Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi learns that Moore hasn't reached the end of the Corpse Road, while he has.
• Gu Xi discovers an elastic mist at the edge of the Game World, preventing further progress.
• Gu Xi decides to investigate the situation and consult the Queen in White Fort.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking and concern for his subordinate's safety.
• Moore shows loyalty and understanding of her role in Gu Xi's army.

Significant Themes

• The theme of transformation is emphasized through the Underworld Transformation and the changes in the world's attributes.
• The theme of obstacles and challenges is present, with Gu Xi facing a barrier at the edge of the Game World.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and Moore maintain communication through Gu Xi's summons, showing a commander-subordinate relationship.
• Gu Xi's interaction with the Queen in White Fort is anticipated, suggesting a potential alliance or information exchange.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi arrives at a Castle that was originally named 'Black Fort' but is now known as 'White Fort'.
• He recognizes the Black Queen, who had helped him in the past, standing in the Castle's highest spire.
• The Black Queen greets Gu Xi and opens the Castle's main gate, allowing him to enter.
• Gu Xi discovers various mythical creatures (Elves, Centaurs, Pegasus, Unicorns) in the Castle, which were previously frozen under ice and snow.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi's strength has significantly improved since his first meeting with the Black Queen. He now has a large army, Orange Equipment, and has learned various Undead Abilities.
• The Black Queen, despite being trapped in the Castle, is aware of Gu Xi's actions and achievements outside.

Significant Themes

• Growth and development of characters over time.
• The impact of past encounters and guidance on future growth (Gu Xi's encounter with the Black Queen).
• The revelation of mythical creatures and their role in the story.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Black Queen reunite, with the Black Queen acknowledging Gu Xi's growth and Gu Xi expressing gratitude for her past guidance.
• The Black Queen greets Gu Xi personally at the Castle's main gate, indicating her respect or interest in him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi and the Black Queen reconnect and share their plans and histories.
• The Black Queen reveals the truth behind the Black Daughter's birth and the King's involvement.
• The King, originally a Prince, manipulated the Black Queen and the Kingdom's forces to steal an unripe Apple from the Golden Apple Tree, intending to weaken the Black Queen's power.
• The Black Queen became pregnant with the Black Daughter, who was born with Weird powers, causing chaos in the Kingdom.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi: Shows openness and trust in sharing his plans with the Black Queen.
• Black Queen: Reveals her past, showing vulnerability and regret for not aborting the Black Daughter.
• King (formerly Prince): Demonstrates cunning and ambition, manipulating the Kingdom's forces to gain power and weaken the Black Queen.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Power: The King's ambition drives him to seek power, while the Black Queen initially believes her power is unchallenged.
• Trust vs. Manipulation: The Black Queen initially trusts the King, but he manipulates her and the Kingdom's forces for his own gain.
• Consequences of Actions: The Black Queen's decision not to have children and the King's manipulations lead to the birth of the Black Daughter and chaos in the Kingdom.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Black Queen: Their shared history allows them to quickly become familiar, leading to open communication about their plans and pasts.
• Black Queen and the King: Their relationship evolves from one of control (Black Queen) to one of manipulation (King), leading to a power struggle and the birth of the Black Daughter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Black Queen reveals the Black Daughter's origin and the reason for sealing her instead of killing her.
• Gu Xi understands the King's initial plan to use the Black Daughter against the Black Queen.
• The Black Queen explains her failed attempts to dispose of the Black Daughter and the impact of the Black Daughter's presence on the Winter Mirror Kingdom.
• Gu Xi and the Black Queen agree on a plan: Gu Xi will help with the Yin-Yang Conversion, and the Black Queen will assist in opening the passage to the Apple Tree and finding the last root of the Black Daughter.

Character Developments

• Black Queen: She shows her decisiveness and willingness to cooperate with Gu Xi to resolve the Black Daughter issue and save the Winter Mirror Kingdom.
• Gu Xi: He demonstrates his strategic thinking and willingness to help the Black Queen, understanding the benefits of the Yin-Yang Conversion for both parties.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The Black Queen's struggle to maintain control over the Winter Mirror Kingdom and her daughter's power.
• Decisiveness vs. Hesitation: The Black Queen's past hesitation in dealing with the Black Daughter contrasts with her current decisiveness in working with Gu Xi.
• Cooperation and Mutual Benefit: The theme of cooperation between Gu Xi and the Black Queen, highlighting the benefits they can achieve together.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Black Queen: They form an alliance, with Gu Xi offering his help in the Yin-Yang Conversion and the Black Queen assisting in finding the Black Daughter's last root and opening the passage to the Apple Tree.
• The Black Queen and the Black Daughter: The Black Queen's past and current struggle with her daughter, reflecting her love, frustration, and determination to save her kingdom.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi explores the Castle while the Black Queen is away.
• He discovers a Mirror that shows the entire Winter Mirror Kingdom.
• The kingdom transforms into a Mirror Surface, as it did long ago.
• Gu Xi performs the Yin-Yang Conversion, separating the Underworld (Yin) and Yang aspects of the kingdom.
• He creates the 'Frost Mirror Ghost Prison' as the first Underworld Prison.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates his power and responsibility by completing the conversion and creating a prison.
• The Black Queen shows trust in Gu Xi by aiding him and giving up part of her kingdom.

Significant Themes

• Trust: The Black Queen's trust in Gu Xi is a significant theme, driving her actions.
• Power and Responsibility: Gu Xi's actions show the consequences of his power and the responsibility he bears.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Black Queen interact minimally but significantly. The Black Queen's trust in Gu Xi is clear, and Gu Xi reciprocates by respecting her wishes and completing the task responsibly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi completes his main quest, advancing from Snow Queen and Black Daughter to Underworld Master.
• He transforms the Winter Mirror Kingdom into his territory, with Liches as permanent residents.
• The Frost Mirror Ghost Prison is established, with a new type of Nether Spirit Flower growing there.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi advances to Level 15 and gains a new Painting Technique Clone, which increases Intelligence and Charm.
• He learns about future enhancements from the Mysterious Academy at Levels 20, 30, and 40.

Significant Themes

• Advancement and growth of Gu Xi's character and territory.
• Transformation and adaptation of the environment and its inhabitants.
• The power and influence of Gu Xi's clones and skills.

Character Interactions

• No significant interactions with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi selects skills at Level 15 with a four-choose-one format.
• He considers the Underworld Master's class skills, ultimately choosing the Bridge of Helplessness and the Death Sorcerer Legion.
• The Bridge of Helplessness will expand his territory, and the Death Sorcerer Legion will allow him to create Liches en masse for his Death Sorcerer Force Field.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi shows strategic thinking in choosing skills that will benefit his long-term goals and current needs.
• He expresses frustration with the time-consuming nature of his current abilities, hinting at his desire for more efficiency.

Significant Themes

• Strategy and Planning: Gu Xi demonstrates careful consideration and long-term thinking in his skill choices.
• Power and Efficiency: Gu Xi's frustration highlights his desire for more powerful and efficient abilities.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with the skills he's choosing, weighing their pros and cons, and ultimately making a decision based on his needs and goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi successfully completes his task in the Winter Mirror Kingdom, turning it from a frozen wasteland into a vibrant, green land.
• The Black Queen, Diana, aids Gu Xi in teleporting to his troops and retrieving them, as well as helping him take back the Corpse Road paved with Giant Dragon Corpses.
• Gu Xi hears a familiar voice, possibly Su Youheng's, indicating that another task might be happening at the Apple Tree Area.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates gratitude and respect towards the Black Queen, Diana.
• Diana shows support and understanding towards Gu Xi's needs, aiding him in retrieving his troops and taking back the Corpse Road.
• Moore remains loyal and dedicated to Gu Xi, but hints at a potential secret or awareness of something unusual.

Significant Themes

• Alliance and Support: Diana's assistance to Gu Xi highlights the importance of alliances and support in achieving common goals.
• Uncertainty and Potential Threats: Gu Xi's hearing of a familiar voice suggests that there might be an unknown threat or competition at the Apple Tree Area.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and Diana interact respectfully and cooperatively, with Diana offering help and Gu Xi expressing gratitude.
• Gu Xi and Moore interact briefly, with Moore hinting at a potential secret or awareness of something unusual, creating tension and intrigue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi encounters a Giant Dragon on the Corpse Road, which turns out to be a clone of Su Youheng.
• Su Youheng explains that he needs to borrow a Passage to leave the Advancement World and that his plans don't conflict with Gu Xi's.
• Su Youheng asks Gu Xi to stay for two days before passing through the Passage and offers a Void Crystal (Red) as compensation.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi remains vigilant and cautious around Su Youheng, despite the latter's assurances.
• Su Youheng shows understanding of the Advancement World's rules and the value of the Void Crystal (Red).

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion: Gu Xi is wary of Su Youheng, while Su Youheng tries to assure Gu Xi of his good intentions.
• Compensation and exchange: The Void Crystal (Red) serves as a means of exchange for Gu Xi's cooperation.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and Su Youheng's clone have a tense but civil conversation, with Gu Xi initially suspicious and Su Youheng trying to reassure him.
• Gu Xi consults with Moore about the Giant Dragon Corpses, showing trust in Moore's expertise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi helps Su Youheng (disguised as a Giant Dragon) deal with Dragon Corpses to cover his tracks.
• Moore assists in transporting Dragon Corpses back to Aryadovi City.
• Gu Xi moves Dragon City to the Corpse Road for easier transportation.
• Su Youheng shares valuable information about Red Equipment binding with Gu Xi.

Character Developments

• Su Youheng: Shows gratitude towards Gu Xi for his help, shares valuable information about Red Equipment binding to repay Gu Xi's kindness.
• Gu Xi: Demonstrates interest and eagerness to learn about the second Red Equipment binding process and its attributes influence.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and repayment: Su Youheng feels indebted to Gu Xi and shares valuable information as a form of repayment.
• Information exchange: Gu Xi seeks information about the second Red Equipment binding process, highlighting the value of knowledge and experience in the game world.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and Su Youheng: Gu Xi helps Su Youheng, and in return, Su Youheng shares crucial information about Red Equipment binding with Gu Xi.
• Gu Xi and Moore: Gu Xi releases Dragon City for Moore's convenience in transporting Dragon Corpses, showing a cooperative relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi and Su Youheng discuss Red Equipment and its potential set bonuses for two days.
• Su Youheng disappears after their conversation, and Gu Xi toasts his departure.
• Gu Xi sleeps for over eight hours and wakes up to find the Corpse Road cleared and filled with Nether Spirit Flowers.
• Gu Xi decides to create a Corpse Road out from Dragon City using Dragon Corpses.
• Gu Xi redeploys his Troops, including Death Titans and Mud Head Trucks, preparing to face Dragon Tooth Soldiers and the Hundred-Headed Giant Dragon.
• Guo Zheng's troops are sent as Scouts to locate the enemies.
• The entire army advances towards the Apple Tree in large square formations.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi shows strategic thinking and determination in preparing for the battle against Demigod-level enemies.
• Moore demonstrates loyalty and understanding of Gu Xi's plans, agreeing to create a Corpse Road out from Dragon City.
• Shi Li shows eagerness to challenge the Dragon Tooth Soldiers with his Evil Blood Skeleton Soldiers.

Significant Themes

• Strategic planning and preparation for battle.
• The power of overwhelming numbers in battle.
• The importance of understanding and utilizing one's Subordinates' strengths.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with Su Youheng, discussing Red Equipment and its potential set bonuses.
• Gu Xi communicates with Moore about creating a Corpse Road out from Dragon City.
• Gu Xi consults with his Leaders, Heroes, and other important Subordinates before the battle, showing his desire for their growth and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dragon Tooth Soldiers and Hundred-Headed Giant Dragons guarding the Apple Tree prepare for battle upon learning of Gu Xi's advancing army.
• Gu Xi's army stops five kilometers away, and he deploys his troops strategically, prioritizing ranged attacks with Undead Arrow Tower Hunters and Mud Head Trucks.
• Gu Xi's main combat forces, including the Black Spear Camp, advance towards the enemy, while defensive units like the Berserk Zombie Battalion and Ghost Qi Battalion follow to protect the archers.
• Gu Xi activates his Death Sorcerer Legion, releasing a thousand Liches, and Amirka's Knight Squad prepares to engage the enemy.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking and caution in his first encounter with Demigod-level opponents.
• Amirka shows initiative and confidence in leading his Knight Squad, eager to take on the most dangerous enemy.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic planning and preparation in warfare.
• The role of ranged attacks and defense in protecting the main force.
• The power of Demigod-level opponents and the need for caution.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and Guo Zheng communicate, with Guo Zheng providing information about the enemy's deployment.
• Gu Xi and Amirka share a moment of understanding, with Amirka volunteering to take on the most dangerous task.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi prepares for war, arranging battle formations for his vast Undead Army.
• He opens the Bridge of Helplessness, connecting his territory to the Frost Mirror Ghost Prison, making him temporarily invincible.
• The battle begins with Gu Xi's Undead Army charging towards the enemy, supported by his main Archer Units' long-range attacks.
• The Dragon Tooth Soldiers, guarding the enemy's side, raise their shields to defend against the arrows.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates his strategic prowess in arranging battle formations, showing growth from his initial simplistic approach to war.
• The Dragon Tooth Soldiers exhibit discipline and coordination, following orders to raise their shields in unison.

Significant Themes

• The scale and complexity of large-scale wars.
• The importance of strategy and planning in battle.
• The use of unique abilities and formations to gain temporary advantages.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi's Undead Army and the Dragon Tooth Soldiers are the main interacting forces, with the former charging and the latter defending.
• Gu Xi's Archer Units support the Undead Army's advance, demonstrating teamwork and coordination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi's Arrow Tower Hunter unleashes a powerful arrow attack, scattering the Dragon Tooth Soldiers' shield formation and even killing one.
• The Nether Spirit Flower's effect sends five Dragon Tooth Soldiers to the Underworld, where they are imprisoned in the Frost Mirror Ghost Prison.
• Gu Xi, as the Underworld Master, observes the Frost Mirror Ghost Prison and sees the Dragon Tooth Soldiers' disassembly and torment. Their souls are being blown away, and their bones are crystallizing.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates his power and strategic thinking, using the Frost Mirror Ghost Prison to his advantage.
• The Dragon Tooth Soldiers show their strength but are ultimately vulnerable to Gu Xi's tactics.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Gu Xi and the Dragon Tooth Soldiers.
• The cruel and inescapable nature of the Frost Mirror Ghost Prison.
• The strategic use of resources and abilities in battle.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with the Dragon Tooth Soldiers indirectly through his powers and the Frost Mirror Ghost Prison.
• The Dragon Tooth Soldiers interact with each other through their shield formation and retreat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dragon Tooth Soldiers, surprised by the disappearance of five of their comrades, charge towards Gu Xi's Undead Army.
• Gu Xi learns about the Frost Mirror Ghost Prison's capacity and requirements from the Book of Life and Death.
• A Dragon Tooth Soldier clashes with the Black Spear Camp, ultimately succumbing to their overwhelming, amplified attacks and the Undead's infinite resurrection ability.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi gains knowledge about the Frost Mirror Ghost Prison's limitations and benefits.
• Dragon Tooth Soldiers demonstrate their ferocity and determination but struggle against the Undead's tactics.

Significant Themes

• The Undead's resilience and adaptability against overwhelming odds.
• The strategic importance of understanding and utilizing one's resources and abilities (Gu Xi's use of the Book of Life and Death).

Character Interactions

• Dragon Tooth Soldiers vs. Gu Xi's Undead Army (Black Spear Camp).
• Gu Xi's interaction with the Book of Life and Death, revealing crucial information about the Frost Mirror Ghost Prison.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi's forces engage with Dragon Tooth Soldiers, with varied success due to differences in unit abilities.
• Black Spear Camp is the most effective against Dragon Tooth Soldiers, but their slow movement speed hinders them.
• Dragon Tooth Soldiers breach the frontline defense and target the Archer Unit.
• Gu Xi decides to let the frontline troops be chaotic while reorganizing the rear troops.
• Dragon Tooth Soldiers cause havoc, but Gu Xi waits for an opportunity to strike.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability, adjusting his tactics in response to the enemy's strength.
• The Orange Equipment Guardian - Three Sacrifices showcases its unique abilities, successfully capturing eight Dragon Tooth Soldiers.

Significant Themes

• The importance of unit composition and synergy in battle.
• The value of adaptability and strategic thinking in the face of a powerful enemy.
• The concept of waiting for the right opportunity to strike.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi's subordinates struggle against the Dragon Tooth Soldiers, highlighting the disparity in power.
• Gu Xi and the Orange Equipment Guardian - Three Sacrifices work together to capture Dragon Tooth Soldiers, demonstrating effective teamwork.
• Dragon Tooth Soldiers interact with Gu Xi's forces, showcasing their strength and arrogance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Orange Equipment Guardian - Three Sacrifices surprises and defeats a group of Dragon Tooth Soldiers, demonstrating Gu Xi's powerful Subordinates.
• The Undead Arrow Tower Hunter develops a strategy to effectively counter the Dragon Tooth Soldiers, leading to the death of more than ten of them.
• Gu Xi deploys Knight Blood Road's Undead Servants, who engage the remaining Dragon Tooth Soldiers in a formidable battle.
• The Dragon Tooth Soldiers attempt to regroup, but Gu Xi uses a City Gate to incapacitate them, followed by the deployment of Demigod-level Skeleton Soldiers from Aryadovi City.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi showcases strategic prowess and resourcefulness in utilizing his Subordinates' unique abilities to counter the Dragon Tooth Soldiers.
• The Dragon Tooth Soldiers, initially confident, become uncertain and desperate as they face Gu Xi's powerful forces.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and strategy in battle, as seen in Gu Xi's approach to countering the Dragon Tooth Soldiers.
• The power of unity and coordination among Subordinates, demonstrated by the Undead Servants and Skeleton Soldiers.
• The importance of home-field advantage, with Gu Xi's ability to deploy Subordinates and structures at will on his Battlefield.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi's Subordinates, such as the Undead Arrow Tower Hunter and the Knight Blood Road's Undead Servants, work together to counter the Dragon Tooth Soldiers, showcasing their teamwork and effectiveness.
• The Dragon Tooth Soldiers, despite their individual strength, struggle against Gu Xi's coordinated forces, highlighting the importance of unity and strategy in battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ancient Undead, a Demigod Unit, appears on the battlefield.
• They engage and defeat the Dragon Tooth Soldiers, with each Ancient Undead kill resulting in the appearance of a new Ancient Undead and Undead Servant.
• Gu Xi orders the Ancient Undead to drive the Dragon Tooth Soldiers into the Black Spear Camp's attack range, but the Ancient Undead focus on killing instead.
• Dragon Tooth Soldiers gather to counterattack the Ancient Undead and Undead Servants.
• Gu Xi redirects the Black Spear Camp and Undead Arrow Tower Archers to target the Dragon Tooth Soldiers.

Character Developments

• Ancient Undead: Display strategic thinking, fighting in groups, and prioritizing weaknesses.
• Dragon Tooth Soldiers: Initially confident, but lose numbers and confidence as they face the Ancient Undead and Black Spear Camp.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and strategy vs individual prowess (Ancient Undead vs Dragon Tooth Soldiers).
• The power of numbers and reinforcement (each kill results in new units).
• Adaptability and autonomy (Ancient Undead follow their own strategy despite Gu Xi's orders).

Character Interactions

• Ancient Undead and Dragon Tooth Soldiers: Fierce combat, with Ancient Undead showing no mercy and Dragon Tooth Soldiers counterattacking.
• Gu Xi and Ancient Undead: Gu Xi issues orders, but Ancient Undead act autonomously.
• Black Spear Camp and Dragon Tooth Soldiers: Engage in combat after Gu Xi redirects them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Undead forces, led by Gu Xi, engage in a three-pronged attack against the Dragon Tooth Soldiers.
• The Dragon Tooth Soldiers, despite their strength, are held back by the similar-level Ancient Undead and Undead Servants, and the relentless assault from the Black Spear Camp.
• The Orange Equipment Guardian - Three Sacrifices decimates the reinforcements sent by the Dragon Tooth Soldiers, demonstrating its powerful ambush capabilities.
• The Black Spear Camp Soldiers and Evil Blood Skeleton Soldiers join the fray, contributing significantly to the defeat of the Dragon Tooth Soldiers.
• After the battle, Gu Xi arranges for the collection of the Dragon Tooth Soldiers' corpses to study and research a Demigod-level training method.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic prowess in commanding the Undead forces and shows interest in researching a Demigod-level training method.
• The Orange Equipment Guardian - Three Sacrifices proves to be a formidable asset in battle, highlighting the importance of Orange Equipment Guardians.
• Shi Li's Evil Blood Skeleton Soldiers grow in strength and coordination, playing a significant role in the battle's conclusion.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategic planning and coordination in battle.
• The value of studying and learning from powerful enemies to improve one's own forces.
• The importance of versatile and adaptable units in battle, as demonstrated by the Orange Equipment Guardian - Three Sacrifices.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi commands and coordinates the Undead forces, demonstrating a clear understanding of each unit's strengths and weaknesses.
• The Orange Equipment Guardian - Three Sacrifices and the Evil Blood Skeleton Soldiers work together to finish off the Dragon Tooth Soldiers, showcasing their complementary abilities.
• Gu Xi and Shi Li work together to clean up the battlefield and collect the Dragon Tooth Soldiers' corpses, highlighting their shared goal of strengthening their forces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi tallies his gains from the battle, acquiring 227 Ancient Undead and Undead Servants.
• He divides his troops into two groups to simultaneously attack the remaining Dragon Tooth Soldiers.
• Gu Xi's forces kill 600 Dragon Tooth Soldiers, gaining 521 new Ancient Undead and Undead Servants.
• Gu Xi leads an attack on the final 300 Dragon Tooth Soldiers, with Shi Li and the Black Spear Camp Spearmen playing significant roles.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi's confidence grows due to his troops' victories.
• Shi Li, an Evil Blood Skeleton Soldier, gains confidence and achieves Level 20, acquiring the Decapitation Aura.
• A Spearman in the Black Spear Camp also reaches Level 20.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and cooperation among troops.
• Growth and development of characters through battles.
• The power of perseverance and desperation in combat.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi strategically divides his forces to maintain simultaneous battles.
• Shi Li and the Black Spear Camp Spearmen work together with the Ancient Undead to defeat the Dragon Tooth Soldiers.
• The Evil Blood Skeleton Soldiers and Black Spear Camp Spearmen coordinate their attacks, with the former creating chaos and the latter exploiting it.