Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Defa drinks poison and is saved by the Crow King, who uses him as a hostage.
• Nan Feng arrives, kills the Crow King, and saves Wang Defa with the help of Su Yihan.
• Outside the city, South City's Chosen Ones engage in a battle with the Black Crow Guard.
• Nan Feng reveals the Crow King's corpse and announces his intention to take charge of Black Crow City.

Character Developments

• Wang Defa shows loyalty to Nan Feng and is willing to die for him.
• The Crow King's true name is revealed to be Qian Xiaoya.
• Nan Feng demonstrates his power and authority by killing the Crow King and announcing his rule over Black Crow City.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for control over Black Crow City.
• Loyalty and devotion, as shown by Wang Defa's actions.
• The consequences of one's actions, as seen in the Crow King's death.

Character Interactions

• Nan Feng and the Crow King engage in a tense standoff, with Nan Feng ultimately emerging victorious.
• Wang Defa and the Crow King have a brief, antagonistic exchange before the Crow King's death.
• Nan Feng and Su Yihan work together to save Wang Defa, showcasing their teamwork and coordination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Crow King is killed by Nan Feng, shocking Black Crow City.
• Nan Feng demands surrender from the Black Crow Guards, but the Military Advisor, Wen Cheng, incites them to resist.
• Nan Feng offers Wen Cheng the position of acting city lord in exchange for cooperation, which Wen Cheng accepts under duress.
• Nan Feng retreats with the South City people into the forest, planning to return later after dealing with Black Crow Peak.
• Xiao Nan returns to South City with an orange Treasure Chest, prompting Nan Feng to rush back.

Character Developments

• Nan Feng demonstrates strategic thinking by offering Wen Cheng a deal to maintain control of Black Crow City indirectly.
• Wen Cheng shows cunning and adaptability by accepting Nan Feng's offer to secure his position and life.
• Xiao Nan's return signals potential new developments and powerful equipment.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances: Nan Feng uses his strength to dictate terms, while Wen Cheng navigates the situation to secure his position.
• Adaptability and survival: Characters must adapt to changing circumstances to ensure their survival and success.
• The allure of powerful equipment: The orange Treasure Chest represents a significant reward that draws Nan Feng's immediate attention.

Character Interactions

• Nan Feng and Wen Cheng: Nan Feng uses a combination of threats and offers to control Wen Cheng, who accepts the deal to secure his survival and future prospects.
• Nan Feng and Xiao Nan: Nan Feng's eagerness to return to South City upon hearing about the orange Treasure Chest highlights their close relationship and mutual trust.
• Nan Feng and the South City people: The group temporarily separates to pursue their individual goals, showing a level of trust and independence among them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nan Feng returns to South City and reunites with You Ran and Xiao Nan.
• Xiao Nan reveals she has to leave to find her true self and absorb her scattered power essence.
• Nan Feng accompanies Xiao Nan to the edge of the mist, where she teleports away.
• Nan Feng decides to take on Black Crow Peak alone, seeking another S-rank equipment.

Character Developments

• Nan Feng: Shows growth in responsibility and support for Xiao Nan's journey. He also demonstrates increased confidence and ambition in tackling Black Crow Peak alone.
• Xiao Nan: Exhibits maturity and determination in her decision to leave and find her true self. She also shows concern for Nan Feng's well-being.
• You Ran: Briefly appears, showing understanding and consideration by leaving Nan Feng and Xiao Nan to talk privately.

Significant Themes

• Growth and Independence: Xiao Nan's decision to leave South City and find her true self signifies her growth and desire for independence.
• Brother-Sister Bond: The bond between Nan Feng and Xiao Nan is strengthened as they support each other's decisions, with Nan Feng encouraging Xiao Nan's journey and Xiao Nan worrying about Nan Feng's safety.
• Ambition and Confidence: Nan Feng's decision to take on Black Crow Peak alone reflects his growing ambition and confidence in his abilities.

Character Interactions

• Nan Feng and Xiao Nan: Their interaction is filled with affection and mutual support. Nan Feng encourages Xiao Nan's journey, while Xiao Nan expresses concern for her brother's safety.
• Nan Feng and You Ran: They have a brief, friendly interaction, with You Ran showing understanding and consideration by leaving them to talk privately.
• Nan Feng and Black Crow Generals: Nan Feng's swift and stealthy passage past the Black Crow Generals highlights his growing prowess and the Black Crow Peak's underestimation of outsiders' capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Black King, residing at Black Crow Peak, learns of invaders and decides to confront them, accompanied by his loyal dog.
• Di Yuan, posing as a carefree young man in Black Crow City, awaits the invaders' arrival while Tian Yuan, his brother, prepares to intercept the Black King.
• Nan Feng, unaware of the schemes, hunts fierce beasts in the Ancient Forest, accumulating good karma.
• He discovers a mysterious river with corpses floating downstream, including Granny Lin, one of the Yingjiang Five Fiends, who appears to move briefly before being killed by Nan Feng.

Character Developments

• The Black King: Shows calm confidence in his strength, plans to obtain Destined Divine Weapons before the invaders' arrival.
• Di Yuan: Displays cunning and manipulative behavior, using Black Crow City as bait to attract invaders.
• Tian Yuan: Shows concern for the plan's success and the potential consequences of failure.
• Nan Feng: Demonstrates caution and wariness upon discovering the mysterious river and the corpses.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception: Di Yuan's plan to use Black Crow City as bait, the Black King's hidden intentions.
• Power and confidence: The Black King's calm demeanor in the face of potential danger.
• Uncertainty and danger: The mysterious river and the corpses hint at an unknown threat upstream.

Character Interactions

• The Black King and his dog: Show a calm and confident partnership, with the dog expressing greed for a Destined Divine Weapon.
• Di Yuan and Tian Yuan: Display a brotherly relationship, with Di Yuan being more reckless and Tian Yuan more cautious.
• Nan Feng and the corpses: Nan Feng's caution and wariness upon discovering the corpses, his decision to investigate upstream despite the potential danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nan Feng is mysteriously controlled and led upstream a river filled with corpses.
• He discovers a town filled with corpses and an eerie atmosphere under the moonlight.
• He encounters Gao Zhuo, one of the Yingjiang Five Fiends, who seems to recognize him.
• They witness a person committing suicide in the river, driven by fear and contradictory thoughts.
• Nan Feng hears a voice revealing that this isn't an illusion but a dream.

Character Developments

• Nan Feng remains calm and analytical despite being in a terrifying and confusing situation, demonstrating his resilience and resourcefulness.
• Gao Zhuo is revealed to be another victim in this dream, showing his vulnerability despite his initial cold demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Control: The dream manipulates its victims' fears, leading them to harm themselves or others, reflecting the theme of fear as a controlling force.
• Unknown and Uncontrollable: The mysterious entity behind the dream and its rules remain unknown, emphasizing the characters' helplessness and passivity.

Character Interactions

• Nan Feng and Gao Zhuo's encounter is tense and brief, with Nan Feng trying to extract information from Gao Zhuo, who is reluctant to share.
• The interaction between Nan Feng and the person who commits suicide highlights the dream's ability to manipulate its victims' thoughts and actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nan Feng encounters Soyana's divine sense in a dream-like world.
• Soyana reveals she was once known as the Dream God.
• Nan Feng meets Gao Zhuo again and learns about a Terror Beast.
• Nan Feng is attacked by a beautiful woman in a hut, then faces a giant Terror Beast.

Character Developments

• Nan Feng shows concern for Soyana's feelings and promises to help her.
• Gao Zhuo is injured and fearful of the Terror Beast.
• The beautiful woman is revealed to be aggressive and potentially dangerous.

Significant Themes

• The power of dreams and the divine.
• The consequences of lying and breaking promises (Nan Feng's past promises to Soyana).
• The dangers of underestimating one's enemies.

Character Interactions

• Nan Feng and Soyana's relationship deepens as they communicate more openly.
• Nan Feng's encounter with Gao Zhuo is tense but informative.
• Nan Feng's interaction with the beautiful woman is hostile, with Soyana's intervention leading to a change in his plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nan Feng, a dreamer, enters a shack and finds a beautiful woman who's been attacked by a Terror Beast.
• He carries her away, and they're chased by the Terror Beast. They seek refuge in a house inhabited by a Headless Woman.
• The Headless Woman fights the Terror Beast, while Nan Feng and the woman (Yan Nujiao) hide in another shack.
• They learn that the town, Despair Town, is a secret realm that opens every ten years, containing a powerful Destined Divine Weapon. Survival until the town closes is the only way out.

Character Developments

• Nan Feng demonstrates bravery and quick thinking in protecting Yan Nujiao from the Terror Beast.
• Yan Nujiao shows resilience by quickly healing from her dislocated shoulders and providing information about Despair Town.
• The Headless Woman reveals her unique fighting style and fearlessness in facing the Terror Beast.

Significant Themes

• Survival: Characters must survive the dangers of Despair Town to escape.
• Power and Weapons: The search for the Destined Divine Weapon drives people to enter Despair Town.
• Unreality: Nan Feng's confusion about being in a dream hints at the dreamlike nature of the events.

Character Interactions

• Nan Feng and Yan Nujiao: They initially clash, but Nan Feng saves Yan Nujiao, and they form a temporary alliance. They share information and work together to survive.
• Nan Feng and the Headless Woman: They have a brief, violent encounter, showing the Headless Woman's aggressive nature.
• Nan Feng and Soyana (through voice): Nan Feng consults Soyana about waking up from the dream, hinting at their connection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nan Feng and Soyana discuss the possibility of finding Soyana's Destined Divine Weapon in the town.
• Nan Feng learns about the local perception of Chosen Ones (invaders) from Yan Nujiao, a local woman.
• Nan Feng discovers that the blind Go player and the poison Gu master, Tian Yuan and Di Yuan, are brothers.
• Nan Feng decides to wait until dawn to explore the town, as it's safer during the day.
• Nan Feng follows Yan Nujiao around the town, witnessing her encounter with two lecherous men and an ice-cold woman who kills them.

Character Developments

• Nan Feng: Shows curiosity and caution, learns new information about the world, and decides to protect Yan Nujiao.
• Soyana: Weakened, needs rest to maintain her divine sense.
• Yan Nujiao: Reveals local knowledge, shows courage and caution, and is targeted by lecherous men.
• Ice-cold woman: Reveals strong killing intent and swift action, protecting Yan Nujiao.

Significant Themes

• Perception of Chosen Ones (invaders) vs. reality.
• The dangerous and unpredictable nature of the Despair Town.
• The importance of caution and preparedness in the town.

Character Interactions

• Nan Feng and Soyana: Discuss the possibility of finding Soyana's Destined Divine Weapon.
• Nan Feng and Yan Nujiao: Share local knowledge, Nan Feng decides to protect Yan Nujiao.
• Yan Nujiao and the lecherous men: Yan Nujiao is targeted, but the ice-cold woman intervenes and kills them.
• Nan Feng and the ice-cold woman: Nan Feng watches the interaction from a distance, recognizing the woman as an acquaintance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nan Feng, Catherine Vina, and Yan Nujiao meet in Despair Town.
• They encounter a Spawn Mother Ghoul in a cabin, who is protecting her unborn child.
• Nan Feng and Catherine kill the Spawn Mother Ghoul, but her son, a Spawn Ghoul, emerges from her belly.
• The Spawn Ghoul begins to consume his mother's body as Despair Town darkens.

Character Developments

• Nan Feng: Shows his resourcefulness and quick thinking, using the Spawn Mother Ghoul's misogyny to distract her and gain an advantage in combat. He also demonstrates his bravery by facing the Spawn Ghoul.
• Catherine Vina: Remains cold and efficient, aiding Nan Feng in combat and warning him of the Spawn Ghoul's emergence.
• Yan Nujiao: Initially cautious around Catherine, she later shows concern for Nan Feng's safety and hands over her sword to him.

Significant Themes

• Misogyny: The Spawn Mother Ghoul's preference for her son over her unborn daughter highlights the theme of misogyny.
• Survival: The characters must work together to survive the night and the supernatural threats in Despair Town.
• Darkness and Light: The town's darkness brings forth monsters, while the crescent moon provides a glimmer of light and hope.

Character Interactions

• Nan Feng and Catherine Vina: They work well together in combat, showing a level of understanding and coordination.
• Nan Feng and Yan Nujiao: Nan Feng's teasing and Yan Nujiao's initial wariness develop into a more cooperative dynamic as they face the Spawn Mother Ghoul together.
• The Spawn Mother Ghoul and her son: Their relationship highlights the grotesque and disturbing nature of the supernatural threats in Despair Town.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Spawn Mother Ghoul's power grows stronger at night.
• Nan Feng and Catherine team up to behead the mother ghoul, but its spawn continues to grow stronger.
• The spawn ghoul proves difficult to defeat due to its healing abilities.
• Nan Feng and Catherine work together to fight the spawn ghoul, with Catherine using Nan Feng's sword to increase her strength.
• The Terror Beast is summoned by the spawn mother ghoul's head, forcing the trio to flee.
• Nan Feng stays behind to slow down the spawn mother ghoul, allowing Catherine and Yan Nujiao to escape.
• They find refuge in a small, safe house.

Character Developments

• Catherine shows strategic thinking and decisiveness in leading the group to safety.
• Nan Feng demonstrates his combat skills, speed, and strength, as well as his protective nature towards Yan Nujiao.
• Yan Nujiao reveals her noble background as the youngest daughter of the Yan family in the Bright Moon Empire.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and teamwork in combat (Nan Feng and Catherine working together).
• The importance of strategic thinking and decisiveness in survival situations (Catherine's leadership).
• The consequences of one's actions (the spawn mother ghoul summoning the Terror Beast after its head is kicked out).

Character Interactions

• Nan Feng and Catherine work well together in combat, with Catherine observing Nan Feng's skills and Nan Feng trusting Catherine's judgment.
• Nan Feng shows a protective instinct towards Yan Nujiao, putting himself in harm's way to ensure her safety.
• Catherine and Yan Nujiao form a temporary alliance, with Catherine leading them to safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nan Feng and Catherine meet Yan Nujiao, a young lady from the influential Yan family.
• Nan Feng, Catherine, and Yan Nujiao discuss the Destined Divine Weapon's whereabouts, suspecting it to be the Terror Beast that circles the town at night.
• Nan Feng decides to confront the Terror Beast, hoping to obtain the Destined Divine Weapon and escape Despair Town.

Character Developments

• Nan Feng: Shows confidence and recklessness in challenging the Terror Beast, revealing his desire to escape Despair Town urgently.
• Yan Nujiao: Demonstrates naivety and pride, initially boasting about her family's power but later showing concern for Nan Feng's safety.
• Catherine: Maintains a cold and analytical demeanor, expressing doubt about their chances against the Terror Beast.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: The Yan family's power and influence are highlighted, contrasting with Nan Feng and Catherine's initial indifference.
• Desperation and Urgency: Nan Feng's desire to escape Despair Town is driven by the urgent need to warn his brothers about a potential trap.
• Chance and Preparation: The group's plan to kill the Terror Beast relies on chance (Soyana's temporary help) and Nan Feng's preparedness with his Destined Divine Weapon.

Character Interactions

• Nan Feng and Yan Nujiao: Nan Feng teases Yan Nujiao about her family's power, while she naively believes his claim of knowing Blade Emperor Tang Chengyun.
• Nan Feng, Catherine, and Yan Nujiao: The trio discusses the Destined Divine Weapon's possible location, leading to their decision to confront the Terror Beast.
• Nan Feng and Catherine: Both express concern for the other's safety, with Catherine warning Nan Feng about the Terror Beast's power and Nan Feng asking Catherine and Yan Nujiao to hide.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nan Feng faces a Terror Beast in Despair Town, with Soyana's help he defeats it using his Ring of Frozen Domain and Golden Gatling.
• They realize the Destined Divine Weapon they seek isn't with the Terror Beast.
• Soyana reveals the moon in the sky could be the hidden weapon, but Nan Feng can't reach it due to strength suppression in the town.
• Soyana offers to help Nan Feng one last time before her divine sense dissipates, pausing time and making Nan Feng the new master of the dream world.

Character Developments

• Nan Feng demonstrates his combat skills and quick thinking, using his equipment and weapons effectively.
• Soyana reveals she's a wisp of divine sense from a statue, capable of influencing the dream world, and offers help to Nan Feng.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and adaptability in the face of danger (Nan Feng).
• The influence of dreams and reality, and the power of control over one's own dreams (Soyana and Nan Feng).

Character Interactions

• Nan Feng and Soyana work together to defeat the Terror Beast, with Soyana providing crucial assistance at the right moment.
• Nan Feng and Soyana discuss the possible location of the Destined Divine Weapon, leading to the revelation about the moon.
• Nan Feng and Soyana make a deal: he will bring her statue to World No. 0, and she will help him one last time before disappearing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nan Feng becomes the Dream Master of Despair Town and retrieves Soyana's Destined Divine Weapon, a crescent moon.
• He learns that all Chosen Ones' Destined Divine Weapons originate from the Creator God's power.
• Soyana's divine sense, which has developed emotions, dissipates after guiding Nan Feng.
• Nan Feng wakes up and warns his allies not to go to Black Crow City, suspecting that experts are targeting them there.
• Xiao Nan, feeling Nan Feng's disappearance, sends Tang Chengyun to Black Crow City to investigate.

Character Developments

• Nan Feng gains a new Destined Divine Weapon and learns about their origin.
• Soyana's divine sense develops emotions before dissipating.
• Xiao Nan demonstrates concern for Nan Feng's safety and sends help.

Significant Themes

• The power of Destined Divine Weapons and their connection to the Creator God.
• The development of emotions in divine senses.
• The importance of caution and preparedness in the face of potential danger.

Character Interactions

• Nan Feng interacts with Soyana, learning about her divine sense and her Destined Divine Weapon.
• Nan Feng communicates with his allies, warning them about Black Crow City.
• Xiao Nan sends Tang Chengyun to Black Crow City to help Nan Feng, showing her concern for him.

• Nan Feng hunts ferocious beasts near Despair Town to improve his strength, feeling like he's forgotten something important.
• He realizes he's used up all his accumulated luck and decides to re-accumulate it before opening an orange treasure chest.
• Su Ziran informs Nan Feng that Shen Pan hasn't returned to South City and is suspected to be in danger.
• Nan Feng deduces that Shen Pan was captured after discovering Wen Cheng meeting with a powerful individual, likely Tian Yuan or Di Yuan.
• Nan Feng decides to rescue Shen Pan, with Cheng Mo providing support. They plan signals for Cheng Mo to use based on the situation in Black Crow City.
• Nan Feng teleports to a small hill near Black Crow City, with Cheng Mo waiting there. They plan for Nan Feng to scout the situation first.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nan Feng returns to Black Crow City to rescue Shen Pan, using Wang Defa's help to infiltrate.
• Di Yuan and Tian Yuan ambush Nan Feng, capturing Shen Pan.
• Nan Feng escapes, with Tian Yuan in pursuit. Di Yuan plans to use Nan Feng as bait to capture more Chosen Ones.

Character Developments

• Nan Feng demonstrates his determination and resourcefulness in attempting to rescue Shen Pan.
• Shen Pan shows concern for Nan Feng's safety and tries to warn him.
• Di Yuan reveals his cunning and manipulative nature, using Shen Pan as leverage to capture more Chosen Ones.
• Tian Yuan remains stoic and obedient to Di Yuan's commands.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and loyalty, as seen in Nan Feng's determination to save Shen Pan and Shen Pan's concern for Nan Feng.
• Manipulation and deception, as demonstrated by Di Yuan's plan to use Nan Feng as bait.
• Power dynamics, with Di Yuan and Tian Yuan exploiting their strength to control others.

Character Interactions

• Nan Feng and Wang Defa: Nan Feng uses Wang Defa to gather information and infiltrate Black Crow City, showing trust in Wang Defa's abilities.
• Nan Feng and Shen Pan: Their friendship is evident as they both prioritize each other's safety.
• Di Yuan and Tian Yuan: They work together to capture Nan Feng, showcasing their partnership and Di Yuan's ability to command Tian Yuan.
• Di Yuan and Shen Pan: Di Yuan's cruelty is evident as he tortures Shen Pan to prevent him from sending a warning to Nan Feng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nan Feng lures Tian Yuan away from Black Crow City using the Gatling as bait.
• South City's Chosen Ones, led by Su Ziran, teleport to Black Crow City to rescue Shen Pan.
• Xiao Luo infiltrates Black Crow City to save Shen Pan but is discovered by Di Yuan.
• Di Yuan kills Shen Pan and pursues Xiao Luo, ultimately killing him as well.

Character Developments

• Nan Feng: Shows strategic thinking by using the Gatling to lure Tian Yuan away, demonstrating his growth as a leader.
• Tian Yuan: Reveals his strength by blocking Nan Feng's Gatling attack with a black chess piece.
• Shen Pan: Dies after betraying Xiao Luo's plan to Di Yuan, showing his naivety and lack of experience.
• Xiao Luo: Dies heroically trying to save Shen Pan, demonstrating his loyalty and bravery.
• Di Yuan: Proves himself to be cunning, manipulative, and ruthless, using Shen Pan as bait to lure Xiao Luo to his death.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Betrayal: Shen Pan's betrayal of Xiao Luo's plan leads to both of their deaths, highlighting the consequences of betrayal.
• Bravery vs. Cunning: Xiao Luo's bravery in trying to save Shen Pan is ultimately no match for Di Yuan's cunning and manipulation.
• Power Dynamics: The power dynamics between the Chosen Ones, the Black Crow Guard, and the Black King are explored, with the Black King and Di Yuan holding significant power.

Character Interactions

• Nan Feng and Tian Yuan: Engage in a chase, with Nan Feng using the Gatling to lure Tian Yuan away from Black Crow City.
• Xiao Luo and Shen Pan: Xiao Luo attempts to rescue Shen Pan but is ultimately betrayed by him.
• Di Yuan and Xiao Luo: Di Yuan manipulates and kills both Shen Pan and Xiao Luo, showcasing his ruthlessness and cunning.
• South City's Chosen Ones: They plan to rescue Shen Pan but are unaware of the trap set by the Black King and Di Yuan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Luo lures Di Yuan out of Black Crow City using a clone, allowing him to rescue Shen Pan.
• Shen Pan is severely injured and near death, but Su Yihan manages to stabilize him using a powerful healing spell.
• Tian Yuan leaves his battle with Nan Feng and heads towards Black Crow City, where the other South City Chosen Ones are located.
• Tian Yuan, Di Yuan, and Black King (along with his dog) encircle and intercept the South City Chosen Ones, trapping them within a Black and White Chessboard.

Character Developments

• Xiao Luo demonstrates strategic thinking and quick decision-making, successfully rescuing Shen Pan.
• Shen Pan shows resilience, managing to stay alive despite severe injuries.
• Su Yihan displays her powerful healing abilities, saving Shen Pan's life.
• Tian Yuan reveals his strength and control-focused fighting style, forcing Nan Feng back.
• Di Yuan, Black King, and their allies show up, significantly increasing the threat level against the South City Chosen Ones.

Significant Themes

• Strategic thinking and adaptability in the face of danger (Xiao Luo).
• Resilience and determination to survive (Shen Pan).
• Powerful healing abilities and their importance in battle (Su Yihan).
• The strength and danger of powerful enemies (Tian Yuan, Di Yuan, Black King).

Character Interactions

• Xiao Luo and Su Yihan work together to save Shen Pan.
• Xiao Luo and Su Yihan make a difficult decision to prioritize South City's safety.
• Tian Yuan and Nan Feng engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their strength and skills.
• The South City Chosen Ones face off against Tian Yuan, Di Yuan, and Black King, with the odds heavily against them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Pan returns to South City and learns that Su Ziran and others have gone to Black Crow City without him.
• Liu Daqiang, who has been in seclusion for 26 days (equivalent to 26 years in his Inner Demon challenge), emerges and joins the battle in Black Crow City.
• Liu Daqiang's Inner Demon challenge involved chopping down treants for 26 years, with the final treant being invulnerable until he found a way to sever it in half with one axe swing.

Character Developments

• Shen Pan: Realizes the gravity of his mistake in sending the others to Black Crow City without him, feeling guilty and afraid for the South City brothers.
• Liu Daqiang: Overcomes his Inner Demon after 26 years of effort, demonstrating remarkable perseverance and strategic thinking. He is determined to make up for lost time and join the battle in Black Crow City.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance: Liu Daqiang's 26-year struggle against his Inner Demon highlights the importance of perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds.
• Regret and Redemption: Shen Pan regrets his decision to send the others to Black Crow City, while Liu Daqiang regrets not being able to fight alongside his brothers during the large Beast Tide and seeks to redeem himself.

Character Interactions

• Shen Pan and Liu Daqiang: Shen Pan is shocked and overjoyed to see Liu Daqiang, who he thought was dead, but also feels guilty for not remembering him initially.
• Liu Daqiang and Xiao Luo: Liu Daqiang messages Xiao Luo to teleport to Black Crow City, showing their camaraderie and shared determination to fight together.
• Liu Daqiang and the South City brothers: Liu Daqiang's emergence from seclusion renews the hope and determination of the South City brothers, who are eager to fight alongside him again.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Luo meets Liu Daqiang, who hasn't left his seclusion for 26 years.
• Outside Black Crow City, Tian Yuan, Di Yuan, and Black King capture 182 Chosen Ones from South City.
• Nan Feng arrives to negotiate for their lives, but Di Yuan refuses.
• Xiao Luo and Liu Daqiang intervene, attempting to break the Black and White Chessboard's barrier.
• Liu Daqiang's powerful axe strike fails to break the barrier.

Character Developments

• Xiao Luo: Shows determination to save his friends, uses his full strength in a single strike.
• Liu Daqiang: Reveals his seclusion and powerful axe skill, but his attack is ineffective against the barrier.
• Nan Feng: Shows courage and determination to save his friends, uses his weapons to attack the barrier.
• Di Yuan: Shows ruthlessness and impatience, eager to obtain the Destined Divine Weapons.
• Tian Yuan: Shows confidence and power, his barrier withstands the combined attacks of Xiao Luo, Liu Daqiang, and Nan Feng.

Significant Themes

• Friendship: Xiao Luo, Liu Daqiang, and Nan Feng risk their lives to save their friends.
• Power and Strength: The characters' power levels are emphasized, with Liu Daqiang's 20-year seclusion and Nan Feng's weapons.
• Ruthlessness vs. Compassion: Di Yuan and Tian Yuan show no mercy, while the heroes from South City show compassion for their friends.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Luo and Liu Daqiang: Xiao Luo is uncertain about Liu Daqiang's strength, but they join forces to save their friends.
• Nan Feng and Di Yuan: Nan Feng tries to negotiate with Di Yuan, but Di Yuan refuses and prepares to attack.
• Liu Daqiang and Tian Yuan: Liu Daqiang attacks Tian Yuan's barrier with his powerful axe strike, but it's ineffective.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Liu Daqiang, a level 30 Chosen One, cracks Tian Yuan's Black and White Chessboard with a single axe strike, surprising Tian Yuan.
• The crack allows the trapped South City people to use Teleportation Arrays to escape, with nearly half managing to flee in two seconds.
• Tian Yuan summons a black mountain to suppress the remaining South City people, while the Black King and his dog kill escaping Chosen Ones to steal their Destined Divine Weapons.
• Di Yuan reveals he has poisoned the area, ensuring all remaining South City people will die. He targets Nan Feng, but the Blade Sovereign intervenes, injuring Di Yuan.

Character Developments

• Liu Daqiang demonstrates his strength, proving he's a formidable opponent even at level 30.
• Tian Yuan and Di Yuan underestimate the South City people, leading to a significant loss of Chosen Ones.
• Nan Feng shows selflessness in trying to save his comrades, even in the face of certain death.
• The Black King and his dog reveal their true colors, prioritizing their own safety over the Black and White Chessboard's success.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The power struggle between the Chosen Ones, the Black King, and the Poison Gu Master is evident, with each side trying to gain the upper hand.
• Trust and Betrayal: The Black King's betrayal highlights the theme of trust and its fragility in this world, as even allies can turn against each other.
• Selflessness and Sacrifice: Nan Feng's actions show that even in a world filled with power struggles, there are those who prioritize the lives of others over their own.

Character Interactions

• Liu Daqiang and Tian Yuan: Liu Daqiang's strength surprises Tian Yuan, revealing the latter's underestimation of the South City people.
• Nan Feng and Di Yuan: Their interaction highlights Di Yuan's cunning and ruthlessness, as he reveals his poisoning plan and targets Nan Feng.
• The Black King and his dog: Their actions together show their loyalty to their own survival, prioritizing their safety over the success of the Black and White Chessboard.