Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Z, a participant in the competition, is revealed to have a disfigured face, causing him distress when exposed.
• Z's past as a boxing champion and wanted criminal in London City is revealed by Mei Luo.
• Mei Luo enters the Tree Realm for her match against an Indian Monk, using her vortex abilities to trap him in her Vortex Tower.
• Han Dong, using his Lesser Demon Eye, realizes the monk is possessed by an Abyssal Demon, a Brainworm, and warns Mei Luo.
• The Brainworm takes control, devours Mei Luo's upper body, and transforms the monk's body into a monstrous form.

Character Developments

• Z: Revealed to be a reclusive, former boxing champion, and wanted criminal, now participating in the competition. He shows gratitude towards Han Dong for making him a mask.
• Mei Luo: Shows confidence in her abilities and reveals information about Z's past. She uses her vortex abilities but falls victim to the Brainworm's possession.
• The Indian Monk: Revealed to be possessed by a Brainworm, a high-level Abyssal Demon. His kind consciousness is temporarily extracted by Mei Luo's vortex hypnosis.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: Z's disfigured face and the Indian Monk's true identity as a possessed individual highlight the theme of appearances being deceptive.
• Power and Control: Mei Luo's vortex abilities and the Brainworm's possession demonstrate the power dynamics between characters and the consequences of underestimating opponents.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and Mei Luo: Han Dong asks Mei Luo about Z's past, and later warns her about the Indian Monk's true identity.
• Z and Han Dong: Z thanks Han Dong for making him a mask, acknowledging his strength and assistance in the Ascension Ritual.
• Mei Luo and the Indian Monk: Mei Luo traps the monk's consciousness in her Vortex Tower, but his true identity as a possessed individual leads to her demise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Aralu, a monk from Dragon City's Vajra Temple, falls into a Xian Lair while treasure hunting and is attacked by a Parasitic Type Ancestral Body.
• Aralu's strong willpower prevents the insect from erasing his consciousness, resulting in a fusion of their beings.
• The fused entity, now a strange monk with insect-like features, defeats Mei Luo, a Vortex Woman, and secures the second victory for "Tree."
• Han Dong, disguised as a Bird-beak Doctor, enters the Tree Realm to face Miss Sally, the Fourth Prime, in a match.

Character Developments

• Aralu's consciousness is preserved within the Xian Parasitic Worm, influencing its behavior and abilities.
• Han Dong's interest in the Xian Parasitic Worm grows, seeing its potential for his manor and troops.
• Sally is bewildered by Han Dong's lack of concrete information but trusts him enough to follow his plan for the match.

Significant Themes

• The fusion of consciousness and the struggle for control over a body.
• The potential of unexpected beings, like the Xian Parasitic Worm, and their strategic value.
• Trust and deception in alliances, as seen between Han Dong and Sally.

Character Interactions

• The Xian Parasitic Worm and Aralu's consciousness interact, resulting in a unique entity with brutal and gentle aspects.
• Han Dong and Sally communicate via consciousness, planning their match while keeping their true intentions hidden from others.
• The Count warns Han Dong about the rapid reproduction rate and disgusting nature of the Xian Parasitic Worms.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong faces Black Goat Sally in a match that garners more attention than previous ones.
• Eugenis, the Fifth Prime, and Father Night, a Mythical Body, watch the match intently.
• Han Dong's true identity and strength are hinted at by Eugenis' observations.
• Sally transforms her environment, turning the Wonderland Tree into a Black Forest tree.
• Han Dong 'recharges' in his Void Laboratory, enhancing his Void Power.
• Sally attacks Han Dong, but he disappears and counterattacks with a powerful blow from his crow staff, sending her flying.

Character Developments

• Han Dong: Shows potential and uniqueness that intrigue powerful figures like Eugenis and Father Night.
• Sally: Demonstrates her strength and favor as a Black Goat Offspring by transforming her environment and attacking directly.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and hierarchies among Abyssal Demons.
• The importance of true identity and hidden strengths.
• The influence of environment and domain on combat.

Character Interactions

• Eugenis and Father Night watch the match, each with their own interests in Han Dong and Sally.
• Han Dong and Sally face off, with Sally attacking first and Han Dong counterattacking unexpectedly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong's surprise attack on Sally using the "Void Step" and "Home Run" move.
• Sally's resilience and transformation into a more monstrous form, donning "Tentacle Armor" and wielding the "Yumiharuze's Curse Whip."
• Han Dong's decision to peel off a portion of his body for the Count to control, aiming to defeat Sally together.

Character Developments

• Han Dong: Shows strategic thinking and desperation, willing to sacrifice parts of himself to increase their chances of winning.
• Sally: Reveals her true power and becomes more monstrous, indicating she takes the match seriously after Han Dong's attack.
• Count: Initially reluctant, agrees to help Han Dong after his plea, showing a hint of loyalty.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and resilience (Sally's hardness and transformation, Han Dong's strategic sacrifice).
• Friendship and loyalty (Han Dong's plea to the Count, Sally's initial restraint due to their past relationship).

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and Sally: Their relationship shifts from friendly to adversarial as Sally takes the match seriously.
• Han Dong and the Count: The Count initially hesitates but agrees to help Han Dong, showing a change in their dynamic.
• Sally and the other Abyssal Demons/Craftsmen: Sally's transformation draws the attention and concern of the other spectators.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong activates the 'Black Forest Shell' and decides to face Sally seriously.
• Han Dong severs his left and right arms (the Holy Blood Ghoul Arm and Undead Arm) to create a new entity, the Blood Hound, integrating death power into his bloodline body.
• Han Dong attempts 'Deep Imitation' of Togo, a complex and painful process that requires time to complete.
• Sally, angered by Han Dong's earlier hit, ambushes and attacks him while he's transforming, using her Curse-infused whip.

Character Developments

• Han Dong: Shows willingness to face Sally seriously, attempts a risky transformation to gain an advantage, and exhibits determination to see the process through despite the pain.
• The Count: Successfully integrates death power into his bloodline body, boosting his confidence, and shows enthusiasm for exploring new abilities through Han Dong's body.
• Sally: Shows impulsiveness and anger, attacking Han Dong while he's vulnerable, but also displays her powerful whipping skills.

Significant Themes

• Power and transformation: Characters seek to enhance their powers and adapt to new forms to gain advantages in combat.
• Risk and determination: Characters are willing to take risks and endure pain to achieve their goals.
• Impulsiveness vs. strategy: Sally's impulsive actions contrast with Han Dong's strategic approach to the fight.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and the Count: They work together, with the Count providing advice and support, and Han Dong making strategic decisions.
• Sally and Han Dong: Sally attacks Han Dong while he's vulnerable, showing her anger and desire to vent her frustration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Great Expedition's true purpose is revealed: to stand on equal footing with Abyssal Demons using humanity's strength.
• Humanity wins the Milan Campaign, earning a conversation with an Old King, who sets a new requirement for the expedition to reach London City within 1.5 years.
• Malone opposes the expedition's compression, leading to a tense standoff with Alex.
• Han Dong, in the London Game, enters an unprecedented special state, triggering a similar demonic sense in Malone.

Character Developments

• Malone: Shows stubbornness and unwillingness to compromise, leading to a conflict with Alex. His demonic sense hints at an impending cataclysm.
• Han Dong: Achieves a special state in the London Game, temporarily reaching 'Ancestral Return' level and activating his Great Demon form.

Significant Themes

• Humanity's Struggle for Equality: The Great Expedition is shown to be a crucial step for humanity to stand on equal footing with Abyssal Demons.
• The Unknown and Unpredictability: The Old King's appearance and Han Dong's unexpected state highlight the unpredictable nature of the world's events.

Character Interactions

• Malone and Alex: Their conflict highlights Malone's stubbornness and Alex's attempt to maintain unity within the expedition.
• Han Dong and Togo: Han Dong's simulation with Togo leads to his temporary power-up, connecting his storyline with the main plot.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong activates a deep simulation of Togo, transforming his appearance and abilities.
• Sally attacks Han Dong with her whip and goat hooves, using a curse that amplifies damage and affects reality.
• Han Dong falls through the Tree Realm and into the Wonderland pond, while Sally rests to tend to her injured goat hoof.
• The Count, who was previously kicked into the water, approaches Han Dong, gloating about Sally's power.

Character Developments

• Han Dong successfully completes his first deep simulation, gaining new abilities and forms.
• Sally demonstrates her formidable power and the curse's effect on reality.
• The Count shows no intention of adapting or helping Han Dong.

Significant Themes

• The power of curses and their effects on reality.
• The disparity in strength between characters and the consequences of underestimating opponents.
• The determination and resilience of Han Dong in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Sally and Han Dong engage in a brutal fight, with Sally using her curse and goat hooves to attack Han Dong.
• Han Dong and the Count exchange words, with Han Dong asking the Count to wait for his signal to attack Sally together.
• Sally and the Count both express their disdain for Han Dong's chances against Sally's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong, injured, falls into the lake but absorbs energy from the water, recovering.
• Sally contacts Han Dong privately, revealing her legs' special nature and asking him to hold back.
• Han Dong uses a powerful Hell magic, [Hinged Abdomen], against Sally.
• Sally counters with her [Hand of the Progenitor] ability, gestating fledglings that attack Han Dong.
• Han Dong uses his biological knowledge to halt Sally's ability temporarily.
• Han Dong sets up a Void Mark, allowing the Count to attack Sally's tentacle arm.
• Han Dong uses a Holy Blood fang to win the match.

Character Developments

• Han Dong demonstrates his strategic thinking, adaptability, and biological expertise.
• Sally shows concern for her legs' well-being and reveals her ability's weakness.
• The Count proves to be a formidable and cunning ally.

Significant Themes

• The power of adaptability and strategy in battle.
• The importance of understanding one's opponent's abilities and weaknesses.
• The theme of biological knowledge and its applications.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and Sally engage in a strategic and intense battle, with Sally revealing personal information.
• Han Dong and the Count work together to gain an advantage in the battle.
• The surrounding Abyssal Demons observe the battle, with Eugenis recognizing Han Dong's gray matter tentacles as related to an ancient Abyssal Demon technology.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong, with the help of Maritis, the Count, and Togo, defeats Sally in a 4v1 battle, using a hidden 'Holy Sword' to secure victory without revealing its true power.
• The victory earns Han Dong the opportunity for the 'Ascension Ritual' and recognition as an equal to other Primordial Bodies.
• The next match, themed around 'Stone,' is about to begin between the Abyssal Demon squad and the Artisan team, with the Mad Demon Christopher J. Green showing interest in Han Dong.

Character Developments

• Han Dong demonstrates his strategic prowess and resourcefulness, using his allies and hidden abilities to secure victory.
• Sally shows surprise and respect for Han Dong's hidden power and acknowledges him as a formidable opponent.
• Father Leisos reveals concern for Han Dong's safety and provides guidance for the upcoming 'Ascension Ritual.'

Significant Themes

• The value of victory and the consequences that come with it.
• The importance of strategic planning and resource management in battle.
• The theme of recognition and acknowledgment among powerful entities.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and Sally communicate through a mental link, revealing their thoughts and plans to each other.
• Han Dong and the Mad Demon Christopher J. Green exchange a knowing smile, acknowledging each other's strength.
• Father Leisos interacts with Han Dong, providing guidance and expressing concern for his well-being.

Summary of "The Butcher and the White Meat"

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Abyssal Demon team sends a seemingly cute, naive contestant, White Reim, who is revealed to be a high-grade Macrophage Worm with a true form larger than human skyscrapers.
• The Artisan team's Butcher, Me’lu, fights White Reim in the third round. Me’lu initially struggles due to Reim's domain and the fear of being devoured by Reim's flesh.
• Me’lu uses a 'Golden Liquid' given by the Golden Saint Emissary to enhance his arm, making it indestructible and capable of countering Reim's attacks.
• Me’lu slices Reim in half, winning the match.

Character Developments

• White Reim: Revealed to be a powerful Macrophage Worm with a true form much larger than his human-like appearance. His true form is a multi-meter-tall devouring monster.
• Me’lu: Shows initial apprehension and struggle against Reim's domain and power, but adapts and uses the 'Golden Liquid' to gain an advantage, ultimately winning the match.

Significant Themes

• Appearance vs. Reality: White Reim's cute, naive appearance belies his true form as a powerful, devouring monster.
• Adaptation and Countering: Me’lu initially struggles but adapts and counters Reim's attacks using the 'Golden Liquid.'

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and Count: They observe and discuss the match, with Han Dong speculating about the Artisan team's trump card and the Golden Saint Emissary's potential cheating.
• White Reim and Me’lu: Their interaction reveals their respective powers and strategies, with Me’lu ultimately defeating Reim.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Golden Grandmaster Fei creates a master-grade brew, "Golden Liquid," using his Golden Heart as the brewing chamber.
• The Golden Liquid has self-awareness and adaptability, enhancing combat in three ways: Golden Sacred Power, Golden Source, and Golden Substitute.
• Meat Butcher Men Lu uses the Golden Liquid, significantly boosting his strength and defense, and deals double true damage to Abyssal Demons.
• Lu blocks White Reim's devouring attack, but Reim regenerates and returns to the arena.
• Lu summons a "Meat Pig Substitute" empowered by the Golden Liquid, increasing its strength by more than double.

Character Developments

• Meat Butcher Men Lu demonstrates his resilience and power, using the Golden Liquid to great effect.
• White Reim shows his ability to regenerate and adapt to threats.
• The First Prime expresses excitement about the Artisans' potential and cheating, hinting at his manipulative nature.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Golden Liquid and its potential to alter combat dynamics.
• The resilience and adaptability of both Lu and Reim.
• The First Prime's manipulation and acceptance of cheating, challenging the fairness of the competition.

Character Interactions

• Lu and Reim engage in a fierce, brutal battle, showcasing their unique abilities and adaptability.
• The First Prime interacts with Lu, acknowledging his strength and encouraging potential cheating.
• Han Dong and the Priest discuss Artisans, Seekers of the Dao, and Saint-tiers, hinting at future connections.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong and Father Night discuss under the Black Umbrella, revealing insights about the Saint-tier World, Seekers of the Dao, Artisans, and Substitutes.
• The battle between White Reim and Butcher Menlu ends in Reim's defeat, but he escapes with a small portion of his body.
• Menlu is stopped by Competitive Hop, the Abyssal Demon team's General, who ascends the stone arena for the next match against the Silk Dyer Artisan.

Character Developments

• Han Dong demonstrates his strategic thinking and understanding of different world systems, impressing Father Night.
• White Reim shows resilience and cunning by detaching a part of his body to survive.
• Butcher Menlu reveals his aggressive nature and lack of mercy, even after winning a match.
• Competitive Hop displays confidence and absolute power as the Abyssal Demon team's General.

Significant Themes

• Freedom of choice vs. absolute loyalty and worship in cultivation systems.
• The pursuit of the Dao and its requirements for becoming an Artisan.
• The importance of understanding and adapting to different world systems and their rules.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and Father Night engage in a detailed discussion about the Saint-tier World, Seekers of the Dao, Artisans, and Substitutes, revealing the intricacies of their respective worlds.
• White Reim and Butcher Menlu's battle highlights the differences in their fighting styles and resilience.
• Competitive Hop's interaction with Menlu showcases the Abyssal Demon team's confidence and power, setting the stage for the next match.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hop, a Gug Giant with the "Infinity" trait, faces the Silk Dyer Artisan, Me'xyi, in a match.
• Hop's immense strength and precise muscle control are showcased, even blocking Han Dong's Demon Eye.
• Me'xyi uses her Substitutes and "dying" ability to nullify Hop's physical attacks, dyeing his limbs black.
• Hop realizes Me'xyi's heart is silkified and can switch bodies, leading to a tense standoff.

Character Developments

• Hop: Shows immense strength, precise muscle control, and strategic thinking, proving his intelligence despite initial appearances.
• Me'xyi: Reveals her ability to switch bodies and use Substitutes, showcasing her cunning and adaptability.

Significant Themes

• Strength vs. Strategy: Hop's brute strength initially seems ineffective against Me'xyi's strategy, but he ultimately uses his strength to outmaneuver her.
• Intelligence and Adaptability: Both characters display intelligence and adaptability, with Me'xyi's cunning initially giving her the upper hand, but Hop's strategic thinking allows him to turn the tide.

Character Interactions

• Hop vs. Me'xyi: Their interaction is tense and strategic, with Me'xyi initially gaining the upper hand but ultimately underestimating Hop's intelligence and strength.
• Han Dong and Black Goat Sally: They discuss the threat Hop poses, with Sally warning Han Dong to keep an eye on Hop due to his Mythical Body stage and "Infinity" trait.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hop, a participant in the competition, shocks the audience with his strength.
• Hop's past victory in the Primordial Essence Game is recalled, highlighting his unique strength and lack of magical ability.
• Hop's battle strategy against Me'xyi is analyzed, revealing his 30% chance of victory against Han Dong.
• The Saint Emissary, concerned about Hop's strength, consults with the remaining participant, Snail Man, about his chances against Hop.
• The Saint Emissary marks Snail Man's heart, threatening to take over his body if he fails to win.

Character Developments

• Hop: Demonstrates his immense strength and strategic thinking, earning Green's praise.
• Saint Emissary: Reveals his concern about Hop's strength and willingness to take over Snail Man's body to ensure victory.
• Snail Man: Reveals his 30-70% chance of winning against Hop and accepts the Saint Emissary's mark on his heart.

Significant Themes

• Strength vs. Magic: Hop's dedication to studying strength over magic is highlighted as a unique approach to combat.
• Power Dynamics: The Saint Emissary's concern about Hop's strength and willingness to intervene in the competition underscore the power dynamics at play.
• Strategic Thinking: Hop's strategic use of his limbs to probe Me'xyi's heart and the Saint Emissary's consultation with Snail Man emphasize the importance of strategic thinking in combat.

Character Interactions

• Hop and Green: Green praises Hop's strength and invites him to join his team, while Hop expresses concern about Green's safety against the gold-infused opponents.
• Saint Emissary and Snail Man: The Saint Emissary consults with Snail Man about his chances against Hop and marks his heart as a threat to ensure victory.
• Hop and Han Dong: Han Dong evaluates Hop as a dangerous opponent, with a 30% chance of defeating him in a simulated battle on the consciousness layer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The stone arena's self-repair process is complete, infused with spatial factors from a temporary Wonderland, making it sturdier and self-healing.
• The final match begins: Christopher J. Green (Mad Demon) vs. The Stone Mason - Snail.
• The Snail Man summons his substitute, a perfect stone statue of Green, after striking Green's head three times with his stone hammer.
• Green expresses frustration that no one can replicate him, and the substitute mimics Green's action of extending five fingers, piercing Green's head a second earlier.

Character Developments

• Green (Mad Demon): Shows his unique domain ability, allowing him to regenerate from severe injuries. He expresses frustration that no one can replicate him.
• The Snail Man: Reveals his ability to create a perfect stone statue substitute of his opponent, showcasing his skill as a Stone Mason.
• Han Dong: Fully opens his Lesser Demon Eye to observe and gather intelligence on Green's combat abilities.

Significant Themes

• Unpredictability and Uniqueness: Green's domain and abilities are unlike anything seen before, making him unpredictable and unique.
• Power and Hierarchy: The hierarchy among Ancestral Bodies is compared to that of Holy City Knights, emphasizing the strength and power of the First Prime.

Character Interactions

• Green and The Snail Man: Their interaction is brief but intense, with Green showing interest in the Snail Man's abilities and the Snail Man showcasing his substitute.
• Han Dong and Green: Han Dong observes Green's combat, gathering intelligence for future reference, while Green is unaware of Han Dong's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Snail Man's Stone Statue Substitute impales and begins absorbing Mad Demon Green's brain matter, gaining his abilities.
• Green, unfazed, encourages Snail Man to absorb more, wanting to see if the statue can fully replicate him.
• The absorption process continues, with Green's body deteriorating, and the statue transforming into Green's likeness.
• After three minutes, Green dies, and the absorption rate reaches 100%. The Golden Saint Emissary, revealed to be Green, takes over Snail Man's body.

Character Developments

• Snail Man: Initially confident, he experiences fear and anger when faced with Green's madness. After Green's death, he feels relief and joy, but is ultimately taken over by Green.
• Mad Demon Green: Displaying extreme madness, he encourages his own destruction, wanting to see if Snail Man can fully replicate him. Revealed to be the Golden Saint Emissary, he takes over Snail Man's body.

Significant Themes

• Fear of the Unknown: Snail Man experiences fear when confronted with Green's madness, challenging his ingrained concepts.
• Madness and Control: Green's madness is juxtaposed with Snail Man's attempts to control and replicate him.
• Illusion and Reality: The arena transforms into an abyss, reflecting Snail Man's mental state, and ultimately being revealed as an illusion.

Character Interactions

• Snail Man and Mad Demon Green: Their interaction is marked by Green's encouragement of his own destruction and Snail Man's growing fear and anger.
• Snail Man and the Golden Saint Emissary (Green): After Green's death, the Golden Saint Emissary takes over Snail Man's body, revealing their connection.

Key Plot Points

• Snail Man defeats Mad Demon Green by absorbing him, but fails to replicate Green's abilities.
• A golden light erupts from the cave, destroying the connection to the Mad Abyss and healing Snail Man's injuries.
• The match continues despite the intervention of a Saint Emissary.
• Snail Man, controlled by the Golden Saint Emissary, attacks Green relentlessly.
• Green, despite being injured, provokes Snail Man and prepares a counterattack.

Character Developments

• Snail Man: Becomes more powerful with the Golden Attribute but is controlled by the Golden Saint Emissary, losing his autonomy.
• Mad Demon Green: Shows cunning and provokes Snail Man, preparing a counterattack despite being injured.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Golden Attribute and its influence on Snail Man.
• The manipulation of contestants by Saint Emissaries.
• Green's cunning and resilience in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Snail Man vs. Mad Demon Green: A relentless pursuit and attack by Snail Man, with Green provoking and preparing a counterattack.
• Father Leisos (Priest) vs. Green: The Priest considers interfering but ultimately allows the match to continue at Green's request.
• Eye Demon – Eugenis: Understands Green best among the Primordial Bodies and expresses disdain for Green's current tactics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Green retrieves a secret treasure from the Golden Snail's ear, causing it to disappear along with the Saint Emissary's control over it.
• Green provokes the Saint Emissary, leading to the Saint Emissary killing Men Lu in anger.
• Eugenis's team and Green's team qualify for the final screening, but Eugenis withdraws his team, leaving only seven individuals: Han Dong, Z, and Green's team.
• Green privately asks Eugenis for help, wanting to borrow his unique eye for a specific purpose.

Character Developments

• Green demonstrates his incredible speed and strength, defeating the Golden Snail and provoking the Saint Emissary.
• Eugenis shows fear of Green's power and agrees to help him, lending his unique eye.
• The Saint Emissary becomes enraged and humiliated, leading to Men Lu's death.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and provocation, as seen between Green and the Saint Emissary.
• The importance of alliances and favors, as demonstrated by Green's interaction with Eugenis.
• The consequences of failure and humiliation, shown through the Saint Emissary's actions.

Character Interactions

• Green and the Saint Emissary: Green provokes the Saint Emissary, leading to a tense standoff.
• Green and Eugenis: Green asks Eugenis for help, and they engage in a private conversation about world sovereignty.
• The Saint Emissary and Men Lu: The Saint Emissary kills Men Lu in a fit of rage after his defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Golden Saint Emissary, Fei. Ruin Tems, opens a vortex portal to the 'Vortex Saint Tier' for ascension.
• Han Dong and Green compete to be the first to reach the 'Gate of Truth' and accept the divinity to ascend.
• Hop blocks the path initially but is persuaded by Green to let them race.
• Upon ascending, the steps slow down most competitors due to a vortex anomaly, but Han Dong, Green, and Z are unaffected.
• Z quickly takes the lead and disappears from sight.

Character Developments

• Han Dong shows confidence in his abilities and determination to win, despite Sally's warnings about Green's power and backing.
• Green displays a playful and taunting demeanor, but also shows interest in Han Dong's capabilities.
• Z demonstrates exceptional proficiency in vortices, allowing him to ascend rapidly.

Significant Themes

• The 'Saint Tier' represents a path to understanding truth and ascending to a new height, but it's also a test of one's abilities and adaptability.
• The competition and rivalry among the ascenders, particularly between Han Dong and Green.
• The power dynamics and alliances among the characters, such as Hop's initial protectiveness towards Green and Green's later decision to let Han Dong ascend.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and Green engage in a friendly yet tense competition, with Green taunting Han Dong about his closeness to Sally.
• Hop initially blocks Han Dong and Z's path but is persuaded by Green to let them ascend.
• Z quickly takes the lead, showing his proficiency in vortices and leaving Han Dong and Green behind.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong defeats Black Goat Sally, earning a chance to discuss with Green.
• Han Dong and Green's conversation takes place within Green's body, in a cave connected to the Mad King's planet.
• Han Dong proposes a cooperation with Green to achieve the 'maximum victory' in the London Game, which involves directly killing the Golden Saint Emissary.

Character Developments

• Han Dong demonstrates his adaptability to madness, unaffected by the cave's influence.
• Green shows interest in Han Dong's unique qualities and his proposal, surpassing his initial desire to have children with Sally.
• Han Dong reveals his strategic thinking, understanding the game's essence and having a plan to kill the Saint Emissary.

Significant Themes

• Madness: The cave's madness influences characters differently, with Han Dong being unaffected and Green being intrigued by this.
• Cooperation and Trust: Han Dong and Green's alliance is built on mutual interest and trust in each other's abilities.
• Power Dynamics: The characters' powers and plans are influenced by their understanding of mythical bodies' invulnerability and the challenges of killing them.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and Green's interaction is marked by mutual respect and curiosity, with Green finding Han Dong 'interesting' and Han Dong showing confidence in his plan.
• Han Dong's proposal to Green shows his strategic thinking and willingness to take risks, while Green's acceptance displays his interest in Han Dong's 'chip' and the potential victory.