Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao recruits over 100 Beastmen to form his Lord Team, including notable members like Ergein, Viper, and Evil Tooth.
• The team is equipped with weapons and armor from the Iron Fortress City Supply Station, with Caesar's help.
• Su Xiao's team embarks on a Faction Mission to intercept a Sea Race transport team carrying Energy Crystals.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his power and authority, increasing the loyalty of his team members.
• Caesar reveals his cunning and manipulative nature, helping Su Xiao's team acquire supplies while avoiding the City Lord's notice.
• The Crow Woman's past actions inspire Su Xiao to capture the spellcaster leading the Sea Race transport team.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and loyalty among the Beastmen faction.
• The value of strategic materials (Energy Crystals) and the risks involved in transporting them.
• The potential benefits of capturing and interrogating enemy spellcasters.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Caesar work together to acquire supplies for the team, showcasing their trust and cooperation.
• Su Xiao's display of power earns him respect and increased loyalty from his team members.
• The City Lord of Iron Fortress City and Caesar have a tense interaction, with Caesar manipulating the situation to his advantage.

The chapter begins with Su Xiao meditating in the jungle, surrounded by squirrels. He has consolidated his blood aura, increasing his control and stability. The Lord Team, enhanced by the Sun Lord and Bubuwang's auras, awaits the Sea Race transport team's arrival.
A Sea Race transport team, led by Fasite, a Tier 9 Peak spellcaster, approaches. The Lord Team ambushes them, but Fasite's powerful spell, 'Soul Torrent,' decimates the Beastmen. Su Xiao intervenes, defeating Fasite in a fierce battle.
Meanwhile, Crow Woman, who had been sent to the Wind Sea Continent to atone for her mistakes, is captured by Su Xiao. She reveals that she has a certain resistance to Original Sin Items due to her past experience with the 'Book of the Dead.' Su Xiao, wanting to test her limits, offers her both the 'Book of the Dead' and the 'Book of Emptiness,' leaving her astonished and speechless.

• Su Xiao successfully extracts the "Elemental Soul Seal" from the Crow Woman, healing her hidden ailments and injuries, and gives her hope by removing the Original Sin Items' influence.
• The Lord Team returns to Iron Fortress City with a massive haul of Energy Crystals, worth over 2 million gold coins.
• Su Xiao sells the Energy Crystals to Caesar, splitting the profits fifty-fifty, and receives 100,000 gold coins and nine dark gold cards.
• Su Xiao contacts Piru of the Spotted Fox Tribe to arrange a visit to the underground city in the Dark Gobi to access the underground market.
• In the underground market, Su Xiao ransoms and hires over 300 elite Beastmen, 50 Beastman captains, and 3 chieftains for 30,500 gold coins.
• Su Xiao offers the Beastmen a deal: help him fight one battle against the "Eldest Son of the Abyssal Dragon," and each will receive 1000 gold coins if they succeed. Only one Half-Elf leaves, but he hesitates and stops.
• The Lord Team's member count increases to 430, and they set out for Dark Salt Lake to defeat the "Eldest Son of the Abyssal Dragon."

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

+ The Lord Team, led by Su Xiao, ventures into the Dark Gobi to confront the "Eldest Son of the Abyssal Dragon."
+ The Eldest Son of the Abyssal Dragon is initially reluctant to fight but eventually engages the Lord Team in a series of fierce battles.
+ The Lord Team, despite suffering heavy losses, persists in attacking the Eldest Son of the Abyssal Dragon, leading to its eventual defeat.

Character Developments

+ Ergein and Harvey, initially at odds, begin to work together more effectively as the battles progress.
+ Viper and Evil Tooth become more cautious and strategic in their actions.
+ The Eldest Son of the Abyssal Dragon, despite its ferocious reputation, shows signs of restraint and fear of the Lord Team's persistence.

Significant Themes

+ Persistence and determination in the face of adversity.
+ The consequences of underestimating one's enemies.
+ The power of unity and cooperation among diverse groups.

Character Interactions

+ Ergein and Harvey develop a grudging respect for each other as they fight side by side.
+ Viper and Evil Tooth become more reliant on Ergein and Harvey's leadership.
+ The Eldest Son of the Abyssal Dragon and the Lord Team engage in a series of intense, back-and-forth battles, leading to a begrudging respect between them.

• Su Xiao, with the Eldest Son of the Abyssal Dragon and the Lord Team, launches a surprise attack on White Hoof Port, the Sea Race's main landing point, capturing it within half an hour.
• Su Xiao discovers a large fragment of an Initial Mark in the port's resource depot and learns that it will undergo a 40-minute authentication period, during which all Contractors in the world can perceive its location.
• The World Communication Platform becomes lively as Contractors discuss the situation and the challenge of reaching the mark fragment through the Sea Race's encirclement.
• Su Xiao decides to stay put and observe the situation, planning to keep the mark fragment if no one challenges him within the 40-minute period.

Key Plot Points

• Capture of White Hoof Port
• Discovery of Initial Mark fragment
• Authentication period for the Initial Mark fragment

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates strategic thinking and decisiveness in capturing White Hoof Port.
• The Lord Team shows their strength and coordination in battle.
• Su Xiao's interest in the indigenous beasts of this world grows, highlighting his ambition and curiosity.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and curiosity: Su Xiao's desire to explore and obtain powerful items and abilities.
• Strategic thinking: Su Xiao's ability to plan and execute complex operations, such as the surprise attack on White Hoof Port.
• Challenge and competition: The authentication period for the Initial Mark fragment highlights the competitive nature of the Contractors and their desire for powerful items.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the Lord Team work together to capture White Hoof Port, showcasing their teamwork and coordination.
• Su Xiao interacts with other Contractors on the World Communication Platform, observing their reactions to the Initial Mark fragment's authentication period.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sea Race Commander, Peronero, is defending White Hoof Port against an elite Beastmen team led by Su Xiao.
• Su Xiao's team destroys the Spell Nexus, rendering White Hoof Port's defenses ineffective.
• Su Xiao negotiates with the Sea Race Commander, Peronero, to leave White Hoof Port in exchange for 2000 Soul Stones, but the Sea Race Commander stalls for time to prepare an ambush.
• Su Xiao teleports his team out of White Hoof Port, leaving behind the Sea Race Commander's elite assassination squad.
• Su Xiao returns to Iron Fortress City, redeems Soul Crystals from the Faction Store, and prepares to leave for Eternal Ring City.
• In Eternal Ring City, Su Xiao meets with Grand Commander Kai En to finalize the arrangements for his fief.
• Su Xiao is informed about a young Lord facing trouble on her fief, which he plans to assist with.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao gains ownership of an Initial Mark fragment, exempting him from mission penalties.
• The Sea Race Commander, Peronero, is determined to eliminate the Beastmen elite team at White Hoof Port.
• Su Xiao's team grows stronger and more cohesive, with Ergein, Harvey, and others expressing their loyalty and willingness to follow Su Xiao's orders.
• Su Xiao's reputation increases to 1295, allowing him to redeem Soul Crystals from the Faction Store.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources between the Sea Race and the Beastmen.
• The importance of reputation and its uses in the Faction Store.
• The loyalty and camaraderie among the members of Su Xiao's team.
• The manipulation and scheming of the Sea Race Commander, Peronero, and the young Lord's butler.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with the Sea Race Commander, Peronero, through a Sea Race Gnome envoy, attempting to negotiate a withdrawal from White Hoof Port.
• Su Xiao meets with Grand Commander Kai En in Eternal Ring City to finalize his fief arrangements.
• Su Xiao encounters the fortune teller, Morel, in the Fifth City District, who recognizes him and is frightened by his presence.
• Morel, Yue Shitu, and Hao Mei are all intimidated by Su Xiao's presence, indicating their fear of him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao becomes the Lord of Winter City and receives information about his fief.
• He contacts the butler of the young Lord Gurvi, who refuses to step down and form an alliance with two city lords against Su Xiao.
• Su Xiao invites the eight city lords to a banquet in Eternal Ring City, where he gives them permits to withdraw food supplies from the city.
• The city lords, realizing the situation, bring the butler's head to Su Xiao as a sign of submission.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao shows his strategic prowess by handling the situation with the city lords calmly and effectively.
• The city lords, initially rebellious, submit to Su Xiao after realizing his power and intentions.
• The butler's refusal to step down leads to his demise, showing the consequences of underestimating Su Xiao.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and politics within the Beastmen society.
• The consequences of underestimating Su Xiao and his strategic abilities.
• The importance of food supplies and resources in maintaining control over the fief.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with the eight city lords, showing his authority and strategic thinking.
• The city lords submit to Su Xiao, demonstrating their acknowledgment of his power.
• The butler's refusal to step down leads to his downfall, showing the consequences of defying Su Xiao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao takes over the Winter City fief and meets with the remaining City Lords.
• The butler's death is discussed, and Su Xiao suspects the involvement of the Tribes.
• Fenris and the Beastman City Lord reveal the rumor of a secret treasure containing two Primal Fragments.
• Su Xiao, Bubuwang, and Baha travel to Winter City and arrive at the Lord's Manor.
• Su Xiao meets Young Lord Gurvi and her maid, and he begins preparations to summon Jila.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao shows strategic thinking in handling the City Lords and his determination to find the secret treasure.
• Young Lord Gurvi is revealed to be melancholic and has a maid who protects her.
• Fenris and the Beastman City Lord show their loyalty and willingness to work with Su Xiao.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances among the City Lords and factions.
• The search for the secret treasure and its potential impact on Su Xiao's abilities.
• The harsh winter and the struggle for resources in the Northern Territory.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with Fenris and the Beastman City Lord, forming an alliance of sorts.
• Su Xiao meets Young Lord Gurvi and her maid, showing kindness towards them.
• Su Xiao gives tasks to Bubuwang and Baha, demonstrating his leadership and trust in them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao summons Jila, the Zerg Overlord, incurring a "Massive Amount" Void Tree reputation deduction penalty.
• The penalty fails to deduct due to Su Xiao's -??? reputation, activating a penalty balancing mechanism that synchronizes his Legend Points to -???.
• The Legend Points leaderboard is refreshed, with Su Xiao in last place, above Ruthless Brother in first place.

Character Developments

• Jila's stats improve significantly, and she builds an Insect Nest in Winter City's ancient castle.
• Gurvi, the little lord, remains silent and reserved, hinting at a secret treasure left by her father.
• Bahamut senses an Abyss-related imprint on one of the infiltrators, suggesting Demon Scythe · Tylid's involvement.

Significant Themes

• The competition for the secret treasure intensifies with the involvement of Demon Scythe · Tylid and Su Xiao.
• The penalty balancing mechanism raises questions about the manipulation of Legend Points.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with Gurvi, offering her gold coins and allowing her to go out with the maid, hinting at her secret plans.
• Bahamut reports his findings about the infiltrators to Su Xiao, leading to Su Xiao's decision to have Bahamut protect Gurvi.
• Su Xiao's thoughts reveal his priorities and concerns regarding the competition for the secret treasure and the manipulation of Legend Points.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao's Legend Points become "???" due to his actions, causing him to lose his top position on the leaderboard.
• Su Xiao learns about the Voodoo Sorcerer from the Tribal Faction and the Soul Reaper, a deity worshipped by this tribe.
• Su Xiao plans to kill the Voodoo Sorcerer to obtain information about the Soul Reaper and its bounty.
• Su Xiao activates the "Spell Nexus" to transmit Crystal Fat from White Hoof Port to Winter City, also capturing a Dwarf King's disciple in the process.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao becomes more strategic and calculating in his plans, aiming to control the situation in Winter City by preventing collusion among his subordinates.
• Ergein shows potential as a capable and ambitious subordinate, earning Su Xiao's trust and a promotion to Legion Leader.
• The Sea Race Commander · Peronero becomes aware of Su Xiao's actions and hires assassins to eliminate him.

Significant Themes

• The theme of strategy and manipulation is prominent as Su Xiao seeks to control the situation in Winter City and the Sea Race Commander hires assassins to target Su Xiao.
• The theme of ambition is evident in Ergein's character development and Su Xiao's plans to control the situation in Winter City.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with Ergein and City Lord Fenris, tasking them with investigating the Voodoo Sorcerer and preventing collusion among his subordinates.
• Su Xiao captures a Dwarf King's disciple during the transmission of Crystal Fat, which could lead to further interactions and developments.
• The Sea Race Commander · Peronero interacts with potential assassins, hiring them to eliminate Su Xiao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao acquires a batch of solid Crystal Fat, worth over 3 million gold coins in the Beastmen territory.
• The Secret Pattern Master, a disciple of the Dwarf King, is teleported to Winter City with the Crystal Fat.
• Su Xiao learns about a special abyss passage in the Void from the Secret Pattern Master, which is getting larger with each occurrence.
• Gurvi and her companions find a pendant in an underground palace, triggering a reaction that alerts Su Xiao and others.
• A monstrous creature pursues Gurvi and her companions through the underground passage.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao: Shows kindness by not imprisoning the Secret Pattern Master but later uses him for information. He also demonstrates his strategic mind by using young people to find something.
• Secret Pattern Master: Initially fearful of Su Xiao, he later provides valuable information about the special abyss passage and shows curiosity about Su Xiao's plans.
• Gurvi, York, and Silver Feather: They find the pendant but are pursued by a monstrous creature, leading to a desperate situation.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and resources between factions (Beastmen, Sea Race, Arcane Eternal Star).
• The danger posed by the special abyss passage and the Void's instability.
• The use of young people as pawns in Su Xiao's plans.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the Secret Pattern Master: They interact with the Secret Pattern Master providing information and Su Xiao using him for his plans.
• Gurvi, York, and Silver Feather: They work together to find the pendant but are pursued by a monstrous creature, leading to a desperate situation.
• Su Xiao and Gurvi's group: Although not directly interacting, Su Xiao's actions (sending young people to find something) indirectly lead to Gurvi's group finding the pendant and encountering danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao and his companions encounter a Voodoo Sorcerer in the underground palace, leading to a battle of potent poisons and Voodoo curses.
• Su Xiao faces off against the Abyss-type Demon Scythe · Tylid, with their battle resulting in the Demon Scythe retreating.
• Su Xiao returns to the Lord's Manor and has a conversation with Gurvi, revealing the truth about her secret treasure and the 'Primal Fragments.'
• The Lightning God · Aige arrives in Winter City, heading towards the Lord's Manor.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his ability to withstand and counter potent poisons and Voodoo curses, showcasing his resilience and adaptability.
• The Demon Scythe · Tylid displays her formidable power and speed, but ultimately retreats due to the unexpected consequences of her abilities.
• Gurvi reveals her inability to speak and her understanding of the situation, showing her intelligence and adaptability.
• Aige arrives in Winter City, displaying his charisma and confidence, hinting at his potential role in future events.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its consequences is explored through the battles between Su Xiao, the Voodoo Sorcerer, and the Demon Scythe · Tylid, as well as the revelation of the 'Primal Fragments.'
• The theme of adaptability is shown through Su Xiao's ability to counter potent poisons and Voodoo curses, as well as Gurvi's understanding of the situation and Aige's confidence in facing Su Xiao.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the Voodoo Sorcerer engage in a battle of potent poisons and Voodoo curses, showcasing their resilience and adaptability.
• Su Xiao and the Demon Scythe · Tylid clash, demonstrating their formidable powers and leading to the Demon Scythe's retreat.
• Su Xiao and Gurvi have a conversation, revealing the truth about her secret treasure and the 'Primal Fragments,' and hinting at their potential alliance.
• Aige arrives in Winter City, displaying his charisma and confidence, hinting at his potential interaction with Su Xiao and Gurvi.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao signs the permit for the six legions' expedition, with Ergein leading them to attack strategic locations.
• Su Xiao decides to summon an Evil God and Storm Flame Dragon Dis, preparing for the Orc faction territory.
• Lightning Mage God Aige ambushes Su Xiao with his Ultimate Ability, dealing minimal damage.

Character Developments

• Piru, the Finance Officer, gains confidence and authority, managing the fief's finances and construction.
• Ergein, Harvey, and Viper work together to secure funding for their legions.
• Su Xiao plans to awaken Storm Flame Dragon Dis's "Dragon Devour" ability.
• Xian Lulu attaches herself to Su Xiao, providing significant buffs and healing.
• Lightning Mage God Aige realizes the seriousness of his situation after his powerful attack deals minimal damage to Su Xiao.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between factions and the consequences of their actions.
• The importance of preparation and caution in facing powerful enemies.
• The struggle between personal vendettas and factional hostilities.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with Piru, Ergein, and the other legion leaders, delegating tasks and providing guidance.
• Su Xiao communicates with Xian Lulu, deciding to have her assist Bai Ye in combat.
• Lightning Mage God Aige ambushes Su Xiao, leading to a realization of the enemy's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao and Xian Lulu encounter Lightning Mage God Aige, who ambushes them.
• Aige uses his ultimate ability, "Soul Thunder Prison," but Su Xiao's high resistances and defenses mitigate most of the damage.
• Su Xiao defeats Aige and captures him.
• Su Xiao summons an Evil God using Aige as bait and the "Book of the Dead" as an offering.
• Su Xiao extracts 200,000 Soul Coins from Aige in exchange for his life and freedom.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his combat prowess, high resistances, and strategic thinking.
• Aige shows his determination and composure even in defeat, hinting at a life-saving authority.
• Xian Lulu displays fear and shock when witnessing the summoning of the Evil God.

Significant Themes

• The power of preparation and strategy in combat.
• The importance of understanding and utilizing one's abilities and resistances.
• The theme of life and death, and the value of life in the face of certain defeat.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Aige: Their interaction is tense and strategic, with Aige trying to negotiate his way out of death, and Su Xiao using his knowledge of Aige's life-saving authority to extract a high price.
• Su Xiao and Xian Lulu: Xian Lulu is shocked by Su Xiao's actions and the power he wields, showing a level of fear and awe towards him.
• Aige and the Evil God: Aige is used as bait and is terrified by the Evil God's appearance and power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao summons the Storm Flame Dragon Dis to help him in the mission.
• Aige returns to Winter City and temporarily teams up with Kain and Witch Lilia.
• Voodoo Sorcerer Baze visits Su Xiao, seeking his help to save his grandson and offering a deal.
• Su Xiao and Hao Mei discuss the Hunter Association and its commissions.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his strategic thinking and calm demeanor in negotiations with Voodoo Sorcerer Baze.
• Hao Mei shows her eagerness to complete missions for rewards and her confusion at the sudden change in her faction and mission.

Significant Themes

• The theme of cooperation and alliances, with Su Xiao forming temporary alliances with Voodoo Sorcerer Baze and Hao Mei.
• The theme of rewards and incentives, with Hao Mei's eagerness for rewards and Su Xiao's interest in the Sedimented Glaze from the Hunter Association.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Voodoo Sorcerer Baze have a tense but productive negotiation, leading to a cooperation agreement.
• Su Xiao and Hao Mei discuss the Hunter Association and its commissions, with Su Xiao planning to create a hunter alt to gain Sedimented Glaze.
• Caesar's voice interrupts Hao Mei's thoughts, startling her and leading to a series of prompts about her faction change and mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hao Mei completes a max-star difficulty Faction Mission, gaining over 40,000 Reputation Points.
• Su Xiao conducts his fief's settlement, gaining 3,300 Reputation Points but losing 1,500 due to the Dark God Cult's activities.
• Su Xiao plans to deal with the Dark God Cult by involving Voodoo Sorcerer Baze and City Lord Fenris.
• Su Xiao activates the [World Passage Qualification] to establish a Hunter alias.
• The Book of the Dead offers Su Xiao a choice of two items from three: an ancient key, a still-beating heart, and an eyeball covered in pupils.

Character Developments

• Hao Mei shows concern about gaining Reputation too quickly, fearing it might make her a Violator.
• Su Xiao demonstrates his strategic thinking and patience in dealing with the Dark God Cult.
• Caesar shows his cunning and resourcefulness in finding a solution for the Dark God Cult issue.
• Voodoo Sorcerer Baze reveals his expertise in poisons and his willingness to help Su Xiao against the Dark God Cult.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of rapid Reputation gain and the risk of becoming a Violator.
• The strategic planning and patience required to deal with complex situations.
• The power dynamics between factions and the use of influence and alliances.

Character Interactions

• Hao Mei and Caesar discuss the risks of rapid Reputation gain and the rules of the Void Tree.
• Su Xiao, Caesar, and Hao Mei strategize about dealing with the Dark God Cult.
• Su Xiao and Voodoo Sorcerer Baze communicate about the Dark God Cult issue and the Soul Potion.
• Su Xiao, Baha, and Xian Lulu work together to prevent Voodoo Sorcerer Baze from leaving any means of observation or listening on the feather.
• Su Xiao and City Lord Fenris discuss the gift to be delivered to the Dark God Cult.
• Su Xiao interacts with the Book of the Dead, choosing two items out of three.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Voodoo Sorcerer Baze eliminates the Dark God Cult in Wutie City, retrieving a "Spiritual Extract" from the bald Dark Bishop.
• Su Xiao, in Winter City, prepares Soul Potions for Baze's grandson and considers the "Temple Key" he obtained from the Evil God Faction.
• Ergein's legions on the main battlefield grow to four, engaging seven Sea Race legions, while other lords' legions are absorbed into his command.
• Grand Commander Cain contacts Su Xiao, asking for the creeping carpet, but Su Xiao declines, planning to reveal it later under the Beast King's command.

Character Developments

• Voodoo Sorcerer Baze demonstrates his power and ruthlessness in dealing with the Dark God Cult.
• Ergein's military prowess and ambition grow, absorbing other legions on the main battlefield.
• Su Xiao becomes more strategic, planning to use the creeping carpet to gain more evolution points and considering teaming up with the Father to deal with the soul reaper and spellcaster on the tribal side.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances: Voodoo Sorcerer Baze's actions, Ergein's growing influence, and Su Xiao's strategic planning highlight the shifting power dynamics among different factions and individuals.
• The consequences of secrets: The Father's hidden plans and Su Xiao's knowledge of them emphasize the potential dangers of secrets and the need for caution.

Character Interactions

• Voodoo Sorcerer Baze and the bald Dark Bishop: Their interaction showcases Baze's ruthlessness and the bishop's desperation and fear.
• Su Xiao and Grand Commander Cain: Their conversation reveals Cain's awareness of Su Xiao's origins and his desire for the creeping carpet.
• Su Xiao and the Father: Their text exchange highlights the Father's reluctance to team up and Su Xiao's determination to force his hand if necessary.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao invites the Father to join his team, and they agree to depart for the tribe's territory in three days.
• Su Xiao deduces that Kain, Aige, and Lilia have triggered a World Mission related to the Temple Key. He directly posts on the World Communication Platform, demanding they buy the key from him.
• Su Xiao treats Baze's eldest grandson, causing him to have psychological issues. The grandson leaves with his grandfather that night.
• Gurvi goes to the Demon Horn Fief without permission and is brought back by Amu. Su Xiao punishes the three members of the treasure hunting team who took Gurvi.
• Ergein secretly recruits legions from other lords on the main battlefield, causing other lords to demand an explanation. Su Xiao summons Ergein back and sentences him to 300 rod strikes (later increased to 800).
• Su Xiao enters the Hunter Association through a spatial gateway and sees a commission for hunting the Extinction Law Shadow, Cuchulainn White Night.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao's charisma attribute (-19) is revealed, making it difficult for him to increase others' trust through kindness. He realizes he's better off forming alliances.
• Gurvi becomes more aware of the political landscape and understands the danger of being used by other lords. She decides to become Su Xiao's accomplice.
• Ergein secretly recruits legions, showing his ambition and capability. Su Xiao punishes him but also praises him indirectly, indicating his approval.
• The Father shows his strategic prowess by deducing who triggered the World Mission and providing advice on how to handle it.

Significant Themes

• Alliance and Trust: Su Xiao learns the importance of forming alliances and gaining trust through shared goals rather than kindness. Gurvi and Ergein both become more aware of the political landscape and form alliances with Su Xiao.
• Power and Ambition: Characters like Ergein and the Beastmen Lords show their ambition and desire for power, leading to conflicts and power struggles.
• Manipulation and Control: Su Xiao manipulates the situation to his advantage, using Ergein's actions to strengthen his position and gain more power. He also manipulates the Beastmen Lords' desire for the creeping carpet to maintain his advantage.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the Father: They work together to deduce who triggered the World Mission and plan how to handle it. Their interaction shows mutual respect and strategic thinking.
• Su Xiao and Gurvi: Their relationship evolves from one of caution and fear to one of alliance and mutual trust. Gurvi becomes more aware of the political landscape and decides to become Su Xiao's accomplice.
• Su Xiao and Ergein: Su Xiao punishes Ergein for his actions but also praises him, indicating his approval. Their interaction shows a mix of discipline and support.
• Su Xiao and the Beastmen Lords: Su Xiao manipulates the Lords' desire for the creeping carpet, maintaining his advantage while avoiding direct confrontation.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao discovers a 1.5 million Soul Coin bounty on his head, issued by Arcane Eternal Star.
• He plans to use the Dwarf King's cooperation to create a fake "Extinction Law Blade" for verification.
• The Beast King summons all lords to discuss the creeping carpet, revealing that it resembles a Zerg product.
• Su Xiao learns from the Beast King that the vault in the Eternal Light world might be empty.
• The Beast King warns Su Xiao not to hatch combat Zerg in Eternal Ring City and gives him a note revealing an ambush by the Sea Race and spellcasters.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao continues to strategize and plan, showing his cunning and resourcefulness.
• The Beast King demonstrates his wisdom and experience, offering guidance to Su Xiao.
• Gurvi shows curiosity and naivety, contrasting with Su Xiao's mature demeanor.

Significant Themes

• The power of secrets and hidden knowledge.
• The danger of underestimating one's enemies.
• The importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in survival.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Grand Commander Kane have a tense exchange, with Kane trying to persuade Su Xiao to share the creeping carpet.
• Su Xiao and the Beast King have a brief but meaningful conversation, with the Beast King offering advice and a warning.
• Gurvi and Su Xiao have a lighthearted exchange, with Gurvi showing her youthful innocence and Su Xiao his protective nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao learns from the Beast King that spellcasters and the Sea Race plan to ambush him that night.
• He decides to test his newly developed "Extinction Law Teleportation Array" by using it to teleport a statue, which results in a massive spatial explosion at the intended interception point.
• Su Xiao decides not to use the "Extinction Law Teleportation Array" to return to Winter City, opting for the demon teleportation array instead.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his strategic thinking and caution by testing the teleportation array with a statue instead of himself and deciding not to use it for his return to Winter City.
• Gurvi shows concern for Su Xiao's safety but ultimately decides not to accompany him back to Winter City.

Significant Themes

• The theme of caution and preparation is highlighted as Su Xiao tests the teleportation array before using it and chooses a safer method for his return.
• The theme of trust and cooperation is shown as Su Xiao works with Grand Commander Cain to distribute the creeping carpet to the Lords.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Gurvi have a brief conversation where she expresses her desire to accompany him but ultimately decides not to.
• Su Xiao and Grand Commander Cain discuss the distribution of the creeping carpet, with Cain promising Su Xiao Reputation Points for each portion provided to the Beastmen.
• The spellcasters and Sea Race members gather to intercept Su Xiao's teleportation, with Void Cutter Moser acting as the spatial expert.