Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ni Huayuan suggests that the attack on Kamakura Keiji might not be by an enemy, but related to what they're guarding.
• The Kamakura family reveals that their ancient ruin has long been destroyed, and they don't know what's being sought.
• The group decides to re-enter the ancient ruins to explore and find suspicious traces, with Ni Huayuan leading the operation.
• Fu Qian joins the exploration team to find the cause of the Divine Seal's loss of control.

Character Developments

• Ni Huayuan demonstrates leadership and strategic thinking, winning the trust of the Kamakura family and becoming the core of the operation.
• Kamakura Keiji shows remarkable strength and willpower, even in his weakened state.
• Fu Qian maintains his calm and composed demeanor, showing interest in the exploration but not revealing his true motives.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Leadership: Ni Huayuan's quick thinking and decisive actions earn him the respect and trust of the group, making him the natural leader of the exploration team.
• Loyalty and Family Secrets: The Kamakura family's loyalty to their duty as tomb keepers is tested, and they ultimately decide to reveal their family secrets for the greater good.
• Cultivation and Power: The desire to explore the ancient ruins highlights the characters' curiosity and ambition, as well as their belief in their own abilities.

Character Interactions

• Ni Huayuan and Kamakura Mi: Ni Huayuan's deductions and leadership skills convince Kamakura Mi to trust him and allow the Academy to lead the exploration.
• Fu Qian and A Kai: Fu Qian shares his insights on Deities with A Kai, revealing his disinterest in being worshipped and his focus on personal cultivation.
• Jian Jingzheng and A Kai: The instructors from the Sword Participation Institute flatter A Kai, fostering a harmonious atmosphere between the two groups.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The exploration team, led by Kamakura Mi, enters the ruins of the ancient temple/tomb.
• They reach the room where the Kamakura Family's ancestor was found dead.
• Ni Huayuan, the Academy's vice-president, examines the room and focuses on a shattered statue.

Character Developments

• Ji Liushuang, the Sword Participation Institute's genius, shows maturity and critical thinking by engaging in a philosophical discussion with Fu Qian (Sword Demon).
• Kamakura Mi, the guide, reveals that he hadn't explored this particular room before.
• Ni Huayuan demonstrates his analytical skills by focusing on the statue.

Significant Themes

• The exploration of ancient ruins and the search for hidden truths.
• The importance of experience and detailed insights in understanding philosophical concepts (as discussed between Ji Liushuang and Fu Qian).

Character Interactions

• Ji Liushuang and Fu Qian have a philosophical discussion, with Ji Liushuang showing admiration for Fu Qian's wisdom.
• Jian Jingzheng and the other instructor are initially wary of Fu Qian's influence on Ji Liushuang but later seem to change their opinion.
• Ni Huayuan seeks input from the team, showing a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discovers a statue inside the tomb that differs from the ones outside, appearing less human and more monstrous.
• Ni Huayuan summons two grotesque creatures from his arms to investigate behind the statue, but they are swiftly defeated.
• It's revealed that someone behind the wall is using the Cursed Sword Dao, causing the creatures to be instantly defeated and dissolved.

Character Developments

• Ni Huayuan demonstrates his ability to summon creatures and his knowledge of the Cursed Sword Dao.
• Kamakura Mi shows his lack of knowledge about the statue and his family's history.
• Jian Jingzheng displays his understanding of the Cursed Sword Dao and deduces the presence of another user behind the wall.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Cursed Sword Dao and its potential dangers.
• The importance of knowledge and understanding in uncovering secrets.
• The tension and danger of exploring an unknown tomb.

Character Interactions

• Ni Huayuan and Kamakura Mi have a tense exchange, with Ni Huayuan showing disrespect towards Kamakura Mi's profession.
• Jian Jingzheng provides insightful observations, helping to advance the group's understanding of the situation.
• The group works together to analyze the situation and deduce the presence of another user of the Cursed Sword Dao behind the wall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discovers a hidden chamber behind a statue, revealing another world.
• They find a grotesque, deceased creature, seemingly human but distorted.
• Ni Huayuan suggests that the creature's death and the Kamakura Family's curse might be connected to someone who received revelations like the Kamakura Family's ancestor.
• The group decides to follow a path leading out of the chamber, hoping to catch the mysterious person who might be behind the recent events.

Character Developments

• Kamakura Mi: Struggles to accept the possibility that someone else might have received similar revelations to his ancestor, leading to the current situation.
• Ni Huayuan: Demonstrates analytical skills and deductive reasoning, helping the group understand the potential connection between the creature's death and the Kamakura Family's curse.

Significant Themes

• The theme of revelations and their consequences is further explored, as the group considers that someone else might have received similar revelations to the Kamakura Family's ancestor.
• The theme of hidden truths is reinforced, as the group discovers another world behind the statue and a grotesque creature in the chamber.

Character Interactions

• Ni Huayuan and Kamakura Mi: Ni Huayuan helps Kamakura Mi consider the possibility that someone else might be behind the recent events, leading to a shift in Kamakura Mi's perspective.
• The group: The group works together to explore the hidden chamber and decide on their next course of action, demonstrating unity in the face of uncertainty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ni Huayuan and Kamakura Mi decide to chase after the murderer who escaped through the ruins.
• They discover a long, intricate corridor leading deeper into the ruins.
• The group splits up to explore different paths, with Fu Qian, Ji Liushuang, and Mentor Chang forming a team due to Fu Qian's suspicious origins.

Character Developments

• Kamakura Mi shows understanding and cooperation with Ni Huayuan's plan, prioritizing the mission over personal feelings about the ruins.
• Ni Huayuan demonstrates strategic thinking and willingness to make necessary sacrifices for the mission's success.
• Fu Qian exhibits confidence in his abilities and willingness to act alone, but his origins are suspicious, raising concerns among the team.
• Ji Liushuang shows concern for Fu Qian's safety and willingness to accompany him, while Jian Jingzheng expresses worry about her safety around Fu Qian.
• Mentor Chang steps in to accompany Fu Qian and Ji Liushuang, understanding the importance of keeping an eye on Fu Qian.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good (Ni Huayuan's willingness to accept losses for the mission's success)
• Trust and suspicion (the team's concerns about Fu Qian's origins and intentions)
• Teamwork and cooperation (the group's decision to split up and explore different paths)

Character Interactions

• Ni Huayuan and Kamakura Mi work together, understanding each other's priorities and concerns.
• Fu Qian, Ji Liushuang, and Mentor Chang form a team due to Fu Qian's suspicious origins, with Ji Liushuang showing concern for Fu Qian and Jian Jingzheng expressing worry about her safety.
• The Kamakura family collectively expresses relief when they are not included in Fu Qian's team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team, now including Teacher Chang Mo, explores the ruins, discovering strange statues and a petrified corpse.
• Fu Qian suggests that the unique statue might represent a believer of an unnamed Deity who was rejected by other believers.
• The team reaches a hall-like area blocked by ruins, with no apparent exit.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian shows unexpected patience and willingness to guide Ji Liushuang, revealing his depth of knowledge about the Mythological Era.
• Teacher Chang Mo demonstrates her expertise in the Mythological Era and her concern for Ji Liushuang's growth.
• Ji Liushuang shows curiosity and critical thinking, questioning and learning from both Fu Qian and Teacher Chang.

Significant Themes

• The remnants of the Mythological Era and the fear and anger that led to the destruction of Deity statues.
• The concept of divine endowment and the wrong path of personifying spiritual totems.
• The importance of understanding and learning from the past to avoid mistakes.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Ji Liushuang's interactions show a shift in their dynamic, with Fu Qian becoming more patient and willing to guide Ji Liushuang.
• Teacher Chang Mo and Ji Liushuang's interactions highlight their mentor-mentee relationship, with Chang Mo guiding and warning Ji Liushuang.
• The team's interactions show a level of mutual respect and willingness to learn from each other, despite their different backgrounds and expertise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian and his team discover a hidden layer beneath the ruins.
• Fu Qian uses his unique swordplay to create an entrance to the lower layer.
• They encounter a crystal-like creature attached to the ceiling, which Fu Qian identifies as a "crystal insect."

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Reveals his Demigod status and demonstrates his unusual swordplay, which can transform his left hand into a giant blade. He shows disdain for arguing and takes the lead in exploration.
• Chang Mo: Initially skeptical of Fu Qian's methods, she becomes more enthusiastic about action to avoid further conversation with him. She demonstrates her combat skills by defending against the crystal insect.
• Ji Liushuang: She remains calm and observant, showing agreement with Fu Qian's plans and understanding of his swordplay.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Skepticism: Chang Mo initially distrusts Fu Qian's methods but comes to accept them as they encounter danger together.
• Power and Danger: The exploration of the ruins reveals both the power of Fu Qian's swordplay and the danger of the creatures hidden within.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Chang Mo: They have a tense exchange about the feasibility of Fu Qian's plan, with Chang Mo initially skeptical and Fu Qian dismissive of her concerns.
• Fu Qian and Ji Liushuang: They share a silent understanding, with Ji Liushuang showing acceptance of Fu Qian's methods and understanding of his abilities.
• Chang Mo and Ji Liushuang: They work together to defend against the crystal insect, with Chang Mo taking a protective stance towards Ji Liushuang.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A strange, aggressive, and seemingly inanimate Crystal Worm appears.
• Fu Qian, a Demigod, struggles to damage the Crystal Worm with his powerful sword strike.
• The Crystal Worm retreats into a hidden pool, which is revealed to be made of crystal, not water.
• Fu Qian throws Ji Liushuang's sword into the pool, causing it to shatter and reveal its true form: a massive, crystalline entity.
• The Kamakura clansmen approach the pool, unaware of the situation.

Character Developments

• Chang Mo: Shows concern and alarm at the appearance of the Crystal Worm. Her physical strength is impressive, but she struggles to damage the creature.
• Fu Qian: Demonstrates his power and experience as a Demigod. He remains calm and strategic, choosing to observe and understand the situation rather than immediately attacking.
• Ji Liushuang: Stays by Chang Mo's side, showing loyalty and concern for her guardian. She maintains a calm demeanor, even when faced with the strange and powerful entity in the pool.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and mysterious nature of the ruins, represented by the Crystal Worm and the crystal pool.
• The power dynamics between characters, with Fu Qian's strength and experience contrasting with Chang Mo's physical prowess but lack of strategy.
• The importance of observation and understanding before acting, as demonstrated by Fu Qian's decision to wait and see rather than immediately attacking the entity.

Character Interactions

• Chang Mo and Fu Qian: Their dynamic shifts as Fu Qian takes the lead in the situation, with Chang Mo following his guidance.
• Ji Liushuang and Chang Mo: Ji Liushuang shows loyalty and concern for Chang Mo, while Chang Mo relies on Ji Liushuang for support.
• Fu Qian and the Kamakura clansmen: Fu Qian expects their arrival and plans to retreat to observe them, indicating a level of disdain or disregard for their capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group led by Cas, including A Kai and a Kamakura clan member, catches up to Fu Qian and the others.
• They discover a Pool of Crystals behind a door, which was disturbed by Fu Qian's group earlier.
• Ni Huayuan's group arrives, and they decide to investigate the Pool of Crystals together.
• A Kai attempts to take a sample from the Pool of Crystals but is grabbed by a reconstructed crystal hand.

Character Developments

• Cas shows interest in the Pool of Crystals, prioritizing his curiosity over the urgency of the operation.
• Ni Huayuan is upset about the delay in the operation and the lack of progress in finding the cause of the Kamakura clan's troubles.
• A Kai demonstrates his eagerness to collect samples, even when warned about the Pool of Crystals' strength.

Significant Themes

• Curiosity vs. Responsibility: Characters prioritize their curiosity and personal interests over their duties, leading to delays and potential risks.
• Unforeseen Consequences: The Pool of Crystals, hidden beneath the Kamakura clan's ruins, has remained undetected for generations, highlighting the dangers of ignoring unknown elements.

Character Interactions

• Cas and Fu Qian: Cas thanks Fu Qian for his work, showing appreciation for his efforts, while Fu Qian remains indifferent.
• Ni Huayuan and Cas: Ni Huayuan is frustrated with Cas's decision to investigate the Pool of Crystals, but ultimately agrees to join the investigation.
• A Kai and the Pool of Crystals: A Kai's attempt to take a sample from the Pool of Crystals results in him being grabbed by a reconstructed crystal hand, demonstrating the Pool's sentience and strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A crystal hand emerges from the pool, attempting to grab A Kai.
• Chang Mo and Jian Jingzheng try to stop it with their swords, but fail.
• Cas uses a Demigod-level attack to destroy the crystal hand.
• The pool's rhythm changes, and crystal spears emerge.
• The group retreats, and Cas stays behind to deal with the spears.
• Cas rejoins the group, revealing the thing in the pool is important to their investigation.
• Fu Qian suggests there's still someone who hasn't made a move yet, looking at Kamakura Mi.

Character Developments

• A Kai shows decisiveness in escaping the crystal hand.
• Cas demonstrates his power and strategic thinking.
• Ni Huayuan shows determination to continue the investigation despite challenges.
• Fu Qian reveals his ability to cut anything but questions the purpose of doing so in this context.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and dangerous nature of the Forbidden Zone.
• The limits of power and knowledge in the face of the unknown.
• The importance of teamwork and cooperation in facing challenges.

Character Interactions

• A Kai and Cas work together to defend against the crystal hand.
• Ni Huayuan and Cas have a tense exchange about the investigation's direction.
• Fu Qian and Cas show mutual respect and understanding, working together to assess the situation.
• Kamakura Mi is singled out by Fu Qian, suggesting she might have a role to play.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian suggests Kamakura Mi, the head of the Kamakura clan, to deal with the mysterious crystalline entity in the ruins.
• Kamakura Mi attempts to fight the entity but fails, sustaining an injury. The entity then disintegrates due to a mysterious force.

Character Developments

• Kamakura Mi shows resilience and determination but ultimately fails to defeat the entity, demonstrating the power gap between him and the Academy members.
• Fu Qian reveals his knowledge of the Kamakura family's swordsmanship, implying a deeper understanding of their techniques.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Academy and the Kamakura clan are highlighted, with the Academy members showing superiority and the Kamakura clan's limitations being exposed.
• The mysterious entity's power is further revealed, showing its ability to mimic and counterattack.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Cas support Kamakura Mi's attempt to fight the entity, despite knowing the risks, putting pressure on him.
• Ni Huayuan initially opposes Fu Qian's suggestion but later backs down due to Cas's support.
• Kamakura Mi looks to Ni Huayuan for help but receives no support, leaving him with no choice but to face the entity alone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kamakura Mi successfully shatters the crystal pool using the Kamakura Family's Cursed Sword, revealing a liquid-like substance.
• The team gains no new information from their search, leading to a reassessment of the situation.
• Cas and Fu Qian discuss the high-level power source and the Kamakura Family's role in it.
• Ni Huayuan suggests taking samples and continuing the chase, but Cas dismisses the idea.
• Cas and Fu Qian speculate about the Nameless Deity and its followers, suggesting a connection to the Kamakura Family's situation.

Character Developments

• Kamakura Mi: Shows the power of the Kamakura Family's Cursed Sword, but is injured and needs treatment.
• Cas: Demonstrates authority and dismisses Ni Huayuan's plan, showing tacit understanding with Fu Qian.
• Fu Qian: Analyzes the situation and suggests further investigation into the Kamakura Family's connection to the Nameless Deity's followers.
• Ni Huayuan: Loses credibility due to his plan's lack of results and is dismissed by Cas.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and authority (Cas's dismissal of Ni Huayuan's plan)
• The unknown and ancient forces (the Nameless Deity and its followers)
• The role of the Kamakura Family in the current situation

Character Interactions

• Cas and Fu Qian: Show understanding and agreement in their analysis of the situation.
• Cas and Ni Huayuan: Cas dismisses Ni Huayuan's plan, showing a lack of respect for his authority.
• The group: The Kamakura Family and the Academy crowd avoid Ni Huayuan's gaze, showing a loss of confidence in his plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discovers a pool of chopped-up believers in the ruin, which Fu Qian suggests could be the result of a Deity's blessing and multiple cycles of reconstruction.
• Jian Jingzheng realizes that Fu Qian is not part of the original investigation team and has unknown motives.
• Kamakura Mi defends his family's Cursed Sword Dao, arguing that it's a state of mind and not a Ritual as Fu Qian suggests.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Shows scholarly gentleness and a willingness to consider absurd possibilities. He suspects the Kamakura family's Sword Dao is a Ritual gone wrong.
• Kamakura Mi: Struggles to defend his family's legacy, providing strong reasons against Fu Qian's hypothesis. He reveals that the Kamakura family doesn't know the name of the Deity they believe in.
• Cas: Acknowledges that the Kamakura family's Sword Dao originates from a higher power but is still uncertain about how it works.

Significant Themes

• The absurdity and mystery of ancient Deities and their blessings.
• The power dynamics and motivations of different factions in the investigation team.
• The struggle between tradition and new interpretations, as seen in Kamakura Mi's defense of his family's legacy.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Kamakura Mi: Fu Qian deliberately provokes Kamakura Mi to find strong reasons to refute his hypothesis, hoping to gain more information about the Kamakura family's Sword Dao.
• Cas and the group: Cas acknowledges the significance of the discovery but decides to take samples and leave for further investigation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cas's sampling order causes resentment among the group.
• A Kai tests the crystal pool and retrieves a sample.
• The return trip to the city is efficient and uneventful.
• A Kai and Fu Qian discuss the Institute of Curses and its miracles.

Character Developments

• Cas remains silent and aloof after his plan to find the culprit is abandoned.
• A Kai shows interest in ancient deities and the Institute of Curses' miracles.
• Ji Liushuang reveals her admiration for the Institute of Curses and her desire to join it.
• Fu Qian expresses curiosity about the Institute of Curses and its miracles.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and its role in the Institute of Curses' miracles.
• The struggle between exploration and patent protection in the academic world.
• The reverence for ancient deities and their potential responses to calls.

Character Interactions

• A Kai and Fu Qian discuss the Institute of Curses, with A Kai explaining its principles and Fu Qian asking insightful questions.
• Ji Liushuang joins the conversation, revealing her admiration for the Institute of Curses and her desire to join it.
• Cas remains silent and distant from the group, reflecting on his abandoned plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian ponders the Kamakura family's swordsmanship as a Ritual and the role of calming the mind.
• He questions Kamakura Mi about their meditation method, hinting at it being similar to A Kai's chanting.
• Upon returning to the mansion, Fu Qian offers to help Kamakura Shinji, who is severely injured, with an uncertain method that might have permanent side effects.
• Fu Qian asks everyone to leave the room, hinting at using the Return Edict in secret.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Shows curiosity and insight into the Kamakura family's Ritual-like swordsmanship. He offers to help Kamakura Shinji, displaying a mix of confidence and uncertainty.
• Kamakura Mi: Struggles to maintain composure while dealing with Fu Qian's questions. He's desperate to save his son, Kamakura Shinji, and agrees to Fu Qian's uncertain method.

Significant Themes

• The power of Rituals and their potential dangers.
• The importance of faith and piety in religious practices.
• The theme of uncertainty and risk-taking in desperate situations.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Kamakura Mi: Fu Qian questions Kamakura Mi about their meditation method, hinting at its similarity to A Kai's chanting. Kamakura Mi is cautious but desperate for Fu Qian's help.
• Fu Qian and the Academy group: Fu Qian asks everyone to leave the room, hinting at using the Return Edict in secret. The group complies, showing respect for Fu Qian's authority and the potential importance of his actions.
• Fu Qian and Kamakura Shinji: Fu Qian offers to help Kamakura Shinji, showing a mix of confidence and uncertainty in his abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian and his team consider ways to deal with the Kamakura Family's curse, which is linked to a Ritual involving a true god.
• Fu Qian decides to use the Return Edict to dispel the curse, targeting the Kamakura Family.
• The experiment initially fails, causing Kamakura Shinji's condition to worsen, but he later experiences relief from the curse's symptoms.
• Fu Qian discovers that watching a specific TV program, "Infamous," might be the cause of the curse's loss of control.

Character Developments

• Kamakura Shinji accepts his situation and undergoes Fu Qian's experiment, ultimately experiencing relief from his curse.
• Fu Qian demonstrates his medical knowledge and understanding of divine concepts, successfully identifying the cause of the curse's loss of control.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between mortals and gods, and the consequences of divine intervention in human affairs.
• The struggle against curses and their effects on individuals and families.
• The role of media and popular culture in influencing societal beliefs and behaviors.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian interacts with Kamakura Shinji, providing comfort and explaining his actions, ultimately helping to lift the curse.
• Fu Qian considers the advice of his team members, leading to his decision to target the Kamakura Family with the Return Edict.
• Fu Qian reflects on the lessons he's learned from the Old Man, influencing his decision to practice medicine and save the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian discovers the 'Infamy' attribute's impact on the Kamakura Family's wipeout.
• He completes a task judgment related to the Kamakura Family's curse.
• Fu Qian treats Kamakura Shinji and other gravekeepers, removing their curse and transforming them into ordinary people.
• Fu Qian leaves the Kamakura Family, expressing his intention to visit the Academy again.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his power and efficiency as a Demigod, solving the gravekeeper issue swiftly.
• Kamakura Keiji shows decisiveness and prioritizes his family's safety, unlike his hesitant brother Kamakura Mi.
• Ni Huayuan feels frustrated as the trip ended without any challenges or contributions from his group.

Significant Themes

• The chaotic and dangerous nature of the supernatural world.
• The value of life and the consequences of one's actions.
• The pressure and exclusivity of Fu Qian's abilities.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian interacts briefly with the Kamakura Family, showing little interest in their feelings post-cure.
• He exchanges polite words with A Kai and Cas before leaving.
• Ni Huayuan's unfriendly question is ignored by Fu Qian, highlighting the latter's Demigod demeanor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian returns to the ancient ruins, finding it empty and desolate.
• The Kamakura Family, now ordinary humans, are surprised to find the Curse's influence lifted.
• Fu Qian enters the ruins for the third time, aiming to establish contact with the Nameless God.
• He retrieves Ji Liushuang's sword and attempts to replicate the Kamakura Family's Cursed Sword Dao to activate the Nameless God's power.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his ability to mimic others' actions perfectly, attempting to replicate the Kamakura Family's Cursed Sword Dao.
• The Kamakura Family, now ordinary, reflect on their situation and express gratitude for their lives.
• Ji Liushuang shows perceptiveness and understanding of the situation, earning praise from Cas and Chang Mo.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Nameless God and the consequences of its influence.
• The consequences of the Curse and the price paid for its removal.
• The theme of mimicry and replication, with Fu Qian copying the Kamakura Family's sword technique.

Character Interactions

• Cas and Chang Mo praise Ji Liushuang for her perceptiveness, stimulating the Kamakura Family's curiosity.
• Fu Qian interacts with the crystal arm in the pool, attempting to activate the Nameless God's power through replication.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian continues to use the Kamakura Family's meat-chopping swordsmanship against the creature in the pool, causing it to become more active and grotesque.
• He realizes that the power supporting the creature is no less than the Rank that severed the Divine Seal, and ponders about the ruin's past.
• Fu Qian successfully establishes a connection with the ancient existence, and his body is marked with incisions.
• Ji Liushuang reveals herself, and Fu Qian decides to visit the Academy again.
• The task of containing the creature is successfully completed.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his prowess and understanding of the Kamakura Family's swordsmanship, improving upon it.
• Ji Liushuang shows concern for Fu Qian's well-being and expresses her eagerness for him to visit the Academy again.

Significant Themes

• The power of ancient existences and their blessings.
• The consequences of interfering with the unknown.
• The importance of basic research and understanding.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Ji Liushuang interact, with Ji Liushuang asking Fu Qian to visit the Academy again.
• The Kamakura Family instructors discuss the possibility of Fu Qian being connected to their recent problems.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian successfully completes the mission, returning the weapon to its owner.
• The Kamakura Family's curse is lifted, and they become ordinary people.
• Fu Qian receives a reward, the 'Old Day Engraving', which inflicts wounds on himself and his surroundings.
• He returns to the mansion, finding Su Gao waiting for him.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his strategic thinking and self-awareness, understanding the implications of his new skill and its potential uses.
• Su Gao shows maturity and restraint, accepting the Abyss Notebook without asking too many questions.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of divine intervention and the unintended effects of blessings.
• The power dynamics between deities and mortals, and the risks of interacting with divine entities.
• The duality of rewards and their potential drawbacks.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Su Gao maintain a professional and respectful relationship, with Fu Qian showing generosity by giving Su Gao the Abyss Notebook.
• There's an unspoken understanding between them, with Su Gao not questioning Fu Qian's actions or whereabouts.