Ch. 381Yang Li Guang Is Gone, So I'm the Emperor of the Category B Tournament! (5K)
Key Plot Points and Events
- The ranks and points of Soul Card Masters are recognized globally, with the Exploration Bureau's reduction of tournaments increasing points in Chinese tournaments, attracting foreign Soul Card Masters.
- Shen Sui participates in the Hua Shan Invitation Tournament's Preliminary Round, noticing an increase in foreign faces.
- Shen Sui is attacked, and Xin Yuan Tanchun is targeted. Isabella intervenes, saving them both.
- Xin Yuan Tanchun decides to stay by Shen Sui's side for protection. Shen Sui decides to continue participating in the tournament.
- Shen Sui learns about popular champion candidates, including Wang Hongjing and Sezer Maerfu, T.S.'s younger brother.
- Shen Sui discovers Xu Tianzhi is also in the Main Tournament but has an unfavorable match against Sezer.
- Wang Ming discusses the attack with Zhang Fang, who prioritizes maintaining the stability of the tournament.
Character Developments
- Shen Sui remains determined and fearless despite the attack, focusing on his dueling career.
- Xin Yuan Tanchun is more stressed and worried after the attack but decides to stay with Shen Sui for protection.
- Wang Ming is overwhelmed by the situation and relies on Zhang Fang's guidance.
- Zhang Fang remains calm and strategic, prioritizing the stability of the tournament while investigating the attack.
Significant Themes
- The global recognition of Soul Card Masters and the influence of tournament point changes on international participation.
- The use of supernatural power and its potential universality, raising concerns about its arbitrary use.
- The importance of maintaining stability and order, particularly during major events.
Character Interactions
- Shen Sui and Xin Yuan Tanchun discuss the tournament and the attack, with Xin Yuan Tanchun deciding to stay with Shen Sui for protection.
- Wang Ming and Zhang Fang discuss the attack and the tournament's stability, with Zhang Fang prioritizing the latter and delegating the investigation to Wang Ming.
- Shen Sui and Kishara reunite, with Kishara shifting blame to Isabella during her interrogation by the Exploration Bureau.