Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roger and his group encounter the Kingdom Navigator, Galenbu, near the border of the Kingdom's sea territories.
• Galenbu's ship is damaged by a storm, forcing it into drydock for repairs.
• Galenbu discovers Roger's ship, which appears to be from another world, and approaches it.
• Roger and Galenbu establish initial contact, with Galenbu inviting Roger and his group to Emerald Port.
• Roger and his group arrive at Emerald Port, the Kingdom's largest port, and begin gathering intelligence.

Character Developments

• Galenbu: Initially disheartened about his mission, Galenbu's curiosity is piqued by Roger's ship, leading him to take the initiative to approach them.
• Roger: Roger demonstrates his diplomatic skills by handling the initial contact with Galenbu smoothly, avoiding direct action that could have led to conflict.
• Adams: Adams shows his loyalty and diligence by following Roger's orders and gathering intelligence in Emerald Port.

Significant Themes

• The lawlessness of the seas and the potential for greed to turn honest merchants into pirates.
• The vastness and diversity of the world, with different races and dialects.
• The power dynamics within a Kingdom, with different factions having different interests.

Character Interactions

• Roger and Adams: They work together to gather intelligence, with Adams following Roger's orders and reporting back to him.
• Galenbu and Roger: They establish initial contact, with Galenbu inviting Roger and his group to Emerald Port.
• Galenbu and Kosolon: They discuss the possibility of trade and Kosolon's sailors' need for rest in Emerald Port.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Roger and Adams receive an invitation from the Viscount of Biluo Bay, a descendant of the former Grand Duke of Emerald.
• Wu Ming, in the royal capital, learns of a foreign ship's arrival in Emerald Port.
• The True God of the Eye of Scrutiny descends, demanding that the Kingdom of Seer be opened to Western Nations and its religious authority be shared, with a ten-year adaptation period.
• Wu Ming refuses the demands, invoking the protection of the Infinite Main God, which the Eye of Scrutiny acknowledges as a True God.
• The Eye of Scrutiny demands that Wu Ming's Deity travel to the Western Continent for a Council of Gods to determine the land's future.

Character Developments

• Roger shows his knowledge of the Kingdom's history and political intricacies.
• Adams is surprised by Roger's knowledge and strategic thinking.
• Wu Ming demonstrates his ability to deceive and manipulate, claiming the Infinite Main God as his Deity.
• The Eye of Scrutiny shows its power and influence, but also its respect for other True Gods.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics between nations and True Gods.
• The influence of history and lineage on political power.
• The ability to deceive and manipulate for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Roger and Adams discuss the invitation, with Roger showing his political acumen.
• Wu Ming interacts with the Eye of Scrutiny, initially defying it but later invoking the protection of the Infinite Main God.
• The Eye of Scrutiny interacts with the Void, acknowledging the Infinite Main God as a True God.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming, the King of the Continent of Seer, learns from the Divine Envoy that the continent's ascension is nearing completion, and only True Gods or those with their strength have a say in this world.
• Wu Ming decides to assert his power and deal with the noble powers of the Western Continent that have been treating him as a soft target.
• Two Divine Envoys of the Goddess Mazu arrive, seeking an audience with Wu Ming. They represent the Eastern Divine Court's interest in the navigation rights near the Continent of Seer.
• Wu Ming informs them that anyone traversing the Storm to enter the Kingdom's territory will be regarded as an illegal entrant and dealt with accordingly.
• In Emerald Port, Roger, a spy, is cornered by the Kingdom Army and the Watcher Organization. He uses his curse resistance to escape but is injured by a Voodoo Arrow.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming: He becomes more assertive and confident in his position as a favored one of a Deity, representing a True God in the mortal realm. He decides to take a more active role in foreign affairs and protect his kingdom's interests.
• Roger: He demonstrates his curse resistance and fighting skills when cornered by the Kingdom's forces. His injury from the Voodoo Arrow suggests a potential weakening or tracking effect.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the rules of the game in the divine realm and mortal world.
• The consequences of underestimating or disrespecting a powerful entity, as seen through Wu Ming's decision to assert his power.
• The struggle for influence and resources between different factions, represented by the Eastern and Western Divine Courts and the noble powers of the Western Continent.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming interacts with the Divine Envoys of the Goddess Mazu, expressing his stance on the navigation rights and the protection of his kingdom's territory.
• Roger interacts with Adams, his accomplice, and the Kingdom's forces, showcasing his fighting skills and curse resistance.
• The Witch, representing the Kingdom's forces, interacts with Roger, using her Voodoo magic to injure him and drive him out.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces the complex structure of the New World, including the Main World, secret realms, and outer planes, with Divine Kingdoms established by True Gods.
• The Western Gods' divine court, the Titan Court, is shown, with the Eye of Scrutiny, an avatar of a True God, visiting the Thunder Titan God King.
• The chaotic ocean beyond the God System begins to churn, indicating the core is opening, which is rare and beneficial for transcendent beings.
• The Continent of Seer, where the promotion is taking place, is about to merge fully with the world, and the chaotic sea's opening is likely due to this event.
• The Eastern God System, the Sui Gu Heavenly Court, is also affected, with the Shocking God Bell ringing eighty-one times, indicating a significant anomaly.
• The Lingxiao Treasure Hall, the assembly site of the Eastern Gods, trembles due to the appearance of a colossal serpent shadow, the Infinite Serpent, above the Continent of Seer.

Character Developments

• The Eye of Scrutiny, an avatar of a True God, is introduced as a supervisor in the Titan Court, detached and possessing numerous privileges.
• The Thunder Titan God King, a level seven True God and leader of the Western Gods, is shown discussing the situation with the Eye of Scrutiny.
• The Mazu God, a powerful Deity controlling the ocean and navigation, appears in the Sui Gu Heavenly Court, along with other Deities discussing the anomaly in the chaotic sea.
• The Sui Gu Heavenly Emperor, the leader of the Eastern God System, is shown presiding over the assembly of Eastern Gods.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of True Gods, and the establishment of Divine Kingdoms.
• The complex structure and interconnectedness of the New World, including the Main World, secret realms, and outer planes.
• The rarity and significance of the chaotic sea's core opening, and its benefits for transcendent beings.
• The alliance and interaction between the Western and Eastern God Systems.

Character Interactions

• The Eye of Scrutiny and the Thunder Titan God King discuss the situation regarding the newly incorporated sector and the Lord of Infinity.
• The Eastern Gods, including the Mazu God, Duke Tao Zhu, and the Sui Gu Heavenly Emperor, discuss the anomaly in the chaotic sea and the situation on the Continent of Seer.
• The appearance of the Infinite Serpent causes both the Western and Eastern God Systems to react, with their Divine Kingdoms trembling and their gods gazing upon the event.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Continent of Seer experiences a world promotion, causing the Sea of Chaos to churn and Origin Power to surge.
• Wu Ming, as the native Seventh Level Supernatural being, perceives these changes and anticipates the benefits of the world's ascension.
• The Main God Hall's Origin Power Pool expands tenfold, and the World Origin Power condenses into liquid, with the center beginning to crystallize.
• The Infinite Serpent, a former True God of the Continent of Seer, projects itself into the world, causing fear and destruction.
• Wu Ming, in the form of the Blue Dragon, confronts the Infinite Serpent, with the battle reaching a critical point as the serpent's true body solidifies.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming demonstrates his power and understanding of the world's promotion, anticipating the possibility of reaching the Ninth or even Tenth Level.
• The people of the Continent of Seer, led by Pope Henze, show determination to fight for their freedom against the Infinite Serpent.
• Beatrice and Calithan express their faith in Wu Ming as the Conquest King, hoping he can defeat the serpent.

Significant Themes

• The power of world promotions and the benefits they bring to Supernatural beings.
• The fear and awe inspired by the Infinite Serpent, a former True God, and the natural dread it instills in the inhabitants of the Continent of Seer.
• The determination of the people to fight for their freedom and the faith they place in their king.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming, as the Blue Dragon, clashes with the Infinite Serpent, demonstrating his power and resolve to protect the Continent of Seer.
• Pope Henze rallies the clergy and believers, encouraging them to stand against the serpent and have faith in the Conquest King.
• Beatrice and Calithan express their hopes and fears regarding the battle between the Blue Dragon and the Infinite Serpent, showing their trust in Wu Ming as their king.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Infinite Serpent, a former ruler of the Continent of Seer, descends in its true form after a Cosmic Promotion, causing widespread fear and fainting among the populace.
• The Serpent claims the continent as its own and attempts to reclaim its authority, clashing with Wu Ming.
• The Serpent reveals it left an Imprint on the world, allowing it to draw power from the Continent of Seer.
• Wu Ming and the Serpent exchange blows, with Wu Ming revealing his Eastern cultivator origins and unleashing a torrent of Dao techniques.
• The Serpent reveals its authority of cyclical rebirth, making it difficult to harm or defeat.
• Wu Ming finally unleashes his Main God Hall, suppressing the Serpent and drawing it inside.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming: Reveals his Eastern cultivator origins and unleashes his Main God Hall, demonstrating his true power and intentions.
• The Infinite Serpent: Reveals its authority of cyclical rebirth, making it a formidable and challenging opponent for Wu Ming.

Significant Themes

• Power and authority: Both Wu Ming and the Serpent wield immense power and authority, clashing over control of the Continent of Seer.
• Reincarnation and cyclical rebirth: The Serpent's authority and Wu Ming's reincarnation as an Eastern cultivator highlight the theme of rebirth and recurrence.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming vs. The Infinite Serpent: The two powerful beings clash, revealing their abilities and authorities, with Wu Ming ultimately suppressing the Serpent using his Main God Hall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming completes the Main God Hall, which reveals its power by subduing the peak Level 7 Infinite Serpent.
• The Continent of Seer experiences Cosmic Promotion, leading to a massive influx of origin power.
• Wu Ming attempts to break through to Level 8, Great Luo Golden Immortal, within the Main God Hall's protection.
• The Infinite Serpent, surprisingly, breaks free from its seal and enters the Main God Hall.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming demonstrates his strategic prowess and confidence in his abilities, deciding to attempt a breakthrough to Great Luo despite the risks.
• The Infinite Serpent, revealed to be the original Lord of the Temple, showcases its immense power and secret authority, breaking free from the Main God Hall's seal.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control between Wu Ming and the Infinite Serpent.
• The concept of uniqueness and individuality required for reaching the Great Luo level.
• The protection and interference of the Main God Hall, highlighting the importance of Wu Ming's creations.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming interacts with the Main God Hall, giving commands and receiving responses, showcasing their symbiotic relationship.
• Wu Ming acknowledges the Infinite Serpent's true identity, revealing their shared history and setting the stage for a potential confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Main God Hall, created by the Infinite Serpent, is breached by Wu Ming.
• The Infinite Serpent reveals his plan to strip Wu Ming's power and take over his body to advance to Eighth Level without being detected by his mortal enemy.
• Wu Ming's True Text imprint is corrupted by the Infinite Serpent, who merges with it.
• Wu Ming's Yellow Court World expands rapidly, absorbing half of the Main God Hall and pushing back the Infinite Serpent's influence.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming demonstrates his resilience and determination, refusing to give up despite the dire situation.
• The Infinite Serpent reveals his true colors, showing his desperation and lack of self-control, which ultimately leads to his downfall.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and survival in the pursuit of the Great Dao.
• The resilience and adaptability of beings like Wu Ming and the Infinite Serpent.
• The dangers of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming and the Infinite Serpent engage in a battle of wills within Wu Ming's True Text imprint.
• Wu Ming's Yellow Court World interacts with the Main God Hall, absorbing its power and expanding rapidly.
• The Infinite Serpent's Incarnation in the Steam World, Steven, undergoes a transformation, revealing the Infinite Serpent's influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming advances to Level Eight, Great Luo, causing the sun and moon to merge and the Sea of Chaos to open.
• The event signals the emergence of another Overgod in the Western World, originating from the Continent of Seer.
• Wu Ming's advancement leaves him with a significant problem: he has absorbed the legacy of the Infinite Serpent, including its mortal enemy's enmity.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming achieves Level Eight, gaining universal status and longevity but not true eternity. He faces a new challenge: the mortal enemy of the Infinite Serpent.
• The deities of the Eastern and Western Continents react to the emergence of a new Overgod, with mixed feelings ranging from congratulations to disbelief and concern.

Significant Themes

• Longevity vs. Eternity: Wu Ming's new status grants him longevity but not true eternity, highlighting the distinction between the two.
• Enmity and Legacy: Absorbing the Infinite Serpent's legacy also means inheriting its enmity, emphasizing the consequences of one's actions and the interconnectedness of beings.
• Universal Status: Wu Ming's advancement to Level Eight grants him a universal status, reflecting the power and influence of the Great Luo realm.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming interacts with the deities of the Eastern and Western Continents through their reactions to his advancement, although no direct communication occurs.
• Wu Ming's new status and the problem he faces set the stage for potential interactions with the Infinite Serpent's mortal enemy in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The rain clears, and the sky is blue, indicating the integration of the Continent of Seer into the world.
• Goddess Mazu and the Eye of Scrutiny descend to congratulate Wu Ming on his ascension to the Overgod position.
• Wu Ming reveals his true identity and announces the establishment of the Kingdom of Seer as an independent nation, not subordinate to the East or West but part of the Human Race Alliance.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming: Ascends to the Overgod position, reveals his true identity, and declares the Continent of Seer's independence.
• Goddess Mazu: Recognizes Wu Ming's power, offers aid from the Eastern God System, and seeks to curry favor with him.
• The Eye of Scrutiny: Admits its past fault, offers congratulations, and also seeks to aid the Kingdom of Seer's development, competing with Mazu.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics between deities and their influence on the world.
• The struggle for control and resources between different factions (East, West, and the newly formed Kingdom of Seer).
• The organic development of civilization versus external intervention.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming interacts with Goddess Mazu and the Eye of Scrutiny, revealing his true identity and intentions for the Continent of Seer.
• Goddess Mazu and the Eye of Scrutiny interact, each seeking to gain favor with Wu Ming and offer aid to the Kingdom of Seer, highlighting their competitive nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming, now a Great Luo Golden Immortal, traverses the Sea of Chaos, finding it no hindrance.
• He realizes he can now stay in the Main World without rejection and perfectly contain his power.
• He decides to accumulate resources in this World for his next advancement to Level Nine.
• Wu Ming decides to abdicate as King William and pass the throne to his grandson, Lambo.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming: Ascends to Great Luo Golden Immortal, gains freedom from the Main World's rejection, and decides to abdicate as King William.
• Lambo: Destined to become the new King of the Continent of Seer.

Significant Themes

• Advancement and accumulation of power: Wu Ming's focus on accumulating resources for his next advancement.
• Abdication and succession: Wu Ming's decision to pass on his power as King to Lambo.
• The Main World's rejection: Wu Ming's freedom from this rejection after reaching Level Eight.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming interacts with his officials and nobles, announcing his abdication and Lambo's succession.
• Wu Ming reflects on his past avatar's actions, causing the nobles to be wary of his intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• King William, the Conquest King, abdicates the throne of Seer to his grandson, Lambo.
• A grand ceremony is held, with the Overgod officiating the coronation, and Lambo's succession is blessed by the Western Gods.
• Wu Ming meets with Lambo after the ceremony and discusses the future of the Kingdom.
• Wu Ming decides to travel to the Western Continent and leaves the Palace without saying goodbye.

Character Developments

• Lambo: He inherits the throne, displaying maturity beyond his years, and shows ambition for the Kingdom's future. He also demonstrates his acting skills in front of Wu Ming.
• Wu Ming: He abdicates the throne, showing his resolve to step back from power. He also reveals his concern for the Kingdom's future and its place in the world.

Significant Themes

• Power and Succession: The transfer of power from King William to Lambo highlights the importance of succession and the challenges that come with it.
• The World Beyond Seer: The mention of the Great Chang Empire in the East and the Western Nations emphasizes the vastness of the world and the need for Seer to adapt and grow.
• Ambition and Responsibility: Lambo's ambition for the Kingdom is tempered by Wu Ming's reminder that the decision-makers are still themselves, emphasizing the importance of responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming and Lambo: Their interaction reveals Lambo's maturity and ambition, as well as Wu Ming's guidance and concern for the Kingdom's future. Wu Ming's departure without saying goodbye also shows his resolve and independence.
• Lambo and the Royal Court: Lambo's stable Fortune in the Royal Court indicates his potential to rule effectively, with Wu Ming's preference playing a significant role in this stability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming, disguised as an ordinary person, arrives at Evans Port on the Western Continent.
• He observes the advanced technology and magic application in the port, noting the use of a crane and conveyor belts for cargo unloading.
• Wu Ming plans to tour the Western Nations, settle some matters, and then visit the territories of other races.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming: He demonstrates his ability to blend in and observe his surroundings, showing interest in the Western Continent's advancements and its potential connections to the Ouroboros ring.
• No significant developments in other characters as this chapter focuses on Wu Ming's arrival and initial observations.

Significant Themes

• Technology and Magic: The chapter highlights the advancements in technology and magic in the Western Continent, contrasting it with Wu Ming's expectations based on his previous life's knowledge.
• Exploration and Discovery: Wu Ming's arrival in the Western Continent signals his intent to explore and discover new information, both about the continent itself and the origins of the Ouroboros ring.
• Power Dynamics: The chapter touches on the power dynamics between the Eastern and Western Continents, as well as the internal power structures within the Western Continent.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming interacts with the young lady at the Mercenary Guild, inquiring about posting a bounty for information about the Ouroboros ring.
• Wu Ming observes and interacts with the locals and other passengers at the port, demonstrating his ability to blend in and gather information discreetly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming, disguised as an Easterner, visits a mercenary guild in the West to post a bounty for information about the Ouroboros organization.
• The bounty is classified as a C-class mission, with a reward of 800 gold shields for preliminary verified information.
• A group from the Great Chang Empire, including Ying Yue, her second uncle, and others, is also in the guild, investigating the Ouroboros organization.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming: He shows cunning and patience in his plan to lure the Ouroboros organization out. He's also curious about the Immortal Path cultivation system in the East.
• Ying Yue: She's portrayed as kind-hearted and concerned about the safety of the person who posted the bounty, despite her team's plans to use him as bait.

Significant Themes

• Power and Manipulation: Wu Ming's plan to use the bounty as bait to attract the Ouroboros organization showcases his understanding and use of power dynamics.
• Investigation and Discovery: Both Wu Ming and the Great Chang Empire team are investigating the Ouroboros organization, highlighting the theme of discovery and uncovering secrets.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming and the Great Chang Empire Team: Wu Ming, unknowingly to the team, overhears their conversation, learning about their intentions and plans.
• Ying Yue and her Team: Ying Yue expresses concern for the person who posted the bounty, contrasting with her team's utilitarian approach.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with the Baron of Golden Oak Territory reviewing his ledgers and intelligence reports under the eerie purple moonlight.
• He discovers a bounty posted at the Mercenary Guild for information about a strangely shaped Ouroboros ring, which alarms him.
• The Baron has a secret basement in his study, containing a relief of a black snake swallowing its tail, which serves as a communication passage to a Black Robe figure, presumably a high-ranking member of a cult or organization.
• The Black Robe figure, referred to as the Black Snake, is informed about the bounty and decides to send the Buriers to handle the situation.

Character Developments

• The Baron of Golden Oak Territory is revealed to be a member of a secret organization, worshipping an entity called the Ouroboros. His loyalty to this entity is tested, and he expresses his willingness to die for it.
• The Black Snake is introduced as a high-ranking member of the organization, with the authority to dispatch the Buriers, an elite group responsible for eliminating threats.

Significant Themes

• Power and Loyalty: The Baron's power and status rely on his loyalty to the Ouroboros and the Black Snake. His willingness to die for the cause is a testament to this theme.
• Secrecy and Deception: The Baron's secret basement and the Black Snake's communication passage highlight the organization's reliance on secrecy and deception to maintain its power.
• Consequences of Failure: The Baron's fear of the Black Snake and the Buriers underscores the severe consequences of failure within the organization.

Character Interactions

• The Baron interacts with his old butler, who senses a change in the Baron's temperament and behavior but remains loyal.
• The Baron communicates with the Black Snake through the secret passage, revealing his loyalty and fear of the organization's power structure.
• The Black Snake and the Baron discuss the bounty and the potential threat it poses, leading to the decision to dispatch the Buriers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ying Yue and her team are secretly investigating Wu Ming, who is also looking into the Ouroboros organization.
• The Dark Night Church approaches Wu Ming, led by Priest Basha, seeking information about the Ouroboros Ring.
• Wu Ming is lured to a forest by Basha, where they are ambushed by mysterious cloaked figures.

Character Developments

• Ying Yue: She questions the motives behind the Imperial Court's actions and feels disheartened by the political intrigue.
• Wu Ming: He remains calm and collected even when faced with the threat of an Evil God and the ambush.
• Basha: She initially tries to intimidate Wu Ming with the threat of an Evil God but later shows alarm and fear when they are ambushed.

Significant Themes

• Power struggles and political intrigue among noble families and the Imperial Court.
• The danger and mystery surrounding the Ouroboros organization and its Evil God.
• The use of mental manipulation and influence, as seen with Wu Ming's Words become law ability.

Character Interactions

• Ying Yue and her team discuss their target, Wu Ming, expressing frustration at his luxurious lifestyle while they have to maintain secrecy.
• Wu Ming and Basha interact, with Wu Ming showing no reaction to Basha's Charm, which surprises her.
• Basha and the mysterious cloaked figures interact, with Basha showing fear and alarm when she realizes they are under attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chris, a member of the Ouroboros Ring known as 'The Burier', confronts Basha, a Night Priest, and reveals her organization's intention to capture Easterners as sacrifices.
• Several Quasi-Legendary members of the Ouroboros Ring appear, surrounding Basha, Wu Ming, Ying Yue, Zhou Chui, and their companions.
• A Black Snake Magical Beast, controlled by one of the Ouroboros Ring members, attacks the group, threatening to overwhelm them.

Character Developments

• Basha: Shows her desperation and fear when faced with the Ouroboros Ring's power, but remains determined to protect her companions.
• Chris: Reveals her ruthless and bloodthirsty nature, enjoying the prospect of offering sacrifices to her organization's lord.
• Zhou Chui: Demonstrates his combat prowess as a Quasi-Grandmaster Fist Master but is injured by Chris's attack.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The Ouroboros Ring's strength and ambition are highlighted, contrasting with the desperation of Basha and her allies.
• Sacrifice: The theme of offering lives to a higher power is emphasized, with Chris taking pleasure in the idea of providing sacrifices.

Character Interactions

• Basha and Chris: Their interaction reveals the power imbalance and the threat posed by the Ouroboros Ring.
• Zhou Chui and Chris: Their fight demonstrates Chris's formidable abilities and Zhou Chui's valiant but ultimately futile resistance.
• Wu Ming: Remains mostly silent and inactive, causing Zhou Chui to question his usefulness and reliability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming effortlessly defeats Zhou Chui, shocking the Zhou Family and the Buriers.
• Chris reveals she's been a Legendary Saint for a long time, sending chills down everyone's spine.
• A Zhou Family member blames Wu Ming for their predicament and attacks him, but Wu Ming kills him.
• Chris demands Wu Ming kill Basha and Ying Yue, but Wu Ming refuses and incapacitates Ying Yue.
• Wu Ming reveals his strength to the Buriers, who transform into giant serpents to attack him.
• Wu Ming reveals the Aura of the Infinite Serpent, causing the Buriers to kneel in submission.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming: Reveals his immense power, striking fear into his enemies. He shows no mercy to those who harbor malice towards him.
• Chris: Initially arrogant and demanding, she becomes terrified and submissive when faced with Wu Ming's true power.
• Ying Yue: Driven by her sense of justice, she confronts Wu Ming despite the danger. She faints after Wu Ming uses a Nightmare Suppression technique on her.
• Zhou Chui: Realizes Wu Ming's strength and regrets his earlier plan. He's incapacitated by Wu Ming's Lightning Law.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Wu Ming's immense power brings fear and submission, but also causes others to question his actions.
• Loyalty and betrayal: Members of the Zhou Family turn against each other, and the Buriers submit to Wu Ming.
• Justice and morality: Ying Yue's sense of justice puts her at odds with Wu Ming, who acts according to his own rules.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming and the Zhou Family: Wu Ming shows no mercy to the Zhou Family members who harbor malice towards him, causing fear and despair.
• Wu Ming and the Buriers: Wu Ming reveals his true power, causing the Buriers to submit to him.
• Wu Ming and Ying Yue: Ying Yue confronts Wu Ming over his actions, but she's incapacitated when she tries to attack him.
• Wu Ming and Chris: Chris demands Wu Ming kill Basha and Ying Yue, but Wu Ming refuses and takes her with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wu Ming, using his aura, tortures the Buriers, leaving them unconscious and potentially with lasting side effects.
• Chris, despite the torture, is infatuated with Wu Ming, seeing him as her everything.
• Wu Ming learns about the Ouroboros organization's origins and true power: a damaged Clone of the Infinite Serpent hiding in a demi-plane.
• Wu Ming decides to take over the Ouroboros organization and learns that Black Snake, the current leader, is in the Southern Great Swamp, posing as the Earl of Black Forest Castle.
• Black Snake prepares for a sacrifice to their entity, unaware of Wu Ming's plans.

Character Developments

• Chris's masochistic tendencies towards Wu Ming are further emphasized.
• Wu Ming's understanding of the Ouroboros organization deepens, leading him to decide to take it over.
• Black Snake's character as a ruthless leader who sacrifices his own people for power is shown.

Significant Themes

• Power and its corrupting influence, as seen in the Ouroboros organization's practices and Black Snake's actions.
• The consequences of unchecked ambition, demonstrated by the damaged Clone of the Infinite Serpent and its demand for more sacrifices.
• The theme of identity and duality, with Black Snake having a public identity as an Earl and a secret one as the leader of the Ouroboros.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming interacts with Chris, learning about the organization and commanding her to take him to Black Snake.
• Black Snake interacts with his butler and the captain of the guard, discussing the sacrifice and Chris's potential betrayal.
• The dynamic between Black Snake and his subordinates highlights his authority and their loyalty, born from shared Bloodline and fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ouroboros Church performs a ritual to worship their False God, a black snake, which appears as a giant phantom.
• Eight maidens are sacrificed, with one surviving and becoming a 'snake-woman.'
• Chris and Wu Ming, a new master-servant duo, interrupt the ritual, revealing Wu Ming's immense power.
• Wu Ming captures the False God's avatar and judges the Black Snake, the leader of the Ouroboros Church.

Character Developments

• Wu Ming: Demonstrates immense power and judgment, revealing himself as a being of ancient Evil God lineage.
• Chris: Betrays the Ouroboros Church, seeking a new master in Wu Ming. She reveals her hatred for the Black Snake.
• Black Snake: Revealed as the leader of the Ouroboros Church, he is judged by Wu Ming for his sins and transgressions.

Significant Themes

• Power and Corruption: The pursuit of power leads to corruption and evil acts, as seen in the Black Snake's actions.
• Judgment: Wu Ming's judgment of the Black Snake highlights the theme of accountability for one's actions.
• Betrayal and Loyalty: Chris's betrayal of the Ouroboros Church for Wu Ming explores themes of loyalty and shifting allegiances.

Character Interactions

• Wu Ming and Chris: Wu Ming's new servant, Chris, aids him in interrupting the ritual and reveals her past with the Black Snake.
• Wu Ming and Black Snake: Wu Ming's interaction with the Black Snake is one of power and judgment, revealing the Black Snake's sins.
• Black Snake and Chris: Their interaction reveals a history of conflict and hatred, likely stemming from their close blood relationship.