Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Can joins the Superpowered organization and meets the King of Bad Jobs.
• The King of Bad Jobs shares his extreme views on unity among Superpowered.
• Fang Can learns about the potential dangers to his Nine Clans from other Superpowered.
• The King of Bad Jobs offers Fang Can a hundred beauties as a gift and promises to reveal more about the Infinite Protagonist Project later.

Character Developments

• Fang Can: Realizes the importance of unity among Superpowered and the potential threats to his Nine Clans. Starts to understand the complexity of the Superpowered world.
• King of Bad Jobs: Demonstrates his eccentric personality, extreme views, and protective nature towards other Superpowered. Shows his chuunibyou tendencies.

Significant Themes

• Unity vs Division: The King of Bad Jobs emphasizes the importance of unity among Superpowered, contrasting with the divided nature seen in many fictional works.
• Protecting Nine Clans: The focus on protecting one's Nine Clans highlights the vulnerability of Superpowered despite their powers.
• Power and Responsibility: The King of Bad Jobs' actions and words show the responsibility that comes with great power.

Character Interactions

• Fang Can and King of Bad Jobs: Their interaction reveals the King of Bad Jobs' eccentric personality and his protective nature towards other Superpowered. Fang Can learns valuable information about the Superpowered world from him.
• Fang Can and F-Superman: Although not physically present, F-Superman's influence is felt through the King of Bad Jobs' actions, as he possesses the latter to leave.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Three exceptional beauties, selected from New Nation's top hundred, are summoned to an icy mansion.
• They await their fate, fearing the unknown superpowered who summoned them.
• Fang Can, the Superpowered from the previous chapter, enters the mansion, revealing his divine appearance.

Character Developments

• The three beauties grapple with their anxiety and dread about their uncertain future.
• Fang Can, despite his divine appearance, remains flat and indifferent in his interactions.

Significant Themes

• The responsibility and burden of exceptional beauty in New Nation.
• The power dynamics between superpowered beings and ordinary people.
• The fear and uncertainty of the unknown.

Character Interactions

• The beauties bow respectfully to Fang Can upon his arrival, addressing him as "sir."
• Fang Can greets them briefly and flatly, saying "Mm, good morning."
• The beauties are initially struck by Fang Can's divine appearance, slowing their breathing in awe.
• Some of the beauties recognize Fang Can as the Superpowered from the previous chapter's livestream.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Can wakes up in a villa surrounded by several young girls who mistake him for a Superpowered lord.
• They assume he wants to "sleep" with them, and he agrees due to his unique circumstances.
• The girls become overly enthusiastic and eager to "teach" him, leading to a bizarre vaping session with enhanced Rick No. 5 pods.
• An hour later, Fang Can realizes he's the one being drained and strengthened by the girls' vaping, leading to rapid growth in their abilities.

Character Developments

• Fang Can: Initially hesitant and surprised, he adapts to the situation and tries to understand the effects of his Amushi on others.
• The Girls: They shift from anxious to excited and eager, displaying their eagerness to learn and grow through vaping with Fang Can.

Significant Themes

• Misunderstanding and Assumption: The girls' initial assumption about Fang Can's intentions leads to a peculiar situation.
• Power and Growth: The vaping session reveals the potential for rapid growth and strength enhancement, raising questions about control and responsibility.

Character Interactions

• Fang Can interacts with the girls, trying to navigate their eagerness and understand the effects of his Amushi on them.
• The girls interact with each other, displaying their competitive nature and eagerness to learn and grow through vaping with Fang Can.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Can's encounter with multiple girls who are drawn to him and his 'Rick No. 5' (his male organ), leading to a significant increase in their strength and speed.
• Fang Can contacts Liu Qingmeng to discuss the unusual events.
• Liu Qingmeng reveals that Fang Can's 'Cauldron Body' talent is exceptional and his 'Primordial Yang' is precious for cultivation.
• Liu Qingmeng hints at the uniqueness of Fang Can's Cauldron Body and its potential benefits.

Character Developments

• Fang Can shows concern and seriousness about his talent and the potential consequences of his actions.
• Liu Qingmeng displays a more lively and playful personality, teasing Fang Can.
• Jiang Ning'an struggles with her feelings and jealousy, reacting strongly to the idea of sharing Fang Can with her master.

Significant Themes

• The power of dual cultivation and the importance of the first encounter.
• The uniqueness and value of Fang Can's 'Cauldron Body' talent.
• The potential consequences of wasting or misusing one's talent.

Character Interactions

• Fang Can and Liu Qingmeng have a serious yet playful conversation about his talent and its implications.
• Jiang Ning'an eavesdrops on their conversation, reacting emotionally to the idea of sharing Fang Can with her master.
• Fang Can's interactions with the girls who are drawn to him, leading to a significant increase in their strength and speed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Can learns about his Cauldron Body's infinite regeneration ability from Liu Qingmeng.
• Liu Qingmeng explains that Fang Can's body can provide immense cultivation benefits, even to those with poor aptitude.
• They discuss the effects of dual cultivation on the cultivator's consciousness.

Character Developments

• Fang Can becomes more aware of the potential dangers and temptations his Cauldron Body presents.
• Liu Qingmeng shows concern for Fang Can's safety and future entanglements.

Significant Themes

• The power and temptation of the Cauldron Body.
• The potential consequences of excessive dual cultivation.

Character Interactions

• Fang Can and Liu Qingmeng discuss the intricacies of his Cauldron Body and its effects on cultivators.
• The top one hundred beauties of New Nation await news from the three women cultivating with Fang Can, highlighting their curiosity and eagerness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Can's first sexual encounter is with Soft Chant in the Clouds, while Dream Returning to Misty Rain and Sister Yingyue watch.
• The girls in the group chat express their jealousy and desire to be with Fang Can.
• Fang Can orders the girls to rest and not cultivate further, but they're reluctant.
• Fang Can takes Li Xi to her villa to continue cultivating, leaving the others unsatisfied.
• Fang Can returns and orders the three girls to practice a technique called "Everyone Has Kung Fu to Practice," with a reward and punishment system.

Character Developments

• Fang Can shows restraint and concern for the girls' well-being, following Liu Qingmeng's advice.
• The girls become increasingly addicted to cultivating with Fang Can and struggle with his order to rest.
• Li Xi shows eagerness to cultivate with Fang Can.

Significant Themes

• Addiction and dependency on power and pleasure.
• The consequences of using one's authority to control others.
• The struggle between desire and self-control.

Character Interactions

• Fang Can interacts with the girls, showing both concern and dominance.
• The girls interact with each other, expressing their jealousy, desire, and frustration.
• Fang Can and Li Xi show a friendly dynamic as they leave together to cultivate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Can gives the girls a cultivation manual to keep them occupied and motivated.
• The girls compete to be the first to generate qi sensation, aiming to spend an hour alone with Fang Can tomorrow.
• Fang Can successfully swells his right fist using his new technique but realizes it's not yet combat-ready.
• Fang Can reaches the peak of the Mysterious Pass Ninth Layer but decides to suppress his realm for now.

Character Developments

• The girls become more motivated and focused on cultivation, with the white-stockinged girl being the first to generate qi sensation.
• Yingyue remains focused and dedicated to her cultivation, planning to use scientific methods to improve.

Significant Themes

• The importance of having a goal or purpose in life to prevent nihilism and boredom.
• The consequences of pushing one's body too far, as seen with Fang Can's swelling technique.
• The struggle between immediate gratification (like the girls' competition) and long-term planning (like Yingyue's approach).

Character Interactions

• Fang Can interacts with the girls, motivating them to cultivate and setting up a competition for tomorrow.
• The girls interact with each other, driven by their shared goal and competitive spirit.
• Fang Can and Li Xi have a brief interaction, with Li Xi accompanying Fang Can as he cultivates with the girls.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yingyue discovers she has enhanced cultivation aptitude after cultivating with Fang Can and plans to monopolize his time for faster progress.
• Fang Can feels stifled by his daily routine of feeding and teaching the women, leading to a decrease in his cultivation time.
• Fang Can returns to the original villa, where Liu Qingmeng informs him about the upcoming All-Kingdoms Grand Competition at Fangcun Mountain.
• Fang Can learns that he can obtain a competition slot by being in the top ten thousand of the Hidden Dragon Ranking and that the competition is held in a spiritual secret realm.

Character Developments

• Yingyue becomes more determined and strategic in her cultivation, aiming to monopolize Fang Can's time to advance faster.
• Fang Can feels the strain of his daily routine and anticipates crossing over again soon.
• Liu Qingmeng expresses concern about Fang Can potentially practicing the Path of Supreme Emotional Oblivion and warns him about the All-Kingdoms Grand Competition.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic planning and hard work in cultivation, as demonstrated by Yingyue's determination to outwork her competitors.
• The consequences of becoming too focused on one aspect of cultivation, such as the potential dangers of the Path of Supreme Emotional Oblivion.
• The interconnectedness of different realms and worlds, as seen in the All-Kingdoms Grand Competition's spiritual secret realm.

Character Interactions

• Yingyue's internal monologue reveals her competitive nature and strategic thinking in her cultivation progress.
• Fang Can's conversation with Liu Qingmeng provides insight into the upcoming All-Kingdoms Grand Competition and the potential dangers of the Path of Supreme Emotional Oblivion.
• Fang Can's return to the original villa allows for a brief catch-up with Liu Qingmeng, but he decides not to disturb Jiang, who is cultivating.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Can suddenly exhibits a significant increase in cultivation, reaching the ninth level of the Mysterious Pass, surprising those around him.
• He announces his intention to participate in the All-Kingdoms Grand Competition within the next ten days.
• Fang Can and Ye Qingshi prepare to leave for the Imperial Capital, with Fang Can planning to test his strength against young masters from great clans along the way.
• In another storyline, Liu Qingmeng retrieves Jiang Ning'an from the other world and plans to take her to the Imperial Capital. She expresses disapproval of Jiang's infatuation with Fang Can.

Character Developments

• Fang Can: Shows rapid cultivation growth, reaching the ninth level of the Mysterious Pass. He remains confident and decisive in his plans.
• Ye Qingshi: Accompanies Fang Can on his journey north. She shows concern for his safety and willingness to support him.
• Jiang Ning'an: Returns to her world and is scolded by her master, Liu Qingmeng, for her infatuation with Fang Can. She is determined to attend the All-Kingdoms Grand Competition with Liu Qingmeng.

Significant Themes

• Divine Power and Miracles: Fang Can's sudden cultivation growth is seen as a miracle by those around him, reinforcing his divine status.
• Faith and Worship: The martial artists in the Blazing Sun Martial Hall show unwavering faith in Fang Can, even in the face of his unconventional methods.
• Love and Duty: Jiang Ning'an's love for Fang Can conflicts with her duty as a disciple, highlighting the tension between personal desires and obligations.

Character Interactions

• Fang Can and Ye Qingshi: They interact casually, with Ye Qingshi showing concern for Fang Can's safety and accompanying him on his journey.
• Liu Qingmeng and Jiang Ning'an: Liu Qingmeng scolds Jiang Ning'an for her infatuation with Fang Can, emphasizing the importance of duty over personal feelings. Jiang Ning'an accepts her master's reprimand and vows to follow her.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Fang Can prepares for his journey, with Ye Yonglie arranging a lavish entourage of 10,000 people, including martial artists, maidservants, chefs, and scribes.
• The martial artists discuss the decline of Great Yan's army and the rise of sects, revealing that Great Yan's soldiers were once martial artists at the ninth level of the Mysterious Pass.
• Inside the Tiger Fiend Sect, a disciple complains about Fang Can's presence, but Yang Duan warns him about Fang Can's new status as a disciple of a Fourth Turn immortal.

Character Developments

• Fang Can shows concern for his followers' well-being and is willing to listen to Ye Yonglie's advice.
• Yang Duan demonstrates wisdom and caution, understanding the implications of Fang Can's new status.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the government and martial artists in Great Yan.
• The consequences of Great Yan's attempt to suppress the martial arts world a hundred years ago.
• The importance of status and reputation in the martial world.

Character Interactions

• Fang Can and Ye Yonglie discuss the arrangements for Fang Can's journey, showing a mutual understanding and respect for each other's roles.
• Yang Duan and his disciple discuss Fang Can's presence, highlighting the disciple's impulsiveness and Yang Duan's wisdom and caution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Duan advises his disciple not to get involved with Fang Can's affairs, as Fang Can's talent and backing make him untouchable.
• Fang Can begins his journey northward to participate in the All-Kingdoms Grand Competition, with a grand and imposing procession.
• The procession attracts attention and speculation from onlookers about Fang Can's rapid progress and the upcoming competition.

Character Developments

• Yang Duan shows satisfaction with his disciple's understanding and advises him to focus on his own cultivation.
• Fang Can demonstrates his growing influence and power, with a grand procession and public displays of devotion.

Significant Themes

• Power and influence: Fang Can's procession showcases his growing power and the respect he commands.
• Rapid advancement: The speed of Fang Can's progress sparks curiosity and disbelief among onlookers.
• Competition: The upcoming All-Kingdoms Grand Competition looms as a significant event, driving characters' actions.

Character Interactions

• Yang Duan and his disciple: Yang Duan advises his disciple, showing satisfaction with his growth.
• Fang Can and the public: Fang Can's procession draws attention and speculation from the public.
• Li Zhengyang and his companions: Li Zhengyang and his friends discuss Fang Can's progress and their plans to confront him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The god-worshiping procession led by Ye Yonglie and Fang Can is blocked by Wan Chenyu, a warrior aiming to challenge Fang Can.
• Three Heart Manifestation Warriors attempt to subdue Wan Chenyu but are easily defeated.
• Wan Chenyu reveals he has his own godly convoy, led by suona music, approaching from a distance.
• Fang Can finally appears, acknowledging Wan Chenyu's challenge and noticing other hidden warriors.

Character Developments

• Wan Chenyu: Shows off his strength and confidence, aiming to humiliate Fang Can and his followers. He's reckless and enjoys the spotlight.
• Fang Can: Remains calm and composed, showing no reaction to Wan Chenyu's provocation until he's ready to face him. He's aware of the hidden warriors and isn't easily provoked.

Significant Themes

• Deification and Rivalry: The chapter explores the deification of warriors and the rivalry among them, with each warrior having their own god-worshiping convoy.
• Humiliation and Resilience: Wan Chenyu seeks to humiliate Fang Can and his followers, while Fang Can remains resilient and unperturbed.

Character Interactions

• Wan Chenyu vs. Fang Can: Wan Chenyu openly challenges Fang Can, aiming to defeat him and cause his followers to lose faith.
• Fang Can vs. Hidden Warriors: Fang Can acknowledges the presence of hidden warriors, setting the stage for future confrontations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Can demonstrates extraordinary Heart Manifestation, overwhelming his opponents.
• Wan Chenyu initiates a fight, using his Dragon Pattern Broadsword to attack Fang Can.
• Fang Can dodges the attack and counters, using his new Heaven-Propping Technique to dramatically increase his size and defensive power.

Character Developments

• Fang Can: Shows significant growth in his abilities, developing the Heaven-Propping Technique, which allows him to temporarily increase his size and defensive power.
• Wan Chenyu: Realizes the extent of Fang Can's power and is shocked by his ability to defy common physical laws.

Significant Themes

• Power and Ability: The chapter emphasizes the disparity in power between Fang Can and his opponents, highlighting Fang Can's unique abilities and rapid growth.
• Defiance of Natural Laws: Fang Can's Heaven-Propping Technique allows him to temporarily defy the laws of conservation of energy and mass, adding a fantastical element to the story.

Character Interactions

• Fang Can vs. Wan Chenyu: The main interaction in this chapter is between Fang Can and Wan Chenyu, with Wan Chenyu underestimating Fang Can's power and paying the price.
• Fang Can vs. Li Zhengyang and others: Although there's no direct confrontation, Li Zhengyang and the other aristocratic youths are present, witnessing Fang Can's power and being shocked by it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Can, now displaying terrifying aura, confronts five opponents led by Wan Chenyu.
• Fang Can uses his unique technique, Shrouding the Heavens Great Hand Seal, against Wan Chenyu, who charges into the palm instead of dodging.
• Fang Can captures Wan Chenyu and punches him, severely injuring him. He then throws Li Xiangyang's body like a javelin, incapacitating the remaining opponents.
• Fang Can orders his men to strip and hang the defeated opponents as a warning.

Character Developments

• Fang Can: Demonstrates immense power and ruthlessness, using his opponents' techniques against them and showing no mercy. He also uses his strength to intimidate and humiliate his enemies.
• Wan Chenyu: Shows determination and struggle but is ultimately overwhelmed by Fang Can's power.
• Li Xiangyang and others: Display cowardice and panic in the face of Fang Can's strength, trying to retreat but failing to escape his wrath.

Significant Themes

• Power and Dominance: Fang Can's display of strength asserts his dominance over the other characters, who are left humiliated and powerless.
• Humiliation and Revenge: Fang Can seeks to humiliate his opponents as revenge for their earlier disrespect.
• Camouflage and True Strength: Fang Can's appearance changes back to his normal state after the fight, highlighting the contrast between his frail appearance and his true demonic strength.

Character Interactions

• Fang Can vs. Wan Chenyu: Wan Chenyu's determination is no match for Fang Can's overwhelming power, leading to his defeat.
• Fang Can vs. Li Xiangyang and others: Fang Can's strength and ruthlessness instill fear in the remaining opponents, who try to retreat but are ultimately incapacitated.
• Fang Can and his men: Fang Can orders his men to strip and hang the defeated opponents, showing his disregard for their lives and dignity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Can defeats several martial artists who challenge him, using Wan Chenyu's broadsword, a Sacrificial Artifact.
• Fang Can learns about Sacrificial Artifacts from Li Xiangyang, who is captured and stripped.
• Wan Chenyu's convoy approaches, with a feast band playing a suona.

Character Developments

• Fang Can demonstrates his strength and confidence, showing no fear of Wan Chenyu's approaching convoy.
• Li Xiangyang, despite his initial pride, becomes cooperative and informative after being captured.
• Wan Chenyu, injured and hung on a flagpole, experiences fear and anxiety upon hearing his convoy's approach.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: Fang Can's dominance is emphasized through his defeat of multiple opponents and his handling of the Sacrificial Artifact.
• Knowledge and ignorance: Li Xiangyang's surprise at Fang Can's lack of knowledge about Sacrificial Artifacts highlights the theme of hidden or unknown information.
• Fear and anxiety: Wan Chenyu's terror upon hearing his convoy suggests a shift in his confidence and control.

Character Interactions

• Fang Can and Li Xiangyang: Fang Can threatens Li Xiangyang to extract information, while Li Xiangyang, despite his initial reluctance, shares knowledge about Sacrificial Artifacts.
• Fang Can and Wan Chenyu: Though not directly interacting, Fang Can's actions and attitude contrast with Wan Chenyu's growing fear and anxiety.
• Wan Chenyu and his convoy: Wan Chenyu's fear is tied to the approach of his convoy, suggesting a dependence on his entourage for power and confidence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A procession of thousands, led by Wan Chenyu's followers, approaches Fang Can's formation, expecting to find him defeated.
• Wan Chenyu, blind and humiliated, is suspended from a flagpole, unrecognizable to his followers.
• Wan Chenyu's followers, upon seeing his state, are shocked and try to rescue him, but are met with resistance from Fang Can's forces.
• A middle-aged believer kneels before Fang Can, begging for mercy and offering to take Wan Chenyu's punishment, but Fang Can is unimpressed.
• Fang Can orders his followers to handle the approaching believers and to beat Wan Chenyu if they cause trouble.
• Ye Yonglie, one of Fang Can's followers, demands that Wan Chenyu's believers hand over their religious texts, martial arts manuals, and property, threatening further harm to Wan Chenyu if they refuse.

Character Developments

• Fang Can: Shows arrogance and lack of mercy towards his enemies, but also displays a lack of experience in dealing with political and social complexities.
• Wan Chenyu: Experiences a reversal of fortune, going from arrogant and powerful to humiliated and powerless. His followers' loyalty is tested, and he is forced to face the consequences of his past actions.
• Wan Chenyu's Followers: Display unwavering loyalty to their god, even in the face of humiliation and defeat. They are willing to suffer in his place and make sacrifices to protect him.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Betrayal: Wan Chenyu's followers remain loyal to him despite his defeat and humiliation, while Wan Chenyu's actions have led to the betrayal and suffering of other gods' believers in the past.
• Power Dynamics: The reversal of power dynamics between Fang Can and Wan Chenyu highlights the precarious nature of power and the consequences of overconfidence.
• Mercy and Cruelty: Fang Can's lack of mercy towards his enemies contrasts with the middle-aged believer's plea for mercy. This raises questions about the appropriate use of power and the value of compassion.

Character Interactions

• Fang Can vs. Wan Chenyu: Their interaction is marked by a reversal of power dynamics, with Fang Can now holding the upper hand and displaying a lack of mercy towards Wan Chenyu.
• Wan Chenyu's Followers vs. Fang Can's Followers: The two groups clash as they try to rescue Wan Chenyu and protect their respective gods. Their interaction highlights the stark contrast between their beliefs and loyalties.
• Fang Can vs. Ye Yonglie: While Fang Can is initially unimpressed by the kneeling believer, Ye Yonglie takes a more pragmatic approach, using the believer's loyalty to extract concessions and further their goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Can defeats Wan Chenyu and his followers, displaying his strength and causing them to be humiliated.
• The group continues north, but Wan Chenyu and his followers disappear from their restraints overnight.
• News reaches them that the emperor has died suddenly, drowned in a brothel.

Character Developments

• Fang Can: Shows his disdain for begging and weakness, revealing his competitive and ambitious nature. He expresses his desire for more enemies and challenges, hinting at his growing confidence and hunger for power.
• Ye Qingshi: Shows concern for Fang Can's mental state and tries to reassure him. She also displays her disbelief at Fang Can's wild imaginings about future events.
• Wan Chenyu: After his defeat, he becomes more determined to seek revenge against Fang Can. He also learns about the emperor's death and the political turmoil in the Capital, which affects his family's interests.

Significant Themes

• Face and Reputation: Both Wan Chenyu and his followers, as well as the emperor, suffer from loss of face and reputation, leading to consequences for them.
• Power and Ambition: Fang Can's desire for more challenges and enemies highlights his growing ambition and hunger for power.
• Political Intrigue: The emperor's sudden death and the political turmoil in the Capital emphasize the complex and dangerous nature of politics.

Character Interactions

• Fang Can and Ye Qingshi: They have a candid conversation about Fang Can's feelings and his desires for future events, showing their growing closeness and mutual understanding.
• Fang Can and Wan Chenyu (implied): Their conflict deepens as Wan Chenyu becomes more determined to seek revenge, while Fang Can remains calm and confident.
• Wan Chenyu and Uncle Ghost: They discuss the political situation in the Capital and the potential threats to their family, showing their loyalty and concern for each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Can learns about the Great Yan Emperor's death by drowning, which he finds hard to believe.
• Ye Yonglie explains the Martial Restriction Decree signed by the imperial family and the jianghu, restricting the imperial bloodline from having martial arts skills.
• Fang Can feels guilty about his luck-based ability causing misfortune and understands its potential consequences.
• In the Capital, the Grand Justice investigates the emperor's death and concludes it was an accident, but the court officials suspect foul play.

Character Developments

• Fang Can starts to understand the implications and power of his luck-based ability.
• Ye Yonglie demonstrates his knowledge of the imperial family's history and politics.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of luck-based abilities and the dangers of underestimating them.
• The political intrigue and power struggles within the imperial court.
• The tension between the imperial family and the jianghu, leading to the Martial Restriction Decree.

Character Interactions

• Fang Can and Ye Yonglie discuss the emperor's death and the implications of the Martial Restriction Decree.
• The Grand Justice and the court officials in the Capital discuss the emperor's death and suspect foul play despite the investigation's findings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Imperial Guards, led by Elder Marshal Yang, demand a swift resolution to the succession issue.
• Prince Qing proposes drawing lots to choose the emperor among the seven eligible princesses, as the murderer's identity remains unknown.
• The court officials argue and quarrel over their preferred candidates, with no clear consensus.

Character Developments

• Elder Marshal Yang shows aggression and impatience in the face of the succession crisis.
• Prince Qing demonstrates diplomatic skills and a willingness to consider unconventional solutions.
• The court officials reveal their political ambitions and willingness to manipulate the succession for their own gain.

Significant Themes

• The weakness of imperial authority and the lack of respect for the imperial institution among the long-lived court officials.
• The manipulation of power dynamics within the court and the struggle for influence.

Character Interactions

• Elder Marshal Yang and Prince Qing clash over the succession issue, with Yang demanding a quick resolution and Qing proposing a more cautious approach.
• The court officials engage in heated arguments, each promoting their preferred candidate and accusing others of being involved in the emperor's murder.
• Fang Can and Ye Qingshi interact, with Fang Can inviting Ye Qingshi to explore Cangren City together, showing his interest in her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Can and Ye Qingshi arrive in Cangren City and listen to a storyteller narrating Fang Can's deeds, which are exaggerated and fictionalized.
• Fang Can's convoy is resupplied within the city, drawing attention and curiosity from locals.
• A princess's procession approaches the city, and her attendants notice Fang Can's convoy. They learn that Fang Can is traveling to participate in the All-Kingdoms Grand Competition.
• The princess's procession is stopped by two large groups blocking the road, looking for Fang Can.

Character Developments

• Fang Can enjoys hearing the fictionalized tale of his deeds, feeling a sense of novelty and excitement.
• The princess shows curiosity and surprise upon learning about Fang Can's rapid progress in martial arts.

Significant Themes

• The power of storytelling and its influence on public perception.
• The allure of fame and recognition.
• The political intrigue and power struggles within the imperial family.

Character Interactions

• Fang Can and Ye Qingshi share a moment of amusement as they listen to the storyteller's tale.
• The princess and her attendant discuss the news about Fang Can, showing curiosity and disbelief.
• The guard leader of the princess's procession confronts the two groups blocking the road, displaying his protective nature.