Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie and Chu Ling'er meet Yang Guangyu and his friends, who are hostile towards Chen Lie.
• They discuss the Blood God Planet martial artists and their matches against Starry Sky University.
• The Holy Son of the Blood God Sect and the Holy Maiden (Feng Lingxi) are introduced.
• Chen Lie and Chu Ling'er have lunch, and Yang Guangyu confronts Chen Lie.
• On their way back, they encounter Feng Lingxi, who challenges Chen Lie to a rematch.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: He remains calm and collected despite Yang Guangyu's hostility. He is recognized by Feng Lingxi, hinting at his past accomplishments.
• Chu Ling'er: She stands up for Chen Lie against Yang Guangyu's accusations and shows concern for his well-being.
• Yang Guangyu: He is jealous and suspicious of Chen Lie, leading to his hostile behavior.
• Feng Lingxi (Holy Maiden): She seeks a rematch with Chen Lie, showing her determination and pride.

Significant Themes

• Status and Power: The Holy Maiden's status and power contrast with Chu Ling'er's feelings of inferiority.
• Jealousy and Insecurity: Yang Guangyu's jealousy leads him to act hostilely towards Chen Lie.
• Pride and Determination: Feng Lingxi's pride in her martial arts skills leads her to challenge Chen Lie again.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Chu Ling'er: They have a friendly rapport, with Chu Ling'er showing concern for Chen Lie's well-being.
• Chen Lie and Yang Guangyu: Yang Guangyu is hostile towards Chen Lie due to jealousy and suspicion.
• Chen Lie and Feng Lingxi: They have a history of martial contests, with Feng Lingxi seeking a rematch.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie faces Feng Lingxi, the Blood God Sect's saintess, in a mental power clash.
• Feng Lingxi challenges Chen Lie to a martial arts duel, but he declines due to the risk of drawing unwanted attention.
• They then engage in a mental power contest, with Chen Lie emerging victorious.
• Feng Lingxi invites Chen Lie to the Blood God Sect on Blood God Planet, but he declines.
• Chu Ling'er offers to help Chen Lie obtain two portions of Blood-Tempering Spirit Liquid.
• Chen Lie returns to Tianyi Campus and finds Blue Star's gathering place.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie's mental power and martial arts strength are revealed to be exceptional, even catching Feng Lingxi's attention.
• Feng Lingxi shows interest in Chen Lie's background and mental power cultivation method.
• Chu Ling'er becomes more determined to help Chen Lie after realizing the value of the opportunity she's been given.

Significant Themes

• The importance of restraint and caution in unfamiliar environments (highlighted by Zuo Yuan'er's advice to Chen Lie).
• The value of opportunities and the potential consequences of wasting them (illustrated by Chu Ling'er's reflection on her fortunate encounter).

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Feng Lingxi's interaction showcases their mutual respect and curiosity about each other's abilities.
• Chen Lie and Chu Ling'er's interaction reveals her determination to help him, despite the challenges involved.
• Chen Lie's interaction with Luo Zhixun and Ruan Liusu demonstrates their concern for his well-being and safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie's absence from the gathering is noticed, and he's criticized by his peers.
• Luo Zhixun reveals Chen Lie was in seclusion, practicing martial arts.
• Jiang Yuan announces that candidates should inform the group if they enter seclusion.
• Ruan Liusu expresses concern about Chen Lie's injured hand.
• The candidates discuss their encounters with Wood Source Planet cultivators and plan to spar with them to understand their martial arts better.
• Chen Lie spends the night cultivating his Pure Yang Precious Blood.
• The next day, Blue Star's candidates gather at the Eastern Region venue, and Zhao Siqi reprimands Chen Lie for his tardiness.
• The candidates enter the Real Combat Room at Tianyi Campus for the election's first stage.
• Chen Lie senses someone trying to trip him during the chaos.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Shows determination in his cultivation and remains calm under provocation.
• Zhao Siqi: Demonstrates leadership and concern for Blue Star's candidates, but also shows favoritism towards Chen Lie.
• Ruan Liusu: Shows concern for Chen Lie's well-being.
• The Wood Source Planet girl: Attempts to trip Chen Lie, showing hostility towards him.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry among candidates.
• The importance of following rules and regulations.
• The value of understanding and adapting to unfamiliar martial arts methods.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie interacts with his peers from Blue Star, showing both conflict (with Zhao Siqi) and camaraderie (with Ruan Liusu).
• Chen Lie has a hostile interaction with a Wood Source Planet candidate.
• The candidates from Blue Star and Wood Source Planet discuss their encounters and plan to spar, showing a willingness to learn from each other.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie encounters two candidates from Wood Source Planet trying to provoke him, but he ignores them.
• The candidates enter the Battle Power Room for a combat strength test, facing puppet men whose strength is automatically adjusted based on the candidate's strength.
• Chen Lie passes the test by reaching the sixth stage, qualifying for the next round.
• Four candidates from Blue Star are eliminated, while none from Wood Source Planet are.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie demonstrates his restraint and patience in dealing with provocation.
• Chen Lie's strength is revealed to be exceptional, with innate divine strength and Golden Blood Qi, though he tries to hide it.

Significant Themes

• Provocation and Restraint: Chen Lie's ability to endure and ignore provocation is highlighted.
• Strength and Talent: The test reveals Chen Lie's exceptional strength and talent, hinting at his potential as a top candidate.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Ruan Liusu interact, with Ruan Liusu expressing confidence in Chen Lie's abilities.
• Chen Lie and Zhu Jingshu meet again, with Zhu Jingshu showing respect and deference to Chen Lie.
• An alien girl from Wood Source Planet provokes Chen Lie, comparing him to a turtle for his endurance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie and Ruan Liusu form a team for the comprehension trial.
• The comprehension trial involves a pillar with 100 martial arts secret techniques; teams must light up 80 patterns to pass.
• Ruan Liusu successfully comprehends 80 techniques, passing the trial for both.

Character Developments

• Ruan Liusu: Demonstrates exceptional comprehension skills, carrying Chen Lie through the trial.
• Chen Lie: Reveals average comprehension skills, relying on Ruan Liusu to pass the trial.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork: Ruan Liusu's strength carries Chen Lie through the trial, highlighting the importance of teamwork.
• Individual Strength vs Weakness: Chen Lie's average comprehension contrasts with his exceptional combat power, showing that individuals can have strengths and weaknesses.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Ruan Liusu: They form a team and share insights during the trial. Ruan Liusu carries Chen Lie through the trial due to her superior comprehension.

Key plot points and events

• After the second trial, 367 candidates advanced, including ten from Blue Star. The third trial—an instrument-based assessment of talent and aptitude—was postponed until the next morning.
• Candidates were allowed to spar in the meantime. Victories over stronger opponents would be recorded and could decide ties. The director would meet no more than twenty candidates.
• Blue Star’s Jiang Yuan proposed testing Wood Source Planet’s fighters. Through Red Flame Planet’s Zhu Jingfei, the sides arranged five ranked matchups, with a payment of 10,000 Star-Origin Galactic Coins for each bout lost.
• Wood Source Planet’s Hua Jianying distrusted Blue Star, accusing it of backing covert forces and assassinating her cousin. To prevent Blue Star from using a sacrifice strategy, she changed the format: all five matchups would happen simultaneously, and winners could assist teammates.
• The team battle began: Jiang Yuan faced Hua Jianying, Zuo Yuan’er faced Bu Feifan, Hao Yulong faced Lian Changqing, Shao Keyu faced Zu Keying, and Chen Lie faced Meng Zhao.
• Chen Lie studied Meng Zhao’s techniques while defending against hundreds of attacks, then defeated him with a single powerful blow. He chose not to interfere in Shao Keyu’s evenly matched fight and instead watched the others.

Character developments

• Chen Lie recognizes that the upcoming aptitude assessment may put him at a disadvantage, despite his strong cultivation. He nevertheless shows strategic patience in battle, prioritizing knowledge useful to Blue Star’s other fighters before securing an easy win.
• Jiang Yuan acts as Blue Star’s organizer and accepts the team-battle format, directing his team to fight carefully and learn from Wood Source Planet.
• Hua Jianying emerges as a proud, distrustful opponent whose personal grievance against Blue Star shapes her demands.
• Zhu Jingfei serves as intermediary between the planets, facilitating the match and explaining its terms.

Significant themes

• Competition and political rivalry: The fight reflects a decade-long struggle between Blue Star and Wood Source Planet for a Permanent Councilor Star position.
• Collective responsibility: Jiang Yuan urges the fighters—and spectators from Blue Star—to learn techniques that could help the planet’s wider team.
• Strategy and restraint: Chen Lie delays victory to gather information, while the team format makes timing and mutual support as important as individual strength.
• Prejudice and mistrust: Hua Jianying’s accusations show how past violence and political hostility shape present encounters.

Character interactions

• Jiang Yuan coordinates with Blue Star’s fighters and negotiates through Zhu Jingfei.
• Hua Jianying challenges Blue Star’s trustworthiness and alters the rules to block a perceived tactical trick; Jiang Yuan agrees.
• Chen Lie faces Meng Zhao, who insults and aggressively attacks him, but Chen Lie remains composed, studies his style, and defeats him.
• After winning, Chen Lie evaluates where he could help, but avoids disrupting Shao Keyu’s even contest and turns his attention to the more difficult fights.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hao Yulong and Lian Changqing's battle reaches a fever pitch.
• Zuo Yuan'er is overwhelmed by Bu Feifan; Chen Lie intervenes.
• Chen Lie surprises Bu Feifan with his strength, leading to Bu Feifan's defeat.
• Zuo Yuan'er, Hao Yulong, Chen Lie, and Shao Keyu join forces to defeat Hua Jianying, winning the group melee for Blue Star.
• Wood Source Planet concedes defeat and transfers fifty thousand Star-Origin Galactic Coins to Blue Star.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Reveals his strength, defeating Bu Feifan and contributing to Blue Star's victory. His role is underestimated by his teammates.
• Zuo Yuan'er: Struggles against Bu Feifan but ultimately defeats him with a well-timed attack.
• Hua Jianying: Realizes the importance of top-level combat strength after facing Blue Star's strategy. Rebukes her teammates for their losses.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork vs Individual Strength: Blue Star's victory highlights the importance of teamwork and strategy, while Wood Source Planet's loss demonstrates the dangers of underestimating opponents.
• Top-Level Combat Strength: The presence of one more Blood-Qi Transforming into Rainbow realm fighter on Blue Star significantly influences the outcome of the battle.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Bu Feifan: Chen Lie's unexpected strength leads to Bu Feifan's defeat, shocking both the combatants and the spectators.
• Zuo Yuan'er and Bu Feifan: Zuo Yuan'er's cunning and patience allow her to exploit Bu Feifan's overconfidence and secure her victory.
• Hua Jianying and her teammates: Hua Jianying's frustration and disappointment in her teammates' performances lead to a tense interaction, with Lian Changqing, Zu Keying, and Bu Feifan defending their losses.

Chapter Summary: “Special Physique”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bu Feifan reveals that Blue Star’s unexpected victor was not Zuo Yuan’er but Chen Lie, who had concealed his true strength. Chen Lie is actually in the Blood-Qi Transforming into Rainbow Realm, while Blue Star has four fighters at the Great Extreme Realm of Blood-Qi.
• Hua Jianying and the Wood Source Planet fighters realize that Chen Lie’s disguise caused them to underestimate Blue Star. Hua urges her companions to learn from the battle and warn their elders about Blue Star’s deceptive tactics.
• Back at Blue Star’s gathering place, Jiang Yuan organizes a discussion so the team can analyze the fight. He cautions everyone not to underestimate Wood Source Planet, emphasizing that their victory was partly due to their opponents’ carelessness.
• The next day, the remaining 367 candidates begin the final assessment for Starry Sky University’s Martial Way Department. The tests measure Martial Way bone quality, True Qi affinity, and special physiques.
• The twenty highest-scoring candidates will meet Yan Zhiyun, the Martial Way Department dean and a powerful expert who has surpassed the Tenth-Order Heaven-Human Grandmaster Realm. Those she selects may become core students and half-disciples.
• Candidates from the various star regions are tested. Most possess Perfect Bone Quality and eight- or nine-star True Qi affinity, while only a small number achieve ten-star affinity.
• Zu Keying of Wood Source Planet becomes the first candidate to reveal a special physique: the rare Origin Extreme Physique. Instructor Cheng Fengan states that, if properly developed, it guarantees at least the potential to become a Tenth-Stage Martial Artist and sends her to meet Yan Zhiyun.
• Blue Star candidates perform strongly, with Jiang Yuan, Zuo Yuan’er, and Shao Keyu achieving ten-star True Qi affinity, while Hao Yulong achieves nine-star affinity.
• Chen Lie’s test produces an unexpected result: Top-Tier Bone Quality, seven-star True Qi affinity, and a suspected special physique called Extreme Yang Blood. The result surprises everyone because Chen Lie’s measured aptitude appears weaker than that of the other leading candidates.
• Chen Lie understands that his improved bone quality comes from cultivating Pure Yang Precious Blood. He believes it can eventually rise to Perfect Bone Quality after mastering the Flood Dragon Rebirth Technique and advancing further in the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: His hidden strength becomes more widely recognized after defeating Wood Source Planet’s fighters. His test reveals that his unusual power comes from the mysterious Extreme Yang Blood physique, though its potential remains uncertain. He remains calm despite receiving lower aptitude scores than his peers.
• Hua Jianying: She becomes more cautious and analytical after learning that Chen Lie concealed his realm. She takes responsibility for organizing Wood Source Planet’s response and encourages her team to study the encounter.
• Jiang Yuan: Acts as Blue Star’s strategic leader, coordinating post-battle analysis and warning his comrades against becoming overconfident.
• Zu Keying: Suffers defeat in the earlier battle but gains an extraordinary opportunity when her Origin Extreme Physique is discovered. She is immediately selected for further consideration by Yan Zhiyun.
• Cheng Fengan: Initially evaluates candidates objectively but becomes intrigued by the unusual nature of Chen Lie’s constitution. However, he remains doubtful because Chen Lie’s True Qi affinity is only seven stars.
• Blue Star’s leading fighters: Jiang Yuan, Zuo Yuan’er, and Shao Keyu demonstrate outstanding ten-star affinity, strengthening Blue Star’s standing among the candidates.

Significant Themes

• Hidden strength and deception: Chen Lie’s disguised cultivation level shows how appearances can mislead opponents and alter the outcome of battle.
• Aptitude versus actual potential: The testing results suggest that measurable qualities such as bone structure and True Qi affinity do not always reflect a person’s true combat ability or future growth.
• Rare physiques and destiny: Zu Keying’s Origin Extreme Physique and Chen Lie’s Extreme Yang Blood introduce the idea that unusual constitutions can radically influence a cultivator’s future.
• Competition and opportunity: The assessment offers candidates from weaker planets a chance to change their destinies by becoming core students of Starry Sky University.
• Humility after victory: Jiang Yuan stresses that Blue Star’s win does not prove Wood Source Planet is weak, reinforcing the importance of caution and continued improvement.

Character Interactions

• Bu Feifan explains Chen Lie’s deception to Hua Jianying and the Wood Source Planet fighters, prompting them to reassess the battle.
• Jiang Yuan leads Blue Star’s fighters in reviewing their clash with Wood Source Planet and warns them against arrogance.
• Ruan Liusu encourages Chen Lie before his test, speculating that his rapid rise may indicate a special physique.
• Cheng Fengan questions Zu Keying about her background and recognizes the significance of her Origin Extreme Physique, effectively selecting her for a meeting with Yan Zhiyun.
• The Blue Star and Wood Source Planet groups react with surprise and envy to the testing results, especially Zu Keying’s rare constitution and Chen Lie’s mysterious Extreme Yang Blood.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie's talent test reveals he has seven-Xing True Qi affinity and top-tier martial arts bone quality, disappointing those who thought he was a genius.
• Ruan Liusu tests with Perfect Bone Quality and ten-Xing True Qi affinity, and is revealed to have the special physique, Nine Yin Sacred Vein.
• Luo Zhixun tests with Perfect Bone Quality, nine-Xing True Qi affinity, and the special physique, Innate Sword Bone.
• Twenty candidates, including Jiang Yuan, Luo Zhixun, and Ruan Liusu from Blue Star, are selected to meet the department director.
• Chen Lie is not selected due to his average aptitude.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie remains unfazed by his average talent test results, attributing his past achievements to his Extreme Yang Blood and cultivation experience from his past life.
• Ruan Liusu and Luo Zhixun learn they possess special physiques and are given preferential treatment.
• Han Keke, initially disheartened by Chen Lie's average talent, decides to observe him further before changing her stance.
• Xu Wanqing feels sympathy for Chen Lie's situation but also feels a sense of schadenfreude.
• Chu Ling'er, a native of Canglong Star, arrives at Tianyi Campus to thank Chen Lie for his guidance in cultivating a high-value Consciousness Sea World.

Significant Themes

• Talent and its importance in martial arts development.
• The impact of expectations and reality on one's mindset and perception.
• The influence of special physiques on one's cultivation path and opportunities.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie interacts with Ruan Liusu, who comforts him about his average talent.
• Han Keke interacts with Xu Wanqing, who expresses her disbelief in Chen Lie's potential.
• Han Keke meets Chu Ling'er, who reveals Chen Lie's guidance in cultivating a high-value Consciousness Sea World.

Summary of the Chapter

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie meets Helian Jingtao and Zhao Siqi, who want to trade for his Profound Yang Golden Marrow. He refuses.
• Chu Ling'er delivers two portions of Blood-Tempering Spirit Liquid for the eleventh blood tempering to Chen Lie.
• Ruan Liusu returns and tells Chen Lie she was selected by the Martial Way Department. Luo Zhixun was selected by the Sword Dao Department.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: He remains calm and collected, refusing to trade his Profound Yang Golden Marrow despite Helian Jingtao's and Zhao Siqi's persistence. He also shows understanding and support for Ruan Liusu's decision to return to Blue Star.
• Ruan Liusu: She reveals her Nine Yin Sacred Vein constitution to Chen Lie and expresses her intention to return to Blue Star. She also shows concern for Chen Lie's feelings after his elimination from the Martial Way Department's selection.
• Chu Ling'er: She demonstrates her respect for Chen Lie by addressing him politely and delivering the Blood-Tempering Spirit Liquid as promised.

Significant Themes

• The value of one's constitution and innate talents, as seen in the contrast between Ruan Liusu's Nine Yin Sacred Vein and Chen Lie's elimination from the Martial Way Department's selection.
• The importance of perseverance and not rushing one's cultivation, as emphasized by Chen Lie to Ruan Liusu.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Helian Jingtao: Helian Jingtao tries to persuade Chen Lie to trade his Profound Yang Golden Marrow, but Chen Lie refuses.
• Chen Lie and Zhao Siqi: Zhao Siqi questions Chen Lie about his Profound Yang Golden Marrow, but Chen Lie remains unyielding.
• Chen Lie and Ruan Liusu: Chen Lie shows understanding and support for Ruan Liusu's decision to return to Blue Star. They also discuss Ruan Liusu's Nine Yin Sacred Vein constitution.
• Ruan Liusu and Luo Zhixun: Ruan Liusu conveys Luo Zhixun's message to Chen Lie, showing their friendship and mutual support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie is tested at Starry Sky University and discovers he has Seven-Star True Qi Affinity, which he finds satisfactory.
• Ruan Liusu is selected by an important figure at Starry Sky University but decides to return to Blue Star first.
• Blue Star University's delegation returns to Blue Star, and Chen Lie is praised for his insights about Wood Source Planet's martial arts.
• Chen Lie returns to the Thirteenth Campus and finds a bottle of Extraordinary-Grade Blood-Tempering Spirit Liquid sent by Wenren Qingyue, with a message challenging him.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Shows maturity and acceptance of his Seven-Star True Qi Affinity, understanding that his Heaven-Grade Consciousness Spirit elevates his potential.
• Ruan Liusu: Selected by an important figure at Starry Sky University, but prioritizes personal matters before returning to cultivate there.
• Wenren Qingyue: Sends Chen Lie a bottle of Blood-Tempering Spirit Liquid, maintaining her competitive spirit and challenging him to a rematch.

Significant Themes

• Talent vs. Effort: Chen Lie's Seven-Star True Qi Affinity is considered low, but his Heaven-Grade Consciousness Spirit and cultivation experience make him formidable.
• Competition and Rivalry: Wenren Qingyue's challenge highlights the competitive nature of the martial world and the importance of maintaining one's dignity and honor.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Ruan Liusu: They discuss his talent and her selection at Starry Sky University, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Chen Lie and Xia Zhizhi: Xia Zhizhi belittles Chen Lie's talent, leading to a confrontation with Han Keke, who defends Chen Lie fiercely.
• Chen Lie and Wenren Qingyue: Their exchange through the Blood-Tempering Spirit Liquid bottle maintains their competitive dynamic, setting the stage for a future rematch.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie receives an Extraordinary-Grade Blood-Tempering Spirit Liquid from Zhang Liwu, realizing it can support blood tempering beyond the twelfth level. He debates whether to save it for a later tempering or use it sooner.
• He obtains Spirit Liquid for the eighth and ninth blood temperings and asks Zhang Liwu to order supplies for the tenth.
• After cultivating Pure Yang Precious Blood and using the Blood Origin Crystal, Chen Lie tests his power:
  • Blood Qi Value: 2936.82 Ka
  • Strength Value: 43,778.86 jun
  • Strength multiplier: 14.91 times
• Chen Lie recognizes that he is less than 0.1 times away from the difficult fifteenfold Strength Value threshold and plans to break through using Star Liquid.
• He conducts two blood temperings in one day, using the eighth- and ninth-grade Spirit Liquids, advancing from his fourth to his sixth blood tempering without strain.
• His powerful blood qi damages the Cultivation Room, forcing him to consider using a stronger facility.
• At the Super Genius Class training hall, Chen Lie learns that he has risen to twelfth place on the Blood Qi Ranking.
• Xu Wanqing reveals that Chen Lie’s talent testing at Starry Sky University was unimpressive, suggesting he may become ordinary after reaching the Ranked Martial Artist realm. Chen Lie remains calm and does not visibly react.
• Ruan Liuyun arranges a sparring match between Chen Lie and Li Yan, an early Second-Order Martial Artist.
• Chen Lie overwhelms Li Yan in combat, suppressing her despite remaining in the Blood-Qi Stage. His golden blood qi even produces a burning effect, eventually forcing Li Yan to concede.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Makes dramatic progress after cultivating Pure Yang Precious Blood and using the Blood Origin Crystal. His physical strength approaches the fifteenfold limit, and he completes two blood temperings in a single day. He conceals his actual sixth blood-tempering level by claiming to have tempered his blood eight times and continues to hide the true nature of his golden blood qi.
• Zhang Liwu: Helps Chen Lie acquire increasingly powerful Blood-Tempering Spirit Liquid and becomes curious about Chen Lie’s unusually high blood-qi requirements.
• Ruan Liuyun: Remains skeptical of the claim that Chen Lie may fade into obscurity. After witnessing him defeat Li Yan, she becomes deeply surprised by the gap between his apparent cultivation and actual combat strength.
• Xu Wanqing: Reports Chen Lie’s disappointing talent test and lightly teases him, though his continued growth undermines her implication that he will become ordinary.
• Li Yan: Initially confident in her advantage as a Second-Order Martial Artist, she is forced to acknowledge Chen Lie’s overwhelming strength. She becomes curious about the source of his golden, heat-filled blood qi.
• Ji Lingxuan: Quietly observes that Chen Lie has become significantly stronger again.

Significant Themes

• Hidden strength versus visible cultivation: Chen Lie’s displayed realm does not reflect his actual power, allowing him to defeat a much higher-level opponent.
• The importance of foundations and resources: Pure Yang Precious Blood, the Blood Origin Crystal, and high-grade Spirit Liquid dramatically enhance Chen Lie’s potential.
• Limits imposed by knowledge and privilege: The chapter emphasizes that powerful techniques and cultivation methods are restricted by sectarian barriers and social status.
• Talent versus effort and opportunity: Although Chen Lie’s formal talent assessment is poor, his unique constitution, secret techniques, and resources allow him to surpass expectations.
• Concealment and strategic caution: Chen Lie repeatedly hides his true cultivation, strength, and constitution to avoid exposing his advantages.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Zhang Liwu discuss obtaining suitable Spirit Liquid, with Zhang becoming increasingly curious about Chen Lie’s rapid advancement.
• Ruan Liuyun and Xu Wanqing debate the significance of Chen Lie’s Starry Sky University talent results.
• Ruan tries to arrange guidance for Chen Lie’s future breakthrough, but he politely refuses, claiming he is not yet ready.
• Ruan pairs Chen Lie with Li Yan for practice, expecting the match to be appropriate.
• During the duel, Chen Lie’s overwhelming power shocks Li Yan and the surrounding students. After conceding, Li Yan questions him about his golden blood qi, but Chen Lie attributes it to a “special constitution.”
• Ruan later questions Chen Lie about how eight blood temperings could produce such strength, and he again offers the explanation of a special constitution, leaving her uncertain but intrigued.

• Plot Points & Events: Chen Lie's strength value reaches 14.91, near the 15-fold mark. He requests a large amount of Star Liquid from Principal Lei, who approves 250,000 milliliters. Chen Lie uses the Star Liquid to break through to 15-fold strength value. Representatives from the East River Province Martial Artist Association, including Chen Lie's cousin Chen Ying, arrive at Blue Star University to meet him.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: He shows determination and confidence in his martial arts journey, aiming to reach 10-fold strength value. He activates his Pure Yang Physique, which might have affected his True Qi affinity.
• Principal Lei Jinglong: He supports Chen Lie's cultivation, understanding the potential benefits for Blue Star.
• Chen Ying: She accompanies the East River Province Martial Artist Association representatives to find Chen Lie. She seems to have a strained relationship with Xia Zhizhi, who is hostile towards Chen Lie.
• Significant Themes: The importance of strength value and aptitude in martial arts cultivation. The influence of constitutions on one's martial path. The role of support and resources in cultivators' development.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Principal Lei Jinglong: They discuss Chen Lie's cultivation needs and the potential benefits of his breakthrough for Blue Star.
• Chen Ying and Xia Zhizhi: They have a tense interaction, with Xia Zhizhi showing hostility towards Chen Lie and Chen Ying.

Chapter summary

Plot and key events

• Chen Ying arrives at Blue Star University looking for her younger cousin, Chen Lie. Xia Zhizhi brings her to the Super Genius Class, where Lanjing students disparage Chen Lie for refusing an invitation to join their team.
• Wu Tianhong confronts Chen Ying, but Qin Ruoxi steps in and offers to help locate Chen Lie. Yan Zheng, who already resents Chen Lie, then accuses Chen Lie of attacking his fifteen-year-old cousin and challenges Chen Ying to withstand ten blows.
• Yan Zheng attacks without warning and quickly overwhelms Chen Ying. Assistant instructor Ruan Liuyun intervenes before his next strike can seriously injure her. Han Keke also taunts Yan Zheng and calls for Chen Lie.
• Chen Lie arrives, hears that Yan Zheng attacked Chen Ying, and swiftly knocks Yan Zheng down. He stomps on Yan Zheng’s head after Yan threatens to destroy his family, stopping only when instructor Zheng Dongyang intervenes. Yan Zheng survives and is taken to the infirmary.
• Zheng Dongyang confirms the circumstances but punishes Chen Lie for fighting outside the designated Duel Platforms and using excessive force: university resources will cost him twice as many credits, his Blood Qi Ranking privileges are revoked, and he loses homeworld subsidies for Outer Star purchases. Chen Lie accepts the penalty, believing it will have little practical effect.
• Chen Ying explains that she came with provincial officials to invite Chen Lie to next year’s Global Resource Allocation Contest. She and Chen Lie leave for the university reception area to meet the officials.

Character developments and interactions

• Chen Ying remains composed while facing the Lanjing students and Yan Zheng, but her inability to withstand his attacks makes her recognize how much stronger Chen Lie has become. She feels guilty that her visit led to trouble.
• Chen Lie reacts fiercely when his cousin is harmed and when Yan threatens his family. His brutal response alarms onlookers and draws an official reprimand, revealing how deeply his family’s past weighs on him.
• Yan Zheng turns an existing grudge with Chen Lie into an attack on Chen Ying, then escalates matters by threatening Chen Lie’s family. His humiliation exposes the gulf between his standing and Chen Lie’s strength.
• Ruan Liuyun protects Chen Ying and later warns Chen Lie to avoid provoking powerful families. She hints at a family connection, though Chen Ying does not understand what she means.
• Qin Ruoxi stops Wu Tianhong’s harassment and offers assistance; Han Keke backs Chen Ying and challenges Yan Zheng verbally. The Lanjing students’ initial contempt contrasts with the support Chen Ying receives from Chen Lie’s allies.
• The top-ranked students Jiang Yuan, Hao Yulong, and Zuo Yuan’er witness Chen Lie’s overwhelming victory. Jiang Yuan notes that Yan Zheng should have been a formidable opponent and wonders whether Chen Lie’s physique explains his strength.

Significant themes

• Family loyalty and protection: Chen Lie’s retaliation is driven by his concern for Chen Ying and by painful memories of his family’s persecution.
• Power, pride, and provincial prejudice: Lanjing students look down on people from less prominent provinces, while Yan Zheng uses his status and family influence to intimidate others.
• Rules versus personal justice: Chen Lie’s reason for attacking Yan Zheng is understandable, but his violence violates university rules and risks worsening the conflict.
• Hidden strength and reputation: Chen Lie’s apparent low talent ranking contrasts sharply with his extraordinary combat ability, prompting even elite students to reassess him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie is approached by Xu Tianchuan and Gu Tian to participate in the Blue Star Martial Artist Association's Global Provincial Resource Category Building Competition, representing East River Province.
• The competition is held every year, and the top performers can secure more martial resources for their province the following year.
• Chen Lie agrees to participate and learns that the competition will take place in five days.
• On the day of the competition, Chen Lie meets Ji Lingxuan at the airship plaza, and they travel together to the Blue Star Martial Artist Association Headquarters.
• Chen Lie meets Xu Tianchuan, Song Yixuan, and Zhao Jingyuan at the association headquarters.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: He has improved his Strength Value to 15.18 times and completed eight blood temperings, reaching the peak of martial arts development in the Canglan Star Domain. He is now more interested in Ji Lingxuan's mother and her background.
• Ji Lingxuan: Her Strength Value has exceeded eight times, and she has agreed to take Chen Lie to meet her mother during the upcoming Blue Star University break.
• Zhao Jingyuan: She admires Chen Lie's achievements and acknowledges that luck is part of a person's strength in martial competition.

Significant Themes

• The importance of martial resources for a province's development in martial arts.
• The role of luck in martial competition.
• The curiosity and interest in Ji Lingxuan's mother and her background.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Ji Lingxuan: They travel together to the competition and discuss their strengths and plans for the future.
• Chen Lie and Zhao Jingyuan: They meet for the first time and express mutual admiration for each other's achievements in martial arts.
• Chen Lie and Song Yixuan: They reconnect, and Chen Lie encourages Song Yixuan to perform well in the competition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie and his team participate in the Global Inter-Province Resource Allocation Contest.
• Chen Lie discovers Zhao Jingyuan's impressive martial arts foundation.
• The contest involves seizing Resource Allocation Vouchers, which represent a share of global resources for the following year. Each province can hold up to three vouchers.
• Contestants can hand over seized vouchers to their province's assistant for safekeeping, but assistants cannot participate in voucher seizure. If a side loses, they forfeit their vouchers and may be eliminated.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Chen Lie's martial arts progress is astonishing. He can now rival the Martial Leaders of Blue Star's top ten provinces, shocking his companions.
• Zhao Jingyuan: Zhao Jingyuan reveals she is from the influential Zhao Family in East River Province. She admires Chen Lie's martial arts prowess despite her family's background.
• Xu Tianchuan: Xu Tianchuan is the president of East River Province's Martial Artist Association. He is cautious about Chen Lie's abilities and underestimates him initially.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Rivalry: The contest highlights the competitive nature of the martial arts world, with provinces vying for resources.
• Background and Abilities: The characters' backgrounds and family influences are explored, contrasting with their individual abilities and achievements.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Zhao Jingyuan: They acknowledge each other's strengths and express admiration. Zhao Jingyuan reveals her family background, and Chen Lie learns about her martial arts foundation.
• Chen Lie and Xu Tianchuan: Xu Tianchuan initially underestimates Chen Lie but later realizes his true potential.
• Chen Lie and Song Yixuan: They work together as the main force in the contest, with Song Yixuan expressing confidence in Chen Lie's abilities.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Resource Competition begins, with resource allocation vouchers thrown into the arena every five minutes.
• Chen Lie, East River Province's Martial Leader, defies the unwritten rule by seizing three first-class (gold) resource allocation vouchers instead of the usual one.
• Jiang Yuan, the top-ranked Blood Qi cultivator, takes the fourth gold voucher, signaling the start of potential conflict.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Shows disregard for the established rules, demonstrating confidence and willingness to challenge the top Blood Qi cultivators.
• Jiang Yuan: Asserts dominance by taking the fourth gold voucher, displaying his power and status as the top-ranked Blood Qi cultivator.
• Zuo Yuan'er and Hao Yulong: Express displeasure at Chen Lie's actions but wait for the right moment to teach him a lesson.

Significant Themes

• Rules and Consequences: Chen Lie's disregard for the established rules sets him on a collision course with the top Blood Qi cultivators, highlighting the theme of consequences for breaking rules.
• Power Dynamics: The competition showcases the power dynamics among the provinces, with Blue Star's top three provinces holding significant influence.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Song Yixuan: Chen Lie's actions cause Song Yixuan to question his strategy, but she ultimately supports him.
• Chen Lie and the Blue Star Ten Elites (Jiang Yuan, Zuo Yuan'er, Hao Yulong): Tension builds between Chen Lie and the top-ranked Blood Qi cultivators due to his defiance of the rules, setting the stage for potential conflict.
• Xu Tianchuan and Chen Ying: Xu Tianchuan expresses concern for Chen Lie's actions, while Chen Ying is optimistic about East River Province's prospects due to Chen Lie's apparent success.

Chapter Summary: “The Contest Ends”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yuan claims three more golden Resource Allocation Vouchers without facing competition, demonstrating his overwhelming strength after reaching the third aperture of Blood-Qi Transforming into Rainbow.
• Zuo Yuan’er later secures three golden vouchers of her own, while the contest approaches its conclusion.
• Chen Lie already possesses three golden vouchers, but Song Yixuan worries that Hao Yulong—who has yet to obtain any—will target them before the contest ends.
• Hao Yulong claims the twenty-ninth voucher, then confronts Chen Lie and demands that he surrender his vouchers.
• Chen Lie openly insults and refuses him, provoking Hao Yulong into releasing the pressure of the Great Extreme Realm of Blood-Qi.
• Chen Lie is unaffected and counters with the power of his special physique, Dragon Tendon Flood Dragon Bone. He hands his existing vouchers to Song Yixuan and battles Hao Yulong directly.
• Despite Hao Yulong’s use of perfected SSS-grade martial arts, Chen Lie fights him evenly without using any martial technique of his own.
• Chen Lie eventually reveals the strength of his golden Blood-Qi, which takes the form of a flood dragon. He breaks through Hao Yulong’s defense, defeats him, and seizes the tenth golden voucher.
• Chen Lie declares that Hao Yulong will receive no voucher and forces him to withdraw from the contest.
• Chen Lie gives the voucher he took from Hao Yulong to Ji Lingxuan and Shen Miaowei of Yunchuan.
• The contest ends, and the contestants leave the arena to register their vouchers.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Reveals himself as far stronger than expected. Although only at the Small Extreme Realm of Blood-Qi, his special physique allows him to fight—and ultimately defeat—a Martial Artist at the Great Extreme Realm and Blood-Qi Transforming into Rainbow. His confidence, fearlessness, and generosity are emphasized when he refuses Hao Yulong’s demand and gives the captured voucher to Yunchuan.
• Hao Yulong: Begins arrogantly, expecting Chen Lie to submit because of his status as one of the Blue Star Ten Elites and the Martial Leader of Jingji Province. After being defeated, he acknowledges Chen Lie’s superiority and leaves humiliated but accepting that he was outmatched.
• Jiang Yuan: Recognizes Chen Lie’s unusual strength and correctly predicts that Hao Yulong will lose because Chen Lie has not yet used a martial art, indicating that he still possesses a hidden trump card.
• Zuo Yuan’er: Initially regards Chen Lie’s power with surprise and growing seriousness. His performance makes her question whether his special physique allows him to rival even Spirit Aperture experts.
• Song Yixuan: Worries about protecting Chen Lie’s vouchers but witnesses his overwhelming confidence and combat ability firsthand.
• Xu Tianchuan: Interprets Chen Lie’s achievement as a major turning point for East River Province, comparing him to a “Wuqu Star descending to the mortal world.”
• Wang Shou and Cheng Miangan: Realize that Chen Lie’s victory greatly improves Blue Star’s prospects in the coming contest against Wood Source Planet.

Significant Themes

• Hidden strength and underestimated talent: Chen Lie’s low cultivation level and provincial background conceal power capable of surpassing elite experts.
• Pride versus true ability: Hao Yulong’s arrogance and status mean little once Chen Lie demonstrates superior strength.
• Provincial inequality and reversal of expectations: East River Province is considered barren and weak, yet produces a fighter capable of defeating the leader of a top-three province.
• Humility and generosity: After winning, Chen Lie does not keep Hao Yulong’s voucher but gives it to Yunchuan, contrasting his actions with Hao Yulong’s domineering behavior.
• Hope for Blue Star: Chen Lie’s victory transforms him from an unexpected contestant into a crucial asset in the struggle against Wood Source Planet.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Hao Yulong: Their confrontation begins with a demand for the vouchers and escalates into a decisive battle. Chen Lie’s refusal and eventual victory establish his dominance.
• Chen Lie and Song Yixuan: Chen Lie entrusts his vouchers to Song Yixuan before fighting, showing strategic awareness and confidence in protecting their gains.
• Jiang Yuan and Zuo Yuan’er: They analyze Chen Lie’s battle and recognize that he has been fighting without using his true martial techniques, leading them to reassess his strength.
• Chen Lie, Ji Lingxuan, and Shen Miaowei: Chen Lie gives them the voucher he seized, earning their gratitude.
• Wang Shou and Cheng Miangan: Their discussion after the contest confirms that Chen Lie may become a decisive fighter in Blue Star’s future battle against Wood Source Planet.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie's victory over Hao Yulong, a top ten Blood Qi Ranker, earns him significant resources for East River Province.
• Blue Star University's Principal Lei Jinglong asks Chen Lie about his cultivation progress and plans for him to spar with other top students in preparation for the Permanent Council Star Contest.
• Chen Lie is challenged by Zuo Yuan'er to a duel on the Duel Platform.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie's martial arts progress is astonishing, defeating a top ten Blood Qi Ranker despite not having reached the Blood-Qi Transforming into Rainbow Realm.
• Zuo Yuan'er, a top student, looks down on Chen Lie due to his ordinary aptitude and reliance on a special physique.

Significant Themes

• The importance of martial arts resources for the development of a province, as seen in the increased resources allocated to East River Province due to Chen Lie's victory.
• The preparation and training for the Permanent Council Star Contest, highlighting the competitive nature of the martial arts world and the importance of sparring and practice.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie interacts with various Blue Star University students and faculty, including Principal Lei Jinglong, Zheng Dongyang, Jiang Yuan, Hao Yulong, and Zuo Yuan'er.
• Chen Lie's interactions with Ruan Liuyun and her group reveal his growing reputation and the envy/fear of his peers.
• Zuo Yuan'er challenges Chen Lie to a duel, showing her disdain for his reliance on a special physique and her desire to teach him a lesson.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Lie and Zuo Yuan'er have a sparring match. Despite Zuo Yuan'er's Spirit Aperture Stage, Chen Lie holds his own due to his special constitution and Pure Yang Precious Blood, exhausting her first.
• The date for the Permanent Council Star Contest with Wood Source Planet is set for one and a half months later.
• Chen Lie is called to the Principal's Office. Lei Jinglong asks about Chen Lie's progress and learns that Chen Lie needs Blood-Tempering Spirit Liquid for the twelfth blood tempering. He agrees to help obtain it.
• Lei Jinglong also encourages Chen Lie to learn martial arts, offering him access to Blue Star University's martial arts repository.

Character Developments

• Chen Lie: Shows exceptional strength and endurance, capable of exhausting a Spirit Aperture Stage Martial Artist. He is also humble about his martial arts skills, admitting he hasn't cultivated any yet.
• Zuo Yuan'er: Shows arrogance and underestimates Chen Lie, leading to her being exhausted first in their sparring match. She feels humiliated after the match.
• Lei Jinglong: Shows concern for Chen Lie's progress and is willing to help him obtain the resources he needs. He also encourages Chen Lie to learn martial arts.

Significant Themes

• The importance of martial arts in combat and their ability to boost strength.
• The power of special constitutions and their impact on martial arts cultivation.
• The upcoming Permanent Council Star Contest and the pressure it puts on the students.

Character Interactions

• Chen Lie and Zuo Yuan'er: Their sparring match highlights the power of Chen Lie's special constitution and the importance of martial arts in combat.
• Chen Lie and Lei Jinglong: Their conversation in the Principal's Office shows Lei Jinglong's concern for Chen Lie's progress and his willingness to help him.
• Chen Lie and Zhang Liwu: Their interaction in the martial arts repository shows Chen Lie's humility about his martial arts skills and Zhang Liwu's eagerness to help him choose martial arts.