Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing (Ning Jingjing) leaves the Black Burn Army to take the Long Night Star Luo Palace's entrance examination.
• She meets resistance from a senior student at the entrance due to her connection to the Long Night Black Burn Army.
• She enters the palace and encounters statues of powerful alumni, inspiring her to comprehend a new martial skill.
• Two men from the Eagle Domain, eliminated from the Black Burn Army, confront Sikong Jing.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing demonstrates determination to prove herself without relying on connections.
• She shows potential in comprehending a new martial skill from the statues.
• The two men from the Eagle Domain display hostility towards Sikong Jing.

Significant Themes

• The importance of personal effort and determination over connections and privilege.
• The power of inspiration and environment in martial arts cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing interacts with Elder Wei, who guides and supports her.
• She encounters two hostile men from the Eagle Domain, hinting at potential future conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing's "zero martial root" status draws unwanted attention at Long Night Star Luo Palace.
• A senior student, Gu Wei, challenges Sikong Jing, aiming to expel him.
• Sikong Jing uses the Black Whirlwind Fist, an upper-rank Flood grade fist technique, to defeat Gu Wei.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing: Shows calm composure under pressure, reveals his powerful Black Whirlwind Fist technique.
• Gu Wei: Initially arrogant and unreasonable, is humbled by Sikong Jing's strength.

Significant Themes

• The importance of martial roots in cultivation and societal perception.
• The power of hidden strength and not underestimating opponents.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing vs. Gu Wei: Sikong Jing's calm demeanor and powerful technique contrast with Gu Wei's arrogance and underestimation of his opponent.
• Elder Wei vs. Sikong Jing: Elder Wei initially fears for Sikong Jing but later acknowledges his hidden strength.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing, with zero martial roots, defeats Gu Wei, a student in the Martial Soul Realm, using the Black Whirlwind Fist.
• Instructor Wang reports Sikong Jing's feat to Vice Principal Bai Changkong.
• Vice Principal Bai interrogates Sikong Jing about his martial art, dismissing his explanation that he learned it from a stone statue.
• Drunken Dragon Tan Yue from the Long Night Holy Dragon Palace arrives, supporting Sikong Jing and inviting him to join their palace.
• Sikong Jing declines Tan Yue's invitation, expressing his desire to join the Long Night Star Luo Palace.
• Vice Principal Bai is humiliated by Tan Yue's words and aura, and is later rescued by another expert, Green Robe Elder.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing demonstrates his strength and determination to join the Long Night Star Luo Palace despite the challenges.
• Gu Wei shows arrogance and underestimates Sikong Jing, leading to his defeat.
• Vice Principal Bai displays arrogance and disbelief in Sikong Jing's abilities, leading to his humiliation.
• Drunken Dragon Tan Yue shows support for Sikong Jing and disdain for Vice Principal Bai.

Significant Themes

• The importance of martial roots and martial arts comprehension.
• The arrogance and prejudice of some characters towards those with zero martial roots.
• The power dynamics between different factions within the Long Night Star Luo Palace and the Long Night Holy Dragon Palace.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing vs. Gu Wei: Sikong Jing defeats Gu Wei, establishing his authority and strength.
• Sikong Jing vs. Vice Principal Bai: Sikong Jing stands his ground against Vice Principal Bai's accusations and threats.
• Sikong Jing vs. Drunken Dragon Tan Yue: Sikong Jing politely declines Tan Yue's invitation to join the Long Night Holy Dragon Palace.
• Vice Principal Bai vs. Drunken Dragon Tan Yue: Tan Yue humiliates Vice Principal Bai, displaying his strength and disdain for the Long Night Star Luo Palace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing is humiliated and rejected by the Long Night Star Luo Palace Martial Arts Academy due to his zero martial roots.
• Drunken Dragon Tan Yue, a powerful martial artist, intervenes, performs Sikong Jing's Black Whirlwind Fist, and offers Sikong Jing a place in the Long Night Holy Dragon Palace.
• Headmaster Bai Changwu and Vice Headmaster Bai Changkong discuss crippling Sikong Jing to save face for the Star Luo Palace.
• Sikong Jing publicly breaks through to the Innate Martial Aperture Realm, shocking everyone present.
• Bai Changkong, despite his initial refusal, allows Sikong Jing to take the final martial arts examination.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing: Proves his worth by breaking through to the Innate Martial Aperture Realm, demonstrating his potential and determination.
• Bai Changwu: Initially dismissive, he becomes respectful and supportive of Sikong Jing after witnessing his breakthrough.
• Bai Changkong: Initially hostile and dismissive, he is forced to honor his promise to allow Sikong Jing to take the final examination after Sikong Jing's breakthrough.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance and determination: Sikong Jing's refusal to give up despite his initial rejections highlights his resolve.
• Face and reputation: The actions of the Bai brothers and the reactions of the crowd emphasize the importance of face and reputation in their society.
• Potential vs. limitations: Sikong Jing's breakthrough challenges the conventional wisdom that zero martial roots prevent one from reaching the Innate Realm.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and the Bai brothers: Their interactions highlight the power dynamics and the importance of face in their society.
• Sikong Jing and Tan Yue: Though brief, their interaction shows Tan Yue's recognition of Sikong Jing's potential.
• Sikong Jing and the crowd: Their reactions to Sikong Jing's breakthrough emphasize the shock and disbelief caused by his achievement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing's breakthrough to the Innate Realm causes an uproar among the students and instructors.
• The hatred between Star Luo Academy and Holy Dragon Academy is revealed, with the Seven Holy Dragon Seals serving as a symbol of this enmity.
• Sikong Jing swallows a Mystic Heaven Realm beast core to further his cultivation.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing remains unfazed by the attention and continues to focus on his goals.
• Elder Wei reveals more about the history of the two academies and the significance of the Seven Holy Dragon Seals.
• Gu Wei secretly vows to kill Sikong Jing.

Significant Themes

• The theme of defying expectations continues as Sikong Jing breaks through to the Innate Realm despite being a zero martial root.
• The theme of hatred and rivalry between the two academies is further explored.
• The theme of cultivation and growth is emphasized as Sikong Jing consumes a powerful beast core.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing interacts with Elder Wei, who provides him with valuable information and guidance.
• Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi discuss the Seven Holy Dragon Seals and their significance.
• Gu Wei's hatred for Sikong Jing grows, setting up potential future conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing steps into the Sacred Dragon footprint and experiences an illusion revealing the power of a demon dragon from centuries ago.
• He learns the circulation method of the demon dragon's power, enabling him to create a second beast technique of a Mystic Heaven Realm demon beast.
• Upon returning to his courtyard, he finds Su Yuexi harassed by a group of men, including a richly dressed youth who wants to take her as a concubine.
• Sikong Jing defends Su Yuexi, injuring the youth and threatening his entourage.
• The youth and his men threaten Sikong Jing, demanding he apologize and hand over Su Yuexi.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing demonstrates remarkable growth in his comprehension of demon dragon power and his combat skills, even defeating an Innate Martial Body Realm expert.
• Su Yuexi shows resilience and strength in the face of harassment.
• The richly dressed youth and his entourage display arrogance and underestimation of their opponents.

Significant Themes

• Arrogance and Its Consequences: The youth and his men exhibit extreme arrogance, leading to their underestimation of Sikong Jing and subsequent defeat.
• Protecting the Innocent: Sikong Jing's determination to protect Su Yuexi highlights the theme of standing up for the weak and innocent.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi's relationship deepens as he protects her from harm.
• Sikong Jing's confrontation with the youth and his men showcases his unyielding nature and unwillingness to back down from threats.
• The youth and his men interact with Sikong Jing in a threatening and disrespectful manner, leading to their downfall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing saves Elder Wei from the Lan Family's guards.
• He kills the Lan Family's young master, Lan Zhuanghe's brother, after a tense standoff.
• Sikong Jing and Elder Wei fight against the remaining Lan Family guards, killing them all.
• Sikong Jing demonstrates his formidable combat skills, defeating a Martial Body Realm cultivator with ease.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing shows his ruthlessness and fearlessness, killing without hesitation to protect his wife and maintain his principles.
• Elder Wei gains confidence in Sikong Jing's leadership and follows his orders without question.
• The Lan Family guards display cowardice and lack of combat skills, relying on threats and numbers rather than true strength.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Protection: Sikong Jing's unwavering loyalty to his wife and his determination to protect her at any cost.
• Fearlessness in the Face of Adversity: Sikong Jing's fearlessness, even when facing powerful enemies or difficult situations.
• The Consequences of Bullying: The Lan Family guards' bullying behavior leads to their ultimate downfall.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Elder Wei form a formidable team, with Sikong Jing leading the charge and Elder Wei providing support.
• The Lan Family guards interact with each other through threats and orders, but ultimately fail to coordinate effectively against Sikong Jing and Elder Wei.
• Sikong Jing and the Lan Family young master have a tense standoff, with the young master's threats ultimately proving empty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing's impulsive killing of Lan Zhuanghe's brother leads to potential trouble with the Lan Family.
• Sikong Jing suggests becoming a student of Long Night Star Luo Palace to protect himself and those around him.
• Elder Wei informs General Ning about the incident, and Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi prepare for the martial combat test.
• Mentor Wang arrives, and Sikong Jing is chosen as the first place contestant by default, due to other participants' admissions of defeat.
• Headmaster Bai Changwu reveals that Sikong Jing's zero martial root makes him ineligible for true student status, offering him two choices: become an apprentice or be disqualified.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing demonstrates his fearlessness and determination to fight for his place in Long Night Star Luo Palace.
• Su Yuexi shows concern for Sikong Jing's well-being.
• Headmaster Bai Changwu reveals his prejudice against zero martial roots, prioritizing resources for those with better martial roots.

Significant Themes

• The importance of martial roots in determining one's worth and potential in cultivation.
• The struggle against prejudice and discrimination, exemplified by Sikong Jing's zero martial root.
• The power dynamics within the Long Night Star Luo Palace, with those in power making decisions that affect others' lives.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi: Sikong Jing reassures Su Yuexi, and they prepare together for the martial combat test.
• Sikong Jing and Headmaster Bai Changwu: Sikong Jing faces Bai Changwu's prejudice and is given two choices that demean his status.
• Sikong Jing and other participants: Other contestants admit defeat, placing Sikong Jing in first place, and later mock him for his situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing is given two impossible choices by Vice Palace Master Bai Changwu: either kill three second-year inner palace students from the Long Night Holy Dragon Palace or withdraw from the Star Luo Palace and have his meridians shattered.
• Sikong Jing initially chooses to withdraw but is forced to leave behind his beast technique, the Black Whirlwind Fist, by having his meridians shattered.
• Bai Changwu takes Su Yuexi hostage, forcing Sikong Jing to choose between leaving after his meridians are shattered or going to the Long Night Holy Dragon Palace to kill.
• Sikong Jing connects with the seven Holy Dragon footprints, and his aura surges.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing: Realizes the true extent of the Long Night Star Luo Palace's arrogance and lack of fairness. He connects with the seven Holy Dragon footprints and his aura surges, hinting at a power-up.
• Bai Changwu: Shows his true colors as a cruel and manipulative character, targeting Sikong Jing and using Su Yuexi as a hostage.
• Su Yuexi: Becomes a hostage, putting her in danger and making Sikong Jing's situation more dire.

Significant Themes

• Arrogance and power dynamics: The Long Night Star Luo Palace's arrogance and disregard for Sikong Jing's well-being highlight the power dynamics at play.
• Unfairness and manipulation: Bai Changwu's manipulation of Sikong Jing and use of Su Yuexi as a hostage emphasize the unfairness and lack of mercy within the palace.
• Resilience and determination: Sikong Jing's refusal to back down and his connection with the Holy Dragon footprints show his resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Bai Changwu: Their interaction reveals Bai Changwu's true nature and Sikong Jing's growing resolve to defy the vice palace master.
• Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi: Su Yuexi's capture puts a strain on their relationship, as Sikong Jing must now consider her safety in his decisions.
• Sikong Jing and the crowd: The crowd's mocking laughter and disbelief highlight the vast difference in power and status between Sikong Jing and the other characters, emphasizing his underdog status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing, a martial artist with a zero martial root, arrives at the Long Night Star Luo Palace with his wife, Su Yuexi, seeking treatment from Dean Yao Changeng.
• Dean Bai Changwu suspects Sikong Jing of being sent by Drunken Dragon Tan Yue to humiliate the Long Night Star Luo Palace and pressures him.
• Sikong Jing reveals he knows about the Seven Holy Dragon Seals, angering the Long Night Star Luo Palace experts.
• Sikong Jing ignites the Seven Holy Dragon Seals, summoning a fiery-red demon dragon, the Fire-Bone War Dragon.
• The Long Night Star Luo Palace activates its defensive grand array to prevent the Fire-Bone War Dragon's aura from leaking out.
• Palace Master Yu Wenxiong confronts Sikong Jing, intending to force him to reveal how he summoned the Fire-Bone War Dragon.
• Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi prepare to leave a mark in the Long Night Star Luo Palace before their likely deaths.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing: Initially meek, he becomes defiant and determined to stand up for himself and his wife when pushed too far.
• Su Yuexi: Initially panicked, she gains composure and supports Sikong Jing's decision to fight back.
• Bai Changwu: Reveals his tyrannical nature and willingness to use others to establish his authority.
• Bai Changkong: Shows no regard for Sikong Jing's well-being and supports Bai Changwu's actions.
• Yu Wenxiong: Demonstrates his power and tyranny as the Palace Master, underestimating Sikong Jing.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and abuse of power: The Long Night Star Luo Palace's deans and master treat Sikong Jing harshly due to his low martial root and perceived connection to their rival, the Long Night Holy Dragon Palace.
• Defiance and resistance: Sikong Jing decides to fight back against the Long Night Star Luo Palace's mistreatment, even in the face of likely death.
• Humiliation and revenge: The Long Night Star Luo Palace seeks to prevent the spread of their humiliation at the hands of the Long Night Holy Dragon Palace centuries ago, and Sikong Jing aims to leave a mark in the palace as revenge for their treatment.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi: They support each other, with Su Yuexi showing unwavering faith in Sikong Jing's decisions.
• Sikong Jing and the Long Night Star Luo Palace experts: Sikong Jing's interactions with the palace's deans and master reveal their tyrannical nature and lack of regard for his well-being.
• Sikong Jing and the Fire-Bone War Dragon: Sikong Jing connects with the Fire-Bone War Dragon, using its energy to strike back against the Long Night Star Luo Palace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing, riding the Fire-Bone War Dragon, is sent flying by Yu Wenxiong's attack.
• Yu Wenxiong orders Bai Changkong to kill Sikong Jing.
• The Golden Divine Dragon, bound in the Ten Thousand Beasts Heavenly Prison, emerges as a wisp of energy and aids Sikong Jing.
• Sikong Jing, empowered by the Golden Divine Dragon, kills Bai Changkong with a single spear strike.
• The Golden Divine Dragon takes control of the Fire-Bone War Dragon, transforming it and speaking human words.
• The Golden Divine Dragon destroys the Long Night Star Luo Palace with its dragon breath.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing demonstrates his bravery and resilience in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The Golden Divine Dragon shows its power and disdain for bullies.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against oppression and bullying.
• The power of standing up for justice.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and the Golden Divine Dragon: The Golden Divine Dragon aids Sikong Jing, showing approval of his actions.
• Sikong Jing and the experts of Long Night Star Luo Palace: Sikong Jing's actions and the Golden Divine Dragon's intervention instill fear and submission in the experts of Long Night Star Luo Palace.
• The Golden Divine Dragon and the experts of Long Night Star Luo Palace: The Golden Divine Dragon demonstrates its power and mocks the experts of Long Night Star Luo Palace for their bullying behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing encounters the Golden Divine Dragon, which saves him from the Star Luo Academy's attack.
• The Golden Divine Dragon leaves a mark on Sikong Jing, warning the Five Heavenly Emperors not to act against him.
• Sikong Jing confronts Yao Changeng, the dean of the Alchemy Academy, and forces him to treat Su Yuexi.
• Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi leave Long Night Star Luo Palace, heading for the Long Night Holy Dragon Palace.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing demonstrates his growing power and determination, standing up to the Star Luo Academy and even confronting the dean.
• Su Yuexi shows her trust and support for Sikong Jing, following him without question.
• Yao Changeng reveals his fear and vulnerability when faced with Sikong Jing's threat.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Sikong Jing's power growth shifts the balance of power, allowing him to challenge the Star Luo Academy.
• Loyalty and Trust: Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi's loyalty to each other deepens, with Su Yuexi showing unwavering support.
• Fear and Vulnerability: Yao Changeng's fear highlights the vulnerability of those in power when faced with a greater threat.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and the Golden Divine Dragon: The dragon aids Sikong Jing, leaving a mark to protect him, but also giving him a trial to face.
• Sikong Jing and Yao Changeng: Sikong Jing uses his power to force Yao Changeng to treat Su Yuexi.
• Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi: Their bond strengthens as they face challenges together, with Su Yuexi showing unwavering support for Sikong Jing.

Key Plot Points

• The Fire-Bone War Dragon is detonated by Sikong Jing, revealing a terrifying demon dragon.
• It's discovered that Sikong Jing is not sent by Holy Dragon Academy, but a nobody from Azure Dragon Small Domain.
• Long Night Star Luo Palace is sealed, and Sikong Jing's bounty is increased to attract killers.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing's background is revealed, showing he has no significant connections or backing.
• Yu Wenxiong's humiliation and anger grow as he realizes the extent of Sikong Jing's actions and the potential loss of face for Star Luo Palace.

Significant Themes

• The power of martial wisdom and its potential to overcome martial root limitations.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents and the importance of proper assessment.
• The fear of losing face and the desperation to maintain reputation.

Character Interactions

• The middle-aged man from Eagle Small Domain provides information about Sikong Jing's past actions.
• Drunken Dragon Tan Yue arrives and witnesses the destruction, causing Yu Wenxiong to order his pursuit and silencing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing, with zero martial roots, is accepted as an apprentice by Dean Tan Yue of Drunken Dragon Mountain.
• Qin Heng, Deputy Palace Master, is displeased with Tan Yue's random recruitment and decides to talk to him.
• Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi are taken to Holy Dragon Town, where they learn about the apprentice system.
• Sikong Jing receives his apprentice token and learns about the nine levels of apprenticeship and the age limit for advancement.

Character Developments

• Qin Heng shows disapproval towards Tan Yue's recruitment methods but is hesitant to confront the Palace Master about it.
• Wen Hu, the instructor, is initially dismissive of Sikong Jing's zero martial roots but remains professional in his duties.
• Yu Yan, the mission hall staff member, is polite and efficient in her duties.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of the martial world, where one's worth is often measured by their martial roots.
• The importance of perseverance and determination, as Sikong Jing is willing to start as an apprentice despite his circumstances.
• The hierarchy and strict rules within the Holy Dragon Palace.

Character Interactions

• Qin Heng and the elder discuss Tan Yue's inappropriate recruitment methods.
• Wen Hu leads Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi through Holy Dragon Town, explaining the apprentice system.
• Yu Yan activates Sikong Jing's apprentice token and explains the rules and requirements for apprentices.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Apprentices must complete tasks to advance levels, unrelated to martial cultivation but requiring sufficient strength.
• Three routine tasks are mandatory each month; failure results in point deduction and possible expulsion.
• Sikong Jing is taken to the Martial Comprehension Hall, where he aims to comprehend a martial skill in seven and a half minutes.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing displays confidence and ambition, attempting to comprehend a martial skill quickly.
• Su Yuexi, despite not having martial aura, also enters a state of comprehension.
• Yu Yan, a mentor, shows contempt for Sikong Jing, believing him to be a drinking buddy of the Palace Master who obtained an admission token.

Significant Themes

• Strength and skill are crucial for advancement and survival in the academy.
• The academy's rules are harsh and unforgiving, driving apprentices to improve.
• First impressions and prejudices can influence how characters are perceived (Yu Yan's view of Sikong Jing).

Character Interactions

• Yu Yan explains the rules and tasks to Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi.
• Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi both enter a state of comprehension, leaving Yu Yan waiting.
• Yu Yan expresses her disapproval of Sikong Jing's boasting and her concern for Su Yuexi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi arrive at the Long Night Holy Dragon Palace and head to the Mission Hall.
• Yu Yan, a fourth-year student, is on duty and assigns them their first mission: comprehend a martial technique at the Martial Comprehension Hall.
• Su Yuexi effortlessly comprehends the Shadowless Butterfly Double Palm, a lower-tier Desolate-grade technique, in less than a quarter of an hour.
• Sikong Jing also quickly comprehends the Dragon Wild Howling Wind Fist, a middle-tier Desolate-grade technique, and demonstrates it to Yu Yan.
• Yu Yan takes them to the Combat Hall, where Sikong Jing must defeat six battle puppets, each one stronger than the last, to complete his second mission.

Character Developments

• Yu Yan is initially skeptical of Sikong Jing's abilities but becomes increasingly shocked and impressed by his prowess.
• Sikong Jing demonstrates his exceptional talent and confidence in his abilities.
• Su Yuexi shows her intelligence and quick comprehension skills.

Significant Themes

• Talent and genius: Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi exhibit extraordinary talent, contrasting with the average apprentices.
• Challenges and expectations: Sikong Jing faces tough missions, but his confidence remains unshaken.

Character Interactions

• Yu Yan and Sikong Jing: Yu Yan is initially dismissive of Sikong Jing but grows more respectful as he proves his abilities.
• Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi: They support and encourage each other, showing a strong bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing completes all three trials in one month, breaking the record.
• He engraves a high-tier Flood-grade martial skill, Black Whirlwind Fist, onto an ordinary Green Jade Slate in his first attempt.
• Yu Yan, astonished by Sikong Jing's feat, reports it to Mentor Wen Hu.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing: Proves his exceptional talent and ability, creating a high-tier Flood-grade martial skill.
• Yu Yan: Realizes the extent of Sikong Jing's talent and understands the gravity of the situation, reporting it to Mentor Wen Hu.
• Wen Hu: Initially dismissive, becomes alarmed and concerned after learning about Sikong Jing's accomplishment.

Significant Themes

• Talent and Genius: Sikong Jing's extraordinary abilities highlight the theme of exceptional talent and its recognition.
• Challenges and Expectations: The missions given to Sikong Jing reflect the high expectations and challenges faced by apprentices in the Long Night Holy Dragon Palace.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Yu Yan: Yu Yan is amazed by Sikong Jing's skill and reports it to Mentor Wen Hu, showing her respect and recognition of his talent.
• Wen Hu and Yu Yan: Wen Hu initially underestimates Sikong Jing but becomes alarmed and concerned after learning about his accomplishment, showing a shift in his attitude.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing shows his beast technique, Black Whirlwind Fist, to Dean Tan, who accepts him as an apprentice.
• Wen Hu, the Mission Hall Elder, is shocked by Sikong Jing's skill and rushes to inform Vice Palace Lord Qin.
• Sikong Jing defends Su Yuexi from harassment by Zheng Yuansheng, a fourth-level apprentice, and his group, causing a conflict.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing: Proves his skill and confidence in his abilities, showing no fear of the powerful Zheng family.
• Zheng Yuansheng: Shows his arrogance and lack of martial skill, relying on his brother's influence.
• Su Yuexi: Remains calm and composed despite the harassment, showing no fear of Zheng Yuansheng.

Significant Themes

• The importance of connections and background in the apprentice district of Long Night Holy Dragon Palace.
• The prejudice against those with zero martial roots, despite their skills.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi: Sikong Jing protects Su Yuexi from harassment, showing his concern for her.
• Sikong Jing and Zheng Yuansheng: Sikong Jing stands up to Zheng Yuansheng's arrogance and bullying, leading to a conflict.
• Sikong Jing and the other apprentices: The other apprentices warn Sikong Jing about the power dynamics in the apprentice district and offer to introduce him to someone who can help smooth things over with Zheng Yuansheng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sikong Jing refuses to back down from Zheng Yuanlou, despite the latter's threat to kill him.
• Qin Heng, the Deputy Palace Master, arrives and slaps Zheng Yuanlou, revealing that he is supporting Sikong Jing.
• Sikong Jing is revealed to have zero martial roots, yet he is at the Martial Aperture Realm, puzzling everyone.

Character Developments

• Sikong Jing shows bravery and determination, refusing to back down from a powerful opponent.
• Zheng Yuanlou displays his arrogant and ruthless nature, threatening Sikong Jing and demanding his surrender.
• Qin Heng shows support for Sikong Jing, indicating that he might be an important figure in the Holy Dragon Palace.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its abuse is evident in Zheng Yuanlou's threats and actions.
• Sikong Jing's mysterious background and martial prowess hint at a larger plot involving his true origins and potential.

Character Interactions

• Sikong Jing and Zheng Yuanlou have a confrontational interaction, with Zheng Yuanlou threatening Sikong Jing and demanding submission.
• Qin Heng's arrival and intervention in the conflict reveals his support for Sikong Jing, indicating a potential alliance or mentorship.
• The apprentices around the Martial Engraving Hall watch the events unfold, expressing their surprise and disbelief at Sikong Jing's actions and Qin Heng's intervention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vice Palace Master Qin Heng arrives, mistaking Sikong Jing's actions as a threat to his family.
• Qin Heng brings Sikong Jing and Su Yuexi to Gold Dragon Mountain for testing, believing Sikong Jing's talent is extraordinary.
• Sikong Jing undergoes tests for martial root and martial bloodline, both of which show no results.
• Qin Heng leads them to the Martial Dragon Hall for a martial wisdom test.

Character Developments

• Qin Heng: Initially suspicious and hostile, he becomes increasingly curious and determined to uncover Sikong Jing's true talent.
• Sikong Jing: Remains calm and composed throughout, revealing nothing about his true abilities.
• Su Yuexi: Accompanies Sikong Jing without any significant actions or dialogue.

Significant Themes

• Talent and its recognition: The story explores how Sikong Jing's unique talent is perceived and tested by others.
• Unwillingness to accept reality: Qin Heng struggles to accept that Sikong Jing has no martial roots or bloodline, highlighting his determination to find an explanation for Sikong Jing's abilities.

Character Interactions

• Qin Heng and Sikong Jing: Qin Heng is determined to test Sikong Jing's abilities, while Sikong Jing remains calm and uncooperative, revealing only what is necessary.
• Qin Heng and Su Yuexi: Qin Heng shows concern for Su Yuexi's safety during the martial bloodline test, demonstrating a degree of kindness.