Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fatty Ma, a fraudulent Feng Shui master, finds his brother, Black Skin, kidnapped by a desperado.
• Fatty Ma attempts to extract information from the kidnapper but fails.
• Fatty Ma calls Su Xiao for help.
• Su Xiao arrives, and the kidnapper feels an instinctive fear upon seeing him.

Character Developments

• Fatty Ma: Despite being a fraud, he shows concern for his brother and is pushed to his limit, seeking Su Xiao's help.
• The Kidnapper: Initially brazen, he becomes fearful and desperate when faced with Su Xiao.

Significant Themes

• The theme of desperation is evident in both Fatty Ma's situation and the kidnapper's reaction to Su Xiao.
• The power dynamic shifts when Su Xiao enters the scene, highlighting the theme of fear and its impact on decision-making.

Character Interactions

• Fatty Ma and the Kidnapper: Fatty Ma attempts to intimidate the kidnapper but fails, leading to a stalemate.
• Su Xiao and the Kidnapper: The kidnapper feels an instinctive fear upon seeing Su Xiao, indicating a significant power imbalance.
• Fatty Ma and Su Xiao: Fatty Ma seeks Su Xiao's help, showing trust in his abilities despite their past tense relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao saves Fatty Ma's cousin from a skinny man who was about to kill her.
• Su Xiao learns that the skinny man, Black Skin, was kidnapped by grave robbers and involves an antique shop across the street.
• Su Xiao contacts Wei Dong, the leader of the Scavengers, to handle the situation. Wei Dong's team takes Black Skin away.
• Later, Fatty Ma and Black Skin treat Su Xiao to a meal to thank him for saving Black Skin's life.
• That night, Wei Dong calls Su Xiao to inform him that Black Skin wants to 'report' Su Xiao for leniency.
• Su Xiao receives a prompt from Reincarnation Paradise about a new Derivative World opening in an hour.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his strength and power, showing no mercy to those who threaten his loved ones.
• Fatty Ma and Black Skin show gratitude towards Su Xiao for saving Black Skin's life.
• Wei Dong, the leader of the Scavengers, is portrayed as a reasonable and law-abiding individual, handling matters peacefully whenever possible.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Power: The chapter explores the relationship between strength and power. Su Xiao's physical strength gives him power, allowing him to control situations and protect those he cares about. However, he also understands the importance of using power wisely and not abusing it.
• Loyalty and Gratitude: Fatty Ma and Black Skin show loyalty and gratitude towards Su Xiao for saving Black Skin's life, highlighting the importance of these values in their friendship.
• Mercy and Justice: Su Xiao shows no mercy to those who threaten his loved ones, but he also understands the importance of justice. He doesn't act rashly and allows Wei Dong to handle the situation, showing that he values justice and the law.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Fatty Ma/Black Skin: Their friendship is strengthened as Fatty Ma and Black Skin show gratitude towards Su Xiao for saving Black Skin's life. They treat him to a meal and express their thanks.
• Su Xiao and Wei Dong: They maintain a professional relationship. Su Xiao contacts Wei Dong to handle the situation with Black Skin, and Wei Dong later informs Su Xiao about Black Skin's attempt to 'report' him.
• Su Xiao and Reincarnation Paradise: Su Xiao receives a prompt from Reincarnation Paradise about a new Derivative World opening, indicating his continued involvement in the system's missions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao visits the Honor Shop and exchanges his Gold Honor Medals for a Medal of Honor and an Honor Vitality Potion (Third Order).
• He then crafts 20 bottles of Potion No.1 and creates a powerful destructive weapon using 80,000 Paradise Coins.
• Su Xiao accepts the Adventure Team Promotion Assessment, which will be issued upon entering a new Derivative World.
• He is about to enter the EVA Derivative World (Semi-Collapsed) but decides to use a Space-Time Coin to choose a Native World instead.
• The chosen Native World is the Xiya Continent, which is currently at war and has ruins left by an Extinction Law user.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness by crafting recovery items and a powerful weapon before entering a new world.
• He also shows his determination to improve his adventure team's level by accepting the promotion assessment.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and resource management: Su Xiao emphasizes the importance of preparation and efficient use of resources before entering a new world.
• Risk assessment: Su Xiao evaluates the risks and potential gains of the EVA Derivative World before deciding to use the Space-Time Coin to choose a more suitable world.

Character Interactions

• There are no significant character interactions in this chapter, as Su Xiao acts alone throughout the events.

Summary

Native Worlds

• Require 'paid entry' through special means like 'Space-Time Coin', 'Space Battlefield Honor Certificate', or 'Native World Invitation Letter'.
• No free functions from Reincarnation Paradise; Contractors must earn World Merit through combat.
• World Merit determines status, wealth, and other factors within the Native World.

Su Xiao's Situation

• Used a 'Space-Time Coin (Legendary grade)' to enter the Native World.
• Received 16,500 World Merit as compensation for the coin's value.
• Starts with a significant advantage, but other Contractors are also entering.

World Merit Competition

• Defeating Contractors grants 1-5 World Merit, depending on the Contractor's level.
• The more World Merit, the higher the status and access to functions within the Native World.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao withdraws from the World Merit point competition, giving up the Golden Wing Branding item.
• He is teleported to the Xiya Continent, a Native World with a difficulty level of Lv.20~Lv.35.
• The world's synopsis reveals a long-standing conflict between humans and undead races, with the humans initially dominating but later suffering heavy losses.
• The humans discover the secret of the undead and develop 'Saint Warrior' technology, turning the tide of war.
• However, the Saint Warriors' power comes at a cost, as they risk transforming into Undead Monarchs.
• The Wall of God is constructed to separate human and undead territories, but it is eventually breached.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates strategic thinking by withdrawing from the World Merit point competition to preserve his World Merit points and avoid unnecessary battles.
• No significant character developments are shown in this chapter as Su Xiao is the only character introduced.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and survival between humans and undead races.
• The consequences of using dark or forbidden powers (Saint Warrior technology).
• The importance of strategic decision-making in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• There are no character interactions in this chapter as Su Xiao is the only character present.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao reviews various identities he can exchange for using his World Merit in the new world.
• He chooses the 'Iron Hand' position, a secret assassin for the King, due to its power and lack of need for social skills.
• Su Xiao integrates into the world and finds himself in bed with two maids, causing a misunderstanding.
• He is summoned by the King and leaves the maids behind, unaware of their fear.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao: He adapts to his new identity as the Iron Hand, displaying a cold and ruthless demeanor. He remains unaware of the true severity of the punishment he threatened the maids with.
• Silulu and Amu: The two maids are terrified of Su Xiao, fearing the punishment he threatened them with.

Significant Themes

• Power and Fear: The Iron Hand's position is one of power, but it also instills fear in those around him.
• Misunderstanding: Su Xiao's actions and words are misinterpreted by the maids, leading to unnecessary fear.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Silulu/Amu: Su Xiao's interactions with the maids are minimal and misunderstandings arise due to his lack of understanding of the world's customs and the maids' fear of him.
• Su Xiao and the Knight: The knight shows deference to Su Xiao, reflecting the Iron Hand's feared status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao receives a secret summons from the Old King to the Royal Palace.
• He uses the Apostle's Eye to locate the Royal Palace, which is a castle-like structure.
• Su Xiao enters the Royal Palace without hindrance, passing through a courtyard guarded by the Royal Family's direct guards.
• Inside the Royal Palace, Su Xiao encounters Rowen Harvey, the Kingdom's Financial Officer, who deliberately bumps into him, signaling a secret alliance.
• Rowen Harvey reveals that the Old King is in the Royal Assembly Hall.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao: Demonstrates his understanding of the world's politics and his ability to navigate complex situations.
• Rowen Harvey: Shows his loyalty to the Old King and his cunning in maintaining a secret alliance with the Iron Hand while appearing hostile in public.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances within the Royal Court.
• The importance of maintaining a balance of power among the Old King's confidants.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Rowen Harvey: Despite their public display of hostility, they secretly cooperate, highlighting the complex nature of their relationship and the necessity of maintaining appearances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao finds the Kingdom Assembly Hall by using a guard as a guide.
• He meets the Old King, Bai Herbert, who is nearing the end of his life.
• The Old King reveals his plan for succession, involving a power struggle among his children and potential heirs in the Holy City.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao remains calm and composed throughout the meeting, revealing little about his thoughts or intentions.
• The Old King shows vulnerability and regret, contrasting with his usual dignified image.

Significant Themes

• Power and its corrupting influence.
• The struggle for succession and the consequences of ambition.
• The importance of wisdom and capability in leadership.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the Old King have a tense yet revealing conversation. The Old King treats Su Xiao as a confidant, revealing secrets he wouldn't share with others.
• Su Xiao's calm demeanor and brief responses contrast with the Old King's verbose and emotional speech.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao activates the Main Mission: 'Crown of Power', with 15 days to observe and choose a Prince or Princess to support, and 30 days to complete the mission.
• The mission has no penalty and offers generous rewards: 4 True Attribute Points and 1 level increase for any MAX-level skill.
• Su Xiao is tasked by the Old King to eliminate opponents and pave the way for the new heir, using 20 Royal Direct Guards.
• The Old King gives the First Prince, Hadi, one chance to correct his mistakes if he acts out of line.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao, as Iron Hand, is tasked with a significant role in the power struggle, showcasing his importance and ruthlessness.
• The Old King demonstrates his cunning and willingness to eliminate threats, including his own family, to maintain power.

Significant Themes

• Power struggle and political intrigue within the royal family.
• The ruthlessness and necessity of eliminating opponents in the pursuit of power.
• The Old King's willingness to sacrifice his own family for the sake of maintaining control.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the Old King: The Old King tasks Su Xiao with eliminating his opponents, while Su Xiao shows a level of respect but not deference to the Old King.
• Su Xiao and the two little girls: Su Xiao interacts with the two half-blood sisters, giving them a chance to prove their worth by cooking for him and Amu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter opens with a massive battle between the Saint Sodin Kingdom and the Undead Empire at the Wall of God.
• The undead, despite their advanced technology and military discipline, are relentlessly attacking the wall, which is easy to defend but difficult to assault.
• A human Battalion Commander, later revealed to be Huang Fen, a powerful figure from the Blood Gate, deliberately falls off the ice wall and uses his Saint Warrior abilities to fend off the undead.

Character Developments

• Huang Fen, the second most powerful figure in the Blood Gate, is introduced. He is a formidable Saint Warrior with blue and white flames that can incinerate undead instantly.
• The human soldiers are shown to be well-trained and disciplined, using exploding arrows and ballistae to defend the wall. They also show compassion towards their fallen comrades, shooting them to reduce their suffering.

Significant Themes

• The theme of relentless pursuit is highlighted through the undead's fixation on attacking the Wall of God, despite the high cost and lack of clear gain.
• The theme of power and its consequences is shown through Huang Fen's ability to single-handedly fend off hundreds of undead, demonstrating the destructive potential of his flames.

Character Interactions

• The human soldiers interact with each other, showing camaraderie and concern for their fallen comrades.
• Huang Fen interacts with the undead, using his flames to incinerate them. There's no direct interaction with human characters in this chapter.
• A salted fish Contractor observes Huang Fen from the ice wall, showing fear and awe of Huang Fen's power. This interaction is one-sided, with Huang Fen unaware of the Contractor's presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao decides to keep Bubuwang and Amu, two young girls, to handle housework.
• The Old King provides Su Xiao with a list of four targets to eliminate: Ian Politt, Warner Von, Zab, and Elvi Anthony.
• Su Xiao receives a secret message from Rowen Harvey, the Kingdom's Financial Officer, asking if he's involved in the upcoming exterminations.
• Su Xiao plans to carry out the exterminations around 8 PM to create the most impact.
• He obtains a detailed map of the Royal Capital, spending 285 gold coins (equivalent to 3,420,000 RM|B).

Character Developments

• Su Xiao shows mercy and keeps Bubuwang and Amu, demonstrating a softer side.
• The Old King is revealed to be ruthless and strategic in his power struggle.
• Rowen Harvey shows caution and fear, indicating the tense political climate.

Significant Themes

• Power struggle and its consequences.
• The value of information and secrets in a political climate.
• The stark contrast between the rich and the poor, as seen in the treatment of Bubuwang and Amu.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with Bubuwang and Amu, showing a level of care and understanding.
• Su Xiao receives a secret message from Rowen Harvey, showing a potential alliance or at least mutual awareness.
• Su Xiao's interactions with the map seller hint at the high value of information and the strict control over it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao, now with ten Imperial Guards, sets out to eliminate four targets on the Old King's orders.
• The first target, Ian Politt, a councilor, is found at a high-class establishment owned by Warner Von, the second target.
• Su Xiao orders the Imperial Guards to eliminate all guests and staff at the establishment.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his ruthlessness and efficiency in carrying out the Old King's orders.
• The Imperial Guards show their loyalty and obedience, following Su Xiao's commands without question.

Significant Themes

• Power and corruption among the nobility.
• The Old King's manipulation and control over those around him.
• The lawlessness and extravagance of the wealthy in the Royal Capital.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and the Imperial Guards work together to carry out their mission.
• The guards at the establishment attempt to bar Su Xiao's entry but are swiftly subdued by the Imperial Guards.
• Su Xiao shows no mercy, ordering the deaths of all guests and staff at the establishment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao infiltrates an ancient castle to find and execute Councilor Ian Politt, one of his targets.
• The ancient castle is filled with Imperial Guards rampaging and killing indiscriminately.
• After executing Ian Politt, Su Xiao activates a side mission, "Extermination," which requires him to eliminate four high-ranking officials within three hours.
• Su Xiao quickly moves through the Royal Capital, killing Inspector Warner Von and his family, and then High Priest Zab and his followers.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his ruthlessness and efficiency in carrying out his missions.
• Ian Politt shows fear and desperation upon seeing Su Xiao, realizing his fate.
• Warner Von and Zab show panic and attempt to flee or use others as shields, but both are swiftly killed by Su Xiao.

Significant Themes

• Power and corruption among the nobility and religious leaders.
• The old King's influence and control over the Royal Capital.
• The consequences of defying the old King's orders.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts minimally with his targets, showing no mercy or remorse.
• Ian Politt pleads with Su Xiao, but to no avail.
• Warner Von and Zab attempt to use others as shields, but Su Xiao kills them without hesitation.
• Su Xiao's Imperial Guards follow his orders without question, showing loyalty and obedience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao confronts High Priest Zab, who offers him wealth and his daughter in exchange for his life, but ultimately commits suicide with his wife to take revenge on the King and Su Xiao.
• Su Xiao realizes that the Imperial Guards' involvement is unusual and that Zab's last words hint at a secret related to the throne.
• Su Xiao proceeds to Chief Judge Elvi's residence, where he finds a group of mercenaries hired by Elvi to protect himself.
• Su Xiao fights through the mercenaries and confronts the leader, a former Saint Warrior of the Kingdom who has betrayed his oath.

Character Developments

• High Priest Zab: Desperate and willing to do anything to survive, ultimately choosing suicide to take revenge on those who wronged him.
• Chief Judge Elvi: Revealed to be more cunning and prepared than initially thought, hiring mercenaries to protect himself from the impending power struggle.
• Su Xiao: Shows no mercy in his mission to cleanse the officials, further cementing his reputation as the Iron Hand.

Significant Themes

• Power struggle: The officials' desperation and actions highlight the intense power struggle in the Kingdom.
• Corruption: The officials' willingness to do anything to maintain or gain power illustrates the deep-rooted corruption within the Kingdom's government.
• Revenge: Zab's suicide and final words emphasize the theme of revenge and the consequences of one's actions.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and High Priest Zab: Their interaction showcases Zab's desperation and Su Xiao's unyielding resolve in his mission.
• Su Xiao and the mercenaries: Their fight highlights the mercenaries' skills and Su Xiao's formidable strength.
• Su Xiao and the former Saint Warrior: Their impending confrontation will likely reveal more about the former warrior's betrayal and the extent of Elvi's influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yoseph Ke, a bald, burly Hyena mercenary, challenges Su Xiao to a duel, but initially attacks with an invisible weapon.
• Su Xiao dodges the attack using his Intuition and learns about 'Saint Power', an energy used by Saint Warriors.
• Yoseph reveals his Saint Power manipulation abilities, and Su Xiao uses his Azure Steel Shadow energy to counter it.
• Su Xiao activates his Counter Shield and uses the Apostle's Eye to analyze Yoseph's data.

Character Developments

• Yoseph Ke is revealed to be a skilled Saint Warrior with various abilities, including manipulating Saint Power into different shapes and controlling it remotely.
• Su Xiao demonstrates his ability to sense and counter Saint Power, despite not being a Saint Warrior himself.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Saint Warriors and 'untalented mortals'.
• The concept of 'Saint Power' and its manipulation.
• The importance of intuition and adaptability in combat.

Character Interactions

• Yoseph Ke and Su Xiao engage in a tense standoff, with Yoseph initially underestimating Su Xiao but growing wary as Su Xiao demonstrates his abilities.
• Su Xiao uses his Intuition to dodge Yoseph's attacks and learns about Saint Power, leading to a strategic shift in their battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yoseph Ke's formidable strength and Saint Power abilities are revealed, capable of mass slaughter on a battlefield.
• Su Xiao uses his agility, Azure Steel Shadow energy, and Counter Shield to evade and counter Yoseph Ke's attacks.
• Su Xiao discovers Yoseph Ke's trap of fine needles and breaks through it using his Counter Shield.
• Yoseph Ke counterattacks with giant fists of Saint Power, but Su Xiao dodges and strikes from behind, injuring Yoseph Ke.
• Su Xiao activates his Kinetic Battle Boots and delivers a devastating side kick, sending Yoseph Ke flying.
• Su Xiao uses the Boundary Break Line to decapitate Yoseph Ke, ending the battle.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his exceptional combat IQ, adaptability, and strategic thinking in a one-on-one duel.
• Yoseph Ke's strength and Saint Power abilities are showcased, but his lack of one-on-one combat skills is exploited by Su Xiao.

Significant Themes

• The importance of combat IQ, adaptability, and strategy in one-on-one duels.
• The difference between group battle strategies and one-on-one combat tactics.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao vs. Yoseph Ke: Su Xiao's agility, strategy, and weapon mastery outmatch Yoseph Ke's brute strength and Saint Power abilities in a one-on-one duel.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao kills Saint Warrior Joseph Ko, obtaining 1.6% World Origin and a Legendary Treasure Chest.
• Bubuwang finds and captures Chief Judge Elvie.
• Steve, the new Chief Judge, arrives to take over.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao demonstrates his strategic thinking and combat prowess.
• Chief Judge Elvie maintains composure despite his impending doom.
• Bubuwang showcases its intelligence and tracking skills.
• Steve reveals himself as the new Chief Judge, displaying calm and acceptance of his role.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and corruption (Elvie's downfall, Steve's ascension).
• The value of World Origin and Legendary items in the world's economy.
• The theme of debts and favors (Elvie's last words, Su Xiao's actions).

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao and Elvie: Su Xiao shows no mercy, while Elvie maintains dignity but accepts his fate.
• Bubuwang and Elvie: Bubuwang uses Elvie to read law books, preventing him from making sudden moves.
• Su Xiao and Steve: Su Xiao gives Steve one hour to prepare, showing respect for the new Chief Judge's role.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Steve becomes the new Chief Judge.
• Elvie, the former Chief Judge, cooperates with Steve, revealing crucial issues, in an attempt to protect his family.
• Elvie is sentenced to death by the Old King and drinks poison, while his family is exiled to the Sierga Highlands.
• Su Xiao and his men purge 67 officials, stabilizing the Royal Capital's power structure before the princes' arrival.
• The First Prince arrives at the Royal Capital, expressing confidence in winning over key figures like the Kingdom's Financial Officer, the Governor, and the Legion Commander.

Character Developments

• Elvie shows remorse and attempts to protect his family, revealing his human side despite his past corruption.
• The First Prince displays confidence and strategic thinking, planning to win over key figures in the Royal Capital.

Significant Themes

• Power and Corruption: Elvie's downfall illustrates the corrupting influence of power, while the First Prince's ambition highlights the theme of power struggle.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Elvie's cooperation with Steve shows his loyalty to his family, while the First Prince's plan to win over key figures hints at potential betrayals among the princes.

Character Interactions

• Elvie and Steve: Elvie cooperates with Steve, hoping to protect his family, while Steve follows the Old King's orders, showing the power dynamics between them.
• The First Prince and his confidant: They discuss their plans for the Royal Capital, showcasing their alliance and shared ambitions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao wakes up to find his two young servant girls, Dilulu and Silulu, diligently cleaning the courtyard while Bubuwang sleeps.
• Su Xiao receives a summons from the Old King, along with other mid to upper-level officials in the Royal Capital.
• The first batch of princes and princesses arrives in the Royal Capital, totaling ten heirs apparent to the throne.
• Su Xiao obtains data from the Royal Treasurer, Rowen Harvey, detailing the five most promising contenders for the throne.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao shows curiosity and interest in the power struggle among the princes and princesses.
• Dilulu and Silulu demonstrate their usefulness by managing household tasks efficiently.
• Bubuwang shows no interest in the political affairs, content with sleeping and dreaming happily.

Significant Themes

• Power struggle and political intrigue among the royal heirs.
• The importance of financial resources, connections, and leadership in the competition for the throne.
• The role of the Old King as the center of power, maintaining relationships with surrounding influential figures.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with Dilulu and Silulu, giving them instructions for breakfast and expressing his approval of their diligence.
• Su Xiao shares a light breakfast with Bubuwang before leaving for the Royal Palace.
• Su Xiao receives data from Rowen Harvey, but there's no direct interaction described in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Xiao observes the 49 potential successors, categorizing them into four types based on their likelihood of becoming the new king.
• He attends a luncheon at the Royal Palace, where he meets with the Old King's four most trusted confidants: Heshlet, Rowen Harvey, Joe Valentine, and himself.
• The luncheon is attended by over a hundred important figures, including princes, princesses, officials, and great merchants.

Character Developments

• Su Xiao decides to pay attention to the 49 potential successors to choose one for his Main Mission.
• Heshlet, Rowen Harvey, and Joe Valentine show unity with Su Xiao, setting aside their previous minor conflicts to stabilize the situation.
• The two young princesses, Lydia and her friend, show curiosity about the discussions among the four most trusted officials.

Significant Themes

• Power struggle and succession: The luncheon serves as a platform for the Old King to gauge support for the potential successors.
• Unity and alliances: Su Xiao and the other three most trusted officials show unity to maintain stability in the Royal Capital.
• Appearances vs. reality: Important figures show different demeanors in public and private, highlighting the theme of facades and true nature.

Character Interactions

• Su Xiao interacts with Heshlet, Rowen Harvey, and Joe Valentine, showing a new level of camaraderie and openness.
• The two young princesses discuss the four officials, showing curiosity and naivety about state affairs.
• The Old King's arrival signals the beginning of the luncheon and the power struggle.