Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan returns to Blue Star and confronts Xiao Longyuan about the Martial Arts Alliance's current state.
• Xiao Longyuan reveals that a Level 10 Supreme named Austin, claiming to be in the 'Invincible Realm,' has risen to power and is threatening the Alliance.
• Austin's influence has spread both domestically and internationally, causing internal division within the Alliance and military.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan remains calm and assertive, showing no fear of the current threats.
• Xiao Longyuan feels guilty for the Alliance's decline and is eager to redeem himself.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and corruption within the Martial Arts Alliance.
• The consequences of Jiang Fan's absence and the spread of rumors about his death.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan reprimands Xiao Longyuan but gives him another chance to redeem himself.
• Xiao Longyuan apologizes to Jiang Fan and promises to rectify the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan orders Xiao Longyuan to gather all rebellious forces for a meeting at the Martial Arts Alliance's Kyoto City headquarters within three days.
• Austin, the Level 10 Invincible Realm expert, is summoned by the Martial Arts Alliance for a meeting, with a threat of death if he doesn't comply.
• Austin decides to attend the meeting, seeing it as an opportunity to break ties with the Martial Arts Alliance.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan remains confident and indifferent about the gathering, showing no concern for potential losses.
• Xiao Longyuan is worried about the safety of Kyoto City's residents and plans to evacuate them.
• Austin, initially calm, becomes enraged when threatened by the Martial Arts Alliance, deciding to use this as an opportunity to assert his independence.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for control between different factions.
• The consequences of defiance and the risks of challenging the established order.
• The responsibility of leaders towards their people, as seen in Xiao Longyuan's concern for Kyoto City's residents.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan and Xiao Longyuan discuss the gathering, with Jiang Fan dismissing Xiao Longyuan's concerns.
• Austin interacts with his subordinate Jonathan, initially calm but growing enraged when Jonathan reveals the Martial Arts Alliance's threat.
• Austin's decision to attend the meeting shows his willingness to confront the Martial Arts Alliance, potentially leading to a power struggle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Martial Arts Alliance summons various powers, including Austin, for a meeting.
• The summons causes unease and suspicion among the recipients, who suspect a trap.
• The Lei Family of Huaxia, one of the Thirteen Noble Families, discusses the summons and decides to prepare secretly.
• Military branches, under the Military Commission's orders, are also summoned and react with fear, discussing their options.

Character Developments

• Austin: Remains unmoved and inscrutable about the summons, leaving others uncertain of his plans.
• Lei Ting (Lei Family Head): Shows anxiety and strategic thinking, ordering preparations for potential threats.
• Old Li and Old Qin (Generals): Reveal their past misdeeds and argue, demonstrating their fear and desperation.

Significant Themes

• Power Struggles: The summons highlights the tension between the Martial Arts Alliance and other powers, particularly Austin.
• Secrecy and Suspicion: The mysterious nature of the summons leads to widespread suspicion and secrecy among the recipients.
• Preparation for Conflict: Many parties prepare for potential confrontations, indicating an impending crisis.

Character Interactions

• Austin and Other Powers: Austin's summons causes other powers to attempt to persuade him to replace the Martial Arts Alliance, showing their fear of the Alliance.
• Lei Family Members: The Lei Family Head consults with his clan members, demonstrating their unity and collective decision-making.
• Old Li and Old Qin: The two generals argue, revealing their past misdeeds and highlighting their fear and desperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan, a youth in casual wear, sits on the Azure Stone High Platform's high seat, usually reserved for the Martial Arts Alliance Leader.
• The crowd is shocked and speculates about Jiang Fan's identity and intentions.
• Some military personnel recognize Jiang Fan and express fear, believing he's returned to settle scores.
• Invited guests and major powers arrive, including Family Head Lei Ting, who questions Xiao Longyuan about Jiang Fan.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan: Revealed to be alive and returns to the Martial Arts Alliance, challenging the status quo by sitting in the Alliance Leader's seat.
• Xiao Longyuan: Remains silent about Jiang Fan's actions, hinting at his support or acknowledgment.
• Lei Ting: As a Family Head of the 13 Noble Families, he's curious and bold enough to question Xiao Longyuan directly about Jiang Fan.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and challenges to the established order (represented by Jiang Fan's actions).
• Fear and uncertainty among those who have betrayed or opposed Jiang Fan (military personnel).
• Gathering of elites and major powers, suggesting an upcoming significant event or announcement.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan and Xiao Longyuan: Their interaction is subtle but significant, with Xiao Longyuan's silent support hinting at a potential alliance or mutual understanding.
• Lei Ting and Xiao Longyuan: Lei Ting questions Xiao Longyuan about Jiang Fan, displaying his curiosity and boldness, while Xiao Longyuan remains noncommittal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Austin and his lackeys are at the Martial Arts Alliance venue when Jiang Fan arrives.
• Jiang Fan's presence causes a stir, and Austin feels immense pressure.
• Jiang Fan reveals his identity, shocking everyone present.
• Austin dismisses Jiang Fan's threat, claiming his Level 10 Invincible Realm makes Jiang Fan insignificant.

Character Developments

• Austin: Initially confident, he becomes dismissive and arrogant upon learning Jiang Fan's identity.
• Jiang Fan: Calm and composed, he reveals his identity without fanfare, hinting at his true power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The shift in power is evident as Jiang Fan's presence unnerves Austin and his allies.
• Past reputations: Jiang Fan's past deeds cast a long shadow, instilling fear in his enemies.
• Arrogance vs. humility: Austin's overconfidence contrasts with Jiang Fan's calm demeanor.

Character Interactions

• Austin and Jiang Fan: Their exchange is tense, with Austin dismissive and Jiang Fan enigmatic.
• Austin and his lackeys: They initially bark at Jiang Fan but fall silent when Austin intervenes.
• Xiao Longyuan (not present but mentioned): His alliance with Jiang Fan is implied, causing Austin's suspicion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan returns and kills Austin with a single blow, instilling fear in everyone present.
• Austin's death serves as a wake-up call, and those present confess their guilt and beg for forgiveness.
• Jiang Fan executes all traitors without trial, demonstrating his power and decisiveness.
• He orders Xiao Longyuan to eliminate any remaining influence of the traitors, emphasizing the need to remove the roots.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan: Reveals his unyielding and ruthless nature, willing to do whatever it takes to maintain order and justice.
• Austin: Proven to be a traitor, killed by Jiang Fan.
• Xiao Longyuan: Realizes his past incompetence in maintaining order and vows to improve.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Jiang Fan's return and display of power bring order but also instill fear.
• Justice and mercy: Jiang Fan chooses to be decisive and ruthless in the face of treachery, showing no mercy.
• Leadership and responsibility: Xiao Longyuan acknowledges his past failures and takes responsibility for maintaining order.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan and Austin: Their confrontation ends with Austin's death, demonstrating Jiang Fan's power and resolve.
• Jiang Fan and Xiao Longyuan: They work together to restore order, with Jiang Fan giving clear instructions and Xiao Longyuan acknowledging his past mistakes.
• The traitors and Jiang Fan: The traitors confess their guilt and beg for forgiveness, but Jiang Fan shows no mercy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan helps Xiao Longyuan improve his cultivation to Level 10 Peak, making him a formidable force on Blue Star.
• Jiang Fan expresses his intention to leave Blue Star eventually and wants Xiao Longyuan to take over as a protector.

Character Developments

• Xiao Longyuan: Advances rapidly in cultivation, becoming one of the strongest individuals on Blue Star.
• Jiang Fan: Shows his power and willingness to help others grow strong.

Significant Themes

• Strength: Jiang Fan emphasizes the importance of strength to maintain order and suppress dissent.
• Responsibility: Jiang Fan takes responsibility for the crisis on Blue Star, and Xiao Longyuan accepts his new role as a protector.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan and Xiao Longyuan: Jiang Fan guides and helps Xiao Longyuan improve, while Xiao Longyuan accepts his new responsibility.
• Fei Ming and Zhan Tian: They watch in awe as Jiang Fan helps Xiao Longyuan, leading them to consider if Jiang Fan could help them improve as well.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan helps Xiao Longyuan advance to Level 10 Peak, bypassing his cultivation bottleneck.
• Fei Ming and Zhan Tian realize the importance of personal cultivation and reject Jiang Fan's offer to boost their strength.
• Jiang Fan gifts Fei Ming and Zhan Tian a large amount of Spirit Liquid to aid their cultivation to Level 10 Peak.

Character Developments

• Xiao Longyuan: Advances to Level 10 Peak, solidifying his position as the Martial Arts Alliance Leader.
• Fei Ming and Zhan Tian: Understand the value of personal cultivation, refuse shortcuts, and accept resources to advance their cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of personal cultivation and growth over shortcuts.
• The responsibility of leaders to guide and support their subordinates.
• The value of resources in cultivation and the balance between personal gain and collective benefit.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan guides and supports Xiao Longyuan, Fei Ming, and Zhan Tian, demonstrating his leadership and care for his team.
• Fei Ming and Zhan Tian interact with Jiang Fan, showcasing their loyalty, understanding, and willingness to accept responsibility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan returns to the Qiyuan Star Domain and finds the former Divine Kingdom and Cost Group territories now under Greck Group control, flourishing with trade and industry.
• He revisits planets where significant events occurred in his past, including Koni Residential Planet, Lakala Trading Planet, and Jinuo Industrial Planet.
• Jiang Fan overhears a conversation between two workers from the Enda Group, hinting at a secret operation.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan reflects on his past, recalling his actions and the changes in the star domain. He also expresses regret for losing touch with his friend Zhan En.
• The two Enda Group workers display caution and secrecy, suggesting they are involved in a clandestine operation.

Significant Themes

• Change and Continuity: The star domain has changed significantly, with new powers rising and old ones falling, but some places remain much the same.
• The Past and Its Echoes: Jiang Fan's memories of past events and people, and how they continue to influence him.
• Secrets and Intrigue: The mysterious conversation between the Enda Group workers hints at hidden activities.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan interacts with no one directly in this chapter, but his memories of past encounters with Zhan En and other characters are revisited.
• The brief exchange between the two Enda Group workers suggests a potential alliance or shared secret.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan discovers a commercial espionage plot against Enda Group using his spiritual power.
• Enda Group's new product launch event takes place, with Zhan En as the main speaker.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan: Confirms his suspicions about the plot against Enda Group and decides to attend their event to gather more information.
• Zhan En: Prepares for and delivers a speech at the new product launch, expressing confidence in Enda Group's future.
• Chen Yang and Chen Yanchu: Have grown into capable individuals, handling event details, and expressing their desire to attend the Four Great Martial Arts Academies.

Significant Themes

• Competition and corruption in the business world (Ji Shi Pharmaceutical Group's plot).
• The importance of integrity and quality in business (Enda Group's focus on their product's value).
• The value of education and personal growth (Zhan En's encouragement of Chen Yang and Chen Yanchu to cultivate and attend prestigious academies).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan interacts with the two employees from Enda Group, extracting information about the plot against them.
• Zhan En interacts with Chen Yang and Chen Yanchu, expressing his confidence in their future and his desire for them to attend the Four Great Martial Arts Academies.
• Zhan En delivers his speech at the new product launch event, engaging with the audience and media.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Enda Group's new product launch event for Star Origin Rejuvenating Liquid series.
• Zhan En, the boss, presents the product's benefits and conducts a live test with three guests.
• Ji Ning, regional general manager of Ji's Pharmaceutical Group, attends the event with an assistant, aiming to sabotage Enda Group.

Character Developments

• Zhan En: Confident and charismatic boss of Enda Group, willing to personally test the new product to build trust.
• Ji Ning: Ruthless and cunning regional general manager of Ji's Pharmaceutical Group, seeking to undermine Enda Group's success.

Significant Themes

• Competition and rivalry in the business world.
• The power of trust and confidence in building a company's reputation.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents.

Character Interactions

• Zhan En and the Guests: Zhan En selects three guests to test the new product alongside him, fostering a sense of trust and community.
• Ji Ning and His Assistant: Ji Ning and his assistant plot against Enda Group, with Ji Ning driven by ambition and a desire for revenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A new product, Xing Yuan Huan Sheng Ye IV, is being launched by Enda Group.
• The product is tested on four guests, including Dr. Zhan En, with no immediate adverse effects.
• One guest reports remarkable improvements in their old injury and meridian blockage.
• Another guest breaks through their cultivation bottleneck and experiences meridian strengthening.
• The product's retail price is announced as 80,000 Star Coins, causing a surge of enthusiasm among the audience.
• Ji Ning, a rival, is furious about the successful launch and orders his assistant to execute Plan B.

Character Developments

• Dr. Zhan En: Confident and successful in launching his new product, he gains significant respect and admiration from the audience.
• Ji Ning: Frustrated and enraged by the success of Enda Group's product launch, he becomes more determined to sabotage their plans.

Significant Themes

• Competition and Rivalry: The intense competition between Ji Ning and Dr. Zhan En is a central theme, driving the plot forward.
• Success and Failure: The contrasting outcomes of the product launch for both characters highlight the theme of success and failure, and the consequences of each.

Character Interactions

• Dr. Zhan En interacts with the guests on stage, guiding the atmosphere and demonstrating the product's efficacy.
• Ji Ning interacts with his assistant, ordering him to execute Plan B and deal with the couple who failed to sabotage the launch.
• The audience interacts with Dr. Zhan En, expressing their enthusiasm and admiration for the new product.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A sudden raid by federal drug safety agents disrupts Enda Group's new product launch.
• Zhan En, the group's head, is accused of producing and selling illegal additives.
• The agents aim to seize products and facilities, and arrest Zhan En.
• Zhan En is taken away despite his protests and attempts to verify the accusations.

Character Developments

• Zhan En: Initially confident, he becomes humiliated and desperate when faced with the agents' accusations and force.
• Jiang Fan: He understands the gravity of the situation and attempts to intervene but is interrupted by Director Huang's arrival.
• Director Huang (Ji Xuan): She demonstrates her power and influence by intervening on behalf of Zhan En.

Significant Themes

• Power and Corruption: The federal agents' actions suggest corruption and abuse of power.
• Business and Legality: The legality of Enda Group's products is called into question, impacting their business.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Zhan En's employees show loyalty, while Ji Ning's actions suggest betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Zhan En and the Agents: Tension and mistrust, with Zhan En attempting to verify accusations and agents pushing for arrest.
• Zhan En and Chen Yang: Chen Yang shows loyalty and concern for Zhan En's safety.
• Jiang Fan and Director Huang: Jiang Fan admires Director Huang's intervention, showing respect for her power and influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Xuan, a powerful figure in Ji's Pharmaceutical Group, opposes Ji Ning's plan to take over Enda Group.
• Director Huang, from the Drug Safety Bureau, is pressured by Ji Xuan to halt the investigation on Enda Group.
• Ji Ning reveals himself after Ji Xuan provokes him, leading to a confrontation between the siblings.
• Ji Ning realizes he's been manipulated by Ji Xuan into accepting her premise about Enda Group's framing.

Character Developments

• Ji Xuan: Shows strategic thinking, manipulation skills, and determination to protect her interests.
• Ji Ning: Reveals his true colors, displaying anger, impulsiveness, and a tendency to shift blame.
• Director Huang: Struggles with loyalty and self-preservation, showing cleverness in arguing his position.

Significant Themes

• Power Struggles: The chapter revolves around the power struggle within the Ji Clan, with Ji Xuan and Ji Ning vying for control.
• Manipulation and Deception: Characters use manipulation and deception to gain an advantage, highlighting the cutthroat nature of their world.
• Loyalty and Self-Preservation: Director Huang grapples with these conflicting forces, showing the moral ambiguity of characters.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xuan vs. Ji Ning: The siblings' interaction is marked by tension, manipulation, and open hostility, with Ji Xuan outmaneuvering Ji Ning.
• Ji Xuan vs. Director Huang: Ji Xuan uses her influence and knowledge of Director Huang's vulnerabilities to pressure him.
• Ji Ning vs. Director Huang: Ji Ning initially uses Director Huang for his plan but later feels betrayed when Huang is swayed by Ji Xuan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Xuan dismisses Ji Ning's interference, asserting her authority as Ji Group's successor.
• Ji Xuan's superior orders her to withdraw, ending her involvement in the Enda Group matter.
• Director Huang attempts to arrest Zhan En but is attacked and injured.
• Jiang Fan admits to the attack, revealing himself as the culprit.

Character Developments

• Ji Xuan: Despite her initial confidence, she's forced to back down due to orders from the Board of Directors, showing her loyalty to the Ji Group.
• Ji Ning: He tries to assert his authority but is easily dismissed by Ji Xuan and later humiliated by Jiang Fan.
• Director Huang: Injured during the attempted arrest, he's now a victim and a witness to Jiang Fan's actions.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The struggle for dominance between Ji Xuan, Ji Ning, and the Board of Directors highlights the theme of power and influence.
• Loyalty vs. Ambition: Ji Xuan's loyalty to the Ji Group contrasts with Ji Ning's ambition for personal gain.
• Consequences of actions: The attack on Director Huang and Ji Ning's humiliation by Jiang Fan demonstrate the consequences of their actions and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xuan and Ji Ning: Their interaction showcases Ji Xuan's disdain for Ji Ning's abilities and her determination to maintain her position as successor.
• Jiang Fan and Everyone: Jiang Fan's admission of the attack and his display of power catch everyone off guard, shifting the dynamics of the situation.

• Key Plot Points: Jiang Fan's sudden appearance saves Zhan En from Ji Ning's plot. Jiang Fan reveals Ji Ning's scheme to sabotage Enda Group's product launch.
• Character Developments: Jiang Fan shows his intelligence and decisiveness. Ji Ning is exposed and panics. Zhan En is overjoyed to reunite with Jiang Fan.
• Significant Themes: The theme of loyalty and friendship is shown through Zhan En's joy at seeing Jiang Fan. The theme of corruption and power abuse is evident in Ji Ning's actions.
• Character Interactions: Jiang Fan and Zhan En reunite after years, showing a deep bond. Jiang Fan shows concern for Chen Yang and Chen Yanchu, his former saviors. Jiang Fan confronts Ji Ning, exposing his schemes and offering him two paths: surrender or face consequences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan challenges Ji Ning and Huang Chuzhang, calling for reinforcements.
• Ji Ning and Huang Chuzhang report the incident to their superiors.
• Federal Drug Safety Bureau Director Liu Zhan arrives with guards to arrest Jiang Fan and investigate Zhan En.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan remains confident and unyielding, ready to face the consequences.
• Ji Xuan warns Jiang Fan about the severity of assaulting a government official.
• Director Liu appears stern and authoritative, immediately taking charge of the situation.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of defying authority and breaking the law.
• The power dynamics between individuals and government institutions.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan's standoff with Ji Ning and Huang Chuzhang.
• Jiang Fan's exchange with Ji Xuan, showing respect for her despite their differing views.
• Director Liu's arrival and interaction with Director Huang, demonstrating his authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan, a powerful individual, easily repels an attack from the Combat Squad, a team of Level 10 cultivators from the Federal Drug Safety Bureau.
• Director Liu, a Level 12 Peak expert, intervenes and attempts to kill Jiang Fan but is swiftly defeated with a single palm strike.
• Director Liu activates a distress signal, summoning higher authorities from the Federal Government.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan demonstrates extraordinary strength, likely at the Level 13 threshold, making him a top genius in the Federation.
• Director Liu is humiliated and enraged by Jiang Fan's actions, leading him to threaten Jiang Fan and call for backup.
• Ji Ning, initially confident, becomes fearful of Jiang Fan's power and regrets his actions.
• Ji Xuan, Zhan En, and the Chen siblings urge Jiang Fan to flee before the Federal High-level arrives, showing concern for his safety.

Significant Themes

• Corruption within the Federal Government and its agencies.
• The power dynamics between individuals and the state.
• The consequences of defying authority and the potential backlash from the Federal Government.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan and Director Liu: Jiang Fan's overwhelming power and calm demeanor contrast with Director Liu's rage and desperation.
• Jiang Fan and his allies (Ji Xuan, Zhan En, Chen siblings): They express concern for Jiang Fan's safety and urge him to flee, showing their loyalty and fear for the Federal Government's retribution.
• The audience: They discuss the severity of Jiang Fan's actions and the impending consequences, highlighting the public's awareness of the Federal Government's power and the fear it instills.

Key Plot Points

• Jiang Fan, now at Level 14, confronts the Drug Safety Bureau's branch chief and an Elder.
• The Elder arrives and immediately condemns Jiang Fan based on Director Liu's account.
• Jiang Fan, enraged by the Elder's presumption, unleashes his power and suppresses the Elder.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan demonstrates immense growth in strength, able to suppress a Level 13 Great Expert.
• Director Liu is revealed to be corrupt and manipulative.
• Elder Wu is shown to be arrogant and biased, quick to condemn without hearing Jiang Fan's side.

Significant Themes

• The abuse of power and corruption within the Federal Drug Safety Bureau.
• The consequences of making presumptions and not hearing both sides of a story.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan and Zhan En's past is revealed, showing a complex dynamic between them.
• Jiang Fan's interaction with Elder Wu highlights the power imbalance and the Elder's arrogance.
• Ji Xuan's reaction to Jiang Fan's display of power shows her shock and awe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Fan's display of strength shocks everyone, including his former colleagues, Ji Ning and Huang Chuzhang.
• Elder Wu, despite being pinned down, tries to threaten Jiang Fan, but Jiang Fan silences him with a slap.
• Jiang Fan openly criticizes the Drug Safety Bureau and the Federation's corruption.
• Two high-ranking officials, Commander Wei Tianshu (Drug Safety Bureau) and President Wan Xie (Arbitration Office), suddenly appear, surprising everyone.
• Wei Tianshu apologizes to Jiang Fan and promises to investigate the matter thoroughly, much to everyone's shock.

Character Developments

• Jiang Fan: Shows remarkable growth in strength, confidence, and outspokenness, challenging the corruption within the Federation.
• Elder Wu: Reveals his cowardice and lack of integrity, trying to use threats to intimidate Jiang Fan.
• Wei Tianshu: Initially appears to be an authoritative figure, but his apology to Jiang Fan and promise to investigate the Drug Safety Bureau suggest a more complex character.
• Wan Xie: Shows a friendly and teasing demeanor, indicating a close relationship with Jiang Fan.

Significant Themes

• Corruption: The incident highlights the corruption within the Drug Safety Bureau and the Federation, with Jiang Fan challenging this systemic issue.
• Power Dynamics: The sudden appearance of Wei Tianshu and Wan Xie demonstrates the complex power dynamics within the Federation and the influence of high-ranking officials.
• Integrity vs. Cowardice: The contrast between Jiang Fan's integrity and Elder Wu's cowardice is stark, with their actions reflecting their characters.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Fan vs. Elder Wu: Jiang Fan's open criticism and physical retaliation against Elder Wu highlight the power imbalance and tension between them.
• Jiang Fan vs. Wei Tianshu & Wan Xie: Jiang Fan's familiarity with Wan Xie and Wei Tianshu's apology to him suggest a complex relationship between them, with Jiang Fan holding more power than initially thought.
• Wei Tianshu vs. Elder Wu: Wei Tianshu's immediate silencing of Elder Wu indicates a clear division within the Drug Safety Bureau, with Wei Tianshu seemingly on Jiang Fan's side.