Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team discovers their mission is actually King-rank, not General-rank, causing shock and disbelief.
• Long Haoyu reveals the true danger has passed, and they can safely complete the mission.
• Lin Xin suggests exploiting the situation to claim King-rank mission rewards and additional compensation from the Mission Tower.

Character Developments

• Lin Xin shows cunning and resourcefulness in suggesting they take advantage of the situation.
• Long Haoyu is surprised by Lin Xin's scheming, realizing he's "gone crooked."

Significant Themes

• Trust and honesty within the team, challenged by Lin Xin's proposal.
• The value of resources and rewards for Demon Hunters' growth.

Character Interactions

• Long Haoyu and Lin Xin's dynamic changes as Lin Xin suggests manipulating the situation.
• The team discusses and considers Lin Xin's proposal, showing unity and support for each other's ideas.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xin proposes a King-rank mission for the team, envisioning significant merit points and Glorious-grade equipment.
• The team enters Dread Howling Cave, where Long Haochen uses Holy Light Shield to protect everyone from the cave's piercing howls.
• Long Haochen suggests summoning the White Little Beast to help, as it's unaffected by the cave's environment.
• The White Little Beast joins the battle, providing an abundant supply of Light Element and negating the cave's howling effects.

Character Developments

• Lin Xin shows ambition and strategic thinking, suggesting a high-level mission for the team's benefit.
• Long Haochen demonstrates maturity and consideration, thinking of the team's well-being and suggesting the White Little Beast's help.
• The White Little Beast shows its power and importance, proving to be a crucial asset in challenging environments.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and mutual support: The team members help each other to overcome the challenges they face.
• Ambition and strategic thinking: Lin Xin's proposal highlights the team's potential for growth and success.
• The importance of unique abilities: The White Little Beast's immunity to the cave's environment underscores the value of diverse skills and assets.

Character Interactions

• Long Haochen and Long Haoyu: The brothers exhibit perfect understanding and cooperation, with Long Haochen suggesting the White Little Beast's help and Long Haoyu supporting the idea.
• Lin Xin and Wang Yuanyuan: The two clash over Lin Xin's ambitious proposal, with Wang Yuanyuan expressing caution and concern for their captain, Long Haoyu.
• The White Little Beast and Haoyue: The two creatures interact playfully, with the White Little Beast slapping Haoyue's head, and both Haoyue and the Long brothers finding amusement in the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group reaches the deepest part of Dread Howling Cave, discovering a hidden High Tower named Eternal Slumber.
• The tower exudes an aura of deathly silence, causing fear and unease in the group.
• Long Haoyu, despite his initial shock, reassures the group that there will be no danger inside.

Character Developments

• Long Haoyu demonstrates his leadership and confidence, calming his teammates despite the intimidating tower.
• Long Haochen shows trust in his brother's judgment and supports his decision to enter the tower.

Significant Themes

• Trust and camaraderie among the team members.
• The power of faith and belief in the face of adversity.
• The allure of unknown opportunities and the willingness to take risks.

Character Interactions

• Long Haoyu and Long Haochen exchange looks, understanding each other's thoughts and intentions.
• The group relies on Long Haoyu's reassurance to enter the tower together, showing their trust in him.
• Haoyue, the White Little Beast, plays a crucial role in protecting the group and providing information about the tower.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group enters the High Tower, filled with deathly auras and Vengeful Spirits.
• Haoyue uses his purple light to protect the group from the Vengeful Spirits.
• An ancient voice, later revealed to be the Holy Necromancer Electrolux, challenges the group to an attribute test.

Character Developments

• Long Haoyu remains calm and composed, revealing his knowledge of the place and its history.
• Long Haochen shows determination and willingness to face the unknown challenge.
• Lin Xin, Sima Xian, Wang Yuanyuan, and Chen Ying'er display fear and unease upon learning about the Holy Necromancer.

Significant Themes

• Fear of the unknown and the power of determination.
• The weight of history and the legacy of the Glorious Era.
• The importance of unity and trust among the group members.

Character Interactions

• Long Haoyu reassures and guides his younger brother, Long Haochen.
• The group members look to Long Haoyu for guidance and reassurance.
• Long Haochen shows resolve in facing the challenge alongside his brother and friends.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A grayish-white light envelops everyone, and a voice claims to be Electrolux, a Holy Necromancer from thousands of years ago.
• Electrolux states he left behind a message that has now been activated, and he wants to pass on his legacy to Long Haoyu.
• A necklace called "Melody of Eternity" descends from the air, and Electrolux explains it was forged from the skull of a former pope.
• Electrolux reveals that he needs the physique of a Child of Light to pass on his legacy, shocking everyone.

Character Developments

• Long Haoyu: He maintains his composure and explains Electrolux's words to his comrades, trying to calm them down.
• Electrolux: Although he's a necromancer, he's described as a Holy Necromancer with a Light Attribute, challenging the usual understanding of necromancers.

Significant Themes

• The theme of inheritance and legacy is prominent, with Electrolux wanting to pass on his power and skills to Long Haoyu.
• The contrast between Electrolux's necromancer nature and his Light Attribute is intriguing, challenging the usual evil connotations of necromancers.

Character Interactions

• Long Haoyu interacts with his comrades, trying to explain Electrolux's words and calm their shock.
• Electrolux interacts with the group through his voice, revealing his past and his intentions for passing on his legacy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group arrives at a mysterious place where training can increase Spirit Energy and grant skills directly.
• Long Haoyu reveals he brought them here for training.
• Skeletons form around them, each representing a trial for the group members to advance their cultivation.
• Long Haoyu's trial begins with a stronger skeleton forming for him.

Character Developments

• Lin Xin and Sima Xian show their excitement and eagerness to train and improve.
• Long Haoyu demonstrates his strategic thinking and care for his team's growth.
• Long Haoyu reflects on his personal goals and the challenges ahead.

Significant Themes

• Personal growth and improvement.
• The importance of training and hard work.
• Uncertainty about the future and the need to keep moving forward.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xin and Sima Xian bicker playfully before starting their trials.
• Long Haoyu shows concern and support for his team's growth.
• Long Haoyu reflects on his own journey and challenges, separate from the group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Haoyu's training skeleton evolves into a powerful Skeleton King, indicating special treatment.
• Long Haoyu faces off against the Skeleton King, demonstrating his skills and adaptability.
• The Skeleton King uses a powerful 'Cross Slash' skill, which Long Haoyu dodges and analyzes.
• Long Haoyu activates his semi-Perfect Self state and uses a modified 'Nine Slashes Against Demons' skill, 'Slash Nine: Heaven's Collapse'.

Character Development

• Long Haoyu shows growth in his combat skills, adaptability, and analytical thinking.
• He remains calm and focused under pressure, demonstrating maturity and control over his abilities.

Significant Themes

• Special Treatment: Long Haoyu's unique situation suggests that he's receiving special attention, possibly due to the little guy or Elder Yi.
• Adaptability and Growth: Long Haoyu adapts to the changing circumstances, showcasing his ability to learn and grow from challenges.

Character Interactions

• Long Haoyu interacts with the Skeleton King, learning from and adapting to its powerful skills.
• His interactions with the other trainees (Li Xin, Lin Xin, Sima Xian) are implied but not explicitly shown in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Haoyu faces the Skeleton King in a trial, using his improved Slash Nine to defeat it.
• After winning, he receives a skill bestowal, learning 'Crescent Cross Charge' from the Skeleton King's consciousness.
• He masters the skill quickly and realizes its extraordinary power and the prowess of its creator.

Character Developments

• Long Haoyu demonstrates his strategic thinking by not revealing all his trump cards and understanding the importance of self-created skills.
• He shows his ability to learn and master new skills quickly and his analytical mind in understanding their intricacies.

Significant Themes

• The importance of self-created skills and understanding one's abilities deeply.
• The power of mastery and the significance of learning from the past (as seen through the Skeleton King's skill).

Character Interactions

• Although not physically present, the Skeleton King interacts with Long Haoyu through its skill bestowal, passing on its knowledge and power.
• Long Haoyu interacts with Lin Xin and the others briefly, but the focus is on his internal process of mastering the new skill.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Haoyu receives the skill 'Crescent Cross Charge' from the Skeleton King, which excites him to test its power in a real battle.
• Lin Xin and the others complete their trials and receive skill bestowments, expressing excitement and astonishment at their new abilities.
• Cai'er receives a supreme assassin technique from the Glorious Era, but she's still some distance from mastering it.
• Long Haoyu speculates that the trials are based on skills and seniors from the Glorious Era, possibly obtained through grave robbing or defeating them.

Character Developments

• Long Haoyu gains confidence in his new skill but understands he needs to test it in battle to truly grasp its power.
• Cai'er receives a powerful assassin skill that will enhance her ability to strike from the shadows.
• Lin Xin and the others show excitement and eagerness to test their new skills.

Significant Themes

• The power of skill bestowment and its potential to greatly improve one's abilities.
• The legacy of the Glorious Era and the mysterious origins of the trials.
• The desire to test new skills and push one's limits in battle.

Character Interactions

• Long Haoyu and Cai'er express their eagerness to test their new skills against each other, with Cai'er initiating the challenge.
• Lin Xin and the others show interest in watching Long Haoyu and Cai'er spar, highlighting their camaraderie and shared excitement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cai'er and Long Haoyu begin a practice sparring session.
• Cai'er uses her skill, Shadow Clone Ghost Kill, which creates multiple clones to attack simultaneously.
• Long Haoyu uses his skill, Crescent Cross Charge, which requires two greatswords, but he manifests the second one using his blood and Spirit Energy.

Character Developments

• Cai'er demonstrates her powerful Assassin skill, showing her prowess in direct combat, not just stealth and sneak attacks.
• Long Haoyu reveals his ability to manifest a second greatsword using his blood and Spirit Energy, showcasing his adaptability and resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• The power of teamwork and adaptability, as seen in Long Haoyu's ability to adapt his skill with a single greatsword.
• The importance of practice and sparring to improve one's skills, as demonstrated by Cai'er and Long Haoyu's session.

Character Interactions

• Cai'er and Long Haoyu engage in a serious sparring session, with Cai'er giving Long Haoyu warnings about her skill to ensure he's prepared.
• Lin Xin and the others watch the sparring session, with Lin Xin expressing his admiration for Cai'er's fighting style and Long Haoyu's adaptability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Haoyu uses a second No Edge to perform Crescent Cross Charge, mimicking the Skeleton King's skill.
• Cai'er uses Shadow Clone Ghost Kill to counter Long Haoyu's Crescent Cross Charge, resulting in a powerful explosion.
• Neither Long Haoyu nor Cai'er gains the upper hand, and both express a need to improve their control over their new skills.

Character Developments

• Long Haoyu demonstrates his adaptability and resourcefulness by using a second No Edge to compensate for the shortcomings of a single sword.
• Cai'er shows her concern for Long Haoyu's well-being, prioritizing his condition over her own after their intense exchange.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in combat, as shown by Long Haoyu's innovative use of his weapon.
• The power of determination and will, as demonstrated by both Long Haoyu and Cai'er's resolve to improve their skills.

Character Interactions

• Long Haoyu and Cai'er's intense battle leads to mutual respect and understanding, further strengthening their bond.
• The rest of the team watches the battle with awe and concern, highlighting their trust in their captain and vice-captain.
• The team discusses their next course of action, with everyone looking to Long Haoyu for guidance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The White Little Beast becomes restless and tries to stop Long Haoyu from climbing to the top of the tower.
• Long Haoyu reveals his intention to reach the true resting place of Holy Necromancer Electrolux.
• Cai'er and the team persuade Long Haoyu not to go alone and to wait until they are stronger.
• Long Haoyu decides to give up on climbing to the top for now and instead focuses on obtaining the Eternal Melody.

Character Developments

• Long Haoyu shows determination but also listens to his team's advice, demonstrating his growth as a leader.
• The White Little Beast displays unusual behavior, showing it has some understanding of danger and can communicate its concerns.
• Cai'er shows concern for Long Haoyu's safety and emphasizes the importance of teamwork.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and Unity: The team emphasizes their bond and willingness to face danger together, highlighting the importance of unity in their journey.
• Caution and Patience: Long Haoyu learns to be more cautious and patient, understanding that some challenges should be tackled when they are stronger.
• Growth and Development: The team acknowledges their current limitations and the need to grow stronger before facing greater challenges.

Character Interactions

• Long Haoyu and the White Little Beast: The little beast's unusual behavior shows its concern for Long Haoyu's safety, and Long Haoyu takes its warnings seriously.
• Long Haoyu and Cai'er: Cai'er expresses her concern and persuades Long Haoyu to wait until they are stronger, showing her care for him and her understanding of his determination.
• The Team: The team members express their determination to face danger together, emphasizing their unity and bond as a Demon Hunt Squad.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Haoyu successfully controls Eternal Melody, gaining access to its teleportation ability and knowledge about the Eternal Tower and Elder Yi.
• He decides to return to the Holy City and continue cultivating before attempting to meet Elder Yi directly.
• The team decides to return to the Holy City and plan to use Eternal Melody to teleport back to the Eternal Slumber for cultivation.
• Lin Xin suggests scamming the Demon Hunt Squad Mission Tower upon their return.

Character Developments

• Long Haoyu gains new insights and responsibilities with Eternal Melody, becoming more determined to improve his strength and meet Elder Yi.
• Lin Xin's excitement and scheming nature are further emphasized as he eagerly plans to exploit the Mission Tower.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and cultivation in achieving goals and facing challenges.
• The consequences of revealing the Necrotic Aura in the Holy City and the potential clash with Light Aura.
• The theme of taking advantage of opportunities and exploiting loopholes, as seen in Lin Xin's plans for the Mission Tower.

Character Interactions

• Long Haoyu and Cai'er share a moment of understanding and agreement about returning to the Holy City.
• Lin Xin's excitement and scheming are met with Long Haoyu's initial disbelief and later caution, as they encounter Yang Haoyu, the Chief Hunter Officer.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Xin is shocked and embarrassed to find Yang Haoyu, a powerful Knight, sitting atop Demon Race corpses after he had been criticizing the Holy Temple Alliance.
• Yang Haoyu reveals he came to investigate the irregular King-rank mission assigned to Long Haoyu's Demon Hunt Squad.
• Yang Haoyu decides to take Long Haoyu and his team back to Holy City, acknowledging their mission completion to avoid another potential danger.

Character Developments

• Lin Xin: Realizes the gravity of his previous comments and is mortified.
• Long Haoyu: Shows maturity and composure in handling the situation with Yang Haoyu.
• Yang Haoyu: Demonstrates his power and concern for Long Haoyu and Long Haochen, intervening to ensure their safety.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics within the Holy Temple Alliance and the Knight Temple.
• The consequences of careless words and actions.
• The importance of mentors and their influence on younger generations.

Character Interactions

• Lin Xin's awkward encounter with Yang Haoyu highlights the power imbalance and the potential consequences of disrespecting authority.
• Long Haoyu's interaction with Yang Haoyu showcases his maturity and understanding of formalities, earning Yang Haoyu's respect and assistance.
• Yang Haoyu's intervention demonstrates his concern for Long Haoyu and Long Haochen, revealing his role as a mentor and protector.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Haoyu brings Long Haoyu's team back to Holy City in a day, using his senior expert status.
• Yang Haoyu promises to handle the accountability for the Mission Tower's mistakes and will arrange for a King-rank mission reward.
• The team returns to their residence, and Lin Xin realizes they're about to receive 200,000 merits for the mission.

Character Developments

• Long Haoyu shows maturity and understanding by not causing trouble at the Mission Tower and trusting Yang Haoyu's arrangements.
• Lin Xin and Sima Xian display their excitement and greed for the upcoming merits, showing their human side.
• Chen Ying'er's carefree nature is seen as she's about to fall asleep but quickly joins the discussion about merits.

Significant Themes

• Trust and responsibility: Yang Haoyu takes responsibility for the Mission Tower's mistakes, and Long Haoyu trusts him to handle it.
• Greed and excitement: The team members show their excitement and greed for the 200,000 merits, highlighting their human desires.
• Foreshadowing: Long Haoyu's thoughts about the upcoming mission at Zhennan Pass hint at the challenges and bloodshed to come.

Character Interactions

• Yang Haoyu and Long Haoyu: Yang Haoyu shows care and support for Long Haoyu's team, while Long Haoyu trusts Yang Haoyu's decisions.
• Lin Xin and Sima Xian: They display their excitement and greed for the merits, showing their friendship and shared enthusiasm.
• Long Haoyu and the team: Long Haoyu shows leadership by guiding the team's discussion on upgrading their equipment with the merits.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Three months have passed since the team's return from the King-rank mission.
• Long Haoyu has a premonition of an upcoming significant event but keeps it to himself.
• The team members notice Long Haoyu's unusual behavior and express their concerns.
• Cai'er reprimands the team for their complacency and reminds them of the dangers of Demon Hunt Squad missions.
• A staff member from the Mission Tower arrives to announce a Mandatory War Mission for all Demon Hunt Squads in the Holy City, to commence in three days.

Character Developments

• Long Haoyu shows signs of worry and unease, hinting at his deepening bond with his team and his responsibility towards them.
• Cai'er demonstrates her maturity and leadership by noticing Long Haoyu's concerns and reprimanding the team for their carelessness.
• Lin Xin and the others show improvement in their cultivation and equipment, but also exhibit signs of complacency.

Significant Themes

• The bonds between team members and their shared responsibility.
• The dangers and challenges of Demon Hunt Squad missions.
• The importance of staying vigilant and prepared in the face of uncertainty.

Character Interactions

• Long Haoyu's concern for his team and his struggle to maintain his composure.
• Cai'er's protective and nurturing attitude towards her teammates.
• Lin Xin and the others' initial complacency and later introspection due to Cai'er's reprimand.
• The team's collective worry and determination in the face of the upcoming Mandatory War Mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Mission Tower announces a Mandatory War Mission at Zhennan Pass, involving all Demon Hunt Squads stationed in Holy City.
• The mission is urgent, and the squads must depart within three days.
• Forty-two Demon Hunt Squads, including Long Haoyu's General Rank Squad 21, set sail for Zhennan Pass.

Character Developments

• Long Haoyu reveals he had anticipated the mission due to gathered information, not just intuition.
• Cai'er demonstrates her intelligence by analyzing Long Haoyu's concerns.
• Long Haoyu expresses his determination to lead his squad to Emperor Rank, inspired by a senior Emperor Rank Demon Hunt Squad.

Significant Themes

• The importance of preparation and anticipation in facing challenges.
• The drive for continuous improvement and growth, as seen in Long Haoyu's goal to reach Emperor Rank.
• The unity and support within the squad, as shown by Cai'er's declaration to stay by Long Haoyu's side.

Character Interactions

• Long Haoyu and Cai'er share a moment of understanding and support, reaffirming their bond.
• Long Haoyu inspires his squad members to prepare diligently for the mission.
• The members of General Rank Squad 21 work together to make preparations for the mission, showing unity and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nine days after the demon invasion, the human forces reach Zhennan Pass. The pass is under heavy attack, and the demon army has breached the gates.
• Long Haoyu and his Demon Hunt Squad approach Zhennan Pass, sensing the intense battle between the top human and demon experts above the pass.
• They enter the pass, finding it filled with human and demon corpses, indicating a fierce battle has already taken place.
• Long Haoyu decides to lead his squad into the city to eliminate demons, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

Character Developments

• Long Haoyu demonstrates his leadership and strategic thinking, prioritizing the most urgent threat and reminding his squad members to maintain control.
• Wang Yuanyuan shows determination to keep his emotions in check despite the grim situation, proving his growth and commitment to the team.

Significant Themes

• The grim reality of war and its consequences on both sides.
• The importance of maintaining composure and strategic thinking in the face of adversity.
• The desire for personal growth (Long Haoyu's anticipation of No Edge's upgrade) amidst the chaos of battle.

Character Interactions

• Long Haoyu and Wang Yuanyuan: Long Haoyu shows trust in Wang Yuanyuan's ability to control his emotions while also cautioning him to remain vigilant. Wang Yuanyuan reassures Long Haoyu of his commitment to the team.
• The Demon Hunt Squad: The squad members show unity and trust in Long Haoyu's leadership, following his orders without question.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The 21st Demon Hunt Squad enters Zhennan Pass, finding a chaotic battle scene with both Human and Demon casualties.
• A dying human warrior, despite his injuries, bites off a piece of a Demon's flesh before succumbing, inspiring Long Haoyu.
• Long Haoyu leaves the team to engage Nu Bo Tribe demons, demonstrating his prowess by instantly killing one with a single strike.
• The squad maintains their formation, preparing to attack as Long Haoyu rejoins them.

Character Developments

• Long Haoyu: Shows his resolve and skill by engaging and defeating a Nu Bo Tribe demon, demonstrating his prowess and commitment to protecting his team and the human cause.
• Long Haochen: Takes command of the team as per Long Haoyu's instructions, showing his growth and capability as vice-captain.
• The Dying Warrior: Exhibits extraordinary determination and hatred towards the Demon Race, inspiring Long Haoyu and serving as a reminder of the stakes in the battle.

Significant Themes

• Determination and resolve in the face of adversity.
• The cost of war and the impact on individual soldiers.
• The importance of teamwork and coordination in battle.

Character Interactions

• Long Haoyu and Long Haochen: Their brotherly bond is evident as Long Haoyu entrusts command to Long Haochen and Long Haochen accepts the responsibility without hesitation.
• Long Haoyu and the Dying Warrior: Although they never interact directly, the dying warrior's actions stir Long Haoyu's emotions, driving him to engage the enemy with renewed vigor.
• The entire squad: They maintain their formation and prepare to attack as a unit, demonstrating their trust in each other and their commitment to the mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Long Haochen takes command of his team and successfully defeats several Bloodthirsty Demons and Dual-bladed Demons.
• A Seventh Order Demon Lord appears, and Long Haochen decides to face it with his team to prove his leadership.
• Long Haoyu supports the soldiers along the line while Long Haochen's team confronts the Demon Lord.

Character Developments

• Long Haochen demonstrates his ability to command and strategize, growing into his role as vice-captain.
• Long Haoyu shows trust in Long Haochen's abilities and allows him to handle the Demon Lord, indicating a shift in their dynamic.
• Cai'er showcases her formidable strength as the team's strongest member.

Significant Themes

• Trust and responsibility: Long Haoyu's trust in Long Haochen's abilities and his decision to let him handle the Demon Lord.
• Growth and leadership: Long Haochen's growth as a leader and his determination to prove himself.

Character Interactions

• Long Haochen and Long Haoyu: Their relationship evolves as Long Haoyu begins to see Long Haochen as a capable leader.
• Long Haochen and his team: They work together to face the Demon Lord, demonstrating their unity and trust in Long Haochen's commands.
• Yang Wenzhao and Duan Yi: They express concern over Long Haoyu's actions but remain focused on their own battles.