Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Alchemist Association's president, Fa Ma, announces the next phase of the competition: testing the contestants' Bone Regeneration Pills using a special device that evaluates the pills' effectiveness.
• Contestants must place their pills into the testing devices, which will glow green if the pill meets the requirements and red if it fails.
• Many contestants are eliminated due to their pills not meeting the standards, causing frustration among some.

Character Developments

• Uchiha Madara, an outsider to alchemy, feels overwhelmed and frustrated by the competition's complexity.
• Xiao Yan, Liu Ling, and the little princess (Yue'er) refine their pills successfully, with Xiao Yan's pill showing the most impressive results.

Significant Themes

• The unpredictability and complexity of alchemy.
• The importance of meeting standards and expectations in competition.
• The consequences of failure and the emotional responses to it.

Character Interactions

• Uchiha Madara feels out of his element and realizes he may have been tricked into refining the same pill as Xiao Yan.
• Xiao Yan, Liu Ling, and Yue'er refine their pills simultaneously, drawing the audience's attention.
• Liu Ling feels frustrated and competitive after Xiao Yan's pill shows superior results.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious gray-robed figure, later revealed to be from the Izumo Empire, creates a powerful green light pillar, surpassing Xiao Yan's.
• Uchiha Madara, initially thought to be an alchemy outsider, creates an even more brilliant green light pillar, indicating a third-tier Bone Regeneration Pill, defying the rules and expectations.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yan: Maintains his composure despite the unexpected competition.
• Madara: Reveals his alchemy prowess, leaving everyone astonished.
• Gray-Robed Figure (later revealed as Jugo): Introduced as a potential threat from the Izumo Empire.

Significant Themes

• Unexpected Competition: The sudden appearance of powerful alchemists challenges the established order and expectations.
• National Rivalry: The Izumo Empire's alchemist, Jugo, brings tension due to the historical enmity between the Izumo and Jia Ma Empires.

Character Interactions

• Madara vs. Xiao Yan: Madara encourages Xiao Yan, acknowledging his potential.
• Madara vs. Liu Ling: Madara taunts Liu Ling, highlighting Liu Ling's humiliation and anger.
• Fa Ma vs. Others: Fa Ma shares his insights about the gray-robed figure and Madara's alchemy skills with the other judges.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uchiha Madara's true age is revealed to be far older than expected, causing surprise and speculation among the audience.
• Madara exposes a gray-robed youth, revealing him to be an older individual disguised as a young man.
• The Grand Meeting continues despite Madara's violation of the rules.

Character Developments

• Uchiha Madara: Reveals his true age, showing no concern for the rules or others' opinions.
• Gray-robed youth: Exposed as an older individual disguised as a youth, likely from the Izumo Empire.

Significant Themes

• Deception and truth: The gray-robed youth's disguise highlights the theme of deception and the eventual revelation of truth.
• Age and experience: Madara's true age challenges the notion of youth and inexperience, showing that wisdom and skill can be acquired over time.

Character Interactions

• Uchiha Madara and Gray-robed youth: Madara exposes the youth's disguise, causing him to back down.
• Xiao Yan, Little Princess, and Liu Ling: They discuss their opposition to the Izumo Empire, planning to prevent the gray-robed youth from winning the championship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The second assessment begins. Participants must refine a Wind Walking Pill according to a provided prescription.
• The prescription is an orthodox formula, making the process easier than the first assessment.
• Participants have enough materials for two attempts.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yan is surprised by the simplicity of the assessment but decides to take it seriously.
• Uchiha Madara focuses on refining the same pill as Liu Ling, keeping his promise.
• Fa Ma, the guild president, expresses concern for the participants' success.

Significant Themes

• The importance of carefulness and attention to detail in alchemy.
• The value of orthodox prescriptions and the ease they provide in pill refinement.
• The pressure and expectations placed on the participants by the convention.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yan interacts with the Little Princess and Liu Ling, noting their surprise at the assessment's simplicity.
• Uchiha Madara's intense focus on Liu Ling causes him discomfort and anxiety.
• Fa Ma's words reveal his hope for the participants to maintain the guild's dignity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Yan observes other alchemists failing their refinements, including Liu Ling and the Little Princess.
• Xiao Yan decides to attempt the refinement himself to understand the issue.
• Uchiha Madara continues refining without any issues, drawing attention and suspicion.
• A gray-robed youth mocks the other alchemists, then suffers an injury after speaking ill of Uchiha Madara.
• Xiao Yan discovers an issue with the pill formula and decides to attempt the refinement again using his Azure Flame.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yan becomes more determined to uncover the mystery behind the failed refinements.
• Uchiha Madara displays exceptional alchemy skills, raising questions and suspicion.
• The gray-robed youth shows arrogance and suffers consequences, revealing his weakness.

Significant Themes

• The mystery and deception surrounding the alchemy test.
• The power of observation and deduction in problem-solving.
• The consequences of arrogance and underestimating opponents.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yan observes and learns from other alchemists' failures.
• Xiao Yan and Uchiha Madara draw attention and comparison due to their unique methods.
• The gray-robed youth interacts with Uchiha Madara, suffering consequences for his arrogance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Yan reveals his Green Lotus Core Flame, astonishing the crowd.
• Uchiha Madara continues his peculiar pill refinement method.
• Xiao Yan identifies the flaw in the pill formula and omits the unnecessary ingredient.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yan demonstrates his growth and newfound power with the Green Lotus Core Flame.
• Uchiha Madara showcases his unique approach to pill refinement, defying conventional methods.
• The Little Princess and Liu Ling express their support for Xiao Yan, not wanting a foreigner to achieve the best result.

Significant Themes

• The power and rarity of Heavenly Flames.
• The courage and boldness required to question and adapt pill formulas.
• The importance of experience and efficiency in pill refinement.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yan and Uchiha Madara compete in the pill refinement assessment.
• The Little Princess and Liu Ling root for Xiao Yan.
• The audience, including Fa Ma, Elder Jia, and Yao Ye, watch the competition with astonishment and anticipation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uchiha Madara (disguised as a gray-robed youth) successfully forms a pill using incorrect formula and brute force, shocking everyone.
• Xiao Yan and Madara engage in a close alchemy contest, with Xiao Yan forming his pill just before Madara.
• Xiao Yan, in a bold move, retrieves his unstable pill from the air and stabilizes it, securing his victory.

Character Developments

• Uchiha Madara: Shows off his powerful alchemy skills and disregard for conventional methods.
• Xiao Yan: Demonstrates his determination and audacity, risking everything to secure his win.
• Fa Ma: Loses confidence in his alchemy skills after Madara's performance but regains some by watching Xiao Yan.

Significant Themes

• Brute force vs finesse: Madara overcomes the limitations of an incorrect formula with sheer power.
• Risk-taking: Xiao Yan's bold move to secure his victory highlights the theme of calculated risks.
• Shock and disbelief: Madara's success with an incorrect formula leaves everyone, including Fa Ma, in disbelief.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yan vs Madara: The two engage in a tense alchemy contest, with Xiao Yan ultimately securing a narrow victory.
• Fa Ma and the audience: They watch the contest in awe and disbelief, with many asking around for Madara's identity.
• Liu Ling and the Little Princess: They react to Xiao Yan's victory, with the Little Princess scolding him for his reckless move and Liu Ling warning him about the final round.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Yan guides nearby alchemists to refine the Wind Walking Pill after noticing a flaw in the provided formula.
• Uchiha Madara refines a superior version of the Wind Walking Pill using an incorrect formula, impressing Fa Ma.
• The competition ends for the day, with Madara and Xiao Yan taking first and second place respectively.
• Fa Ma personally tests Madara's pill, confirming its extraordinary effectiveness.
• Xiao Yan declines Princess Yao Ye's invitation to a celebration banquet.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yan demonstrates his alchemical prowess by guiding others and refining a successful pill despite the flawed formula.
• Uchiha Madara showcases his exceptional skills by creating a superior Wind Walking Pill from an incorrect formula.
• Princess Yao Ye shows interest in inviting Madara and Xiao Yan to a banquet, indicating their impressive performances.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and creativity in alchemy, as shown by Madara's ability to create a superior pill from an incorrect formula.
• The value of guidance and teamwork, as Xiao Yan helps other alchemists refine their pills.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yan interacts with the nearby alchemists, guiding them to refine their pills successfully.
• Fa Ma interacts with Uchiha Madara, testing and acknowledging the superior quality of Madara's Wind Walking Pill.
• Princess Yao Ye interacts with Xiao Yan, inviting him to a celebration banquet but ultimately being declined.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Yan returns to his inn after the Alchemist Grand Meeting, exhausted from the assessments.
• He cultivates to recover his energy and mental state.
• Uchiha Madara appears in Xiao Yan's room, expressing interest in Xiao Yan's cultivation method.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yan shows determination and loyalty to his master, Yao Lao, by refusing to reveal his cultivation method without permission.
• Uchiha Madara displays respect for Xiao Yan's stance and offers a trade instead of using force.

Significant Themes

• The importance of loyalty and respect for one's master and their teachings.
• The value and secrecy of cultivation methods and inheritances.
• The exploration of Xiao Yan's past life memories and their impact on his current actions.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yan and Uchiha Madara have a tense but respectful interaction, with Madara showing interest in Xiao Yan's cultivation method and offering a trade.
• Xiao Yan's determination to protect his master's teachings earns him Madara's admiration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Yan meets Uchiha Madara, who offers to trade.
• Xiao Yan agrees to trade some of his Green Lotus Core Flame for Madara to remove residual poison from his body.
• Madara reveals his Rinnegan and easily removes the poison.
• Xiao Yan gives Madara a portion of his Green Lotus Core Flame, which Madara suppresses and subdues.
• Madara senses someone watching them and invites the mysterious figure in for tea.
• Xiao Yan finds a shattered tile on the roof and realizes they were being surveilled.
• He tries to provoke the mysterious figure but fails. Madara disappears when Xiao Yan returns to the room.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yan shows his willingness to trade and his respect for Madara's power.
• Madara demonstrates his immense power and dominance, suppressing and subduing the Green Lotus Core Flame.
• Xiao Yan shows his agility and perception skills by finding the shattered tile and trying to provoke the mysterious figure.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect for power (Madara's dominance, Xiao Yan's willingness to trade).
• Trust and collaboration (Xiao Yan and Madara's initial trade as a test for future collaboration).
• Mysterious forces at play (the mysterious figure watching them).

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yan and Madara: They engage in a trade, showing mutual respect and interest in each other's power.
• Xiao Yan and the mysterious figure: Xiao Yan tries to provoke the mysterious figure but fails, showing his determination to uncover the truth.
• Madara and the mysterious figure: Madara senses the mysterious figure and invites them in for tea, showing his confidence and dominance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious black-robed elder, an eight-star Dou Emperor, has been secretly following Xiao Yan.
• Uchiha Madara, sensing the elder's presence, confronts him and reveals his true strength, shocking the elder.
• Madara demands the elder's cultivation technique, stating he's not there to negotiate.

Character Developments

• Uchiha Madara: Reveals his true power, demonstrating he's at least a Dou Venerate, and possibly even stronger. He shows his ruthless and demanding nature.
• Black-Robed Elder: Initially confident in his strength, he's terrified upon realizing Madara's power. He tries to use the Ancient Clan's name to intimidate Madara but fails.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The stark difference in power between Madara and the elder highlights the theme of power dynamics and how it influences interactions.
• Cultivation and Ambition: Madara's interest in the elder's cultivation technique and his eagerness to understand this world's cultivation system underscore his ambition to grow stronger.

Character Interactions

• Madara and the Black-Robed Elder: Their interaction is marked by fear, surprise, and a power struggle. Madara's calm and demanding demeanor contrasts with the elder's panic and desperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Yan suspects someone is monitoring them and confirms it with Hai Bodong, who reveals he's sensed an unknown powerful aura following them.
• Hai Bodong shares that he believes a Dou Zong expert might be tracking Xiao Yan.
• Xiao Yan suggests addressing Uchiha Madara as "Senior" instead of "Mr. Madara."
• Hai Bodong invites Xiao Yan to join him and Fa Ma in investigating the gray-robed youth from the Izumo Empire.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yan demonstrates maturity and caution by noticing the surveillance and discussing it with Hai Bodong.
• Hai Bodong shows concern for Xiao Yan's safety and willingness to help, while also revealing his cunning and ambition in manipulating the Grand Meeting.
• Uchiha Madara's strength is hinted at being Dou Zong level, and he's addressed more respectfully as "Senior."

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The characters' actions revolve around their understanding and use of power, with Madara's strength being a significant factor.
• Trust and Alliances: The relationships between characters are built on trust and mutual benefit, with Hai Bodong seeking favor with Fa Ma and Madara.
• Ambition and Scheming: Hai Bodong's invitation to Xiao Yan reveals his ambition and willingness to manipulate the Grand Meeting for his gain.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yan and Hai Bodong's interaction shows a growing bond, with Xiao Yan seeking Hai Bodong's advice and Hai Bodong treating Xiao Yan as an equal.
• Hai Bodong's deference to Uchiha Madara highlights Madara's power and status, with Hai Bodong eager to curry favor with him.
• The upcoming interaction between Xiao Yan, Hai Bodong, Fa Ma, and the gray-robed youth hints at potential conflict and intrigue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Three figures (Xiao Yan, Hai Bodong, and Uchiha Madara) swiftly move across rooftops to follow a mysterious watcher.
• They land on a rooftop opposite a luxurious inn where their target is staying.
• Fa Ma and Elder Jia are already present, and they exchange pleasantries.
• They decide to investigate the watcher's identity and intentions.
• Hai Bodong uses his ice manipulation skills to create an "Ice Mirror," revealing the empty room where their target is staying.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yan: Shows admiration for the watcher's alchemical talent and curiosity about their identity.
• Uchiha Madara: Observes the others' actions and considers combining the power systems of this world with chakra.
• Hai Bodong: Demonstrates his ice manipulation skills, which impress Xiao Yan and Uchiha Madara.

Significant Themes

• The strong preying on the weak: Fa Ma and Elder Jia suggest killing the watcher if he proves to be a threat.
• Curiosity and admiration for exceptional talent: Xiao Yan and Madara are intrigued by the watcher's abilities.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yan, Hai Bodong, and Uchiha Madara work together to follow the watcher.
• Fa Ma and Elder Jia join them, and they exchange information about the watcher.
• Hai Bodong shares his ice manipulation technique with the group, impressing Xiao Yan and Uchiha Madara.
• Uchiha Madara silently praises the others' control over power, comparing it to the Naruto World's chakra system.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Yan and the group observe a gray-robed youth in a room, who turns out to be Yan Li, vice president of the Izumo Empire Alchemist Association, in disguise.
• Yan Li takes an Appearance Restoration Pill, revealing his true, middle-aged appearance and Dou Wang-level strength.
• Yan Li discovers the intruders and engages in a fight with Elder Jia, who leads the attack.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yan remains cautious and observant, realizing Yan Li's true identity and potential threat.
• Yan Li demonstrates his cunning and strength, but is ultimately outmatched by Elder Jia.

Significant Themes

• Deception and true intentions (Yan Li's disguise and motives)
• Power dynamics and strength (Yan Li's transformation and Elder Jia's attack)

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yan and the group observe Yan Li without his knowledge, leading to a tense standoff.
• Yan Li confronts Elder Jia, revealing his strength and defiance before being overpowered.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fa Ma and his team intercept Yan Li, vice president of the Izumo Alchemist Association, who had infiltrated the Jia Ma Empire's Alchemist Grand Meeting.
• Fa Ma spares Yan Li on the condition that he wins the championship, to avoid negative publicity for the Jia Ma Alchemist Association.
• Uchiha Madara appears, takes an interest in Yan Li, and pressures Fa Ma to make a deal: Yan Li must win the championship, and Fa Ma must refine a pill for Madara.

Character Developments

• Fa Ma: Shows strategic thinking and concern for the association's reputation by sparing Yan Li to avoid scandal. Later, he reluctantly agrees to Madara's demands to protect Yan Li and the association's image.
• Yan Li: Initially confident and smug, Yan Li becomes increasingly fearful and desperate as he realizes the danger he's in, especially after Madara's involvement.
• Uchiha Madara: Reveals his opportunistic and manipulative side, using Fa Ma's situation to his advantage. He shows no mercy towards Yan Li, viewing him as a potential pawn.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The struggle for power and influence is evident between the alchemist associations and among their members.
• Opportunism: Madara's actions highlight the theme of taking advantage of situations for personal gain.
• Reputation and Image: Fa Ma's concern for the Jia Ma Alchemist Association's reputation drives his decisions, while Yan Li uses his reputation as a vice president to threaten Fa Ma.

Character Interactions

• Fa Ma and Yan Li: Their interaction is tense and adversarial, with Fa Ma trying to maintain control and Yan Li attempting to manipulate the situation to his advantage.
• Uchiha Madara and Fa Ma: Madara's calm and indifferent demeanor contrasts with Fa Ma's growing desperation as Madara manipulates him into agreeing to his demands.
• Xiao Yan and Uchiha Madara: Xiao Yan appears to be an accomplice or at least aware of Madara's actions, but his role is unclear. He seems to sympathize with Yan Li's plight.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Uchiha Madara, Fa Ma, Elder Jia, and Hai Bodong discuss the competition and Yan Li's true identity.
• Fa Ma asks Xiao Yan to help contend with Yan Li for the championship.
• Fa Ma takes Xiao Yan and Uchiha Madara back to the Alchemist Association for a private discussion.

Character Developments

• Fa Ma: Becomes more desperate to maintain the Jia Ma Alchemist Association's reputation, leading him to seek help from Xiao Yan.
• Xiao Yan: Realizes the importance of the competition and understands that he might need to use his full strength against Yan Li.
• Uchiha Madara: Continues to be motivated by money, agreeing to not participate in the competition in exchange for payment.

Significant Themes

• Reputation and Prestige: Fa Ma's primary concern is maintaining the Jia Ma Alchemist Association's reputation, leading him to take drastic measures.
• Power Dynamics: The characters' positions and influence within the Jia Ma Empire and the Alchemist Association are emphasized, with Fa Ma's authority being challenged by Yan Li's actions.

Character Interactions

• Fa Ma and Xiao Yan: Fa Ma seeks Xiao Yan's help in contending with Yan Li, marking a shift in their relationship from mentor and student to allies with a common goal.
• Uchiha Madara and Fa Ma: Madara continues to negotiate with Fa Ma for payment, maintaining a transactional relationship with him.
• Elder Jia, Hai Bodong, and Fa Ma: The three discuss strategies to deal with Yan Li, showcasing their camaraderie and shared concern for the Alchemist Association's reputation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fa Ma leads Xiao Yan and Uchiha Madara to the highest floor of the Jia Ma Empire Alchemist Guild.
• Fa Ma reveals that the next day's assessment will rely on the contestants' own pill formulas and materials.
• Fa Ma offers Xiao Yan a copy of a valuable fourth-tier pill formula, the Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill, to help him defeat Yan Li.
• Fa Ma gives Uchiha Madara a fourth-tier pill formula as payment for sparing Yan Li.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yan shows greed and fondness for the Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill formula, understanding its immense value.
• Uchiha Madara demonstrates his serious and straightforward nature, asking Xiao Yan if the pill formula is valuable.

Significant Themes

• The value and power of rare pill formulas.
• The importance of personal preparation and resources in competition.

Character Interactions

• Fa Ma treats Xiao Yan and Uchiha Madara respectfully, showing his intention to favor Xiao Yan.
• Xiao Yan and Uchiha Madara interact briefly, with Xiao Yan showing surprise at Uchiha Madara's question about the pill formula's value.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Yan receives the Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill formula from Fa Ma, a fourth-tier pill formula considered outstanding and extremely valuable.
• Fa Ma reveals that the formula can only be read once, and the success rate of refining the pill is less than 50%.
• Xiao Yan memorizes the formula using his soul power, and Fa Ma provides him with ingredients for three batches of the pill.

Character Developments

• Xiao Yan: He shows determination and confidence in his ability to refine the pill, despite its low success rate. He also displays a keen interest in the formula and its value.
• Fa Ma: Fa Ma reveals his favoritism towards Xiao Yan and his desire for him to win the Alchemist Grand Meeting. He also shows his understanding of the value of the pill formula and the difficulty of refining it.
• Uchiha Madara: Madara remains indifferent and mysterious, showing no reaction to the valuable pill formula. He accepts a million gold coins from Fa Ma without hesitation.

Significant Themes

• The value and rarity of pill formulas, especially fourth-tier ones like the Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill.
• The difficulty and uncertainty of pill refinement, as demonstrated by the low success rate of the Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill.
• The importance of the Alchemist Grand Meeting and the desire for Xiao Yan to win it.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yan and Fa Ma: They discuss the Three-Pattern Green Spirit Pill formula, with Fa Ma expressing his hopes for Xiao Yan's success and providing him with the ingredients. Xiao Yan shows determination and gratitude towards Fa Ma.
• Xiao Yan and Uchiha Madara: There is minimal interaction between them in this chapter. Madara remains indifferent and mysterious, while Xiao Yan focuses on the pill formula.
• Fa Ma and Uchiha Madara: Fa Ma gives Madara a million gold coins, and they exchange a few words before Madara leaves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Madara rents a superior room at the inn and begins studying the Ancient Shadow Art technique.
• The next day, the Royal Plaza is crowded with spectators eager to watch the final round of the competition.
• Xiao Yan, Madara, and Hai Bodong enter the plaza through a side entrance reserved for contestants and officials.

Character Developments

• Madara continues to analyze Dou Qi techniques to improve his own strength and understanding.
• Xiao Yan remains confident and determined to win the competition.
• The Little Princess shows interest in Xiao Yan's abilities and wants to compete against him.
• Liu Ling is still determined to prove himself despite the setbacks he's faced.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of strength and knowledge.
• Competition and determination to succeed.
• Respect for ability and strength.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Yan and the Little Princess exchange pleasantries, showing a slight thawing of their initial frostiness.
• Liu Ling challenges Xiao Yan to a competition, but his confidence is shaken by Madara's presence.
• Madara's mere presence intimidates Liu Ling, highlighting the respect and fear he commands.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Madara shows no interest in Xiao Yan, but acknowledges the Little Princess.
• Fa Ma greets Madara respectfully, causing a stir among the audience.
• Yan Li enters, provoking Xiao Yan and expressing his intent to defeat him in the final round.
• Xiao Yan remains calm and focused on his preparation.
• The venue fills up, and Fa Ma announces the start of the final round.

Character Developments

• Madara maintains his calm and composed demeanor, showing respect for the Little Princess.
• Fa Ma demonstrates his respect for Madara's strength, causing others to speculate about their relationship.
• Yan Li shows arrogance and overconfidence, underestimating Xiao Yan.
• Xiao Yan remains focused and determined, ready to give his all in the final round.

Significant Themes

• Respect for strength and power (Madara, Fa Ma's greeting)
• Arrogance and overconfidence (Yan Li)
• Determination and focus (Xiao Yan)

Character Interactions

• Madara acknowledges the Little Princess, showing a rare softening of his expression.
• Fa Ma greets Madara respectfully, causing others to speculate about their relationship.
• Yan Li provokes Xiao Yan, expressing his intent to defeat him in the final round.
• Xiao Yan remains calm and focused, ready to face Yan Li in the arena.