Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Mi, a Dragon King in disguise, joins Nero's team to gain humanity's strength and kill other Dragon Kings.
• Nero realizes Xia Mi might know about her lack of Dragon Raja bloodline.
• Nero and Xia Mi have a friendly rivalry, with Nero calling Xia Mi "Junior Sister" despite being younger.
• Lu Mingfei, unaware of his impending fate, plays StarCraft online.

Character Developments

• Xia Mi: Shows her cunning and manipulative side, trying to befriend Nero.
• Nero: Maintains her icy demeanor but shows a hint of helplessness towards Xia Mi's antics.
• Lu Mingfei: Displayed his skill and dedication to StarCraft, despite his challenging circumstances.

Significant Themes

• The inevitability of the Dragon Kings' destruction and their imprisonment in a death loop.
• The ambition of the "Rulers" that will one day burn everything to ash.
• The struggle between fate and individual will, as seen in Lu Mingfei's acceptance of his circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Nero and Xia Mi: Engage in playful banter, with Nero maintaining a superior attitude and Xia Mi persistently trying to befriend her.
• Lu Mingfei: Interacts with his online gaming group, showing his skill and dedication to the game despite his challenging home life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Mingfei receives a rejection letter from a university in America, along with a mysterious phone.
• He experiences an eerie sensation at the gatekeeper's office and rushes back into the building.
• The elevator he's in crashes, leaving him stuck between floors.

Character Developments

• Lu Mingfei shows indifference towards his academic future and his aunt's expectations.
• He displays curiosity and caution when dealing with the mysterious phone and the strange occurrences.

Significant Themes

• The monotony and lack of control in Lu Mingfei's life.
• The mystery and fear associated with the unknown and unexpected events.

Character Interactions

• Lu Mingfei interacts with his aunt, who orders him to run errands.
• He briefly interacts with the gatekeeper uncle, who hands him the mysterious package.
• Lu Mingfei's thoughts reveal his envy of the gatekeeper uncle's leisurely life and his desire for freedom.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Mingfei gets trapped in a falling elevator and encounters a mysterious boy who claims to be his younger brother.
• The boy offers Lu Mingfei an "exchange" but Lu Mingfei refuses.
• A terrifying creature begins to attack Lu Mingfei in the elevator.
• Lu Mingfei calls an unknown number for help.

Character Developments

• Lu Mingfei: Shows bravery and desperation in the face of danger, and is willing to seek help from an unknown source.
• The Boy: Reveals himself as Lu Mingfei's younger brother, offers an exchange, and provides cryptic warnings.

Significant Themes

• Survival and desperation
• The unknown and mysterious
• The power of connections and help

Character Interactions

• Lu Mingfei and The Boy: The Boy offers help and warnings to Lu Mingfei, but Lu Mingfei is too frightened and confused to fully understand or accept.
• Lu Mingfei and the Unknown Number: Lu Mingfei reaches out for help from an unknown contact, highlighting his desperation and lack of options.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Lu Mingfei receives a mysterious phone call and letter from 'Professor Guderian' of Cassell College, offering an interview with dangerous implications.
• Lu Mingfei is attacked by monsters in his elevator, forcing him to make a decision about the interview and his future.
• Nero, an awakened hero, arrives and listens to Lu Mingfei's internal struggle over the phone, waiting for his decision before intervening.

Character Developments

• Lu Mingfei: Struggles with the idea of leaving his ordinary life behind, including his feelings for Chen Wenwen, to embrace an uncertain future with Cassell College.
• Nero: Shows patience and understanding, allowing Lu Mingfei time to make his decision and respecting his choice.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and loss: Lu Mingfei must consider giving up his current life, including his feelings for Chen Wenwen, to pursue a new path.
• Identity: Lu Mingfei grapples with the revelation that he might be a Dragon Hybrid, an extraordinary being among ordinary humans.
• Choice and consequence: Lu Mingfei must decide whether to accept the interview and its dangers, knowing that doing so will change his life irrevocably.

Character Interactions

• Lu Mingfei and Nero: Lu Mingfei speaks with Nero over the phone, expressing his internal struggle and finally making his decision. Nero listens patiently and respectfully, waiting for Lu Mingfei to choose his own path.
• Lu Mingfei and Chen Wenwen: Lu Mingfei considers leaving behind his unspoken feelings for Chen Wenwen, knowing that accepting the interview will mean severing ties with his current life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Mingfei and Nero reunite after the elevator incident.
• Nero kills a group of monsters, which Lu Mingfei initially mistakes for people.
• They encounter Xia Mi, who is revealed to be King of Earth and Mountain, Jörmungandr.
• Jörmungandr attacks them, and Nero defends Lu Mingfei.
• Nero uses a spell, and Jörmungandr is injured.

Character Developments

• Lu Mingfei shows fear and indecision but follows Nero's lead.
• Nero demonstrates her strength, skill, and calm under pressure.
• Jörmungandr is revealed to be a powerful and formidable enemy.

Significant Themes

• The supernatural and extraordinary nature of the world.
• The consequences of Lu Mingfei's curiosity and his inability to make decisive choices.
• The power dynamics and dangers of the path Lu Mingfei has chosen.

Character Interactions

• Lu Mingfei and Nero's dynamic changes as he realizes Nero's power and intentions.
• Nero shows concern for Lu Mingfei's safety, despite her initial threats.
• Lu Mingfei and Jörmungandr's first encounter sets the stage for future conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nero and Jörmungandr engage in a battle of wits and power.
• Nero uses the Word of Power "Judgment" to wound Jörmungandr.
• Jörmungandr reveals that "Judgment" is ineffective against beings of higher bloodline.
• Nero closes her eyes and slices through a Fine Thread, slowing time and striking Jörmungandr fatally.
• Jörmungandr escapes, terrified by Nero's use of "Time Zero."

Character Developments

• Nero demonstrates her formidable power and strategic thinking.
• Jörmungandr reveals her understanding of Words of Power and her fear of Nero's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between beings of different bloodlines and ranks.
• The strategic use of words and language in combat.
• The fear and awe inspired by powerful enemies.

Character Interactions

• Nero and Jörmungandr engage in a battle of words and power, each trying to gain the upper hand.
• Nero's actions and words instill fear in Jörmungandr, leading to her retreat.
• Lu Mingfei is present but not actively involved in the conversation or combat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Mingfei's interview with Nero turns into a battle against a mysterious assailant using Words of Power.
• Nero reveals that Lu Mingfei has dragon blood and will awaken his own Word of Power soon.
• Lu Mingfei learns that Chen Wenwen knows about his feelings for her.

Character Developments

• Lu Mingfei: Realizes his feelings for Chen Wenwen are known, struggles with the implications, and accepts his new reality as someone with superpowers.
• Nero: Shows concern for Lu Mingfei's emotional well-being, offers guidance about his powers and future.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between accepting one's true feelings and the reality of the situation.
• The revelation of hidden truths and their impact on individuals.
• The discovery of one's unique abilities and the responsibilities that come with them.

Character Interactions

• Lu Mingfei and Nero: Nero guides Lu Mingfei through his new reality, revealing his powers and offering advice about his personal life.
• Lu Mingfei and Chen Wenwen: Lu Mingfei learns that Chen Wenwen knows about his feelings for her, causing him to reevaluate their relationship.
• Lu Mingfei and the mysterious assailant: Lu Mingfei faces his first real threat using Words of Power, with Nero's help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Mingfei struggles with his feelings for Chen Wenwen, while Nero advises him not to force a confession.
• Nero recites a poem by William Blake, comparing Lu Mingfei's situation to someone who takes ordinary kindness as love.
• The academy's Aftermath Team arrives to cover up the dragon attack and deal with witnesses.
• Nero has Lu Mingfei call Professor Guderian to avoid having Lu Mingfei's memories of the incident erased.
• Lu Mingfei's application for the academy passes, and he's set to participate in the interview.
• Lu Mingfei's phone is requisitioned by his uncle.

Character Developments

• Lu Mingfei: Struggles with his feelings for Chen Wenwen but decides not to confess. He also learns about the Dragon Raja's existence and is affiliated with the academy.
• Nero: Shows maturity and understanding beyond her age, advising Lu Mingfei and handling the aftermath of the dragon attack.
• Chen Wenwen: Though not present, her indifference towards Lu Mingfei's feelings is hinted at.

Significant Themes

• Unrequited love and the pain it causes (Lu Mingfei's feelings for Chen Wenwen)
• The ordinary vs. the extraordinary (Nero's poem and Lu Mingfei's realization)
• The cover-up of supernatural events (the academy's Aftermath Team)

Character Interactions

• Lu Mingfei and Nero: Lu Mingfei confides in Nero about his feelings, and she offers advice.
• Lu Mingfei and Chen Wenwen: Though not interacting directly, Lu Mingfei's feelings for Chen Wenwen are explored.
• Lu Mingfei and his family: Lu Mingfei shares his good news with his family, but his phone is taken by his uncle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Mingfei, after closing his StarCraft game, receives a message from Old Tang, an admin of their group, who invites him to play.
• Lu Mingfei reveals he's been accepted to a university in America and Old Tang offers to take him backpacking.
• Lu Mingfei receives a friend request from Nero, who asks about his self-criticism report and tasks him with writing it.

Character Developments

• Lu Mingfei accepts his feelings for Chen Wenwen are in the past and starts moving on.
• Nero infiltrates Lu Mingfei's StarCraft group to observe Old Tang (Norton), the "King of Bronze and Fire."

Significant Themes

• Moving on from past feelings (Lu Mingfei).
• Fate and inevitability (Nero's thoughts about Norton's future).
• The contrast between the human world and the world of the Dragon Kings.

Character Interactions

• Lu Mingfei and Old Tang: They share a friendly, casual rapport, with Old Tang inviting Lu Mingfei to travel together when he's in America.
• Lu Mingfei and Nero: They have a formal, task-oriented interaction, with Nero giving Lu Mingfei a job to do.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Mi returns to school acting normal, despite Nero's knowledge of her true identity (Jörmungandr).
• Nero writes a self-criticism report, while also preparing an incident report about the King of Earth and Mountain.
• Cassell College holds an interview at the Regent Hotel, with Lu Mingfei among the interviewees.

Character Developments

• Nero: Struggles with her new delinquent image, blames Cassell for her situation.
• Xia Mi (Jörmungandr): Shows resilience and shamelessness, hints at a pregnancy.
• Lu Mingfei: Confident about his interview, shows interest in Chen Wenwen but doesn't act on it.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Deception: Characters hiding their true selves (Nero, Xia Mi).
• Resilience and Adaptation: Characters coping with unexpected situations (Nero, Xia Mi).
• Confidence and Self-assurance: Lu Mingfei's belief in his abilities.

Character Interactions

• Nero and Xia Mi: Tense, with Nero trying to maintain composure and Xia Mi being provocative.
• Lu Mingfei and Classmates: Lu Mingfei jokes with his classmates, showing familiarity but also tension with Su Xiaoqiang.
• Lu Mingfei and Chen Wenwen: Lu Mingfei shows concern for Chen Wenwen, hinting at potential feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Mingfei and Chen Wenwen meet at the Dragon Slaying Academy interview.
• Lu Mingfei confesses his feelings to Chen Wenwen.
• Chen Wenwen reveals she knew about Lu Mingfei's feelings but apologizes for not acknowledging them earlier.
• Lu Mingfei and Chen Wenwen decide to remain friends, and Lu Mingfei is called for his interview.

Character Developments

• Lu Mingfei gains the courage to confess his feelings to Chen Wenwen and accepts her rejection gracefully.
• Chen Wenwen shows understanding and empathy towards Lu Mingfei's feelings, apologizing for her past behavior.
• Both characters demonstrate maturity and acceptance in handling their unrequited feelings.

Significant Themes

• Unrequited love and acceptance: Lu Mingfei and Chen Wenwen navigate their feelings and decide to remain friends despite Lu Mingfei's unrequited love.
• Communication and honesty: The characters' open communication about their feelings leads to understanding and acceptance.

Character Interactions

• Lu Mingfei and Chen Wenwen's interaction is the core of this chapter. They discuss their feelings, apologize, and decide to remain friends.
• Lu Mingfei's interaction with other characters (Su Xiaoqiang, Zhao Menghua) is minimal in this chapter, focusing mainly on his relationship with Chen Wenwen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nero, the protagonist, is investigating the Dragon King Norton, who is the King of Bronze and Fire.
• Norton's last hiding place is near the former Baidi City, but the method to enter it is unknown.
• Nero discovers that an earthquake, which can be caused by the Dragon King Jörmungandr, is necessary to find the entrance to the underground city.
• Lu Mingfei, a new character, confirms his admission to Cassell College, a secret organization for abnormal humans.

Character Developments

• Nero: She is determined to prevent the deaths of Ye Sheng and Jiude Ya Ji, who are on a mission to find Norton's hiding place. She realizes that Jörmungandr's involvement might not be coincidental.
• Lu Mingfei: He confirms his admission to Cassell College, taking a significant step towards his goal of going to America.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Free Will: Nero struggles with the knowledge of future events and her ability to change them.
• Power and Wealth: The College's resources and influence are highlighted, emphasizing the power dynamics between organizations.

Character Interactions

• Nero and Lu Mingfei: Though they don't interact directly in this chapter, their stories intersect through the College and the mission involving Norton.
• Ye Sheng and Jiude Ya Ji: They interact with Lu Mingfei, guiding him through the admission process and setting up a meeting with Professor Guderian.
• Nero and Norton: Their connection is hinted at through Nero's investigation, setting up a potential future confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Mingfei and Chen Wenwen wait together after his college entrance interview.
• Lu Mingfei's family attends a dinner with Cassell College representatives to celebrate his passing the interview.
• Professor Guderian, Ye Sheng, Jiude Ya Ji, and Nero attend the dinner.
• Nero submits her internship report to Ye Sheng.

Character Developments

• Lu Mingfei remains humble and unassuming despite passing his interview, focusing more on the practical aspects of college life like dorms and cafeteria.
• Lu Mingze, Lu Mingfei's younger cousin, shows interest in Nero's appearance but is unaware of her superhuman abilities.
• Nero demonstrates maturity and professionalism in submitting her internship report.

Significant Themes

• The importance of language skills in global education, as emphasized by Professor Guderian.
• The gap between appearance and reality, seen in Nero's youthful appearance belying her advanced academic standing.

Character Interactions

• Lu Mingfei and Chen Wenwen show mutual respect and understanding, waiting for each other after the interview.
• Lu Mingfei's family interacts with Cassell College representatives, with Uncle taking the lead and Aunt delegating authority.
• Nero interacts with Ye Sheng, submitting her internship report in a formal manner.
• Lu Mingze shows interest in Nero, while Lu Mingfei ponders Nero's true age and abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Mingfei attends a welcome banquet hosted by Professor Guderian.
• Lu Mingfei receives a letter from his parents, moving him to tears.
• Nero leaves the banquet suddenly, upsetting Lu Mingfei.
• Ye Sheng reveals to Jiude Ya Ji that Nero's adoptive parents have passed away.
• Lu Mingfei follows Nero and encounters the boy in black from his previous Spirit Vision.

Character Developments

• Lu Mingfei: Shows emotion upon receiving a letter from his parents, feels guilty for upsetting Nero, and becomes determined to find her.
• Nero: Leaves the banquet suddenly due to emotional distress caused by the letter and Lu Mingfei's reaction.
• Ye Sheng: Reveals information about Nero's past, showing concern for her well-being.

Significant Themes

• Family and parental love: Lu Mingfei's emotional reaction to the letter highlights the importance of family and parental love.
• Loss and grief: Nero's past loss of her adoptive parents is a significant emotional burden for her.
• Empathy and guilt: Lu Mingfei feels guilty for unintentionally upsetting Nero, showing his capacity for empathy.

Character Interactions

• Lu Mingfei and Nero: Lu Mingfei is concerned about Nero's sudden departure and decides to find her.
• Lu Mingfei and the boy in black: The boy in black appears again, taunting Lu Mingfei and provoking an emotional response.
• Ye Sheng and Jiude Ya Ji: Ye Sheng shares information about Nero with Jiude Ya Ji, showing their concern for her and their close relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Mingfei encounters a boy who claims to be his younger brother, Lu Mingze, in a hallucination-like state.
• The boy discusses power, dominion, and love, asserting that power is essential for obtaining anything.
• Lu Mingfei wakes up and finds himself at the entrance of the women's toilet, where he's confronted by a girl with dark red hair and later by Nero.

Character Developments

• Lu Mingfei: Struggles with his feelings for the girl and his encounter with the mysterious boy. He becomes more aware of the concept of power.
• The Boy (Lu Mingze): Reveals himself as Lu Mingfei's younger brother, hinting at a deeper connection or secret.

Significant Themes

• Power and its influence on relationships and societal dynamics.
• The blurred line between reality and illusion, hallucination, or dream.
• The struggle between personal desires and societal norms.

Character Interactions

• Lu Mingfei and The Boy (Lu Mingze): Engage in a philosophical discussion about power, leading to Lu Mingfei's realization about his feelings for the girl.
• Lu Mingfei and the Red-haired Girl: She teases Lu Mingfei but ultimately helps him out of his embarrassing situation.
• Lu Mingfei and Nero: Nero witnesses Lu Mingfei's predicament but doesn't intervene, leaving him to fend for himself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Mingfei meets Chen Motong (Nono), a student examiner at Cassell College.
• Nero receives a message about the "Kuimen Project" while in the restroom, where Lu Mingfei finds her.
• Lu Mingfei signs documents to become a Preparatory Student of Cassell College.

Character Developments

• Lu Mingfei: Struggles with the reality of his situation and the changes in his life; appears melancholic and distracted.
• Chen Motong (Nono): Shows carefree and outgoing personality; reveals she has a boyfriend.
• Nero: Shows concern for Lu Mingfei's well-being; reveals she reads religious scriptures.

Significant Themes

• The impact of sudden life changes on individuals.
• The importance of communication and understanding in relationships.
• The struggle between personal desires and familial expectations.

Character Interactions

• Lu Mingfei and Nero: Lu Mingfei is curious about Nero's well-being, while Nero finds Lu Mingfei's behavior amusing and worrying.
• Lu Mingfei and Chen Motong: Lu Mingfei is uncomfortable around Chen Motong due to her teasing and his family's reaction.
• Lu Mingfei and his family: Lu Mingfei feels pressured by his family's expectations, leading to his melancholic state.

Summary

Key Plot Points

• Lu Mingfei still hasn't apologized to Nero, and Nero hasn't responded to Lu Mingfei's messages.
• The Literary Club decides to hold a Graduation Party.
• Lu Mingfei and Chen Wenwen go to the cinema together, and she asks him about his university plans.

Character Developments

• Lu Mingfei is still struggling with his feelings for Nero and his confession to Chen Wenwen.
• Chen Wenwen seems to be avoiding Lu Mingfei after his confession.
• Zhao Menghua plans to humiliate Lu Mingfei during the Graduation Party speech.

Significant Themes

• Unresolved feelings and missed opportunities (Lu Mingfei and Nero, Lu Mingfei and Chen Wenwen).
• Bullying and manipulation (Zhao Menghua's plan to humiliate Lu Mingfei).
• Intuition and understanding (Chen Wenwen guessing Lu Mingfei passed the interview).

Character Interactions

• Lu Mingfei and Chen Wenwen have a heart-to-heart conversation, with Chen Wenwen warning Lu Mingfei about Zhao Menghua's plan.
• Lu Mingfei and Chen Wenwen's dynamic shows a shift in their relationship, with Chen Wenwen being more open and Lu Mingfei being more guarded.

Key Plot Points

• Lu Mingfei learns that Chen Wenwen has agreed to date Zhao Menghua, who plans to confess at the upcoming gathering.
• Lu Mingfei learns that Su Xiaoqiang, who likes Zhao Menghua, is unaware of his plans.
• Lu Mingfei seeks Nero's advice about his Word of Power, learning that it should manifest through a hallucination and recalled text.

Character Developments

• Lu Mingfei struggles with his feelings and how to handle the situation with Zhao Menghua and Su Xiaoqiang.
• Chen Wenwen shows a more manipulative side, using Lu Mingfei's knowledge to potentially cause Su Xiaoqiang embarrassment.
• Nero remains distant but helpful, providing guidance to Lu Mingfei about his Word of Power.

Significant Themes

• Love and rivalry: Lu Mingfei, Zhao Menghua, and Su Xiaoqiang are entangled in a love triangle, with each person's actions driven by their feelings and insecurities.
• Awakening and growth: Lu Mingfei's struggle to awaken his Word of Power reflects his desire for growth and power to handle his current situation.

Character Interactions

• Lu Mingfei interacts with Chen Wenwen, learning about her relationship with Zhao Menghua and her indifference towards Su Xiaoqiang's feelings.
• Lu Mingfei seeks advice from Nero about his Word of Power, highlighting their distant but helpful relationship.
• Lu Mingfei's internal struggle reflects his complex feelings towards Zhao Menghua, Su Xiaoqiang, and Chen Wenwen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Mingfei seeks Nero's help regarding the Graduation Party.
• Nero offers to use her influence (money) to ensure Lu Mingfei's safety during his speech.
• Lu Mingfei initially hesitates but later decides to skip the party due to his concerns.

Character Developments

• Lu Mingfei shows signs of moral integrity by refusing to use money to solve his problems.
• Nero demonstrates her understanding of Lu Mingfei's character and offers guidance.

Significant Themes

• The influence of money and power.
• The consequences of one's choices and the importance of sticking to them.
• The difference between regret and depression.

Character Interactions

• Nero and Lu Mingfei's conversation reveals their understanding of each other's personalities.
• Nero provides Lu Mingfei with advice and support, showing a level of care for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Mingfei is forced to attend the Graduation Party by Zhao Menghua.
• Zhao Menghua plans to confess to Chen Wenwen during Lu Mingfei's speech, using Lu Mingfei as an extra.
• Lu Mingfei discovers Zhao Menghua's plan and decides to fight back.
• Lu Mingfei asks Nero for help to create a distraction during his speech.

Character Developments

• Lu Mingfei: Becomes determined to stand up to Zhao Menghua after feeling cornered.
• Zhao Menghua: Shows his true colors by openly trying to humiliate Lu Mingfei.
• Nero: Maintains her cold and indifferent demeanor but agrees to help Lu Mingfei.

Significant Themes

• Standing up to bullying and humiliation.
• The power of initiative and calmness in the face of adversity.
• The importance of having a backup plan and asking for help when needed.

Character Interactions

• Lu Mingfei and Zhao Menghua: Their rivalry intensifies as Zhao Menghua tries to humiliate Lu Mingfei.
• Lu Mingfei and Nero: Lu Mingfei asks Nero for help, and she agrees despite her initial reluctance.