Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian survives an assassination attempt by Judge, a Three-Star killer from Hidden Kill.
• The Card Police investigate and reveal Judge's methods and tactics, including using a bewitching curse and a powerful explosion Card.
• Tang Jian's Blaze Pseudo-God Card is rendered useless, and he's warned about potential future threats.
• Yujing Academy mentors Mai Qi and Meng Luo arrive to escort Tang Jian, promising Yujing's protection and investigation into the mastermind behind the assassination.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian demonstrates exceptional combat prowess and resilience, outmatching Judge despite his lower Card Master level.
• Judge is revealed to be a meticulous and powerful assassin, with a high mission completion rate.
• Mai Qi, a Four-Star Card Maker, shows kindness and warmth towards Tang Jian.
• Meng Luo, a Five-Star Card Master, expresses admiration for Tang Jian's combat skills and assures him of Yujing's protection.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Highest Academy and underground criminal organizations like Hidden Kill.
• The importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in combat, as shown by Tang Jian's ability to counter Judge's tactics.
• The theme of protection and privilege afforded to students of the Highest Academy.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian interacts with the Card Police, learning about Judge's methods and tactics.
• Tang Jian meets his Yujing mentors, Mai Qi and Meng Luo, who express concern and admiration for his actions.
• The mentors assure Tang Jian of Yujing's protection and investigation into the mastermind behind the assassination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian's assassination attempt by Judge is kept secret due to its sensitivity.
• He Dongchen and Huang Hu pressure the military intelligence department to investigate the bounty's origin.
• Tang Jian is questioned but cleared of suspicion; Taiyi is initially suspected but also cleared.
• Taiyi reflects on his actions and receives a call from his father, Taiyuan, who advises him to act more decisively.
• Tang Jian returns to Yujing Academy and discovers the daily Spirit Medium Energy replenishment in his residence.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Remains calm and focused after the assassination attempt, using the opportunity to investigate the Dream Realm further.
• Taiyi: Realizes his hesitation in acting against Tang Jian and receives guidance from his father, Taiyuan, to be more decisive.
• Taiyuan: Shows his strict and cunning side, advising Taiyi to act more assertively and not worry about public opinion.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The influence of powerful figures like Taiyuan and the Taiyi Sect is evident in their ability to shape public opinion and protect their interests.
• Ambition: Both Tang Jian and Taiyi display ambition, with Tang Jian aspiring to better accommodations and Taiyi aiming to secure his position as sect successor.
• Caution vs. Decisiveness: Taiyi struggles with being too cautious, while Taiyuan encourages him to act more decisively.

Character Interactions

• Taiyi and Taiyuan: The father-son duo discusses Taiyi's actions, with Taiyuan providing guidance and advice.
• Tang Jian and the Yujing Academy administration: After the assassination attempt, the academy increases security measures, showing concern for student safety.
• Tang Jian and the Dream Realm: Tang Jian uses the opportunity to investigate the Dream Realm further, demonstrating his proactive approach to gathering information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Investigating the employer behind Tang Jian's assassination mission on Hidden Kill is challenging due to their hidden identity.
• Taiyi is ruled out as a suspect, leaving the Old Kingdom Organization as a possible culprit, but their involvement is unlikely.
• The assassination mission against Tang Jian is canceled, with no new missions appearing.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian becomes more determined to find and confront the person behind the assassination attempt.
• Tang Jian's Life Force increases to 197.5, enhancing his strength, speed, and reaction time.

Significant Themes

• The difficulty of uncovering the truth behind the assassination mission.
• Tang Jian's desire for vengeance against the hidden employer.
• The transformative effects of increasing Life Force.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian communicates with He Dongchen and Bailai, updating them on the situation.
• Tang Jian's increased Life Force allows him to perceive the world differently, enhancing his physical abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian, having increased his Life Force and Card Energy, attends the new student assembly at Yujing Academy's Nine Heavens training ground.
• Over 1,400 new students gather, feeling the intense pressure of five times Earth's gravity.
• The assembly is led by Wan Ling, a five-star mentor and the strongest below a Card God, who introduces himself and announces the start of class assignments and mentor choices.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian remains calm under pressure, showing his experience and resilience.
• Mi Cheng, a confident and powerful young man, seeks out Tang Jian, acknowledging his strength.
• Wan Ling, the dean of the Card Master Faculty, reveals his immense power and reputation, inspiring awe among the new students.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power dynamics: The strong reign supreme, and the new students feel the pressure of this hierarchy.
• Humility and respect: Wan Ling's presence and words instill humility and respect in the new students.
• Legend and reputation: Wan Ling's legendary status and deeds are remembered and admired by the students.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Mi Cheng: Mi Cheng seeks out Tang Jian, acknowledging his strength but not pushing for a fight.
• Tang Jian and Wan Ling: Tang Jian feels the immense pressure and power of Wan Ling, recognizing his strength and reputation.
• The new students and Wan Ling: The students feel the pressure and awe of Wan Ling, with many becoming instant fans upon learning his identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wan Ling activates the Nine Heavens Demigod Card, creating a harsh environment with increased gravity and strong winds, causing most new students to falter.
• Tang Jian and Mi Cheng remain standing, drawing attention from instructors and other students.
• Wan Ling singles out Tang Jian and Mi Cheng as the strongest in vitality, tasking the remaining students to defeat them to gain his attention as an instructor.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian demonstrates resilience and composure under pressure.
• Mi Cheng reveals his knowledge of other capable freshmen and his disdain for those who avoid him.
• Wan Ling shows his power and authority, manipulating the environment and singling out Tang Jian and Mi Cheng.

Significant Themes

• Power and Authority: Wan Ling's actions highlight his power and authority as the dean, able to manipulate the environment and control the students.
• Resilience and Composure: Tang Jian's and Mi Cheng's ability to remain standing under harsh conditions showcases their resilience and composure.
• Competition and Ambition: The task given to the students to defeat Tang Jian and Mi Cheng fosters a competitive atmosphere, reflecting the ambitious nature of the students and instructors.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Mi Cheng discuss the situation, with Mi Cheng revealing his knowledge of other capable students and Tang Jian pointing out Qi Luo's strength.
• Instructors discuss Tang Jian and Mi Cheng, with some expressing interest in recruiting them.
• Wan Ling singles out Tang Jian and Mi Cheng, tasking the other students to defeat them, creating a competitive dynamic among the students.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian and Mi Cheng are challenged by hundreds of new students to a fight for the chance to become Wan Ling's students.
• Tang Jian and Mi Cheng decide to fight separately, not together.
• Tang Jian easily defeats several opponents with his high vitality and quick reflexes.
• Mi Cheng struggles against a group of opponents but continues to provoke them, drawing more attention and attacks.
• Tang Jian intimidates his opponents, who then join in attacking Mi Cheng.
• Mi Cheng calls out to Tang Jian for help, but Tang Jian is too far away to intervene.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian demonstrates his strength and combat skills, proving himself a formidable opponent.
• Mi Cheng shows resilience and fighting spirit but struggles against multiple opponents.
• Qi Luo, Xu Cheng, and other new students show their skills but are ultimately no match for Tang Jian.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power: Tang Jian's high vitality and combat skills make him a dominant force in the fight.
• Resilience and perseverance: Mi Cheng continues to fight despite being outnumbered and overwhelmed.
• Teamwork vs. individualism: Tang Jian and Mi Cheng decide to fight separately, leading to different outcomes for each.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Mi Cheng initially decide to fight together but end up fighting separately.
• Tang Jian and Qi Luo exchange blows, with Tang Jian ultimately defeating her.
• Mi Cheng provokes his opponents, leading to increased attacks against him.
• Tang Jian's opponents are intimidated by his strength and join in attacking Mi Cheng instead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian and Mi Cheng's battle ends with Mi Cheng's defeat.
• Wan Ling, the dean, announces that only Tang Jian will be accepted as his student or receive a reward.
• Some students, including Chen Qi and Ma He, try to claim credit for defeating Mi Cheng, hoping to become Wan Ling's student.
• Wan Ling clarifies that Tang Jian must be knocked down for any of them to be considered.
• A teacher suggests that 15 students with high vitality could potentially defeat Tang Jian through coordinated attacks.
• Wan Ling announces the end of the new student assembly and asks teachers to choose their students.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Shows his strength and strategic thinking in the battle, gains respect from others, and remains calm and composed when faced with tempting offers.
• Mi Cheng: Reveals his arrogance, single-mindedness, and strong combat talent but weak vitality.
• Chen Qi and Ma He: Display ambition and determination but also show their limitations in combat strategy and teamwork.
• Wan Ling: Demonstrates his strength, confidence, and fairness, not needing to compete for students, and shows no favoritism towards Tang Jian despite acknowledging him.

Significant Themes

• Strength and vitality as crucial factors in combat.
• The importance of strategy and teamwork in battles.
• The temptation of power and resources, and the need for self-control and clear goals.
• The confidence and non-competitive attitude of the strongest.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Mi Cheng: Engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their strengths and weaknesses.
• Tang Jian and other students: Interact as they try to claim credit for defeating Mi Cheng, revealing their ambitions and limitations.
• Tang Jian and Wan Ling: Have a silent exchange, with Wan Ling acknowledging Tang Jian's strength but not pressuring him to choose him as a mentor.
• Tang Jian and Shang Qingya: Interact briefly as she offers to take him as her student, tempting him with resources and her status as a Card Master and Card Maker.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian is unexpectedly offered generous terms by Shang Qingya, a Five-Star Mentor, but he declines to accept her as his mentor.
• Wan Ling, the "Number One Below the Card God of the Federation," takes Tang Jian as his student, setting strict teaching conditions.
• After the mentors' selection, Tang Jian is approached by Bi Yi, Wan Ling's third direct disciple, who invites him for tea to discuss Wan Ling's strict training methods.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian demonstrates his discernment and ambition by choosing Wan Ling as his mentor despite the attractive offer from Shang Qingya.
• Wan Ling reveals his high expectations and strictness towards his students.
• Bi Yi, Wan Ling's third direct disciple, shows a calm and gentle demeanor, but his immense Spiritual Power hints at hidden strength.

Significant Themes

• The importance of choosing the right mentor for personal growth and future prospects.
• The strict training methods and high expectations of powerful mentors.
• The hidden strengths and surprises that can come from unexpected sources, such as Bi Yi.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Shang Qingya: Tang Jian politely declines Shang Qingya's generous offer, showing his ambition and discernment.
• Tang Jian and Wan Ling: Wan Ling takes Tang Jian as his student, setting strict teaching conditions and hinting at a welcome gift.
• Tang Jian and Bi Yi: Bi Yi approaches Tang Jian, inviting him for tea and revealing his calm and gentle demeanor while hinting at his immense Spiritual Power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian meets Bi Yi, his senior brother, who invites him for tea at a secluded tea house within Yujing Academy.
• Bi Yi shares stories about their teacher, Wan Ling, and his strict training methods.
• Tang Jian learns that Bi Yi has a significant debt at the tea house, which he ends up paying.
• Tang Jian returns to his residence, reflecting on the current situation in Changshan and his newfound confidence with Wan Ling as his teacher.
• Taiyi and Bailai have a conversation about Tang Jian's assassination attempt and Taiyi's upcoming Patent Card application. Taiyi decides to investigate the person who hired the assassin.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Tang Jian gains a deeper understanding of his teacher, Wan Ling, and feels more confident in his abilities and future. He also shows kindness by paying Bi Yi's debt at the tea house.
• Bi Yi: Bi Yi is revealed to be a flashy-dressing, humble, and kind senior brother who has a significant debt at the tea house. He shares insights about Wan Ling's training methods with Tang Jian.
• Taiyi: Taiyi expresses his desire to befriend Tang Jian and decides to investigate the person who hired the assassin. He also reveals his vindictive nature and his plan to use the mysterious entity to find the assassin's employer in exchange for half of his daughter's remains.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Rivalry: The theme of friendship is explored through Tang Jian and Bi Yi's interaction, while rivalry is hinted at between Taiyi and Tang Jian, with Taiyi expressing his desire to befriend Tang Jian despite their potential conflict.
• Trust and Betrayal: The theme of trust and betrayal is present in Taiyi's investigation of the person who leaked information and the mysterious entity's betrayal of Taiyi.
• Power and Influence: The theme of power and influence is evident in Wan Ling's strength as a teacher and Taiyi's position as a potential Card God.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Bi Yi: The two share a friendly conversation over tea, with Bi Yi providing insights into Wan Ling's training methods and Tang Jian paying Bi Yi's debt at the tea house.
• Taiyi and Bailai: The two have a tense conversation about Tang Jian's assassination attempt, with Bailai warning Taiyi about his plans and Taiyi investigating the assassin's employer.
• Taiyi and the Mysterious Entity: The two discuss their plans to find the assassin's employer, with the mysterious entity demanding half of his daughter's remains in exchange for its help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian discovers he's earned over 85 million Federal Currency in contribution points from patent sales.
• He realizes the vast resources needed for cultivation and improving strength, feeling he's still a 'pauper'.
• Tang Jian suspects that the person who hired an assassin to kill him might be someone from the Rookie King Card Crafting Competition leaderboard, specifically Baseth or Miluo.
• He agrees to help General He Dongchen relay a message to Dean Wan.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian becomes more aware of the financial aspect of cultivation and the potential threats from competitors.
• He shows concern for General He Dongchen's request, indicating a growing sense of responsibility.

Significant Themes

• The cost of rapid cultivation and the need for resources.
• The competitive nature of the Card Maker world and the potential for underhanded tactics.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian discusses his suspicions about the assassination plot with General He Dongchen.
• He agrees to help He Dongchen by relaying a message to Dean Wan, showing a willingness to assist an ally.
• Tang Jian possesses Senior Bi Yi's body in the Dream Realm, experiencing a new perspective.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian enters Bi Yi's body in the Dream Realm and discovers Bi Yi's immense power.
• Tang Jian perceives Energy Bodies within Bi Yi, similar to Inheritance Cards.
• Tang Jian notices an old woman serving tea, who appears to be powerful.
• The old woman senses Tang Jian's presence and attacks him, forcing him to leave Bi Yi's body and exit the Dream Realm.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Realizes the vast difference in power between him and Bi Yi; experiences fear when facing the old woman's strength.
• Bi Yi: Not directly present but shown to have immense power, with Life Force and Card Energy far exceeding Tang Jian's.
• Old Woman: Revealed to be incredibly powerful, possibly a Five-Star Card Master, and is wary of intruders in the Dream Realm.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: The disparity in power between characters is emphasized, highlighting the importance of strength in their world.
• Fear and Intimidation: Tang Jian experiences fear when facing the old woman, illustrating the psychological impact of overwhelming power.
• Intrusion and Privacy: Tang Jian's entry into Bi Yi's body and the old woman's defense of her territory explore the themes of intrusion and privacy.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Bi Yi: Although not directly interacting, Tang Jian's possession of Bi Yi's body allows him to experience Bi Yi's power and perspective.
• Tang Jian and the Old Woman: Their brief interaction highlights the old woman's power and her protective nature, as she attacks Tang Jian upon sensing his presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The academic year begins, and Tang Jian attends the freshman ceremony at Yujing Academy.
• Tang Jian learns he's been dubbed the "Newcomer King of Yujing Academy" by students.
• The freshman ceremony is held with several school leaders and mentors present, including Xing Jun, one of Yujing's Four Card Gods.
• After the ceremony, Tang Jian is taken aside by Wan Ling, his primary mentor, to begin his training.
• Wan Ling brings Tang Jian to a Spirit Medium Energy-rich area near the Baizi Building and gives him a Spatial Storage Ring Card as a welcome gift.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian remains calm and composed despite his newfound fame, demonstrating his maturity and experience.
• Wan Ling shows his stern and decisive nature, setting clear expectations for Tang Jian's progress.
• Tang Jian shows respect and understanding towards Wan Ling's formidable status and expectations.

Significant Themes

• The burden of fame and the importance of maintaining a calm and composed demeanor.
• The vast gap between genius students and ordinary students in terms of resources and treatment.
• The expectation and pressure placed on genius students by their mentors.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian interacts with other students who recognize him and call him the "Newcomer King of Yujing Academy."
• Tang Jian meets Wan Ling, his primary mentor, who sets clear expectations for his progress and gives him a Spatial Storage Ring Card as a welcome gift.
• Tang Jian and Wan Ling discuss Tang Jian's cultivation techniques and the assessment tasks he will need to complete to advance in rank.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wan Ling presents Tang Jian with the severed head of Judge, the three-star assassin from Hidden Kill, to deter future assassination attempts.
• Wan Ling reveals he knows about Tang Jian's secret ability to burst out with strong Card Energy during combat.
• Wan Ling offers to teach Tang Jian his three major card battle strategies: Card Cultivator, Card Tech, and Card Beast Tamer styles.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian shows fear and shock upon seeing Judge's head but maintains composure when faced with Wan Ling's revelation about his secret ability.
• Wan Ling demonstrates his calm and intimidating demeanor, showing understanding and respect for Tang Jian's secrets.

Significant Themes

• Secrets and Trust: Wan Ling understands the importance of keeping secrets and builds trust with Tang Jian by giving him space to keep his.
• Cultivation and Power: Wan Ling emphasizes the importance of self-cultivation in utilizing powerful cards, hinting at the balance between card tactics and personal growth.

Character Interactions

• Wan Ling and Tang Jian engage in a candid conversation, with Wan Ling showing understanding and respect for Tang Jian's abilities and secrets.
• Wan Ling offers guidance and teaching, while Tang Jian shows eagerness to learn and grow under his tutelage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wan Ling, a top Card Master, kills Judge, a Three-Star Card Master, causing a stir in the Hidden Kill Organization.
• Tang Jian's bounty is increased to the Five-Star Card Master tier due to Wan Ling's intervention.
• Wu Shixiong, the sect master of Dragon Tiger Dao, plans to visit Yujing Academy to meet Tang Jian and his mentor, Xiong Xiong.

Character Developments

• Wan Ling: Shows his support and protection for Tang Jian by killing Judge, sending a message to the world that Tang Jian is under his care.
• Tang Jian: Gains recognition and protection from a top Card Master, enhancing his reputation and status.
• Wu Shixiong: Decides to personally visit Yujing Academy to meet Tang Jian and Xiong Xiong, demonstrating his respect and desire to mend relations with them.

Significant Themes

• Reputation and Status: The importance of reputation and status in the Card Master world is emphasized, with Wan Ling's action significantly boosting Tang Jian's standing.
• Mentorship and Protection: The relationship between a mentor and their disciple is explored, with Wan Ling's actions showing his commitment to protecting and nurturing Tang Jian.

Character Interactions

• Wan Ling and Tang Jian: Wan Ling's actions indicate his high regard for Tang Jian, with him killing Judge to protect and support his new disciple.
• Wu Shixiong and Dragon Tiger Dao Elders: Wu Shixiong's decision to visit Yujing Academy is met with resistance from some elders, highlighting the internal dynamics of the Dragon Tiger Dao sect.
• Tang Jian and the Red Card Cheater: Tang Jian attempts to activate new functions in the Red Card Cheater, hoping to enhance his cultivation speed and comprehension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian learns that his Red Card Cheater's absorption range is limited to 20 zhang, and he can only absorb about 600 points of Card Energy in three breaths in low Spirit Medium Energy environments.
• He realizes he needs to cultivate the Spirit Calming Art to its peak to enhance his energy absorption range and speed.
• Tang Jian decides to seek guidance from Mi Cheng and Qi Luo, understanding the importance of communication and companionship in cultivation.
• He also plans to start collecting materials for crafting Inheritance Cards.
• Tang Jian receives a referral reward from Wujing University for successfully recommending Xue Chen.
• Wang Borui, the president of Wujing Card Maker Association, feels tormented and anxious due to his past actions and the current situation with Tang Jian.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: He acknowledges the limitations of his Red Card Cheater and the need to cultivate the Spirit Calming Art. He also understands the importance of seeking guidance from others and collecting materials for Inheritance Cards.
• Mi Cheng: He is cautious and vigilant when Tang Jian approaches him, showing that he has learned from their previous encounter and is aware of the gap between them.
• Wang Borui: He feels anxious and tormented due to his past actions and the current situation, showing regret and a pang of conscience.

Significant Themes

• The importance of cultivation techniques and their limitations.
• The value of communication, companionship, and seeking guidance in cultivation.
• The consequences of past actions and the struggle between fear and regret.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian seeks Mi Cheng's guidance, showing respect for his skills and understanding the importance of learning from others.
• Wang Borui's internal struggle reflects the tension between his past actions and his current situation, highlighting the theme of consequences and regret.

Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian asks Mi Cheng about Cultivation Technique cultivation, revealing he learned the basic section of Dean Wan's Invincible Technique.
• Tang Jian decides to take over a senior student's residence, with Mi Cheng backing him up.
• Tang Jian contacts Qi Luo to discuss living arrangements, planning to live next to her and Mi Cheng for convenience.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Shows confidence in his strength and understanding of his limits. He's also willing to apologize and make amends, as seen with Qi Luo.
• Mi Cheng: Initially timid, he gains confidence after seeing Tang Jian's strength. He plans to hold back his progress to surpass Tang Jian later.
• Qi Luo: She's initially hostile towards Tang Jian but is surprised by his apology. She's also upset about Tang Jian's living arrangement plans.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Confidence: Tang Jian's confidence in his strength influences Mi Cheng, who gains confidence as well.
• Apologies and Amends: Tang Jian apologizes to Qi Luo, showing he's willing to make amends for his past actions.
• Manipulation and Convenience: Tang Jian's living arrangement plans show his willingness to use others for his convenience.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Mi Cheng: They form a partnership, with Tang Jian leading and Mi Cheng backing him up. Mi Cheng plans to surpass Tang Jian in the future.
• Tang Jian and Qi Luo: Tang Jian apologizes to Qi Luo, and they discuss living arrangements. Qi Luo is upset about Tang Jian's plans.
• Mi Cheng and Qi Luo: They both react negatively to Tang Jian's living arrangement plans, showing their displeasure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian, Mi Cheng, and Qi Luo choose Huo Duo, a sophomore with a Bloodthirsty Mantis Card and an Illusion Mirror Card, as their target for claiming territory.
• Tang Jian challenges Huo Duo at his residence, with Xiong Qiang, a senior, witnessing and commenting on the challenge.
• Huo Duo merges with his Bloodthirsty Mantis Card, demonstrating exceptional speed and power, sending Tang Jian flying with a single attack.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian shows respect for seniors but is not afraid to challenge them when necessary.
• Huo Duo is revealed to be stronger than initially thought, with a Life Force nearing 300 after merging with his Bloodthirsty Mantis Card.
• Xiong Qiang shows a change in attitude towards Tang Jian, from initial disdain to acknowledgment of his potential.

Significant Themes

• Respect for seniors and the school's rules, balanced with the understanding that juniors can challenge seniors.
• The power of Card merges and the importance of understanding one's opponent's Cards.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Xiong Qiang exchange polite but tense words, with Xiong Qiang acknowledging Tang Jian's potential.
• Tang Jian and Huo Duo engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their respective strengths and Card abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian faces off against Huo Duo, a second-year student with a merged form and Mental Counter-Control Cards.
• Tang Jian uses his Liuli Golden Body Card and Thunder Electric Fist to counter Huo Duo's attacks.
• Huo Duo's Mental Counter-Control Card backfires, causing Tang Jian's Evil Spirit Six Desires Blessing Card to activate, summoning the Mutated Blue-Eyed Giant Worm.
• The Mutated Blue-Eyed Giant Worm easily defeats Huo Duo, and Tang Jian claims victory.
• Xiong Qiang, a Student Union member, invites Tang Jian, Mi Cheng, and Qi Luo to join the Student Union.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian demonstrates his strength, defeating a second-year student and gaining recognition as the Newcomer King.
• Huo Duo, despite his strength, is no match for Tang Jian's unique Pet Card and fusion abilities.
• Mi Cheng and Qi Luo express their thoughts on Tang Jian's strength and their own ambitions.

Significant Themes

• The importance of mental strength and unique abilities in Card Cultivation battles.
• The gap in strength between new and second-year students, and the pressure this creates for new students.
• The allure of power and recognition, as seen in the invitations to join the Student Union.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Huo Duo engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their unique abilities and strategies.
• Xiong Qiang interacts with Tang Jian, Mi Cheng, and Qi Luo, extending an invitation to join the Student Union.
• Mi Cheng and Qi Luo discuss Tang Jian's strength and their own aspirations, revealing their competitive nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian's defeat of Huo Duo spreads, shocking and impacting many students.
• Tang Jian attends a class on Common Biology of Various Celestial Pits, earning 11 academic credits and 1 achievement point.
• Tang Jian agrees to a competition with Mi Cheng to see whose vitality and mental strength improves faster, with the loser paying the winner academic credits.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Shows confidence in his cultivation speed but is cautious about his Cultivation Technique grasp.
• Mi Cheng: Becomes more competitive and confident, aiming to surpass Tang Jian.
• He Dongchen: Provides Tang Jian with intelligence about Baseth's involvement in the assassination attempt, revealing a mysterious person's involvement.

Significant Themes

• The value of academic credits and achievement points in Yujing Academy, and the importance of attending classes.
• The competitive nature of cultivation and the desire to prove oneself among students.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Mi Cheng: Engage in friendly competition, with Mi Cheng trying to outdo Tang Jian.
• Tang Jian and He Dongchen: Tang Jian receives crucial information from He Dongchen, furthering his investigation into the assassination attempt.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian learns about Dean Wan's past, including his daughter Ying Xun's unusual background and his temporary madness after her death.
• He Dongchen warns Tang Jian about potential dangers due to Dean Wan's past feuds.
• Tang Jian decides not to move his family to Yujing despite the chaos in Jiangbei.
• Tang Jian instructs Xu Nana to monitor and potentially buy out stores in Jiangbei due to the ongoing warfare in Changshan.
• Tang Jian and Mi Cheng test their strength data at the Card Cultivator Heavenly Tower.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian becomes more confident in his abilities and future prospects.
• Mi Cheng is mistaken for Tang Jian by a teacher, revealing his frustration with his Life Force data.

Significant Themes

• The impact of Dean Wan's past on his present behavior and reputation.
• The potential dangers and opportunities presented by the ongoing warfare in Changshan.
• The importance of reputation and perception in the Card Maker world.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and He Dongchen discuss the situation in Jiangbei and the potential dangers Tang Jian might face.
• Tang Jian and Xu Nana discuss business strategies regarding the stores in Jiangbei.
• Tang Jian and Mi Cheng encounter a teacher who mistakes Mi Cheng for Tang Jian, leading to an awkward interaction.