Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points

• Kangqiao shares grilled octopus legs with other beasts, establishing dominance.
• Kangqiao decides to return to the city of the Four Races but wants to explore the sky first.
• Kangqiao asks the Giant Moth to take him into the sky.

Character Developments

• Kangqiao demonstrates generosity and leadership by sharing food with other beasts.
• The Giant Serpent shows cunning and sycophancy to gain Kangqiao's favor.
• The Trilobite is captivated by the deliciousness of the grilled octopus leg.

Significant Themes

• Dominance and hierarchy among the beasts.
• The value of food in this world.
• Kangqiao's curiosity and desire to explore the sky and outer space.

Character Interactions

• Kangqiao interacts with the other beasts, showing generosity and dominance.
• The Giant Serpent fawns over Kangqiao, trying to gain his favor.
• The Water Lizard, Giant Moth, and Giant Serpent hesitate but ultimately follow the Giant Serpent's example in offering food to Kangqiao.
• Kangqiao asks the Giant Moth to take him into the sky, causing the other beasts to feel schadenfreude or worry.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kangqiao, despite his massive size, is lifted by the Giant Moth and flown into the sky.
• The Giant Moth struggles to carry Kangqiao due to his weight but manages to reach high altitudes where it can replenish its energy.
• Kangqiao signals for the Giant Moth to fly higher, but it initially resists, later revealing it was exhausted from carrying him.
• After recovering, the Giant Moth flies Kangqiao to the planet's outer orbit, where they can see half of the planet and the vastness of space.

Character Developments

• The Giant Moth demonstrates its strength and resilience in carrying Kangqiao but also shows cunning in hiding its exhaustion.
• Kangqiao exhibits patience and understanding, eventually guessing the Giant Moth's reason for not flying higher initially.

Significant Themes

• The theme of strength and endurance is highlighted through the Giant Moth's struggle to carry Kangqiao.
• The theme of communication and understanding is shown as Kangqiao tries to convey his wishes to the Giant Moth and later understands its predicament.

Character Interactions

• Kangqiao and the Giant Moth interact through gestures, with Kangqiao trying to convey his wishes and the Giant Moth initially playing dumb.
• The Three Beasts on the ground watch Kangqiao and the Giant Moth's ascent, likely with a mix of awe and disbelief.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kang Qiao is released by the Giant Moth into the planet's outer orbit, allowing him to see half of the planet for the first time.
• He observes the land, sea, and sun, then notices an unusual noise in the vacuum of space.
• The noise disappears as suddenly as it begins, leaving Kang Qiao puzzled.
• Kang Qiao heads towards the other side of the planet and discovers a colossal Giant Tree that extends into the planet's orbit.
• The Giant Moth attempts to approach the tree but is repelled by an invisible barrier.

Character Developments

• Kang Qiao becomes more curious and cautious about the universe's mysteries.
• The Giant Moth shows its power but also its lack of understanding about the Giant Tree's barrier.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and mystery of the universe.
• The contrast between the familiar and the extraordinary.
• The limits of knowledge and understanding.

Character Interactions

• Kang Qiao and the Giant Moth interact briefly, with Kang Qiao expressing his amusement and exasperation at the Giant Moth's actions.
• Kang Qiao's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and questions about the Giant Tree and the universe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kang Qiao observes the Giant Tree from space, finding it lifeless and encased in an invisible barrier.
• The barrier covers half the planet and prevents external creatures from entering.
• Kang Qiao decides to return to reassure the three beasts and try to find a way to enter the barrier from below the planet.
• On the battlefield, the remaining Frog-Fish People retreat into the deep sea abyss, and the four tribes decide to withdraw their troops due to heavy casualties and the uncertain outcome of the God War.

Character Developments

• Kang Qiao demonstrates curiosity and analytical thinking as it observes the Giant Tree and plans further investigation.
• The priests of the four tribes show pragmatism and concern for their tribes' well-being, deciding to withdraw from the battle due to heavy losses and the need to recuperate.

Significant Themes

• The power and mystery of the Giant Tree: Its immense size, lack of life, and protective barrier suggest it has its own will and extraordinary abilities.
• The limits of mortal power: The four tribes' inability to completely eradicate the Frog-Fish People highlights the reliance of mortals on their gods and the insignificance of their struggles compared to the God War.
• The interconnectedness of the four tribes: Despite their individual concerns, the tribes recognize their unity as subjects of the Four Gods of Order and express willingness to help each other.

Character Interactions

• Kang Qiao interacts with the three beasts, intending to reassure them and continue its investigation of the Giant Tree.
• The priests of the four tribes discuss their next steps, expressing concern for their tribes' well-being and the outcome of the God War. They decide to withdraw their troops and send people to investigate the progress of the God War.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Five colossal beings (deities) gather on a beach, with their respective tribes watching from afar.
• The tribes perform funerary rites for their fallen kin in the presence of their deities.
• Kang Qiao, the deity of the Dinosaur People, prepares to cremate the bodies of its kin using its divine flames.

Character Developments

• Kang Qiao: Shows compassion and willingness to guide its people, even after death.
• Barton, the new chief shaman of the Dinosaur People: Rational and intelligent, harbors doubts about the Divine Kingdom but remains devoted to its tribe's prosperity.

Significant Themes

• Faith and its role in uniting tribes and fostering cohesion.
• The transition from barbaric practices to more civilized funeral rites.
• The responsibility of leaders towards their people.

Character Interactions

• The Dinosaur People and Kang Qiao: The tribe watches eagerly as Kang Qiao prepares to cremate their fallen kin, seeing it as a great honor.
• Barton and the elder of the Dinosaur People: Barton hopes to see its father-like elder enter Kang Qiao's embrace after death, while also focusing on leading its people to prosperity in reality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kang Qiao, a Lava God's avatar, descends and reduces Dinosaur People's corpses to nothingness, revealing soul lights.
• Soul lights gather and transform into large fireballs, each containing a soul from the Children of Lava.
• The souls within the fireballs experience a trial, with some exploding and disappearing, while others remain.
• The Dinosaur People and other races witness this divine event, interpreting it as a trial of faith and soul.

Character Developments

• Kang Qiao: Demonstrates divine powers, guiding souls and conducting a trial.
• Barton (Dinosaur People Elder): Experiences guilt for his kin whose bodies couldn't be recovered, strengthening his faith.
• Priests of various races: Question their understanding of faith and souls, leading to introspection and potential changes in their tribes' beliefs.

Significant Themes

• Faith and Belief: The divine event challenges the races' understanding of faith and belief, leading to self-reflection and potential changes in their religious practices.
• Divine Intervention: The Lava God's direct involvement in guiding and testing souls emphasizes the divine presence and power in their world.
• Trial and Redemption: The souls' trial suggests that even with divine guidance, redemption requires effort and endurance.

Character Interactions

• Dinosaur People vs. Serpent People: A conflict arises between the Dinosaur People and Serpent People priests due to differing interpretations of the event, highlighting racial tensions and differing beliefs.
• Dinosaur People among themselves: The Dinosaur People priests discuss reorganizing their tribesfolk's faith, indicating unity and shared purpose among their leadership.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kang Qiao, a divine entity, focuses on the remaining fireballs in the sky.
• The fireballs stabilize, and Divine Kingdom responds, causing a rune on Kang Qiao's chest to glow and expand, covering a large area.
• The fireballs merge into a giant Egg of Flames in Divine Kingdom, hatching a behemoth with a central Flame Eye.
• The Flame Eye establishes a connection with Kang Qiao, addressing it as "Father God."

Character Developments

• Kang Qiao: Discovers it can communicate with the Flame Eye, feels joy and amusement at being addressed as "Father God."
• Kaiya (Flame Eye): Confused and apprehensive initially, feels immense gratitude and devotion towards Kang Qiao upon realizing it's in Divine Kingdom.

Significant Themes

• Divine intervention and communication with mortals.
• Devotion and worship of a divine entity.
• The birth and growth of a new entity in Divine Kingdom.

Character Interactions

• Kang Qiao and Kaiya: Kang Qiao inquires about the Dinosaur People's society and threats, while Kaiya expresses devotion and gratitude towards Kang Qiao, addressing it as "Father God."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kang Qiao asks Kaiya, the Dinosaur Elder, about his feelings regarding his current body, which houses thousands of consciousnesses.
• Kaiya expresses that sharing a body isn't uncomfortable and that he's ready to discuss matters with his kin if they awaken.
• Kang Qiao asks about the Dinosaur People's future plans now that they've been resurrected.

Character Developments

• Kaiya: Demonstrates understanding and acceptance of his current form and expresses willingness to serve Kang Qiao in the Divine Kingdom rather than return to the surface due to his bizarre form and desire for rest.
• Kang Qiao: Shows curiosity and understanding towards Kaiya's situation but underestimates the depth of Kaiya's faith and understanding of the gods.

Significant Themes

• Faith and its implications: Kaiya's profound faith in Kang Qiao influences his decisions and understanding of the gods and their subjects.
• Delegation of power: Kaiya believes in empowering the new generation of Dinosaur People to shape their future, rather than relying on him.
• The nature of gods: Kaiya contrasts Kang Qiao with other gods, seeing him as benevolent and laissez-faire, while the others are more self-serving.

Character Interactions

• Kang Qiao and Kaiya: Kang Qiao asks questions to understand Kaiya's situation and plans, while Kaiya responds with honesty and a deep understanding of his faith and the gods.
• Kaiya and the Dinosaur People: Kaiya expresses his desire to serve Kang Qiao in the Divine Kingdom rather than return to the surface to avoid causing confusion among his people. He also believes Barton, a young priest, is suitable to guide the Dinosaur People's future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kang Qiao awakes and is mobbed by the other four great beasts, who are curious about a symbol on its chest.
• Kang Qiao decides to investigate the Giant Tree and deal with the White Worm along the way, rather than engaging with the Earth-Drilling Demon Worms and Flame Monsters.
• Kang Qiao leads the four great beasts north, with the five races' citizens watching.
• Kang Qiao releases Kaiya from the Divine Kingdom for the first time, revealing its existence to the other four beasts.

Character Developments

• Kang Qiao: Awakens with a clear objective, decides to investigate the Giant Tree, and reveals Kaiya to the other beasts.
• Kaiya: Becomes withdrawn and silent upon learning about the other four beasts' naivety and ignorance, struggles with its worldview being shattered.
• The Four Great Beasts: Show curiosity and interest in Kaiya's existence and its form of communication.

Significant Themes

• The naivety and ignorance of the four great beasts contrast with Kang Qiao's wisdom and understanding.
• The revelation of Kaiya's existence challenges the worldviews of the other four beasts.
• Kang Qiao's decision to investigate the Giant Tree reflects its priorities and goals.

Character Interactions

• Kang Qiao interacts with the four great beasts, punching the Water Lizard when it becomes too curious.
• The four great beasts interact with Kaiya, showing curiosity and asking various questions.
• Kang Qiao and Kaiya communicate, with Kaiya translating for Kang Qiao and expressing its bewilderment at the other beasts' naivety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group, led by Kang Qiao (Godzilla), ventures into the frozen north for a day and night.
• The Water Lizard and Trilobite enjoy the icy environment, while the Giant Moth and Giant Serpent find it dull.
• Kaiya (a flame eyeball) guides the group, searching for White Worms.
• The four beasts display childlike behavior, running around and causing minor havoc.
• Kang Qiao allows Kaiya to manage the other gods as it sees fit.

Character Developments

• Kaiya: Struggles with its new worldview, deciding to teach the other gods how to behave properly.
• Kang Qiao: Shows understanding and amusement towards Kaiya's decision, considering himself a 'god above gods' if Kaiya succeeds.
• The Four Beasts: Display immature and indifferent behavior, showing no understanding of divinity or responsibility.

Significant Themes

• Divine Responsibility: Kaiya's struggle with the other gods' behavior highlights the theme of divine responsibility and proper conduct.
• Worldview Shattering: Kaiya's encounter with the other gods shatters its initial worldview of gods, leading to internal turmoil.
• Faith and Belief: Kang Qiao's generosity towards Kaiya emphasizes the weight of faith and belief.

Character Interactions

• Kang Qiao and Kaiya: Kang Qiao allows Kaiya to manage the other gods, showing understanding and support.
• Kaiya and the Four Beasts: Kaiya struggles to communicate and manage the four beasts, deciding to teach them proper divine behavior.
• The Four Beasts: They interact with each other and Kang Qiao with indifference and immaturity, showing no understanding of divinity or responsibility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kang Qiao and his group encounter a giant white worm disturbing the ice fields.
• The White Worm, awakened from its slumber, attacks Kang Qiao's group.
• The Water Lizard and the Trilobite engage in a battle with the White Worm, ultimately killing it after three days.

Character Developments

• Kang Qiao: Shows patience and amusement in letting his companions handle the White Worm.
• Water Lizard: Proves its strength and determination by leading the fight against the White Worm.
• Trilobite: Demonstrates its dim-wittedness but also its combat effectiveness.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for territory and dominance among behemoths.
• The resilience and power of ancient creatures.
• The importance of teamwork and strategy in combat.

Character Interactions

• Kang Qiao and his group initially underestimate the White Worm but later watch the Water Lizard and Trilobite fight it.
• Water Lizard and Trilobite work together to defeat the White Worm, with the Water Lizard using its ice manipulation abilities and the Trilobite using its brute force.
• Kang Qiao doesn't intervene in the fight, allowing his companions to prove themselves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kang Qiao and the four great beasts reach the northern land connected to the barrier covering half the planet.
• They find an invisible barrier blocking their way, revealing a vast expanse of white on the other side.
• Kang Qiao confirms the barrier extends deep underground and is a one-way shield.
• Kang Qiao feels drowsy again and decides to hibernate in the planet's outer orbit to avoid causing disasters and potential threats from the Giant Tree.
• He instructs Kaiya to monitor the four beasts and observe civilization's development without interfering.

Character Developments

• Kang Qiao exhibits curiosity and caution in exploring the barrier's nature and extent.
• He shows concern for the planet's safety and the potential threat from the Giant Tree.
• Kang Qiao demonstrates a desire to see an independent, creative civilization rather than one that merely follows his ideas.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and mysterious nature of the extraordinary world.
• The potential threat and power of the Giant Tree.
• Kang Qiao's responsibility towards the planet and its inhabitants.
• The desire for a transcendent, independent civilization.

Character Interactions

• Kang Qiao leads the four great beasts on their journey, with the Giant Serpent and Trilobite expressing their desire to return.
• Kang Qiao gives Kaiya a mission to monitor the four beasts and observe civilization's development without interfering.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The gods suddenly disappear, leaving the tribes without divine protection.
• Kaiya, the sage god, convinces the other four gods to stop intervening in their tribes' affairs.
• The four gods enter a collective hibernation, with Kaiya teaching them and observing the tribes' development.
• The tribes advance rapidly: the Blackwater tribe builds underwater cities, the Dinosaur People invent a new writing system (Divine Script), and all tribes develop agriculture and currency (Bone Currency).

Character Developments

• Kaiya: Acts as a teacher and guardian to the four gods, imparting knowledge and ensuring the tribes' survival.
• The Four Gods of Order: Grow and learn from Kaiya, awakening every three to five hundred years.
• Barton (Dinosaur People): Leads his tribe to invent a new writing system and increase their population.

Significant Themes

• Civilization's advancement without divine intervention.
• The consequences of losing divine protection and the need for self-reliance.
• The struggle between old and new beliefs as civilization progresses.

Character Interactions

• Kaiya interacts with the four gods, teaching them and influencing their perspectives.
• The four gods interact with each other, with the Giant Moth and Giant Serpent being more receptive to Kaiya's teachings.
• The tribes interact with each other, supporting and trading with one another as they advance together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A confrontation occurs between the old priest Barton and a group of priests led by his son, Godo, within the grand temple of Black Stone City.
• Godo challenges Barton's decision to make Irene, not him, the successor, accusing his father of favoritism.
• The priests, led by an elder, express their disapproval of the Order Divine Cult's promotion of religious freedom, viewing it as blasphemy against their Father God.
• Barton, realizing the inevitability of the situation, accepts that a conflict is brewing due to the clash of new and old beliefs.

Character Developments

• Barton: The old priest shows signs of weariness and regret, questioning his own decisions and the importance of faith. He accepts the impending conflict but remains passive.
• Godo: Godo's resentment and manic behavior reveal his growing discontent and desire for power, driven by jealousy and a sense of unfairness.
• Elder of the Priestly Council: The elder demonstrates calmness, humility, and fervent belief in their Father God, advocating for a return to strict religious adherence.

Significant Themes

• Clash of Beliefs: The conflict between the old, rigid religious beliefs and the new, tolerant Order Divine Cult represents the broader theme of the clash between tradition and progress.
• Power and Corruption: The influence of power and the potential for corruption, as seen in Godo's behavior and the elder's unyielding stance.
• Importance of Faith: The central role of faith in the lives of the characters and the society they inhabit, with different interpretations of its significance.

Character Interactions

• Barton and Godo: The strained father-son relationship is highlighted, with Godo's resentment and Barton's sorrow and regret creating a tense dynamic.
• Barton and the Elder: The exchange between Barton and the elder showcases the ideological divide between them, with the elder's unyielding stance contrasting Barton's weariness and introspection.
• Godo and the Elder: Their interaction reveals a shared goal of challenging Barton's authority, with the elder providing Godo with support and validation for his grievances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• News arrives that North City is under control of Irene's ally, Barton.
• The Holy City is in chaos, with chief priests taken captive by ambitious individuals.
• Irene recalls her teacher's words about the root cause of tribal conflicts and the need for a common faith to unite the five tribes.

Character Developments

• Irene, a Dinosaur Person and leader of the Order Divine Cult, shows resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
• Irene's teacher, Chief Priest Barton, is revealed to be a wise and forward-thinking leader who predicted the current turmoil and instructed Irene to escape the Holy City.

Significant Themes

• Faith and Belief: The differing beliefs among the five tribes lead to conflict and war. A common faith is proposed as a solution to unite the tribes.
• Power and Ambition: The ambitious individuals who have taken control of the Holy City and the chief priests highlight the corrupting influence of power.
• Resilience and Determination: Irene's ability to overcome her emotions and make tough decisions showcases her resilience and determination to achieve her goals.

Character Interactions

• Irene interacts with a Children of Wind, who brings news from Barton, and a Children of Black Water, who provides updates on the Order Divine Cult's situation and advises Irene on their next steps.
• Irene recalls her interactions with her teacher, Chief Priest Barton, which shape her current perspective and resolve.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Godo, a Divine Pattern Warrior and original faith believer, delivers a passionate speech to the people of Black Stone City, rallying them to his cause against the Order Divine Cult.
• He is appointed as the next High Priest, marking a significant shift in the Lava tribe's leadership.
• Both the original faith sect and the Order Divine Cult prepare for a decisive battle on the plains of Dolando to determine the future of their civilization.
• Irene, the leader of the Order Divine Cult, also declares war, expressing her resolve despite her personal reservations.

Character Developments

• Godo: He grows more determined and passionate in his faith, driven by a desire to prove himself to his father and his people. However, he also feels a deep sadness at his father's absence and the changes in their relationship.
• Irene: She struggles with the consequences of her actions and the conflict she has caused. Despite her personal feelings, she accepts her role as the leader of the Order Divine Cult and prepares for war.

Significant Themes

• Faith and Belief: The chapter explores the differing beliefs of the original faith sect and the Order Divine Cult, and the lengths to which each side is willing to go to defend their convictions.
• Change and Loss: Both Godo and Irene grapple with the changes in their relationships and the world around them, leading to feelings of loss and sadness.
• Leadership and Responsibility: Irene and Godo both step into leadership roles, accepting the responsibilities that come with them, even as they struggle with the personal costs.

Character Interactions

• Godo and his father: Their relationship is strained due to Godo's desire to prove himself and his father's support for the Order Divine Cult. Godo's feelings of sadness and longing for his father's approval are highlighted.
• Irene and Godo: Despite their shared history, Irene and Godo have grown distant due to their differing beliefs. Irene's memories of Godo as a protective older brother contrast with her current reality.
• Irene and the Order Divine Cult: Irene accepts her role as the leader of the Order Divine Cult, preparing for war despite her personal reservations. Her determination is reinforced by her interactions with her followers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A one-eyed Flame Monster, later revealed to be Kaiya, an ancestor serving the deities, appears before Irene.
• Kaiya enters Irene's house and reveals he knows about her and Barton's actions.
• Kaiya criticizes Irene and Barton's approach to unifying the five races, stating it's misguided and against the order of priority.
• Kaiya offers to help resolve the current conflict between the Order Divine Cult and the original cult factions.

Character Developments

• Irene: Realizes the naivety of her approach to unifying the races and the complexity of the situation. She becomes more aware of the priorities in their beliefs and actions.
• Kaiya: Shows wisdom, understanding, and a desire to maintain order and prevent further conflict. He reveals his ability to intervene in earthly matters, despite it being against his usual practice.

Significant Themes

• The importance of priorities in beliefs and actions.
• The complexity of unifying different races and their beliefs.
• The consequences of naivety and rebellion in social change.
• The role of order and maintaining stability in society.

Character Interactions

• Irene and Kaiya: Irene is initially frightened but gradually gains composure as Kaiya explains his perspective. Kaiya shows understanding and kindness towards Irene, offering to help resolve the current conflict.
• Irene's thoughts and Kaiya's words reveal their shared understanding of the difficulties in unifying the five races and the need for a more nuanced approach.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The largest ranch on the continent, Dolando Plains, is the stage for an impending war between the Order Divine Cult and the Original Doctrine Faction of the Five Races.
• Both sides gather their forces, including Giant Beasts like Primal dinosaurs and serpents, and Sea monsters, totaling nearly six hundred thousand warriors.
• The battle is the first of its kind since the Five Races' unification, and its scale is unprecedented, even surpassing the war against the Frogfish people three thousand years ago.

Character Developments

• Irene, leader of the Order Divine Cult, stands resolute but harbors inner turmoil, questioning her actions and seeking divine guidance.
• Godo, leader of the Original Doctrine Faction, remains calm and indifferent, focused on the impending battle.

Significant Themes

• Civil War and Internal Conflict: The Five Races, once united, now face each other as enemies, highlighting the destructive nature of internal power struggles.
• Divine Faith and Belief: Irene's struggle with her faith and the Giant Beasts' reluctance to fight their own kind emphasize the importance of belief and conviction in war.
• War and its Cost: The vast scale of the battle and the reluctance of the Giant Beasts to fight their kin underscore the devastating impact of war on society and its inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• Irene and Godo exchange brief, formal declarations of war, setting the stage for the battle.
• Irene's internal dialogue reveals her conflicted state, contrasting with Godo's calm demeanor.
• The Giant Beasts' reluctance to fight their kin shows their emotional connection and understanding, despite their primal nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Order Divine Cult and the Fundamentalist Sect clash, marking the end of a nearly 3,000-year peace among the five races.
• Kaiya, an elder, observes the battle without immediate intervention, believing a war is necessary for the new generation to understand its cruelty and reflect afterward.
• Kaiya plans to end the war after one Shining Star hour, minimizing casualties.
• Meanwhile, in the far north, a portal opens, revealing a giant from the Vanir, Shaki, and his daughter, Skadi, a goddess. They plan to explore the world beyond their boundary using Frost Giants as scouts.

Character Developments

• Kaiya: Shows wisdom and neutrality, understanding the necessity of war for reflection but aiming to minimize casualties.
• Shaki: Reveals his reckless and curious nature, despite Odin's warning, he's determined to explore the world beyond their boundary.
• Skadi: Demonstrates loyalty to her father and willingness to follow his plans, despite her cautious nature.

Significant Themes

• The necessity and cruelty of war.
• The consequences of power struggles and the desire for exploration and knowledge.
• The relationship between parents and children, and the influence of a parent's actions on their offspring.

Character Interactions

• Kaiya and the five races: Kaiya observes the war between the Order Divine Cult and the Fundamentalist Sect, planning to intervene later to minimize casualties.
• Shaki and Skadi: Shaki shares his plans with Skadi, who supports him despite her reservations. They discuss using Frost Giants to scout the world beyond their boundary.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces Ice City, a city built on the edge of the Eternal Frozen Land, monitored by the five races.
• The Shark People and other races have dug a river channel to the city for their sea creatures.
• The Original Doctrine Faction, including the Shark People and Dinosaur People, is preparing for war against the Order Divine Cult.
• The Shark People City Lord, Nord, expresses concern about the potential destruction of the fertile plains of Dorando and the long-term impact of the war on the five races' development.
• A massive battle is expected, with both sides having nearly equal numbers of Divine Mark Warriors and bloodline giant beasts.
• The Shark People City Lord decides to return to the city to rest and teach the younger generation.
• A sudden, massive sound of ice breaking is heard from the north, indicating a potential threat from the Eternal Frozen Land.

Character Developments

• Nord, the Shark People City Lord, shows wisdom and foresight, understanding the potential long-term impacts of the war and the importance of teaching the younger generation.
• The Shark People and Dinosaur People demonstrate their defensive capabilities, with their Divine Mark Warriors having high defense and vitality.

Significant Themes

• The theme of war and its consequences is prominent, with the Shark People City Lord expressing concern about the destruction of the fertile plains and the long-term impact on the five races' development.
• The importance of faith and teaching the younger generation is emphasized as Nord decides to return to the city to teach.

Character Interactions

• The Shark People City Lord, Nord, interacts with the Dinosaur Person, discussing the war and the Original Doctrine Faction's chances of winning.
• Nord's decision to return to the city to teach the younger generation shows his interaction with the next generation of the five races.