Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Divine envoys are summoned to an unknown location for a mission.
• The environment is a hilly, mountainous terrain with signs of human activity.
• Each divine envoy has obtained significant enhancements and virtual cores, making them powerful elites.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye, initially trying to blend in, is forced to confront a lecherous divine envoy, Opol, who follows the Goddess of Desire.
• Nord, Aide's brother, appears and defuses the tension, revealing his disdain for Xuan Ye's low professional rank.
• Nord tries to recruit Xuan Ye to their group but is dismissive of his abilities.

Significant Themes

• The power and status of divine envoys compared to ordinary cultivators.
• The influence of different deities and their followers on the envoys' behavior and interactions.
• The importance of professional rank and age in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Aitiya: Xuan Ye tries to protect Aitiya from unwanted advances, revealing his care for her.
• Xuan Ye and Opol: Xuan Ye stands up to Opol's lecherous behavior, earning the ire of the Goddess of Desire's follower.
• Xuan Ye and Nord: Nord initially dismisses Xuan Ye due to his low professional rank but tries to recruit him for potential future gains.
• Nord and Aitiya: Nord is interested in Aitiya and tries to engage her in conversation, revealing his knowledge of the cultivation world's history and legends.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye awakens his Gravity Shackles bloodline power through Aitiya's Gravity Shackles.
• The group learns about the sealed plane's history and decides to head straight to Violet Fortress.
• They encounter Violet Fortress, a magnificent fortress linking two mountain ranges.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye becomes aware of Aitiya's obsession and her identity.
• Xuan Ye awakens his Gravity Shackles bloodline power, which is extremely rare and thought to be extinct.

Significant Themes

• The awakening of rare bloodline powers.
• The history and customs of the sealed plane.
• The determination and momentum of a large team of professionals.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Aitiya: Xuan Ye realizes he can't harbor impure thoughts towards Aitiya due to their contract. Aitiya awakens Xuan Ye's Gravity Shackles power.
• Xuan Ye and Nord: Xuan Ye dismisses Nord, angering him, and leading to a tense standoff that is defused by a Professional Rank bigshot.
• The group: The team decides to head straight to Violet Fortress, showcasing their impressive speed and momentum.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group approaches Violet Fortress and decides to scout first.
• Aitiya senses danger and tries to leave, predicting an attack.
• Violet Fortress warns and attacks the group with a High-Energy Magic Crystal Cannon.
• The Earth Goddess priestess uses powerful spells to defend but seven Divine Envoys die.
• The group scatters, and Xuan Ye escapes with Aitiya and Big Bear.
• Xuan Ye encounters Opol, a Divine Envoy of the Goddess of Desire, who survived the attack.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Realizes the severity of the mission and the power of Professional Rank powerhouses.
• Aitiya: Shows concern for others' safety and predicts danger.
• The Earth Goddess priestess: Demonstrates immense power and saves the group temporarily.
• Opol: Survives the attack and shows his true colors, targeting Xuan Ye.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the danger of underestimating opponents.
• The importance of information and intelligence gathering.
• The consequences of miscommunication and misunderstanding.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Aitiya: Work together to escape the attack, showing a growing bond.
• Xuan Ye and the Earth Goddess priestess: She saves Xuan Ye's group but flees afterward.
• Xuan Ye and Opol: Their encounter foreshadows potential conflict.

Key Plot Points

• Xuan Ye and Aitiya encounter Opol, a hostile Divine Envoy who can track them.
• Aitiya attacks Opol, using powerful moves like 'Gravity Shackles' and 'Sword of Withering', but he survives and transforms into a tentacle monster.
• Xuan Ye decides to handle Opol himself, analyzing his Divine Art.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye shows his analytical skills and calm demeanor even in dangerous situations.
• Aitiya demonstrates her formidable combat skills and Bloodline Power.

Significant Themes

• The power and complexity of Divine Arts.
• The danger and chaos of Opol's transformed state.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Aitiya work together, with Xuan Ye giving commands and Aitiya executing attacks.
• Opol taunts and provokes Xuan Ye and Aitiya, revealing his twisted desires.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Opol, a Divine Envoy, is restrained by Xuan Ye using a unique sealing method targeting Opol's power source.
• Opol's Divine Envoy mark dissipates after Aitiya's powerful attack, indicating a change in his state.
• Xuan Ye drains Opol's Faith Points and seals his power channel, leading to Opol's eventual self-destruction.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye demonstrates significant growth, analyzing Opol's Divine Arts and developing a countermeasure, showcasing his strategic thinking and adaptability.
• Aitiya displays formidable combat power, drawing Opol's attention and setting the stage for Xuan Ye's plan.

Significant Themes

• The power of Divine Arts and their limitations compared to spells.
• The importance of understanding one's enemy to develop effective strategies.
• The dangers and unpredictability of Divine Envoys.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Aitiya work together, with Aitiya providing a distraction and Xuan Ye executing a complex plan to restrain and ultimately defeat Opol.
• Xuan Ye learns from Aitiya's actions, acknowledging her combat power and gaining insight into Divine Envoys' capabilities.
• Xuan Ye and Opol engage in a battle of wits, with Xuan Ye outmaneuvering Opol through understanding and adaptability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye and Aitiya defeat a six-star Divine Envoy named Opol, finding his Spatial Bag containing mostly useless items and a severed tentacle.
• They discover they're in Reizel, the past version of the world they know, either due to a time shift or a dream space created by the Emerald Dragon or Dream Goddess.
• Xuan Ye decides their first task is to enter the Violet Fortress as mercenaries, as it's the current period's late Near Ancient Era or early New Era, marked by the Undead Scourge's repulsion and the Hundred Races' invasion.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye struggles with his loyalty to his race and his current position as an invader, feeling oppressed and heavy-hearted.
• Aitiya reveals she knows about the Violet Fortress and understands its warning signals, showing her knowledge of ancient history.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and its impact on history and reality.
• The struggle between loyalty to one's race and personal beliefs.
• The power dynamics between different factions and races.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Aitiya work together to defeat Opol, with Aitiya sensing danger before the Professional Rank expert.
• Xuan Ye questions Aitiya about her knowledge of the Violet Fortress and the current time period, leading to a discussion about their current situation.
• Xuan Ye decides their next course of action, with Aitiya agreeing to his plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye and Aitiya arrive at a human town near the Violet Fortress.
• Xuan Ye learns about the fortress's recruitment of mercenaries and the ongoing threat of heretical cults.
• They meet Xiuz, a Divine Emissary of the War God, who leads them to a small inn where other Divine Emissaries are gathered.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye shows concern for the people's livelihood, reflecting on the present world's state.
• Xuan Ye demonstrates adaptability and caution, gathering information and blending in with the locals.
• Aitiya remains calm and collected, revealing Opol's death when needed.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the present world and this era's peaceful atmosphere.
• The importance of gathering information and understanding the situation before making decisions.
• The tension and danger posed by the heretical cults and the potential chaos they might cause.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye interacts with a town guard, showing respect and kindness, and gathers information about the fortress's recruitment.
• Xuan Ye and Aitiya meet Xiuz, who invites them to join the other Divine Emissaries.
• Tension arises between Xuan Ye and the Rapier Gossip Man, who questions Xuan Ye's intentions and the trouble he might bring. Aitiya's revelation of Opol's death silences the group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group of Divine Emissaries, including Xuan Ye, plan to enter Violet Fortress by impersonating members of ancient noble families using their bloodlines.
• They learn that bloodline inheritance is well-preserved in the fortress, and high-level bloodlines dominate, creating a natural conflict with the spread of faith.
• The group encounters checkpoints and other mercenary bands along the way, witnessing the high number of Professional Rank Experts in the Near Ancient Era.
• Upon reaching the recruitment camp, they see a row of corpses, including Divine Emissaries who failed the bloodline screening, indicating the high difficulty of the mission.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye learns about the other Divine Emissaries' bloodlines and their plans to enter the fortress.
• The Rapier Man, Lone Thorn, is revealed to be the Divine Emissary of the Goddess of Jealousy, with a slightly skewed mindset due to his faith.
• The Thief, Mai Xing, shows extensive intelligence and knowledge about the fortress and its inhabitants.

Significant Themes

• The preservation of bloodline inheritance and its importance in the Near Ancient Era.
• The conflict between the spread of faith and the existing balance of power in the fortress.
• The high number of Professional Rank Experts in the Near Ancient Era, highlighting the differences between the Near Ancient Era and the present world.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye interacts with the other Divine Emissaries, learning about their bloodlines and plans.
• The group discusses and agrees on their plan to enter the fortress using their bloodlines.
• Xiuz, the Divine Emissary of the War God, is recognized as the strongest among the group and makes the final decision on their plan.
• The Rapier Man, Lone Thorn, provokes Xuan Ye before they set out for the fortress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye and his group arrive at Violet Fortress for Divine Envoy recruitment.
• They witness corpses on stakes, indicating harsh identification methods for Divine Envoys.
• Xiuz's 'Battle Qi Embodiment' bloodline is deemed insufficient, causing him distress.
• A spy attempts to infiltrate, but is instantly killed by a Professional Rank Archmage.
• Yan Li and Lone Thorn pass the first round, but Lone Thorn is severely beaten and disqualified for his arrogance and inferior bloodline.

Character Developments

• Xiuz: Realizes the value and pride people place on bloodline inheritance, feels disheartened.
• Yan Li: Passes the first round, becomes more cautious after seeing Lone Thorn's fate.
• Lone Thorn: Beaten and disqualified for arrogance and inferior bloodline, demonstrating the registrar's terrifying strength.

Significant Themes

• Bloodline inheritance and pride: The importance and value placed on bloodlines, leading to arrogance and discrimination.
• Strength disparity: The registrar's crushing strength against Lone Thorn, hinting at the superior strength of Professional Rank Experts in this era compared to the present world.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and his group: Witness the harsh recruitment process and the registrar's strength, leading to caution and concern.
• Xiuz and the registrar: Xiuz feels disheartened, while the registrar is genial but warns against causing trouble.
• Yan Li and the registrar: Yan Li passes the first round, becoming more cautious after seeing Lone Thorn's fate.
• Lone Thorn and the registrar: Lone Thorn is severely beaten and disqualified for his arrogance and inferior bloodline.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye's group encounters a registration officer who is initially hostile but changes his attitude upon seeing Xuan Ye's eyes, hinting at a powerful Bloodline.
• Xuan Ye learns about his Bloodline's significance and the potential danger it brings.
• Xuan Ye's group is given a mission to escalate conflict between the Northern Half-Orc Tribe and the Violet Duchy, with the objective of assassinating the envoy of the Northern Half-Orc Tribe.
• Xuan Ye's group meets another team of Divine Envoys who warn them about the mission's danger, mentioning the death of a powerful Divine Envoy named Opol.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Discovers the true power of his Bloodline and its potential consequences.
• Lone Thorn: Survives the registration officer's torment and expresses his disdain for Bloodlines without strong personal strength.
• Xiuz: Realizes the gap in strength between him and Xuan Ye's Bloodline.
• The Divine Envoys: Reveal their concern and fear regarding the mission's danger and the death of Opol.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Bloodlines.
• The consequences of one's birth and family lineage.
• The importance of personal strength in addition to inherited abilities.
• The risks and fears associated with divine missions.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and the registration officer: The officer's attitude changes upon seeing Xuan Ye's eyes, revealing his knowledge of Xuan Ye's powerful Bloodline.
• Xuan Ye and Lone Thorn: Lone Thorn expresses his disdain for Bloodlines without strong personal strength, targeting Xuan Ye.
• Xiuz and the Divine Envoys: Xiuz's group meets another team of Divine Envoys who warn them about the mission's danger and the death of Opol.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiuz's group learns of Opol's death, causing concern and unease.
• Lone Thorn, a Divine Envoy of the Goddess of Jealousy, becomes hostile towards Xuan Ye and Aitiya, suspecting they killed Opol.
• Lone Thorn's provocations lead to a confrontation with Xuan Ye, who incapacitates Lone Thorn with incredible speed and power.
• Xuan Ye decides to remove Lone Thorn from the team, fearing he might cause trouble or expose their identities.
• Xuan Ye uses a spell-enhanced punch to cripple Lone Thorn and send him away from the camp.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye demonstrates exceptional combat prowess and decisiveness, revealing his true strength and ruthlessness when provoked.
• Lone Thorn's jealousy and provocative behavior lead to his downfall, showcasing the dangers of underestimating others and acting impulsively.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of underestimating others, particularly in a competitive and dangerous environment like the Divine Envoy camp.
• The consequences of impulsive and provocative behavior, which can lead to severe repercussions.
• The importance of self-control and maintaining composure in the face of provocation.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Lone Thorn's interaction highlights the tension and conflict that can arise from jealousy and provocation.
• Xuan Ye's interaction with the other Divine Envoys shows his ability to make decisions and take action to protect the team's interests, even if it means removing a problematic member.
• The other Divine Envoys' reactions to Lone Thorn's fate demonstrate their willingness to prioritize their own interests over those of a problematic teammate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye uses his 'Gravity Shackles' Bloodline to defeat Lone Thorn, a Divine Emissary, in a surprise attack.
• Xuan Ye is taken away by military police for questioning due to his actions.
• Harman, the registration officer, seeks Xuan Ye's help in dealing with potential Divine Emissaries among the mercenaries.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye demonstrates his strategic thinking and combat prowess, shattering his initial foolish image.
• Harman shows trust in Xuan Ye despite the curse associated with his Bloodline.
• Aitiya praises Xuan Ye's genius, making him feel embarrassed.

Significant Themes

• Trust and its consequences.
• The curse associated with Xuan Ye's Bloodline and its impact on others.
• The struggle between selfishness and responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye's interactions with Harman reveal the latter's trust in him, causing Xuan Ye to feel uncomfortable.
• Xuan Ye's refusal to help Harman, despite the potential benefits, shows his unwillingness to participate in certain actions.
• Aitiya's praise of Xuan Ye highlights their growing bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye, a member of the Demigod Family Xuan, is participating in a Punishment Task, aiming to complete it quietly.
• He is conflicted about helping humanity, but ultimately decides to follow his impulse and not give his all to the task.
• Xuan Ye and Aitiya register for the mission and join Xiuz's group in the military camp's mess hall.
• Al Shashes, a future Saint Rank powerhouse and the King of Mercenaries, announces his consolidation of the mercenary district, causing concern among Xuan Ye's group.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye: Struggles with his conscience but ultimately decides to be selfish and not fully commit to helping humanity. He is awestruck by Al Shashes' revelation.
• Aitiya: Remains composed and strong-willed, dragging Xuan Ye around and showing dominance over him.
• Al Shashes: Revealed to be a historical figure and one of the thirteen Saint Rank powerhouses born to humanity after the New Era. He is wild, overbearing, and not a Divine Envoy, representing the faithless.

Significant Themes

• Selfishness vs. Altruism: Xuan Ye grapples with whether to help humanity or prioritize his own interests.
• Power Dynamics: The revelation of Al Shashes' status highlights the power imbalance between him and the other mercenaries.
• Historical Inevitability: The mention of Al Shashes as a historical figure raises questions about whether history can be changed or if the characters are already part of the historical process.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Aitiya: Aitiya dominates Xuan Ye physically, and he feels uncomfortable under her intense gaze.
• Xuan Ye and Xiuz: They discuss the revelation about Reizel and Al Shashes, with Xiuz expressing concern about their mission's difficulty.
• Al Shashes and the Mercenaries: Al Shashes asserts his dominance over the mercenary district, causing unease among the mercenaries.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiuz and Xuan Ye discuss their plans; Xuan Ye receives a hidden quest and decides to leave the group.
• A Professional Rank Divine Envoy, Hudie, opposes Xuan Ye's plan to unite the mercenaries.
• Al Sashes, the future King of Mercenaries, arrives and effortlessly defeats Hudie, demonstrating his overwhelming power.
• Puslai, another Professional Rank Divine Envoy, advises the group to leave.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye shows indifference to danger and a desire to leave the group.
• Hudie is revealed to be strong but no match for Al Sashes.
• Puslai shows a taciturn exterior but has a dry sense of humor.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics among mercenaries and Divine Envoys.
• The vast differences in strength within the same rank.

Character Interactions

• Xiuz and Xuan Ye discuss their plans and react to the events unfolding.
• Hudie and Puslai interact with the group and each other, showing their different personalities and strengths.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye learns that Al Sashes and Lord Hudie are late-stage Professional Rank, comparable to Master-level combat power.
• Xuan Ye decides to fully master his Four-Star power, enhance his physical strength, and master the Rosen Family heirloom Master Skill.
• Lord Puslai takes his younger brother Mai Hang and leaves, asking the others to find him if they need help.
• Xuan Ye completes the second phase mission and earns 100 Faith Points.
• Tension builds in Violet Fortress as a storm approaches.
• Xuan Ye sets up a promotion ritual and forms Four Star Palaces and Four Inner Palaces.
• Harman visits Xuan Ye, and a new mission is triggered.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye becomes more determined to improve his strength and skills.
• Mai Hang is revealed to be Lord Puslai's younger brother.
• Harman shows reluctance in seeking Xuan Ye's help.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal beliefs and assigned missions.
• The anticipation of future choices and their consequences.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Harman's interaction hints at a potential partnership or mission.
• Xuan Ye's internal struggle is revealed through his thoughts and actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xuan Ye, using his knowledge of history and his family's reputation among the Half-Orcs, agrees to join Harman's team as a diplomat to prevent war.
• They leave Violet Fortress, the northernmost bastion of the human race, heading into Half-Orc territory.
• Harman signals for the rest of their team to join them, revealing a group of Divine Emissaries, including Xiuz, Mai Hang, Yan Li, Nord, and possibly others.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye demonstrates his quick thinking and understanding of history, impressing Harman.
• Harman reveals his serious side, warning Xuan Ye about the dangers ahead.
• Xuan Ye realizes the Divine Emissaries' true mission is to sabotage the diplomatic effort.

Significant Themes

• The importance of historical knowledge and understanding in influencing current events.
• The tension between racial interests and individual actions.
• The potential for conflict between allies with differing objectives.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Harman form a temporary alliance, with Xuan Ye joining Harman's team.
• Xuan Ye's reunion with Xiuz is tense, as he realizes the Divine Emissaries' true mission.
• The team dynamic shifts with the addition of powerful Divine Emissaries.

Key Plot Points

• Xuan Ye joins Harman's team, aiming to manipulate the situation to his advantage.
• The team's mission is likely assassination or sabotage during their diplomatic visit to Half-Orc territory.
• Xuan Ye tries to exclude Nord from the team, but Nord apologizes and offers 100 Faith Points to stay.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye demonstrates his cunning and manipulative nature, trying to control the team dynamics.
• Nord shows flexibility and humility, apologizing to Xuan Ye to stay in the team.
• Harman reveals glimpses of his perceptiveness and understanding, seeing through Xuan Ye's intentions.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Xuan Ye tries to manipulate the team to his advantage.
• Flexibility and adaptability: Nord shows his ability to adapt and humble himself when necessary.
• Perception and understanding: Harman demonstrates his ability to see through others' intentions.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Nord: Their interaction highlights Xuan Ye's manipulative nature and Nord's adaptability.
• Xuan Ye and Harman: Their silent communication shows mutual understanding and respect.
• Harman and the team: Harman's impatience and intervention reveal his awareness of the team's dynamics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The opposing side has eight people, including six top-tier Divine Emissaries, while Xuan Ye's side has only three.
• Xuan Ye and Harman avoid direct confrontation due to the enemy's strength and potential hidden Professional Rank backer.
• Xuan Ye exploits internal rifts among the enemy, causing divisions into three factions: the four-man team, Xiuz's group, and Norton in the middle.
• Xuan Ye provokes Nord, leading to a confrontation and revealing Xiuz's group's plan to use a Professional Rank backer.

Character Developments

• Xuan Ye demonstrates his observation skills and emotional manipulation, sowing discord among the enemy.
• Nord's jealousy and resentment grow, leading him to challenge Xuan Ye openly.
• Xiuz and Emmy try to mediate but fail, revealing their group's plan unintentionally.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of imbalances.
• The manipulation of emotions and relationships for personal gain.
• The dangers of underestimating opponents and the importance of unity.

Character Interactions

• Xuan Ye and Aitiya's contract deepens their bond, causing jealousy among the others.
• Nord's growing resentment towards Xuan Ye leads to a confrontation.
• Xiuz and Emmy try to maintain unity but fail, leading to a revelation of their group's plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiuz's true identity as a Divine Emissary is revealed, causing Emmy, another Divine Emissary, to turn hostile.
• Xuan Ye (Xiuz's companion) ambushes and engages Nord, leading to a full-scale brawl between the two groups.
• Nord and Xuan Ye engage in a fierce battle, with Nord initially underestimating Xuan Ye but later realizing his mistake.
• Xuan Ye uses advanced stealth and illusion techniques to evade Nord's powerful attacks and counter with a surprise strike.

Character Developments

• Emmy: Shows loyalty to her lord and turns hostile upon learning Xiuz's deception.
• Nord: Initially arrogant and underestimates Xuan Ye, but later acknowledges his strength and fights seriously.
• Xuan Ye: Reveals himself to be a skilled and cunning fighter, using advanced techniques to outmaneuver Nord.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Xiuz's deception leads to a breakdown in trust among the group.
• Underestimation: Nord underestimates Xuan Ye's abilities, leading to a shift in power dynamics.
• Strategic combat: Xuan Ye's use of advanced techniques and tactics highlights the importance of strategy in battle.

Character Interactions

• Emmy and Xiuz: Their relationship turns hostile due to Xiuz's deception.
• Nord and Xuan Ye: Their battle showcases Nord's initial underestimation and later acknowledgment of Xuan Ye's strength.
• The two groups: The brawl between the groups highlights the tension and mistrust caused by Xiuz's revelation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter focuses on a physiotherapy session at the hospital.
• The protagonist, presumably the narrator, is undergoing physical therapy, indicating a recent injury or illness.
• The session is challenging and emotionally taxing, leading to tears.

Character Developments

• The protagonist displays resilience and determination in facing their physical struggles.
• They also show vulnerability and emotional depth, as the session brings them to tears.

Significant Themes

• Resilience: The protagonist's struggle and determination highlight their inner strength and ability to endure hardship.
• Vulnerability: The tears shed during the session emphasize the character's emotional depth and human fragility.
• Healing and Recovery: The physiotherapy session is a step towards regaining physical health and strength.

Character Interactions

• The protagonist interacts with their physiotherapist, who is not explicitly described but is likely supportive and encouraging.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, but the protagonist's emotional state might influence their interactions in subsequent chapters.