Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chen, a transmigrator with a Slaughter System, has been waiting for three months to leave Anning City for field training to earn Slaughter Points by killing ranked lifeforms.
• He encounters Lin Qingxue, who warns him about the dangers outside the city, and Zhao Wei, who mocks him for his low blood-qi value.
• Song Chen returns home to find his parents waiting for him, concerned about his decision to participate in the field training.

Character Developments

• Song Chen: Determined to leave the city to earn Slaughter Points, he remains indifferent to Lin Qingxue's and his parents' concerns about the dangers outside.
• Lin Qingxue: Shows genuine concern for Song Chen's safety.
• Zhao Wei: Harbors malice towards Song Chen due to a past defeat and doubts Song Chen's ability to survive outside the city.
• Li Xiuying (Song Chen's mother): Worried about her son's safety, she tries to understand his reasons for participating in the field training.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and opportunities presented by the new era of martial arts.
• The class divide between those with high blood-qi values and those with low values, like Song Chen.
• The struggle between personal ambition and parental concern.

Character Interactions

• Song Chen and Lin Qingxue: Lin Qingxue expresses her worry for Song Chen, while he remains determined to leave the city.
• Song Chen and Zhao Wei: Zhao Wei mocks Song Chen's low blood-qi value and doubts his ability to survive outside the city.
• Song Chen and his parents: His parents are concerned about his safety, while he remains silent about his true motivations for participating in the field training.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chen's parents discover his low Vitality Value (0.6) and object to his plan to participate in field training outside the city.
• Song Chen explains that he needs to raise his Vitality Value to pass the Martial Arts College Entrance Exam and secure a future.
• Song Chen's father, Song Zhengye, shares his past experience of being injured by an Exotic Beast, warning his son about the dangers outside the city.

Character Developments

• Song Chen: Determined to improve his Vitality Value to secure a future, despite knowing the risks of leaving the city.
• Li Xiuying (Song Chen's mother): Worried and fearful for her son's safety, she initially opposes his plan but later accepts his decision.
• Song Zhengye (Song Chen's father): Understanding his son's determination, he shares his past experience to warn him about the dangers outside the city but ultimately supports his decision.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Vitality Value in this martial arts-driven society.
• The struggle of people with low Vitality Value, who are often trapped in poverty and low social status.
• The risks and rewards of venturing outside the city to hunt Exotic Beasts.

Character Interactions

• Song Chen and his parents: They discuss the risks and benefits of Song Chen participating in field training, with his parents initially objecting but eventually accepting his decision.
• Song Zhengye shares his past experience with Song Chen, warning him about the dangers outside the city and expressing his support for his son's decision.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chen decides to leave the city for the mutant beast zone to earn Killing Value and improve his family's life.
• He has a heartfelt dinner with his parents, reminiscing about their past.
• Song Chen watches the night sky filled with Psionic Particles, pondering the origins of the meteorite that brought about the Martial Arts Era.
• The next morning, he goes to Anning City Third Martial Arts High School for a practical training assembly.
• Lin Qingxue gifts him a high-quality saber for his journey.

Character Developments

• Song Chen shows determination and responsibility, willing to face danger to improve his family's life.
• He displays curiosity and introspection about the origins of the Martial Arts Era.
• Lin Qingxue demonstrates kindness and thoughtfulness, showing concern for Song Chen's safety.

Significant Themes

• Family and Love: The dinner scene highlights the love and sacrifices made by the family for each other.
• Determination and Responsibility: Song Chen's decision to leave the city showcases his determination to improve his family's life.
• Curiosity and Introspection: Song Chen's musings about the meteorite's origins reflect his curiosity and introspective nature.

Character Interactions

• Song Chen and His Parents: The dinner scene shows their close bond, with his parents sharing stories and expressing their love and hopes for him.
• Song Chen and Lin Qingxue: Their interaction shows a growing friendship, with Lin Qingxue showing concern and support for Song Chen's journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chen returns the C-grade saber to Lin Qingxue, who insists he keep it for his safety.
• Zhao Wei, a rival, provokes Song Chen, revealing he's also participating in the field training and plans to outperform him.
• The students assemble and board Armored Vehicles to leave the city for their training.

Character Developments

• Song Chen shows maturity and restraint, choosing not to engage with Zhao Wei's provocation, focusing instead on his mission.
• Lin Qingxue demonstrates concern for Song Chen's safety, showing her growing feelings for him.
• Zhao Wei displays his arrogance and desire to prove himself, driven by his father's promise of rewards for good performance.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality outside the city, contrasting with the safety of the school, foreshadows the challenges the students will face.
• The importance of strength and preparation is emphasized, as Song Chen's low Vitality Value is noted by others.

Character Interactions

• Song Chen and Lin Qingxue share a moment of understanding and connection, with Lin Qingxue expressing her worry for his safety.
• Song Chen and Zhao Wei's rivalry is further fueled, setting the stage for potential confrontations during the field training.
• Zhou Ming, a fellow student, briefly interacts with Song Chen, displaying initial surprise at his low Vitality Value before trying to cover it up.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The students leave the Base City through a massive, fortified wall.
• They pass through the Defense Zone, Alert Zone, and finally enter the Patrol Zone, bordering the Wilderness.
• The students witness the ruins of Evergreen City, a once-thriving metropolis now overrun by mutant beasts.
• Squad assignments are announced. Song Chen and Zhao Wei are assigned to Fifth Squad, led by Zhang Zhenyun.

Character Developments

• Song Chen experiences the harsh reality outside the city for the first time, witnessing the destruction caused by mutant beasts.
• Zhao Wei's arrogance wavers as he faces the reality of the Wilderness.
• Zhang Zhenyun, the leader of Fifth Squad, is introduced as a stern, battle-hardened martial artist.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality and danger of life outside the city.
• The contrast between the safety of the city and the Wilderness.
• The importance of survival and teamwork in the face of danger.

Character Interactions

• Song Chen and Zhao Wei's paths cross again, with Zhao Wei threatening Song Chen.
• Song Chen and the other squad members meet their leader, Zhang Zhenyun, who expresses his disdain for their low vitality levels.
• Song Chen shows concern for the safety of his squad members, while Zhao Wei remains focused on his personal goals.

Key Plot Points & Events

• The group arrives at Evergreen City outskirts for observation and ambush.
• They wait for a herd of mutated wild boars to emerge from the city for foraging.
• The herd consists of three First Rank and over twenty Unranked mutated wild boars.

Character Developments

• Song Chen maintains composure despite his low Vitality Value.
• Zhao Wei displays impatience and recklessness.
• Zhang Zhenyun shows leadership and experience, but also expects his team to handle the situation independently.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and challenges of facing mutated beasts.
• The importance of patience and composure in survival.
• The responsibility of a leader to guide and allow growth.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Wei taunts Song Chen about his low Vitality Value.
• Zhang Zhenyun disciplines Zhao Wei for his recklessness.
• The group reacts with fear and uncertainty when faced with the wild boar herd.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A herd of wild boars, including three First Rank ones, approaches the group.
• Song Chen initiates the fight, demonstrating exceptional skill and technique, killing ten wild boars single-handedly.
• The remaining three First Rank wild boars charge at Song Chen, who manages to kill one after a fierce battle.
• The group works together to fight the last two First Rank wild boars.

Character Developments

• Song Chen: Proves his combat prowess and strategic thinking, earning respect from his teammates.
• Li Wei: Shows leadership and concern for her teammates, stepping in to help when needed.
• Wang Jun: Demonstrates unexpected bravery and selflessness, protecting Li Wei from a wild boar's attack.
• Zhao Wei: Initially hesitant, he eventually joins the fight and contributes to taking down the First Rank wild boars.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork: The group's survival depends on their ability to work together and support each other.
• Individual Strength: Each person's unique skills and abilities are crucial in overcoming challenges.
• Respect and Acceptance: Song Chen's actions earn him respect from his teammates, challenging initial perceptions of his capabilities.

Character Interactions

• Song Chen and the Wild Boars: Song Chen's calm and calculated approach allows him to outmaneuver and outfight the wild boars.
• Li Wei and Song Chen: Li Wei initially underestimates Song Chen but comes to appreciate his skills and bravery.
• Wang Jun and Li Wei: Wang Jun's selfless act of protecting Li Wei shows a deeper bond between them.
• The Group vs. The Wild Boars: The group's combined efforts are necessary to take down the powerful First Rank wild boars.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group encounters two First Rank wild boars, which are too strong and fast to kill with their current abilities.
• Song Chen steps up, using strategic thinking and precise blade work to kill both wild boars, despite being injured and exhausted.
• The group completes the mission, and Song Chen gains 21 Killing Value.

Character Developments

• Song Chen: Proves himself to be a formidable fighter, calm under pressure, and willing to make sacrifices to achieve his goals. He gains the respect of his captain and teammates.
• Zhao Wei: Realizes the severity of the outside world and the true capabilities of Song Chen, leading to a change in his perception of him.
• Zhang Zhenyun: Recognizes Song Chen's potential and acknowledges him as a true Martial Artist.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of the outside world, where fights to the death are common.
• The importance of strategy and adaptability in combat.
• The value of determination and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Song Chen and the wild boars: Song Chen demonstrates his combat skills and fearlessness, taking calculated risks to defeat the powerful mutated beasts.
• Song Chen and Zhao Wei: Zhao Wei's perception of Song Chen changes after witnessing his actions in the battle, leading to a potential shift in their relationship.
• Song Chen and Zhang Zhenyun: Zhang Zhenyun recognizes Song Chen's potential and praises him, indicating a new level of respect and trust between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The squad travels in a quiet carriage after a successful mission.
• Li Wei asks about dividing the Life Cores from the mutated beasts.
• Zhang Zhenyun gives the three Crystal Cores to Song Chen, advising him to trade them for cultivation resources.
• Zhao Wei apologizes to Song Chen, but Song Chen rejects his apology and slaps him across the face.

Character Developments

• Song Chen: Shows ruthlessness, fearlessness, and a strong sense of justice. He's not afraid to stand up for himself and won't accept insincere apologies.
• Zhao Wei: Realizes the consequences of his actions and apologizes to Song Chen. However, his insincere apology and inability to accept responsibility lead to him being humiliated by Song Chen.

Significant Themes

• Honesty and Dishonesty: Zhao Wei's insincere apology highlights the theme of honesty versus dishonesty. Song Chen's actions show that he values sincerity and will not tolerate insincere behavior.
• Strength and Power Dynamics: The squad's dynamic shifts as Song Chen's strength is recognized. His actions show that strength brings respect and power in the squad.

Character Interactions

• Song Chen vs. Zhao Wei: Their interaction reveals their contrasting personalities and values. Song Chen's actions show his unwillingness to accept Zhao Wei's insincere apology, while Zhao Wei's inability to accept responsibility leads to his humiliation.
• Song Chen vs. The Squad: The squad's reaction to Song Chen's actions shows their respect for his strength and willingness to stand up for himself. They do not intervene, indicating their acceptance of the power dynamics in the squad.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chen and the others arrive at the practical training camp.
• The camp is well-defended, with bright lights, patrolling soldiers, and a mix of diesel, disinfectant, and rust smells.
• Song Chen is assigned a room and, after ensuring he's alone, consumes a Spirit Blood Serum potion from the system shop.
• The potion causes intense pain and transforms Song Chen's body, increasing his strength and healing his left hand.
• Later, he experiences a surge of blood energy that condenses into a crystal core in his heart, marking him as a true martial artist.

Character Developments

• Song Chen's physical strength doubles, and he heals from his injury.
• He becomes a martial artist, with a blood energy value beyond 1.0, indicating a significant increase in power.

Significant Themes

• Transformation: The potion's effects transform Song Chen physically, marking a significant change in his abilities and status.
• Pain and Growth: The intense pain he experiences is a part of his growth and transformation into a martial artist.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Zhenyun, the instructor, is briefly present, giving instructions and asking about Song Chen's injured hand.
• Song Chen interacts with the system shop, purchasing and consuming the Spirit Blood Serum potion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chen's blood-qi value increases significantly overnight, from 0.6 to 1.1.
• Zhao Wei leaves the team, claiming a severe leg injury, but it's revealed he only had a minor scratch.
• The team goes on another hunt, this time expecting a wider variety of exotic beasts, including potentially Tier 2 creatures.

Character Developments

• Song Chen remains calm and collected, even under Zhang Zhenyun's scrutiny, suggesting he's becoming more confident in his abilities and secrets.
• Zhao Wei's cowardice is exposed, as he leaves the team after being humiliated by Song Chen.
• Zhang Zhenyun shows a more caring side, warning Song Chen about the dangers of consuming unknown substances and offering to protect the team from Tier 2 beasts.

Significant Themes

• The theme of growth and improvement is emphasized as Song Chen's blood-qi value increases dramatically.
• The theme of fear and cowardice is explored through Zhao Wei's actions and the team's anticipation of potentially dangerous beasts.

Character Interactions

• Song Chen and Zhang Zhenyun have a tense but respectful interaction, with Zhang Zhenyun warning Song Chen about his secret and offering protection.
• The team dynamics shift with Zhao Wei's departure, leaving the remaining members to rely on each other more.
• Li Wei, Wang Jun, Sun Qiang, and Liu Tingting react with disbelief and envy to Song Chen's sudden increase in strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A pack of over forty Mutated Wild Dogs, including three First Rank ones, attacks.
• Song Chen swiftly kills all three First Rank dogs in less than thirty seconds, demonstrating his improved strength and agility.
• The group hunts down the remaining Unranked dogs, with Song Chen finishing off any that return his way.

Character Developments

• Song Chen: Proves his prowess and gains respect from the group, earning the title of 'big brother' from Li Wei and the others. He also gains six Crystal Cores, enough to support his family for years.
• Li Wei: Admires Song Chen's strength and accepts him as her 'big brother'. She becomes more eager for combat and grows closer to Song Chen.
• Wang Jun, Sun Qiang, and Liu Tingting: Also acknowledge Song Chen as their 'big brother' and express their willingness to follow him into further battles.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power: Song Chen's physical prowess and combat skills earn him respect and leadership within the group.
• Teamwork and camaraderie: The group works together to hunt down the Unranked dogs, and their bond strengthens as they accept Song Chen as their leader.
• Risk and reward: Zhang Zhenyun warns about the risks of continuous fighting, but the group is willing to take the risk for the potential rewards.

Character Interactions

• Song Chen and Li Wei: Li Wei admires Song Chen's strength and accepts him as her 'big brother', leading to a closer relationship between them.
• Song Chen and the group: The group acknowledges Song Chen's leadership and expresses their willingness to follow him into further battles.
• Zhang Zhenyun and the group: Zhang Zhenyun warns about the risks of continuous fighting but ultimately supports the group's decision to continue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team undertakes a day-long mission, encountering and defeating various mutated beasts.
• Song Chen gains 55 points, allowing him to purchase an ability.
• He chooses 'Lightning Control' for 40 points, leaving him with 15 points.
• The next morning, Song Chen reveals his new ability to the team.

Character Developments

• Song Chen awakens the 'Lightning Control' ability, significantly enhancing his combat capabilities.
• Zhang Zhenyun becomes aware of Song Chen's rapid progress and suspects he has a powerful master backing him.

Significant Themes

• The importance and power of abilities in the Martial Arts Era.
• The concept of luck and its role in character development.
• The potential for rapid growth and change in a post-apocalyptic world.

Character Interactions

• Song Chen shares his new ability with the team, causing surprise and admiration.
• Zhang Zhenyun expresses disbelief at Song Chen's rapid progress and suspects external influence.
• The team's dynamic shifts as they become more aware of Song Chen's potential.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chen and his team spend five days hunting mutant beasts outside Evergreen City ruins.
• Song Chen's strength increases significantly: Vitality Value reaches 2.2, Mental Strength reaches 1.6, and he upgrades his Blood War Blade Technique to Mastery level.
• On the fifth day, Song Chen asks Zhang Zhenyun to take them into the city ruins for better hunting grounds.
• An emergency situation occurs: three damaged armored vehicles, carrying injured researchers and martial artists, flee from the city ruins and intercept Song Chen's team.

Character Developments

• Song Chen: Becomes stronger and more confident in his abilities; considers entering the city ruins despite the danger.
• Zhang Zhenyun: Shows concern for the students' safety; reveals knowledge about the dangers inside the city ruins.

Significant Themes

• The danger and rewards of exploring the city ruins.
• The importance of teamwork and mutual support in facing adversity (implied by the injured researchers and martial artists).

Character Interactions

• Song Chen and Zhang Zhenyun discuss the possibility of entering the city ruins.
• Song Chen's team interacts with the injured researchers and martial artists, showing concern and willingness to help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Researcher Xie, gravely injured, is rescued by Zhang Zhenyun's team and rushed back to Anning City.
• The city is placed under First-Level Alert, the highest state of emergency, due to an impending threat from the Wilderness.
• Anning City's defenses are bolstered, with martial artists and supplies flooding into the city, and Spirit Energy Cannons being charged.

Character Developments

• Researcher Xie: Injured and exhausted, she is revealed to be a high-ranking researcher, marked by three stripes on her uniform.
• Zhang Zhenyun: Shows leadership and concern for his team and the city's safety, but also displays fear and unease about the situation.
• Song Chen: Witnesses the chaos and danger, understanding that Anning City is facing a serious threat. He keeps his spiritual awakening a secret as advised by Zhang Zhenyun.

Significant Themes

• Danger and Threat: The first-level alert indicates a severe threat to the city, highlighting the constant peril faced by the inhabitants of the Wilderness.
• Leadership and Responsibility: Zhang Zhenyun demonstrates his role as a leader, prioritizing the safety of Researcher Xie and the city.
• Secrecy and Caution: Song Chen keeps his spiritual awakening a secret, showing that knowledge can be dangerous and that caution is necessary in the face of uncertainty.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Zhenyun and Researcher Xie: They interact briefly, with Xie issuing orders and Zhang Zhenyun following them, showing the hierarchy and respect for authority.
• Song Chen and Zhang Zhenyun: They share a moment of understanding, with Zhang Zhenyun advising Song Chen to keep his secret hidden, indicating a level of trust and camaraderie.
• Song Chen and Li Wei: They decide to go to the base together to exchange Life Crystal Cores for points, showing their friendship and shared goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chen exchanges 132 First Rank Crystal Cores for 1056 points at the practical training base.
• He exchanges the points for 10 bottles of First Rank Blood Vitality Potion, 10 top-grade First Rank healing pills, and a C-rank battle saber.
• Upon returning home, he gives the potions and pills to his parents, explaining that he acquired them by killing mutated beasts under the guidance of a senior martial artist.

Character Developments

• Song Chen demonstrates his growth and responsibility by providing for his parents' health and safety.
• Li Xiuying shows her maternal concern and worry for her son's safety.
• Song Zhengye acknowledges his son's growth and maturity.

Significant Themes

• Family and filial piety: Song Chen's actions highlight his love and responsibility towards his parents.
• Growth and maturity: Song Chen's experiences have led him to become more independent and responsible.
• Sacrifice: Song Chen risks his life to provide for his family, showing his dedication and love.

Character Interactions

• Song Chen and Li Xiuying: Their interaction emphasizes the mother-son bond, with Li Xiuying expressing her worry and Song Chen showing his love and care.
• Song Chen and Song Zhengye: Their interaction shows the shift in their relationship, with Song Zhengye acknowledging his son's growth and maturity.
• Song Chen and the middle-aged man at the practical training base: Their interaction highlights the value and rarity of the Crystal Cores Song Chen possesses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chen sleeps deeply and wakes up to a Level 1 Alert in Anning City due to exotic beast activity.
• He learns about the potential danger from the news and decides he needs to find a way out of the city.
• His mother, Li Xiuying, is hosting a gathering of relatives and neighbors, boasting about Song Chen's achievements and the blood-qi potions he gave them.

Character Developments

• Song Chen: Realizes the urgency to leave the city to gain slaughter points and is uncomfortable with his mother's boasting.
• Li Xiuying: Has become more talkative and confident after receiving the blood-qi potions and seeing her son's success.
• Song Zhengye: Shows signs of improved health after drinking the potion.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between martial artists and non-martial artists, and the desire for social status and recognition.
• The importance of family and the impact of one's actions on loved ones.
• The danger posed by exotic beast tides and the city's defenses.

Character Interactions

• Song Chen is uncomfortable with his mother's boasting about him to their relatives and neighbors.
• Li Xiuying is proud of her son's achievements and shows off the blood-qi potions he gave them.
• Song Zhengye is content to observe the gathering, showing improved health and spirits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chen reveals he has a blood-qi value of 2.2 and has awakened a Lightning Ability.
• His family and relatives are overjoyed, expecting a bright future for him.
• Song Chen discovers one of Zhao Wei's lackeys, Liu Si, spying on his apartment building.
• He pursues Liu Si, who leads him to a secluded alley.

Character Developments

• Song Chen: Shows restraint in not revealing his true strength to his family. Pursues Liu Si to uncover the truth about Zhao Wei's intentions.
• Li Xiuying (Song Chen's mother): Expresses pride in her son's achievements but remains humble in front of others.
• Liu Si: Reveals his connection to Zhao Wei, demonstrating his cowardice and lack of loyalty by trying to escape from Song Chen.

Significant Themes

• Family and Pride: Li Xiuying's joy and pride in her son's accomplishments highlight the importance of family in Chinese culture.
• Power and Control: Song Chen's newfound abilities give him a sense of power, while Liu Si's actions show the desire for control and manipulation by Zhao Wei.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Liu Si's attempt to escape from Song Chen suggests a lack of loyalty to Zhao Wei, hinting at potential betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Song Chen and Li Xiuying: Mother and son share a moment of understanding as Li Xiuying allows Song Chen to leave for his teacher's sake.
• Song Chen and Liu Si: The chase between them sets up a potential confrontation, revealing Liu Si's cowardice and Song Chen's determination to uncover the truth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chen confronts Liu Si, who was spying on his home at Zhao Wei's behest.
• Liu Si reveals that Zhao Wei's grandfather is a Third Rank martial artist and City Defense Force captain.
• Song Chen beats up Liu Si, who reveals that Zhao Wei is undergoing special training.
• Song Chen visits a martial arts gym to inquire about leaving the city and obtaining martial artist certification.

Character Developments

• Song Chen demonstrates his strength and determination by confronting and beating Liu Si.
• Liu Si shows cowardice and fear, revealing information under pressure.
• The old man at the martial arts gym displays apathy and lack of respect for non-martial artists.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The influence of Zhao Wei's grandfather's status and strength is evident in Liu Si's fear and compliance.
• The importance of martial artist certification: It's a prerequisite for leaving the city and accessing certain resources.
• The dangers of alien beast encounters: The old man's warning highlights the risks of obtaining martial artist certification.

Character Interactions

• Song Chen and Liu Si: Song Chen intimidates and beats Liu Si, extracting information.
• Song Chen and the old man: The old man is dismissive of Song Chen's inquiries, highlighting the gap between non-martial artists and the martial world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Chen arrives at the Martial Arts Association to register for his martial artist certification exam.
• He learns about the exam process, which involves a practical assessment in a cage with exotic beasts.
• The examiner warns him about the dangers of the practical assessment.

Character Developments

• Song Chen shows determination and responsibility in deciding to leave the city to hunt exotic beasts and support his family.
• Song Zhengye reveals his past as a martial artist and expresses pride in Song Chen's decisions.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and determination in the face of adversity.
• The importance of family and supporting loved ones.
• The dangers and responsibilities that come with martial artist certification.

Character Interactions

• Song Chen interacts with the examiner, who warns him about the practical assessment.
• He reunites with Lin Qingxue, who expresses concern for his well-being after learning about his field training incident.
• Song Chen shares his plans with his father, who responds with pride and understanding.