Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng arrives at a volcanic area, instilling fear in other cultivators with his powerful aura and lightning techniques.
• He kills a group of early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivators who provoked him, then scares off the remaining cultivators.
• Bi Changsheng collects spiritual items from the lava flows and leaves on his Flying Boat.
• He ventures deeper into the volcanic cluster, finding larger craters and more powerful forces, with fewer but stronger cultivators.
• Bi Changsheng reaches the Earth Fire Palace's market, his chosen temporary base in the Crimson Flame Country.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, earning respect and fear from other cultivators.
• He shows strategic thinking in choosing the Earth Fire Palace's territory for his base, considering the support of the Golden Sun Sect.

Significant Themes

• Power and fear: Bi Changsheng's display of strength instills fear in others, allowing him to control the situation.
• Strategic alliances: The Earth Fire Palace's alliance with the Golden Sun Sect provides Bi Changsheng with a safer base in the Crimson Flame Country.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng interacts with other cultivators, instilling fear and respect with his actions and words.
• He doesn't engage in lengthy conversations, instead using his power to intimidate and control the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng arrives at the Earth Fire Market, a massive, well-protected market powered by a third-tier formation.
• He leases a cave dwelling and enters his Natal Space to condense his Fire Spirit Vein using Fire Spirit Crystals.
• Bi Changsheng discovers that condensing the Fire Spirit Vein requires a significant amount of Fire Spirit Crystals, costing over 500,000 Spirit Stones.
• He decides to refine spiritual medicines into pills to maximize profits and sells them at the market.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng shows determination in pursuing his cultivation goals despite the high cost of Fire Spirit Crystals.
• He demonstrates foresight by preparing spiritual medicines for pill refinement after condensing his Wood Spirit Vein.

Significant Themes

• The importance of resources and wealth in cultivation progress.
• The challenges and strategies in earning resources for cultivation.
• The unique environment of the Crimson Flame Country affecting the market's supply and prices.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng interacts with the Earth Fire Palace management to lease a stall for his business.
• He inquiries about market prices from local sources, showing his business acumen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng has been in the Underground Fire Market for a month.
• He successfully refines a batch of top-grade Qi Gathering Pills.
• He checks his Natal Spirit Realm, noting the progress of his spirit medicine and spirit veins.
• He absorbs Fire Spiritual Energy from Fire Spirit Crystals to increase his Fire Spirit Vein's condensation progress.
• Upon arriving at his stall, he finds a long queue of customers waiting.
• He sells out his pills in less than 15 minutes, with customers asking for more.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng shows dedication to his pill refining and cultivation.
• He demonstrates business acumen by limiting purchases and offering discounts for Fire Spirit Crystals.
• He maintains his calm and professional demeanor despite the crowd and demand for his pills.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Dedication: Bi Changsheng's focus on improving his skills and cultivation.
• Business Acumen: His understanding of market demand and supply, leading to increased sales and customer satisfaction.
• Patience and Professionalism: He remains calm and respectful to customers, even when facing high demand and limited supply.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng interacts with customers, showing respect and politeness.
• He refuses to make exceptions for those who couldn't buy pills, demonstrating fairness and consistency.
• A nearby stall owner shows jealousy and resentment towards Bi Changsheng's success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng, a skilled second-grade alchemist, arrives at the Underground Fire Market, causing Le Jiafu's business to plummet.
• Le Jiafu, jealous and resentful, hires the Bronze Armor Twin Fiends to eliminate Bi Changsheng (Ximen Xue).
• Le Jiafu offers 40,000 Spirit Stones for the hit, which the Fire Fiend accepts.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng: Maintains composure and confidence in his skills, shows mercy towards Le Jiafu, but warns against further action.
• Le Jiafu: Consumed by jealousy and hatred, resorts to hiring assassins to eliminate Bi Changsheng.
• Fire Fiend: Renowned rogue cultivator, assesses the situation, and agrees to the hit for a high price.

Significant Themes

• Jealousy and Envy: Le Jiafu's feelings towards Bi Changsheng's success drive him to take drastic action.
• Competition and Survival: The market's competitive nature forces Le Jiafu to act out of desperation.
• Power Dynamics: Le Jiafu's inability to match Bi Changsheng's skills leads him to seek external help.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng and Le Jiafu: Unacknowledged rivalry; Bi Changsheng shows mercy, Le Jiafu plots revenge.
• Le Jiafu and the Bronze Armor Twin Fiends: Le Jiafu hires them for the hit; the Fire Fiend assesses the situation and agrees to the terms.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng learns about impending volcanic eruptions near the Earth Fire Market and heads there to collect Fire Spirit Crystals.
• Le Jiafu, harboring hatred for Bi Changsheng, plans to intercept and capture him on his return journey, hiring the Bronze Armor Twin Fiends for the task.
• Bi Changsheng successfully collects nine Fire Spirit Crystals and other spiritual items during the eruption.
• On his way back, Bi Changsheng is intercepted by Le Jiafu and the Bronze Armor Twin Fiends.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng demonstrates his peak late Foundation Establishment cultivation, instilling awe and respect in other cultivators, and gains potential allies.
• Le Jiafu's hatred for Bi Changsheng grows, leading him to hire assassins and plan an ambush.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect in the cultivation world.
• Hatred and revenge as driving forces for actions.
• The value of resources and their impact on cultivators' lives.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng interacts with other cultivators at the eruption site, gaining respect and potential allies.
• Le Jiafu interacts with the Bronze Armor Twin Fiends, hiring them to capture Bi Changsheng.
• Bi Changsheng and Le Jiafu face off, with Bi Changsheng remaining calm and composed despite the ambush.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng (disguised as Ximen Xue) encounters Le Jiafu and the Bronze Armor Twin Fiends, who try to provoke him.
• Bi Changsheng reveals his peak late Foundation Establishment cultivation and uses the Lightning Blast Technique against them.
• The Bronze Armor Twin Fiends and Le Jiafu survive but are injured. Fire Fiend, their leader, demands a higher price from Le Jiafu to continue their fight against Bi Changsheng.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng: Shows his immense power and calm demeanor, revealing that he's not just an ordinary alchemist.
• Fire Fiend: Initially confident and irritated by Bi Changsheng's calmness, but becomes cautious and demands more money after witnessing Bi Changsheng's strength.
• Le Jiafu: Realizes the extent of Bi Changsheng's power and agrees to Fire Fiend's higher price to hire them.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Bi Changsheng's strength shifts the power balance, making the Bronze Armor Twin Fiends and Le Jiafu cautious and willing to negotiate.
• Underestimation: Le Jiafu underestimates Bi Changsheng's abilities, leading to a change in plans and increased costs.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng vs. Bronze Armor Twin Fiends and Le Jiafu: Bi Changsheng's power intimidates the others, leading to a tense standoff.
• Fire Fiend vs. Le Jiafu: Fire Fiend blames Le Jiafu for underestimating Bi Changsheng and demands more money to continue their fight.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng faces the Bronze Armor Twin Fiends and their refined Bronze Armored Corpses.
• Bi Changsheng uses his Lightning Blast Techniques, but the Fiends' coffins block the spells.
• The Fiends summon their Bronze Armored Corpses, which are resistant to Bi Changsheng's lightning.
• Bi Changsheng tests his Ring of Thunder's defensive capabilities against the Bronze Armored Corpses.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng shows adaptability and strategic thinking in battle.
• The Bronze Armor Twin Fiends display their Corpse Refining technique and refined Bronze Armored Corpses.

Significant Themes

• The power of lightning techniques against Corpse Refining techniques.
• The defensive capabilities of Bi Changsheng's Ring of Thunder.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng vs. Bronze Armor Twin Fiends and their Bronze Armored Corpses.
• The Fire Fiend and Poison Fiend control their respective Bronze Armored Corpses.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng faces off against the Bronze Armor Twin Fiends and Le Jiafu.
• The Bronze Armor Twin Fiends initially control their Bronze Armored Corpses to attack but struggle due to Bi Changsheng's defenses.
• Bi Changsheng prolongs the battle to study the Bronze Armored Corpses, which are eventually destroyed.
• More cultivators arrive and watch the battle, recognizing Bi Changsheng and the Bronze Armor Twin Fiends.
• Bi Changsheng decides to end the battle, killing the Bronze Armor Twin Fiends and Le Jiafu with powerful lightning spells.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng demonstrates his immense power, handling multiple opponents with ease and displaying strength beyond his Foundation Establishment stage.
• The Bronze Armor Twin Fiends show their ruthlessness, using their brother as a shield to save themselves.
• Le Jiafu is revealed to be a late Foundation Establishment cultivator but is no match for Bi Changsheng.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: Bi Changsheng's power is emphasized, and the Bronze Armor Twin Fiends' infamy is attributed to their strength.
• Ruthlessness: The Bronze Armor Twin Fiends' willingness to sacrifice their brother to save themselves highlights their ruthless nature.
• Observation and study: Bi Changsheng's deliberate prolongation of the battle to learn about his opponents' abilities.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng vs. Bronze Armor Twin Fiends and Le Jiafu: Bi Changsheng outmatches his opponents, ultimately defeating them.
• Bronze Armor Twin Fiends: Their interaction shows their willingness to sacrifice each other for self-preservation.
• Onlookers: Various cultivators arrive to watch the battle, recognizing Bi Changsheng and the Bronze Armor Twin Fiends.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Fire Fiend avenges his brother, the Poison Fiend, by killing Le Jiafu and then attempts to escape.
• Bi Changsheng (Ximen Xue) pursues and kills the Fire Fiend using his powerful lightning techniques.
• Ximen Xue's actions and strength become widely known and discussed in the Underground Fire Market.

Character Developments

• The Fire Fiend shows ruthlessness and decisiveness, using the Poison Fiend as a shield and prioritizing his own escape.
• Bi Changsheng demonstrates his powerful lightning techniques and determination to eliminate threats, showcasing his growth and confidence in his abilities.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Bi Changsheng's display of immense power earns him respect and fear, highlighting the importance of strength in the cultivation world.
• Ruthlessness and Decisiveness: The Fire Fiend's actions underscore the necessity of these traits in the face of danger and adversity.
• Fame and its Consequences: Ximen Xue's growing fame brings both benefits and troubles, illustrating the double-edged nature of recognition in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng and the Fire Fiend: Their brief interaction ends in the Fire Fiend's death, demonstrating Bi Changsheng's unyielding pursuit of his goals.
• Bi Changsheng and the cultivators of the Underground Fire Market: His fame leads to increased demand for his pills and offers of friendship, but he remains focused on his own path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng, using the alias Ximen Xue, has spent the last four months in the Underground Fire Market, selling elixirs and buying Fire Spirit Crystals to accelerate his Fire Spirit Vein condensation.
• He occasionally participates in volcanic eruptions, earning significant rewards.
• Bi Changsheng visits the Earth Fire Merchant Alliance, where the Second Elder informs him about the impending eruption of the King of Volcanoes, a massive volcano in the region.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng's Fire Spirit Vein condensation has progressed rapidly due to his efforts.
• The Earth Fire Palace, through its Second Elder, shows increased interest in befriending Bi Changsheng, recognizing his strength and potential.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Perseverance: Bi Changsheng's relentless pursuit of Fire Spirit Crystals to advance his cultivation.
• Alliances and Relationships: The Earth Fire Palace's efforts to build a relationship with Bi Changsheng, highlighting the importance of alliances in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng interacts with the Second Elder of the Earth Fire Palace, who treats him with respect and provides valuable information about the King of Volcanoes' impending eruption.
• Bi Changsheng's reputation has spread, and no one dares to provoke him, indicating his growing influence in the region.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The King of Volcanoes, the largest volcano in the cluster, is about to erupt after nearly thirty years.
• The eruption will trigger a chain reaction, causing many nearby volcanoes to erupt and yielding high-quality Spirit Materials, potentially including Third-grade ones.
• Bi Changsheng plans to participate in the eruption to obtain more Fire Spirit Crystals and accelerate the condensation of his Fire Spirit Vein.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng has gained a deeper understanding of the volcanic cluster and its dynamics, particularly the significance of the King of Volcanoes' eruption.
• He has made significant progress in condensing his Fire Spirit Vein, reaching 82% in four months, faster than his previous Wood Spirit Vein condensation.

Significant Themes

• The power and opportunity that come with the eruption of the King of Volcanoes.
• The risks and conflicts that arise from the gathering of cultivators during such an event.
• The demonic path and unrestrained conduct of the Blood Fire Hall, a force supported by the Blood God Sect.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng interacts with the Second Elder of the Earth Fire Palace, who provides him with detailed information about the King of Volcanoes' eruption and expresses admiration for Bi Changsheng's status as a distinguished guest.
• Bi Changsheng decides to participate in the King of Volcanoes' eruption to obtain more resources, knowing that many cultivators, including those from powerful forces, will be present, leading to potential conflicts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng's cultivation progresses significantly over six months.
• He successfully condenses the Wood Spirit Vein and reaches the peak of the late Foundation Establishment stage.
• Bi Changsheng comprehends the momentum of lightning, a power typically accessible only to Golden Core experts.
• He decides to participate in the upcoming eruption of the King of the Volcano.
• News of the King of the Volcano's impending eruption spreads, drawing cultivators to the Underground Fire Market.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng's cultivation in both immortal and martial arts improves significantly.
• He comprehends the world's momentum, a rare feat for his cultivation stage.
• Bi Changsheng's confidence in facing the King of the Volcano's eruption grows.

Significant Themes

• The power of comprehension and its role in cultivation.
• The unique benefits of Bi Changsheng's Earth Immortal Method cultivation.
• The allure and danger of the King of the Volcano's eruption.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng's internal monologue reveals his plans and thoughts, with no external interactions mentioned in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng continues his cultivation, unaffected by the Underground Fire Market's prosperity.
• News of the King of Volcanoes' imminent violent eruption spreads, causing cultivators to rush to the scene.
• Bi Changsheng arrives at the King of Volcanoes, witnessing hundreds of volcanoes erupting simultaneously.
• The King of Volcanoes erupts, spewing a massive pillar of fire and lava, while lesser volcanoes also erupt.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng remains focused on his cultivation goals and displays calm composure amidst the chaos of the volcanic eruption.

Significant Themes

• The power and unpredictability of nature, represented by the volcanic eruption.
• The pursuit of cultivation and the risks cultivators take for growth and resources.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng interacts minimally with other cultivators, observing them from a distance.
• Notable cultivators from the Earth Fire Palace and Blood Fire Hall arrive, including the Second Elder of the Earth Fire Palace, who Bi Changsheng recognizes.
• Bi Changsheng speculates about the underground fire veins and the King of Volcanoes' connection to them, engaging in introspective thoughts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive, hour-long super eruption occurs, followed by a rapid recession of magma in the King of Volcanoes and surrounding volcanoes, revealing deep holes.
• Two Golden Core cultivators, Daoist Huoyan (Earth Fire Palace) and Hall Master Xue Rong (Blood Fire Hall), arrive and descend into the King of Volcanoes.
• Other cultivators explore the newly erupted lava sea and nearby volcanoes, while Bi Changsheng enters a nearby volcano.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng witnesses the volcanic phenomenon and understands the King of Volcanoes' influence on other volcanoes.
• Bi Changsheng demonstrates his calm and composed demeanor when facing powerful auras and identifies the two Golden Core cultivators.

Significant Themes

• The power of nature and its wonders, as seen through the volcanic eruption and magma recession.
• The struggle for resources and status between the Earth Fire Palace and Blood Fire Hall.

Character Interactions

• Tension and provocation between Daoist Huoyan and Hall Master Xue Rong, reflecting the rivalry between their factions.
• Cultivators cooperate to explore different volcanoes, showing unity in the face of potential danger and competition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng explores a lava tunnel, finding it rich in Spirit Materials.
• He discovers and collects Fire Obsidian, a second-tier Spirit Material.
• He encounters four Fire Spirits, three at the Late Stage of Qi Refining and one at the early stage of Foundation Establishment.
• Bi Changsheng defeats the Fire Spirits using his Lightning Strike and Chain Lightning techniques.
• He retrieves Fire Spirit Cores, learning they contain pure Fire Spiritual Energy, which can accelerate the condensation of the Fire Spirit Vein in his Natal Spirit Realm.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng demonstrates his strength and composure when facing Fire Spirits, showing no fear despite their threat.
• He exhibits strategic thinking, deciding to pay more attention to Fire Spirits during his exploration for their cores' benefits.

Significant Themes

• The chapter emphasizes the importance of Spirit Materials and their uses in cultivation.
• It highlights the dangers and rewards of exploring lava tunnels, with Fire Spirits representing a threat and a resource.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng interacts with Fire Spirits, demonstrating his combat prowess and decision-making skills.
• There are no human interactions in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng, a cultivator, enters a volcanic magma channel and encounters Fire Spirits, powerful entities native to this environment.
• He defeats a mid-stage Foundation Establishment Fire Spirit and its six Qi Refining stage subordinates, obtaining their cores.
• Bi Changsheng considers seeking out the 'King of Fire Spirits' to gather more Fire Spirit Leaders but dismisses the idea as impractical.
• Another cultivator, a Third Elder from the Blood Fire Hall, confronts Bi Changsheng, demanding his spoils and Storage Artifact.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng demonstrates his strength and confidence, easily defeating Fire Spirits and considering challenging the King of Fire Spirits.
• The Third Elder of the Blood Fire Hall reveals his arrogance and overbearing nature, typical of his hall.

Significant Themes

• The unique ecosystem of the volcanic region, with Fire Spirits exhibiting strength beyond their cultivation level due to the environment.
• The danger posed by Fire Spirits to Qi Refining stage cultivators, making the magma channel a perilous place for them.
• The allure of power and resources, with Bi Changsheng seeking out more Fire Spirits despite the risks.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng encounters other cultivators in the magma channel, with previous interactions being polite due to his reputation.
• Bi Changsheng's encounter with the Third Elder of the Blood Fire Hall sets the stage for potential conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng encounters the third Elder of the Blood Fire Hall, who demands Bi Changsheng hand over the Fire Spirit Core he picked up.
• Bi Changsheng, annoyed by the Elder's threats, uses his Lightning Strike spell to attack.
• The Elder counters with the Blood Fire Demonic Canon, burning his own blood to enhance his attack, but Bi Changsheng's spell overpowers it.
• Bi Changsheng's Lightning Strike spell sends the Elder flying, damaging his protective blood cloth.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng shows impatience with bullies and demonstrates his powerful Lightning Strike spell, revealing his immense mana.
• The third Elder of the Blood Fire Hall shows his skill and strength by surviving Bi Changsheng's initial attack, but his overconfidence leads him to underestimate Bi Changsheng.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the abuse of authority (the Elder's initial threats and Bi Changsheng's response).
• The cost of using powerful techniques (the Elder burning his own blood to enhance his attack).

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng and the third Elder of the Blood Fire Hall interact hostilely, with Bi Changsheng showing no respect for the Elder's authority and the Elder underestimating Bi Changsheng's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng, a powerful cultivator, confronts the Blood Fire Hall's Third Elder.
• The Third Elder pleads for his life, mentioning their Hall Master Xue Rong, but Bi Changsheng remains unmoved.
• The Third Elder attempts to use a blood fire technique to control Bi Changsheng's blood flow, but Bi Changsheng withstands it.
• Bi Changsheng kills the Third Elder with a Lightning Strike spell.
• Bi Changsheng suspects the Third Elder left a mark on him before dying and checks his body but finds nothing.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng demonstrates his powerful lightning spell and indifference to the Blood Fire Hall's threats.
• The Blood Fire Hall's Third Elder shows fear and desperation, resorting to a last-ditch attempt to harm Bi Changsheng.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of provoking a stronger opponent.
• The desperation and madness that can arise when facing certain death.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng and the Blood Fire Hall's Third Elder: The Third Elder pleads for his life, but Bi Changsheng remains unmoved, ultimately leading to the Third Elder's death.
• Bi Changsheng and the Blood Fire Hall's Hall Master Xue Rong: Though not directly present, Xue Rong's name is used as a threat by the Third Elder, showing the Hall Master's influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bi Changsheng reaches the depths of the lava channel, where only Foundation Establishment Cultivators can survive.
• He encounters and defeats two groups of Fire Spirits led by Late Stage of Foundation Establishment Fire Spirit Leaders, collecting more Fire Spirit Crystals and Cores.
• Bi Changsheng discovers the King of Fire Spirits, a humanoid Fire Spirit with Golden Core cultivation, but its power seems unstable.
• He continues to explore, finding more Spirit Materials, and encounters another group of thirteen Fire Spirits, which he defeats.
• The King of Fire Spirits reacts angrily to Bi Changsheng's latest victory.

Character Developments

• Bi Changsheng demonstrates his prowess, efficiently defeating groups of Fire Spirits with his Lightning Strike and Chain Lightning techniques.
• The King of Fire Spirits is revealed to be weaker than expected, with its power unstable.

Significant Themes

• Power and Weakness: Bi Changsheng's strength contrasts with the King of Fire Spirits' unexpected weakness.
• Exploration and Discovery: Bi Changsheng's journey deeper into the lava channel leads to new findings and challenges.

Character Interactions

• Bi Changsheng interacts with various Fire Spirits, defeating them all.
• The King of Fire Spirits reacts to Bi Changsheng's actions but doesn't engage directly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The King of Fire Spirits, enraged by the loss of its clansmen, attacks Bi Changsheng.
• Bi Changsheng faces the King of Fire Spirits, sensing its reduced combat effectiveness.
• Bi Changsheng uses the Nine Tribulations Thunder Pearl to enhance his lightning spells against the King of Fire Spirits.

Character Developments

• The King of Fire Spirits' intelligence improves with its cultivation, allowing it to sense its clansmen's conditions and feel rage at their deaths.
• Bi Changsheng demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking, adapting to the King of Fire Spirits' attacks and using his artifacts to enhance his spells.

Significant Themes

• The theme of rage and its consequences, as the King of Fire Spirits' anger leads it to attack Bi Changsheng without fully assessing the situation.
• The theme of adaptation and resourcefulness, as Bi Changsheng quickly adjusts his strategy to counter the King of Fire Spirits' attacks.

Character Interactions

• The King of Fire Spirits and Bi Changsheng engage in a battle, with the King of Fire Spirits acting on pure rage and Bi Changsheng using his wits and resources to defend against its attacks.
• The King of Fire Spirits' clansmen are mentioned but not directly involved in the interaction, serving as a catalyst for the King of Fire Spirits' rage.