Synopsis

The chapter details the requirements for the challenging fifth examination, which necessitates mastering the 'Transcendent Master' stage. The protagonist then spends time in the manual library, rapidly progressing through the third and fourth floors, scanning numerous advanced martial arts manuals. He then gets his own personal dorm room and is recognized for his rapid progress by his peers and starts the process of commissioning a custom sword. He impresses the legendary smith, who requests to observe the protagonist's swordsmanship before beginning the forging process.