Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Feng, a former elite soldier, decides to leave his violent past behind and live a peaceful life.
• His younger sister, Lu Ling, is targeted by unknown assailants while shopping at a market.
• Lu Ling's motorcycle, a Cow and Horse Brand, transforms into a mechanical creature and defends her against the attackers.

Character Developments

• Lu Feng: Struggles with his desire to live a peaceful life and his past as a soldier. Ultimately decides to protect his family, even if it means picking up his gun again.
• Lu Ling: Shows courage and resourcefulness in the face of danger, despite her initial shock and fear.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between a peaceful life and one of violence and danger.
• The consequences of one's past actions and the difficulty of leaving that past behind.
• The unexpected and uncontrollable nature of danger and violence.

Character Interactions

• Lu Feng and Laila: Old friends and former colleagues, they have a history together, and Laila tries to convince Lu Feng to join her crew. Lu Feng declines, but Laila's warning about his brother's safety makes him reconsider his decision.
• Lu Feng and Lu Ling: Lu Feng's love for his younger sister is evident, and he is determined to protect her, even when it means confronting his violent past.
• Lu Ling and the Cow and Horse Brand Motorcycle: The motorcycle, which transforms into a mechanical creature, shows loyalty and protectiveness towards Lu Ling, highlighting the unexpected and uncontrollable nature of danger and violence.

Plot Points and Events

• Lu Feng finds his sister Lu Ling injured and scared, with a strange dog-shaped motorcycle (Little Cow and Horse) and a group of unconscious men.
• Ji Jue, Lu Feng's friend, arrives to help. They discover the men are part of a human trafficking ring targeting Ji Jue.
• Lu Feng and Ji Jue interrogate the men using their phones, finding evidence of their crimes and the ring's leader, Jiang Jin.
• Lu Feng executes one of the men in a fit of rage. Ji Jue stops him from killing the others, instead forcing them to jump off a cliff into the sea.

Character Developments

• Lu Feng: Initially enraged and violent, he later shows remorse for his actions and concern for his sister.
• Ji Jue: Calm and collected, he prioritizes avoiding unnecessary violence and cleaning up evidence. He shows a dark side when forcing the men to jump off the cliff.

Significant Themes

• Family Protection: Lu Feng's primary concern is protecting his sister and family.
• Consequences of Actions: Lu Feng's impulsive violence leads to a mess that Ji Jue has to clean up.
• Dark Side of Humanity: The human trafficking ring highlights the cruelty and exploitation that exists in society.

Character Interactions

• Lu Feng and Ji Jue work together to handle the situation, with Ji Jue often reining in Lu Feng's impulsive behavior.
• Lu Feng and Lu Ling share a caring brother-sister bond.
• The men show fear and desperation when facing Lu Feng and Ji Jue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Feng and Ji Jue visit Laila's Security Company to acquire weapons.
• They leave with a substantial arsenal, including a powerful assault rifle.
• Ji Jue receives a call from Ming Ge, who believes Ji Jue has been captured.
• They learn that Qi Qin, the man Ji Jue saw earlier, is involved and awaiting Ji Jue's arrival.

Character Developments

• Lu Feng: Shows his ruthless and calculating side, eager for the upcoming confrontation.
• Ji Jue: Demonstrates his resourcefulness and adaptability in handling weapons and situations.
• Laila: Reveals her history with Lu Feng and her knowledge of his true nature.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Lu Feng and Ji Jue deceive their captors, while Laila remains wary of Lu Feng's true intentions.
• Power dynamics: The acquisition of weapons signifies an increase in power for Lu Feng and Ji Jue, shifting the balance in their favor.
• The past catching up: Qi Qin's involvement hints at Ji Jue's past finally catching up with him.

Character Interactions

• Lu Feng and Ji Jue: Their bond grows stronger as they work together, with Lu Feng treating Ji Jue as a younger brother.
• Lu Feng and Laila: Their tense relationship is further explored, with Laila expressing her disdain for Lu Feng's true nature.
• Ji Jue and Laila: Ji Jue gains Laila's respect and trust, leading her to provide him with valuable assistance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Jin's organization captures a boy, whom they suspect is a Chosen Summoner.
• Jiang Jin plans to hand the boy over to a mysterious 'other side' for profit.
• Ji Jue and Lu Feng infiltrate Jiang Jin's office, using a drone and a minivan to create a distraction.
• Lu Feng and the Little Cow and Horse fight against Jiang Jin's Chosen Ones and a Shadow Beast.

Character Developments

• Jiang Jin is revealed to be ruthless and greedy, willing to exploit a child for profit.
• Lu Feng demonstrates his combat skills and teamwork with Ji Jue.
• The Little Cow and Horse shows its ability to transform and fight effectively against the Shadow Beast.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between good and evil, as Ji Jue and Lu Feng fight against Jiang Jin's criminal organization.
• The power of teamwork and coordination, shown through Ji Jue and Lu Feng's combined efforts.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Lu Feng work together seamlessly, with Ji Jue providing support and Lu Feng handling the combat.
• Jiang Jin's subordinates try to protect him, but are ultimately no match for Lu Feng's skills.
• The Little Cow and Horse fights alongside Lu Feng, showing its loyalty and ability to adapt to different forms.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Jue uses the Mammoth II Assault Rifle, a powerful weapon, to incapacitate Ming Yan, the leader of the attackers.
• Bai Yi, one of the attackers, flees but is stopped by a mysterious figure, Laila.
• Jiang Jin, the main target, attempts to escape but is shot and disabled by Lu Feng and Ji Jue.
• Yu Hanguang, a powerful individual, arrives and tries to kill Ji Jue and Lu Feng but is stopped by Wen Wen's intervention.

Character Developments

• Ji Jue demonstrates his willingness to protect his friends and family, using the powerful weapon to defend them.
• Lu Feng shows his ruthlessness and efficiency in dealing with enemies.
• Bai Yi reveals his cowardice and lack of loyalty, abandoning his comrades and boss.
• Jiang Jin shows his desperation and willingness to do anything to survive.
• Yu Hanguang displays his power and arrogance, underestimating his opponents.
• Wen Wen shows her intelligence, patience, and ability to outmaneuver her opponents.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The use of powerful weapons and abilities shifts the balance of power, determining the outcome of the conflict.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Characters like Bai Yi and Jiang Jin prioritize their own survival over loyalty to their comrades or bosses.
• Patience and Timing: Wen Wen's patience allows her to catch her enemies off guard and gain the upper hand.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Lu Feng work together to incapacitate Jiang Jin, showing their trust and coordination.
• Bai Yi's interaction with Laila highlights his cowardice and desperation.
• Wen Wen's interaction with Yu Hanguang showcases her intelligence and ability to outmaneuver her opponents.
• The dynamic between Ji Jue, Lu Feng, and Wen Wen demonstrates their friendship and willingness to protect each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author's new book is going live, marking the start of a new cycle of writing, updating, and dealing with writer's block.
• The author reflects on their past writing experiences, recalling specific events and emotions tied to different chapters.
• The author expresses their desire for a life without daily update requirements, where they can write freely and readers enjoy their work.

Character Developments

• The author: Reflects on their career, feelings of accomplishment, and dedication to their craft. They express determination to continue writing despite challenges.

Significant Themes

• Time and its passage
• The struggle and satisfaction of writing
• The pursuit of a balanced life and career
• The importance of perseverance and adaptation

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with their readers through their writing, expressing hope that their work brings them joy and satisfaction.
• The author mentions their family (Bai Ze and Duo Duo), indicating their support and the emotional connection they share.

Brief Reference

• The author's new book is live, and they reflect on their writing journey, expressing determination to continue despite challenges.
• Themes include time, writing struggles, balance, and perseverance.
• The author interacts with readers and mentions their family, showing emotional connection and support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Wen arrives at the scene and finds Yu Hanguang, Jiang Jin, and Ji Jue in a tense standoff.
• Jiang Jin is revealed to be an informant for both Wen Wen and Yu Hanguang.
• Ji Jue kills Jiang Jin, revealing he is also an informant for Wen Wen.
• Wen Wen offers Bai Yi to Yu Hanguang, who kills him instead.
• Wen Wen warns Yu Hanguang not to mess with Ji Jue.
• Wen Wen invites Ji Jue to join her team in the North Mountain District.

Character Developments

• Wen Wen: Shows her power and influence by controlling the situation and protecting Ji Jue. She also reveals her caring side by worrying about Ji Jue's well-being.
• Yu Hanguang: Loses face and control of the situation. His vindictive nature is revealed.
• Ji Jue: Proves his loyalty to Wen Wen by killing Jiang Jin. He also shows his cunning by provoking Yu Hanguang.
• Jiang Jin: Dies after being exposed as an informant for both Wen Wen and Yu Hanguang.
• Bai Yi: Dies after being captured by Wen Wen's team.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Wen Wen's power and influence are evident in how she controls the situation and protects Ji Jue. Yu Hanguang's lack of power is shown in his loss of control and face.
• Loyalty: Ji Jue's loyalty to Wen Wen is shown through his actions, while Jiang Jin's lack of loyalty is revealed as he is an informant for multiple sides.
• Vindictiveness: Yu Hanguang's vindictive nature is revealed as he warns Wen Wen not to mess with Ji Jue.

Character Interactions

• Wen Wen and Ji Jue: Their relationship is shown to be close, with Wen Wen protecting Ji Jue and Ji Jue showing his loyalty to Wen Wen.
• Yu Hanguang and Wen Wen: Their rivalry is evident as they clash over Jiang Jin and Ji Jue.
• Ji Jue and Yu Hanguang: Their animosity is clear as Ji Jue provokes Yu Hanguang and Yu Hanguang warns Wen Wen not to mess with Ji Jue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yu Hanguang, the Security Bureau team leader, is enraged after being outplayed by Wen Wen and suffers significant losses.
• The Security Bureau's Training Ground is left in ruins after Yu Hanguang's outburst.
• Yu Hanguang receives a call from an unknown number, later revealed to be Ye Xian, Ji Jue's professor. She warns him about targeting Ji Jue and causes Yu Hanguang to temporarily lose control of his Matrix, triggering a severe coughing fit with iron sand and filings.

Character Developments

• Yu Hanguang: Realizes Ji Jue is a threat and plans to eradicate him. Experiences fear and loss of control over his Matrix after Ye Xian's warning.
• Ji Jue: Apologizes to Ye Xian for involving her in the Security Bureau's affairs. Vows to become a Grandmaster and not let her down.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and control: Yu Hanguang's loss of control over his Matrix and his inability to handle Wen Wen and Ji Jue highlight the theme of power dynamics and the limits of control.
• Consequences of actions: Yu Hanguang's actions have severe consequences, both for himself and others, emphasizing the theme of cause and effect.

Character Interactions

• Yu Hanguang and Wen Wen: Their conflict escalates, with Yu Hanguang now viewing Ji Jue as the true threat behind Wen Wen's actions.
• Ji Jue and Ye Xian: Ji Jue apologizes to Ye Xian for involving her in the Security Bureau's affairs. Ye Xian expresses her faith in Ji Jue's potential and warns Yu Hanguang against targeting Ji Jue.

Plot Points & Events

• Ji Jue's motorcycle, the Little Cow and Horse, exhibits abnormal behavior and transforms into an abstract, five-legged, two-tailed creature.
• Professor Ye identifies it as a remnant of an Abomination, a chaotic mess of alchemical elements, with an inexplicably high "Harmonization" rate.
• Ji Jue reveals he was scared for his life and only thought about eating Lu Ma's Boiled Chicken at the time of the Little Cow and Horse's creation.

Character Developments

• Ji Jue: Realizes the potential danger of his creation and tries to hide it. Shows determination to protect the Little Cow and Horse.
• Professor Ye: Recognizes Ji Jue's potential as a Chosen One of the Embers. Feels conflicted about his future struggles.

Significant Themes

• The cruelty and generosity of the Embers: The more favored a Chosen One, the harder their path will be.
• The Path of Embers: A difficult road with many storms and hardships, with few reaching the end of the Heavenly Mandate.
• The value of a craftsman's work: Ji Jue's creation is seen as a high-spec waste by others, but Professor Ye sees its potential.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Professor Ye: Ji Jue tries to protect the Little Cow and Horse, while Professor Ye warns him about the potential danger of his creation.
• Ji Jue and the Little Cow and Horse: Ji Jue shows affection and care for the creature, while it remains carefree and focused on eating chicken.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Jue begins intense alchemy training with Professor Ye, focusing on theory and practical application, leading to rapid skill improvement but immense psychological pressure.
• Professor Ye introduces the importance of understanding alchemical products, starting with Ji Jue's Emperor Figurine Fragment, which he finds incredibly complex and challenging to analyze.
• Ji Jue meets An Ran, a new member of the Security Bureau, who takes him to the bureau's North Mountain District branch, hidden in a shopping mall.

Character Developments

• Ji Jue: Struggles with the intense training, leading to improved skills but mental exhaustion. He also experiences confusion about An Ran's gender.
• Professor Ye: Continues her strict training methods, pushing Ji Jue's limits. She reveals her past training of her niece, Ye Chun.
• An Ran: Introduced as a new member of the Security Bureau, with the ability to sense others' curiosity about his gender. He is polite and friendly towards Ji Jue.

Significant Themes

• The struggle and growth that comes from intense, challenging training.
• The importance of understanding and being cautious with unknown alchemical products.
• The confusion and curiosity surrounding An Ran's gender.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Professor Ye: Their relationship remains tense, with Ji Jue struggling under her intense training methods.
• Ji Jue and An Ran: They meet for the first time, with An Ran showing kindness and understanding towards Ji Jue's curiosity about his gender.
• Ji Jue and Tong Hua (off-page): Tong Hua is excited to record Ji Jue's arrival at the Security Bureau, hinting at their friendly relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tong Hua, using her Aether Eye, sees something terrifying in Ji Jue, causing her to scream and run away.
• Ji Jue arrives at the Security Bureau's office, greeted by Lao Zhang, An Ran, and Wen Wen.
• Wen Wen gives Ji Jue two urns containing the remains of Chosen Ones he killed, which can be used to enhance his beasts.
• Wen Wen reveals that Lao Zhang is there to train Ji Jue in self-defense and Spiritual Substance enhancement.

Character Developments

• Tong Hua: Shows her reckless and nosy nature, which leads to her seeing something terrifying in Ji Jue.
• Ji Jue: Initially scared by Tong Hua's reaction, he later feels a sense of belonging with the "old, weak, sick, and disabled" team. He also reflects on the harsh reality of the adult world.
• Wen Wen: Shows her tough and no-nonsense attitude, threatening Ji Jue if he misunderstands her intentions.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of curiosity and reckless behavior (Tong Hua's fate).
• The harsh reality of the adult world and the need for self-protection (Ji Jue's reflections).
• The use of remains from Chosen Ones as materials for enhancement (Ji Jue's urns).

Character Interactions

• Tong Hua and Ji Jue: Tong Hua's reckless use of her Aether Eye terrifies Ji Jue.
• Ji Jue and Wen Wen: Wen Wen threatens Ji Jue if he misunderstands her intentions, showing her tough demeanor.
• Wen Wen and Lao Zhang: Wen Wen entrusts Ji Jue's training to Lao Zhang, showing her trust in his abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Jie does not intervene personally; Ji Jue faces Lao Zhang instead.
• Lao Zhang, a Vortex-type Chosen One, demonstrates his Matrix, [Dragon Elephant], and ability, Hot Blood.
• Lao Zhang teaches Ji Jue the basics of Spirit Essence Offense and Defense.
• Ji Jue successfully uses his Spirit Essence to strengthen his body, demonstrating innate talent for the Embers Lineage.

Character Developments

• Ji Jue shows improvement in his abilities and understanding of Spirit Essence.
• Lao Zhang reveals his strength and experience as a Chosen One and a teacher.

Significant Themes

• The importance of practice and accumulation in developing abilities.
• The differences and similarities between lineages of Chosen Ones.
• The value of understanding and utilizing one's own abilities and lineage traits.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Lao Zhang engage in a teacher-student relationship, with Lao Zhang patiently guiding Ji Jue through the basics of Spirit Essence Offense and Defense.
• Ji Jue's innate talent for the Embers Lineage is recognized by Lao Zhang.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Jue learns about the weaknesses of Embers Chosen Ones and the importance of running and using guns for defense.
• Lao Zhang trains Ji Jue in combat skills, emphasizing the importance of speed, accuracy, and distance.
• Ji Jue undergoes intense training, including a bone-setting massage by Lao Zhang.

Character Developments

• Ji Jue gains a better understanding of his abilities and limitations, learning to prioritize self-preservation.
• Lao Zhang reveals his expertise in massage techniques, offering Ji Jue a business card for his family's shop.

Significant Themes

• The importance of self-preservation and adaptability in combat.
• The value of learning and practicing diverse skills.
• The struggle of financial constraints and the desire for income.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Lao Zhang engage in intense training sessions, with Lao Zhang pushing Ji Jue to his limits.
• Ji Jue considers taking on side work to earn money, weighing the pros and cons.
• Tong Hua and Wen Wen listen to Ji Jue's training sessions, finding amusement in his screams and pleas for mercy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Jue continues his training with Lao Zhang, who tests his adaptability and resourcefulness.
• Ji Jue passes the test and completes his second defense class.
• Ji Jue has a celebratory dinner with Wen Wen, which ends with him blacking out from alcohol.
• The next day, Ji Jue encounters Ye Chun, who warns him about impending trouble.

Character Developments

• Ji Jue demonstrates improved adaptability and quick thinking during his training, showing potential for growth.
• Lao Zhang praises Ji Jue's aptitude and progress, acknowledging his quick learning.
• Wen Wen shows a gentle side to Ji Jue, inviting him for a celebratory dinner.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and quick thinking in combat and life.
• The consequences of overindulgence in alcohol, leading to Ji Jue's discomfort the next day.
• The theme of potential and growth, as Ji Jue shows promise in his training.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Lao Zhang engage in a tense training session, with Ji Jue ultimately passing the test.
• Ji Jue and Wen Wen share a celebratory dinner, with Ji Jue getting drunk.
• Ji Jue and Ye Chun encounter each other, with Ye Chun warning Ji Jue about upcoming trouble.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Jue and Ye Chun return to the Workshop, where they find Lou Feng, a student of Kong Qingyan, waiting with her.
• Kong Qingyan challenges Ye Xian to a competition, but Ye Xian declines and suggests a competition between their students instead.
• Lou Feng accepts the challenge, expressing curiosity about the gap between him and Ji Jue.

Character Developments

• Ji Jue: Starts to understand the complexities of upper-class interactions and feels annoyed by them. He also feels pressured by the upcoming competition.
• Ye Chun: Shows concern for Ji Jue's well-being and is annoyed by Lou Feng's hidden ambitions.
• Kong Qingyan: Becomes angry and frustrated due to Ye Xian's dismissive attitude and Lou Feng's calm acceptance of the challenge.
• Lou Feng: Remains calm and collected, showing ambition and curiosity about Ji Jue's abilities.

Significant Themes

• Class differences and the complexities of upper-class interactions.
• The pressure and expectations that come with competition and rivalry.
• The tension and frustration that can arise from polite but insincere conversations.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Ye Chun: They share a mutual understanding and annoyance about the situation, with Ye Chun showing concern for Ji Jue.
• Ye Xian and Kong Qingyan: Their interaction is tense and filled with underlying resentment, with Ye Xian being dismissive and Kong Qingyan becoming angry.
• Lou Feng and Ji Jue: Lou Feng shows curiosity and ambition towards Ji Jue, while Ji Jue feels annoyed and pressured by the upcoming competition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Jue and Lou Feng face off in a duel, following the rules of Chosen Ones.
• Lou Feng uses his Spirit Essence Shaping ability to launch sneak attacks and create shields.
• Ji Jue uses his tool-controlling ability and Little Cow and Horse to counterattack.
• Lou Feng uses his Celestial Origin ability to manipulate gravity, pulling Ji Jue towards him.

Character Developments

• Ji Jue shows proficiency in material property transformation and Superior Virtue reinforcement, despite having learned them recently.
• Lou Feng demonstrates his Spirit Essence Shaping and Celestial Origin abilities.
• Kong Qingyan reveals her jealousy and hatred towards Ji Jue's progress as an Artisan.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and rivalries between different Chosen Ones and families.
• The importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in combat.
• The jealousy and competition among Artisans.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Lou Feng's duel showcases their abilities and strategies.
• Kong Qingyan critiques Lou Feng's performance and expresses her resentment towards Ji Jue.
• Ye Xian remains calm and observant throughout the duel, not revealing her thoughts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lou Feng, Kong Qingyan's apprentice, fights Ji Jue in a duel.
• Ji Jue uses Little Cow and Horse, transforming it into a five-clawed beast.
• Lou Feng uses Time Sand to boost his spirit essence and equips Dragon Scale Armor.
• Ji Jue uses Dung Truck Iai as his final move.

Character Developments

• Lou Feng shows his true power and uses forbidden techniques.
• Ji Jue remains calm and strategic, using unconventional methods.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategy and adaptability in combat.
• The consequences of using forbidden techniques and cheating.
• The clash of different fighting styles and philosophies.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Lou Feng's duel highlights their contrasting personalities and fighting styles.
• Kong Qingyan and Ye Xian's tension escalates as Lou Feng uses forbidden techniques.
• Ji Jue and Ye Xian's dynamic shows her support for his unorthodox methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lou Feng, a young master of the Lou Family, challenges Ji Jue using his Pokémon, a manure truck, and a septic truck.
• Ji Jue counters with a "Peace Car" move, using the septic truck to blast Lou Feng with a powerful water cannon, defeating him without injury.
• Kong Qingyan, Lou Feng's teacher, surrenders, and they leave after Ji Jue's invitation for a meal and photo is politely declined.
• Professor Ye uses her powers to clean up the mess and erase the memories of those who witnessed the event.

Character Developments

• Lou Feng shows his arrogance and lack of combat skills, easily defeated by Ji Jue's strategy.
• Kong Qingyan demonstrates her wisdom and control, surrendering to avoid further humiliation and saving Lou Feng from Ji Jue's mercy.
• Ji Jue shows his strategic thinking and calm demeanor, handling the situation with Lou Feng and Kong Qingyan skillfully.
• Professor Ye reveals her vengeful nature and commitment to karma, planning to retaliate against Kong Qingyan for the humiliation she caused.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and karma: Professor Ye's focus on repaying grievances and maintaining the cycle of retribution.
• Strategy and adaptability: Ji Jue's ability to counter Lou Feng's Pokémon with a creative and unexpected move.
• Power and control: Professor Ye's demonstration of her immense power and influence, able to clean up the mess and erase memories with ease.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Lou Feng: Ji Jue outsmarts and defeats Lou Feng, humbling the young master.
• Kong Qingyan and Lou Feng: Kong Qingyan shows her displeasure with Lou Feng's behavior and ultimately saves him from further embarrassment.
• Ji Jue and Professor Ye: Ji Jue follows Professor Ye's orders and demonstrates his understanding of her vengeful nature. Professor Ye reveals her plans for retribution against Kong Qingyan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Jue and Professor Ye discuss Kong Qingyan's visit and her intentions.
• Ji Jue shows his progress on the Mouth of the Ancient One to Professor Ye.
• Professor Ye demonstrates her unique skill, 'Disintegration Art,' simplifying the Mouth of the Ancient One.
• Professor Ye tasks Ji Jue with retrieving a matrix named [Non-Aggression] from a Rift World about to emerge near Yacheng.

Character Developments

• Ji Jue shows improvement in his alchemy skills but still has much to learn.
• Professor Ye reveals her expertise and unique skills, showing her prowess as an Artisan.
• Kong Qingyan is portrayed as cunning and strategic, valuing status and advantage over results.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between Modern Alchemy's focus on efficiency and the decorative, complex nature of ancient alchemy.
• The value of hard work and skill versus status and advantage.
• The importance of understanding one's opponent's intentions and motivations.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Professor Ye have a mentor-student relationship, with Professor Ye guiding Ji Jue's learning and giving him tasks to complete.
• Ji Jue and Kong Qingyan are rivals, with Ji Jue showing disdain for Kong Qingyan's methods and intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces the Eternal Empire and the resistance organization "Ink," which created the matrices "Universal Love" and "Feigong."
• Ji Jue learns about a Rift World with a sage's ruins, where he might find the Feigong Matrix.
• Professor Ye agrees to let Ji Jue participate in the dungeon run, and she gives him the Devil-Crafted Ball as an assistant.
• Ji Jue registers as an apprentice in Professor Ye's workshop, and she gives his ability the name "Deus Ex Machina."

Character Developments

• Ji Jue shows curiosity and courage in facing new challenges.
• Professor Ye demonstrates her wisdom and care for Ji Jue's growth.
• Kong Qingyan is mentioned as a rival who might cause trouble.

Significant Themes

• The power of curiosity and courage in facing new challenges.
• The importance of guidance and support in one's growth and development.
• The value of ancient knowledge and the importance of building upon it.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Professor Ye have a mentor-mentee relationship, with Professor Ye guiding Ji Jue's growth and providing him with opportunities.
• Ji Jue and the Devil-Crafted Ball form a symbiotic relationship, with the ball assisting Ji Jue in exchange for Spiritual Substance.
• Kong Qingyan is mentioned as a potential rival, but her interactions with Ji Jue or Professor Ye are not shown in this chapter.