Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Yi, the human plant, reveals he was invited to clear a curse from a newborn, like Li He.
• Luo Yi recalls his transformation: he refused to continue helping, but his body suddenly stiffened, and he lost consciousness.
• Luo Yi remembers the newborn's name is Benjamin.
• Luo Yi hears Benjamin's strange crying again, and his body starts convulsing. A creature emerges from his stomach.

Character Developments

• Luo Yi: Recalls his past, struggles with his transformation, and shows concern for Benjamin.
• Li He: Shows understanding and straightforwardness in acknowledging Luo Yi's purpose.
• Aiko: Persists in her mission to find Benjamin, displays dissatisfaction when Luo Yi can't provide more information.
• Fu Qian: Asks about Benjamin's crying, leading to the discovery of the creature inside Luo Yi.

Significant Themes

• Curses and Abnormalities: The newborn Benjamin's anomaly and the curse on Luo Yi are central to the chapter.
• Power Dynamics: The ancient royal family's internal power struggle is hinted at through Luo Yi's memories.
• Responsibility and Duty: Li He and Aiko's missions reflect their sense of responsibility, while Luo Yi struggles with his duty to the family.

Character Interactions

• Li He and Luo Yi: Li He acknowledges Luo Yi's purpose and prods him for more information.
• Aiko and Luo Yi: Aiko presses Luo Yi for more information about Benjamin.
• Fu Qian and Luo Yi: Fu Qian asks about Benjamin's crying, leading to the discovery of the creature inside Luo Yi.
• The Team: They work together to defend against Luo Yi's sudden change and discover the creature inside him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A strange, human-like creature emerges from Lui's abdomen, evading detection from professionals.
• The creature is a hybrid of human and plant, resembling Benjamin Larrea's description.
• Aiko uses her powers to freeze the creature and stop its growth, while keeping Lui alive.

Character Developments

• Aiko demonstrates her ability to target and control living organisms, showing her value as a Demigod.
• Lui's fear and desperation escalate as he witnesses the creature emerging from his body.
• Fu Qian exhibits his expertise in flesh and blood manipulation, providing insights into the creature's nature.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between human and supernatural entities.
• The power of perception and awareness in detecting hidden threats.
• The importance of quick thinking and adaptability in crisis situations.

Character Interactions

• Aiko and Li He work together to decide on a course of action to save Lui.
• Fu Qian and Your Excellency Jining provide insights and support during the crisis.
• Lui's fear and desperation contrast with the calm and decisive actions of the others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A tree grows out of Purifier Lui's stomach, transforming him into a humanoid Aoki tree.
• Aiko explains that this transformation will allow Lui to live longer but has a small impact.
• The group discusses the possibility of leaving the unreal place, suspecting Benjamin to be the key.
• Fu Qian suggests that the crying they hear is the accumulation of erosion, and when it reaches a certain limit, it manifests physically, as seen in Lui's transformation.
• They deduce that Benjamin might have caused Lui's rapid transformation due to close contact.
• Fu Qian suggests waiting for the next Benjamin to emerge from the remains and following it to find a way out.

Character Developments

• Purifier Lui is transformed into a tree, causing him distress and fear of death.
• Aiko demonstrates her medical expertise by performing the transformation on Lui.
• Fu Qian shows impressive analytical skills, deducing the cause of Lui's transformation and the nature of the crying.
• Old Master Li remains calm and collected, guiding the discussion and exploration.

Significant Themes

• The theme of transformation and change is prominent, with Lui physically transforming into a tree.
• The group's struggle against the unknown and their attempts to understand and control their environment.
• The theme of patience and perseverance, as Fu Qian suggests waiting for the next Benjamin to emerge.

Character Interactions

• Aiko and Fu Qian work together to analyze the situation and find a solution.
• Old Master Li interacts with the group, guiding their discussion and exploration.
• Purifier Lui interacts with the group, providing information and reacting to his transformation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Anke (Fu Qian) suggests waiting for a Tree Infant to crawl out and observe, sparking strong reactions from the group.
• Dean Li reveals he also considered this idea but deferred to the majority's opinion.
• Fu Qian shares a backup plan related to the runaway Tree Infants, suggesting they might have turned into a tracking tool.

Character Developments

• Dean Li shows his strategic and logical thinking, considering cruel plans to save lives.
• Fu Qian demonstrates his preparedness and resourcefulness, having backup plans for dire situations.
• Lui feels threatened by Fu Qian's plans and tries to stay away from him.

Significant Themes

• The theme of sacrifice for the greater good is explored through Dean Li's and Fu Qian's plans.
• The theme of adaptability and resourcefulness is shown through Fu Qian's backup plans.

Character Interactions

• Dean Li and Fu Qian exchange ideas and support each other's plans.
• Aiko questions Fu Qian's assumptions but considers his ideas.
• Lui feels threatened by Fu Qian's plans and tries to distance himself from him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian proposes a plan to combat the human plant's mental erosion using a Supernatural Item, the Tyrant's Fist.
• The team discusses the risks and potential benefits of Fu Qian's plan.
• Fu Qian decides to demonstrate the Tyrant's Fist's power to gain information about its origin and to show his desire for survival.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Shows strategic thinking and adaptability, willing to take risks to gain information and prove his worth.
• Old Master Li: Steady and thoughtful, evaluates Fu Qian's plan and the Tyrant's Fist.
• Your Excellency Jining: Maintains composure despite Fu Qian's unexpected behavior, agrees to weaken mental resistance for the Tyrant's Fist's effect.
• Your Excellency Lui: Initially hesitant about Fu Qian's plan, later expresses concern about the reversibility of the Tyrant's Fist's effect.
• Lady Aiko: Volunteers to be the first target of the Tyrant's Fist, showing determination and acceptance of her duty.

Significant Themes

• Trust and vigilance: The team members are cautious about Fu Qian's origins and intentions, but they also need his help to overcome the current challenge.
• Risk and opportunity: Fu Qian sees the current situation as an opportunity to gain information about the Tyrant's Fist and demonstrate his value to the team.
• Power dynamics: The team's high-Rank Supernaturals evaluate Fu Qian's plan and abilities, shaping the team's dynamics and decision-making process.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Old Master Li: Fu Qian seeks Old Master Li's evaluation of his plan, and Old Master Li considers Fu Qian's proposal carefully.
• Fu Qian and Your Excellency Jining: Fu Qian challenges Jining's assessment of the mental erosion, and she agrees to help amplify the Tyrant's Fist's effect.
• Your Excellency Lui and Lady Aiko: Lui expresses concern about the Tyrant's Fist's effect, while Aiko volunteers to be the first target, showing determination and acceptance of her duty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian conducts a mental test on Aiko using his Tyrant's Fist and a blow needle provided by Jining, which amplifies Aiko's mental torment.
• Old Master Li attempts to attack a hidden entity using deception and a combination of his arc swords and a golden halberd.

Character Developments

• Aiko demonstrates her resilience as a Demigod, but struggles with the amplified mental torment.
• Fu Qian shows his professionalism and dedication to his research, even in the face of Aiko's suffering.
• Old Master Li reveals his strategic thinking and combat skills, using deception to attempt to gain an advantage.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and research, even at the cost of others' suffering.
• The use of deception and strategy in combat.
• The resilience of the human (or in this case, Demigod) spirit.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Aiko: Fu Qian tests Aiko's mental stability, causing her significant distress.
• Fu Qian and Jining: Fu Qian asks for Jining's help in weakening Aiko's mental resistance, but Jining provides a blow needle that amplifies the torment instead.
• Old Master Li and the hidden entity: Old Master Li attempts to attack a hidden entity using deception, but it's unclear if he succeeds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Master Li, using an improvised halberd, defeats an unseen enemy, boosting team morale.
• The enemy is revealed to have a physical body and strong concealment abilities.
• The team realizes that the enemy's form resembles that of a human tree (Larrea) seedling.
• Fu Qian suggests that the enemy's power might be equivalent to a high-ranking Demigod.
• The team's morale drops due to the realization of the enemy's power.
• Old Master Li asks Fu Qian for ideas on how to proceed.

Character Developments

• Old Master Li demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking.
• Fu Qian shows his analytical skills and confidence in finding a solution.
• Aiko recovers from her mental devastation but is still affected by the enemy's power.
• Jining shows concern for the team's safety and well-being.
• Lui realizes the implications of the enemy's form and expresses discomfort.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and morale: The team's morale fluctuates based on their understanding of the enemy's power and their chances of success.
• Adaptability: Old Master Li adapts to the situation, using an improvised weapon to defeat the enemy.
• Power dynamics: The enemy's power is compared to that of a high-ranking Demigod, emphasizing the team's vulnerability.

Character Interactions

• Old Master Li and Fu Qian work together to analyze the situation and find a solution.
• Aiko and Jining express concern for each other's well-being.
• The team members exchange information and opinions, contributing to their collective understanding of the enemy.
• Old Master Li and Fu Qian have a positive working relationship, with Fu Qian boosting morale and Old Master Li making the final decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team fails to capture the Tree Infant but Jining leaves a tracking mark on it.
• Jining reveals she can track the infant but can't determine its distance.
• The team decides to follow Jining's lead in tracking the infant.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian remains calm and analytical despite the setback, showing his strategic thinking.
• Aiko recovers her composure and takes responsibility for finding the target, showing maturity.
• Li He expresses interest in Fu Qian's Supernatural Item, the Tyrant's Fist.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and quick thinking in the face of unexpected events.
• The value of understanding and interpreting others' actions and motivations.
• The power dynamics and politics within the team.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Jining have a subtle exchange, with Fu Qian guessing Jining's motives and Jining acknowledging his intelligence.
• Li He and Fu Qian have a direct interaction, with Li He showing interest in Fu Qian's Supernatural Item.
• Aiko takes the initiative to lead the team, showing a shift in her leadership role.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian's title, Tyrant, is discussed and found to be unfamiliar to the team, but Old Master Li recognizes it as similar to a mental attack he's seen before.
• Old Master Li reveals that the mental attack is similar to one used by a Night Watcher named Stos.
• Fu Qian learns that Stos's mental attack is fueled by a special conceptual domain, which he finds valuable information.
• The team reaches a hall where Jining finds a gown and puts it on without explanation.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian shows curiosity and interest in learning about Stos's mental attack and its origin.
• Old Master Li demonstrates his wisdom and knowledge by recognizing the mental attack and providing valuable information to Fu Qian.
• Aiko, the Night Watcher Demigod, is surprised to be linked to Stos and shows no eagerness to help Fu Qian meet him.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and curiosity.
• The value of sincerity and treating people with respect.
• The importance of maintaining a thirst for knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Old Master Li have a productive conversation about the mental attack and its origin.
• Fu Qian tries to engage Aiko in helping him meet Stos, but she shows no enthusiasm.
• Jining leads the team to a hall and puts on a gown without explanation, creating intrigue among the team members.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jining finds a dress that belongs to her, imprinted with a piece of her supernatural self, which was left on a captured creature.
• The dress is a distorted trace of the creature, presenting as a dark, intricate pattern on the fabric.
• The team members discuss the significance of the dress and the possibility that they're not in reality.

Character Developments

• Jining shows decisiveness and determination in putting on the dress, despite its morbid appearance.
• Fu Qian demonstrates optimism and analytical thinking, providing a different perspective on their situation.
• Lui's anxiety grows due to his deteriorating condition, but he finds temporary relief in Fu Qian's interpretation of their situation.

Significant Themes

• The blurring line between reality and dreams or illusions.
• The power of will and determination in the face of supernatural threats.
• The importance of finding a way out of their current situation, even if it means facing the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Jining and Old Master Li lead the team, making decisions and discussing their next steps.
• Fu Qian and Lui engage in a conversation about their situation, with Fu Qian offering a more hopeful perspective.
• Aiko observes Jining's dress and contributes her thoughts on their current predicament.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team's march is faster due to shared urgency, but the atmosphere is gloomier.
• Fu Qian apologizes to Aiko for whipping her and asks about her mental state.
• Aiko reveals that she might lose her humanity if whipped again.
• Jining finds a silver-blue dagger that she can't open, hinting at her potential loss of sight.

Character Developments

• Aiko: Shows resilience and impartiality, expressing gratitude to Fu Qian. She reveals her fear of losing her humanity.
• Fu Qian: Demonstrates empathy and curiosity, asking insightful questions about Aiko's condition. He also shows respect for Jining's privacy.
• Jining: Shows determination in trying to open the dagger, hinting at her potential loss of sight. She maintains her composure and tries to lighten the mood.

Significant Themes

• Urgency vs. Gloom: The team's urgency contrasts with the depressing atmosphere, reflecting the seriousness of their mission and the weight of their fears.
• Loss of Self: Both Aiko and Jining face potential loss of their humanity and sight, respectively, raising questions about identity and self-preservation.
• Curiosity and Learning: Fu Qian's curiosity drives him to learn more about Aiko's condition, showing his thirst for knowledge.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Aiko: Fu Qian shows genuine concern for Aiko's well-being, while Aiko is grateful for his help but understands his ulterior motives.
• Jining and the Team: Jining tries to maintain team morale by making a joke, despite the tense situation. The team members show concern for her safety and privacy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jining, despite being blind, leads the team efficiently using a unique "seeing" ability granted by her dress.
• Fu Qian deduces Jining's ability and she confirms it, revealing she can "see" without using her eyes.
• Jining hands Fu Qian a dagger she found, which she believes belongs to her but can't open.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his keen observation and analytical skills, piecing together Jining's ability.
• Jining shows confidence in her abilities and is open to sharing the dagger with Fu Qian.

Significant Themes

• Perception and reality: Jining's ability challenges traditional notions of sight and perception.
• Trust and collaboration: Despite initial shock, the team accepts Jining's ability and works together.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Jining: Fu Qian deduces Jining's ability, and she acknowledges it, fostering a sense of mutual respect.
• Jining and the team: The team is initially shocked but accepts Jining's ability, with Old Master Li seeming to have expected it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Anke, a team member, successfully draws a dagger from a stone, surprising everyone.
• The Aoki tree suddenly develops rapidly, producing fruit with human-like features that cry.
• Aiko uses her Demigod abilities to stop the tree's growth, but the fruits remain.
• Fu Qian suggests the crying fruits are like 'offspring', causing Aiko distress.
• Aiko's ghost form is also affected by the erosion, and she uses a mental technique to suppress it.

Character Developments

• Anke proves herself capable by drawing the dagger, gaining respect from the team.
• Aiko demonstrates her power and concern for her team, but struggles to resist the erosion.
• Fu Qian shows analytical skills but lacks tact, upsetting Aiko.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against the mysterious erosion and its effects.
• The power and limitations of Demigods.
• The importance of communication and understanding among team members.

Character Interactions

• Anke and the team: Anke gains respect for drawing the dagger.
• Aiko and the team: Aiko's concern for her team is evident, but she struggles to protect them.
• Fu Qian and Aiko: Fu Qian's insensitive remark distresses Aiko.
• Aiko and Jining: Jining shows concern for Aiko and helps her suppress the erosion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jining questions Fu Qian's ability to resist erosion, given his low Rank and reckless abilities.
• Fu Qian reveals he knows about Jining's secret method and that the dagger is a gift from the Progenitor, implying he's Blood Clan.
• Aiko realizes Fu Qian is a Demigod, not an Intermediate Tier Supernatural.
• Lui transforms into a Blood Clan Claw, confirming he's also a Demigod.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Reveals his true Rank and race, demonstrating his strategic thinking in concealing his abilities.
• Aiko: Realizes Fu Qian's true Rank and becomes cautious.
• Lui: Confirms he's a Demigod and Blood Clan.

Significant Themes

• Trust and suspicion within the team.
• The danger of the current situation, with the enemy following them.
• The importance of concealing one's abilities in a dangerous environment.

Character Interactions

• Jining questions Fu Qian, leading to his revelations.
• Aiko realizes Fu Qian's true Rank and becomes wary.
• Lui confirms Fu Qian's deductions about the enemy following them and the Tree Infant.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian realizes that in this unreal place, mind over matter is crucial.
• He hypothesizes that consensus among team members determines reality, not individual willpower or Rank.
• Fu Qian tests his theory by resisting the crying sound and faking being a Demigod with hidden strength.
• Jining discovers Fu Qian's deception and confronts him, demanding proof of his intentions.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Shows strategic thinking and adaptability, manipulating the team's consensus to his advantage.
• Jining: Becomes more suspicious and assertive, questioning Fu Qian's true identity and intentions.

Significant Themes

• Mind over matter: The power of will and cognition shapes reality in this unreal place.
• Consensus: Collective belief and agreement determine the outcome in this world.
• Trust and deception: Fu Qian's actions raise questions about trust among the team members.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Jining: Their interaction escalates from Fu Qian's subtle manipulation to Jining's direct confrontation.
• Fu Qian and the team: Fu Qian influences the team's actions and beliefs, testing his theories on them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian, using the Blood Clan and Demigod personas, successfully pulls out a dagger that Jining couldn't, creating a contrast and hinting at his Demigod identity.
• Fu Qian experiences an "abstract vision" upon pulling out the dagger, gaining access to specific information about their surroundings, similar to a college entrance exam essay description.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Shows strategic thinking, self-hypnosis, and confidence in his actions. He understands the power of consensus and uses it to his advantage.
• Jining: Her marking plan lacks confidence, leading to a fallacy that Fu Qian exploits.

Significant Themes

• The power of consensus and the influence of one's actions on others.
• The contrast between Fu Qian's actions and Jining's, highlighting the importance of confidence and strategy.
• The exploration of the abstract vision's limitations and potential, touching on the essence of this world.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Jining: Fu Qian uses Jining's fallacy to his advantage, creating a contrast that highlights his abilities.
• The team members: They show concern about Fu Qian's potential gains, despite his suspicious behavior, indicating their desire for survival and the power of curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian considers using the team's consensus to advance from Demigod to Divine Envoy, but realizes the limitations of this method.
• Fu Qian shares his newfound understanding with Jining, who verifies its authenticity.
• The team proceeds towards the source of the crying, passing a large mirror.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Realizes the constraints of using consensus for rapid advancement. He decides to continue with the team while subtly planning for his recovery.
• Jining: Shows willingness to communicate and verify Fu Qian's claims, indicating a shift in her stance towards him.
• Aiko: Becomes more suspicious of Fu Qian but is unable to press the issue due to lack of evidence.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Suspicion: The team members, especially Aiko, remain suspicious of Fu Qian despite his cooperation.
• Power and Limitations: Fu Qian learns that the power of consensus has limits, particularly in causing drastic changes.
• Reality and Illusion: The team's experiences in the notebook-like world contrast with the real world, raising questions about their situation.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Jining: They engage in a productive exchange, with Jining verifying Fu Qian's claims and both agreeing to continue towards the crying sound.
• Fu Qian and Aiko: Aiko remains distrustful of Fu Qian, but her accusations are deflected by his reasonable explanations.
• The Team: Despite their suspicions, the team members continue to work together, with Fu Qian taking the lead in their journey.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fu Qian and his group descend into a dark, dilapidated place.
• Jining, a Demigod vampire, attacks Fu Qian using a sensory confusion technique.
• Fu Qian counters with a ray of moonlight, revealing his power and knowledge of the Blood Clan.
• Jining apologizes for the attack, admitting her senses are unreliable in this place.
• Old Master Li also apologizes and expresses his respect for Fu Qian's knowledge of the ancient Blood Clan.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates his power and knowledge, solidifying his Demigod status and Blood Clan identity.
• Jining shows her strategic thinking and ability to adapt, testing Fu Qian before apologizing.
• Old Master Li displays his academic knowledge and willingness to learn, further integrating himself into the group.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Characters test each other to determine trustworthiness.
• Power dynamics: The characters' actions are influenced by their respective strengths and ranks.
• Knowledge and learning: Characters value and seek knowledge, even in dangerous situations.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Jining: They test each other's power and intentions, ultimately reaching a tense understanding.
• Fu Qian and Old Master Li: They share academic interests, fostering a sense of camaraderie.
• Jining and Aiko: Jining reassures Aiko, maintaining the group's cohesion despite the tension.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team continues their journey, with Fu Qian revealing he knows little about the Larrea Royal Court.
• Old Master Li asks about the Larrea family's power, leading to a discussion about their unique talent.
• Fu Qian suggests that the Larrea family's power is "bestowed by heaven" due to a specific bloodline trait.
• Old Master Li proposes that this trait could be 'face,' challenging the group's understanding.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian demonstrates academic curiosity and openness to new ideas.
• Old Master Li shows intellectual depth and a penchant for sharing knowledge.
• Aiko becomes grim upon hearing about the return of Ancient Glory.

Significant Themes

• The nature of power and its inheritance.
• The concept of 'face' and its potential significance.
• The return of ancient entities and their impact on the world.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Old Master Li engage in an academic discussion, fostering a temporary alliance.
• Aiko remains silent but is visibly affected by the conversation.
• The group listens intently to the discussion, indicating their interest and respect for the speakers' insights.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Old Master Li He shares information about ancient bloodlines and higher Existences causing the current predicament.
• Fu Qian doubts Li He's judgment but believes the information.
• The team discusses their next steps, with Lui suggesting a backup plan to escape, and Aiko revealing her initial plan to turn into wood and navigate the poisonous fog.
• Fu Qian leads the team to a statue, the third clue, in a magnificent hall.

Character Developments

• Fu Qian: Shows confidence in his knowledge of ancient Supernatural powers and remains calm and strategic in decision-making.
• Old Master Li He: Reveals admiration for Fu Qian's knowledge and shows willingness to participate in exploring the statue.
• Lui: Initially hesitant, he later suggests trying to find value in the statue before deciding on their next move.

Significant Themes

• The power of teamwork and cooperation, with each member bringing unique perspectives and skills.
• The importance of considering multiple possibilities and not being swayed by preconceived notions.
• The exploration of ancient powers and their potential challenges.

Character Interactions

• Fu Qian and Old Master Li He: They exchange views on ancient powers, with Li He admiring Fu Qian's knowledge, and Fu Qian showing humility.
• Fu Qian and Lui: Fu Qian encourages Lui to consider the statue's value before deciding on their next move, while Lui initially suggests a backup plan to escape.
• The team dynamic: The members discuss their options, with Aiko revealing her initial plan, and Li He volunteering to explore the statue.