Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King reach the Summit of the Holy Mountain, where the final battle of the 'Extinction War' took place three thousand years ago.
• They find the battlefield littered with super-giant Slaughter Angels, some mechanical and others using an unknown energy conversion method.
• The Wolf King explains that the Orcs' Totem Armor has not evolved to its full potential due to the sealing of the Holy Mountain Temple three thousand years ago.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao shows curiosity and caution, focusing on understanding the ancient technology and potential threats.
• The Wolf King reveals his knowledge of the ancient war and his ambition to restart the Holy Mountain Temple and become a supreme expert.

Significant Themes

• The power of ancient technology and its potential danger.
• The importance of the Holy Mountain Temple and the Orcs' Totem Armor evolution.
• The ambition and determination of the Wolf King.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King explore the battlefield together, with the Wolf King sharing his knowledge and plans.
• They test the fossils for any remaining energy or threats, with the Wolf King using a device to awaken and release Totem Power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King approach the City of Falling Stars, an ancient Turan city that has stood for 10,000 years.
• The city is described as massive, with buildings exceeding a kilometer in height, showcasing advanced technology.
• The Wolf King explains that the Turan People are not native to their current land but came from another world, fleeing a cataclysm on their home planet.
• The City of Falling Stars was their ancestral city-ship that traversed the stars, eventually crashing into Turanze, the land they now inhabit.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao: He learns about the Turan People's origin and the true nature of the City of Falling Stars, deepening his understanding of Another World's history and the potential connection to his own world.
• Wolf King: He reveals his knowledge of the ancient legend and expresses his desire for the Turan People to rebuild a city as magnificent as the City of Falling Stars.

Significant Themes

• Civilization and Technology: The City of Falling Stars represents the advanced civilization and technology of the ancient Turan People, contrasting with the more primitive state of current Turan cities.
• Origin and Identity: The revelation of the Turan People's origin raises questions about their identity and their place in Another World.
• Connection to Earth: Meng Chao's thoughts about the "Transmigration Engine Hypothesis" suggest a potential connection between Another World and Earth.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King: They interact as the Wolf King shares the ancient legend, and Meng Chao processes this new information, leading to further introspection and questioning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao contemplates the decline of the Turan Civilization and its relevance to Dragon City's future.
• The City of Falling Stars' illusion appears and disappears, followed by the resurrection of Slaughter Angels and a Nine Ring Magician's warning in Turan Language.
• The Slaughter Angels collapse, and the Wolf King reveals that they were already brittle and powerless.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao: Reflects on the Turan Civilization's decline and its implications for Dragon City.
• Wolf King (Kanus): Shows strategic thinking, willingness to cooperate with Meng Chao, and a hint of deception regarding the "terrifying Demon King."

Significant Themes

• The decline of civilizations and the lessons to be learned.
• The power dynamics between the Holy Light Faction and the Turan Orcs.
• The mystery surrounding the "terrifying Demon King" and the Holy Mountain Inheritance.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King discuss the events unfolding around them, with Meng Chao expressing his doubts about the Wolf King's past claims and the true nature of the "terrifying Demon King." The Wolf King, in turn, dismisses the warning as a bluff and expresses his determination to obtain the Ancestral Spirits' power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King discover Totem Beasts in the Fossil Jungle, unlike any they've seen before, with entire bodies covered in metal carapaces and Totem Armor.
• The Wolf King reveals that these Totem Beasts are the result of the Totem Power-rich environment and the abundance of strong people's corpses and Evil Energy Puppet wrecks.
• They decide to pass through these Totem Beasts to infiltrate the depths of the ancient battlefield ruins and reach the Holy Mountain Temple.
• The Wolf King shares his knowledge about the Summit of the Holy Mountain, including the failed attempt by the Holy Light Army three thousand years ago to blow up the Holy Mountain Temple using Crystal Explosives and a Super Giant Magic Rune Array.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao remains cautious and analytical, questioning the Wolf King's intentions and plans.
• The Wolf King displays his extensive knowledge about the Summit of the Holy Mountain and the Holy Mountain Temple, suggesting he has a reliable, detailed source of information beyond the Memory Crystal Copy.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Meng Chao struggles to trust the Wolf King, while the Wolf King seems to have a hidden agenda.
• The legacy of the past: The Holy Light Army's failed attempt to destroy the Holy Mountain Temple and the lingering effects on the Summit of the Holy Mountain highlight the enduring impact of historical events.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King work together to assess the situation and plan their next steps, but Meng Chao remains wary of the Wolf King's true intentions.
• The Wolf King shares his knowledge with Meng Chao, attempting to build trust and cooperation, but Meng Chao is not easily convinced.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King are pursued by dangerous Totem Beasts in the Fossil Jungle.
• The Wolf King uses "Fireworks" to distract the beasts, allowing them to escape deeper into the Ancient Ruins battlefield.
• They search for the entrance to the Holy Mountain Temple by following earth cracks caused by a super-large Magic array three thousand years ago.
• They discover a deep, bottomless earth crack leading to the temple, with unknown remnants of Rampage Magic Power in its depths.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao is forced to trust the Wolf King due to their dire situation, betting on the latter's previous life's luck.
• The Wolf King demonstrates knowledge of the ruins' layout and the path to the temple, raising questions about his past experiences.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Meng Chao must decide whether to trust the Wolf King, despite his known deceptive nature.
• Luck and fate: The Wolf King's past luck in finding the inheritance is relied upon, raising questions about the role of fate in their journey.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King work together to evade the Totem Beasts and navigate the ruins, with the Wolf King leading the way.
• The Wolf King reveals his knowledge of the ruins' layout, hinting at a possible past experience or secret.
• Meng Chao questions the Wolf King about his knowledge of the ruins, with the Wolf King responding honestly, attempting to build trust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King are pursued by Totem Beasts through a treacherous landscape of cracks and wreckage.
• They trigger an avalanche of wreckage, drawing the Totem Beasts' attention.
• The Totem Beasts' attacks cause Meng Chao and the Wolf King to suffer from Spirit Energy dust interference.
• They lead the Totem Beasts to a cross-shaped Abyss, aiming for a decisive battle.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King demonstrate their tactical prowess by manipulating the Totem Beasts' behavior.
• Meng Chao shows resilience despite his injuries and the interference from Spirit Energy dust.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and dominance.
• The manipulation of enemies for one's advantage.
• The consequences of reckless behavior (Totem Beasts' chaotic pursuit).

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King work together tacitly to outsmart and outmaneuver their pursuers.
• The Totem Beasts' single-minded pursuit of slaughter leads to their disorganization and eventual demise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King (Jackal Kanus) team up to defeat the Totem Beasts, using Meng's Spirit Meridians and Kanus' claw blades.
• The remaining Totem Beasts fuse together, controlled by Totem Power, forming a monstrous "Beast Body Centipede" with hundreds of sharp blades.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King exhibit a surprising level of tacit understanding in combat, hinting at a possible past connection or shared experience.
• Meng Chao is shocked by the appearance of the Fusion Beast, indicating his experience and knowledge in dealing with such creatures.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of excessive Spirit Energy and Totem Power consumption, leading to loss of control and mutation.
• The potential consequences of fusing with or being controlled by powerful entities (e.g., Totem Power, Liquid Metal-like substances).

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King work together seamlessly, suggesting a hidden connection or shared understanding.
• The Fusion Beast is a result of the Totem Beasts' desperation and loss of control, highlighting the dangers of unchecked power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao and Wolf King encounter a Fusion Beast, a hybrid of carbon-based life and killing machines, in the City of Falling Stars.
• The Fusion Beast, a giant centipede-like creature, is incredibly powerful and resilient, capable of withstanding severe damage.
• Meng Chao and Wolf King engage in battle with the Fusion Beast, with Meng Chao fighting it head-on while Wolf King observes from a distance.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao demonstrates his combat skills and resilience, fighting the Fusion Beast despite its overwhelming power.
• Wolf King reveals his strategic mind, attempting to find the beast's weakness rather than immediately joining the fight.
• Meng Chao's Totem Armor begins to lose control due to the influence of the Fusion Beast's quasi-Liquid Metal substance.

Significant Themes

• The fusion of technology and biology, creating powerful but terrifying creatures.
• The struggle between human resilience and overwhelming power.
• The importance of strategy and intelligence in combat.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and Wolf King initially cooperate but later have a falling out when Wolf King refuses to join the fight, leaving Meng Chao to battle the Fusion Beast alone.
• Meng Chao expresses his frustration and disbelief at Wolf King's inaction, questioning his intentions.
• Despite their disagreement, Meng Chao still hopes that Wolf King can change his ways and become Earth's ally.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao faces a Fusion Beast with a blood basin-like mouth and metallic threads that entangle him.
• The Fusion Beast has a second head that emerges from its throat, intending to devour Meng Chao.
• The Wolf King arrives and uses his Sixfold Massacre Armor to sever the second head, then burrows into the Fusion Beast's body, causing it to fall apart and collapse into an Abyss.
• The Wolf King emerges from the beast's remains but is entangled by a final cluster of quasi-liquid metal substance as it falls into the Abyss.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao demonstrates his iron will and resilience, but he's ultimately outmatched by the Fusion Beast.
• The Wolf King reveals his true strength and saves Meng Chao, but he's severely weakened afterward.

Significant Themes

• The power of will and determination (Meng Chao's struggle against the Fusion Beast).
• The consequences of pushing one's limits (the Wolf King's exhaustion after his powerful attacks).
• The relentless nature of the monsters (the Fusion Beast's continuous attempts to devour and assimilate).

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King: Although they don't interact directly, Meng Chao is saved by the Wolf King's intervention.
• The Wolf King and the Fusion Beast: The Wolf King demonstrates his superior strength and tactics, ultimately defeating the Fusion Beast.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wolf King faces a deadly Fusion Beast in the Abyss.
• Meng Chao decides to save the Wolf King, realizing the importance of the Wolf King's role in Turanze's future.
• Meng Chao and the Wolf King work together to escape the Abyss just before a surge of Spirit Energy erupts from below.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao: Realizes the necessity of the Wolf King's survival for Turanze's future. Shows willingness to cooperate and save the Wolf King despite their previous conflict.
• Wolf King (Jackal Kanus): Demonstrates his military capabilities and open-mindedness towards Earth Civilization. Shows understanding of the Holy Mountain's secrets, hinting at his mysterious past.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation vs. Competition: Despite their initial rivalry, Meng Chao and the Wolf King must cooperate to survive the Abyss, highlighting the importance of teamwork.
• Fate and Free Will: Meng Chao's decision to save the Wolf King shows his agency in shaping the future, challenging the idea of predestined outcomes.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King: Their relationship evolves from rivalry to grudging respect and cooperation, leading to a mutual saving effort in the Abyss.
• Meng Chao and the Wolf King (Jackal Kanus): Meng Chao begins to see the Wolf King as a crucial figure in Turanze's future, hinting at a potential alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao and Kanus (Wolf King) cooperate to survive a battle against a Fusion Beast.
• Kanus expresses confidence in his destiny to change the world and thanks Meng Chao for saving him.
• Meng Chao reveals his origins and the truth behind the Great Horned Rat God's myth, blaming Kanus for manipulating the Ratfolk.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao: Becomes more determined to stop Kanus' ambitions and expose the truth about the Great Horned Rat God.
• Kanus (Wolf King): Gains confidence after surviving the battle, but is shaken by Meng Chao's revelations.

Significant Themes

• The manipulation of beliefs and ideals for personal gain.
• The struggle for freedom and dignity among the oppressed Ratfolk.
• The importance of market cultivation for economic growth.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao & Kanus: Their relationship becomes more complex as Meng Chao reveals his true feelings, while Kanus remains confident in his destiny.
• Meng Chao & Ratfolk: Meng Chao's loyalty to his Ratfolk friends and their cause strengthens, driving his actions against Kanus.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wolf King reveals his true face after absorbing Spirit Energy, showing distinct Ratfolk characteristics, particularly elongated incisors.
• Meng Chao is shocked and questions the Wolf King about his Ratfolk lineage.
• The Wolf King admits to being a Ratfolk and explains his past as a tomb robber.

Character Developments

• The Wolf King: Reveals his true lineage as a Ratfolk, showing a more complex character with a hidden past as a tomb robber. He remains calm and pragmatic about his secret, prioritizing his goals over shame or fear.
• Meng Chao: Discovers the Wolf King's secret and struggles with the revelation, questioning his own judgment and the Wolf King's intentions.

Significant Themes

• Discrimination and prejudice: The "One Drop of Blood Law" illustrates the severe discrimination against Ratfolk, highlighting the theme of prejudice and its consequences.
• Trust and betrayal: The revelation of the Wolf King's secret raises questions about trust and betrayal, as Meng Chao grapples with the implications of the Wolf King's true lineage.

Character Interactions

• The Wolf King and Meng Chao: Their interaction becomes tense and uncertain as Meng Chao learns the truth about the Wolf King's lineage. The Wolf King remains calm and pragmatic, while Meng Chao is filled with doubt and suspicion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, "Jackal" Kanus, grows up in the depths of ancient tombs, serving as a human mine sweeper for grave robbing teams.
• At age ten, he's transferred to a more powerful master, facing unknown and dangerous exploration sites.
• He witnesses his old master's brutal death, sparking new thoughts and questions about his life and the Ratfolk's status.

Character Developments

• Kanus evolves from a passive, accepting child to a thoughtful, questioning youth.
• His physical appearance shifts, losing Ratfolk features and gaining more Wolf Clan traits.

Significant Themes

• Discrimination and inequality among Turan People (Ratfolk vs. Wolf Clan).
• The struggle for survival and resources, leading to infighting among the grave robbers.
• The awakening of ambition and self-awareness in Kanus.

Character Interactions

• Kanus's relationship with his old master changes from admiration and fear to witnessing his death and questioning his master's godlike status.
• Kanus's interactions with his Ratfolk companions highlight their shared plight and numb acceptance of their fate.
• Kanus's internal dialogue with his shadow reflects his growing self-awareness and desire for change.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wolf Clan Leaders, despite being severely injured, enslave and exploit the Ratfolk Grave Robbers.
• "Jackal" Kanus, a Ratfolk, rebels against his masters by triggering a rock collapse, killing the Wolf Clan Leaders.
• Kanus emerges as the sole survivor and decides to impersonate a Wolf Clan Grave Robber, adopting the name "Corpse Eating Dog."
• Over a decade later, Kanus, now known as the Wolf King, shares his past with Meng Chao.

Character Developments

• Kanus (Wolf King): Transforms from a submissive Ratfolk to a powerful and cunning Grave Robber, driven by a desire for freedom and power.
• Ratfolk Grave Robbers: Initially docile and submissive, they gain courage and fight back against their Wolf Clan Leaders after witnessing Kanus's rebellion.

Significant Themes

• Survival of the Fittest: The harsh environment and power dynamics lead to a struggle for survival among the Ratfolk and Wolf Clan Leaders.
• Identity and Transformation: Kanus's impersonation of a Wolf Clan Grave Robber highlights the fluidity of identity and the power of reinvention.
• Power and Control: The relationship between the Wolf Clan Leaders and Ratfolk Grave Robbers explores the dynamics of power and control.

Character Interactions

• Kanus and the Wolf Clan Leaders: Initially submissive, Kanus eventually rebels against and kills his masters.
• Kanus and the Ratfolk Grave Robbers: Kanus's actions inspire the Ratfolk to fight back against their oppressors.
• Kanus and Meng Chao: The Wolf King shares his past with Meng Chao, revealing his origins and motivations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao confronts the Wolf King about his deception and the 'Great Horned Rebellion.'
• The Wolf King defends his actions, stating he's trying to give meaning to the Ratfolk's deaths.
• He admits to using the Ancient Dream Saintess to inspire courage and gather the Ratfolk Rebel Army.
• The Wolf King reveals his long-term plan: creating a shared experience, dream, and will among Ratfolk for a new Clan, and preserving most of the Great Horned Legion's veterans.

Character Developments

• The Wolf King: Shows remorse for the Ratfolk's deaths but believes his actions are necessary for their cause. He reveals his strategic thinking and determination.
• Meng Chao: Realizes the Wolf King's shamelessness and strategic prowess. He begins to understand the Wolf King's perspective.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for a greater cause.
• The value of death in war.
• Strategic planning and long-term vision.
• Shared experience and will as a foundation for unity.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King: Meng Chao challenges the Wolf King, who responds with a detailed explanation of his plans and motivations, leading Meng Chao to reassess his views.
• The Wolf King and the Ratfolk: The Wolf King shows empathy for the Ratfolk's plight and a desire to improve their situation, even if it means using deceptive methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wolf King (Jackal Kanus) reveals his plans for the Ratfolk's uprising to Meng Chao.
• He explains that the current 'Great Horned Rebellion' is just a prelude, and the true uprising will occur when the main forces of the Holy Light Faction and the Turanze Five Great Clans are weakened by war.
• Meng Chao understands that the Wolf King aims to use the Ratfolk as a foundation to seize power and consolidate his position.

Character Developments

• The Wolf King: Reveals his ambitious plans for the Ratfolk's uprising, showing his strategic thinking and manipulation skills.
• Meng Chao: Demonstrates his understanding of the Wolf King's plans and the historical context, showing his analytical and strategic thinking.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power hunger (Wolf King)
• Manipulation and strategic planning (Wolf King)
• Historical context and lessons (Meng Chao)
• The role of the underclass in revolutions (Ratfolk)

Character Interactions

• The Wolf King and Meng Chao: The Wolf King shares his plans with Meng Chao, who understands and agrees with the strategic reasoning but is aware of the Wolf King's true intentions and the risks involved.
• The Wolf King and the Ratfolk: The Wolf King plans to use the Ratfolk as a backbone force to support his rise to power, improving their status and combat effectiveness in the process.
• The Wolf King and the Five Great Clans: The Wolf King aims to weaken the Five Great Clans' power and influence, using the war with the Holy Light Land as an opportunity to consolidate his position.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Meng Chao realizes that "Jackal" Kanus, the Wolf King, was influenced by an Earth Instructor from Dragon City in his youth, which explains his ambition and strategic planning.
• The Wolf King secretly formed and commanded the Great Horned Legion over a decade ago, betting on the Ratfolk's potential with advanced Earth technology.
• Meng Chao wonders about the identity and role of the Earth Instructor who taught the Wolf King and helped him create the Great Horned Legion.

Character Developments

• Meng Chao: Realizes the Wolf King's true motivations and the influence of the Earth Instructor, leading him to reassess the Wolf King's potential as an ally.
• "Jackal" Kanus (Wolf King): Revealed to be ambitious, strategic, and influenced by an Earth Instructor, making him a potential key player in Meng Chao's plans.

Significant Themes

• The influence of Earth technology and culture on the Orcs.
• The power dynamics and political maneuvering among the Orc clans.
• The potential for cooperation and alliance between Dragon City Civilization and Turan Civilization.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and the Wolf King: Meng Chao questions the Wolf King about his plans and the Ancient Dream Saintess, trying to gauge his vision and intentions.
• The Wolf King and the Earth Instructor (implied): Their relationship is crucial to understanding the Wolf King's motivations and actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wolf King reveals he manipulated the Ancient Dream Saintess's dreams to shape her into the spiritual leader of the Great Horned Legion.
• He admits to orchestrating her assassination to maintain her image as a saint and avoid her true face being revealed.
• Meng Chao learns the truth about the Ancient Dream Saintess's abilities and her dependence on the Wolf King's support.

Character Developments

• The Wolf King: Shows his manipulative and calculating nature, driven by a desire to create a perfect legacy for the Ancient Dream Saintess.
• Ancient Dream Saintess: Revealed to be a pawn, unaware of her true role and the extent of the Wolf King's manipulation.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and truth: The Wolf King manipulates the Ancient Dream Saintess's dreams and reality to serve his goals, while the truth about her abilities remains hidden.
• Appearance vs. reality: The Ancient Dream Saintess's ugly appearance contrasts with her saintly image, highlighting the discrepancy between perception and truth.
• Sacrifice for the greater good: The Wolf King believes that the Ancient Dream Saintess's death will serve the Ratfolk's cause better than her life.

Character Interactions

• The Wolf King and the Ancient Dream Saintess: Their relationship is one of manipulation and dependence, with the Wolf King shaping the Ancient Dream Saintess's life and beliefs.
• Meng Chao and the Wolf King: Meng Chao learns the truth about the Ancient Dream Saintess and confronts the Wolf King about his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wolf King reveals he assassinated the Ancient Dream Saintess for her own good, as she had severe brain damage and would die painfully.
• He believes he changed her fate and the Ratfolk's by making her a legendary figure in their hearts.
• Meng Chao challenges the Wolf King's actions, but the Wolf King defends them as necessary for the greater good.
• The Wolf King explains his reasons for not telling the Ancient Dream Saintess the truth, including reducing risk, uncertainty, and not involving her in his plans.
• Meng Chao expresses his concern about the Wolf King changing his destiny, to which the Wolf King responds that they are alike in wanting to control their own destiny.

Character Developments

• The Wolf King: Reveals his manipulative nature, justifying his actions as necessary for the greater good. He shows a deep understanding of the Ancestral Spirit and the Ratfolk's beliefs, and a willingness to sacrifice others for his goals.
• Meng Chao: Questions the Wolf King's actions and expresses his distrust, showing a strong desire to control his own destiny.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation vs. Free Will: The Wolf King believes in changing people's fates for their own good, while Meng Chao values controlling one's own destiny.
• Sacrifice for the Greater Good: Both characters are willing to make sacrifices, but they differ in what they consider the greater good.
• Truth vs. Lies: The Wolf King believes in using lies to achieve his goals, while Meng Chao is more concerned with the truth.

Character Interactions

• The Wolf King and Meng Chao: They engage in a tense conversation where the Wolf King tries to justify his actions, and Meng Chao challenges him, leading to a mutual understanding of their shared desire to control their own destinies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Wolf King, "Jackal" Kanus, shares his insights about Turanze's decline with Meng Chao.
• He reveals that Turanze's technology, military prowess, and infrastructure have degenerated over the past ten thousand years.
• Kanus believes that obtaining the Holy Mountain Inheritance is crucial to reverse this decline and defeat the Holy Light Faction.

Character Developments

• "Jackal" Kanus: Shows deep foresight and understanding of Turanze's problems, influenced by an unknown Earth instructor. He reveals his ambition to transform Turanze and become its savior.
• Meng Chao: Realizes the extent of Turanze's decline and the Wolf King's plans. He considers the potential benefits and risks of aligning with Kanus.

Significant Themes

• Degeneration and decline of civilization.
• The search for answers to past glory and the path to recovery.
• The importance of wisdom and strategy over brute force.
• The struggle for power and control within Turanze.

Character Interactions

• Meng Chao and "Jackal" Kanus: The Wolf King shares his deepest thoughts and ambitions with Meng Chao, attempting to win him over as an ally. Meng Chao listens attentively, considering the potential benefits and risks of supporting Kanus.
• The Lion King and Tiger King: Mentioned as examples of Turan leaders who refuse to acknowledge the decline of their civilization and are thus unsuitable to become War Priests.