Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ruan Xiaoqi's dense Yin Qi acts as a beacon, guiding the formation of an unprecedented Star Power.
• Wei Zheng invokes Kui Xing's power, drawing a diagram that connects with the Big Dipper, summoning an ancient stellar might.
• Lin Chen creates the [Bao Zheng, Fifth Hall Yama of the Underworld] card, invoking a Yama King's power and manifesting the Cauldron Boiling Hell.
• Bao Zheng's card appears as a Six-Star, higher than Wei Zheng's initial rank, due to his deeper ingraining in popular belief.
• Bao Zheng takes his place in the Hall of the Judge, enhancing its power and expanding its influence.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his ability to create powerful cards, summoning a Yama King.
• Wei Zheng shows his prowess in controlling Star Power formations, guiding the invocation of Kui Xing's might.
• Bao Zheng reveals his immense power and reverence as a Yama King, taking his place in the Hall of the Judge.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and faith, as seen in Bao Zheng's higher rank due to his deep ingraining in popular belief.
• The invocation of ancient stellar might and its use in countering malevolent spirits.
• The enhancement of the Hall of the Judge's power and influence with Bao Zheng's presence.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Wei Zheng work together to invoke Kui Xing's power, with Wei Zheng guiding the formation and Lin Chen creating the card.
• Bao Zheng acknowledges Lin Chen's role in summoning him and recognizes his status as the master of Kui Xing.
• Bao Zheng takes his place in the Hall of the Judge, interacting with its core and enhancing its power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bao Zheng regains his authority as Yama with Wei Zheng's blessing.
• Lin Chen examines Bao Zheng's skills, noting their power and utility.
• Bao Zheng's skills include: [Underworld Yama], [Impartial and Just], [Azure Sky's Wrathful Gaze], [Kui Xing Points to the Dipper], [Cauldron Boiling Hell], and [Divine and Ghostly Three Cleavers].
• Lin Chen returns the surviving Card Masters to the mortal world and hands them over to the Security Bureau.

Character Developments

• Bao Zheng: Regains his position as Yama, showing respect and equality towards Wei Zheng.
• Lin Chen: Realizes the importance of Bao Zheng's skills for the Hall of the Judge and plans to integrate it into the mortal world.
• Wei Zheng: Respectfully returns the authority of leading the Underworld to Bao Zheng.
• The surviving Card Masters: Overwhelmed with emotion upon returning to the mortal world, physically and mentally traumatized.

Significant Themes

• Power and authority: Bao Zheng regaining his authority as Yama.
• Respect and equality: Bao Zheng addressing Wei Zheng as "Tian Shu Star Lord" instead of "Judge."
• Integration of the Underworld and the mortal world: Lin Chen's plan to judge humans and unlock Bao Zheng's full potential.

Character Interactions

• Bao Zheng and Wei Zheng: Mutual respect and acknowledgment of each other's authority.
• Lin Chen and Bao Zheng: Lin Chen examines Bao Zheng's skills and plans to integrate the Hall of the Judge into the mortal world.
• Lin Chen and Zhong Yueming: Lin Chen hands over the surviving Card Masters to Zhong Yueming and accompanies him to the Security Bureau to claim their contributions.
• Wei E and Lu Wenshu: Wei E is frustrated with the lack of Card Masters for his project, while Lu Wenshu tries to find a solution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei E meets Lin Chen after clearing the [Myriad Ghosts Night Parade] instance, which can now be repeatedly entered for resources.
• Lin Chen volunteers to help exploit the instance's resources, offering his powerful cards and Card Masters.
• Lin Chen promises to build the River God Temple fortress and train a naval force within a week in exchange for an instance slot.
• Lin Chen proposes to publicize the rescue of Card Masters from the instance to boost morale in H City.

Character Developments

• Wei E: Shows his ambition to develop H City by exploiting the cleared instance's resources. He's cautious and thorough in his decisions.
• Lin Chen: Demonstrates his efficiency, resourcefulness, and strategic thinking. He's willing to take on multiple tasks to secure the instance slot and promote his divine being.

Significant Themes

• Resource Acquisition: The cleared instance provides a steady source of resources, crucial for city development and Card Master cultivation.
• Morale Boosting: The rescue of Card Masters serves as a morale boost for H City's citizens, helping them overcome post-disaster panic.
• Ambition vs. Caution: Wei E's ambition for H City's development is balanced by his caution in making decisions, ensuring the city's stability and security.

Character Interactions

• Wei E and Lin Chen: Their interaction shows mutual respect and understanding. Wei E appreciates Lin Chen's capabilities, while Lin Chen values Wei E's support for his plans.
• Lin Chen and Zhong Yueming: Lin Chen involves Zhong Yueming in his plans, showing trust in his abilities and acknowledging his contributions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen presents a new deity, Bao Gong, to Wei E, who is intrigued by Lin Chen's frequent acquisition of divine positions.
• Wei E rejects Lin Chen's immediate promotion of Bao Gong, citing the need for gradual faith propagation and public acceptance.
• Lin Chen proposes a small-scale faith pilot program for Bao Gong in a local area, with Wei E's approval.
• Zhong Yueming is appointed as the cooperative overseer and 'Underworld Emissary' for the Hall of the Judge's faith pilot.
• The H City Cremation Cemetery is selected as the pilot implementation site for Bao Gong's faith.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates negotiation skills and strategic thinking in presenting his requests to Wei E.
• Wei E shows wisdom and experience in managing faith propagation, displaying a firm yet fair approach to decision-making.
• Zhong Yueming exhibits loyalty, integrity, and impartiality in accepting his new role, swearing to uphold the Security Bureau's honor and perform his duties impartially.

Significant Themes

• The gradual and careful propagation of faith to ensure public acceptance and understanding.
• The importance of miracles and tangible benefits in gaining faith and recognition.
• The need for impartial oversight and cooperation between major powers to ensure fair and effective management.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Wei E engage in a negotiation where Lin Chen presents his requests, and Wei E makes decisions based on rational analysis and the greater good.
• Wei E and Zhong Yueming interact as superior and subordinate, with Wei E entrusting Zhong Yueming with an important role and Zhong Yueming accepting it with loyalty and integrity.
• Lin Chen and Zhong Yueming, as colleagues and friends, work together to advance their shared goals, with Lin Chen proposing Zhong Yueming for a key role in the faith pilot program.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Cremation Cemetery, due to its high concentration of deathly aura and resources, is a problematic area for the Security Bureau.
• Lin Chen chooses the cemetery as the manifestation point for the Hall of the Judge to help the Security Bureau manage it.
• Lin Chen presents a purple-level Equipment Card, [Nine Nether Soul Suppressing Golden Shackles], to Wei E, but it's restricted to Hall of the Judge staff.
• Wei E agrees to let Zhong Yueming use the card, but only if he wins first place in the upcoming Security Bureau Team Leader Selection Battle.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness in managing the cemetery issue.
• Zhong Yueming faces a significant challenge and pressure, as he's tasked with winning the team leader position to justify using the purple-level card.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between humanity and the eerie in the context of death and mourning.
• The balance between respect for the deceased and the practical management of resources and security.
• The theme of competition and merit-based advancement within the Security Bureau.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Wei E engage in a give-and-take, with Lin Chen outmaneuvering Wei E in the card exchange but ultimately conceding to Wei E's condition for Zhong Yueming.
• Zhong Yueming feels the weight of expectation and pressure from Wei E and Lin Chen, as well as the potential scrutiny from his peers in the Security Bureau.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Team Leader Yang Moli's transfer leaves four new Team Leader positions open.
• The Team Leader Selection process involves a written test (20%) and practical tests (80%), including an individual duel and a team battle.
• The top four scorers will be promoted as Team Leaders.

Character Developments

• Zhong Yueming gains confidence in his abilities after Lin Chen's encouragement.
• Wei E shows pride in the Security Bureau's development and the surge in wild Card Master recruitment.

Significant Themes

• The importance of comprehensive abilities (theoretical knowledge, individual combat strength, leadership, and command) for Team Leaders.
• The Security Bureau's expansion and the need for more Card Masters.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen encourages and supports Zhong Yueming, boosting his confidence.
• Wei E shares his pride in the Security Bureau's growth with Lin Chen.
• Lin Chen and Wei E discuss the reasons behind the recent surge in wild Card Master recruitment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen reveals he created and promoted the 'Sober Mind Bracelet' card, indicating a significant change in the grassroots Card Master community.
• Wei E discovers that the Jia family, known for being stingy, invested in Lin Chen's project, showing Jia Yanshang's vision and boldness.
• Lin Chen asks for credit for improving grassroots Card Masters' survival rate and demands payment for a previous card-making job.
• Lin Chen and Zhong Yueming go to the Security Bureau's treasure vault to gather materials for Zhong's core deck and Lin Chen's new card, [Ambassador of the Yin-Yang Realms - Zhang Fei].
• Lin Chen plans to summon Zhang Fei to be the Card Spirit for the Hall of the Judge in the real world.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his business acumen and generosity by promoting a card to benefit grassroots Card Masters.
• Wei E shows appreciation for Lin Chen's achievements and is curious about his capabilities.
• Zhong Yueming displays independence and gratitude, refusing to let Lin Chen pay for his materials.
• Lin Chen shows commitment to his promises, planning to summon Zhang Fei as he had promised Guan Gong.

Significant Themes

• The theme of mutual benefit and cooperation is evident in Lin Chen's partnership with the Jia family and his dealings with the Security Bureau.
• The theme of reciprocity is shown in Zhong Yueming's refusal to let Lin Chen pay for his materials, as he feels he owes Lin Chen too many favors.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Wei E have a professional, respectful interaction, with Wei E acknowledging Lin Chen's achievements and Lin Chen asking for credit and payment.
• Lin Chen and Zhong Yueming have a friendly, almost familial interaction, with Lin Chen offering to help Zhong Yueming and Zhong Yueming refusing to accept Lin Chen's help out of pride and gratitude.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen searches for materials to create Zhang Fei's Eighteen-Foot Serpent Spear (Snake Lance) and a horse whip.
• He selects a Blue-grade [Black Iron Long Spear] and a Green-grade [Horse Whip], planning to synthesize it with an Azure Abyss Willow Branch.
• Lin Chen considers Zhang Fei's mount, Dark Cloud Treading Snow, but doesn't have it at the moment.
• Zhong Yueming plans to upgrade his Mecha Sentinel - DS-R1 Black Armored Army card using cost-effective methods.
• He purchases a Mecha Exoskeleton and a Blue-grade [Heavy Mecha Battle Axe - Shock Module] for his card.
• Lin Chen offers Zhong Yueming the Fine Iron Armor and Black Iron Heavy Shield, but Zhong declines due to ethical concerns.
• Lin Chen suggests Zhong Yueming buy equipment from the Hall of the Judge at internal prices, including a set of Yin Iron Recast Armor and Shield.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his knowledge of history and his willingness to help Zhong Yueming.
• Zhong Yueming shows strategic planning and cost-effectiveness in upgrading his card, but also displays integrity by declining Lin Chen's direct help.

Significant Themes

• The importance of historical accuracy in creating cards.
• The balance between helping others and maintaining fairness and integrity.
• The strategic use of resources to achieve the best results.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Zhong Yueming collaborate in their card-making plans, with Lin Chen offering guidance and resources.
• They discuss the ethical implications of direct help, leading to a more appropriate solution.
• Their interaction showcases mutual respect and a desire to help each other grow.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen allows Zhong Yueming to draw his salary in advance from the Hall of the Judge.
• Lin Chen reveals that Zhong Yueming's future workplace is the Cremation Cemetery, where the Hall of the Judge will be based.
• They visit the cemetery, meeting two patrol guards who express their relief at no longer having to work there due to its eerie and dangerous nature.
• Lin Chen learns about a special Card Master who studies corpse materials and works in a small lab within the crematorium.

Character Developments

• Zhong Yueming shows curiosity and a bit of fear when learning about his new workplace.
• The two patrol guards express their relief and gratitude at no longer having to work in the cemetery, hinting at their previous struggles.
• Lin Chen demonstrates his strategic thinking in choosing the cemetery as the Hall of the Judge's base due to its high Yin Qi and eerie nature.

Significant Themes

• The theme of the underworld connecting to the mortal world is further emphasized with the establishment of the Hall of the Judge in the cemetery.
• The eerie and dangerous nature of the cemetery highlights the challenges and risks faced by those working in the Security Bureau.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Zhong Yueming interact as colleagues and friends, with Lin Chen guiding Zhong Yueming through the new workplace.
• The two patrol guards interact with Lin Chen and Zhong Yueming, expressing their relief and complaints about working in the cemetery.
• Lin Chen's conversation with the patrol guards reveals his interest in the special Card Master who studies corpse materials.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen, the new Operations Officer, takes over the H City Public Cemetery, aiming to renovate and establish a branch of the Hall of the Judge.
• He summons Bao Zheng, the Fifth Hall Yama King, to help establish the Underworld projection in the mortal realm.
• A mysterious card master in a plague doctor outfit reports a heretical cult ritual happening at the cemetery.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen displays enthusiasm and determination in his plans for the cemetery.
• Bao Zheng shows his majesty and courtesy, recognizing Zhong Yueming's contributions.
• Zhong Yueming feels the pressure and awe of Bao Zheng's presence but maintains his composure.

Significant Themes

• The establishment of the Underworld's presence in the mortal realm.
• The contrast between Lin Chen's enthusiasm and the others' unease about the cemetery's renovation.
• The mysterious nature of the card master's report, hinting at potential conflict or misunderstanding.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Bao Zheng work together to establish the Underworld projection, showing a clear hierarchy and mutual respect.
• Zhong Yueming interacts with Bao Zheng, feeling the pressure of the Yama King's majesty but maintaining professionalism.
• The mysterious card master reports the supposed heretical cult ritual to Lin Chen and his companions, creating tension and uncertainty.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen's identity is misunderstood by the Card Masters from the crematorium, leading to a confrontation.
• A female Card Master summons a pack of composite Mecha Dogs (Blue Grade 1 and Green Grade 3) to attack Lin Chen and Zhong Yueming.
• Lin Chen sends Nie Xiaoqian, his Blue Grade Card Spirit, to fight, with Bao Gong providing support.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen shows curiosity and excitement about the new card technology.
• Nie Xiaoqian gains combat experience and demonstrates her skills.
• The female Card Master shows hesitation and lack of combat experience.

Significant Themes

• Misunderstandings and miscommunication leading to conflict.
• The power and versatility of Card Spirits and their skills.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Zhong Yueming discuss and strategize about the battle.
• Lin Chen guides and supports Nie Xiaoqian during the fight.
• The female Card Master's fear and indecision contrast with Lin Chen's confidence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen's team encounters a female Card Master, Shi Xiangling, who sends Mecha Pursuit Dogs after them.
• Lin Chen's team defeats the dogs using Nie Xiaoqian's Natal Spirit Willow and its ability to dispel evil and Yin energy.
• Shi Xiangling attempts to flee but is restrained by Nie Xiaoqian's charm technique.
• The Mecha Pursuit Dogs, entangled by the willow branches, break free and attack Nie Xiaoqian.
• Wei Zangfeng, the Card Creation Team Leader, arrives and blocks the dogs' attacks with his Flying Swords.
• Shi Xiangling misinterprets the situation and believes Lin Chen and Wei Zangfeng are working together against her.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates strategic thinking and quick decision-making in battle.
• Nie Xiaoqian shows her ability to restrain opponents with her charm technique.
• Shi Xiangling reveals her impulsive and paranoid nature, jumping to conclusions without sufficient evidence.
• Wei Zangfeng displays his loyalty and support for Lin Chen, clarifying his stance to Shi Xiangling.

Significant Themes

• The theme of misunderstanding and miscommunication is highlighted, with Shi Xiangling's incorrect assumptions leading to chaos.
• The power of teamwork is shown, with Lin Chen and Nie Xiaoqian working together to defeat the Mecha Pursuit Dogs.
• The theme of acceptance and understanding of unique individuals is touched upon, with Shi Xiangling's peculiar interests and Lin Chen's unorthodox methods.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Nie Xiaoqian work seamlessly together, with Lin Chen giving orders and Nie Xiaoqian executing them effectively.
• Shi Xiangling's interaction with Lin Chen and Wei Zangfeng reveals her impulsive and paranoid nature, jumping to conclusions without evidence.
• Wei Zangfeng's interaction with Shi Xiangling shows his exasperation with her behavior but also his loyalty and support for Lin Chen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen meets Shi Xiangling, a mixed-race intermediate Card Master who specializes in 'underworld' cards.
• Shi Xiangling invites Lin Chen to her research laboratory in a basement near a graveyard, due to the dense Yin Qi.
• Lin Chen learns about Shi Xiangling's research on synthesizing mechas and corpses, with a focus on dogs and a future interest in human corpses.

Character Developments

• Shi Xiangling: Revealed to be a talented, eccentric Card Master with a lack of boundaries and a disregard for social norms, particularly around death and corpses. She is obsessed with biological synthesis and has a high resistance to Yin Sha energy corruption.
• Lin Chen: Shows interest in Shi Xiangling's work and is open to learning from her, despite her unconventional methods.

Significant Themes

• The fear and misunderstanding of eerie phenomena and corpses, and the need to understand them to combat them.
• The potential of biological synthesis in card creation and the ethical implications of using human corpses.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Shi Xiangling: They bond over their shared interest in card creation, with Shi Xiangling treating Lin Chen as a kindred spirit. Lin Chen is fascinated by Shi Xiangling's work but is also taken aback by her lack of ethical boundaries.
• Wei Zangfeng: Acts as a mediator and explains Shi Xiangling's background and talents to Lin Chen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces Shi Xiangling, a materialistic and pragmatic Card Master who dissects eerie phenomena to understand them better.
• Bao Gong, the Underworld Yama and an epic-level Card Spirit, appears suddenly, startling Wei Zangfeng.
• Shi Xiangling invites Lin Chen and Bao Gong to see her latest card-making research, related to biological fusion and corpse research.
• They enter a secret chamber where Shi Xiangling shows her failed experiments, multi-creature fused corpses with various issues.
• Shi Xiangling reveals her current research topic: giving a dog another head through card-making fusion.

Character Developments

• Shi Xiangling: Displayed her unique perspective on eerie phenomena, her fearlessness, and her dedication to corpse research and card-making fusion. She also showed her social ineptitude and bluntness.
• Bao Gong: Revealed his ability to regulate and stabilize Yin Qi, making the environment more suitable for card-making. He also demonstrated his power and composure as an epic-level Card Spirit.
• Wei Zangfeng: Showed his curiosity and eagerness to learn from Lin Chen, despite his initial fear of Bao Gong and his frustration with Shi Xiangling's attitude.

Significant Themes

• Fear and facing eerie phenomena: The chapter explores the human tendency to avoid facing eerie phenomena due to fear, and how Shi Xiangling's approach of dissecting them is a way to overcome this fear.
• Complexity and simplicity in card-making: The theme of keeping things simple to achieve success is highlighted through Shi Xiangling's realization that combining too many attributes in card-making fusion leads to instability.
• Curiosity and learning: Wei Zangfeng's eagerness to learn from Lin Chen and Shi Xiangling emphasizes the importance of curiosity and continuous learning in the field of card-making.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Bao Gong: Their interaction with Shi Xiangling shows their willingness to help and guide her, as well as their respect for her unique approach to card-making.
• Shi Xiangling and Wei Zangfeng: Their interaction highlights their contrasting personalities and attitudes, with Shi Xiangling's bluntness clashing with Wei Zangfeng's authority as a team leader.
• Shi Xiangling and Bao Gong: Their interaction shows Shi Xiangling's affinity for Eerie Gods due to her innate Yin energy affinity, and Bao Gong's rare display of friendliness towards her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shi Xiangling seeks help from Lin Chen and Bao Gong to create a Two-Headed Dog card.
• Lin Chen agrees to assist, planning to use Netherworld Evil Dogs for the spirit.
• Zhong Yueming suggests tuning the Mecha Dog's intelligent brain to avoid control conflicts.
• Shi Xiangling successfully stitches the Mecha components and Spirit Dog Corpse.
• Lin Chen summons a Bronze Dog from the Underworld, which enters the twin-headed dog corpse.
• The composite dog spirit is contracted by Shi Xiangling.

Character Developments

• Shi Xiangling demonstrates her exceptional corpse-stitching skills.
• Wei Zangfeng shows his lack of understanding in card making, contrasting with Zhong Yueming's practical advice.
• Lin Chen showcases his Spirit Summoning abilities and knowledge of Underworld creatures.

Significant Themes

• Collaboration and teamwork in card making.
• The balance between biological and mechanical aspects in card creation.
• The power dynamics between different spirits and their interaction with Bao Gong.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Shi Xiangling collaborate on card making, with Lin Chen handling Spirit Summoning and Shi Xiangling responsible for physical stitching.
• Zhong Yueming provides valuable advice on tuning the Mecha Dog's intelligent brain.
• Wei Zangfeng's lack of knowledge contrasts with the expertise of other characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen and Bao Zheng help Shi Xiangling create a fusion card, the Two-Headed Nether Dog, which combines a Nether Dog and a Mecha Dog, resulting in a powerful card with four skills and four traits, including a unique combination skill.
• Shi Xiangling summons the Two-Headed Nether Dog, which shows affection towards her due to her Yin Fiend Constitution.
• Shi Xiangling expresses her gratitude by transferring one million yuan to Lin Chen as a Card Making Fee.

Character Developments

• Shi Xiangling gains confidence in her fusion card-making technique and receives validation from Lin Chen, leading to increased admiration for him.
• Lin Chen sees potential in Shi Xiangling's unique card-making style and considers inviting her to join the Hall of the Judge.

Significant Themes

• The power of fusion in card making, where the combination of two cards results in a stronger, more versatile card.
• The importance of mentorship and validation in one's career, as seen in Shi Xiangling's growth under Lin Chen's guidance.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Bao Zheng collaborate with Shi Xiangling to create a successful fusion card, strengthening their bond and mutual respect.
• Shi Xiangling expresses her gratitude to Lin Chen through a generous Card Making Fee, showing her appreciation for his help.
• Wei Zangfeng feels pressured by Shi Xiangling's expectations and the comparison between his and Lin Chen's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen realizes the potential of cultivating Flesh Lotuses for pure flesh-and-blood materials, which could revolutionize Card Masters' survival capabilities.
• He decides to create a Legion Card using multiple single-unit cards to enhance his offensive power for attacking eerie domains.
• Lin Chen plans to visit Guan Gong to oversee the training progress of his troops, aiming to showcase them to Wei E in seven days.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his strategic thinking and long-term planning, considering the potential of Flesh Lotuses and Legion Cards.
• Zhong Yueming volunteers to handle the cemetery's patrol duty, showing his responsibility and eagerness to prepare for the Team Leader selection.
• Shi Xiangling is invited to help patrol the Hall of the Judge, providing an opportunity for her to understand the Underworld's work environment better.

Significant Themes

• The theme of cultivation and growth is evident in Lin Chen's plans for Flesh Lotuses and Legion Cards, as well as Shi Xiangling's potential recruitment to the Hall of the Judge.
• The importance of order and security is highlighted, with Bao Gong stabilizing the environment and Zhong Yueming and Shi Xiangling responsible for maintaining the cemetery's tranquility.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen interacts with Bao Gong, Bao Qingtian, discussing the Hall of the Judge's operations and his plans for Flesh Lotuses and Legion Cards.
• Lin Chen discusses with Shi Xiangling the possibility of her helping with the Hall of the Judge's patrols, benefiting both parties.
• Zhong Yueming volunteers to handle the patrol duty, showing his eagerness to work with Lin Chen and prepare for the Team Leader selection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen asks Shi Xiangling to patrol the main hall using her Two-Headed Nether Hound, with Bao Gong as her backup.
• Lin Chen leaves to oversee troop training, entrusting Zhong Yueming with guarding the Hall of the Judge.
• Tomb robbers infiltrate the cemetery at night, using a [Yin Qi Balloon] to check for guards.

Character Developments

• Shi Xiangling learns to use her cards for patrol and defense, gaining confidence in her abilities.
• Zhong Yueming demonstrates his dedication to protecting the populace and his resolve to improve.
• The tomb robbers show their experience and strategic thinking in their infiltration plan.

Significant Themes

• The theme of trust and delegation is shown as Lin Chen entrusts the safety of the Hall of the Judge to Shi Xiangling and Zhong Yueming.
• The theme of preparedness and strategy is demonstrated by both the tomb robbers' infiltration plan and Zhong Yueming's defensive measures.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and Shi Xiangling: Lin Chen teaches Shi Xiangling how to use her cards for patrol, boosting her confidence.
• Zhong Yueming and Shi Xiangling: Zhong Yueming reassures Shi Xiangling about her role in guarding the hall.
• The tomb robbers: They work together, using a pincer tactic to infiltrate the cemetery, showing teamwork and experience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of tomb robbers infiltrates a guarded cemetery, unaware of the traps set by Jie Zhen and Jie Bao.
• The tomb robbers trigger the traps, and a chase ensues.
• Jie Zhen and Jie Bao use their [Master of Traps] trait and [Poisoned Arrow to the Throat] skill to try and subdue the robbers.
• The robbers use skeleton-type Card Spirits as shields and attempt to escape.
• Zhong Yueming, hidden, uses his Mecha Sentinel Card Spirit to block the robbers' exit.
• The robbers summon their strongest Card Spirits, Bone Spear Soldier and Bone Archer, to attack the Mecha Sentinel.
• The Mecha Sentinel defends against the attacks and counterattacks, ultimately destroying the Bone Spear Soldier and the robber's card.

Character Developments

• Jie Zhen and Jie Bao demonstrate their skill and cunning in setting traps and using their Card Spirits.
• The tomb robbers show their experience and adaptability in evading traps and using their Card Spirits.
• Zhong Yueming reveals his strategic thinking and the power of his Mecha Sentinel Card Spirit.

Significant Themes

• The power of traps and strategy in combat.
• The use of Card Spirits and their grades in battle.
• The mental and spiritual toll of guarding a tomb.

Character Interactions

• Jie Zhen and Jie Bao work together to set traps and take down the tomb robbers.
• The tomb robbers initially work together but become separated during the chase.
• Zhong Yueming's Mecha Sentinel faces off against the tomb robbers' strongest Card Spirits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Yueming encounters and defeats two tomb robbers using his Blue Grade Equipment Card, mirroring Qin Qiong's past strength.
• He leaves two more tomb robbers for Shi Xiangling to handle.
• Shi Xiangling confronts two more tomb robbers, who are frightened by her Two-Headed Nether Hound. They attempt to escape but are pursued and eventually surrender.

Character Developments

• Zhong Yueming: Realizes he's only caught up to Lin Chen's starting point despite his efforts.
• Shi Xiangling: Shows her prowess as a Card Master, using her Two-Headed Nether Hound and Mecha Pursuit Dogs to subdue the tomb robbers.

Significant Themes

• The power of Card Masters and their cards.
• The fear and respect tomb robbers have for other Card Masters, like Shi Xiangling.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Yueming and the tomb robbers: He defeats them and sends them to the Hall of the Judge.
• Shi Xiangling and the tomb robbers: She scares them with her Two-Headed Nether Hound and eventually captures them.
• Shi Xiangling and her Two-Headed Nether Hound: They work together to subdue the tomb robbers, showcasing their synergy.