Ch. 81A Note on Going Premium

  • Key Plot Points and Events: None (Author's Note)
  • Character Developments: None (Author's Note)
  • Significant Themes: The struggles of an author in the xuanhuan genre, the importance of reader support, and the challenges of maintaining reader interest.
  • Character Interactions: None (Author's Note)

Ch. 82Lu Qingchan's Surprise

Plot points and events

  • Lu Qidong visits Chen Lie’s family to discuss returning to the powerful Lu Family. His daughter, Lu Qingchan, is eligible for the provincial Genius Training Camp, but her father cannot afford the resources she’ll need. Her mother has urged him to take Qingchan back to the family, despite his shame about reconciling after their falling-out.
  • Chen Lie’s mother, Feng Yuelan, privately suggests matchmaking him with Qingchan, believing he has long liked her. Chen Lie denies it and says he wants to focus on martial arts first.
  • Over dinner, Qingchan studies Chen Lie’s newly confident manner. A message from her friend Li Muge has also hinted that Chen Lie is a powerful, secretly impressive figure, though Qingchan cannot reconcile that with what she knows of his formerly negligible Blood Qi Value.
  • Chen Lie’s sister, Chen Xingyao, arrives and learns that his Blood Qi Value has reached 40 Ka and that he recently entered the Elite Class. The revelation surprises her and Qingchan alike.
  • Lu Qidong is astonished by Chen Lie’s rapid progress. Chen Gequn explains that Chen Lie’s claimed Pseudo-Nutrient Saturation Constitution has been tested and is responsible for the rise.

Character developments and interactions

  • Chen Lie shows restraint and focus, rejecting his mother’s attempt to arrange a romance and remaining quiet while others discuss his achievements. His increased poise is noticeable to both Qingchan and Xingyao.
  • Lu Qingchan becomes increasingly curious about Chen Lie. His changed presence and extraordinary growth challenge her assumptions about him, especially after hearing Li Muge’s cryptic account.
  • Feng Yuelan is hopeful about a match between her son and Qingchan, partly because Qingchan’s return to the Lu Family could soon put her beyond Chen Lie’s reach.
  • Lu Qidong regrets that his pride kept Qingchan from the resources and training available to Lu Family children. Chen Gequn reassures him that her talent can help her catch up.
  • Chen Xingyao is startled by her brother’s progress and recognizes that his behavior has changed as much as his strength.

Significant themes

  • Family pride and responsibility: Lu Qidong’s estrangement has affected his daughter’s opportunities, prompting him to reconsider his choices.
  • Rapid growth and hidden potential: Chen Lie’s dramatic improvement overturns others’ expectations and fuels speculation about his constitution.
  • Ambition and competition: Training camps, Elite Class status, and martial arts prizes emphasize the value of resources and achievement.
  • Changing relationships: Chen Lie’s transformation shifts how Qingchan and his family perceive him, while his mother weighs romance against his martial arts ambitions.

Ch. 83Immortals and Mortals Were Worlds Apart

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Lie's Blood Qi value surges rapidly, causing concern and curiosity among his family and Lu Qidong.
  • Lu Qidong suggests Chen Lie and Lu Qingchan spend more time together, but Chen Lie declines, citing the difference between immortals (like Lu Qingchan) and mortals (like himself).
  • Chen Xingyao reveals that Chen Lie brought a girl home, who gifted her a valuable crystal bracelet worth tens of millions of Star Dollars.
  • Chen Gequn reveals the girl is a top-tier noble descendant and heir to the Lingfeng Group in Cloud River Province.
  • Lu Qidong and Lu Qingchan leave after the meal, and Chen Lie resumes his cultivation, with the Ghost Constellation's second star flickering with starlight.

Character Developments

  • Chen Lie: Becomes more reserved and humble, no longer boasting about his improvements. He declines Lu Qidong's matchmaking, showing a newfound maturity and self-awareness.
  • Lu Qingchan: Realizes Chen Lie's Blood Qi value is now comparable to hers, questioning her initial assessment of him.
  • Chen Xingyao: Discovers the value of her crystal bracelet and becomes more aware of her brother's changed demeanor.

Significant Themes

  • The divide between the powerful and the ordinary, reflected in the difference between immortals (elite martial artists) and mortals (average martial artists).
  • The influence of wealth and status on social interactions, as seen in the Lingfeng Group heir's actions.
  • The importance of cultivation and self-improvement, emphasized by Chen Lie's dedication to his training.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Lie and Lu Qidong: Lu Qidong tries to play matchmaker between Chen Lie and Lu Qingchan, but Chen Lie declines, causing Lu Qidong to reassess Chen Lie's character.
  • Chen Lie and Chen Xingyao: Chen Xingyao discovers the value of her crystal bracelet and questions Chen Lie about his recent changes.
  • Chen Lie and Lu Qingchan: Lu Qingchan is surprised by Chen Lie's Blood Qi value and his refusal of her father's matchmaking efforts.

Ch. 84Progress in Mental Power

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Lie witnesses a battle between top prodigies, leaving him impressed by the Lingguang Divine Refining Chapter's Mental Power manifestation.
  • He cultivates the Lingguang Divine Refining Chapter and gestates a Vermilion Bird Divine Image in his Consciousness Sea.
  • Chen Lie receives a Mental Power subsidy of four catties of Spirit Nourishing Flower from the government.
  • He consumes the Spirit Nourishing Flower and cultivates, successfully lighting the first five mansions of the Seven Mansions of the Southern Sky in his Consciousness Sea.
  • Chen Lie discovers he has been added to the Elite Student Top 100 Ranking and sees banners celebrating his achievement at the school gate and on campus bulletin boards.

Character Developments

  • Chen Lie's Mental Power cultivation progresses significantly, allowing him to light five mansions in his Consciousness Sea.
  • Wang Chen shows admiration and respect for Chen Lie's achievements.

Significant Themes

  • The power of Mental Power cultivation and its importance in the Martial Way.
  • Recognition and celebration of achievements in the Martial Way.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Lie interacts with an officer from the East River Province Martial Arts Resource Control Bureau, who delivers his Mental Power subsidy.
  • Wang Chen expresses his admiration for Chen Lie's accomplishments and shares news about the school's recognition of Chen Lie's achievement.
  • Chen Lie is expected to meet with Instructor Hong Chengshuo.

Ch. 85Doubled Resources

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Lie visits Hong Chengshuo's office with Wang Chen.
  • Hong Chengshuo tests Chen Lie's Blood-Qi and strength, finding them exceptional.
  • Hong Chengshuo suggests Chen Lie transfer to Elite Class 1, but Chen Lie declines.
  • Hong Chengshuo takes Chen Lie to meet the Dean to request doubled resources.

Character Developments

  • Chen Lie: Shows his true strength and Blood-Qi values, revealing his potential and dedication to refinement.
  • Hong Chengshuo: Recognizes Chen Lie's talent and wants to support him, showing dedication to his students' growth.
  • Dean Li: Acknowledges Chen Lie's potential and agrees to double his resources, showing fairness and support for exceptional students.

Significant Themes

  • Potential and Recognition: Chen Lie's hidden strength and Blood-Qi values highlight the theme of potential waiting to be recognized.
  • Hard Work and Dedication: Chen Lie's focus on refining his Blood-Qi despite external judgments emphasizes the importance of hard work and dedication.
  • Fairness and Support: The Dean's decision to double Chen Lie's resources based on his merits shows fairness and support for exceptional students.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Lie and Hong Chengshuo: Hong Chengshuo is surprised and supportive of Chen Lie's strength and Blood-Qi values, while Chen Lie is indifferent to the suggestion of transferring to Elite Class 1.
  • Chen Lie and Dean Li: The Dean is impressed by Chen Lie's potential and agrees to double his resources, showing appreciation for his dedication and hard work.

Ch. 86Blood Qi Breaks 100

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Lie's Blood Qi value reaches 93.58, and his strength value is 359.46 jun, which impresses the dean.
  • The dean approves Chen Lie's application for a triple reward for his first entry into the Elite Student Top 100 Ranking.
  • Chen Lie collects his rewards: ten catties of Tier 2 exotic beast meat and a hundred-year-old Blood Ginseng.
  • Chen Lie consumes the rewards and increases his Blood Qi value by nearly 30 units, reaching 121.19.

Character Developments

  • Chen Lie's Blood Qi value continues to rise, demonstrating his rapid growth in martial arts.
  • The dean shows recognition and high expectations for Chen Lie, indicating his potential as a future leader in Blue Star martial arts.

Significant Themes

  • The rapid development of Blue Star martial arts and the increasing standards for martial arts geniuses.
  • The importance of preferential treatment for geniuses in Blue Star society.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Lie interacts with the dean, who recognizes his potential and grants him triple rewards.
  • Chen Lie interacts with the school affairs office staff and the Academic Affairs Office leader, who help him collect his rewards.

Ch. 87The Banquet

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Lie tests his strength at the martial arts hall, confirming his strength multiplier remains five times his Blood Qi value.
  • Chen Lie's family discusses and decides on the gift money for Chen Ying's martial arts banquet.
  • Chen Xingyao announces she has mastered a D-Rank Martial Art and expects her Blood Qi to break through 1 within the month.
  • The family attends Chen Ying's martial arts banquet at the Dongchuan Military Banquet Hotel.

Character Developments

  • Chen Lie: Continues to improve his strength and maintains his calm demeanor despite provocation from Chen Ye.
  • Chen Xingyao: Shows progress in her martial arts cultivation, expecting to break through to 1 Cal of Blood Qi soon.
  • Chen Ye: Recovered from his Blood Qi instability and displays arrogance towards Chen Lie.

Significant Themes

  • Family dynamics and relationships: The Chen family's interactions reveal their dynamics, with Chen Lie's parents discussing gift money and Chen Xingyao sharing her martial arts progress with them.
  • Martial arts cultivation: The importance of Blood Qi value and mastering martial arts techniques is emphasized, with Chen Xingyao expecting a breakthrough and Chen Lie maintaining his strength multiplier.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Lie and Chen Ye: Chen Ye provokes Chen Lie, but Chen Lie remains unfazed.
  • Chen Gequn and Feng Yuelan: The couple discusses the gift money for Chen Ying's banquet and support Chen Xingyao's martial arts progress.
  • Chen Gequn and Chang Guirong: The siblings discuss the arrangements for the banquet and decide to head directly to the hotel together.

Ch. 88Jiang Qiongqiong

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Lie and his family attend Chen Ying's martial artist banquet.
  • They meet Chen Lie's aunt, Chen Ruoqun, her husband Jiang Wentao, and their daughter Jiang Qiongqiong.
  • Chen Lie's family reunites with Chen Guangqun's family, and they all sit together.
  • A presentation about Chen Ying's martial arts journey is shown on a large screen.

Character Developments

  • Chen Lie: He has improved significantly in his martial arts, with his Blood Qi reaching several dozen cards.
  • Jiang Qiongqiong: She is curious about her cousins' martial arts abilities and wants to learn from them.
  • Chen Ruoqun: She is proud of her niece Chen Ying's achievements and encourages Jiang Qiongqiong to learn from her.

Significant Themes

  • Family and reunion
  • Martial arts progress and competition
  • Pride in one's achievements and those of family members

Character Interactions

  • Chen Lie's family reunites with Chen Guangqun's family, and they catch up on each other's lives.
  • Jiang Qiongqiong is curious about her cousins' martial arts abilities and asks Chen Ye for advice.
  • Chen Ruoqun encourages Jiang Qiongqiong to learn from Chen Ying.

Ch. 89Arrival

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Ying's Martial Artist Banquet is held at the Military Banquet Hotel.
  • Chen Chaoqun, Chen Ying's uncle, arrives with an important guest, Chief Lu, Commander-in-Chief of the Dongchuan Military Region.
  • Chief Lu arrives with his granddaughter, Lu Qingchan, and her friend, Li Muge.
  • Chen Ying meets Chief Lu, who questions her about her choice to join the military.

Character Developments

  • Chen Ying: She is confident and determined, expressing her desire to join the military to Chief Lu.
  • Lu Qingchan: She is timid and submissive, having grown up outside the Lu Family due to her father's actions. She is curious about her cousins' Blood Qi Values.
  • Li Muge: She is supportive and honest, sharing her experience of meeting a martial arts genius with a Blood Qi Value of over 2600 Ka.

Significant Themes

  • Martial Arts Achievements: Blood Qi Value is emphasized as a measure of martial arts prowess, with higher values indicating greater potential.
  • Family Dynamics: The Lu Family's internal dynamics are hinted at, with Lu Qingchan's cousins competing for family standing.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Ying and Chief Lu: They have a brief but significant conversation about Chen Ying's aspirations.
  • Lu Qingchan and Li Muge: They discuss their experiences and Lu Qingchan's curiosity about her cousins' Blood Qi Values.
  • Chen Ying and Chen Chaoqun: Chen Ying's father guides her to greet her relatives.

Ch. 90A Match Made in Heaven

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Ying returns home for a martial artist banquet to celebrate her advancement.
  • Chen Lie's transformation in the Martial Way is noticeable to Chen Ying and others.
  • Chen Lie is sought out by Lu Qingchan and Li Muge, who are curious about his recent progress.
  • Chen Ying agrees to guide Chen Lie, Chen Ye, Chen Xingyao, and Jiang Qiongqiong in their Martial Way.
  • The banquet begins, with Chen Ying's achievements and journey in the Martial Way showcased on screen.

Character Developments

  • Chen Lie's Blood Qi has significantly improved, leading to a noticeable change in his demeanor and aura.
  • Chen Ying is surprised by Chen Lie's transformation and agrees to guide him in the Martial Way.
  • Lu Qingchan and Li Muge are curious about Chen Lie's recent progress and try to engage him in conversation.
  • Jiang Qiongqiong is impressed by Chen Lie and seeks to befriend him.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of family and friends in supporting one's journey in the Martial Way.
  • The impact of martial arts achievements on one's self-confidence and aura.
  • The curiosity and admiration of peers for those who have made significant progress in the Martial Way.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Ying interacts with her relatives, showing respect and care for their feelings.
  • Chen Lie interacts with Lu Qingchan and Li Muge, revealing a newfound composure and confidence.
  • Jiang Qiongqiong interacts with Chen Lie, expressing her admiration for him and seeking to befriend him.
  • Chen Xingyao interacts with her parents, showing respect and understanding for their concerns.

Ch. 91Martial Arts Guidance

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Ying's martial banquet is held.
  • Lu Cangshan, the old chief, promotes Chen Ying to a commissioned officer.
  • Chen Lie stands up to Chen Chaoqun for his arrogance toward relatives.
  • Chen Ying offers to guide her younger siblings in the Martial Way.

Character Developments

  • Chen Ying: Shows maturity and responsibility by offering guidance to her younger siblings.
  • Chen Lie: Demonstrates courage and assertiveness in standing up to Chen Chaoqun.
  • Chen Chaoqun: Realizes his arrogance toward relatives and apologizes to Chen Gequn.

Significant Themes

  • Respect and humility: Chen Lie highlights the importance of respecting one's peers and elders, while Chen Chaoqun learns to humble himself.
  • Responsibility: Chen Ying shows responsibility by offering guidance to her siblings.
  • Martial cultivation: The banquet and guidance sessions emphasize the importance of martial cultivation in the society.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Lie and Chen Chaoqun: Their confrontation leads to Chen Chaoqun's realization and apology.
  • Chen Ying and her siblings: Chen Ying offers guidance to her younger siblings, demonstrating her responsibility and expertise.
  • Chen Gequn and Chen Chaoqun: Their interaction highlights Chen Chaoqun's arrogance and his eventual apology.

Ch. 92Is Chen Lie a Martial Dao Genius?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Ying guides Jiang Qiongqiong, Chen Xingyao, Chen Ye, and Chen Lie in their Martial Way training.
  • Chen Lie refuses initial guidance but performs the Army-Breaking Fist flawlessly under Chen Ying's insistence.
  • Chen Ying discovers Chen Lie's extraordinary Blood Qi circulation and strength, leading to a conversation with her friends about Martial Way geniuses.

Character Developments

  • Chen Ying: Shows expertise in guiding Martial Way training, reveals her own Martial Way prowess, and acknowledges Chen Lie's exceptional abilities.
  • Chen Lie: Demonstrates remarkable proficiency in the Army-Breaking Fist and possesses an unusually strong and stable Blood Qi circulation, hinting at his hidden potential.

Significant Themes

  • Martial Way geniuses and their rapid progress.
  • The importance of diligent practice and natural aptitude in Martial Way development.
  • The impact of grudges and personal feelings on guidance and instruction.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Ying interacts with her cousins (Jiang Qiongqiong, Chen Xingyao, Chen Ye, and Chen Lie) to guide their Martial Way training.
  • Chen Ying converses with her friends from the military academy about Martial Way geniuses and Chen Lie's potential.
  • Feng Yuelan and Chang Guirong discuss Chen Ying's guidance, with Feng Yuelan questioning Chen Ying's brief time with Chen Lie and Chang Guirong suspecting Chen Ying's grudge against him.

Ch. 93Someone from Divine Sense Master Association Headquarters Arrives

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Lie's family returns home after the banquet. Chen Xingyao asks Chen Lie to accompany her to a school activity.
  • Chen Lie is summoned to the principal's office by Hong Chengshuo. The principal reveals that important people from outside the province are looking for Chen Lie.
  • Wang Peixian, the team leader of the Blue Star Divine Sense Master Association headquarters' First Inquiry Team, meets with Chen Lie in the principal's office. He reveals that Chen Lie's Consciousness Sea score has attracted significant attention and that Outer Stars forces might target him.

Character Developments

  • Chen Lie: Shows maturity and understanding in handling family matters and dealing with unexpected situations. He demonstrates calmness and composure when facing Wang Peixian and the First Inquiry Team.
  • Chen Xingyao: Shows initiative in inviting Chen Lie to her school activity, indicating a growing bond between siblings.
  • Wang Peixian: Reveals himself as a cautious and serious individual, prioritizing Chen Lie's safety and the secrecy of their meeting.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of family bonds and communication, as seen in Chen Lie's interactions with his sister and parents.
  • The competitive nature of interstellar relations, with Blue Star and an Outer Stars planet vying for power and influence.
  • The potential dangers faced by exceptional individuals, as Chen Lie's high Consciousness Sea score draws unwanted attention.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Lie and Chen Xingyao: Their sibling relationship improves as Chen Xingyao seeks Chen Lie's company for her school activity.
  • Chen Lie and Wang Peixian: They meet for the first time, with Wang Peixian sharing crucial information about Chen Lie's status and the potential threats he faces.

Ch. 94Blue Star University's Special Enrollment Slots

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Lie meets Wang Peixian, a representative from the Blue Star Divine Sense Master Association, who warns him about the Dark Moon organization targeting promising geniuses.
  • Wang Peixian offers Chen Lie a special admission quota to Blue Star University's Divine Sense Master Department, with resources for mental power cultivation.
  • Chen Lie refuses, wanting to advance in both mental power and the Martial Way simultaneously.
  • Wang Peixian leaves five jin of Spirit Nourishing Flower for Chen Lie.
  • Chen Lie collects his monthly resources from the school administration office and consumes them, increasing his blood qi by less than 10 cards.
  • Chen Lie learns about the Martial Way Genius Training Camp recruitment standards and the appearance of a Master-level exotic beast in the Kunlun Ruins.

Character Developments

  • Chen Lie demonstrates his determination to advance in both mental power and the Martial Way, refusing a special admission quota to focus on the Martial Way.
  • Wang Peixian shows concern for Chen Lie's safety and offers resources to support his mental power cultivation.

Significant Themes

  • The value placed on geniuses in the interstellar context and the competition between factions.
  • The importance of keeping one's talent confidential to avoid assassination attempts.
  • The struggle between personal ambition and the expectations of others, as seen in Chen Lie's refusal to major in mental power.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Lie interacts with Wang Peixian, discussing the potential dangers and opportunities related to his mental power talent.
  • Wang Chen informs Chen Lie about the Elite Class 5's plan for the upcoming Campus Martial Arts Competition, showing support for Chen Lie's decision not to participate in the class-level competition.

Ch. 95Chen Xingyao: My Brother Is a Divine Sense Master?

Key plot points and events

  • Chen Lie watches a report about increasingly frequent and powerful Exotic Beasts emerging from the Kunlun Ruins. Remembering how a future beast tide will force Blue Star onto the defensive, he privately resolves to become strong enough to protect his family.
  • His sister, Chen Xingyao, says her Void-Breaking Fist has improved after Chen Ying’s instruction and mentions an event scheduled in three days.
  • A representative of the Blue Star Divine Sense Master Association, Wang Peixian, visits the Chen family. He reveals that Chen Lie passed the Apprentice Divine Sense Master assessment, praises his exceptional mental-power aptitude, and offers him association support and direct admission to Blue Star University.
  • Chen Lie refuses because the association wants him to prioritize Divine Sense cultivation over martial arts, which conflicts with his own plan. His mother, Feng Yuelan, is initially tempted by the university offer but ultimately respects his decision.
  • Wang warns the family that an Outer Stars-backed organization assassinates gifted people—especially Divine Sense talents—and urges them to keep Chen Lie’s ability secret. He provides records of past assassinations before leaving.
  • Chen explains that an Outer Stars figure gave him the mental-power cultivation method that awakened his Divine Sense. His parents agree to keep the matter private. At dinner, Xingyao realizes her brother is a Divine Sense Master and wonders whether that explains his rapid martial-arts progress.

Character developments and interactions

  • Chen Lie remains committed to his own cultivation path, choosing balanced progress and martial arts over an easy route to university admission. His concern about the beasts also shows his desire to protect his family.
  • Feng Yuelan shifts from enthusiasm about Chen Lie’s special admission to accepting his choice, then takes the danger warning seriously.
  • Chen Gequn moves from surprise to concern, joining his wife in protecting the secret.
  • Chen Xingyao appears unaware of Chen Lie’s Divine Sense abilities until overhearing the family’s discussion; her respect and curiosity about him deepen.
  • Wang Peixian acts as recruiter and warning-bearer: he presents the association’s opportunity but also stresses the risks attached to Chen Lie’s talent.

Significant themes

  • Personal choice versus institutional guidance: Chen Lie rejects a prestigious opportunity because it would redirect his priorities.
  • Talent brings danger as well as opportunity: His rare ability could secure resources and admission, but also make him a target.
  • Family loyalty and secrecy: The family responds to the threat by agreeing to protect Chen Lie through discretion.
  • Foreshadowing and responsibility: The growing Exotic Beast threat underscores Chen Lie’s determination to become powerful enough to defend those close to him.

Ch. 96The Seven Star Gods

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Xingyao discovers additional resources in the storage room, which Chen Lie reveals are his monthly school subsidies.
  • Chen Lie successfully constructs his Consciousness Sea World and begins cultivating the Star Gods.
  • Chen Lie visits Yang Shen's crystal card shop to engrave more martial arts crystal cards, earning 1.5 million Star Dollars.

Character Developments

  • Chen Lie: Shows maturity by bringing home school resources and not asking for family support. He also demonstrates his efficiency and power as a Divine Sense Master by engraving multiple crystal cards simultaneously.
  • Chen Xingyao: Shows curiosity about her brother's affairs but understands the importance of keeping secrets.
  • Yang Shen: Shows gratitude and respect towards Chen Lie, treating him to a meal with an extra 30,000 Star Dollars.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of secrecy and confidentiality in the cultivation world.
  • The value and power of a Divine Sense Master's mental power.
  • The potential for growth and wealth through collaboration and resource sharing.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Lie and Chen Xingyao: Sister and brother, with Chen Xingyao showing concern for Chen Lie's affairs and Chen Lie demonstrating maturity and responsibility.
  • Chen Lie and Yang Shen: Collaborators, with Yang Shen showing gratitude and respect towards Chen Lie, and Chen Lie demonstrating his power and efficiency as a Divine Sense Master.

Ch. 97Trying to Pull Rank on Me?

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Lie visits the Martial Arts Student Department Store to buy resources to increase his blood qi.
  • He purchases a 90-year-old Blood Bodhi and ten portions of Blood Qi Powder, spending 1.18 million Star Dollars.
  • After consuming the resources, his blood qi increases by 20 cal, but he's disappointed with the efficiency.
  • Chen Lie decides to participate in the school's martial competition to secure the top prize and resources.
  • He meets Chen Xingyao and Li Xianyu at the martial arts hall.

Character Developments

  • Chen Lie becomes more determined to secure resources and improve his strength, setting his sights on the school's martial competition and the Genius Training Camp.
  • Chen Xingyao shows a change in attitude towards Chen Lie, indicating a possible improvement in their sibling relationship.
  • Li Xianyu reveals that Chen Lie taught her the Cloud Smoke Steps, clarifying their relationship.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle to obtain resources for cultivation and improvement.
  • The importance of competition and ranking in the martial arts world.
  • The complex relationships between siblings and their interactions.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Lie and Chen Xingyao have a brief interaction, with Chen Xingyao showing a friendlier attitude.
  • Chen Lie and Li Xianyu greet each other, with Li Xianyu revealing that Chen Lie taught her a martial art.
  • Chen Xingyao interrogates Li Xianyu about her relationship with Chen Lie, leading to a clarification of their dynamic.
  • Chen Lie exchanges messages with Wei, discussing their previous trade and Wei's apology for giving Chen Xingyao a gift without Chen Lie's knowledge.

Ch. 98The martial competition begins

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Lie receives a notification about an intra-class martial competition and attends it the next day.
  • He meets with Hong Chengshuo, the director of Elite Class 5, and two Ordinary Class directors.
  • Chen Lie's Blood Qi Value is revealed to be nearly triple digits, and he's allowed to advance directly to the school-wide competition.
  • On December 22, the school-wide martial competition begins. Chen Lie's Blood Qi Value is tested at 142.31 Ka, placing him in the First Competition Zone.
  • The competition is divided into two zones: one for students with Blood Qi Values above 80 Ka, and another for those below. Students from the second zone can challenge those in the first zone after their competitions conclude.

Character Developments

  • Chen Lie's Blood Qi Value has significantly increased, placing him among the top students in the school.
  • Hong Chengshuo, Chen Lie's instructor, is surprised by Chen Lie's progress and allows him to advance directly to the school-wide competition.
  • Chen Xingyao, Chen Lie's sister, is astonished to find Chen Lie on the Elite Student Top 100 Ranking.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of martial arts prowess and competition in the school's hierarchy.
  • The vast gap between Chen Lie's current strength and his past self, highlighting his rapid growth.

Character Interactions

  • Chen Lie interacts with Hong Chengshuo, the directors of the Ordinary Classes, and his sister, Chen Xingyao.
  • Chen Lie's classmates react to his high Blood Qi Value and his advancement to the school-wide competition.

Ch. 99The Top Twenty

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Meng Xiangyang defeats Ning Shanshan in the first round.
  • Chen Lie defeats Wu Anzhao with a single punch, shocking the audience.
  • Lu Qingchan easily defeats her opponents, demonstrating her strength and grace.
  • Chen Lie is chosen as a challenge target by Liu Hengyu in the resurrection round.
  • Chen Lie defeats Liu Hengyu with a single punch, maintaining his spot in the top 20.

Character Developments

  • Chen Lie's strength is revealed to be formidable, even among the top elite students.
  • Lu Qingchan shows her prowess and kindness in her matches.
  • Liu Hengyu underestimates Chen Lie and suffers a quick defeat.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of strength and skill in competition.
  • The consequences of underestimating one's opponents.
  • The rewards and recognition that come with being in the top 20.

Character Interactions

  • Lu Qingchan and Chen Lie have a brief interaction where she questions him about his relationship with Yang Xixi and his sudden strength.
  • Liu Hengyu challenges Chen Lie, underestimating him and suffering a quick defeat.
  • The students in the audience discuss and speculate about Chen Lie's strength and the matches they witness.

Ch. 100Entering the Top Ten

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Chen Lie defeats Liu Hengyu, a top 30 elite student, in two moves, shocking the audience.
  • Yang Xixi re-enters the Top 20 by defeating Wang Qiankun.
  • Lu Qingchan advances to the Top 10 without a fight as her opponent forfeits.
  • Chen Lie defeats Jiao Guangming, the 8th-ranked elite student, in a single move, raising questions about his true strength.
  • Li Muge forfeits her match against Zhou Tianhong, the strongest elite student with a Blood Qi value over 300.

Character Developments

  • Chen Lie: Proves his strength by defeating a top-tier elite student, raising questions about his true abilities.
  • Lu Qingchan: Advances to the Top 10, learns that Chen Lie is a Divine Sense Master.
  • Yang Xixi: Re-enters the Top 20, expresses doubt about her chances of reaching the Top 10.
  • Li Muge: Realizes the vast gap between her and Zhou Tianhong, chooses to forfeit.

Significant Themes

  • Strength and power dynamics among elite students.
  • The importance of martial arts mastery and skill.
  • The role of luck and chance in competition.

Character Interactions

  • Yang Xixi and Chen Lie: Yang Xixi greets Chen Lie after her victory, expressing her admiration for him.
  • Lu Qingchan and Yang Xixi: Lu Qingchan learns that Yang Xixi knows Chen Lie, leading to embarrassment and shock upon discovering Chen Lie's strength.
  • Chen Lie and Jiao Guangming: Chen Lie's overwhelming strength surprises Jiao Guangming, who later complains about Chen Lie's reported Blood Qi value.
  • Li Muge and Zhou Tianhong: Li Muge forfeits her match against Zhou Tianhong, acknowledging the vast difference in their strengths.
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