Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author reflects on the journey of writing 'Renegade Immortal' over two and a half years.
• He expresses gratitude to readers, the General Alliance, and vice-moderators for their support.
• The author reveals that the story has left some plot holes and mysteries for readers to contemplate or for future Wang Lin characters to unravel.
• He poses two unanswered questions: which of the three women (Li Muwan, Li Qianmei, Mu Bingmei) is the real Wang Lin, and what is the meaning behind the chess game at the end.

Character Developments

• The author feels he has grown significantly as a writer through this book, improving in various aspects like sentence structure and vocabulary.
• He praises the development of supporting characters like Situ, Qingshui, Hong Die, Zhou Yi, Thirteen, and Big Head.

Significant Themes

• Defiance and persistence in the face of adversity, both in the story and the author's personal journey.
• The pursuit of thought and ideals, and the exploration of life's mysteries.
• The coexistence of shortcomings and merits in a work of art.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with readers through the book review section, expressing his appreciation for their support and comfort.
• He also interacts with the characters in the story, contemplating their motivations and fates.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Er Gen seeks to discuss the meaning of "Seeking Demon" before the main text's release.
• He clarifies that "seek" in this context means 'to pursue' rather than 'to beg'.
• Er Gen shares his interpretation of a 'demon', challenging common perceptions of demons as purely evil or inhuman.

Character Developments

• Er Gen: Reveals his vision for the character 'Su Ming' as a unique, heavyweight, and moving figure, unlike any demon seen before or after.

Significant Themes

• Perception vs. Reality: Er Gen contrasts common perceptions of demons with his intended portrayal of 'Su Ming'.
• Uniqueness & Individuality: Er Gen emphasizes that 'Su Ming' will be a one-of-a-kind character, never to be seen again.

Character Interactions

• Er Gen interacts with his readers, inviting discussion and seeking their support (votes, clicks, bookmarks, etc.) for the upcoming book.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming, the protagonist, is now a cultivator of the seventh level of the Spirit Severance Realm.
• He learns about the Immortal's Descent, an event where an Immortal will descend to the mortal world, causing a massive surge of spiritual power.
• Su Ming decides to participate in the Immortal's Descent to improve his cultivation and seek answers about his past.
• He encounters the Black Dragon, which is revealed to be a manifestation of his own willpower and cultivation.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: He grows stronger, both in cultivation and willpower. He begins to understand and accept his past, including his connection to the Black Dragon.
• Teng Li: Although not physically present, her influence is felt as Su Ming continues to protect her people and seek answers about her.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Su Ming's journey illustrates the continuous process of cultivation and self-improvement.
• Acceptance of the Past: Su Ming starts to accept and understand his past, including his connection to the Black Dragon and his role in the Immortal's Descent.
• Protection and Responsibility: Su Ming's determination to protect Teng Li's people and seek answers about her reflects his sense of responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and the Black Dragon: Their interaction deepens as Su Ming learns to control and understand the Black Dragon, which is a manifestation of his willpower and cultivation.
• Su Ming and Teng Li (implied): Though not physically together, their bond and Su Ming's determination to protect her people and find answers about her is evident.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter opens with Lin Dong's group discovering a hidden ancient battlefield beneath the Great Yan Empire's capital.
• They encounter powerful enemies, including the Great Yan Empire's elder, Yan Sen, and the Heavenly Yuan Hall's hall master, Heavenly Yuan.
• Lin Dong and his friends fight against these powerful foes, with Lin Dong facing off against Yan Sen.
• Lin Dong uses his newfound understanding of the 'Nirvana' to gain the upper hand against Yan Sen.
• Meanwhile, the Heavenly Yuan Hall's hall master is defeated by a mysterious figure, who is revealed to be Lin Dong's grandfather, Lin Langtian.

Character Developments

• Lin Dong: Demonstrates significant growth in his understanding and control of the 'Nirvana' power, allowing him to challenge and defeat Yan Sen.
• Lin Langtian: Revealed to be alive and well, showing immense power as he easily defeats the Heavenly Yuan Hall's hall master.
• Yan Sen: Reveals his true strength as a Nirvana stage expert, but is ultimately defeated by Lin Dong.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: The Great Yan Empire's elder and the Heavenly Yuan Hall's hall master display their ambition and desire for power, leading to their downfall.
• Family and Legacy: Lin Dong's encounter with his grandfather highlights the importance of family and legacy in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Lin Dong vs. Yan Sen: Their battle showcases Lin Dong's growth and newfound power, while Yan Sen's defeat marks the end of the Great Yan Empire's influence.
• Lin Dong and Lin Langtian: Their reunion is brief but impactful, with Lin Langtian expressing pride in Lin Dong's progress.
• Lin Dong's group vs. Heavenly Yuan Hall: The group works together to defeat their enemies, demonstrating their teamwork and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with an eerie, desolate scene of a city and an altar, with a mysterious, desperate voice echoing through the wind and snow.
• An old man atop the altar attempts to divine 'Barbarian Heaven' using a snow dragon made from frozen snowflakes and his own blood, along with the blood of hundreds of thousands of people below.
• The blood dragon ascends but eventually collapses, turning into blood-colored snowflakes that fall to the earth, dyeing it crimson.
• The old man, revealed to be the Barbarian Duke of the Great Yu Dynasty, expresses his sorrow and helplessness, saying he has done all he could.

Character Developments

• The Barbarian Duke: Initially desperate and almost hysterical, he becomes resigned and sorrowful by the end of the chapter. His actions reveal his power and willingness to sacrifice for his cause.

Significant Themes

• Hope and despair: The Barbarian Duke's search for hope contrasts with his eventual resignation, suggesting a theme of hope's fleeting nature.
• Sacrifice: The people below the altar willingly give their blood, indicating a theme of collective sacrifice for a greater cause.

Character Interactions

• The Barbarian Duke and the crowd: The Duke's actions influence the crowd, who follow his lead in giving their blood. Their interaction is one of obedience and shared purpose.

Brief Reference

• Desolate, snowy setting.
• Mysterious, desperate voice.
• Blood dragon divination attempt.
• Barbarian Duke's resignation.
• Theme of hope, despair, and sacrifice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming, a frail youth from the Barbarian Tribe, lives on Green Mountain and gathers medicinal herbs.
• He dreams of becoming a Barbarian Warrior but knows his frail body prevents him from practicing Barbarian Cultivation.
• Su Ming climbs the mountain to collect Black Dragon Saliva, a rare and valuable resource, risking his life to avoid deadly centipedes (Wu Longs).
• After collecting the saliva, he flees with the help of his monkey friend, Xiao Hong, and returns to his tribe.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Initially portrayed as frail and weak, he demonstrates remarkable determination, courage, and agility in collecting the Black Dragon Saliva. He also shows kindness and friendship towards Xiao Hong.
• Xiao Hong: An intelligent and agile little monkey, it proves to be a reliable friend and ally to Su Ming.

Significant Themes

• Dreams and Reality: Su Ming's dream of becoming a Barbarian Warrior contrasts with his reality of being frail and unable to practice cultivation.
• Friendship and Loyalty: The bond between Su Ming and Xiao Hong illustrates the importance of friendship and mutual support.
• Risk and Reward: Su Ming's dangerous mission to collect Black Dragon Saliva highlights the risks one takes for valuable rewards.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Xiao Hong: Their friendship is evident in their interactions, with Su Ming sharing the Black Dragon Saliva with Xiao Hong and Xiao Hong helping Su Ming escape the Wu Longs.
• Su Ming and the Wu Longs: Their chase and Su Ming's escape demonstrate the dangerous environment he lives in and his resourcefulness in dealing with it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming finds an ordinary-looking stone fragment that feels warm and comforting.
• He returns to his Wu Mountain Tribe, where preparations are underway for a journey to the Fengzhen Tribe's Barbarian Duke's birthday celebration.
• Su Ming's grandfather, the tribe's respected elder, discusses the tribe's past glory and current struggles with the tribe's chief.
• Su Ming is reminded that in three days, he and the other Lasu (unawakened youth) will undergo their second Barbarian Awakening.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: He shows courage and agility in gathering herbs and climbing the tribe's gate. He also displays respect and affection towards his grandfather. His bitterness and longing for Barbarian Cultivation become more pronounced as his second Barbarian Awakening approaches.
• Grandpa: The wise and respected elder of the Wu Mountain Tribe, he shows concern for Su Ming's well-being and encourages him to undergo Barbarian Awakening. He reveals his regret at not being able to break through to the Dust Opening Realm and inscribe a fully solidified Barbarian Mark.

Significant Themes

• Barbarian Cultivation: The foundation of the world and the path to becoming a true powerhouse. It requires a Barbarian Body and resonance with a Barbarian Statue.
• Resilience and Acceptance: Su Ming's struggle with his lack of a Barbarian Body and his hope for success in his second Barbarian Awakening.
• Tribal History and Pride: The Wu Mountain Tribe's past glory and current struggles, as well as the importance of their Barbarian Statue and the upcoming journey to the Fengzhen Tribe.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and the tribe's clansmen: They greet Su Ming warmly, showing familiarity and affection.
• Su Ming and his grandfather: They share a close bond, with the grandfather showing concern and encouragement towards Su Ming.
• The Wu Mountain Tribe's elder and chief: They discuss the tribe's past and current situation, revealing their shared regret and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming struggles with his identity and future due to his inability to worship the Barbarian Statue, unlike his tribe members.
• The Wu Mountain Tribe holds a Barbarian Awakening ceremony for their Lasus (youths turning 16). It involves sacrificing beasts and worshipping the tribe's Barbarian Statue.
• Su Ming attempts to worship the Barbarian Statue but fails, confirming his inability to become a Barbarian Warrior.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Struggles with his identity and future, but remains determined to become a Barbarian Warrior despite his setback.
• Grandpa: Reveals his powerful Barbarian Mark (Black Python Mark) and supervises the Barbarian Awakening ceremony.
• Wula: A girl who successfully worships the Barbarian Statue and gains a Barbarian Body.

Significant Themes

• Identity and belonging: Su Ming's struggle with his difference from the other tribe members.
• Ritual and tradition: The importance of the Barbarian Awakening ceremony in the Wu Mountain Tribe.
• Power and hierarchy: The distinction between those with Barbarian Bodies and those without, reflecting the tribe's power structure.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Lei Chen: Su Ming's friend who shows kindness and concern for him.
• Su Ming and Grandpa: Their relationship is complex, with Grandpa showing both kindness and sternness toward Su Ming.
• Su Ming and the Wu Mountain Tribe: The tribe members accept Su Ming despite his differences, showing kindness and pity toward him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A strange phenomenon occurs during the Wu Mountain Tribe's Barbarian Awakening ceremony, with a vortex appearing in the sky and Barbarian Statues trembling.
• Su Ming enters the Barbarian Statue to pay his respects and experiences a vision of a vast land with countless people worshipping the sky and enormous Barbarian Statues kneeling.
• After the vision, the Barbarian Statue cracks, and Su Ming hears a murmuring voice that reveals a Barbarian Cultivation method.
• Two children are discovered to have Barbarian Bodies during the ceremony.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: Discovers a cultivation method and becomes more determined to keep his newfound secret.
• Grandpa: Shows concern for Su Ming but remains puzzled by his behavior.

Significant Themes

• The power and mystery of Barbarian Statues and their connection to the sky.
• The significance of Barbarian Bodies and the search for them during the Barbarian Awakening ceremony.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Grandpa: Su Ming keeps his discovery a secret from Grandpa, while Grandpa watches Su Ming's actions with curiosity and concern.
• Su Ming and the Barbarian Statue: Su Ming's interaction with the Barbarian Statue leads to the revelation of a cultivation method.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming has a strange dream about a woman calling him "brother" and asking him to wait for her.
• After waking up, Su Ming tries to open the fragment with his blood, but fails.
• He finally puts the fragment on its pendant and wears it, feeling warmth spreading through his body.
• Su Ming begins cultivating the first realm of Barbarian Cultivation, the Blood Condensation Realm.
• Seven days later, Su Ming barely steps outside, puzzling the tribe members.
• Lei Chen visits Su Ming, promising to protect him.
• Half a month later, Su Ming goes into the forest to hunt with his friend, the little red monkey.

Character Developments

• Su Ming becomes more determined to cultivate and improve himself.
• Lei Chen shows his loyalty and friendship towards Su Ming.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perseverance and determination in cultivation.
• The bond between friends and family in the tribe.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with Lei Chen, showing their friendship and mutual support.
• Su Ming's bond with the little red monkey deepens as they compete and hunt together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming, after reaching the Blood Condensation Realm, returns to Wu Mountain for cultivation.
• He discovers that condensing the second bloodline thread requires more blood than he has.
• Su Ming remembers that injured tribesmen consume blood-replenishing herbs and decides to try it.
• He brews a concoction and drinks it, but the effect is minimal.
• Su Ming recalls the Black Dragon Saliva given by Grandpa and drinks the remaining portion.
• The Black Dragon Saliva triggers a hidden power within Su Ming, rapidly condensing multiple bloodline threads.

Character Developments

• Su Ming's cultivation progresses rapidly due to the Black Dragon Saliva's hidden power.
• Su Ming's body becomes sturdier, no longer frail.
• Su Ming's determination to cultivate Barbarian Cultivation strengthens.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perseverance and determination in cultivation (Su Ming's resolve not to give up easily).
• The significance of guidance and preparation from mentors (Grandpa's lifelong nourishment of Su Ming with Black Dragon Saliva).
• The power of hidden potential (the dormant power within Su Ming triggered by the Black Dragon Saliva).

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with Little Monkey, who accompanies him to Wu Mountain.
• Su Ming reflects on his Grandpa's guidance and care throughout his life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming successfully enters the first level of the Blood Condensation Realm, with four blood lines.
• He is transported to a mysterious place with ancient carvings and totems, where he finds a door with five medicinal herbs carved on it.
• Upon touching the door, Su Ming receives memories of a refining method called 'Powder Refining' and learns about Medicine Stones.
• He returns to Wulong Mountain and decides to find the herbs and try Powder Refining.

Character Developments

• Su Ming gains a new skill, Powder Refining, and becomes determined to learn and use it.
• Little Monkey (Xiao Hong) shows loyalty and concern for Su Ming's well-being.

Significant Themes

• The importance of medicinal herbs in Barbarian Warrior cultivation.
• The discovery of ancient knowledge and its potential benefits.
• Su Ming's curiosity and determination to learn new things.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with Little Monkey, showing concern for its well-being and seeking its help in identifying herbs.
• Su Ming, through the memories, interacts with the illusory figure who demonstrates the Powder Refining method.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming ventures deeper into Wulong Mountain, approaching Black Flame Peak, a dangerous territory close to the Black Mountain Tribe.
• He retrieves his hidden bow and arrows, preparing for potential encounters.
• Su Ming and Xiao Hong gather herbs, including a rare and dangerous one that blooms at night and is guarded by a beast.
• They spend the night in a tree and the next day, Su Ming climbs Black Flame Peak, where he overhears members of the Black Mountain Tribe discussing their Barbarian Duke's breakthrough.

Character Developments

• Su Ming demonstrates his resourcefulness and caution, using heat-repelling herbs to climb Black Flame Peak and hiding in a crack to avoid detection.
• Xiao Hong shows its understanding and cooperation with Su Ming, guiding him to gather herbs and alerting him to potential danger.

Significant Themes

• Danger and caution: Su Ming's journey into Black Flame Peak territory highlights the constant danger he faces and the need for vigilance.
• Resourcefulness and adaptability: Su Ming's use of heat-repelling herbs and his quick thinking in hiding from the Black Mountain Tribe members showcase his ability to adapt and make use of his surroundings.
• The power dynamics between tribes: The mention of the Black Mountain Tribe's Barbarian Duke's breakthrough emphasizes the importance of power and strength in the relationships between tribes.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Xiao Hong work together to gather herbs, with Xiao Hong guiding Su Ming and alerting him to danger.
• Su Ming overhears members of the Black Mountain Tribe, highlighting the potential conflict and tension between their tribe and the Wu Mountain Tribe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming discovers a Fire Lava Cave within Black Flame Peak, containing the remains of a Horned Python.
• He determines to use this cave for Powder Refining and creates a stone furnace using a large rock and the Horned Python's bone horn.
• Su Ming observes the fire eruptions from the ground and carves trenches to divert the flames, extending the furnace fire.
• Despite numerous attempts, Su Ming fails to successfully refine Medicine Stones for half a month.

Character Developments

• Su Ming's determination and persistence in Powder Refining are tested and strengthened.
• Xiao Hong (Little Monkey) continues to assist Su Ming, fetching herbs and food.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and determination in the face of failure.
• The importance of observation and adaptation in learning new skills.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming interacts with the hunting party from his tribe to inform them about Grandpa's situation.
• Su Ming and Xiao Hong maintain their companionship, with Xiao Hong helping Su Ming gather herbs and food.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming successfully refines Medicine Stones using the six-petaled red herb and the five-petaled red herb.
• The scarlet Medicine Stone, which Su Ming names 'Blood Powder', causes instant combustion and death when it touches blood.
• The green Medicine Stone, which Su Ming presumes to be 'Dust-Clearing Powder', has no immediate effect when ingested or applied to a wound.

Character Developments

• Su Ming becomes more skilled and confident in his Powder Refining abilities.
• Su Ming demonstrates determination and perseverance in his experiments, learning from failures and adjusting his methods.
• Little Monkey shows loyalty and companionship, accompanying Su Ming and alerting him to danger.

Significant Themes

• Experimentation and learning from failure.
• The power of perseverance and determination.
• The potential dangers and benefits of unknown substances.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Little Monkey work together to catch little beasts for Su Ming's experiments.
• Su Ming shares his discoveries and thoughts with Little Monkey, treating it as a companion.
• Su Ming's interaction with the little beasts highlights his curiosity and willingness to explore the unknown.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming struggles to understand the purpose of the Dust-Clearing Powder he's refined.
• He discovers that the powder enhances the effects of other substances when consumed together.
• Su Ming intensifies his cultivation, using the powder to increase his progress in the Blood Condensation Realm.
• Two strangers, Yu Chi and another, arrive at Black Flame Peak, searching for a herb called Sky Rock Grass. They find Little Monkey's hideout and capture him.

Character Developments

• Su Ming becomes more determined and decisive in his pursuit of powder-refining and cultivation.
• Little Monkey shows bravery and selflessness by leading the strangers away from Su Ming's location.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perseverance and determination in achieving one's goals (Su Ming's pursuit of refining and cultivation).
• The theme of friendship and self-sacrifice (Little Monkey's actions to protect Su Ming).

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Little Monkey's bond deepens as they face challenges together.
• The interaction between the two strangers, Yu Chi and the other, highlights their cunning and ruthlessness in pursuing their goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming enters the second layer of the Blood Condensation Realm in a rushed, reckless manner due to the Little Monkey's abduction.
• He pursues the captors, finding clues and even the Little Monkey's blood along the way.
• Su Ming encounters and kills a Diao Li, using the Spirit Devouring Barbarian Art to temporarily enhance his speed.
• He arrives at Black Flame Peak, near the Black Mountain Tribe's territory, and spots the two captors with the Little Monkey.

Character Developments

• Su Ming's killing intent intensifies, and he becomes determined to rescue the Little Monkey, regardless of the consequences.
• Su Ming's cultivation advances to the second layer of the Blood Condensation Realm, increasing his speed and strength.
• He demonstrates his ability to use the Spirit Devouring Barbarian Art, showing growth in his skills.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and loyalty: Su Ming's resolve to save the Little Monkey highlights the deep bond between them.
• The consequences of reckless cultivation: Su Ming's rushed advancement to the second layer showcases the risks involved in Barbarian Cultivation.
• The power gap: The disparity in strength between Su Ming and the captors emphasizes the challenges he faces in his pursuit.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming's interaction with the Diao Li demonstrates his improved combat skills and his use of the Spirit Devouring Barbarian Art.
• The standoff between Su Ming and the two captors at Black Flame Peak sets the stage for an intense confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming encounters two Black Mountain Tribe warriors, one at the third level of Blood Condensation Realm and the other at the second level.
• The third-level warrior attacks Su Ming, but Su Ming uses his bow and arrows to defend and wound him.
• Su Ming uses the Blood Powder to kill the third-level warrior, leaving the second-level warrior, Yu Chi, terrified.
• Yu Chi flees with Xiao Hong, and Su Ming gives chase, aiming to kill him as well.

Character Developments

• Su Ming demonstrates his archery skills and uses the Blood Powder to kill a more powerful opponent, showing his resourcefulness and determination.
• Yu Chi shows cowardice and fear, fleeing without a fight when faced with the consequences of Su Ming's actions.

Significant Themes

• The strong prey on the weak in this world, as seen in the Black Mountain Tribe's behavior and Yu Chi's fear of Su Ming.
• The power of fear and the psychological impact of witnessing a gruesome death, as seen in Yu Chi's reaction to his companion's demise.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and the Black Mountain Tribe warriors: Su Ming outsmarts and kills one of them, terrifying the other.
• Su Ming and Yu Chi: Su Ming pursues Yu Chi, aiming to kill him and rescue Xiao Hong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming pursues Yu Chi, a Black Mountain Tribe warrior, after killing his grandfather.
• Su Ming uses psychological tactics to wear down Yu Chi, manipulating his direction and exploiting his exhaustion.
• Yu Chi is led into a trap-filled forest and dies.
• Su Ming returns to Black Flame Peak, exhausted and traumatized by his second kill.

Character Developments

• Su Ming: He awakens latent wisdom from ancient scrolls during the pursuit, understanding and applying strategic principles instinctively. He experiences his first kill and its emotional aftermath, growing more mature and hardened.
• Yu Chi: His confidence and courage wane as Su Ming wears him down. He becomes increasingly desperate and exhausted, ultimately leading to his death.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit and Transformation: Su Ming's pursuit of Yu Chi symbolizes his own transformation from a naive youth into a killer and strategist.
• Exhaustion and Resilience: Both characters experience physical and mental exhaustion, highlighting their resilience and the limits of their endurance.
• Ancient Wisdom and Modern Application: Su Ming's understanding and application of ancient wisdom in a modern context emphasize the timelessness of strategy and knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Su Ming vs. Yu Chi: Their dynamic is one of predator and prey, with Su Ming using psychological warfare to manipulate Yu Chi's actions and emotions.
• Su Ming and Little Monkey: The monkey is used as a distraction during the chase, highlighting Su Ming's growing strategic thinking and concern for his companion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Ming wakes up from a dream where he hears a familiar voice calling him "Brother."
• He decides to return to the Wu Mountain Tribe to visit Grandpa and bring him some Dust-Clearing Powder.
• On his way, he encounters Lei Chen, who senses Su Ming's increased cultivation power but is unsure about the specifics.
• Su Ming arrives at Grandpa's dwelling and overhears a conversation between Grandpa and the Wu Mountain Tribe Chief, Scout Leader, and Hunting Team Leader. They seem to be discussing a serious matter.
• Grandpa heals some of Su Ming's hidden injuries and gives him a bottle of medicine to treat his wounds.

Character Developments

• Su Ming has reached the second layer of the Blood Condensation Realm and has improved his cultivation speed with the help of the Dust-Clearing Powder.
• Lei Chen is close to breaking through to the fourth layer of the Blood Condensation Realm.
• The Wu Mountain Tribe Chief, Scout Leader, and Hunting Team Leader are revealed to be the strongest individuals in the tribe besides Grandpa.

Significant Themes

• The importance of family and mentors (Su Ming's relationship with Grandpa).
• The dangers of revealing one's true power (Su Ming's decision to keep his cultivation progress a secret).

Character Interactions

• Su Ming and Lei Chen: They greet each other warmly, and Lei Chen senses Su Ming's increased cultivation power but is unsure about the specifics. They plan to meet later that night to discuss it.
• Su Ming and Grandpa: Su Ming visits Grandpa and receives healing for his hidden injuries. Grandpa expresses his dissatisfaction with Su Ming's prolonged absence but is proud of his progress.
• Grandpa and the Wu Mountain Tribe's leaders: They discuss a serious matter, but the details are not revealed.