Chapter Summaries

Summary of Chapter 381: Pallor Factory's Second Armory

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shen Qinghui, the Deputy Captain of the Knights Errant, easily defeats a swarm of abyss creatures attacking Linyuan City.
• A mysterious masked man appears behind her, revealing himself as Han Su, who possesses the power of the Pallor Sequence and summons a group of advanced puppet dolls from the Pallor Factory's second armory.
• Han Su captures Shen Qinghui and learns about a plan involving an intern in the city. He decides to use the Knight Errant's password to create a distraction and enters Linyuan City with the puppet dolls.
• Meanwhile, the other Knight Errant, Voodoo, captures the intern's mother and plans to use her to persuade her son to cooperate with their actions.

Character Developments

• Shen Qinghui: Initially confident and powerful, she is shocked and overwhelmed when Han Su reveals his true strength and captures her.
• Han Su: Demonstrates his advanced mental level and ability to control the Pallor Factory, revealing his true identity to Shen Qinghui.
• Voodoo: Captures the intern's mother and plans to use her to persuade her son, showing his cunning and manipulative nature.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Pallor Sequence and the Pallor Factory, and the shock it causes when used by an unexpected opponent.
• The manipulation and control of others, as seen in Han Su's capture of Shen Qinghui and Voodoo's capture of the intern's mother.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and Shen Qinghui: Their interaction is marked by surprise, shock, and capture, revealing the power dynamics between them.
• Voodoo and the intern's mother: Their interaction is marked by manipulation and control, with Voodoo planning to use her to persuade her son.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ms. Shen is captured and brought to Linyuan City, wearing silver handcuffs that restrict her mobility.
• She emerges from a hidden passage, looking disheveled, and asks about her son, Han Su.
• Voodoo, a Knight Errant, refuses to remove her handcuffs until she completes tasks assigned by the World Guardians.
• Ms. Shen expresses concern for her son, who is now an intern with the Knight Errant.
• Voodoo uses a cipher spell to locate Han Su, but Han Su, using Shen Qinghui's flintlock pistol, shoots and kills Voodoo from over a kilometer away.
• Han Su approaches Ms. Shen, asking how she was captured.

Character Developments

• Ms. Shen shows concern for her son and expresses regret for her past actions.
• Voodoo demonstrates his power and influence as a Knight Errant but is ultimately killed by Han Su.
• Han Su displays his growing strength and cunning, taking down a powerful opponent with a single shot.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of past actions and betrayals.
• The power dynamics between different factions and organizations.
• The use of technology and machinery to enhance one's abilities.

Character Interactions

• Ms. Shen and Voodoo: They have a tense exchange, with Ms. Shen trying to negotiate for her son's safety, and Voodoo refusing to remove her handcuffs until she completes her tasks.
• Han Su and Ms. Shen: They reunite, with Han Su showing little emotion and asking about her capture.
• Han Su and Voodoo: They have a one-sided confrontation, with Han Su killing Voodoo with a single shot from a flintlock pistol.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Su and Ms. Shen reunite after years apart.
• Linyuan City is under attack by puppet dolls, causing chaos and weakening the city's reality defense line.
• The old man in the Golden Water Manor is furious about the attack and demands an explanation from the World Guardians.
• Xu Ji is asked to recite a secret spell, but he finds it too simple and asks for clarification.
• Ms. Shen reveals that she betrayed the Shen family and was saved by Dr. Han, Han Su's father.
• Ms. Shen offers her complete memories to Han Su in exchange for his help in breaking the trap set by their enemies.

Character Developments

• Han Su: He remains calm and indifferent towards his mother, only interested in obtaining her memories for their rational and truthful content. He shows no filial affection or hatred, only a desire for information.
• Ms. Shen: She is emotional and regretful about her past choices, but determined to help Han Su break the trap set by their enemies. She reveals that she betrayed the Shen family and was saved by Dr. Han, showing a complex relationship with Han Su's father.
• Shen Qinghui: She is shocked by Ms. Shen's revelations and becomes speechless, unable to argue against Ms. Shen's words.
• The old man in the Golden Water Manor: He is furious about the attack on Linyuan City and demands an explanation from the World Guardians. He is willing to use his family's power to solve the problem but gives them a deadline of three hours.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and loyalty: Ms. Shen betrays the Shen family to help Han Su, while the Shen family and the old man in the Golden Water Manor are willing to use anyone to achieve their goals.
• The weight of the past: Both Ms. Shen and Han Su are affected by their past experiences, with Ms. Shen regretting her choices and Han Su showing indifference towards his mother.
• Power and control: The old man in the Golden Water Manor uses his family's power to try to maintain control over the situation in Linyuan City, while the World Guardians are seen as having abandoned their responsibilities.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and Ms. Shen: Their reunion is tense and emotional, with Han Su showing indifference and only wanting Ms. Shen's memories, while Ms. Shen is regretful and determined to help him.
• Ms. Shen and Shen Qinghui: Ms. Shen reveals her past to Shen Qinghui, shocking her and leaving her speechless.
• The old man in the Golden Water Manor and Xu Ji: The old man tries to console Xu Ji and asks for his help in dealing with the problem in Linyuan City, but Xu Ji is not satisfied with his promises.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ms. Shen invites Han Su to cooperate to break the trap set by Knight Errant and Golden Cell.
• Han Su agrees to cooperate, asking about the Emperor Sequence and its activation.
• Linyuan City is enveloped by Golden Cell's Consciousness God Country, causing chaos.
• Han Su and Ms. Shen decide to counter the Consciousness God Country to help Miss Ai's plan.
• Han Su temporarily promotes himself to the leader of the Linyuan City Knight Order and sets off to destroy the God Country's anchor points.

Character Developments

• Han Su: Shows indifference to Ms. Shen's feelings, revealing his growth and understanding of the world's secrets. He demonstrates his resolve and ability to cooperate with Ms. Shen to counter the God Country.
• Ms. Shen: Realizes Han Su's indifference and understands that he has grown beyond her expectations. She feels regret and bitterness about their relationship. She reveals her knowledge of the ancient Throne sacrifice and the Three Great World Contracts.
• Shen Qinghui: Realizes Han Su's plan to temporarily lead the Linyuan City Knight Order and is surprised by Han Su's actions.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation and Trust: Han Su and Ms. Shen cooperate to counter the God Country, showing trust in each other's abilities.
• Power and Control: The ancient weapons of the Twelve Knights and the struggle for control over these weapons are explored.
• Regret and Bitterness: Ms. Shen feels regret and bitterness about her relationship with Han Su, highlighting the complex emotions between them.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and Ms. Shen: They cooperate to counter the God Country, with Ms. Shen providing coordinates and Han Su destroying the anchor points. Their interaction highlights their understanding and trust in each other's abilities.
• Han Su and Shen Qinghui: Han Su temporarily promotes himself to the leader of the Linyuan City Knight Order, surprising Shen Qinghui and showing Han Su's determination to act in Linyuan City's best interests.

• Key Plot Events: Xu Ji activates the divine kingdom of consciousness, revealing the Golden Race's secret strongholds. Han Su, guided by Xu Ji, destroys these strongholds, causing panic and chaos in Linyuan City.

Character Development

• Xu Ji: Shows unexpected maturity and focus, helping Han Su navigate dangers, revealing his loyalty and determination.
• The Elder (Golden Race): Realizes Xu Ji's intentions and becomes terrified, understanding that Xu Ji is deliberately dismantling their foundation.
• Han Su: Demonstrates ruthlessness and ambition, destroying the Golden Race's strongholds with increased ferocity.
• Significant Themes: The struggle for power and control, the consequences of betrayal, and the importance of loyalty.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ji and Han Su: Xu Ji unconsciously helps Han Su, guiding him through the city and revealing the Golden Race's secrets, while Han Su destroys the revealed strongholds.
• The Elder and Xu Ji: The Elder realizes Xu Ji's intentions and becomes terrified, trying to stop him but failing due to Xu Ji's central position in the divine kingdom of consciousness.
• The Candidates and Xu Ji: The candidates, who had previously signed a contract with Xu Ji, become terrified of his strength and overbearing methods, realizing they must pledge their absolute loyalty to him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Su, under the guise of a Knight Errant, attacks the Jinshui Manor, the stronghold of the Linyuan City's Xu family, using Living Copper Puppets and puppet dolls.
• The Morgan Family, an ancient noble family, arrives in Linyuan City, taking control of Han Su's Living Copper Puppets.
• The Knight Order Three Hundred Floors appears, intending to take the relic left by the Golden Knight for safekeeping.

Character Developments

• Han Su demonstrates his strategic prowess and ruthlessness in his attacks on the Xu family.
• Xu Ji is caught between the old Marquis and the invading forces, trying to navigate the situation.
• The Knight Errant Deputy Captain, Shen Qinghui, realizes the truth about Han Su's plans and warns him about the Morgan Family's arrival.

Significant Themes

• The decline of ancient noble families and the struggle for power and resources.
• The ruthlessness and cunning of Han Su in achieving his goals.
• The theme of deception and manipulation, as seen in Han Su's plans and the arrival of the Morgan Family.

Character Interactions

• Han Su interacts with Shen Qinghui, trying to strip her spirit for information but is warned about the Morgan Family's arrival.
• Xu Ji interacts with the old Marquis, trying to reason with him amidst the chaos.
• The Morgan Family and the Knight Order Three Hundred Floors interact, discussing their plans for the relic left by the Golden Knight.

Summary of Chapter 387: Absolute Authority

Key Plot Points and Events

• The third team of Knight Errant arrives in Linyuan City, targeting the Golden Water Manor and the Golden Spear relic.
• The Living Copper Puppets betray the puppet dolls, attacking them and blocking their advance.
• Three colossal metal pillars, controlled by the Copper Script sequence, enclose Linyuan City.
• The Captain of Three Hundred Floors and the Morgan Family reveal their true intentions, aiming to capture Han Su and the Golden Spear relic.

Character Developments

• Han Su realizes the importance of the relics and the power dynamics between the Ancient Aristocrats and World Guardians.
• Shen Qinghui reveals the truth about the Golden Spear relic and the Divine Descent Plan.
• The Captain of Three Hundred Floors betrays the Lin Yuan Xu family, seizing the relic and absorbing the bloodline of their candidates using the Blood Clan's sacred artifact.

Significant Themes

• The power struggle between the Ancient Aristocrats and World Guardians.
• The importance of relics and their role in the Divine Descent Plan.
• Betrayal and trust, as seen in the actions of the Living Copper Puppets and the Captain of Three Hundred Floors.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and Shen Qinghui discuss the relic and the Divine Descent Plan.
• The Captain of Three Hundred Floors betrays the Lin Yuan Xu family and seizes the relic.
• The Morgan Family attempts to capture Han Su using the power of the metal pillars and the blood in the briefcase.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Su faces off against a young man from the Morgan Family who can control Mechanical Factors in people's blood, a power that gives the Morgan Family authority over Copper Script Sequence supernaturals.
• Han Su discovers that the Morgan Family's power is not directly controlling people's blood but a substance called Mechanical Factor within the human body.
• Han Su recites a spell, "Twenty-Seven Lives, all must pay with blood," which temporarily disables the living copper puppets and the metal pillars outside Linyuan City.
• Ms. Shen activates a temporary Consciousness God Country, gaining control over Linyuan City.

Character Developments

• Han Su demonstrates his ability to adapt and counter the Morgan Family's power, showing his resourcefulness and strategic thinking.
• Ms. Shen reveals her hidden power and ambitions, showing that she is not just a pawn in Han Su's plan but a formidable force in her own right.

Significant Themes

• The theme of authority and power is explored through the Morgan Family's control over Mechanical Factors and the temporary Consciousness God Country activated by Ms. Shen.
• The theme of manipulation and manipulation is seen in Han Su's plan to destroy the Consciousness God Country and Ms. Shen's hidden ambitions.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and the young man from the Morgan Family face off, with Han Su using his mental powers to counter the Morgan Family's control over Mechanical Factors.
• Ms. Shen interacts with the Knight Errant from Three Hundred Floors, showing her disdain for his underestimation of her and her child.
• Ms. Shen's interaction with the figure on the metal god pillar hints at a complex history and relationship between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Su successfully controls the Living Copper Puppet using the twenty-seven-word incantation, shocking the Morgan Family elder.
• The elder attempts to kill Han Su but is intercepted by the Living Copper Puppets.
• Han Su enters Jinshui Manor, aiming to seize the Golden Spear.
• The Captain of the Knight Order's Three Hundred Floors attempts to secure the Golden Spear but is hindered by Ms. Shen's temporary Consciousness God Country.
• Han Su and Ms. Shen join forces to snatch the Golden Pen from the Captain.
• The Captain uses the forbidden spell "Infinite Magic Box" to seal Han Su, but Han Su counters with the "Twenty-Seven Lives" spell, drawing power from the city's metal pillars.
• The Captain blocks the powerful energy from the pillars, leaving both him and Han Su drained.
• Han Su uses his electric baton to disrupt the Captain's control over the Golden Pen, sending it flying towards Xu Qiao, who hesitates and allows it to fall into Xu Ji's hands.

Character Developments

• Han Su demonstrates his ability to control Mechanical Factors, shocking the Morgan Family and revealing his unique power.
• The Captain of the Knight Order's Three Hundred Floors shows his strategic forbidden spell, highlighting his strength and the Knight Order's power.
• Ms. Shen proves her expertise in mystical knowledge and micro-manipulation, temporarily suppressing the Knights Errant.
• Xu Qiao hesitates in the face of danger, demonstrating his cowardice and lack of decisiveness.

Significant Themes

• The power of Mechanical Factors and the unique authority of the Morgan Family.
• The strategic forbidden spells of the Knight Order and their immense power.
• The temporary Consciousness God Country and its influence on the battlefield.
• The hesitation and cowardice of Xu Qiao, contrasting with the decisiveness of Han Su and Ms. Shen.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and the Morgan Family elder: The elder attempts to kill Han Su, but Han Su's control over the Living Copper Puppet surprises and frustrates the elder.
• Han Su and the Captain of the Knight Order's Three Hundred Floors: They clash over the Golden Pen, showcasing their respective powers and wills.
• Ms. Shen and the Knights Errant: Ms. Shen temporarily suppresses the Knights Errant using her mystical knowledge and the Consciousness God Country.
• Han Su and Ms. Shen: They join forces to snatch the Golden Pen from the Captain, demonstrating their cooperation and shared goal.
• Xu Qiao and Xu Ji: Xu Qiao hesitates in the face of danger, allowing the Golden Pen to fall into Xu Ji's hands, highlighting their contrasting personalities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The golden pen, a crucial weapon, lands in Xu Ji's hands.
• The old marquis of Linyuan City reveals a secret room, the "Manor Secret Room," which can hide the golden pen and protect the Xu family.
• Xu Ji, pursued by Knight Errants, enters the secret room with the golden pen.
• The Captain of Three Hundred Floors accuses Grotesque Doctor of manipulating reality with a Throne fragment.
• Grotesque Doctor appears, revealing that he came to Linyuan City to reunite with his family.

Character Developments

• Xu Ji shows courage and quick thinking, grabbing the golden pen and entering the secret room.
• The old marquis of Linyuan City reveals his desperation and willingness to sacrifice for his family and the Golden Cell's survival.
• The Captain of Three Hundred Floors shows resentment and determination to eliminate Grotesque Doctor at any cost.
• Grotesque Doctor maintains a calm demeanor, revealing his decision to come to Linyuan City for his family.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Characters are willing to make significant sacrifices for their families, loved ones, and causes they believe in.
• Power and Manipulation: Characters use their power and influence to manipulate situations and others to achieve their goals.
• Family and Belonging: The importance of family and feeling a sense of belonging is emphasized, driving characters' actions and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Xu Ji and the old marquis of Linyuan City have a tense interaction, with the old marquis trying to guide Xu Ji to protect the golden pen and the Xu family's secret.
• The Captain of Three Hundred Floors and Grotesque Doctor have a confrontational interaction, with the Captain revealing his resentment and determination to capture Grotesque Doctor.
• Grotesque Doctor interacts with Han Su and Ms. Shen, showing a calm and collected demeanor despite the chaotic situation and the Captain's revelations.

• The Grotesque Doctor appears at the crossroads, saying he wants to reunite with Han Su and Ms. Shen, but before he can do anything, he is killed by a beam of light from Zhendan City's Annihilation Light Cannon, a weapon capable of killing gods and erasing their existence from history.
• The Captain of Three Hundred Floors reveals that the weapon will now target and kill everyone present, including Han Su and Ms. Shen, as they are connected to the Grotesque Doctor. The weapon has an anti-fleeing mechanism and can track and eliminate targets.
• Han Su decides to use the Machinery Fragment No. 01 to return to the ancient castle and change the course of events, but Miss Ai warns him that the weapon will follow him back to the ancient castle if he does so.
• Miss Ai senses that the fifth machinery fragment is present, but it is being remotely controlled. The Captain of Three Hundred Floors confirms that the World Guardians have retrieved all information about the Grotesque Doctor's use of the throne fragment.
• Han Su remembers the spell he learned on Life Line No. 04 and recites it again, causing all the mechanical fragments to activate simultaneously, leading to an unknown change in the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Su activates all mechanical fragments, including No. 05, which allows him to sense and control them more intuitively.
• A light pillar from the nearby anomaly targets Han Su, but he uses Machinery Fragment No. 04 to freeze time, saving himself.
• Han Su uses Machinery Fragment No. 02 to rewind time, restoring the Grotesque Doctor's head and engaging in a tense conversation with him and Ms. Shen.

Character Developments

• Han Su demonstrates increased control and understanding of his mechanical fragments, showcasing his growth in power.
• Ms. Shen, despite her desire to kill the Grotesque Doctor, shows compassion by asking Han Su to save him for further conversation.
• The Grotesque Doctor reveals that he has been manipulating events to bring Han Su into the world's three great contracts.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Han Su's newfound control over the mechanical fragments highlights the theme of power and its responsible use.
• Manipulation and Free Will: The Grotesque Doctor's actions raise questions about manipulation, free will, and the consequences of one's actions.
• Family Dynamics: The complex relationships between Han Su, Ms. Shen, and the Grotesque Doctor explore the theme of family dynamics and the impact of past actions on present relationships.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and the Grotesque Doctor engage in a tense standoff, with Han Su using his power to toy with the doctor's life.
• Ms. Shen's interaction with the Grotesque Doctor is marked by her struggle between her desire for vengeance and her lingering affection for him.
• Han Su, Ms. Shen, and the Grotesque Doctor have a crucial conversation, with the doctor revealing his true intentions and Han Su and Ms. Shen trying to understand the bigger picture.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dr. Grotesque reveals that the world's three great contracts are the original consciousness of the Mother of Machinery, granting superior conditions to nobles who rebuilt civilization.
• He uses an analogy of a race among creatures to explain the advantages and disadvantages of the nobles' superior status.
• Dr. Grotesque suggests that the nobles' superiority might come at a cost and could be a form of control by the Mother of Machinery.
• He hints that civilization might have been restarted, and the current one might not be the first.

Character Developments

• Han Su remains skeptical and uninterested in the nobles' superior conditions.
• Ms. Shen begins to question and ponder the implications of Dr. Grotesque's revelations.
• Dr. Grotesque shows his intellectual depth and critical thinking about the world's power dynamics.

Significant Themes

• The cost of power and privilege.
• The manipulation of history and truth.
• The control of civilization and its restart.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and Dr. Grotesque engage in a conversation about the nobles' superiority, with Han Su showing disinterest, and Dr. Grotesque trying to provoke thought.
• Ms. Shen listens in and begins to question her understanding of history and civilization.
• Dr. Grotesque shares his theories with Han Su and Ms. Shen, trying to make them see the world from a different perspective.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Su learns about the "Civilization Ranch" and feels suffocated by the idea of a fake world.
• Grotesque Doctor reveals his past and motivations for the Divine Descent Plan.
• He believes the aristocrats are feeding a monster (the Emperor) with their kin to maintain their status.
• The Divine Descent Plan aims to transfer the curse on the aristocrats to ordinary people and awaken the monster.

Character Developments

• Han Su: Struggles with the revelations about the fake world and the true purpose of the Divine Descent Plan.
• Grotesque Doctor: Reveals his past, motivations, and the true purpose behind the Divine Descent Plan.
• Ms. Shen: Learns the truth about her husband's actions and the Divine Descent Plan, feeling pain and anger.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against oppression and the desire for change.
• The consequences of manipulating and deceiving others for personal gain.
• The pursuit of truth and knowledge despite restrictions.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and Grotesque Doctor: Han Su questions Grotesque Doctor, who reveals his motivations and plans.
• Ms. Shen and Grotesque Doctor: Ms. Shen learns the truth about her husband's actions and expresses her pain and anger.
• Han Su, Ms. Shen, and Grotesque Doctor: They discuss the Divine Descent Plan, its purpose, and its consequences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dr. Grotesque reveals his role in orchestrating the kidnapping case and the Divine Descent Plan.
• Han Su learns that his repeated escapes from the ancient castle were part of Dr. Grotesque's plan to lure the Emperor's true consciousness out of the Void Palace.
• Dr. Grotesque reveals that the Golden Pen can modify Contract No. 02, and he expects Han Su's friend to use it to save him, making this Flicker the last one.

Character Developments

• Han Su: Realizes the truth about his father's involvement in his experiences and the Divine Descent Plan. Struggles with the weight of this revelation and the immense pressure of freezing time and space.
• Dr. Grotesque: Reveals his grand plan and its failures, expressing regret and a desire for change. Shows a sense of emotion and calculation in his actions.
• Ms. Shen: Struggles to understand the conversation between Han Su and Dr. Grotesque. Realizes her role in blocking Han Su's escape routes and feels guilt.

Significant Themes

• The theme of manipulation and control is prominent, with Dr. Grotesque orchestrating events to achieve his goals, and Han Su struggling against this manipulation.
• The theme of truth and revelation is explored as Han Su learns the truth about his father's actions and the Divine Descent Plan.
• The theme of sacrifice and consequence is present, with Dr. Grotesque's actions having far-reaching consequences for many people, including his own family.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and Dr. Grotesque: Their conversation reveals the truth about their relationship and Dr. Grotesque's plans. Han Su struggles with his emotions, while Dr. Grotesque remains calm and calculating.
• Han Su and Ms. Shen: Ms. Shen's actions have inadvertently harmed Han Su, and she struggles with guilt upon realizing this. Their interaction is tense, with Ms. Shen trying to understand the situation and Han Su feeling betrayed.
• Dr. Grotesque and Ms. Shen: Their interaction is brief, but it's clear that Dr. Grotesque sees Ms. Shen as a pawn in his plan, while Ms. Shen is confused and powerless against Dr. Grotesque's manipulations.

Key Plot Points

• Han Su is cornered by the Grotesque Doctor, who reveals he's using Han Su and that returning to the ancient castle is dangerous.
• Ms. Shen intervenes, revealing she had tried to alter the Divine Descent Plan to save Han Su and their child.
• Ms. Shen uses the Crystal Skull to see the future, planning to counter the Grotesque Doctor's scheme.

Character Developments

• Han Su feels powerless and trapped, struggling with his desire to live and the mysterious threats around him.
• Ms. Shen shows determination to take revenge on the Grotesque Doctor and protect Han Su.
• The Grotesque Doctor reveals his pride and underestimates the resolve of his opponents.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of manipulating time and space.
• The power of emotions and determination in the face of adversity.
• The dangers of underestimating one's opponents.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and Ms. Shen bond over their shared past and determination to take revenge.
• The Grotesque Doctor underestimates Ms. Shen's resolve and pays the price.
• The old man in the Zhongshan suit suspects the Grotesque Doctor's true intentions and orders a check on the World Contracts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Grotesque Doctor's appearance and the activation of the Annihilation Light Cannon cause panic.
• The old Marquis of Linyuan City leaves a dying message, bequeathing all his inheritance to Xu Ji.
• He kills Xu Qiao and himself to prevent Xu Qiao from becoming a threat to Xu Ji or the World Guardians.
• In a secret room, the old Marquis reveals that Xu Ji's lineage was exiled due to a false charge of possessing the bloodline of a traitorous emperor.
• He reveals that all twelve races possess a divine bloodline and that the competition for the Grand Duke's position is a competition for the strongest bloodline to become the final god.
• The old Marquis tells Xu Ji that he can use the Golden Pen to wield authority before ascending to the Grand Duke's position.

Character Developments

• The old Marquis shows his ruthlessness and strategic thinking, prioritizing the survival of his chosen successor (Xu Ji) over his own grandson (Xu Qiao).
• Xu Ji learns about his lineage's true history and the significance of the Grand Duke's position.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggle among the twelve races.
• The divine bloodline and the competition to become the final god.
• The consequences of lies and secrets, as revealed by Miss Ai.

Character Interactions

• The old Marquis and Xu Ji: The old Marquis reveals crucial information to Xu Ji, trying to prepare him for his new role.
• The old Marquis and Xu Qiao: The old Marquis kills Xu Qiao to prevent him from posing a threat to Xu Ji or the World Guardians.
• Xu Ji and Miss Ai: Miss Ai reveals that she can hear the old Marquis's words, hinting at her advanced capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ms. Shen activates Machinery Fragment No. 02, causing her to repeatedly die and resurrect under the Annihilation Light Cannon, consuming its power.
• She transmits her consciousness to Han Su through the Crystal Skull, revealing her past and her intentions.
• The Crystal Skull's power spreads across Linyuan City, causing mental pollution and disrupting the Annihilation Light Cannon's activation.
• Ms. Shen helps Han Su understand Grotesque Doctor's psychological tactics and reveals that Han Su's name was already in Contract No. 02.

Character Developments

• Ms. Shen: She sacrifices herself to buy time for Han Su and disrupt the Doctor's plan. She reveals her past and her love for Han Su as his mother.
• Han Su: He struggles with the reality of Ms. Shen's sacrifice and tries to stop her. He receives crucial information about Grotesque Doctor and Contract No. 02.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Ms. Shen's repeated deaths to disrupt the Annihilation Light Cannon and her final act of revealing the truth to Han Su highlight the theme of sacrifice.
• Motherly Love: Ms. Shen's actions are driven by her love for Han Su, emphasizing the theme of motherly love and its power.
• Manipulation vs. Free Will: Grotesque Doctor's psychological tactics versus Han Su's and Ms. Shen's resistance emphasize the theme of the struggle between manipulation and free will.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and Ms. Shen: Their interaction is primarily through Ms. Shen's transmissions via the Crystal Skull. She guides Han Su, reveals her past, and expresses her love for him.
• Han Su and Grotesque Doctor: Though not directly interacting, Han Su receives crucial information about Grotesque Doctor's tactics and Contract No. 02, influencing his understanding and preparation for their inevitable confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Su erases the World Contract, enraging the old man in Zhendan City, who orders the Knights Errant to apprehend Han Su.
• The Knight Order's Three Hundred Floors and his squad are ordered to return to Zhendan City, but Han Su's actions have caused them to be targeted by Linyuan City's reality defense line.
• Han Su uses the Crystal Matrix left by Ms. Shen to defeat Three Hundred Floors and his squad, then pursues the two Grotesque Doctors who accompanied the original one. However, they disappear without a trace, leaving behind a mechanical fragment.

Character Developments

• Han Su's anger and hatred towards the Grotesque Doctor and the Knights Errant grow, leading him to act more aggressively.
• The old man in Zhendan City is revealed to be the mastermind behind the plan, and he becomes enraged when Han Su erases the World Contract.
• The Knight Errant Captain, Three Hundred Floors, shows a mix of understanding and underestimation towards Han Su, leading to his eventual defeat.
• The two Grotesque Doctors who accompany the original one are revealed to be identical to him, and they disappear without a trace, hinting at a transformation in their life form.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The old man in Zhendan City uses the Knights Errant as pawns in his plan, showing his desire for power and control. Han Su's actions disrupt this control, leading to the old man's anger.
• Revenge and Hatred: Han Su's desire for revenge against the Grotesque Doctor and the Knights Errant drives his actions, leading him to act more aggressively and take risks.
• Transformation and Identity: The disappearance of the two Grotesque Doctors hints at a transformation in their life form, raising questions about their true identity and intentions.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and the old man in Zhendan City have a tense relationship, with Han Su defying the old man's plans and causing him anger and frustration.
• Han Su and Three Hundred Floors have a confrontational relationship, with Han Su ultimately defeating Three Hundred Floors using the Crystal Matrix.
• Han Su and the two Grotesque Doctors have a mysterious relationship, with the Grotesque Doctors showing satisfaction with Han Su's actions before disappearing without a trace.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Han Su finds a mechanical fragment in Linyuan City, which Miss Ai identifies as the fifth fragment needed to modify reality.
• The Grotesque Doctor's consciousness, extracted and analyzed by the World Guardians, exhibits activity and attempts to invade their underlying database.
• The World Guardians, after losing control of Linyuan City, become silent and inactive, suggesting a bigger problem or resignation.
• Miss Ai discovers that the Mother of Machinery's forgotten data relates to the "Feast of the Gods" and "Bloodline Competition," hinting at the true goals of the powerful entities in the world.

Character Developments

• Han Su's goal shifts from mere survival to confronting and defeating the Grotesque Doctor, even considering the possibility of becoming a god himself.
• Xu Ji, under Miss Ai's guidance, erases Contract No. 02, gaining control over the Golden Cell industry and potentially becoming the Grand Duke.
• The Grotesque Doctor's true life form and plans remain unclear, but his goal is revealed to be achieving an ultimate life form, similar to the Twelve Races.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Power: The desire for power and godhood drives the actions of the Grotesque Doctor, the Twelve Races, and other powerful entities.
• Information Asymmetry: The Grotesque Doctor's manipulation of information to maintain an advantage over his opponents is a recurring theme.
• Survival and Adaptation: Han Su's initial goal of survival evolves as he gains more information and power, leading him to consider more proactive strategies.

Character Interactions

• Han Su and Miss Ai work together to understand the Grotesque Doctor's plans and prepare countermeasures.
• Han Su considers the possibility of another life line to see a different outcome for Ms. Shen but ultimately accepts her fate.
• Xu Ji, under Miss Ai's guidance, takes control of the Golden Cell industry, potentially becoming a significant power player in the world.