Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Shaofeng successfully refines ten sets of Black Tortoise Armor, improving their defense and reducing consumption.
• He carves an Ethereal Divine Pattern into the seventh set for extended use and erasure as needed.
• Qin Shaofeng plans to give the Black Tortoise Armor to Du Meng, Tang Qijian, and Tantai Yi for the strength-based competition.
• He continues refining Savage Martial Armor to secure first place in the Artifact Refining competition.
• Qin Shaofeng completes the 'All-Around Champion' quest, winning six championships, and receives rewards including 100 Skill Points, 3 million System Exchange Points, and a Space Evolution Card.
• The Mysterious Grand Prize, a special reward for completing the quest, requires additional trigger conditions to be opened.

Character Developments

• Qin Shaofeng demonstrates his artifact refining prowess, securing first place in the Artifact Refining competition and completing the 'All-Around Champion' quest.
• Young Master Ling and other contestants become discouraged by Qin Shaofeng's rapid progress and lose their motivation.

Significant Themes

• Qin Shaofeng's relentless pursuit of improvement and victory.
• The impact of Qin Shaofeng's actions on other characters, causing them to lose motivation and confidence.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng plans to provide Black Tortoise Armor to Du Meng, Tang Qijian, and Tantai Yi for the strength-based competition, showing his consideration for his allies.
• Young Master Ling and other contestants interact with Qin Shaofeng indirectly through their loss of motivation and discouragement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Shaofeng receives a mysterious grand prize after the Ability Domain Competition, which requires a trigger to fully obtain.
• He upgrades his Eye of Gods and Demons to 5-star, awakening two new skills: Divine Demon Weapon and Divine Demon Talisman.
• The Strength Domain Competition is held in a Savage Beast Secret Realm, with participants' cultivations suppressed to the peak of the Nirvana Realm.

Character Developments

• Qin Shaofeng upgrades his Eye of Gods and Demons, gaining powerful new skills, but also facing the challenge of managing their Divine Demonic Power consumption.
• He realizes the potential of Divine Demon Talisman as a strategic tool but is limited to condensing only one at a time.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of Qin Shaofeng's Eye of Gods and Demons skills.
• The suppression of cultivations in the Savage Beast Secret Realm, emphasizing the importance of adaptability and strategic thinking.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng interacts with the System to upgrade his Eye of Gods and Demons and understand his new skills.
• Although not explicitly shown, Qin Shaofeng's new skills and the upcoming Strength Domain Competition set the stage for potential interactions with other contestants and Savage Beasts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Savage Beast Secret Realm World suppresses both cultivation realm and Law Power, making it suitable for cultivation but unsuitable for combat.
• The competition involves hunting Savage Beasts, with points awarded based on the number and strength of the beasts killed.
• Contestants receive one hundred Three-star Three-Revolutions Brute Force Pills and a low-grade Savage Martial Armor, exchangeable for Savage Beast Pills.
• Qin Shaofeng decides to aim for first place, not just top ten, as instructed by his master.

Character Developments

• Qin Shaofeng remains determined and ambitious, setting his sights on first place.
• Tantai Yi becomes determined to stick close to Qin Shaofeng after receiving the Black Tortoise Armor, seeing him as a powerful ally with abundant resources.

Significant Themes

• The suppression of cultivation and Law Power in the Savage Beast Secret Realm World, making it challenging for combat but beneficial for cultivation.
• The importance of strategic planning and alliance formation in the competition, as seen in Qin Shaofeng's plan to gather with Du Meng, Tang Qijian, and Tantai Yi.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng shares his Black Tortoise Armor with Du Meng, Tang Qijian, and Tantai Yi, strengthening their bond and encouraging cooperation.
• Tantai Yi decides to stick close to Qin Shaofeng, recognizing his value as an ally with abundant resources.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The teleportation channel to the Savage Beast Secret Realm opens, and contestants begin to enter.
• Qin Shaofeng, Du Meng, Tang Qijian, and Tantai Yi are among the first batch to enter.
• Upon entering, each contestant receives a white jade talisman, which serves as their pass and proof of participation.
• Young Master Ling confronts Qin Shaofeng before entering, vowing to defeat him in the Savage Beast Realm.

Character Developments

• Qin Shaofeng continues to demonstrate his generosity and leadership by distributing Nine-Revolutions Brute Force Pills to his allies.
• Du Meng and Tang Qijian express their confidence in challenging Young Master Ling, showing their growth and determination.
• Bai Nishang is taken away by the White Emperor, preventing her from entering the Savage Beast Realm.

Significant Themes

• The suppression of Law Power in the Savage Beast Realm, making it a unique and challenging environment.
• The importance of strength and adaptability in the Savage Beast Realm.
• The power dynamics and alliances within the Two Palaces and Three Sects, with Qin Shaofeng's actions solidifying his position as Young Hall Master.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng interacts with Tantai Yi, distributing Nine-Revolutions Brute Force Pills to gain his support and loyalty.
• Qin Shaofeng encounters Young Master Ling, who vows to defeat him in the Savage Beast Realm, leading to a tense exchange.
• Du Meng and Tang Qijian express their desire to challenge Young Master Ling, showing their loyalty and confidence in Qin Shaofeng's leadership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Contestants are teleported to the Savage Beast Realm after refining Jade Talismans.
• Qin Shaofeng experiences the Savage Beast Realm's suppression and discovers his Divine Demonic Power allows him to move freely.
• The System triggers the "Mysterious Grand Prize," initiating a special quest called "Infinite Kill" with no star-level completion rating but a three-month time limit.

Character Developments

• Qin Shaofeng understands the conflict between the Ancient Sacred Domain and Savage Beast Realm's Great Dao Laws.
• He realizes his Divine Demonic Power can mitigate the Savage Beast Realm's suppression.

Significant Themes

• The conflict and difference between the Ancient Sacred Domain and the Savage Beast Realm's Great Dao Laws.
• The power of Qin Shaofeng's Divine Demonic Power, which allows him to bypass certain restrictions.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng interacts with the System, which triggers the "Mysterious Grand Prize" quest instead of giving a direct reward.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Shaofeng enters the Savage Beast Realm, obtaining 10 Skill Points and 100,000 System Exchange Points.
• He discovers that the realm suppresses Law Power and flight, but he can still move using Divine Demonic Power.
• Qin Shaofeng senses Tang Qijian's location and finds him without encountering any Savage Beasts.
• Tang Qijian is still adapting to the realm's suppression but can still use his Way of the Sword.

Character Developments

• Qin Shaofeng: Shows adaptability to the Savage Beast Realm's suppression, maintains speed, and can sense vassals' locations.
• Tang Qijian: Adapting to the realm's suppression, can still use his Way of the Sword, and understands the benefits of body tempering in the Savage Beast Realm.

Significant Themes

• The Savage Beast Realm's suppression of Law Power and flight, favoring physical strength.
• The realm's potential for body tempering and improvement.
• Qin Shaofeng's unique connection with his vassals.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng and Tang Qijian reunite, with Qin Shaofeng advising Tang Qijian to wear the Black Tortoise Armor for protection and to offset the realm's suppression.
• Qin Shaofeng shows concern for Tang Qijian's adaptation to the realm, indicating their bond as master and vassal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Qijian wears the Black Tortoise Armor to resist the suppression of the Savage Beast Realm.
• Qin Shaofeng and Tang Qijian set out to find Savage Beasts.
• Fan Haitong and his group appear, having been teleported to the Savage Beast Realm using an ancient formation.
• Fan Haitong's group adapts to the Savage Beast Realm's suppression and begins to explore.
• Qin Shaofeng senses Fan Haitong's group approaching.

Character Developments

• Tang Qijian: Discovers the Black Tortoise Armor's effectiveness against the Savage Beast Realm's suppression.
• Fan Haitong: Shows arrogance and disdain towards Qin Shaofeng, eager to prove his superiority.

Significant Themes

• Suppression of the Savage Beast Realm: Affects everyone's abilities, requiring adaptation and special equipment like the Black Tortoise Armor or Savage Martial Armor.
• Bloodlines and Background: Fan Haitong's powerful bloodline and background give him confidence and arrogance.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng and Tang Qijian: Qin Shaofeng helps Tang Qijian adapt to the Savage Beast Realm, and they set out together to find Savage Beasts.
• Fan Haitong and his group: Fan Haitong leads his group, showing arrogance and disdain towards Qin Shaofeng, while his subordinates help him adapt and explore the Savage Beast Realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Shaofeng and Tang Qijian enter the Savage Beast Realm, where cultivation and Spiritual Sense are suppressed.
• Qin Shaofeng senses over a dozen people approaching with malicious intent.
• The newcomers are revealed to be from the Fan Clan, an Elder Saint Clan, led by Fan Haitong, who seeks to fight Qin Shaofeng.

Character Developments

• Qin Shaofeng's Spiritual Sense detection range is still significant despite the suppression, and he awakens a special ability called Intuition.
• Fan Haitong is introduced as an arrogant and powerful direct descendant of the Fan Clan, harboring deep-seated hatred towards Qin Shaofeng.

Significant Themes

• The suppression of the Savage Beast Realm affects cultivation and Spiritual Sense.
• The arrogance and power dynamics of Ancient Sacred Clans are highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng and Tang Qijian remain vigilant and prepared to face the approaching threat.
• Fan Haitong and his entourage block Qin Shaofeng and Tang Qijian's path, with Fan Haitong demanding a fight against Qin Shaofeng.
• Qin Shaofeng remains calm and dismissive of Fan Haitong's demands, refusing to cooperate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fan Haitong, annoyed by Qin Shaofeng's calm demeanor, attacks him.
• Tang Qijian, Qin Shaofeng's companion, intervenes and blocks Fan Haitong's attack.
• Fan Haitong sends his subordinates to fight Tang Qijian while he focuses on Qin Shaofeng.
• Fan Haitong uses his clan's Bloodline Sacred Fire, Fan Fire, against Qin Shaofeng.

Character Developments

• Fan Haitong: Reveals his overinflated ego and underestimates his opponents, leading to frustration when his attacks are blocked.
• Qin Shaofeng: Remains calm and composed, showing no fear of Fan Haitong's attacks or Fan Fire.
• Tang Qijian: Demonstrates exceptional skill in the Way of the Sword, holding his own against multiple opponents.

Significant Themes

• Overconfidence and Hubris: Fan Haitong's belief in his own power and status leads him to underestimate his opponents and make poor decisions.
• Suppression and Limitations: The Savage Beast Realm's suppression affects different abilities and techniques differently, leading to unexpected outcomes in combat.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng and Tang Qijian: Qin Shaofeng shows confidence in Tang Qijian's abilities, while Tang Qijian protects Qin Shaofeng from Fan Haitong's initial attack.
• Fan Haitong and his subordinates: Fan Haitong orders his subordinates to fight Tang Qijian while he focuses on Qin Shaofeng, showing his disregard for his subordinates' safety and well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Shaofeng and Fan Haitong's battle continues.
• Fan Haitong's Fan Fire is suppressed in the Savage Beast Realm.
• Qin Shaofeng's fist is immune to Fan Haitong's Fan Fire due to his Divine Alchemical Fire.
• Qin Shaofeng sends Fan Haitong flying with a single punch.
• Fan Ming, a powerful guard, intervenes and challenges Qin Shaofeng.
• Qin Shaofeng neutralizes Fan Ming's powerful palm strike.

Character Developments

• Qin Shaofeng demonstrates immense strength, surprising both Fan Haitong and Fan Ming.
• Fan Haitong shows arrogance and underestimation of Qin Shaofeng's abilities.
• Fan Ming reveals his peak Unrivaled Sovereign Tenth Layer cultivation and immense physical strength.

Significant Themes

• Arrogance and underestimation of opponents leading to trouble (Fan Haitong, Fan Ming).
• The power of Divine Alchemical Fire, immune to Fan Fire.
• The suppression of the Savage Beast Realm affecting different cultivators differently.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng vs. Fan Haitong: Qin Shaofeng's strength and Fan Haitong's arrogance lead to his defeat.
• Qin Shaofeng vs. Fan Ming: Qin Shaofeng's power surprises Fan Ming, and they engage in a battle of strength.
• Fan Haitong and Fan Ming: They show a brotherly relationship, with Fan Ming protecting Fan Haitong.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Shaofeng and Fan Ming engage in a battle in the Savage Beast Realm.
• Fan Ming underestimates Qin Shaofeng initially but is shocked by his immense strength.
• Qin Shaofeng's power is so great that it even surprises Fan Haitong, who knows Fan Ming's strength well.
• Fan Ming suspects Qin Shaofeng is a descendant of the Hundred Generals Clan due to his physical prowess.
• Qin Shaofeng denies this, but Fan Ming remains convinced.
• Fan Ming decides not to fight further and focuses on dodging Qin Shaofeng's attacks.
• A scream from nearby draws Fan Ming's attention, revealing a situation involving Tang Qijian.

Character Developments

• Qin Shaofeng: Confident in his strength, he provokes Fan Ming and pursues him relentlessly.
• Fan Ming: Initially arrogant, he becomes cautious and fearful after experiencing Qin Shaofeng's power. He regrets not intervening earlier in the conflict.
• Fan Haitong: Stunned by Qin Shaofeng's strength, he realizes the extent of his uncle's underestimation.

Significant Themes

• The power of physical cultivation and its importance in the Savage Beast Realm.
• The impact of underestimation and the danger of underestimating one's opponent.
• The influence of bloodlines and lineage on one's abilities and potential.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng vs. Fan Ming: Qin Shaofeng pursues Fan Ming relentlessly, while Fan Ming dodges and tries to provoke Qin Shaofeng into revealing more about himself.
• Fan Ming and Fan Haitong: Fan Haitong is stunned by Fan Ming's inability to match Qin Shaofeng's strength, causing him to question his uncle's judgment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Qijian wounds several Fan Clan disciples, causing them to retreat from the Savage Beast Realm using their Jade Talismans.
• Fan Ming, injured by Qin Shaofeng, flees with Fan Haitong.
• Qin Shaofeng doesn't pursue them, instead focusing on Tang Qijian's battle.
• Fan Ming and Fan Haitong, after escaping, plan to find the main Fan Clan force to deal with Qin Shaofeng.

Character Developments

• Qin Shaofeng: Shows remarkable combat skills and resilience in the Savage Beast Realm, even against a powerful opponent like Fan Ming.
• Fan Ming: Injured by Qin Shaofeng, retreats with Fan Haitong. Despite the setback, he remains confident in the Fan Clan's strength.
• Fan Haitong: Escapes with Fan Ming, remains arrogant and confident in the Fan Clan's superiority, even after their defeat.

Significant Themes

• Arrogance vs. Humility: The Fan Clan's arrogance, even after their defeat, contrasts with Qin Shaofeng's humble approach to learning and adapting to new environments.
• Power Dynamics: The power balance between the Fan Clan and Qin Shaofeng shifts due to Qin Shaofeng's hidden strength and the Savage Beast Realm's suppression.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng vs. Fan Ming: Qin Shaofeng's punches injure Fan Ming, leading to Fan Ming's retreat.
• Fan Ming and Fan Haitong: They flee together, comforting each other and planning to find the main Fan Clan force to deal with Qin Shaofeng.
• Tang Qijian vs. Fan Clan disciples: Tang Qijian wounds several Fan Clan disciples, causing them to retreat from the Savage Beast Realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Shaofeng separates from Tang Qijian, who decides to venture alone through the Savage Beast Realm for self-improvement.
• Qin Shaofeng encounters his first Savage Beast, a Mid-tier one resembling a giant hedgehog, after traveling for some time without seeing any.
• The Savage Beast attacks Qin Shaofeng with poisonous spines, which he avoids. Qin Shaofeng then punches the Savage Beast, sending it flying, but it survives and charges at him again.

Character Developments

• Qin Shaofeng: Shows confidence in his abilities and understanding of the Savage Beast Realm's environment. He's not overly concerned about Tang Qijian's safety but is prepared for potential issues.
• Tang Qijian: Realizes the gap between his and Qin Shaofeng's abilities and decides to venture alone to improve his 'Way of the Sword.'

Significant Themes

• The power and resilience of Savage Beasts compared to Demonic Beasts from the Ancient Sacred Domain.
• The importance of self-improvement and facing challenges, as seen in Tang Qijian's decision to venture alone.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng and Tang Qijian: Qin Shaofeng gives Tang Qijian most of his Nine-Revolutions Brute Force Pills for precaution, showing he's not overly worried about Tang Qijian's safety but is prepared for potential issues.
• Qin Shaofeng and the Mid-tier Savage Beast: Qin Shaofeng demonstrates his strength and agility by dodging the Savage Beast's poisonous spines and sending it flying with a punch. However, the Savage Beast's resilience surprises him.

Plot Points and Events

• Qin Shaofeng's Feather Blade is suppressed in the Savage Beast Realm, but it's no longer suppressed after demonizing it.
• He kills a one-star Savage Beast, earning 3 points, and ranks 9764th.
• Qin Shaofeng realizes that his "Infinite Kills" quest progress is 0 because he hasn't killed low-level Savage Beasts.
• He retrieves a Savage Beast Pill from the killed beast, containing vast, pure Law Power, comparable to a triple Unrivaled Sovereign-level core.

Character Development

• Qin Shaofeng demonstrates his combat prowess by instantly killing a Savage Beast.
• He shows determination to complete his quest, even if it means finding low-level Savage Beasts.
• Qin Shaofeng's understanding of Savage Beast Pills deepens, realizing their immense potential.

Significant Themes

• The suppression of weapons in the Savage Beast Realm and its impact on combat.
• The value and purity of Law Power in Savage Beast Pills, contrasting with Demonic Beast cores.
• The challenge and importance of completing quests, even when they seem trivial or unexpected.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng interacts with the System, expressing frustration at the quest's requirements.
• There are no other characters in this chapter, as Qin Shaofeng is alone in the Savage Beast Realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Shaofeng absorbs a one-star Savage Beast Pill, increasing his Law Pills to 1010.
• He discovers a group of Lower-level Savage Beasts and kills them, earning points and Savage Beast Pills.
• Qin Shaofeng completes the 'Infinite Kill' one-star quest by killing 100 Lower-level Savage Beasts.

Character Developments

• Qin Shaofeng's cultivation improves as he absorbs the Law Power from the Savage Beast Pill.
• He becomes more accustomed to the Savage Beast Realm's suppression, making him more comfortable and powerful against Lower-level Savage Beasts.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Law Pills and Law Power for cultivation in this world.
• The challenges and benefits of the Savage Beast Realm, where Qin Shaofeng can quickly improve his strength.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng interacts with no other characters in this chapter, focusing solely on his personal growth and quest completion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Shaofeng completes the 1-star "Infinite Kills" quest and unlocks the 2-star quest.
• The 2-star quest requires killing one thousand Savage Beasts, with no restrictions on tier.
• Qin Shaofeng has 83 Skill Points and 4,456,600 System Exchange Points.
• He gave the Space Evolution Card to his World Incarnation for evolution.
• Qin Shaofeng earns 106 Points but is still outside the top ten thousand in rankings.

Character Developments

• Qin Shaofeng's strength and resources are growing, allowing him to take on more challenging quests.
• His World Incarnation is evolving, potentially becoming a true World Incarnation.

Significant Themes

• The importance of teamwork and resources in the competition, as seen in the top ten thousand rankings.
• Qin Shaofeng's focus on individual strength and personal growth.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng interacts with his World Incarnation, Qiuqiu, through his Immortal Incarnation.
• He doesn't interact with other characters in this chapter, focusing on his own progress and quests.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A large group of savage beasts, over a hundred strong, is being chased and crippled by a team of two to three hundred people, led by a young master.
• The young master is killing the crippled savage beasts one by one to gain points, aiming to reach the top rank in the competition.
• Meanwhile, in a separate corner of the Savage Beast Realm, Xuan Changfeng, the former Illusionary Clan disciple who annihilated his clan, is seen absorbing the blood of a group of people, including a youth, to improve his power.

Character Developments

• The young master is revealed to be arrogant and confident in his team's strength, aiming to become the number one prodigy in the Ancient Sacred Domain.
• Xuan Changfeng, now using the name Xuan Chang, is shown to have advanced his cultivation significantly by devouring bloodlines, with his Great Dao Marks increasing to fifty-six.

Significant Themes

• The competition and survival of the fittest among the contestants in the Savage Beast Realm.
• The dark and sinister power of Xuan Changfeng, who is willing to do whatever it takes to increase his strength.

Character Interactions

• The young master interacts with his team, who fawn over him and support his ambition to become the top prodigy.
• Xuan Changfeng interacts with his victims, absorbing their bloodlines and life force to increase his power, displaying his ruthless and sinister nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Savage Beast Realm's existence and exploration history are detailed.
• Qin Shaofeng encounters a pack of over thirty Giant Strength Savage Lions, led by three one-star mid-tier Savage Beasts.
• Qin Shaofeng, wearing his Black Tortoise Armor, defeats the entire pack with ease, gaining over forty points and surpassing one thousand points in total.

Character Developments

• Qin Shaofeng adapts to the Savage Beast Realm, improving his combat strategy and efficiency.
• Qin Shaofeng realizes that he needs at least ten thousand points to rank in the top ten thousand.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and growth in challenging environments.
• The importance of strategy and caution in hasty situations.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng interacts with Savage Beasts, honing his combat skills and understanding of the realm.
• Qin Shaofeng's encounters with other contestants are mentioned, highlighting their team-based hunting strategy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Shaofeng explores a map of the Savage Beast Realm, learning about different danger zones.
• He decides to enter the Mid-level Dangerous Zones to earn more Points.
• Qin Shaofeng completes the second and third star levels of the "Infinite Kill" quest.
• He enters the Mid-level Dangerous Zones and plans to hunt all Savage Beasts within a 3,000-mile radius over three days.

Character Developments

• Qin Shaofeng gains confidence in his ability to handle larger groups of Savage Beasts due to his equipment and skills.
• He becomes more strategic in his approach to earning Points, choosing to enter the Mid-level Dangerous Zones to increase his efficiency.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation to the Law Power within the Savage Beast Realm enhances one's strength over time.
• The unknown regions of the Savage Beast Realm pose the greatest danger.
• Qin Shaofeng's strategic planning and adaptability are highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng interacts with no other characters in this chapter, focusing on his own decisions and actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Shaofeng targets a herd of Unicorn Savage Beasts, known for their strength and tough skin, with the strongest being a Three-star peak Savage Beast.
• He begins by killing a Seven-star lower-tier Savage Beast, enraging the herd and drawing their attack.
• Qin Shaofeng engages the leader, a Three-star peak Savage Beast, and discovers the horn's incredible defense, even against his enhanced greatsword.
• He continues to kill other Unicorn Savage Beasts, dodging and counterattacking with his greatsword, while the leader charges at him repeatedly.

Character Developments

• Qin Shaofeng demonstrates his speed, strength, and combat skills, managing to hold his own against a powerful herd of Savage Beasts.
• The Unicorn Savage Beasts exhibit their formidable defensive capabilities and strength, with the leader showing immense power for its rank.

Significant Themes

• The power and defense of Savage Beasts, especially Unicorn Savage Beasts, are emphasized.
• Qin Shaofeng's confidence and adaptability in facing challenging situations.

Character Interactions

• Qin Shaofeng faces off against the Unicorn Savage Beast herd, with the leader being his primary opponent.
• There's no interaction with other characters in this chapter; it's solely focused on Qin Shaofeng's battle against the beast horde.