Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Tianyu discovers his system panel has changed to reflect his new Martial Master Realm, with 0 opened acupoints and 0 Energy Points.
• He attempts to open the first acupoint, finding it takes 10 minutes for 0.1% progress, equating to 7 days to fully open it.
• Wang Tianyu exchanges all 750 of his military merits for Energy Stones to improve his strength before a major battle in Vanguard City.
• He absorbs the Energy Stones, increasing his Energy Points to 750, and uses them to open his first acupoint, consuming 50 Energy Points.

Character Developments

• Wang Tianyu becomes more determined to improve his strength quickly due to the impending battle.
• He demonstrates resourcefulness and initiative by exchanging his military merits for Energy Stones without waiting for instructions.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty and time-consuming nature of cultivation in the Martial Master Realm.
• The importance of personal strength and preparation for survival in dangerous situations.
• The system's function remaining unchanged, allowing Wang Tianyu to directly improve his acupoints.

Character Interactions

• Wang Tianyu interacts with the logistics office staff, exchanging his military merits for Energy Stones.
• He considers Xu Wei's potential mission arrangements but decides to absorb Energy Stones in secret to avoid interruptions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Tianyu upgrades his cultivation to the Martial Master Realm, opening 15 acupoints using 750 Energy Points.
• He realizes the immense cost of fully upgrading his cultivation using the system (15,000 Energy Points).
• Wang Tianyu decides to participate in an upcoming counterattack mission against the other world, aiming to increase his chances of survival.

Character Developments

• Wang Tianyu's strength, speed, hearing, and eyesight significantly improve after reaching the Martial Master Realm.
• Wang Tianyu accepts the high cost of system upgrades, understanding that gains come with losses.
• Xu Wei reveals the city's defensive strategy and the counterattack mission, demonstrating his understanding of the team's concerns and the mission's risks.

Significant Themes

• The cost of power and progress (Wang Tianyu's system upgrades).
• The dangers and sacrifices of war (Xu Wei's revelations about the upcoming battle and past wars).
• The importance of strategic planning and preparation (Xu Wei's mention of the devised counterattack plan).

Character Interactions

• Wang Tianyu interacts with his system, upgrading his cultivation and assessing his new strengths.
• Xu Wei interacts with his team, explaining the mission's details, risks, and the city's defensive strategy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author announces a new chapter, clarifying it's not an update or closing remarks.
• The author reveals the reason for the announcement: to invite more male readers to join the reader group.

Character Developments

• The author, A Nuo, shows self-awareness and engagement with readers by addressing their potential concerns and inviting them to participate.

Significant Themes

• Inclusion and diversity in readership.
• Engagement between authors and readers.

Character Interactions

• A Nuo interacts with the reader group, expressing a desire for more male readers to join and participate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• High casualty rates among Martial Artists in Vanguard City's defense.
• Students to join a counterattack mission while the other world is attacking.
• Mission: destroy energy stone veins, weapon workshops, and medicinal herb bases behind enemy lines.
• Twenty squads in total, including all Martial Arts University students on trial.
• Rewards: 100 military merit points upfront, additional merit points based on performance.

Character Developments

• Xu Wei, the instructor, emphasizes the importance of the students' role and the sacrifices made by military Martial Artists.
• Students realize the gravity of their mission and the responsibility they bear as Martial Artists.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good.
• Responsibility and obligation of Martial Artists.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in warfare.

Character Interactions

• Xu Wei explains the mission's details and addresses the students' concerns.
• Students respond with determination, accepting the mission without hesitation.
• No direct interactions between students are mentioned in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A squad of 20 Martial Artists, including Wang Tianyu, is assembled for a mission.
• They are led by Captain Sun Jiansheng, a high-tier Martial Master, and accompanied by two mid-tier Martial Masters, Shi Lin and Xie Jun.
• The squad leaves Vanguard City in small groups to maintain secrecy, each accompanied by a warhorse, a tamed ferocious beast from the other world.

Character Developments

• Wang Tianyu demonstrates his strength and control over the warhorse, showcasing his growth as a Martial Artist.
• Captain Sun Jiansheng reveals his experience and leadership, instilling confidence in his squad.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: The pursuit of power drives Martial Artists to join the military and face dangers in the other world.
• Teamwork and Leadership: The squad's success depends on their ability to work together and follow Captain Sun's orders.
• Secrecy and Strategy: The mission's success relies on maintaining secrecy and employing strategic tactics.

Character Interactions

• Wang Tianyu interacts with the warhorse, demonstrating his strength and control.
• Captain Sun Jiansheng interacts with the squad, instilling confidence and issuing orders.
• The squad members interact with each other and their respective warhorses, learning to control them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sun Jiansheng leads the mission squad on horseback to a forest, waiting for the right time to strike against the Martial Artists from the other world.
• They discover and eliminate a three-man scout team from the other world, finding three gourds filled with blood.
• Sun Jiansheng reveals that the blood belongs to their own comrades, and that the other world uses human blood to enhance their cultivation.

Character Developments

• Wang Tianyu, a trial student, demonstrates caution and curiosity when opening the gourds.
• Sun Jiansheng shows leadership, strategic thinking, and concern for his comrades' safety and dignity.

Significant Themes

• War and Strategy: The mission squad uses strategy to gain an advantage in the war against the other world.
• Humanity vs. Other World: The conflict between the two civilizations is highlighted, with the other world's use of human blood for cultivation being a key point of contention.
• Cultivation and Resources: The faster human cultivation progress and the other world's use of human blood to enhance their own cultivation are central to the conflict.

Character Interactions

• Sun Jiansheng and Wang Tianyu interact, with Sun Jiansheng showing Wang Tianyu the importance of caution and revealing crucial information about the other world's practices.
• The trial students follow Sun Jiansheng's orders and work together to clear the battlefield and gather useful items.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team's atmosphere becomes strained due to the gourd of blood.
• Sun Jiansheng pours the blood into a pit and explains its significance, revealing that the blood belongs to their captured comrades.
• The mission squad disguises themselves as Martial Artists from the other world using hoods.
• They encounter and eliminate several groups of enemy Martial Artists during their journey.
• The squad arrives at a camp behind enemy lines, which cultivates materials for Bone-Tempering Pills.
• Sun Jiansheng divides the squad to attack the camp from both sides.

Character Developments

• Sun Jiansheng demonstrates his leadership, strategic thinking, and fluency in the other world's language.
• Wang Tianyu shows initiative and follows orders promptly.

Significant Themes

• The value of human life and the consequences of invasion from the other world.
• The importance of disguises and stealth in infiltration missions.
• The strategic planning and execution of a surprise attack.

Character Interactions

• Sun Jiansheng and Wang Tianyu work together, with Sun Jiansheng giving orders and Wang Tianyu executing them.
• The mission squad members cooperate and follow orders, demonstrating teamwork and unity.
• The squad encounters and eliminates enemy Martial Artists, showcasing their combat skills and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Tianyu's group swiftly infiltrates a camp of otherworld Martial Artists.
• They encounter a Martial Master Realm expert, the camp's leader, who Wang Tianyu engages in battle.
• Wang Tianyu, despite being at the same level as the opponent, defeats him using the Star-Roaming Saber Art.
• The rest of the mission squad eliminates the remaining otherworld Martial Artists in the camp.

Character Developments

• Wang Tianyu demonstrates exceptional combat prowess and growth, defeating a Martial Master Realm expert.
• Sun Jiansheng, the mission squad leader, reassesses Wang Tianyu's potential and realizes the extent of his genius.

Significant Themes

• The disparity in strength between the mission squad and their targets, allowing them to gain confidence and experience.
• The importance of technique and strategy in combat, as seen in Wang Tianyu's use of the Star-Roaming Saber Art.

Character Interactions

• Wang Tianyu and the Martial Master Realm expert engage in a fierce battle, showcasing Wang Tianyu's growth and skill.
• Sun Jiansheng observes Wang Tianyu's battle, leading to a reevaluation of the freshman's potential.
• The mission squad works together to eliminate the remaining otherworld Martial Artists, demonstrating teamwork.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The mission squad, led by Sun Jiansheng, successfully raids six Otherworld camps, destroying them and seizing valuable resources like weapons, pills, and medicinal herbs.
• The squad faces increasing resistance and casualties with each raid, culminating in a fierce battle against a camp growing herbs for Aperture-Opening Pills, guarded by a high-stage Martial Master.
• Sun Jiansheng decides to end the mission after the sixth raid, with ten squad members killed and the rest wounded.

Character Developments

• Sun Jiansheng proves to be a capable and strategic leader, prioritizing the squad's survival while maximizing their gains.
• Wang Tianyu demonstrates his bravery and skill, facing a mid-stage Martial Master to buy time for his comrades.
• The squad members grow more confident and eager for battle after their initial easy victories, but this confidence is tempered by the increasing casualties.

Significant Themes

• The value of resources and wealth in driving ambition and conflict.
• The harsh reality and cost of war, as seen in the increasing casualties among the squad members.
• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability in the face of changing circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Sun Jiansheng and Wang Tianyu work together to protect their comrades and complete their missions.
• The squad members bond over their shared experiences and victories, but also face the grim reality of their losses together.
• The squad members' interactions with the Otherworld Martial Artists are marked by hostility and violence, with no attempt at negotiation or understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The mission squad returns to Vanguard City after successfully destroying important locations in the other world.
• Sun Jiansheng scouts ahead and confirms that the other world's army has withdrawn, and humanity has held Vanguard City.
• Wang Tianyu returns to find the city devastated by the recent battle, with many casualties and wounded.
• Wang Tianyu learns about the death of his comrade Giant Rat and other Martial Artists, including Xu Wei.

Character Developments

• Wang Tianyu becomes more determined to improve his strength after witnessing the high casualty rate among Martial Ancestors.
• Tian Shi and Big Cat struggle with the loss of their comrade Giant Rat, leading to an emotional outburst from Tian Shi and a display of despair from Big Cat.
• Wang Tianyu, Tian Shi, and Big Cat drink together to cope with their grief and the harsh reality of their situation.

Significant Themes

• Death and Sacrifice: The chapter emphasizes the high cost of the war with the other world, with many Martial Artists sacrificing their lives to protect humanity.
• Determination vs. Fear: Characters grapple with their fears and motivations, with Wang Tianyu and Tian Shi displaying determination to fight on, while Big Cat momentarily succumbs to fear and despair.
• Bond and Loss: The bond between comrades is highlighted, particularly the grief felt by Tian Shi and Big Cat over Giant Rat's death.

Character Interactions

• Wang Tianyu, Tian Shi, and Big Cat drink together to cope with their grief and the harsh reality of their situation.
• Tian Shi and Big Cat have a heated argument about fear and determination, revealing their inner turmoil and emotional state.
• Wang Tianyu listens to their argument without judgment, understanding their pain and choosing to support them through drinking together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Tianyu's group helps with the aftermath of the battle in Vanguard City for two days.
• A farewell banquet is held for the students and teachers before they return to the main world.
• Wang Tianyu reflects on the dangers faced by the new soldiers in Vanguard City and resolves to improve his strength.
• Wang Tianyu and his group return to the main world through the passage entrance.
• Wang Tianyu receives a fourth-grade saber, a fourth-grade protective inner vest, and a slip for 1,000 points of military merit, which he can exchange for Energy Stones or school points.
• Upon returning to Sichuan First Martial University, Wang Tianyu hears someone insulting him and calling him a coward.

Character Developments

• Wang Tianyu: He has grown more determined to improve his strength after witnessing the dangers in Vanguard City. He also shows maturity in handling his rewards and reflecting on his experiences.
• Ning Han: Though not much is revealed about his character, he shows respect and gratitude towards the students and teachers who helped in the battle.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality of the other world and the dangers faced by those who defend it.
• The importance of personal growth and improvement in the face of adversity.
• The consequences of one's actions and the responsibility that comes with power.

Character Interactions

• Wang Tianyu's group interacts with Ning Han at the farewell banquet, showing respect and camaraderie.
• Wang Tianyu has an unseen interaction with someone who insults him upon his return to the university, setting up potential conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• 18 students from Sichuan First Martial University participated in the Martial Master Trial, with only 9 survivors due to heavy casualties.
• A young man, Tian Deshui, is provoking Wang Tianyu at the school gates.
• Wang Tianyu returns with 8 other Martial Masters, causing a stir among the students.
• Tian Deshui challenges Wang Tianyu, with Ma Lin offering to handle it.

Character Developments

• Wang Tianyu: Returns as a respected figure, with other Martial Masters following him.
• Tian Deshui: A provocateur, seeking a fight with Wang Tianyu.
• Ma Lin: Offers to handle Tian Deshui, showing loyalty to Wang Tianyu.

Significant Themes

• Respect and Prestige: Wang Tianyu's actions in Vanguard City have earned him respect and prestige among his peers.
• Strength and Power: The Martial Master Realm is portrayed as significantly stronger than the Martial Apprentice realm, with Tian Deshui underestimating Wang Tianyu's group.

Character Interactions

• Wang Tianyu and Tian Deshui: Tian Deshui provokes Wang Tianyu, seeking a fight.
• Wang Tianyu and Ma Lin: Ma Lin offers to handle Tian Deshui, showing loyalty and respect for Wang Tianyu.
• Students and Wang Tianyu: Students recognize and discuss Wang Tianyu's return, showing his celebrity status within the school.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tian Deshui, a student from Yunnan First Martial University, challenges Wang Tianyu at Sichuan First Martial University.
• Wang Tianyu accepts the challenge, and they decide to fight at the school's entrance.
• Tian Deshui attacks first, but Wang Tianyu easily defeats him with a single slap, revealing his Martial Master Realm strength.

Character Developments

• Wang Tianyu remains calm and composed, showing no signs of arrogance despite his strength.
• Tian Deshui underestimates Wang Tianyu's abilities and pays the price for his hubris.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of underestimating one's opponent and the importance of humility.
• The consequences of seeking fame and glory at the expense of others.

Character Interactions

• Wang Tianyu and Tian Deshui's interaction highlights the power dynamic between them, with Wang Tianyu displaying dominance and Tian Deshui experiencing a harsh lesson.
• Ma Lin and the others show no surprise at Wang Tianyu's display of strength, indicating their awareness of his capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Tianyu leaves after defeating Tian Deshui, who doesn't dare to continue the fight despite not being severely injured.
• The crowd discusses Wang Tianyu's cultivation speed and strength, speculating about his next move regarding the earlier incident.
• Tian Deshui leaves amidst jeers from the crowd.
• Wang Tianyu meets with Qian Yongjun, his teacher, after the Martial Master Trial.
• Qian Yongjun informs Wang Tianyu about increased resource needs in the Martial Master Realm and upcoming opportunities to earn resources.
• Qian Yongjun presents Wang Tianyu with the complete Star-Roaming Saber Art as a reward for his outstanding performance during the trial.

Character Developments

• Wang Tianyu demonstrates his growth and strength by defeating Tian Deshui, a Martial Master, early in his freshman year.
• Tian Deshui shows cowardice and lack of fighting spirit by not continuing the fight despite being able to do so.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and cultivation in the Martial Arts world.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent and the importance of respecting others' abilities.
• The value of hard work and determination, as seen in Wang Tianyu's rapid progress.

Character Interactions

• Wang Tianyu and Tian Deshui's fight showcases the power dynamic between them, with Wang Tianyu clearly superior.
• Wang Tianyu's interactions with Qian Yongjun highlight their teacher-student relationship, with Qian Yongjun expressing pride in Wang Tianyu's progress and providing guidance for his future cultivation.
• The crowd's interactions with Tian Deshui after his defeat demonstrate their disdain for his cowardice and lack of fighting spirit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Tianyu receives the complete Star-Roaming Saber Art manual from Qian Yongjun, which includes levels 5-10.
• Qian Yongjun warns Wang Tianyu about the physical strength requirements for each level to avoid injury.
• Wang Tianyu learns that many students from Sichuan First Martial University have been injured due to challenges from other Martial Arts Universities, targeting them because of Wang Tianyu's fame and the school's reputation.

Character Developments

• Wang Tianyu: Shows concern for his fellow students and feels responsible for their injuries, leading him to decide to take action.
• Qian Yongjun: Demonstrates care for Wang Tianyu's well-being and growth, expressing his hopes for Wang Tianyu's future as a Martial King-level powerhouse.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility: Wang Tianyu feels responsible for his peers' injuries and the school's reputation, driving him to address the situation.
• School Pride: Wang Tianyu's sense of belonging to Sichuan First Martial University fuels his anger and determination to protect the school's honor.
• Growth and Expectations: Qian Yongjun's hopes for Wang Tianyu's future reflect the expectations placed on him as a promising student.

Character Interactions

• Wang Tianyu and Qian Yongjun: The teacher-student relationship is shown, with Qian Yongjun providing guidance and expressing his hopes for Wang Tianyu's growth.
• Wang Tianyu and Zhu Sirun: The two students catch up, and Zhu Sirun explains the recent events at the school, leading Wang Tianyu to decide to take action.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Tianyu, despite not being selfish, feels responsible for the injuries of his fellow Seed Students due to his actions.
• He hires Zhang Xiao, a member of the Mutual Aid Society, to gather information about the Martial Artists from other schools who had come to challenge Sichuan First Martial University.
• Wang Tianyu exchanges nearly all his points for Energy Stones, keeping only enough to pay Zhang Xiao.

Character Developments

• Wang Tianyu shows responsibility and concern for his peers, demonstrating his growth as a leader.
• The deliveryman reveals his loyalty and eagerness to defend his school's honor, indicating a strong sense of collective pride.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility: Wang Tianyu feels responsible for the consequences of his actions and takes steps to rectify them.
• Collective Honor: The deliveryman's eagerness to defend his school's pride highlights the importance of collective identity and honor.

Character Interactions

• Wang Tianyu and Zhang Xiao have a straightforward, business-like interaction, with Wang Tianyu as the client and Zhang Xiao as the supplier.
• Wang Tianyu and the deliveryman have a brief but meaningful exchange, with the deliveryman expressing his trust in Wang Tianyu and his eagerness for him to defend the school's honor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Tianyu learns that he's become the center of attention due to the recent events, and the school expects him to take action.
• He decides to strengthen himself before making a move and absorbs 2,000 Energy Stones, upgrading his acupoints from 15 to 55.
• Wang Tianyu meets with Zhang Xiao, who provides him with information about the students who challenged Sichuan First Martial University, and Wang Tianyu decides to start with Lake Province First Martial University.

Character Developments

• Wang Tianyu shows maturity and responsibility in deciding to address the situation and strengthen himself before acting.
• Zhang Xiao demonstrates his influence and efficiency in gathering information.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power: Wang Tianyu's focus on increasing his strength to handle the situation.
• Responsibility: Wang Tianyu feels responsible for the school's reputation and decides to act.

Character Interactions

• Wang Tianyu and Zhang Xiao: They have a business-like relationship, with Zhang Xiao providing information to Wang Tianyu in exchange for points.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Tianyu arrives at Lake Province First Martial University to challenge Sun Xun and Liu Quan, who had previously challenged him at Sichuan First Martial University.
• He demands a fight, and they agree, leading to a confrontation at the university's martial arena.
• Wang Tianyu, now a Martial Master, defeats Sun Xun and Liu Quan with ease, breaking Sun Xun's hand.

Character Developments

• Wang Tianyu: Shows growth in his martial prowess, reaching the Martial Master Realm. He remains confident and assertive, seeking to settle the dispute with Sun Xun and Liu Quan.
• Sun Xun and Liu Quan: Initially confident in their abilities, they underestimate Wang Tianyu. Sun Xun's hand is broken in the fight, and they are both easily defeated.

Significant Themes

• Pride and hubris: Sun Xun and Liu Quan's overconfidence leads to their downfall.
• Consequences of actions: Their decision to challenge Wang Tianyu results in their defeat and injury.
• Growth and power: Wang Tianyu's advancement to the Martial Master Realm demonstrates his continuous growth as a martial artist.

Character Interactions

• Wang Tianyu vs. Sun Xun and Liu Quan: Wang Tianyu faces off against the two opponents, defeating them with ease.
• Sun Xun and Liu Quan: Their friendship is strained as they argue over who should fight Wang Tianyu, but they ultimately fight together against him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Tianyu, now a Martial Master, defeats two third-year students (Liu Quan and Sun Xun) from Lake Province First Martial University with ease.
• Ma An, vice president of the Student Union and a Martial Master, intervenes, accusing Wang Tianyu of bullying weaker students.
• Wang Tianyu defends his actions, stating he was provoked and that the two opponents were older and stronger.
• Ma An prepares to fight Wang Tianyu, standing up for his schoolmates.

Character Developments

• Wang Tianyu: Shows increased strength (Martial Master Realm) and confidence, maintaining a calm and assertive demeanor.
• Ma An: Demonstrates leadership and loyalty to his school, willing to fight for his peers.
• Liu Quan and Sun Xun: Display cowardice and lack of honor, fleeing the platform after being defeated and relying on Ma An for protection.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Power Dynamics: Wang Tianyu's increased strength allows him to assert dominance, while Liu Quan and Sun Xun's weakness makes them vulnerable.
• Loyalty and School Pride: Ma An's actions highlight the importance of standing up for one's school and peers.
• Provocation and Retaliation: Wang Tianyu's actions are a response to the initial provocation by Liu Quan and Sun Xun.

Character Interactions

• Wang Tianyu vs. Liu Quan and Sun Xun: Wang Tianyu easily defeats the two opponents, teaching them a lesson.
• Wang Tianyu vs. Ma An: Tension builds as Wang Tianyu and Ma An prepare to face off, each standing their ground.
• Ma An vs. Liu Quan and Sun Xun: Ma An shows support and protection for his schoolmates, encouraging them and drawing cheers from the crowd.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Tianyu, a Martial Master from Lake Province First Martial University, challenges Sichuan First Martial University's students who injured their peers.
• Ma An, a Martial Master from Lake Province, accepts the challenge.
• Wang Tianyu, without drawing his saber, drives the scabbard into the fighting platform, demonstrating his immense strength.
• Lu, the president of Sichuan First Martial University, arrives, drawing everyone's attention.

Character Developments

• Wang Tianyu: Shows confidence in his martial prowess, willing to fight without his saber to test his fist-and-kick skills.
• Ma An: Takes Wang Tianyu seriously after seeing his strength, eager for a fair fight.
• Lu: Arrives at the scene, commanding respect and attention.

Significant Themes

• Pride and confidence in one's martial abilities.
• Fairness and respect in combat.
• The importance of testing and improving one's skills through battle.

Character Interactions

• Wang Tianyu and Ma An: Both show respect for their opponent's chosen combat technique, but Wang Tianyu's decision to fight without his saber provokes Ma An.
• Lu's arrival shifts the crowd's focus, showing his influence and presence.