Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Galen reveals he didn't destroy the teleportation array but merely damaged it to prevent World Destroyers from pursuing the fleeing Rosna royal family.
• The teleportation array is activated using Roundleaf Cold Pine sap, but it fails to work due to the lack of a corresponding anchor point at the destination.

Character Developments

• Old Galen: Shows his resourcefulness and determination to protect his daughter, Ailian, even if it means gambling on uncertain outcomes.
• Cheng Shi: Demonstrates his intelligence and adaptability by deducing the array's mechanism and providing explanations to maintain his mystique.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Control: The characters grapple with the idea of destiny and their ability to control it. Old Galen believes in destiny but also takes action to change it, while Cheng Shi sees change as inevitable.
• Faith and Belief: The characters' faith and beliefs shape their actions. Old Galen's faith in his Lord drives him to protect Ailian, while Cheng Shi uses his knowledge of different faiths to deceive others.

Character Interactions

• Old Galen and Cheng Shi: Old Galen respects and fears Cheng Shi, seeing him as a powerful and mysterious figure. Cheng Shi, in turn, uses Old Galen's knowledge to his advantage while maintaining an air of mystery.
• Cheng Shi and his Subordinates: Cheng Shi uses his subordinates to carry out tasks and maintains his mystique by providing false information about his past. His subordinates, Da Yi and the Chameleon, follow his orders without question.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi believes there's a chance to clear the trial by finding the [Gift of Scars] dagger, which might not have been returned to Kannaal but is still in Rosna.
• He decides to force the dagger's owner to appear by impersonating a divine envoy and gathering the populace.
• Cheng Shi plans to use Qu Yan, a Chameleon Hunter, to pose as the envoy of [Decay] and uses Da Yi to spread a plague (Dye Plague) to keep the World Destroyers at bay.
• The city's populace gathers at the Rosna Conscription Plaza, believing the envoy to be a savior sent by [Decay].

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: Shows strategic thinking and cunning by planning to impersonate a divine envoy to find the [Gift of Scars].
• Qu Yan: Becomes the impersonator of the [Decay] envoy, following Cheng Shi's instructions.
• Da Yi: Acts as an accomplice, spreading the Dye Plague to buy time and keep the World Destroyers away.
• Old Galen: Witnesses the gathering and the envoy's arrival, questioning the royal family's faith.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Impersonation: Cheng Shi uses these tactics to manipulate the situation and find the [Gift of Scars].
• Faith and Belief: The city's populace believes the envoy to be a savior sent by [Decay], highlighting the power of faith in this world.
• Manipulation and Control: Cheng Shi manipulates the situation to his advantage, controlling the actions of others to achieve his goals.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Qu Yan: Cheng Shi gives Qu Yan the task of impersonating the [Decay] envoy, providing him with the necessary tools and instructions.
• Cheng Shi and Da Yi: They work together to create a diversion with the Dye Plague, buying time for their plan.
• Old Galen and Cheng Shi: Old Galen questions Cheng Shi about the envoy's true identity and the potential consequences of the gathering.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi, posing as a divine envoy from [Decay], uses a trick to gather the citizens of Rosna in the conscription plaza.
• He unleashes thunderbolts, destroying the Imperial Court buildings, and notices the vast amount of Fear in the plaza.
• Cheng Shi decides not to destroy the citizens and jumps off the wall to approach Qu Yan, the true envoy of [Decay], to deceive the people together.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: Shows cunning and manipulation, deciding not to destroy the citizens and instead using their Fear to his advantage.
• Qu Yan: Remains silent and unreadable, following Cheng Shi's lead in deceiving the people.
• Old Galen: Wavers between piety and impiety, deciding to record the final chapter of Rosna's history.

Significant Themes

• Deception and manipulation: Cheng Shi uses the citizens' Fear and desperation to deceive them, while Qu Yan remains silent, allowing the deception to continue.
• Faith and piety: The citizens cling to their faith in [Decay], hoping for forgiveness and salvation, despite their past suffering and lack of blessings.
• Fear: The citizens are filled with Fear, both of the divine envoy and of their own potential unworthiness, which Cheng Shi exploits.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Qu Yan: Cheng Shi manipulates Qu Yan into playing the role of a mouthpiece, deceiving the citizens together.
• Cheng Shi and Old Galen: Cheng Shi acknowledges Old Galen's desire to record Rosna's history but doesn't directly respond, leaving Old Galen to make his own decision.
• The citizens and the divine envoy: The citizens are filled with Fear and uncertainty, unsure whether the divine envoy's promises are genuine or a trap.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi, disguised as a Divine Envoy, arrives in Kannaal City, aiming to find the leader of the Rosna resistance and win a trial.
• He declares that the Rosna Empire's lack of devotion to [Decay] is known, causing fear among the citizens.
• Cheng Shi offers the citizens freedom from their religious obligations and heals their Sin-Cleansing Ring marks, causing them to celebrate their "liberation" from [Decay].
• Cheng Shi learns that Rosna historians record history on human skin, and he senses that [Destiny] is interfering with the trial.
• Five figures appear on the royal court wall, shocked by the scene below, and one of them recognizes the "Gift of Scars" dagger in Qu Yan's hand.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: He demonstrates his acting skills and strategic thinking, aiming to win the trial and gain favor from [Deception] and [Destiny].
• Kannaal Citizens: They initially fear Cheng Shi's arrival but celebrate their perceived liberation from [Decay] after he heals their marks.

Significant Themes

• Faith and Freedom: The citizens struggle between their desire for freedom and their religious obligations. Cheng Shi's arrival offers them a way out of their religious duties, but it's unclear if this is truly liberation or a manipulation.
• History and Manipulation: Cheng Shi intentionally recreates a historical scene to gain the attention of [Deception] and [Destiny], showing how history can be manipulated for personal gain.
• Divine Intervention: [Destiny] interferes with the trial, suggesting that the gods have an interest in the outcome and may influence the events.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi interacts with the Kannaal citizens, manipulating their emotions and offering them a sense of freedom.
• The five figures on the royal court wall interact with each other, recognizing the significance of the scene below and the "Gift of Scars" dagger.
• Cheng Shi and the five figures on the wall are connected through their awareness of the historical scene and their respective roles in it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of five Players, including two followers of Annihilation (a Doom Herald and a Disciple of Silence), suddenly appear in Rosna, causing panic among the citizens who mistake them for World Destroyers.
• Cheng Shi, Qu Yan, and Da Yi, who are already present, recognize these newcomers as potential threats and decide to observe them.
• Da Yi, acting on instinct, kills the Disciple of Silence in a single strike, causing the remaining four Players to retreat in fear.
• The four retreating Players discuss their situation, deciding to back away from the conflict and retreat, fearing the strength of their opponents.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: He remains calm and collected, observing the situation and communicating with his team via messages.
• Qu Yan: He initially underestimates the newcomers but becomes vigilant when he realizes they might be from a low-tier game, unpredictable and not playing by the rules.
• Da Yi: He acts impulsively, killing the Disciple of Silence, but then retreats to safety upon realizing the potential danger.
• The four retreating Players: They display fear and apprehension, prioritizing their survival over obtaining the legendary dagger.

Significant Themes

• Unpredictability: The appearance of the five Players, especially their low-tier behavior, introduces an element of unpredictability, challenging Qu Yan's expectations.
• Survival vs. Ambition: The four retreating Players weigh their desire for the legendary dagger against their fear of death, ultimately choosing to prioritize survival.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi, Qu Yan, and Da Yi: They work together, communicating via messages, and acting as a team to assess and respond to the new threat.
• The four retreating Players: They interact, discussing their situation and deciding on a course of action, revealing their fear and apprehension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Unexpected arrivals, including a historian, cause a stir in Rosna.
• Cheng Shi, the Grand Marshal, suspects divine intervention and sends Da Yi to capture a Doom Herald for questioning.
• The captured Doom Herald reveals they used a teleportation array to travel back in time.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: Shows his strategic thinking and manipulation, exploiting the situation to his advantage.
• Da Yi: Demonstrates loyalty and efficiency in carrying out Cheng Shi's orders.
• The Doom Herald: Reveals information under duress, showing a lack of resilience under pressure.

Significant Themes

• Destiny vs. Free Will: Cheng Shi ponders the predetermined nature of events and his role in them.
• Intervention: The arrival of unexpected individuals hints at divine or external influence in the story's events.
• Power Dynamics: Cheng Shi's interaction with Da Yi and the captured Doom Herald illustrates his authority and the fear he instills.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Da Yi: Their exchange shows a comfortable superior-subordinate relationship, with Da Yi perceptive and efficient, and Cheng Shi manipulative and amused.
• Cheng Shi and the Doom Herald: The interaction highlights Cheng Shi's intimidating presence and the Doom Herald's fear, leading to the revelation of information.

Key Plot Points

• The Doom Herald, a survivor of a trial, arrives through a teleportation array.
• He reveals that his trial was related to Pelaya, a Grand Scholar of the Tower of Reason.
• Pelaya conducted an experiment involving the corpse of a 'Desolate Walker' and the 'Gift of Scars'.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi and Da Yi are surprised by the Doom Herald's revelations.
• Da Yi shows respect for Lord Ultraman's foresight in preparing the teleportation array.
• The Doom Herald is cooperative but confused about his situation.

Significant Themes

• The conflict between 'Truth' and 'Chaos' is evident in Pelaya's actions and the reactions of the Scholarly Council.
• The power dynamics within the Tower of Reason and the Scholarly Council are shown through Pelaya's experiment and the reaction to it.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Da Yi interact with the Doom Herald, questioning him about his trial.
• Da Yi expresses irritation and disbelief at the Doom Herald's account, disrupting the flow of the story.
• Cheng Shi maintains a mysterious and calm demeanor, not revealing his lack of knowledge about Pelaya's experiment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Doom Herald narrates how he and his team arrived at the Rosna Empire: they stole Pelaya's experimental results, used a Past Life Replay, and appeared on a teleportation array in an underground prison.
• The team's arrival was facilitated by a disagreement among the Grand Marshal's team, allowing them to sneak back and use the experiment to teleport.
• Cheng Shi and Da Yi question the Doom Herald, learning about the chaotic situation in the Desolate Walker's lair and the absence of a Destiny believer in their team.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: He remains calm and collected, feigning contemplation and allowing Da Yi to question the Doom Herald. He suspects he might be the lucky one favored by Destiny.
• Da Yi: He shows admiration for the team's luck and tries to understand how they managed to escape and arrive at the Rosna Empire.
• The Doom Herald: He reveals his team's actions and the circumstances surrounding their arrival, displaying fear and nervousness during the questioning.

Significant Themes

• Destiny: The theme of Destiny is prominent, with Cheng Shi suspecting he might be the lucky one favored by Destiny, and Da Yi wondering who among the team was blessed by Destiny.
• Luck and Opportunity: The team's arrival is a result of a series of fortunate events and the chaotic situation in the Desolate Walker's lair, highlighting the role of luck and opportunity in their success.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Da Yi: They work together to question the Doom Herald, with Cheng Shi allowing Da Yi to lead the interrogation and signaling him to release the Doom Herald.
• The Doom Herald and His Team: The Doom Herald reveals the disagreements and actions of his team, including the Historian's role in replicating the experiment and the Desire Master's argument with He Zu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi releases Doom Herald, who then expresses a desire to join them.
• Cheng Shi revives the Disciple of Silence, who flees in fear.
• Cheng Shi investigates the First Prince's residence, discovering a hidden room.
• He receives a message from the Hunter of Silence about the Decay Priest, Nangong.

Character Developments

• Doom Herald: Realizes his limitations and decides to pursue greatness.
• Disciple of Silence (He Zu): Understands the trial's complexity and retreats.
• Cheng Shi: Demonstrates mercy and strategic thinking, keeping track of key players.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Cheng Shi's power and mercy intimidate others, leading to both fear and admiration.
• Ambition vs. Fear: Characters grapple with their desires and fears, influencing their decisions.
• Clues and Secrets: The search for the Gift of Scars drives the plot, with hidden rooms and messages revealing potential leads.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Doom Herald: Cheng Shi's release of Doom Herald sparks the latter's desire to join him.
• Cheng Shi and Disciple of Silence: Cheng Shi's revival and subsequent tracking of the Disciple of Silence.
• Cheng Shi and Hunter of Silence: They communicate through a coded message, sharing information about the Decay Priest, Nangong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi, a Progeny Priest, discovers Nangong, a Blood-Swapping Priest, in the First Prince's residence.
• Nangong, initially panicked, tries to escape but stops when she recognizes Cheng Shi.
• Cheng Shi suspects Nangong of finding the legendary [Gift of Scars] dagger in the residence.
• Cheng Shi uses a bottle of cola to knock Nangong unconscious, revealing his familiarity with her from a past trial.

Character Developments

• Nangong: Shows fear and caution towards Cheng Shi, revealing she has secrets she doesn't want him to know. She's more experienced and wary than before.
• Cheng Shi: Demonstrates his cunning and manipulative nature, using a familiar trick to subdue Nangong. He's also more perceptive, noticing Nangong's unusual behavior.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Deception: Nangong's caution and Cheng Shi's manipulation highlight the theme of trust and deception in their interactions.
• Familiarity and Change: The chapter explores how past familiarity can be both an advantage (Cheng Shi using his knowledge of Nangong) and a disadvantage (Nangong's fear of Cheng Shi's tricks).

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Nangong: Their interaction is tense and filled with hidden meanings. Cheng Shi's familiarity with Nangong allows him to manipulate her, while Nangong's fear of Cheng Shi makes her cautious and secretive.
• Cheng Shi and the Unknown Observer: Cheng Shi's final words suggest there's an unknown observer, adding a layer of tension and mystery to the scene.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi finds Nangong, who is unconscious and holding a dagger.
• He tries to move her, and a voice from beneath her responds, revealing itself as Dizer, the legendary Gift of Scars.
• Dizer offers Cheng Shi a method to become a God in exchange for his help in revenge, but Cheng Shi sees through its deception.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi demonstrates his intelligence and cunning, outmaneuvering Dizer.
• Dizer, despite being a powerful entity, is desperate and vulnerable, seeking a capable host to aid in its schemes.

Significant Themes

• Deception and truth: Dizer tries to deceive Cheng Shi, but Cheng Shi sees through its lies.
• Power dynamics: Cheng Shi uses his knowledge and position to intimidate Dizer, reversing their power dynamic.
• Manipulation: Both Cheng Shi and Dizer try to manipulate each other for their own purposes.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Dizer: Cheng Shi outsmarts Dizer, using his knowledge of Prosperity's fall to intimidate it.
• Cheng Shi and Nangong: Cheng Shi shows no concern for Nangong's well-being, using her as a means to an end.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dizer, a soul from the fallen Prosperity, believes Lele'er is dead but Cheng Shi insists she's alive.
• Cheng Shi, knowing about Prosperity's fall, gains an advantage in their game of lies.
• Dizer attacks Cheng Shi using the Gift of Scars, a dagger that corrupts and drains life.
• Cheng Shi is hit but survives due to the Authority of Vitality within him, a power from Prosperity.
• Dizer goes mad upon seeing the Authority of Prosperity on Cheng Shi.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: Proves his knowledge about Prosperity and gains an upper hand in the confrontation with Dizer.
• Dizer: Reveals its desperation and panic, resorting to an attack. Its sanity is compromised upon seeing the Authority of Prosperity on Cheng Shi.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Prosperity and its Emissaries.
• The consequences of lying and deception.
• The struggle for survival and the desperation it can cause.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Dizer: Their interaction is marked by deception, panic, and eventual madness, highlighting their power struggle and the tension between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi reveals he's the "Hunter of Prosperity," not acting on behalf of the dead Mother of Prosperity, but his friend Big Cat.
• Dizer, enraged and frustrated, accuses Cheng Shi of acting selfishly like everyone else.
• Cheng Shi reveals he became a Hunter due to Dizer's initial lie, and a duel of lies is inevitable.
• Dizer reveals it has a contract with Nangong, threatening Cheng Shi not to kill it.
• Cheng Shi uses the Tongue of Lies to break Dizer's contract with Nangong.
• Nangong wakes up and shields Cheng Shi from the Gift of Scars, revealing her gratitude towards him.
• The Tongue of Lies breaks the contract, freeing Nangong but trapping Dizer.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: Cheng Shi maintains his calm and composed demeanor, revealing his true identity and motivations. He shows empathy towards Nangong, indicating his humanity.
• Dizer: Dizer's frustration and desperation grow, leading to a breakdown. It reveals its manipulative nature and fear of death.
• Nangong: Nangong's loyalty and gratitude towards Cheng Shi are evident. She shields him, even after being slapped by the Tongue of Lies, showing her strong moral compass.

Significant Themes

• Selfishness vs. Altruism: Most characters, including Dizer, act out of self-interest. Cheng Shi and Nangong, however, display acts of selflessness and kindness.
• Trust and Betrayal: Dizer's betrayal of Nangong is revealed, contrasting with Nangong's unwavering trust in Cheng Shi.
• Power and Authority: The authority given by the Mother of Prosperity is a source of power and conflict, with Dizer and Cheng Shi vying for control.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Dizer: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Cheng Shi maintaining the upper hand.
• Cheng Shi and Nangong: Their interaction is marked by Nangong's gratitude and loyalty towards Cheng Shi, while he shows concern and empathy for her.
• Dizer and Nangong: Dizer's manipulation and betrayal of Nangong are revealed, contrasting with Nangong's naivety and trust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi subdues the [Gift of Scars] dagger easily after learning it's a true [Prosperity] hunter.
• Nangong, stunned by the revelation, apologizes to Cheng Shi, who offers her a cola and listens to her story.
• Nangong reveals that she obtained the [Gift of Scars] during her first Special Trial in Kannaal City, Rosna.

Character Developments

• Nangong: She shows remorse for her past actions and is willing to share her story with Cheng Shi. She reveals her history with the [Gift of Scars] and her role in the trial.
• Cheng Shi: He demonstrates understanding and patience, listening to Nangong's story without interrupting. He also shows empathy, offering her a drink and company.

Significant Themes

• The Alteration of History: Nangong's story reveals that historical events can be altered, challenging the reliability of known history.
• The Consequences of Blind Faith: Nangong's teammates' fate serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of following a single ideology blindly.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Nangong: They share a moment of understanding and trust, with Cheng Shi offering Nangong a drink and listening to her story. Nangong, in turn, shares her past with him, showing a level of trust and vulnerability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nangong returns to Cheng Shi, seeking help to break her contract with the Emissary Dizer (Gift of Scars).
• Cheng Shi learns about Nangong's contract and her wish for a "changing owners" trial.
• Cheng Shi suggests Nangong consider changing her faith to escape Decay's offerings.

Character Developments

• Nangong: Shows determination to break her contract with Dizer, reveals her belief that the Gift of Scars is a curse, and expresses her desire to end her suffering.
• Cheng Shi: Demonstrates understanding of Decay's true will, speculates about Decay's intentions, and considers changing Nangong's faith as a trial.

Significant Themes

• The burden of faith and the consequences of breaking oaths.
• The possibility of changing one's faith and its implications.
• The true will of Decay and Cheng Shi's speculation about it.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Nangong: Cheng Shi listens to Nangong's story, offers help, and suggests changing her faith. Nangong is shocked and bewildered by this suggestion but is open to the idea.
• Cheng Shi and Decay (implied): Cheng Shi speculates about Decay's true will and intentions, considering a trial to test his theories.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi speculates about the true will of [Decay], suggesting it's eager to gain [Primal]'s attention and is currently in its third stage, aiming to make the decay of the universe recede.
• [Prosperity] self-destructs, and [Decay], having lost its home, is also self-destructing.
• Cheng Shi offers Nangong, a follower of [Decay], the chance to switch her faith to [Prosperity].

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: He shows his strategic thinking and willingness to gamble, aiming to prove his speculations about [Decay]. He also demonstrates empathy and understanding towards Nangong's suffering.
• Nangong: She struggles with the decision to switch her faith, ultimately choosing to do so to repay Cheng Shi's kindness and to escape her suffering.

Significant Themes

• The will of the deities and their influence on the universe.
• The consequences of one's actions and the burden of past choices.
• The struggle between predetermined fate and individual will.
• The theme of gambling and risk-taking.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Nangong: Cheng Shi offers Nangong a chance to escape her suffering, while Nangong grapples with the decision to switch her faith, ultimately choosing to do so out of gratitude towards Cheng Shi.
• Cheng Shi and [Decay]: Cheng Shi speculates about [Decay]'s true will and its current stage, implying a level of understanding or connection with the deity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi guides Nangong in praying to Decay, asking for her release from its faith.
• Decay responds by removing the decay from Nangong and the imperial court.
• Cheng Shi discovers that a fingernail he discarded is actually the Authority of Decay, granting him partial power to act on its behalf.
• Cheng Shi realizes that the snowstorm has stopped, hinting at the arrival of World Destroyers.

Character Developments

• Nangong is freed from Decay's faith, becoming her own person without the burden of faith.
• Cheng Shi gains the Authority of Decay, becoming its faded emissary, and plans to guide Nangong towards Prosperity's faith.

Significant Themes

• Faith and Belief: The chapter explores the consequences of breaking faith and the power dynamics between believers and their deities.
• Divine Authority: It delves into the concept of divine authorities and their influence on the world and believers.
• Change and Adaptation: Cheng Shi's ability to adapt and change his plans based on new information is highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Nangong: Cheng Shi guides Nangong, helping her break free from Decay's faith. Their interaction is one of trust and mutual respect.
• Cheng Shi and Decay: Cheng Shi's interaction with Decay is one of surprise and realization, as he discovers the extent of his newfound power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi and Nangong's trials end simultaneously.
• Cheng Shi decides to leave the Rosna Empire with Nangong.
• The World Destroyers approach Kannaal City.
• Cheng Shi, Da Yi, and Qu Yan reunite; Da Yi and Qu Yan express their disappointment and excitement respectively.
• Qu Yan secretly gains a second faith in 'Decay' due to Cheng Shi's actions.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi: Shows concern for Nangong's future, hints at the complexity of human nature.
• Nangong: Realizes her vulnerability without faith and talent, decides to leave with Cheng Shi.
• Da Yi: Disappointed with the mission's failure but excited about the potential to walk the 'Chaos Divine Steps'.
• Qu Yan: Secretly gains a second faith in 'Decay', becoming a dual-faith Hunter.

Significant Themes

• The complexity of human nature and relationships.
• The consequences of one's actions and choices.
• The power dynamics between deities and their followers.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Nangong: Cheng Shi advises Nangong to pray for a trial, hints at the challenges ahead.
• Cheng Shi and Da Yi: Cheng Shi comforts Da Yi about the mission's failure and hints at future opportunities.
• Da Yi and Qu Yan: Da Yi tries to share his excitement with Qu Yan, unaware of Qu Yan's secret.
• Cheng Shi and Qu Yan: Cheng Shi unknowingly influences Qu Yan's faith, leading to Qu Yan's secret gain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cheng Shi, Da Yi, and Qu Yan reach the city walls and see World Destroyers surrounding Kannaal City, much earlier than expected.
• Da Yi attempts to engage the World Destroyers but retreats after encountering a powerful opponent.
• The leader of the World Destroyers, Herobas, orders the annihilation of Kannaal City.
• Cheng Shi decides to leave the trial, and the city is destroyed by the World Destroyers.

Character Developments

• Cheng Shi demonstrates strategic thinking and caution, choosing to leave the trial rather than engage in a potentially dangerous battle.
• Da Yi shows bravery and combat skills but is overwhelmed by a powerful enemy.
• Herobas is introduced as the leader of the World Destroyers and the Emissary of [Annihilation].

Significant Themes

• Power and Strategy: Cheng Shi's decision to leave the trial highlights the importance of strategic thinking and knowing one's limits.
• Annihilation vs. Preservation: The World Destroyers' actions contrast with Cheng Shi's attempt to protect the city, raising questions about the nature of power and its use.

Character Interactions

• Cheng Shi and Da Yi: Cheng Shi allows Da Yi to engage the World Destroyers, showing trust in his abilities. Da Yi's retreat leads to a realization about the enemy's strength.
• Cheng Shi and Herobas: Their standoff on the city walls foreshadows a potential future conflict.
• Da Yi and Qu Yan: They share a moment of realization about Herobas' identity and follow Cheng Shi out of the trial.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qu Yan, a Chameleon, gains a second faith from Lord [Foolish Play], becoming a [Decay] servant, and receives a powerful ability.
• Da Yi and Hu Wei meet, with Da Yi recounting his experience with Lord Ultraman (implied to be Cheng Shi), who granted him a faith.
• Mo Shu, a baker, confronts Zhang Jizu, a [Death] Chosen of the Gods, in a basement, with an assassin intervening and mentioning Cheng Shi.

Character Developments

• Qu Yan: Gains a second faith, becoming a [Decay] servant, and receives a powerful ability called Withered Vine Thorn Arrow.
• Da Yi: Qualifies to ascend to [Chaos Divine Steps] after his experience with Lord Ultraman.
• Hu Wei: Struggles with the revelation that Cheng Shi might have multiple identities and plans to confront Lord Ultraman.
• Mo Shu: Shows animosity towards Zhang Jizu, his rival.
• Zhang Jizu: Maintains his calm and collected demeanor despite Mo Shu's provocation.
• Assassin: Intervenes in the fight between Mo Shu and Zhang Jizu, revealing knowledge of Cheng Shi.

Significant Themes

• The power and benefits of gaining a second faith.
• The mysterious and deceptive nature of Cheng Shi's identities.
• Rivalry and animosity between characters.

Character Interactions

• Qu Yan interacts with Lord [Foolish Play], gaining a second faith and a powerful ability.
• Da Yi and Hu Wei discuss their experiences and plans.
• Mo Shu and Zhang Jizu's animosity leads to a fight, with an assassin intervening and mentioning Cheng Shi.