Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hermes, fused with four types of Fire Element Law mysteries, demonstrates immense power, defeating multiple Seven-star Demons and Alliance Elder Lucio.
• Hermes reveals he possesses Sovereign Power, specifically Destruction Sovereign Power, which he uses to kill nearly twenty Seven-star Demons, including Lucio, in a single attack.
• Adluto, an Earth-element cultivator, flees, and Hermes threatens the Eighteen Families with further wrath.
• News of Hermes' actions spreads, causing a stir among the gathered Demon Castle Lords and soldiers.

Character Developments

• Hermes shows his formidable power and willingness to use it, indicating his growing confidence and ruthlessness.
• Adluto displays cowardice and self-preservation, fleeing when faced with Hermes' power.
• Lucio, an Alliance Elder, is killed, highlighting the Eighteen Families' vulnerability to Hermes' strength.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Hermes' display of Sovereign Power shifts the balance of power, instilling fear and respect in the Eighteen Families and their allies.
• Consequences of provocation: The Eighteen Families' actions against Hermes lead to severe retaliation, demonstrating the dangers of underestimating one's opponent.
• Wealth and exploitation: The focus on crystal procurement and the Eighteen Families' exploitation of lower-tier cultivators highlights the theme of wealth and power dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Hermes and Lucio: Their confrontation ends in Lucio's death, demonstrating Hermes' power and ruthlessness.
• Hermes and Adluto: Adluto's cowardice and flight contrast with Hermes' confidence and willingness to face the Eighteen Families.
• Hermes and the Eighteen Families soldiers: The soldiers' reluctance to engage Hermes highlights their fear of his power and the potential consequences of defying him.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ The battle at the Purple Crystal Mountain Range is recorded by many soldiers using projection magic.
+ The Demon Castle supervisors see an opportunity to profit from selling these recordings.
+ The Eighteen Families' organization is in chaos due to heavy casualties, including the death of Elder Lucio.
+ Hermes, Bamer, and Trist leave the Purple Crystal Mountain Range. Trist is dropped off in a city.
+ Hermes and Bamer continue south towards Truk Volcano.

Character Developments

+ Trist gains confidence in his abilities and decides to cultivate in the wilderness instead of a city.
+ Hermes and Bamer's friendship grows stronger as they continue their journey together.

Significant Themes

+ The importance of decision-making and autonomy within the Eighteen Families Alliance.
+ The dangers of relying too much on safety and the stagnation it can cause.
+ The potential of the Volcanic Giants and the importance of proper guidance in cultivation.

Character Interactions

+ Bamer tries to persuade Trist to join them, but Trist declines.
+ Hermes and Bamer discuss their plans to head to Truk Volcano.
+ Hermes and Bamer show concern for Trist's well-being and offer him advice on cultivation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hermes gifts Trist a drop of Sovereign Power as a parting gift.
• Hermes and Bamer receive a detailed map of the Purple Thorn Continent from Leis Jing.
• Hermes and Bamer travel to Truk Volcano using the Metal Life, taking about fifty years.
• They reach Truk Volcano, witnessing its massive magma eruptions and rivers.

Character Developments

• Hermes: Shows generosity and care towards Trist, demonstrating his growth as a leader.
• Trist: Expresses determination to improve and match Hermes's pace.
• Leis Jing: Shows generosity and friendship towards Hermes, providing a detailed map of the continent.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and loyalty: Hermes's relationship with Trist, and Leis Jing's friendship with Hermes.
• Power and growth: Hermes's desire to help Leis Jing find a Grand Perfection friend, and Trist's ambition to match Hermes's pace.
• The world's hierarchy: The difference in status and power between Sovereigns, Gods, and High Gods, as seen in the Plane Battlefield dynamics.

Character Interactions

• Hermes and Trist: Hermes gifts Trist Sovereign Power, showing faith in his potential.
• Hermes and Leis Jing: They acknowledge each other as friends, with Leis Jing providing Hermes with a valuable map.
• Hermes and Bamer: They travel together, with Bamer showing respect and loyalty to Hermes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hermes and Bamer arrive at Truk Volcano, a fire-element Law treasure land.
• Hermes sinks into the magma sky-lake of the crater, causing volcanic eruptions and magma tsunamis on the surface.
• A High God Demon, serving a Seven-star Demon named Maisam, activates a Magic Array to protect Maisam's research in an artificial magma pool.

Character Developments

• Hermes: Continues to explore and devour resources, seeking to enhance his talents. He accidentally consumes a Sovereign Spark.
• Bamer: Follows Hermes and is unaware of Hermes' true intentions. He believes Hermes chose Truk Volcano for his benefit.
• Maisam: A Seven-star Demon researching elemental life. He has a High God Demon serving him, protecting his research from the volcanic eruptions.

Significant Themes

• The power of fire-element energy and volcanic eruptions.
• The importance of research and data accumulation in Maisam's work.
• Hermes' continuous growth and exploration of his powers.

Character Interactions

• Hermes and Bamer: Hermes doesn't reveal his true intentions to Bamer, who believes Hermes chose Truk Volcano for his benefit.
• Maisam and the High God Demon: Maisam is Maisam's master, and the High God Demon serves him loyally, protecting his research and addressing him as 'Master'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hermes finds a melted Sovereign Spark, which he suspects is an Earth Sovereign Spark.
• He decides to continue improving his earth or fire talent by devouring magma instead of immediately trying to refine the Sovereign Spark.
• Hermes discovers a Space Cave filled with Earth-Yellow Liquid, which improves his Great Earth Law talent to Grand Perfection.
• He observes the Sovereign Spark in his Golden Space and finds a mass of Earth-Yellow mist beside it.

Character Developments

• Hermes' primary goal shifts from staying at Middle God to breaking through to High God as soon as possible to test if the remaining Sovereign Spark can be refined.
• Prefect Lord Baldivi continues his search for Hermes, showing his persistence and dedication to his task.

Significant Themes

• The importance of seizing opportunities (Hermes' regret for not devouring the Divine Sparks earlier).
• The unpredictability of the future (Hermes' uncertainty about the Sovereign Spark and his change of plans).
• The power of patience and persistence (Baldivi's continued search for Hermes).

Character Interactions

• There are no significant interactions in this chapter, as Hermes is focused on his own cultivation and Baldivi is shown acting alone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Baldivi, the Prefect Lord of Hongyang City, is frustrated that no clues have been found about the Middle God who slaughtered the Eighteen Families in the Purple Crystal Mountain Range.
• Tarinel, the head of the Demon Castle in Hongyang City, is summoned by Baldivi to investigate a Middle God who became a Five-star Demon in Yilan City several thousand years ago, as this could be their culprit.
• Baldivi orders Tarinel to go to Yilan City and bring along the Demon Castle official who went to the Purple Crystal Mountain Range to purchase purple crystals.

Character Developments

• Baldivi: Despite his power and prestige, Baldivi is desperate for information about the Middle God who humiliated the Eighteen Families, showing his vulnerability.
• Tarinel: He is portrayed as a powerful, ancient, and somewhat disinterested Seven-star Demon. His strength has stagnated, and he has little ambition.

Significant Themes

• Power and Prestige: Baldivi's power and prestige are challenged by the unknown Middle God, highlighting the transient nature of such status in Hell.
• Investigation and Pursuit of Truth: Baldivi's desperation to find the Middle God underscores the theme of the pursuit of truth and answers.

Character Interactions

• Baldivi and Tarinel: Their interaction is respectful yet firm, with Baldivi showing deference to Tarinel's strength while giving him orders.
• Baldivi and the Five-star Demon General: The general shows humility and obedience to Baldivi, reflecting the power dynamic between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tarinel provides Baldivi with information about Bamer and Hermes.
• Baldivi and Tarinel embark on a journey south to track Hermes or Bamer.
• Hermes, at the Magma Bottom, fully comprehends the complete Earth Pulse of the Great Earth Law.

Character Developments

• Baldivi: Shows determination in finding Hermes, demonstrating his politeness and respect towards Tarinel despite being a Peak Asura.
• Tarinel: Reveals his ability and willingness to help Baldivi, despite his initial reluctance and preference for a quiet life.
• Hermes: Achieves a significant breakthrough in his comprehension of the Great Earth Law, moving closer to the realm of a High God.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ambition: Baldivi's pursuit of Hermes reflects his ambition and desire for power, while Hermes' continuous cultivation and breakthroughs emphasize his relentless pursuit of strength.
• Friendship and Alliance: Baldivi's polite behavior towards Tarinel suggests the importance of alliances and mutual respect among powerful beings.
• Cultivation and Growth: Hermes' progress in understanding the Great Earth Law highlights the theme of continuous growth and improvement in one's cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Baldivi and Tarinel: Their interaction shows Baldivi's respect and politeness towards Tarinel, despite the power imbalance between them. Tarinel, in turn, agrees to help Baldivi, demonstrating his understanding of the importance of alliances.
• Hermes and the Earth: Hermes' interaction with the earth and its essence (Devour Earth Heavy Water) leads to a significant breakthrough in his cultivation, illustrating the connection between a cultivator and their environment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hermes begins to comprehend the Great Earth Law, aiming to fully grasp it before emerging from seclusion.
• Bamer, outside the volcanic crater, is approached by Baldivi and Tarinel, who have tracked down Trist.
• Bamer activates his Destruction Sovereign Power upon seeing Trist's corpse and attacks Baldivi.
• Bamer is severely injured and outmatched by Baldivi, who wields an offensive Sovereign Artifact.

Character Developments

• Hermes is focused on his cultivation, aiming to fully comprehend the Great Earth Law.
• Bamer shows loyalty to Hermes, immediately activating his Sovereign Power upon sensing danger.
• Baldivi demonstrates his immense strength and experience, easily overpowering Bamer.
• Tarinel shows cowardice and self-preservation, retreating from the fight and avoiding danger.

Significant Themes

• The power and importance of Sovereign Sparks and Sovereign Power.
• The vast differences in strength between cultivators and the dangers of underestimating opponents.
• Loyalty and self-preservation, as shown by Bamer and Tarinel respectively.

Character Interactions

• Hermes and Bamer's relationship is one of trust and loyalty, with Bamer willing to defend Hermes at any cost.
• Baldivi and Tarinel work together to track down Hermes, with Baldivi taking the lead in combat.
• Bamer and Baldivi's fight highlights the gap in their strength and the power of Baldivi's Sovereign Artifact.

Key Plot Points

• Bamer, a Six-star Demon, fights Baldivi, an Asura expert and Rainbow Sun Prefect Lord, using Destruction Sovereign Power.
• Baldivi suspects Hermes has a treasure from the Purple Crystal Mountain Range, fueling his jealousy.
• Bamer refuses to reveal Hermes' location, leading Baldivi to use his strongest attack.

Character Developments

• Bamer shows resilience and determination, fighting despite being outmatched and injured.
• Baldivi reveals his jealousy and desire for power, willing to kill for information about Hermes.

Significant Themes

• The power of Sovereign God Power and its scarcity.
• The jealousy and greed for power among the Eighteen Families.
• The resilience and determination of characters in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Bamer and Baldivi engage in a fierce battle, with Bamer refusing to yield despite Baldivi's attempts to persuade him.
• Baldivi's frustration grows as he realizes Bamer has more Sovereign God Power than expected.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bamer, an Alliance Elder of the Eighteen Families Alliance, fights Baldivi, the Rainbow Sun Prefect Lord.
• Bamer uses Destruction Sovereign Power but is overwhelmed by Baldivi's strength.
• Baldivi captures Bamer, leaving him with only his head intact.
• Maisam, a Seven-star Demon expert and scholar, observes the battle from a distance using Projection Crystals.
• Tarinel, a Seven-star Demon expert in his rat form, also watches the battle.

Character Developments

• Bamer shows resilience but is ultimately defeated and captured.
• Baldivi demonstrates his overwhelming strength and ruthlessness.
• Maisam shows his knowledge of Hell's experts and his scholarly nature.
• Tarinel shows his cunning and opportunistic nature, seeking to gain insights from the battle.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strength and power in Hell.
• The value of observing and learning from battles between experts.
• The ruthlessness and brutality of combat at the highest levels.

Character Interactions

• Baldivi and Bamer: A one-sided battle where Baldivi shows no mercy.
• Maisam and Tarinel: Both observe the battle from a distance, each for their own purposes.
• Maisam and his Five-star Demon servant: Maisam shares his knowledge and insights with his servant.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Baldivi is about to kill Bamer when a Heavenly Law descends, indicating a significant breakthrough.
• Hermes, Bamer's savior, reveals his true form as a golden mountain and uses a powerful technique to defeat Baldivi.
• Hermes shows Baldivi his Talent Panel, revealing his High-level God status and Earth Grand Perfection, Fire Three Fusion talents.
• Hermes exposes his true body for a moment, showing Tarinel and Maisam his golden mountain form.

Character Developments

• Hermes: Reveals his true form and power, demonstrating his High-level God status and unique abilities.
• Bamer: Survives Baldivi's attack and regains his body with Hermes' help.
• Baldivi: Shows greed for Hermes' golden mountain true body and the treasures of the Eighteen Families.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Hermes' true form and power reveal his immense strength, which he uses to defeat Baldivi.
• Greed: Baldivi's desire for Hermes' treasures and true body drives his actions.
• Face and Reputation: Hermes and Baldivi both value their reputations, with Hermes trying to maintain his moral high ground.

Character Interactions

• Hermes and Bamer: Hermes saves Bamer and expresses confidence in his cultivation potential.
• Hermes and Baldivi: Hermes taunts Baldivi, revealing his true form and power, while Baldivi demands the return of the Eighteen Families' treasures.
• Maisam and Tarinel: Witnessing the battle, they discuss the Eighteen Families' actions and the lesson they should have learned.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tarinel follows Baldivi to Truk, but doesn't side with the Eighteen Families.
• Baldivi and Hermes clash at Truk Volcano, with Hermes blocking Baldivi's Sovereign Artifact attack with his bare fist.
• The Sovereigns of the Hell Plane observe the battle, with Xingyi, Kalocha, and Muya taking particular interest in Hermes' golden-haired giant form.

Character Developments

• Tarinel's allegiance is unclear, as he follows Baldivi but doesn't support the Eighteen Families.
• Baldivi demonstrates his mastery of the Destruction Rule and uses his Sovereign Artifact spear, but is shocked by Hermes' strength and defense.
• Hermes shows immense strength and material defense, fusing with his Golden Mountain True Body to withstand Baldivi's Sovereign Artifact attack.

Significant Themes

• The Four Divine Beast Family's reputation and their reliance on Sovereign Power.
• The power dynamics among the Sovereigns and their interest in observing powerful battles.
• The rarity and uniqueness of divine bodies like Hermes' Golden Mountain True Body.

Character Interactions

• Baldivi and Hermes clash, with Hermes' strength and defense surprising Baldivi.
• The Sovereigns Xingyi, Kalocha, and Muya observe the battle, with Xingyi calling the others to witness Hermes' unusual form.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Floating Shadow crystal projects scenes of Hermes' battle with Baldivi.
• Hermes uses his Golden Space, Blocking Bead, and Mist Shadow Heavy techniques in a powerful combo against Baldivi.
• Hermes decides to erase the Eighteen Families or make them his dogs after defeating Baldivi.

Character Developments

• Hermes adapts to his new High God realm powers and merges with his Golden Mountain True Body.
• Baldivi becomes increasingly anxious as the battle with Hermes drags on.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating one's opponent (Hermes vs. Baldivi).
• The fragility of alliances based on shared interests (the Eighteen Families).
• Hermes' determination to assert his dominance and eliminate threats.

Character Interactions

• Kalocha, Muya, and Xingyi watch the battle unfold and discuss Hermes' Godhead Essence gloves.
• Hermes taunts Baldivi during their battle, revealing his intention to erase the Eighteen Families.
• Baldivi tries to reason with Hermes but is cut off and ultimately defeated by Hermes' powerful combo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hermes, now at the material attack level of a Water Grand Perfection expert, severely injures Baldivi using his enhanced strength, gravity, and the Yellow Sand Domain.
• Baldivi struggles to heal and repair his injuries using Sovereign Power, but Hermes triggers Spatial Turbulence, engulfing Baldivi and killing him.
• Baldivi's Divine Spark (a Rule Crystal) and his Sovereign Artifact Spear remain, while his Space Ring and divine artifact armor vanish.
• Sovereigns comment on the battle, revealing Hermes' origins and potential. Xingyi considers taking Hermes as his Emissary.
• The Purple Thorn Sovereign God appears, claiming Hermes as her envoy, having detected the Purple Thorn Bracelet on him.

Character Developments

• Hermes demonstrates immense strength, outmatching Baldivi and ultimately defeating him.
• Baldivi's overconfidence and underestimation of Hermes lead to his downfall.
• Sovereigns reveal their interest in Hermes' potential and his origins.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between experts and the consequences of underestimating opponents.
• The potential and limitations of Sovereigns and their interest in powerful beings like Hermes.

Character Interactions

• Hermes and Baldivi engage in a fierce battle, with Hermes ultimately emerging victorious.
• Sovereigns discuss Hermes' potential and origins, with Xingyi considering taking him as an Emissary and the Purple Thorn Sovereign God claiming him as hers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hermes successfully binds with Baldivi's Sovereign Artifact, surprising himself and the Sovereign Gods.
• Purple Thorn Sovereign God and Star Sovereign God communicate about Hermes, with Star Sovereign God expressing envy and jealousy.
• Hermes kills Baldivi and injures Tarinel, sparing his life to learn about his tracking ability.
• Tarinel reveals his Innate Divine Ability, which allows him to track pheromones within space.

Character Developments

• Hermes demonstrates his power and confidence, binding with a Sovereign Artifact and defeating two powerful enemies.
• Purple Thorn Sovereign God shows wariness and protectiveness towards Hermes, shutting down Star Sovereign God's advances.
• Star Sovereign God expresses envy and jealousy, but ultimately backs down from challenging Purple Thorn Sovereign God.
• Tarinel reveals his true form and Innate Divine Ability, showing his usefulness to Hermes.

Significant Themes

• The value and rarity of Sovereign Artifacts, and the power they grant to their users.
• The tension and competition among Sovereign Gods, and the respect given to Purple Thorn Sovereign God.
• The importance of information and knowledge, as demonstrated by Hermes' interest in Tarinel's tracking ability.

Character Interactions

• Purple Thorn Sovereign God and Star Sovereign God have a tense exchange, with Purple Thorn Sovereign God asserting her dominance.
• Hermes and Tarinel interact, with Hermes showing mercy to learn more about Tarinel's abilities.
• Muya and Kalocha, two Destruction-type Lower Sovereign Gods, communicate telepathically, expressing their boredom and amusement at the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hermes, now a God, encounters Tarinel, a Seven-star Demon Expert and divine beast (Tongtian Rat), who was tracking him with Baldivi.
• Hermes kills Baldivi, and Tarinel offers his loyalty to Hermes to avoid death, becoming Hermes's Demon Pet.
• Hermes invites Maisam, a famous Seven-star Demon researcher of the Fire Element Life, to his Metal Castle for a drink.

Character Developments

• Hermes: Shows his power and dominance by killing Baldivi and accepting Tarinel as a Demon Pet.
• Tarinel: Initially proud and dignified, he chooses to offer his loyalty to Hermes to survive, demonstrating adaptability and self-preservation.
• Maisam: Maintains his scholarly demeanor and accepts Hermes's invitation, showing curiosity and a desire to learn more about Hermes.

Significant Themes

• Survival and self-preservation: Tarinel's decision to offer his loyalty to Hermes highlights the importance of survival in Hell.
• Power dynamics: Hermes's actions demonstrate his newfound power and status as a God, while Tarinel's submission showcases the power imbalance between them.
• The value of knowledge and learning: Maisam's eagerness to learn more about Hermes suggests the importance of knowledge and understanding in Hell's society.

Character Interactions

• Hermes and Tarinel: Hermes accepts Tarinel as a Demon Pet, and Tarinel demonstrates his newfound loyalty by changing his appearance to please Hermes.
• Hermes and Maisam: Hermes invites Maisam for a drink, showing curiosity about Maisam's knowledge and research, while Maisam is eager to learn more about Hermes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hermes invites Maisam to research fire element creatures.
• Hermes kills an Asura and forces a divine beast to sign a Master-Servant Contract.
• Hermes decides to settle scores with the Eighteen Families and leaves Bamer and Tarinel behind.
• Hermes discovers that his Earth Sovereign Spark is ruined and cannot acknowledge a master.
• Hermes fuses Earth Pulse into the Earth Element, Strength, and Mysteries of Gravity Space, becoming a four-mystery fusion High God.

Character Developments

• Hermes: Struggles with the loss of his Earth Sovereign Spark but remains determined to become a Paragon.
• Bamer: Continues to cultivate and aims to reach the Asura level.
• Tarinel: Returns to Hongyang City to prepare for Hermes's arrival.

Significant Themes

• The power of Sovereign Sparks and the mystery behind their destruction.
• The struggle and determination to improve one's strength and abilities.
• The importance of cultivating and fusing mysteries to increase power.

Character Interactions

• Hermes and Maisam: Hermes invites Maisam to research fire element creatures, showing his interest in Maisam's expertise.
• Hermes and Bamer: Hermes leaves Bamer behind to cultivate, showing trust in Bamer's abilities.
• Hermes and Tarinel: Hermes sends Tarinel back to Hongyang City to prepare for his arrival, demonstrating their close relationship and coordination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hermes, now a Highgod, returns to Purple Thorn Continent and defeats Baldivi, the Rainbow Sun Prefect Lord, using his combined ultimate moves.
• Hermes is attacked by Blood Elves who mistake him for the enemy who slaughtered their tribe. He kills many of them before they reveal that their clan is at war with the Blood Pattern Giant Clan over the Blood Pool.
• Outside Blood Ruin City, the Blood Pattern Giant Clan's patriarch considers breaking their tacit agreement with the Blood Elves over the Blood Pool.

Character Developments

• Hermes demonstrates his growing strength and strategic thinking by defeating Baldivi and handling the Blood Elves threat.
• The Blood Pattern Giant Clan's patriarch shows ambition and potential disloyalty to their alliance with the Blood Elves.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Power: Hermes's increasing strength allows him to overcome challenges, while the Blood Pattern Giant Clan's patriarch considers exploiting their power to gain more resources.
• Alliances and Betrayal: The Blood Elves and Blood Pattern Giants have a long-standing alliance, but the patriarch's actions suggest this could be broken for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Hermes interacts with the Blood Elves, first as an enemy and then as an interrogator, learning about their conflict with the Blood Pattern Giant Clan.
• The Blood Pattern Giant Clan's patriarch and his subordinate discuss their plans regarding the Blood Pool, hinting at potential betrayal of their alliance with the Blood Elves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Idrissa, now a Seven-star Demon, refuses to share the Blood Pool with the Blood Elves, considering it a gift from heaven and earth for the Blood Pattern Giant Clan.
• Idrissa secretly allies with the Rainbow Sun Prefect Lord and plans to eliminate the Blood Elf Clan with the help of the Eighteen Families.
• Hermes, accompanied by Avril and several Blood Elf High Gods, heads towards the Blood Pool. Avril swears a Supreme God Oath to Hermes for revenge and to save her clan.
• Idrissa prepares to use the boiling Blood Pool to enhance his destruction talent, unaware of Hermes' approach.

Character Developments

• Idrissa: Becomes more ambitious and arrogant after reaching Seven-star Demon, believing the Blood Pool belongs solely to his clan. He secretly allies with external powers to eliminate the Blood Elves.
• Avril: Loses most of her clan and is desperate for revenge. She swears a Supreme God Oath to Hermes, showing her determination and desperation.
• Hermes: Maintains his calm and collected demeanor, showing no interest in the Blood Elf Clan's strength or their offer to follow him. He casually accepts Avril's oath, indicating his confidence and nonchalance.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Desperation: Idrissa's ambition grows with his power, leading him to make reckless decisions. In contrast, Avril's desperation to save her clan drives her to swear an oath to Hermes.
• Power Dynamics: The power struggle between the Blood Elf and Blood Pattern Giant clans is evident, with Idrissa believing his clan is superior and deserving of the Blood Pool's benefits. Hermes' arrival disrupts this dynamic.
• Secrets and Alliances: Both Idrissa and Hermes have secrets and alliances that could shift the balance of power. Idrissa's secret alliance with the Rainbow Sun Prefect Lord could backfire, while Hermes' true strength and intentions remain unclear.

Character Interactions

• Idrissa and the Blood Pattern Giants: Idrissa shares his plans to eliminate the Blood Elves with his clan, but he keeps his secret alliance with the Rainbow Sun Prefect Lord hidden to maintain his clan's prestige.
• Hermes and Avril: Hermes shows no interest in the Blood Elf Clan's strength or their offer to follow him, indicating his confidence in his own abilities. Avril, desperate for revenge, swears a Supreme God Oath to Hermes, showing her trust in his power.
• Idrissa and Hermes: Although they haven't met yet, their conflict is imminent. Idrissa's ambition and arrogance put him on a collision course with Hermes, who is heading towards the Blood Pool with the Blood Elf High Gods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hermes and Avril arrive at the Blood Pool, where Idrissa, a Seven-star Demon and chieftain of the Blood Pattern Giants, is present.
• Hermes effortlessly defeats Idrissa, revealing that the true mastermind behind the Blood Elves' massacre was someone from the Eighteen Families.
• Avril kills a Blood Pattern Giant High God who reveals the truth, and Hermes decides to study the Blood Pool.

Character Developments

• Hermes demonstrates his immense power and lack of interest in revenge, focusing instead on his studies.
• Avril shows loyalty and gratitude towards Hermes, eager to please him and avenge her clan.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength are the most valued traits in the Hell Plane.
• Revenge and blood debts are common themes, but Hermes is disinterested in them.
• The Destruction Rule is unique and peculiar, focusing on the shape of a lifeform's soul and its efficiency in combat.

Character Interactions

• Hermes and Avril work together to deal with Idrissa and the Blood Pattern Giants.
• Hermes shows little interest in the Blood Elves' loyalty, only caring about the Blood Pool.
• Avril is grateful to Hermes for avenging her clan and follows his orders without question.