Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Suze meets with Zhou Wenshan to discuss the reward for winning the freshman assessment.
• Suze browses the Dongli Kingdom's treasury inventory of Tier 3 S-grade extracts.
• He chooses the "Deep Sea Electric Eel extract" as the best available option.
• Suze decides to hunt the Gravity Demon to absorb its extract first.
• He learns about the locations of the Gravity Demon and decides to go to the Thousand Hero Tomb in the Blood Soil Forest for his military training.

Character Developments

• Suze demonstrates his strategic thinking and careful consideration when choosing an extract.
• He shows determination in his decision to hunt the Gravity Demon.
• Suze's military training plans reveal his desire for practical and challenging experiences.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic decision-making in choosing extracts to enhance one's abilities.
• The desire for practical and challenging experiences, reflecting Suze's growth and ambition.

Character Interactions

• Suze interacts with Zhou Wenshan, showing respect and consideration for his advice.
• He communicates with his classmates in the group chat, showing interest in their military training plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Suze learns about the Blood Soil Forest, a dangerous yet resource-rich area, and the Thousand Hero Tomb within it, where he believes the Gravity Demon might be.
• Suze joins the military training with the Combat Department freshmen to safely access the Blood Soil Forest.
• Suze enlists Brother Ya's help for the Gravity Demon hunt and plans their strategy.

Character Developments

• Suze demonstrates strategic thinking and resourcefulness in planning his mission to hunt the Gravity Demon.
• Brother Ya shows enthusiasm for the mission and confidence in his upcoming evolution.
• Aunt Yun feels pressured by Suze's rapid evolution and decides to work harder.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Determination: Suze's relentless pursuit of the Gravity Demon showcases his ambition and determination.
• Growth and Evolution: The theme of evolution is prevalent, with Suze, Brother Ya, and Aunt Yun all focusing on advancing their powers.
• Teamwork and Trust: Suze's decision to involve Brother Ya in his plan highlights the importance of teamwork and trust in achieving his goals.

Character Interactions

• Suze interacts with Pei Wuhua, the head of the Combat Department, to join the military training, demonstrating his persuasive skills.
• Suze interacts with his counselor to secure permission for the military training, showing respect for authority.
• Suze interacts with his classmates, accepting their snacks and gifts, displaying his approachability and popularity.
• Suze interacts with Liu Wenyin, seeking her advice on the Deep Sea Electric Eel extract, showing his trust in her judgment.
• Suze interacts with Brother Ya, planning their strategy for the Gravity Demon hunt, showcasing their camaraderie and shared goals.
• Aunt Yun interacts with Suze, feeling pressured by his rapid evolution and deciding to work harder, demonstrating her competitive spirit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The instructors warn the freshmen about the dangers of other lifeforms, including humans, in the wild.
• A hunting team led by Old Fang shares their encounter with a Honey Pot Ant nest and the loss of half their team due to interference from students of Linhua Noble Academy.
• The Dongli University military training team sets up camp in the Blood Soil Forest, and the instructors announce a practical combat test for the next day, requiring teams of 20 to hunt 3 Tier 1 exotic beasts.

Character Developments

• Suze remains calm and composed upon learning about the threats in the wild.
• Old Fang and his team display resilience and professionalism despite their losses.
• The new students show concern for each other's safety and seek to form teams with stronger individuals for the upcoming test.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and unpredictability of the wild, both from exotic beasts and other humans.
• The importance of teamwork and cooperation in survival situations.
• The arrogance and entitlement of some individuals from Linhua Kingdom.

Character Interactions

• Suze and the instructors share knowledge and experiences about the wild.
• Old Fang and his team interact with the instructors and students, sharing their tragic encounter.
• Suze and a female student have a brief, humorous exchange.
• Suze and Brother Ya reconnect after Brother Ya's successful evolution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Suze and Brother Ya embark on a mission to hunt the Gravity Demon, declining teacher protection.
• They enter the Thousand Hero Tomb, an area with peculiar soil and numerous excavated tunnels from treasure hunters.
• At 200 meters, they encounter students and a teacher from Lin Hua Noble Academy, who have captured a Treasure Seeking Mouse.
• At 300 meters, they face aggressive Tier 3 exotic beasts like Hell Centipedes and Abyss Snakes.
• At 400 meters, they discover a colony of Cave Spiders and decide to burrow straight down to avoid further encounters.

Character Developments

• Brother Ya has evolved to the Butterfly Transformation Stage, increasing their safety in the hunt.
• Suze remains cautious and strategic, prioritizing the main mission over potential conflicts with other students.

Significant Themes

• The allure of treasure and power drives people to explore dangerous areas like the Thousand Hero Tomb.
• The risks and unpredictability of underground exploration, with various exotic beasts and potential hazards.

Character Interactions

• Suze and Brother Ya work together seamlessly, with Brother Ya's speed and agility complementing Suze's strategic planning.
• The encounter with the Lin Hua Noble Academy group is tense but brief, with no direct conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author announces a change in update schedule, from five chapters of 2,000 characters each to three to four chapters of 3,000 to 4,000 characters each, totaling 10,000 characters daily.
• The author reflects on their writing progress, having written 100,000 characters in 8 days, which is a significant increase from their usual daily output of 4,000 characters.
• The author expresses concerns about maintaining this pace due to health issues like tinnitus and staying up late, but they are determined to continue to achieve their goal of the "10k Daily Update" badge on Qidian.

Character Developments

• The author: Shows determination and commitment to their writing goals, despite facing health challenges and the pressure of maintaining a high output.

Significant Themes

• Perseverance: The author's commitment to their goal despite the challenges they face.
• Ambition: The author's desire to achieve the "10k Daily Update" badge and be among the top 1,000+ books on Qidian in terms of updates.

Character Interactions

• The author does not interact with any other characters in this chapter, as it is a personal reflection and announcement from the author to the readers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Suze and Brother Ya descend deep underground in search of the Gravity Demon.
• They discover a massive Gravity Stone mine and suspect it's attracting the black soil from the Thousand Hero Tomb.
• They find a shriveled Gravity Demon corpse and continue exploring, eventually locating a live one at the mine's bottom.

Character Developments

• Suze demonstrates strategic thinking, connecting the black soil's spread to the Gravity Stone mine and planning to explore the tomb's bottom later.
• Brother Ya shows loyalty and bravery, taking the lead in dangerous situations and protecting Suze.

Significant Themes

• The attraction of Evolution Substance and evolutionary power to the Gravity Stone mine is a key theme, explaining the black soil's behavior and the potential for valuable finds at the tomb's bottom.
• The division of labor between Suze and Brother Ya, with Suze focusing on offense and Brother Ya on defense and safety, highlights their teamwork.

Character Interactions

• Suze and Brother Ya work together seamlessly, with Brother Ya scouting ahead and Suze handling combat.
• They communicate effectively, with Suze analyzing situations and making plans, and Brother Ya executing them without question.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Suze and Brother Ya encounter a Tier 3 S-grade Exotic Beast, the Gravity Demon, while exploring the Thousand Hero Tomb.
• They lure the Gravity Demon out of its Gravity Stone Mine lair and engage in a prolonged, strategic battle.
• The Gravity Demon exhibits unexpected healing and gravity manipulation abilities, making the fight challenging.
• Suze and Brother Ya eventually defeat the Gravity Demon through a combination of poison application and strategic retreats.
• Suze absorbs the Gravity Demon extract, gaining the "Gravity Dust" skill.

Character Developments

• Suze demonstrates his determination and resourcefulness in challenging a powerful enemy above his level.
• Brother Ya showcases his top-notch survivability support and strategic thinking in aiding Suze's fight against the Gravity Demon.
• Suze's absorption of the second Tier 3 S-grade extract hints at his rapid evolution and adaptation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategy and adaptability in overcoming powerful enemies.
• The value of teamwork and coordination in challenging situations.
• The significance of perseverance and endurance in achieving goals.

Character Interactions

• Suze and Brother Ya work together, with Brother Ya providing support and Suze dealing damage, demonstrating a well-coordinated team dynamic.
• Suze's decision to absorb the extract on-site shows his trust in Brother Ya's protection and their established rapport.
• Their interaction highlights their mutual respect and clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities in their cooperative relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Suze successfully absorbs the Gravity Demon's extract, gaining the "Gravity Dust" skill.
• Suze and Brother Ya explore the Thousand Hero Tomb on their way back to the surface, aiming to hunt Tier 2 Exotic Beasts.
• They encounter a Tier 3 Scavenger Beetle, which is known for storing gene fragments from other exotic beasts' feces, offering a chance to acquire unique skills upon absorption.
• Suze and Brother Ya reach the bottom layer of the Thousand Hero Tomb, where Brother Ya discovers a wooden earring with high-level evolutionary power fluctuations, potentially a Wonder Item.

Character Developments

• Suze's physical attributes, including Mental Power, are enhanced after absorbing the extract.
• Brother Ya demonstrates his unique skill, allowing him to phase through solid objects, revealing his persistence and resourcefulness in finding the wooden earring.

Significant Themes

• The chapter explores the concept of luck and chance in acquiring skills through Scavenger Beetle extracts, contrasting with Suze's ability to choose his skills freely.
• The rarity and value of Wonder Items are highlighted, with the wooden earring being a potential treasure.

Character Interactions

• Suze and Brother Ya work together to explore the Thousand Hero Tomb, with Brother Ya showing enthusiasm in hunting the Scavenger Beetle and later discovering the wooden earring.
• Suze expresses disgust at the thought of absorbing a Scavenger Beetle extract, showing his preference for direct and reliable methods of skill acquisition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Suze learns that the wooden earring could be a storage item, similar to storage rings made from Qiankun Wood fruit.
• Suze digs for the earring, taking three hours to create a hole just large enough for his arm.
• A group from Linhua Noble Academy, led by a Butterfly Transformation Stage evolver, arrives, seeking the treasure Suze is digging for.

Character Developments

• Suze demonstrates resilience and determination in his digging, pushing through despite exhaustion.
• Brother Ya shows impulsiveness when provoked, but also strategic thinking in creating a one-on-three situation for Suze.
• The students from Linhua Noble Academy show arrogance and entitlement, while their teacher displays a calm and commanding demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of treasure and the conflicts it can cause.
• The power dynamics between different schools and kingdoms.
• The importance of resilience and determination in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Suze and Brother Ya work together, with Suze digging and Brother Ya providing support and strategy.
• The students from Linhua Noble Academy interact with their teacher, showing deference to his authority.
• The middle-aged teacher from Linhua Noble Academy interacts with Suze and Brother Ya, initially attempting to negotiate but quickly resorting to threats and violence.

Plot Points and Events

• Suze faces off against Tao Qian and his group from Linhua Noble Academy.
• Suze defeats Tao Qian and the others, capturing them.
• Brother Ya returns, having killed the middle-aged man and fed him to Cave Spiders.
• Suze and Brother Ya find a storage item, a black wooden ear pendant, containing items from its previous owner.

Character Developments

• Suze demonstrates his strength and combat skills, defeating opponents from a prestigious academy.
• Brother Ya showcases his strategic thinking and resourcefulness in defeating the middle-aged man.
• Tao Qian and his group display arrogance and underestimation of their opponents.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between students from different academies and nations.
• The value and risks of using Wonder Items.
• The importance of survival skills and adaptability in the face of danger.

Character Interactions

• Suze and Tao Qian engage in a battle of wits and strength, with Suze emerging victorious.
• Suze and Brother Ya work together to deal with their enemies and divide tasks.
• Tao Qian and his group underestimate Suze and Brother Ya, leading to their defeat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Suze and Brother Ya tally their spoils, including three Wonder Items, various extracts, a storage earring, and evolution medicines.
• Brother Ya expresses interest in capturing a Tier 3 Scavenger Beetle alive to evolve it into a Tier 4 for its skill lottery extract.
• They devise a plan to capture the Scavenger Beetle using poison and successfully do so after a two-hour chase underground.
• They return to the surface after two days underground and prepare to submit their military training tasks.

Character Developments

• Suze: Shows understanding and support for Brother Ya's unique preferences and helps him capture the Scavenger Beetle.
• Brother Ya: Reveals his unusual affinity for Scavenger Beetle extracts due to a powerful skill he absorbed from one, and his determination to capture the Tier 3 Scavenger Beetle.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and Teamwork: Suze and Brother Ya work well together, understanding and supporting each other's goals.
• Unconventional Preferences: Both characters have unique preferences (Suze's interest in Wonder Items, Brother Ya's affinity for Scavenger Beetle extracts) that set them apart from others.
• Persistence and Determination: Brother Ya's pursuit of the Scavenger Beetle highlights his determination to achieve his goals.

Character Interactions

• Suze and Brother Ya: They communicate openly and effectively, supporting each other's plans and working together to achieve their goals. Their bond strengthens as they share their unique preferences and experiences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Suze and Brother Ya return from military training with a trove of treasures.
• They discover that the Abyssal Shadow Lord extract they found is Tier 4 A-grade.
• Suze decides to give the Abyssal Shadow Lord extract to Brother Ya.
• They appraise several Wonder Items: 'Thorn Armor Leaf', 'Bear Transformation Claw', and a 'Shapeshifting' skin.
• Suze gives Aunt Yun Tier 3 evolutionary honey water to aid her fourth evolution.

Character Developments

• Suze demonstrates his thoughtfulness and generosity by giving valuable items to Brother Ya and Aunt Yun.
• Brother Ya shows maturity and understanding in accepting the Abyssal Shadow Lord extract.
• Aunt Yun's affection for Suze grows as he continues to show her kindness.

Significant Themes

• Luck and Fortune: Suze's luck is emphasized again, with his discovery of valuable treasures.
• Relationships: The bond between Suze and Brother Ya strengthens, and Suze's relationship with Aunt Yun deepens.

Character Interactions

• Suze interacts with Liu Wenyin and Aunt Yun, seeking their help in appraising the treasures.
• Suze and Brother Ya discuss and decide on the distribution of the treasures.
• Suze and Aunt Yun's relationship evolves, with Aunt Yun regarding Suze as her son.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Suze's mother, Aunt Yun, receives Evolutionary Honey Water from Suze.
• Suze and Brother Ya recount their encounter with students from Linhua Noble Academy, revealing the acquisition of Wonder Items and extracts.
• Suze and Brother Ya visit Liu Wenyin's laboratory to house Brother Ya's Scavenger Beetle.
• Suze and Brother Ya divide their spoils, with Brother Ya taking the Abyssal Shadow Lord extract and storage earring, and Suze taking the Bear Transformation Claw and Thorn Armor Leaf.
• Suze and Brother Ya decide to sell low-tier materials and extracts to the Dongli national treasury for contribution points and high-tier items to Evolution Technology for points.

Character Developments

• Aunt Yun shows concern for Suze's safety and desire to protect him.
• Liu Wenyin shows interest in studying Brother Ya's Scavenger Beetle and his unique condition.
• Brother Ya shows eagerness to absorb the Abyssal Shadow Lord extract to improve his skills.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Evolutionary Honey Water and extracts for Evolvers.
• The value of Wonder Items and their strategic use.
• The safety and profit considerations in selling materials and extracts.

Character Interactions

• Suze and Aunt Yun: Mother-son bond, with Aunt Yun expressing her desire to protect Suze.
• Suze and Liu Wenyin: Friendly interaction, with Liu Wenyin showing interest in Brother Ya's Scavenger Beetle.
• Suze and Brother Ya: Comradeship and mutual respect, with Suze considering Brother Ya's needs and Brother Ya trusting Suze's decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Brother Ya successfully absorbs the Shadow Clone skill from the Abyssal Shadow Lord extract.
• Suze decides to visit Principal Zhou Wenshan about the bloodline crystal.
• Suze sells extracts and materials to the Civil Affairs Council, earning 170,000 contribution points.
• He then sells more extracts to Xu Sheng, earning 250,000 points, bringing his total to 900,000 points.
• Liu Wenyin discovers that Brother Ya's genes have been modified by a high-level Evolution Substance, possibly a bloodline crystal.

Character Developments

• Brother Ya is disappointed to learn that his genes are resistant to offensive skills.
• Suze becomes more determined to help Brother Ya and himself grow stronger.

Significant Themes

• The power and mystery of bloodline crystals.
• The importance of understanding one's abilities and limitations.

Character Interactions

• Suze and Brother Ya's bond deepens as they support each other through challenges.
• Suze and Liu Wenyin work together to help Brother Ya understand his condition and seek answers from Principal Zhou Wenshan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Suze and Liu Wenyin visit Principal Zhou Wenshan to learn about bloodline crystals.
• Zhou Wenshan reveals that bloodline crystals contain a Godly Skill Prototype and can only be absorbed by Saint Tier Evolvers. They are obtained from the 'Dice of the Gods' through divine trials.
• Zhou Wenshan mentions that King Mu obtained a bloodline crystal from the Dice of the Gods in his youth.
• Zhou Wenshan tells Suze that General Ning Yunshen wants to meet him, offering a Tier 3 extract in exchange for Suze's Deep Sea Electric Eel Extract and expressing interest in Suze as a potential grandson-in-law.

Character Developments

• Suze becomes increasingly intrigued by King Mu's past and his current intentions.
• Suze is surprised and slightly uncomfortable with the prospect of a blind date with General Ning Yunshen's granddaughter.

Significant Themes

• The power and rarity of bloodline crystals, which hold the secret to becoming a 'god.'
• The 'Dice of the Gods' and the divine trials within, which reward successful participants with bloodline crystals.
• The potential of Suze's future, as he gains the attention of powerful figures like General Ning Yunshen.

Character Interactions

• Suze and Liu Wenyin work together to gather information about bloodline crystals from Zhou Wenshan.
• Zhou Wenshan shares his knowledge about bloodline crystals and the Dice of the Gods with Suze and Liu Wenyin.
• Zhou Wenshan reveals that General Ning Yunshen is interested in Suze as a potential grandson-in-law, setting up a blind date.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Suze learns about General Ning Yunshen's granddaughter, Ye Jin, and her upcoming marriage.
• Suze attends a class at Dongli University after a long absence and meets his counselor, Jiang Hong.
• Suze learns about the benefits of excelling in research, including exemption from final exams and national rewards.

Character Developments

• Suze shows interest in research after learning about its benefits.
• Ye Jin is portrayed as an exceptional individual with no apparent flaws.
• Jiang Hong is portrayed as cooperative and understanding towards Suze's frequent absences.

Significant Themes

• The importance of research and its rewards in the evolutionary science field.
• The influence of family background and appearance on one's prospects, as seen in Ye Jin's case.

Character Interactions

• Suze interacts with his classmate Han Xiaoke, who invites him to visit the orphanage.
• Suze meets his counselor, Jiang Hong, and asks for leave to go to the naval base.
• Suze discusses research benefits with his sister, Liu Wenyin, and expresses interest in helping her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Suze visits Lihai City Naval Base to meet General Ning Yunshen, who is not present.
• Suze meets Senior Ye Jin, his classmate and the granddaughter of General Ning Yunshen.
• Ye Jin reveals she's studying Evolutionary Science to find her unique path to strength.
• Ye Jin shows Suze her new style, which involves absorbing exotic beast extracts in a unique way.

Character Developments

• Suze: Shows curiosity and interest in Ye Jin's new style. He's also willing to help Ye Jin absorb the Deep Sea Electric Eel extract, demonstrating his straightforward and sincere nature.
• Ye Jin: Confident in her new style, she believes it will make her stronger. She's also open to sharing her findings with Suze.

Significant Themes

• Self-discovery and Innovation: Ye Jin's pursuit of a unique path to strength reflects her desire to innovate and find her own way.
• Friendship and Mutual Aid: Suze's willingness to help Ye Jin absorb the extract shows his support for his senior classmate and his eagerness to build a connection.

Character Interactions

• Suze and Ye Jin: They meet for the first time, and their conversation reveals their shared interest in Evolutionary Science. Ye Jin is open to sharing her new style with Suze, while Suze shows respect and support for her pursuits.
• Suze and Jiang Yuan (General Ning's secretary): Jiang Yuan is initially wary of Suze but later arranges for him to meet Ye Jin.
• Suze and the tall, thin soldier: The soldier is reluctant to interact with Ye Jin, hinting at her unusual reputation at the naval base.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Suze meets Ye Jin, who demonstrates her unique combat style by defeating a giant octopus using a combination of skills.
• Ye Jin reveals her school of thought, focusing on stacking various skill effects onto basic attacks.
• Suze and Ye Jin spend the entire day together, with Ye Jin enthusiastically engaging Suze in conversation, leading to the phrase "A meeting with Ye Jin wastes a day."

Character Developments

• Ye Jin: Shows her combat prowess and reveals her school of thought. Her enthusiasm and politeness are evident, but she lacks social awareness, making her seem intimidating to others.
• Suze: Realizes the extent of Ye Jin's influence and decides to avoid her in the future. He also considers tricking Ye Jin back to Dongli University to cause some amusement.

Significant Themes

• The power of stacking skill effects in combat.
• The impact of a lack of social awareness on interpersonal relationships.
• The fear and avoidance of Ye Jin's influence within the naval base.

Character Interactions

• Suze and Ye Jin: Their interaction highlights Ye Jin's enthusiasm and politeness, as well as her lack of social awareness, which Suze finds challenging to deal with.
• Suze and the tall, thin soldier: The soldier shares insights about Ye Jin's reputation within the naval base, further emphasizing her impact on others.

Plot Points and Events

• A sudden surge of marine exotic beasts invades the coast, threatening the city.
• Suze, Jiang Yuan, and Ye Jin lead the defense against the beasts.
• Suze discovers that the beasts are being driven towards Dongli by the Luofan Kingdom.
• Jiang Yuan, Suze, and Ye Jin confront the Luofan soldiers at the border.
• Jiang Yuan and Suze dive underwater to find the source of the problem.

Character Developments

• Suze demonstrates exceptional combat skills and strategy, earning respect from the soldiers.
• Jiang Yuan shows courage and wisdom in handling the border conflict.
• The Luofan officer displays determination and cunning in his actions.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Dongli and Luofan Kingdoms, reflecting their political tension.
• The power dynamics between nations and the consequences of their actions.
• The consequences of unchecked power and the need for restraint.

Character Interactions

• Suze, Jiang Yuan, and Ye Jin work together to defend the city and uncover the truth.
• Tension and hostility between Dongli and Luofan soldiers, reflecting the political climate.
• Underwater combat between Dongli and Luofan soldiers, showcasing their skills and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Suze encounters two evolvers: a gaunt middle-aged man (Cocoon Breaking Stage) and an old sneaky expert (Butterfly Transformation Stage).
• Suze outsmarts and captures the gaunt middle-aged man, using him as a hostage to escape the old sneaky expert's pursuit.
• A massive beast tide occurs, with exotic beasts fleeing towards the beach, allowing Suze and Jiang Yuan to escape.
• An island appears, growing larger and chasing two people, one of whom is identified as General Ning.

Character Developments

• Suze demonstrates his cunning, agility, and strength, successfully handling both evolvers despite being outmatched in stage.
• Jiang Yuan shows composure and skill in his fight against the Luofan officer, indicating his superior skill as a Butterfly Transformation Stage expert.
• General Ning is seen being chased by the island, suggesting he might be involved in the beast tide's cause.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between evolver stages (Cocoon Breaking, Butterfly Transformation).
• The importance of cunning and strategy in combat, as shown by Suze's ability to outmaneuver his opponents.
• The interconnectedness of events, with the island's appearance and General Ning's pursuit seemingly linked to the beast tide.

Character Interactions

• Suze and the gaunt middle-aged man: Suze outwits and captures the man, using him as a bargaining tool.
• Suze and the old sneaky expert: Suze evades and escapes from the expert's pursuit, ultimately escaping with Jiang Yuan's help.
• Jiang Yuan and the Luofan officer: They fight briefly, with Jiang Yuan showing superior skill.
• Suze and Jiang Yuan: They work together to escape the pursuers and join the battle against the beast tide.
• General Ning and the island: General Ning is seen being chased by the island, suggesting a potential connection between him and the beast tide.