Chapter Summaries

Key plot points and events

• At the Canglong Star Trading Market, Chen Lie and Director Zhang Liwu wait for a trader seeking to exchange profound yang golden marrow for one cubic meter of star liquid.
• Zhang cautions Chen Lie about the powerful interstellar factions in the market, especially the Great Zhou Dynasty of Blood God Planet, and tells him to avoid provoking outsiders. After several unsuccessful inquiries, Zhang leaves Chen Lie in charge.
• The concealed trader arrives and insists that one cubic meter of star liquid is the minimum price for the marrow. Chen learns the trader wants it for personal use but cannot get them to explain further.
• A teenage boy, Mu Yunze, arrives and reveals that his sister is considering trading away the marrow to obtain star liquid for him. He needs to raise his strength value beyond eleven times to compete for leadership of the Mu Family and carry on their father’s legacy.
• Chen intervenes, offering to help Yunze cross the eleven-times threshold in exchange for the marrow at half a cubic meter of star liquid.
• The trader reveals herself as Mu Yunyao of the Haidong Mu Family on Haoran Star. Chen shows his Sumeru Illusion Realm assessment, which records his strength value at an extraordinary 13.07 times. Yunyao is stunned, but the chapter ends before she responds to his offer.

Character developments

• Chen Lie shifts from cautious representative to assertive negotiator, using his own remarkable cultivation record to persuade Yunyao.
• Zhang Liwu acts as a protective mentor, reminding Chen that the wider interstellar world is politically powerful and dangerous.
• Mu Yunyao is revealed as an aloof but devoted elder sister who is willing to sacrifice a treasured cultivation resource for Yunze’s future.
• Mu Yunze is ambitious but doubtful of his ability to reach the required strength level. He initially urges Yunyao to keep the marrow, then promises to strive harder after hearing her encouragement.

Significant themes

• Power and vulnerability: The chapter stresses that strength determines security and influence, particularly within the Mu Family’s succession struggle.
• Family loyalty and sacrifice: Yunyao gives priority to her brother’s prospects, while Yunze worries about the cost to her.
• Talent and possibility: Chen’s unprecedented strength value challenges what the others believe is achievable.
• Caution in a vast political world: Zhang’s warning highlights the risks of dealing with powerful factions beyond Blue Star.

Character interactions

• Zhang advises Chen on diplomacy and leaves him to handle the trade.
• Chen and the concealed trader clash over the price and purpose of the star liquid.
• Yunze’s arrival exposes the siblings’ family situation and their contrasting concerns.
• Chen’s proposal prompts Yunyao to reveal her identity; his cultivation record then transforms her skepticism into shock.

Key plot points and events

• Chen Lie persuades Mu Yunyao to trade the Profound Yang Golden Marrow for half a cubic unit of Star Liquid. In return, he promises to help her younger brother, Mu Yunze, raise his Strength Value to elevenfold.
• To reassure Yunyao, Chen Lie meets Yunze in the Canglan Martial Arena’s virtual training room and teaches him the first half of a Star Liquid cultivation method. He instructs Yunze to practice before and after consuming Star Liquid, increasing the amount over several days.
• Chen Lie withholds the method’s second half until the trade is completed. Yunyao agrees to keep the bargain and arranges to contact him through the Sumeru Illusion Realm.
• After leaving the virtual realm, Chen Lie reports to Principal Lei Jinglong that the negotiation succeeded. Lei is surprised, since Director Zhang Liwu had previously failed to secure agreement. Chen Lie confirms the price and asks that Zhang meet the other party in three days.

Character developments

• Chen Lie demonstrates confidence and bargaining skill, using his expertise to win the deal while protecting himself by sharing only part of the method until the exchange is complete.
• Mu Yunyao shifts from suspicion to trust after seeing Chen Lie’s credentials and his willingness to teach Yunze first. Her dedication to her brother is clear: she has spent much of her family’s and university resources trying to help him.
• Mu Yunze, a disciplined fifteen-year-old who deliberately slowed his cultivation to improve his Strength Value, becomes hopeful after receiving Chen Lie’s instruction.
• Lei Jinglong is astonished by Chen Lie’s success and cautious about the cost, given Blue Star’s limited Star Liquid reserves.

Significant themes

• Trust and negotiation: Both sides seek safeguards before committing to a valuable exchange.
• Family sacrifice: Yunyao has devoted substantial resources to helping her brother overcome his cultivation bottleneck.
• Expertise and unequal knowledge: Chen Lie’s advanced cultivation knowledge gives him leverage and sets him apart from the instructors in Yunyao’s region.
• Scarcity and value: Star Liquid is precious, and even a half-cubic-unit payment is a major sacrifice for Blue Star.

Character interactions

• Chen Lie negotiates directly with Yunyao, then reassures her by giving Yunze preliminary instruction.
• Yunze respectfully follows Chen Lie’s guidance, while Yunyao watches over the lesson and emphasizes that her brother should learn carefully.
• Afterward, Yunyao asks Chen Lie to add her as a friend so they can coordinate the remaining instruction and trade.
• Chen Lie later reports the successful bargain to Lei Jinglong, whose questions highlight how unexpectedly the deal was secured.

Key events

• Chen Lie confirms that the seller of the Profound Yang Golden Marrow has agreed to trade it for half a cubic meter of star liquid, rather than the full cubic meter Director Zhang Liwu had been unable to negotiate. Chen also reveals the seller is from a powerful family on Haoran Star, though he gives no explanation for how he learned this.
• Principal Lei Jinglong warns Zhang to protect their identities during the exchange, which is scheduled for three days later in the Sumeru Illusion Realm. Chen says he needs the marrow to cultivate a secret art.
• At the cafeteria, Chen meets Ji Lingxuan and discovers—by examining her with his mental power—that she has an extraordinary bloodline. Her rapid martial progress may be linked to it.
• Ji says her mother is a non-martial artist and her father was a loving but mysterious government employee who disappeared on an interstellar exploration mission. Chen cannot determine where her bloodline originated.
• Ji is approaching the strength required for the Super Genius Class and has arranged a qualifying match. Chen recommends that she join his assistant instructor Ruan Liuyun’s group.
• Back in his dorm, Chen rejects Han Keke’s offer to follow him and asks her to address him normally. He also reads that Instructor Zheng has called the Super Genius Class to gather the next day for an announcement. The group speculates it may concern a three-planet friendship match.
• Chen adds Ji to the assistant-instructor group chat, despite objections that she is not yet a member. He explains that she is a close acquaintance, is likely to join the class soon, and has agreed to join their group.

Character developments and interactions

• Chen Lie again shows unusual negotiating ability and insight, though his knowledge of the seller’s identity remains unexplained. He also takes an interest in Ji’s potential and helps guide her toward the Super Genius Class.
• Ji Lingxuan reveals unusually rapid advancement and a mysterious family background. She trusts Chen enough to let him examine her hand, and agrees to join Ruan Liuyun’s group.
• Zhang Liwu is baffled by Chen’s success after his own repeated failures, while Lei Jinglong prioritizes secrecy because Haoran Star is stronger than their home world.
• Ruan Liuyun’s group members object when Chen adds Ji, highlighting their concern with group boundaries and membership rules.

Significant themes

• Hidden potential and inherited power: Ji’s extraordinary bloodline may explain her exceptional growth and suggests a much higher future ceiling.
• Secrecy and unequal power: The trade requires careful anonymity because the seller comes from a stronger planet.
• Talent, mentorship, and advancement: Chen’s guidance helps connect promising students with the Super Genius Class and its support network.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A new student, Ji Lingxuan, joins the Super Genius Class, having risen through the Blood Qi Ranking challenge.
• Chen Lie is praised by Chen Lie for his exceptional talent, causing a stir in the group chat.
• Blue Star's rebel star forces have been nearly wiped out, ensuring the students' safety.
• A friendly sparring match between Blue Star University, Red Flame Star Imperial Martial Academy, and Shuimang Star Martial Academy is announced.
• Chen Lie goes to the Resource Category Building to purchase Spirit Liquid for his second blood tempering.

Character Developments

• Ji Lingxuan: She is introduced as a new student with exceptional talent, having risen through the Blood Qi Ranking challenge in just two months.
• Chen Lie: He is recognized for his outstanding talent, causing a commotion in the group chat. He also decides to undergo his second blood tempering.
• Han Keke: She expresses her desire to acknowledge Chen Lie as her Big Brother, causing some tension with Xu Wanqing.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Prodigy: Ji Lingxuan's rapid progress and Chen Lie's recognition highlight the theme of exceptional talent and prodigious abilities among the students.
• Safety and Security: The near-eradication of rebel star forces ensures the students' safety, allowing them to participate in the sparring match without fear.
• Competition and Rivalry: The upcoming sparring match fosters a competitive spirit among the students, with rewards for outstanding performance.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Ji Lingxuan: Although they haven't interacted directly, Ji Lingxuan's arrival and Chen Lie's praise create a connection between them.
• Chen Lie and Han Keke: Han Keke's desire to acknowledge Chen Lie as her Big Brother leads to a tense exchange with Xu Wanqing.
• Ruan Liuyun and Ji Lingxuan: Ruan Liuyun welcomes Ji Lingxuan to the assistant teaching group and offers her help with any martial cultivation issues or resource needs.
• Xu Wanqing and Han Keke: Their exchange highlights their rivalry and tension, with Xu Wanqing questioning Han Keke's intentions and Han Keke challenging her to a duel.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie completes his second blood tempering, advancing his Blood Refining Stage and increasing his strength.
• He consumes two Martial Dao Rare Treasures to raise his Blood Qi Value and strength.
• Blue Star University hosts a martial competition with Shuimang Star and Red Flame Planet.
• Chen Lie learns about the competition's rewards and decides to challenge for Shuimang Star's Super Blood-Tempering Spirit Liquid.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie's strength and realm improve, making him confident in challenging higher-level opponents.
• Ruan Liuyun, as Chen Lie's instructor, provides guidance and information about the competition and its participants.

Significant Themes

• The importance of a solid foundation in Martial Dao cultivation.
• The advantages and disadvantages of cultivating in different environments (Lanjiang vs. other provinces).
• The value of rewards and the challenges they pose.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie interacts with Ruan Liuyun, learning about the competition and its participants.
• Chen Lie considers challenging Yan Qingwu from Shuimang Star Martial Academy.
• Ruan Liuyun provides guidance and advice to Chen Lie and Ji Lingxuan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yuan, sixth on the Blood Qi Ranking and first to reach the Blood-Qi Transforming into Rainbow realm on Blue Star, returns from the Outer Stars.
• He is greeted by Qin Ruoxi and Cheng Xiaoxiao, who update him on their recent events.
• Jiang Yuan learns about Chen Lie's refusal to join his group and Qin Ruoxi's punishment.
• Zheng Dongyang, an instructor, announces Jiang Yuan as the chief captain of the Super Genius Class students.
• Reporters from Blue Star Times interview the geniuses from Blue Star and the Outer Stars.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yuan: He is calm, confident, and well-respected by his peers. He has a sharp Mental Power and can sense others' realms easily. He is also concerned about his friends' well-being.
• Qin Ruoxi: She has been punished by her grandfather for her actions and is now on better terms with Jiang Yuan.
• Cheng Xiaoxiao: She feels inferior to Jiang Yuan and is still at the late Blood Refining Stage despite his criticism.
• Zhu Jingshu: She shows respect and politeness to Chen Lie, comparing him to her eldest imperial brother, the Crown Prince of Great Yan.

Significant Themes

• Respect and Hierarchy: Zhu Jingshu's polite behavior towards Chen Lie highlights the hierarchical society of Red Flame Planet, where respect is given based on one's status and achievements.
• Recruitment and Rivalry: Qin Ruoxi's attempt to recruit Chen Lie for Jiang Yuan and Zhu Jingshu's interest in him emphasize the competition among the geniuses to gather talented individuals under their banners.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yuan, Qin Ruoxi, and Cheng Xiaoxiao: They catch up on recent events, with Jiang Yuan expressing concern for Qin Ruoxi's punishment and Cheng Xiaoxiao's slow cultivation progress.
• Chen Lie and Zhu Jingshu: Zhu Jingshu greets Chen Lie respectfully, comparing him to her eldest imperial brother, leaving the others confused about the reason behind her politeness.
• Qin Ruoxi and Zhu Jingshu: Qin Ruoxi is puzzled by Zhu Jingshu's claim that she has already found the person she was looking for, as she believes it should be Jiang Yuan.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Jingshu, a princess from Red Flame Planet, mistakes Chen Lie for a Divine Sense Master named Chen Lie she's looking for.
• A reporter interviews Xia Ziying and Dong Jingtian.
• Zhu Jingshu invites Chen Lie to meet Liu Shizhe, an Extreme Realm Grandmaster, but Chen Lie declines.
• Jiang Yuan, the captain of the Super Genius Class, gathers the top twenty students on the Blood Qi Ranking.
• Yan Zheng, ranked twelfth, confronts Chen Lie about bullying his sister.

Character Developments

• Zhu Jingshu: Shows courtesy and respect towards Chen Lie, revealing her high social status and politeness.
• Chen Lie: Remains indifferent and unconcerned about others' opinions, including those of the princess and the captain of the Super Genius Class.
• Jiang Yuan: Displayed leadership and concern for his peers, trying to recruit top students like Chen Lie.
• Han Keke: Demonstrates loyalty and eagerness to support Chen Lie, despite his initial reluctance to accept her help.
• Yan Zheng: Shows protectiveness towards his sister and is quick to challenge Chen Lie.

Significant Themes

• Pride and arrogance among top-tier students.
• Respect and courtesy among high-ranking individuals.
• Loyalty and support among peers.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Jingshu and Chen Lie: Zhu Jingshu shows deference to Chen Lie, mistaking him for someone else, while Chen Lie remains indifferent.
• Jiang Yuan and Zheng Shuwen: Jiang Yuan tries to appease Zheng Shuwen, who is upset with him for not taking her to the Outer Stars.
• Chen Lie and Yan Zheng: Yan Zheng challenges Chen Lie after learning that Chen Lie bullied his sister.
• Han Keke and Chen Lie: Han Keke expresses her eagerness to support Chen Lie, despite his initial reluctance to accept her help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie refuses Jiang Yuan's invitation to join his team.
• Xia Zhizhi, a Lanjing disciple, provokes Chen Lie and Han Keke.
• Chen Lie seeks to obtain the Super Blood-Tempering Spirit Liquid from Shuimang Star Martial Academy.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Shows arrogance and disinterest in joining teams, but is determined to improve his strength.
• Xia Zhizhi: Reveals her loyalty to Jiang Yuan and her disdain for those who refuse his invitations.
• Jiang Yuan: Attempts to recruit Chen Lie, showing his ambition and influence.
• Han Keke: Demonstrates her loyalty to Chen Lie and her desire to follow him.

Significant Themes

• Arrogance and pride among martial arts geniuses.
• The importance of teams and alliances in the martial arts world.
• The desire for power and recognition.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Xia Zhizhi: Xia Zhizhi provokes Chen Lie, leading to a tense exchange.
• Chen Lie and Jiang Yuan: Chen Lie refuses Jiang Yuan's invitation, showing his disinterest in joining teams.
• Chen Lie and Han Keke: Han Keke shows her loyalty to Chen Lie and her desire to follow him.
• Chen Lie and Wang Chen: Chen Lie asks Wang Chen to arrange opponents for him to obtain the Super Blood-Tempering Spirit Liquid.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie, from Blue Star, challenges for the Super Blood-Tempering Spirit Liquid reward on Shuimang Star, requiring ten consecutive victories.
• He defeats Yang Fan, a Shuimang Star disciple with two Blood Refinings, in one move.
• The academy elder, seeing Chen Lie's strength, reduces the challenge to three rounds.
• Chen Lie fights Xie Qiuyue, a Shuimang Star disciple with four Blood Refinings, and wins after a prolonged battle.
• Yan Qingwu, the academy's number one disciple with eight Blood Refinings, steps in for the final round, promising to only attack three times.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie demonstrates exceptional strength for his realm, defeating opponents with more Blood Refinings.
• Xie Qiuyue, despite her strength, is defeated by Chen Lie, causing her to question her abilities.
• Yan Qingwu shows interest in Chen Lie's abilities and agrees to fight him, initially underestimating him.

Significant Themes

• The disparity in strength between Blue Star and Shuimang Star.
• The importance of realms and Blood Refinings in martial arts progression.
• The concept of 'genius' and its limitations, as seen through Xie Qiuyue's defeat.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie vs. Yang Fan: Chen Lie easily defeats Yang Fan, showcasing his strength.
• Chen Lie vs. Xie Qiuyue: A prolonged battle ends with Chen Lie's victory, surprising the audience.
• Yan Qingwu vs. Chen Lie: Yan Qingwu underestimates Chen Lie initially but becomes more serious after his second successful defense.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie challenges and defeats Yan Qingwu, the top student of Shuimang Star Martial Academy, winning the Blood-Tempering Spirit Liquid.
• Ruan Liusu defeats Wu Yunxia, securing her place in the Super Genius Class and expressing her desire to join Chen Lie's teaching assistant group.
• Chen Lie meets Shen Miaowei, who tells him that his classmates from East River Province are present at the event.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie continues to display his exceptional prowess in martial arts, defeating a strong opponent with ease.
• Ruan Liusu shows significant improvement in her martial skills, breaking through to the Blood Refining Stage and defeating a top-50 Blood Qi Ranking opponent.
• Yan Qingwu experiences a mental attack during her duel, causing her to lose focus and miss her final strike. This incident highlights the gap in mental cultivation between her and Chen Lie.

Significant Themes

• The theme of talent and genius is further explored through the comparison of Blue Star, Shuimang Star, and Red Flame Planet's martial standards.
• The pressure and expectations placed on top students, such as Yan Qingwu and Ruan Liusu, are emphasized.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Ruan Liusu discuss her progress and her parents' invitation to visit Sunan Province.
• Chen Lie and Shen Miaowei reunite, and she informs him about his classmates from East River Province attending the event.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie visits Blue Star University's sparring plaza with Shen Miaowei and Ruan Liusu.
• He meets his cousin Feng Shuangshuang, who is having trouble advancing to the Key Class due to someone's interference.
• Ruan Liusu offers to help and contacts her cousin Cheng Xiaoxiao, who agrees to assist but asks Chen Lie to go to the Thirteenth Campus's drill hall.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Shows concern for his cousin's well-being and is willing to help her.
• Feng Shuangshuang: Feels inferior and meek before Chen Lie, contrasting with her stern demeanor in his previous life.
• Ruan Liusu: Shows initiative in helping Feng Shuangshuang and is willing to use her connections for Chen Lie's sake.
• Lu Qingchan: Feels inferior and lacks confidence around Chen Lie and Ruan Liusu.

Significant Themes

• Family and Relationships: The bond between Chen Lie and his cousin is emphasized, as well as the tension between Ruan Liusu and Lu Qingchan.
• Power Dynamics: The influence of powerful families and connections is highlighted, with Feng Shuangshuang's predicament serving as an example.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Feng Shuangshuang: Their relationship is explored, with Feng Shuangshuang feeling inferior to Chen Lie.
• Ruan Liusu and Lu Qingchan: Tension exists between them, with Ruan Liusu feeling hostile toward Lu Qingchan.
• Chen Lie and Ruan Liusu: They work together to help Feng Shuangshuang, showing a cooperative dynamic.

Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie helps Feng Shuangshuang, his cousin, by asking Zheng Shuwen, a powerful student, to intervene in her class promotion issue.
• Zheng Shuwen agrees to help Feng Shuangshuang, Wu Qianqian, and Lu Qingchan enter the Key Class, with the condition that Chen Lie joins a team led by Jiang Yuan after the next Blood Qi Ranking challenge.
• The three-star exchange matches continue, with the Geng Metal Meteoric Iron still unclaimed.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie demonstrates his influence and power by easily resolving Feng Shuangshuang's issue.
• Zheng Shuwen shows her capability and status by agreeing to help and arranging for the three students' promotion to the Key Class.
• Ruan Liusu questions Chen Lie about his relationship with Lu Qingchan, revealing her insecurities.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Chen Lie's status and connections allow him to resolve issues easily, while Zheng Shuwen's power and background enable her to make promises on behalf of others.
• Relationships and Trust: Ruan Liusu's questioning of Chen Lie highlights her insecurities and the importance of open communication in relationships.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Zheng Shuwen interact, with Zheng Shuwen making a bet with Chen Lie regarding the next Blood Qi Ranking challenge.
• Ruan Liusu questions Chen Lie about his relationship with Lu Qingchan, showing her insecurities and desire for reassurance.
• Feng Shuangshuang interacts with various Ordinary Class students, who are impressed by her cousin's status in the Super Genius Class.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Dongyang, Blue Star University's Vice-Chancellor, discusses the promotion of three Ordinary Class students (Feng Shuangshuang, Wu Qianqian, and Lu Qingchan) to the Key Class due to Chen Lie's influence.
• Xue Xinrui, who had been harassing Feng Shuangshuang, receives a penalty from the Academic Affairs Office due to Chen Lie's intervention.
• Zheng Shuwen, the Vice-Chancellor's daughter, personally escorts the three promoted students to their new Key Class.

Character Developments

• Zheng Dongyang shows concern for Chen Lie's potential and wants his daughter to befriend him.
• Zheng Shuwen understands the value of Chen Lie's connections and agrees to help his relatives and friends.
• Xue Xinrui faces consequences for her actions and is humbled.
• Feng Shuangshuang, Wu Qianqian, and Lu Qingchan are surprised and grateful for their promotion.

Significant Themes

• The power of connections and influence in the martial arts world.
• The consequences of improper actions and the importance of fair play.
• The value of talent and potential in martial arts cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Dongyang and Zheng Shuwen discuss Chen Lie's potential and the promotion of his relatives.
• Feng Shuangshuang, Wu Qianqian, and Lu Qingchan interact with Zheng Shuwen, expressing gratitude and asking about Chen Lie.
• Xue Xinrui faces the consequences of her actions and is humbled in front of her peers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Shuwen brings Feng Shuangshuang, Lu Qingchan, and Wu Qianqian to the Twentieth Key Class and arranges for them to comprehend Crystal Pillars at the Second Campus.
• Chen Lie and Ruan Liusu watch the sparring matches at the Thirteenth Campus. Chen Lie meets Zhu Jingshu, a member of Red Flame Planet's imperial clan.
• An emergency situation occurs on Blue Star, leading to the temporary suspension of the three-planet sparring matches. Blue Star University's president and vice president appear to address the situation.

Character Developments

• Feng Shuangshuang, Lu Qingchan, and Wu Qianqian are now students of the Twentieth Key Class and have the opportunity to comprehend Crystal Pillars.
• Chen Lie has completed his third blood tempering using Shuimang Star's Super Blood-Tempering Spirit Liquid but has not yet broken through to the Grandmaster realm.
• Zhu Jingshu is introduced as a sharp-tongued member of Red Flame Planet's imperial clan.
• President Lei Jinglong and Vice President Lou Xueru appear in response to the emergency situation on Blue Star.

Significant Themes

• The power and importance of the Crystal Pillars are emphasized, highlighting the precious opportunities they provide for students.
• The emergency situation on Blue Star underscores the ongoing threats and political instability in the Outer Stars.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Shuwen helps Feng Shuangshuang and her friends despite feeling it's inappropriate, showing her father's influence and her own reluctance.
• Chen Lie and Ruan Liusu watch the sparring matches together, and Ruan Liusu becomes upset when Zhu Jingshu suggests Chen Lie should fight for the Geng Metal Meteoric Iron.
• Chen Lie accurately predicts the outcome of the match between Tao Xiuya and Shao Keyu, impressing Zhu Jingshu.
• President Lei Jinglong and Vice President Lou Xueru appear together to address the emergency situation, indicating a united front in the face of adversity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two of Blue Star's twelve Crystal Pillars, the foundation of their martial arts development, are destroyed.
• The attack was carried out by an eighth-rank Grandmaster Martial Artist from the Outer Stars, with the help of a Blue Star traitor, Zhang Hongyang.
• Feng Shuangshuang, Lu Qingchan, and Wu Qianqian, students of Class 76 of the Ordinary Class, are implicated due to their presence at the Crystal Pillars.
• Vice President Lin Muzhi of the Divine Sense Master Association is called to inspect the damaged Crystal Pillars but finds them beyond repair by Blue Star's Divine Sense Masters.
• A massive search and detainment operation is conducted on people from Red Flame Planet and Shuimang Star, including Zhu Jingshu.

Character Developments

• Lei Jinglong, the principal of Blue Star University, is enraged and desperate to find those responsible for the destruction of the Crystal Pillars.
• Lou Xueru, the director of the Genius Class, feels helpless and responsible for the incident.
• Zhang Hongyang, the Blue Star traitor, is captured and executed for his crimes.
• Feng Shuangshuang, Lu Qingchan, and Wu Qianqian face severe consequences due to their involvement, including expulsion and martial arts cripplement.
• Zhu Jingshu, the fifteenth princess of the Great Yan Dynasty, is detained along with others from Shuimang Star and Red Flame Planet.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and Consequences: Zhang Hongyang's betrayal of Blue Star for his daughter's sake highlights the severe consequences of such actions.
• Responsibility and Accountability: Lou Xueru feels responsible for the incident, and Lei Jinglong holds the guards accountable for their failure to protect the Crystal Pillars.
• Powerlessness and Desperation: Blue Star's Divine Sense Masters, including Lin Muzhi, feel powerless to repair the damaged Crystal Pillars, leaving Lei Jinglong desperate for a solution.

Character Interactions

• Lei Jinglong and Lou Xueru work together to investigate and address the destruction of the Crystal Pillars.
• Lei Jinglong and Lin Muzhi discuss the possibility of inviting an Outer Star Mental Power Grandmaster to repair the Crystal Pillars.
• Zhu Jingshu is detained along with others from Shuimang Star and Red Flame Planet due to suspicions about their involvement in the attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Blue Star University's Crystal Pillars, inscribed with Outer Stars martial arts, were attacked. Two were destroyed, which could significantly impact Blue Star's martial arts advancements.
• Blue Star University's authorities restrict and question the visiting disciples from Shuimang Star and Red Flame Planet, suspecting their involvement in the attack.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: He is concerned about the destruction of the Crystal Pillars but remains calm and composed. He is summoned by Instructor Zheng for an unknown reason.
• Feng Shuangshuang, Wu Qianqian, and Lu Qingchan: They are wrongly accused and detained, fearing for their futures. Wu Qianqian begs Feng Shuangshuang to ask Chen Lie for help, but Feng Shuangshuang refuses, fearing she might implicate him.
• Zhu Zhengchang and Zhou Chengchuan: They confront Lei Jinglong about the treatment of their planet's geniuses but ultimately decide to cooperate, understanding the gravity of the situation.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Suspicion: The destruction of the Crystal Pillars leads to suspicion and mistrust among the planets, with Blue Star University targeting the visiting disciples.
• Power Dynamics: The incident highlights the power dynamics between the planets, with Blue Star's authorities acting aggressively due to the severity of the attack.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Ruan Liusu: They reunite briefly before Chen Lie is summoned by Instructor Zheng.
• Feng Shuangshuang and Wu Qianqian: Wu Qianqian begs Feng Shuangshuang to ask Chen Lie for help, but Feng Shuangshuang refuses due to fear of implicating him.
• Zhu Zhengchang and Zhou Chengchuan: They discuss the situation and decide to cooperate with Blue Star University, understanding the potential consequences for their planets' geniuses.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Feng Shuangshuang, Lu Qingchan, and Wu Qianqian were detained for allowing an attacker to damage two Crystal Pillars.
• Chen Lie learns about the incident from Zheng Dongyang and decides to visit the scene to help.
• Chen Lie inspects the damaged Crystal Pillars and finds that one can be repaired, but it requires infusing it with Mental Power, which is restricted by a Mental Power Grandmaster's Mental Restriction.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie discovers that his Heaven-Grade Consciousness Spirit has the ability to ignore any Mental Restriction.
• Zheng Dongyang shows concern for Chen Lie and his relatives, offering to plead for them later.
• Lei Jinglong feels responsible for the Crystal Pillars' damage and considers resigning.

Significant Themes

• The importance of the Crystal Pillars to Blue Star's martial arts advancement.
• The difficulty in inviting ninth-rank Divine Sense Grandmasters from the Outer Stars.
• The power of Chen Lie's Heaven-Grade Consciousness Spirit and its unique ability.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Zheng Dongyang: Zheng Dongyang shares the news with Chen Lie and supports his decision to visit the scene.
• Chen Lie and Lei Jinglong: Lei Jinglong hopes Chen Lie can repair the Crystal Pillars and offers any reward in return.
• Chen Lie and Jing Qingtian: Jing Qingtian is surprised and hopeful when Chen Lie mentions his Heaven-Grade Consciousness Spirit's ability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie, with his unique Heaven-Grade Consciousness Spirit, can ignore Mental Power Restrictions, a highly sought-after ability in the Canglan Star Domain.
• He successfully replenishes the Mental Power of the damaged first Crystal Pillar, restoring it to a state similar to a new one.
• Blue Star's prominent figures decide to keep Chen Lie's ability a secret to prevent assassination attempts from other planets.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Proves his ability to replenish Mental Power, demonstrating his value to Blue Star. He also shows empathy for his friends, asking for their release.
• Lei Jinglong: Initially angry and suspicious, he becomes grateful and accommodating towards Chen Lie after seeing the latter's ability.
• Jing Qingtian, Wang Shou, Lin Muzhi: Recognize Chen Lie's importance and agree to keep his ability secret for his safety.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Chen Lie's unique ability gives him significant power and influence on Blue Star.
• Secrecy and Protection: Blue Star's leaders decide to keep Chen Lie's ability secret to protect him and their planet's interests.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Lei Jinglong: Their relationship evolves from tense to cooperative after Chen Lie proves his ability.
• Blue Star's leaders: They work together to decide how to handle Chen Lie's revelation and agree to protect him and keep his ability secret.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie's extraordinary talent and achievements impress Blue Star's influential figures.
• Shi Yuanzheng shares his negative impression of Chen Lie's lack of fighting spirit and pessimism.
• Jing Qingtian reveals the lifespan and usage limitations of Crystal Pillars.
• Wang Shou expresses Blue Star's commitment to supporting Chen Lie's cultivation.
• Lei Jinglong pardons Feng Shuangshuang, Lu Qingchan, and Wu Qianqian, granting them unlimited access to the Crystal Pillars.
• Blue Star University lifts the detention of guests from Shuimang Star and Red Flame Planet.
• Chen Lie visits Director Zhang Liwu at the Resource Category Building.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Gains recognition for his talent and is promised full support for his cultivation.
• Lei Jinglong: Shows leniency towards Feng Shuangshuang and her friends, prioritizing Blue Star's interests.
• Shi Yuanzheng: Expresses his disapproval of Chen Lie's character, contrasting with his later recognition of Chen Lie's talent.
• Wang Shou, Jing Qingtian, and other Blue Star figures: Recognize Chen Lie's potential and commit to supporting his cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Talent recognition and support: Blue Star's influential figures acknowledge Chen Lie's exceptional talent and commit resources to his cultivation.
• Prioritizing interests: Lei Jinglong pardons the students to avoid diplomatic issues and maintain Blue Star's image.
• Limitations and lifespans: Crystal Pillars have a limited lifespan and usage, highlighting the importance of resource management.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie interacts with Blue Star's influential figures, gaining their recognition and support.
• Lei Jinglong interacts with Feng Shuangshuang, Lu Qingchan, and Wu Qianqian, pardoning them and granting them access to the Crystal Pillars.
• Chen Lie visits Director Zhang Liwu to request resources, demonstrating his growing influence at Blue Star University.

Key plot points and events

• Resource director Zhang Liwu tells Chen Lie that his star liquid has been shipped and the profound yang golden marrow is on its way. The Haoran Star traders want to meet him in the Sumeru Illusion Realm, and Zhang warns that they may cancel the shipment if he does not.
• Chen Lie asks Zhang to find him a third-stage blood-refining martial treasure and preferably super blood-tempering spirit liquid. He explains that Principal Lei has promised to provide his cultivation resources for free; Zhang agrees to confirm this and prioritize the search.
• After training, Chen Lie meets Mu Yunyao and her younger brother, Mu Yunze, in the Canglan Martial Arena. He teaches Yunze the remaining half of his method for using star liquid.
• Yunze has already improved from 10.78 to 10.88 times strength after learning the first part. The completed method is expected to help him exceed elevenfold strength within a month. This would make him an exceptional blood-qi-stage talent and improve his prospects of becoming a Heavenly Human grandmaster.
• Chen Lie learns that twelvefold strength is extremely rare in the Canglan Star Domain, generally associated with its Upper Three Stars. Mu Yunze also asks whether the profound yang golden marrow is only useful for cultivating yang-attribute true qi; Chen Lie indicates that it is not, though he does not explain further.
• The Mu siblings express their gratitude, while Chen Lie insists their dealings are a trade and that they owe him nothing. Mu Yunyao plans to return to Starry Sky University to train, leaving Yunze in their aunt’s care.
• As Chen Lie walks with the siblings through the arena, someone recognizes him, setting up the next encounter.

Character developments

• Chen Lie continues preparing for a major cultivation breakthrough and is increasingly treated by Blue Star University as a top-tier genius, with access to free resources. He remains discreet about his origins and matter-of-fact about helping the Mu siblings.
• Mu Yunze gains renewed confidence as his strength rises rapidly. Reaching elevenfold strength would place him among Haoran Star’s leading young talents and revive his family’s hopes.
• Mu Yunyao moves from cautious gratitude to strong confidence in her brother’s future, and intends to resume her own cultivation at Starry Sky University.
• Zhang Liwu recognizes Chen Lie’s elevated status and offers to support his cultivation needs.

Significant themes

• Gratitude and reciprocity: The Mu siblings see Chen Lie’s instruction as life-changing, while Chen Lie frames it as a fair exchange.
• Talent, instruction, and opportunity: Yunze’s progress shows how the right method can unlock potential that conventional teachers and resources could not.
• Different standards across worlds: Chen Lie’s plans and knowledge exceed what is commonly understood in the Canglan Star Domain, highlighting the gap between him and its ordinary practitioners.
• Ambition and family responsibility: Yunze’s advancement represents both personal achievement and a chance to restore his family’s standing.

Character interactions

• Zhang Liwu advises Chen Lie to meet the traders and discusses his resource request.
• Chen Lie reassures Mu Yunze, teaches him the complete star-liquid method, and answers questions about his training.
• Mu Yunyao thanks Chen Lie and discusses Yunze’s future with her brother; Chen Lie repeatedly declines to treat their gratitude as a debt.
• The chapter ends with an unidentified person calling out after recognizing Chen Lie.