Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Explosions are heard near the Divine Mountain, suggesting a battle involving Odin and the Great Xia God.
• Urd, Bragi, and Skuld are in the Eternal Garden when they hear the commotion.
• Skuld sees Verdandi in danger, prompting Urd and Skuld to rush to her aid, leaving Bragi behind.
• Verdandi is battling Odin when Urd and Skuld arrive. Odin reveals his intention to capture all three Norns.
• Urd and Skuld attempt to transform into Verdandi's past and future selves to gain an advantage, but Skuld fails.

Character Developments

• Urd shows concern for Verdandi's safety and decides to help her, even against Odin.
• Skuld demonstrates determination and courage by insisting on joining the battle despite her fear of Odin.
• Bragi shows worry for the sisters and decides to investigate the commotion outside.

Significant Themes

• Sisterhood and Unity: The Norns (Urd, Verdandi, and Skuld) unite to face a common enemy, highlighting their bond and shared destiny.
• Power and Limitations: The Goddesses acknowledge Odin's immense power and the need to work together, but also recognize their limitations and the potential risks.

Character Interactions

• Urd and Skuld interact as sisters, with Urd showing protective concern and Skuld demonstrating determination and courage.
• Verdandi and Urd interact as equals, acknowledging each other's strengths and the need to work together against Odin.
• Bragi interacts with the Norns as a concerned outsider, showing worry for their safety but ultimately deciding to investigate the commotion alone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Skuld's future is sealed by Odin, leaving her with no destiny.
• Verdandi and Urd fight Odin to allow Skuld to escape.
• Skuld flees Asgard, following her sisters' instructions to find Lin Qiye.
• Bragi returns to find Asgard in ruins and encounters a transformed Vali.
• Bragi discovers his increased speed due to his merged Divine Powers.

Character Developments

• Skuld: Accepts her fate and decides to live, prioritizing the survival of her sisters' mission.
• Verdandi & Urd: Demonstrate their selflessness and determination to protect Skuld and their cause.
• Bragi: Realizes his increased speed and combat abilities, showing potential for growth.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Verdandi and Urd are willing to sacrifice themselves for Skuld and their mission.
• Fate: Skuld's future is sealed, emphasizing the importance of choice and action in shaping one's destiny.
• Transformation: Vali's transformation highlights the destructive consequences of Odin's actions.

Character Interactions

• Skuld, Verdandi, and Urd: The sisters display their strong bond and commitment to each other's survival.
• Bragi and Vali: Bragi's encounter with Vali reveals the latter's desperate state and Bragi's newfound abilities.
• Odin and the Norns: Odin's actions against the Norns drive the plot, leading to their desperate fight and Skuld's escape.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vali, corrupted and controlled by worms, attacks Bragi. Bragi, adapting to his increased speed, manages to subdue Vali but realizes Vali is beyond saving and kills him.
• Bragi hears distress calls from other gods and sets off towards the Divine Temple, worried about Idunn.
• Thor, impaled by Gungnir, struggles to remove it but fails. He decides to merge with Asgard's Origin to become a "Supreme" and potentially kill Odin to save Asgard.

Character Developments

• Vali's corruption and subsequent death lead Bragi to understand the severity of the situation in Asgard.
• Thor's desperation and determination to save Asgard grow, leading him to consider a risky plan to merge with the Origin.

Significant Themes

• Corruption and its consequences (seen through Vali's transformation and Thor's struggle).
• Despair and determination (Thor's struggle to save Asgard despite the grim situation).
• Sacrifice (Bragi's decision to kill Vali to prevent further harm, and Thor's plan to merge with the Origin).

Character Interactions

• Bragi and Vali: Bragi, initially trying to help Vali, ultimately has to kill him to prevent further harm.
• Thor and Asgard: Thor's struggle to save Asgard reflects his love and responsibility towards his divine kingdom.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thor attempts to forcibly break through to the "Supreme" realm using Asgard's Origin, which causes a massive energy surge.
• Odin kills Urd and expresses his desire to control Thor as a "Supreme" Thunder God.
• Verdandi, in a berserk state, attacks Odin but is unable to kill him.
• Great Xia's team decides to retreat from Asgard after assessing the situation.

Character Developments

• Thor: Attempts a dangerous breakthrough to the "Supreme" realm.
• Odin: Reveals his manipulative nature and desire to control Thor.
• Verdandi: Shows intense rage and desperation, attacking Odin but failing to kill him.
• Great Xia's team: Decides to retreat due to the overwhelming power of Asgard's new situation.

Significant Themes

• Power and ambition: Thor's attempt to gain more power, Odin's desire to control Thor.
• Consequences of actions: Thor's forced breakthrough may lead to his death, Great Xia's team retreats to avoid casualties.
• Manipulation and betrayal: Odin's true intentions towards Thor.

Character Interactions

• Thor and Odin: Thor attempts to gain power, Odin seeks to control him.
• Verdandi and Odin: Verdandi attacks Odin in rage but fails to kill him.
• Great Xia's team: They discuss and decide to retreat together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Monkey King decides to help a friend in trouble, leaving the group temporarily.
• Lin Qiye accompanies Monkey King, while the others proceed to the Mist.
• Thor forcefully elevates his realm to 'Supreme' using Asgard's Origin, but his body starts to disintegrate.
• Thor plans to absorb Idunn's soul from a crystal to stabilize his body and become Asgard's true God King.

Character Developments

• Monkey King demonstrates loyalty and concern for his friend.
• Lin Qiye shows determination and courage by accompanying Monkey King.
• Thor exhibits desperation and obsession with power, willing to do anything to save Asgard.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Loyalty: Monkey King's decision to help his friend highlights the importance of loyalty and camaraderie.
• Power and Consequences: Thor's attempt to gain ultimate power showcases the potential dangers and consequences of unchecked ambition.

Character Interactions

• Monkey King and Lin Qiye: They display a bond of trust and mutual respect as they set off together.
• Thor and the Origin: Thor's interaction with Asgard's Origin reveals his obsession and the price he's willing to pay for power.
• Thor and Idunn: Thor's plan to absorb Idunn's soul underscores his disregard for others in his pursuit of power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bragi ascends the Divine Temple to find Thor, who has consumed an amethyst, presumably to gain power.
• Bragi discovers that Thor has eaten Idunn's soul, which was sealed in the amethyst, to stabilize his 'Supreme' state.
• Bragi and Thor engage in a fierce battle, with Bragi ultimately using the power of his lyre to severely injure Thor.

Character Developments

• Bragi: Bragi reveals unexpected strength and power, capable of defeating Thor in a direct confrontation. His love for Idunn drives him to extreme lengths.
• Thor: Thor's desperation to save Asgard leads him to make a morally questionable decision, consuming Idunn's soul. His power increases, but his body begins to collapse.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Both Thor and Bragi are willing to make great sacrifices for what they believe in. Thor sacrifices Idunn for the greater good, while Bragi sacrifices his trust in Thor and his own well-being to avenge Idunn.
• Trust and Betrayal: Bragi's trust in Thor is shattered when he learns of Thor's actions, leading to a tragic confrontation between the brothers.

Character Interactions

• Bragi and Thor: The brothers' relationship is severely strained due to Thor's actions. Bragi's anger and grief lead him to attack Thor, while Thor justifies his actions as necessary for saving Asgard.
• Bragi and Idunn: Though Idunn is not physically present, her memory and soul drive Bragi's actions throughout the chapter. His love for her fuels his rage and desire for vengeance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thor, under the strain of Asgard's Origin, begins to collapse and mutate, becoming a monstrous form.
• Bragi, despite his immense strength (boosted by Idunn's heart and Life Law), is severely injured by Thor.
• The Monkey King intervenes, challenging Thor and revealing his connection to Lin Qiye/Gilgamesh.

Character Developments

• Thor's desperation and fear lead him to embrace the corrupting power of the Origin, transforming into a monstrous form.
• Bragi's past with the Monkey King is hinted at, showing a peaceful, carefree life before his current circumstances.
• The Monkey King demonstrates his power and knowledge of Lin Qiye's true identity (Gilgamesh).

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of power (Thor's transformation).
• The consequences of one's past actions (Bragi's current situation).
• The interconnectedness of characters and their fates (Monkey King's appearance).

Character Interactions

• Thor and Bragi engage in a fierce battle, with Thor's desperation fueling his monstrous power.
• Bragi's surprise and confusion at the Monkey King's appearance reveal their past relationship.
• The Monkey King's intervention shows his protective stance towards Lin Qiye and his awareness of Gilgamesh's identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qiye opens the Psychiatric Hospital, releasing Gilgamesh.
• Gilgamesh and Sun Wukong confront Thor, who has transformed into a massive insect mountain.
• Lin Qiye uses the [Star Coin] to summon a Gilgamesh from his memories to fight alongside the spiritual Gilgamesh.
• Bragi thanks Lin Qiye for his help, and Lin Qiye reveals the truth about Idunn and gives Bragi the [Holy Grail].

Character Developments

• Gilgamesh: Reveals his strategic mind, calmly assessing the situation and providing guidance to Lin Qiye.
• Bragi: Experiences a mix of emotions—bitterness, shock, and hope—upon learning the truth about Idunn and receiving the [Holy Grail].
• Lin Qiye: Demonstrates his role as a doctor, providing support and truth to Bragi, and showing concern for his patients' well-being.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and cooperation among the patients of the Psychiatric Hospital is demonstrated in their first joint battle.
• The theme of truth and revelation is explored through Bragi's journey to learn the truth about Idunn.

Character Interactions

• Gilgamesh and Sun Wukong: Display a united front against Thor, showing a new dynamic between the two powerful figures.
• Lin Qiye and Bragi: Their relationship deepens as Lin Qiye reveals the truth about Idunn and provides Bragi with the [Holy Grail], showing empathy and support.
• Thor, Gilgamesh, and Sun Wukong: Their interaction highlights the strange and unexpected alliance between these powerful figures, who would typically not associate with one another.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Thor, merged with the Origin of Asgard's Divine Kingdom, transforms into a monstrous worm mountain.
• Bragi, Monkey King, and Gilgamesh attempt to defeat Thor by targeting the Origin.
• Bragi descends into the worm sea, confronts Thor, and extracts the Origin, killing Thor.

Character Developments

• Thor's descent into madness and monstrous transformation.
• Bragi's determination for revenge and his willingness to confront Thor directly.
• Monkey King and Gilgamesh's teamwork and support for Bragi.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and its consequences (Bragi's single-minded pursuit of revenge against Thor).
• The corrupting influence of power (Thor's transformation due to merging with the Origin).
• The struggle against insurmountable odds (facing a seemingly invincible, regenerating enemy).

Character Interactions

• Monkey King and Gilgamesh work together to create an opening for Bragi to confront Thor.
• Bragi faces Thor alone, expressing his determination and executing his revenge.
• Thor's final words reveal his desire to save Asgard, adding complexity to his character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bragi uses the Prism Origin to kill Thor, ending the worm infestation in Asgard.
• Bragi attempts to resurrect Idunn using the Holy Grail, but fails.
• Bragi's Divine Power erupts, and he begins to absorb Asgard's Origin, ascending to the 'Supreme' realm.

Character Developments

• Bragi: Driven by his love for Idunn, he risks his life to kill Thor and attempts to resurrect Idunn. His emotional outburst triggers his ascension to the 'Supreme' realm.
• Lin Qiye: Shows empathy and understanding towards Bragi's plight, trying to comfort him without extinguishing his hope.

Significant Themes

• Love and Loss: Bragi's desperate attempt to resurrect Idunn highlights the depth of his love and the pain of his loss.
• Sacrifice: Bragi's willingness to sacrifice himself and his realm for Idunn underscores the theme of sacrifice for love.
• Hope and Despair: Bragi's hope for Idunn's resurrection is met with despair when the Holy Grail fails to respond, reflecting the cyclical nature of hope and despair in his journey.

Character Interactions

• Bragi and Lin Qiye: Lin Qiye tries to comfort Bragi, understanding his pain but unable to give him false hope regarding Idunn's resurrection.
• Bragi and Gilgamesh: Gilgamesh observes Bragi's ascension with a complex expression, acknowledging Bragi's newfound power but not commenting on his emotional state.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Odin's plan to make Thor the Supreme Thunder God is disrupted. Thor is killed, and Asgard's Origin is stolen.
• Verdandi, mortally wounded, kills herself rather than be captured by Odin.
• Bragi, the God of Music and Poetry, ascends to "Supreme" but is distraught and uninterested in power.
• Bragi decides to use his newfound power to purge Asgard of corrupted gods and resurrect his wife, Idunn, using their divine power as a sacrifice.

Character Developments

• Odin: Revealed to be manipulative and ruthless, willing to sacrifice Thor for his plans.
• Verdandi: Shows defiance and agency, choosing suicide over capture.
• Bragi: Ascends to "Supreme" but struggles with the responsibility and power, ultimately deciding to use it for a personal cause.
• Monkey King: Encourages Bragi to use his power to resurrect Idunn, showing a pragmatic and manipulative side.

Significant Themes

• Power and Responsibility: Bragi struggles with his newfound power and the responsibility that comes with it.
• Sacrifice: Characters make significant sacrifices for their goals, from Thor's life to Bragi's decision to purge Asgard.
• Corruption and Redemption: The corruption of the Norse Gods and Bragi's attempt to cleanse and redeem them through his symphony.

Character Interactions

• Odin vs. Verdandi: A brief but intense confrontation leading to Verdandi's death.
• Bragi vs. Monkey King: Bragi's emotional turmoil is challenged by Monkey King's pragmatic advice, leading Bragi to make a crucial decision.
• Bragi vs. Lin Qiye: Lin Qiye questions Bragi's plan to purge Asgard, showing concern and skepticism.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Skuld, the goddess of the future, escapes Asgard after her sisters' deaths and heads towards Great Xia.
• Bragi, the god of music, severs Skuld's connection to Asgard and sends her a message through music.
• Bragi plays a mournful melody, turning his letters to Idunn into white orbs that scatter like snowflakes.
• The letters, when chanted, seem to affect the corrupted Norse gods, causing them to weep silently.

Character Developments

• Skuld: Realizes the deaths of her sisters and decides to find Lin Qiye. She's confused and emotional but determined.
• Bragi: Plays a sorrowful melody, seemingly expressing his grief and longing for Idunn. He also uses his music to affect the corrupted gods.

Significant Themes

• Loss and Grief: Both Skuld and Bragi experience loss and grief, with Skuld mourning her sisters and Bragi expressing his longing for Idunn.
• Communication: Letters serve as a means of communication between Bragi and Idunn, and also as a way for Bragi to reach out to the corrupted gods.

Character Interactions

• Skuld and Bragi: They communicate through music, with Bragi sending a message to Skuld and later affecting the corrupted gods with his music.
• Bragi and the Corrupted Gods: Bragi's music seems to reach the corrupted gods, causing them to weep silently.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bragi, now an Overgod, uses his lyre and the power of his emotions to strip the Norse Gods of their Divine Power, causing them to drop a major tier in cultivation.
• Bragi's music and poetry fill Asgard, and the Holy Grail begins to overflow with the blood of the fallen Norse Gods.
• Odin appears, demanding Asgard's Origin and the Holy Grail. Bragi, Monkey King, and Gilgamesh prepare to face him.
• Bragi challenges Odin, and they enter the void to fight, leaving the others to guard the Holy Grail.

Character Developments

• Bragi demonstrates his power as an Overgod, using his music to strip the Norse Gods of their power and showing determination and killing intent against Odin.
• Odin reveals his strength and fear of the Holy Grail's power, taking the fight to the void to prevent Bragi from using it.

Significant Themes

• The power of music and emotions, represented by Bragi's lyre and his ability to strip the Norse Gods of their power.
• The struggle for power and control, seen in Odin's demand for Asgard's Origin and the Holy Grail.

Character Interactions

• Bragi, Monkey King, and Gilgamesh stand united against Odin, with Bragi taking the lead in challenging Odin.
• Lin Qiye, Monkey King, and Gilgamesh wait anxiously for the outcome of Bragi and Odin's fight in the void.
• Lin Qiye senses reinforcements approaching, hinting at potential new allies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Michael, a Six-winged Archangel, arrives in Asgard and pursues Odin.
• Bragi, heavily injured, uses the Holy Grail to summon Idunn but accidentally summons a monstrous, pale-eyed entity.
• A massive, lead-black storm cloud vortex descends, exuding immense pressure and strangeness.

Character Developments

• Bragi, after sacrificing all Norse Gods, attempts to summon Idunn but accidentally summons a monster.
• Odin, severely wounded, faces Michael but is no match for him.
• Michael, a powerful Seraphim, pursues Odin relentlessly.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of desperate actions (Bragi's summoning gone wrong).
• The relentless pursuit of power and revenge (Michael's pursuit of Odin).

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye, Monkey King, and the others rush to Bragi's aid after his battle with Odin.
• Michael pursues Odin, cornering him in his Mortal Divine Domain.
• Bragi attempts to summon Idunn, but the entity he summons terrifies everyone.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bragi attempts to rescue Idunn's soul using the Holy Grail.
• A mysterious, hideous giant mouth appears, swallowing Bragi and Idunn's soul.
• Bragi escapes with Idunn's soul but is severely injured.
• He uses his remaining strength to send Idunn's soul to the Eternal Secret Garden.

Character Developments

• Bragi's determination to save Idunn leads him to face an unknown, powerful entity.
• Despite his injuries, Bragi focuses on Idunn's safety, prioritizing her soul's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Love and sacrifice: Bragi's love for Idunn drives him to risk his life to save her.
• Perseverance: Bragi's resilience and determination allow him to escape the entity and send Idunn's soul to safety.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye and the Monkey King attempt to aid Bragi but are too late to stop him from facing the entity.
• Bragi communicates his decision to leave to Lin Qiye using telepathy, showing their close bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Michael appears, carrying Odin's head, and announces Odin's death.
• Michael warns that anyone colluding with the Cthulhu faction will be killed.
• The news reaches various Divine Kingdoms: Olympus, India, and Great Xia.
• Lin Qiye and Monkey King return, with Lin Qiye's ears deafened. Asgard is revealed to be destroyed.

Character Developments

• Michael: Shows his power and determination by killing Odin and issuing a warning.
• Lin Qiye: Survives the ordeal in Asgard but suffers temporary deafness.
• Monkey King: Demonstrates his loyalty and concern for Lin Qiye's well-being.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics among Divine Kingdoms.
• Consequences of aligning with the Cthulhu faction.
• The cost of war and destruction, as seen in Asgard's fate.

Character Interactions

• Michael and the others: Michael's appearance and warning cause concern and surprise among the group.
• Lin Qiye and An Qingyu: An Qingyu shows relief upon seeing Lin Qiye and expresses confidence in his survival.
• Lin Qiye and Monkey King: Monkey King shows concern for Lin Qiye's condition and offers to help him recover.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qiye and his group finally reach the Great Xia border.
• Skuld, a Norse Goddess, approaches them, seeking refuge after the destruction of her pantheon.
• Zhou Ping finds the [Ark of the Covenant] and hands it over to Cao Yuan.
• In Great Xia, Su Zhe encounters Si Xiaonan, who was presumed dead, at the Night Watchmen's cemetery.

Character Developments

• Lin Qiye feels immense relief and peace upon seeing Great Xia.
• Skuld is filled with grief and desperation after the loss of her sisters and her pantheon.
• Cao Yuan feels incomplete due to the unfinished task of finding the [Ark of the Covenant].
• Su Zhe recognizes Si Xiaonan and follows her to the cemetery, indicating his determination to uncover the truth.

Significant Themes

• Homecoming: The characters' longing for and relief at returning home (Great Xia).
• Loss and Grief: Skuld's and Si Xiaonan's experiences highlight the theme of loss and the grief that follows.
• Unfinished Business: Cao Yuan's persistence in finding the [Ark of the Covenant] underscores the theme of completion and closure.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye and Skuld: Lin Qiye's sympathy and understanding towards Skuld's plight.
• Cao Yuan and Zhou Ping: Cao Yuan's relief at finding the [Ark of the Covenant] and Zhou Ping's assistance in the task.
• Su Zhe and Si Xiaonan: Su Zhe's determination to help Si Xiaonan, despite her initial reluctance to engage with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shangjing's New and Old Kings, Kunlun Mountain's recruit training, Kunlun Void's Peach Banquet, Celestial Venerable's inquiry, Great Xia's return, battle at the monument, departure of Heaven, Hell, and Cool Bro, Emperor of Domination, Utopia, Agent gathering, King's Treasury, killing Loki, annihilating Norse, slaying Odin, Bragi's wish.

Character Developments

• Si Xiaonan fulfills her long-held wish of revenge against Loki.
• Bragi finds his wife and enacts his revenge against Thor.
• Great Xia enacts revenge against the Norse for unleashing the world-ending Mist.
• Michael completes his mission.
• Monkey King returns to Great Xia.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: The primary theme driving the characters' actions and the plot's resolution.

Character Interactions

• Si Xiaonan and Loki's confrontation leads to Loki's death.
• Bragi and Thor's conflict ends with Thor's defeat and Bragi's reunion with his wife.
• Great Xia's revenge against the Norse concludes with the annihilation of the Norse and Odin's death.

Future Outlook

• The next volume, "The Past Us," will resolve all major foreshadowed plot points and serve as a prelude to the final volume.
• The author plans to resume three chapters a day, totaling 6,000 characters, without compromising quality.
• The author encourages readers to vote for the book in the awards and to block negative comments if they affect the reading experience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Qiye visits Li Zhenzhen in Shangjing City, accompanied by Skuld, a girl he needs help to wake up.
• Skuld agrees to speed up Jialan's awakening process, estimating it to take two months.
• Lin Qiye contacts Commander Zuo to arrange for Skuld's divine power recovery in the Heavenly Court.

Character Developments

• Lin Qiye: Shows concern for Jialan's well-being and takes initiative to speed up her awakening.
• Skuld: Demonstrates her ability to control time and agrees to help Jialan.
• Li Zhenzhen: Shows hospitality and concern for Lin Qiye and Skuld.

Significant Themes

• Time and its manipulation: Skuld's ability to control time is central to Jialan's awakening.
• Friendship and camaraderie: Lin Qiye's actions show his care for his friends and teammates.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye and Li Zhenzhen: They greet each other warmly, and Li Zhenzhen offers help with Skuld.
• Lin Qiye and Skuld: They discuss Jialan's condition and Skuld's ability to speed up her awakening.
• Lin Qiye and Commander Zuo: They communicate about arranging for Skuld's divine power recovery.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Si Xiaonan visits Lin Qiye to say goodbye before leaving for the Mist.
• Lin Qiye learns about Leng Xuan's death and is grief-stricken.
• Si Xiaonan decides to enter the Mist to strategize and aid Great Xia in the war.
• Si Xiaonan is intercepted by Agni and other former Asgard gods seeking refuge with her.

Character Developments

• Lin Qiye: Struggles with Leng Xuan's death and understands Si Xiaonan's determination to end the war.
• Si Xiaonan: Shows resolve in continuing the fight against the Mist, accepts her role as the God of Trickery, and demonstrates leadership by considering the former Asgard gods' plea for refuge.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Many have died in the war, and Si Xiaonan is determined to honor their sacrifices with victory.
• Responsibility: Si Xiaonan feels responsible for ending the war and protecting Great Xia.
• Change: The former Asgard gods, now seeking refuge, represent the shifting alliances and power dynamics in the war.

Character Interactions

• Lin Qiye and Si Xiaonan: Share a poignant farewell, with Lin Qiye acknowledging Si Xiaonan's determination and Si Xiaonan expressing her commitment to the war effort.
• Si Xiaonan and Agni: Interact tensely, with Si Xiaonan questioning Agni's motives and Agni pleading for refuge, highlighting the complex dynamics between former allies turned enemies.