Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao sends Gillian Green to the Arcane Eternal Star and hopes she remains hidden to strike at a critical moment.
• Su Xiao studies Gillian Green's Inheritance Crystals, learning about maximizing Soul Core Slots, the Soul Severing Soul Core, and the Realm of Transcendence secret technique.
• Su Xiao examines the Mad Hunt's Night, noting its new ability to grow stronger with life-threatening battles.
• Su Xiao upgrades Close Combat Master and Blood Gun Master using Origin Skill Points, gaining powerful new abilities.
• Su Xiao plans to let the Temple of No Light find the Monarch's Treasure first and considers confronting one of the Four Giants.
• The Irritable Little Elf Diago informs Su Xiao about the Silver Queen's preparations to seize the "Seal Blade" and escape the Eternal Light World.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao continues to improve his abilities and strategize against powerful enemies.
• Gillian Green's actions are unknown, but she could potentially provide a significant blow to the Arcane Eternal Star.
• The Silver Queen prepares to confront Su Xiao, demonstrating her growing power.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against overwhelming odds and preparation for facing powerful enemies.
• The consequences of one's actions and the potential impact on others (Gillian Green's decision to act or not).
• The pursuit of power and the cost of obtaining it (Su Xiao's upgrades and the Silver Queen's preparations).

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with the Daughter of Darkness, who observes his rapid growth with concern and admiration.
• Su Xiao communicates with the Irritable Little Elf Diago, receiving valuable information about the Silver Queen's plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao learns about the Eternal Light World's regions: Wet Salt Zone, Corroding Rain Land, Sea of Sand, and Mad Lush Land.
• The Devourer of Worlds, a world-ending creature, is banished to the Mad Lush Land.
• Su Xiao plans to infiltrate the Silver Queen's Insect Nest to find the Monarch's Treasure.
• The Temple High Priest Ezle visits the Silver Queen, hinting at cooperation against the Extinction Law user.
• Su Xiao successfully infiltrates the Silver Queen's nest using Bubuwang as a stealth vehicle.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao shows strategic thinking and patience in planning his infiltration.
• The Silver Queen's pride and hatred towards Su Xiao are revealed.
• Temple High Priest Ezle shows cunning and manipulation in his conversation with the Silver Queen.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control among different factions.
• The consequences of past actions and the desire for revenge.
• The manipulation of information and secrets for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Bubuwang work together to infiltrate the Silver Queen's nest.
• The Silver Queen and Temple High Priest Ezle discuss potential cooperation against the Extinction Law user.
• The Temple High Priest Ezle manipulates the Red Robe Priest to further his own goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao visits the Silver Queen's Zerg Nest to negotiate.
• He reveals the truth about the Silver Queen's past and their current situation.
• Su Xiao proposes a cooperation plan, offering the Silver Queen a way out of the Eternal Light World and a reward of potions.
• Jila is summoned to the Eternal Light World to assist in the mission.
• A legendary mission is triggered: "Eternal Light Lord," requiring the elimination of over 90% of world-ending level swarms within the world.

Character Developments

• The Silver Queen's perspective changes after learning the truth about Su Xiao's actions.
• Jila's indifference and casual demeanor are shown, contrasting with the Silver Queen's expectations.

Significant Themes

• The power of truth and communication in resolving conflicts.
• The importance of reputation and trust in negotiations.
• The consequences of past actions and the need for atonement.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the Silver Queen engage in a negotiation, with Su Xiao using his understanding of the Silver Queen's past to persuade her to cooperate.
• Jila's casual behavior contrasts with the Silver Queen's expectations, highlighting the Silver Queen's misunderstanding of Jila's true power.
• The Silver Queen and Jila's first meeting is tense, with the Silver Queen on guard and Jila seemingly indifferent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao decides to participate in the Survival Ranking to raise his Void Tree Reputation.
• He plans to use the [Talent Badge] reward for an adaptive evolution of his [Blood Beast] Talent Ability.
• Su Xiao establishes a new Insect Nest for Jila, deciding to focus on the Temple of No Light, Devourer of Worlds, and the world-ending level swarm.
• He plans to create conflict among the Four Giants of the Temple of No Light by using Life Crystals, enhanced by his Potionry skills and the help of his teammates.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao's Void Tree Reputation remains at -???, and he understands its visible and hidden values.
• He plans to use his Potionry skills to create Life Crystals, aiming to divide the Four Giants of the Temple of No Light.
• Su Xiao sends a message to Caesar, Zuiyas, and Wood, asking them to gather in Black Iron City.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its acquisition, with Su Xiao seeking to improve his strength and that of his Zerg army.
• The theme of deception and manipulation, as Su Xiao plans to sow discord among the Four Giants of the Temple of No Light.
• The theme of teamwork and cooperation, with Su Xiao enlisting the help of his teammates to create the Life Crystals.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with Jila, Silver Queen, Baha, and the Violent Sprite, making plans and issuing orders.
• He encounters Puppeteer and Gulu on the train, with Gulu trying to avoid him.
• Su Xiao plans to work with Caesar, Zuiyas, and Wood to create the Life Crystals, aiming to divide the Four Giants of the Temple of No Light.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao meets the Mechanical Manufacturer in Black Iron City and obtains the Crimson Eye, a key item to enter the Crimson Nightmare.
• Su Xiao takes a dangerous object, a metal octopus, from the Mechanical Manufacturer, which he later uses as a temporary core for the Mysterious Eye.
• Su Xiao, along with Zuiyas, Caesar, and Wood, manufacture "Life Crystals" using Life Stones and Black Maple Tree branches. Zuiyas condenses the liquid Life Source into crystals, and Wood disguises them to appear natural.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao shows interest in the Mechanical Manufacturer's workshop for manufacturing "Life Ore."
• The Mechanical Manufacturer gifts Su Xiao the workshop and some mechanical creations but decides not to give him the dangerous object after seeing Su Xiao's calm demeanor.
• Su Xiao successfully uses the metal octopus as a temporary core for the Mysterious Eye, unlocking its detection function.

Significant Themes

• The theme of danger and risk is emphasized through the metal octopus and the Life Crystals, showing that even dangerous objects can be controlled or used for benefit.
• The theme of cooperation and teamwork is evident as Su Xiao and his teammates work together to manufacture the Life Crystals.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with the Mechanical Manufacturer, showing his interest in the workshop and his calm demeanor when handling the dangerous object.
• Su Xiao, Zuiyas, Caesar, and Wood work together to manufacture the Life Crystals, showcasing their unique abilities and cooperation.
• Bubuwang and Baha are present but do not actively participate in the manufacturing process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao seals three "Life Crystals" into a container for Caesar to deliver to the Wet Salt Zone, aiming to lure the Temple of No Light's Four Giants.
• The "Life Crystals" contain a hidden deadly poison with "infinite proliferation" characteristics, which will assimilate and proliferate all surrounding Origin Vitality into the poison in a short time.
• The poison's toxicity will erupt more violently in areas with a higher concentration of natural elements, like the Eternal Light World.
• Su Xiao gives the Dark Eater a potion to prevent it from leaving the team due to the Father's influence.
• Su Xiao, Zuiyas, Wood, and Caesar plan to accompany Caesar to the Wet Salt Zone to search for the Extinction Law Treasury's Vault.
• Su Xiao teleports to a location near the Scarlet Castle and heads towards the Vault, while a Light Spirit Race Spirit Demon, tracking him, attempts to place a coordinate on him and inflict Misfortune.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness in setting up the "Life Crystals" trap.
• The Dark Eater's loyalty to the team is secured with a potion, and it learns about the Father's scheme.
• The Spirit Demon, upset about having her mission stolen, decides to inflict Misfortune on Su Xiao.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception: Su Xiao manipulates the Temple of No Light, while the Spirit Demon attempts to deceive and curse Su Xiao.
• Trust and betrayal: The Dark Eater's trust in Su Xiao is solidified, while the Spirit Demon's betrayal is revealed.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the Dark Eater: Su Xiao secures the Dark Eater's loyalty with a potion, and they share a common enemy, the Father.
• Su Xiao and the Spirit Demon: The Spirit Demon attempts to stealthily place a coordinate on Su Xiao and inflict Misfortune, but her actions backfire due to Su Xiao's high Charm attribute and Indestructible Luck ability.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Su Xiao encounters the Spirit Demon, who is secretly working with the Father, and kills her.
+ Su Xiao retrieves a Scarlet Treasure Chest from the Spirit Demon.
+ Su Xiao infiltrates the Temple of No Light's ruins and retrieves three "Life Crystals" from an Extinction Law Treasury.
+ The Father opens the treasure box containing the "Life Crystals" in front of the Temple of No Light's Four Giants, who are poisoned after consuming them.

Character Developments

+ Su Xiao: Shows his strategic thinking and ability to manipulate situations, using the Father's greed to poison the Temple of No Light's Four Giants.
+ The Father: Displays his cunning and manipulative nature, using the Temple of No Light's Four Giants to further his goals.
+ The Temple of No Light's Four Giants: Reveal their greed and lack of unity, falling for the Father's trap.

Significant Themes

+ Greed and its consequences.
+ Manipulation and control.
+ The dangers of underestimating one's enemies.

Character Interactions

+ Su Xiao and the Spirit Demon: A brief encounter leading to the Spirit Demon's death.
+ The Father and the Temple of No Light's Four Giants: A tense interaction where the Father manipulates the Four Giants into consuming the poisoned "Life Crystals."

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Four Giants (Lord of Eternal Darkness, Progenitor, Star Eater, and Abyss Archbishop) are poisoned by Su Xiao's plan.
• The Star Eater and Abyss Archbishop clash due to the poison and a "Seal Blade" given by Zuiyas.
• The Lord of Eternal Darkness and Progenitor are left in Top City, with the Progenitor being the target of Su Xiao's ambush.
• Su Xiao uses a teleportation array to move the Progenitor to the Scarlet Castle, where Amu is waiting.

Character Developments

• The Lord of Eternal Darkness, Progenitor, and Star Eater are poisoned and start to turn against each other.
• The Abyss Archbishop is suspicious of the other Giants but is focused on escaping the world.
• Su Xiao demonstrates his strategic prowess and combat skills, successfully ambushing the Progenitor.
• Amu shows loyalty and readiness to support Su Xiao in battle.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal among allies (Four Giants).
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies (Progenitor).
• The power of strategy and planning (Su Xiao's successful ambush).

Character Interactions

• The Lord of Eternal Darkness and Progenitor work together to separate the Star Eater and Abyss Archbishop, but ultimately turn on each other.
• The Star Eater and Abyss Archbishop clash due to the poison and the "Seal Blade."
• Su Xiao and Amu work together to ambush the Progenitor, showing a level of trust and coordination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao fights the Progenitor on the fifth floor of the Scarlet Castle.
• The Progenitor's data is scanned, revealing its outrageous abilities and high Health.
• Su Xiao uses his Soul Severing Soul Core and true damage to attack the Progenitor.
• Amu, Su Xiao's ally, is defeated and teleported to safety by Baha.
• The Progenitor reveals its true form, summoning past victims to fight alongside it.
• The battle continues with the Progenitor using its Extinction Law ability.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his strength and resilience against the powerful Progenitor.
• Amu shows bravery but is ultimately defeated and rescued by Baha.
• The Progenitor reveals its true form and uses its past victims as weapons.

Significant Themes

• The theme of facing overwhelming odds and persevering is emphasized as Su Xiao fights the Progenitor.
• The consequences of the Progenitor's past actions are shown through its use of its victims.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the Progenitor engage in a fierce battle, showcasing their respective powers and strategies.
• Amu and Baha's alliance is highlighted as Baha rescues Amu from the battlefield.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao fights the Progenitor in the Scarlet Castle, using various abilities and strategies to overcome its powerful attacks.
• The Progenitor enters its Second Order, Thirsting Blood State, increasing its power and healing capabilities.
• Su Xiao uses the Mysterious Eye to trigger the [Intense Emblem], creating an invincibility shield to survive the Progenitor's final attack.
• The Progenitor's absorbed Vitality from Amu amplifies the alchemical toxin within it, causing it to weaken.
• Su Xiao, with 1% Health, uses his Blood Controller ultimate ability to temporarily boost his strength and speed.
• Su Xiao defeats the Progenitor with a single slash, ending its reign of terror across worlds.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his strategic thinking, adaptability, and determination in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The Progenitor's overconfidence and underestimation of Su Xiao lead to its downfall.

Significant Themes

• The power of determination and will to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies.
• The cyclical nature of life and death, as seen in the Progenitor's absorption of Vitality and subsequent amplification of the toxin.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the Progenitor engage in a fierce battle, each trying to outwit and overpower the other.
• Amu's Vitality plays a crucial role in the Progenitor's defeat, highlighting the importance of seemingly insignificant factors in battles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao defeats the Progenitor and gains significant rewards, including the Withered World Will, which he adds to his Shadow of Deep Blue title, enhancing its effects against world-ending existences and Abyss-type enemies.
• Su Xiao returns to the Ashen Sanctuary and plans his next move, deciding to open the Monarch's Treasure to lure out the remaining Four Giants of the Temple of No Light.
• The group sets off to the entrance of the Monarch's Treasure, guarded by Temple of No Light members. Su Xiao walks through their ranks unopposed due to his reputation as the Extinction Law user who killed the Progenitor.
• Su Xiao opens the Lock Disc, revealing a vast space within the Monarch's Treasure.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao becomes more formidable after enhancing his Shadow of Deep Blue title and gains new abilities against powerful enemies.
• The Dark Woman remains mysterious and seems to probe Su Xiao subtly.
• The Temple of No Light members show fear and deference towards Su Xiao, demonstrating the power of his reputation.

Significant Themes

• The power of reputation and fear, as seen in the Temple of No Light members' reaction to Su Xiao.
• The struggle against powerful enemies, as Su Xiao prepares to face the remaining Four Giants of the Temple of No Light.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with the Temple of No Light members, demonstrating his dominance and instilling fear in them.
• The Dark Woman subtly probes Su Xiao, hinting at her hidden knowledge or intentions.
• Su Xiao's team, consisting of Bubuwang, Baha, Zuiyas, Wood, Dark Eater, and Caesar, accompanies him to the Monarch's Treasure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao enters the Monarch's Treasure area, greeted by misty figures who offer him a ring (Scarlet Ring (Fake)).
• He finds himself in a gray and white misty forest with dead trees and scarlet lines, leading to a town (Mad Laughter Town).
• He encounters a rotten Titan with a scarlet eye and a Dark Eater, who later gets swallowed by a giant mouth along with Zuiyas.
• Su Xiao reaches the town's treasure vault, finding a skeleton with an iron-black crown (likely the Tyrant) and piles of treasures, all cursed with a Soul Curse.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao: He gains the Scarlet Ring (Fake) and learns about the Tyrant's worship of the Scarlet Monarch and his attempt to replace him. He also discovers the potential danger of the treasures in the Monarch's Treasure.
• Zuiyas and the Dark Eater: Both get swallowed by a giant mouth, but their status remains normal, suggesting they're not in immediate danger.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences: The treasures in the Monarch's Treasure are cursed, warning against excessive greed.
• The power of the Scarlet Monarch: The Tyrant's attempt to replace him and the release of Scarlet Power hint at the Monarch's immense power.
• The danger of the unknown: The sudden appearance and disappearance of the giant mouth and scarlet shadow emphasize the unpredictability and danger of this world.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the Dark Eater: They briefly interact, with the Dark Eater expressing interest in buying Black Maple Tree output from Su Xiao. They later encounter the giant mouth together.
• Su Xiao and the old mayor: The old mayor leads Su Xiao to the treasure vault but vanishes before entering.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao finds Caesar's response strange and realizes he might be trapped or there's a greater benefit for Caesar.
• Su Xiao discovers the Monarch's Treasure is mostly depleted and only the top layer of Soul Coins is normal. He finds no Moonlight Brilliance or Dead Silence Ember.
• Caesar gives Su Xiao the Strange Misfortune Pouch as a gift.
• Ligoga, the old town chief, reveals the truth about Mad Laughter Town and the Maw of Greed.
• Su Xiao kills Ligoga and decides to be swallowed by the Maw of Greed to reach the Monarch's Underground Palace.
• Su Xiao and Caesar split the treasure fifty-fifty, with Su Xiao receiving 81,960 Soul Coins, 21 Soul Crystals, 4 Primal Fragments, Storm Shield, and Book of Curses (Eternal Grade Equipment).
• Su Xiao and Caesar use the Extinction Law Teleportation Array to reach the Monarch's Underground Palace.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao: Shows strategic thinking and decisiveness in handling Ligoga and the Maw of Greed. He also demonstrates his sealing skills by sealing the Star Eater's horn.
• Caesar: Reveals his cunning and resourcefulness by obtaining the Star Eater's horn and using it to trick the soul curse. He also shows generosity by giving Su Xiao the Strange Misfortune Pouch.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences: Ligoga's greed led to his downfall, and the Tyrant's greed resulted in the creation of the Maw of Greed. Su Xiao and Caesar's greed for treasure drives their actions.
• Misfortune and luck: The Strange Misfortune Pouch emphasizes the theme of misfortune and luck, and Su Xiao's acceptance of it shows his willingness to take risks.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Caesar: Their partnership is built on mutual benefit and trust. They split the treasure fifty-fifty and work together to reach the Monarch's Underground Palace.
• Su Xiao and Ligoga: Su Xiao's interrogation of Ligoga leads to the revelation of the truth behind Mad Laughter Town. Su Xiao then kills Ligoga to prevent further deception.
• Su Xiao and the Maw of Greed: Su Xiao uses Baha and Bubuwang to lure the Maw of Greed, ultimately deciding to be swallowed by it to reach the Monarch's Underground Palace.

Witch Lilia's explanation of the [Sacred Gem] continued

"However, there's a catch. The gem's effect is not immediate; it takes 24 hours for the Luck attribute bonus to take effect. During this period, the gem will continuously absorb the user's soul power, and if the absorption is not completed within 24 hours, the gem will explode, causing the user to suffer severe soul damage."
Su Xiao nodded, understanding the gem's true value. It was a gem that could increase one's Luck attribute by 3 points, but the catch was that it required 24 hours to activate, and during this time, it would absorb the user's soul power. If the absorption wasn't completed within 24 hours, the gem would explode, dealing severe soul damage to the user.
This gem was indeed a World-class treasure, but its true value was not in its immediate effect, but in its potential. After 24 hours, the user would gain a permanent increase of 30 Luck attribute points, and an additional increase equal to twice their Charisma attribute, with a maximum bonus of 200 Luck attribute points.
For a Charisma type Violator like Father, this gem was undoubtedly a treasure. With his high Charisma attribute, he could potentially gain a Luck attribute bonus of over 200 points, making him nearly invincible in terms of Luck. This was why Father had come to this underground world, not for the Monarch's Treasure, but for the [Sacred Gem].
However, Su Xiao was not interested in this gem. He had no intention of waiting 24 hours for a gem to increase his Luck attribute by 3 points. Moreover, he had no intention of absorbing the gem's soul power, as it was not suitable for his playstyle.
Su Xiao thanked Witch Lilia for the information and asked, "Lilia, do you know anything about the [Moonlight Brilliance]?"
Witch Lilia was surprised by Su Xiao's question. She looked at Su Xiao, her eyes filled with a hint of curiosity, and said, "Bai Ye, you're interested in the [Moonlight Brilliance]? That's a bit difficult. The [Moonlight Brilliance] is a legendary item, and its whereabouts are unknown. It's said that the [Moonlight Brilliance] is currently in the hands of the Tyrant, but no one knows for sure. The Tyrant is a very mysterious figure, and his true strength is unknown. Even the Witch Realm has no information on him."
Su Xiao nodded, understanding that finding the [Moonlight Brilliance] would indeed be difficult. He thanked Witch Lilia again and asked, "Lilia, do you know anything about the [Dead Silence Ember]?"
Witch Lilia was even more surprised by Su Xiao's question this time. She looked at Su Xiao, her eyes filled with a hint of confusion, and said, "Bai Ye, you're interested in the [Dead Silence Ember]? That's even more difficult. The [Dead Silence Ember] is a legendary item, and its whereabouts are completely unknown. It's said that the [Dead Silence Ember] is currently in the hands of the Tyrant, but no one knows for sure. The Tyrant is a very mysterious figure, and his true strength is unknown. Even the Witch Realm has no information on him."
Su Xiao nodded, understanding that finding the [Dead Silence Ember] would indeed be very difficult. He thanked Witch Lilia once more and said, "Lilia, thank you for the information. I have something to do, so I'll leave first."
Witch Lilia nodded and said, "Bai Ye, be careful. This place is very dangerous. I'll be on my way too."
Su Xiao nodded and disappeared from where he was standing, using his spatial ability to move silently and quickly. He had to rescue Dark Eater and give him some good news: his enemy, Father, had arrived.

Su Xiao looked at the three items on the exhibition stand. At the bottom was a black fruit, in the middle was Dead Silence Ember, and on the top shelf was an ancient, twisted scepter. This was, in fact, an Original Sin Item, and a high-level one at that. It was:
Original Sin Item: Scarlet Scepter!
[Scarlet Scepter]
Rarity: Original Sin Item
Type: Scepter
Effect: Scarlet Power is enhanced by 100%. Scarlet Power can erode Origin Vitality. The maximum health cap is reduced by 10% after being eroded by Scarlet Power. The duration of the reduction is 10 natural days.
...
[Scarlet Scepter (Enhanced)]
Rarity: Original Sin Item
Type: Scepter
Effect: Scarlet Power is enhanced by 150%. Scarlet Power can erode Origin Vitality. The maximum health cap is reduced by 15% after being eroded by Scarlet Power. The duration of the reduction is 15 natural days.
...
[Scarlet Scepter (Enhanced)]
Rarity: Original Sin Item
Type: Scepter
Effect: Scarlet Power is enhanced by 200%. Scarlet Power can erode Origin Vitality. The maximum health cap is reduced by 20% after being eroded by Scarlet Power. The duration of the reduction is 20 natural days.
...
Su Xiao looked at the three Scarlet Scepters in front of him. The first one was a low-level Original Sin Item, while the other two were enhanced versions. The difference between the three was the degree of Scarlet Power enhancement and the duration of the health cap reduction.
The Scarlet Scepter was a powerful weapon, but it was also very dangerous. The longer the Scarlet Power enhancement lasted, the more dangerous it became. The Scarlet Power here was different from the Scarlet Castle. The Scarlet Power here was purer and could erode Origin Vitality, causing the maximum health cap to decrease.
Su Xiao chose the Scarlet Scepter (Enhanced) in the middle. He didn't choose the highest-level Scarlet Scepter because the duration of the health cap reduction was too long. If he used it for too long, he would be in danger.
After picking up the Scarlet Scepter, Su Xiao looked at the black fruit at the bottom. This thing was the Dead Silence Ember. It was a weapon that could emit Dead Silence energy, which was a powerful weapon against Scarlet Power.
Su Xiao picked up the Dead Silence Ember and felt the energy within it. It was indeed a weapon that could emit Dead Silence energy. However, it was not a weapon that could be used directly. It needed to be installed on a weapon to be used.
Su Xiao looked at the Dark Eater beside him and said, "Do you want this thing?"
The Dark Eater looked at the Dead Silence Ember in Su Xiao's hand and said, "I don't want it. I'm not interested in weapons that emit Dead Silence energy. I'm more interested in that Scarlet Scepter. Give it to me."
The Dark Eater pointed to the Scarlet Scepter (Enhanced) in Su Xiao's hand.
"Sure."
Su Xiao handed the Scarlet Scepter (Enhanced) to the Dark Eater. The Dark Eater took it and said, "You're not afraid I'll kill you and take your Dead Silence Ember?"
"Because you won't."
Su Xiao's tone was very certain. The Dark Eater was a world-ending creature, and it was not a fool. The Dark Eater knew that if it killed Su Xiao, it would be the same as killing itself.
The Dark Eater looked at the Scarlet Scepter in its hand and said, "This thing is very powerful. I'll give you a piece of advice. Don't use it for too long. The longer you use it, the more dangerous it becomes."
"I know."
Su Xiao nodded. He was not a fool either. He knew the risks of using the Scarlet Scepter. He had chosen the Scarlet Scepter (Enhanced) because it had a shorter duration of health cap reduction.
After taking the Dead Silence Ember, Su Xiao looked at the twisted scepter on the top shelf and said, "This thing is also an Original Sin Item. It's not bad."
The Dark Eater looked at the twisted scepter and said, "It's not bad? That's an understatement. That thing is a powerful weapon. It's just that it's not suitable for you. It's a weapon that requires a strong body to use. If you use it, you'll be the one who gets hurt."
The Dark Eater pointed to the twisted scepter and said, "That thing is called the Scarlet Scepter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao encounters the Scarlet Scepter and the Dead Silence Ember in the Scarlet Holy Hall's secret chamber.
• He learns about the trap set by the Father and the Scarlet Faction to eliminate him and the Star Eater.
• Su Xiao obtains the Dead Silence Ember and absorbs it into the Black King's Armguards, temporarily releasing the Dead Silence Source.
• The Nightmare Blood Shadow, Su Xiao's Nightmare Incarnation, breaks free from the Nightmare Realm and appears in the material world.
• Su Xiao finds the Mysterious Merchant and brings him to the Ashen Sanctuary to trade.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao becomes more cautious and strategic, realizing the true danger of the Nightmare Blood Shadow and the need to find the [Moonlight Brilliance] quickly.
• Zuiyas reveals that he knows the general location of the Moonlight Brilliance and agrees to share it with Su Xiao in exchange for a debt reduction.
• The Mysterious Merchant shows fear upon seeing the Nightmare Blood Shadow and agrees to trade with Su Xiao.

Significant Themes

• The theme of traps and deception continues, with the Father and the Scarlet Faction setting a trap for Su Xiao and the Star Eater.
• The power of Original Sin Items and Nightmare Incarnations is explored further, with the Nightmare Blood Shadow posing a significant threat to Su Xiao.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with Zuiyas, who reveals the location of the Moonlight Brilliance in exchange for a debt reduction.
• Su Xiao encounters the Mysterious Merchant and brings him to the Ashen Sanctuary to trade, with the Dark Woman present.
• Su Xiao's relationship with the Dark Woman remains tense, with her drawing her sword upon his arrival but ultimately sheathing it.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao upgrades the Greed Chapter using the Twisted Abyss Crystal, turning it into equipment with a sealing characteristic that targets the Nightmare Blood Shadow.
• Su Xiao returns to the underground world, finding the Scarlet Holy Hall in ruins and the Scarlet Faction nearly annihilated by the Nightmare Blood Shadow.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness by manipulating the Mysterious Merchant to obtain the Twisted Abyss Crystal.
• The Mysterious Merchant shows his knowledge of the Gloomy Continent and its Source of Dead Silence, revealing his origin.

Significant Themes

• The power of manipulation and deception, as seen in Su Xiao's interaction with the Mysterious Merchant.
• The consequences of unchecked power, as demonstrated by the Nightmare Blood Shadow's destruction of the Scarlet Faction.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the Mysterious Merchant engage in a tense negotiation, with Su Xiao ultimately persuading the merchant to aid him.
• Su Xiao, Bubuwang, Amu, and Baha prepare to return to the underground world together, showing a sense of camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao finds the underground world in ruins, with the Scarlet Holy Hall destroyed.
• He encounters a Nightmare Blood Shadow that has been killing members of the Scarlet Faction.
• Su Xiao discovers and harvests a rare Sun Blood Flower, which can increase True Stamina and Health.
• He finds the Scarlet Eldest Son, who reveals that the Scarlet Monarch has escaped and that the Star Eater was injured by the Nightmare Blood Shadow.
• Su Xiao sends the Scarlet Eldest Son to Shelter City to set up a trap for the Star Eater.
• He receives a message from an anonymous Contractor offering to sell Nine-Star Titles for Space-Time Power.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his mastery in alchemy by harvesting the Sun Blood Flower.
• The Scarlet Eldest Son shows his survival instincts and willingness to cooperate to save his life.
• Su Xiao shows his strategic thinking in using the Scarlet Eldest Son to lure the Star Eater into a trap.

Significant Themes

• The power of alchemy and its importance in this world.
• The theme of survival and the will to live, as seen in the Scarlet Eldest Son's actions.
• The strategic planning and manipulation of events by Su Xiao.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with the Scarlet Eldest Son, using a pocket watch to pressure him into revealing information.
• Su Xiao communicates with an anonymous Contractor about trading Nine-Star Titles for Space-Time Power.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Su Xiao confronts the Priest in the secret study, deducing his plan to release the Scarlet Monarch.
+ The Priest reveals his intention to cooperate with Su Xiao to eliminate the Scarlet Monarch and the Nightmare Blood Shadow.
+ Su Xiao retrieves the Awakening Stone and other items from the Extinction Law Treasury.
+ Su Xiao meets with Anonymous (Aidor) to buy titles, revealing her identity.
+ Su Xiao, Father, Zuiyas, Wood, and Caesar form a team to deal with the Star Eater.

Character Developments

+ Su Xiao demonstrates his analytical skills and strategic thinking in deducing the Priest's plan.
+ The Priest shows his willingness to cooperate and reveals his Temple High Priest identity.
+ Aidor (Anonymous) is revealed to be a healer from the Apocalypse Paradise.
+ Dark Eater shows hostility towards the Father but agrees to cooperate with Su Xiao.

Significant Themes

+ Cooperation and trust among contractors.
+ The power dynamics and alliances between different factions.
+ The consequences of releasing powerful entities like the Scarlet Monarch and the Nightmare Blood Shadow.

Character Interactions

+ Su Xiao and the Priest engage in a battle of wits, with the Priest gaining the initiative initially.
+ Su Xiao meets with Anonymous (Aidor) to buy titles, revealing her identity.
+ Dark Eater shows hostility towards the Father but agrees to cooperate with Su Xiao.
+ Su Xiao, Father, Zuiyas, Wood, and Caesar form a team to deal with the Star Eater, each with their own motivations.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao and his team set a plan to deal with the Star Eater, a world-ending level existence.
• Su Xiao returns to the Mother Nest, where Jila has started studying Potionry but is more interested in cooking.
• Jila reports that the Mad Lush Land is unstable, with frequent battles between world-ending level existences.
• Su Xiao learns about the three tiers of world-ending level swarms and plans to have Jila engage with the weakest tier first.
• Caesar reports that the first part of the plan against the Star Eater has succeeded.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao gains new abilities and continues to grow stronger.
• Jila shows interest in cooking rather than Potionry.
• Caesar continues to assist Su Xiao in his plans.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against overwhelming odds (facing world-ending level existences).
• The importance of strategic planning and teamwork.
• The consequences of one's actions (the Star Eater's actions led to the current situation).

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao works closely with Caesar, who provides crucial support for his plans.
• Su Xiao communicates with Aidor about trading a title.
• Su Xiao interacts with Jila, showing concern for her well-being and progress.