Chapter Summaries

Summary of Chapter 183: The Name of the Scarlet Scroll

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Drunk Investigator, Rong Qiyue, and other investigators attempt to seal the Black Notebook, which contains information about the Mother Body Divine Tree, a world-ending catastrophe.
• The Drunk Investigator receives a call and leaves his blocking position, causing concern among the team.
• Rong Qiyue reveals that knowledge of the catastrophe can cause it to manifest in reality if not suppressed.
• The Drunk Investigator meets with a mysterious prisoner, and they form a Private Contract. The prisoner agrees to help the Drunk Investigator with a current issue in exchange for three gifts.

Character Developments

• The Drunk Investigator shows concern for a personal matter, hinting at a secret agenda.
• Rong Qiyue demonstrates his knowledge and experience in dealing with world-ending catastrophes.
• The mysterious prisoner reveals an ability to discern the truth about people, hinting at significant power.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and its potential dangers.
• The importance of trust and sincerity in forming alliances.
• The consequences of personal agendas interfering with professional duties.

Character Interactions

• The Drunk Investigator and Rong Qiyue have a tense interaction, with Rong Qiyue questioning the Drunk Investigator's professionalism.
• The Drunk Investigator and the mysterious prisoner form a Private Contract, hinting at a potential alliance.
• Ms. Red Trench Coat and Mr. Night Lamp show concern for the Drunk Investigator's actions but ultimately remain at their posts due to Rong Qiyue's reasoning.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Drunk Investigator uses a dark power to travel to the scene of a massacre, where he finds all his colleagues dead.
• He summons a "black lake" to clean up the scene and uses a mysterious power to track Han Su.
• Han Su, aware of the Drunk Investigator's pursuit, stops and awaits him.
• The Drunk Investigator warns Han Su not to return to Qinggang with the document.
• Han Su reveals that he has been waiting for the Drunk Investigator and introduces a woman in a cat mask who creates a barrier around them.

Character Developments

• The Drunk Investigator's anger and desperation grow as he sees the consequences of his actions.
• Han Su remains calm and composed, revealing his strategic planning.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of one's actions: The Drunk Investigator faces the grim reality of his decisions.
• Power and responsibility: Both characters wield significant power, but their use of it differs greatly.
• The struggle between good and evil: Han Su's determination to collect his "debts" contrasts with the Drunk Investigator's desperation to maintain his position.

Character Interactions

• The Drunk Investigator and Han Su face off, with the Drunk Investigator warning Han Su and Han Su revealing his intentions.
• Han Su introduces the woman in the cat mask, suggesting an alliance or partnership.
• The Drunk Investigator's past actions and their consequences are brought to light, causing him to confront the reality of his decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Su and the Drunkard confront each other, with the Drunkard revealing he has a backup plan.
• The Drunkard uses the Banshee's Swift Shadow power, but Han Su counters with the Giant's Eye.
• The Drunkard shoots Han Su, but Wei Lan uses a mirror to swap the bullet's target.
• Han Su grabs the Drunkard's hand, and they clash mentally. The Drunkard reveals he can use Sea Beasts' power.
• They exchange gunfire, and the Drunkard uses the Banshee's Fierce Roar to disrupt their senses.
• Han Su uses the Ghost Truck power, but the Drunkard stops the truck with one hand.

Character Developments

• Han Su shows growth in his powers and mental resilience, managing to hold his own against the Drunkard.
• The Drunkard reveals he can use multiple powers, indicating he might not be a typical investigator.
• Wei Lan demonstrates her ability to create mirrors and swap targets, showcasing her strategic thinking.

Significant Themes

• The power of mental resilience and will (Han Su vs. the Drunkard's mental clash).
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent (the Drunkard underestimating Han Su's powers).
• The importance of adaptability and strategy (Wei Lan's use of mirrors and Han Su's Ghost Truck power).

Character Interactions

• Han Su and the Drunkard: They engage in a tense confrontation, testing each other's powers and mental fortitude.
• Han Su and Wei Lan: They work together, with Wei Lan providing support and strategic assistance to Han Su.
• The Drunkard and Zhang Chiguo: The Drunkard blames Zhang Chiguo for underestimating Han Su's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Su and the Drunkard engage in a fierce battle.
• The Drunkard uses abilities from all three of his sequences (Mechanical Ghost, Banshee, and Sea Beasts).
• Han Su reveals his ability to wield the power of "copper," which suppresses the Drunkard's Mechanical Ghost sequence.
• Wei Lan uses her Queen Sequence Number 03, Mental Steal, to weaken the Drunkard by stealing his spiritual power.
• Han Su and the Drunkard clash directly, with Han Su's punch matching and even overpowering the Drunkard's hydraulic fist.
• The Drunkard attempts to escape using the Banshee's speed, but Han Su traps him with a ring of fire and a ghost truck, ultimately defeating him.

Character Developments

• Han Su demonstrates his mastery over the three sequences and his ability to wield the power of "copper."
• The Drunkard shows his understanding of all three of his sequences and his immense strength and durability.
• Wei Lan proves her value as an intelligence gatherer and support, using her Mental Steal ability to turn the tide of the battle.

Significant Themes

• The superiority of copper: Han Su's ability to wield copper gives him an edge against the Drunkard's Mechanical Ghost sequence.
• Teamwork: Han Su and Wei Lan work together to defeat the Drunkard, with Han Su engaging in close combat and Wei Lan providing support.
• The power of intelligence: Wei Lan's gathered intelligence about the Drunkard's abilities and weaknesses proves crucial in their victory.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and the Drunkard engage in a brutal, evenly matched fight, with both showing immense strength and skill.
• Han Su and Wei Lan work together to defeat the Drunkard, with Wei Lan providing crucial support and intelligence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Drunkard survives the ghost truck's attack and transforms into a Sea Beast form.
• Wei Lan uses the three-second rule of immortality to pause the Drunkard's attack.
• Han Su uses the Giant's Eye to track and attack the Drunkard with Wei Lan's help.
• The Bowl Cut arrives and attacks the Drunkard, revealing he was toying with him.
• The Drunkard, enraged, attacks the Bowl Cut.

Character Developments

• The Drunkard shows resilience and survival skills but is ultimately betrayed by the Bowl Cut.
• Han Su and Wei Lan work together to subdue the Drunkard, revealing their teamwork and strategic thinking.
• The Bowl Cut's true nature is revealed; he enjoys causing others to experience shock and disbelief, even at the cost of suffering backlash from his contract with the Drunkard.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and trust: The Drunkard's trust in the Bowl Cut is shattered, leading to his confusion and anger.
• Power dynamics: The Drunkard's power and resilience are tested, and he faces the combined might of Han Su, Wei Lan, and the Bowl Cut.
• The consequences of actions: The Bowl Cut's enjoyment of causing shock and disbelief leads to the Drunkard's intense anger and a dangerous situation.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and Wei Lan work together to capture the Drunkard, showing a level of coordination and understanding.
• The Drunkard and the Bowl Cut's relationship is revealed to be manipulative and deceitful, leading to a tense confrontation.
• The Drunkard's interactions with his pursuers highlight his resilience and resourcefulness, as well as his eventual betrayal and anger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Drunkard, enraged, attacks the bowl cut, activating the Scarlet Scroll's punishment.
• The bowl cut, immune to the punishment, reveals he started peeling his skin for fun at age seven.
• Han Su, Wei Lan, and the bowl cut team up to severely injure the Drunkard.
• The Drunkard, using the Life Code, survives and merges with the shadows.
• Han Su and Wei Lan face the Drunkard's Black Lake, a cipher spell unknown to the Disaster Management Bureau.

Character Developments

• The Drunkard's true power and resilience are revealed.
• Han Su, Wei Lan, and the bowl cut demonstrate their teamwork and strategic thinking.
• The Drunkard expresses regret for underestimating his opponents and resentment towards the Secret School.

Significant Themes

• The power of ancient grotesques and their influence on modern society.
• The consequences of withholding information and the struggle for knowledge.
• The theme of underestimation and its consequences, both for the Drunkard and his opponents.

Character Interactions

• The Drunkard and the bowl cut's dynamic shifts from antagonistic to temporarily cooperative.
• Han Su, Wei Lan, and the bowl cut work together to subdue the Drunkard.
• The Drunkard's interactions with his opponents reveal his pride, regret, and resentment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Drunkard summons a vast black lake using a mysterious spell, threatening Han Su, Wei Lan, and the bowl cut.
• Rong Qiyue unexpectedly appears, revealing the Drunkard's weakness and how to counter his spell.
• The bowl cut reveals his true power, absorbing the black lake to defeat the Drunkard.
• The Drunkard's backup plan is revealed to be Mr. White Corpse, who emerges from the shadows.

Character Developments

• The Drunkard's desperation and weariness grow as he faces defeat, pushing him to accept any conditions to survive.
• Rong Qiyue's knowledge and insight are demonstrated, but his physical capabilities are limited.
• The bowl cut reveals his true power and intentions, showing that he has been in control of the situation all along.

Significant Themes

• The mockery of fate: The Drunkard feels that fate is mocking him, as all his plans go awry, and he faces betrayal from those he thought were allies.
• Power dynamics: The characters' powers and abilities are tested and revealed, highlighting the shifting dynamics between them.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and Wei Lan work together to counter the Drunkard's spell, but their efforts are mostly ineffective until the bowl cut intervenes.
• Rong Qiyue's appearance causes tension, as he reveals the Drunkard's weakness but is unable to help physically.
• The bowl cut's true power and intentions are revealed, showing that he has been manipulating the situation from the shadows.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The white monster, a mutated creature, appears and reveals it has been watching Han Su.
• Han Su recognizes the monster as Bai Shixing, a child he knew from his past, despite his drastically altered appearance.
• The monster reanimates the corpses in the black lake, creating Mechanical Ghosts, but sends them away instead of attacking.
• The monster reveals he has no intention of cooperating with the Drunkard and attacks him, causing the lake to boil away.

Character Developments

• Han Su experiences a mix of familiarity and unfamiliarity when seeing Bai Shixing, leading to confusion and unease.
• Wei Lan realizes the Mechanical Ghosts are beyond her ability to stop.
• The Drunkard is betrayed by the monster and struggles to survive.

Significant Themes

• Identity and recognition: Han Su struggles to recognize Bai Shixing due to his altered appearance, highlighting the theme of identity and how it can be changed or hidden.
• Betrayal: The monster's betrayal of the Drunkard emphasizes the theme of betrayal and its consequences.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and Bai Shixing: Their interaction reveals their shared history and mutual hatred, with Bai Shixing blaming Han Su for his current state.
• Han Su, Wei Lan, and the Drunkard: They work together to face the monster but are ultimately betrayed and overwhelmed by its power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Shixing (the white monster) confronts Han Su, revealing his resentment and the truth about the ancient castle incident.
• The Drunkard is severely injured and seeks help from his teacher and the Four Great Investigators but receives no response.
• Han Su approaches Bai Shixing, but Bai Shixing uses a mental gun attack, wounding Han Su.

Character Developments

• Bai Shixing: Reveals his true feelings towards Han Su, showing deep resentment and a desire for revenge.
• Han Su: Struggles with the revelation about the ancient castle and tries to maintain composure while facing Bai Shixing.
• The Drunkard: Realizes he's been abandoned by his teacher and the Four Great Investigators, leading to despair.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and resentment (Bai Shixing's feelings towards Han Su)
• Abandonment and isolation (The Drunkard's realization)
• The power dynamics between enemies (Han Su and Bai Shixing's confrontation)

Character Interactions

• Han Su and Bai Shixing: Their interaction is tense and filled with animosity, with Bai Shixing revealing his true feelings and attacking Han Su.
• The Drunkard and his teacher/mentors: The Drunkard seeks help but is ultimately abandoned, leading to despair.
• Wei Lan and Han Su: Wei Lan assists Han Su after he's wounded by Bai Shixing's mental gun attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Su feels something amiss as Wei Lan leaves, suspecting he's been tricked.
• Wei Lan discovers that the Mechanical Ghosts are heading towards the temporary containment center.
• The temporary containment center's seal on the Mother Body Divine Tree is complete, but Mechanical Ghosts attack en masse.
• Rong Qiyue reveals he has brought fake humans to protect himself and his group.

Character Developments

• Han Su: Becomes suspicious of Wei Lan's intentions.
• Wei Lan: Shows strategic thinking by using the Mechanical Ghosts to attack the containment center.
• Rong Qiyue: Reveals his cunning by bringing fake humans for self-preservation.
• Night Lamp, Red Trench Coat, Green Hat: Work together to defend the containment center using a triangle blocking position.

Significant Themes

• Deception and manipulation: Wei Lan tricks Han Su, Rong Qiyue uses fake humans for his own gain.
• Teamwork vs. individuality: Night Lamp, Red Trench Coat, and Green Hat work together to defend the containment center, while Rong Qiyue prioritizes his own safety.
• The power of knowledge and strategy: Wei Lan uses his knowledge of the Mechanical Ghosts to outmaneuver his opponents.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and Wei Lan: Han Su becomes suspicious of Wei Lan's true intentions.
• Wei Lan and the Mechanical Ghosts: Wei Lan uses the Mechanical Ghosts as pawns in his plan.
• Rong Qiyue and his group: Rong Qiyue reveals his true colors to the Doctor and Black Tiger.
• Night Lamp, Red Trench Coat, Green Hat: The three investigators work together to defend the containment center, demonstrating their teamwork and complementary abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A white-haired, golden-eyed figure, later revealed to be the Mechanical Ghost's leader, appears at the temporary containment center.
• He easily dispatches the mental barriers of Night Lamp, Red Trench Coat, and Green Hat.
• Mechanical Ghosts flood the containment center, and the leader begins to extract the vision of the Mother Body Divine Tree from the infected.
• The tree becomes visible to everyone, causing rapid contamination among the personnel.
• The contaminated begin to spread the Mechanical Ghost's leader's message, targeting a man named Bai Senmang in Qinggang City.

Character Developments

• Night Lamp, Red Trench Coat, and Green Hat demonstrate their experience and quick thinking but are no match for the Mechanical Ghost's leader.
• Miss Crow returns but does not engage with the situation, instead observing and taunting Red Trench Coat.
• The Mechanical Ghost's leader reveals his ability to manipulate the Mother Body Divine Tree's vision and contaminate others en masse.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Mechanical Ghosts and their leader.
• The vulnerability of humans to the Mother Body Divine Tree's contamination.
• The potential impact on Qinggang City and its residents.

Character Interactions

• Night Lamp, Red Trench Coat, and Green Hat work together but are quickly overwhelmed.
• Miss Crow returns but does not assist, instead showing disdain for Red Trench Coat.
• The Mechanical Ghost's leader communicates with the contaminated, using them to spread his message.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Qinggang Council discusses the Disaster Management Bureau's situation and Zhang Chiguo's requests.
• An A+ class threat alarm is triggered by Miss Ai, causing panic and chaos.
• The Butcher leaves the city, and the Lanterns, Wine, and Greenery Group mobilizes.
• Zhang Chiguo is tasked with handling the external threat and is given a special box.

Character Developments

• Zhang Chiguo shows determination and assertiveness in discussing the Disaster Management Bureau's issues, even threatening Miss Ai.
• The Qinggang Council reveals their true intentions regarding the Disaster Management Bureau and Miss Ai.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control within the Disaster Management Bureau and the Qinggang Council.
• The consequences of inaction and the potential risks of abolishing the Disaster Management Bureau.
• The tension between the need for swift action and the potential dangers of Miss Ai's power.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Chiguo interacts with the Qinggang Council, expressing his concerns and frustration about the Disaster Management Bureau's situation.
• Zhang Chiguo threatens Miss Ai when he suspects she's withholding information.
• Zhang Chiguo is tasked with handling an external threat by a council member, who also provides him with a special box.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Su and his group encounter the Mother Body Divine Tree, one of the Ten Great World-Ending Disasters, in reality.
• Bai Senmang, Qinggang City's Secretary No. 2, is revealed to be behind the descent of the Mother Body Divine Tree.
• Han Su learns about the concept of "inheritors" from Wei Lan, who explains that they are chosen ones who can legitimately obtain all inheritances within a mysterious organization.
• Han Su arrives at the temporary containment center, finding Ms. Red Trench Coat and other investigators, as well as Li Yiting, surrounded by Mechanical Ghosts.
• Zhang Chiguo arrives with an armed convoy, exerting immense pressure on everyone present.

Character Developments

• Han Su: Becomes more determined to find the white monster (Bai Shi) and learns about inheritors.
• Wei Lan: Explains the concept of inheritors to Han Su.
• Ms. Red Trench Coat: Shows anger and suspicion towards Han Su, but is later subdued by Zhang Chiguo's pressure.
• Zhang Chiguo: Reveals his immense power and authority, suppressing the three great investigators.

Significant Themes

• Inheritance and power: The desire for power and control drives characters to seek inheritances.
• Contamination and corruption: The Mother Body Divine Tree's contamination affects those around it, leading to mental deterioration.
• Authority and resistance: Zhang Chiguo's arrival demonstrates the power of his position, while Han Su's defiance shows his growing strength.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and Wei Lan: Han Su receives spiritual power recovery from Wei Lan, and they discuss inheritors.
• Han Su and Ms. Red Trench Coat: A tense standoff occurs between them, with Ms. Red Trench Coat questioning Han Su's actions.
• Zhang Chiguo and the investigators: Zhang Chiguo's arrival intimidates the three great investigators, demonstrating his power and authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Chiguo arrives, dispelling pollution with his presence.
• Han Su reveals that the attacker is a Special Operations Personnel, not part of the Disaster Management Bureau.
• Rong Qiyue suggests the attacker used himself as a medium to bring the Mother Body Divine Tree into reality.
• Zhang Chiguo brings out a weapon, revealed to be a part of Miss Ai, who analyzes the situation and recommends a special mission.

Character Developments

• Zhang Chiguo shows his power and authority, taking charge of the situation.
• Han Su demonstrates his knowledge and seriousness, earning respect from Zhang Chiguo.
• Rong Qiyue shows his intelligence and willingness to help, despite his initial arrogance.
• Miss Ai is revealed to have a physical form, showing her capabilities in analyzing the situation.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against otherworldly threats and the desperate need for capable individuals to combat them.
• The theme of authority and responsibility, with Zhang Chiguo taking charge and Han Su stepping up to provide crucial information.
• The theme of technology and its role in combating supernatural threats, with Miss Ai's analysis and recommendation.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Chiguo and Han Su show a familiar, almost familial, dynamic, with Zhang Chiguo treating Han Su with respect and consideration.
• Rong Qiyue initially shows arrogance but later demonstrates a willingness to help, showing a change in his attitude.
• The group dynamic changes as Zhang Chiguo takes charge, with everyone looking to him for guidance and solutions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Su enters the Machinery to confront the Mother Body Divine Tree and the White Corpse, after being chosen by Miss Ai despite Zhang Chiguo's initial reluctance.
• Miss Ai reveals that the White Corpse is hunting members of the Crystal Skull organization for a mysterious mechanical fragment they possess.
• Zhang Chiguo leads a team to clear a path for Han Su, facing increasing numbers of infected and Mechanical Ghosts.

Character Developments

• Han Su shows determination and willingness to face danger, accepting the special cleanup mission.
• Zhang Chiguo demonstrates his immense power and willingness to protect Han Su, despite his initial reservations.
• Ms. Red Trench Coat's arrogance is humbled by Zhang Chiguo's display of strength.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and responsibility: Zhang Chiguo and his team clear the path for Han Su, putting themselves in harm's way.
• Power dynamics: Zhang Chiguo's display of power shifts the balance and instills fear in the opposition.
• Trust and understanding: Miss Ai's revelation about the White Corpse's actions shows her growing trust in Han Su.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and Miss Ai: They share a moment of understanding and camaraderie as Han Su enters the Machinery.
• Zhang Chiguo and Han Su: Zhang Chiguo's initial reluctance to choose Han Su gives way to acceptance and protectiveness.
• Zhang Chiguo and Ms. Red Trench Coat: Zhang Chiguo's display of power humbles Ms. Red Trench Coat and highlights the power imbalance between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Su enters a severely polluted field around the Mother Body Divine Tree.
• He faces intense mental pollution, which he resists using his Ghost Flame ability.
• He encounters the White Monster, who reveals he was cast out of the Ancient Castle.
• The White Monster attacks Han Su, demonstrating immense mental power.

Character Developments

• Han Su's mental activity and resilience increase due to the intense pollution.
• The White Monster reveals his resentment towards Han Su and the Ancient Castle.

Significant Themes

• The power of mental activity and resilience in the face of adversity.
• The consequences of past actions and the desire for retribution.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and the White Monster face off, with the White Monster attacking Han Su.
• Han Su uses his Ghost Flame and an electric baton to defend against the White Monster's mental assault.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Su encounters the White Corpse, who reveals he's been waiting for four years and is enraged.
• Han Su wants to question the White Corpse, but he's aggressive and non-communicative.
• The White Corpse reveals he suffered in the ancient castle and was studied by 'gods' who chose him as an inheritor but later deemed him useless.
• Han Su and the White Corpse engage in a battle using 'Copper' power, with the White Corpse initially having the upper hand.
• Han Su's 'Copper' will halts the White Corpse's attacks, revealing his superiority in controlling 'Copper'.
• The White Corpse reveals he blames Han Su for his suffering, as Han Su had already taken the 'ultimate secret'.

Character Developments

• Han Su: Shows growth in his mental vitality and control over 'Copper' power. He's determined to question the White Corpse and understand his past.
• White Corpse: Reveals his past suffering and resentment towards Han Su. He's aggressive, non-communicative, and initially seems to have a stronger control over 'Copper' power, but later shows despair and self-loathing.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The struggle between Han Su and the White Corpse highlights the theme of power and control, both over 'Copper' and their own pasts.
• Identity and Belonging: Both characters grapple with their identities and where they belong, with the White Corpse feeling like a 'joke' and Han Su trying to understand his role in the White Corpse's past.
• Resentment and Blame: The White Corpse's resentment towards Han Su shows the destructive power of blame and the desire for retribution.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and the White Corpse: Their interaction is tense and aggressive, with Han Su trying to question the White Corpse and the White Corpse lashing out in anger and resentment.
• Han Su's past self and the White Corpse: The White Corpse's revelation about his past suffering and Han Su's role in it hints at a complex, shared history between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Su learns from the White Corpse that the ancient castle's kidnappings were a god's way of choosing an inheritor, not a sacrifice.
• The White Corpse reveals his resentment towards Han Su for escaping the ancient castle without him and for taking the ultimate code (the power of Copper) without telling him.
• Han Su realizes he needs to understand the Life Code to truly control the power of Copper.
• The White Corpse contaminates Han Su with the Mother Body Divine Tree's spores, forcing him into a state of disorientation and illusions.

Character Developments

• Han Su gains new insights into the power of Copper and the ancient castle's true purpose.
• The White Corpse's resentment and desire for revenge become clearer.

Significant Themes

• The power of inheritance and the consequences of not understanding one's true purpose.
• The struggle for control and recognition between the White Corpse and Han Su.
• The theme of contamination and loss of self, both literal and metaphorical.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and the White Corpse's interaction reveals their mutual resentment and misunderstanding.
• Han Su's internal struggle with the idea of killing the White Corpse highlights his moral ambiguity and the power dynamics between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Su, realizing the White Corpse's intentions, decides to confront it by understanding his own power.
• He immerses himself in his memories of the apocalypse, experiencing the evolution of life and humanity's adaptation.
• He discovers the 'Life Code,' a substance that activates under harsh conditions, causing mutations and evolution.
• Han Su activates this substance within himself, gaining the ability to control 'Copper,' a powerful force.
• The White Corpse senses Han Su's activation of the Life Code and prepares to 'devour' him along with the Will of Copper.

Character Developments

• Han Su gains a deeper understanding of his power and the nature of life, evolving both mentally and spiritually.
• The White Corpse's greed and desperation for power become more apparent.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and control.
• The nature of life and evolution under extreme conditions.
• The concept of 'Life Code' as a fundamental substance driving change and adaptation.

Character Interactions

• Han Su's internal struggle with the Will of Copper and his refusal to surrender his will.
• An unnamed character in Qinggang discusses Han Su's likely choices with another, revealing their confidence in Han Su's independence and his connection to the 'Emperor.'

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Su struggles to feel reverence for the divine power within him, leading to a violent reaction in his left hand where the Will of Copper resides.
• White Corpse, sensing Han Su's turmoil, attempts to seize the Will of Copper, attacking Han Su with copper spikes.
• Han Su, on the brink of defeat, recites the fishing horn sound, gaining control over the Will of Copper and turning the tide against White Corpse.
• Han Su retrieves the Will of Copper, causing White Corpse to lose control over his own copper power. Han Su spares White Corpse's life, seeking to talk with him instead.

Character Developments

• Han Su: Realizes the true power of the fishing horn sound, gains control over the Will of Copper, and shows mercy towards White Corpse.
• White Corpse: Loses control over his copper power, experiences fear and pain, and flees from Han Su.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against and eventual acceptance of divine power.
• The consequences of theft and misuse of power.
• The fear and pain caused by one's past actions and appearance.
• The possibility of redemption and understanding through dialogue.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and White Corpse: Their power dynamics reverse as Han Su gains control over the Will of Copper. Han Su shows mercy towards White Corpse, seeking understanding rather than conflict.