Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Time Ruins, originating from the ruins of Spring City, appears in Yacheng, causing panic and destruction.
• The Time Ruins is sealed and restrained by the Security Bureau, preventing further damage.
• The appearance of the Time Ruins is suspected to be a deliberate act by the Evil Transformation Cult.

Character Developments

• Wen Wen, a high-ranking official in the Security Bureau, is shown to be calm and decisive under pressure.
• Ji Jue, a doctor in the Time Ruins, uses his knowledge of Spirit Essence to map out the hospital's structure and send spiders to explore the building.
• Tong Hua, an assistant to Ji Jue, demonstrates her keen memory and observation skills.

Significant Themes

• The lingering effects of past tragedies and the struggle against them.
• The desperate measures people take to survive in extreme circumstances.
• The power dynamics between different factions in the city.

Character Interactions

• Wen Wen and Tong Shan discuss the situation and the possible involvement of the Evil Transformation Cult.
• Ji Jue and Tong Hua work together to map out the hospital and explore its secrets.
• Ji Jue's interactions with the residual spirits in the hospital, using the Soul Calling Bell to control and manipulate them.

Plot Points and Events

• The High Priest, Lian Cheng, is orchestrating the Undying Disease in Hope Hospital, aiming to create a calamity that will lead to the world's reckoning.
• The disease causes patients to mutate, becoming immortal but in constant agony, and can only be temporarily suppressed by chopping off infected flesh.
• Director Qian, another Chosen One, confronts Ji Jue and Tong Hua, initially suspicious but eventually approves Ji Jue's request for medical supplies.

Character Developments

• High Priest Lian Cheng: Revealed as the mastermind behind the Undying Disease, driven by religious fervor and a desire for a "final reckoning."
• Director Qian: Initially appears as a monstrous, suspicious figure but shows approval and support for Ji Jue's dedication to helping patients.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of unchecked power and religious extremism (Lian Cheng).
• The struggle between maintaining order and morality (Director Qian's extermination of "bad seeds").
• The struggle between personal ambition and the greater good (Ji Jue's deception to obtain supplies).

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Tong Hua: Work together to investigate the Undying Disease and evade Director Qian's initial suspicion.
• Ji Jue and Director Qian: Engage in a tense conversation where Ji Jue successfully deceives Director Qian into approving his request for supplies.

• Plot Points and Events: Ji Jue, now working in the hospital, encounters a group of cult members led by An Jiexiu, Kong Yebai, and Wang Ximin. They attempt to ambush Ji Jue, but he anticipates their attack and counterattacks with the help of Tong Hua, who uses her Aether abilities to gather information on the enemies. Ji Jue uses his Embers abilities to create weapons and drugs to incapacitate the enemies. The three cult members are defeated, with Kong Yebai and Wang Ximin killed, and An Jiexiu injured and captured.

Character Developments

• Ji Jue demonstrates his resourcefulness and strategic thinking in outsmarting the cult members.
• Tong Hua shows her potential as an Aether Chosen, using her abilities to gather crucial information about the enemies.
• An Jiexiu, Kong Yebai, and Wang Ximin are revealed to be members of the Evil Transformation Cult, showcasing their ruthlessness and desperation.
• Significant Themes: The theme of outsmarting enemies through strategic planning and resourcefulness is prominent. The power dynamics between Aether and Embers Chosen are also explored, with Aether's ability to gather information proving invaluable in this battle.
• Character Interactions: Ji Jue and Tong Hua work together to defeat the cult members, showcasing their growing partnership and trust. An Jiexiu, Kong Yebai, and Wang Ximin interact briefly before their defeat, revealing their desperation and ruthlessness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Jue and Tong Hua encounter and defeat two security personnel using invisibility, poison, and support tactics.
• An Jiexiu, a third security personnel, mutates and dies due to the activation of The Horde's shrapnel and Mercury mixed with the Time Ruins' aura.
• Xie Lan, a researcher with multiple titles, arrives and identifies Ji Jue as a Fluid Alchemy expert and Tong Hua as a Heavenly Hearing Tong Family member. He expresses gratitude for Ji Jue's actions, which indirectly helped him avoid trouble.
• Xie Lan leaves with the "zombified" survivors for research purposes, warning Ji Jue and Tong Hua about the heavily contaminated inpatient building and the presence of Evil Transformation Cult members.

Character Developments

• Ji Jue: Shows expertise in Fluid Alchemy and strategic thinking, but also expresses regret for not meeting Xie Lan sooner, indicating a desire for more allies or connections.
• Tong Hua: Remains hidden and cautious, observing the interactions between Ji Jue and Xie Lan. She shows no inclination to intervene or reveal herself.
• Xie Lan: Reveals himself to be a skilled and knowledgeable researcher, with multiple titles and a calm demeanor despite the grotesque appearance of his companions. He is grateful for Ji Jue's actions and invites him to visit for guidance.

Significant Themes

• Alliances and connections: Both Ji Jue and Xie Lan express interest in forming alliances, highlighting the importance of connections in their world.
• Research and knowledge: The chapter emphasizes the value of research and expertise, with both Ji Jue and Xie Lan showing respect for each other's work.
• The cost of power: The mutation and death of An Jiexiu serve as a reminder of the potential dangers and consequences of using powerful tools or abilities.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Tong Hua: Ji Jue is impressed by Tong Hua's skills and considers her a valuable ally. Tong Hua remains cautious and observant, showing no clear allegiance to Ji Jue.
• Ji Jue and Xie Lan: The two quickly form a bond over their shared interest in research and expertise. They exchange contact information and invite each other to visit, indicating a desire for further collaboration.
• Xie Lan and his companions: Xie Lan shows no concern for the grotesque appearance of his companions, treating them as research subjects rather than people. He also expresses no remorse for their condition or the potential danger they pose to others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Lan and Ji Jue have a tense encounter in the corridor.
• Ji Jue captures and interrogates Kong Yebai, a member of the Evil Transformation Cult.
• Kong Yebai escapes, and Ji Jue allows him to go, knowing he will lead them to the cult's hideout.
• Ji Jue rigs a bomb in the hospital and detonates it, causing a massive explosion.

Character Developments

• Xie Lan shows his cunning and manipulative side, provoking Ji Jue and the others to reveal information.
• Ji Jue demonstrates his ruthlessness and intelligence, torturing and interrogating Kong Yebai, then using him as bait.
• Kong Yebai shows his cowardice and desperation, fleeing after being tortured and warning his cult about Ji Jue.

Significant Themes

• The theme of manipulation and provocation is prevalent, with Xie Lan and Ji Jue both trying to outwit each other.
• The theme of desperation and survival is shown through Kong Yebai's actions and his willingness to do anything to save himself.
• The theme of consequences and responsibility is hinted at, with Ji Jue's actions having far-reaching effects.

Character Interactions

• Xie Lan and Ji Jue have a tense interaction, with Xie Lan provoking Ji Jue and Ji Jue remaining calm and collected.
• Ji Jue and Kong Yebai have a brutal interrogation, with Ji Jue torturing Kong Yebai for information.
• Ji Jue and Tong Hua have a brief interaction, with Ji Jue ordering Tong Hua to clean up the office and Tong Hua realizing Ji Jue's plan to detonate a bomb.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A teammate, Kong Yebai, suddenly explodes due to a hidden bomb, killing everyone in the office.
• Xie Lan and Ji Jue arrive and scavenge the scene, hiding the truth from the hospital director.
• Ji Jue returns to the office with the Ghost Fetus, having gathered enough materials and spirit essence to advance in the Summoning Stage.

Character Developments

• Kong Yebai's death highlights the danger and unpredictability of the Time Ruins.
• Xie Lan and Ji Jue's alliance is further solidified as they work together to cover up the incident.
• Ji Jue's determination to take down the Evil Transformation Cult is fueled by personal grudges, not a sense of mission or responsibility.

Significant Themes

• The corrupt and dangerous nature of the Time Ruins.
• The alliance and rivalry between Xie Lan and Ji Jue.
• Ji Jue's personal motivations and the consequences of his actions.

Character Interactions

• Xie Lan and Ji Jue work together to clean up the scene, showcasing their understanding and cooperation.
• Ji Jue and Tong Hua have a heart-to-heart conversation, with Tong Hua expressing her concern for Ji Jue's well-being and Ji Jue revealing his personal motivations.
• Ji Jue's thoughts about the potential destruction of Yacheng and the people he cares about highlight his determination to prevent such an outcome.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Cheng, the High Priest, is shocked by the destruction of his subordinates and the hospital wing.
• He suspects the Security Bureau's involvement but realizes it's an outsider, possibly Xie Lian.
• The Dean and other mutated physicians gather for a meeting, introducing Ji Jue, a newcomer to the Infectious Disease Department.
• Ji Jue questions the effectiveness of the current treatment and suggests finding a mild case to test it, implying Lian Cheng should be the one to prove it.

Character Developments

• Lian Cheng: Struggles with fear, shock, and anger as he realizes the extent of the outsider's power and the threat he poses.
• Ji Jue: Reveals his true intentions, challenging Lian Cheng's authority and pushing him into a corner.
• The Dean and other physicians: Display loyalty to the cult and admiration for Ji Jue's willingness to undergo live human experimentation.

Significant Themes

• Power struggle and manipulation: Ji Jue uses his words to turn the situation against Lian Cheng, exposing his weaknesses and forcing him to defend his actions.
• Sacrifice and devotion: Ji Jue's offer to undergo live human experimentation highlights the cult's willingness to go to extreme lengths to achieve their goals.

Character Interactions

• Lian Cheng and Ji Jue: Their tense exchange reveals the growing conflict between them, with Ji Jue slowly gaining the upper hand.
• Lian Cheng and the Dean: The Dean's support for Ji Jue further isolates Lian Cheng, making it difficult for him to maintain his authority.
• The Dean and other physicians: Their shared admiration for Ji Jue's sacrifice fosters a sense of unity and purpose among the cult members.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Cheng, after being outmaneuvered by Ji Jue, is forced to undergo the Undying Disease implantation in the Time Ruins' inpatient building.
• Ji Jue, seemingly unconcerned, volunteers to undergo the same procedure next.
• Ji Jue's body shows no immediate reaction to the Undying Disease, unlike Lian Cheng's violent mutation.

Character Developments

• Lian Cheng: Becomes increasingly desperate and resentful as he's forced to undergo the Undying Disease implantation.
• Ji Jue: Remains calm and composed throughout the procedure, showing no signs of distress or mutation.

Significant Themes

• Devotion and Sacrifice: The doctors' fanatical devotion to their cause, viewing Lian Cheng's suffering as a 'sacrifice' for the greater good.
• Control and Manipulation: Ji Jue's manipulation of Lian Cheng and the doctors, using their fanaticism against them.
• Appearance vs. Reality: Ji Jue's seemingly normal reaction to the Undying Disease, contrasting with Lian Cheng's violent mutation.

Character Interactions

• Lian Cheng and Ji Jue: Their dynamic shifts as Lian Cheng becomes increasingly desperate and Ji Jue remains calm, reversing their initial power dynamics.
• Ji Jue and the Doctors: Ji Jue's casual, almost mocking attitude towards the doctors' fanaticism, further emphasizing his control over the situation.
• Director Qian and Ji Jue: Director Qian's brief interaction with Ji Jue hints at a deeper understanding or acknowledgment between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Jue undergoes the Undying Disease treatment, showing no signs of pain or torment.
• Lian Cheng, the main patient, is terrified when Ji Jue proposes a new treatment method using Mad Slaughter Poison.
• Ji Jue reveals that Lian Cheng has become an irreplaceable test subject and forces him back into the electric chair for the injection.

Character Developments

• Ji Jue: Shows no reaction to the Undying Disease treatment, indicating his high resistance. He manipulates Lian Cheng into becoming a test subject.
• Lian Cheng: Becomes increasingly desperate and frightened as he realizes he's been manipulated into a crucial role in Ji Jue's plan.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Ji Jue manipulates Lian Cheng into becoming a test subject, highlighting his ability to control situations to his advantage.
• Fear and desperation: Lian Cheng's fear and desperation grow as he realizes he's trapped in Ji Jue's plan.
• Death and torment: The physicians in the Time Ruins view death as a welcome release from their torment, contrasting with Ji Jue's disregard for their suffering.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Lian Cheng: Ji Jue manipulates and torments Lian Cheng, while Lian Cheng becomes increasingly desperate and fearful.
• Ji Jue and the physicians: Ji Jue plays on the physicians' desperation for death, gaining their support for his plan.
• The physicians and Lian Cheng: The physicians view Lian Cheng as a crucial test subject and force him back into the electric chair for the injection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lian Cheng, bound to an electric chair, undergoes a horrifying transformation due to the Undying Disease and Mad Slaughter Poison.
• Ji Jue and the doctors, believing Lian Cheng is about to die, encourage him and prepare to administer a larger dose of the poison.
• Lian Cheng breaks free from his restraints and unleashes an Abomination's authority, freezing the Time Ruins and isolating Ji Jue.
• The Undying Disease spreads rapidly, and Lian Cheng's body transforms into a calamity vessel for the Supreme Lord's Gift.
• Ji Jue triggers a massive explosion in the Time Ruins, destroying the Outpatient Building and killing all the mutated patients.

Character Developments

• Lian Cheng's body and mind deteriorate as the Undying Disease and Mad Slaughter Poison take over, leading him to believe he is the vessel for the Supreme Lord's Gift.
• Ji Jue remains calm and collected, even in the face of Lian Cheng's transformation and the impending danger. He demonstrates his cunning and resourcefulness by triggering the explosion.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of power and ambition, as seen through Lian Cheng's descent into madness.
• The destructive potential of unchecked experimentation and obsession, as exemplified by the doctors' actions and the resulting chaos in the Time Ruins.
• The struggle between control and chaos, with Ji Jue attempting to maintain order and Lian Cheng embracing the chaos of the Undying Disease.

Character Interactions

• Lian Cheng and Ji Jue: Lian Cheng sees Ji Jue as an obstacle to his plans and threatens him, while Ji Jue remains unfazed and ultimately outsmarts Lian Cheng.
• Lian Cheng and the doctors: The doctors encourage Lian Cheng's transformation, believing it will lead to a "good death," but their actions ultimately contribute to the destruction of the Time Ruins.
• Ji Jue and the Time Ruins: Ji Jue demonstrates his understanding and control over the Time Ruins' systems, using them to trigger the explosion and destroy the Outpatient Building.

Plot Points and Events

• Ji Jue blows up the hospital using Tong Hua as a pawn.
• A disaster beast emerges from the ruins.
• Xie Lan helps defend against the beast using his puppets.
• Lian Cheng, the High Priest, confronts Ji Jue.
• Ji Jue uses the Soul Calling Bell to summon a massive horde of lingering spirits.
• Ji Jue creates a Sage Remnant using the Soul Calling Bell's power.

Character Developments

• Tong Hua shows reluctance in helping Ji Jue but ultimately complies.
• Xie Lan is forced to help Ji Jue due to threats against his medical license.
• Lian Cheng becomes increasingly wary and cautious of Ji Jue's power.
• Ji Jue demonstrates his ability to control and manipulate Spiritual Substance on a massive scale.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Ji Jue manipulates Tong Hua and Xie Lan to achieve his goals, while also demonstrating his ability to control Spiritual Substance.
• Power dynamics: The chapter explores the power dynamics between Ji Jue, Lian Cheng, and the disaster beast, as well as the unequal power relationship between Ji Jue and his pawns.
• The cost of power: Ji Jue's use of the Soul Calling Bell comes at a great cost to his own Spiritual Substance and the lives of the lingering spirits.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue manipulates Tong Hua and Xie Lan to further his goals.
• Ji Jue faces off against Lian Cheng, demonstrating his power and mocking the High Priest's abilities.
• Ji Jue creates a Sage Remnant to control the Time Ruins, showcasing his ability to manipulate Spiritual Substance on a massive scale.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Jue summons a Sage Remnant using the Soul Calling Bell, which recreates Mercury's form and power.
• The Sage Remnant battles the Evil Transformation Cult's Abomination, which is parasitizing within the Bone Wheel and Evil Eye.
• Ji Jue fights Lian Cheng, who is possessed by the Supreme Lord's vessel, using enhanced strength and speed from the Sage Remnant's blessings.
• Ji Jue activates Undying Disease, which absorbs and neutralizes the Evil Folly's corruption in his body and begins to consume Lian Cheng's and the Supreme Lord's power.

Character Developments

• Ji Jue demonstrates his understanding of Mercury and his ability to control the Sage Remnant, showcasing his growth as a Chosen One.
• Lian Cheng experiences humiliation and powerlessness, reminiscent of his past, as he is overwhelmed by Ji Jue's strength and the Supreme Lord's lack of protection.

Significant Themes

• The power of tools and one's ability to wield them, as seen through Professor Ye's advice and Ji Jue's use of the Soul Calling Bell.
• The consequences of one's actions and the karmic retribution Lian Cheng faces for his choices.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and the Sage Remnant work together to fight Lian Cheng and the Abomination, with the Remnant enhancing Ji Jue's abilities.
• Ji Jue and Lian Cheng engage in a physical battle, with Ji Jue gaining the upper hand due to his enhancements and Lian Cheng's inability to counter Ji Jue's speed and strength.
• Lian Cheng and the Supreme Lord are connected through Lian Cheng's vessel, with Lian Cheng trying to draw the Supreme Lord's power to save himself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Supreme Lord (Bone Wheel) suffers a vicious beating from an unknown force upon its descent.
• It is then backstabbed by the Sage Remnant, which proceeds to destroy it.
• Lian Cheng, despite being grievously wounded, survives and absorbs the essence of the Supreme Lord, transforming and gaining a new form.
• He finds the Marrow of Evil Folly, a divine marrow that completes its transformation within the womb of Undying Disease, granting him the ability to transform into a Higher Fiend.
• Ji Jue finds the doctor's afterimage, which is consumed by the patients' despair and mutation. Ji Jue hesitates but ultimately drives the Marrow of Evil Folly into the doctor's back, seemingly destroying him.

Character Developments

• Lian Cheng: Becomes even more deranged and power-hungry, absorbing the Supreme Lord's essence and gaining the Marrow of Evil Folly, which will allow him to transform into a Higher Fiend.
• Ji Jue: Struggles with his conscience and hesitates before ultimately destroying the doctor's afterimage.
• The Doctor's Afterimage: Consumed by the patients' despair and mutation, it becomes a manifestation of their collective pain and suffering.

Significant Themes

• Despair and Hope: The patients' despair contrasts with the doctor's hope, reflecting the theme of hope amidst hopelessness.
• Sacrifice: The doctor's willingness to sacrifice himself for his patients, and Ji Jue's eventual sacrifice to destroy the doctor's afterimage.
• The Struggle Against Evil: The fight against the Supreme Lord and Lian Cheng, and the internal struggle within Ji Jue.

Character Interactions

• Lian Cheng vs. Ji Jue: Lian Cheng's obsession with power and destruction contrasts with Ji Jue's internal struggle and eventual sacrifice.
• The Doctor's Afterimage vs. Ji Jue: The doctor's afterimage, consumed by despair, confronts Ji Jue, leading to his eventual destruction.
• The Patients vs. The Doctor's Afterimage: The patients' despair and accusations towards the doctor's afterimage, reflecting their collective pain and suffering.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Jue encounters the core of the Time Ruins, a doctor who sacrificed himself to create this realm to save his patients.
• Ji Jue decides to become a doctor and save the patients in the Time Ruins.
• Ji Jue performs surgery on the first patient, successfully separating the soul from the body and curing the patient.

Character Developments

• Ji Jue accepts his role as a doctor and takes on the responsibility to save the patients in the Time Ruins.
• The doctor who created the Time Ruins finds peace after entrusting his final wish to Ji Jue.

Significant Themes

• The power of conviction and determination in the face of despair.
• The struggle between life and death, and the doctors' duty to save lives.
• The consequences of one's actions and the importance of taking responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue interacts with the doctor who created the Time Ruins, who entrusts him with his final wish.
• Ji Jue works with Tong Hua to perform the surgery on the first patient.
• Ji Jue communicates with the phantoms of the doctors from his past, who guide him through the surgery.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Zhi meets with Tong Hua to discuss her friend's mental state.
• Ye Zhi diagnoses the friend as having severe obsessive-compulsive disorder, paranoia, suspicion, mysophobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, interpersonal sensitivity, and self-destructive tendencies.
• Ye Zhi warns Tong Hua not to introduce her to her friend and to avoid meddling in his life.
• Ye Zhi speculates that the friend's behavior might be due to guilt over something he lost.
• Tong Hua reveals that the friend is Lu Feng, whom Ye Zhi had seen earlier at the beach with the Tong Family.

Character Developments

• Ye Zhi: Demonstrates her abilities as a Heart Pivot Chosen One by diagnosing Lu Feng's mental state from a distance. She shows concern for Tong Hua's well-being and advises her against getting involved with Lu Feng.
• Tong Hua: Struggles with her feelings for Lu Feng and seeks Ye Zhi's advice. She reveals that she has feelings for Lu Feng but is unsure about his intentions.
• Lu Feng: Is diagnosed by Ye Zhi as having severe mental health issues. He is shown to be enjoying his time with the Tong Family at the beach, despite his troubled past.

Significant Themes

• The burden of the past and the guilt it carries.
• The struggle between control and acceptance in one's life.
• The value of friendship and the importance of understanding and accepting others as they are.

Character Interactions

• Ye Zhi and Tong Hua: Their conversation reveals Tong Hua's feelings for Lu Feng and Ye Zhi's concerns about his mental state. Ye Zhi advises Tong Hua to be cautious and not to meddle in Lu Feng's life.
• Lu Feng and the Tong Family: Lu Feng is shown to be enjoying his time with the Tong Family, participating in various activities and games with them. This interaction highlights his ability to connect with others despite his mental health struggles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author announces the completion of another volume.
• They mention facing writer's block, a common challenge for authors.
• The author has a general idea for the next volume but needs to finalize details.

Character Developments

• The author: Shows self-awareness about facing writer's block and the need to take a break to plan the next volume.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of writer's block and the need for breaks in creative work.
• The importance of planning and preparation for future projects.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with readers through their message, expressing gratitude for support and seeking understanding for their need to take a break.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Jue receives a letter from Hope Hospital inviting him to participate in their training program.
• Professor Ye declines the invitation on Ji Jue's behalf.
• Ji Jue brings back a Bone Blade from the Time Ruins, which Professor Ye identifies as a work of nature.

Character Developments

• Ji Jue's luck with finding powerful artifacts continues.
• Professor Ye shows concern for Ji Jue's well-being and safety.
• Ye Chun is jealous of Ji Jue's findings and his relationship with Professor Ye.

Significant Themes

• The power of nature and its creations.
• The consequences of Ji Jue's actions and the attention he draws.
• The relationship between Ji Jue and Professor Ye, and between Ji Jue and Ye Chun.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Professor Ye: Teacher-student relationship, with Professor Ye guiding and protecting Ji Jue.
• Ji Jue and Ye Chun: Rivals and friends, with Ye Chun feeling jealous of Ji Jue's accomplishments and relationship with Professor Ye.
• Ji Jue and the Bone Blade: A unique connection, with the Bone Blade responding only to Ji Jue and refusing to harm anyone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Jue receives a Bone Blade from Ye Xian, which he names 'Mercy' due to its inability to kill.
• Ji Jue demonstrates his new skill of extracting and transplanting spiritual intelligence using a pocket watch.
• Ji Jue showcases his Fluid Alchemy by creating a mercury truck that attacks Ye Xian.
• Ji Jue uses a mercury armor, mimicking Lou Da Shao's Dragon Scale Armor, to block Ye Xian's punch.

Character Developments

• Ji Jue's skills in Fluid Alchemy and spirit essence manipulation have improved significantly.
• Ji Jue's confidence and arrogance grow, leading him to be more open about his abilities.
• Ye Xian shows approval and anticipation for Ji Jue's growth, hinting at her desire to challenge and teach him.

Significant Themes

• The theme of growth and improvement is emphasized as Ji Jue demonstrates his new skills.
• The theme of teacher-student dynamics is explored, with Ye Xian showing approval and anticipation for Ji Jue's progress.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Ye Xian engage in a sparring session, with Ji Jue showcasing his new skills and Ye Xian demonstrating her power and approval.
• Ji Jue and Ye Xian's interaction highlights their teacher-student relationship, with Ye Xian acting as both a mentor and a sparring partner.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Jue presents his Mercury armor, a makeshift creation using discarded parts, to Professor Ye Xian.
• Ye Xian spars with Ji Jue, testing his armor and its capabilities.
• Ji Jue reveals a hidden Spirit Essence Hand, a breakthrough in his Non-Aggression Matrix, during the fight.

Character Developments

• Ji Jue: He demonstrates his creativity and resourcefulness in building the Mercury armor. His understanding of his Blessings deepens, leading to a significant breakthrough with the Spirit Essence Hand.
• Professor Ye Xian: She shows surprise and approval at Ji Jue's innovations, acknowledging his potential and growth.

Significant Themes

• Innovation and Creativity: Ji Jue's ability to create something functional from discarded parts highlights the theme of innovation and creativity.
• Potential and Growth: The chapter emphasizes Ji Jue's potential and growth, with Professor Ye Xian acknowledging his progress.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Professor Ye Xian: Their interaction is primarily a sparring session, with Ye Xian testing Ji Jue's armor and Ji Jue surprising her with his hidden Spirit Essence Hand. Their dynamic is one of teacher and student, with Ye Xian acting as a mentor and Ji Jue showing his eagerness to learn and grow.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Jue is reprimanded by Professor Ye for his reckless behavior and lack of understanding about the realms of Celestial Beings and Sages.
• Ye Xian explains the interconnectedness of Chosen Ones and Supreme Goodness, and the power of Sages that endures even after their death.
• She warns Ji Jue not to rely on Mercury's favor and to be cautious with the remaining spirituality of the Sage, as it is the last trace left in the world.
• Ye Xian reveals the harsh reality of the Taiyi Ring and advises Ji Jue not to register as a Fluid Alchemy Artisan through the association.
• Ji Jue demonstrates his Spirit Essence Refinement by summoning a mutated physician tool ghost.
• Ye Xian easily defeats the tool ghost using a single drop of Mercury and seals it within a tiny bead, demonstrating Fluid Alchemy.

Character Developments

• Ji Jue shows improvement in his Spirit Essence Refinement but still lacks understanding of the higher realms and the true power of Sages.
• Ye Xian displays her immense power and knowledge, revealing her stern and demanding nature as a teacher while also showing concern for Ji Jue's future.

Significant Themes

• The interconnectedness of power and realms in the world of alchemy.
• The importance of reverence and caution when dealing with powerful forces and techniques.
• The harsh reality and infighting within the Taiyi Ring and the world of alchemy.
• The power dynamics and factions within the alchemy world.

Character Interactions

• Ji Jue and Ye Xian have a serious conversation about Ji Jue's reckless behavior and the true nature of the alchemy world.
• Ji Jue demonstrates his Spirit Essence Refinement to Ye Xian, who then showcases her power and knowledge by easily defeating and sealing the tool ghost.