Chapter Summaries

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Jun, Tang Yue, Mo Fan, and Leng Qing are brought to West Lake by the Totem Mysterious Snake.
• Zhu Meng announces the truth about the plague and abdicates, elevating the Mysterious Snake to a guardian deity.
• Lu Jun stays at Tang Yue's villa while waiting for his new Armor Magic Tool.
• Lu Jun and Tang Yue spend several days together, with Lu Jun unaware of Tang Yue's premeditation.

Character Developments

• Lu Jun: Struggles with his feelings for Lu Mei, Ding Yumian, and now Tang Yue. He becomes more determined to improve his cultivation to provide stability for his loved ones.
• Tang Yue: Becomes more open about her feelings for Lu Jun, eventually acting on them. She remains supportive of Lu Jun's growth and ambitions.

Significant Themes

• Love and relationships: Lu Jun's entanglements with multiple women highlight the complexities and struggles of modern relationships.
• Ambition and growth: Lu Jun's determination to improve his cultivation and provide stability for his loved ones reflects his personal growth and ambition.

Character Interactions

• Lu Jun and Tang Yue: Their interactions range from playful banter to intimate moments, showcasing their growing connection and affection for each other.
• Lu Jun and Lu Mei: Although not present in this chapter, Lu Jun's thoughts about Lu Mei reveal his inner conflict and guilt regarding his feelings for Tang Yue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Jun returns to Magic City and meets with his sister, Lu Mei, and friends.
• He decides to upgrade his Mind Element to build the Mind Palace technique.
• Lu Jun meets Ding Yumian, who helps him construct his Mind Palace.
• Ding Yumian discovers Lu Jun's relationship with Tang Yue.

Character Developments

• Lu Jun: Realizes he wants to be with both Tang Yue and Lu Mei, decides to be honest about his relationship with Tang Yue.
• Ding Yumian: Shadow soul fragment is revealed, confronts Lu Jun about his relationship with Tang Yue.

Significant Themes

• Honesty and communication in relationships.
• The struggle between desire and responsibility.
• The power of mental and spiritual growth.

Character Interactions

• Lu Jun and Lu Mei: Their bond is strengthened, but Lu Jun feels guilty about his relationship with Tang Yue.
• Lu Jun and Ding Yumian: Ding Yumian helps Lu Jun construct his Mind Palace, but their relationship becomes complicated when she discovers his relationship with Tang Yue.
• Lu Jun and Tang Yue: Lu Jun decides to be honest with Tang Yue about their relationship, showing his desire to be with both her and Lu Mei.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Jun confesses his relationship with Tang Yue to his sister, Lu Mei, who is upset but doesn't immediately reject him.
• Lu Jun and Ding Yumian construct their Mind Palaces and connect their hearts, deepening their bond.
• Lu Jun attends the Contention for the Chief of the Academies, facing over a dozen peak intermediate-level mages simultaneously.
• He uses his Mind Palace and Curse Well spells, demonstrating immense power and shocking the audience.

Character Developments

• Lu Jun: Becomes more proactive in his relationships, showing sincerity and determination. His mental and curse powers reach new heights.
• Ding Yumian: Steps back from her position as Chief of the Fire Institute to avoid competing with Lu Jun. She focuses on her cultivation.
• Lu Mei: Initially upset, she doesn't reject Lu Jun outright but puts him in a cold war. She still loves him but is deeply hurt.

Significant Themes

• Relationship complexities and the struggle between love and responsibility.
• The power of mental and curse magic, and their combination.
• The growth and development of Lu Jun's character and abilities.

Character Interactions

• Lu Jun and Lu Mei: Their relationship is strained due to Lu Jun's confession, but there's still love and understanding between them.
• Lu Jun and Ding Yumian: They grow closer, connecting their hearts through their Mind Palaces.
• Lu Jun and the Academy Chiefs: They face off in the Contention, showcasing Lu Jun's immense power and shocking the audience.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Lu Jun easily defeats all top students from various institutes, including Mo Fan, in the top student competition.
• Mo Fan, having recently reached High-level Fire Element, challenges Lu Jun but is defeated in one move.
• Lu Jun becomes Pearl Academy's number one and the predetermined captain for the National Mansion.

Character Developments

• Lu Jun: Proven to be a formidable opponent, defeating all top students and Mo Fan effortlessly. His Curse Element has reached High-level, and he has a High-Order Domain.
• Mo Fan: Reaches High-level Fire Element but is humiliated by Lu Jun. Realizes the need to strive for greater strength.

Significant Themes

• The clash of geniuses: Lu Jun and Mo Fan's rivalry highlights their exceptional talents and the intense competition among Mages.
• The importance of cultivation: Mo Fan's defeat serves as a reminder that continuous improvement is necessary to keep up with others.

Character Interactions

• Lu Jun and Mo Fan: Their rivalry comes to a head, with Lu Jun emerging victorious. Mo Fan vows to improve.
• Mo Fan and Zhao Manting: Zhao Manting defends Mo Fan against his rivals, showing their close relationship.
• Lu Jun and Qing Yu: Lu Jun delegates the tasks of the student union president to Qing Yu, showing his trust in her.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The National Prefecture War is approaching, with the Jiuzhou team facing criticism due to their past performances.
• Lu Jun is determined to win the championship and obtain the 'Divine Seal Praise' blessing.
• Mo Fan recovers from his injuries and decides to awaken two new magic systems, choosing the Space and Chaos elements.
• Mo Fan learns about the Flame Princess and decides to go to the Dunhuang Scorched Plain to find it, assembling a team including Ling Ling, Xin Xia, and Zhang Xiaohou.
• Lu Jun learns of Mo Fan's plans and decides to follow Zhao Yulin's group to the Scorched Plain, aiming to capture the Ghost Wife and obtain materials for synthesizing a Soul level Flame.

Character Developments

• Lu Jun remains focused on winning the National Prefecture War and strengthening his magic systems, particularly the Space and Summoning Systems.
• Mo Fan, after his defeat, becomes determined to improve his magic systems and find a way to close the gap with Lu Jun's Curse Element.
• Lu Mei forgives Lu Jun and decides to accompany him on the Demon Hunt, strengthening their sibling bond.

Significant Themes

• The importance of perseverance and continuous improvement in magic cultivation, as seen in both Lu Jun and Mo Fan's determination to strengthen their magic systems.
• The consequences of betrayal and ingratitude, as exemplified by the Ghost Wife's actions towards Jiang Feng.
• The potential of the Dunhuang Scorched Plain as a source of powerful magical resources, including the Flame Princess and the Star Language Sky Tree.

Character Interactions

• Lu Jun and Lu Mei's sibling relationship is explored, with Lu Mei deciding to accompany Lu Jun on the Demon Hunt to strengthen their bond.
• Mo Fan assembles a team to go to the Dunhuang Scorched Plain, including Ling Ling, Xin Xia, and Zhang Xiaohou, showing his ability to lead and work with others.
• Lu Jun decides to follow Zhao Yulin's group to the Scorched Plain, setting up a potential confrontation with Mo Fan's team.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Jun and Lu Mei follow Zhao Yulin's team into the Scorching Plains.
• They witness Zhao Yulin's team facing difficulties due to the agitated Demonic Beasts in the Sand Net River.
• The Heavenly Tribulation Fire sweeps through the Scorching Plains, clearing a path for the team.
• Along the way, they encounter Two-faced Rock Turtle Demons, which Zhao Yulin's team defeats.
• They reach Flame Mountain, where they meet the Flame Witch, a Demonic Beast with a kind heart.

Character Developments

• Lu Jun demonstrates his Intermediate Mind Element magic, Xin Lian · Mind Stealth, allowing him and Lu Mei to remain undetected.
• Zhao Yulin shows his power as a High-level Earth Element Mage, using the [Eye of the Rock Demon] to defeat the Two-faced Turtle Demons.
• The Ghost Wife, revealed to be Zhao Yulin's wife, manipulates the team's emotions and actions to further her goals.
• The Flame Witch is introduced as a Demonic Beast with a kind heart, capable of immense power.

Significant Themes

• The power of Mind Element magic is showcased through Lu Jun's ability to remain undetected.
• The theme of deception and manipulation is evident in the Ghost Wife's actions.
• The theme of unexpected alliances is present with the introduction of the Flame Witch, a Demonic Beast who doesn't harm humans.

Character Interactions

• Lu Jun and Lu Mei interact, with Lu Mei expressing her discomfort with Lu Jun's Mind magic.
• Zhao Yulin and the Ghost Wife interact, with the Ghost Wife manipulating Zhao Yulin's emotions and actions.
• The team members interact, with Zhao Manyan and Chen Ying rejoining the team and the Ghost Wife revealing her true identity to them.
• The team interacts with the Flame Witch, with the Ghost Wife assuring them that the Demonic Beast won't harm them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Flame Witch, revealed to be a transformed human named Jiang Feng, is severely wounded by Chen Ying using an Ice Thorn, betraying Jiang Feng's kindness.
• Lu Jun, Mo Fan, and Lu Mei reveal themselves, taking the Fire Calamity Fruit and Fire Element Yuan Crystal from the Ghost Wife, who is exposed as an imposter.
• Zhao Yulin and others are shocked to learn that the Flame Witch is actually Jiang Feng, the one they thought was the Ghost Wife.

Character Developments

• Lu Jun: Reveals his true intentions, helping Jiang Feng and exposing the Ghost Wife's deception. He demonstrates his power and intelligence.
• Chen Ying: Realizes she has betrayed her own mother, Jiang Feng, and is filled with guilt and shock.
• Zhao Yulin: Discovers his wife's deception and feels immense guilt for his role in betraying Jiang Feng.

Significant Themes

• Kindness vs. Betrayal: The Flame Witch's kindness is exploited and betrayed by humans, highlighting the theme of ingratitude and the consequences of betrayal.
• Identity and Deception: The Ghost Wife's deception of her identity raises questions about personal identity and the lengths people will go to for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Lu Jun, Mo Fan, and Lu Mei: Work together to expose the Ghost Wife and help Jiang Feng.
• Zhao Yulin and the Ghost Wife: Their relationship is revealed to be built on deception, leading to Zhao Yulin's anger and the Ghost Wife's descent into madness.
• Chen Ying and Jiang Feng: Mother and daughter are separated by deception and betrayal, leading to a heart-wrenching reunion.

• Lu Jun defeats the Ghost Wife with his mental prowess, planting a fear curse and using his Night Thunder Dream Beast to hold her off while the others prepare their attacks.
• The Ghost Wife attempts to control Lu Jun's mind but fails due to his Multiple Personality Mask and Blood Abyss Curse Mark: Ghost Execution of Through-the-Net.
• The Flame Witch, 'Jiang Feng', recovers and kills the Ghost Wife with her calamity fire, seeking revenge for the deception and suffering she endured.
• Lu Jun offers the Fire Calamity Fruit to Jiang Feng, who agrees to stay by her sister Lu Mei's side and possess a Fire Element Mage when necessary to enter human society.
• Mo Fan persuades Jiang Feng to allow him to contract the Flame Princess, promising to protect her and help renew the lineage.
• Lu Jun supports Mo Fan's decision, seeing no reason to stop him and recognizing the benefits of having Jiang Feng as an ally, especially with her powerful mother, Yan Shi, as a potential backer.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Jun and his group return to Magic City after their trip to Dunhuang Scorched Plain.
• Mo Fan leaves to send Xin Xia to Zhe Province.
• Lu Jun begins to refine the Ghost Wife's soul using the White Tiger Pendant.

Character Developments

• Lu Jun refines the Ghost Wife's soul into a Chasing Ghost, a Mother Ghost Fiend, which he names Bai Wuchang.
• The Mother Ghost Fiend exhibits Earth and Curse Element abilities, including a nascent Curse Domain and Earth Escape.

Significant Themes

• The power of the White Tiger Pendant and its ability to refine souls.
• The growth and potential of Chasing Ghosts.
• The integration of different elements and the creation of unique abilities.

Character Interactions

• Lu Jun interacts with the Mother Ghost Fiend, naming her Bai Wuchang and learning about her abilities.
• Lu Jun reflects on Xin Xia's complex family background and the significance of the Parthenon Temple.

Summary of Chapter 218-219: High-Level Fire Element, Golden Burning Heart Flame & Yan Ji's Birth, Four Months Later.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Mei successfully synthesizes a top-grade Soul Seed, [Golden Burning Heart Flame], with Jiang Feng's help, breaking through to Fire Element High-level.
• Lu Mei's new Domain, [Burning Heart Domain], is revealed, which amplifies her flames sixfold and marks enemies with a Heart Flame Mark.
• Flame Princess, Yan Ji, hatches from the Fire Calamity Fruit, and Mo Fan successfully performs the [Contract Summoning] Magic with her.

Character Developments

• Lu Mei: Breaks through to Fire Element High-level, gaining a powerful new Domain and Soul Seed.
• Mo Fan: Successfully contracts Yan Ji, his Flame Princess, and gains a powerful ally.
• Yan Ji: Hatches from the Fire Calamity Fruit, showing a lively and cheerful personality.

Significant Themes

• The power of instinctual knowledge, as seen in Jiang Feng's ability to forge a top-grade Soul Seed without formal training.
• The importance of trust and cooperation, as demonstrated between Lu Mei and Jiang Feng.

Character Interactions

• Lu Mei and Jiang Feng: They work together to synthesize Lu Mei's Soul Seed, with Jiang Feng providing guidance and support.
• Mo Fan and Yan Ji: Mo Fan successfully contracts Yan Ji, forming a strong bond between them.
• Lu Jun, Lu Mei, and Mo Fan: The siblings and Mo Fan watch the events unfold, with Lu Jun showing concern for his sister and Mo Fan showing excitement over Yan Ji's birth.

Plot Points and Events

• Mo Fan discovers that Zhang Xiaohou is missing in the Ancient Capital and an Abyss of Calamity has appeared nearby.
• Lu Jun decides to accompany Mo Fan to the Ancient Capital to find Zhang Xiaohou.
• Lu Jun plans to obtain the [Ancient King's Armor Robe] from the Abyss of Calamity's ancient tomb palace.

Character Developments

• Mo Fan shows loyalty and determination to find his friend, Zhang Xiaohou.
• Lu Jun reveals his ambition to obtain the [Ancient King's Armor Robe] and his confidence in controlling its power.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and loyalty (Mo Fan's determination to find Zhang Xiaohou).
• Ambition and power (Lu Jun's desire to obtain the [Ancient King's Armor Robe] and become peerless).

Character Interactions

• Mo Fan and Lu Jun display their strong bond as friends, with Mo Fan trusting Lu Jun to accompany him to the Ancient Capital.
• Lu Jun and Ding Yumian interact, with Ding Yumian expressing concern about solidifying Lu Jun's mental state and Lu Jun expressing his confidence in her abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Jun obtains the White Tiger Pendant from Ding Yumian, which allows him to contend with the forces of the Holy City.
• He decides to borrow the Totem Mysterious Snake from Tang Yue to rescue someone in the Ancient Capital.
• Lu Jun and his sister Lu Mei travel to the Ancient Capital, where they meet Mo Fan and hire a guide to take them to a dangerous village.

Character Developments

• Lu Jun demonstrates his resolve and determination to face the challenges ahead.
• Ding Yumian shows her support and willingness to help Lu Jun, even at the cost of her own well-being.
• Lu Mei displays understanding and maturity in accepting Lu Jun's relationship with Tang Yue.
• Tang Yue shows her trust and support for Lu Jun by allowing him to borrow the Totem Mysterious Snake.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Lu Jun is willing to make sacrifices for the greater good, as seen in his decision to obtain the White Tiger Pendant and his determination to rescue someone in the Ancient Capital.
• Trust and Support: The relationships between Lu Jun, Ding Yumian, Lu Mei, and Tang Yue are built on trust and mutual support, highlighting the importance of these bonds in overcoming adversity.

Character Interactions

• Lu Jun and Ding Yumian share a moment of understanding and connection, leading to Ding Yumian's decision to help Lu Jun.
• Lu Mei and Tang Yue interact with Lu Jun, showing their support and understanding of his decisions.
• Lu Jun, Lu Mei, and Mo Fan meet and decide to travel together to the Ancient Capital, demonstrating their camaraderie and shared goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group encounters a large number of Undead, including Servant-level rotting corpses and skeletons.
• Lu Jun summons his Night Thunder Dream Beast, initially causing concern due to its Commander-level aura but later proving useful in evading a Corpse Lord.
• The group uses the Night Thunder Dream Beast's abilities to escape the Undead without being detected.
• A torrential downpour begins, which would have washed away the gray garlic's effect if not for Lu Jun's intervention.

Character Developments

• Lu Jun demonstrates his strategic thinking and calmness under pressure, using his summon to protect the group and evade danger.
• Asha Ruiya, under the guise of Ye Meng'e, shows her intelligence and concern for the team's safety, warning Lu Jun against endangering the group.
• Mo Fan reveals his womanizing tendencies and lack of self-control, complaining about eating the gray garlic.
• The short guide and Da Zhuang display their local knowledge and fear of the Undead.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategic thinking and adaptability in the face of danger.
• The importance of teamwork and considering others' well-being.
• The fear and respect locals have for the Undead and their restricted areas.

Character Interactions

• Lu Jun and Asha Ruiya (Ye Meng'e) have a playful exchange, with Lu Jun teasing her about her reaction to the gray garlic.
• Lu Jun and Mo Fan have a friendly rivalry, with Mo Fan expressing his displeasure at eating the gray garlic and Lu Jun admitting to making them do so on purpose.
• The group works together to escape the Undead, with Lu Jun's summon playing a crucial role in their survival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group reaches Wei Ju Village, finding it empty and destroyed.
• They proceed to Hua Village, discovering it also deserted but with signs of a struggle.
• Lu Jun reveals that the villagers are hiding in a well kiln.
• Zhang Xiaohou is found with amnesia, not recognizing Mo Fan.
• Lu Jun exposes the presence of two hidden figures outside the village.

Character Developments

• Mo Fan: Shows concern for Zhang Xiaohou's well-being.
• Lu Jun: Demonstrates his powerful Mind detection and control over the Night Thunder Dream Beast.
• Hong Jun: Revealed to be an outer disciple of the Black Vatican, panics when the Night Thunder Dream Beast appears.
• Fang Gu: Emerges as the undead Mage responsible for the attack on Hua Village, seeks revenge for his village's destruction.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and its consequences (Fang Gu's actions).
• Power dynamics and hidden forces (Lu Jun's revelation of the hidden figures).
• The struggle for survival and self-preservation (the villagers' hiding in the well kiln).

Character Interactions

• Mo Fan and Zhang Xiaohou: Mo Fan is surprised and concerned about Zhang Xiaohou's amnesia.
• Lu Jun and the hidden figures: Lu Jun exposes their presence, causing them to reveal themselves.
• Hong Jun and the Black Vatican: Hong Jun's panic suggests he's hiding something related to the Black Vatican.
• Fang Gu and the villagers: Fang Gu expresses regret and hatred towards the villagers, seeking revenge for his village's destruction.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The villagers of Yang Village are turned into Undead and attack the group.
• Fang Gu, an Undead Mage, is defeated by Lu Jun's Night Thunder Dream Beast.
• Hong Jun, a mole from the Black Vatican, is exposed and interrogated.
• Zhang Xiaohou's memories are restored, revealing Mu He, a high-ranking member of the Black Vatican, as a mole in Bo City.
• The Adjudication Court decides to set a trap for Mu He in the Ancient Capital.
• Asha Ruiya separates from the group, claiming to search for a colleague and an item in the Undead forbidden zone.
• Lu Jun secretly follows Asha Ruiya and witnesses her meeting with Mu He.

Character Developments

• Lu Jun demonstrates his power and strategic thinking, earning respect from the group.
• Zhang Xiaohou regains his memories and plays a crucial role in exposing the Black Vatican's plans.
• Asha Ruiya's true intentions remain unclear, but she is suspected of working with the Black Vatican.
• Mu He is revealed to be a high-ranking member of the Black Vatican and a mole in Bo City.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against the Black Vatican and its moles within the Adjudication Court.
• The power of strategic planning and intelligence gathering in countering the enemy.
• The theme of trust and betrayal, as moles infiltrate the highest levels of power.

Character Interactions

• Lu Jun and Mo Fan work together to expose the Black Vatican's plans and protect the group.
• Lu Jun and the Adjudication Court member collaborate to devise a plan to capture Mu He.
• Asha Ruiya and Mu He meet secretly, hinting at a potential alliance or connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mu He delivers a Nether Stone to Asha Ruiya, which will be used to fuel the magic array pulling from the Abyss of Calamity.
• Asha Ruiya meets with the Nine Nether Queen, who gives her a Dark Soul Stone in exchange for her help in reviving the Ancient King.
• An old Sage and a young boy arrive, and Asha Ruiya learns about the boy's background and his Light Element, but she refuses to help him due to his eroded body and the threat from the Holy City.

Character Developments

• Asha Ruiya: She shows her cunning and ambition, playing both sides and making deals with the Nine Nether Queen. She also reveals her disdain for the Holy City and their restrictions.
• The Old Sage: He shows his guilt and desperation, pleading with Asha Ruiya to help the boy, but his pleas fall on deaf ears.
• The young boy: He is revealed to be a half-Calamity Bringer with a China Bloodline, making him a target for the Holy City.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and manipulation: Asha Ruiya's actions highlight her ambition and cunning, as she plays both sides to gain profit.
• The power of Light and Dark: The contrast between the boy's pure Light Element and Asha Ruiya's Dark Magic is emphasized, with the former being seen as a threat and the latter being used for personal gain.
• The consequences of past actions: The Old Sage's guilt and despair highlight the consequences of the events that transpired in the Parthenon years ago.

Character Interactions

• Asha Ruiya and the Nine Nether Queen: They interact as equals, making a deal and exchanging pleasantries.
• Asha Ruiya and the Old Sage: Their interaction is tense, with Asha Ruiya refusing to help the boy despite the Old Sage's pleas.
• The Old Sage and the young boy: Their relationship is one of a grandchild and grandparent, with the boy showing concern for the Old Sage's well-being.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei Xi, a Light Element half-Calamity Bringer, is found caring for the Old Sage who dies in his arms.
• Asha Ruiya, the Parthenon Saintess, arrives and plans to take Wei Xi back to the Ancient Capital.
• Lu Jun, hidden nearby, reveals himself and engages Asha Ruiya in battle, using his superior strength and Space Magic to subdue her.
• The Nine Nether Queen, an Undead Monarch, appears and reveals plans for an Undead invasion of the Ancient Capital.
• Lu Jun decides to take Wei Xi back with him, seeing his potential value.

Character Developments

• Wei Xi: A kind-hearted and responsible youth, he is revealed to be a Light Element half-Calamity Bringer with a weak life force.
• Asha Ruiya: The Parthenon Saintess is shown to be cunning and ruthless, using her connections and power to achieve her goals. She is also revealed to have a hidden trump card, the Dark Angel Holy Soul.
• Lu Jun: He demonstrates his superior strength and strategic thinking, subduing Asha Ruiya and making plans for the Undead invasion.
• The Nine Nether Queen: She reveals her plans for the Undead invasion and offers Lu Jun information on how to stop the Ancient King's revival.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for dominance among various factions (Parthenon, Black Vatican, Undead, etc.).
• The value of life and the consequences of one's actions, as seen through Wei Xi's care for the Old Sage and Lu Jun's decision to take him back.
• The use of intelligence and strategy in battle, as demonstrated by Lu Jun's Space Magic and the Nine Nether Queen's revelation of her plans.

Character Interactions

• Wei Xi and the Old Sage: Their bond is shown through their caring and protective relationship.
• Lu Jun and Asha Ruiya: Their interaction reveals their power dynamics and Asha Ruiya's hidden strength.
• Lu Jun and the Nine Nether Queen: Their conversation reveals the Nine Nether Queen's plans and Lu Jun's strategic thinking.
• Asha Ruiya's internal monologue: She reveals her thoughts and hidden plans, showing her cunning and ruthlessness.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Jun and Mo Fan return to the Ancient Capital with Asha Ruiya and Lu Wei Xi.
• They inform Han Ji, the President of the Bell Tower Magic Association, about the Black Vatican's infiltration and Salang's true identity.
• Han Ji decides to lure out the Black Vatican moles by leaking information about the Abyss of Calamity and Kun Jing Water.
• Lu Jun and Mo Fan are tasked with keeping an eye on Mu Bai.

Character Developments

• Lu Jun: Shows his strategic thinking and leadership by proposing a plan to expose and eliminate the Black Vatican moles.
• Asha Ruiya: Admits to Salang's true identity and cooperates with the Ancient Capital's forces.
• Lu Wei Xi: Demonstrates his Light Magic abilities and purifies his grandmother's grave.

Significant Themes

• Trust and betrayal: The moles within the Ancient Capital's high command highlight the theme of trust and betrayal.
• Power dynamics: The struggle between the Ancient Capital's forces and the Black Vatican showcases the power dynamics at play.
• Sacrifice: The willingness of characters like Lu Jun and Mo Fan to lay down their lives for the greater good emphasizes the theme of sacrifice.

Character Interactions

• Lu Jun and Mo Fan: Their camaraderie and shared experiences strengthen their bond.
• Lu Jun and Asha Ruiya: Their relationship shifts as Asha Ruiya provides valuable information and cooperates with Lu Jun.
• Lu Jun and Lu Wei Xi: Lu Jun takes Lu Wei Xi under his wing, showing a protective and mentoring side.
• Han Ji and the high-ranking officials: They work together to formulate a plan to counter the Black Vatican's influence and the Undead threat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter begins with 'Ling Xi' (Salang) and Mu He discussing the failed plan to capture the Kun Jing Water and the Ancient King's bloodline.
• Salang realizes that Asha Ruiya has betrayed her and exposed their plan to the Ancient Capital.
• The Black Vatican's plan is revealed to be flawed, as the Ancient Capital has guessed Salang's identity and knows that the Kun Jing Water has been depleted.
• Han Ji decides to use the Forbidden Curse as a trump card, knowing that the Ancient Capital will suffer heavy damage.
• Lu Jun and his group are used as bait in the outer city, with the Ancient Capital's Guardian Mage Corps deployed nearby.
• Mu Bai invites Lu Jun and his group to a class reunion, which is later revealed to be a trap set by the Black Vatican.

Character Developments

• Salang (Ling Xi) is revealed to be the mastermind behind the Black Vatican's plan in the Ancient Capital.
• Mu He, the Tiger Jin Grand Deacon, is Salang's accomplice and Mu Bai's father.
• Mu Bai is unaware of his father's involvement with the Black Vatican and is devastated when he finds out.
• Lu Jun, Mo Fan, and the others decide not to use Mu Bai's life to threaten Mu He, showing their integrity and pride.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and trust: Asha Ruiya betrays Salang, and Mu Bai is betrayed by his father, Mu He.
• The consequences of one's actions: The Black Vatican's plan fails due to their own flaws and the Ancient Capital's countermeasures.
• The struggle between good and evil: Lu Jun and his group stand against the Black Vatican, while Mu Bai chooses not to join his father's evil cause.

Character Interactions

• Salang and Mu He discuss the failed plan and the betrayal of Asha Ruiya.
• Mu Bai invites Lu Jun and his group to a class reunion, not knowing it's a trap set by the Black Vatican.
• Lu Jun, Mo Fan, and the others decide not to use Mu Bai's life to threaten Mu He, showing their solidarity and integrity.
• Mu Bai is devastated when he finds out that his father, Mu He, is part of the Black Vatican.

• The Black Vatican attacks the hotel where Fang Gu and Asha Ruiya are being held, aiming to capture them and use them as leverage against Lu Jun.
• Lu Jun, Mo Fan, and Lu Mei fight off the Black Vatican forces, with Lu Mei ultimately killing Mu He, the leader of the Black Vatican forces in the Ancient Capital.
• Lu Jun extracts Mu He's soul using the White Tiger Pendant, obtaining excellent Chasing Ghost material.
• The Guardian Mages arrive and clear the battlefield. Yao Ting, a Super level Space Element Mage, is astonished by the civilian Mages' prowess.
• Meanwhile, at the Ancient Capital's Bell Tower Magic Association, Han Ji informs the Super level experts about the Black Vatican's attack and suspects that Salang herself is the infiltrator.
• The male Super level experts are excited about the prospect of capturing an international Cardinal, while the female Super level experts look at each other with suspicion.