing their power and intent to defeat each other.
• The audience, both within and outside the True Saint Realm, reacts with shock and concern for Su Mo's safety.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Su Mo fights against an overwhelming number of skeleton warriors, each with the strength of a Martial Emperor Realm, Ninth Layer martial artist.
• Su Mo uses his Sword's Battle Souls to annihilate half of the skeleton warriors, but they reassemble and become unkillable.
• Wu Shang sends more skeleton warriors, totaling two thousand, towards Su Mo.
• Su Mo uses his Invisibility Battle Soul to disappear from the platform, leaving everyone bewildered.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his powerful Sword's Battle Souls and introduces his Invisibility Battle Soul.
• Wu Shang shows his strategic prowess by using skeleton warriors to protect himself from a potential sneak attack by Su Mo.

Significant Themes

• The power of Battle Souls and their versatility.
• The importance of strategy and adaptability in combat.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo vs. Wu Shang: Su Mo's invisibility leaves Wu Shang on high alert, forcing him to strategize defensively.
• Jiang Shenye: He's the only one who can vaguely sense Su Mo's location due to his 'Starlight Eyes' Battle Soul.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo uses his invisibility ability to evade Wu Shang's necromancy attacks.
• Su Mo launches a powerful sword attack, destroying a portion of Wu Shang's skeleton warriors and injuring Wu Shang.
• Su Mo uses his Devouring Power and Spirit Swords to wound Wu Shang further.
• Wu Shang erects a massive defense energy shield to counter Su Mo's sneak attacks.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his strategic thinking and adaptability, using his invisibility to outmaneuver Wu Shang.
• Wu Shang shows resilience and resourcefulness, adapting his strategy to counter Su Mo's sneak attacks.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in battle.
• The power of unique abilities (invisibility, necromancy, Devouring Power) in combat.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Wu Shang engage in a battle of wits and power, with Su Mo having the upper hand due to his invisibility.
• The Witch Tribe members watch the battle anxiously, hoping Wu Shang can turn the tide.
• The Carefree Sword Saint recognizes Su Mo's Natal Swordsman status and expresses interest in his abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo faces Wu Shang, protected by a massive Profound energy shield.
• Su Mo decides to defeat Wu Shang quickly before skeleton warriors can intervene.
• Su Mo unleashes a powerful three-strike combo with his Long Sword, followed by a direct charge.
• Wu Shang counters with his Jade Void Divine Palm, destroying Su Mo's Sword Qi.
• Su Mo pierces through Wu Shang's defenses, striking him down and capturing his Battle Souls.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his formidable power, using his Special Physique and fifteen types of Sword's Battle Soul to overwhelm Wu Shang.
• Wu Shang shows his prowess but is ultimately outmatched and defeated.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: Su Mo's victory highlights the importance of power and strength in the True Saint Realm.
• Momentum and speed: Su Mo's relentless attacks and quick decision-making prove crucial in his victory.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo vs. Wu Shang: Their battle showcases both characters' abilities, with Su Mo ultimately emerging victorious.
• Skeleton warriors: Though they don't directly engage, their presence influences Su Mo's strategy, pushing him to defeat Wu Shang quickly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo's victory over Wu Shang shocks the True Saint Realm and beyond.
• Wu Lun, the Witch Tribe High Priest, vows to personally eliminate Su Mo.
• The first round of challenges concludes, with over 400 geniuses eliminated.
• Su Mo challenges You Tianhan, a fellow disciple from the Divine Martial Academy.

Character Developments

• Su Mo's reputation grows significantly after defeating Wu Shang.
• Wu Lun's anger and determination to confront Su Mo increase.
• You Tianhan shows fear and reluctance to face Su Mo.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of challenging the powerful (Wu Lun's reaction to Su Mo's actions).
• Revenge and personal grudges (Su Mo's motivation for challenging You Tianhan).
• The rules and consequences of competition (Su Mo's consideration of not killing You Tianhan).

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Wu Lun: Enemies with growing animosity.
• Su Mo and You Tianhan: Rivals with a personal grudge; Su Mo challenges You Tianhan.
• Mentors of the Divine Martial Academy: Some support Su Mo, others disapprove of his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo and You Tianhan's battle: Su Mo, with a single sword strike, severely wounds You Tianhan, who is then teleported out of the Battle Realm.
• Su Mo challenges and wins two more matches, completing three challenges and victories, but no special phenomena occur yet.
• Ju Mo, one of the remaining four unchallenged participants, steps onto the green platform and asks Su Mo and Jiang Shenye, "Who should I challenge?"

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Shows ruthlessness in battle, striking down You Tianhan with a single sword strike. He waits patiently for his third challenge, then defeats his opponent in two strikes, passing the third stage of the trial.
• You Tianhan: Severely wounded and teleported out of the Battle Realm after Su Mo's attack. His defeat and injury highlight Su Mo's strength and ruthlessness.
• Ju Mo: Shows confidence and malice, targeting both Su Mo and Jiang Shenye for his final challenge, indicating his desire to prove his strength against the best.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Power: The characters' strength and power are emphasized, with battles serving as the primary means of displaying and measuring these qualities.
• Ruthlessness: Su Mo's ruthless nature is highlighted in his battle against You Tianhan, showing his determination and lack of mercy in combat.
• Proving Oneself: Ju Mo's desire to challenge the strongest, Su Mo and Jiang Shenye, underscores the theme of proving one's worth and strength.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo vs. You Tianhan: Their battle highlights Su Mo's strength and ruthlessness, as well as You Tianhan's determination to fight despite the risk of severe injury or death.
• Ju Mo's Challenge: Ju Mo's decision to challenge either Su Mo or Jiang Shenye creates tension and anticipation, setting the stage for a potential showdown between the strongest competitors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ju Mo challenges Su Mo to a fight, choosing him over Jiang Shenye as the stronger opponent.
• Su Mo accepts the challenge and decides to fight Ju Mo head-on without using his Invisible Battle Soul.
• Their battle begins, with Ju Mo launching a powerful punch that Su Mo blocks with his sword, resulting in a massive explosion.

Character Developments

• Ju Mo: Reveals his battle maniac nature, seeking a good fight rather than just True Saint Qi.
• Su Mo: Decides to face Ju Mo head-on to test his current combat power, showing confidence and determination.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of strength and power, with Ju Mo valuing a good fight over True Saint Qi.
• The anticipation of a clash between two powerful figures, reflecting the excitement and tension surrounding the battle.

Character Interactions

• Ju Mo and Su Mo: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Ju Mo taunting Su Mo and Su Mo remaining calm and composed.
• Jiang Shenye and Su Mo: Jiang Shenye shows no fear of Ju Mo but also doesn't seek the fight, prioritizing obtaining True Saint Qi. He shows respect for Su Mo's decision to fight Ju Mo.