Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou uses her Magic Eye to navigate through a series of spatial distortions, destroying each space after passing through to hinder pursuers.
• They discover a hidden staircase leading underground, revealing a hidden prison area where the Long-lived Species are held.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou demonstrates her proficiency and convenience with her Magic Eye, showing her practicality and resourcefulness.
• Alisa reveals her knowledge of Marshall Jones, the second pope of the Pure Origin Sect, showing her worldly experience and connections.

Significant Themes

• The theme of convenience and practicality is highlighted through Lan Qingyou's use of her Magic Eye, showing her ability to adapt and overcome obstacles.
• The theme of hidden truths and unexpected connections is emphasized as Alisa reveals her knowledge of Marshall Jones and the Pure Origin Sect's origins.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa work together, with Lan Qingyou leading the way and Alisa providing background information and support.
• Their interaction shows a level of trust and understanding, with Alisa admiring Lan Qingyou's Magic Eye and Lan Qingyou appreciating Alisa's knowledge.
• They share a moment of humor and camaraderie when discussing Marshall Jones and the Pure Origin Sect's origins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa discover an abandoned prison cell entrance.
• They descend into an illusionary spiral staircase.
• Alisa breaks through the illusion by touching the wall, revealing a collapsed basement.
• They find a twisted iron grating and powerful Magic Shackles used to imprison Long-lived Species.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou demonstrates her ability to see through illusions and her calm, direct approach to problems.
• Alisa shows impatience and curiosity, but also trust in Lan Qingyou's judgment.

Significant Themes

• The power of illusions and the ability to see through them.
• The strength and limitations of different types of magic and shackles.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa work together to navigate the illusion and explore the prison cell.
• They share their observations and insights with each other, showing mutual respect and trust.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa explore an abandoned prison with rusted and broken bars, but the coating on them still works.
• They find no signs of Long-lived Species, only ordinary prison cells.
• They discover a passage leading to another area, which seems maintained but not diligently.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou shows interest in the coating formula for potential practical use against the Demon Race.
• Alisa expresses little interest in the coating, as she sees no immediate use for it.
• Both characters display curiosity and determination to explore further.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the abandonment of places and practices.
• The potential for repurposing old technology or knowledge (the coating formula).
• The cold, harsh reality of imprisonment and its effects on both captors and captives.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa work together to explore the prison and its surroundings.
• Lan Qingyou shares her observations and theories about the prison's history and purpose.
• Alisa expresses her thoughts and concerns, sometimes challenging or questioning Lan Qingyou's assumptions.
• Lan Qingyou tells a dark joke about the prison's illusions, which leaves Alisa unsettled.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alisa and Lan Qingyou discover an extremely stable, bug-free underground passage, which is unusual as everything carries its own magic power.
• They sense a strong pressure and a familiar aura (Kesuya) at the end of the passage.
• Upon exiting the passage, they find a magnificent, bustling underground complex with a crystal cluster providing sunlight.
• They observe people running with weapons and deploying troops, but they seem weak compared to the pressure they sense.

Character Developments

• Alisa shows frustration at not finding anything and anger at Lan Qingyou's question, but maintains composure.
• Lan Qingyou reveals caution and learns from past mistakes by stopping time before entering the light source.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of Kesuya, despite his defeat.
• The contrast between the apparent strength of the underground complex and the weakness of its inhabitants.
• Caution and learning from past mistakes.

Character Interactions

• Alisa and Lan Qingyou work together to investigate the underground passage and its inhabitants.
• Alisa expresses frustration and anger, while Lan Qingyou shows caution and concern for her well-being.
• They share a sense of unease and determination to uncover the truth about Kesuya's presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa discover an hourglass-shaped tower connected to the cavern roof, emitting Kesuya's aura.
• They deduce that the tower is likely a part of Kesuya, brought to the New Continent and assembled using the Summoning Array.
• Lan Qingyou causes a massive crystal cluster to fall into the Dungeon, causing chaos and revealing the Clerics' altar where Marshall is conducting a sacrifice.
• The Clerics attempt to stop Lan Qingyou and Alisa from reaching the altar.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou shows anger and determination to confront Marshall and Kesuya, prioritizing her subordinates' safety.
• Alisa remains calm and pragmatic, focusing on their mission to save the Long-lived Species.
• Marshall is revealed to be inside the Dungeon, preparing to resist Lan Qingyou and Alisa, and likely using Kesuya's parts.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of meddling with ancient, powerful entities like Kesuya.
• The desperation of the Clerics and their willingness to sacrifice others for their goals.
• The determination of Lan Qingyou and Alisa to protect their people and stop the Clerics' plans.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa continue their banter, showing a strong bond and understanding of each other's actions and motivations.
• The Clerics are disorganized and ineffective in the face of Lan Qingyou and Alisa's actions, highlighting their lack of preparation and unity.
• Marshall's absence and the Clerics' attempts to stop Lan Qingyou and Alisa suggest a power struggle within the Order, with Marshall likely acting independently.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa infiltrate the Hourglass Tower.
• They encounter soldiers from The Order, which Alisa swiftly dispatches.
• They split up: Lan Qingyou goes upstairs to save the Long-lived Species and investigate Vivian's status, while Alisa goes downstairs to confront Kesuya's parts.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou shows concern for the Long-lived Species and interest in Vivian's well-being.
• Alisa demonstrates confidence in her abilities and willingness to face Kesuya's parts alone.
• Both characters exhibit a competitive dynamic, with Lan Qingyou teasing Alisa about needing help.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between The Order and the intruders.
• The importance of the Long-lived Species and the urgency of their rescue.
• The theme of facing challenges alone versus seeking help, reflected in Lan Qingyou's and Alisa's decisions.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa work together but maintain a competitive edge, with Lan Qingyou teasing Alisa and Alisa responding with cold snorts.
• They communicate effectively, sharing information and planning their next moves together before splitting up.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou discovers the Hourglass Tower has no windows or balconies.
• Alisa decides to face Kesuya alone, while Lan Qingyou ascends the tower.
• Lan Qingyou encounters a complex, ancient Magic Array protecting the upper levels.
• She modifies the array to pass through undetected, curious about its creator.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou shows her expertise in Magic Arrays and her curiosity about the tower's secrets.
• Alisa demonstrates her determination and confidence in facing Kesuya alone.

Significant Themes

• The unreasonable design of the tower and its purpose.
• The potential betrayal of a Black Witch and the curiosity it stirs in Lan Qingyou.
• The wasteful use of resources in the Magic Array's alarm system.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Alisa part ways, each determined to face their respective challenges.
• Lan Qingyou interacts with the Magic Array, showcasing her skill and curiosity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vivian, the True Ancestor vampire and High Priestess, is captured and bound to a hexagonal altar by iron chains and hooks, her magic power absorbed.
• Thirty Long-lived Species, each representing a different race (Black Witches, Demon Humans, Wood Elves, vampires, Merfolk, and Birdmen), are also chained and positioned at the altar's corners, powering a Goddess Summoning Magic Array.
• Marshall, leader of The Order, prays and begins sacrificing the captives, starting with the Birdmen, to activate the array and summon the Goddess.

Character Developments

• Vivian: Captured and helpless, she remains defiant, speaking to Marshall despite her situation.
• Marshall: Displaying ruthlessness, he begins sacrificing captives to activate the array, showing his determination to achieve his goals.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The Order seeks to control powerful beings (Long-lived Species) to fuel their magic array, mirroring Lan Qingyou's past use of Big Eye Cutie as a backup energy source.
• Ruthlessness vs. Defiance: Marshall's ruthless actions contrast with Vivian's defiant speech, highlighting the conflict between power and resistance.

Character Interactions

• Vivian and Marshall: Their exchange reveals Marshall's determination and Vivian's defiance, setting the stage for potential conflict.
• Lan Qingyou and the Scene: Lan Qingyou observes the events, drawing parallels between this scene and her past actions, hinting at her introspection and potential growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Marshall, the Pope, attempts to execute five Black Witches using a longsword, but his strikes go awry, missing his targets and striking the ground instead.
• Vivian, the captive vampire, mocks Marshall for his unusual behavior and inaccurate swordsmanship.
• Marshall struggles to control his sword, unable to strike true, much to everyone's shock and confusion.

Character Developments

• Marshall: Revealed to be over a hundred and sixty years old, desperate to find a way to extend his life. His desperation leads to his inability to control his actions, including his swordsmanship.
• Vivian: Shows exceptional calm and composure despite being shackled. She takes pleasure in mocking Marshall, indicating a level of resilience and defiance.

Significant Themes

• Desperation and Despair: Marshall's desperation to live and his fear of death drive his actions, leading to his inability to control himself.
• Powerlessness: Despite being the Pope, Marshall feels powerless against the threat of Lan Qingyou, the Witch of the Tower, highlighting the theme of powerlessness in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Marshall and Vivian: Their dynamic shifts as Vivian takes the initiative to speak and mock Marshall, while he struggles to maintain his composure and dignity.
• Marshall and the Crowd: The crowd's reactions range from shock to amusement, highlighting the contrast between Marshall's public image and his current state.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Marshall's repeated attempts to strike the Black Witches with his longsword fail inexplicably.
• Vivian, initially mocking Marshall, senses something amiss and considers escaping her chains.
• Marshall realizes an external force is affecting him, likely the High Tower Witch.
• The High Tower Witch, Lan Qingyou, appears, photographing Vivian with a Card.
• Lan Qingyou's appearance causes Marshall distress and Vivian to ask for her help in removing her chains.

Character Developments

• Marshall's frustration and fear grow as he loses control of his actions.
• Vivian's initial amusement turns to concern and calculation as she considers escaping.
• Lan Qingyou's reappearance after a century hints at her continued power and influence.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Marshall's loss of control over his actions highlights the theme of power and its loss, while Lan Qingyou's reappearance reinforces her power and influence.
• Appearance vs. Reality: The High Tower Witch's sudden appearance challenges the reality of the situation and the expectations of the characters.

Character Interactions

• Marshall and Vivian's interaction is tense, with Marshall growing increasingly frustrated and Vivian considering escape.
• Vivian and Lan Qingyou's interaction is casual and familiar, showing their shared history and understanding.
• Marshall's interaction with Lan Qingyou is implied to be hostile, given his distress at her appearance.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Marshall, the Pope of the Demon Race, is angered by being ignored by both an intruder (Lan Qingyou) and a prisoner (Vivian).
• Lan Qingyou exposes Marshall's talent, [Overclock Manifestation], which he hasn't used in a long time.
• Marshall threatens Lan Qingyou, warning her about the power of The Order, but she remains unfazed.
• Lan Qingyou frees the Long-lived Species, including Vivian, using her magic.
• Marshall orders the activation of the Mana Disruption Device to hinder the Long-lived Species, but it has no effect on them.

Character Developments

• Marshall's anger and frustration grow as he faces disrespect from Lan Qingyou and Vivian.
• Lan Qingyou demonstrates her calm and collected demeanor even under Marshall's threats.
• Vivian, now freed, expresses her eagerness to confront Marshall and take revenge.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and respect: Marshall's anger stems from being disrespected and ignored, while Lan Qingyou and Vivian show no fear or deference to him.
• The consequences of past actions: Marshall's treatment of the Long-lived Species and his threats against Lan Qingyou come back to haunt him.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Marshall: Lan Qingyou exposes Marshall's talent and remains unfazed by his threats, while Marshall grows increasingly frustrated and angry.
• Lan Qingyou and Vivian: They work together to free the Long-lived Species, with Lan Qingyou showing no concern for Marshall's threats and Vivian expressing her eagerness to confront him.
• Marshall and the Long-lived Species: Marshall's attempt to use the Mana Disruption Device against them fails, highlighting their resilience and his waning control.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou conducts an impromptu experiment, releasing her own mana while activating the Mana Disruption Device, which neutralizes its effects and allows the Long-lived Species to regain their mana.
• Marshall, realizing his ultimate weapon is broken, smashes the Mana Disruption Device and orders his men to fight directly.
• The Long-lived Species and the Holy Sect engage in battle, with both sides evenly matched.
• Lan Qingyou gives the two Black Witches the [Portal] skill they were missing.

Character Developments

• Marshall's pride is shattered when his Mana Disruption Device is neutralized, leading him to fight directly.
• The Black Witches regain their sight and Magic Power, and two of them learn the [Portal] skill from Lan Qingyou.

Significant Themes

• The power of experimentation and adaptability (Lan Qingyou's impromptu experiment).
• The consequences of over-reliance on a single strategy (Marshall's Mana Disruption Device).

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Marshall: Lan Qingyou's experiment breaks Marshall's defense, leading to a direct confrontation.
• Lan Qingyou and the Black Witches: Lan Qingyou helps the Black Witches by giving them the [Portal] skill they were missing.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou, the Black Witch, is astonished to find that Magic Scrolls and even Magic Paper are scarce in this era.
• She learns that most Black Witches migrated to the New Continent after Eureka fell, and they left behind Witch Potions for new witches.
• Three Black Witches were captured on Storm Island while on a training and inspection mission to the holy land.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou shows surprise and confusion at the current state of the Black Witches and their practices.
• The captured Black Witches display a carefree and thoughtless attitude towards their capture, prioritizing their training and inspection mission.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the changes it brings to a society and its practices.
• The importance of efficiency and practicality in decision-making, contrasted with the Black Witches' approach.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou interacts with the captured Black Witches, expressing her confusion and disbelief at their actions and attitudes.
• The Black Witches display a friendly and unconcerned attitude towards each other and their situation, focusing on their mission and the possibility of finding their patriarch.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou teaches the witches the Portal magic, and they join the battle against Marshall.
• Lan Qingyou learns to borrow symbols from a Magic Array to create temporary alchemy arrays.
• Lan Qingyou creates an arm shield for the tall witch and offers potions to the fighters.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou demonstrates her alchemy skills and adaptability by learning a new technique.
• The witches show their combat prowess and teamwork, proving they are not naive but cautious.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and learning from others.
• The balance between magic and material in witchcraft.
• The importance of caution and understanding one's opponents.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou interacts with the tall witch, learning from her and giving her the arm shield.
• The witches work together in battle, supporting each other with their unique skills.
• Marshall's defenses are weakened as the fighters take potions from Lan Qingyou.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Marshall activates his ultimate move, "Magic Power Extraction," draining all magic power from the air, incapacitating everyone except Lan Qingyou.
• Lan Qingyou remains unaffected and continues to observe and record the effects of the move.
• Vivian, despite being able to stand, is unable to move due to the magic power drain.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou demonstrates her immunity to magic power drain and her calm, analytical demeanor under pressure.
• Marshall's confidence is shaken as his ultimate move fails to incapacitate Lan Qingyou.
• Vivian shows resilience but is still affected by the magic power drain, revealing her limitations compared to Lan Qingyou.

Significant Themes

• The power of magic and its various forms and effects.
• The importance of adaptability and versatility in combat.
• The consequences of over-reliance on a single ability.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Marshall: Lan Qingyou remains calm and collected, while Marshall grows increasingly frustrated and desperate.
• Lan Qingyou and Vivian: Lan Qingyou expects Vivian to handle Marshall but is surprised to find Vivian also affected by the magic power drain.
• Marshall and the Long-lived Species: Marshall's move incapacitates his own allies, highlighting his disregard for their well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Marshall, the Pope, attempts to use a forbidden ritual to summon Kesuya, a powerful entity, to defeat Lan Qingyou.
• Lan Qingyou reveals she's encountered Kesuya's components before and defeated them, dismissing Marshall's plan.
• Marshall, desperate, tries to transform into a powerful form to fight Lan Qingyou, resembling a buff dog meme.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou shows her vast knowledge and experience, anticipating Marshall's plan and dismissing it with ease.
• Marshall's desperation and lack of alternatives lead him to attempt a dangerous transformation.
• Vivian supports Lan Qingyou's claim about their past encounter with Kesuya.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and experience over brute force and desperation.
• The futility of underestimating one's opponent.
• The consequences of overreliance on forbidden powers.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Marshall's interaction highlights their power dynamics and mental states.
• Lan Qingyou and Vivian's interaction shows their shared history and mutual respect.
• Marshall's interaction with both characters reveals his desperation and lack of alternatives.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Marshall, the leader of the Black Witches, has fused with a Kesuya component, giving him enhanced abilities but keeping his human form.
• Lan Qingyou, an Origin Witch, arrives and immediately understands Marshall's fusion and its connection to the Hourglass Tower's structure.
• Lan Qingyou deduces that the tower's shape and Magic Circuits suppress the Kesuya component's overwhelming presence, allowing Marshall to maintain his human form.

Character Developments

• Marshall: Shows cunning and strategic thinking in maintaining his human form despite the powerful Kesuya fusion. However, he underestimates Lan Qingyou's intelligence and analytical skills.
• Lan Qingyou: Demonstrates exceptional analytical abilities, quickly understanding complex magical connections and Marshall's fusion. She remains calm and collected, even playful, despite the situation.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of magical fusions, and the importance of control and understanding in wielding such power.
• The intelligence and adaptability of characters, with Lan Qingyou's analytical skills contrasting with Marshall's underestimation of her abilities.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Marshall: Lan Qingyou's arrival challenges Marshall's understanding of his own power and control, leading to a tense standoff between them.
• Lan Qingyou and the Black Witches: Lan Qingyou's insights into the tower's structure and Marshall's fusion impress and intimidate the Black Witches, who have been imprisoned there for years without understanding these aspects.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Workshop Witch (Alisa) is heading towards the sealed site of Kesuya, a dangerous entity.
• Marshall rushes to prevent Alisa from reaching Kesuya, as its release could devastate the Dawn Mountain Range.
• Vivian and Lan Qingyou discuss Alisa's whereabouts and activities during her disappearance.

Character Developments

• Marshall's top priority is protecting the seal of Kesuya, showing his commitment to maintaining peace and order.
• Alisa's actions indicate her determination and potential threat level, as she's willing to risk releasing Kesuya.
• Lan Qingyou and Alisa's past activities are revealed to have involved time travel, though Lan Qingyou struggles to convince Vivian of this.

Significant Themes

• Threat and Containment: Kesuya's seal is a symbol of the threat it poses and the efforts to contain it, reflecting the theme of danger and control.
• Trust and Belief: Lan Qingyou's struggle to convince Vivian about her time-travel experiences highlights the theme of trust and belief in extraordinary circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Marshall's immediate response to Alisa's actions shows his dedication to protecting the seal and the region.
• Lan Qingyou and Vivian's conversation reveals their different perspectives and experiences, with Lan Qingyou struggling to convince Vivian of her time-travel story.
• The interaction between the Black Witches and White Witches, as well as their treatment by The Order, hints at underlying tensions and power dynamics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vivian and Lan Qingyou discuss the value of White Witches and the use of Long-lived Species' blood.
• They realize that captured White Witches are used to reinforce the seal below the building.
• Vivian suggests they go help Workshop Witch, but Lan Qingyou is confident in Alisa's abilities.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou shows understanding and acceptance of Artificial Humans, differentiating them from natural-born White Witches.
• Vivian demonstrates analytical skills by piecing together information about the seal and the use of White Witches.
• Alisa's power and capabilities are reaffirmed by Lan Qingyou's confidence in her.

Significant Themes

• The value and treatment of Artificial Humans vs. natural-born individuals.
• The use of magical beings for rituals and potions, highlighting the importance of diversity in materials.
• Trust and confidence in one's allies (Lan Qingyou's trust in Alisa).

Character Interactions

• Vivian and Lan Qingyou engage in a conversation, sharing information and insights.
• Lan Qingyou expresses trust in Alisa's abilities, reassuring Vivian that they should wait rather than intervene.
• A timid voice from an unknown character interrupts their discussion, asking about Alisa.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lan Qingyou's true identity as the Black Witch Clan's Patriarch is revealed.
• The Black Witches are astonished and shocked by this revelation.
• Lan Qingyou and Vivian discuss how the Black Witches obtained the Witch Potion.

Character Developments

• Lan Qingyou: Maintains her calm and composed demeanor despite revealing her true identity.
• Vivian: Shows respect and deference to Lan Qingyou, acknowledging her status as the Patriarch.
• The Black Witches: Initially shocked and reserved upon learning Lan Qingyou's true identity, they gradually accept her presence.

Significant Themes

• Identity and revelation: The truth about Lan Qingyou's identity is finally revealed to the Black Witches.
• Power dynamics: The relationship between Lan Qingyou and the Black Witches shifts as they recognize her authority.
• Trust and acceptance: The Black Witches must come to terms with Lan Qingyou's sudden reappearance and accept her as their leader.

Character Interactions

• Lan Qingyou and Vivian: They maintain a friendly and comfortable rapport, with Vivian showing respect to Lan Qingyou's status.
• Lan Qingyou and the Black Witches: Initially reserved, the Black Witches gradually warm up to Lan Qingyou as they accept her true identity.
• The Black Witches among themselves: They share their astonishment and disbelief at Lan Qingyou's revelation, leading to a sense of camaraderie.