Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Shiyu, a former swordsmanship trainee, has dropped the class and plans to study abroad, causing concern among her peers.
• Su Xing decides to upgrade his Stance skill using his accumulated Sword Dao Points.
• Li Xianyi, the sword hall master, announces he will be away for a month due to family matters, asking Su Xing to look after the sword hall.
• A murder case near the sword hall suggests the Spirit Cult's return, putting Su Yu in potential danger.

Character Developments

• Su Xing upgrades his Stance skill to Draw-Sword Stance, enhancing his swordsmanship significantly.
• Li Xianyi shows improvement in his sword practice, indicating he might be preparing for an upcoming challenge.
• Su Yu expresses concern for his brother's safety due to the recent murders.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of the Spirit Cult's influence on ordinary people's lives.
• The importance of continuous practice and improvement in swordsmanship.
• The responsibilities and challenges that come with power and knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Su Xing and the sword hall master, Li Xianyi, share a brief conversation about Li Xianyi's upcoming trip.
• Su Xing and Su Yu discuss the recent murder case, with Su Yu expressing his worries about Su Xing's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xing upgrades his [Draw-Sword Stance] to Lv. 4, allowing him to use objects as swords.
• He discovers someone watching him from outside the sword hall.
• Su Xing confronts the watcher, but they disappear. He decides to search from a higher vantage point.
• Shen Ruyun, Su Yu's bodyguard, confronts Lou Zhen, a Spirit Cult member, on a hillside near the sword hall.
• Lou Zhen reveals he's the Spirit Cult's strongest assistant priest, aiming to kidnap Su Yu for promotion.
• Shen Ruyun attacks Lou Zhen, but he counters her attack without using his Sequence.

Character Developments

• Su Xing learns to use objects as swords and discovers his [Sword Breathing] skill's autonomous energy replenishment.
• Lou Zhen shows arrogance and underestimates Shen Ruyun, revealing his lack of caution.
• Shen Ruyun demonstrates her combat strategy, holding back her full power to exploit Lou Zhen's arrogance.

Significant Themes

• The power of Su Xing's upgraded skill and its potential for growth.
• The danger posed by the Spirit Cult and their interest in Su Yu.
• The importance of mental state and strategy in combat, as shown by Shen Ruyun's actions.

Character Interactions

• Su Xing senses an unknown watcher, leading him to investigate.
• Shen Ruyun confronts Lou Zhen, revealing their respective Sequences and intentions.
• Their battle begins, showcasing their skills and strategies.

Plot Points and Events

• Lou Zhen, enraged by pain and humiliation, transforms into a beast-like creature after activating his Sequence.
• Shen Ruyun, realizing Lou Zhen's strength exceeds hers, flees to inform Liu Ming.
• Lou Zhen, furious at Shen Ruyun's retreat, decides to storm the sword hall.
• Su Xing encounters Lou Zhen on the mountain path and engages in combat.

Character Developments

• Lou Zhen's transformation reveals his beast-like Sequence, demonstrating increased strength but diminished rationality.
• Shen Ruyun shows tactical awareness, retreating when outmatched.
• Su Xing's combat prowess is hinted at, using a powerful sword technique against Lou Zhen.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of unchecked rage and loss of control (Lou Zhen's transformation).
• The importance of strategic retreat and knowing one's limits (Shen Ruyun's decision to flee).

Character Interactions

• Lou Zhen and Shen Ruyun: Lou Zhen's anger at Shen Ruyun's retreat leads him to attack the sword hall.
• Su Xing and Lou Zhen: Su Xing encounters Lou Zhen and engages in combat, revealing his powerful sword technique.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xing fights Lou Zhen, a second-tier sequence user, who has an absurd regenerative ability.
• Su Xing initially struggles but eventually kills Lou Zhen using his newfound power and technique.
• Shen Ruyun and others arrive after the fight, finding Lou Zhen's mutilated body.

Character Developments

• Su Xing demonstrates growth in power and technique, defeating a formidable opponent.
• Shen Ruyun shows concern for her subordinates' safety and calls for reinforcements.
• Lou Zhen's strength and resilience are revealed, highlighting the threat of the Spirit Cult.

Significant Themes

• The escalating power of the Spirit Cult and its sequence users.
• The necessity for Su Xing to grow stronger to face these threats.
• The brutal and gruesome nature of supernatural battles.

Character Interactions

• Su Xing and Lou Zhen's intense battle showcases their respective strengths and techniques.
• Shen Ruyun and Liu Ming discuss the situation, acknowledging the presence of a mysterious powerhouse opposing the Spirit Cult.
• Su Yu's reaction to the gruesome scene highlights the impact of such violence on ordinary people.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Ming expresses concern about Su Yu's safety and the increasing strength of the Spirit Cult's sequences.
• Headquarters is requested to send reinforcements to Cang City.
• A high-ranking Spirit Cult member, Li Kong, is frustrated with the lack of information about their true purpose.
• The high priest decides to stop pursuing Su Yu and use Su Xing as a trump card instead.

Character Developments

• Liu Ming shows growing concern for Su Yu's safety.
• Li Kong exhibits frustration and confusion about the Spirit Cult's true intentions.
• The high priest reveals a strategic shift in their plans.

Significant Themes

• The Spirit Cult's true intentions and internal divisions.
• The power dynamics within the Spirit Cult.
• The growing threat to Su Yu's safety.

Character Interactions

• Liu Ming and Li Yu discuss the Spirit Cult's activities and Su Yu's safety.
• Li Kong and the priest discuss the Spirit Cult's plans.
• The high priest and Cha Cheng (the priest) discuss the situation in Cang City.
• Su Xing interacts with Li Yu and the girl in pink, subtly acknowledging Li Yu's true identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xing meets Li Yu and Bai Lan, but doesn't reveal his strength.
• Bai Lan finds Su Xing handsome and manly, much to Li Yu's amusement.
• Li Yu suspects Dojo Master Li might not be simple after noticing his reaction to their presence.
• Four days pass without any more murders, and parents want in-person classes to resume.
• Su Xing receives a threatening letter with the word "die" written in blood, hinting at another Spirit Cult attack.

Character Developments

• Su Xing: Shows no sign of extraordinary power to Li Yu and Bai Lan, but is secretly preparing to upgrade [Sword Breathing]. He remains calm and collected upon receiving the threatening letter.
• Bai Lan: Shows interest in Su Xing's appearance, but also demonstrates keen observation skills by noticing Dojo Master Li's reaction.
• Li Yu: Shows concern for Bai Lan's safety and well-being, and displays analytical skills by suspecting Dojo Master Li.

Significant Themes

• The threat of the Spirit Cult looms over Su Xing and those around him.
• The power dynamics between Sequence Users and ordinary people are explored through Li Yu and Bai Lan's interactions with Su Xing.
• The theme of appearances versus reality is shown through Su Xing's true strength being hidden from Li Yu and Bai Lan.

Character Interactions

• Su Xing and Bai Lan: Bai Lan finds Su Xing attractive, while Su Xing remains indifferent.
• Li Yu and Bai Lan: Li Yu teases Bai Lan about her interest in Su Xing, but also shows concern for her safety.
• Su Xing and the dojo master: The dojo master is unaware of Su Xing's true strength and suspects the broken window was caused by a prank.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xing advances his [Sword Breathing] skill to [Mortal Sword] level 1, gaining a powerful new ability and a black longsword condensed from energy.
• He discovers an unusual scent, leading him to engage in combat with a hidden enemy, later revealed to be Xue Cheng, a third-tier Spirit Cult blood priest.

Character Developments

• Su Xing demonstrates increased strength and skill after his advancement, showing no hesitation in facing a powerful opponent.
• Xue Cheng is introduced as a confident and formidable enemy, showing no fear against Su Xing.

Significant Themes

• The theme of growth and improvement is highlighted as Su Xing advances his skills, facing stronger opponents.
• The theme of power and its consequences is explored as Su Xing's increased strength leads him to encounter more dangerous enemies.

Character Interactions

• Su Xing and Xue Cheng have their first encounter, setting the stage for a potential conflict.
• Liu Ming and Bai Lan, members of the special organization, are mentioned as they rush to aid Su Xing, showing their trust in his abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xing faces Xue Cheng, Lou Zhen's superior, who is incredibly fast and strong, likely a third-rank Sequence user.
• Xue Cheng's Sequence allows him to negate injury effects and amplify his power with blood shadows.
• Su Xing discovers Xue Cheng's weakness: severe injuries still accumulate, and he can be killed.
• Su Xing wounds Xue Cheng critically, who then reveals his true form, a giant red monster.

Character Developments

• Su Xing demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, adapting to Xue Cheng's abilities.
• Xue Cheng reveals his true power and ruthlessness, prioritizing his own survival over his subordinate's death.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of underestimating opponents and the importance of adaptability in combat.
• The consequences of prioritizing personal gain over loyalty and camaraderie.

Character Interactions

• Su Xing and Xue Cheng engage in a fierce battle, each trying to outmaneuver the other.
• Liu Ming and Bai Lan watch the battle from afar, concerned for Su Xing's safety and eager to recruit him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xing battles and kills Xue Cheng, a third-tier expert, using his Draw-Sword Stance.
• Xue Cheng's final attack, a massive blow from a blood-red monster, injures Su Xing but he survives.
• Liu Ming and Bai Lan arrive at the scene, finding Su Xing injured and Xue Cheng's corpse.
• Su Xing pretends to be a victim, claiming he was saved by a mysterious expert.

Character Developments

• Su Xing demonstrates significant growth in strength, capable of defeating a third-tier expert.
• Liu Ming becomes more suspicious of Su Xing's connection to the mysterious expert.
• Bai Lan shows concern for Su Xing's well-being.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and will to survive, as seen in Su Xing's refusal to give up despite severe injuries.
• The consequences of obsession and revenge, illustrated by Xue Cheng's willingness to sacrifice himself to take Su Xing down.

Character Interactions

• Su Xing and Xue Cheng: A fierce battle between two powerful opponents, ending in Xue Cheng's death.
• Su Xing and Bai Lan: Bai Lan expresses concern for Su Xing's well-being, while Su Xing pretends to be a victim to hide his true strength.
• Liu Ming and Su Xing: Liu Ming questions Su Xing about the mysterious expert, growing more suspicious of Su Xing's involvement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xing is injured after his fight with Xue Cheng but refuses medical help.
• Liu Ming decides to focus on eliminating Spirit Cult blood priests instead of pursuing the mysterious expert.
• Su Xing's injuries heal rapidly due to the [Mortal Sword]'s regenerative properties.
• Su Yu and Shen Ruyun are called for an emergency meeting, learning about Su Xing's encounter with Xue Cheng.
• Su Xing reflects on his fighting style and decides to improve his sword techniques or find ways to bypass opponent's Sequence mitigation.

Character Developments

• Su Xing shows concern for Su Yu's safety, hiding his own near-death experience.
• Su Yu's anger at the Spirit Cult leads to a breakthrough in his Sequence.
• Liu Ming prioritizes the Spirit Cult threat over pursuing the mysterious expert.

Significant Themes

• The power of the [Mortal Sword] and its regenerative capabilities.
• The need for strategic improvement in Su Xing's fighting style.
• The growing threat of the Spirit Cult and the special department's response.

Character Interactions

• Su Xing and Su Yu's brotherly bond is highlighted, with Su Xing concealing his injuries to avoid worrying Su Yu.
• Liu Ming and Bai Lan's professional relationship is shown, with Liu Ming prioritizing the mission over Bai Lan's personal interests.
• Su Yu and Shen Ruyun's partnership is implied, as they are together when called for the emergency meeting.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xing overhears Su Yu and Shen Ruyun discussing a mission, worrying him about Su Yu's safety.
• Su Xing decides to secretly follow them on the mission.
• Su Xing upgrades his 'Thrust' skill to 'Piercing' using his kendo points.
• Su Xing tests 'Piercing' on a mountainside wall, causing significant destruction.

Character Developments

• Su Xing shows concern for Su Yu's safety, indicating his protective nature.
• Su Xing's determination to upgrade his skills grows, showing his dedication to improvement.
• Su Yu and Shen Ruyun's conversation reveals their protective stance towards Su Xing, keeping him in the dark about their supernatural world activities.

Significant Themes

• Protection and concern for loved ones (Su Xing's worry for Su Yu, Su Yu and Shen Ruyun's protective stance towards Su Xing).
• Personal growth and improvement (Su Xing's dedication to upgrading his skills).
• Secrets and hidden worlds (Su Yu and Shen Ruyun's mission, their secrecy towards Su Xing).

Character Interactions

• Su Xing eavesdrops on Su Yu and Shen Ruyun, leading to his decision to follow them on their mission.
• Su Xing's internal dialogue reveals his excitement and determination when upgrading his skills.
• Su Yu and Shen Ruyun's conversation shows their protective stance towards Su Xing, keeping him in the dark about their supernatural activities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xing discovers and uses his new skill, [Piercing], which inflicts severe wounds and blocks recovery/damage-reduction effects.
• Su Yu and Shen Ruyun are on a mission to kill a Tier Three priest of the Spirit Cult.
• The priest escapes and heads towards Su Yu's location, with Su Xing arriving just in time to save Su Yu.

Character Developments

• Su Xing: Realizes the potential of his skills evolving according to his thoughts, decides to upgrade Draw-Sword Stance first.
• Su Yu: Faced with a Tier Three enemy, shows determination to activate his sequence but is ultimately saved by Su Xing.

Significant Themes

• The power of Su Xing's new skill, [Piercing], and its potential evolution.
• The danger and disparity between Tier Two and Tier Three sequence users.

Character Interactions

• Su Xing and Su Yu: Su Xing saves Su Yu from the Tier Three priest, showing a protective older brother dynamic.
• Su Yu and Bai Lan: Su Yu communicates with Bai Lan through an earpiece, receiving instructions during the mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xing, a hidden Sequence user, reveals his power by killing a third-tier Sequence user with a single sword strike.
• Su Yu, Su Xing's brother, learns about Su Xing's true strength and decides to keep it a secret from their organization.
• The high priests of the Spirit Cult discuss their next move after losing two priests.

Character Developments

• Su Xing: Reveals his true strength and saves Su Yu, showing his protective nature towards his brother.
• Su Yu: Realizes his brother's true power and decides to protect Su Xing's secret, demonstrating his loyalty and understanding.
• Liu Ming: Shows concern for Su Yu's safety and continues to pursue the mysterious expert's identity.

Significant Themes

• The power of secrets and hidden strengths.
• Brotherly love and protection.
• The struggle for survival and self-preservation in a dangerous world.

Character Interactions

• Su Xing and Su Yu: The brothers' relationship deepens as Su Yu learns about Su Xing's true power and decides to protect his secret.
• Liu Ming and Su Yu: Liu Ming shows concern for Su Yu's safety and continues to investigate the mysterious expert, while Su Yu keeps Su Xing's identity a secret from him.
• The high priests of the Spirit Cult: They discuss their next move after losing two priests, highlighting their self-preservation instincts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Ming and Wang Yu discuss the mysterious expert who killed a third-tier Sequence wielder in one strike, deciding to take their relationship seriously.
• Liu Ming suggests Su Yu stay at the sword hall for safety, as the mysterious expert has shown interest in protecting him.
• Su Xing learns from the hall master about the sword hall's affairs and is offered the position of hall master in the future.

Character Developments

• Su Yu: Pretends to agree with Liu Ming's suggestion to stay at the sword hall to be closer to his brother and potentially learn more about the mysterious expert.
• Su Xing: Shows concern for the hall master's well-being and learns about the responsibilities of a sword hall master.
• Hall Master: Reveals he has a daughter and offers Su Xing the position of sword hall master in his absence.

Significant Themes

• Protection and safety: The mysterious expert's protection over Su Yu, and the need for safety measures due to potential threats.
• Family and relationships: The hall master's estranged relationship with his daughter, and Su Xing's desire to stay close to his brother.
• Responsibility and succession: The hall master's preparation for leaving and his offer to make Su Xing the next sword hall master.

Character Interactions

• Liu Ming and Wang Yu discuss the mysterious expert and Su Yu's safety.
• Su Yu and Shen Ruyun interact, with Shen Ruyun noticing the brothers' closeness.
• Su Xing and the hall master discuss the sword hall's affairs and the hall master's future plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xing enjoys five peaceful days of teaching and practicing swordsmanship.
• He receives a message from his brother, Su Yu, warning him about the Spirit Cult's presence near their sword school.
• Su Xing allocates his Blade Dao Points, advancing "Draw-Sword Stance" to "White-Blade Stance."
• He experiences a vision of practicing Draw-Sword Stance for decades, culminating in the creation of White-Blade Stance.
• The next morning, Su Xing tests his new skill, Piercing, on a mountain wall, leaving a massive crater.

Character Developments

• Su Xing's strength increases significantly with the advancement of his sword skill.
• He gains confidence in his ability to protect his brother and the sword school from the Spirit Cult.

Significant Themes

• The power of perseverance and dedication in mastering a skill.
• The importance of family and protecting loved ones.

Character Interactions

• Su Xing and Su Yu maintain their protective brotherly bond, with Su Yu warning Su Xing about the Spirit Cult and Su Xing reassuring him of his ability to handle the situation.
• No other significant interactions occur in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xing uses White Blade to destroy a mountain peak with a single strike, demonstrating the sword's immense power.
• Su Xing decides to upgrade White-Line Slash next, prioritizing its high potential damage and area attack capabilities.
• Su Xing encounters Liu Ming, the special department leader, being surrounded by two Spirit Cult priests at the foot of the mountain.

Character Developments

• Su Xing: Realizes the power of White Blade and the advancement pattern of the Sword Saint System. Decides to upgrade White-Line Slash next.
• Liu Ming: Injured and exhausted from fighting two peak Tier Three Spirit Cult priests alone. Struggles to hold on until special organization reinforcements arrive.

Significant Themes

• Power and its responsible use (Su Xing's realization of White Blade's strength and his decision to upgrade White-Line Slash for greater control).
• Perseverance and endurance (Liu Ming's struggle to survive against overwhelming odds).

Character Interactions

• Su Xing and Liu Ming: Su Xing observes Liu Ming's battle from above and decides to intervene, but they do not interact directly in this chapter.
• Liu Ming and the Spirit Cult priests: Liu Ming fights against the Sword Priest and the Insect Priest, trying to hold out until reinforcements arrive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Insect Priest uses a worm to infiltrate Liu Ming's body, intending to kill him.
• Liu Ming collapses due to his injuries and exhaustion.
• A mysterious expert intervenes, attacking the Insect and Sword Priests with powerful white-line slashes.
• The expert, revealed to be Su Xing, defeats both priests with a single, powerful sword strike each.

Character Developments

• Liu Ming's injuries and exhaustion lead to his collapse, leaving him vulnerable.
• Su Xing demonstrates extraordinary strength, revealing himself as a powerful, unaffiliated expert.

Significant Themes

• The power of hidden strength and the element of surprise.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents.

Character Interactions

• The Insect and Sword Priests underestimate Su Xing, leading to their demise.
• Su Xing's intervention saves Liu Ming, though Liu Ming is unaware of this.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Ming is saved by a mysterious expert after being severely injured by the Spirit Cult.
• The special organization discusses the next steps against the Spirit Cult, deciding to request reinforcements and hold a meeting.
• Su Xing accepts Bai Lan's friend request at Su Yu's urging.
• The hall master leaves the sword hall, revealing a hidden strength and mysterious disappearance.
• Two surviving Spirit Cult priests receive a call from a priest associated with the Sword Priest.

Character Developments

• Liu Ming: Shows leadership and strategic thinking in planning against the Spirit Cult.
• Su Xing: Continues to practice swordsmanship, shows concern for the hall master's departure.
• Hall Master: Reveals hidden strength and a mysterious side, entrusts the sword hall to Su Xing.
• Fat Priest and Thin Priest: Show frustration with their hiding situation, receive a mysterious call.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against the Spirit Cult and the need for reinforcements.
• The mysterious expert's identity and involvement.
• The hidden strength and secrets of the hall master.
• The isolation and frustration of the surviving Spirit Cult priests.

Character Interactions

• Liu Ming and Bai Lan: Discuss the Spirit Cult situation and plan for reinforcements.
• Su Xing and Hall Master: Share a warm goodbye, with the hall master entrusting the sword hall to Su Xing.
• Fat Priest and Thin Priest: Interact with frustration, discussing their situation and the mysterious call.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thunder Priest finally answers the Spirit Cult's call, and they plan to fight the Special Organization to the death to enter the Spirit Realm.
• Su Xing advances his White-Line Slash skill to Tier Six, renaming it "Myriad Swords Return to the Origin."
• Su Yu contacts Su Xing, warning him about unusual movements from the Spirit Cult Priests and informing him that he and Shen Ruyun won't be returning to the sword hall for a few days.

Character Developments

• Thunder Priest becomes more open to fighting the Special Organization after hearing the other Priests' plan.
• Su Xing becomes more determined to advance his skills after considering the potential threat of the Spirit Cult.

Significant Themes

• The theme of survival and desperation drives the Spirit Cult Priests to take drastic action.
• Su Xing's desire for strength and improvement is a recurring theme.

Character Interactions

• Thunder Priest and the other Spirit Cult Priests discuss their plan to fight the Special Organization.
• Su Xing and Su Yu communicate through Su Yu's new Sequence ability, highlighting their brotherly bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xing advances to Tier Three in his sword technique, experiencing a powerful and painful enlightenment.
• He discovers his new skill, "Myriad Swords Return to the Origin," which allows him to create a massive white longsword from countless white lines.
• Su Xing tests his new power in the sword hall, causing significant damage that he must pay to repair.

Character Developments

• Su Xing becomes stronger, reaching a level of invincibility below Tier Four.
• Su Yu is injured and hospitalized, prompting Su Xing's concern and action.

Significant Themes

• The power of enlightenment and personal growth through training and practice.
• The consequences of one's actions, as seen in the damage Su Xing causes to the sword hall.
• The bond between brothers, as demonstrated by Su Xing's worry for Su Yu.

Character Interactions

• Su Xing interacts with the repairmen, expressing his frustration at the cost of repairs.
• Su Xing communicates with Bai Lan via Feixin, learning about Su Yu's whereabouts and condition.
• Su Xing and Su Yu maintain their close bond, with Su Xing showing concern for his younger brother's well-being.