Han Su

Biodata

Feature	Detail
Name	Han Su 5 6 7 10 15 16 41 47 48 54 63 92 107 136 145 146 147 161 164 165 166 168 177 194 223 257 265 288 289 301 314 328 355 359 364 371 419
Alias	Butcher 41 373
Affiliation	Disaster Management Bureau (Investigator, Special Operations Personnel, Special Envoy) 41 48 54 63 107 136 147 161 164 165 194 223 288; Knight Order (Knight Errant) 371
Class	5A-class (assessment) 41, C-class (investigator) 147, A-class (investigator) 164, S-class investigator 220
Known Associates	Miss Ai 41 107 136 147 161 164 355 359 363 364 419, Black Tiger 41 136 161 164, Doctor 136 161 164, Zhang Chiguo 15 41 48 63 165 194 285 364, Song Chushi 5 6 7 15 63 252 417, Xu Ji 10 265 364 371, Miss Crow 41 63, Li Yiting 164 166 168, Bowl Cut (Chen Ji) 145 146 147 328, Hou Zhi Zhu 288 289 314, Wu Qi 301, Rong Qiyue 170 216 407, Wei Lan 134 263 364 407, Lu Xiaoba 265 277 359, Xue Zhi 320 327 364, Chao Xiaobei 361
Family	Doctor Han (father) 355 358; Ms. Shen (mother) 383 413
Status	Special Operations Personnel 194, Special Envoy from Qinggang 288, Knight Errant of the Knight Order 371, holder of Emperor Sequence power 319 373
Key Abilities	Exceptional eyesight (lip-reading) 10, Spiritual power 177, Keen intuition 328, Deductive reasoning 145, Combat skills 5 145, Emperor Sequence authority 344 373, control of Mechanical Factors 388 389, time manipulation through Machinery Fragments 392
Mental Vitality	57% 161, 69% 164, 71% 180 227
Notable Events	Kidnapping incident survivor 6 7 15 16 47 107 164 177 257, Rescued children from ancient castle 288 301, Investigated Magic Box Group 164, Escaped ancient castle 257, killed the Beast-Eyed Priest 312, awakened Machinery Fragment No. 01 359, joined the Knight Order 371, achieved nine Golden Cell divisions 419, discovered Ms. Shen's childhood manipulation of his identity and beliefs 413
Identity Complexity	Demonstrates complicated identity among those present 314; recognized by abyss creatures and others as the Emperor or an Emperor Sequence bearer 319 344 350 375

Background

Han Su is a private investigator who has been repeatedly kidnapped back to an ancient castle in a time loop, which has left his life in unstable fragments 4 20 257. He is the sole survivor of a ten-year-old kidnapping case, an event that has caused him significant trouble and continues to be investigated by various parties 4 221 229. Despite the Public Security Bureau initially giving up on the case, the families of other victims, and later independent investigators, have persistently sought answers, often targeting Han Su 4 221. He carries a visible scar on his face, which has caused others to react with discomfort or fear 4. Han Su has encountered different timelines or "life paths" where the details of his escape and subsequent life varied, but his spiritual level remains consistent across these paths 164 257.

Later developments establish that the ancient castle's collapse resulted from Doctor Han's incomplete ritual. Han Su's interference left the ritual only half completed, awakening the Emperor's consciousness within him and contributing to the world's descent into chaos, including the arrival of the Fifth Calamity and the Twelve Dukes 361. Han Su subsequently learns that the Divine Descent Plan, the ancient castle, the Emperor, and the world's larger conflict are deeply interconnected 333 361 417.

• Kidnapping and Escape: Ten years prior, Han Su was kidnapped and was the only one to escape the ancient castle 4 221 229. In one timeline, he was found by Zhang Chiguo, a detective who later became a protector and mentor 15 164. In another, he was found by Li Yiting, chairman of the Magic Box Group, who adopted him 164. In yet another, he was found by a private investigator who beat him and threw him into the sea, leading him to a foreign land where he joined a mercenary team 257.
• Persistent Investigations: The kidnapping case has remained open, with private investigators like Mr. Chen, and later Independent Investigators like Li Demonses, pursuing clues 4 219 221. Han Su's claims of monsters and an ancient castle were initially dismissed as fantasies or memory loss 6 16.
• Time Loop and Rescues: Han Su is stuck in a time loop, returning to the ancient castle every half-month, where he has been actively rescuing other kidnapped children 4 20 170 214. He has rescued children like Rong Qiyue and Lu Neng, though not all rescued children have had positive fates 133 217.
• Becoming an Investigator: Han Su has inquired about and gained authority as an investigator, which allows him to reopen categorized cases, including his own kidnapping incident, with new evidence 107 135 219. He has also discovered that his right eye allows him to see mysterious powers 107.
• Family Involvement: Hints suggest his mother may have been involved in the kidnapping case 229. He has also learned that some high-ranking individuals, like the rosy-nosed man, one of Qinggang's Four Great Investigators, were responsible for reports that closed the case and dismissed his claims 112. His father, Doctor Han, is revealed as the architect of the failed Divine Descent Plan and the ancient castle kidnapping case 357 358. Han Su later reunites with Ms. Shen, who confirms that Doctor Han saved her after she betrayed the Shen family 383. He later uncovers a work log showing that Ms. Shen hypnotized him in childhood, implanted the belief that he was the Emperor rather than a sacrifice, made him difficult for others to like, and introduced him as an unstable factor into the Divine Descent Plan 413.
• Emperor Sequence: Han Su increasingly becomes recognized as connected to, or bearing, the Emperor's authority. Abyss creatures worship and protect him, while nobles and Knight Errants identify the Emperor Sequence as a taboo power 319 373 375. He has come to regard the kidnapped children as an independent faction with a shared purpose rather than servants of either the World Guardians or world-destroying Machinery 344.
• Knight Order: To access the third stage of mysterious power training and investigate the Knight Errants from within, Han Su accepted their invitation and traveled to Linyuan City with Xu Ji 364. Upon arrival, he was accepted into the Knight Order and assigned to protect the Golden Knight family's Duke enfeoffment ceremony 371. Although he makes an initial abyss dive, he later learns that a genuine third-stage baptism requires Golden Cells at their limit and completion of the second-stage theft process 406.

Personality

Han Su is characterized by his determination, resourcefulness, and a pragmatic approach to challenging situations 135 214 241. He often displays a calm demeanor even in dangerous circumstances, coupled with a keen sense of observation and deductive reasoning 15 145. Despite his often-unlucky circumstances, he is resilient and adaptable, consistently seeking ways to survive and achieve his goals 5 177. He can be ruthless when necessary, especially when confronted by those who stand in his way, and is not afraid to explore unconventional or forbidden methods to overcome obstacles 179 157 253. While sometimes appearing ignorant of certain things, he also exhibits a surprising firmness that inspires awe 244.

• Determined: He is driven to uncover the truth about his past and the mysterious organizations involved 214.
• Resourceful: Han Su utilizes available tools and information, even employing a Mind Stealing Pocket Watch and attempting suicide to achieve his objectives 241.
• Pragmatic: He focuses on practical solutions and improving his strength, dismissing "meaningless concern and fear" 253 271.
• Calm and Observant: Han Su maintains composure in tense situations and possesses strong observational skills and deductive reasoning 15 145 244.
• Resilient and Adaptable: Despite facing constant trouble and danger, he consistently finds ways to survive and adjust 5 177.
• Ruthless: He is willing to eliminate those who oppose him and can be decisive and unforgiving 179 253. During the journey to Linyuan City, he kills both a mountain person and an Independent Investigator rather than spare them, declaring competition and survival to be the only truths 368.
• Curious: Han Su shows a desire to understand the workings of the Disaster Management Bureau and the mysterious world around him 44 60 8.
• Loyal (to his goals/companions): He demonstrates leadership and trust in his companions, sharing findings and working collaboratively 214 216. He regards the ancient-castle children as his own faction and works to secure their collective survival 344 407.
• Bold/Ambitious (in partners): He recognizes and values ambition in others, seeing it as a desirable trait in a partner 294.
• Strategic: Han Su increasingly relies on long-term planning, infiltration, and the acquisition of enemy knowledge rather than direct confrontation alone 364 407 417.
• Emotionally Detached Toward Family: On reuniting with Ms. Shen, he shows neither filial affection nor overt hatred, seeking her memories chiefly for their factual value 383. After learning of her childhood conditioning, he further questions the extent to which his identity and choices were manipulated 413.

Physical Description

Han Su is described as delicate and pale, with a handsome appearance that is somewhat terrifying due to a jagged scar stretching from his right eye to his hairline 1. His right eye has a faint grayish-white hue, contributing to an ugly and ferocious look 1. He has a cross-shaped scar on his left hand, which can sometimes ache intensely and inexplicably flash with a coppery hue, as if cast from strange, eerie copper 30 31 38. This scar is prominent and can be hidden 30 134. He also has burn scars on his wrist that extend up to his elbow 134. Han Su's spiritual level remains unchanged across different life paths, but his physical body's state resets 257. When dressed for formal occasions, his clothes are tidied and his hair is ruffled 346.

Following the ninth division of his Golden Cells, Han Su heals all of his bodily scars and returns to a human form, though his Golden Cells continue to radiate 419.

Specific details include:

• Right Eye: Faint grayish-white hue 1.
• Right Hand: Weak point for spiritual power, requiring a glove to conceal it 60.
• Scars:
  • Jagged scar from right eye to hairline 1.
  • Cross-shaped scar on the back of his left hand, which can appear coppery 30 31 38.
  • Burn scars on his wrist extending to his elbow 134.
  • Fire scars cover his right arm, shoulder, and chest 141.
  • All scars are healed after his ninth Golden Cell division 419.
• Hair: Can be ruffled for styling 346.

Abilities

Mental Vitality

Mental vitality refers to an individual's mental resilience and strength, impacting their abilities and potential 179. Han Su's mental vitality has been observed to increase during intense combat, rising from 69% to 70% and then to 71% 179 180. This increase enhances his perception, reaction time, and focus, making him faster and more precise in combat 179.

• Applications:
  • Improved combat skills, allowing for clearer perception of opponents' weaknesses and openings 180.
  • Enhanced reaction speed and control, enabling him to push his limits in battle 103.
  • Can be used to suppress an opponent's mental vitality, achieving instant control 183.
  • A high mental vitality can cause mysterious powers to automatically dissipate when they approach 187.
  • A strong divine substance (mental vitality) is considered crucial for controlling mysterious powers, with some believing that if it is strong enough, other mysterious powers are not needed 227.
• Limitations:
  • Despite high mental vitality, a crushing difference in mental levels can render abilities useless, akin to shooting arrows against a strong gale 349.
  • Improving mental vitality is extremely difficult, and its transformation is crucial for extraordinary individuals 245.

Zero Sequence Spells

The Zero Sequence is a set of cipher spells that are relatively easy to access and can be used to fight enemies 78 264. Han Su has been trained in these spells by the Red Trench Coat investigator 78.

• Applications:
  • Can turn a user into a "god walking among the cities" 227.
  • Han Su has taught Zero Sequence spells to his allies, such as Black Tiger (Number 02: Respond to my limbs, Number 08: Devil's Kiss, Number 09: Ladder to the Abyss) and Doctor (Number 06: All things obey my will, Number 07: Is the night itself) 161.
  • Number 07 can enhance senses and obtain information at night or in shadows 127.
  • Number 09 can gain physical strength by consuming spiritual power 127.
  • Number 10 can find the source of pollution 127.
  • Number 11 can summon mysterious things for one's use 127.
  • Number 12 can sign a contract with people 127.
  • Han Su uses Number 07, "Is the night itself," to engulf a high-speed train and its surroundings in darkness, evading attacking Independent Investigators 366.
• Limitations:
  • It is impossible for anyone to master too many sequences at once, as even gods could only represent their own sequences 127.
  • Number 13, described as erasing all mental vitality, has never been successfully used 127.

Right Eye's Ability

Han Su's right eye possesses a powerful ability that can melt objects with his gaze 13. This ability is activated by chanting a spell, "Sic erat in abysso" 13.

• Applications:
  • Can melt objects, such as a giant truck 13.
  • Can evaporate lake water 187.
  • The power in his right eye completed the phases of activity, penetration, and transformation all at once upon recitation of the fishing horn sound 107.
  • A small portion of spiritual power concentrated on the right eye can cause the world to blur and objects to show afterimages, separating layer by layer 107.
• Limitations:
  • Using this ability creates a large commotion, making it easy to be discovered 39.
  • Continuous use depletes spiritual power rapidly 187.

Left Hand's Ability (Cross Bronze Hand)

Han Su's left hand possesses an ability that allows him to exert abnormal strength, consuming spiritual power but with greatly decreased consumption compared to direct penetration 39. This ability is associated with faint cross-shaped bronze scars appearing on the back of his hand 183.

• Applications:
  • Allows for covert use of strength without drawing immediate attention 39.
  • Can be used to grab opponents, even those with high speed 183.
  • The coppery blood seeping from his left hand can be used to control the core of a ghost truck 107.
  • Can wield the power of "copper," which can suppress certain abilities like the Mechanical Ghost sequence 184.
  • The copper-colored blood can flow onto a weapon, making it more solid and giving it a bizarre sharpness 184.
  • Can form a complex cipher array with copper-colored blood, which Han Su can stand in the center of 241.
  • The power of Copper does not originate from Han Su himself; half comes from the Will of Copper, controlled by the fishing horn sound, and the other half from Bai Hu's blood, controlled by the Will of Copper 241.
  • Can be used to resist and kill powerful entities like the Beast-Eyed Priest 312.
  • Han Su can use the Twenty-Seven Lives incantation to suppress Living Copper Puppets and disrupt the metal pillars around Linyuan City 388 389.
• Limitations:
  • Still consumes spiritual power 39.

Fishing Horn Sound

The fishing horn sound is a phrase that Han Su recites, which activates his spiritual power and makes him far stronger than his normal self 141. It is also linked to the control of the Will of Copper 241.

• Applications:
  • Activates spiritual power, making him stronger 141.
  • Allows him to easily wield the Giant's Eye and the Cross Bronze Hand 141.
  • Can forcibly control the Will of Copper 241.
  • Can cause an invisible force to descend, holding back escaping power 200.
  • Repels residual will within mysterious powers and strengthens his divine substance 233.
  • Makes his mental vitality more active 233.
  • Through the Emperor Sequence, allows Han Su to command abyss creatures such as a Nightmare Horse using the declaration, "I am god, I decree" 373.
• Limitations:
  • The power is built upon his spiritual power, which can be insufficient and deplete too quickly, leading to contamination if not managed 141.
  • The fishing horn sound is not a divine decree but has two additional syllables: "I" and "am" 200.

Ghost Truck Control

Han Su can control a ghost truck, a vehicle with unpredictable movements and deadly impact 179.

• Applications:
  • Can be used to decimate groups of opponents 179.
  • Can cause chaos and crush enemies 180.
  • Can be used to trap opponents 184.
• Limitations:
  • Nearly impossible to survive its impact without high-level spiritual power control 179.
  • Cannot be summoned in certain environments, such as a lake, where it would sink 187.
  • Control is linked to the coppery blood from his left hand covering its core 107.

Emperor's Book

The Emperor's Book is a mysterious item that reacts to mysterious power and can provide information 277.

• Applications:
  • Can open and display information about mysterious powers when they seep in 277.
  • Can devour scarlet power and restore Han Su's divine substance 245.
  • Can be utilized in the second stage of mysterious power training 235.
  • Can be used to resist and kill powerful entities like the Beast-Eyed Priest 312.
  • Can draw in and contain contamination from the eight major church districts 344.
  • Records historical accounts of races that fought the Ten Great Disasters; Han Su can translate and use these records as a basis for countermeasures 421.
• Limitations:
  • The power of the Emperor's Book is immense and requires careful consideration for its use 235.
  • Stealing mysterious power through the book strengthens Han Su's divine substance but also deepens pollution 234.

Machinery Fragments

Han Su has activated and gathered multiple Machinery Fragments, which resonate with the Emperor's power and serve as components in a broader world-altering mechanism 281 359 392.

• Applications:
  • Activating a fragment can resonate with other fragments worldwide and awaken a mysterious will 281.
  • Machinery Fragment No. 01 is fully reactivated through the Noble Grand Hunt 359.
  • Machinery Fragment No. 04 can freeze time 392.
  • Machinery Fragment No. 02 can rewind time, allowing Han Su to restore a destroyed target such as the Grotesque Doctor's head 392.
  • With all activated fragments, Han Su can sense and control them more intuitively 392.
• Limitations:
  • The fragments are contested by the World Guardians, Knight Errants, and other powers due to their immense strategic value 281 363.
  • Their use is entangled with the dangerous world-destroying Machinery and its consciousness 363.

Superhuman (Thirteen Mysterious Source Numbers 03)

This is an anomalous power that Han Su encountered through Lu Xiaoba, described as an erroneous evolutionary direction combining various flaws and paradoxes 277.

• Applications:
  • Possesses unknown and changing attributes 277.
  • Can be inherited by unpredictable creatures 277.
  • Allows for wild and brutal manifestations of mysterious power that are difficult to classify or measure 277.
• Limitations:
  • Its equation and inheritance principle are unknown, preventing systematic study 277.

Pallor Sequence and Factory Control

Han Su gains access to Pallor Sequence power and the Pallor Factory's second armory, allowing him to deploy advanced puppet dolls 381.

• Applications:
  • Can summon advanced puppet dolls from the Pallor Factory's second armory 381.
  • Can capture powerful Knight Errants such as Shen Qinghui through his superior mental level and factory authority 381.
  • The puppet dolls can destabilize a city's reality defense line through widespread attacks 383.
• Limitations:
  • Use of the Pallor Factory creates large-scale disruption and attracts hostile attention from the World Guardians and noble factions 381 383.

Power Progression

Milestone	Description	Impact
Initial Mysterious Power	Han Su discovers he can use mysterious power, but initially only understands how to use it, not how to make it his own 107. This power is initially residue from an ancient castle monster 107.	Allows for basic usage of mysterious abilities, but lacks full control and understanding 107.
Mental Vitality Increase (57% to 71%)	Through completing missions and intense combat, Han Su's mental vitality significantly increases, reaching 57% 161, then 69% and 70% 179, and finally 71% 180.	Enhances perception, combat skills, and overall liveliness 180. Allows him to overpower opponents and enter the "god's forbidden zone" 179.
Spiritual Power Division	Han Su learns about the Zero Sequence Number 06 Cipher Spell, which could help him divide his spiritual power 157.	Allows for more efficient management and utilization of spiritual power 157.
Understanding Mysterious Power	Han Su gains a deeper understanding of his mysterious powers, moving from mere usage to comprehension 107. He also begins to understand the different paths to mastering mysterious power, including the Independent Investigators' approach 227 229.	His mysterious power truly begins to belong to him, rather than being just a residue 107.
Second Stage of Mysterious Power Training	Han Su begins the second stage of mysterious power training, which involves altering his own divine substance by stealing mysterious power 232 235 264. This process involves contacting the power of the Pale Giant and utilizing the Emperor's Book 232 264.	His divine substance grows stronger and more resilient, leading to an essential change in his being 264. His mental world stabilizes, and pressure vanishes 235.
Emperor's Book Corruption/Stealing	Han Su actively begins to steal from the Emperor's Book, allowing countless bizarre characters to merge with his divine substance 262. He also uses the Emperor's text to bypass security measures 266.	His strength surges with each bit of corruption 262. He gains the ability to bypass reality defense lines 266.
Divine Substance Division (Golden Cells)	Han Su's divine substance reaches its limit and begins to divide, like a cell 268. He reaches the second division of Golden Cells 315 and later the fourth division 344.	His spiritual capacity increases, allowing him to withstand more 264. His mental vitality subtly rises 264.
Emperor's Text and Copper Script Power	Han Su uses the power of the Emperor's text and Copper Script power to resist and defeat a Slaughter City Sacrifice 312. He also uses the Emperor's text to transform mysterious knowledge and share it with others 314.	Allows him to challenge and defeat powerful enemies 312. Enables the transfer of advanced mysterious knowledge 314.
Controlling Mysterious Powers	Han Su learns to control mysterious powers by altering the form of his Golden Cells and using his own will 337. He also draws contamination from church districts into the Emperor's Book 344.	Allows him to manage and utilize powerful, destructive mysterious energy 337. Restores his life level 344.
Emperor's Authority	Han Su commands corpses to kneel before him and causes electronic devices worldwide to display "The Emperor has returned" 344. Abyss creatures also show reverence towards him 319.	Demonstrates his growing authority and connection to the Emperor 344 319.
Third-Stage Training and Abyss Dive	After joining the Knight Order, Han Su enters the abyss as part of third-stage mysterious power training. He discovers that, unlike ordinary practitioners, the Emperor's consciousness does not invade or destabilize him during the dive 371 373 375.	Allows his mental level to surge rapidly and confirms his unprecedented progression in the Emperor Sequence 375 376.
Fifth Golden Cell Division	By absorbing numerous divine substances during the attacks on the high-speed train, Han Su's life level reaches the fifth fission stage 371.	Enables free movement through the void and effortless elimination of the remaining attackers without fear of mysterious consciousness awakening 371.
Pallor Factory Authority	Han Su reveals authority over the Pallor Sequence and summons advanced puppet dolls from the Pallor Factory's second armory 381.	Gives him the ability to overwhelm Knight Errants, deploy mass puppet forces, and destabilize a city's reality defense line 381 383.
Mechanical Factor and Living Copper Puppet Control	Han Su learns that the Morgan Family controls Mechanical Factors within human bodies and counters this authority with the Twenty-Seven Lives incantation 388 389.	Lets him disable and command Living Copper Puppets, disrupt Linyuan City's metal pillars, and seize Copper Script authority from the Morgan Family 388 389.
Machinery Fragment Time Manipulation	After activating all available Machinery Fragments, Han Su uses Fragment No. 04 to freeze time and Fragment No. 02 to rewind it 392.	Provides direct control over temporal phenomena and allows him to restore destroyed targets for interrogation or strategic use 392.
Third-Stage Prerequisite Identified	Han Su learns that the first stage is imitation, the second is theft, and the third is breakthrough. A true abyss baptism requires Golden Cells to reach their utmost limit and completion of the theft stage 406.	Clarifies that his prior abyss dive was exploratory rather than a completed third-stage breakthrough, directing him toward further power fusion and development 406.
Nine Golden Cell Divisions	Han Su fuses eleven anomalous powers into his Golden Cells, achieving nine divisions, an unprecedented result 419.	He heals all scars, returns to human form while retaining radiant Golden Cells, and reaches a vastly higher, more stable life level 419.

Relationships

Han Su's relationships are complex and often defined by shared experiences, particularly his escape from the ancient castle and his ongoing struggle against mysterious forces. He values loyalty and friendship, often relying on a close circle of companions while also navigating familial tensions and adversarial encounters. His interactions range from deep trust to cautious alliances and outright animosity 10 230 333.

• Xu Ji: A loyal friend who has a "life-or-death friendship" with Han Su, often defending him against others and providing support 10 333. Han Su considers him a stable and trustworthy companion, akin to a brother 10 121 349. Xu Ji later possesses the Emperor's Blood and becomes a candidate for Duke, prompting Han Su to protect him during their journey to Linyuan City 364 371.
• Wei Lan: A mysterious and capable ally, she is part of Han Su's inner circle, providing strategic insight, information, and unwavering support. She is described as having an "inexplicable noble mystery" and is willing to follow Han Su's lead in challenging situations 134 263 271. As a Regional Queen, she assists in locating the remaining Machinery Fragments and expanding their faction's influence 364 407.
• Rong Qiyue: Initially arrogant but eager to prove himself, Rong Qiyue becomes a confident and strategic companion to Han Su, willing to contribute his abilities to their shared goals 214 217 271. His expertise in golden text, relics, and bloodline research becomes vital to Han Su's attempts to understand noble genetic sequences 216 405 407.
• Song Chushi: A mysterious figure who encountered Han Su after his escape from the ancient castle. He is deeply connected to Miss Ai and the Copper Civilization era, and he seeks Han Su's knowledge about a war that transcends time 5 6 244 291 292. He later provides proof of the Emperor's existence to Han Su 417.
• Miss Ai (Li Manman): A key figure in the Divine Descent Plan and the ancient castle kidnapping case. She is a powerful entity with the consciousness of Miss Ai, who refused Han Su's initial rescue because she had other tasks. Li Manman later awakens to Miss Ai's consciousness and becomes an ally, willing to fight alongside Han Su against the World Guardians 135 292 345 358. Han Su eventually discovers that Miss Ai is Li Manman, a fellow ancient-castle child who merged with the world-destroying Machinery and Pallor authority 359 363. She accompanies him through a will-clone in his communicator and guides his third-stage training 364 375.
• Dr. Han: Han Su's father and the mastermind behind the Divine Descent Plan and the ancient castle kidnapping case. Their relationship is tense and adversarial, with Dr. Han manipulating events and expressing disappointment in Han Su 357 358. Han Su later learns that Doctor Han's incomplete ritual caused the ancient castle's collapse and that his own interference left it half completed, awakening the Emperor's consciousness 361.
• Ms. Shen: Han Su's mother, who betrayed the Shen family and was saved by Doctor Han. Their reunion is emotionally strained; Han Su seeks her memories as evidence rather than reconciliation, while she offers them to help him break their enemies' trap 383. Her work logs later reveal that she hypnotized Han Su in childhood and deliberately made him an unstable factor in the Divine Descent Plan 413.
• Little Goat Girl: A "semi-finished product" from experiments to create inheritors for anomalies. Han Su initially considered using or eliminating her but ultimately decides to protect her, leading to a developing bond of trust 268.
• Lu Xiaoba: A successful mercenary who becomes an unexpected ally. He is known for his astonishing combat record and is recruited by Giant Horn City to deal with Han Su, but he is also considered a "friend" by Wei Lan 265 321. Han Su discovers that Lu Xiaoba bears the anomalous Superhuman power despite apparently never receiving mysterious power training 277.
• Zhang Chiguo: An influential figure within the Disaster Management Bureau who shows concern for Han Su's well-being and guides him, despite past betrayals by others within his organization 135 152 285. He continues investigating the ancient castle case at Han Su's request after Han Su leaves Qinggang for Knight Errant assessment 364.
• Secretary Cui Qiao: An assistant who shows concern for Han Su's safety and supports him, often acting as a liaison and providing valuable information 98 152 285.
• The Bowl Cut (Lu Neng): A companion with a direct and strategic mindset, often questioning Han Su's plans but ultimately contributing to the group's efforts 214 217 271.
• Chao Xiaobei: One of the few remaining children in the ancient castle after its collapse. He remembers Han Su's repeated rescue attempts and develops respect for him, while urging Han Su to master the Hall of Reality and Illusion rather than immediately rescue the remaining children 361.
• Xue Zhi: An Emperor's Follower and strategist who voluntarily seeks Han Su out. Han Su later awakens him and relies on his planning, especially regarding Qinggang's changing life lines and the retrieval of Machinery Fragments 320 327 364.
• Han Su's Demonther: The woman who sent Han Su into the ancient castle, whom Han Su views as his enemy and the initiator of his suffering 230.
• Bai Senmang: The father of another kidnapped child, he sent his son into the ancient castle in retaliation for Han Su's mother's actions. He has an adversarial relationship with Han Su, rooted in shared trauma and a desire for revenge 214 230.

Significant Events

• Han Su is approached by private investigators in the university library, who reveal a three-million bounty on the Black Table regarding his kidnapping case 5.
• Han Su encounters Song Chushi at a bus stop 5.
• Han Su and Song Chushi sit down in a wonton shop, where Song Chushi expresses belief in Han Su's story about the kidnapping and ancient castle 6.
• Song Chushi meticulously records Han Su's account of the kidnapping, then asks why Han Su was targeted 7.
• Han Su receives a warning about bounties on his life from Xu Ji, who offers to introduce him to an influential friend in Qinggang City 10.
• Han Su successfully completes mental penetration with Miss Crow's help, avoiding severe punishment 60.
• Zhang Chiguo reveals that Han Su's right hand is his weak point for spiritual power and that he must wear a glove to conceal it 60.
• Han Su makes the decision to return early to Qinggang City, waiting for the kidnapping to occur 80.
• Han Su encounters Xu Ji again and sends him back safely 94.
• Han Su completes two tasks for Miss Ai: transferring an antique vase and buying a black cat pattern porcelain cup 94.
• Han Su completes the ghost truck mission, but the Nail of the Dead Sea malfunctions 106.
• Wei Lan (Miss Cat Face) arrives, revealing she's been observing Han Su 106.
• Han Su discovers that the rosy-nosed man, one of Qinggang's Four Great Investigators, was responsible for the report that led to the closure of the Manman case 112.
• Han Su meets Old Mr. Zhao, the owner of Lilac Mansion, who offers him a business card allowing him free entry and exit 112.
• Han Su and the bowl cut kid set fires on each floor as they descend, aiming to create chaos and cover their escape from the ancient castle 131.
• Han Su rescues three children from the third floor and leads them towards an exit door that appears at his command using the key 131.
• Han Su discovers that the Rong family's young master is in Haiti City, and Wei Lan's true identity is related to the kidnapping case 134.
• Wei Lan emerges from Han Su's TV, revealing she can sense changes in the timeline due to Han Su's rescues 134.
• Han Su, returning to Qinggang City with crucial documents, is intercepted by an investigator, Black Star, who attempts to stop him 177.
• Han Su is trapped in a net of headlights, with no escape route visible 177.
• Han Su realizes that his entry into the mysterious circle began with a conversation at a wonton shop with Song Chushi 214.
• Han Su identifies Abyss Studio as a key organization and Bai Senmang as a potential source of information 214.
• Han Su calls for a meeting with his companions to discuss his findings 214.
• Han Su meets with Zhang Chiguo, who expresses concern about Han Su's aggressive approach to the kidnapping case 220.
• Zhang Chiguo reveals that Li Demonses, an Independent Investigator known as the 'calm madman,' is handling the case 220.
• Li Demonses, a powerful Independent Investigator, joins the case, displaying immense strength and capturing Bai Senmang, the Secretary Number 2, alive 229.
• Bai Senmang reveals hints about Han Su's mother's involvement in the kidnapping case 229.
• Han Su has a confrontation with the Tall, Thin Woman, his kidnapper and presumed mother 241.
• Han Su attempts to kill the Tall, Thin Woman using a bullet imbued with the Will of Copper but fails 241.
• Han Su decides to use a Mind Stealing Pocket Watch to gain time for planning and shoots himself to bring the Tall, Thin Woman into reality 241.
• Song Chushi offers Han Su stolen data and opportunities to escape, stating that Han Su's survival is crucial to thwarting a plan 252.
• Han Su learns that Song Chushi knows he has been trying to save his sister 252.
• Han Su feels a momentary interest in hunting nobles, possibly influenced by Ms. Shen's memories 260.
• Han Su asks how to win the war, sparking a discussion 271.
• Wei Lan reveals they've returned to two days before the Qinggang city-destruction battle, with changes in their lives 271.
• Han Su outlines four tasks: improve himself, find friends, gather Emperor-related clues, and conduct a verification hunt 271.
• Han Su leads a team of four children to escape the ancient castle 283.
• Song Yushi pushes Han Su and a little girl outward, stating she cannot leave because she has a promise to fulfill 283.
• Han Su learns that Song Yushi's "he" refers to him 283.
• Han Su decides to send someone to stop Song Chushi from entering Qinggang City and fighting the Four Heavenly Kings 284.
• Han Su uses glasses to scan a crowd and locate the hiding place of the person in charge 288.
• Han Su tells Song Chushi that he tried to take his sister with him when he escaped the ancient castle ten years ago, but she refused 292.
• Han Su transmits knowledge related to Scarlet to Zhang Chiguo's palm 314.
• The time-space freeze around Zero-Sum City is broken, causing chaos and disrupting the nobles' plans 357.
• Doctor Han, the designer of the failed Divine Descent Plan ten years ago, is revealed to be the mastermind behind the current events 357.
• Han Su's secret ability, Flicker, is exposed by Doctor Han, causing Han Su to panic 357.
• Chao Xiaobei attempts to assassinate Doctor Han but is stopped just short by his power 357.
• Han Su realizes that his father, Doctor Han, planned the kidnapping case 358.
• Han Su learns that Miss Ai is Li Manman, one of the children from the ancient castle, after she merges with the world-destroying Machinery and Pallor authority 359.
• Han Su returns to the ancient castle and learns that Doctor Han's incomplete ritual caused its collapse; his own interference left the ritual half completed and awakened the Emperor's consciousness 361.
• Han Su accepts the Knight Errant invitation to pursue third-stage mysterious power training and leaves Qinggang with Xu Ji 364.
• Han Su defeats attacks by mutated creatures, the Lake Demon, Mountain Beasts, and Independent Investigators while escorting Xu Ji by high-speed train 366 368.
• Han Su's life level reaches the fifth Golden Cell division, enabling him to move freely through the void 371.
• Han Su formally joins the Knight Order and receives a mission to protect the Golden Knight family's Duke enfeoffment ceremony 371.
• Han Su enters the abyss for third-stage training and commands a Nightmare Horse using Emperor Sequence authority 373 375.
• Han Su deploys advanced puppet dolls from the Pallor Factory's second armory and captures Shen Qinghui 381.
• Han Su reunites with Ms. Shen, who offers him her memories in exchange for help breaking an enemy trap 383.
• Han Su counters the Morgan Family's Mechanical Factor authority and takes control of Living Copper Puppets 388 389.
• Han Su activates Machinery Fragment No. 04 to freeze time and Fragment No. 02 to rewind time 392.
• Han Su decides to undertake a genuine third-stage baptism under Miss Ai's guidance while investigating the remaining Machinery Fragments 405.
• Han Su learns that a complete third-stage breakthrough requires his Golden Cells to reach their limit and the second-stage theft process to be completed 406.
• Han Su convenes his ancient-castle companions to coordinate fragment retrieval, Wei Lan's advancement, and Qinggang's expansion 407.
• Han Su discovers Ms. Shen's work log, revealing her childhood hypnosis and manipulation of his role in the Divine Descent Plan 413.
• Han Su takes over the Whale Clan through the Giant's Crown and investigates the World Council's past involvement in the Divine Descent Plan 417.
• Han Su fuses eleven anomalous powers, reaches the ninth Golden Cell division, and heals all bodily scars 419.
• Han Su translates the Emperor's Book records of prior races' battles against the Ten Great Disasters, intending to develop countermeasures from them 421.

Themes

The narrative explores several overarching themes, including the relentless pursuit of truth and the confrontation of one's past, particularly through Han Su's journey to understand his origins and the mysterious kidnapping case 214 241. It delves into the complexities of power dynamics, corruption, and the struggle between various mysterious organizations and individuals 150 154 214 285. The story also examines the concepts of destiny, free will, and the consequences of actions across different timelines, often highlighting the manipulation of individuals and events 94 119 276 358.

Key themes include:

• Uncovering Truth and Confronting the Past: Han Su's persistent investigation into the kidnapping case, his biological parents, and the secrets of the ancient castle drives much of the plot 214 241 358.
• Power Dynamics and Corruption: The influence of mysterious organizations, the internal struggles within the Disaster Management Bureau, and the ambition of various factions are central to the world-building 150 154 214 285.
• Destiny, Free Will, and Manipulation: Characters grapple with predetermined fates, the impact of their choices across timelines, and the realization that their lives may have been orchestrated by others 94 119 276 347 358. Ms. Shen's conditioning of Han Su as an unstable element in the Divine Descent Plan further emphasizes the conflict between imposed identity and self-determination 413.
• Consequences of Actions: The narrative frequently illustrates how individual choices, both moral and immoral, lead to significant repercussions for characters and the broader world 133 154 276.
• The Nature of Reality and Timelines: The existence of different life paths and the ability to traverse them raises questions about what is real and what can be preserved or lost 276 280 292.
• The Allure and Danger of Mysterious Powers: The pursuit and understanding of unique abilities, ancient artifacts, and forbidden knowledge are crucial to character development and plot progression 150 157 216.
• War and Conflict: The story often depicts overt and covert conflicts between powerful entities, serving as a catalyst for understanding societal structures and individual motivations 263 271 343.
• Identity and Inheritance: Han Su's emerging identity as an Emperor Sequence bearer, the secret of noble bloodlines, and the inheritance of the Twelve Knights increasingly shape the conflict 319 372 407.
• Humanity Against Catastrophe: The Emperor's Book records prior struggles against the Ten Great Disasters, framing Han Su's pursuit of knowledge and power as part of a recurring fight for survival 417 421.