Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• A disembodied soul, protected by a unique power, travels through the cosmos, experiencing cosmic birth and destruction, and crossing the Gate of Truth.
• After an indeterminate time, the soul feels a faint, familiar resonance and is drawn into an enormous, azure planet.

Character Developments

• The protagonist's journey is implied to have significantly increased their knowledge, experience, and abilities, placing them above average by the end of the second volume.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and mysteries of the cosmos.
• The passage of time and its subjective perception.
• Familiarity and connection, hinted by the resonance felt by the soul.

Character Interactions

• None, as the protagonist is a disembodied soul throughout the prologue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hao Dou, a soul from 21st-century Earth, awakens in a desert on the planet Reizel, possessing the body of a young man named Xuan Ye.
• Xuan Ye's body awakens the Eyes of Lawbreaking, a powerful Bloodline ability, after absorbing vast cosmic data.
• Hao Dou/Xuan Ye discovers he's in a world where gods, magic, and Combat Skills exist, and the Human Race has declined from their former glory.

Character Developments

• Hao Dou, now in Xuan Ye's body, struggles to adapt to his new environment and circumstances.
• Xuan Ye's father, though not present, is revealed to be a dedicated and knowledgeable figure who had been preparing Xuan Ye for his Bloodline awakening.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and survival in a new world.
• The power of Bloodline abilities and their impact on society.
• The Human Race's decline and their struggle for survival.

Character Interactions

• Though not physically present, Xuan Ye's father plays a significant role through his teachings and preparation for Xuan Ye's Bloodline awakening.
• Hao Dou interacts with his new environment, trying to understand and adapt to it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye, a former shut-in from Earth, wakes up in a new body, a Sixth Grade Knight Attendant, with enhanced physical abilities.
• Xuan Ye learns about the cultivation system, the importance of Qi and Blood herbs, and the distinction between Knight Attendants and Professionals.
• Xuan Ye's father, Xuangui, a Ninth Grade Knight Attendant, had obtained a High Quality Professional Baptism Potion and resources for Xuan Ye, likely by trading their inherited Talent Rune, Bright Eyes.
• Xuangui's colleague, Sassaro, stole the potion with the help of his daughter, Sally, Xuan Ye's childhood sweetheart, leading to their betrayal and the Kend Family's pursuit.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Realizes his new body's capabilities and starts understanding the world's cultivation system.
• Xuangui: Shows his dedication to Xuan Ye's cultivation, risking his life and trading their Talent Rune for resources.
• Sally: Betrays Xuan Ye and sides with the Kend Family, revealing her true colors.
• Sassaro: Betrays Xuangui and Xuan Ye, stealing the potion and becoming a Professional Rank expert.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources and wealth in cultivation and societal status.
• Betrayal and the corrupting influence of power and greed.
• The struggle between commoners and nobles, and the gulf between their opportunities and resources.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Xuangui: Father-son relationship, with Xuangui prioritizing Xuan Ye's cultivation and future.
• Xuan Ye and Sally: Childhood sweethearts turned enemies, with Sally's betrayal causing Xuan Ye great pain.
• Xuangui and Sassaro: Colleagues turned enemies, with Sassaro's betrayal leading to Xuangui's pursuit and eventual capture.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye, a reincarnated shut-in, adjusts to his new body and discovers his powerful Bloodline and the Bright Eyes rune.
• He finds himself in a desert, injured, hungry, and thirsty, and must survive.
• He is rescued by a scavenger team led by Luo Luoji, who saves him in exchange for labor as a porter.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Adapts to his new body and discovers his Bloodline's power. Struggles with survival and learns the harsh reality of his situation. Develops a wariness towards women.
• Luo Luoji: Shows kindness by saving Xuan Ye but exploits him as labor. Despite his rough exterior, he has a sense of justice and values strength.

Significant Themes

• Survival of the fittest: Xuan Ye must adapt to his new environment and use his resources to survive.
• The value of strength: Luo Luoji respects strength and expects Xuan Ye to prove his worth.
• The consequences of one's actions: Xuan Ye reflects on the original owner's mistakes and the impact they had on his father.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Luo Luoji: Though Luo Luoji saved Xuan Ye, he expects him to work as repayment. Their interaction is tense but respectful, with Luo Luoji pushing Xuan Ye to prove his worth.
• Xuan Ye and the original owner's memories: Xuan Ye reflects on the original owner's life and the mistakes that led to his current situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye learns about Scavenger Squads, teams that follow behind mercenary and adventurer teams to collect leftover materials from magical beast kills.
• Gypsy reveals that Luo Luoji, the leader of the Luo Luo Scavenger Squad, is a Professional Rank Expert, surprising Xuan Ye.
• Xuan Ye considers the importance of Spatial Equipment and decides to plan his future direction carefully before advancing further in rank.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Realizes the significance of Scavenger Squads and Luo Luoji's expertise. Decides to slow his physical cultivation to plan his future direction.
• Luo Luoji: Revealed to be a Professional Rank Expert, leading the Luo Luo Scavenger Squad. His true intentions are initially unclear but later hinted to be self-serving.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and wealth in a dangerous world.
• The importance of planning and direction in one's path.
• The value of rare resources and expertise.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Gypsy: Gypsy shares information about Luo Luoji, influencing Xuan Ye's perception of him.
• Xuan Ye and Luo Luoji: Their interactions are limited, but Xuan Ye forms an initial impression of Luo Luoji based on Gypsy's revelations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye grasps the Basic Meditation method and understands its unique benefits for him.
• He plans to go into seclusion to cultivate and emerge as a professional mage.
• Gypsy asks Xuan Ye to guide his swordsmanship during a break.
• Xuan Ye attempts to teach Gypsy but is disarmed in a few moves, causing him to lose face.
• Xuan Ye challenges another squad member, Jack the Dismemberer, to a duel.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Becomes more motivated to cultivate after understanding the benefits of Basic Meditation. Struggles with teaching swordsmanship due to his lack of skill but maintains his dignity.
• Gypsy: Shows shyness and awkwardness when asking Xuan Ye for guidance, revealing his respect for Xuan Ye's rank.
• Jack the Dismemberer: Shows surprise and excitement when challenged by Xuan Ye, hinting at his formidable reputation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of finding a suitable cultivation method for one's unique mental state.
• The value of seclusion and focused cultivation for personal growth.
• The loss of face and the desire to maintain dignity in public.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Gypsy: Xuan Ye struggles to teach Gypsy swordsmanship, leading to a loss of face for Xuan Ye.
• Xuan Ye and Jack the Dismemberer: Xuan Ye challenges Jack to a duel, revealing Jack's formidable reputation and hinting at potential danger.
• Xuan Ye and the Scavenger Squad: The squad members watch Xuan Ye's attempts at teaching and challenge, leading to a mix of surprise, respect, and amusement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye, a Sixth Grade Knight Attendant, is forced into a duel with Jack, an Eighth Grade Knight Attendant and Senior Attendant of the Luo Luo Scavenger Squad, after challenging Gypsy.
• Jack uses a real saber weighing over a hundred jin, while Xuan Ye uses a wooden sword.
• Luo Luoji, the boss of the squad, assures Xuan Ye that neither will die but encourages them to fight seriously.
• Jack attacks with a powerful saber strike, and Xuan Ye activates his Blood Pupils, slowing down time and revealing flaws in Jack's attack.
• Xuan Ye uses two light taps with his wooden sword to disrupt Jack's saber technique, causing it to fly out of Jack's hand.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Shows courage in accepting the duel despite the disparity in strength and weapon. Activates his Blood Pupils, revealing his unique ability and finding flaws in Jack's attack.
• Jack: Demonstrates his strength and skill as a Senior Knight Attendant. Shows no mercy in the duel but is surprised by Xuan Ye's ability.
• Luo Luoji: Shows confidence in his ability to protect both fighters. Encourages them to fight seriously, revealing his desire for chaos.

Significant Themes

• Power disparity and the struggle for survival among scavengers.
• The importance of going all out in battles to maximize chances of improvement.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents and the dangers of carelessness.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Jack: A tense and dangerous duel between two Knight Attendants with a significant power gap.
• Xuan Ye and Luo Luoji: Luo Luoji encourages Xuan Ye to fight seriously, showing confidence in his ability to protect him.
• Jack and Luo Luoji: Luo Luoji is surprised by Jack's recent improvement and is curious to see his progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye's Bloodline Power, Eyes of Lawbreaking, causes him immense mental strain and pain after using it in battle.
• Luo Luoji identifies Xuan Ye's Bloodline Power as being in his eyes, and lends him a heavy bow, assuming his target profession is a Ranger or a specialized worker.
• Xuan Ye realizes he must also cultivate his body to withstand the burden of his Bloodline Power.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Struggles with the side effects of his Bloodline Power, begins to understand the need to cultivate his body alongside his magic abilities.
• Luo Luoji: Shows his broad knowledge and experience by identifying Xuan Ye's Bloodline Power, but also inadvertently dashes Xuan Ye's hopes of becoming a Magic King by revealing the need for physical cultivation.

Significant Themes

• The burden of powerful Bloodline Powers and the need for balance in cultivation.
• The importance of understanding one's own abilities and limitations.
• The struggle between personal aspirations and practical necessities.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Luo Luoji: Luo Luoji's assumption about Xuan Ye's Bloodline Power leads to a misunderstanding, but also provides valuable insight into Xuan Ye's situation.
• Xuan Ye and himself: Xuan Ye grapples with the reality of his Bloodline Power's side effects and the need to cultivate his body, leading to a revision of his personal goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gypsy, impressed by Xuan Ye's previous victory, asks for his advice on sword techniques.
• Xuan Ye, now able to read data and analyze swordsmanship, gives Gypsy pointers.
• The squad discovers a mark left by an old client mercenary group, expecting a haul soon.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Becomes more comfortable with his new body, learns to analyze sword techniques, and progresses in his cultivation.
• Gypsy: Develops admiration for Xuan Ye, learns from him, and expresses his desire to awaken a Bloodline Talent.

Significant Themes

• The importance of proper training and foundation in martial arts.
• The value of experience and guidance from predecessors.
• The desire to awaken a Bloodline Talent and improve one's abilities.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Gypsy: Gypsy seeks Xuan Ye's advice on sword techniques, and Xuan Ye offers guidance, leading to a bond between them.
• Xuan Ye and the Squad: Xuan Ye joins the squad's leaders to investigate a potential encounter with another mercenary group.
• The Luo Luo Scavenger Squad and the Sand Rat Mercenary Group: The two groups are set to encounter each other, potentially leading to cooperation or conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Luoji, leader of the Scavenger Squad, encounters the Sand Rat Mercenary Group, who inform him about a group of four powerful strangers to the southwest.
• Luo Luoji decides to follow the strangers, believing they might be elite students from Dream Island and could lead him to significant gains.
• The strangers are revealed to be a four-person team consisting of a Ninth Grade Magic Apprentice, a Two-Star/Three-Star Professional Rank Warrior, a Professional Rank Temple Knight/Paladin, and a Guardian stronger than Luo Luoji.

Character Developments

• Luo Luoji: Shows his experience and wisdom in evaluating the strangers' strengths and professions.
• Xuan Ye: Realizes the vast gap in talent between himself and the strangers, particularly the young woman who has already condensed multiple Professional Cores at a young age.

Significant Themes

• The vast difference in talent and strength between individuals, even within the same age group.
• The importance of experience and wisdom in evaluating others' capabilities.

Character Interactions

• Luo Luoji and the Sand Rat Mercenary Group: Old acquaintances who engage in a quick, straightforward negotiation.
• Xuan Ye and the strangers: Xuan Ye observes the strangers from afar, feeling a mix of awe, embarrassment, and wariness, particularly toward the young woman's exceptional talent and beauty.

Plot Points and Events

• The group, led by Luo Luoji, is following a more powerful group (four individuals) through the desert.
• Xuan Ye, part of Luo Luoji's group, improves his cultivation to Advanced Attendant level.
• They encounter a Wanderer, an undead creature, at night.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: He improves his cultivation and gains new abilities, showing enthusiasm for his cultivation path.
• Luo Luoji: He shows laziness and lack of concern towards the Wanderer, indicating his confidence in their group's strength.

Significant Themes

• The harshness and dangers of the desert.
• The importance of cultivation and improvement in one's abilities.
• The existence of undead creatures (Wanderers) in the desert.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Luo Luoji: They have a brief conversation about the Wanderer, with Luo Luoji showing indifference and Xuan Ye showing curiosity.
• The group they're following and the Wanderer: The Mage Apprentice from the group is seen observing the Wanderer from a distance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye and Luo Luoji observe a suspicious mage in the group they're following.
• Luo Luoji explains that Necromancers aren't necessarily evil and that the Desert of the Dead is a benefit zone for Stanrosai City.
• The group from Dream Island stops to research Undead activity, and Luo Luoji decides to approach them.
• Xuan Ye overhears the Dream Island group discussing a potential human interference at the Necrotic Tower.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Begins to understand the harsh reality of life as a scavenger and integrates more into his role.
• Luo Luoji: Shows greed for better pay and resources, accepting the dangerous task without fully understanding the risks.
• Mage Apprentice Dean: Demonstrates analytical skills and professional knowledge in magic, sensing a hidden threat.

Significant Themes

• The complexity of Necromancers and the Undead.
• The harsh reality of life for ordinary cultivators.
• The importance of vigilance and careful consideration before accepting dangerous tasks.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Luo Luoji: Xuan Ye feels frustrated with Luo Luoji's greed and lack of caution, while Luo Luoji remains focused on better resources.
• The Dream Island group: Dean, Ye Man, Aide, and Aitiya discuss their mission and the potential threat, with Dean taking the lead in analyzing the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dean and his companions offer Magic Cores to Luo Luoji's Scavenger Squad as payment for a mission.
• Dean promises to make Professional Baptism Potions for the squad members if they cooperate well, using the Magic Cores they'll collect.
• Dean reveals that the mission involves acting as bait to verify a suspicion about a man-made threat.

Character Developments

• Luo Luoji, the squad leader, is shocked by the lavish payment of Magic Cores and becomes eager to complete the mission for the promised potions.
• Xuan Ye, a Senior Knight Attendant, is tempted by the promise of a Professional Baptism Potion and decides to face the danger of the mission.
• Dean, the Mage Apprentice, shows indifference to his achievements but offers a significant reward for cooperation, demonstrating his confidence and ambition.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and its influence on commoner cultivators.
• The value of connections and opportunities in cultivation.
• The risks and rewards of taking on dangerous missions.

Character Interactions

• Dean and Luo Luoji interact as employer and employee, with Dean showing respect for Luo Luoji's profession and Luo Luoji showing deference to Dean's status as a Spellcaster and potential apothecary.
• Xuan Ye and Luo Luoji discuss the mission's dangers and their determination to complete it.
• Dean and Ye Man interact as colleagues, with Dean correcting Ye Man's casual attitude and Ye Man reassuring Luo Luoji's squad.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Luoji, a Guardian, introduces his group to Aide's team, revealing his strength and bloodline.
• Aide introduces his team: a Three-Star Guardian, a Three-Star Warrior, a Ninth Grade Mage Apprentice, and a Three-Star Paladin.
• Aide explains their mission: investigating Undead abnormalities in Stanrosai City.
• Aide and Xuan Ye clash over Aitiya's attention, leading to Aide attacking Xuan Ye. Aitiya intervenes, sending Aide flying and saving Xuan Ye.

Character Developments

• Luo Luoji: Shows leadership and concern for Xuan Ye's safety.
• Xuan Ye: Realizes the importance of strength and survival in Reizel's wilderness, vowing to become stronger.
• Aide: Reveals his advanced bloodline and disdain for others, but shows restraint in attacking Xuan Ye.
• Aitiya: Demonstrates her strength and kindness, protecting Xuan Ye from Aide's attack.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power: Characters emphasize their ranks and abilities, and Xuan Ye learns the importance of strength for survival.
• Respect and etiquette: Aide's eavesdropping and attack highlight the lack of respect and etiquette in their interactions.
• Gender roles and expectations: Xuan Ye's comments about Aitiya's appearance and strength challenge traditional gender norms.

Character Interactions

• Luo Luoji and Xuan Ye: Luo Luoji acts as a mentor and protector to Xuan Ye.
• Aide and Xuan Ye: Their conflict escalates due to Aide's jealousy and Xuan Ye's sharp tongue.
• Aitiya and Xuan Ye: Aitiya protects Xuan Ye from Aide's attack, showing kindness and compassion.
• Aide and Aitiya: Aide shows admiration for Aitiya but is humiliated by her intervention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye apologizes to Aitiya for his rude remarks, and she accepts it silently.
• Aide tries to attack Xuan Ye again, but the team intervenes, and Xuan Ye retorts with a witty phrase, subduing Aide.
• The team plans to lure out a Wraith and capture it to find evidence of external control, completing their mission.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Realizes the gap between the rich and commoners in terms of resources and training. His mindset starts to change, becoming more determined.
• Aide: Despite his arrogance, he's unable to counter Xuan Ye's witty retort and is left speechless.
• Aitiya: Remains distant and icy, but her actions show she's kind and fair.

Significant Themes

• Wealth gap and its impact on training and development.
• The importance of determination and perseverance in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Aitiya: Their interaction shows Aitiya's fairness and Xuan Ye's growing unease around her.
• Xuan Ye and Aide: Their exchange highlights Xuan Ye's wit and Aide's inability to counter it, leading to Aide's temporary defeat.
• The team: They work together to prevent Aide from attacking Xuan Ye, showing unity and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group, led by Luo Luoji, separates from their employers and wanders nearby, aiming to attract Undead, specifically Wraiths.
• They encounter low-level Undead called Wanderers but fail to attract any Wraiths despite a day of effort.
• Xuan Ye, after a day of mental strain, successfully advances his Spiritual Power to the level of a third-level Mage Apprentice through meditation.
• Xuan Ye demonstrates impressive archery skills by killing a Wanderer at a distance of ninety-three meters in one shot.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Shows mental resilience and improves his Spiritual Power through meditation. His archery skills significantly improve, allowing him to kill a Wanderer at a considerable distance.
• Luo Luoji: Maintains his composure and strategic thinking, guiding the group based on his knowledge of Undead behavior.
• Jack: Realizes Xuan Ye's archery skills have reached a level that threatens him, feeling a chill and bewilderment.

Significant Themes

• The harsh desert environment and its effects on the characters.
• The mental strain and resilience required for prolonged, high-intensity work.
• The attraction and danger posed by powerful, yet intangible enemies like Wraiths.
• The importance of rest and recovery for maintaining peak performance.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Luo Luoji: Luo Luoji leads the group based on his experience, while Xuan Ye contributes with his improved archery skills.
• Xuan Ye and Jack: Jack acknowledges Xuan Ye's archery skills, feeling threatened and bewildered by his progress.
• The group: They work together, with each member contributing according to their strengths, and resting when necessary.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Wraith, a Professional Rank, two-star creature, attacks the Scavenger Squad.
• Xuan Ye wounds the Wraith with a Holy Water-coated arrow, forcing it to use its Mind Scream skill.
• Luo Luoji and the others engage the Wraith while waiting for the four-person team's arrival.
• A second Wraith appears, trying to ambush Xuan Ye but is killed, and its essence is absorbed by Xuan Ye.
• The four-person team arrives and swiftly defeats the first Wraith using coordinated attacks.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye demonstrates his archery skills and ability to adapt, wounds the Wraith, and absorbs its essence, advancing his Knight Attendant level.
• Luo Luoji shows calm leadership and combat experience, issuing orders and engaging the Wraith.
• Aitiya, Dean, and the others display teamwork and powerful skills, swiftly defeating the Wraith.

Significant Themes

• The importance of experience and learning from mistakes in combat.
• The power of teamwork and coordination in battle.
• The advantage of physical-type professions in leveling up through combat.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Luo Luoji work together to stall the Wraith.
• The four-person team arrives and quickly takes down the Wraith with coordinated attacks.
• Xuan Ye absorbs the essence of the second Wraith, advancing his level, but doesn't share this with the team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye decides not to reveal his encounter with the second wraith to avoid suspicion.
• The Scavenger Squad successfully defeats the wraith, with Xuan Ye's help in spotting it early.
• Dean discovers that the wraith's magic rune structure is peculiar and unstable, suggesting a powerful necromancer is behind it.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Keeps his encounter with the second wraith secret, showing caution and strategic thinking.
• Dean: Demonstrates his expertise in magical research, revealing the complexity of the wraith's magic rune.
• Ye Man: Shows friendliness and ease of communication with Xuan Ye, despite his eccentric behavior.

Significant Themes

• Secrecy and Caution: Xuan Ye's decision to keep his encounter with the second wraith secret highlights the importance of caution and secrecy in this world.
• Power Dynamics: The revelation of a powerful necromancer behind the wraiths emphasizes the power dynamics in the world, with professional-rank individuals being among the strongest.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Ye Man: They bond over their shared experiences and ease of communication, with Ye Man being the most approachable among the squad members.
• Dean and the Squad: Dean's revelation about the wraith's magic rune causes concern among the squad, highlighting their interdependence and shared goal of survival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group, led by Luo Luoji, is fleeing northeast from an unknown Professional Rank expert.
• They encounter a pack of twelve Azure Wolves, a formidable threat matching Professional Rank.
• The group decides to face the wolves rather than risk the expert catching up.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye, initially reckless and carefree, shows remorse and caution after offending most of the group.
• Dean, the mage, is revealed to be skilled but has a fragile ego.
• Aitiya, the Paladin, demonstrates her professionalism and perception abilities.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork vs. Individualism: The group's survival depends on their ability to work together.
• Trust and Suspicion: The group is wary of Xuan Ye, and Aitiya questions his intentions.
• Power Dynamics: The Professional Rank expert and the Azure Wolf pack highlight the power imbalance in the desert.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Dean: Xuan Ye's recklessness causes Dean's Small Carpet to malfunction, straining their relationship.
• Xuan Ye and Aitiya: Aitiya senses Xuan Ye's inappropriate thoughts and warns him.
• The Group: Despite initial mistrust, the group unites to face the Azure Wolf pack threat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dean uses a Detection Spell to reveal twelve Azure Wolves surrounding them, including two three-star Alpha Wolves and four two-star Wolf Guards.
• Aitiya casts a blessing, enhancing everyone's strength and instilling fearlessness.
• The Azure Wolves attack in a coordinated pincer formation, led by the Alpha Wolves and Wolf Guards.

Character Developments

• Dean demonstrates his magical prowess and strategic thinking.
• Aitiya shows her power as a Paladin, providing a significant boost to the team.
• Xuan Ye, despite his initial reluctance, prepares to fight alongside the team.

Significant Themes

• The power of magic and blessings.
• The importance of teamwork and strategy in combat.
• The intelligence and hunting instincts of Magic Beasts.

Character Interactions

• Dean and Aide discuss strategy, with Dean taking the lead in planning.
• Aide reluctantly agrees to take the front, hinting at a plan.
• Xuan Ye feels resentment at being left out of the plan but ultimately prepares to fight.
• The team works together, with Aitiya's blessing enhancing everyone's abilities.