Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye, as Prince Consort, signs a contract with the Northern Desert's Bloody Robe, securing Ronald's safety.
• Representatives from various factions leave, planning to breach the contract and punish Xuan Ye.
• They appeal to the Light Papacy's Saintess, who remains silent, and they disappear.
• Xuan Ye returns as King, bringing a Saint Rank Grandmaster to restore Ronald's authority.
• An Edict is issued to investigate and penalize illegal annexations, causing an uproar among outsiders and local aristocrats.
• Xuan Ye issues a widespread Edict, binding and punishing those who violated the new policy.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye demonstrates his power and influence, using his connection to Ronald's destiny to issue a widespread Edict.
• The representatives show their disrespect and underestimation of Xuan Ye, leading to their disappearance.
• Local businesses, factions, and people of Ronald gain hope in Xuan Ye's return.
• Outsiders and local aristocrats initially scoff at Xuan Ye's policies but are later bound and punished.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the influence of Saint Rank Grandmasters.
• The struggle between local forces and outsiders for control and resources.
• The establishment of laws and regulations in a chaotic world.
• The consequences of violating the law and the power of a widespread Edict.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye interacts with the Bloody Robe, showing his determination and cunning.
• Representatives from various factions interact, planning to breach the contract and punish Xuan Ye.
• Local forces and outsiders interact, protesting against the new policy and the establishment of laws.
• Xuan Ye interacts with the Saintess, who remains silent, and the people of Ronald, who gain hope in his return.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A middle-aged man, Ronald Kingdom's western region developer, is ill and struggling due to business setbacks.
• A burly man visits, offering a Cure Potion and compensation for past wrongs, seeking forgiveness.
• The middle-aged man, suspicious and desperate, attacks the burly man and faints.
• The burly man force-feeds him the Potion and reports back to his master, an elegant gentleman.
• The elegant gentleman visits, explains his sincerity, and apologizes, showing his restrained hands as proof.
• The middle-aged man and his daughter, convinced, embrace and cry, feeling a new sense of belonging to Ronald Kingdom.

Character Developments

• The middle-aged man (Father): Starts desperate and suspicious, becomes hopeful and emotional after the apology.
• The burly man: Initially intimidating, later shows humility and fear when dealing with the middle-aged man's condition.
• The elegant gentleman: Maintains a posture of sincerity, showing remorse and willingness to apologize personally.

Significant Themes

• Trust and forgiveness: The middle-aged man's struggle to trust the burly man and the elegant gentleman, ultimately forgiving them after a sincere apology.
• Belonging and cohesion: The middle-aged man's newfound sense of belonging to Ronald Kingdom after the apology, reflecting the citizens' growing unity.

Character Interactions

• The middle-aged man and the burly man: Initially hostile, later dependent on the burly man's help due to his condition.
• The middle-aged man and the elegant gentleman: Initially wary, later emotional and grateful after the apology.
• The burly man and the elegant gentleman: The burly man reports to the elegant gentleman, showing deference and fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye, now a Saint Rank, returns to Ronald and begins working on technological blueprints from his spaceship's backup device.
• He starts with steam engine designs, aiming to improve agricultural efficiency and protect crops from Magical Beasts.
• Xuan Ye oversees the production of the first batch of machines, which are well-received, leading to increased production and industrialization in Ronald.
• Il, a mysterious figure, appears and expresses curiosity about Xuan Ye's interest in mundane matters despite his powerful status.
• Xuan Ye takes a break and decides to visit his friends on Dream Island before heading east to deal with potential threats.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: He demonstrates his commitment to improving the lives of his people through technological advancements, showing a practical and caring side despite his powerful status.
• Il: Il shows curiosity and a hint of confusion about Xuan Ye's actions, suggesting a growing understanding and respect for Xuan Ye's unique personality.

Significant Themes

• The power of technology: Xuan Ye's technological advancements bring significant improvements to agricultural efficiency and work productivity, highlighting the potential of technology to transform society.
• The responsibility of the powerful: Xuan Ye's actions show that even those with great power have a responsibility to care for and improve the lives of their people.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Sera: Sera questions Xuan Ye's focus on machines, leading to a conversation about the long-term benefits of mechanization.
• Xuan Ye and Il: Il expresses curiosity about Xuan Ye's actions, leading to a brief conversation about their differing perspectives on mundane matters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye returns to Dream Island and learns about Lia's departure to the Eastern Continent in search of a secret Rosen Family treasure.
• He discovers that Lia left with the Family Heirloom Artifact and was accompanied by Big Bear and Mad Wind.
• Xuan Ye learns that Deliana gave Lia the summoning items for his three Angel attendants.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye remains calm and collected, showing concern for Lia's safety but also bewilderment at the family's nonchalance.
• Deliana appears indifferent about Lia's journey, hinting at hidden plans and confidence.
• Andrew, Lia's half-brother, is worried about Lia and seeks Xuan Ye's help.

Significant Themes

• Family dynamics and loyalty: The Rosen family's reactions to Lia's journey highlight their unique dynamics and priorities.
• Power and ambition: The pursuit of the secret treasure reflects the characters' desires for power and status.
• Trust and reliance: Xuan Ye's reliance on his Angel attendants and Deliana's actions with the statue raise questions about trust and reliance among the characters.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye interacts with Deliana, Andrew, Yama, and Noku at Mao Mao Tavern, discussing Lia's journey and the family's plans.
• Deliana's drunken state and flirtatious behavior towards Xuan Ye add humor and tension to their interaction.
• Xuan Ye's concern for Lia contrasts with Deliana's indifference, highlighting their differing priorities and attitudes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye learns about Deliana's secrets but keeps them to himself.
• Xuan Ye decides to find a mischievous girl who hid a treasure from him.
• Xuan Ye enjoys a comfortable life at Mao Mao Tavern, satisfying his taste buds and aiding Sileta.
• Xuan Ye leaves Mao Mao Tavern, ending his vacation.
• Xuan Ye boards a massive steel freighter built with new technology from the Imperial Capital.
• Xuan Ye plans to sell the freighter to the Free Trade Alliance and use it as a model for trade and industry.
• Xuan Ye visits the Free Trade Alliance, receiving an extraordinarily high-level reception.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye shows understanding and acceptance of others' secrets, demonstrating his mature and non-judgmental nature.
• Xuan Ye displays his strategic thinking and long-term planning, aiming to promote trade and industry.
• Il, Xuan Ye's companion, expresses envy of Xuan Ye's ability to maintain relationships but remains committed to his own path.

Significant Themes

• The theme of secrets and trust is explored through Xuan Ye's acceptance of Deliana's secrets.
• The theme of work-life balance is highlighted as Xuan Ye ends his vacation to resume his duties.
• The theme of progress and innovation is emphasized through Xuan Ye's promotion of the new steel freighter technology.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye interacts with Deliana, learning about her secrets but not prying further.
• Xuan Ye interacts with Il, sharing his plans and receiving Il's support.
• Xuan Ye interacts with the Speaker of the Free Trade Alliance, Mardon, who receives him despite the potential risks of offending the Eastern Continent powers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye returns to the Human Race's territory, greeted by Vera (Iron Priestess) and Andre (Chairman of the Angel Conglomerate).
• Xuan Ye reveals he achieved Saint Rank to escape Ronald's situation.
• Xuan Ye meets with Mardon, Chairman of the Free Trade Alliance, and discusses trading steamships.
• Vera warns Xuan Ye about the Pope of Light and the potential damage of a Saint Rank conflict.
• Xuan Ye expresses his intention to confront the Pope of Light and settle their scores.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Achieves Saint Rank, maintains his calm and confident demeanor, expresses determination to confront the Pope of Light.
• Vera: Remains an Epic Grandmaster, shows concern for the Human Race's heartland, supports Xuan Ye's cause.
• Andre: Achieves Saint Rank with Xuan Ye's help, shows gratitude and understanding of Xuan Ye's situation.
• Mardon: Initially distant from Ronald, becomes interested in trading steamships, starts leaning towards supporting Ronald.

Significant Themes

• Influence: Saints' actions and decisions subtly influence the world around them, even without direct intervention.
• Power dynamics: The balance of power among Saints shapes the political landscape and alliances.
• Ambition vs. responsibility: Characters grapple with their personal ambitions and the potential consequences of their actions on the wider world.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye, Vera, and Andre reminisce and catch up, with Vera warning Xuan Ye about the Pope of Light.
• Xuan Ye and Mardon discuss trade, with Mardon becoming interested in steamships despite initial reservations.
• Vera and Xuan Ye discuss the potential conflict with the Pope of Light, with Vera expressing her support for Xuan Ye's cause.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye, under a false identity, arrives at the Eastern Continent in a giant steel ship.
• The ship is challenged by the Golden Shield Clan of the Sea Race upon entering Dafinlis' territorial waters.
• A Sea Race member attempts to attack the ship's hull, but the ship's defensive barrier repels him, leaving him injured.
• The Sea Race members board the ship, claiming the injured member was hurt by the ship and demand compensation.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye demonstrates his power and influence, handling the situation calmly and confidently.
• Il, Xuan Ye's companion, shows relief from his previous torment and provides insight into the situation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political intrigue among different races and nations.
• The use of force and diplomacy in international relations.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Il discuss the situation and the likely instigator behind the Sea Race's actions.
• Xuan Ye interacts with the ship's sailors, showing concern for their well-being.
• The Sea Race members interact with Xuan Ye, attempting to pressure him into compensation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sea Race accuses the ship of injuring one of their members, demanding compensation and threatening to sink the ship.
• Xuan Ye reveals a mirror image showing the Sea Race member provoking the ship, but the Sea Race leader denies it.
• Xuan Ye summons a Saint Rank ancestor from the Sea Race, who probes Xuan Ye's strength.
• Xuan Ye, enraged by the repeated provocation, kills the Sea Race Saint Rank and sends the remaining Sea Race members away.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Shows patience and restraint initially but becomes enraged when provoked repeatedly, revealing his immense power and ruthlessness.
• Sea Race Leader: Shows arrogance and provokes Xuan Ye, ultimately leading to his clan's Saint Rank's demise.
• Il: Remains mostly silent but is shocked by Xuan Ye's actions and his understanding of the Sea Race's true intentions.

Significant Themes

• Power and Restraint: Xuan Ye's initial restraint and later unleashing of power highlight the theme of power and its responsible use.
• Provocation and Consequences: The Sea Race's repeated provocation leads to severe consequences, emphasizing the theme of actions having reactions.
• Honor and Dishonor: The Sea Race's dishonorable actions contrast with Xuan Ye's initial restraint, raising questions about honor in conflict.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and the Sea Race Leader: Their interaction is tense and escalating, leading to a catastrophic outcome for the Sea Race.
• Xuan Ye and Il: Xuan Ye's actions shock Il, revealing the vast difference in power and understanding between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The fall of the Golden Shield Clan's Saint Rank causes a wave of sorrow and concern among other Saint Ranks on the Eastern Continent.
• The sudden and inexplicable death of the Golden Shield Ancestor raises questions and suspicion, with Prince Consort Ronald, Xuan Ye, being the main suspect.
• The truth is temporarily confined to a small circle, but influential ripples spread, causing insecurity among Saint Ranks of similar strength.
• Xuan Ye arrives at the Port of Dawn in Dafinlis, where he is greeted by an Archmage consultant due to his fame in Potion-making.
• Xuan Ye promotes his steel freighter to the consultant, revealing that its cost is no different from ordinary ocean-going freighters, despite its advanced technology.
• Consultant Lin leads Xuan Ye and his delegation to the capital, Sky City - Dafinlis, via a large-scale teleportation array.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye's reputation as a Potion-maker precedes him in Dafinlis, earning him respect from the Archmage consultant.
• Consultant Lin is awestruck by Xuan Ye's knowledge and understanding of Potion-making, addressing him as 'Master.'
• Xuan Ye demonstrates his business acumen by promoting the steel freighter to Consultant Lin, highlighting its revolutionary cost-effectiveness.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between magic and machinery in terms of widespread adoption and accessibility.
• The influence of reputation and fame, with Xuan Ye's Potion-making skills earning him respect in Dafinlis.
• The power dynamics among Saint Ranks and the insecurity caused by the sudden fall of two Saint Ranks.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Consultant Lin hit it off almost instantly due to their shared interest in Potion-making and Engineering.
• Consultant Lin leads Xuan Ye and his delegation to Sky City, showcasing the magical kingdom's power and technology.
• Ronald and Il, upon seeing Sky City for the first time, feel a mixture of astonishment and complexity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye and his group arrive at Dafinlis, the floating city and capital of the Magic Kingdom, renowned for its twelve layers of magical barriers.
• They are greeted by Advisor Lin and taken to Sky City using floating platforms, with spatial magic forbidden within the city.
• Upon reaching Sky City, they are welcomed by Dragon Scorpion, a Half-Saint and member of the Council of Twelve Saints, who expresses concern about a recent incident involving Xuan Ye's group.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Shows awe at Dafinlis' barriers and realizes the city is suppressing something, hinting at a past disaster. He also understands Dragon Scorpion's reservations about his group.
• Dragon Scorpion: Reveals concern about the recent incident and warns Xuan Ye's group to behave while in Dafinlis, demonstrating the city's power and confidence.

Significant Themes

• The power and dominance of Dafinlis and the Human Race's heartland nations.
• The consequences of overconfidence and excessive curiosity in magic, as seen in the past disaster that led to the Undead Scourge.
• The tension between Xuan Ye's group and Dafinlis, with Dragon Scorpion's warning hinting at potential conflict.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Advisor Lin: Xuan Ye follows Advisor Lin's lead through Dafinlis, with Lin providing information about the city.
• Xuan Ye and Dragon Scorpion: They exchange Mage greetings, but Dragon Scorpion's warning reveals his reservations about Xuan Ye's group and the incident they were involved in.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye and Dafinlis's representative, Dragon Scorpion, exchange documents amidst tension.
• Xuan Ye observes the extensive integration of magic into Dafinlis's daily life, revealing its formidable strength.
• The Free Trade Alliance's delegation is led to their guesthouse, where they'll stay during their visit.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye demonstrates his diplomatic skills and understanding of Dafinlis's power dynamics.
• Dragon Scorpion struggles with jealousy and discomfort due to Xuan Ye's status as a Saint Rank.
• Il expresses his dislike for Dragon Scorpion's attitude towards Saint Ranks of other races.

Significant Themes

• The disparity in power and status between nations and individuals.
• The integration of magic into daily life and its impact on society.
• The tension and underlying conflicts between different races and nations.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Dragon Scorpion engage in a subtle exchange of words, with Xuan Ye skillfully navigating the conversation to avoid offense while subtly poking at Dragon Scorpion's insecurities.
• Il expresses his displeasure with Dragon Scorpion's attitude towards him, reflecting his pride as a Saint Rank.
• Xuan Ye and Il discuss their observations and suspicions about Dafinlis and its inhabitants, revealing their understanding of the political landscape they're navigating.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Non-humans protest against Xuan Ye, blaming him for the murder of a Saint Rank Grandmaster.
• Xuan Ye meets with a Light Papacy representative who tries to persuade him to join the God of Light and suppress internal conflicts among the Human Race.
• Xuan Ye decides to eliminate the Light Papacy to resolve internal conflicts.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye shows understanding and restraint in the face of provocation, demonstrating maturity and strategic thinking.
• The Light Papacy representative shows arrogance and underestimates Xuan Ye, leading to a miscalculation.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle between Xuan Ye and the Light Papacy.
• The suppression of internal conflicts within the Human Race.
• The influence of the Light Papacy's doctrine and its impact on the Human Race.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and the non-humans: Xuan Ye remains calm and unprovoked despite the non-humans' protests, showing restraint and understanding.
• Xuan Ye and the Light Papacy representative: Xuan Ye uses the representative's arrogance and underestimation to manipulate him, ultimately planting a dark seed in his forehead.
• Xuan Ye and Dragon Scorpion: Dragon Scorpion takes the blame for the non-humans' protests, showing a straightforward and blunt personality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye meets Anton Prus, the chairman of the Council of Twelve Saints and a Saint Rank Mage, at a formal conference in Dafinlis.
• Xuan Ye reveals that Ronald has two Saint Rank Mages, including himself, to prove their qualifications for collaboration with Dafinlis.
• The negotiations initially face resistance from Dafinlis representatives, but Xuan Ye's revelation of his Saint Rank status and his willingness to share alchemy techniques lead to a harmonious cooperation agreement.
• The delegation from the Seven Nations Council, including a representative of the Xuan Family, attends the meeting and later interrupts the cooperation talks, citing the unresolved case of the Golden Shield Clan's Saint Rank Saint's demise.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye demonstrates his political acumen and strategic thinking by revealing his Saint Rank status at the right moment to secure cooperation with Dafinlis.
• Anton Prus is portrayed as a wise and restrained leader, acknowledging Xuan Ye's potential and supporting the cooperation between Dafinlis and Ronald.
• Dragon Scorpion, a member of the Council of Twelve Saints, initially harbors jealousy and envy towards Xuan Ye's achievement but ultimately prioritizes Dafinlis's interests.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between nations and the importance of strategic partnerships.
• The influence of Saint Rank Grandmasters and the respect they command.
• The value of knowledge and expertise, as demonstrated by Xuan Ye's alchemy techniques.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Anton Prus: They establish a respectful and cooperative relationship, with Anton Prus acknowledging Xuan Ye's potential and Xuan Ye valuing Dafinlis's expertise in magic research.
• Xuan Ye and the Dafinlis representatives: Initially facing resistance, Xuan Ye's revelation of his Saint Rank status and willingness to share knowledge leads to a harmonious negotiation.
• Xuan Ye and the Xuan Family representative: Xuan Ye's first meeting with a representative of his apprentice's family leaves him with a poor impression of the Xuan Family.
• Dragon Scorpion and Xuan Ye: Dragon Scorpion initially feels jealous and envious of Xuan Ye's achievement but ultimately prioritizes Dafinlis's interests, leading to a cooperative relationship with Xuan Ye.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A delegation from the Xuan Family, led by Xuan Jing, arrives in Dafinlis to confirm if Ronald (Xuan Ye) possesses the Eyes of Lawbreaking Bloodline.
• Xuan Ye confirms his Bloodline, causing a stir among the attendees, who realize the implications of this connection to the powerful Xuan Family.
• An elder among the Dafinlis representatives, a member of the Twelve Saints Kazan Council, brings up the 'Night Empress' (Potion Bitch), hinting at a past incident involving her and the Xuan Family.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Shows decisive action in handling the delegation, revealing his Saint Rank and activating his Bloodline.
• Xuan Jing: A young member of the Xuan Family with the Eyes of Lawbreaking Bloodline, sent to investigate Ronald's connection to their family.
• The Dafinlis Elder: A Grandmaster-level expert and a member of the Twelve Saints Kazan Council, he reveals knowledge of the Potion Bitch's past actions against the Xuan Family.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of the Xuan Family, even after relinquishing their monarchy.
• The potential consequences of Ronald's connection to the Xuan Family on the political landscape of the continent.
• The mysterious past of the Potion Bitch and her actions against the Xuan Family.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Xuan Jing: Their interaction reveals their shared Bloodline, hinting at a potential connection between them.
• The Dafinlis Elder and Xuan Jing: The elder's mention of the Potion Bitch puts Xuan Jing in a difficult position, forcing him to confront the past actions of his family.
• Anton Prus, the head of the Dafinlis delegation, observes the interactions with a keen eye, understanding the implications of the revelations on the political scene.

Summary of Chapter 555: "The General"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Jing, representing the Xuan Family, meets Xuan Ye and acknowledges his Saint Rank status but maintains the Xuan Family's arrogance and dominance.
• Xuan Ye feels a liking for the Xuan Family's conduct and considers visiting them.
• Shadow Lion, a council member, attempts to sway Dafinlis' stance by using his authority to sever communication with Ronald temporarily.
• Anton Prus, the Speaker, decides to leave the meeting, acknowledging Shadow Lion's move.
• Xuan Ye reveals a Source of Rules, causing a significant stir among the attendees.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Shows interest in the Xuan Family and reveals a Source of Rules, demonstrating his power and influence.
• Xuan Jing: Maintains the Xuan Family's arrogant and dominant demeanor, hinting at their usual conduct.
• Shadow Lion: Desperately gambles his status and future to sway Dafinlis' stance, showing his ambition and ruthlessness.
• Anton Prus: Recognizes the gravity of Shadow Lion's move and decides to leave the meeting, indicating his wisdom and caution.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and influence: The characters' status and authority significantly impact their decisions and actions.
• Arrogance vs. humility: The Xuan Family's arrogant conduct is contrasted with the more diplomatic approach of other factions.
• Ambition and desperation: Shadow Lion's actions highlight the lengths one might go to achieve their goals.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Xuan Jing: Their interaction showcases the Xuan Family's arrogance and dominance, as well as Xuan Ye's interest in them.
• Shadow Lion and Dafinlis representatives: Shadow Lion's desperate gamble forces many Dafinlis representatives to take a stance, revealing internal divisions.
• Xuan Ye and Anton Prus: Xuan Ye's attempt to persuade Anton Prus to stay hints at his political acumen and desire to maintain cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye reveals he has ten Sources of Rules, valuable items that increase the chances of achieving Saint Rank.
• The Shadow Lion, desperate to obtain a Source of Rules, betrays Dafinlis's interests.
• Xuan Ye provokes the Shadow Lion, causing it to expose its betrayal and lose its influence in Dafinlis.
• The Shadow Lion, driven mad by despair, attempts to use Dafinlis's ultimate weapon, a fortress force, to attack Ronald's representatives.
• The fortress force, guided by the Shadow Lion, strikes down but only erases the Shadow Lion itself, leaving no trace.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye demonstrates his strategic prowess, using the Shadow Lion's impatience against it to expose its betrayal and gain the upper hand.
• The Shadow Lion, driven by desperation and regret, becomes irrational and makes a desperate, suicidal move.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and immortality (Saint Rank) can lead to desperation and irrational behavior.
• Rationality and self-interest guide the actions of Dafinlis's mages, leading to a united front against the Shadow Lion once a more valuable interest is at stake.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye toys with the Shadow Lion, provoking it into exposing its betrayal and losing its influence.
• The Shadow Lion, driven by desperation, attempts to use Dafinlis's ultimate weapon against Ronald's representatives, but it backfires, and the weapon only erases the Shadow Lion itself.
• The other Dafinlis members, including Anton Prus, are caught off guard by the Shadow Lion's actions and are unable to stop it in time.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shadow Lion, a peak Great Sage and member of the Twelve Saints, commits suicide due to mental collapse, shocking both sides of the conflict.
• Dafinlis, after Shadow Lion's death, proactively signs agreements with Ronald, forming a strategic partnership.
• Rumors spread that Shadow Lion was forced to his death by Ronald's people, sparking public outrage against Ronald.

Character Developments

• Shadow Lion's suicide reveals the desperation of mages to become Saints, even at the cost of their principles.
• Anton Prus, the Speaker, understands the danger of Xuan Ye's methods and wants to send him out of the city quickly.
• Dragon Scorpion, one of the Twelve Saints, gains the right to trade for the source of rules and serves Xuan Ye diligently.

Significant Themes

• The desperation of mages to become Saints, leading to unprincipled actions.
• The influence and prestige of the Magic Kingdom, and the fear of confronting it.
• The growing tension between Ronald and the Light Papacy, with Xuan Ye's actions further escalating it.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Il: Xuan Ye listens to Il's complaints and reassures him, showing a caring side. Il is protective of Xuan Ye and speaks out against injustice.
• Xuan Ye and Dragon Scorpion: Xuan Ye casually gives Dragon Scorpion the source of rules, showing his disregard for it. Dragon Scorpion is shocked by Xuan Ye's power and generosity.
• Anton Prus and Xuan Ye: Anton Prus is wary of Xuan Ye's power and wants to send him away, showing the fear that Saints inspire.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye arrives at the Yaluo Catfolk Clan's training ground, tearing open a spatial rift to enter.
• He confronts the Catfolk Race, giving them a choice between submission or death.
• A Light Papacy Saint Rank Grandmaster intervenes, attempting to control Xuan Ye.
• Xuan Ye uses his Innate Domain to tear apart the Sea of Holy Light, revealing the three Papacy Saint Ranks in their true forms.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye demonstrates his power and confidence, showing no fear of the Light Papacy's Saint Ranks.
• The Catfolk Race's Old Ancestor is initially silent but later responds, indicating they will not submit.
• Kenta, a Catfolk Grandmaster, is smug about his foresight in cooperating with the Light Papacy.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Light Papacy and other races, particularly the Catfolk Race.
• The challenge to the Light Papacy's authority and the potential consequences of defying them.
• The theme of submission versus resistance, with Xuan Ye refusing to submit and instead threatening the Catfolk Race.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye interacts with Mam, a Catfolk girl he had previously encountered, showing recognition but no fear.
• Kenta and Mam have a dispute about whether to cooperate with the Light Papacy, with Kenta advocating for it.
• Xuan Ye dismisses the Light Papacy's Saint Ranks, showing no respect or fear, and they respond with threats and attempts to control him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye, a New Saint, faces three Saint Ranks from the Divine Kingdom of Light, including an Epic-tier powerhouse.
• The Divine Kingdom of Light uses the divine artifact, the Sea of Holy Light, but it fails to suppress Xuan Ye.
• Xuan Ye easily defeats one Saint Rank and forces the other two to defend.
• Xuan Ye reveals he has stolen a divine artifact from the Light Papacy, enraging the remaining Saint Ranks.
• Xuan Ye manifests legendary Divine Weapons using the Power of Faith and attacks the remaining Saint Ranks.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye demonstrates his power and understanding of the Power of Faith, far surpassing the Light Papacy's Saint Ranks.
• Saint Judge Sarth, the Epic-tier powerhouse, is shocked by Xuan Ye's strength and realizes the Light Papacy's misunderstanding of Xuan Ye's methods.
• The Overseas Cardinal, the weakest among the three Saint Ranks, shows quick reaction and defensive skills but is ultimately defeated.

Significant Themes

• The Power of Faith and its 'omnipotence' are explored, contrasting the Light Papacy's rigid use of Divine Art.
• The Light Papacy's overconfidence and underestimation of Xuan Ye lead to their downfall.
• The theme of understanding and adaptation is highlighted, with Xuan Ye adapting to the Light Papacy's methods while they fail to understand his.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and the Light Papacy's Saint Ranks interact with tension and mutual underestimation, leading to a one-sided battle.
• Xuan Ye and Il, his servant, have a brief interaction, with Il realizing the extent of Xuan Ye's power and his own insignificance in this battle.
• Saint Judge Sarth and the Overseas Cardinal interact briefly, showing their grim determination to buy time for the Pope's arrival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bloody rain falls, signaling the fall of powerful beings.
• Kenta, a Catfolk, initially believes Ronald, the Human Race Prince Consort, is weak against the Light Papacy.
• Three Saints fall, including an Epic, revealing the Papacy's strength and Ronald's power.
• The Pope of Light, Moon Sarth, arrives, and Xuan Ye appears to confront him.

Character Developments

• Kenta's confidence turns to shock and fear as he realizes the extent of Ronald's power and the Papacy's strength.
• Xuan Ye reveals his desire for revenge against Moon Sarth, displaying his powerful Innate Domain.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating opponents.
• Revenge and personal grudges driving action.
• The struggle between divine power and ancient forces.

Character Interactions

• Kenta initially underestimates Ronald and the Papacy, leading to his shock and fear.
• Xuan Ye and Moon Sarth engage in a tense standoff, with Xuan Ye expressing his desire for a battle.
• The elderly Catfolk woman and Il witness the events, feeling the power gap between them and the Saints.