Ch. 321The "Error" in the World
Key Plot Points and Events
- Xue Zhi reveals he has hyperthymesia and lacks a certain hormone, causing him to constantly think and calculate. He was adopted by Chen Gang at age six and exposed to the mysterious realm's information.
- He discovered that Qinggang City has been operating in a constant state of overload due to 'errors'—imbalanced factors that shouldn't exist in the city's designed model.
- Xue Zhi believes these errors are causing chaos and attracting mysterious sources from history, which the World Guardians and nobles have been suppressing for two thousand years.
- He suspects that Mr. Ace of Spades is undergoing a secret promotion that could result in a god embryo appearing in reality.
Character Developments
- Xue Zhi: Reveals his extraordinary mental abilities and the source of his information. He demonstrates a deep understanding of the city's mechanics and the supernatural world.
- Han Su: Realizes the extent of the city's abnormalities and the potential threat posed by the errors and mysterious sources.
Significant Themes
- The designed nature of reality and its breeding ground.
- The suppression of supernatural powers and the consequences of their unchecked growth.
- The accumulation of chaos and the potential collapse of the city's order.
Character Interactions
- Han Su and Xue Zhi: Xue Zhi shares his discoveries and theories with Han Su, who listens intently and engages in a conversation to verify the information's credibility.
- Xue Zhi and Chen Gang: Xue Zhi implies that Chen Gang's later betrayal and departure from the Crystal Skull organization might be related to him. He also mentions that Chen Gang adopted him in name only and invested in his growth.
- Mr. Ace of Spades: Xue Zhi speculates about Mr. Ace of Spades' secret promotion and its potential consequences.