Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Shenxiu returns to Byron City after leaving Scarface to manage Isriel's business.
• He learns about his family's activities during his absence, including Jones's recent insomnia and nightmares.
• Zhong Shenxiu discovers an abnormal oil painting in Jones's room, titled 'Crimson', which is causing Jones's mental issues.
• Zhong Shenxiu decides to help Jones become a 'true Extraordinary' by opening the Gate of Darkness for him in three days.

Character Developments

• Zhong Shenxiu: Shows his concern for his family's well-being and his ability to manage supernatural situations.
• Jones: Struggles with insomnia and nightmares due to the influence of the 'Crimson' painting, but expresses his desire to enter the mysterious world.
• Carmela and Jennifer: Continue their pranks, showing their youthful mischief.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of the supernatural world and the need for caution when exploring it.
• The importance of mental maturity and preparation before entering the mysterious world.
• The contrast between the ordinary world and the mysterious world, and the allure it holds for some characters.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Shenxiu interacts with James, his Federation prohibition agent turned bootlegging general manager and bodyguard.
• Zhong Shenxiu reprimands Jones for his carelessness regarding the 'Crimson' painting and agrees to help him become an 'Extraordinary'.
• Zhong Shenxiu's relationship with Carmela and Jennifer is briefly mentioned, showing his awareness of their pranks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Shenxiu (Levi) returns to Byron City after half a month, bringing improved business to Whisperers Bar due to his presence.
• He helps Jones advance to 'Extraordinary' and teaches basic Occult knowledge. Gross's people establish communication, providing high-level Occult knowledge.
• Angel visits the bar, revealing she's been to a mysterious club called 'Peeling', hinting at its decadent atmosphere and strange allure. She falls asleep after drinking a true Bloody Mary.
• The next morning, Angel wakes up refreshed and leaves, warning Levi not to get involved. A Special Affairs Bureau investigator tails her and reports to the Sui Year Church.

Character Developments

• Zhong Shenxiu demonstrates his skill in mixing cocktails and his knowledge of the mysterious, concocting a true Bloody Mary to help Angel.
• Angel shows curiosity and interest in the mysterious, joining a club called 'Peeling'. She exhibits signs of mental pollution and relief after drinking the Bloody Mary.
• The Special Affairs Bureau investigator shows vigilance, tailing Angel and reporting to the Sui Year Church.

Significant Themes

• The allure and danger of the mysterious, as seen through Angel's experience with the club and her warning to Levi.
• The power of knowledge and ritual, demonstrated by Zhong Shenxiu's ability to help Jones advance and the Keeper's Oath of Secrecy preventing Angel from revealing the club's location.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Shenxiu and Angel: They catch up on old times, with Levi trying to gather information about the mysterious club Angel joined. He helps her with a true Bloody Mary, alleviating her mental pollution.
• Angel and the Special Affairs Bureau Investigator: The investigator tails Angel, reporting her activities to the Sui Year Church, suggesting the Bureau's interest in her and the club she mentioned.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Investigator Lonkor reports to Bishop Brown about Angel Regra and the Skinning Club.
• Bishop Brown reveals the potential threat of the Skinning Club, associating it with the Lord of Black Blood.
• Zhong Shenxiu learns about the Skinning Club from a spirit and decides to investigate.
• Zhong Shenxiu meets Denrick, the Painter, at his home, who warns about impending dangers and suggests restarting the mysterious gathering.

Character Developments

• Lonkor: A trainee investigator aiming to accumulate merit for promotion.
• Bishop Brown: A stern and resolute bishop of the Sui Year's church, hostile towards the Lord of Black Blood.
• Zhong Shenxiu: Shows concern for Angel's safety and is willing to investigate the Skinning Club.
• Denrick (Painter): Becomes nervous and anxious about the potential threats to their circle, urging action.

Significant Themes

• The threat of the Skinning Club and its association with the Lord of Black Blood.
• The need for unity and action among the mysterious gathering members to face impending dangers.
• The potential consequences of inaction and burying one's head in the sand.

Character Interactions

• Lonkor and Bishop Brown: A professional relationship where Lonkor reports to Bishop Brown and receives instructions.
• Zhong Shenxiu and Denrick: A tense interaction where Zhong Shenxiu questions Denrick about the painting and his motives for visiting, while Denrick shares his concerns about the gathering members' safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The gathering members discuss restarting their meetings to exchange information, awaiting Rose's (Julie's) return.
• Cardilien, a servant of Damo, vows to find the Holy Grail after losing its documents.
• Maxley, a Gold Cup of the Cup Chasing Cult, attempts to retrieve the Holy Grail but turns into a Monster after touching a blood-red goblet.
• Charlesk, the true leader of the Cup Chasing Cult, reveals that Maxley was the true sacrifice to bear the 'Blood Key' and orders his followers to pursue Maxley for the final sacrifice.

Character Developments

• Zhong Shenxiu: Shows understanding and acceptance of Denrick's belief in the Painter's revelations.
• Cardilien: Struggles with her faith in Damo, viewing his mutterings as torture rather than favor.
• Maxley: Transforms into a Monster after touching the blood-red goblet, losing his humanity and sanity.
• Charlesk: Reveals his manipulative nature, using Maxley as a sacrifice to activate the 'Blood Key'.

Significant Themes

• Faith and belief: Zhong Shenxiu accepts Denrick's faith in the Painter's revelations, while Cardilien struggles with her faith in Damo.
• Greed and desire: Maxley's desire for the Holy Grail leads to his downfall, and Charlesk manipulates others' greed for his own gain.
• Sacrifice: The chapter's title and central event revolve around the idea of sacrifice, with Maxley being sacrificed to activate the 'Blood Key'.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Shenxiu and Denrick: Zhong Shenxiu accepts Denrick's belief in the Painter's revelations without question, showing trust and understanding.
• Cardilien and Damo: Cardilien's internal struggle with her faith in Damo is shown through her thoughts and actions.
• Maxley and Charlesk: Charlesk manipulates Maxley into becoming the 'Blood Key' sacrifice, highlighting the power dynamic between them.
• Charlesk and his Gold Cups: Charlesk gives orders to his followers, showing his leadership and control over the Cup Chasing Cult.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Julie, Jasmine, and Shadow return to Byron City after some time.
• Julie reveals she's back to investigate the deaths of two men (Old Drunkard and the Clockmaker).
• They suspect an insider from their gathering is involved.
• Zhong Shenxiu overhears rumors about a Glutton (Daly) in the city.
• Daly, the Glutton, confronts Julie at the Seamless Bookstore, revealing she's behind the betrayal and the deaths.
• Julie escapes, and Daly pursues her, leading to Zhong Shenxiu's intervention.

Character Developments

• Julie: Shows concern for her group's safety and determination to uncover the truth behind the deaths.
• Daly: Reveals her hunger for the flesh and blood of the Extraordinary, showcasing her brutal nature and cunning.
• Zhong Shenxiu: Demonstrates his spiritual intuition and quick thinking by rushing to Julie's aid.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal: The betrayal by an insider from their gathering is a significant plot point.
• Hunger for Power: Daly's insatiable hunger for the flesh and blood of the Extraordinary explores the theme of power and its corrupting influence.
• Trust: Julie's trust in the safety of the Seamless Bookstore is challenged by Daly's revelation.

Character Interactions

• Julie, Jasmine, and Shadow: Their dynamic shows concern for each other's safety and shared history.
• Julie and Daly: Their interaction reveals Daly's brutal nature and Julie's vulnerability.
• Zhong Shenxiu and Daly: Their impending confrontation hints at Zhong Shenxiu's potential role in stopping Daly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Shenxiu encounters Daly, a believer of the Lord of Black Blood, who attacks him and reveals her monstrous form.
• Zhong Shenxiu defeats Daly using his physical prowess and the power of his eyes, but she continues to regenerate.
• Zhong Shenxiu uses a Death Feather to instantly kill Daly.
• A fleshy mass emerges from Daly's body, which Zhong Shenxiu captures using his Bloodline of the Three-eyed Feathered Serpent.

Character Developments

• Zhong Shenxiu demonstrates his strength, agility, and unique eye power, revealing his adaptability to the Five Rings' secret arts.
• Daly showcases her monstrous form, tenacious vitality, and regenerative abilities, but ultimately falls to Zhong Shenxiu's power.

Significant Themes

• The power of belief and faith, as seen in Daly's devotion to the Lord of Black Blood and her willingness to cannibalize others.
• The dangers of physical body modification and the consequences of pushing one's body beyond natural limits.
• The theme of adaptability, as Zhong Shenxiu proves capable of handling various situations and enemies.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Shenxiu and Daly engage in a brutal fight, with Zhong Shenxiu ultimately emerging victorious.
• Julie, who had been rescued by Zhong Shenxiu, watches the fight and is shocked by his power.
• Zhong Shenxiu shows no mercy towards Daly, indicating his resolve and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Shenxiu and Julie investigate the betrayal leading to Jasmine and Shadow's deaths.
• They discover Slater, a wealthy banker's son, has been forced to provide victims to Gluttony Daili due to fear.
• Slater reveals he's been kept alive as a head by Daili, driving him mad. Julie decides to end his suffering.
• Zhong Shenxiu and Julie return to the Whisperers Bar, where they meet Angel, who's in a good mood about her progress.

Character Developments

• Julie: Becomes more determined to investigate and avenge her friends, despite the danger.
• Slater: Reveals his cowardice and desperation, ultimately leading to his death.
• Zhong Shenxiu: Maintains a calm and collected demeanor, offering help to Julie but keeping his personal motives ambiguous.

Significant Themes

• Fear and its consequences: Slater's extreme fear leads him to betray his friends and ultimately drives him mad.
• Betrayal and its motivations: Slater betrays the group out of fear, not greed.
• The unknown self: Zhong Shenxiu ponders how people might act in critical moments, revealing his introspective nature.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Shenxiu and Julie: They work together to investigate the betrayal, with Zhong Shenxiu offering protection and assistance to Julie.
• Slater and Julie: Slater's confession to Julie reveals his desperation and madness.
• Zhong Shenxiu and Angel: They have a casual, friendly interaction at the bar, with Angel excited about her progress and Zhong Shenxiu maintaining his enigmatic demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Whisperers bar is nearly empty due to a curfew and impending prohibition act.
• Angel, now an 'Extraordinary', visits the bar and shares her newfound knowledge and plans.
• A mysterious, monstrous creature, later identified as a 'Blood Key', appears in Byron City.
• Richardson, the organizer of Angel's club, reveals that the 'Flesh Key' is also in Byron City, indicating the start of the sixth Blood Cup War.

Character Developments

• Zhong Shenxiu remains indifferent to the changes in the city, focusing on his business.
• Julie expresses concern about the worsening situation and the difficulty of solving recent murders.
• Angel enjoys her newfound power and freedom, considering joining Levi's side and helping him with her knowledge.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the church and the Lord of Black Blood, manifesting in the prohibition act and the appearance of the 'Blood Key'.
• The power dynamics between ordinary people and 'Extraordinaries', with Angel's new status highlighting the divide.
• The mysterious influence guiding the 'Blood Key' to Byron City, foreshadowing the upcoming Blood Cup War.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Shenxiu, Julie, and Angel engage in casual conversation, sharing information and expressing their thoughts on the current situation.
• Angel's interaction with Richardson reveals the true purpose of the 'Blood Key' and the impending war.
• The chapter ends with Angel's plea for help, highlighting her vulnerability despite her newfound power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Shenxiu, a bartender with Occult powers, senses trouble outside his bar.
• Angel, a customer, returns and turns into a ghost after drinking a 'Mojito' cocktail.
• Richardson and Charlesk, leaders of the Skinning Club and Holy Grail Charlesk, enter the bar with the Bone Key and Blood Key.
• They reveal their plan to summon the Holy Grail and offer the city's flesh and blood to the Lord of Black Blood.
• Lonkor, an investigator outside, is surrounded by cult members.

Character Developments

• Zhong Shenxiu demonstrates his Occult powers and intuition, showing concern for the city's safety.
• Angel's ghost appearance hints at her tragic death.
• Richardson and Charlesk reveal their true colors as masterminds behind the Skinning Club and Holy Grail Charlesk.
• Lonkor shows fear and desperation, while Cardilien manipulates events from afar.

Significant Themes

• Occult powers and their users.
• Death and the afterlife, as shown through Angel's ghost.
• Manipulation and control, demonstrated by Richardson, Charlesk, and Cardilien.
• Protection and responsibility, as Zhong Shenxiu feels obligated to defend his city.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Shenxiu interacts with Angel, Richardson, and Charlesk, showing indifference to their plans until they threaten his city.
• Richardson and Charlesk collaborate to reveal their true intentions and summon the Holy Grail.
• Lonkor and Cardilien interact outside the bar, with Cardilien manipulating events to involve more factions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Richardson and Charlesk, high-ranking servants of the Lord of Black Blood, meet at a bar in Byron City.
• They release 'Blood Key' and 'Bone Key', which attract the 'Flesh Key' in Zhong Shenxiu's hand, forming a 'Flesh Blood Bone Triangle Ritual'.
• A powerful force transforms the city, isolating it from the outside world.
• The Blood Cup ritual begins, affecting the real world and causing a pure white sun to appear in the sky, influencing the citizens of Byron City.
• James and Jones, two citizens, react differently to the influence, with James feeling a thirst for blood and Jones sensing the presence of Earthbound Spirits.

Character Developments

• Richardson and Charlesk: They are revealed to be serving the Lord of Black Blood and are involved in the Blood Cup ritual.
• Zhong Shenxiu: Implicitly mentioned to have the 'Flesh Key'.
• James: Feels an uncontrollable thirst for blood and flesh, suggesting he might be turning into a Man-eating Monster.
• Jones: Senses the presence of Earthbound Spirits, indicating his spiritual abilities are awakening or enhanced.

Significant Themes

• The influence of mysterious powers on the real world.
• The struggle between different factions, such as the Lord of Black Blood's School and the Federation.
• The awakening or enhancement of spiritual abilities.

Character Interactions

• Richardson and Charlesk exchange information and perform the ritual together.
• James and Jones react to the influence of the ritual, with James becoming aggressive and Jones becoming more spiritually sensitive.
• The Federation's pure white tower monitors the real world, reacting to the movement of the Lord of Black Blood.
• The Nightingale Family offers help to the Federation, providing a 'Door' for reinforcements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with Saniel, a 'Gourmet' Glutton, being surrounded by authorities in Byron City, who plan to apprehend him.
• Saniel reveals that he has initiated a 'flesh and blood ritual' turning Byron City's inhabitants into hungry, violent beasts.
• A battle ensues; Saniel transforms into a giant demon, evading attacks, and wounds investigators.
• Martin, a bishop, uses silver ritual knives and Bishop Brown uses a magical revolver to temporarily incapacitate Saniel.
• Meanwhile, Sarah and the Holy Blood School leader discuss their plans for the Blood Cup War.
• Zhong Shenxiu, in Byron City outskirts, senses the ritual's connection to the Pure White Wilderness and protects his people.
• Charlesk, Richardson, and their followers gather, with Charlesk taunting Zhong Shenxiu.

Character Developments

• Saniel shows his lunatic nature and powerful abilities, transforming and evading attacks.
• Martin demonstrates his ability to control and weaken Saniel using ritual knives.
• Bishop Brown uses his special ability to confuse Saniel's time sense and inflict heavy damage.
• Zhong Shenxiu shows his power, using feathers from his Three-eyed Feathered Serpent bloodline to kill or weaken monsters.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between good and evil, with authorities trying to stop Saniel's ritual.
• The power of rituals and their connection to the Spirit Realm's eternal beacons.
• The theme of transformation, both literal (Saniel's demon form) and metaphorical (the city's inhabitants turning into beasts).

Character Interactions

• Saniel and the authorities clash, with Saniel showing no remorse for his actions.
• Martin and Bishop Brown work together to temporarily incapacitate Saniel.
• Sarah and the Holy Blood School leader discuss their plans, showing their ambition.
• Zhong Shenxiu and Charlesk exchange taunts, setting the stage for their upcoming conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Shenxiu (Levi) uses his Three-eyed Feathered Serpent Bloodline to wipe out mid-to-high-level elites of the Cup Chasing Cult and the Skinning Club.
• Richardson, a 'Perfection', dies, and Charlesk escapes using a cross-shaped pendant.
• Levi reveals that Byron City is gradually spiritualizing and will become a permanent part of the Spirit Realm upon the final ritual.
• Levi decides to hunt down Charlesk while advising Julie to find a safe place to hide.

Character Developments

• Levi's power and knowledge of secret histories grow significantly, hinting at a descent of a Great Existence's consciousness.
• Julie becomes more aware of the city's danger and Levi's true strength.
• Charlesk's desperation and ruthlessness are shown as he uses a cultist to heal his wounds.

Significant Themes

• The power of Bloodlines and their potential for destruction and salvation.
• The blurring line between the physical and spiritual realms, and the consequences of their intersection.
• The struggle for power and control among supernatural entities.

Character Interactions

• Levi and Julie: Levi provides crucial information to Julie and advises her to stay safe, showing a protective side.
• Levi and Charlesk: Levi expresses his intention to hunt down Charlesk, indicating a personal vendetta.
• Charlesk and the cultist: Charlesk's ruthless act showcases his desperation and willingness to sacrifice others for survival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Shenxiu, riding the Three-eyed Feathered Serpent, overlooks Byron City as the Pure White Day ritual causes chaos, turning citizens into ravenous walking corpses.
• Followers of the Lord of Black Blood, including the Holy Blood Sect, move within the city, aiming to interfere with the Holy Grail's appearance.
• Zhong Shenxiu uses the Three-eyed Feathered Serpent to eliminate followers of the Lord of Black Blood.
• Cardilien and Lonkor survive the initial chaos and reach an abandoned factory where Saniel, the Gourmet, has been feasting on the dead.
• The leader of the Holy Blood Sect, with Sarah, activates the Holy Grail, but Zhong Shenxiu's Three-eyed Feathered Serpent swallows the sun and the Holy Grail.

Character Developments

• Zhong Shenxiu demonstrates his power and control over the Three-eyed Feathered Serpent, acting as a god-like figure.
• Cardilien shows resourcefulness and determination in leading Lonkor to safety and using him to gather information.
• Sarah reveals her fanaticism and excitement upon seeing the Holy Grail.
• Saniel displays his ruthlessness and enjoyment in feasting on the dead, but also shows mercy towards Cardilien and Lonkor.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Zhong Shenxiu's control over the Three-eyed Feathered Serpent and the Holy Blood Sect's desire for power are central themes.
• Chaos and Order: The Pure White Day ritual brings chaos to Byron City, contrasting with the order maintained by Zhong Shenxiu and the Holy Blood Sect's attempts to control the situation.
• Fanaticism: Sarah's fanatical worship of the Holy Grail and the Lord of Black Blood is a significant theme.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Shenxiu interacts with the followers of the Lord of Black Blood, eliminating them with the Three-eyed Feathered Serpent.
• Cardilien and Lonkor work together to survive the chaos and reach the abandoned factory, with Cardilien using Lonkor to gather information.
• Saniel interacts with Cardilien and Lonkor, showing mercy towards them after feasting on the dead.
• The leader of the Holy Blood Sect interacts with Sarah, revealing the secrets of the Holy Grail and their plans to calculate its location.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An unknown person prematurely ends the Flesh-Blood-Bone Triangle ritual and absorbs the Holy Grail, preventing the condensation of Longevity Blood.
• Zhong Shenxiu, the Lord of Seven Tribulations, is revealed to be behind this action, easily breaking the ritual and causing the sixth Blood Cup War to end without a victor.
• James, a survivor, holds off zombies in Byron City with limited ammunition, eventually being saved by Zhong Shenxiu's actions.
• Jones explains his Extraordinary abilities to his sisters, but they are unimpressed. They survive the initial chaos with the help of earthbound spirits.
• The boundary around Byron City lifts, revealing the city's safety and signaling the end of the sixth Blood Cup War.

Character Developments

• Sarah experiences a sharp pain in her head, possibly due to the ritual's disruption.
• Zhong Shenxiu demonstrates his power and contempt for the Federation, feeling a "savior's feeling" as his Heavenly Show Points rise.
• James shows his just and incorruptible nature by protecting survivors, despite being influenced by Zhong Shenxiu.
• Jones struggles to prove his worth as an Extraordinary to his sisters, feeling helpless and wanting to hide.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Lords of Black Blood and their servants.
• The consequences of disrupting the Flesh-Blood-Bone ritual.
• The struggle for survival and protection of the innocent in the face of chaos.

Character Interactions

• Sarah and the Holy Blood Sect leader discuss the ritual's disruption.
• Zhong Shenxiu reflects on his actions and the Federation's response.
• James protects survivors from zombies.
• Jones explains his Extraordinary abilities to his sisters, leading to a tense interaction.
• Gross and his butler discuss the boundary around Byron City and the outcome of the Blood Cup War.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Charlesk, the Holy Grail, is enraged after his ritual is disrupted, leading to a battle with Saniel, the Gourmet.
• Zhong Shenxiu, riding the Three-eyed Feathered Serpent, arrives and engages both in combat.
• Zhong Shenxiu uses his Nameless Art to subdue Charlesk and his Void Aberration Bloodline to challenge Zhong Shenxiu mentally.
• Zhong Shenxiu easily defeats Saniel mentally and physically, killing both Charlesk and Saniel.
• The Holy Grail absorbs the bodies of the deceased, improving its Longevity Blood.

Character Developments

• Charlesk: Reveals his monstrous form and desperation to become 'Longevity'.
• Saniel: Shows his Void Aberration Bloodline's abilities and mental challenge, but is ultimately defeated.
• Zhong Shenxiu: Demonstrates his power over mental attacks and his knowledge of various bloodlines.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and immortality ('Longevity') at any cost.
• The dangers of mental attacks and the vulnerability of 'Perfection' individuals to them.
• The struggle for dominance among powerful beings.

Character Interactions

• Charlesk vs. Saniel: A battle fueled by anger and hunger for power.
• Zhong Shenxiu vs. Charlesk & Saniel: Zhong Shenxiu easily defeats both opponents, showcasing his superiority.
• Zhong Shenxiu vs. Saniel (mentally): Zhong Shenxiu's mental prowess allows him to dominate Saniel.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sarah and the Holy Blood School members attempt to evacuate Byron City due to the impending arrival of the Federation, Seven Tribulations, and Sui Year Church.
• Zhong Shenxiu, riding a Three-eyed Feathered Serpent, attacks the Holy Blood School's hideout, killing Sarah and absorbing the 'offerings' from the School members using the Holy Grail.
• Zhong Shenxiu contemplates his next steps after the ritual's failure and the unfeasibility of his previous plans.
• Byron City is under martial law, and the Federation sends Gross to contact Zhong Shenxiu.
• The death toll in Byron City is estimated to be over seventy thousand, with the Federation planning to attribute it to a chemical plant leak.

Character Developments

• Sarah is revealed to be a traitor, although she wasn't aware of it, leading to her death at the hands of her leader.
• Zhong Shenxiu's plans to advance to 'Longevity' face obstacles, making him reassess his strategies.
• Gross maintains his loyalty to the Federation and his friendship with Zhong Shenxiu.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and its consequences (Sarah's betrayal and subsequent death).
• The futility of plans and the need for adaptability (Zhong Shenxiu's failed plans and reassessment).
• The struggle for power and control (the Federation's attempt to maintain order and Zhong Shenxiu's actions).

Character Interactions

• Zhong Shenxiu and the Holy Blood School members: Zhong Shenxiu attacks and eliminates the School members, including Sarah.
• Zhong Shenxiu and Gross: They meet at the Berserker Bar, with Gross representing the Federation to make contact with Zhong Shenxiu, maintaining their friendly relationship despite Gross's loyalty to the Federation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Shenxiu meets Gross, a Federation envoy, who is cautious and respectful due to Zhong's status as a top-tier 'Perfection'.
• Zhong realizes the Federation's disinterest in the Holy Grail, understanding its limited use and indestructibility.
• Zhong decides to 'brew' Longevity Blood using the Holy Grail and upgrades his Bartending skill to Legendary.
• Zhong attempts to climb the Golden Sky-Reaching Tower to find a solution for concocting Longevity Blood.

Character Developments

• Zhong Shenxiu shows strategic thinking and resourcefulness in dealing with the Federation and the Holy Grail.
• Zhong's Bartending skill reaches Legendary, hinting at his potential to create a 'Longevity' level skill.
• Zhong's ambition grows as he attempts to climb the Golden Sky-Reaching Tower.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Zhong and the Federation.
• The value and limitations of the Holy Grail.
• The pursuit of perfection and knowledge, represented by Zhong's climb up the Sky-Reaching Tower.

Character Interactions

• Zhong's interaction with Gross reveals the Federation's respect and caution towards Zhong.
• Zhong interacts with the Golden Sky-Reaching Tower, seeking its knowledge to advance his bartending skill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Shenxiu reaches the top of the Golden Sky-Reaching Tower, becoming a 'Perfection' comparable to a Divine Ability Cultivator.
• He realizes he's entered a deeper dimension of the Spirit Realm, where time and space are blurred.
• The Three-eyed Feathered Serpent guides him, avoiding dangerous areas like a golden city, black river, and dense jungle.
• They land in a region flowing with milk and honey, where Zhong Shenxiu finds a corpse of a Feathered Serpent Aristocrat.

Character Developments

• Zhong Shenxiu gains a deeper understanding of the Spirit Realm and its rules, and learns about the concept of 'Longevity.'
• The Three-eyed Feathered Serpent demonstrates its intelligence and caution, avoiding potentially hazardous areas.

Significant Themes

• The blurring of time and space in the Spirit Realm.
• The power and wisdom of the Three-eyed Feathered Serpent.
• The mystery and danger of the Spirit Realm's ruins.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Shenxiu and the Three-eyed Feathered Serpent: The serpent guides Zhong Shenxiu, demonstrating a level of intelligence and understanding of the Spirit Realm that Zhong Shenxiu lacks.
• Zhong Shenxiu and the Feathered Serpent Aristocrat's corpse: Zhong Shenxiu gains information about the Spirit Realm from the corpse's bloodline aura.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Shenxiu receives visions of the Feathered Serpent Aristocrats, a bloodline race that once ruled a prehistoric empire but was destined to perish.
• He discovers their ruins in the Spirit Realm, where they tried to escape their fate by traveling to the future.
• The Aristocrats were killed by a curse of time, likely from the 'Sui Year', a Great Existence.
• Zhong Shenxiu sees this hidden history due to an unknown force revealing it to him.

Character Developments

• Zhong Shenxiu learns about his bloodline's past and the existence of other Great Existences.
• He demonstrates his ability to understand ancient scripts using his bloodline power.

Significant Themes

• Fate vs. Free Will: The Feathered Serpent Aristocrats tried to escape their destined destruction, highlighting the struggle between fate and free will.
• Power and Hubris: The Aristocrats' past empire and their attempt to defy fate show the dangers of unchecked power and hubris.
• The Unknown: The mysterious force revealing the hidden history and the unknown Great Existences emphasize the vast, unexplored nature of the world.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Shenxiu interacts with the remnants of the Feathered Serpent Aristocrats' past, learning about their history and fate.
• He feels the presence of an unknown force or existence, leading him to question his own role in these events.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Shenxiu returns from the Spirit Realm after reaching 'Perfection'.
• He contemplates the implications of his actions and the attention he's drawn from powerful existences.
• He decides to stay in this world temporarily to complete his external alchemy and gain more Heavenly Show Points.
• He plans to use the 'Spirit Grid' of a mythical creature and his Heavenly Show Points to succeed in his alchemy.

Character Developments

• Zhong Shenxiu (Li Wei·Mojito) ascends to 'Perfection' and gains new insights and responsibilities.
• He becomes more aware of the political landscape involving the Keeper, Seven Tribulations, Sui Year, and other powerful entities.
• He considers the pros and cons of the divine authority path versus the immortal path.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of Zhong Shenxiu's actions and the attention he's drawn from powerful existences.
• The choice between the divine authority path and the immortal path.
• The simplicity and perfection of a mundane life, contrasted with the complexities of Zhong Shenxiu's situation.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Shenxiu interacts with Jones and his two younger sisters at breakfast, showing a warm and familial dynamic.
• He acknowledges the police officers maintaining order on Merlin Avenue, indicating a growing connection with the local community.
• He observes the children playing in the garden next door, highlighting his ability to appreciate simple, everyday moments.