Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yifei apologizes to Lin Qiye for leaving him and Jiang Qian during the monster attack.
• Lin Qiye learns that Li Yifei and Liu Yuan signed confidentiality agreements after surviving the incident.
• Li Yifei expresses his desire to join the Night Watchmen, but is rejected.
• Lin Qiye returns home soaked in the rain and meets his PE teacher, Zhao Kongcheng, who is actually a Night Watchman.
• Zhao Kongcheng reveals he tracked Lin Qiye's location and brings a large sum of money to offer him.

Character Developments

• Li Yifei feels guilty for abandoning Lin Qiye and Jiang Qian, but apologizes sincerely.
• Li Yifei shows ambition and desire for power after learning about the Night Watchmen.
• Lin Qiye remains calm and collected, showing no signs of guilt or fear despite the recent events.
• Zhao Kongcheng demonstrates his resourcefulness and determination in tracking Lin Qiye.

Significant Themes

• Guilt and redemption (Li Yifei's apology and desire to make amends).
• Ambition and power (Li Yifei's desire to join the Night Watchmen).
• Trust and deception (Zhao Kongcheng's tracking of Lin Qiye).

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye and Li Yifei have a heart-to-heart conversation, with Lin Qiye comforting Li Yifei and helping him come to terms with the incident.
• Lin Qiye and Zhao Kongcheng meet again, with Zhao Kongcheng attempting to recruit Lin Qiye into the Night Watchmen using a large sum of money.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Kongcheng, a Night Watchman, visits Lin Qiye to offer him money for his family, but Lin Qiye refuses.
• Zhao shares his life story, revealing his regrets and dreams, including his desire to become a general.
• They part ways, with Zhao leaving an umbrella behind and Lin Qiye watching him go.

Character Developments

• Zhao Kongcheng: We learn about his past, his regrets, and his dream. He shows kindness and understanding towards Lin Qiye, despite his initial gruff demeanor.
• Lin Qiye: Lin Qiye demonstrates his principles and determination, refusing to accept money from Zhao. He also shows empathy and understanding towards Zhao's situation.

Significant Themes

• Regret and Redemption: Zhao's story highlights the theme of regret and the desire for redemption, as he tries to prevent Lin Qiye from making the same mistakes he did.
• Dreams and Ambition: Both Zhao and Lin Qiye have their own dreams and ambitions, which drive their actions and decisions.
• Family and Responsibility: The importance of family and taking responsibility for one's loved ones is a recurring theme.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Kongcheng and Lin Qiye: Their interaction is marked by mutual respect and understanding, despite their initial differences. They share a moment of connection over their shared experiences and dreams.
• Lin Qiye and Li Yifei (off-page): Lin Qiye's thoughts about Li Yifei suggest a growing connection and understanding between them, even though they are not physically present together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qiye's teacher, Zhao Kongcheng, visits to check on Lin Qiye's eyes after his recovery.
• Lin Qiye's family celebrates his recovery with a lavish dinner.
• The Ghost-faced King, a dangerous creature, is spotted near the old residential district where Lin Qiye lives.
• Zhao Kongcheng races to evacuate the residents, including Lin Qiye's family, while trying to contain the Ghost-faced King.
• Zhao Kongcheng sets up a Boundless Void Domain to conceal the impending battle.

Character Developments

• Lin Qiye: Shows gratitude and respect for his teacher, Zhao Kongcheng.
• Zhao Kongcheng: Demonstrates his dedication and bravery as a Night Watchman, willing to protect the residents, including Lin Qiye, even at great personal risk.

Significant Themes

• Protection and Sacrifice: Zhao Kongcheng's willingness to protect the residents, even when facing a formidable enemy like the Ghost-faced King.
• Responsibility: Zhao Kongcheng feels responsible for the safety of the residents and takes it upon himself to evacuate them and contain the threat.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye and Zhao Kongcheng: Their teacher-student relationship is shown to be strong and caring, with Zhao Kongcheng going out of his way to check on Lin Qiye's health and now rushing to protect him and his family.
• Zhao Kongcheng and Wu Xiangnan: Their professional relationship is shown to be one of mutual respect and understanding, with Wu Xiangnan trusting Zhao Kongcheng to handle the situation in the old residential district.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qiye and Yang Jin have dinner with Auntie. Lin Qiye notices a bat outside the window, reminding him of his ability to communicate with Night Creatures.
• Lin Qiye decides to go out in the heavy rain, despite Auntie's and Yang Jin's protests, to attend to an important matter.
• Zhao Kongcheng, a skilled swordsman, fights against a severely wounded but powerful Mythical Creature, the Ghost-faced King, in the pouring rain.

Character Developments

• Lin Qiye shows determination and responsibility, prioritizing an important task over a meal, even in harsh weather.
• Auntie displays concern and care for Lin Qiye, showing disapproval of his decision to go out in the rain.
• Yang Jin shows worry for Lin Qiye but ultimately respects his decision.
• Zhao Kongcheng demonstrates exceptional skill and courage in combat, facing a formidable opponent despite knowing the vast difference in their power.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and duty (Lin Qiye's decision to go out despite the rain)
• Power dynamics and disparity (Zhao Kongcheng vs. the Ghost-faced King)
• Caring and concern for others (Auntie's and Yang Jin's reactions to Lin Qiye's decision)

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye and Auntie: Lin Qiye reassures Auntie that he'll return after completing his task, while Auntie expresses concern for his safety in the heavy rain.
• Lin Qiye and Yang Jin: Yang Jin tries to dissuade Lin Qiye from going out, but ultimately respects his decision.
• Zhao Kongcheng and the Ghost-faced King: Despite the vast difference in power, Zhao Kongcheng fights the Ghost-faced King with skill and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Kongcheng encounters a Ghost-faced King with the Forbidden Ruin 'Ghost-faced Terrain', which distorts his perception of space.
• Lin Qiye arrives at the Boundless Void Domain and shouts for Zhao Kongcheng, who responds from within.

Character Developments

• Zhao Kongcheng demonstrates his combat instincts and experience by fighting the Ghost-faced King despite the Forbidden Ruin's effects.
• Lin Qiye shows determination and resourcefulness in finding Zhao Kongcheng.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Forbidden Ruins.
• The importance of experience and awareness in overcoming adversity.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Kongcheng and the Ghost-faced King engage in a fierce battle, with Zhao Kongcheng managing to hold his own despite his injuries.
• Lin Qiye and Zhao Kongcheng interact through the barrier of the Boundless Void Domain, with Zhao Kongcheng initially trying to deter Lin Qiye from entering.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qiye, despite Zhao Kongcheng's warnings, insists on helping fight the Ghost-faced King, but Zhao's Boundless Void Domain prevents him from entering.
• Zhao Kongcheng, severely injured, decides to use Ghost God's Pull, a drug that temporarily grants a Forbidden Ruin, to combat the Ghost-faced King.
• Zhao Kongcheng activates his Forbidden Ruin, Life-Annihilating Flash Moon, and severs one of the Ghost-faced King's arms with a single slash.

Character Developments

• Lin Qiye shows bravery and determination, willing to fight despite the danger and his fear of death, to repay Zhao Kongcheng's help.
• Zhao Kongcheng, despite his injuries and the risk of using Ghost God's Pull, decides to fight to protect Lin Qiye and his family, revealing his selfless nature and desire to prove himself as a Night Watchman without a Forbidden Ruin.

Significant Themes

• Bravery and selflessness: Both Lin Qiye and Zhao Kongcheng display these qualities, with Lin Qiye willing to fight despite his fear and Zhao Kongcheng willing to risk his life to protect others.
• The desire for power and recognition: Zhao Kongcheng's longing for a Forbidden Ruin to prove himself among the Night Watchmen highlights this theme.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye and Zhao Kongcheng: Their interaction shows a growing bond, with Lin Qiye wanting to help Zhao Kongcheng and Zhao Kongcheng willing to protect Lin Qiye and his family at any cost.
• Zhao Kongcheng and the Ghost-faced King: Their battle highlights Zhao Kongcheng's determination and the Ghost-faced King's monstrous physique and power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Kongcheng, severely injured and cornered, activates his Forbidden Ruin, Ghost God's Pull, which enhances his abilities.
• He engages in a fierce battle with the Ghost-faced King, inflicting significant damage despite his initial disadvantage in strength and speed.
• Lin Qiye arrives, having broken through the Boundless Void Domain using his enhanced eyes.
• Zhao Kongcheng asks Lin Qiye to step aside, intending to deliver a final, powerful slash using the last of his Forbidden Ruin's energy.
• He executes a massive, swift slash that decapitates the Ghost-faced King.

Character Developments

• Zhao Kongcheng demonstrates remarkable resilience and determination, fighting despite his severe injuries and using his Forbidden Ruin strategically.
• Lin Qiye shows confidence in his abilities and cooperates with Zhao Kongcheng's plan, stepping aside to allow him the final strike.

Significant Themes

• The power and cost of using Forbidden Ruins.
• The importance of strategy and timing in battle.
• The bond between allies, as seen in Lin Qiye's cooperation with Zhao Kongcheng.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Kongcheng and Lin Qiye work together, with Zhao Kongcheng leading the charge and Lin Qiye supporting him.
• Zhao Kongcheng shows respect for Lin Qiye's abilities, asking him to watch his final slash.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhao Kongcheng, severely injured, dies after killing the Ghost-faced King with a single slash.
• Lin Qiye, enraged, faces the Ghost-faced King again, which is not truly dead.
• Lin Qiye fights the Ghost-faced King, aiming to destroy its true form, a ghostly face on its chest.

Character Developments

• Zhao Kongcheng: Dies heroically after achieving his goal, showing his determination and pride.
• Lin Qiye: Becomes more determined and focused after Zhao Kongcheng's death, displaying his resolve and skill.

Significant Themes

• Determination and perseverance: Both Zhao Kongcheng and Lin Qiye show unyielding determination in the face of adversity.
• The cost of heroism: Zhao Kongcheng's death highlights the high price paid for heroic acts.
• Resilience: Lin Qiye's continued fight against the Ghost-faced King despite his injuries and the loss of his comrade.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye and Zhao Kongcheng: Their bond is strengthened by Zhao Kongcheng's sacrifice, and Lin Qiye is driven to avenge him.
• Lin Qiye and the Ghost-faced King: Their battle intensifies, with Lin Qiye determined to destroy the Ghost-faced King's true form.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qiye defeats the Ghost-faced King using Seraphim's Eye, but the battle has left him severely weakened.
• He finds Zhao Kongcheng's corpse and reflects on the futility of his sacrifice, which went unnoticed by the public.
• Lin Qiye decides to become a Night Watchman for ten years to repay Zhao Kongcheng's kindness, promising to protect the world for that duration.
• He leaves his home and family without saying goodbye, knelt before his aunt's house, and set off to join the Night Watchmen.
• Hong Ying, a fellow Night Watchman, arrives at the scene and finds Lin Qiye carrying Zhao Kongcheng's body, proclaiming his triumph.

Character Developments

• Lin Qiye: Struggles with the weight of Zhao Kongcheng's sacrifice and decides to become a Night Watchman to repay him, leaving his family behind.
• Zhao Kongcheng: Sacrifices his life to weaken the Ghost-faced King, enabling Lin Qiye's victory.
• Hong Ying: Arrives at the scene, showing concern for Zhao Kongcheng's well-being and relief upon finding Lin Qiye alive.

Significant Themes

• The cost of heroism and the lack of recognition for it.
• The struggle between personal desires and the greater good.
• The burden of debt and the need to repay kindness.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye and Zhao Kongcheng: Lin Qiye reflects on Zhao Kongcheng's sacrifice and decides to repay him by becoming a Night Watchman.
• Lin Qiye and his aunt: Lin Qiye leaves without saying goodbye, feeling guilty for abandoning them but determined to protect their future.
• Hong Ying and Lin Qiye: Hong Ying arrives at the scene, relieved to find Lin Qiye alive and carrying Zhao Kongcheng's body.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qiye leaves home without taking an umbrella, worrying his mother.
• The rain stops, and the scene of the previous night's battle is cleaned up.
• A Mangy Dog appears at the site, performs a ritual, and a soul returns.
• Lin Qiye is brought to Heping Agency, where he meets Team 136 of the Night Watchmen.
• Lin Qiye recounts Zhao Kongcheng's battle against the Ghost-faced King.

Character Developments

• Auntie (Lin Qiye's mother) shows concern for Lin Qiye's safety.
• Lin Qiye demonstrates calmness and composure under questioning.
• Team 136 members show respect and remembrance for Zhao Kongcheng.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of supernatural encounters (cleanup of the battle site).
• The impact of loss (Team 136's reaction to Zhao Kongcheng's death).
• The power of truth (Lin Qiye's insistence on recounting Zhao Kongcheng's actions).

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye's interaction with his mother shows his consideration for her feelings.
• Team 136 members interact with Lin Qiye, questioning him about Zhao Kongcheng's death.
• Team 136 members reminisce about Zhao Kongcheng, showing their bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qiye joins the Night Watchmen under the condition that he can leave after ten years if he has the ability to do so.
• He is told he must complete a one-year training camp before becoming an official member.
• Hong Ying invites Lin Qiye to stay at her place for the next month.

Character Developments

• Lin Qiye shows determination and nonchalance about his future in the Night Watchmen.
• Hong Ying demonstrates kindness and concern for Lin Qiye, showing a softer side despite her initial anger.
• Wu Xiangnan remains suspicious of Lin Qiye but is eventually overruled by Chen Muye.
• Chen Muye reveals himself as a fair and decisive leader.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and duty (Lin Qiye's agreement to join the Night Watchmen, Chen Muye's leadership).
• Trust and suspicion (Wu Xiangnan's doubts about Lin Qiye, Hong Ying's acceptance of him).
• The consequences of one's actions (Zhao Kongcheng's death, Lin Qiye's decision to join the Night Watchmen).

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye and Hong Ying: They form a friendly bond, with Hong Ying showing protective instincts towards Lin Qiye.
• Lin Qiye and Wu Xiangnan: Tension exists between them due to Wu Xiangnan's suspicions.
• Chen Muye and Wu Xiangnan: Chen Muye asserts his authority as captain, overruling Wu Xiangnan's concerns.
• Wen Qimo and Lin Qiye: Wen Qimo shows kindness and eagerness to befriend Lin Qiye.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qiye and Wen Qimo discuss the Night Watchmen's organization and structure.
• Wen Qimo reveals that the Night Watchmen have six Special Squads, each with its own codename, that handle crises beyond the capabilities of local teams.
• Lin Qiye learns about the requirements for joining a Special Squad, including being at the peak of the 'Chuan' realm and possessing 'something special.'

Character Developments

• Lin Qiye: Realizes the extent of his mental strain from recent events and begins to open up to his new teammates.
• Wen Qimo: Shows a more caring and knowledgeable side, providing Lin Qiye with valuable information and support.

Significant Themes

• The Night Watchmen's organization and hierarchy.
• The importance of 'something special' for exceptional growth and recognition within the Night Watchmen.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye and Wen Qimo: They bond over their shared experiences and Lin Qiye's potential, with Wen Qimo acting as a mentor figure.
• Lin Qiye and Hong Ying: Though not present, Hong Ying's kindness and consideration for Lin Qiye's feelings are highlighted.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qiye and Wen Qimo discuss the Night Watchmen's hierarchy and the existence of 'Human Apexes', powerful individuals comparable to ancient gods.
• Lin Qiye asks about humanity's ability to kill gods, and Wen Qimo expresses concern about the potential consequences.
• Wen Qimo takes Lin Qiye to the Night Watchmen's cemetery in Cangnan City.
• They find Hong Ying secretly engraving Zhao Kongcheng's tombstone, as per Night Watchmen's tradition.

Character Developments

• Lin Qiye demonstrates his calm and collected demeanor, showing little excitement about promotions or powerful individuals, focusing instead on practical matters like welfare subsidies.
• Wen Qimo reveals their knowledge of Night Watchmen's history and traditions, showing care and understanding towards their teammates.
• Hong Ying shows her emotional attachment to Zhao Kongcheng, carving his tombstone in secret to honor him.

Significant Themes

• Power and Hierarchy: The Night Watchmen's hierarchy is explored, with the 'Human Apexes' at the top, highlighting the vast gap between Lin Qiye's current position and the apex of human power.
• Sacrifice and Remembrance: The cemetery serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by Night Watchmen, with tombstones carved by teammates emphasizing the bonds between them.
• Humanity's Place in the World: The discussion about humanity's ability to kill gods raises questions about humanity's place in the world and the potential consequences of challenging divine power.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye and Wen Qimo have a mentor-mentee relationship, with Wen Qimo sharing knowledge and experiences with Lin Qiye.
• Lin Qiye and Wen Qimo observe Hong Ying engraving Zhao Kongcheng's tombstone, highlighting their understanding and respect for her feelings.
• The scene emphasizes the bond between Night Watchmen, with teammates caring for and supporting each other, even in times of grief.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Xiangnan and Chen Muye have a heart-to-heart conversation in the woods near the cemetery.
• Lin Qiye visits Hong Ying's luxurious villa and learns that she lives there with Si Xiaonan.
• Hong Ying warns Lin Qiye about entering her or Si Xiaonan's room without knocking.

Character Developments

• Wu Xiangnan acknowledges his personal growth and acceptance of his new life in Team 136.
• Lin Qiye shows curiosity and respect for Hong Ying's home and family background.
• Hong Ying displays her protective nature towards Si Xiaonan and her playful side with Lin Qiye.

Significant Themes

• Change and personal growth (Wu Xiangnan).
• Family and home (Hong Ying, Si Xiaonan).
• Trust and boundaries (Hong Ying's warning to Lin Qiye).

Character Interactions

• Wu Xiangnan and Chen Muye share a moment of understanding and camaraderie.
• Lin Qiye and Hong Ying have a light-hearted exchange, with Hong Ying teasing Lin Qiye about his intentions.
• Lin Qiye and Si Xiaonan share a brief, friendly moment before retiring for the night.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qiye writes a letter to his family, stating he has joined the army.
• The letter is discovered the next morning by his aunt and younger brother, Yang Jin.
• Aunt Wang is shocked and decides to go to the government to retrieve Lin Qiye.
• Two military personnel, Chen Muye and Wen Qimo, arrive at Aunt Wang's house to deliver enlistment documents and subsidies for Lin Qiye.

Character Developments

• Lin Qiye: Shows determination and secrecy in joining the army.
• Aunt Wang: Initially shocked and worried, she later accepts Lin Qiye's decision.
• Yang Jin: Shows maturity and understanding of his brother's actions.

Significant Themes

• Family and Responsibility: Aunt Wang's concern for Lin Qiye highlights the theme of family responsibility.
• Determination and Ambition: Lin Qiye's secret enlistment in the army showcases his determination and ambition.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye and Hong Ying: They have a brief interaction where Hong Ying provides Lin Qiye with paper and a pen for his letter.
• Aunt Wang and Yang Jin: They discuss Lin Qiye's letter and his enlistment in the army.
• Aunt Wang and Chen Muye/Wen Qimo: They interact when the military personnel deliver Lin Qiye's enlistment documents, helping Aunt Wang accept Lin Qiye's decision.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qiye joins the army and is sent to Wulumuqi, but his family is told he's going to Qiqihar.
• Wen Qimo and Chen Muye visit Lin Qiye's aunt to deliver his documents and military allowance.
• Aunt is worried about Lin Qiye's safety and the long separation.

Character Developments

• Lin Qiye: Shows concern for his family's well-being and is willing to sacrifice for them.
• Aunt: Struggles with letting Lin Qiye go and worries about his safety.
• Chen Muye: Shows kindness and understanding towards Lin Qiye and his family.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Lin Qiye sacrifices his immediate future to protect his family and join the army.
• Family separation: The emotional toll of Lin Qiye leaving for the army on his aunt and younger brother.
• Trust: Lin Qiye's aunt trusts the officials' words about his destination and safety.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye and Aunt: Their emotional goodbye through a phone call highlights their close bond.
• Chen Muye and Lin Qiye: Chen Muye shows concern and support for Lin Qiye, offering him meals at the office.
• Aunt and Yang Jin: Aunt seeks comfort from her younger son, Yang Jin, after Lin Qiye's departure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qiye, a young man in a white coat, visits Nyx, a patient in a psychiatric hospital, to administer her medicine.
• Nyx mentions a bracelet that was won from her by a girl who looked like Lin Qiye, wearing a white dress, and competed with her in creation.
• Nyx directs Lin Qiye to the Dean's Office, where he finds a letter from the girl, Jinian, who claims to have temporarily taken over the hospital and hints at another location beneath the office.

Character Developments

• Nyx: Reveals her past as a god and her loss in a creation contest to a young girl, leading to the loss of her bracelet.
• Lin Qiye: Discovers he's not the only one with access to the hospital and learns about Jinian, who seems to have left clues for him.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Ownership: The hospital's true ownership is called into question, with Lin Qiye and Jinian both having access to it.
• Competition and Loss: Nyx's loss in a creation contest highlights the theme of competition and its consequences.

Character Interactions

• Nyx and Lin Qiye: Nyx sees through Lin Qiye's troubled state and offers to help, despite her mental illness. They share a moment of connection.
• Lin Qiye and Jinian (through the letter): Lin Qiye learns about Jinian's temporary occupancy of the hospital and her plans to return, setting up a potential future interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qiye finds a letter from the previous director, revealing she had competitions with patients (gods) and took items from them.
• He discovers a hidden passage leading to a basement with eerie prison cells.
• Lin Qiye encounters the Ghost-faced King, a mythical creature he previously killed, now imprisoned in one of the cells.
• The Ghost-faced King is transformed into an orderly option for the hospital, but Lin Qiye chooses to obliterate its soul due to personal reasons.

Character Developments

• Lin Qiye shows his cold and calculating side, prioritizing his personal vendetta over the potential benefits of hiring the Ghost-faced King as an orderly.
• The Ghost-faced King, despite its ferocious appearance, shows fear and submission when faced with Lin Qiye's power.

Significant Themes

• Power and control: Lin Qiye's ability to decide the fate of mythical creatures he has killed emphasizes his growing power and control over the hospital and its inhabitants.
• Personal vendetta: Lin Qiye's decision to obliterate the Ghost-faced King's soul highlights the theme of personal vengeance and the consequences of one's actions.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye interacts with the Ghost-faced King, showing no mercy despite the creature's submission, demonstrating his cold and unyielding nature.
• The hospital itself interacts with Lin Qiye, revealing more of its secrets and capabilities, such as transforming mythical creatures into orderly options.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qiye joins the Night Watchmen and discovers their underground base, which is much larger than he expected.
• The Night Watchmen take on side jobs like investigating extramarital affairs to keep busy between mysterious incidents.
• Lin Qiye is given Zhao Kongcheng's blade and will begin training with Team 136's captain, Chen Muye, before the training camp.

Character Developments

• Lin Qiye shows determination to improve his skills and take his new role seriously.
• Chen Muye is revealed to be a stern but dedicated trainer, willing to help Lin Qiye improve despite his provisional status.

Significant Themes

• The Night Watchmen's role and responsibilities in maintaining order and dealing with mysterious incidents.
• The importance of training and preparation for future challenges.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye and Chen Muye begin their training sessions, with Chen Muye pushing Lin Qiye to improve his skills.
• Lin Qiye interacts with Wen Qimo, learning about the Night Watchmen's side jobs and their wide range of services.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qiye spars with Chen Muye and gets severely beaten.
• Wen Qimo teaches Lin Qiye about Forbidden Ruins, Divine Ruins, and their Sequences.
• Lin Qiye learns that his Forbidden Ruin, Mortal Divine Domain, is Sequence 003 but currently has the power of a high-risk Forbidden Ruin.
• Lin Qiye discovers he can perceive everything within a 20-meter radius around him.

Character Developments

• Lin Qiye shows resilience and determination by continuing to train despite his injuries.
• Wen Qimo demonstrates his knowledge and experience in the world of the mysterious.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Forbidden Ruins and Divine Ruins.
• The potential of Lin Qiye's Mortal Divine Domain and its current limitations.
• The possibility of becoming an agent of multiple gods.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye and Wen Qimo's teacher-student relationship is established as Wen Qimo teaches Lin Qiye about the mysterious world.
• Lin Qiye's interaction with Chen Muye highlights the vast difference in their combat abilities.
• Lin Qiye's perception ability is tested by Wen Qimo in a lighthearted moment.