Chapter Summaries

Summary of Chapter "Hysteria"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen, driven by anger and enhanced by skills, smashes the God Temple repeatedly.
• A trance-like state affects the group, and they find the God Temple restored with a statue in the center.
• The statue emits a powerful Intimidation, causing the Barbarians to go blind and fear for their lives.
• Lu Chen, driven to hysteria by fear, attacks the statue, later realizing he shattered an Altar Incense Burner.
• The group wakes up after Lu Chen clears the smoke, and they discuss the illusory experience.

Character Developments

• Lu Chen's impulsive behavior under anger and fear is highlighted, showing his lack of control over his emotions.
• Lu Chen's fear of the divine is revealed, indicating his respect for higher powers.
• Ji Hongdie's knowledge about the Weird Realm is demonstrated as she provides explanations about the fulcrum and the illusions.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Hysteria: Lu Chen's fear drives him to hysteria, affecting his judgment and actions.
• Illusions and Reality: The group faces illusions that affect their perception of reality.
• Power and Control: Lu Chen struggles with controlling his powers and emotions.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen and Ji Hongdie interact, with Ji Hongdie providing information and Lu Chen seeking clarification.
• The group dynamics are shown as they wake up and discuss their shared experience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen learns that the Evil Spirit's power is a poison that induces fear, making his Conqueror's Haki ineffective.
• He realizes the Evil Spirit's strategy: using Bronze Statues to distract while hiding and emitting poisonous fumes.
• The mist in the Weird Realm, created by the Incense Burner, dissipates after it's destroyed, relieving Lu Chen and his team.
• Lu Chen understands that clearing the lynchpin is crucial for the Yun Zhou people to use their spiritual energy and Talisman Arts effectively.

Character Developments

• Lu Chen: Realizes the cunning of Evil Spirits, understands the importance of clearing the lynchpin for the Yun Zhou people, and remains focused on his goal of strengthening himself.
• Ji Hongdie: Feels resentment towards Lu Chen for not simping over her beauty or the resources she brings, but her family background still earns her some respect from the Barbarians.

Significant Themes

• The difference in cultivation methods between the Barbarians and the Yun Zhou people, and how it affects their strategies in the Weird Realm.
• The importance of strength and self-reliance in Lu Chen's character.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen and Ji Hongdie: Lu Chen ignores Ji Hongdie's resentment, focusing on his mission, while Ji Hongdie feels hurt by Lu Chen's lack of simping.
• Lu Chen and the Barbarian Warriors: Lu Chen gives them time to recover before proceeding to clear the lynchpin.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen discovers Fear Spirit Crystals, formed from condensed fear emotions, which can affect Evil Spirits and Ghosts.
• Ji Hongdie offers to buy the crystals, but Lu Chen decides to keep them for his Demon Hand's advancement.
• The mist in the Weird Realm dissipates, revealing the village's destruction and scattered battles. Many Barbarians are missing, presumed dead or captured.
• Lu Chen rescues a group of surrounded Royal Court Warriors using his powerful jumping abilities and the Mountain Collapse and Earth Crack skill.

Character Developments

• Lu Chen demonstrates his strength and concern for his allies, earning their respect and gratitude.
• Ji Hongdie shows regret for her past actions and prioritizes Lu Chen's value over the other Royal Court Warriors.

Significant Themes

• The power of fear and its manifestations (Fear Spirit Crystals).
• The consequences of one's actions and the inability to change the past (Ji Hongdie's regret).
• The importance of unity and support among allies in facing overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen and Ji Hongdie's interaction highlights their differing priorities and values.
• Lu Chen's rescue of the Royal Court Warriors strengthens their bond and respect for him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen rescues five Royal Court Warriors but loses others to Evil Spirits.
• Lu Chen faces a perfectly crafted stone sculpture of a Valkyrie-like figure fighting Liao.
• Lu Chen and the Barbarian Warriors reach the second fulcrum, a slaughterhouse filled with various Evil Spirits cooking human corpses.
• Lu Chen's anger surges, and he initiates a Jump Slash attack on the largest Evil Spirit.

Character Developments

• Lu Chen's anger management improves; he doesn't activate Endless Rage or roar continuously.
• Liao transforms into a Pig-Head Human-Body form due to rage and battle excitement.
• Lu Chen's Direct Perception warns him of danger, demonstrating his enhanced instincts.

Significant Themes

• The beauty of art (represented by the sculpture) can hide deadly traps.
• Anger and rage can be controlled and channeled, but they can also lead to reckless actions.
• The horror and cruelty of Evil Spirits are emphasized through their actions in the slaughterhouse.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen and the Barbarian Warriors work together to clear the fulcrums.
• Lu Chen observes Liao's battle with the sculpture but decides not to intervene immediately.
• Lu Chen's anger is fueled by the sight of cooked human corpses, leading to a collective outburst of rage among the Barbarians.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen attempts to dodge arrows from an Evil Spirit using Direct Perception.
• The Evil Spirit uses Explosive and Spiral Arrows, causing Lu Chen to be shot down.
• Lu Chen survives the attack due to his robust physique and armor.
• The Barbarians clear the Weird Realm's slaughterhouse with minimal casualties, thanks to Lu Chen's help.

Character Developments

• Lu Chen demonstrates his resilience and tanking abilities, surviving powerful attacks.
• Lu Chen realizes that the Barbarians sent by the Royal Court were sufficient to clear the Weird Realm, and his presence only made the task easier.

Significant Themes

• The importance of physical strength and resilience in combat.
• The role of teamwork and cooperation in battle.
• The acceptance of casualties in war.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen and the Barbarians fight side by side, earning their trust and respect.
• Lu Chen and Ya work together to defeat the Ram-Headed Humanoid Evil Spirit.
• Ya thanks Lu Chen for his help and acknowledges his contribution to the battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen and his team clear the Slaughterhouse with effort.
• They find the village's central square where Tusk, a Boar-man Barbarian, is battling an Evil Spirit statue.
• Lu Chen observes that the statue is the Weird Realm Master, and its power is reduced after the Slaughterhouse's destruction.
• Tusk defeats the statue, but it transforms into a phantom and enters Tusk's body.

Character Developments

• Lu Chen demonstrates strategic thinking and understanding of the Weird Realm's mechanics.
• Tusk showcases his strength and resilience, but is temporarily possessed by the Evil Spirit.

Significant Themes

• The power of will and determination (Tusk's resistance to possession).
• The interconnectedness of the Weird Realm's elements (the statue's power being tied to the Slaughterhouse).

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen and his team support Tusk by cheering and distracting the Evil Spirit.
• Tusk and the Evil Spirit engage in a fierce battle, with Tusk ultimately defeating the statue.
• Tusk is briefly possessed by the Evil Spirit, causing concern among the Barbarians.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tusk, the Barbarian General, survives the Evil Spirit's soul self-detonation but is mortally wounded.
• An unknown masked woman emerges from Tusk's shadow, revealing herself as the Evil Spirit in a new form.
• Lu Chen realizes the Evil Spirit's ability to resurrect and change classes, making her a formidable opponent.
• Lu Chen engages in a battle with the Evil Spirit, who possesses space and poison abilities.
• Lu Chen successfully kills the Evil Spirit in her Assassin form, Phantom Keiga, by using his own space ability.

Character Developments

• Tusk, the Barbarian General, shows remarkable resilience but ultimately succumbs to his injuries.
• The Evil Spirit demonstrates her ability to resurrect multiple times, each time with a new class and abilities, showcasing her adaptability and power.
• Lu Chen exhibits his growth and prowess, successfully defeating the Evil Spirit in her Assassin form.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and Adaptability: Both Tusk and the Evil Spirit display remarkable resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.
• Power and Danger: The Evil Spirit's increasing power also brings greater danger to Lu Chen and the Barbarians.
• Strategic Thinking: Lu Chen's ability to analyze and counter the Evil Spirit's abilities highlights the importance of strategic thinking in combat.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen and the Evil Spirit: Their interactions are marked by intense combat, with Lu Chen trying to understand and counter the Evil Spirit's abilities, while she underestimates him.
• Lu Chen and Tusk: Although they are not directly interacting, Lu Chen's actions are driven by his desire to protect Tusk and the Barbarians from the Evil Spirit's threat.
• The Evil Spirit and Tusk: Their interaction is brief but significant, as the Evil Spirit emerges from Tusk's shadow, indicating a connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen summons Phantom Keiga to combat the Evil Spirit, which is resilient and can resurrect multiple times.
• The Evil Spirit transforms into a powerful Giant form, emphasizing its strength and skill.
• Lu Chen engages in a strength-based battle with the Evil Spirit, exchanging injuries for injuries.
• The Evil Spirit uses its superior skill to fend off other Barbarians, focusing on Lu Chen.
• Lu Chen and the Evil Spirit engage in a prolonged battle, with Lu Chen relying on his strength and physique.

Character Developments

• Lu Chen: Demonstrates his formidable strength and physique, pushing himself to the limit against the Evil Spirit. He also shows strategic thinking in choosing to fight head-on to exploit his advantages.
• Evil Spirit: Proves to be a formidable opponent, resilient and adaptable, switching strategies to counter Lu Chen's attacks. It also shows arrogance and underestimation of opponents, which Lu Chen exploits.

Significant Themes

• Strength vs. Skill: The chapter explores the balance between raw power and technique, with both Lu Chen and the Evil Spirit showcasing their prowess in these areas.
• Adaptability: Both characters adapt their strategies based on their opponent's strengths and weaknesses, demonstrating the importance of adaptability in combat.
• Persistence: Lu Chen's refusal to back down despite the Evil Spirit's resilience highlights his determination and persistence.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen and the Evil Spirit: Their interaction is characterized by intense combat, with both parties pushing each other to their limits. The Evil Spirit underestimates Lu Chen initially, leading to a more challenging fight for it.
• Lu Chen and other Barbarians: Lu Chen steps in to protect the Barbarians when the Evil Spirit focuses its attacks on them, demonstrating his leadership and concern for his people.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen fights the Evil Spirit, which has strong spatial abilities. Lu Chen, with his powerful physique, aims to exhaust the Evil Spirit.
• They engage in a prolonged, intense battle, with Lu Chen retreating but sustaining injuries. The Evil Spirit's body cracks under Lu Chen's attacks.
• Barbarians join the fight, providing Lu Chen with brief respite. Ji Hongdie also intervenes, using talismans to weaken the Evil Spirit.
• Lu Chen lands a critical hit on the Evil Spirit's head, but it resurrects again. This time, it appears in a new form, capable of flight and using powerful laws.
• Lu Chen jumps to attack the flying Evil Spirit but is stunned and then subjected to intense pain and fear.

Character Developments

• Lu Chen demonstrates his incredible strength and endurance, withstanding severe injuries and the Evil Spirit's powerful laws.
• Ji Hongdie shows her strategic prowess, using talismans to weaken the Evil Spirit and support Lu Chen.

Significant Themes

• The power of resilience and endurance in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The strategic use of one's abilities to counterbalance an opponent's strengths.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen and the Evil Spirit engage in a brutal, relentless battle, showcasing their respective strengths.
• Ji Hongdie supports Lu Chen, using her talismans to weaken the Evil Spirit and give Lu Chen openings for attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen, enraged, leaps to fight the Evil Spirit but is incapacitated by a 'Cardiac Arrest' decree.
• Barbarians attack the Evil Spirit, forcing it to summon a tentacle monster.
• Tentacles mutate, causing confusion and devouring Barbarians.
• Ji Hongdie's Guardian God General protects Lu Chen, enhancing his strength.
• Lu Chen leaps and slashes into the main crack, facing the Evil Spirit's defenses.

Character Developments

• Lu Chen's resilience and determination are further highlighted as he withstands severe injuries and continues to fight.
• Ji Hongdie reveals her loyalty to her subordinates, using her trump card to protect Lu Chen.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity and cooperation among the Barbarians is demonstrated as they work together to bring down the Evil Spirit.
• The theme of resilience is reinforced as Lu Chen continues to fight despite severe injuries.
• The use of mental attacks and defenses is explored through the Evil Spirit's curses and Lu Chen's Conqueror's Haki.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen and the Barbarians work together to fight the Evil Spirit, showcasing their teamwork and camaraderie.
• Ji Hongdie's interaction with Lu Chen reveals her protective nature towards her subordinates and her trust in Lu Chen.
• The Guardian God General's interaction with Lu Chen demonstrates its protective and enhancing abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen uses Conqueror's Haki (Intimidation) to momentarily freeze the Evil Spirit, allowing him to land and destroy its physical form.
• Lu Chen falls into a crack in the ground, causing a massive explosion that kills the monster and creates a large pit.
• The Evil Spirit, not fully destroyed, reforms and speaks to Lu Chen, revealing its lineage and intention to collect Lu Chen as a prize.

Character Developments

• Lu Chen demonstrates the power of his Conqueror's Haki, proving its effectiveness against the Evil Spirit.
• The Evil Spirit reveals its lineage and confidence in its strength, showing arrogance and underestimation of Lu Chen.

Significant Themes

• The power of Intimidation (Conqueror's Haki) is showcased, highlighting its ability to temporarily incapacitate powerful enemies.
• The theme of underestimation is explored, as the Evil Spirit underestimates Lu Chen, leading to its downfall.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen and the Evil Spirit engage in a verbal exchange, with the Evil Spirit expressing its desire to collect Lu Chen as a prize, and Lu Chen showing no fear or willingness to comply.
• Ji Hongdie, watching the battle, becomes increasingly interested in recruiting Lu Chen due to his strength and potential threat to the Evil Spirit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen encounters a powerful Evil Spirit, a God Child Sculpture, which can transform and has time-altering abilities.
• Lu Chen uses his ultimate move, the Great Treasure Sword, to defeat the Evil Spirit after a challenging battle.
• The Weird Realm collapses after the Evil Spirit's defeat, signaling it's time for Lu Chen to leave.

Character Developments

• Lu Chen demonstrates his prowess as a Swordsman, using his skills and abilities to overcome a formidable foe.
• Lu Chen's confidence in his abilities grows but is tempered by the realization of the true power of Evil Spirits.
• Liao, the Barbarian leader, is grateful to Lu Chen for saving them and acknowledges Lu Chen's strength.

Significant Themes

• The power of perseverance and adaptability in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The importance of teamwork and assistance in overcoming challenges.
• The dangers of underestimating one's opponents.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen and Liao express mutual respect and gratitude for their collaboration in defeating the Evil Spirit.
• Lu Chen's interaction with the Evil Spirit highlights his determination and skill as a Swordsman.
• The Barbarians cheer upon the Evil Spirit's defeat, showing unity and relief.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen and Ji Hongdie both approach an Evil Spirit's fragment, leading to a tense standoff.
• Lu Chen insists on choosing the item he killed the Evil Spirit for, while Ji Hongdie argues she deserves it due to her Guardian God General's help.
• Lu Chen chooses a Divinity crystal, which he absorbs, angering Ji Hongdie.
• Ji Hongdie takes 30 extraordinary items, but is unhappy due to not getting the Divinity.
• The group leaves the Weird Realm, and Liao asks everyone to sit, awaiting something.

Character Developments

• Lu Chen demonstrates his power and confidence, showing no fear of Ji Hongdie or the Evil Spirit.
• Ji Hongdie is revealed to be after a specific item in the Weird Realm, and is willing to manipulate others to get it.
• Liao shows fairness in distributing rewards based on contribution.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect (Lu Chen vs Ji Hongdie, Lu Chen's respect from the Barbarians)
• Greed and desire (Ji Hongdie's obsession with the Divinity)
• Fairness and justice (Liao's distribution of rewards)

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen and Ji Hongdie have a tense standoff, with Lu Chen showing no fear of Ji Hongdie's threats.
• Lu Chen and Liao have a respectful interaction, with Liao acknowledging Lu Chen's contributions and Lu Chen showing deference to Liao's leadership.
• Ji Hongdie interacts with Lu Chen and Liao, trying to manipulate them to get the Divinity, but ultimately fails.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen clears a Weird Realm, receiving a Heaven and Earth Reward.
• The reward includes a Heaven and Earth Baptism, granting Lu Chen +1 Luck in this world and 40,000 Experience Points.
• Lu Chen learns that Weird Realms are numerous and dangerous, with many human casualties.
• Upon returning to Barbarian Bull Village, Lu Chen and the Royal Court Warriors are greeted as heroes.
• A celebration is held to honor the victory and remember the fallen warriors.

Character Developments

• Lu Chen feels guilty about the deaths of the Barbarian Warriors but decides to focus on becoming stronger to protect everyone.
• Lu Chen's Willpower grows stronger.
• Xiao Wei shows initiative and affection towards Lu Chen.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and importance of clearing Weird Realms.
• The bond between the Royal Court Warriors and the Barbarian Bull Village.
• The theme of becoming stronger to protect others.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen and Liao discuss the dangers of Weird Realms and the importance of Lu Chen becoming stronger.
• Lu Chen and the Villagers of Barbarian Bull Village celebrate their victory together.
• Lu Chen and Xiao Wei share a moment of intimacy, with Xiao Wei expressing her affection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen decides to take Xiao Wei to the Royal Court.
• Lu Chen checks his stats and finds he has 100,000 Experience Points.
• He chooses to upgrade his Barbarian King Bloodline skill using these points.

Character Developments

• Xiao Wei shows her dependence on Lu Chen, fearing his departure.
• Lu Chen demonstrates his responsible nature by deciding to take Xiao Wei to the Royal Court.
• Lu Chen shows ambition and strategic thinking by planning to upgrade his skills.

Significant Themes

• Weakness and Strength: Xiao Wei's fear of being weak and Lu Chen's desire to become stronger.
• Dependence and Independence: Xiao Wei's dependence on Lu Chen and Lu Chen's desire to not depend on others.
• Ambition: Lu Chen's ambition to become stronger and dominate.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen and Xiao Wei: Lu Chen reassures Xiao Wei, showing kindness and responsibility, while Xiao Wei shows her dependence and gratitude.
• Lu Chen and himself: Lu Chen interacts with his own thoughts, showing his strategic thinking and ambition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen's Barbarian King Bloodline reaches Intermediate level, granting him significant attribute boosts and a new skill, Flesh Derivation.
• Lu Chen discovers that his Endless Rage skill now allows him to remain invincible for nearly forty seconds, but only until his Rage is exhausted.
• Lu Chen realizes that this skill, while powerful, is essentially a skill for mutual destruction and has limited use without a resurrection ability.
• Lu Chen considers using his Divinity to upgrade his skills, weighing the rarity and potential uses of Divinity.

Character Developments

• Lu Chen gains newfound strength and a healing ability with Flesh Derivation, increasing his survivability.
• Lu Chen's invincibility with Endless Rage is tempered by the realization of its limitations, making him more strategic in his thinking.
• Lu Chen's desire for power and self-improvement is reinforced as he considers using his Divinity to upgrade his skills.

Significant Themes

• The trade-offs and limitations of power, as seen in Lu Chen's newfound invincibility and its reliance on Rage.
• The importance of strategy and adaptability in combat, as Lu Chen considers the practical use of his skills.
• The value of self-improvement and the pursuit of strength, as Lu Chen weighs the use of his Divinity.

Character Interactions

• None in this chapter; the events occur within Lu Chen's own thoughts and reflections.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen upgrades his Direct Perception skill to Gold grade using a point of Divinity.
• He discovers he can perceive natural energy and evil auras.
• Lu Chen senses the Willpower of the Gluttony Monarch, which causes him to temporarily fall under its influence, granting him the Rapid Digestion skill.
• Lu Chen decides to leave for Ji Hongdie's territory the next day.

Character Developments

• Lu Chen demonstrates his cautious side, choosing to upgrade a defensive skill over offensive ones.
• He experiences the dangerous consequences of perceiving evil auras and learns to be more careful.
• Lu Chen shows compassion towards the Villagers of Barbarian Bull Village by leaving his belongings for them.

Significant Themes

• The importance of caution and carefulness in the face of danger.
• The consequences of being reckless without proper understanding or preparation.
• The power dynamics and dangers of the world Lu Chen inhabits.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen interacts with the Gluttony Monarch's Willpower, temporarily falling under its influence.
• He has no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, but his decision to leave his belongings for the Villagers shows his connection with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen leaves Barbarian Bull Village for the Royal Court amidst well-wishes.
• From the Sky Whale, Lu Chen observes the Barbarian Wasteland, noting the many abandoned villages.
• Lu Chen decides to join the Vanguard Camp despite Ji Hongdie and Liao's warnings about its high mortality rate.

Character Developments

• Lu Chen demonstrates his resolve to face danger and gain Experience Points.
• Ji Hongdie shows concern for Lu Chen's safety and tries to sway him to join her cousin, the Seventh Prince.
• Liao also advises Lu Chen against joining the Vanguard Camp immediately.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between humans and Evil Spirits in the Barbarian Wasteland.
• The importance of strength and growth in the face of adversity.
• The allure of power and influence, as seen in Ji Hongdie's desire to bring Lu Chen to her cousin.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen and Ji Hongdie clash over his decision to join the Vanguard Camp.
• Liao and Ji Hongdie both try to persuade Lu Chen to delay his entry into the Vanguard Camp.
• Xiao Wei shows concern for Lu Chen's safety but doesn't dare to persuade her.
• Chan'er reveals Lu Chen's interest in Ji Hongdie to her, sparking Ji Hongdie's plan to seduce Lu Chen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen learns about the Seventh Prince's situation and Yun Zhou's plan.
• Lu Chen and his group arrive at the Royal Court, encountering no threats.
• Lu Chen witnesses the Royal Court's Totem Pillar and the harsh living conditions outside the city.
• Lu Chen is taken by Ya to register and undergo a bloodline test.

Character Developments

• Lu Chen remains focused on his goals and uninterested in political intrigue.
• Tusk General shows kindness and concern for Lu Chen.
• Ji Hongdie becomes more determined to win Lu Chen over to the Seventh Prince's side.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources within the Barbarian Race.
• The awakening of bloodlines and its significance in the tribal society.
• The harsh living conditions of the common people compared to the elites.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen and Tusk General share a brotherly bond.
• Ji Hongdie tries to persuade Lu Chen to join the Seventh Prince's camp but fails.
• Lu Chen and Ya discuss bloodline awakening and its implications.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Chen learns he can establish his own territory due to his Gold Bloodline.
• Ya warns Lu Chen against establishing a territory due to the danger.
• Lu Chen's Gold Bloodline is confirmed when he tests it on the Totem Pillar.
• The Totem Pillar reacts uniquely to Lu Chen's blood, displaying figures and roars, indicating the Barbarian King Bloodline.
• The Seventh and Eighth Princes approach Lu Chen to win him over.

Character Developments

• Lu Chen remains uninterested in establishing a territory and prefers to follow the main force.
• Ya shows concern for Lu Chen's safety.
• The Seventh Prince is more reserved and calculated in his approach to Lu Chen.
• The Eighth Prince is enthusiastic and forceful in his attempt to win Lu Chen over.

Significant Themes

• The importance of bloodlines in the Barbarian Race society.
• The struggle for power and influence among the princes.
• The need for protection and security among the Barbarian people.

Character Interactions

• Lu Chen interacts with Ya, the Seventh Prince, and the Eighth Prince.
• The Seventh and Eighth Princes compete to win Lu Chen over.
• Ji Hongdie and Ji Xiaoling discuss strategies to win Lu Chen over, with Ji Xiaoling mocking Ji Hongdie's failures.