Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai, a Mahayana stage cultivator, nullifies all Deathmatch Participants' abilities, reducing the element of luck in the duels.
• The Deathmatch Participants are shocked and realize Lu Bai's power exceeds their expectations.
• Lu Bai allows another round of duels, with twenty-five more participants needing to be eliminated before the third round and the target mission.
• The Deathmatch Arena's objective is activated: either open the Ascension passage or completely sever the path to Ascension.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai demonstrates his immense power, instilling fear and awe in the Deathmatch Participants.
• The Deathmatch Participants become more cautious and strategic in their fights, with some showing signs of instability.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Lu Bai's power overrules the abilities of the Deathmatch Participants, highlighting the theme of power and its consequences.
• Survival: The Deathmatch Participants must adapt and strategize to survive, emphasizing the theme of survival of the fittest.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai interacts minimally with the Deathmatch Participants, merely overseeing and allowing the duels to continue.
• The Deathmatch Participants interact with each other, forming alliances and strategizing against one another.
• Li Mu, a Deathmatch Participant, acts as the host for the duels, facilitating the interactions between the participants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai obtains a "node" in the cultivation world, an Immortal Dao Flower that emits immortal energy.
• He realizes the flower's potential for Mahayana stage cultivators to gain insights into the Immortal Path.
• He decides to use this "node" as a carrot to encourage positive behavior among cultivators.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai demonstrates his strategic thinking and long-term planning, using the Immortal Dao Flower to create a system that encourages law-abiding behavior among cultivators.

Significant Themes

• The decline of spiritual energy in the world and its impact on cultivation.
• The pursuit of immortality as the ultimate goal of cultivators.
• The use of incentives to encourage positive behavior.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai interacts with the idea of future cultivators, planning how they might use the Immortal Dao Flower to become immortals and uphold the law.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai, with his Silver-level abilities, appraises the Immortal Dao Flower, the "node" of the Deathmatch Arena, while other participants watch enviously but keep their distance.
• Lu Bai spends considerable time studying and adding restrictions to the Immortal Dao Flower to prevent misuse.
• Lu Bai notifies all Mahayana stage cultivators in the Inspection Team to return to the Qingwang Sect, considering who to give the Immortal Dao Flower to.
• Lu Bai briefly considers eliminating all Mahayana stage cultivators in Xuanzhou to prevent future disobedience.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai demonstrates his confidence and nonchalance, unafraid of the other participants' envy.
• Lu Bai shows concern for the future of the cultivation world, considering who to pass the Immortal Dao Flower to.
• Lu Bai briefly shows ruthlessness, contemplating the mass elimination of Mahayana stage cultivators.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Lu Bai's strength instills fear and obedience in others.
• Trust and loyalty: Lu Bai considers who to pass the Immortal Dao Flower to, highlighting the importance of trust and loyalty.
• Ruthlessness vs. mercy: Lu Bai briefly considers a drastic measure to maintain order, showing the theme of ruthlessness versus mercy.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai interacts with the other Deathmatch participants, who keep their distance due to his power.
• Lu Bai interacts with Yuxu Zi and the Third Grand Elder of the Golden Scale Holy Land, showing his authority and their deference to him.
• Lu Bai's interaction with the Third Grand Elder highlights the latter's loyalty and Lu Bai's brief discomfort with excessive flattery.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai, the Heavenly Venerate, summons all Mahayana stage cultivators in Xuanzhou.
• He reveals an Immortal Dao Flower, a rare divine artifact, and announces his intention to bestow it upon one of them.
• Lu Bai sets conditions for obtaining the Immortal Dao Flower: obey laws that align with universal values and serve the people.
• The cultivators express their desire for the artifact, each vying for it while trying not to offend Lu Bai.
• Lu Bai appoints Daoist Yuan Zhong, the Third Supreme, as the Second Heavenly Venerate and promises to consider the opinions of others.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai demonstrates his power and influence by summoning all Mahayana stage cultivators and revealing the Immortal Dao Flower.
• The cultivators show their desperation for the artifact, revealing their true colors and willingness to serve Lu Bai's goals.
• Daoist Yuan Zhong, the Third Supreme, is appointed as the Second Heavenly Venerate, showing Lu Bai's trust in him.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: Lu Bai's ability to summon all Mahayana stage cultivators and control their actions highlights his power and influence.
• Desperation and Greed: The cultivators' intense desire for the Immortal Dao Flower reveals their desperation to extend their lives and their greed for power.
• Loyalty and Service: The cultivators' willingness to serve Lu Bai and obey his laws shows their desire for power and self-preservation.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai interacts with the cultivators, revealing his intentions and listening to their responses.
• The cultivators interact with each other, vying for the Immortal Dao Flower while trying not to offend Lu Bai.
• Daoist Yuan Zhong interacts with Lu Bai, expressing his loyalty and being appointed as the Second Heavenly Venerate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai, a Deathmatch Participant, manipulates Mahayana stage cultivators into accepting Daoist Yuan Zhong as the second Heavenly Venerate.
• He uses his power to intimidate them into swearing loyalty to the new Heavenly Venerate.
• Lu Bai gifts the Immortal Dao Flower to Daoist Yuan Zhong and leaves Xuanzhou.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai demonstrates his power and influence, manipulating the cultivators to accept his decision.
• Daoist Yuan Zhong becomes the second Heavenly Venerate, showing initial excitement but later reflecting on Lu Bai's actions.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: Lu Bai uses his power to control the cultivators and ensure his wishes are carried out.
• Equality and reform: Lu Bai's reforms aim to create a more equal society, but the cultivators' true intentions remain hidden.
• The burden of leadership: Daoist Yuan Zhong accepts the position of Heavenly Venerate, understanding the weight of his new role.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai interacts with the Mahayana stage cultivators, using his power to intimidate them into accepting his decisions.
• Lu Bai and Daoist Yuan Zhong have a brief conversation, with Lu Bai expressing his hopes for the future and passing on the Immortal Dao Flower.
• The Mahayana stage cultivators interact with each other, swearing loyalty to Daoist Yuan Zhong while hiding their true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai returns from the Deathmatch Arena to his shelter, discovering the real world's meager spiritual energy.
• He browses the internet to understand the situation and participates in another Deathmatch duel, ranking first.
• Upon returning, he finds the Deathmatch System's evaluation section displaying "unreasonable" and mentioning self-checking, indicating a potential bug.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai shows curiosity and calmness when faced with the Deathmatch System's anomaly, indicating his growing adaptability to the Deathmatch's peculiarities.
• Lu Qingyan, Lu Bai's younger brother, is seen playing in the yard, displaying his innocence and naivety.

Significant Themes

• The theme of powerlessness in the real world compared to the Deathmatch Arena is further explored as Lu Bai struggles to adapt to the spiritual wasteland of the real world.
• The theme of the Deathmatch System's unpredictability is reinforced with the appearance of the "unreasonable" evaluation and self-checking mention.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai interacts with Lu Qingyan, showing a protective and authoritative brotherly figure, while Lu Qingyan displays childishness and dependence on his brother.
• Lu Bai's interaction with the Deathmatch System is characterized by curiosity and acceptance of its anomalies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai, a new arrival in Shelter No. 9, aims to improve the lives of common people but first seeks to understand the shelter's rules and the public's true sentiments.
• He discovers underlying discontent among the populace, despite official reports of satisfaction with the City Council's management.
• Lu Bai immerses himself in various social platforms to gather information, finding palpable online hostility and signs of widespread societal pressure.
• He decides it's time for change but struggles to identify where to start in the short term.
• Lu Bai's daily routine involves patrolling Livability Cities as part of his duties with the Zudian Campus and City Martial Force.
• He encounters Li Shan, a senior colleague, and Feng Yixuan, a young woman with a troubled past, who are investigating a murder case.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai: Shows determination to help the common people, patience in gathering information, and a calm, collected demeanor.
• Li Shan: Reveals himself as a laid-back, somewhat eccentric senior colleague who enjoys provoking Feng Yixuan.
• Feng Yixuan: A young woman with a troubled past, she appears emotionally fragile, sensitive, and prone to outbursts.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between official reports and the true sentiments of the people.
• The impact of societal pressure on individuals' emotional stability and quality of life.
• The need for change and the complexity of implementing it.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and Li Shan: They share a casual, friendly rapport, with Li Shan treating Lu Bai like a younger brother.
• Li Shan and Feng Yixuan: Their interactions are playful and filled with banter, with Li Shan often provoking Feng Yixuan.
• Lu Bai and Feng Yixuan: They have minimal interaction in this chapter, with Feng Yixuan initially confronting Lu Bai about his stance on a hypothetical issue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Shan and Lu Bai investigate a murder case in a Livability building.
• The victim's blood was drained, and the body is mummified.
• The crime scene has no obvious clues, and the victim's life was simple with no known conflicts.
• The building's surveillance cameras were under repair, hindering the investigation.
• Lu Bai feels a sense of familiarity with the crime scene and the victim's condition.

Character Developments

• Li Shan: Shows professionalism and understanding of the City Council's practices regarding Livability buildings.
• Lu Bai: Demonstrates keen observation skills and recognizes the familiar feeling from the crime scene.
• Feng Yixuan: Displays curiosity and lack of squeamishness when examining the victim's body.

Significant Themes

• The investigation of a supernatural murder case involving a Deathmatch Participant.
• The City Council's negligence in maintaining surveillance systems in Livability buildings.
• The lack of clues and the challenge of solving the case.

Character Interactions

• Li Shan and Lu Bai: Li Shan invites Lu Bai to join the investigation, and Lu Bai agrees, likely to keep an eye on Li Shan's abilities after the incident with the Heavy Element Reactor.
• Li Shan and the Security Department personnel: The security personnel recognize and respect Li Shan's position.
• Lu Bai and the group: Lu Bai observes the crime scene silently and offers his opinion on the killer's method.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A civilian barges into the crime scene with a gun, threatening the crowd.
• Lu Bai, the new Deputy Captain of the Tenth Team, engages with the civilian, revealing he recognizes the civilian's true identity.
• The civilian shoots Lu Bai, but the bullet bounces off, indicating Lu Bai's extraordinary abilities.
• The civilian reveals he's been testing Lu Bai and that he'll always be by Lu Bai's side, then dies.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai demonstrates his unyielding composure and extraordinary abilities, hinting at his past as a Heavenly Venerate.
• The civilian, later revealed to be a puppet or controlled entity, shows cunning and malice.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Lu Bai and the civilian hint at themes of past power, loss of abilities, and fear.
• The civilian's actions raise questions about identity, control, and manipulation.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and the civilian engage in a tense standoff, revealing their shared history and mutual understanding.
• Li Shan, Lu Bai's colleague, shows curiosity and concern, asking Lu Bai about the civilian's address to him as "Heavenly Venerate."

Key Plot Points and Events

• A man named Zhang Wei is found dead, possessed by an unknown entity.
• Lu Bai and his team investigate, discovering Zhang Wei lived one floor below their location.
• The building is sealed off, and a house-to-house search begins.
• A middle-aged woman in the building drains the life of a man who offered to take her home.
• A cult-like group, led by a man in a purple suit, is shown performing a ritual for "descent."

Character Developments

• Lu Bai remains enigmatic and uncommunicative about his past.
• Li Shan takes charge of the crime scene investigation, demonstrating his experience in handling Deathmatch Participant cases.
• The middle-aged woman is revealed to be a cultivator using a "Blood Swallowing Sacred Art" and has a grudge against Lu Bai.

Significant Themes

• Secrets and Mysteries: Lu Bai's past and the true identity of the stowaway remain unknown, adding layers of intrigue.
• Power and Control: The cult-like group's ritual suggests a desire for power and control, echoing the power dynamics in the Cultivation World.
• Trust and Betrayal: The stowaway's actions hint at a breach of trust, possibly by someone Lu Bai knew or should have known.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and his team (Feng Yixuan, Li Shan) work together to investigate the case, with Lu Bai taking a more passive role.
• The middle-aged woman interacts with the man she drains, showcasing her manipulative abilities.
• The cult-like group members interact with their leader, displaying devotion and fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ruan Boyang, a powerful figure from the Cultivation World, descends into the underground shelter seeking Lu Bai.
• Vice President Zheng of Can Society, feigning respect, agrees to help Ruan Boyang find Lu Bai.
• Lu Bai, unaware of the threat, continues his daily activities, including helping Li Shan with a murder case.
• Lu Bai senses he's being followed and leads the pursuer to a secluded alley.
• Vice President Zheng, instead of Ruan Boyang, confronts Lu Bai, revealing that someone from the Deathmatch Arena wants revenge.

Character Developments

• Ruan Boyang: A powerful figure from the Cultivation World, seeking revenge on Lu Bai.
• Vice President Zheng: Initially fawning towards Ruan Boyang, but reveals an intriguing expression when alone, hinting at hidden motives.
• Lu Bai: Calm and collected, aware of being followed but doesn't immediately confront the pursuer. He's also helping Li Shan with a murder case, showing his intelligence and resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: The primary theme, with Ruan Boyang seeking revenge on Lu Bai.
• Deception: Vice President Zheng's fawning behavior towards Ruan Boyang, hiding his true thoughts.
• Power Dynamics: The interaction between Ruan Boyang and Vice President Zheng highlights the power dynamics between them.

Character Interactions

• Ruan Boyang and Vice President Zheng: Ruan Boyang treats Vice President Zheng with mild disdain, while Vice President Zheng fawns over Ruan Boyang, hiding his true feelings.
• Lu Bai and Vice President Zheng: Lu Bai is calm and collected, while Vice President Zheng is arrogant and threatening, hinting at a power struggle.
• Lu Bai and Li Shan: Lu Bai helps Li Shan with a murder case, showing his intelligence and willingness to assist others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Shan, understanding his limitations, arrives at a new crime scene on the 404th floor.
• He decides not to enter the room rashly due to the unknown control over Security Personnel.
• Reinforcements are requested, led by the captain of the City Martial Force's Fifth Team.
• Lu Bai, after extracting abilities from Vice President Zheng, heads to the surface, reflecting on his reluctance to leave the underground shelter.

Character Developments

• Li Shan demonstrates caution and strategic thinking in his investigation.
• Lu Bai shows introspection about his mental state and the potential influence of the underground shelter on its inhabitants.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against unknown forces (the killer and the Can Society).
• The psychological impact of prolonged isolation (Lu Bai's reflection on his own mental state).

Character Interactions

• Li Shan and Feng Yixuan discuss the case and reinforcements.
• Lu Bai and Vice President Zheng interact, with Lu Bai extracting abilities and learning about the surface.
• Lu Bai's interaction with an unsuspecting staff member to gain access to the 404th floor.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai, a Deathmatch Participant, is confronted by Vice President Zheng of Can Society about insulting a Replicant.
• Lu Bai reveals he doesn't know why the Replicant descended to find him, but suggests it might be due to his outstanding performance in the Deathmatch Arena.
• Lu Bai asks Zheng about the surface, and Zheng tries to tempt him with information about their Lord.
• Lu Bai uses his ability, Birdcage, to trap Zheng and extract information.
• Outside the shelter, Security Personnel attempt to enter a resident's apartment, leading to a violent incident where all involved Security Personnel are killed.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai shows cunning and strategic thinking, manipulating Zheng to reveal information about the surface.
• Zheng displays loyalty to Can Society's Lord but is ultimately deceived by Lu Bai.
• An unnamed Security Personnel is revealed to be the culprit behind the apartment incident, displaying an ability to control others.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception: Lu Bai uses his wits to outmaneuver Zheng, while the Security Personnel incident hints at hidden influences at play.
• Power dynamics: The relationship between Lu Bai, Zheng, and the Replicant highlights the power struggle within Can Society, while the Security Personnel incident suggests a power imbalance between those inside and outside the shelter.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and Zheng: Lu Bai manipulates Zheng, using Zheng's loyalty against him to gain information.
• Security Personnel: The incident in the apartment reveals a lack of trust and communication among the Security Personnel, leading to their demise.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai, using his abilities, breaches three heavily fortified isolation doors on the 404th floor within 10 seconds.
• He activates an old escape elevator using its emergency ascent mode, ascending to the surface.
• Upon reaching the surface, he finds himself in an underground civil defense project, with a considerable distance still to travel before reaching the open air.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai demonstrates his strength and agility by swiftly breaching the isolation doors and activating the escape elevator.
• He shows determination and adaptability in facing the unknown and uncomfortable conditions of the underground civil defense project.

Significant Themes

• The theme of perseverance is evident as Lu Bai faces challenges and continues to push forward.
• The contrast between the advanced technology of the Sanctuary Elevator and the primitive conditions of the underground civil defense project highlights the theme of the old and new coexisting.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai interacts with the environment and the inanimate objects (isolation doors, escape elevator) using his abilities, showcasing his unique relationship with his surroundings.
• His actions trigger a response from the security forces, but there's no direct interaction with them in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai exits the underground shelter after 400 years and finds the surface covered in lush, wild vegetation, despite the supposed ice age.
• He encounters a heavy iron gate, which he opens using his [Multiple Shadow Clone Technique].
• Upon exiting, he discovers the city overgrown with wild grass and plants, with no signs of erosion by water.
• He notices that the weeds on urban roads are less overgrown, suggesting regular clearing.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai demonstrates his adaptability and resourcefulness in dealing with the heavy iron gate.
• He shows caution and strategic thinking in deciding his next course of action in the overgrown city.

Significant Themes

• The resilience of nature and the passage of time.
• The absence of humans and the impact on the environment.
• The struggle for survival in a post-apocalyptic world.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai interacts with his shadow clones to open the iron gate.
• He encounters an unknown attacker in the city, demonstrating his reflexes and awareness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai, a cultivator from an underground shelter, encounters a hostile human on the surface, Huo Yao, who attacks him with a sharpened piece of rebar.
• Lu Bai follows Huo Yao to a settlement, a repurposed stadium housing thousands of people, led by a 'Big Brother Biao'.
• Lu Bai meets an old man, Uncle Xia, who guards the entrance and seems to be respected.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai: Shows adaptability and patience in dealing with Huo Yao, demonstrating his ability to navigate complex situations and his desire to integrate into surface society.
• Huo Yao: Initially hostile, he becomes more cautious and considers Lu Bai's situation after learning he's from an underground shelter. He shows respect for authority (Big Brother Biao) and has a playful relationship with Uncle Xia.
• Uncle Xia: Despite his appearance, he's likely in his 40s, showing a playful side with Huo Yao. He seems wise and respected, acting as a gatekeeper and advisor.

Significant Themes

• Survival and Adaptation: The settlement's existence and the repurposing of the stadium highlight humanity's ability to adapt and survive in harsh conditions.
• Trust and Hostility: The initial hostility between Lu Bai and Huo Yao, and the caution shown by Uncle Xia, reflect the mistrust and fear among surface dwellers towards outsiders, particularly those from underground shelters.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and Huo Yao: Initially hostile, their relationship evolves into a cautious alliance as Huo Yao brings Lu Bai to the settlement.
• Huo Yao and Uncle Xia: They share a playful, respectful relationship, with Uncle Xia acting as a mentor or elder figure to Huo Yao.
• Lu Bai and Uncle Xia: They have a brief, respectful interaction, with Uncle Xia showing curiosity and caution towards Lu Bai.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Lu Bai meets Brother Biao, the leader of Linxi settlement, who reveals that the Ice Age and shelter plan were lies.
• Brother Biao hints at a deal made between human leaders and an entity called 'The Lord' before the shelter era.
• Lu Bai learns that The Lord summons settlement leaders on the first of every month.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai demonstrates his martial arts skills and assertiveness, challenging Brother Biao's authority.
• Brother Biao reveals his connection to the Can Society and his knowledge of the surface world's true state.

Significant Themes

• The truth behind the shelter era and the Ice Age.
• The power dynamics between humans and the mysterious entity, The Lord.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and Brother Biao's tense conversation reveals crucial information about the world's history.
• Lu Bai's display of strength intimidates Brother Biao and his henchmen.

Key Plot Points

• Lu Bai arrives at a settlement and is given a room to stay in.
• Lu Bai learns about the settlement's conditions and the Lords' demands.
• He observes the children playing, noticing their hostile attitude towards people from the shelter.
• Lu Bai decides to meet the Lord the next day.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai shows empathy and understanding towards the settlement's inhabitants but also recognizes their cognitive biases.
• Brother Biao and his subordinates plan to abandon their territory regardless of the outcome of Lu Bai's meeting with the Lord.

Significant Themes

• The harsh living conditions and power dynamics in the settlements.
• The cognitive biases and hostility towards outsiders, particularly those from the shelter.
• The Lords' exploitation and manipulation of the settlements.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai interacts with Brother Biao and his subordinates, showing no signs of mistrust despite their potential betrayal.
• Lu Bai observes the children playing, understanding their perception of the shelter and its inhabitants.
• Lu Bai decides to meet the Lord without expressing any fear or concern about the potential danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai and Brother Biao, along with two others, attend a settlement assembly hosted by The Lord.
• The assembly begins with a lavish meal, during which The Lord reveals that one of the spokespersons has betrayed him.
• A spokesperson confesses to embezzling supplies and is executed by The Lord.
• Lu Bai steps forward, revealing his true intentions and canceling a hidden Title effect.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai: Shows no fear or surprise at The Lord's revelation, indicating his true purpose and power.
• The Lord: Initially appears calm and benevolent, but reveals a ruthless side when punishing the betraying spokesperson. He becomes more guarded and resigned when facing Lu Bai.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The Lord's power is evident in his control over the settlements and their spokespersons. Lu Bai's reveal challenges this dynamic.
• Manipulation vs. freedom: The Lord views humans as sheep, easily controlled and manipulated. Lu Bai's actions suggest he disagrees with this perspective.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and The Lord: Their interaction is tense and confrontational, with Lu Bai challenging The Lord's authority and worldview.
• The Lord and the spokespersons: The Lord maintains a facade of benevolence, but his actions reveal a ruthless side. The spokespersons show deference and fear towards him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Bai provokes The Lord by getting close and insulting him, aiming to understand The Lord's capabilities and intentions.
• The Lord hesitates to respond, trying to maintain his dignity and gather more information about Lu Bai.
• Lu Bai snaps the necks of two Spokespersons' subordinates who approach him, demonstrating his powerful abilities.
• Lu Bai asks The Lord two questions: the name of his race and whether the Deathmatch System belongs to them.

Character Developments

• Lu Bai shows his confident and aggressive nature, using provocation to understand his opponent's capabilities.
• The Lord displays hesitation and caution, trying to maintain his composure and gather information about Lu Bai.
• The Spokespersons show fear and shock at Lu Bai's display of power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for control between Lu Bai and The Lord.
• The technological and strength disparity between humans and the Replicants.
• The Deathmatch System's role and control in this world.

Character Interactions

• Lu Bai and The Lord engage in a tense standoff, with Lu Bai provoking and questioning The Lord, while The Lord tries to maintain his composure and gather information.
• The Spokespersons watch the interaction in shock and fear, with one of them attempting to intervene before being killed by Lu Bai.