Ch. 101The Power of the National Martial Exam Champion—Was This Really Not a Dream?
Plot Points & Events
- Jiang Yuan, the national number one in the martial arts exam, effortlessly defeats Liu Jinfeng, a fourth-tier Class-Transferred Warrior, with a single slap.
- Liu Jinfeng challenges Jiang Yuan again, using his most powerful moves, but is still defeated in one hit.
- Xia Qinghou and an unidentified middle-aged man arrive. Jiang Yuan uses his Martial Dao Pressure to force Xia Qinghou to his knees.
- The students are shocked and awed by Jiang Yuan's strength and the ease with which he defeats his opponents.
Character Developments
- Jiang Yuan: Proves his incredible strength and Martial Dao Pressure, further solidifying his status as a top-tier genius.
- Liu Jinfeng: Realizes the vast gap between him and Jiang Yuan, decides to resign from his teaching position, and seeks Jiang Yuan's guidance.
- Xia Qinghou: Is humbled and defeated by Jiang Yuan's Martial Dao Pressure, revealing the gap between their strengths.
- Xia Lin: Witnesses her brother's defeat and struggles to accept the reality of Jiang Yuan's power.
Significant Themes
- Power Dynamics: The chapter emphasizes the power dynamics between characters, with Jiang Yuan's strength dwarfing that of his opponents.
- Perception of Reality: Xia Lin's disbelief and struggle to accept the reality of Jiang Yuan's power reflect the theme of questioning one's perception of reality.
Character Interactions
- Jiang Yuan vs. Liu Jinfeng: Jiang Yuan's one-sided victories highlight the vast gap in their strengths and Liu Jinfeng's eventual respect for Jiang Yuan.
- Jiang Yuan vs. Xia Qinghou: Jiang Yuan's use of Martial Dao Pressure to defeat Xia Qinghou showcases the power disparity between them and Xia Qinghou's inability to resist.
- Xia Lin's Reaction: Xia Lin's disbelief and struggle to accept the reality of Jiang Yuan's power reflect her internal conflict and changing perception of her brother and Jiang Yuan.