Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• A corpse floating in the Yulan River suddenly moves and flies, revealing a Saint-level expert, Kolan.
• Kolan realizes he's in the Yulan Continent of the Coiling Dragon World, in the body of a Saint-level mage named Kolan, who died three months ago.
• Kolan discovers he's experienced a soul mutation, increasing his soul power significantly and allowing him to fuse Death and Life magic powers, creating a new, stronger energy.
• Kolan uses this new energy to reinforce his body, making it comparable to a Saint-level Magical Beast's.
• Kolan decides to cultivate battle qi, becoming a Saint-level warrior in addition to his Saint-level mage status.

Character Developments

• Kolan: Initially shocked and disbelieving about his situation, Kolan quickly adapts and takes advantage of his new circumstances. He demonstrates excitement, thrill, and determination in improving his physical prowess and cultivating battle qi.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and seizing opportunities: Kolan accepts his new reality and uses it to his advantage, showcasing his ability to adapt and make the most of unexpected situations.
• The power of fusion: The fusion of Death and Life magic powers represents the strength that can come from combining different elements or aspects.

Character Interactions

• Kolan interacts briefly with sailors on a merchant ship, asking for the current date and causing awe and reverence due to his Saint-level status. However, there are no significant interactions or conflicts in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolan, a Saint-level Necromancer, trains in a desolate part of the O'Brien Empire.
• He summons undead creatures (two Golden-haired Blue-eyed Zombies and an Old Corpse Demon) from the Undead Realm for sparring.
• Kolan, using a heavy sword, defeats a peak level-nine Golden-haired Blue-eyed Zombie, demonstrating his mastery of "handling the heavy as if it were light."
• He continues to train, summoning more peak level-nine undead lifeforms, including Golden-haired Blue-eyed Zombies, Old Corpse Demons, and Bone Dragons.

Character Developments

• Kolan improves his warrior cultivation skills, reaching the peak of level-nine.
• He demonstrates his ability to use Life Magic for rapid recovery, even from undead wounds.

Significant Themes

• The power and rarity of Necromancers, and the fear and prejudice they face.
• The differences and similarities between warrior and mage cultivation systems.
• The importance of comprehending Laws and Rules for true strength at the Saint-level.

Character Interactions

• Kolan interacts with the undead creatures he summons, using them as training partners.
• He orders a Golden-haired Blue-eyed Zombie to hunt a magical beast for breakfast, showing his control over the undead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolan, a powerful necromancer, sits in a camp guarded by peak level-nine undead lifeforms and a Saint-level Undead Lifeform.
• Kolan senses everything clearly without using soul power, indicating his advanced spiritual energy.
• He effortlessly slays a peak level-nine Old Corpse Demon, demonstrating his newfound "momentum" ability.
• Kolan decides to travel to the Magical Beast Mountain Range for further training and enlightenment about the rules of the world.
• He learns about the history of the Pu'ang Empire, the Holy Union, and the Dark Alliance, as well as the powerful experts within these factions.
• Kolan enters the Magical Beast Mountain Range, aiming to battle and train against magical beasts to improve his combat experience.

Character Developments

• Kolan has reached a new level of power, "momentum," which allows him to influence space with a single sword strike.
• He is determined to improve his strength by fighting magical beasts in the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
• Kolan is aware of the dangers posed by powerful entities like Beirut and the Harvey brothers in the Forest of Darkness.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: Kolan's continuous growth and pursuit of power.
• Training and enlightenment: Kolan's journey to understand and master the rules of the world.
• Danger and caution: Kolan's awareness of the risks posed by powerful entities and forbidden zones.

Character Interactions

• Kolan interacts with undead lifeforms under his command, using them for protection and sensing his surroundings.
• He thinks about Baruch, a powerful Dragonblood Warrior, comparing his strength to Baruch's.
• Kolan does not interact with any other characters in this chapter, focusing on his internal thoughts and decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolan, aware of two major wars on the Yulan Continent, enters the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
• The range is divided into outer, inner, and central regions, with increasing magical beast levels.
• Kolan, undeterred by lower-level beasts, heads straight to the central region.
• He encounters and defeats a Black-Ringed Giant Python, a level nine magical beast.
• Later, Kolan faces a Purple-Eyed Golden Ape, a Saint Realm magical beast, and challenges it to a spar.

Character Developments

• Kolan demonstrates his power and confidence, facing higher-level magical beasts without hesitation.
• He shows appreciation for good food and wine, despite not needing to eat or drink in the Saint Realm.

Significant Themes

• Kolan's quest for powerful opponents to improve his skills.
• The hierarchy and strength of magical beasts in the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
• The value of magical beast cores as a currency for Saint Realm powerhouses.

Character Interactions

• Kolan interacts with two powerful magical beasts, first treating them as opponents, then engaging in combat.
• The Purple-Eyed Golden Ape speaks to Kolan, expressing its displeasure at his challenge and its intention to defend its territory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolan battles a Saint-level Purple-Eyed Golden-Haired Ape named Heru.
• The battle lasts for three days and three nights, with Kolan winning due to his superior endurance and regenerative abilities.
• Kolan decides not to kill Heru and plans to spar with him again in the future.

Character Developments

• Kolan demonstrates his immense strength, endurance, and regenerative abilities, proving himself a formidable opponent even against powerful Saint-level creatures.
• Heru, the Saint-level Purple-Eyed Golden-Haired Ape, shows his immense strength and speed, but ultimately loses to Kolan due to his inability to match Kolan's endurance.

Significant Themes

• The theme of strength and endurance is prominent, with Kolan's ability to keep fighting despite injuries and fatigue being a key factor in his victory.
• The concept of respect for worthy opponents is shown when Kolan decides not to kill Heru and instead plans to spar with him again.

Character Interactions

• Kolan and Heru engage in a fierce battle, with Kolan ultimately emerging victorious.
• Kolan shows respect and understanding towards Heru, treating him as a worthy opponent rather than just a beast to be slain.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolan cultivates at night, projecting his consciousness into the Netherworld's Undead Realm, where he controls an army of undead.
• He gains insights into the Death Rules more efficiently in the Netherworld's dense death aura.
• Kolan fights the Saint-level Purple-Eyed Golden-Haired Ape, defeating it with a single strike empowered by the Death Rules.
• He heals the Ape using Life Magic and departs, expressing hope for future encounters.

Character Developments

• Kolan's strength improves significantly over months, now capable of defeating the Saint-level Ape with ease.
• The Saint-level Purple-Eyed Golden-Haired Ape acknowledges Kolan's growth and is left with a complex expression.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Death Rules and their application in combat.
• The efficiency of cultivating in the Netherworld's dense death aura.
• The difference in cultivation between humans and Magic Beasts.

Character Interactions

• Kolan and the Saint-level Purple-Eyed Golden-Haired Ape engage in sparring matches, with Kolan growing stronger over time.
• Kolan expresses respect and goodwill towards the Ape, choosing not to kill it despite their battles.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolan encounters a Saint-level Tyrannosaurus, Puterode, in the Magical Beast Mountain Range.
• Kolan challenges Puterode, leading to a five-day, five-night battle.
• Kolan, despite his injuries, does not kill Puterode and leaves after the Tyrannosaurus is exhausted.
• Kolan sleeps peacefully on a mountain peak, experiencing a profound connection with nature.

Character Developments

• Kolan demonstrates his immense strength and resilience, fighting a powerful Saint-level Tyrannosaurus to a standstill.
• Kolan shows mercy by not killing Puterode, indicating his growing maturity and respect for worthy opponents.
• Kolan's connection with nature deepens, hinting at spiritual growth and a better understanding of life's true meaning.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Resilience: Kolan's physical prowess and endurance are tested and proven against a formidable foe.
• Mercy and Respect: Kolan's decision not to kill Puterode showcases his evolving character and understanding of his opponents' worth.
• Connection with Nature: Kolan's experience on the mountain peak emphasizes the importance of harmony with one's surroundings and the natural world.

Character Interactions

• Kolan and Puterode: The intense battle between Kolan and Puterode highlights their respective strengths and cunning, leading to a mutual respect.
• Kolan and Nature: Kolan's interaction with the natural world on the mountain peak fosters a deeper understanding and connection with life itself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolan learns about three rare types of magic: the "Great Prophecy," "Life Magic," and "Necromancy," which are related to the Fate Law, Life Rules, and Death Rules, respectively.
• Kolan comprehends the Life Rules, gaining a vitality boost of at least 30%.
• Kolan challenges the Saint-level Tyrannosaurus, Puterode, to a fight, aiming to improve his close-quarters combat skills.
• During their battle, Kolan demonstrates remarkable resilience and recovery, surviving Puterode's powerful attacks.

Character Developments

• Kolan: He gains a deeper understanding of the Life Rules, enhancing his vitality. He also shows exceptional resilience and recovery, earning the nickname "the Indestructible Cockroach" from Puterode.
• Puterode: The Saint-level Tyrannosaurus becomes increasingly frustrated and incredulous at Kolan's indestructibility.

Significant Themes

• The power of Life Rules and their relation to vitality.
• The resilience and indestructibility of certain beings, symbolized by Kolan and the cockroach.
• The struggle between a powerful, relentless attacker (Puterode) and an unyielding, resilient defender (Kolan).

Character Interactions

• Kolan and Puterode: Their interactions are characterized by intense combat, with Puterode growing increasingly frustrated at Kolan's inability to be killed, and Kolan persistently challenging Puterode to improve his skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolan, an Undead Saint, cultivates atop a mountain in the Magical Beast Mountain Range, surrounded by Saint-level Undead Lifeforms.
• After years of cultivation, Kolan makes significant progress in his comprehension of Life and Death Rules but lags in material attacks compared to a Saint-level Tyrannosaurus.
• Kolan discovers the Mist Valley, a cultivation treasure trove with dense heaven and earth elemental energy, sealed by the Violet Blood Soft Sword.
• Kolan finds a massive spatial ring, over a hundred thousand cubic meters in size, containing a Soul Gold Bead.

Character Developments

• Kolan advances in his understanding of Life and Death Rules but realizes his material attacks are still inferior to a Saint-level Tyrannosaurus.
• Kolan demonstrates self-control and restraint by not attempting to take the Violet Blood Soft Sword, understanding the risks involved.
• Kolan's greed is piqued upon finding the spatial ring and the Soul Gold Bead, showcasing his ambition and desire for power.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: Kolan's dedication to cultivation and his progress in understanding Life and Death Rules.
• Greed and Ambition: Kolan's desire for power and wealth, as seen when he discovers the spatial ring and the Soul Gold Bead.
• Risk vs. Reward: Kolan weighs the risks and benefits of taking the Violet Blood Soft Sword, ultimately deciding against it.

Character Interactions

• Kolan interacts with his Saint-level Undead Lifeforms, commanding them to guard the perimeter of the Mist Valley.
• Kolan does not interact with any other characters in this chapter, as he is cultivating in seclusion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolan discovers a Space Ring containing valuable treasures, including ten Soul Gold Beads, a saber, a sword, armor, and books about the Netherworld, Laws, Rules, and cultivation notes.
• He absorbs two Soul Gold Beads, significantly strengthening his soul power and increasing the potency of his soul attacks.
• Kolan claims the artifacts and begins studying the books, learning about the Netherworld, Laws, Rules, and specialized skills like refining Soul Gold Beads.

Character Developments

• Kolan's excitement and greed grow as he realizes the value and potential of the treasures he's found.
• His understanding and knowledge of the Netherworld, Laws, Rules, and specialized skills expand.

Significant Themes

• Luck and fortune play a significant role in Kolan's sudden acquisition of powerful items and knowledge.
• The value and importance of soul power are emphasized, as Kolan's strength increases after absorbing Soul Gold Beads.

Character Interactions

• Although Kolan interacts with no other characters in this chapter, his actions and thoughts are driven by the treasures he's found and the knowledge he gains from the books.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolan arrives at Wushan Town on the Magnolia Festival (January 1st, 4600 Yulan Calendar), the day Baruch is establishing the Baruch Clan.
• Kolan reunites with Baruch, who is now world-renowned as the Dragonblood Warrior among the Four Ultimate Warriors.
• Baruch introduces Kolan to a gathering of over a hundred Saint Realm powerhouses, including the first-generation Ultimate Warriors, Haydson, Fain, Ernst, Desri, and others.

Character Developments

• Kolan: Revealed to be a Saint Realm Necromancer, the only one in the Yulan Continent.
• Baruch: Has become one of the top Saint Realm powerhouses in the Yulan Continent and is establishing his clan.
• Ernst and Desri: Display displeasure and disgust towards Kolan due to his Necromancy practice.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics among Saint Realm powerhouses in the Yulan Continent.
• The tension between Necromancers and the Radiant Church.

Character Interactions

• Kolan and Baruch: Old acquaintances who fought side by side in the past, now reuniting on the day of Baruch's clan establishment.
• Kolan and Ernst/Desri: Tension arises due to Kolan's Necromancy practice, but Kolan remains unfazed.
• Kolan and other Saint-level mages: Reunites with acquaintances from the Yulan Empire and the Temple of Life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolan, a former teacher at Yulan Magic Academy, reveals he's a Saint-level Necromancer, shocking Dickeny.
• The Four Ultimate Warriors are discussed, with Baruch being a peak Saint-level powerhouse.
• Kolan gifts a Space Ring to Baruch's son, Ryan.
• Hodan, a mid-level god powerhouse from the Renars Clan, arrives and addresses the gathered Saints.
• Hodan reveals that Saints can enter the seven Divine Planes or four Supreme Planes for better cultivation and resources.

Character Developments

• Kolan: Reveals his dual cultivation in Life Magic and Necromancy, surprising his peers.
• Baruch: Establishes his clan and is recognized as a peak Saint-level powerhouse.
• Ryan: Shows maturity and understanding of the value of a Space Ring, accepting it as a gift from Kolan.
• Hodan: Demonstrates his godly status and knowledge of the multiverse, tempting Saints to leave the Yulan Plane.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and godhood among Saints.
• The value and scarcity of resources like Space Rings.
• The allure of higher planes for cultivation and treasures.

Character Interactions

• Kolan and Dickeny: Reveal their long-standing relationship and Kolan's hidden cultivation.
• Kolan and Ryan: Establish an uncle-nephew dynamic, with Kolan gifting Ryan a Space Ring.
• Hodan and the Saints: Hodan tempts the Saints with the allure of higher planes, while the Saints express their reluctance to leave the Yulan Plane.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hodan, a god-level expert, visits Kolan, offering him a chance to go to the Divine or Supreme Plane. Kolan declines, knowing the risks for Saint-level experts in those planes.
• After Hodan leaves, the Saint-level experts present decide to have a sparring session. They move to the Magical Beast Mountain Range to avoid destruction.
• Kolan spars with Desri (Saint-level Grand Magus of Light) and Ernst (another Saint-level expert). Kolan easily defeats them using his powerful Undead Lifeforms.
• Amanda (Undying Warrior) challenges Kolan, transforming into a four-meter-tall, diamond-armored monster.

Character Developments

• Kolan demonstrates his formidable strength and control over powerful Undead Lifeforms, earning respect and fear from other Saint-level experts.
• Desri and Ernst, despite their strength, are humbled by Kolan's power, showing the gap between them.
• Amanda showcases his transformation and immense strength, setting up a potential challenge for Kolan.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the respect earned through strength.
• The risks and challenges faced by powerful individuals in new environments (Divine or Supreme Planes).
• The unique capabilities and strengths of different magical styles and professions (Necromancy, Light, Undying Warrior).

Character Interactions

• Kolan and Hodan: Kolan declines Hodan's offer, showing his caution and understanding of the risks involved.
• Kolan and Desri/Ernst: Kolan defeats them easily, demonstrating his power and earning their respect/fear.
• Kolan and Amanda: Amanda challenges Kolan, setting up a potential clash between two powerful forces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolan faces the Four Ultimate Warriors for the first time.
• Kolan summons his peak Saint-level undead lifeforms to battle the Four Ultimate Warriors.
• The battles result in a draw, with Kolan's strength proven to be greater than the Four Ultimate Warriors.
• Kolan receives a summons from Beirut, the Overgod and king of the Forest of Darkness.

Character Developments

• Kolan: Demonstrates his immense strength and control over powerful undead lifeforms, proving himself to be stronger than the Four Ultimate Warriors.
• The Four Ultimate Warriors: Showcase their formidable strength but are unable to defeat Kolan's undead lifeforms, leading to a draw.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: The chapter emphasizes the importance of power and strength in the Yulan Plane, with Kolan's strength being a key factor in his interactions with the Four Ultimate Warriors and Beirut.
• Potential: Kolan's dual-element Soul Mutation is highlighted as a sign of immense potential, catching the attention of Beirut, the Overgod.

Character Interactions

• Kolan vs. The Four Ultimate Warriors: Kolan's undead lifeforms battle the Four Ultimate Warriors, resulting in a draw and a shift in how the Four Ultimate Warriors view Kolan's strength.
• Kolan vs. Beirut: Kolan receives a summons from Beirut, the Overgod, and travels to the Forest of Darkness to meet him, showing deference to Beirut's power and status.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolan meets Beirut, who reveals the existence of the Necropolis of the Gods, a treasure trove opening in 20 years, accessible to Saint Realm powerhouses.
• Kolan discovers a massive magic crystal vein worth hundreds of billions of gold coins.
• Kolan finds a Miniature Plane Space, a spherical, transparent bubble-like space, protected by a membrane, containing a simple meditation chamber layout.

Character Developments

• Kolan: Shows admiration for Beirut's knowledge of planes and envy of Kolan's aptitude. He reveals that Kolan's strength is the strongest below the god level, qualifying him for the Necropolis of the Gods.
• Kolan: Demonstrates his soul power's range, which is ten times that of a Saint Realm peak mage. He discovers the Miniature Space and appreciates its cultivation benefits.
• Beirut: Reveals his desire to cultivate his sons as Sovereigns, expressing his painstaking efforts and disappointment in their lack of understanding.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Sovereign (Beirut) and the desire to become one (Beirut's sons, Kolan).
• The rarity and value of Miniature Plane Spaces and their cultivation benefits.
• The chaos and danger of the Chaotic Territory, contrasting with the order of the Yulan Continent.

Character Interactions

• Kolan and Beirut: Kolan receives a token from Beirut, granting him access to the Necropolis of the Gods. Kolan is respectful, but internally critical of Beirut's self-proclaimed role as the Sovereign's envoy.
• Kolan and the Blood Specter: Kolan leaves the Blood Specter to guard the entrance to the magic crystal vein and the Miniature Space.
• No direct interactions between other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolan reminisces about his past as a Necromancer disciple of level nine Necromancer Kless.
• He travels through the Chaotic Territory, now vastly changed with 58 principalities (from 36) but still lawless.
• He enters the O'Brien Empire, which is more orderly and values martial arts due to the influence of the War God.
• Kolan arrives in Chiyan City, the capital of the O'Brien Empire, and visits the War God Mountain and the O'Brien Academy.
• He enjoys a meal at an upscale hotel and spends the night at Blue Water Paradise, a high-end establishment for men.

Character Developments

• Kolan shows confidence and openness, unlike the original owner of his body. He admits to being a Saint-level Necromancer at the Baruch Clan's founding ceremony.
• Kolan demonstrates his wealth and lack of concern for money, spending lavishly on food, wine, and entertainment.

Significant Themes

• Change and Continuity: The Chaotic Territory has changed significantly, but its lawless nature remains the same.
• Power and Order: The O'Brien Empire, under the influence of the War God, maintains a stricter social order than the Chaotic Territory.
• Wealth and Indulgence: Kolan's wealth allows him to enjoy the finer things in life, highlighting the theme of indulgence and its consequences.

Character Interactions

• Kolan interacts with the manager of Blue Water Paradise, showcasing his wealth and status.
• He is presented with a group of women, representing various backgrounds and statuses, highlighting the establishment's business acumen in catering to men's desires.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolan visits Proulx Hall, a prestigious sculpting hall, and admires the works of the legendary grandmaster Proulx.
• He witnesses a battle between Hamlin, a peak Saint-level dark-element magus, and Achisoren, a middle-aged warrior.
• Kolan intervenes, kills Hamlin, and captures his soul and treasures.
• Achisoren reveals they were fighting over a seed from an ancient elven ruin, suspected to be a seed of the Tree of Life.
• Kolan tortures Hamlin's soul for confirmation and learns the seed's true origin.
• Kolan decides to return to his Miniature Space, anticipating pursuit from powerful figures for the seed.

Character Developments

• Kolan demonstrates his combat prowess and Necromancy skills, capturing a Saint-level soul and a Saint-level Black Dragon.
• Achisoren shows fear and honesty when faced with Kolan's threat, highlighting his cowardice.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of mastery in one's profession (sculpting).
• The power dynamics and consequences of high-level combat and Necromancy.
• The allure and value of ancient artifacts and legendary items (Tree of Life seed).

Character Interactions

• Kolan interacts with Hamlin and Achisoren, showcasing his dominance and intimidation.
• Kolan's actions hint at a past connection with Hamlin and Doering Cowart.
• Achisoren's fear of Kolan reveals the dread Saint-level Necromancers inspire.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolan discovers a Tree of Life seed and cultivates it in a miniature plane, where elemental energy is exceptionally dense.
• After three months, the seed sprouts and grows into a Tree of Life, which Kolan plants in a large basin outside.
• Kolan's comprehension of the Life Law deepens as he observes the Tree of Life's growth.
• Kolan receives a summons from Beirut to participate in the Necropolis of the Gods.
• Kolan travels to the Forest of Darkness, meets with other Saint-level powerhouses, and learns about the three tiers of peak Saint-level powerhouses.
• Beirut opens a Gate of Space to the Necropolis of the Gods, and Kolan enters along with other participants.

Character Developments

• Kolan's understanding and connection with the Life Law strengthen as he cultivates the Tree of Life.
• Kolan demonstrates his loyalty and obedience to Beirut by promptly responding to his summons.

Significant Themes

• The importance of elemental energy for cultivation and growth, both for Kolan and the Tree of Life.
• The power dynamics and alliances among the Saint-level powerhouses, reflecting the political landscape of the Yulan Continent.

Character Interactions

• Kolan interacts with other Saint-level powerhouses, including Baruch, the Four Ultimate Warriors, and Fain, at the Metal Castle.
• Kolan observes the interactions between the High Priest, the War God, and Beirut, highlighting their respective statuses and relationships.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolan enters the Necropolis of the Gods, a tomb for the Four Divine Beasts.
• He encounters a wolf-headed man and uses a Soul Fire technique to control him, learning about a passage to the second floor.
• Kolan meets a Saint-level Necromancer, Getlin, who has created a vast undead army by killing countless people and magical beasts.
• Kolan annihilates Getlin's soul using a spiritual attack, causing the undead army to collapse.
• Kolan finds and enters the passageway to the third level after examining Getlin's interspatial ring.

Character Developments

• Kolan demonstrates his power and ruthlessness, showing no mercy to those who oppose him.
• Getlin, the Saint-level Necromancer, is revealed to be immoral and extreme, deserving of his fate.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of necromancy.
• The consequences of extreme actions and immorality.

Character Interactions

• Kolan interacts with the wolf-headed man and Getlin, demonstrating his control and dominance.
• Getlin's undead army interacts with Kolan, showing their loyalty to their creator until his death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kolan obtains a large piece of Black Jade Stone, a rare and valuable material for forging divine artifacts.
• He enters the third-level space, a dangerous jungle world filled with Saint-level magical beasts and plant life.
• Kolan explores the jungle, avoiding ambushes and encountering various unique Saint-level creatures.
• He reaches the central region and finds the passage to the fourth-level world.
• In the fourth-level world, Kolan battles and slays numerous Saint-level magical beasts, attracting the attention of Baruch.
• Kolan and Baruch team up briefly before splitting up to search for the passage to the fifth-level world.
• Kolan finds the passage and enters the fifth-level space, a world of rock with boulders and Rock Giants.

Character Developments

• Kolan demonstrates his proficiency in the Life Law, feeling close to becoming a god.
• He shows no fear or hesitation in facing numerous Saint-level magical beasts, indicating his growing confidence and strength.
• Baruch's strength is revealed to be formidable, as he is the first to reach the fourth-level passage besides Kolan.
• Kolan's disregard for the sword at the fourth-level passage entrance suggests his disinterest in average weapons and focus on forging divine artifacts.

Significant Themes

• The value and rarity of Black Jade Stone, emphasizing the importance of resources for crafting powerful artifacts.
• The danger and unpredictability of the different levels, highlighting the challenges and risks faced by the characters.
• The power dynamics between Kolan and other Saint-level experts, with Kolan's strength surpassing his peers.

Character Interactions

• Kolan and Baruch briefly interact, acknowledging each other's strength and deciding to split up to search for the next passage.
• Kolan's indifference to Baruch's battle with the Rock Giant suggests a lack of concern for others' struggles, focusing solely on his own goals.