Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan awakens in the Spirit Realm after a dream, finding his attributes have changed due to his advancement to the Demon God realm.
• He receives a summon from the Lord of Nothingness, who is desperate for help against the Heavenly Emperor.
• The Lord of Nothingness reveals that the Heavenly Emperor's power is greater than anticipated, and the Inner Demon Battlefield is struggling.
• Fang Yuan demands the method of descending and information about the Demon God realm in exchange for his assistance.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: Advances to the Demon God realm, demonstrating his power and negotiating with the Lord of Nothingness on equal terms.
• Lord of Nothingness: Becomes more desperate and anxious, revealing more information and seeking Fang Yuan's help.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and negotiations between Demon Gods.
• The struggle for survival and dominance among Demon Gods.
• The importance of the method of descending for Demon Gods to maintain and increase their power.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and the Lord of Nothingness: Engage in a tense negotiation, with Fang Yuan demanding more information and the Lord of Nothingness becoming increasingly desperate for his help.
• Fang Yuan and the Heavenly Emperor: Although not directly interacting, the Heavenly Emperor's growing power and threat are a significant factor in the negotiation between Fang Yuan and the Lord of Nothingness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan and the Lord of Nothingness strike a deal: Fang Yuan helps rescue several Demon Gods, and in return, the Lord of Nothingness shares the method to create a clone and descend to the Lower Realm.
• Fang Yuan absorbs the memories of the Demon God realms: Void Fusion, Myriad Transformation, and Heavenly Underworld.
• Fang Yuan plans to refine the Ten Directions Gods and Demons Weapon Dao using the Dao of Creation to reach the peak of Void Fusion and eventually Myriad Transformation.
• Fang Yuan encounters Consort Yun Xiang, who is communicating with Lord Ming Gu Demon God. The Lord of Nothingness also appears.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: Ascends to Demon God, learns about Demon God realms, and plans his cultivation path.
• Lord of Nothingness: Compromises with Fang Yuan, shares Demon God experience, and agrees to help rescue Demon Gods.
• Consort Yun Xiang: Recognizes Fang Yuan as a Demon God, kneels before him.
• Lord Ming Gu Demon God: Communicates with Consort Yun Xiang, acknowledges Fang Yuan and the Lord of Nothingness as Demon Gods.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and the Great Dao.
• The attraction of the Death Great Dao for instant resurrection.
• The importance of alliances and deals among Demon Gods.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and the Lord of Nothingness: Strike a deal, share information, and plan their next move.
• Fang Yuan and Consort Yun Xiang: Fang Yuan reveals his Demon God status, causing Consort Yun Xiang to kneel before him.
• Fang Yuan, the Lord of Nothingness, and Lord Ming Gu Demon God: The three Demon Gods communicate, acknowledging each other's status and discussing their plans.

Plot Events

• Fang Yuan obtains a method to create a clone and descend to the mortal realm from the Ming Gu Demon God.
• The group agrees to act immediately to disrupt the Heavenly Emperor's refinement and break the seal within the Inner Demon Realm.
• Consort Yun Xiang and Fang Yuan infiltrate the Zhou Tian Stars Great Array, capturing Grand White Star Lord and provoking the three Star Lords of Qi Sha Po Jun Tan Lang.
• Fang Yuan uses the Ten Directions Gods and Demons Weapon Dao to neutralize the combined attack of the three Star Lords, then uses the Creation Divine Fist to eliminate them.
• With the three Star Lords defeated, the Zhou Tian Stars Great Array collapses, and the Lord of Nothingness possesses the remaining Star Lords to open the Star Gate to the Inner Demon Battlefield.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan demonstrates his power and cunning, manipulating the situation to his advantage.
• Consort Yun Xiang plays her part in the infiltration, showing resilience and determination.
• The Lord of Nothingness reveals his ability to possess others, further showcasing his deviousness.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for the Great Dao and its consequences.
• The power dynamics and alliances within the Heavenly Court and the Spirit Realm.
• The manipulation of pawns and the use of others to achieve one's goals.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and the Ming Gu Demon God work together to plan their infiltration.
• Consort Yun Xiang and Fang Yuan collaborate to capture Grand White Star Lord and provoke the three Star Lords.
• The Lord of Nothingness possesses the remaining Star Lords, demonstrating his control over them.

Key Plot Points

• Fang Yuan enters the Inner Demon Battlefield to face the Heavenly Emperor.
• The Lord of Nothingness helps by controlling the Zhou Tian Stars Great Array.
• The Heavenly Emperor reveals he's become a Dark Emperor, close to a Tian Ming Demon God.
• Fang Yuan and the Lord of Nothingness work together to break the chains sealing the Demon Gods.
• The Mang Mountain Prefecture Lord and the Immortal Path Three Venerables arrive to stop Fang Yuan.

Character Developments

• The Heavenly Emperor, now the Dark Emperor, shows increased power and independence.
• The Lord of Nothingness regains strength after rescuing his main body.
• Fang Yuan demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and betrayal: The Heavenly Emperor's shift in allegiance and the reactions of other Demon Gods.
• The consequences of one's actions: The Heavenly Emperor's transformation and the Immortal Path Three Venerables' response.
• The struggle for freedom: The Heavenly Emperor's desire for true freedom and the Lord of Nothingness's manipulation.

Character Interactions

• The Heavenly Emperor and Fang Yuan: A tense standoff between two powerful beings.
• The Lord of Nothingness and Fang Yuan: A temporary alliance to achieve a common goal.
• The Immortal Path Three Venerables and Fang Yuan: A confrontation between the Spirit Realm's defenders and an invading Demon God.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan faces three Grand Unity Golden Immortals (Xiaoyao Supreme, Spiritual Treasure Profound Lord, Ruyi Spirit Lord) and the Mang Mountain Prefecture Lord, with the Dark Emperor pursuing from behind.
• Ruyi Spirit Lord reveals he has merged with a Demon God, becoming Ruyi Demon Lord.
• The Dark Emperor absorbs Ruyi Demon Lord's essence, causing his condition to deteriorate.
• Ruyi Demon Lord manipulates the Heavenly Emperor and the Mang Mountain Prefecture Lord to fight while he absorbs essence from the sealed Demon Gods.
• The Mang Mountain Prefecture Lord invokes heaven and earth for assistance.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: Realizes the Dark Emperor's instability and escapes the Inner Demon Battlefield.
• Ruyi Demon Lord: Reveals his true form and manipulates the situation to his advantage.
• Dark Emperor: Absorbs Ruyi Demon Lord's essence, causing his condition to worsen.
• Mang Mountain Prefecture Lord: Invokes heaven and earth for assistance, accepting temporary control.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and power among different factions.
• The consequences of merging with foreign entities (Demon Gods).
• The manipulation of others for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and the Lord of Nothingness: Work together to escape the Inner Demon Battlefield.
• Ruyi Demon Lord and the Heavenly Emperor: Ruyi Demon Lord manipulates the Heavenly Emperor.
• The Mang Mountain Prefecture Lord and the Heavenly Emperor: They fight due to Ruyi Demon Lord's manipulation.
• Ruyi Demon Lord and the Mang Mountain Prefecture Lord: They clash due to Ruyi Demon Lord's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan uses the Heavenly Eye Qi Gazing Technique to observe the Heavenly Court and sees signs of impending doom and a significant mutation in the Inner Demon Battlefield.
• Lin Shoucheng and Jiang Wang successfully take Iron Prefecture City, with Lin Shoucheng's demonic nature manifesting as a Black Flood Dragon.
• The Sect Master of Wuji Xuanmen and the Palace Mistress of Luoshen Palace visit Penglai Immortal Palace, seeking help to rescue their Grand Unity Golden Immortals trapped in the Inner Demon Battlefield. Island Master Zhang reveals that the Heavenly Emperor has betrayed the Spirit Realm and suggests undermining the Divine Path's foundations to weaken the Heavenly Emperor.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: Realizes the severity of the situation in the Heavenly Court and decides to find another way to resolve the disaster.
• Lin Shoucheng: His demonic nature manifests as a Black Flood Dragon, giving him hope of becoming a regional lord despite Heaven's Will suppressing him.
• Jiang Wang: Becomes more reverent towards the vast world and its mysteries as his understanding deepens.
• Island Master Zhang: Reveals his shrewd and calculating nature, suggesting a plan to undermine the Divine Path's foundations to weaken the Heavenly Emperor.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Heaven, Earth, and Man, reflecting the power dynamics between the Heavenly Emperor, the Immortal Sects, and the mortal realm.
• The consequences of Heaven's Will suppressing those with demonic nature entering life.
• The potential for chaos and disaster in the Spirit Realm due to the Heavenly Emperor's betrayal and the sealing of Demon Gods.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan: Observes the Heavenly Court alone, indicating his independence and determination to find a solution.
• Lin Shoucheng and Jiang Wang: Work together to take Iron Prefecture City, with Lin Shoucheng's success boosting Jiang Wang's confidence in their future prospects.
• The Sect Master of Wuji Xuanmen, the Palace Mistress of Luoshen Palace, and Island Master Zhang: Discuss the situation in the Heavenly Court and potential solutions, revealing their ambitions and ulterior motives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sect Master of Wuji Xuanmen, Palace Mistress of Luoshen Palace, and Island Master Zhang discuss forming an alliance due to the threat of Inner Demon Gods and the absence of the Immortal Path Three Venerables.
• A voice, claiming to be Creation Immortal Venerable, echoes throughout the Spirit Realm, inviting all to a lecture on the Tianlan Sea.
• The three Golden Immortals and other sect leaders decide to attend the lecture, suspecting the voice might belong to an Inner Demon or a senior in seclusion.

Character Developments

• The Sect Master of Wuji Xuanmen, Palace Mistress of Luoshen Palace, and Island Master Zhang show caution and concern for their sects' safety, indicating their responsibilities as leaders.
• The Golden Immortals and Heavenly Immortals display varying levels of fear and curiosity towards the newly appeared Creation Immortal Venerable.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and alliances within the Immortal Path, particularly among the Golden Immortals.
• The fear and uncertainty caused by the appearance of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal and the potential threat of Inner Demon Gods.
• The potential for new opportunities and growth, as symbolized by the lecture invitation from Creation Immortal Venerable.

Character Interactions

• The Sect Master of Wuji Xuanmen, Palace Mistress of Luoshen Palace, and Island Master Zhang discuss their concerns and plans, showcasing their strategic thinking and unity.
• The Golden Immortals and Heavenly Immortals interact with each other, revealing their individual attitudes towards the lecture invitation and the potential threat.
• The Deities, Monsters, and demonic beings attend the lecture, highlighting their desire for growth and improvement despite their lower status in the Divine Path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan, a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, appears in the Spirit Realm to impart his Creation Great Dao.
• He reveals that the Immortal Path's three Venerables and the Heavenly Emperor are trapped in the Inner Demon Battlefield.
• Fang Yuan lectures for three days, captivating most Golden Immortals and Heavenly Immortals, and subtly influences them towards the Inner Demon Realm's methods.
• The Sect Masters of Wuji Xuanmen, Lord of Penglai Island, and Palace Mistress of Luoshen Palace initially try to escape but are subdued and made to kneel, acknowledging Fang Yuan as their teacher.
• After the lecture, the Immortals and Gods depart, with some secretly considering aligning with the Inner Demon Realm.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: Shows his prowess as a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, subtly influences the Immortals and Gods, and demonstrates his ambition and cunning.
• The Immortals and Gods: Most are captivated by Fang Yuan's Creation Great Dao and become his disciples, while some secretly consider aligning with the Inner Demon Realm.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and manipulation: Fang Yuan's actions show his ambition to influence the Spirit Realm and subtly manipulate its inhabitants.
• The power of the Great Dao: The Creation Great Dao is shown to be powerful and captivating, able to influence even Grand Unity Golden Immortals.
• The threat of the Inner Demon Realm: The impending great tribulation and the threat of the Inner Demon Realm loom over the Spirit Realm.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan interacts with the Immortals and Gods, captivating them with his Creation Great Dao and subtly influencing them.
• The Sect Masters of Wuji Xuanmen, Lord of Penglai Island, and Palace Mistress of Luoshen Palace initially resist but are eventually subdued and acknowledge Fang Yuan as their teacher.
• There's an implied interaction between Fang Yuan and Old Ancestor Hongjun, with Fang Yuan comparing his actions to those of Hongjun in his previous life.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan observes the spreading black threads in the Great Sun and the purple Star, indicating Ruyi Demon Lord's growing influence.
• He decides to enter a new world to accumulate strength and prepare for the upcoming changes in the Spirit Realm.
• Fang Yuan transmigrates into a new world, where he experiences a mysterious River of Time and is swallowed by a black hole.
• He is reborn as a Lizard in this new world.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan, despite his previous status as a Dao Ancestor, is now a Lizard in a new world, facing the challenges of a lower life form.
• He remains determined to accumulate strength and adapt to his new circumstances.

Significant Themes

• Reincarnation and the loss of previous power and status.
• The struggle for survival and adaptation in a new environment.
• The pursuit of strength and power despite setbacks.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan interacts with a group of Lizards, including a Jungle Giant Lizard, in his new world, but does not engage in conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan, now a giant lizard, encounters a group of humans led by Professor Xi Fan, who have come to study lizards.
• Fang Yuan scouts the humans' camp, overhearing Professor Xi Fan's claim of a major discovery related to the lizards.
• Fang Yuan considers capturing the humans to speed up his evolution but decides against it for now.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: He has grown to over three meters in length, surpassing his mother's size, and is close to breaking free from the world's suppression on his attribute panel.
• Professor Xi Fan: He is a paleontologist with a major discovery related to the lizards, which he believes will make him the greatest scholar of the century.
• Sno: He is curious about Professor Xi Fan's discovery and seems to have ulterior motives.

Significant Themes

• Evolution and growth: Fang Yuan's physical body has grown significantly, and he is close to breaking free from the world's suppression, allowing him to regain some of his Demon God abilities.
• Human interaction with the unknown: The humans, led by Professor Xi Fan, have come to study the lizards, representing humanity's curiosity and desire to explore the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and the humans: Fang Yuan scouts the humans' camp, overhearing their conversations, and considers capturing them to speed up his evolution.
• Professor Xi Fan and his students: The professor is excited about his discovery and expects it to make him famous. His students, however, seem less enthusiastic and are more focused on their survival.
• Sno and Professor Xi Fan: Sno is curious about Professor Xi Fan's discovery and seems to have ulterior motives, potentially wanting to exploit the professor's knowledge for his own gain.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Fang Yuan, in his lizard form, advances further by consuming blood food, growing to seven meters and developing sharp fangs and a crimson skin.
+ He encounters a group of humans led by Professor Xifan and Singer, who are hunting mutated lizards. Fang Yuan pursues and subdues Singer, while the others faint from fear.
+ Sno, a member of a secret organization, reveals that he has been infiltrating the group to cover up the truth about the giant lizards. He engages Fang Yuan in a battle, using magic-like spells.

Character Developments

+ Fang Yuan's lizard form grows stronger and more fearsome, making it harder for him to interact with humans.
+ Professor Xifan and Singer are shown to be greedy and reckless in their pursuit of knowledge and profit, underestimating the danger of the mutated lizards.
+ Sno is revealed to be a member of a secret organization responsible for concealing the world's truths, using magic-like spells to combat supernatural threats.

Significant Themes

+ The dangers of unchecked curiosity and greed, as seen in Professor Xifan and Singer's pursuit of the giant lizards.
+ The struggle between the supernatural and the ordinary, as seen in Sno's efforts to protect the happiness of ordinary people by concealing the truth.
+ The power of language and communication, as seen in Fang Yuan's ability to mimic Sno's spell and Sno's shock at hearing a lizard speak human language.

Character Interactions

+ Fang Yuan interacts with the human group, pursuing and subduing Singer, and engaging in a battle with Sno.
+ Professor Xifan and Singer interact with the giant lizards, underestimating their danger and leading to their fainting from fear.
+ Sno interacts with Fang Yuan, revealing his true purpose and engaging in a battle with him using magic-like spells.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sno is kidnapped by a giant lizard (Fang Yuan) and held captive.
• Fang Yuan hypnotizes Sno and learns about the world's Derivatives and the Book of Sages.
• Sno reveals some Spell powers before Fang Yuan makes him an idiot to protect the Book of Sages.
• Fang Yuan possesses Sno's body and returns to Nutri with Professor Xifan and Singer, claiming to have rescued them.

Character Developments

• Sno: Becomes an idiot after revealing Spell powers; his body is possessed by Fang Yuan.
• Fang Yuan: Discovers the world's secrets and gains Spell powers; possesses Sno's body to return to Nutri.

Significant Themes

• The power of Derivatives and Spells, and their potential danger to the world.
• The struggle between organizations to control and understand 'It,' the cause of Derivatives.
• The price and limitations of using Derivative powers.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan interrogates and hypnotizes Sno to learn about the world and gain Spell powers.
• Fang Yuan poses as Sno and interacts with Professor Xifan and Singer, claiming to have rescued them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan, disguised as Sno, reports to the Mage Council in Nutri about the events on the island.
• Council Member Heinz arrives, revealing that another Derivative might have been born nearby.
• Heinz seals a room and speaks privately with Fang Yuan, revealing that he's also a Demon God who has been in this world for 20 years.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan: Displays cunning and adaptability in navigating the Mage Council and interacting with Heinz. Shows interest in learning about the Great Dao of Impermanence.
• Heinz: Reveals himself to be a Demon God, offers assistance to Fang Yuan, and shares information about the Great Dao of Impermanence.

Significant Themes

• The suppression of external Great Daos in other worlds.
• The struggle for power and knowledge between Demon Gods.
• The uniqueness of the Great Dao of Impermanence, born from this world.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and the Mage Council: Fang Yuan reports to the council, showing respect and deference to their hierarchy.
• Fang Yuan and Heinz: They have a private conversation where Heinz offers assistance and shares information with Fang Yuan, showing a desire to befriend him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan learns about the Great Dao of Impermanence from Councilor Heinz.
• Heinz reveals that he visited a Brahma world and debated with Great Brahma.
• They plan to retrieve a Derivative, the Book of Sages, from a Gold Finger named Baggins.
• Baggins is suspected of possessing a Derivative that can make objects disappear.
• Heinz reveals that there are other Demon Gods in this world, including the Lord of Nothingness.

Character Developments

• Fang Yuan's understanding of the Great Dao deepens.
• Heinz shows his knowledge of other worlds and his strategic planning.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Great Dao and its influence on worlds.
• The struggle for control and influence between different beings and worlds.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Heinz form an alliance to retrieve the Book of Sages.
• Heinz's peculiar habit causes him to be perceived as effeminate, leading to awkward interactions with others.
• Fang Yuan and Heinz monitor Baggins together, leading to a tense and suspenseful atmosphere.

Key Plot Points

• The mages use various spells to try and detect the invisible thief, Baggins, but fail.
• Heinz deduces that the cloak makes the wearer undetectable by any means, including targeted spells and curses.
• Baggins is captured, but he reveals a Third Hand, a glove that can steal anything from a target, which he uses to steal Heinz's kidney and age other mages.
• Baggins is killed, but the Third Hand attaches itself to a Red-clothed Steward, Ryan.

Character Developments

• Heinz shows his experience and quick deduction skills in analyzing the Invisible Cloak.
• Baggins reveals his desperation and madness, hinting at hidden secrets.
• Ryan, the Red-clothed Steward, becomes the new host of the Third Hand.

Significant Themes

• The power of invisibility and its limitations.
• The consequences of greed and reckless use of power.
• The concept of 'stealing' intangible things like youth, time, or luck.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yuan and Heinz work together, with Fang Yuan acting as a professional observer.
• Heinz shows disregard for Baggins' rights and well-being, prioritizing the acquisition of the Invisible Cloak.
• Baggins' capture and death lead to a new threat with the Third Hand.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Heinz's team is attacked by mysterious black-robed creatures after returning to the branch. Heinz is injured and the Derivative is taken.
• Heinz reveals his true intentions to Fang Yuan, seeking his help to obtain the Book of Sages in exchange for knowledge on digesting Derivatives.
• Heinz and Fang Yuan return to the branch, where Heinz is suspected by the Mage Council and summoned for a hearing.

Character Developments

• Heinz: Reveals his true intentions and manipulative nature. He's been planning to betray the Mage Council for years and is now desperate to obtain the Book of Sages.
• Fang Yuan: Maintains his facade as Sno, showing exceptional acting skills. He's secretly amused by Heinz's attempts to manipulate him.
• Ryan: Dies at Fang Yuan's hands, and his Derivative, the Third Hand, is absorbed by Fang Yuan.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception: Heinz manipulates Fang Yuan and the Mage Council for his own gain, while Fang Yuan deceives Heinz and the Council.
• Power dynamics: The Mage Council's power is challenged by Heinz's actions and the mysterious creatures, highlighting the shifting balance of power.
• The cost of ambition: Heinz's ambition to obtain the Book of Sages has led him to make dangerous enemies and risk his life.

Character Interactions

• Heinz and Fang Yuan: Heinz tries to manipulate Fang Yuan into helping him, while Fang Yuan plays along, secretly amused by Heinz's attempts.
• Heinz and the Mage Council: Heinz is suspected by the Council and summoned for a hearing, indicating their growing distrust of him.
• Fang Yuan and Ryan: Fang Yuan kills Ryan and absorbs his Derivative, showing his ruthless nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yuan and Heinz arrive at the White Sacred Hall, headquarters of the Nutri Mage Council, protected by a semi-transparent magic shield.
• Heinz reveals that even councilors' spellcasting rights can be revoked during a hearing investigation.
• Heinz assigns Fang Yuan a room and plans to meet later, while Parker and Sheldon leave.
• Fang Yuan explores the White Sacred Hall and meets Alwyn, a female mage, who directs him to the magic library.
• Fang Yuan encounters Billy, a member of the Speaker Guard, who provokes him. Fang Yuan punches Billy and continues to the library.
• Heinz visits Fang Yuan at night, revealing that he plans to make a move during the hearing and expressing his determination to obtain the rules in the Book of Sages.

Character Developments

• Heinz: Struggles with the loss of his spellcasting rights and plans a rebellion during the hearing. His emotions cause his Demon God aura to leak.
• Fang Yuan: Shows no fear or concern about Heinz's plans, indicating his confidence and willingness to support Heinz.
• Alwyn: Displays curiosity and respect towards Fang Yuan, seeing him as a potential Purple Robe Mage.
• Billy: Shows hostility towards Fang Yuan, likely due to Heinz's reputation and Billy's loyalty to the Speaker.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and corruption within the Mage Council.
• The struggle between Heinz and the Speaker for control and influence.
• The importance of evidence and judgment in the Mage Council's proceedings.

Character Interactions

• Heinz and Fang Yuan: Heinz shares his plans with Fang Yuan, showing trust in him. Fang Yuan supports Heinz's decisions.
• Fang Yuan and Alwyn: Alwyn directs Fang Yuan to the library and expresses her respect for him.
• Fang Yuan and Billy: Billy provokes Fang Yuan, leading to a physical altercation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The hearing for Heinz begins in a circular hall filled with examiners, a large jury, and an audience of mages.
• The Speaker, John Joe Davis, arrives, and the hearing commences.
• Heinz confesses to acting against the Mage Council's interests, causing uproar.
• Heinz transforms into a powerful, black-robed monster, attacking the mages present.
• Chaos ensues, with mages fighting back and trying to escape.
• Fang Yuan saves Alwyn and later kills Parker, a council member.
• Heinz overpowers the remaining council members and captures the Speaker.
• Fang Yuan and Heinz proceed to the underground Treasury, guarded by a few mages and a golden door.

Character Developments

• Heinz reveals his true colors, showing his disloyalty to the Mage Council and his desire to obtain the Book of Sages.
• Fang Yuan demonstrates his combat skills and lack of mercy, killing Parker and aiding Heinz.
• The Speaker, John, shows his power and resolve but is ultimately captured by Heinz.
• Alwyn, the female mage, is saved by Fang Yuan and witnesses the chaos and violence.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and disloyalty, as seen through Heinz's actions.
• Power dynamics and corruption within the Mage Council.
• The consequences of unchecked ambition, as exemplified by Heinz's desire for the Book of Sages.

Character Interactions

• Heinz and the Mage Council: Heinz's actions lead to a hostile confrontation with the Mage Council, resulting in violence and chaos.
• Fang Yuan and Heinz: They work together to overcome the council members and reach the Treasury.
• Fang Yuan and Alwyn: Fang Yuan saves Alwyn from a monster, showing a brief moment of compassion.
• Billy and Alwyn: Billy abandons Alwyn in her time of need, highlighting his cowardice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Mage Council, formed by Nutri to curb Derivatives, has accumulated several powerful Derivatives over the years.
• Heinz and Fang Yuan encounter two mages with Derivatives guarding the Golden Gate. One mage's Derivative turns bat monsters into cake, while another's Derivative throws pancakes that cut through anything.
• Heinz uses an Invisible Cloak to approach the old mage, snatches his sunglasses, and kills him. Fang Yuan retrieves the pancake.
• They enter the Golden Gate's treasury, finding it empty except for a note from the Original Color people, who stole the Book of Sages and other items using a Derivative door.
• The Original Color people tear off the incantation pages from the Book of Sages, rendering the mages powerless.
• The White Sacred Hall starts to collapse due to the loss of magical power, forcing Heinz and Fang Yuan to evacuate.

Character Developments

• Heinz's demon god body is injured by the pancake Derivative, showing his vulnerability despite his power.
• Fang Yuan demonstrates his adaptability and quick thinking in handling unexpected situations.

Significant Themes

• The power and unpredictability of Derivatives.
• The consequences of relying too heavily on magical power.
• The importance of adaptability in the face of changing circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Heinz and Fang Yuan work together to overcome the mages guarding the Golden Gate.
• Heinz and Fang Yuan share their knowledge and theories about the Original Color people's actions.
• Heinz and Fang Yuan cooperate to escape the collapsing White Sacred Hall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The magical barrier around the White Sacred Hall vanishes, causing an avalanche and leaving the mages powerless.
• Heinz reveals his true form, growing wings and taking flight with Fang Yuan.
• They learn that their next destination is the Saint Neil Liang Empire, where the Original Color Organization is based.
• The Seven-Colored Sacred Canon, a combat unit of the Original Color Organization, arrives but is easily defeated by Heinz's mental attack.
• A Terminator, a white Gladiator, appears and wounds Heinz with a bronze spear that acts as a Derivative.
• The Terminator uses a card from the Ancient Colosseum Deck to trap Heinz, but Fang Yuan kills him with a frisbee-like disc.

Character Developments

• Heinz reveals his true form and power, showcasing his immortality and strength as a Demon God.
• The white Gladiator Terminator demonstrates his combat skills and use of Derivatives, but ultimately falls to Fang Yuan.

Significant Themes

• The unreliability of power not belonging to oneself, as seen with the mages' loss of magic.
• The dangers of underestimating opponents, as seen with the white Gladiator's initial attack on Heinz.

Character Interactions

• Heinz and Fang Yuan work together to escape the White Sacred Hall but have differing goals and methods.
• The white Gladiator Terminator attempts to capture Heinz but is ultimately killed by Fang Yuan.