Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Yaoguang decides to visit Yundong City to learn about Ling Zhan, the Jobless Freelancer who topped the Provincial Trial Ranking.
• Her friends express disbelief and skepticism about Ling Zhan's abilities and his future prospects in key combat academies.
• Ling Zhan receives his rewards from the system, including Rare and Legendary Treasure Chests, which contain valuable items and an S-grade trial talent.

Character Developments

• Zhu Yaoguang shows curiosity and determination to understand her competition, Ling Zhan.
• Huang Bo and Qin Kan, initially dismissive of Ling Zhan, decide to follow Zhu Yaoguang to Yundong City.
• Ling Zhan demonstrates excitement and satisfaction with his system rewards, indicating his growing confidence and ambition.

Significant Themes

• Competition and curiosity: Zhu Yaoguang's desire to understand Ling Zhan highlights the theme of competition and the curiosity it generates.
• Rewards and recognition: Ling Zhan's excitement over his system rewards emphasizes the theme of rewards and recognition for one's efforts and achievements.

Character Interactions

• Zhu Yaoguang interacts with her friends, expressing her desire to understand Ling Zhan, which leads to a group decision to visit Yundong City.
• Ling Zhan interacts with the system, opening treasure chests and receiving his rewards, demonstrating his ambition and satisfaction with his progress.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Ling Zhan opens a purple-grade starter set, 'Endless Life Set', with powerful set effects: 'Vibrant Life' (two-piece) and a damage-to-shield conversion (three-piece).
• He also receives a red-grade item, 'Substitute Scarecrow', providing a one-time 'Invincible Feigned Death' and teleportation.
• Ling Zhan obtains an S-rank trial talent, 'Undying Body', which rapidly repairs injuries.
• He opens a Legendary Treasure Chest, receiving the god-level skill 'Sun Flare (S-)' and a Talent Upgrade Orb, which upgrades all innate talents to B+.
• Ling Zhan's skills are upgraded due to the talent boost, with 'Explosive Arrow' becoming 'Explosive Arrow (E)' and other skills also improving.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan demonstrates his resourcefulness and determination, not wanting to owe favors despite his impoverished background.
• He shows excitement and strategic thinking when opening the Legendary Treasure Chest and analyzing the power of his new skills.

Significant Themes

• The randomness and unpredictability of the system's rewards.
• The power of set effects and unique items.
• The importance of innate talents and their upgrade.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan interacts with his homeroom teacher, Old Qi, in his thoughts, considering asking for help but ultimately deciding against it.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan receives significant skill enhancements from the system, making him more formidable against advanced job holders.
• He decides to continue as a Jobless Freelancer, aiming to conquer any secret realm regardless of job restrictions.
• Ling Zhan turns on his phone after days of avoiding attention, finding numerous missed calls and messages due to his newfound fame.
• He receives a call from the Dean of Academic Affairs, summoning him to discuss university choices in three days.
• On the day of the meeting, Ling Zhan finds reporters swarming his apartment complex and decides to climb down from his window to avoid them.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan's skills and confidence grow with the system's enhancements, solidifying his decision to be a Jobless Freelancer.
• Sun Ze, Ling Zhan's classmate, feels jealous and overshadowed by Ling Zhan's newfound fame.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and hard work (Ling Zhan's dedication to his path as a Jobless Freelancer).
• The consequences of sudden fame and unwanted attention (Ling Zhan's struggle with reporters).
• The competitive nature of the academic and combat world (teachers from prestigious academies recruiting top students).

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan interacts with his best friend, Lei Feng, and his homeroom teacher, Qi Mu, via messages.
• Ling Zhan and Sun Ze are both summoned to the school, but Sun Ze feels overshadowed by Ling Zhan's presence.
• Teachers from prestigious combat academies are present at First High School to recruit top students, creating a competitive atmosphere.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The top ten combat academies are introduced, with two notable absences: Tianyan Academy and Hastings Academy.
• Mu Yutian, the admissions officer from Huaqing Academy, reveals that Hastings Academy won't be attending.
• Mu Yutian sets conditions for Ling Zhan to join Huaqing Academy: accept reassignment and change his class immediately.
• Ling Zhan's status as a Jobless Freelancer is deemed unsuitable for major academies due to class restrictions on high-level skills.
• Sun Ze and Su Rou receive attention from key academy admissions officers, while Ling Zhan is largely ignored.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan: Despite being the provincial trial champion, his status as a Jobless Freelancer makes him less desirable to key academies.
• Sun Ze: Gains confidence after receiving praise from Mu Yutian and is sought after by key academies.
• Su Rou: Receives an SS-rank evaluation and is also sought after by key academies.
• Mu Yutian: Demonstrates arrogance and favoritism, valuing students' future potential over their current achievements.

Significant Themes

• The importance of class choice and its impact on a student's future potential.
• The value placed on students' current achievements versus their future prospects.
• The arrogance and favoritism of admissions officers from key academies.

Character Interactions

• Mu Yutian dismisses Ling Zhan's achievements and sets conditions for his recruitment.
• Key academy admissions officers fight over Sun Ze and Su Rou, ignoring Ling Zhan.
• Principal Zhong Wenshan and Qi Mu try to defend Ling Zhan but are dismissed by Mu Yutian.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Rou is surprised to be fought over by top-tier universities, expecting difficulty in enrolling in a key combat academy.
• Ling Zhan arrives, and teachers from key academies show no interest in him due to his Jobless Freelancer class and low talent value (62).
• Ling Zhan is mocked by some university students, but he remains calm and accepts their criticism.
• No key combat academy offers Ling Zhan a spot, and he decides to apply to a second-rate academy.
• A girl, later revealed to be Lin Qiao from Tianyan Academy, dramatically enters and claims her academy will take Ling Zhan.

Character Developments

• Su Rou: Realizes Ling Zhan's strength isn't just from using multiple skills and wants to learn from him.
• Ling Zhan: Remains calm and composed despite the mocking and lack of interest from key academies.
• Lin Qiao: Shows dominance and confidence, asserting her academy's interest in Ling Zhan.

Significant Themes

• Talent value and class choice influencing opportunities in combat academies.
• Perception of Ling Zhan's abilities and potential.
• The importance of confidence and composure in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Su Rou and Ling Zhan: Su Rou admires Ling Zhan's strength and wants to learn from him, while Ling Zhan remains friendly and humble.
• Ling Zhan and University Students: Ling Zhan is mocked by some university students, but he handles it calmly.
• Lin Qiao and Ling Zhan: Lin Qiao dramatically enters and expresses interest in Ling Zhan on behalf of her academy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan, the top scorer of the Provincial Trial Ranking, faces disdain and skepticism from key combat academy admissions officers.
• Zhu Yaoguang, the true top scorer, appears and offers Ling Zhan a spot at Tianyan Academy.
• Zhu Xiaoshan, the director of admissions for Tianyan Academy, arrives in Yundong City due to Zhu Yaoguang's insistence.
• Fang Bo, a student from Huaqing Academy, insults Ling Zhan and his parents, provoking Ling Zhan's intense murderous intent.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan: Initially calm and composed, he reveals a hidden, intense murderous intent when provoked, hinting at a darker side.
• Zhu Yaoguang: Shows favoritism towards Ling Zhan, challenging Fang Bo to a duel to expose Ling Zhan's strength.
• Fang Bo: Displaying arrogance and contempt, he underestimates Ling Zhan and provokes him into revealing his true nature.

Significant Themes

• Skepticism and prejudice against Ling Zhan due to his Jobless Freelancer status.
• The importance of one's true strength and abilities, not just appearances or labels.
• The consequences of underestimating and provoking others.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and Zhu Yaoguang: Zhu Yaoguang shows interest in Ling Zhan, pushing for him to prove his worth.
• Ling Zhan and Fang Bo: Fang Bo's insults and provocations awaken Ling Zhan's hidden murderous intent.
• Zhu Xiaoshan and Zhu Yaoguang: Zhu Xiaoshan arrives due to Zhu Yaoguang's insistence, showing a doting uncle-niece relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan, a lone wolf due to his family's circumstances, adheres to a simple rule: endure all offenses except those against his family.
• Fang Bo, a student from Huaqing Academy, curses Ling Zhan's parents, triggering Ling Zhan's murderous intent.
• Ling Zhan issues a death duel challenge against Fang Bo, which Fang Bo accepts.
• The death duel, a serious and official process, is agreed upon by their teacher, Mu Yutian, due to the severity of the offense and the threat of future retaliation.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan: Initially portrayed as simple and honest, he reveals a fierce and determined side when his family is insulted, demonstrating his resolve and capacity for violence.
• Fang Bo: Shows arrogance and a lack of respect for others, leading to his decision to accept the death duel challenge.
• Mu Yutian: Struggles to mediate the situation but ultimately agrees to the death duel due to the severity of the situation and the potential damage to Huaqing Academy's reputation.

Significant Themes

• Respect and dignity: Ling Zhan's family is his reverse scale, and any offense against them is unforgivable.
• Consequences of actions: Fang Bo's insults lead to severe consequences, highlighting the importance of considering one's words and actions.
• The strength of the individual: Ling Zhan's determination to protect his family's honor, even in the face of adversity, showcases his inner strength.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan vs. Fang Bo: Their interaction leads to a tense standoff, with Ling Zhan issuing a death duel challenge due to Fang Bo's insults.
• Mu Yutian vs. Ling Zhan/Fang Bo: Mu Yutian attempts to mediate the situation but ultimately agrees to the death duel due to the severity of the situation and the potential damage to Huaqing Academy's reputation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A university interview session escalates into a life-or-death confrontation when Ling Zhan demands a death match after Fang Bo insults his parents.
• The principal and teachers try to dissuade Ling Zhan, but he remains resolute.
• Zhu Xiaoshan, a powerful figure, arrives and stops the death match, proposing a controlled sparring match instead.
• Ling Zhan and Fang Bo agree to the sparring match, which will take place in City No. 1 High School's simulated Secret Realm.
• Ling Zhan asks Zhu Xiaoshan about potential injuries in a sparring match, hinting at his intention to seriously injure Fang Bo.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan: Shows his determination and ruthlessness when it comes to protecting his parents' memory. He maintains a harmless demeanor but is revealed to be a dangerous opponent.
• Fang Bo: Exhibits arrogance and underestimates Ling Zhan's capabilities, believing he will easily win the sparring match.
• Zhu Xiaoshan: Demonstrates his authority and influence by stopping the death match and proposing a sparring match instead. He shows concern for Ling Zhan's safety.

Significant Themes

• Respect and disrespect: Ling Zhan demands respect, particularly regarding his parents, while Fang Bo shows none.
• Strength and power dynamics: The characters' strengths and positions in society influence their interactions and decisions.
• Appearances vs. reality: Ling Zhan's harmless demeanor belies his ruthless nature, while Fang Bo's confident appearance hides his underestimation of Ling Zhan.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and Fang Bo: Their conflict escalates, with Ling Zhan seeking revenge and Fang Bo underestimating his opponent.
• Ling Zhan and Zhu Xiaoshan: They have a brief exchange, with Ling Zhan hinting at his intention to seriously injure Fang Bo, while Zhu Xiaoshan shows concern.
• The teachers and recruiters: They discuss and observe the situation, with some anticipating Ling Zhan's potential while others underestimate him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan, a high school student, spars against Fang Bo, a university student from Bingpo Academy.
• Fang Bo attempts a surprise attack but fails due to Ling Zhan's use of Fake Shadow and a combination of other skills.
• Ling Zhan severs Fang Bo's arm, causing him to surrender, but Zhu Xiaoshan intervenes and stops the fight.
• Fang Bo's arm is deemed unrecoverable due to scorpion venom.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan demonstrates his skill and strategic thinking, proving himself a formidable opponent despite his high school status.
• Fang Bo shows overconfidence and underestimates Ling Zhan, leading to his defeat and injury.
• Zhu Xiaoshan reveals his high-level warrior status and Cleric class, displaying his authority and concern for students' well-being.

Significant Themes

• The gap in skill and experience between high school students and university students.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in combat.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and Fang Bo's intense rivalry and competitive spirit.
• Zhu Xiaoshan's stern yet caring demeanor towards the students.
• The university students' initial mockery and subsequent shock at Ling Zhan's skill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan defeats Fang Bo, a senior from a key combat academy, in a 1v1 sparring match, crippling his arm.
• Ling Zhan's victory causes a stir among the admissions officers and students, changing their perception of him.
• Admissions officers from key academies realize Ling Zhan's immense potential and dual-innate talents, leading to a frenzy of recruitment offers.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan: Proves his strength and potential, concealing his dual-innate talents until forced to reveal them.
• Fang Bo: Loses face and is crippled, representing the downfall of those who underestimate Ling Zhan.
• Admissions Officers: Change their attitude towards Ling Zhan from disdain to desperation, showcasing their lack of principle and integrity.

Significant Themes

• Face and reputation: Characters lose face when their expectations are not met or when they are proven wrong (e.g., Fang Bo, admissions officers).
• Potential and talent: Ling Zhan's hidden talents and potential are revealed, leading to a change in how others perceive him.
• Recruitment and competition: Key academies compete to recruit Ling Zhan, highlighting the intense competition within the academic system.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan vs. Fang Bo: The fight showcases Ling Zhan's strength and Fang Bo's weakness, leading to a significant change in their status.
• Admissions Officers vs. Ling Zhan: Their interaction shifts from disdain to desperation, reflecting their lack of principle and integrity.
• Sun Ze and Su Rou: Sun Ze hopes Su Rou will join him at Huaqing Academy, revealing his feelings for her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sun Ze is disappointed when Su Rou chooses an academy other than Huaqing Academy.
• Ling Zhan becomes an idol among the younger students after defeating Fang Bo.
• Elite academy recruiters try to recruit Ling Zhan, but Zhu Yaoguang and Zhu Xiaoshan intervene.
• Ling Zhan chooses Tianyan Academy, disappointing the other recruiters.
• Su Rou also expresses her desire to join Tianyan Academy.

Character Developments

• Sun Ze: Becomes bitter and resentful after Su Rou's choice and Ling Zhan's victory.
• Ling Zhan: Gains admiration from younger students and becomes a target for elite academy recruiters. He shows decisiveness and outstanding reactions in battle.
• Zhu Yaoguang: Shows amusement and anticipation for Ling Zhan's future experiences at Tianyan Academy.
• Zhu Xiaoshan: Recognizes Ling Zhan's potential and twin talents, making him a top priority for recruitment.
• Su Rou: Decides to join Tianyan Academy, possibly due to Ling Zhan's influence.

Significant Themes

• Respect and Gratitude: Ling Zhan values respect and gratitude, choosing Tianyan Academy because of Zhu Yaoguang's support.
• Humility and Pride: The elite academy recruiters initially looked down on Ling Zhan but later regret their actions, showing the consequences of pride.
• Potential and Talent: Ling Zhan's potential and twin talents make him a sought-after recruit.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and Younger Students: Ling Zhan gains admiration and becomes an idol to the younger students.
• Ling Zhan and Elite Academy Recruiters: Ling Zhan is pursued by recruiters from elite academies but ultimately chooses Tianyan Academy.
• Zhu Yaoguang and Ling Zhan: Zhu Yaoguang shows amusement and anticipation for Ling Zhan's future experiences at Tianyan Academy.
• Zhu Xiaoshan and Ling Zhan: Zhu Xiaoshan recognizes Ling Zhan's potential and twin talents, making him a top priority for recruitment.
• Su Rou and Ling Zhan: Su Rou expresses her desire to join Tianyan Academy, possibly influenced by Ling Zhan's choice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Rou's application to Tianyan Academy is accepted due to her high grades and talent value.
• Ling Zhan's terms for joining Tianyan Academy are beginner skill books for every profession, an A-rank resource Secret Realm, and a custom-forged weapon.
• Zhu Xiaoshan, the principal, offers Ling Zhan additional terms, which he accepts.

Character Developments

• Su Rou shows interest in Ling Zhan's combat skills and wants to learn from him.
• Ling Zhan remains cold and distant towards Su Rou, expressing that he dislikes people like her.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between students and academies, with Tianyan Academy offering preferential treatment to Ling Zhan.
• The contrast between Ling Zhan's honest appearance and his hidden capabilities.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and Su Rou's interaction highlights their contrasting personalities and goals.
• Su Rou's persistence in befriending Ling Zhan despite his coldness shows her determination and curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Rou, after losing the Entrance Assessment to Ling Zhan, returns home in a fury.
• Her parents notice her unusual behavior and find her room plastered with Ling Zhan's photos and filled with notes about his combat techniques.
• Father Su confronts Su Rou about her obsession with Ling Zhan, leading to a heart-to-heart conversation.

Character Developments

• Su Rou: Realizes her admiration for Ling Zhan's skills and determination to improve herself, fueled by her competitive nature and desire for recognition.
• Father Su: Initially overprotective and suspicious, he eventually understands Su Rou's intentions and supports her ambition.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Ambition: Su Rou's desire to improve and surpass Ling Zhan drives her actions.
• Perception vs. Reality: Father Su's initial misinterpretation of Su Rou's behavior highlights the difference between his perception and the reality of her intentions.

Character Interactions

• Su Rou and Father Su: Their conversation leads to a deeper understanding between them, with Father Su now supporting Su Rou's goals.
• Su Rou and Ling Zhan: Though not present, Ling Zhan's actions and achievements inspire Su Rou to improve herself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Rou, determined to learn from Ling Zhan, visits him despite his 'no visitors' sign.
• Ling Zhan, initially annoyed, refrains from scolding Su Rou after seeing her younger sister, Su Wan, with her.

Character Developments

• Su Rou: She shows persistence and determination in her desire to learn from Ling Zhan, even going as far as visiting him despite his clear disinterest in having visitors.
• Ling Zhan: He demonstrates a softer side when faced with Su Wan, showing that despite his initial coldness, he has a capacity for kindness towards children.

Significant Themes

• Persistence: Su Rou's determination to learn from Ling Zhan despite his initial rebuffs highlights the theme of persistence in achieving one's goals.
• Kindness: Ling Zhan's reaction to Su Wan suggests that beneath his cold exterior, he possesses kindness and consideration for others, particularly children.

Character Interactions

• Su Rou and Ling Zhan: Their interaction is tense initially, with Ling Zhan annoyed by Su Rou's visit. However, Su Rou's determination remains undeterred, and Ling Zhan's response to Su Wan hints at a potential softening of his attitude towards Su Rou.
• Su Rou and Su Wan: The sisters' dynamic is one of care and protection, with Su Rou willing to go to great lengths to learn and improve for her sister's sake.

Plot Points & Events

• Su Rou and Su Wan visit Ling Zhan, with Su Rou wanting to learn combat from him.
• Ling Zhan agrees to teach Su Rou for three hours daily, with no other interaction afterward.
• Ling Zhan receives his new weapon, the Formation Breaker: Thousand-Mechanism Ring, from Tianyan Academy.
• He tests the weapon's forms and effects on training dummies, finding them satisfactory.
• Ling Zhan decides to test the Undying Body's healing effect by stabbing himself with the weapon.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan: Shows reluctance to get entangled with girls but agrees to teach Su Rou. He is impressed by the quality of his new weapon and decides to raise its level in the future.
• Su Rou: Proves to be determined and persistent in pursuing her goals, even when facing Ling Zhan's initial reluctance. She is also resourceful, as seen in her attempt to improve Ling Zhan's living conditions.

Significant Themes

• Determination and persistence: Su Rou demonstrates these qualities in her pursuit of Ling Zhan's guidance.
• Growth and improvement: Ling Zhan's new weapon represents a step up in his power, and he plans to further improve it through forging and enchantment.
• Reluctance to get involved: Ling Zhan shows initial reluctance to get entangled with girls, but he eventually agrees to teach Su Rou due to her persistence.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and Su Rou: Their relationship evolves from initial reluctance and tension to a teacher-student dynamic, with Ling Zhan teaching Su Rou combat techniques for three hours daily.
• Ling Zhan and Su Wan: Ling Zhan shows affection and patience toward the young Su Wan, treating her kindly despite his initial reluctance to get involved with her sister.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan discovers his trial talent, [Undying Body], which allows him to regenerate from severe injuries.
• He decides not to test his god-tier offensive skill, [Sun Flare (S-)], until he reaches Tianyan Academy.
• Ling Zhan's four core attributes (Strength, Intelligence, Agility, Physique) reach an extraordinarily high and balanced level of 90 each.
• Su Rou's parents return, revealing that Su Rou had fabricated their trip to spend more time with Ling Zhan.
• Ling Zhan decides to keep a low profile and avoid forming fixed teams in university, including with Su Rou.
• Ling Zhan packs his luggage and leaves home on August 30th.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan: Becomes more confident in his abilities, looks forward to battling stronger opponents at Tianyan Academy, and maintains his resolve to avoid forming deep connections with others.
• Su Rou: Shows her cunning side by deceiving Ling Zhan about her parents' trip, but also displays affection for her younger sister, Su Wan.

Significant Themes

• Power and Confidence: Ling Zhan's growth in strength and abilities boosts his confidence in facing challenges and opponents.
• Independence and Isolation: Ling Zhan's preference for solitude and avoiding deep connections with others is reinforced.
• Deception and Truth: Su Rou's deception about her parents' trip highlights the contrast between her cunning and her genuine affection for her sister.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and Su Rou: Their interactions reveal Su Rou's cunning and Ling Zhan's resolve to maintain distance, despite their shared history of tutoring and Su Rou's cooking.
• Ling Zhan and Su Wan: Ling Zhan's interactions with Su Wan are brief but show his gentle side, contrasting with his serious demeanor around Su Rou.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan takes a taxi to the B War Zone teleportation point, where he encounters a driver who is surprised by his destination, Tianyan Academy.
• The driver reveals that Dragon Kingdom's flight routes have changed due to the appearance of Secret Realms, and Teleportation Arrays have been established for safe travel.
• Ling Zhan arrives at the B War Zone and sees many students preparing to enroll in academies. He notices that the Jia teleportation point, leading to the provinces with key academies, is less crowded.
• Su Rou and Sun Ze, admitted to Tianyan Academy, arrive at the Jia teleportation point. Sun Ze is proud and arrogant, while Su Rou is friendly towards Ling Zhan.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan remains humble and low-key, despite his academic achievements.
• The taxi driver shows concern and encouragement towards Ling Zhan's future.
• Sun Ze displays arrogance and pride due to his admission into a top academy and his ranking.
• Su Rou maintains a friendly and sweet demeanor towards Ling Zhan, despite Sun Ze's presence.

Significant Themes

• The impact of Secret Realms on the real world, leading to changes in transportation and infrastructure.
• The importance of Teleportation Arrays for safe travel and reinforcement deployment.
• The pride and arrogance that can come with academic or societal success, as seen in Sun Ze's behavior.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and the taxi driver have a brief but meaningful interaction, with the driver showing support and encouragement.
• Ling Zhan, Su Rou, and Sun Ze's reunion at the teleportation point is tense, with Sun Ze displaying arrogance and Su Rou maintaining a friendly demeanor towards Ling Zhan.
• The students at the teleportation point discuss Sun Ze and Su Rou, with one student comparing Sun Ze unfavorably to Ling Zhan, causing Sun Ze's pride to be dented.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan arrives at Tianyan Academy and is recognized by fellow students.
• He is bombarded with questions about his past achievements but leaves for the teleportation point without answering.
• Ling Zhan and Su Rou are teleported to Tianyan Academy's main hall, where they meet their teacher, Zhu Xiaoshan.
• Zhu Xiaoshan warns them about the high caliber of students at the academy and the potential for conflict.
• Ling Zhan and Su Rou spend half a day finding the freshman check-in area.
• Su Rou attracts attention from senior students, while Ling Zhan is largely ignored.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan remains humble and unassuming despite his fame, but holds grudges against those who wrong him.
• Su Rou is portrayed as innocent and adorable, attracting attention from male students.
• Zhu Xiaoshan is established as a caring and straightforward teacher, warning students about the potential dangers at the academy.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and reputation in the academy.
• The dangers of provoking powerful students and the academy's hands-off approach to resolving conflicts.
• The influence of appearance and first impressions on others' perceptions.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and Su Rou interact briefly, with Ling Zhan reminding Su Rou about their agreement.
• Ling Zhan is ignored by senior students, while Su Rou attracts their attention.
• Zhu Xiaoshan provides guidance and warnings to Ling Zhan and Su Rou.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan registers at Tianyan Academy, surprising the student council member with his identity as the provincial trial champion.
• He is led to the freshman dormitories by a senior student who is initially curious about him but loses interest after assuming he chose the Jobless Freelancer path for attention.
• Ling Zhan discovers that the dormitories are luxurious villas assigned based on academic rankings.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan remains calm and unassuming despite the attention he receives, preferring to maintain a low profile.
• The senior student initially shows interest in Ling Zhan but loses it after making assumptions about his motives.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and academic performance in determining treatment and opportunities.
• The impact of assumptions and stereotypes on interactions and perceptions.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan interacts with the student council member and a senior student, both of whom initially show interest in him but lose it due to assumptions.
• Ling Zhan's interactions with others are brief and polite, revealing his preference for a low profile.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan arrives at Tianyan Academy and explores his luxurious villa.
• He completes his daily mission in the Simulation Illusion, earning rewards.
• Zhu Yaoguang arrives and is greeted enthusiastically by upperclassmen.
• Zhu Yaoguang visits Ling Zhan and warns him about potential trouble at the opening ceremony.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan shows dedication to his training, completing his daily mission despite his busy day.
• Zhu Yaoguang displays a mix of nobility, assertiveness, and curiosity, showing unexpected concern for Ling Zhan.

Significant Themes

• The competitive nature of the academy, with students vying for recognition and rewards.
• The contrast between Ling Zhan's humble background and the luxurious academy accommodations.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and Zhu Yaoguang's interaction is brief but notable, with Zhu Yaoguang showing unexpected kindness towards Ling Zhan.
• Upperclassmen interact with Zhu Yaoguang, treating her with deference and respect due to her perceived talent.