Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie is praised by the media after winning the Northwest General Star.
• He departs for Blue Star University, assigned to the Xiangguang Province Genius Training Camp.
• Chen Lie meets Yao Lu, Vice President of the Xiangguang Martial Artist Association, who enrolls him into the Genius Training Camp.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie maintains his composure and determination despite the initial criticism and his removal from the genius group.
• Yao Lu, the Vice President of Xiangguang Martial Artist Association, shows understanding and support for Chen Lie's situation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of martial prowess and achievements in Blue Star society.
• The influence of media and public opinion on individuals' reputations.
• The significance of connections and networks, as seen through Yao Lu's assistance to Chen Lie.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie interacts with Luo Zhixun, the Provincial Governor's son, who offers support and promises help at Blue Star University.
• Chen Lie communicates with Ruan Liusu, expressing their mutual respect and anticipation for meeting at Blue Star University.
• Chen Lie meets Yao Lu, who enrolls him into the Xiangguang Genius Training Camp and offers guidance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie arrives at the Xiangguang Province Genius Training Camp and is assigned to the first wave of Special Enrollment Students for Blue Star University.
• He meets Huang Yuande, who reveals that Chen Lie's connection must be strong for the Chief Instructor to make an exception for him.
• Chen Lie meets Chi Naixue, the strongest student in the camp, who is appointed as the team leader.
• Chen Lie has lunch with Huang Yuande and meets Chi Naixue again, who collects his Special Enrollment Letter and information form.
• Huang Yuande reveals that students from barren provinces have an advantage in class assignment at Blue Star University.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Shows no interest in the advantages of being in the first wave or the quality of the cafeteria food, hinting at his nonchalant attitude towards his surroundings.
• Huang Yuande: Reveals his admiration for Chi Naixue and his envy of students from barren provinces who have an easier time entering the Genius Class at Blue Star University.
• Chi Naixue: Shows a cold and expressionless demeanor when interacting with Chen Lie, but is respected by other students due to her strength.

Significant Themes

• The advantages of being from a top-ranked province vs. a lagging province, as seen in the quality of the cafeteria food and the ease of entering the Genius Class at Blue Star University.
• The principle of not hitting someone's face or exposing their shortcomings, as mentioned by Huang Yuande in relation to Chi Naixue's failure to join the Xiangguang Province Genius Group.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Huang Yuande: Huang Yuande tries to befriend Chen Lie, revealing information about the camp and Blue Star University, while Chen Lie remains nonchalant and reserved.
• Chen Lie and Chi Naixue: Chi Naixue collects Chen Lie's Special Enrollment Letter and information form, showing no particular interest in him, while Chen Lie remains indifferent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Blue Star University mentors arrive at Xiangguang Province Genius Training Camp to pick up Special Enrollment Students.
• Chi Naixue, the representative of Xiangguang's Special Enrollment Students, is introduced. She has a Blood-Qi Value of 6x the norm.
• Tang Guanlin, a student from Sudong Province (top 10 on Blue Star), is inserted into Xiangguang's group due to disciplinary issues. He has a Strength Value of 6.3x the norm and is in the Organ Refining Stage.
• Chen Lie, from Chuanzhong Province, is suspected of inflating his Martial Way stats by Chi Naixue.

Character Developments

• Chi Naixue: She is strong-willed, observant, and responsible. She questions Chen Lie's stats and helps manage the Special Enrollment Students.
• Tang Guanlin: He is strong, but has disciplinary issues. He was expelled from his Genius Group for using excessive force.
• Chen Lie: He is mysterious, with unknown Martial Way stats. He is connected to President Yao of Blue Star University.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power in the Martial Way.
• Connections and influence in society.
• Discipline and consequences of actions.

Character Interactions

• Chi Naixue interacts with Li Hong, the instructor, discussing Chen Lie's stats and Tang Guanlin's insertion.
• Tang Guanlin interacts with Chi Naixue, asking for a seat and revealing his past.
• Huang Yuande interacts with Chen Lie and Tang Guanlin, showing curiosity about their backgrounds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Xiangguang Province Special Enrollment Students arrive at Blue Star University.
• There's a shortage of rooms in the temporary dormitory, leading to a disagreement about who should be moved.
• Chi Naixue decides to move Chen Lie to another building.

Character Developments

• Chi Naixue: Shows favoritism towards Tang Guanlin due to his past as a Provincial Youth Genius Group member. She values his strength and insights more than Chen Lie's.
• Huang Yuande: Challenges Chi Naixue's authority when he feels Chen Lie is being unfairly treated. He stands up for Chen Lie, showing a sense of justice.
• Chen Lie: Remains calm and unperturbed about the situation, showing maturity and understanding.

Significant Themes

• Favoritism and Bias: Chi Naixue's decision to move Chen Lie is influenced by her favoritism towards Tang Guanlin, highlighting the theme of bias based on perceived status or strength.
• Fairness and Justice: Huang Yuande's intervention brings up the theme of fairness and justice, questioning Chi Naixue's decision and standing up for Chen Lie.

Character Interactions

• Chi Naixue and Tang Guanlin: They become familiar with each other, with Chi Naixue showing favor towards Tang Guanlin due to his past achievements.
• Huang Yuande and Chen Lie: Huang Yuande stands up for Chen Lie, showing a sense of camaraderie and justice.
• Chi Naixue and Huang Yuande: There's a moment of tension between them when Huang Yuande challenges Chi Naixue's authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie arrives at Blue Star University and is assigned to a dormitory with Huang Yuande.
• A dispute arises among the Xiangguang Province Special Enrollment Students regarding Chen Lie's preferential treatment.
• Chen Lie is questioned about his Martial Way realm by Huang Yuande.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Remains calm and collected amidst the dispute, hinting at his Organ Refining Stage realm but doesn't reveal it openly.
• Huang Yuande: Shows loyalty by standing up for Chen Lie, expresses his desire to find a girlfriend with high aptitude and appearance from remote provinces within three months.
• Gao Yaqing: A girl who admires strength and expresses her disapproval of Chen Lie's preferential treatment.

Significant Themes

• Admiration for Strength: Characters admire and respect those with superior Martial Way strength, as seen in Gao Yaqing's and many girls' support for Tang Guanlin.
• Jealousy: Boys in the Genius Training Camp feel jealous of Tang Guanlin's closeness with Chi Naixue and his superior strength.
• Resource Disparity: The difference in resources between major and remote provinces is highlighted, affecting the Martial Way strength of trainees from these areas.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Huang Yuande: Huang Yuande stands up for Chen Lie despite the latter's mysterious background, and they share a dormitory.
• Chen Lie and Chen Huafeng: Chen Huafeng is curious about Chen Lie's background and Martial Way realm but doesn't press the issue.
• Chen Lie and Luo Zhixun: Chen Lie receives a message from Luo Zhixun, a friend from his East River Genius Group, expressing their desire to visit him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter focuses on the bone quality test for the Special Enrollment Students from Xiangguang Province at Blue Star University.
• Most students test as having top-tier or superior bone quality, with Tang Guanlin being the only one with perfect bone quality.
• Chen Lie tests as having medium bone quality, surprising those around him.

Character Developments

• Tang Guanlin's perfect bone quality is revealed, explaining his exceptional martial prowess.
• Chen Lie's medium bone quality is discovered, which is unexpected given his martial achievements so far.

Significant Themes

• The importance of bone quality in determining one's potential in the Martial Way.
• The contrast between Chen Lie's bone quality and his actual martial strength, hinting at his hidden abilities.

Character Interactions

• Huang Yuande and Chen Lie discuss the bone quality test, with Huang Yuande speculating that Chen Lie might measure as having medium bone quality.
• Chi Naixue interacts with Tang Guanlin, acknowledging his perfect bone quality and discussing the potential changes in her own bone quality as she advances in the Martial Way.
• The Special Enrollment Students react with surprise when Chen Lie's medium bone quality is announced, contrasting with their expectations based on his martial strength.

Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie tests with medium bone quality, surprising everyone as it's extremely rare among pre-selected students.
• Chi Naixue warns Chen Lie that Blue Star University might verify his strength due to his exceptional form information.
• The Special Enrollment Students from Xiangguang Province complete their bone structure tests and proceed to the Academic Affairs Plaza.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie remains unfazed about his medium bone quality and potential class assignment to the Ordinary Class.
• Chi Naixue shows concern for Chen Lie's well-being, attempting to persuade him to modify his form information.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between Chen Lie's exceptional strength and average bone quality raises questions about his potential and future at Blue Star University.
• The contrast between Chen Lie's achievements and his current circumstances highlights the theme of pride before a fall.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie interacts with Chi Naixue, who expresses concern about his form information and potential consequences.
• Huang Yuande and Chen Huafeng discuss Chen Lie's situation and his connection to Blue Star University.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie's exceptional achievements in martial arts are discussed, despite his medium bone quality rating.
• Director Zhou and the instructors debate Chen Lie's potential and decide to place him in the Key Class, changing his bone quality rating to perfect.
• The class assignment results are announced, with 78 students from Xiangguang Province assigned to the Ordinary Class and 242 to the 15th Key Class.
• Chen Lie is assigned to the 15th Key Class, surprising his peers who assume he has connections at Blue Star University.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Despite his mid-tier aptitude, he is assigned to the 15th Key Class, fueling speculation about his connections.
• Director Zhou: He recognizes Chen Lie's potential and ensures he is placed in the Key Class, changing his bone quality rating.
• Huang Yuande: He is relieved to be assigned to the 15th Key Class and is surprised by Chen Lie's assignment to the same class.

Significant Themes

• Potential vs. Achievement: Chen Lie's case highlights the discrepancy between one's initial potential (bone quality) and actual achievements in martial arts.
• Connections and Nepotism: Students speculate about Chen Lie's connections, suggesting that nepotism might be at play.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Huang Yuande: Huang Yuande is surprised and somewhat envious of Chen Lie's Key Class assignment, given his own relief at being assigned to the same class.
• Director Zhou and the Instructors: They discuss Chen Lie's case, ultimately deciding to place him in the Key Class and change his bone quality rating.
• Chen Lie and his Peers: Other Special Enrollment Students are surprised and suspicious of Chen Lie's Key Class assignment, assuming he has connections at Blue Star University.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie, initially tested with a Medium Bone structure, is later announced to have a Perfect Bone structure by the Blue Star University Academic Affairs Office.
• Chen Lie is selected for the 15th Key Class, along with Tang Guanlin, and Huang Yuande (recommended by Chen Lie).
• Pang Xiuming, an 8th-rank Martial Artist and the instructor of the 15th Key Class, leads the students to their dormitory and teaching building.
• Chi Naixue, the representative of Xiangguang Province, declines the position of class monitor but agrees to compete for it.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: His background is hinted to be powerful, capable of influencing the Blue Star University Academic Affairs Office.
• Chi Naixue: She initially advises Chen Lie to correct his information but later realizes the futility of her advice given his background.
• Tang Guanlin: He is surprised and puzzled by Chen Lie's background and influence.
• Huang Yuande: He is grateful to Chen Lie for recommending him to the 15th Key Class.

Significant Themes

• The importance of background and connections in the Martial Era.
• The disparity between the strength of different provinces on Blue Star.
• The significance of the 15th Key Class and its instructor, Pang Xiuming.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Huang Yuande: Huang Yuande expresses gratitude to Chen Lie for recommending him to the 15th Key Class.
• Chen Lie and Chen Huafeng: Chen Huafeng questions Chen Lie about his background, but Chen Lie dismisses the topic.
• Chi Naixue and Tang Guanlin: Chi Naixue discusses Chen Lie's background with Tang Guanlin but claims to have no information about it.
• Chi Naixue and Pang Xiuming: Chi Naixue declines the position of class monitor but agrees to compete for it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Special Enrollment Students receive their enrollment rewards, including resources like S-Rank Martial Arts, Thousand-Year Spirit Medicine, and the Five Elements Organ Refining Method.
• Chen Lie draws the Five Elements Organ Refining Method, which is highly sought after by Tang Guanlin, who is currently at the Organ Refining Stage.
• Tang Guanlin attempts to trade with Chen Lie for the refining method but struggles to meet Chen Lie's demands.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie shows indifference to the highly valued Five Elements Organ Refining Method, indicating his confidence in his own cultivation resources.
• Tang Guanlin demonstrates his eagerness to acquire the refining method, showing his ambition and desperation to advance in his cultivation.
• Chi Naixue exhibits her leadership and influence among the students, attempting to mediate the trade between Chen Lie and Tang Guanlin.

Significant Themes

• The value and importance of cultivation resources, particularly those from the Outer Stars.
• The power dynamics and social hierarchy among students, with Chi Naixue's influence and Tang Guanlin's ambition being notable examples.
• The theme of generosity and selflessness in cultivation, as Chi Naixue encourages Chen Lie to make a fair trade with Tang Guanlin.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Tang Guanlin: Tang Guanlin attempts to trade with Chen Lie for the Five Elements Organ Refining Method, but Chen Lie is not satisfied with the offered terms.
• Chi Naixue and Chen Lie: Chi Naixue tries to persuade Chen Lie to be more generous and make a reasonable trade with Tang Guanlin.
• Chi Naixue and Huang Yuande: Chi Naixue's icy gaze silences Huang Yuande when he questions her reasoning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie trades his Five Elements Organ Refining Method for an organ-refining Martial Dao Rare Treasure and two Resource Gold Booklets from Tang Guanlin, a student from Chuanzhong Province.
• Chen Lie is assigned to the 15th Key Class, while Ruan Liusu is in the Super Genius Class. Luo Zhixun is in the 14th Key Class.
• Instructor Pang Xiuming announces that the 15th Key Class consists of students from Jinhai, Xiangguang, and Sunan provinces, with representatives Chi Naixue, Liu Hengyu, and Mu Ningshu. A friendly sparring match will determine the class monitor, who will receive doubled monthly credits.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie demonstrates his negotiation skills and resourcefulness by trading the organ-refining manual for useful items.
• Tang Guanlin shows off his knowledge and connections, initially trying to take advantage of Chen Lie but eventually making a fair trade.
• Chi Naixue, Liu Hengyu, and Mu Ningshu are introduced as representatives of their respective provinces, setting the stage for competition among them.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and prestige of different provinces in Blue Star are highlighted, with Jinhai Province being one of the top ten provinces.
• The dire situation facing Blue Star, namely the Exotic Beast in the northwest, is mentioned, foreshadowing an upcoming threat.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie interacts with Tang Guanlin, Chi Naixue, and other students, showcasing his calm and collected demeanor.
• Huang Yuande and Chen Huafeng express their disdain for Tang Guanlin and their desire to see him taught a lesson.
• Chi Naixue, Liu Hengyu, and Mu Ningshu are set to interact and compete with each other for the role of class monitor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Northwest Kunlun Ruins face a severe beast infestation, with ten thousand exotic beasts emerging daily, posing an existential threat to humanity on Blue Star.
• The Blue Star authorities have been using thermal weapons and even nuclear weapons to combat the infestation, but the beasts' immunity to conventional firepower and the blast's counterproductive effects have made the situation worse.
• The source of the infestation is believed to be deep within the Earth Cave, and only a Tenth-Order Heaven-Human Grandmaster Realm martial artist can reach the end of the cave and resolve the issue.
• Blue Star is in competition with Wood Source Planet for a permanent council member seat in the Fourteen-Star Alliance, which would grant Blue Star increased influence, resources, and a doubled quota for Starry Sky University.
• The struggle between Blue Star and Wood Source Planet has been ongoing for ten years, with both planets supporting rebel forces within the other's territory and assassinating each other's geniuses.

Character Developments

• Pang Xiuming, the instructor, reveals his status as an eighth-rank martial artist who has stepped into the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm, emphasizing the immense difference in combat power between those who have and have not entered the Extreme Realm.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and resources on Blue Star, both internally against the beast infestation and externally against Wood Source Planet.
• The importance of martial arts and the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm in determining one's life level and combat power.
• The vastness and complexity of the interstellar environment, with the Central Galactic Empire, Canglan Star Domain, and Fourteen-Star Alliance playing significant roles.

Character Interactions

• Students in Pang Xiuming's class discuss and react to the severe crises facing Blue Star, expressing their determination to help their home planet become a permanent council member and enter the Fourteen-Star Alliance.
• Huang Yuande and Chen Lie engage in a conversation about the hierarchy of power within the Central Galactic Empire and the Canglan Star Domain, highlighting the vast differences between various levels of interstellar governance.

Chapter Summary: “Star Dollar Liquid”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Instructor Pang Xiuming discovers that more than one hundred students in the 15th Key Class have reached the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm, reflecting the rapid advancement of martial arts on Blue Star due to knowledge from the Outer Stars.
• He explains that admission to Starry Sky University has become much more competitive because the number of Blood-Qi Extreme Realm geniuses is rising while the university accepts only 3,000 students annually.
• Pang introduces the Blue Star Blood-Qi Extreme Realm Top 100 Ranking and begins teaching advanced Blood-Qi cultivation, including the Six Steps of Body Refining and methods for stabilizing Strength Value.
• Mu Ningshu asks about the true endpoint of the Blood-Qi Stage. Pang explains that the Blood-Qi Realm is a major realm corresponding to Martial Artist ranks one through ten, divided after the extreme realm into:
  • Small Extreme Realm, where students refine their marrow and Blood Qi becomes slurry.
  • Great Extreme Realm, where Blood Qi transforms into a rainbow.
• Reaching the Great Extreme Realm, or “Blood-Qi Transforming into Rainbow,” is considered the proper completion of the Blood-Qi Stage before becoming a Ranked Martial Artist.
• Pang selects Mu Ningshu, Liu Hengyu, and Chi Naixue to compete in a sparring match for the position of class monitor. Most of the class goes to watch.
• Chen Lie declines to attend, considering the fight unimportant. Huang Yuande stays with him, while Chen Huafeng goes to observe the match for cultivation insight.
• At the university restaurant, Chen Lie and Huang Yuande discover various spirit medicine meals. Ordinary meals are free, while stronger meals cost Credits.
• They also learn about Star Dollar Liquid, an Outer Star substance that can significantly increase Strength Value and improve Blood-Qi purity. However, it costs 100 Credits per bottle and is restricted to Genius Class students, with a monthly purchase limit.
• The chapter ends when Luo Zhixun and Tang Jiu’er unexpectedly join Chen Lie and Huang Yuande for lunch, surprising Huang Yuande.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Demonstrates confidence and detachment. His knowledge from his previous life makes Pang Xiuming’s advanced lecture seem elementary, revealing that his true martial arts understanding far exceeds that of Blue Star’s instructors. He also shows little interest in public competitions or fame.
• Huang Yuande: Remains practical and somewhat insecure about his abilities. He is impressed by Star Dollar Liquid and wants to buy some for Chen Lie, showing gratitude for Chen Lie’s help in getting him into the class. However, he does not believe he can reach the Genius Class.
• Chen Huafeng: Shows a serious attitude toward cultivation by attending the sparring match to learn from stronger students.
• Mu Ningshu: Displays intellectual curiosity and ambition by asking about the limits of Blood-Qi cultivation. Her question prompts the revelation about the Great Extreme Realm.
• Pang Xiuming: Establishes himself as a knowledgeable instructor and provides the students with important information about the broader martial arts system and Outer Star standards.
• Luo Zhixun and Tang Jiu’er: Their unexpected appearance suggests an existing connection with Chen Lie and hints that they may play a larger role in his life at the university.

Significant Themes

• Advancement of martial arts: Blue Star is rapidly developing because of Outer Star knowledge, raising the overall standard and intensifying competition.
• Unequal access to resources: Powerful cultivation aids such as Star Dollar Liquid are scarce, expensive, and restricted according to class status.
• Hidden ability versus public reputation: Chen Lie appears to be an ordinary student in the Key Class, but his actual knowledge and strength are far beyond what others realize.
• Ambition and standards: The chapter contrasts Blue Star’s conventional understanding of martial arts with the much higher standards of the Outer Stars.
• Cultivation as competition: Advancement is tied not only to personal growth but also to rankings, class placement, university admission, and access to resources.

Character Interactions

• Huang Yuande questions Chen Lie’s claim that Chen Lie truly possesses Blood-Qi Extreme Realm strength, showing how unusual his background appears.
• Chen Lie reassures Huang Yuande about skipping the sparring match, and Huang chooses loyalty over curiosity by staying with him.
• Chen Huafeng separates from them to watch the match, emphasizing his more serious cultivation mindset.
• Mu Ningshu’s question leads to a public exchange with Pang Xiuming that educates the entire class.
• Huang Yuande attempts to purchase Star Dollar Liquid, motivated partly by gratitude toward Chen Lie, but is prevented by the class-based restriction.
• Luo Zhixun and Tang Jiu’er approach Chen Lie at lunch, creating a surprising reunion and prompting Huang Yuande to ask how Chen Lie knows them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie meets Luo Zhixun and Tang Jiu'er, who are students in the Genius Class and offer him Star Dollar Liquid to help with his Strength Value.
• Chen Lie learns about a small-scale promotion assessment to enter the Genius Class in half a month.
• Chen Lie and Huang Yuande discuss the strength of students in the Genius Class and Key Class, and Huang Yuande expresses admiration for Chi Naixue.
• Chen Lie and Huang Yuande wait outside the Sumeru Illusion Realm Palace for the 15th Key Class students to arrive.
• Mu Ningshu is announced as the class monitor, and Liu Hengyu and Chi Naixue as deputy class monitors.
• Instructor Pang Xiuming introduces the Sumeru Illusion Realm and its rules.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Reveals his background as the Martial Leader of Chuanzhong Province and his Medium Bone Quality.
• Huang Yuande: Expresses admiration for Chi Naixue and envy of Chen Lie's potential with top-tier beauties.
• Mu Ningshu: Shows curiosity and disbelief about Chen Lie's Medium Bone Quality and high potential score.
• Gao Yaqing: Scoffs at Mu Ningshu's question and reveals Chen Lie's Medium Bone Quality.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Martial Way talent and potential in Blue Star University.
• The power dynamics and influence of background and connections within the university.
• The mysterious and unpredictable nature of the Sumeru Illusion Realm.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Luo Zhixun: They discuss Chen Lie's situation and the promotion assessment.
• Chen Lie and Huang Yuande: They discuss the strength of students in the Genius Class and Key Class, and Huang Yuande expresses envy of Chen Lie's potential.
• Mu Ningshu and Chen Lie: Mu Ningshu shows curiosity and disbelief about Chen Lie's Medium Bone Quality and high potential score.
• Gao Yaqing and Mu Ningshu: Gao Yaqing scoffs at Mu Ningshu's question, leading to a brief exchange between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Students enter the Sumeru Illusion Realm for the first time.
• Chen Lie conceals his identity and enters as "Nameless One".
• Chen Lie encounters Yao Tianlin, a Red Flame Planet native, who explains the Illusion Beast hunting order.
• Chen Lie enters the Virtual Duel Arena and faces Zhou Yunqi from Wood Source Planet.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Demonstrates his power by intimidating Zhou Yunqi with the pressure of the Great Extreme Realm of Blood-Qi and defeats him in a single strike.
• Zhou Yunqi: Shows arrogance and underestimates his opponent, leading to his defeat.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hierarchies among planets and star domains.
• The use of the Sumeru Illusion Realm for combat experience and growth.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Yao Tianlin: Yao Tianlin provides information about the Sumeru Illusion Realm to Chen Lie.
• Chen Lie and Zhou Yunqi: Chen Lie defeats Zhou Yunqi in a virtual duel, causing Zhou Yunqi's friends to suspect that Chen Lie used a deceptive method to gain an advantage.

Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie starts a 100-match win streak challenge in the Virtual Duel Space to obtain an Ancient Star Exploration Team Entry Ticket.
• He defeats Qiu Zhaoxing, a peak Organ Refining Stage cultivator from the Taiping Sect on Red Flame Planet.
• Chen Lie then faces Zou Mingjun, a Blood Refining Stage cultivator and Martial Leader of Xiangguang Province on Blue Star, in an abnormal match. He uses his mental power techniques to defeat Zou Mingjun.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie demonstrates his prowess as a Divine Sense Master, using his mental power to defeat opponents stronger than him in the Martial Way.
• Zou Mingjun, despite his strength, is defeated by Chen Lie's mental power techniques, realizing the gap in his knowledge about Divine Sense Masters.

Significant Themes

• The power of mental techniques and Divine Sense Masters is highlighted, showing that they can overcome physical strength disparities.
• The challenge of the 100-match win streak represents Chen Lie's determination and ambition.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie interacts with Qiu Zhaoxing and Zou Mingjun in the Virtual Duel Space, showcasing his mental power techniques and their effectiveness against stronger opponents.
• Zou Mingjun's defeat leads to a realization about the power of Divine Sense Masters, sparking a conversation among his companions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zou Mingjun and others discuss the strength of the Nameless One from Blue Star.
• Chen Lie wins 25 simulated duels in the Sumeru Illusion Realm, increasing his streak progress to (37/100).
• Mu Ningshu announces that the class will participate in a collective credit-earning operation to hunt Exotic Beasts.
• Chen Lie completes the Vajra Lung, advancing to the Organ Refining Stage.
• Chen Lie redeems two Thousand-Year Spirit Medicines to increase his blood-qi intensity and purity.

Character Developments

• Zou Mingjun acknowledges the strength of Blue Star's Divine Sense Masters.
• Chen Lie demonstrates his ability to quickly adapt to the Sumeru Illusion Realm and shows potential in his cultivation progress.
• Mu Ningshu asserts her authority as the class monitor.

Significant Themes

• The value and strength of Divine Sense Masters.
• The importance of resources and credits for cultivation at Blue Star University.
• The challenges and rewards of cultivating the Martial Way.

Character Interactions

• Zou Mingjun and the girl discuss their experiences with Divine Sense Masters.
• Chen Lie and Huang Yuande discuss the Sumeru Illusion Realm and earning credits.
• Mu Ningshu and Chen Lie have a brief exchange regarding his absence in the Sumeru Illusion Realm.

Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie's Blood Qi Value increases to 1834.66 Ka, and his Strength Value reaches 23195.06 Jun.
• He meets Huang Yuande, who challenges him to a duel, and later, Gao Yaqing, who also challenges him.
• Chen Lie easily defeats both, demonstrating his Organ Refining Stage strength.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Proves his exceptional strength and talent, even among the top students of Blue Star University.
• Gao Yaqing: Realizes Chen Lie's true potential and apologizes for her previous behavior.
• Huang Yuande: Admires Chen Lie's strength and asks for his help in dealing with Tang Guanlin.

Significant Themes

• Talent and potential in the Martial Way.
• The gap between students from different provinces and their respective resources.
• The admiration for strength and the desire to challenge stronger opponents.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Huang Yuande: They bond over their shared dislike for Tang Guanlin and plan to take him down together.
• Chen Lie and Gao Yaqing: Their duel leads to Gao Yaqing recognizing Chen Lie's true strength and apologizing for her previous behavior.
• Chen Lie and Tang Guanlin (implied): Chen Lie is set to challenge Tang Guanlin at some point.

Chapter Summary: “Collective Action”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie and Huang Yuande eat together in the cafeteria. Huang buys Chen an expensive Advanced Rare Treasure Meal to repay him for previously helping him obtain Star Dollar Liquid.
• They observe a group of second-year Blue Star University students, most of whom are already Ranked Martial Artists. Chen and Huang discuss the strength differences between Martial Artist tiers, especially the major gap created by reaching Tier 5 and cultivating Body-Protecting Qi.
• One of the second-year students, Ruan Liuyun, recognizes Chen Lie from the Three-Province Martial Tournament. She reveals that her cousin Liusu frequently talks about Chen and that Liusu’s family wants Chen to visit Sunan Province. Her comments imply a significant connection or possible arrangement between Chen and Liusu, leaving Chen puzzled.
• After entering the Organ Refining Stage and cultivating his Vajra Lung, Chen begins preparing to cultivate his liver through the second stage of Viscera Refining Vajra: the Yimu Liver. He spends several days nourishing and strengthening the organ.
• Chen’s cultivation causes him to miss multiple classes. Instructor Pang Xiuming asks class monitor Mu Ningshu to find out why. The students speculate about his absence, though Gao Yaqing suspects he may be in an important cultivation period.
• Mu Ningshu contacts Chen in the class group chat. Chen responds curtly that he had “no time” and dismisses her threat to report him to the instructor. Mu is angered but restrains herself because of Chen’s rumored powerful background.
• The class is ordered to assemble at the Sumeru Illusion Realm Palace for a group expedition. Huang Yuande and Chen Huafeng go to Chen’s dormitory to bring him along.
• Huang explains the purpose of collective action: students can hunt Illusion Beasts in the realm and sell their dropped Crystal Cores to Starry Sky University students. Each core can be exchanged for ten Star-Origin Galactic Coins, which Blue Star University converts into 1,000 Credits.
• Chen recognizes that the students are likely being exploited because the true value of the Crystal Cores is probably much higher. However, the students have little choice because this is their main way to earn additional Credits.
• At the palace, Instructor Pang explains the time limits for entering the Sumeru Illusion Realm: ordinary students may remain for three hours, Blood-Qi Extreme Realm students for five hours, and Divine Sense Masters for over eight hours.
• Chi Naixue reveals that she is a Tier 1 Initial Stage Divine Sense Master.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Continues advancing rapidly in cultivation, moving from the Vajra Lung to preparations for the Yimu Liver. He remains focused and independent, prioritizing training over classes and social obligations. His blunt replies show his confidence and indifference toward authority, though they also create friction with Mu Ningshu.
• Huang Yuande: Shows gratitude and loyalty by treating Chen to a costly meal and personally going to retrieve him for the group expedition. He is practical and concerned about earning enough Credits, revealing the financial pressure faced by students in the middle ranks.
• Mu Ningshu: Acts responsibly as class monitor by following up on Chen’s absences and organizing the group. However, Chen’s dismissive attitude frustrates her, while rumors about his influence prevent her from confronting him openly.
• Gao Yaqing: Demonstrates awareness of Chen’s hidden circumstances and protects his secret by not revealing that his absence may be connected to cultivation.
• Chi Naixue: Is established as a Divine Sense Master, making her one of the class’s strongest and most valuable members during the upcoming Sumeru Illusion Realm expedition.
• Ruan Liuyun and Liusu: Ruan’s conversation reveals that Liusu and her family have a strong interest in Chen, suggesting a developing personal or familial relationship that Chen does not yet understand.

Significant Themes

• Collective action versus individual cultivation: Chen prefers training alone, but the Illusion Realm requires cooperation because Illusion Beasts are too powerful for most students to defeat individually.
• Exploitation and unequal power: Starry Sky University students control the market for Crystal Cores and appear to purchase them far below their real value, taking advantage of Blue Star students’ financial needs.
• Institutional dependence: Blue Star University itself accepts an unfavorable exchange system because it needs Star-Origin Galactic Coins to support talent development, showing how larger economic and interstellar pressures affect students.
• Rapid advancement and social isolation: Chen’s exceptional cultivation allows him to progress quickly, but his single-minded focus separates him from classmates and creates misunderstandings.
• Hidden connections and influence: Chen’s relationship with Liusu’s family and rumors about his powerful background hint that his social position may be as important as his martial talent.

Important Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Huang Yuande: Their friendship is reinforced through Huang’s gratitude, concern, and efforts to include Chen in the class expedition.
• Chen Lie and Ruan Liuyun: Their reunion establishes that Liusu’s family is eager to meet Chen, though he remains suspicious and confused about their intentions.
• Chen Lie and Mu Ningshu: Their exchange highlights Chen’s dismissiveness and Mu’s frustration, establishing tension between him and the class leadership.
• Chen Lie, Huang Yuande, and Chen Huafeng: The three discuss the economic system surrounding the Illusion Realm and agree to attend the group expedition.
• Pang Xiuming and the class: The instructor emphasizes coordination, time limits, and the practical importance of group hunting.
• Chi Naixue and Pang Xiuming: Chi’s revelation that she is a Divine Sense Master raises her status within the class and suggests she will play a central role in the expedition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The class enters the Sumeru Illusion Realm for their first Illusion Beast hunt.
• Li Ming, a second-year student, guides them and warns them about the dangers.
• The students form groups of five to search for Illusion Beasts.

Character Developments

• Chi Naixue reveals her lightning-attribute Consciousness Spirit and her intention to major in both Martial Way and Mental Power.
• Mu Ningshu shows concern for her classmates' safety and well-being.
• Li Ming displays a mix of indifference and responsibility towards guiding the freshmen.
• Huang Yuande struggles to find teammates, highlighting his lack of popularity.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and challenges of hunting Illusion Beasts.
• The importance of teamwork and communication in facing adversity.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents (Illusion Beasts).

Character Interactions

• Chi Naixue and Pang Xiuming discuss her mental power cultivation and potential.
• Mu Ningshu and Li Ming discuss the hunt and the students' safety.
• Huang Yuande and Gao Yaqing have a tense interaction, leading to an unexpected team-up.