Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong explores and maps out the Library, understanding its modular internal structure and high controllability.
• He learns that the Library can hover in deep space and move cyclically at a specific frequency.
• Han Dong concludes his meetings with the Senate, becoming the new Curator.
• The Yellow Robe King reminds Han Dong about paying the 'borrowing fee' for the Library.
• Han Dong suggests using the Plant Planet for their journey to collect the remaining Necro Fragments, as the Library's movement speed is not high.
• The Yellow Robe King agrees, and they depart on the Plant Planet.
• Han Dong and his companions use the travel time for cultivation, while the Yellow Robe King writes a novel based on their world.
• Half a year passes, and the Black Tower Control Bureau (B.B.C) reduces their search intensity in the Shattered Dimension, preparing to officially begin the "Transfer Project."
• They successfully unlock a miniature world and release one of the Commission members, Mr. Goodman.

Character Developments

• Han Dong becomes more familiar with the Library and takes on the role of Curator.
• The Yellow Robe King shows interest in the Plant Planet's creator and begins writing a novel based on their world.
• Mr. Goodman is released from his miniature world, ready to wield the Torn Page.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and growth: Han Dong quickly adapts to the Library and takes on new responsibilities.
• Creation and passion: The Yellow Robe King continues to write a novel despite his transformation.
• Power and control: The B.B.C seeks to control the Torn Page and the Commission members.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and the Yellow Robe King discuss the Library's management and their journey to collect the Necro Fragments.
• Han Dong and the Senate councilors accept him as the new Curator.
• The-deepest-house guides Mr. Goodman to the lounge to formally contact the Torn Page.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong successfully collects all Torn Pages within six months, with the Yellow Robe's main body overseeing the mission.
• The Celaino Grand Library returns to its rightful world, and a soul aura spreads across the worlds, announcing the Yellow Robe King's 'return.'
• Teacher You visits the Yellow Robe King, discussing the threat of the Uncontrolled Ones and the upcoming 'Game.'
• Han Dong continues his cultivation, making significant progress in the "Heart Section True Scripture."

Character Developments

• The Yellow Robe King shows nostalgia for his homeland and concern for the upcoming threat of the Uncontrolled Ones.
• Teacher You reveals that the Uncontrolled Ones are a significant threat due to their displaced nature and capabilities.
• Han Dong demonstrates rapid progress in his cultivation, nearing the completion of his Stone Heart transformation.

Significant Themes

• The theme of 'return' is prominent, with the Yellow Robe King's return to his homeland and the Celaino Grand Library's return to its world.
• The threat of the Uncontrolled Ones looms, foreshadowing the upcoming crisis.
• The importance of cultivation and personal growth is emphasized through Han Dong's progress.

Character Interactions

• The Yellow Robe King and Teacher You discuss the threat of the Uncontrolled Ones and the upcoming 'Game,' revealing their shared history and understanding of the situation.
• Han Dong expresses disappointment at not being able to bid farewell to the Pope and Eugenis before they leave.
• The souls in the S-01 world whisper "This-is-Carcosa" to Han Dong, hinting at the book's nearing conclusion and an impending crisis.

Key Plot Points

• Han Dong arrives in Carcosa, the world of the Yellow Robe King.
• He learns that Carcosa is the final destination for Abyssal Demon souls, and the Yellow Robe King has been managing it.
• They visit Lake-of-Hali, where souls undergo a transformation to become slaves to Carcosa.
• The Yellow Robe King reveals plans to establish the 'Yellow Seal Cult' to willingly attract more souls to Carcosa.

Character Developments

• The Yellow Robe King shows a new, more soul-affinity-focused form and reveals his past management issues and current plans for Carcosa.
• Han Dong expresses interest in the Yellow Robe King's plans and offers help.

Significant Themes

• The management and control of souls in Carcosa.
• The establishment of a cult to willingly attract more souls.
• The reflection and reality of the Lake-of-Hali and its palace.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and the Yellow Robe King discuss the history and future of Carcosa.
• They explore Lake-of-Hali together, with the Yellow Robe King revealing its secrets to Han Dong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong wakes up on a beach surrounded by Brain Crabs, which he eats to regain strength and consciousness.
• He discovers he's in a world beneath Lake Hali, related to the Yellow Robe King's identity, 'The Feaster from Afar.'
• Han Dong finds himself in Florence University, teaching a course on 'Human Biology' using a strange, ominous textbook.
• During his lectures, students exhibit peculiar behavior, and Han Dong experiences disturbing visions.
• Han Dong's teaching life becomes increasingly demanding, with him dedicating all his time to deciphering the textbook.

Character Developments

• Han Dong: He regains consciousness and adapts to his new environment, displaying curiosity and determination in understanding the strange textbook and his role as a professor.
• The Brain Crabs: They are revealed to be creatures related to the Yellow Robe King and are drawn to Han Dong's brain scent.
• The University Staff and Students: They initially appear normal but exhibit peculiar behavior and appearances during Han Dong's lectures, hinting at their true nature.

Significant Themes

• The duality of reality and illusion: Han Dong's experiences in the university and on the beach blur the line between his dreams and reality.
• The pursuit of knowledge and understanding: Han Dong's dedication to deciphering the textbook mirrors his desire to understand his new environment and role.
• The corrupting influence of power: The ominous textbook and the strange behavior of the university staff and students suggest a dark influence at play.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong interacts with the Brain Crabs, initially as prey, but later as a dominant force when he eats them.
• Han Dong's interactions with the university staff and students are strained, with him experiencing disturbing visions during his lectures, hinting at their true nature.
• The Yellow Robe King interacts with Han Dong indirectly, creating a 'Soul Dreamscape' to aid him in understanding the 'Book of the Dead.'

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong, in the "Soul Dreamscape" for Grimoire cultivation, is unreachable as major events unfold in the Black Tower.
• The Scarlet Count, Han Dong's Nether Blood spokesperson, travels to the Saint-tier world and finds the Origin of the Holy Blood in an ancient tomb, which turns out to be a trap set by the Bloody Titan - Salong.
• The Count battles Salong's corpse, triggering a celestial phenomenon and attracting the attention of the Black Tower and the Nether God.
• The Nether God intervenes, pacifying the situation and taking both the Count and Salong's corpse to "Grim Dawn."
• Several months later, the Count returns to the Black Tower, where he meets Togo Gonzalez and his familiar. They plan to find Han Dong in the S-01 World.
• An unexpected and powerful tremor strikes the Black Tower, destroying part of its structure and leaving a massive rift.

Character Developments

• The Count demonstrates his power and resilience in battle against Salong's corpse, showcasing his Mythical Body and the aid of the Grimoire - "Seven Cryptical Books of Hsan."
• Togo Gonzalez and his familiar reappear after completing a special trial, expressing concern for Han Dong's well-being.

Significant Themes

• The theme of control is prevalent, with Han Dong's lack of control over events in the Black Tower, Salong's attempt to control his reincarnation, and the Black Tower's loss of control over its own safety.
• The Holy Blood Curse and its effects on Destiny Travelers highlight the theme of consequences and the struggle for survival.

Character Interactions

• The Count and Salong's corpse engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their power and determination.
• The Count meets Togo Gonzalez and his familiar, leading to a reunion and plans to find Han Dong.
• The Black Tower's staff and Destiny Travelers react to the sudden destruction of their supposedly safe haven, highlighting their vulnerability and fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Uncontrolled Ones successfully transfer the entire Control General Bureau (B.B.C.), causing a crisis in the Mid-level Zone.
• Director Charles attempts to suppress subspace rifts but struggles to maintain control.
• The Black Tower World experiences tremors, and the letter A holder, Mr. An, intervenes.
• Mentor (letter M holder) and Mr. An collaborate to stabilize the situation by creating a new headquarters building and sealing the subspace rifts.
• Madam Bei (representing "Balance") plans to inform other worlds and Abyssal Demons about the escape.

Character Developments

• Mentor demonstrates his strength and commitment to his role by creating a new headquarters building instead of just a simple cube.
• Mr. An, the letter A holder and Tower Master, shows his power and authority by taking charge of the situation and offering guidance to Mentor.
• Madam Bei, representing "Balance," takes responsibility for informing other worlds and Abyssal Demons about the escape.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for control and stability between the Black Tower and the Uncontrolled Ones.
• The consequences of the Uncontrolled Ones' escape and their impending invasion of the Multiverse.
• The importance of collaboration and teamwork among the letter holders to maintain order and protect the Multiverse.

Character Interactions

• Mr. An and Mentor work together to stabilize the situation, with Mr. An offering guidance and recognition to Mentor.
• Madam Bei hands over authority to Mr. An and plans to work on informing other worlds and Abyssal Demons.
• Mentor decides to guide worlds to S-01 to help with the integration process, showing his proactive approach to the crisis.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Black Tower enters Level 1 alert status due to the threat of Uncontrolled Ones.
• All world passages are sealed, Destiny Travelers are prohibited from returning home, and a World Conference is convened to establish interactive passages between worlds.
• Count and his companions are denied access to S-01 due to the alert status.
• They are stopped by law enforcement officers and informed of their conscription rights under the Destiny Treaty.
• Mr. M arrives and offers to take them with him instead, presenting an opportunity for Count.
• Mr. M takes them to the World Mountain, a fourth-dimensional mountain between hundreds of worlds, and tasks Count with delivering messages to establish links with S-01 and secret passages to the Black Tower.
• Togo is tasked with gathering worlds towards the World Mountain using the World Chains.

Character Developments

• Count is eager to return to Han Dong but also seeks opportunities to prove himself independently.
• Nicole and Chen Li follow Count's lead, showing loyalty to Han Dong but also eagerness for personal growth.
• Togo remains focused and dedicated to his tasks, showing no signs of greed or ambition.

Significant Themes

• Opportunity and ambition: Count's desire for personal growth and recognition drives him to seize opportunities, while Togo remains focused on his duties.
• Loyalty and dependence: Nicole and Chen Li's loyalty to Han Dong is tested as they follow Count's lead, but they also show eagerness for personal growth.
• Power and responsibility: Mr. M's power and influence are evident as he tasks Count and Togo with important missions, highlighting the responsibilities that come with power.

Character Interactions

• Count and Chen Li's relationship remains tense, with Count showing little respect for Chen Li.
• Count, Nicole, and Chen Li work together, with Count taking the lead due to his experience and ambition.
• Mr. M interacts with Count, Nicole, Chen Li, and Togo, showing authority and trust in their abilities.
• Togo interacts with Mr. M, showing dedication and focus on his tasks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Black Tower invites Node Holders from Super Worlds and Sub-Super Worlds for a joint meeting, excluding S-01 due to the presence of the Chaos Sovereign.
• Madam Bei leads the World Balance Team to S-01 to deliver information about Uncontrolled Ones and meet with an entity from the Void.
• Mr. Black and White, the Great Plague Lord, and Mr. Newton sense an impending calamity and gather at the Holy City's Summit.
• The World Balance Team visits various regions between worlds to deliver information, including the Holy City, Mystic University, N'Kai, and the Northern Continent.
• Captain Marui, a member of the team, visits the Soul Kingdom - Carcosa and is shocked by its soul construction and corruption.

Character Developments

• The Great Plague Lord has reached the realm of a "Pseudo-King" and has expanded his physique and appearance.
• Commander Shaya has also reached the Pseudo-King level but has had few opportunities to engage in combat during the expedition.
• The Abyssal Demons in S-01 show calm and excitement rather than surprise or panic upon receiving the information about the Uncontrolled Ones' impending invasion.

Significant Themes

• The balance between worlds and the potential threat of the Uncontrolled Ones.
• The coexistence and interaction between humans and Abyssal Demons in S-01.
• The exploration of the Soul Kingdom - Carcosa and its ancient technologies.

Character Interactions

• Madam Bei leads the World Balance Team to S-01, with the primary objective of visiting the Void.
• Mr. Black and White, the Great Plague Lord, and Mr. Newton gather at the Holy City's Summit to discuss the impending calamity.
• Captain Marui interacts with a corrupted university and a refined teacher, Mr. Han Dong, in the Soul Kingdom - Carcosa.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong, a university teacher, is approached by Marui, a woman with albinism, who seems to be searching for someone called the 'Yellow Robe King'.
• Han Dong ignores the peculiar conditions of the campus and the strange behavior of a student, rushing to his class.
• Marui follows Han Dong to his class, where she experiences a disturbing transformation due to Han Dong's lecture on organ cultivation.
• After class, Marui vomits excess organs in the restroom, where she encounters other students doing the same.
• Han Dong finds Marui in the restroom and offers to help her find information about the 'Yellow Robe King' in the university library.

Character Developments

• Han Dong: Initially focused on his teaching duties, he becomes intrigued by Marui's mention of the 'Yellow Robe King', stirring up hazy memories.
• Marui: Her memories are hazy, but she is driven by an instinctual mission to find the 'Yellow Robe King'. She experiences physical transformations due to her exposure to the strange campus.

Significant Themes

• Reality and Perception: The campus appears normal to Han Dong, but Marui perceives its strangeness, highlighting the difference between their realities.
• Memory and Identity: Both characters struggle with hazy memories, affecting their understanding of their identities and the world around them.
• Transformation and Acceptance: The students and Marui undergo physical transformations, raising questions about acceptance and adaptation to change.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and Marui: Their interaction is initially one-sided, with Marui seeking information from Han Dong. However, Han Dong becomes invested in her quest, leading to a collaborative search for answers.
• Marui and the Students: Marui observes and interacts with the students in the restroom, witnessing their shared experience of removing excess organs, which she finds exciting.
• Han Dong and the Campus: Han Dong's interactions with the campus and its students are normalized, showing his acceptance of their peculiar behaviors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong and Marui navigate through a misty campus to reach the library.
• They encounter a colossal, monstrous library that 'reads' students.
• They find a book about the Yellow Robe King in a hidden area, which is guarded by an eerie librarian.
• When Han Dong opens the book, a yellow mist fills the room, and Marui's body is frozen.

Character Developments

• Marui: She feels increasingly uneasy and fearful throughout the journey, clinging to Han Dong for safety. She's terrified by the library's true nature and is later frozen by the yellow mist.
• Han Dong: He remains calm and reliable, guiding Marui through the library. He resists the book's influence and finds important clues about the Yellow Robe King.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Unease: The misty campus and the library evoke fear and unease in Marui, highlighting her vulnerability and dependence on Han Dong.
• Desire and Temptation: The book's explicit content represents temptation, which Han Dong resists, showing his self-control and focus on their mission.
• The Power of Knowledge: The library's ability to 'read' students and the book's hidden information emphasize the power of knowledge and understanding.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and Marui: Their dynamic is one of protection and dependence. Marui relies on Han Dong for safety, while he guides and protects her.
• Han Dong and the Yellow Robe King: Their relationship is one of adversaries. The Yellow Robe King underestimates Han Dong's capabilities and is disappointed in his resistance to the book's influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong wakes up from the dreamscape, with all memories intact.
• Marui, a Black Tower representative, is found bound and offered to Han Dong by the Yellow Robe King.
• Marui delivers a warning: the Uncontrolled Ones have escaped the Black Tower and will invade the Multiverse soon.
• Han Dong discovers he has made significant physical and ability advancements during his time in the dreamscape.

Character Developments

• Han Dong: Realizes the extent of his growth while in the dreamscape, understands the urgency of his situation, and decides to prioritize his cultivation.
• Marui: Recognizes Han Dong's importance and develops a sense of dependence on him after he saves her life.

Significant Themes

• Power and Growth: Han Dong's advancements highlight the theme of power and growth, both physical and in terms of abilities.
• Urgency and Responsibility: The impending invasion of the Uncontrolled Ones emphasizes the urgency of Han Dong's situation and his responsibility to prepare.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and the Yellow Robe King: The Yellow Robe King provides guidance and support to Han Dong, showing a mentoring relationship.
• Han Dong and Marui: Their interaction shows a shift in their dynamic, with Marui now viewing Han Dong as a crucial figure and developing a sense of dependence on him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong decides to retrieve the remaining 'outer' parts of the Book of the Dead from various Old Realms.
• He asks Mery to find and protect certain individuals from the Destiny World.
• Han Dong and the Yellow Robe King descend into the Depths of Carcosa to retrieve the True Leg Manuscript.

Character Developments

• Han Dong demonstrates empathy and humanity by refusing to eat Mery, despite the benefits it would bring to his cultivation.
• The Yellow Robe King shows understanding and respect for Han Dong's decision.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Sacrifice: Han Dong's cultivation requires him to consume souls, but he grapples with the moral implications, particularly when the soul belongs to someone he has interacted with.
• The Price of Power: The Depths of Carcosa, once a prosperous place, now houses escaped, uncontrolled entities, highlighting the consequences of neglect and the loss of control over one's power.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and the Yellow Robe King engage in a conversation that reveals their mutual respect and understanding.
• The Yellow Robe King shows a protective and guiding attitude towards Han Dong, while Han Dong displays honesty and openness about his feelings and motivations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong descends into Carcosa, finding it filled with human-like legs derived from the Book of the Dead.
• The Yellow Robe King reveals that the Book of the Dead is a grimoire meant to repel abyssal demons, cultivated by humans connected to demons.
• Han Dong reaches the lowest level, where he encounters the Torn Page, which separates his soul from his body.
• In the mirror world, Han Dong chases the Torn Page, eventually capturing it by using his internal organs as Faceless figures.
• The Torn Page merges with Han Dong, completing his cultivation of the Legs Manuscript, and Han Dong decides to proceed to the Deep Sea for the next Torn Page.

Character Developments

• Han Dong demonstrates his adaptability and resourcefulness in the mirror world, using his True Demon Eye and Faceless figures to capture the Torn Page.
• The Yellow Robe King shows his knowledge and understanding of the Book of the Dead's origins and purpose.

Significant Themes

• The Book of the Dead's role as a weapon against abyssal demons, cultivated by humans connected to them.
• The importance of the human connection to the Book of the Dead, as seen through Han Dong's "ascension" from the Primordial World.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and the Yellow Robe King interact briefly, with the latter providing information and allowing Han Dong to retrieve the Torn Page.
• Han Dong interacts with the Torn Page, ultimately capturing and merging with it to complete his cultivation of the Legs Manuscript.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong meets the Yellow Robe, who acts as his boatman across the Lake-of-Hali in Carcosa.
• The Yellow Robe gives Han Dong a Soul Crystal to deliver to the Great Octopus in the Deep Sea.
• Han Dong is marked by a powerful detection wave, thinking it's the Uncontrolled One.
• Mr. M appears, seeking Han Dong's help to relocate worlds under his command due to the Uncontrolled Ones' escape.
• Mr. M relocates worlds connected to Han Dong, including 'Corpse Kingdom', and brings over his friends.

Character Developments

• Han Dong's understanding of the world and growth rate have been significantly accelerated due to the Toad Ancestor's influence.
• Chen Li and Togo have reached the 'Mythical' level after completing their trials.
• The Yellow Robe is revealed to have had conflicts with the Great Octopus.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and relationships between Abyssal Demons and their Emissaries.
• The importance of connections and relationships in navigating the complex world of Abyssal Demons.
• The threat posed by the Uncontrolled Ones and the need for protection and relocation of worlds.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong interacts with the Yellow Robe, who provides guidance and assistance.
• Han Dong reunites with Chen Li, Togo, and Nicole, who have completed their trials.
• Han Dong meets Mr. M, who seeks his help in relocating worlds and brings over his friends.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Togo's body exhibits intense pain due to his "Hell Monk" power.
• Togo reveals he has replaced his internal and external chains with "World Chains" given by Mr. M for each world he pulled back to World Mountain.
• Chen Li has absorbed immense resentment from Jericho, transforming into a Mythical Body and a "Ghost God."
• Nicole absorbs a "Soul Crystal" related to the Deep Sea, and Han Dong decides to take her to the Deep Sea.
• The Count returns, having fused with the Titan corpse of the "Origin of the Holy Blood," and joins them on their journey to the Deep Sea.

Character Developments

• Togo: Undergoes a qualitative change, becoming more powerful.
• Chen Li: Transforms into a Mythical Body and a "Ghost God," becoming more sinister.
• Nicole: Absorbs a "Soul Crystal," potentially gaining new abilities or knowledge related to the Deep Sea.
• The Count: Fuses with the Titan corpse of the "Origin of the Holy Blood," becoming stronger and more powerful.

Significant Themes

• Power and transformation: Characters undergo significant changes in power and abilities.
• Resentment and sinister nature: Chen Li's absorption of resentment leads to a shift in her nature.
• Loyalty and trust: Han Dong accepts Chen Li's transformation as long as she remains loyal to him.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and Togo: Discuss Togo's changes and the "World Chains" given by Mr. M.
• Han Dong and Chen Li: Interact, with Chen Li revealing her transformation and inviting Han Dong to Jericho's "Forbidden Chamber."
• Han Dong and Nicole: Nicole absorbs the "Soul Crystal," and Han Dong decides to take her to the Deep Sea.
• Han Dong and The Count: The Count returns, and Han Dong expresses surprise at his transformation, leading to their journey to the Deep Sea together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Li and Togo are temporarily sent back to the Prison World, which has significantly changed and expanded.
• Han Dong allows the Count to temporarily take over his body to adapt to the changes caused by the Book of the Dead.
• The Count merges with Han Dong's body, introducing 'brand new blood' that surpasses Han Dong's expectations, causing him to bleed from all orifices.
• Han Dong's right arm undergoes a complete transformation, evolving into a 'Legendary' or higher quality, with a new blood system and a 'sword mark' on the inner wrist.

Character Developments

• The Count: Shows pride in his new blood system, which has been elevated to a new level through the integration of Nether Blood and Holy Blood. He also reveals that he has been recognized as the successor to the Nether God and may need to leave Han Dong's body to return to Grim Dawn.
• Han Dong: Adapts to the Count's new blood and witnesses the evolution of his right arm. He expresses excitement about the transformation and supports the Count's decision to return to Grim Dawn.

Significant Themes

• Evolution and transformation: Both Han Dong's body and the Prison World undergo significant changes, reflecting the theme of evolution and adaptation.
• Power and responsibility: The Count's newfound power and recognition as the Nether God's successor come with the responsibility of returning to Grim Dawn, highlighting the theme of power and responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and the Count: Their relationship continues to evolve as they work together, with Han Dong supporting the Count's decision to return to Grim Dawn. The Count, in turn, shares his newfound knowledge and power with Han Dong, further strengthening their bond.
• Han Dong and the Faceless Head: The Faceless Head detects the changes in Han Dong's right arm and provides information about its new quality, demonstrating their ongoing connection and support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong obtains a Legendary Quality arm, the 'Right Arm of Epatos, the Blood Saint', with Adaptation capabilities.
• He enters an ocean-dominated planet to access the Deep Sea, choosing to swim instead of using spatial arts to respect the 'process' of the journey.
• Han Dong descends through a seabed canyon filled with Barnacles that scrutinize and inflict mental erosion on passersby.
• He reaches the deepest point, squeezing through a narrow crevice and crossing a glowing membrane using his 'Deep Sea Emissary' mark.
• Han Dong enters a vibrant underwater world with increased pressure and unique marine life.

Character Developments

• Han Dong demonstrates respect for the 'process' of his journey, choosing to swim instead of using convenient methods.
• He shows no fear or hesitation in facing the challenges of the Deep Sea, adapting to the environment and overcoming obstacles.

Significant Themes

• Respect for the 'process' and the journey itself, not just the outcome.
• Adaptation and overcoming challenges in new environments.
• The dangers and mysteries of the Deep Sea.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong interacts with the Barnacles in the seabed canyon, which show fear and cease their influence upon sensing his power.
• He encounters a 'half-sister' creature with human-like legs and a beautiful appearance, who greets him respectfully as 'Mr. Nicholas'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong, a Mystic University Professor, arrives in the Deep Sea, seeking an audience with a Great Existence.
• Aranice, a Deep-One (Shellfish), guides Han Dong to the Deep Sea City, sharing its rules and taboos along the way.
• Han Dong learns about the Dreamscape, a realm where Deep Sea Abyssal Demons cultivate and receive opportunities.
• They encounter a strip-like mountain range dividing the deep sea into regions.
• The Deep Sea City is revealed, defying logic and Euclidean geometry, inducing discomfort and nausea.
• Han Dong and Aranice obtain Han Dong's 'Dreamscape Time Card' from a terrified Starfish Creature, who recognizes Han Dong as 'Necro.'

Character Developments

• Han Dong: Demonstrates politeness, strategic thinking, and a hidden demonic side that can perceive pure bloodlines.
• Aranice: Shows cleverness, respect for Han Dong, and excitement about the rumors of Han Dong's relationship with Sally.
• The Starfish Creature: Reveals fear of Han Dong, implying a special ability to perceive threats.

Significant Themes

• The Deep Sea's rules and taboos, emphasizing the importance of order and hierarchy.
• The Dreamscape, a realm of cultivation and opportunities, reflecting the Deep Sea's power and influence.
• The stark contrast between Han Dong's expectations and the reality of the Deep Sea City, highlighting the unexpected and otherworldly nature of the Deep Sea.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and Aranice: Han Dong accepts Aranice's guidance, and they share a respectful, albeit flirtatious, rapport.
• Han Dong and the Starfish Creature: The Starfish Creature is terrified of Han Dong, hinting at a hidden power dynamic.
• Han Dong and Aranice: Aranice expresses interest in Han Dong's relationship with Sally, using it as a bargaining tool for intimacy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Dong, disguised as Professor Nicholas, arrives at R'lyeh, the Deep Sea's ancient city, seeking an audience with the Deep Sea's ruler.
• A plump starfish, a member of the Deep Sea, initially misjudges Han Dong but later realizes his true identity as the winner of the "London Game" and owner of the "Book of the Dead."
• Han Dong requests the starfish's assistance in creating a "Dreamscape Time Card," but the starfish declines, citing his loyalty to his Deep Sea master.
• Han Dong agrees to help the starfish later if he wishes to join Han Dong's world.
• Han Dong offers his blood for a sample, which reacts abnormally to the testing instrument, causing it to explode and alerting the Eighth Primordial, Hyde.
• Hyde arrives, initially hostile but quickly recognizes Han Dong and apologizes for the misunderstanding.

Character Developments

• Han Dong maintains his disguise as Professor Nicholas, demonstrating his cunning and patience in dealing with the starfish and Hyde.
• The starfish shows loyalty to his Deep Sea master, revealing that he has received guidance and gifts from his master during a "Dreamscape Time."
• Hyde, the Eighth Primordial, is shown to be impulsive and quick to act, but also respectful and friendly towards Han Dong, acknowledging him as an equal.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Allegiance: The starfish's loyalty to his Deep Sea master is a central theme, showing the importance of allegiance in the Deep Sea's hierarchy.
• Power and Identity: Han Dong's true identity as the winner of the "London Game" is recognized, highlighting the power and respect that comes with this title.
• Mystery and Discovery: The mysterious nature of the Deep Sea and its inhabitants is emphasized, with Han Dong's blood reacting abnormally to the testing instrument, hinting at hidden powers.

Character Interactions

• Han Dong and the Starfish: Han Dong's interaction with the starfish shows his ability to read situations and adapt, as he calmly handles the starfish's initial hostility and later offers him a chance to join his world.
• Han Dong and Hyde: Hyde's immediate recognition and friendly demeanor towards Han Dong highlights their shared history and mutual respect as equals.
• Hyde and Aranice: Hyde's interaction with Aranice, Han Dong's biological sister, reveals their sibling relationship and Hyde's eagerness to learn about Han Dong's experiences with the Pope.

As Han Dong landed, he found himself in a vast, cavernous space filled with swirling, luminescent tendrils that pulsed with an otherworldly light. The air was thick with the scent of ozone and the hum of countless thoughts and memories. In the center of the cavern, suspended in mid-air, was a massive, pulsating brain, its surface covered in writhing, glowing tendrils that seemed to dance and twist as if alive.
"Welcome, Valen Nicholas," the voice echoed through the cavern, resonating within Han Dong's mind. It was the same voice he had heard before, the voice of the Deep Sea Sovereign, but now it was amplified and more profound. "I am glad you have made it here. I must admit, your resilience and adaptability have far exceeded my expectations."
Han Dong looked around, his eyes wide with amazement. "This is... your main brain? The true heart of the Deep Sea Sovereign?"
"Yes," the voice replied, "This is where my consciousness resides, where my thoughts and memories are stored, and where my will is carried out. It is the core of my being, the essence of my existence."
Han Dong's gaze returned to the massive brain before him. "And these... are your thoughts and memories? They're... they're alive?"
"They are manifestations of my consciousness," the voice explained. "Each tendril represents a thought, a memory, an idea, or a desire. They are the building blocks of my mind, the foundation upon which my existence is constructed."
Han Dong reached out, his hand passing through a tendril. It pulsed and shimmered at his touch, a wave of information flooding into his mind. He saw glimpses of ancient battles, vast underwater landscapes, and strange, otherworldly creatures.
"Be careful, Valen Nicholas," the voice warned. "My thoughts and memories are powerful, and they can overwhelm even the strongest mind. You must maintain your focus and resist the urge to lose yourself in them."
Han Dong nodded, pulling his hand back. "I understand. But... why have you brought me here? What do you want from me?"
The voice paused for a moment before continuing, "I have brought you here because I believe you are the key to my survival, Valen Nicholas. I have seen the future, and I know that without your help, my existence will be threatened. The Deep Sea will be consumed by darkness, and all life within it will be extinguished."
Han Dong's eyes narrowed, his expression turning serious. "You want me to help you... but why me? I am just a Faceless, a wanderer with no true home or purpose. What could I possibly do to save an existence as vast and powerful as yours?"
The voice was silent for a moment before speaking again, "Because, Valen Nicholas, you are the only one who has shown the ability to defy the laws of this world, to break the chains that bind you to your fate. You are the only one who has shown the potential to challenge the very fabric of existence itself. You are the key to my survival, and the key to the survival of the Deep Sea."
Han Dong took a deep breath, his mind racing with thoughts and possibilities. "I see. And what must I do to help you?"
The voice paused before continuing, "To save me, and to save the Deep Sea, you must first understand the true nature of my existence, and the true nature of this world. You must learn the secrets of the Deep Sea, and the secrets of the Faceless. Only then will you be able to make the choice that will determine the fate of us all."
Han Dong nodded, his resolve strengthening. "I understand. I will do whatever it takes to save the Deep Sea and the lives within it. But first, you must tell me the truth. Who are you, Deep Sea Sovereign? What is your true form, and what is your true purpose in this world?"
The voice was silent for a moment before speaking again, "Very well, Valen Nicholas. I will reveal to you the truth of my existence, and the truth of this world. But be warned, the truth is often more terrifying than the darkness that lies within the abyss. Are you prepared to face the truth, and to make the choice that will determine the fate of us all?"
Han Dong took a deep breath, his eyes filled with determination. "I am ready. Reveal to me the truth, Deep Sea Sovereign. Show me the true nature of your existence, and the true nature of this world."
As the voice began to speak, the tendrils around Han Dong began to writhe and twist, their light growing brighter and more intense. The air was filled with the hum of countless thoughts and memories, and the scent of ozone grew stronger.