Ch. 1021Key of Time
Key Plot Points and Events
- The Complete Book of Rules starts behaving erratically, indicating a conflict with other rules.
- Tang Qi discovers that Rule 3041, which prohibits the transfer of Initial Authority, can be temporarily modified.
- Tang Qi changes the rule to allow inheritance of Initial Authority.
- Tang Qi requests to inherit the Initial Authority of a Library founder, the Ancient God of Time.
- Tang Qi presents Yog's Roaring Box as a valid token, and the inheritance is successful.
- Tang Qi receives the Key of Time, a Divine Item representing the Initial Authority.
- The Key of Time solidifies time in nearly two thousand sectors on the First Layer, freezing everything except Tang Qi.
- Tang Qi seizes control of the revived Blank Worms using his newfound authority.
Character Developments
- Tang Qi demonstrates his resourcefulness and quick thinking in modifying the rule and inheriting the Initial Authority.
- Tang Qi's power and influence grow significantly with the acquisition of the Key of Time.
- The Yog Worm Baby in Yog's Roaring Box remains defiant and cursing throughout the process.
Significant Themes
- The power of rules and authority within the Library.
- The consequences of defying or modifying rules.
- The struggle for power and control between Library entities.
Character Interactions
- Tang Qi interacts with the Hardcover Book Demon, who verifies and processes Tang Qi's requests and modifications.
- Tang Qi communicates with the Yog Worm Baby, who curses and expresses anger at being used as a token.
- Tang Qi's actions affect the Administrators, Visitors, and Blank Worms in Sector 32, freezing them in time.