Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Four Martial King-level experts (White Dragon King, Mad Axe King, Nether Gold King, Feather Heart King) arrive personally to invite Su Zhan to join their respective academies (Long Wu, Qing Wu, Bei Wu, Magic Wu).
• Each expert promises increasingly attractive offers to sway Su Zhan, including high positions, resources, and even personal requests.
• The experts argue and compete openly, escalating their offers.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan: Maintains composure and confidence in the face of Martial Kings, hinting at a significant request he wants fulfilled.
• White Dragon King: Shows genuine interest and respect for Su Zhan's talent, willing to make extraordinary promises.
• Mad Axe King: Boastful and direct, representing Qing Wu's strength and confidence.
• Nether Gold King: Cautions Su Zhan about joining Magic Wu, hinting at its rigorous environment.
• Feather Heart King: Confidently promotes Magic Wu's ability to develop Su Zhan's potential.

Significant Themes

• Talent recognition and competition among academies.
• The value and potential of exceptional individuals.
• The struggle for power and influence among academies.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhan interacts with each Martial King, listening to their invitations and promises.
• The Martial Kings interact with each other, arguing and competing to win Su Zhan's favor.
• The crowd watches in awe and amazement at the spectacle unfolding before them.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhan reveals his strength, attracting offers from the Four Great Academies.
• He sets a condition: the academy that eliminates the Black Bronze Marquis and the Gu Yue Family will gain his allegiance.
• White Dragon King of Long Wu uses her academy's intelligence network to swiftly dispatch a Martial King to handle the task.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan demonstrates his cunning and strategic thinking by using the Four Great Academies to eliminate his enemies.
• The Martial Kings show their power and influence, proving they can handle threats like the Black Bronze Marquis with ease.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power dynamics: The strong rule, and the weak must find ways to protect themselves.
• Manipulation and strategy: Su Zhan uses his situation to his advantage, demonstrating his ability to think several steps ahead.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhan interacts with the four Martial Kings, testing their resolve and power.
• The Martial Kings compete against each other to fulfill Su Zhan's condition, showcasing their pride and competitiveness.
• Marquis Gu Tong and King Jin Yan face off, demonstrating the power dynamics between them.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Black Obsidian King tries to intervene for Marquis Gu Tong, offering King Jin Yan a year of access to his clan's Dao Comprehension Stone Tablet.
• King Jin Yan reveals that the college entrance examination genius is an Intermediate Martial Marshal, making the situation grave.
• Marquis Gu Tong begs for mercy, offering to apologize and compensate, but King Jin Yan is unmoved.
• Black Obsidian King receives a message from his ancestor, learns that the Dragon Emperor is looking for the genius, and decides not to intervene.
• King Jin Yan exterminates the Gu Yue Family, including Marquis Gu Tong, with a single strike.

Character Developments

• Black Obsidian King shows his loyalty to Marquis Gu Tong but ultimately prioritizes his clan's interests when faced with the Dragon Emperor's involvement.
• Marquis Gu Tong, despite his initial arrogance, becomes humbled and desperate to save his life and clan when faced with annihilation.
• King Jin Yan demonstrates his unyielding stance and the power of the Four Great Academies, acting on behalf of the Dragon Emperor.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different levels of martial artists and their clans.
• The consequences of indulging one's family members and the importance of proper education and guidance.
• The influence and authority of the Dragon Emperor, even over Martial Kings.

Character Interactions

• Black Obsidian King and King Jin Yan have a tense standoff, with Black Obsidian King trying to reason with King Jin Yan, but ultimately giving in to the latter's resolve.
• Marquis Gu Tong pleads for mercy from Black Obsidian King, showing his desperation and fear of death.
• The interaction between Black Obsidian King and his ancestor's message reveals the power and influence of the Dragon Emperor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The White Dragon King informs Su Zhan about Marquis Gu Tong's annihilation by King Jin Yan of Long Wu.
• The Black Obsidian King, after receiving a message from the Dragon Emperor, withdraws from protecting Marquis Gu Tong.
• The Mad Axe King, Nether Gold King, and Feather Heart King gift Su Zhan intermediate Spirit Treasures upon his joining Long Wu.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan's revenge against Marquis Gu Tong is fulfilled, satisfying his hatred.
• The White Dragon King shows excitement and eagerness to recruit Su Zhan for Long Wu.
• The four King-level experts acknowledge Su Zhan's potential and express regret for not recruiting him.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and its satisfaction.
• The power dynamics and influence of Martial Kings.
• The importance of potential and talent in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhan interacts with the White Dragon King, expressing his gratitude and eagerness to join Long Wu.
• The four King-level experts express their feelings of pity and regret towards Su Zhan joining Long Wu.
• Various important figures from Sky City approach Su Zhan to curry favor after the Martial Kings' departure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhan's Tier 2 Transcendence aptitude is revealed, causing a stir among human core forces.
• A Bone Devouring Race being, a Martial Marquis, is ordered not to touch Su Zhan, as higher-ups want him to be 'devoured' by top juniors to maximize his talent.
• Su Zhan learns about the Four Great Academies' geniuses and their tiers of strength from Lin Fanlong and Lin Baitian.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan learns about his true potential and the expectations placed upon him.
• The Bone Devouring Race being shows frustration at not being able to claim Su Zhan due to rules and the protection of a Return Token.

Significant Themes

• The vast disparity in strength among geniuses in the Four Great Academies.
• The intense competition and high expectations placed on top-tier talents like Su Zhan.
• The enmity between the Bone Devouring Race and humanity.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhan interacts with Lin Fanlong, Lin Jinyu, and Lin Baitian, learning about the Four Great Academies and the tiers of geniuses.
• The Bone Devouring Race being interacts with an unknown entity, discussing Su Zhan's situation and the rules preventing him from acting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Fanlong reveals the significance of getting stuck at the Martial General level for crossing tiers.
• The Martial General to Martial Marshal transition is a major life level transformation.
• Crossing tiers at the Martial General level improves future achievements.
• The age limit for getting stuck at the Martial General level is 30.
• Progress slows down at Martial Marshal due to life level obstruction.
• Cultivation method effects are 'frozen' and returned upon reaching Martial Marshal.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan gains a deeper understanding of his own strength and the standards of the world.
• Lin Fanlong shares his knowledge about the Martial General and Martial Marshal levels.

Significant Themes

• The importance of solidifying foundations for future growth.
• The concept of life level return and its impact on cultivation.
• The significance of Heaven and Earth Will for exceptional progress.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhan and Lin Fanlong discuss the intricacies of Martial General and Martial Marshal levels.
• Lin Baitian also joins the conversation, showing curiosity about the topic.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Baitian, Lin Jinyu, and Su Zhan are astonished to learn that geniuses from the Four Great Academies can comprehend Heaven and Earth Will at the Martial General level, which is usually achievable only by Advanced Martial Marshals or higher.
• Su Zhan expresses his lack of interest in comprehending Heaven and Earth Will himself, preferring to rely on resources and cultivation methods to boost his strength rapidly.
• Lin Fanlong mentions that crossing four levels is considered monstrous, and crossing five levels is almost unheard of, even in legends.
• Lin Jinyu learns from Senior Han that crossing five levels at the Martial General level doesn't guarantee becoming an Emperor, but crossing five levels at the Martial Emperor level almost ensures it.
• Su Zhan activates his identity jade token from Long Wu, gaining access to the internal network of the Four Great Academies, which contains profound information about Martial Kings and even Martial Emperors.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan: Realizes the depth of the Four Great Academies' network and decides to activate his Long Wu identity jade token.
• Lin Jinyu: Learns about the significance of crossing five levels at different stages and becomes more determined to pursue the Martial Emperor level.
• Lin Baitian: Shows curiosity about the internal network but is advised not to know too many secrets by Lin Fanlong.

Significant Themes

• The importance of comprehension and understanding in cultivation, versus relying on resources and methods.
• The vastness and depth of knowledge within the Four Great Academies' internal network.
• The pursuit of power and immortality, with the Martial Emperor level being the ultimate goal.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhan interacts with the Lin Family, learning about the Four Great Academies' secrets and deciding to activate his Long Wu identity.
• Lin Jinyu communicates with Senior Han, gaining insights into the Martial Emperor level and its significance.
• Lin Baitian expresses curiosity about the internal network, while Lin Fanlong advises caution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhan's Identity Jade Talisman activates, leaving a dragon-shaped tattoo on his wrist that connects him to Long Wu's internal network via mental consciousness.
• Su Zhan enters the internal network and discovers a realistic, cultivation-free world where everyone appears as their physical self.
• Su Zhan communicates with his Cultivation Methods in the chat group and successfully uses Cultivation Dispatch, but Cultivation Replacement and Summon initially seem inoperable.
• To Su Zhan's surprise, Cultivation Summon works, bringing his Cultivation Avatars' mental consciousness into the internal network, though they appear as transparent, spectral humanoids without their powers or equipment.
• Su Zhan dispatches his Cultivation Avatars back to their bodies after briefly attracting attention. He then heads towards a plaza where a large crowd is gathered around a crystal tower called the Cycle Tower.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan is astonished by the capabilities of his Dragon Mark and the internal network, discovering new possibilities for his Cultivation Avatars.
• The Cultivation Avatars, upon entering the internal network, express confusion and surprise at their powerless state and new environment.

Significant Themes

• The advancement of technology and its intersection with cultivation and the spiritual world.
• The blurring of lines between reality and virtual reality, as the internal network presents a realistic, cultivation-free world.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhan interacts with his Cultivation Methods in the chat group, testing the functionality of his Cultivation Avatars within the internal network.
• The Cultivation Avatars, upon entering the internal network, express their confusion and surprise to Su Zhan.
• Su Zhan and the Cultivation Avatars briefly attract attention from the crowd in the internal network, though the crowd dismisses it as a virtual pet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhan arrives at Long Wu Academy and overhears students discussing the record-breaking achievement of the 'Nine Deaths Martial General' from Qing Wu Academy, who reached level 95 in 23 years, 8 months, and 24 days.
• Su Zhan learns about the Cycle Tower, where a year inside is only an hour outside.
• Su Zhan meets Tantai Lingyun, a freshman with a top-tier background from Core City's Tantai Clan, who becomes his first close friend.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan: Shows curiosity and caution about the records and the Alien Race.
• Tantai Lingyun: Reveals her powerful background and offers help to Su Zhan.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry among academies and Core Cities.
• The threat of the Alien Race.
• The significance of powerful connections and alliances.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhan interacts with excited students, learning about the record and the Cycle Tower.
• Su Zhan meets Tantai Lingyun, who recognizes him and offers her assistance due to his extraordinary talent and strength. They become close friends.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhan learns about Alien Races, the true enemies of human Martial Artists, who target top geniuses to prevent humanity's rise.
• The record in the Cycle Tower is broken again, with 'Lightning Blade Martial General' reaching floor 96, the highest ever.
• Su Zhan learns about the Cycle Tower's rules: everyone starts equally, with the same Talent Aptitude and bloodline, and must become as strong as possible within 30 years to reach their highest floor.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan: Realizes the existence and threat of Alien Races, understands the Cycle Tower's rules, and decides to challenge it despite knowing his cultivation methods won't work inside.

Significant Themes

• Fairness: The Cycle Tower ensures everyone starts equally, regardless of their background or cultivation methods.
• Threat of Alien Races: They target human geniuses to hinder humanity's progress.
• Competition: The Cycle Tower fosters intense competition among Martial Artists.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhan and Tantai Lingyun: She explains the Cycle Tower's rules and the threat of Alien Races to him, expressing curiosity about his potential in the tower.
• The crowd: Reacts to the record being broken, expressing grief, shock, and dismay at the Lightning Blade Martial General's feat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhan enters the Cycle Tower, a virtual reality system where users can cultivate and fight, with their real-life cultivation levels corresponding to the floors they can reach.
• Su Zhan's first challenge attracts significant attention from high-ranking officials and geniuses across different academies and realms, both within and outside Yanhuang.
• Su Zhan finds himself in a realistic village within the Cycle Tower, where all system functions are unlocked, allowing him to purchase weapons, treasures, pills, and cultivation methods using Reincarnation Stones.
• Su Zhan decides to buy eight Beginner Long Sabers from the blacksmith, revealing his ability to summon multiple humanoid phantoms.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan demonstrates his adaptability and strong talent, as predicted by the old man in the black robe and Tantai Lingyun.
• Su Zhan's actions attract significant attention and scrutiny from various powerful figures, indicating his growing influence and importance.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: The Cycle Tower represents a space for users to cultivate and grow stronger, reflecting the theme of personal growth and self-improvement.
• Attention and Expectations: The high expectations and attention Su Zhan receives highlight the theme of living up to one's potential and meeting others' expectations.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhan interacts with various NPCs, such as the blacksmith, pill shop owner, cultivation method shop owner, and general store owner, demonstrating his familiarity with game-like systems and his eagerness to progress.
• Tantai Lingyun and the old man in the black robe discuss Su Zhan's potential, revealing their high hopes for him and their interest in his progress.
• Various high-ranking officials and geniuses from different academies and realms discuss and bet on Su Zhan's performance in the Cycle Tower, showing their keen interest in his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhan learns that the blacksmith has sentient memories and can provide recommendations based on data collected from previous trial-takers.
• Su Zhan purchases Beginner long sabers for his Cultivation Avatars using Reincarnation Stones.
• The Cultivation Avatars leave to fight Fierce Beasts, while Su Zhan stays behind to learn about the Cycle Tower's rules.
• Su Zhan discovers that the Cycle Tower has a time acceleration function, allowing him to fast-forward his time inside the tower.
• Upon activating a 100x acceleration, Su Zhan sees a deluge of Reincarnation Stones dropping, indicating his Cultivation Avatars' successful kills.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan: Shows curiosity and adaptability in learning about the Cycle Tower's rules and utilizing its functions to his advantage.
• The Blacksmith: Reveals his sentient nature and provides valuable information about the Cycle Tower to Su Zhan.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation: Su Zhan quickly adapts to the new environment and rules of the Cycle Tower.
• Data Collection and Analysis: The blacksmith's ability to provide recommendations based on data from previous trial-takers highlights the importance of data collection and analysis in improving success rates.
• Time Manipulation: The time acceleration function in the Cycle Tower allows characters to control the passage of time, affecting their experiences and accomplishments within the tower.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhan and the Blacksmith: They engage in a conversation where the blacksmith shares crucial information about the Cycle Tower with Su Zhan, demonstrating a helpful and informative relationship.
• Su Zhan and his Cultivation Avatars: Although not physically present, Su Zhan's connection with his Cultivation Avatars is evident as he learns about their progress through system notifications.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhan acquires over a thousand Reincarnation Stones in a short time using the Cultivation Method Chat Group's acceleration function.
• He accelerates time to 10,000x, causing the Cultivation Methods to believe he's in trouble and rush to him.
• Su Zhan visits a technique shop to arrange Cultivation Methods for his avatars. He buys the 'True Blood Art' technique for Frenzy Blood.
• Upon assigning the technique to Frenzy Blood, the Cultivation Multiplier synchronizes, boosting Frenzy Blood's multiplier to 17,386.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan demonstrates his efficiency in acquiring Reincarnation Stones and his understanding of techniques.
• Frenzy Blood shows excitement and surprise upon receiving the 'True Blood Art' technique and experiencing the Cultivation Multiplier boost.

Significant Themes

• The acceleration of time and its effects on the Cultivation Methods and the outside world.
• The importance and value of Cultivation Methods and techniques.
• The synchronization of the Cultivation Multiplier and its potential benefits.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhan interacts with the Cultivation Methods in the chat group, leading to their misunderstanding of his situation and their subsequent rush to him.
• Su Zhan commands his avatars to choose techniques, leading to Frenzy Blood's excitement upon finding a suitable one.
• The Cultivation Methods express their astonishment and excitement upon learning about the Cultivation Multiplier synchronization.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhan discovers that the Cycle Tower sells finished products like weapons, treasures, and pills using Reincarnation Stones, allowing rapid strength and cultivation boosts.
• He decides to use his seven avatars to collect Reincarnation Stones and purchase powerful cultivation methods to increase his Cultivation Multiplier.
• Su Zhan successfully breaks through to the Beginner Martial General realm after 30 days of intense cultivation and hunting.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan's strength and cultivation rapidly increase due to his powerful avatars and the external cheat of the Cultivation Multiplier.
• His avatars also grow stronger, with Frenzy Blood and Years leading the way, and they all synchronize their realms with Su Zhan's.

Significant Themes

• The power of external cheats and multipliers in rapid growth and progression.
• The importance of resources (Reincarnation Stones) in purchasing powerful items and techniques.
• The exponential growth of strength when given the right conditions and tools.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhan interacts with his avatars, giving them orders and guiding their cultivation and hunting.
• The avatars interact among themselves, expressing their excitement and determination to regain their glory and prove themselves.
• Su Zhan's avatars work together to hunt and collect Reincarnation Stones, showcasing their teamwork and coordination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhan clears ten floors of the Cycle Tower in less than half a minute, each with an instant kill.
• He receives a reward of a Fifth-grade Pill that can be taken out of the Cycle Tower.
• Su Zhan decides to publicize his achievement, ranking first on the speedrun leaderboard for the 10th floor.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan demonstrates his extraordinary talent and speed, reaching the Beginner Martial General level within a month in the Cycle Tower.
• He decides to embrace a high-profile approach, understanding that keeping a low profile won't deter the Alien Race from targeting him.

Significant Themes

• The Cycle Tower resets talent aptitude, fortuitous encounters, and background forces, making it a challenging test of one's abilities.
• The importance of high-profile actions to gain benefits, expand channels, and connections in the game world.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhan's actions attract the attention of various forces, including the geniuses from Bai Ou's Freedom Association, Juzhan, Keying, and Yinying.
• Tantai Lingyun and Uncle Yuan discuss Su Zhan's progress, with Lingyun expressing her confidence in his ability to break records and Uncle Yuan cautioning against rushing progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhan breaks the record for clearing the 10th and 20th floors of the Cycle Tower, taking only 5 minutes.
• He then breaks the record for the 30th floor, taking 15 minutes and 13 seconds, and subsequently clears the 40th floor in the same time.
• The global community is astonished and disbelief, with both human and alien factions taking notice and reacting to Su Zhan's unprecedented achievements.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan's power and speed of progression are revealed to be extraordinary, shattering long-standing records in the Cycle Tower.
• Su Zhan's actions draw significant attention from both human and alien factions, making him a target for the latter.

Significant Themes

• Progression and Growth: Su Zhan's rapid advancement highlights the theme of growth and development, both in terms of personal strength and public recognition.
• Global Attention: The global response to Su Zhan's achievements underscores the importance of reputation and recognition in the world of the story.
• Human vs. Alien Conflict: The contrasting reactions from human and alien factions emphasize the ongoing conflict and tension between the two groups.

Character Interactions

• While not explicitly shown in this chapter, the global reaction to Su Zhan's feats serves as a form of interaction, with various factions and individuals expressing their shock, awe, and disbelief.
• The alien factions' united response to target Su Zhan indicates a shift in their strategy, moving from leaving him to the geniuses to prioritizing his eradication.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhan's record-breaking performance in the Cycle Tower causes worldwide shock and excitement, particularly among the Long Wu faction.
• Su Zhan's record is compared to other races' records, with no human or even top alien races matching his speed.
• Tantai Lingyun hopes Su Zhan can break the Bai Ou Freedom Association's record on floor 96.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan: He is now an Advanced Martial General and continues to challenge higher levels in the Cycle Tower. He decides not to publicize his results this time.
• Tantai Lingyun: She is impressed by Su Zhan's achievements and hopes he can bring more surprises, especially breaking the Bai Ou record.

Significant Themes

• The theme of breaking records and surpassing expectations continues, with Su Zhan's achievements inspiring both awe and hope.
• The theme of competition and rivalry is evident, with different factions and races vying for supremacy in the Cycle Tower.

Character Interactions

• The Long Wu faction members interact, expressing their joy and excitement over Su Zhan's achievements while also cautioning against overoptimism.
• Tantai Lingyun interacts with Uncle Yuan, discussing Su Zhan's records in comparison to other races and expressing her hopes for his future performance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhan breezes through levels 60-70 in the Cycle Tower, earning SSS-class ratings.
• He encounters significant resistance at level 71, facing powerful Fierce Beasts.
• Su Zhan decides to upgrade his Cultivation Avatars' methods to Earth Grade.
• He learns about reinforcing Spirit Treasures at the blacksmith shop, which can also reinforce Cultivation Methods.
• Su Zhan reinforces Qianlong's Cultivation Method to +3, increasing its effect by 300%.
• Qianlong is sent to hunt elite Fierce Beasts, earning 50,000 Reincarnation Stones in a day.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan becomes more strategic, prioritizing Cultivation Method upgrades and reinforcements.
• Qianlong, the first Cultivation Avatar to upgrade to Earth Grade, gains significant power boosts after reinforcement.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Cultivation Method upgrades and the challenges they pose.
• The value of reinforcements and the cost-benefit analysis involved.
• The strategic use of resources (Reincarnation Stones) for maximum gain.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhan interacts with the blacksmith, learning about Spirit Treasure reinforcement.
• Su Zhan reinforces Qianlong's Cultivation Method, boosting his power and sending him to hunt elite monsters.
• Qianlong reports his earnings to Su Zhan, demonstrating his newfound strength and efficiency.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhan realizes the potential of enhancing Cultivation Methods within the Cycle Tower using Reincarnation Stones.
• He purchases and upgrades seven Earth Grade Cultivation Methods, significantly increasing his Reincarnation Stone earnings.
• Su Zhan reaches Tier 2 Transcendence strength after enhancing his main Cultivation Method to +3.
• He reinforces all seven Cultivation Methods to +4, boosting his strength to be able to defeat Tier 2 Transcendence opponents.
• Su Zhan decides to push through floors to reach floor 90 and start farming monsters.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan becomes more strategic and calculated in his approach to the Cycle Tower, focusing on enhancing his Cultivation Methods for greater efficiency.
• His Cultivation Avatars grow stronger with each upgrade, leading to increased Reincarnation Stone earnings.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic planning and patience in cultivation and progression, as rushing can lead to stagnation.
• The power of enhancements and upgrades, both in terms of strength and efficiency.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhan interacts with the Cycle Tower's boss to purchase Cultivation Methods and upgrades.
• He communicates with his Cultivation Avatars, deploying them to slay monsters and harvesting Reincarnation Stones.
• The outside world discusses and speculates about Su Zhan's progress in the Cycle Tower.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Zhan's record-breaking pace slows down, causing foreign powers to mock and ridicule him.
• Some geniuses and high-ranking officials from both Yanhuang and foreign powers suspect that Su Zhan is hiding his results or facing difficulties.
• After a long silence, Su Zhan's personal information panel suddenly updates with a series of record-breaking notifications, causing shock and disbelief among all factions.

Character Developments

• Su Zhan: Though not explicitly shown, his actions suggest he's facing challenges or has a strategy in mind, as he doesn't publicize his results.
• Tantai Lingyun: She suspects Su Zhan is planning a surprise and is more optimistic about his abilities than others.
• Foreign powers' high-ranking officials: They initially mock Su Zhan but are later shocked and terrified when they see his updated records.

Significant Themes

• The pressure and expectations placed on prodigies like Su Zhan.
• The importance of perseverance and strategy in the face of challenges.
• The impact of public perception and the consequences of underestimating opponents.

Character Interactions

• Su Zhan's silence and lack of updates cause concern and speculation among his allies and rivals.
• Tantai Lingyun and Uncle Yuan discuss Su Zhan's situation, revealing their differing opinions on his potential reasons for hiding his results.
• High-ranking officials from various powers exchange views on Su Zhan's progress, initially mocking him but later expressing shock and disbelief at his updated records.