Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ma Ran, the strongest person on Earth, plans to announce a translation service for players but discovers he lacks this ability.
• Blood Arrow, an S-class ability user, is killed by God Gray after refusing to become his follower.
• God Gray declares a divine war to unify global faith, defeating and subduing two Indian S-class ability users and killing King Yi.
• A "heavenly cave" appears above the Bermuda Triangle, exuding evil, blood, and chaos.

Character Developments

• Ma Ran: Realizes his limitations and prepares alternative solutions for translation.
• Blood Arrow: Stands firm in his mission for revenge and dies fighting God Gray.
• God Gray: Deifies himself, loses humanity, and becomes determined to conquer the world and control all faith on Earth.
• Fang Nuan: Struggles with his undercover work for God Gray, fearing discovery.

Significant Themes

• Power and its limitations: Ma Ran, despite being the strongest, lacks certain abilities.
• Revenge vs. survival: Blood Arrow chooses revenge over survival, while Fang Nuan chooses survival over principles.
• Deification and loss of humanity: God Gray's deification leads to a loss of human empathy and understanding.
• Global faith and conquest: God Gray's divine war reflects his desire to control and unify global faith.

Character Interactions

• Ma Ran and Fang Nuan: Ma Ran's plans are unknown to Fang Nuan, who struggles with his loyalty to God Gray.
• God Gray and Blood Arrow: Their interaction leads to Blood Arrow's death and God Gray's declaration of war.
• God Gray and King Yi: Gray defeats and kills King Yi, demonstrating his power and lack of mercy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Blood Arrow, the God of the Indians, appears in Ma Ran's room, resurrected and shrunk to five centimeters tall.
• Ma Ran reveals he saved Blood Arrow from God Gray and spent a week helping him reshape his soul.
• Blood Arrow expresses his desire to avenge his ancestors by killing all Anglo-Saxons.
• Ma Ran offers Blood Arrow a choice to join the Earth civilization guardian faction and help revive the Indians through missions.

Character Developments

• Blood Arrow: Shows gratitude for Ma Ran's help, remains committed to his revenge mission, but is open to Ma Ran's offer.
• Ma Ran: Demonstrates his wisdom, calm demeanor, and strategic thinking, aiming to strengthen Earth's forces and preserve its vital strength.

Significant Themes

• Revenge vs. Unity: Blood Arrow's single-minded pursuit of revenge contrasts with Ma Ran's desire for unity and strength through cooperation.
• Preservation of Earth's Vital Strength: Ma Ran's primary goal is to preserve Earth's strength to face interstellar threats.
• Human Nature and Double Standards: Ma Ran acknowledges occasional double standards in human nature but doesn't indulge in hypocrisy.

Character Interactions

• Ma Ran and Blood Arrow: Ma Ran shows understanding and respect for Blood Arrow's convictions while trying to guide him towards a more beneficial path for Earth.
• Ma Ran and God Gray (off-page): Ma Ran's past interactions with God Gray inform his current actions and expectations of Gray's behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ma Ran offers Blood Arrow a deal: use gene editing technology to clone Indian ethnic groups and grant them territory in the Chuan Ke star system for revival, instead of directly reviving ancestors.
• Blood Arrow agrees to join Ma Ran's civilization guardian organization.
• Ma Ran revives Blood Arrow, enhancing his strength, speed, and reaction time.
• Ma Ran learns that the [God of Slaughter] will descend upon Earth due to Megan Lawson's actions, causing widespread devastation and death.

Character Developments

• Blood Arrow: Accepts Ma Ran's offer, understanding the complexity and higher feasibility of the plan. He expresses gratitude and a commitment to making no enemies comfortable and causing no trouble for friends.
• Ma Ran: Shows strategic thinking and honesty in offering Blood Arrow a realistic, if challenging, path to revive his people. He also demonstrates determination to prevent the [God of Slaughter]'s descent and the resulting devastation.

Significant Themes

• Realism vs. Idealism: Ma Ran presents Blood Arrow with a realistic, albeit challenging, plan for reviving his people, rather than making empty promises.
• Consequences of Actions: Megan Lawson's actions in his previous life lead to the [God of Slaughter]'s descent, highlighting the importance of one's choices and their repercussions.

Character Interactions

• Ma Ran and Blood Arrow: They have a respectful and honest exchange, with Ma Ran offering a practical solution and Blood Arrow appreciating Ma Ran's sincerity.
• Ma Ran and the [God of Slaughter]: Ma Ran's determination to prevent the [God of Slaughter]'s descent and the resulting destruction shows his resolve to protect Earth and its inhabitants.
• Blood Arrow and Jiang Tai/Bench: Blood Arrow meets Jiang Tai and Bench, who will help him integrate into society. They show him kindness and friendship, with Bench even trying to connect with him through shared history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The narrator announces a delay in updates due to being on the road.
• The update is assured to be posted before 6 o'clock.

Character Developments

• The narrator: Shows responsibility and consideration for their audience by providing a heads-up about the delay and committing to a specific update time.

Significant Themes

• Reliability: The narrator demonstrates reliability by communicating the delay and promising a timely update.
• Communication: The chapter emphasizes the importance of keeping others informed, reflecting the theme of open communication.

Character Interactions

• The narrator interacts with their audience, showing consideration and maintaining a connection despite the temporary absence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ma Ran, unable to locate the [God of Slaughter], decides to focus on eliminating it as a future obstacle.
• Ma Ran's [Acting] ability provides him with a secret method to communicate among believers, "All Believers Are One Family," with negligible faith power consumption.
• The Game's Main God, Xuan, gains popularity among game enthusiasts worldwide due to the benefits of the Sovereign's game.
• Ji Xiuyin, now an Inner Qi Stage One cultivator, receives an invitation to the third round of the Sovereign's game.

Character Developments

• Ma Ran demonstrates strategic thinking and patience in dealing with the [God of Slaughter].
• Ji Xiuyin shows dedication to his cultivation and keeping up with supernatural news, despite his busy schedule.

Significant Themes

• The power of faith and belief in the context of the Supernatural Era.
• The strategic planning and patience required to overcome formidable enemies.
• The benefits and drawbacks of the Sovereign's game and its impact on players.

Character Interactions

• Ma Ran's internal monologue and decision-making process are highlighted, with no direct interactions with other characters in this chapter.
• Ji Xiuyin's interactions are limited to his thoughts and observations during a physical education class, with no direct communication with other characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Xiuyin, now a Level 1 VIP, learns about the new Main God Game's privilege: communicating with other players without language barriers.
• He receives a preview of the Level 2 VIP privilege, 'Location Lock,' which allows him to find a target's real-world location but also encourages offline fights.
• Ji Xiuyin qualifies for the third Main God Game, "Offer Your Deliciousness," where players choose an ingredient and create a dish for guests to taste, affecting their final earnings.

Character Developments

• Ji Xiuyin shows maturity and strategic thinking, understanding the benefits of being polite and respectful to others to avoid offline conflicts.
• He demonstrates his competitive spirit, aiming to become a trendsetter like the [Prophet] and the [Martial God].

Significant Themes

• Communication and teamwork: The game emphasizes the importance of communication among teammates, highlighting the challenges Ji Xiuyin faced in previous games due to language barriers.
• Competition and strategy: Ji Xiuyin's focus on self-improvement and understanding the game's version reflects the competitive nature of the Main God Games.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xiuyin interacts with his new S-class team, consisting of players from Britain, Germany, Japan, and Russia. Despite the language barrier, he chooses teammates based on their strength and not their communication skills.
• Ji Xiuyin's teammates envy and jealousy towards him suggest their respect for his abilities and achievements in the game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The third round of the game, "Offer Your Deliciousness," requires players to act as ingredients and cook themselves into food for customers to taste.
• The game lasts for only two hours, making it challenging to use ingredients that require long fermentation or soaking.
• Teams must cooperate to cook a dish, but they also face competition and conflict with other teams in the shared kitchen.

Character Developments

• Ji Xiuyin, initially underestimated the game's complexity but adapts quickly and takes the initiative to lead his team.
• The four teammates, despite communication barriers due to language processing, support Ji Xiuyin as their captain.
• Other teams exhibit aggressive behavior, fighting over cooking utensils and ingredients, leading to destruction and mutual destruction.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and cooperation under time pressure and competition.
• Adapting to unexpected challenges and changing circumstances.
• The consequences of aggressive and selfish behavior in a competitive environment.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xiuyin takes the lead in understanding and communicating with his teammates, using his VIP privilege to translate and direct them.
• The teammates support Ji Xiuyin's leadership, with [Industrial Master] and [Onmyoji] expressing their support, and [Soul of Slav] and [Light-speed Gentleman] showing remorse for initial misunderstandings.
• Teams compete and fight over resources, with Ji Xiuyin's team choosing a more diplomatic approach, picking up scraps and showing mercy to fallen opponents.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Xiuyin's team participates in the Main God Game's third round, cooking for an NPC resembling Zhao Guanlan.
• They receive an A-class (Ji Xiuyin) and B-class (teammates) evaluations, earning 80 and 60 game points respectively.
• Ji Xiuyin decides to maintain VIP level 1 and aims for VIP level 2's [Favor of Xuan].
• In London, Bradley and William, two S-class ability users, discuss the increasing violence caused by followers of the God of Slaughter, who have seen the Heavenly Cave in the Bermuda Triangle in their dreams.

Character Developments

• Ji Xiuyin: Gains confidence after receiving an A-class evaluation, aims to reach VIP level 2.
• Bradley: Struggles with improving his soul's strength, seeks help from the Game's Main God.
• William: Seeks to supplement his weaknesses through the Main God Game, cooperates with Bradley due to current circumstances.

Significant Themes

• The Main God Game's influence on players' lives and goals.
• The global impact of the God of Slaughter's followers and the differences in response between China and the United Kingdom.
• The struggle to improve one's abilities and adapt to the Supernatural Era.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xiuyin and his teammates cooperate to achieve a high evaluation in the Main God Game.
• Bradley and William put aside their differences to discuss the God of Slaughter issue, showing a level of cooperation and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cultists worshipping the God of Slaughter cause global chaos.
• The God of Slaughter grants powers quickly and potently through human sacrifices, tempting many.
• William and Bradley, S-class superpower users, struggle to contain the situation.
• The crisis stems from the God of Slaughter's faith feedback mechanism, causing ordinary people to suddenly turn violent.
• Arresting cultists doesn't solve the problem as long as they're not publicly executed and continue to receive basic needs in prison.
• The situation in the US and Australia is even worse, with crime rates skyrocketing.
• The Chinese approach of "plucking the God of Slaughter's wool" by killing livestock for blessings is discussed but dismissed by William as too dangerous and impractical for Britain.

Character Developments

• William ("Light-speed Gentleman") and Bradley ("Undying Gentleman") feel helpless and overwhelmed, realizing their limitations despite being S-class users.
• William ages visibly due to the stress and feels envious of Ma Ran's power in China.
• Bradley suggests learning from the Chinese approach but is firmly rejected by William.

Significant Themes

• The temptation of power and the consequences of giving in to it.
• The struggle of authorities to maintain order and justice in the face of supernatural threats.
• The comparison of different nations' approaches to dealing with the crisis, highlighting the importance of cultural and political context.

Character Interactions

• William and Bradley exchange sorrowful glances, acknowledging their shared helplessness.
• William and Bradley discuss the situation, with William dismissing Bradley's suggestion of learning from the Chinese approach.
• The chapter ends with a message from China about the Prophet's stellar power avatar arriving in London, suggesting potential external help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• William, the Light-speed Gentleman, captures followers of the God of Slaughter across Britain within half an hour, but new followers keep appearing.
• An interrogation with a terrorist who committed over thirty mass murders in twenty-four hours reveals his unrepentant attitude and threat to expose the government's image.
• Ma Ran's Star Power Avatar appears, kills the terrorist, and warns Bradley and William about the God of Slaughter's threat and the need for global cooperation.

Character Developments

• William: Maintains his non-lethal persona, struggles with the endless appearance of followers, and acknowledges Ma Ran's power.
• Bradley: Struggles with his urge to kill the terrorist, understands the threat of the God of Slaughter, and feels dejected about Ma Ran's power.
• Ma Ran: Demonstrates his power and influence by dealing with thousands of followers across continents, warns about the God of Slaughter's threat, and shows his willingness to cooperate.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between human dignity and the threat of divine powers.
• The consequences of worshipping evil deities and the importance of maintaining one's principles.
• The global cooperation needed to face impending threats.

Character Interactions

• William and Bradley: Work together to interrogate the terrorist, struggle with their urge to maintain their personas, and acknowledge Ma Ran's power.
• Ma Ran and Bradley/William: Ma Ran appears, kills the terrorist, and warns Bradley and William about the global threat, showing his willingness to cooperate.

In this chapter, the focus is on the interactions and conversations between the Undying Gentleman (Bradley), the Light-speed Gentleman (William), and the Prophet (Ma Ran). Key points include:

1. William's Power and Limitations: William's superpower, Chasing Light, allows him to reach speeds close to the speed of light, making him one of the fastest beings on Earth. However, his power is one-dimensional, leaving him vulnerable to other attack methods like poisoning.
2. Bradley's Insight: Bradley, the Undying Gentleman, understands the Prophet Ma Ran and God Gray deeply. He believes that while William's speed is exceptional, it doesn't make him invincible. He points out that William's ability is too one-dimensional, and he lacks the comprehensive strength and selfless spirit of the Prophet.
3. William's Realization: William realizes that his arrogance and conceit have led him to overlook potential threats, even from within his own country. He understands that he has many enemies who want him dead, and Bradley has been secretly protecting him.
4. The State of Superhumans: Bradley reveals that among top superhumans of the same nationality, the probability of them killing each other is high due to competition for resources or differing paths. He also mentions that the only relatively harmonious entities are the academic societies and Civilization Guardian organizations within China, largely due to the Prophet Ma Ran's influence.
5. Bradley's Learning: Bradley has been learning Chinese and occasionally uses Chinese idioms in his speech, adding a unique British flavor to his dialogue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An event called "Mind Flash · Remember" is held, using the sentence structure "Without X, there would be no Y" to honor historical figures.
• Bradley reveals that in a simulation, his chances of winning against Ma Ran are zero.
• William and Bradley decide to find and eliminate the missionaries of the God of Slaughter using Xuan's Level 2 VIP power.

Character Developments

• Bradley: Realizes his inability to defeat Ma Ran and becomes more determined to find and eliminate the God of Slaughter's missionaries.
• William: Gains confidence in his abilities and becomes more proactive in dealing with threats.

Significant Themes

• The power of prophecy and its consequences.
• The struggle against evil and the methods used to combat it.
• The importance of leveraging external forces to overcome challenges.

Character Interactions

• Bradley and William: Bradley shares his concerns about Ma Ran and the God of Slaughter with William, leading to their decision to work together to find and eliminate the missionaries.
• Ma Ran: Though not physically present, his prophecies and reputation loom large, influencing the actions of Bradley, William, and other characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ma Ran learns a new ability, 'Keyword Locked,' which allows him to locate targets using a keyword, consuming the power of faith from his 'Xuan's Faith Pasture' medal.
• He uses this ability to locate various Guardian organization members: Zhu Hanyi in Busan, Korea; Liu Huadie, He Nanguang, Peng Hanqing, Ye Chudong, Blood Arrow, and Li Tianpeng scattered worldwide.
• Ma Ran discovers he needs ten Faith Leaves to lock onto the 'God of Slaughter,' which he can accumulate at a rate of one Faith Leaf per day.

Character Developments

• Ma Ran mastered the new ability quickly and is strategizing to confront the 'God of Slaughter.'
• Zhu Hanyi, the [Boiling Rain Sword], is shown helping foreign members suppress opposing factions in Busan.
• Park Yong-jun, the [Power of the Swarm], has become a decent S-class combat power after joining the Guardian organization.

Significant Themes

• The power of faith and its accumulation are central themes, with more people praying to Xuan, the [Game's Main God], due to the God of Slaughter's actions.
• The struggle between the God of Slaughter and the Guardian organization members is a key conflict driving the plot.

Character Interactions

• Ma Ran interacts with various Guardian organization members through his new ability, showing his leadership and concern for their whereabouts and safety.
• The God of Slaughter's actions indirectly bring the Guardian organization members closer, as they work together to combat the common enemy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The God of Slaughter's faith business faces setbacks with believers dying and missionaries being hunted down.
• The God of Slaughter is enraged by Earthlings' actions but doesn't immediately intervene due to Earth's powerful beings and the combat power gap.
• Ma Ran and Su Qiangwei plan to eliminate the God of Slaughter with Ma Ran using Xuan's help to locate it.

Character Developments

• The God of Slaughter shows resilience but lacks divine prestige, focusing on supporting proxies to cause trouble on Earth.
• Ma Ran decides to act against the God of Slaughter to prevent future threats to his comrades.
• Su Qiangwei offers to accompany Ma Ran, expressing her desire to help him against the god.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the God of Slaughter's faith and Earth's civilization guardians.
• The power dynamics between gods and mortals, with the God of Slaughter underestimating Earth's powerhouses.
• The resilience and determination of Earth's defenders in the face of divine threats.

Character Interactions

• Ma Ran and Su Qiangwei work together to eliminate the God of Slaughter's proxies, with Su Qiangwei expressing her desire to support Ma Ran against the god itself.
• Ma Ran and Su Qiangwei's relationship is one of trust and camaraderie, with Su Qiangwei admiring Ma Ran's diplomatic skills and Ma Ran accepting her support against the God of Slaughter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ma Ran decides to bring Su Qiangwei along to confront the God of Slaughter on Pluto.
• Ma Ran shares his precognition of the God of Slaughter with Su Qiangwei.
• They teleport to Pluto, where they meet the God of Slaughter, who appears identical to Ma Ran.

Character Developments

• Ma Ran reveals more about his abilities and the nature of deities in the Deity System.
• Su Qiangwei demonstrates adaptability to harsh environments and grows more confident in her powers.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and perception in the Deity System.
• The consequences of hubris and underestimating one's opponents.

Character Interactions

• Ma Ran and Su Qiangwei work together, with Ma Ran guiding and protecting Su Qiangwei.
• The God of Slaughter and Ma Ran share a tense standoff, with the God of Slaughter displaying a fierce and unyielding spirit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The God of Slaughter appears, mimicking Su Qiangwei's appearance but with a skeletal figure.
• Ma Ran recognizes the God of Slaughter and expresses killing intent.
• Su Qiangwei uses her ultimate move, [Annihilation], to attack the God of Slaughter, but it revives each time.
• The God of Slaughter threatens Ma Ran, his family, and friends.
• Ma Ran reveals that the God of Slaughter is a newly-formed young god with limited power.

Character Developments

• Ma Ran shows a rare emotional fluctuation when seeing the God of Slaughter, hinting at a past connection.
• Su Qiangwei becomes more confident and eager to fight the God of Slaughter, seeking Ma Ran's approval.
• The God of Slaughter reveals its arrogance and lack of combat experience, underestimating its opponents.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between mortals and gods.
• The arrogance and overconfidence of the God of Slaughter.
• The importance of specific countermeasures against divine beings.

Character Interactions

• Ma Ran and Su Qiangwei work together to fight the God of Slaughter, with Ma Ran providing strategic guidance.
• Su Qiangwei seeks Ma Ran's approval and wants to practice her skills on the God of Slaughter.
• The God of Slaughter underestimates its opponents, leading to its overconfidence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ma Ran, without unnecessary talk, transforms and engages the God of Slaughter using a purplish-red Tang Dao.
• The God of Slaughter, enraged, uses its ultimate move, Annihilation, but it fails to harm Ma Ran or Su Qiangwei.
• Ma Ran seizes the opportunity and attacks, eventually shattering the God of Slaughter's Divine Spark, leading to its irreversible demise.

Character Developments

• Ma Ran demonstrates his formidable combat skills and understanding of divine characteristics, growing stronger.
• Su Qiangwei shows her strategic thinking and ability to support Ma Ran, though she doesn't actively participate in the battle.

Significant Themes

• The power of divinity and the resilience of Deity System deities.
• The importance of understanding one's opponent and the strategic use of abilities.

Character Interactions

• Ma Ran and Su Qiangwei work together, with Su Qiangwei supporting Ma Ran from a distance, ready to assist when needed.
• The God of Slaughter blames Su Qiangwei for its demise, realizing it was tricked into fighting Ma Ran.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The God of Slaughter, driven by Su Qiangwei's [Emotion Manipulation] and Ma Ran's [Taunt MAX], along with Ma Ran's [Bewitchment], charges forward recklessly.
• The God of Slaughter detonates its divine spark, causing Pluto to burn and triggering a chain reaction.
• Ma Ran and Su Qiangwei survive the explosion within a starlight eggshell and return to Earth via [Subspace].
• The God of Slaughter's final will curses Ma Ran and Su Qiangwei, vowing revenge through a second-generation God of Slaughter.

Character Developments

• Ma Ran breaks through to the next level of his 'Ran Wu' system, gaining super-speed movement using the stellar magnetic field.
• Su Qiangwei continues to grow stronger, preparing to face the second-generation God of Slaughter with Ma Ran.

Significant Themes

• The power of emotions and manipulation in battle.
• The importance of survival capabilities in divine beings.
• The concept of time dilation in different parts of the universe.

Character Interactions

• Ma Ran and Su Qiangwei work together to defeat the God of Slaughter.
• Ma Ran shares his plans and observations with Su Qiangwei, showing trust in their partnership.
• The God of Slaughter's final will shows its hatred towards Ma Ran and Su Qiangwei, setting up a future conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The God of Slaughter's Divine Spark escapes after Ma Ran's attack.
• Su Qiangwei feels responsible for letting the Divine Spark escape.
• Ma Ran reassures Su Qiangwei, mentioning the vast possibilities of Deity System gods.
• Ma Ran reveals that the upper limit of Su Qiangwei's [Myriad Transformations] is infinite, tied to the growth of Earth's superpower awakeners.
• Ma Ran plans to ask Xuan, The Game's Main God, to help locate the second-generation God of Slaughter.
• Su Qiangwei and Ma Ran travel to Earth's atmosphere for training.

Character Developments

• Su Qiangwei shows responsibility and self-reflection, feeling guilty for letting the God of Slaughter's Divine Spark escape.
• Ma Ran demonstrates his wisdom and experience, reassuring Su Qiangwei and revealing strategic information.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and self-reflection in the face of failure.
• The infinite potential of [Myriad Transformations] and Earth's superpower awakeners.
• The vast possibilities and threats posed by Deity System gods.

Character Interactions

• Su Qiangwei and Ma Ran discuss the escape of the God of Slaughter's Divine Spark, with Ma Ran reassuring and guiding Su Qiangwei.
• Ma Ran shares his plans to locate the second-generation God of Slaughter with Su Qiangwei, emphasizing the importance of her training.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The press conference is held in a venue adjacent to Caolu Academy, attended by numerous journalists.
• Ma Ran appears via his Star Power Avatar, held within a balloon by Su Qiangwei.
• Ma Ran reveals that he and Li Xing (Martial God) fought and defeated the God of Slaughter on Pluto, but the deity could still revive.
• He warns that the God of Slaughter's power was greater than anticipated, and even with their combined strength, they barely won.
• Ma Ran announces that he has advanced his [Ran Wu] system to the twenty-first stage due to lessons learned from the battle.

Character Developments

• Ma Ran: Shows growth in his understanding of powerful entities and the limitations of his precognition. He takes responsibility for the battle's outcome and acknowledges the need for improvement.
• Su Qiangwei: Maintains her aloof demeanor but feels guilty for potentially corrupting Ma Ran with her influence.

Significant Themes

• The power of truth and deception: Ma Ran's fabricated account of the battle highlights the impact of perception and storytelling on public opinion.
• Growth through adversity: Ma Ran learns from his near-defeat and advances his abilities as a result.

Character Interactions

• Ma Ran and Su Qiangwei: Their dynamic is subtle but evident. Su Qiangwei feels responsible for Ma Ran's change in character, while Ma Ran acknowledges Su Qiangwei's role in saving him during the battle.
• Journalists and the public: Their reactions to Ma Ran's account reveal their fear and awe of the God of Slaughter and their newfound appreciation for the Prophet and Martial God's power.