Chapter Summaries

• Lin Chen investigates a Blood Fiend Sect stronghold and gains significant Origin.
• He takes on a mission to find the Evil Cultivator Thousand Poisons Old Demon in Luoshan County.
• Upon arrival, he finds the county town deserted and learns that it's been sealed due to a strange illness affecting the cultivators, causing them to act erratically and then become sluggish.
• The illness has two opposing symptoms: high fever and aggression on the first day, followed by coldness and sluggishness on the second day.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luoshan County is sealed due to a mysterious illness that has killed over a thousand Cultivators, with victims dying with smiles on their faces.
• Lin Chen suspects Thousand Poisons Old Demon, a master of poison, is behind this.
• Lin Chen learns that the city is under siege, and anyone trying to leave is killed.
• He decides to seek information from the county magistrate.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his intelligence and decisiveness in investigating the situation and seeking the magistrate's help.
• The county magistrate shows concern for his people's safety and is willing to share information with Lin Chen.

Significant Themes

• The power of poison and its potential to cause widespread fear and chaos.
• The responsibility of authorities to protect their people and maintain order.
• The urgency of time in dealing with threats.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen interacts with a Cultivator who reveals the city's situation and his personal plight.
• Lin Chen meets the county magistrate, who shares information about the incident and the city's defensive measures.
• The magistrate and Lin Chen form a temporary alliance to deal with the threat, with the magistrate providing information and Lin Chen offering his strength.

Key Plot Points

• Lin Chen investigates the Thousand Poisons Old Demon's whereabouts in Luoshan County.
• He learns that the demon has cultivators cooperating with him, setting up an ambush outside the city.
• Lin Chen decides to head towards the ambush to find the demon more easily.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his confidence and decisiveness in facing powerful enemies.
• Thousand Poisons Old Demon shows his arrogance and underestimation of Lin Chen's abilities.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and reputation in the Cultivation World.
• The importance of information and intelligence gathering in combat.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen interacts with the county yamen officials, gathering information.
• He encounters and defeats the cultivators responsible for the ambush outside Luoshan County.
• Lin Chen faces off against the Thousand Poisons Old Demon, with another peak Spirit Transformation Realm cultivator present but not yet involved.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Lin Chen confronts Thousand Poisons Old Demon, who attacks immediately.
• Lin Chen withstands the old demon's saber attacks and discovers the poison.
• Thousand Poisons Old Demon calls for help, and another peak Spirit Transformation Realm cultivator arrives.
• Three Corpse Puppets, akin to peak Spirit Transformation Realm cultivators, emerge from the ground.
• Lin Chen uses the Seven Kill Divine Fist, but the enemies use Poison Corpses against him.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his strength and resilience, withstanding the old demon's attacks and poison.
• Thousand Poisons Old Demon and the other cultivator show their true colors, using underhanded tactics like Poison Corpses.

Significant Themes

• The power of poison and its limits.
• The use of underhanded tactics and the consequences.
• The resilience and adaptability of the protagonist.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen vs. Thousand Poisons Old Demon: A fierce battle ensues, with Lin Chen initially holding his own.
• Lin Chen vs. Thousand Poisons Old Demon & the other cultivator: They combine their efforts, using Corpse Puppets and Poison Corpses against Lin Chen.
• Lin Chen's determination and resilience are tested, but he remains undeterred.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen discovers the Thousand Poisons Old Demon and a Corpse Puppet cultivator refining Poison Corpses using cultivators from Luoshan County.
• Lin Chen confronts them, leading to a battle involving five peak Spirit Transformation Realm cultivators.
• Lin Chen uses a soul attack, injuring the Corpse Puppet cultivator and weakening his control over the Poison Corpses.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his understanding of his limits and uses a soul attack for the first time.
• The Thousand Poisons Old Demon and the Corpse Puppet cultivator reveal their concern about Lin Chen's background and potential threat.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics between major powers and smaller regions.
• The threat posed by prodigies from major powers.
• The vulnerability of puppets and Ghosts to their masters' condition.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen vs. Thousand Poisons Old Demon and Corpse Puppet cultivator: Lin Chen holds his own against five peak Spirit Transformation Realm cultivators but struggles to gain the upper hand.
• Lin Chen's soul attack injures the Corpse Puppet cultivator, weakening his control over the Poison Corpses.
• The Thousand Poisons Old Demon and Corpse Puppet cultivator communicate their concern about Lin Chen's background and potential threat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen reveals a Soul Cultivation Method, injuring the opponents' souls and reducing their combat power.
• Thousand Poisons Old Demon and the old man in the gray robe flee, but Lin Chen pursues and defeats them.
• Lin Chen kills all cultivators in the camp, obtaining a Heavenly Human Enlightenment Fragment.
• A Heavenly Human Realm cultivator from the Mystic Armor Guard arrives, questioning Lin Chen about the deaths of Thousand Poisons Old Demon and the Corpse Puppet Old Freak.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his power and strategic thinking, outmaneuvering and defeating stronger opponents.
• Thousand Poisons Old Demon showcases his poison techniques but ultimately falls to Lin Chen's soul attacks.
• The old man in the gray robe is cunning but lacks combat power, begging for mercy before being killed.

Significant Themes

• The power of soul attacks and their strategic use in combat.
• The importance of adaptability and quick thinking in battle.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen vs. Thousand Poisons Old Demon & the old man in the gray robe: Lin Chen outsmarts and defeats his opponents, showcasing his strength and cunning.
• Lin Chen vs. Mystic Armor Guard: The guard questions Lin Chen about the deaths of the powerful cultivators, hinting at potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen is invited to join the Mystic Armor Guard by a Heavenly Human Realm expert, but he declines due to his commitment to Blue Star and his need for freedom.
• The Mystic Armor Guard leaves without further persuasion, and Lin Chen decides to leave Luoshan County to avoid detection.
• Lin Chen strengthens his cultivation techniques using the Origin he gained from the mission, bringing him closer to the Heavenly Human Realm.
• Lin Chen travels to Changning County for his third professional blade-taker mission, where he learns about organized bandits with possible military or foreign nation backing.
• He decides to investigate northwest of Changning County, where the bandits are most active.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates humility and respect when facing a Heavenly Human Realm expert, showing his maturity and wisdom.
• Lin Chen's determination to find treasures to restore his soul's Origin is reinforced, highlighting his commitment to his personal goals.
• The Mystic Armor Guard shows admiration for Lin Chen's talent but respects his decision not to join, displaying a sense of fairness.

Significant Themes

• Freedom vs. constraint: Lin Chen values his freedom and independence, choosing not to join the Mystic Armor Guard despite the potential benefits.
• Power dynamics: The Mystic Armor Guard's invitation highlights the power imbalance between Lin Chen and a major force, as well as the allure of resources and cultivation techniques.
• Personal responsibility: Lin Chen feels responsible for restoring Blue Star's hope, driving his actions and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and the Mystic Armor Guard: Their interaction showcases Lin Chen's humility and the Mystic Armor Guard's respect for talent and individual choice.
• Lin Chen and the local cultivators in Changning County: Their shared struggle against the bandits fosters a sense of camaraderie and mutual reliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen is unaware that the son of Villa Master Pang, whom he killed, has returned with Beast Taming Sect cultivators to seek revenge.
• Lin Chen investigates bandit attacks in Changning County, discovering they're well-organized and leave no traces.
• He finds three Mystic Comprehension Realm cultivators, who are actually disguised soldiers, and captures them.
• The captured soldiers reveal their stronghold's location under torture.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his powerful physique and ruthlessness in interrogation, striking fear into the captured soldiers.
• The soldiers show resilience under pressure but ultimately reveal information when faced with severe torture.

Significant Themes

• The theme of revenge is introduced with the arrival of the Beast Taming Sect cultivators seeking to avenge Villa Master Pang.
• The true nature of the 'bandits' is revealed, highlighting the theme of deception and the use of military tactics in civilian contexts.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen interacts with the captured soldiers, first trying to extract information through threats and then resorting to severe torture.
• The soldiers interact with each other, showing loyalty and resistance to interrogation but ultimately breaking under pressure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen infiltrates the bandits' stronghold, discovering it's a well-organized military camp disguised as a bandit hideout.
• The camp's leader, a Transcendence Realm Cultivator, reveals they are from the Shazui Kingdom's army, fleeing a rebellion, and planning to plunder supplies before leaving the Great Xuan Dynasty.
• Lin Chen defeats the entire camp, leaving only the leader, who reveals the operation's details.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his formidable combat skills, easily defeating Cultivators and soldiers at lower realms.
• The middle-aged camp leader shows resilience, revealing information even after his camp's defeat.

Significant Themes

• The power of organization and discipline in armies versus the individual strength of Cultivators.
• The complex political landscape of the Western Regions Nations and their relations with the Great Xuan Dynasty.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and the middle-aged camp leader engage in a brief conversation, with Lin Chen interrogating the leader about their true identity and intentions.
• The camp's Cultivators and soldiers show discipline and unity in battle, but ultimately succumb to Lin Chen's superior strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen discovers that there are three teams of bandits, not two, as previously thought.
• He kills the middle-aged man who provided the information and decides not to search for the other two teams immediately.
• Lin Chen is surrounded by cultivators from the Beast Taming Sect, including Pang Yun, the young master of the Beast Taming Villa, seeking revenge for his father's death.
• Lin Chen engages in a battle against six cultivators from the Beast Taming Sect, including three at the peak of the Spirit Transformation Realm and three at the ninth level.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his formidable strength and methods, holding his own against six cultivators from the Beast Taming Sect.
• The Orange Cat reveals its knowledge of the Beast Taming Sect and its ability to sense Spirit Beasts.
• Pang Yun, the young master of the Beast Taming Villa, is introduced as the main antagonist of this chapter, seeking revenge against Lin Chen.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Power: The narrative emphasizes the importance of strength and power in the cultivation world, with the strong being respected and the weak being vulnerable.
• Revenge: The theme of revenge is central to this chapter, with Pang Yun seeking to avenge his father's death.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and the Orange Cat work together to identify their enemies and strategize.
• Lin Chen faces off against Pang Yun and the six cultivators from the Beast Taming Sect, showcasing his combat prowess.
• The young man in ornate robes, likely a higher-up in the Beast Taming Sect, interacts with Pang Yun and orders the attack on Lin Chen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen faces six Beast Taming Sect cultivators, including a peak Spirit Transformation Realm cultivator.
• The cultivators summon their Spirit Beasts, doubling their combat power.
• Lin Chen uses the Seven Kill Divine Fist and Slaughter True Intent to defend against their coordinated attack but is pushed back.
• The Beast Taming Sect cultivators try to wear down Lin Chen through prolonged combat, but Lin Chen's energy seems inexhaustible.
• The young man in ornate robes prepares a soul attack as a killing move.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates exceptional strength and resilience, even against multiple opponents with Spirit Beasts.
• The young man in ornate robes shows strategic thinking by attempting to wear down Lin Chen and using a soul attack as a surprise move.

Significant Themes

• The Beast Taming Sect's unique combat method of coordinating with Spirit Beasts.
• The importance of talent, potential, and resources in cultivation, not just practice time.
• The limitations of Ghost Raising and Corpse Puppet Lineages compared to the Beast Taming Sect.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen vs. six Beast Taming Sect cultivators, including their Spirit Beasts.
• The young man in ornate robes communicates with his companions, planning to wear down Lin Chen and use a soul attack as a surprise move.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen's soul is unaffected by the Brocade-robed Youth's soul attack, demonstrating his superior mastery of a Soul Cultivation Method.
• A Heavenly Human Realm, Tiger Clan Spirit Beast intervenes, injuring the Brocade-robed Youth and causing the Beast Taming Sect Cultivators to retreat.
• Lin Chen pursues and attacks the retreating Cultivators, injuring three peak Spirit Transformation Realm Cultivators.
• The Brocade-robed Youth offers to make amends and guarantees no further attacks if Lin Chen spares them.
• Pang Yun surrenders his revenge, but Lin Chen kills him, demonstrating his mistrust in the Beast Taming Sect's promises.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen: Proves his strength and dominance, displaying his mastery of Soul Cultivation Methods and his ruthlessness in dealing with enemies.
• Brocade-robed Youth: Shows his strategic thinking and willingness to yield when faced with overwhelming power, prioritizing his group's survival.
• Pang Yun: Initially vengeful, he ultimately surrenders his revenge to prioritize his own life, demonstrating his cowardice and lack of loyalty.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Lin Chen's strength dictates the outcome, and the Beast Taming Sect Cultivators yield when they realize they are no match for him.
• Trust and betrayal: Lin Chen doesn't trust the Beast Taming Sect's promises, leading to Pang Yun's death.
• Loyalty and self-preservation: Pang Yun prioritizes his own life over revenge, while Lin Chen remains loyal to his principles.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen vs. Brocade-robed Youth: Lin Chen's strength and ruthlessness intimidate the Brocade-robed Youth, leading to a temporary truce.
• Lin Chen vs. Pang Yun: Lin Chen's mistrust in the Beast Taming Sect leads to Pang Yun's death, despite his surrender.
• Beast Taming Sect Cultivators: They prioritize their own survival over Pang Yun's revenge, demonstrating their lack of loyalty to him.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Lin Chen, a powerful cultivator, faces the Beast Taming Sect after killing Pang Yun.
• The sect members try to negotiate and leave, downplaying Pang Yun's death but threatening Lin Chen with their sect's power.
• Lin Chen reveals he never agreed to let them go, intending to attack them again.
• The Orange Cat, a Tiger Clan cultivator, appears, revealing enmity between Lin Chen and the Beast Taming Sect.
• Lin Chen and the Orange Cat fight the sect members, with Lin Chen using his soul attacks to incapacitate an enemy.
• The sect members attempt to capture the Orange Cat, but Lin Chen intervenes with another soul attack.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen: Shows his power and determination, using his soul attacks strategically and protecting the Orange Cat.
• The Orange Cat: Reveals his past with the Beast Taming Sect, showing his enmity and seeking revenge.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The strong are respected, and the weak must endure.
• Enmity and revenge: The feud between Lin Chen and the Beast Taming Sect deepens.
• Trust and deception: The sect members try to deceive Lin Chen, but he exposes their intentions.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and the Orange Cat: They work together against the Beast Taming Sect, showing a bond between them.
• Lin Chen and the Beast Taming Sect: The interactions are hostile, with Lin Chen refusing to let them go and the sect members trying to deceive him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen defeats the remaining Beast Taming Sect members, including the Brocade-robed Youth and his companion.
• Lin Chen interrogates the Brocade-robed Youth about their tracking method.
• The Brocade-robed Youth reveals that the Beast Taming Villa has a unique tracking method using marks and special Spirit Beasts.
• Lin Chen learns about Yu Xian's condition from the Brocade-robed Youth.
• Lin Chen kills the three peak Spirit Transformation Realm Cultivators and their Spirit Beasts, obtaining two Heavenly Human Enlightenment Fragments.
• Lin Chen reflects on the effectiveness of soul attack methods and their limitations against Heavenly Human Realm Cultivators.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his ruthlessness and determination to find answers.
• The Brocade-robed Youth shows resilience but ultimately reveals the tracking method under threat.
• The Orange Cat provides insights on soul attack methods and their limitations.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and knowledge (Lin Chen's determination to find the tracking method).
• The consequences of actions (Lin Chen's actions against the Beast Taming Sect will likely lead to retaliation).
• The limits of abilities (the effectiveness of soul attack methods against Heavenly Human Realm Cultivators).

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen intimidates and interrogates the Brocade-robed Youth.
• Lin Chen and the Orange Cat discuss the implications of Lin Chen's actions and the effectiveness of soul attack methods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen hides the Orange Cat during a battle involving Spirit Transformation Realm cultivators to prevent it from being affected by residual power.
• The Orange Cat reveals its identity and intervenes in the battle, leading to its severe injury.
• Lin Chen kills six cultivators and six Spirit Beasts from the Beast Taming Sect, drawing their attention and potential pursuit.
• Lin Chen decides to head to the Western Regions Nations to obtain Heavenly Human Enlightenment Fragments and improve his cultivation realm before the Beast Taming Sect's experts arrive.
• The Mystic Armor Guard appears at the battlefield after Lin Chen's departure, senses his aura, and expresses curiosity about him but decides not to pursue.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen: Shows strategic thinking by deciding to improve his cultivation realm before facing the Beast Taming Sect's experts. He also demonstrates his resourcefulness by gathering resources from the battlefield.
• Orange Cat: Reveals more about its past, showing its unwillingness to accept its fate and its protective nature towards Lin Chen.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The Beast Taming Sect's influence and power are emphasized, highlighting the potential danger they pose to Lin Chen.
• Chaos vs. Order: The Western Regions Nations are portrayed as chaotic, which could work to Lin Chen's advantage for hiding but also presents challenges.
• Cultivation Realm Breakthrough: Lin Chen's focus on breaking through his current bottleneck and improving his cultivation realm underscores the importance of continuous growth in the cultivation world.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and the Orange Cat: They continue to rely on each other, with the Orange Cat providing valuable insights and advice, and Lin Chen showing concern for the Orange Cat's well-being.
• Lin Chen and the Mystic Armor Guard: Although they don't interact directly in this chapter, the Mystic Armor Guard's curiosity about Lin Chen hints at potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points

• A cultivator attempts to forcefully break through the West Ming Pass, but is killed by a powerful formation on the city wall.
• Lin Chen leaves the pass and is approached by two cultivators, Wu Kai and Qi Lin, who invite him to travel together to the Shazui Kingdom due to recent rebellions.
• Lin Chen agrees, and they begin their journey together.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates vigilance and caution when approached by Wu Kai and Qi Lin, but agrees to travel with them to learn more about the Western Regions Nations.
• Wu Kai and Qi Lin show concern for their safety in the unstable Shazui Kingdom, leading them to seek companionship.

Significant Themes

• The Great Xuan Dynasty's power and control over its borders, demonstrated by the formation on the city wall.
• The instability and danger in the Western Regions Nations, particularly the Shazui Kingdom, due to the ongoing rebellion.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen, Wu Kai, and Qi Lin travel together, sharing information and experiences about the Shazui Kingdom and the Western Regions Nations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen and Wu Kai are heading to Shaye City, the third-largest city in the Shazui Kingdom, still under the kingdom's control but targeted by rebels for an upcoming offensive.
• Lin Chen wants to avoid the city due to the presence of Heavenly Human Realm experts on both sides, but all detours are blocked by either the kingdom's army or the rebels.
• The group encounters a skirmish between the rebels and the kingdom's army, which they avoid. Later, they encounter a troop of the kingdom's army, who question them but leave without incident.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen shows caution and strategic thinking, wanting to avoid the conflict in Shaye City due to the presence of powerful enemies.
• Wu Kai demonstrates knowledge of army battle dynamics, able to determine the identity of the fighting parties by sound.
• Qi Lin, though not detailed, shows a calm and collected demeanor in the face of potential danger.

Significant Themes

• Conflict and Avoidance: Lin Chen and the group try to avoid the impending conflict in Shaye City, highlighting the theme of avoiding unnecessary danger.
• Power Dynamics: The presence of Heavenly Human Realm experts on both sides of the conflict emphasizes the power dynamics at play and the potential risks for lower-level cultivators like Lin Chen and his companions.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen interacts with Wu Kai and Qi Lin, showing trust in their judgment and experience.
• Wu Kai and Qi Lin work together to make decisions for the group, demonstrating a level of camaraderie and mutual respect.
• The group's interaction with the kingdom's army troop shows their caution and diplomacy in dealing with potential threats.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• The rebel group continues towards Shaye City, encountering frequent battles with the Kingdom's army.
• A Spirit Transformation Realm rebel cultivator chases and kills several Transcendence Realm cultivators from the Kingdom's army.
• The rebel cultivator, mistaking Lin Chen's group for Kingdom's army allies, attacks them.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen reveals his true strength, killing a Spirit Transformation Realm cultivator with a single punch, indicating he's at least at the Spirit Transformation Realm.
• Wu Kai and Qi Lin realize Lin Chen's cultivation realm is higher than they thought and address him as 'Senior Lin'.

Significant Themes

• The danger and unpredictability of the war zone, with powerful cultivators posing threats to weaker ones.
• The importance of caution and quick decision-making in life-threatening situations.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen's group encounters a powerful rebel cultivator who mistakes them for enemies of the rebel army.
• Lin Chen protects his group by swiftly defeating the rebel cultivator, revealing his hidden strength.
• Wu Kai and Qi Lin show deference to Lin Chen after realizing his true cultivation realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chen's cultivation level is exposed when he kills a Spirit Transformation Realm cultivator from the rebel army.
• He decides to leave Wu Kai's group to avoid bringing danger to them.
• Lin Chen and the Orange Cat notice an unusual silence near Shaye City, indicating an impending major battle.
• An army approaches, and Lin Chen realizes it's too late to escape; he decides to break through when the two armies clash.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates his strength and saves Wu Kai's group, but understands the danger of staying with them.
• Lin Chen shows concern for Wu Kai's group's safety and decides to leave them.
• Lin Chen and the Orange Cat exhibit strategic thinking, deciding to wait for the right moment to break through the army formation.

Significant Themes

• The strong are revered, and cultivators respect and maintain a distance from powerhouses.
• The concept of survival of the fittest and the dangers of getting involved in conflicts between powerful forces.
• Strategic thinking and adaptability in the face of unexpected situations.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen interacts with Wu Kai's group, showing concern for their safety and deciding to leave them to avoid danger.
• Lin Chen and the Orange Cat discuss and strategize about their situation, demonstrating their bond and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The two armies face off, and a battle is imminent.
• Lin Chen, with the Orange Cat, seizes the moment to charge into the rebel army's formation.
• Lin Chen withstands the attacks of soldiers and cultivators, aiming to disrupt the rebel army's morale.
• Peak Spirit Transformation Realm cultivators join the fray to stop Lin Chen.
• Lin Chen breaks through, heading towards the rear of the army formation.

Character Developments

• Lin Chen demonstrates exceptional combat skills and determination, facing overwhelming odds.
• The rebel army's commanders show ruthlessness, prioritizing victory over their soldiers' lives.

Significant Themes

• Morale: Lin Chen's actions aim to disrupt the rebel army's morale, while the rebel commanders prioritize victory over their soldiers' lives.
• Strategy and Tactics: Both sides employ different strategies, with Lin Chen using surprise and momentum, while the rebel army relies on their numbers and powerful cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chen and the Orange Cat work together, with the cat giving the signal to charge.
• Lin Chen faces off against various rebel cultivators, from soldiers to peak Spirit Transformation Realm experts.
• Rebel commanders communicate telepathically, coordinating their response to Lin Chen's intrusion.