Chapter Summaries

Plot Points and Events

• He Ao uses the 'Daytime City Building' skill to create an illusory city, trapping Diman inside.
• Diman realizes the truth about the city and the President's whereabouts.
• Diman attacks He Ao, who uses the power of the God of War to resist.
• Berlik, in the hidden space, prevents Diman's clone from escaping.

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates strategic thinking and resourcefulness by using the illusory city to trap Diman.
• Diman shows his intelligence and adaptability, quickly understanding the situation and countering He Ao's plan.
• Berlik reveals his preparation and cunning, setting up a trap for Diman's clone.

Significant Themes

• Power and strategy: Both He Ao and Diman use their powers and strategies to outmaneuver each other.
• Adaptability: Diman's ability to adapt to new situations and counter He Ao's plans is a key aspect of his character.
• Hidden power: The revelation of the God of War's power and the entity in the void highlights the existence of hidden forces.

Character Interactions

• He Ao and Diman: Their interaction is a battle of wits and power, with each trying to outmaneuver the other.
• Berlik and Diman's clone: Their interaction is a cat-and-mouse game, with Berlik trying to prevent Diman's clone from escaping.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao encounters Diman, who wields immense power.
• He Ao uses the 'Usurper God' ability to temporarily gain high-level authority from the God of War.
• He Ao fights Diman using a crystal sword infused with the power of the Dark Lizard and the God of War's boon.
• Diman's power causes He Ao's identity to fluctuate between He Ao and Pa Xiu, threatening his existence.
• He Ao uses the 'Forgotten Wheel of Stars' to anchor himself and maintain control.
• He Ao lands a severe wound on Diman.

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates growth in his ability to wield the God of War's power and maintains control despite identity fluctuations.
• Diman shows vulnerability, being wounded by He Ao for the first time.

Significant Themes

• Identity and self-perception.
• The power of authority and its limits.
• The struggle against overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• He Ao vs. Diman: He Ao fights Diman, initially unable to wound him, but later lands a severe blow.
• He Ao's internal struggle: He Ao grapples with maintaining his identity amidst the chaos caused by Diman's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Diman and He Ao engage in a fierce battle. He Ao's attacks are fueled by the God of War's power, making him relentless and powerful.
• Diman attempts to erase He Ao's existence but is interrupted by He Ao's persistent attacks.
• The city begins to collapse as Diman tries to erase He Ao, with buildings crumbling and the ground cracking.
• He Ao, despite becoming increasingly transparent, continues to attack Diman, ultimately reaching him but unable to pierce his forehead.
• The city collapses entirely, and Diman is enveloped by a beautiful, yellow radiance that begins to strip away his divine aspects.

Character Developments

• He Ao's obsession with killing Diman drives him to push his limits, even as his existence is being erased.
• Diman shows concern for He Ao's identity, initially wanting to keep him useful but later deciding to erase him entirely.
• Diman's power and control over the city and its destruction are demonstrated.

Significant Themes

• Obsession and its consequences (He Ao's killing obsession, Diman's desire for control)
• The power of will and determination (He Ao's persistence despite erasure, Diman's struggle to maintain control)
• The cost of power and the loss of innocence (Diman's divine aspects being stripped away)

Character Interactions

• Diman and He Ao's intense, one-on-one battle highlights their power dynamics and determination.
• Diman's interactions with other characters (Aines, Smith, etc.) are mentioned but not detailed in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Diman is enveloped by a yellow light array, the "Embrace of the Goddess of Beauty," which weakens his status and power.
• He Ao, under the influence of Selina's gift, activates the array, targeting Diman.
• Diman attempts to counter the array but fails, and his hidden wounds begin to manifest.
• In Aines City, a pitiable young girl, a clone of Berlik, is killed by Pa Xiu, who then confronts He Ao.
• An old man, likely an Angel, appears and engages in a conversation with He Ao.
• The inverted city in the sky begins to change, emitting a terrifying pressure and causing Angel-level Items to activate.

Character Developments

• Diman's power and status are weakened by the array, and his hidden wounds are exposed.
• He Ao regains some of his memories and understands the array's purpose. He also reveals that his current body is an experimental "offspring."
• Berlik's clone is killed by Pa Xiu, suggesting that Berlik may still be alive.
• The old man, an Angel, shows interest in He Ao's body and engages in a conversation with him, indicating a potential alliance or truce.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and status is explored through Diman's weakening and He Ao's revelation about his body.
• The theme of deception and hidden agendas is shown through Pa Xiu's actions and He Ao's experimental body.
• The theme of change is emphasized by the transformation of the inverted city and the old man's appearance.

Character Interactions

• Diman and He Ao engage in a power struggle, with He Ao using the array to weaken Diman.
• Pa Xiu kills Berlik's clone, revealing a potential betrayal or hidden agenda.
• He Ao and the old man (Angel) have a conversation, suggesting a potential alliance or mutual understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Diman, cursed by the Seven-Colored Flower, becomes an Angel to break the curse but is further corrupted.
• He Ao and Diman battle in the City of Illusions, with Diman absorbing a Seed of Scrutiny for power.
• He Ao uses the God of War's Blessing and the Usurper God's divinity to defeat Diman, but an eye in the sky watches and absorbs Diman's form.
• He Ao's body begins to fade as his 'descendant' form is recalled.

Character Developments

• Diman's desperation to break the curse leads him to become more ruthless and power-hungry.
• He Ao demonstrates strategic thinking and resilience, using his power wisely to defeat Diman.

Significant Themes

• The curse of the Seven-Colored Flower represents the consequences of greed and ambition.
• The eye in the sky symbolizes observation, manipulation, and the unknown forces at play.

Character Interactions

• He Ao and Diman's battle highlights their contrasting views on power and control.
• He Ao's conversation with the old man in Aines hints at a deeper connection and shared history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao exchanges for 'Dream Phantom' usage time to investigate Diman's death.
• He Ao realizes that Diman's avatar's form resembles a girl, and that Diman's power is the same as the figure's.
• The figure erases the fantasy city and attempts to pry into He Ao's secrets.
• He Ao uses the Embrace of the Goddess of Beauty to counter the figure, guessing correctly that Diman is still alive.
• He Ao makes a wish using the Seven-Colored Flower to strengthen Diman's self-will.
• He Ao returns to the original world after completing the mission.

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in facing the mysterious figure.
• Diman's true form is revealed, and his death is confirmed.

Significant Themes

• The power of gods and the limits of their influence.
• The consequences of using divine power and the potential backlash.
• The struggle between free will and divine intervention.

Character Interactions

• He Ao interacts with the mysterious figure, attempting to outmaneuver it.
• He Ao's wish strengthens Diman's self-will, leading to Diman's final transformation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The old man reveals to He Ao that the President arranged his own assassination to stabilize the Federation temporarily.
• The assassination was meant to fail, with He Ao as the scapegoat, to gain prestige and form alliances.
• The President's health was deteriorating, and he knew he didn't have much time left.
• The old man hints that the President might have guessed the real assassin but didn't act on it.
• He Ao dissipates, leaving the old man to protect the city from the aftermath of the divine power.

Character Developments

• The old man (Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation) shows understanding and acceptance of the President's actions.
• He Ao (K's Apostle) reveals his awareness of the God's gaze and his plan to handle the situation.
• The President is shown to be strategic and willing to make sacrifices for the Federation's stability.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good (President's actions)
• The inevitability of death (President's health)
• The power of 'K' and his Apostle (He Ao's intervention)

Character Interactions

• The old man and He Ao have a calm, revealing conversation about the President's actions and the current situation.
• The old man protects the city from the divine power's aftermath, showing care for the citizens.
• The President's actions and motivations are discussed, highlighting his relationship with He Ao and the old man.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Adjutant, revealed to be a clone of K, surrenders after realizing the futility of his actions and the lack of casualties, dissipating afterwards.
• The inverted city in the sky dissipates, signaling the end of the battle.
• Boris, an old man with strange abilities, appears and retrieves a unique mirror from the Adjutant's clone.
• In the boundary between reality and illusion, a graceful figure recreates the city and attempts to find someone, but only encounters a void.

Character Developments

• The Adjutant's clone, K, shows remorse and surrenders, dissipating afterwards.
• Wei Jinna's memories return, but she finds the patient's bed empty.
• Boris, revealed to be an old man with powerful abilities, captures the gray-haired youth who had been with the Adjutant's clone.

Significant Themes

• The futility of violence and the consequences of shortcuts, as seen through the Adjutant's clone's actions and dissipation.
• The power of illusion and reality, explored through the graceful figure's ability to recreate the city and the void she encounters.

Character Interactions

• The Adjutant's clone interacts with the City Defense Officer, surrendering after realizing the lack of casualties.
• Boris interacts with the gray-haired youth, capturing him after retrieving the unique mirror.
• The graceful figure interacts with the void left by the person she was trying to find, hinting at a deeper connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Kwott Group's mercenary forces gathered outside Aines, but they retreat without engaging in battle.
• The Old President passes away, and the Acting President takes office.
• The Federal Bureau of Investigation releases an investigation report implicating the Kwott Group and former Intelligence Agency Director Diman in the President's assassination.
• Pa Xiu is cleared of suspicion and hailed as a hero for saving Aines from the inverted city phantom and the Dark Lizard incident.

Character Developments

• The middle-aged officer, Mr. Vian, gains confidence and trust in Vian's strategic judgment.
• Pa Xiu's heroic deeds gain widespread recognition and admiration.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle between the consortiums and the political factions.
• The use of political weapons and strategies to maintain power and stability.
• The impact of heroic actions on public opinion and societal perception.

Character Interactions

• Fiss reassures the middle-aged officer about Vian's strategic judgment.
• Ins and Wei Jinna discuss the political implications of the President's death and the role of Pa Xiu in the power struggle.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Ins reveals that the consortiums plan to start a war against the forces led by Dawn City, which includes cities like Winter City, Rock City, Ilan City, and Saint Jon City, all connected by the Nolanka Group's trade network.
• The consortiums' plan is to assassinate the President (which has already happened) to incite hatred towards Dawn City and Wilderness Wanderers, providing a reason for war.
• The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) seizes control of the Kwott Group's assets and mercenary corps due to their involvement in the President's assassination and obstruction of the investigation.
• The Nolanka Group's mercenary corps are allowed to expand, and the group receives high-tech tax incentives and becomes an equipment supplier for the Federal Central Army.

Character Developments

• Wei Jinna understands the complex political situation and the impending war.
• Ins reveals her relationship with Xiu, considering him a companion or friend.

Significant Themes

• Power struggle between consortiums and reformist cities.
• The consequences of corruption and unchecked power.
• The role of the FBI in maintaining justice and fairness.

Character Interactions

• Wei Jinna and Ins discuss the political situation and Ins' relationship with Xiu.
• The FBI interacts with the Kwott Group and the Nolanka Group, leading to seizures and expansions respectively.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The President's funeral procession takes place amidst a gloomy drizzle.
• The public discusses the President's legacy and the impact of his policies.
• The Kwott Group, involved in the President's assassination, is exposed and subsequently dismantled.
• Nolanka Group acquires Kwott Group's assets in De Nuo City, leading to a cleanup of gangs and plans for urban renovation.
• A boy wanders through the empty streets of De Nuo City, reflecting the city's desolation, and attends a funeral.

Character Developments

• Ins, the princess-like girl, remains mysterious and unnoticed by the public, accompanying two old men (presumably powerful figures) to the funeral.
• The public's perception of the President varies, with some praising his efforts and others criticizing his policies.
• The little boy in De Nuo City represents the city's forgotten and marginalized residents.

Significant Themes

• The impact of political decisions on the lives of ordinary citizens.
• The cycle of power and wealth among Consortiums.
• The desolation and neglect of De Nuo City, reflecting the city's decline and the government's lack of attention.

Character Interactions

• Ins interacts with the two old men, but their relationship and identities remain unclear.
• The public interacts with each other, discussing the President's legacy and their personal struggles.
• The little boy interacts with his mother, reflecting their shared hardship and the city's emptiness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Christos and Mayor Lant are picked up by a Nolanka Group vehicle for a meeting.
• They discuss the Nolanka Group's acquisition of the Kwott Group's Rare Earth Mine and assets in De Nuo City.
• The Nolanka Group's strategy is revealed: they drove up the price of the Rare Earth Mine to benefit the miners and miners' families, while also acquiring the Kwott Group's assets in De Nuo City at a low price.
• The convoy arrives at a crowded street where Pa Xiu's funeral is taking place.

Character Developments

• Christos: Shows understanding of political and business strategies, and is concerned about the Nolanka Group's influence.
• Mayor Lant: Demonstrates knowledge of political dynamics and is aware of the Nolanka Group's power play.
• Pa Xiu: Gains prestige among the people of De Nuo City for saving the city and overthrowing the Kwott Group.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political maneuvering among consortiums and the government.
• The influence of public opinion and prestige on political decisions.
• The impact of business strategies on local economies and people's lives.

Character Interactions

• Christos and Mayor Lant discuss political and business strategies, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Christos and Lant interact with Lina, the Nolanka Group's secretary, who hands them a document outlining the Regional Trade Alliance.
• The crowd at Pa Xiu's funeral shows their support and respect for him, highlighting the power of public opinion.

Key Plot Points & Events

• The chapter takes place in a graveyard near De Nuo City, with Ins (Ice Princess) and the old man (Director) discussing her past and future.
• Ins decides to answer the summons from her Talent Sequence's corresponding Angel-level power, Talent Sequence 273: Butterfly Mask.
• He Ao, in the instance, uses his Character Card, [Night's Gaze], to summon the Desire Witch to combat the divine avatar.

Character Developments

• Ins: Reflects on her origins, decides to confront her Talent Sequence's summons, and expresses her desire to protect others and gain more power.
• He Ao: Shows his strategic thinking in using the Desire Witch to combat the divine avatar.

Significant Themes

• Human nature: The populace's reactions to Pa Xiu's funeral show their ability to distinguish good from bad, yet they are also swayed by public opinion.
• Power and responsibility: Ins seeks power to protect others but understands the potential consequences of her actions.
• Loyalty: He Ao's friends, including the Desire Witch, demonstrate their loyalty by helping him against the divine avatar.

Character Interactions

• Ins and the old man (Director): They discuss Ins's past, her Talent Sequence, and her decision to confront the summons.
• He Ao and the Desire Witch: He Ao uses his Character Card to summon the Desire Witch to combat the divine avatar, showing their cooperation and loyalty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao encounters a new Character Card, 'Night's Gaze', involving a God skilled in stealth and concealment.
• He Ao speculates that this God's power was stolen by Diman, merging with 'Pa Xiu', making 'Night's Gaze' require a high number of Exchange Stars.
• He Ao realizes that both Diman and the Old Director were suspicious of his identity, and he had to prove he was 'Pa Xiu' to complete his mission.

Character Developments

• He Ao becomes more cautious and strategic in dealing with the hidden God.
• He Ao's suspicions grow about Ins's origin and her connection to the elder sister.
• He Ao learns to test the boundaries of his power and the intensity of fate's backlash.

Significant Themes

• The power of fate and its manipulation.
• The consequences of stealing divine power.
• The importance of proving one's identity and intentions.

Character Interactions

• He Ao interacts with Boris, an Angel who suspected 'Pa Xiu's' identity.
• He Ao's relationship with Ins becomes more complex as he suspects her origin.
• He Ao's interactions with Diman and the Old Director are marked by suspicion and mistrust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao completes the main mission, receiving an 'Epic' (5) rating, which surprises him as it's a 2-point increase from the previous mission.
• The mission, "Resolve the mastermind of the assassination," was broken down into two steps: finding the mastermind and resolving them.
• He Ao uses a stealth god's assistance, the Seven-Colored Flower, and his own strategic planning to defeat Diman, the mastermind.
• He Ao's plan involves severely injuring Diman, stalling the hidden god with the Seven-Colored Flower, and calling his friends for help to defeat the god's avatar.

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates strategic thinking, adaptability, and resourcefulness in completing the mission.
• The stealth god, though not named, shows reliability in its actions and is revealed to have been involved in the assassination case.

Significant Themes

• The theme of strategic planning and adaptability is prominent, as He Ao uses his intelligence to outmaneuver his enemies.
• The theme of assistance and teamwork is shown through He Ao's use of the stealth god and his friends' help.

Character Interactions

• He Ao interacts with the stealth god, using it to his advantage without directly communicating with it.
• He Ao's friends are mentioned, though not explicitly, as he plans to call on them for help in defeating the god's avatar.
• He Ao interacts with the Old President, though not directly, as the Old President is considered a main mission bonus point.

Plot Points and Events

• He Ao completes a side mission and receives a 'Legendary' evaluation, surprising him as he expected a lower grade.
• The system's evaluation for the main mission praises He Ao's impact on the Federation, using epic and legendary language.
• The side mission evaluation focuses on He Ao's role in preventing a war and changing the course of the Federation's history.
• The hidden mission evaluation delves into the character of Pa Xiu, the would-be assassin, and his internal struggle.

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates strategic thinking and influence, earning him a 'Legendary' evaluation.
• Pa Xiu's character is explored, showing his ambition, loss, and resignation to his fate.

Significant Themes

• The impact of individual actions on history and society.
• The struggle between free will and predetermined fate.
• The consequences of power dynamics and corruption.

Character Interactions

• The chapter focuses on He Ao's interactions with the system and his internal reflections on his actions.
• Pa Xiu's interactions with the Consortium and his internal struggle are explored.

• Key Plot Points and Events: He Ao completes his mission and receives evaluations: Epic for the main quest, Legendary for a side quest, and Perfect for a hidden quest. He triggers several achievements, including 'Immortal Song', 'God Defier', and 'Eternal Recitation', leading to upgraded rewards.
• Character Developments: None significant in this chapter.
• Significant Themes: Respect, sacrifice, and the consequences of one's actions. He Ao's pursuit of respect for all, not just himself, drives his actions.
• Character Interactions: None significant in this chapter.

Reward Items

• Ideal Mask: A supernatural item related to the 'big sister' series, allowing the wearer to alter their appearance and body, fulfill desires, and attract deeper scrutiny.
• Hell Scepter: A powerful artifact from Hell, symbolizing its unity and able to mobilize its power. It's sought by Demon Kings and watched by enemies of Hell, including a hidden deity.
• Third Item (not revealed): To be determined if it's related to high-ranking existences or not.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces the 'Azure Sky Curtain,' an item with a mysterious description related to deception and truth.
• He Ao discovers that the item might be connected to a hidden high-level existence involved in the event.
• He Ao speculates that this entity might be related to one of his character cards: 'The Usurper,' 'Saint,' or 'Dream Phantom.'

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates analytical and deductive skills, piecing together clues about the hidden high-level existence.
• The 'Big Sister' and the 'Lord of Hell' are mentioned but not directly involved in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• Deception vs. Truth: The 'Azure Sky Curtain' and the hidden high-level existence manipulate and deceive, contrasting with the direct and honest nature of He Ao's 'good friend.'
• Power and Cost: The upgrade of the rewards involves deeper, unknown existences, highlighting the occult world's principle of equivalent exchange.

Character Interactions

• He Ao interacts with the system, selecting rewards for fusion and upgrade.
• The 'Big Sister' and the 'Lord of Hell' are mentioned in relation to the hidden high-level existence, but there's no direct interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao upgrades his reward, obtaining the "Historical Contract," a book that records and influences history.
• The book comes with seven warnings about its dangers and the entities watching it, including the Desire Witch, Fate, Truth, History, Hell, and an unknown entity.

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates caution and analytical skills in understanding the implications of the "Historical Contract" and its warnings.
• He speculates about the involvement of various High-Level Existences in the creation and history of the book.

Significant Themes

• The uncertainty and subjectivity of history.
• The interconnectedness of history, fate, and other powerful entities.
• The risks and rewards of powerful Transcendent Items.
• The potential consequences of provoking or angering powerful existences.

Character Interactions

• He Ao interacts with the system, receiving the upgraded reward and understanding its implications.
• He Ao's thoughts and speculations about the "Historical Contract" reveal his analytical skills and understanding of the world's power dynamics.
• He Ao's internal monologue suggests a potential connection with the Goddess of Beauty, though the system doesn't recognize her involvement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Ao obtains an old book, the Historical Contract, which initially appears ordinary but resists his attempts to open it using his extraordinary powers.
• He Ao uses brute force to open the book, revealing blank pages that suddenly display text in Middle Earth script.
• The book records He Ao's attempts to open it and displays a blurry image of his past actions.
• He Ao closes the book and examines it further, feeling a power from the Desire Witch infiltrating his body.
• He Ao visits Mote City in the West Earth, where he encounters a Middle Earth man selling cold noodles and buys a bowl.

Character Developments

• He Ao demonstrates his strength and control over his powers, but struggles to interact with the Historical Contract using his extraordinary abilities.
• He Ao shows curiosity and interest in the Historical Contract, trying to understand its nature and how to control it.
• He Ao exhibits a calm and patient demeanor, taking his time to observe and understand the book before making further attempts to control it.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between He Ao's powers and the mysterious nature of the Historical Contract highlights the theme of understanding and control over unknown forces.
• He Ao's visit to Mote City and his interaction with the Middle Earth man selling cold noodles emphasize the theme of cultural exchange and understanding between different worlds and peoples.

Character Interactions

• He Ao interacts with the Middle Earth man selling cold noodles, showing interest in his business and buying a bowl of noodles.
• The conversation between He Ao and the noodle seller is brief but highlights the cultural exchange and understanding between the two, with the seller adapting his business to cater to foreigners and He Ao showing appreciation for the local cuisine.