Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ange's return to World City is witnessed by Elijah and a legendary warrior, who flee in fear.
• World City recovers, and Therese and Elijah leave without revealing Ange's return.
• Ange awaits Dana's breakthrough to legendary warrior, which occurs after a week of gravitational distortion.
• Dana's breakthrough sparks city-wide celebrations, while Ange prepares World City's defense with eighty-one Magic Towers to channel magic elements from the God-Demon Battlefield.

Character Developments

• Ange: Becomes more determined to seek revenge against the Christian Family, prioritizes the growth of his followers, and prepares World City's defenses.
• Dana: Successfully transcends to a legendary warrior, gains control over his Gravity Domain, and becomes the second third-tier expert under Ange.
• Elijah: Witnesses Ange's return, reports to Emperor Alfred VII, and is sent on a mission to quell a rebellion.
• Therese: Returns to Akreli but chooses to leave for an unfamiliar plane without revealing her whereabouts.
• Quintina and Natiya: Decide to stay at the top of the World Tree until they become Archmages, showing determination to grow stronger.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Ange's desire for vengeance against the Christian Family drives his actions and preparations.
• Growth and determination: Characters show resilience and dedication to improving their power and skills, such as Dana's breakthrough and Quintina and Natiya's decision to stay at the World Tree's top.
• Fear and courage: The reaction of Elijah and the legendary warrior to Ange's return highlights the fearsome reputation he has earned, while his actions demonstrate his courage in challenging the status quo.

Character Interactions

• Ange and Dana: Their bond strengthens as Dana becomes a legendary warrior, and Ange guides him in mastering his domain.
• Ange and Drumil: They discuss Ange's plans to channel magic elements from the God-Demon Battlefield, with Drumil expressing concern about the risks involved.
• Ange and the citizens of World City: Ange's return and preparations for the city's defense inspire hope and celebration among the citizens, while Dana's breakthrough further boosts their morale.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ange lures Foul Spirits to the Sola Plane by leaving the Abyss passage unguarded.
• In one month, nearly a hundred thousand Tier 1 Foul Spirits flood into the Sola Plane.
• Two Tier 3 Foul Spirits emerge, and Ange seals the Abyss passage, preventing their retreat.
• Dana and Ange lead their army to defeat the Tier 3 Foul Spirits and clear the Sola Plane of Foul Spirits.
• The army collects a hundred thousand pieces of intact Black Magic Mark Skin as spoils of war.
• Ange adjusts the stability of the Abyss passage, preventing Tier 3 Foul Spirits from descending.
• Many new faces emerge in the army, with Slock breaking through to become a Great Warrior and many Senior Squires advancing to Level 1 Warriors.
• Ange embeds Black Magic Crystals into the Magic Towers, doubling the concentration of magic elements in World City.
• Ange returns to the North Wind Territory, where he finds Norma and Yus have grown significantly in strength.

Character Developments

• Ange demonstrates strategic prowess by luring Foul Spirits and leading his army to victory.
• Dana showcases his combat skills and becomes more confident in his abilities.
• Slock breaks through to become a Great Warrior, and many Senior Squires advance to Level 1 Warriors, indicating their growth and potential.
• Aisha has become a mentor to Yus, showing her dedication to his growth.
• Norma and Yus have grown significantly in strength, with Norma becoming a Level 1 Warrior and Yus a Rank 1 Mage.
• Aida struggles with condensing momentum, hinting at his internal conflict or obstacles in his cultivation.

Significant Themes

• Strategy and Tactics: Ange's strategic planning and tactical execution lead to victory against the Foul Spirits.
• Growth and Development: Many characters, such as Slock, the Senior Squires, Norma, Yus, and even Aida, demonstrate growth and development in their respective fields.
• Family and Responsibility: Ange's return to the North Wind Territory highlights the importance of family and his responsibility towards his siblings and mother.

Character Interactions

• Ange and Dana: Their partnership in battle showcases their trust and understanding of each other's abilities.
• Ange and Aisha: Their reunion highlights their close sibling bond, with Aisha sharing her pride in Yus's progress and Ange's encouragement for her mentorship.
• Ange and Aida: Their interaction reveals Ange's concern for Aida's cultivation and his desire for Aida to improve and return to guard the North Wind Territory.
• Ange and his mother: Their reunion emphasizes their strong mother-son bond and Ange's love and respect for his mother.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ange shows Aida a Molten Core, which can help him advance to legendary warrior status but prevents him from reaching the Fourth-tier again.
• Ange visits the Tan'anster Family, warning the Grand Duke about withholding warriors' salaries.
• Ange meets Charles and Donna, providing them with cultivation potions.
• Ange senses a faith power fluctuation in Akreli and heads to the imperial palace, where he's confronted by four Fourth-tier experts.

Character Developments

• Aida is excited and motivated by the prospect of using the Molten Core to advance his status.
• The Grand Duke of Tan'anster is intimidated by Ange's presence and warning.
• Charles and Donna have improved their strength and gained confidence over the past two years.
• Ange demonstrates his power and calm demeanor when facing multiple Fourth-tier experts.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of using powerful, shortcut-like methods (like the Molten Core) for advancement.
• The importance of maintaining the well-being of warriors serving in the military.
• The hidden strength and power dynamics within the imperial family.

Character Interactions

• Ange and Aida: Ange shows concern for Aida's future by giving him the Molten Core but also warns him about its risks.
• Ange and the Grand Duke of Tan'anster: Ange intimidates the Grand Duke and warns him about his family's actions.
• Ange and Charles/Donna: Ange shows approval of their progress and provides them with cultivation resources.
• Ange and the Fourth-tier experts: Ange demonstrates his power and calm demeanor when facing multiple powerful opponents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ange returns to the imperial palace and is confronted by the Emperor and his guards.
• Ange captures and kills an Epic Warrior, escalating the tension.
• The Emperor reveals his Demigod form, and a fierce battle ensues between him and Ange.
• Ange suppresses the Emperor, casting doubt on the Emperor's true power among the spectators.
• The battle continues, with both combatants using powerful techniques, causing widespread fear and destruction in Akreli City.

Character Developments

• Ange: Demonstrates his immense power and skill, suppressing the Emperor. He shows no mercy and is willing to use all his strength to remain undefeated.
• Emperor Alfred VII: Struggles against Ange, revealing his Demigod form. His authority and image are challenged as Ange exposes his potential order to kill the captured Epic Warrior.

Significant Themes

• Power and Authority: Ange's immense power challenges the Emperor's authority, causing doubt and unease among the spectators.
• Honor and Dishonesty: Ange's disregard for knightly spirit and honor is contrasted with the Emperor's desire to maintain his image and authority.

Character Interactions

• Ange vs. Emperor Alfred VII: The intense battle between the two reveals their power levels and challenges their authority and honor.
• Spectators: The Archmages, Epic Warriors, and guards watch the battle with growing unease and doubt, their loyalty to the Emperor potentially wavering.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ange discovers the "Imperial Shackles" have no effect on him, shocking the Emperor and causing him to retreat.
• Ange demands the inheritance of Soul Magic and the coordinates of the Christian Family's planes as compensation for his safe return.
• Katie mediates, convincing Ange to temporarily drop the demand for the coordinates due to political instability.
• Ange and Katie leave for the Manchester family, while the Emperor and his council discuss Ange's immunity to the Imperial Shackles.

Character Developments

• Ange shows no fear of the Emperor and demands compensation, demonstrating his growing power and confidence.
• The Emperor reveals his regret for distancing himself from Ange and considers regaining his favor.
• Katie shows diplomatic skills, mediating between Ange and the Emperor to prevent further conflict.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Ange's immunity to the Imperial Shackles shifts the power balance, making the Emperor reassess his stance.
• Political consequences: The demand for the Christian Family's coordinates highlights the political instability that could arise from Ange's actions.
• Trust and betrayal: The soul Archmage's accusation against the Emperor underscores the lack of trust and the potential for betrayal within the Empire's highest echelons.

Character Interactions

• Ange and the Emperor: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Ange demanding compensation and the Emperor trying to maintain his authority.
• Ange and Katie: Katie acts as a mediator, trying to prevent further conflict between Ange and the Emperor.
• The Emperor and his council: They discuss Ange's immunity to the Imperial Shackles and the political implications of his demands.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Soul Grand Archmage and the Epic Warrior leave after Gutaaf's death, with the Archmage expressing lingering doubts about the Emperor's innocence.
• Ange returns to the Manchester Family Hall, severely injured but manages to heal himself using a Divine Blessing.
• Ange learns that Adelaide and Lanlost sacrificed themselves to summon the God of Curses, and he gives Lanlost's ashes to Katie.
• Ange asks Katie about the Imperial Family's hidden Fourth-tier experts and the possibility of finding the Christian Family's plane coordinates.
• Katie reveals that Fourth-tier experts can traverse the Plane Sea and enter unknown planes, and she gives Ange a scroll detailing the method.
• Ange learns about the Tar Dragon Sword's origin and its connection to pure-blooded dragons.

Character Developments

• The Soul Grand Archmage remains suspicious of the Emperor's involvement in Gutaaf's death.
• Ange shows concern for Katie's safety and well-being, indicating a growing bond between them.
• Katie demonstrates her loyalty to Ange by offering to help him revoke his wanted order and providing him with valuable information about the Plane Sea.
• Ange shows determination to find the Christian Family's plane, even if it means searching the vast Plane Sea himself.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion: The Soul Grand Archmage's lingering doubts about the Emperor's innocence highlight the theme of trust and suspicion within the Empire's power dynamics.
• Power and vulnerability: Ange's severe injury after fighting a Demigod underscores the theme of power and vulnerability, as even powerful individuals can be injured or killed.
• Loyalty and friendship: Katie's willingness to help Ange, despite the risks involved, emphasizes the theme of loyalty and friendship between the two characters.

Character Interactions

• The interaction between the Soul Grand Archmage and the Emperor highlights the tension and mistrust between them, with the Archmage's lingering doubts about the Emperor's innocence creating a rift between them.
• Ange and Katie's conversation reveals their growing bond, with Katie offering to help Ange and Ange showing concern for Katie's safety.
• Ange's conversation with Katie about the Christian Family's plane coordinates and the Plane Sea demonstrates their mutual trust and willingness to share valuable information with each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ange receives a scroll from the Emperor, hinting at his intentions to involve Ange in the Empire's affairs.
• Ange travels to the Pan Family's plane, Felton Tower, and meets a black-haired woman who recognizes him, hinting at a past connection.
• Ange encounters Pan Sheng, who reveals he has dragon bloodline and transforms into a dragon-human form.
• Ange transforms into an eight-armed giant and spars with Pan Sheng, leading to the appearance of a giant dragon, likely Pan Sheng's true form.

Character Developments

• Ange shows his power and confidence, facing off against Pan Sheng and the giant dragon without fear.
• Pan Sheng demonstrates his strength and dragon bloodline, transforming into a dragon-human hybrid.
• The black-haired woman shows knowledge of Ange's past, hinting at a shared history.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect for strength.
• The revelation of secrets and hidden connections between characters.
• The theme of transformation, both literal (Pan Sheng's dragon transformation) and metaphorical (Ange's growth and change).

Character Interactions

• Ange and the black-haired woman: They share a mysterious connection, with the woman recognizing Ange and hinting at a past together.
• Ange and Pan Sheng: They engage in a physical altercation, showcasing their strength and power.
• Pan Sheng and the giant dragon: The dragon likely represents Pan Sheng's true form or a powerful ally, demonstrating their connection and mutual respect.

Plot Points and Events

• Ange meets Earth Dragon Steedmans, who reveals he is a dragon in human form.
• Ange learns about the Pan family's ancestors, including Pan Wei, who is implied to be a transmigrator like Ange.
• Ange sees a message from Pan Wei, hinting at a future meeting if Ange becomes a god or demon.
• The Pan family's experts gather, and Ange shares the message's content. They misunderstand it as a message for them and feel guilty for not reaching their ancestors' heights.
• The Prophecy Grand Archmage advises Ange to leave Felton Tower, warning him of potential danger if he stays.

Character Developments

• Ange: Shows curiosity and determination in uncovering the truth about the Pan family and their ancestors. He also demonstrates caution and resilience when faced with the Prophecy Grand Archmage's warning.
• Earth Dragon Steedmans: Reveals his true form as a dragon and shows reverence towards the Pan family's ancestors.
• Prophecy Grand Archmage: Shows wisdom and calmness, advising Ange to leave while also hinting at potential dangers. She also reveals that the Pan family can communicate with gods through Divine Prayer.

Significant Themes

• The theme of ancestry and lineage is further explored, with the Pan family's long history and their reverence towards their ancestors.
• The theme of caution and danger is emphasized, with the Prophecy Grand Archmage warning Ange about the potential risks of staying in Felton Tower.

Character Interactions

• Ange interacts with Earth Dragon Steedmans, learning about the Pan family's history and seeing the message from Pan Wei.
• Ange meets the Prophecy Grand Archmage, who advises him to leave Felton Tower due to potential dangers.
• The Pan family's experts gather, misunderstanding the message from Pan Wei as a message for them and feeling guilty for not reaching their ancestors' heights.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ange returns to the Empire and finds the Christian Family's stronghold abandoned.
• He learns that the Christian Family has left and curses him at all times.
• Ange visits the Astrologer's Guild but is refused the Christian Family's plane coordinates.
• He returns to World City and finds it thriving with rich magic elements.
• Ange discovers that the curse power has reappeared, this time with divine origins.
• Katie is assigned to the God-Demon Battlefield, and Ange sends warriors with her.
• Dana reveals that the Litchfield Plains' Plane Portal was connected to multiple planes.
• Ange finds the hidden portal leading to the Christian Family's plane.

Character Developments

• Ange becomes more determined to find and confront the Christian Family.
• He continues to improve World City and study soul magic.
• Katie shows concern for Ange's safety, hinting at her growing affection.
• Dana reveals new information about the Litchfield Plains' portal, helping Ange's investigation.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of Power and Knowledge: Ange continues to study and grow stronger, even in the face of new challenges.
• Loyalty and Friendship: Katie and Dana show their loyalty and concern for Ange.
• The Power of Gods: The reappearance of the curse power highlights the influence of divine beings.

Character Interactions

• Ange interacts with the spatial Archmage of the Astrologer's Guild, showing his growing influence and power.
• He has a heart-to-heart conversation with Drumil about the curse power.
• Ange discusses the God-Demon Battlefield and the Christian Family with Katie and Dana.
• Ange and Dana reminisce about the past, leading to a breakthrough in the search for the Christian Family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ange discovers a spatial rift leading to the Christian Family's plane.
• He sets up nine Magic Towers to stabilize the rift and determine the plane's coordinates.
• An Airship fleet gathers at the Horexi Manor for the impending invasion.
• Ange meets with a representative from the Black Magic Society, offering a Tier 4 Foul Spirit's body in exchange for the coordinates of the Christian Family's planes.

Character Developments

• Ange: Shows his strategic prowess by planning to mislead the Christian Family about the source of their plane coordinates. He also reveals that the World Tree has no offensive capabilities without Druids.
• Dana: Expresses eagerness to attack the Christian Family but shows concern for Ange's safety.
• Ade and Georgie: Display loyalty and eagerness to fight against the Christian Family, but Ange advises them not to let hatred cloud their judgment.
• Black Magic Society Representative (female Mage): Shows respect and caution when dealing with Ange, revealing that the Christian Family controls six planes.

Significant Themes

• Strategy and Deception: Ange uses misinformation to mislead the Christian Family.
• Power Dynamics: The Black Magic Society seeks to trade information for power (the Tier 4 Foul Spirit's body).
• Loyalty and Hatred: Ade and Georgie's eagerness to fight the Christian Family is tempered by Ange's advice not to let hatred control their actions.

Character Interactions

• Ange and Dana: Ange shares his plans with Dana, who shows concern for Ange's safety.
• Ange and Ade/Georgie: Ange advises the two young men not to let their hatred cloud their judgment.
• Ange and Black Magic Society Representative: Ange uses the Tier 4 Foul Spirit's body as bait to negotiate for the Christian Family's plane coordinates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The female Mage returns to the Black Magic Society's stronghold with news from Ange.
• The Dark Archmage listens to her report and decides to let the Christian Family believe they've eliminated the Black Magic Society's forces.
• The Christian Family receives a letter threatening exposure of their plane's coordinates. The Grand Duke's nephew leads a Warband to eliminate the Black Magic Society's forces.
• Ange successfully locates the Christian Family's plane, the Segon Plane, and arrives at Little Gong City, a trade outpost.
• Ange learns about the Segon Plane's ethnic groups and their social structure from a local shopkeeper's daughter.

Character Developments

• The Dark Archmage remains strategic and cautious, using the Christian Family's overconfidence to their advantage.
• The Christian Family's Grand Duke's nephew shows confidence and determination but harbors resentment towards his uncle's decisions.
• Ange demonstrates adaptability and cunning, using Suggestion magic to gather information and blend in with the locals.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Strategy: Both the Black Magic Society and Ange use deception to gain an advantage over their opponents.
• Power Dynamics: The social structure of the Segon Plane reflects the power dynamics between the Empire, the native Disai and Gongga people, and the mixed-bloods.
• Information Control: The Black Magic Society and the Christian Family both try to control information to maintain their positions.

Character Interactions

• The female Mage and the Dark Archmage: The Mage reports to the Archmage, who makes strategic decisions based on her information.
• The Christian Grand Duke and his nephew: The Grand Duke entrusts his nephew with the mission to eliminate the Black Magic Society's forces, showing his confidence in the young Warrior.
• Ange and the Gongga girl: Ange uses Suggestion magic to gain the girl's trust and learn about the Segon Plane's ethnic groups and social structure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ange discovers that Yuri, the shop owner, is actually a Baron of the Empire.
• Ange sells 15 sets of North Wind Steel Armor and 15 Rune long swords to Yuri for 2,400 magic crystals.
• Ange learns that the Segon Plane's Plane Portal is located in Segon City and that it still maintains contact with seven other planes.
• Ange departs for Segon City.

Character Developments

• Yuri reveals his noble status and his knowledge of the Segon Plane's political undercurrents.
• Ange demonstrates his magical abilities, causing Yuri to mistake him for an envoy from a behind-the-scenes organization.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and political intrigue within the Segon Plane.
• The potential for conflict and war between the Disai and Gongga people.
• The Christian Family's rule over the Segon Plane and the resentment of vassal nobles.

Character Interactions

• Ange and Yuri engage in a conversation that reveals Yuri's knowledge of the Segon Plane's political landscape.
• Ange uses soul magic to extract information from Yuri without his awareness.
• Yuri arranges for Ange to stay in a superior guest room and prepares Little Gong City's specialties for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ange leaves Yuri's shop, leaving Yuri and his guards pondering about the changes in the Segon Plane and the potential threat from the Disai and Gongga people.
• Ange spends a month traveling through various cities and towns, gathering information about the political climate and racial tensions in the Segon Plane.
• Ange arrives at Segon City, where he learns about the registration process for magical beasts and encounters a greedy guard.
• Ange rents a three-story shop on Berego Street, attracting the curiosity of his neighbors.

Character Developments

• Yuri reflects on the potential changes in the Segon Plane and the threat from the Disai and Gongga people, deciding to sell weapons to them to strengthen his position.
• Ange demonstrates his calm and collected demeanor, even when faced with a greedy guard, and shows kindness to the children of his new neighborhood.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The power struggle between the Empire, the Disai people, and the Gongga people is a central theme, with each group trying to strengthen their position.
• Racial Tensions: The racial divide between the Empire, the Disai people, and the Gongga people is evident, with each group having distinct roles and privileges in society.
• Information Gathering: Ange's methodical approach to gathering information, by listening to idle chatter in taverns and marketplaces, highlights the importance of intelligence in understanding the political landscape.

Character Interactions

• Yuri interacts with his guards, discussing the potential changes in the Segon Plane and deciding to sell weapons to the Disai and Gongga people.
• Ange interacts with the guard at the city gate, demonstrating his calm and collected demeanor when faced with extortion.
• Ange interacts with the children of his new neighborhood, showing kindness and generosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ange completes preparations for his magic shop, including a hidden basement with a teleportation array and invisibility barrier.
• He opens the Drumil Magic Shop, which becomes popular due to its quality products and fair prices.
• Ange visits seven other planes, establishing identical magic shops in each, and returns to Segon City after two months.
• Tension rises in Segon City due to impending conflicts between the Disai people, Gongga people, and the Empire's Nobles.
• A Disai person seeks Ange's help to save their young master, who was bitten by a magical beast and is now poisoned.

Character Developments

• Ange demonstrates his commitment to his plans, expanding his influence across seven planes.
• Yus arrives to help manage the magic shops, easing Ange's workload.
• The young Disai master's condition reveals the seriousness of the conflict between the Disai and Gongga people.

Significant Themes

• Expansion and Influence: Ange's actions show his ambition to expand his power and influence across different planes.
• Conflict and Tension: The growing conflict between the Disai and Gongga people, and their respective ambitions, create a tense atmosphere in Segon City.
• Power Dynamics: The struggle for control over plane portals and the underlying racial tensions highlight the complex power dynamics at play.

Character Interactions

• Ange interacts with various customers at his magic shop, earning their respect and trust.
• He meets the Disai person seeking help for their young master, leading to a potential new alliance.
• Ange's conversation with the middle-aged man reveals the depth of his love for his child and his desperation to save him.