Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Jing's limbs are severed by Shen Zhao using his "Boiling Blood" ability.
• Shen Zhao's "Life Force Transfer" ability begins siphoning Yu Jing's life force.
• The world watches the match, with many having bet their souls on Yu Jing.
• Hastur, the author, contacts Yu Jing, revealing Shen Zhao's "Formless Chaos" technique.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing remains conscious despite his severe injuries.
• Shen Zhao demonstrates his outrageous strength and cheating-like abilities.
• Hastur shows some concern for Yu Jing's well-being.

Significant Themes

• The power of techniques created by deities, and the struggle against such overwhelming power.
• The consequences of betting one's soul on a match.
• The unreliable nature of Hastur as a teammate.

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and Shen Zhao's intense battle continues.
• Yu Jing interacts with Hastur, seeking help and information about Shen Zhao's technique.
• The world watches the match, with viewers reacting to Yu Jing's dire situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Zhao and Yu Jing reach the Deep Mountain Inn, their destination.
• Yu Jing seeks information about Formless Chaos from Hastur, who reluctantly explains its principles and provides limited advice.
• Shen Zhao arrives at the inn, dragging Yu Jing and accompanied by Shen Yixuan, whom he forces to comply with his demands.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing: Becomes more determined and strategic, seeking Hastur's help and understanding Formless Chaos to counter Shen Zhao.
• Shen Zhao: Reveals his ruthless nature, treating Shen Yixuan as a pawn and showing no regard for her feelings.
• Shen Yixuan: Struggles with her loyalty to Yu Jing and her fear of Shen Zhao, ultimately complying with her father's demands.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Shen Zhao's desire to control others and his willingness to use force to achieve his goals.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Yu Jing's loyalty to his disciples and Shen Yixuan's struggle between her loyalty to Yu Jing and her fear of her father.
• The Cost of Power: The consequences of using powerful techniques like Formless Chaos and the Dread Source Core.

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and Hastur: Yu Jing tries to extract useful information from Hastur, who is reluctant to help but eventually provides some guidance.
• Shen Zhao and Shen Yixuan: Shen Zhao manipulates and forces Shen Yixuan to comply with his demands, showing no regard for her feelings.
• Yu Jing and Shen Yixuan: Yu Jing encourages Shen Yixuan to endure and defeat Shen Zhao, while Shen Yixuan expresses her willingness to do anything to protect Yu Jing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Zhao takes Yu Jing and Shen Yixuan to the old Shen family basement.
• Shen Zhao tortures Yu Jing to force Shen Yixuan to awaken her abilities.
• Yu Jing uses the situation to provoke Shen Zhao and hint at his plans.

Character Developments

• Shen Zhao: Reveals his ruthless and manipulative nature, using his daughter and Yu Jing for his goals.
• Shen Yixuan: Struggles with her fear and resentment, reverting to a primal state under Yu Jing's command.
• Yu Jing: Maintains his composure and defiance despite severe torture, hinting at a larger plan.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Shen Zhao's use of his family and Yu Jing to further his goals.
• Fear and resentment: Shen Yixuan's internal struggle and eventual release of her primal vengeful spirit.
• Power dynamics: The hierarchy among gods and Shen Zhao's ambition to rise in power.

Character Interactions

• Shen Zhao and Shen Yixuan: Father-daughter relationship strained by Shen Zhao's manipulation and Shen Yixuan's fear and resentment.
• Shen Zhao and Yu Jing: Enemies who engage in psychological warfare, with Yu Jing trying to provoke Shen Zhao and hint at his plans.
• Yu Jing and Shen Yixuan: Yu Jing commands Shen Yixuan to act according to Shen Zhao's wishes, trying to protect her while using the situation to his advantage.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Shen Yixuan dies due to extreme emotional fluctuation, triggering a surge of yin energy that stirs the corpses in the Deep Mountain Inn.
• The corpses emit cries of pain, and people in nearby cities dream of being entangled by black hair.
• Shen Yixuan is reborn as a ghost creature with four arms and black hair covering her face.
• Shen Zhao tortures and kills Yu Jing, absorbing his Ghost Bead.
• Shen Yixuan's fear ability causes her to attack herself, leading to a transformation and the creation of a "Black Hair Domain."

Character Developments

• Shen Yixuan: Transforms into a powerful ghost creature after her death, driven by fear, anger, and despair.
• Shen Zhao: Absorbs Yu Jing's Ghost Bead to connect with the Old God Hastur, revealing his true power and intentions.
• Yu Jing: Dies after enduring extreme torture, but his true plans remain unclear.

Significant Themes

• Fear: Explored through Shen Yixuan's transformation and her fear of Shen Zhao.
• Power and Control: Shen Zhao's desire to control his daughter and connect with an Old God.
• Transformation: Shen Yixuan's physical and mental transformation due to her intense emotions.

Character Interactions

• Shen Yixuan and Shen Zhao: Their complex father-daughter relationship is strained as Shen Yixuan fears and eventually attacks Shen Zhao.
• Shen Yixuan and Yu Jing: Their indirect conflict leads to Yu Jing's death and Shen Yixuan's transformation.
• Spectators and Experts: Some acknowledge Yu Jing's schemes, while others, like Lei Lu, disapprove of his fighting style.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Yixuan advances to A-rank, demonstrating significant improvements in "Black Hair," "Fear," and "Physical Fitness."
• Shen Zhao, despite losing his "Blood Heart," remains formidable due to his "Blood Demon Physique."
• Shen Yixuan battles Shen Zhao, aiming to retrieve Yu Jing's core.
• Yu Jing, presumed dead, revives and asks Shen Yixuan to take him to the giant green plant in the center of the county town.
• Shen Zhao pursues them, attributing Yu Jing's resilience to Hastur's assistance.
• Shen Yixuan reaches the green plant, and Yu Jing enters it to recover.

Character Developments

• Shen Yixuan: Shows significant growth in power and speed, reaching A-rank. She also demonstrates increased emotional attachment to Yu Jing.
• Shen Zhao: Despite losing a crucial ability, he remains a formidable opponent, showcasing new techniques like the "Mountain Devouring Secret Art."
• Yu Jing: Survives extreme torture and reveals his resilience, hinting at a hidden power or assistance from Hastur. He also reveals a trump card, "Twin Fusion."

Significant Themes

• Power and Growth: Shen Yixuan's advancement and Yu Jing's survival highlight the theme of growth and the consequences of increased power.
• Family and Loyalty: Shen Yixuan's actions show her growing loyalty and affection towards Yu Jing, challenging the initial dynamic of their relationship.
• Resilience and Adaptation: Both Shen Yixuan and Yu Jing demonstrate remarkable resilience and adaptability in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Shen Yixuan vs. Shen Zhao: Their battle showcases Shen Yixuan's growth and Shen Zhao's continued power, despite his loss.
• Shen Yixuan and Yu Jing: Their dynamic evolves, with Shen Yixuan displaying increased concern and care for Yu Jing, and Yu Jing revealing his hidden power to protect her.
• Yu Jing and Shen Zhao: Their interaction highlights Shen Zhao's underestimation of Yu Jing's resilience and Yu Jing's strategic planning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Jing finds Fang He trapped within the green plants, with strange tentacles holding her.
• Yu Jing fights his way up to rescue Fang He, using "Dragon Abyss" and Rakshasa Palm.
• Outside, Shen Yixuan confronts Shen Zhao, transforming into her Fear Source Incarnation form.
• Shen Zhao, immune to fear, wounds Shen Yixuan and severs her arms.
• Shen Yixuan retaliates by infiltrating Shen Zhao's body with her black hair, causing him pain.
• Shen Zhao kills Fang He, but she is later revived by an unknown entity.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing demonstrates his determination to rescue Fang He, showcasing his combat skills and resolve.
• Shen Yixuan breaks through her mental barriers and transforms into her Fear Source Incarnation form, gaining new abilities.
• Shen Zhao reveals his immunity to fear and his ruthless nature, even towards his own daughter.
• Fang He, despite being killed, is later revived, hinting at her increased importance and potential growth.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and Determination: Characters like Yu Jing and Fang He display unyielding resolve in the face of adversity.
• Family and Betrayal: The conflict between Shen Yixuan and Shen Zhao explores the theme of family betrayal and the consequences of such actions.
• Power and Control: The struggle between characters highlights the desire for power and control, and the methods used to achieve it.

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and Fang He: Yu Jing's rescue mission for Fang He strengthens their bond, hinting at potential romantic feelings.
• Shen Yixuan and Shen Zhao: The confrontation between father and daughter reveals their deep-seated resentment and the lengths they're willing to go to harm each other.
• Unknown Entity and Fang He: The entity that revives Fang He hints at an unknown force or character with a vested interest in her well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Jing reaches the top of a giant green plant, finding Fang He connected to it by alien tentacles.
• Yu Jing merges with Fang He, achieving a high degree of soul fusion (98%) and absorbing the plant's essence.
• Shen Yixuan is saved from Shen Zhao's attack, and Yu Jing confronts Shen Zhao at Dihua Ability Institute.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing: Completes soul fusion with Fang He, enhancing his abilities and reaching a new level of strength.
• Shen Zhao: Loses patience and becomes more reckless in his pursuit of Yu Jing.

Significant Themes

• Fusion and unity (Yu Jing and Fang He, Yu Jing and the plant essence).
• Strength and growth (Yu Jing's increasing power and understanding of his abilities).
• Pursuit and confrontation (Shen Zhao's relentless chase and Yu Jing's preparation for their final showdown).

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and Fang He: Their souls merge, leading to a significant improvement in Yu Jing's realm.
• Yu Jing and Shen Zhao: Their conflict escalates, culminating in a direct confrontation at the Ability Institute.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Jing, critically injured, transforms into a powerful form in the lake.
• Shen Zhao attempts to use his "Little Devour" secret art on Yu Jing but fails.
• Yu Jing easily evades Shen Zhao's attacks and counterattacks, growing a tree that immobilizes Shen Zhao.
• Shen Zhao retreats and regenerates his severed arm, only to find plant roots inside him.
• Yu Jing uses a spatial tunnel to approach Shen Zhao undetected and lands a kick, sending Shen Zhao flying.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing: Demonstrates immense power and adaptability, revealing a new form and abilities. He shows calmness and strategic thinking in battle.
• Shen Zhao: Realizes the extent of Yu Jing's power and struggles to adapt. He shows determination and resilience in the face of adversity.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability: Yu Jing's ability to adapt to his new form and situation, contrasting with Shen Zhao's struggle to adapt to Yu Jing's unexpected power.
• Power Dynamics: The shift in power dynamics between Yu Jing and Shen Zhao, with Yu Jing now having the upper hand.
• Resilience: Both characters show resilience in the face of injury and setbacks.

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and Shen Zhao: Their interaction is primarily combat-focused, with Yu Jing showing a clear understanding of Shen Zhao's abilities and exploiting his weaknesses. Shen Zhao, initially overconfident, becomes more cautious as the battle progresses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Zhao, a powerful cultivator, is severely injured by Yu Jing's kick, leading to a unique and dangerous reaction in his body.
• Shen Zhao severs his own head to escape the danger and absorbs blood energy from the city to reconstruct a new body.
• Yu Jing provokes Shen Zhao, pushing him to use his full power, including his "Formless Chaos" and "Mountain Devouring Secret Art."
• Shen Zhao attacks Yu Jing with enhanced speed and strength, but Yu Jing blocks the attack using the "Azure Dragon Round Shield."
• Shen Zhao attempts to grab Yu Jing with his "Chaos Blood Hand," which Yu Jing blocks with a "Green Lotus Barrier."
• Shen Zhao tries to use his "Little Devour" secret art at point-blank range, but Yu Jing counterattacks with the "Divine Spear. Azure World."

Character Developments

• Shen Zhao's overconfidence and underestimation of Yu Jing lead him to reveal his full power, ultimately resulting in his defeat.
• Yu Jing demonstrates his ability to adapt and counter powerful attacks, showcasing his growth as a character.
• Yu Jing's determination to avenge his friends is evident in his actions and words.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power and its consequences is explored through Shen Zhao's overconfidence and misuse of his abilities.
• The theme of adaptation and resilience is shown through Yu Jing's ability to counter powerful attacks and adapt to changing situations.
• The theme of revenge and determination is evident in Yu Jing's actions and motivations.

Character Interactions

• The interaction between Shen Zhao and Yu Jing is characterized by provocation, testing of each other's limits, and ultimately, a clash of power.
• Yu Jing's determination to avenge his friends influences his actions and decisions during the fight.
• Shen Zhao's overconfidence and underestimation of Yu Jing lead to his downfall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Jing uses his "Azure World" technique to overpower Shen Zhao, causing Shen Zhao's body to explode and a forest to grow rapidly, absorbing all fresh blood in the town.
• Shen Zhao's body reassembles but is severely weakened, and he loses the ability to use his "Mountain Devouring Secret Art."
• Shen Zhao, driven mad by his defeat, attacks Yu Jing, who easily overpowers him with simple fist and foot attacks.
• Yu Jing allows Shen Yixuan to kill Shen Zhao as promised, but they are suddenly transported back to the underground area of the island ruins by a system notification.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing demonstrates his immense power and control over plants, pushing himself to his limits against Shen Zhao.
• Shen Zhao's true nature is revealed as he loses his composure and attacks Yu Jing in a mad rage, showing his inability to accept defeat.
• Shen Yixuan's resentment towards Shen Zhao grows, and she is determined to scatter his soul.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of choosing a wrong path and the inevitability of failure.
• The disparity between luck and true strength.
• The cycle of life and death, as seen in the rapid growth and decay of plants and Shen Zhao's body.

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and Shen Yixuan work together to defeat Shen Zhao, with Yu Jing allowing Shen Yixuan to deliver the final blow as promised.
• Shen Zhao's madness and inability to accept defeat lead to his downfall, highlighting the contrast between his and Yu Jing's characters.
• The system notification from the Circus serves as a deus ex machina, abruptly ending the battle and transporting Yu Jing and Shen Yixuan back to the underground area.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hastur, an unexpected ally, dies suddenly, catching Yu Jing off guard.
• Feng Rui steals Shen Zhao's head, obtaining the Formless Chaos and other valuable data.
• Fang Tianhe, the Mechanical Academy's leader, arrives, defeating Hastur and becoming the dominant force.
• Yu Jing devises an escape plan, but Fang Tianhe spares him and Ye Feng due to their actions but sentences Tuweis to death.
• Zhan Ling intervenes, protecting Tuweis and offering a trade to avoid further conflict.
• Yu Jing removes Ye Feng from the match, leaving only him, Tuweis, and Feng Rui as participants.
• Yu Jing challenges the Mask, asking to end the competition as Feng Rui has obtained the hidden treasure.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in crisis situations.
• Feng Rui proves his cunning and resourcefulness in obtaining the Formless Chaos.
• Fang Tianhe showcases his power and unyielding justice, but also reveals a soft spot for Feng Rui.
• Zhan Ling reveals her strength and protective nature towards Tuweis.
• Ye Feng displays unwavering loyalty and trust in Yu Jing.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and quick thinking in the face of unexpected events.
• The consequences of one's actions and the importance of making amends.
• The struggle between justice and mercy, as seen in Fang Tianhe's character.

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and Feng Rui work together to obtain the Formless Chaos, showcasing a tense alliance.
• Fang Tianhe and Yu Jing have a tense standoff, with Fang Tianhe ultimately sparing Yu Jing.
• Zhan Ling and Yu Jing work together to protect Tuweis, revealing a complex dynamic between them.
• Yu Jing and Ye Feng display unquestioning trust and loyalty, with Ye Feng allowing Yu Jing to remove him from the match without question.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Masked Man reveals the winners of the 'Survival Grand Operation': Tuweis, Yu Jing, and Feng Rui, who are then forced to perform on stage.
• The Masked Man introduces each winner, highlighting their unique abilities and backgrounds.
• The Masked Man announces the end of the event, allowing attendees to leave freely.
• The Divine Kingdom's Chief Priest intervenes, using a soul manipulation technique to destroy what he believes is the Masked Man's soul. However, it's revealed to be a clone, and the real Masked Man remains unharmed.
• The Chief Priest accuses half of the audience of having impure intentions and declares that anyone connected to evil gods must be eliminated, targeting Yu Jing.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing understands Feng Rui's transformation and the origin of his 'Atomic Body' ability.
• The Masked Man shows his cunning and manipulative nature, using the event to introduce his chosen successors.
• The Chief Priest demonstrates his power and the Divine Kingdom's influence, acting swiftly to eliminate perceived threats.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: The Masked Man manipulates the participants, and the Chief Priest seeks to control the situation and eliminate threats.
• Power dynamics: The Divine Kingdom's power is displayed, contrasting with the Masked Man's cunning and the participants' abilities.
• Consequences of actions: The Masked Man's actions have far-reaching consequences, leading to the Divine Kingdom's intervention.

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and Feng Rui: Yu Jing understands Feng Rui's transformation and expresses dissatisfaction with Feng Rui's actions.
• The Masked Man and the Chief Priest: The Masked Man taunts the Chief Priest, revealing that his true body is unharmed.
• The Chief Priest and Yu Jing: The Chief Priest targets Yu Jing, considering her a threat due to her connection to an evil god.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An old man, Lei Lu, appears during a lightning strike, confronting the Chief Priest of the Divine Kingdom.
• Lei Lu scolds the Divine Kingdom for attacking a junior (Yu Jing) and displays immense power, destroying the Chief Priest's holy shield.
• Yu Jing thanks Lei Lu and asks him to handle the Chief Priest while he deals with personal matters.
• Yu Jing uses a spatial leap to transport Feng Rui to the Western Ocean, away from the circus.
• Yu Jing confronts Feng Rui, demanding he hand over the Formless Chaos cultivation technique.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing: Shows significant growth in power, able to overpower Shen Zhao and confront the Divine Kingdom's Chief Priest. He's now in the Ghost Fusion Stage.
• Feng Rui: Has changed and improved due to his 'Failure' experience. He's now connected with the Britain Empire and the 'Masked' figure, who's collecting ancient treasures and evil god abilities.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of unchecked power (Divine Kingdom vs. Dihua Ability Institute, Lei Lu vs. Chief Priest).
• The pursuit of ancient treasures and cultivation techniques (Yu Jing, Feng Rui, 'Masked').
• The struggle between good and evil, and the blurring of lines (Divine Kingdom vs. 'fallen ones,' Yu Jing's connection to an evil god).

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and Lei Lu: Lei Lu intervenes to protect Yu Jing, acknowledging his talent and respecting Dean Shen Tu's judgment.
• Yu Jing and Feng Rui: Yu Jing confronts Feng Rui, demanding the Formless Chaos technique, showing no mercy despite their past acquaintance.
• Yu Jing and Fang Tianhe: Yu Jing plans to talk to Fang Tianhe, likely about the 'Masked' figure and his connection to the 'Thirteen.'

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces the mechanical elder, a unique ghost creature evolved from a soul, who served the Chana Empire's military research and development headquarters.
• Feng Rui, who obtained the mechanical elder, believed its 'creation' ability would make him invincible but initially suffered defeat.
• Feng Rui successfully experiments on himself to become the first 'Atomic Body,' enhancing his abilities with the mechanical elder's help.
• Feng Rui extracts and repairs the 'Formless Chaos Heart Codex' from Shen Zhao's brain, intending to cultivate it.

Character Developments

• The mechanical elder: A rare ghost creature proficient in modern technology, with the ability 'Unlimited Creation' to create metal products.
• Feng Rui: Evolves from relying on external things to self-evolution, becoming the first 'Atomic Body' with enhanced abilities.
• Yu Jing: Reveals his plan to obtain the 'Formless Chaos Heart Codex' without directly killing Shen Zhao, manipulating Feng Rui's actions.

Significant Themes

• The power of obsession and single-minded focus, as seen in the mechanical elder's dedication to military research.
• The consequences of relying on external power sources, as demonstrated by Feng Rui's initial defeat.
• The manipulation of events by powerful figures, as shown by Yu Jing's orchestration of the situation.

Character Interactions

• Feng Rui and the mechanical elder: They form a symbiotic relationship, with the mechanical elder assisting Feng Rui in evolving his 'Atomic Body.'
• Feng Rui and Yu Jing: They indirectly collaborate, with Feng Rui extracting the 'Formless Chaos Heart Codex' for Yu Jing, who plans to cultivate it secretly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Jing reveals his strategy to Feng Rui, who accepts it calmly.
• Feng Rui demonstrates his powerful positron sniper cannon, firing at Yu Jing, but fails to annihilate him.
• Yu Jing's left arm is destroyed but quickly reforms. He disappears and reappears behind Feng Rui, attacking him.
• Feng Rui activates his magnetic field domain to prevent Yu Jing's spatial jumps and switches to manual control for combat.

Character Developments

• Feng Rui shows impressive strength and strategic thinking, using his advanced technology and mechanical enhancements to challenge Yu Jing.
• Yu Jing reveals he's in a 'sort of' Ghost State, indicating he's more powerful than expected. He also shows interest in Feng Rui's potential.

Significant Themes

• The theme of 'man-machine integration' is further explored through Feng Rui's mechanical enhancements and his struggle to control his advanced technology.
• The theme of 'human potential' is highlighted when Feng Rui mentions Dean Fang Tianhe's decision to retain his human brain.

Character Interactions

• Feng Rui and Yu Jing engage in a tense and powerful battle, revealing each other's strengths and weaknesses.
• An unknown figure approaches, attempting to intervene, but the outcome is yet to be seen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ning Yanzhi, a fellow disciple, approaches Yu Jing and Feng Rui, seeking to recruit Feng Rui for a special mission.
• Feng Rui, a skilled long-range sniper, is invited to join the team, which already includes Yu Jing (support), Ye Feng (close-combat tank), and Men Qian (healing support).
• The team's objective is to head to the [First Cinema] to obtain the inheritance of the Old Gods and other treasures.
• Feng Rui agrees to join the team after reviewing a soul contract, ensuring no information leaks until the mission's completion.
• Feng Rui leaves in a transport aircraft he constructed, showing no anger about the 'Formless Chaos' treasure being stolen.
• Yu Jing and Ning Yanzhi celebrate Yu Jing's victory and the acquisition of the treasure trove of memories from Shen Zhao's mind.
• Yu Jing experiences pain and nausea, indicating the end of his 100% 'Native Ghost Form' state.
• The Chief Priest and priests at the circus hastily depart due to an unknown significant event.

Character Developments

• Feng Rui: Shows curiosity and interest in the team's mission but remains cautious and reserved. He agrees to join the team after reviewing the soul contract.
• Yu Jing: Demonstrates ambition and excitement about the new world and his victory over Shen Zhao. He experiences the aftermath of maintaining the 'Native Ghost Form' state for an extended period.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and Alliances: The formation of the team and the importance of each member's role highlight the theme of teamwork and alliances.
• Ambition and Power: Yu Jing's excitement and ambition reflect the theme of power and the desire to control the new world.
• Trust and Betrayal: The soul contract signed by Feng Rui emphasizes the importance of trust and the fear of betrayal in the new world.

Character Interactions

• Ning Yanzhi and Yu Jing: They interact as friends and teammates, celebrating Yu Jing's victory and the acquisition of the treasure trove of memories.
• Ning Yanzhi and Feng Rui: Ning Yanzhi recruits Feng Rui for the team, showing respect for Feng Rui's abilities and offering him the chance to obtain the inheritance of the Old Gods.
• Yu Jing and Feng Rui: They interact briefly, with Feng Rui showing wariness towards Yu Jing but ultimately agreeing to join the team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Divine Kingdom is in trouble, with the High Priest rushing.
• An enormous octopus (Commissioner Ruan) rescues Yu Jing and others from the sea.
• Commissioner Ruan reveals that Dean Shen Tu and Dean Warren are missing, along with the Great Pope.
• The Dihua Ability Institute is enveloped in a powerful barrier, with only one entrance at the Di Hua Expressway Toll Station.
• Masked individuals manage the toll station, confiscating point cards and issuing new Ability Institute Cards.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing's identity as the chosen one of the Masked Man is exposed but accepted by the Gene Academy commissioners due to his performance in the competition.
• Commissioner Ruan demonstrates his true form and power, showcasing his trustworthiness and importance within the Gene Academy.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: Trust is scarce in the current world situation, with even a Dean becoming a traitor. Betrayal is suspected at the Dihua Ability Institute.
• Power and authority: The disappearance of the two Deans and the Great Pope has caused a global crisis, highlighting the importance of their roles and the vacuum left by their absence.
• Change and adaptation: The world has changed, with ordinary humans gaining supernatural abilities, leading to social disorder and the need for adaptation.

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing interacts with Commissioner Ruan and the other commissioners, gaining their trust and support.
• Commissioner Liang shares critical information about the missing Deans and the Great Pope with Yu Jing.
• Yu Jing and the commissioners discuss the situation at the Dihua Ability Institute and the potential involvement of the Masked Man and the Silk Female Ghost.
• The commissioners express concern for Yu Jing's safety and future within the Dihua Ability Institute due to his exposed identity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Dihua Ability Institute's point cards, signifying disciples' identities, have been replaced.
• The Central Council's document approves the change, but the Dean's seal is used, raising questions about authority.
• Yu Jing exchanges his old card for a new one, which has new functions and restrictions.
• The Institute is now under dense yin energy, affecting Yu Jing's health and awakening ghost creatures.
• Yu Jing encounters strange creatures and containment subjects from the Confinement Building while returning to the Institute.
• Upon reaching his dorm, Yu Jing finds Yu Xiaoxiao waiting for him.

Character Developments

• Yu Jing: Struggles with the Institute's dense yin energy due to his weakened soul state. He activates his new Ability Institute Card and encounters various ghost creatures and containment subjects, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.
• Yu Xiaoxiao: Waits for Yu Jing in their dormitory, showing loyalty and concern for him.

Significant Themes

• Authority and power struggle: The use of the Dean's seal on the document suggests a power grab within the Institute's leadership.
• Identity and belonging: The replacement of point cards raises questions about the disciples' identities and their place within the Institute.
• Adaptation to change: Both Yu Jing and Yu Xiaoxiao must adapt to the Institute's altered environment and rules.

Character Interactions

• Yu Jing and the masked staff member: They exchange Yu Jing's old point card for a new one, highlighting the Institute's changes and the staff member's professionalism.
• Yu Jing and the legless woman: She gifts Yu Jing an umbrella, showing kindness and recognition despite her own unusual appearance.
• Yu Jing and Yu Xiaoxiao: They reunite in their dormitory, demonstrating their bond and shared relief at being together again.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dihua Ability Institute's internal powers have been taken over by the Masked.
• Commissioners are called back to the institute for a grand conference to discuss new rules and regulations.
• Ghost creatures and insects are active in the institute's territory, potentially constructing an underground project.
• The confinement barrier in the North District has been lifted, releasing dangerous life forms.

Character Developments

• Special Commissioner Liang: Suspects Dean Tianyi's involvement in Dean Shen Tu's suppression.
• Vice Dean Jiang: Reveals past knowledge about the underground project plan and Dean Long's rejection of it.
• Commissioner Ruan: Discovers the lifting of the confinement barrier and the release of dangerous life forms in the North District.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and power struggle within the institute.
• The potential danger and risk of expanding underground territories.
• The consequences of lifting confinement barriers and releasing dangerous life forms.

Character Interactions

• Special Commissioner Liang, Vice Dean Jiang, and Deputy Commissioner Luo Xiaoruan discuss the situation and decide to attend the conference to understand the current state of Dihua Ability Institute.
• Commissioner Ruan shares her discovery about the North District, adding to the dire situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The "Di Hua Commissioner Grand Conference" is held every three years, with strict attendance rules and severe consequences for absence.
• The conference summarizes past changes, discusses new agendas, and decides on internal reform projects through commissioner votes.
• Poor-performing faculty members, including commissioners and administrative staff, may have their identities stripped at the conference.
• The last conference was held two months before Yu Jing's first batch began, introducing "The Transformation of Physical Training" and "Disciple Strengthening Management Measures."
• The current conference is convened under special circumstances, with all eight Deans present, representing the institute's supreme combat power.

Character Developments

• Dean Long Zongqi, of the Gene Academy, is introduced as a powerful figure with a dragon-like appearance, expressing concern for Yu Jing's safety.
• Special Commissioner Liang, Vice Dean Jiang, and Commissioner Ruan are shown seeking guidance from Dean Long, highlighting their respect for his authority.
• Dean Tianyi of the Art School is suspected of involvement in Dean Shen Tu's disappearance in the Amaga Jungle.
• Fang Tianhe, the [Dihua Ability Institute Network Brain], attends the conference in his true body for the first time, exuding arrogance.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and hierarchy within the Dihua Ability Institute, with the Deans holding significant authority and strength.
• The importance of the conference in driving the institute's progress and deciding the fate of its faculty members.
• The emphasis on strength, achievements, and merits for Deans, contrasting with the administrative focus of Vice Deans.

Character Interactions

• Dean Long, Special Commissioner Liang, Vice Dean Jiang, and Commissioner Ruan interact, with Dean Long providing guidance and reassurance.
• Dean Tianyi's presence raises suspicion among other characters regarding Dean Shen Tu's disappearance.
• Fang Tianhe's arrival in his true body draws attention and highlights his arrogance.