Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xi successfully fuses two Sovereign's Wraths, gaining a new domain ability.
• The new ability accelerates the passage of time for enemies based on the power of water current attacks.
• Chen Xi, Lin Yue, and Gu Yu explore the Black Moon Treasury, with Chen Xi and Lin Yue choosing items without merit points.
• Gu Yu chooses two items, one for offense and one for defense, while Chen Xi finds a unique treasure, Rose After Nine Blooms.

Character Developments

• Chen Xi gains confidence in facing the Lamenter after enhancing her domain ability.
• Gu Yu accepts her limitations compared to Chen Xi and Lin Yue, focusing on her own growth.

Significant Themes

• The power of teamwork and mutual support among the three girls.
• The importance of personal growth and self-acceptance, as seen in Gu Yu's realization.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xi, Lin Yue, and Gu Yu work together, exploring the treasury and supporting each other.
• Chen Xi encourages Gu Yu, helping her accept her current abilities and focus on improvement.
• Lin Yue acts as a mediator, ensuring the group stays focused and moves forward.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xi and her team explore the Black Moon Treasury.
• Chen Xi finds the ninth Rose Seed, which could be useful in the final battle.
• Gu Yu finds a spatial ring, which Lin Yue takes.
• Chen Xi finds an 'Ancient Call' horn that summons a giant beast from ancient legends, but its power is uncertain and dangerous.

Character Developments

• Chen Xi shows concern for the safety of the Black Moon Empire and its people.
• Gu Yu shows excitement and immersion in treasure hunting.
• Lin Yue shows a playful side with Chen Xi and keeps the spatial ring.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of ancient artifacts.
• The responsibility of the strong towards the weak.
• The joy and excitement of discovery and treasure hunting.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xi and Lin Yue tease each other about their past experiences and shared secrets.
• Chen Xi, Gu Yu, and Lin Yue divide the treasury to search separately.
• Chen Xi and Lin Yue discuss the horn's potential danger and the need for caution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xi, Lin Yue, and Gu Yu explore the Black Moon Treasury.
• Chen Xi takes the Ancient Horn, a powerful artifact.
• Gu Yu obtains the Thunder-Calling Sword and the Wind-Evasion Pearl.
• They successfully leave the treasury without incident.

Character Developments

• Chen Xi shows restraint and wisdom in choosing an artifact.
• Gu Yu demonstrates her reckless and impulsive nature.
• Lin Yue remains calm and collected throughout.

Significant Themes

• The power of artifacts and their potential uses.
• The importance of making choices and living with their consequences.
• The theme of time and its passage, as seen in Lin Yue's flashbacks.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xi and Lin Yue share a brief moment of understanding and connection.
• Gu Yu's playful and carefree attitude contrasts with Chen Xi and Lin Yue's seriousness.
• Lucifer, the royal guard, shows respect and deference to Chen Xi (as Marsha).

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yue experiences strange, fragmented memories, including one of Chen Xi's Panel Info, which she shouldn't have seen.
• Chen Xi takes a shower, and Lin Yue becomes worried and checks on her.
• Lin Yue reveals she has a Glazed Jade Bottle that can produce Ten Thousand Year Ice Spring to save Zhu Li.
• Chen Xi summons Zhu Li, and Gu Yu joins them.

Character Developments

• Lin Yue: Struggles with inexplicable memories and keeps secrets from Chen Xi.
• Chen Xi: Becomes suspicious of Lin Yue's behavior and acts protective of Zhu Li.
• Zhu Li: Returns after being saved, showing excitement at seeing her friends.

Significant Themes

• Trust and secrets: Lin Yue keeps secrets from Chen Xi, causing tension between them.
• Friendship and concern: Chen Xi shows care for Zhu Li, and Gu Yu joins them to help.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yue and Chen Xi: Tension and suspicion between them due to Lin Yue's secrets.
• Chen Xi and Zhu Li: Chen Xi is protective and caring towards Zhu Li.
• Gu Yu and others: Gu Yu joins them to help Zhu Li, showing camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Li drinks the Ten Thousand Year Ice Spring to purge her Flame Ghost.
• Chen Xi and Lin Yue deploy a domain to contain the flames and protect the inn.
• Gu Yu is sent to deal with a fourth-rank Curial Deacon who enters the domain.
• Zhu Li's clothes are burned away during the purging process, prompting Chen Xi and Lin Yue to leave the room.

Character Developments

• Zhu Li: Shows excitement and gratitude upon receiving the Ten Thousand Year Ice Spring. Her emotions return as she drinks it, indicating growth and healing.
• Chen Xi: Demonstrates concern for Zhu Li's well-being and shows understanding of Lin Yue's feelings.
• Lin Yue: Struggles with guilt over her initial reluctance to give Zhu Li the Ice Spring. She seeks reassurance from Chen Xi and opens up about her feelings.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and loyalty: Zhu Li's dedication to Chen Xi and Lin Yue, and their concern for her well-being.
• Trust and honesty: Lin Yue's struggle with her initial intentions and Chen Xi's reassurance of her trust.
• Growth and change: Zhu Li's emotional growth and Lin Yue's realization of her own feelings and actions.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xi and Lin Yue: Show mutual understanding and support, with Chen Xi comforting Lin Yue and reassuring her of her trust.
• Zhu Li and Chen Xi/Lin Yue: Zhu Li expresses gratitude and excitement, while Chen Xi and Lin Yue show concern and care for her well-being.
• Gu Yu and Chen Xi: Gu Yu is sent to deal with the Curial Deacon, showing Chen Xi's trust in her abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Yue and Chen Xi discuss their relationship and feelings.
• Zhu Li's Resentment flames are cleared, causing her to lose her memory.
• Zhu Li mistakes Gu Yu for her mother and clings to her.

Character Developments

• Lin Yue: Admits to having feelings for Chen Xi, shows concern for Zhu Li.
• Chen Xi: Opens up about her feelings for Lin Yue, shows worry for Zhu Li.
• Zhu Li: Loses her memory and behaves like a child.
• Gu Yu: Becomes a temporary caretaker for Zhu Li.

Significant Themes

• Relationship dynamics between Lin Yue and Chen Xi.
• The consequences of having Resentment flames cleared.
• The theme of motherhood and caretaking, as seen through Gu Yu's interaction with Zhu Li.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yue and Chen Xi: Engage in a playful banter, discuss their feelings, and show mutual concern.
• Zhu Li and Gu Yu: Zhu Li mistakes Gu Yu for her mother and clings to her, showing a childlike dependence.
• Chen Xi and Gu Yu: Chen Xi seeks Gu Yu's help in caring for Zhu Li.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhu Li's condition stabilizes, but she has lost her memories and is regressed to a childlike state.
• The group decides to take care of Zhu Li until she recovers, with Gu Yu acting as her caretaker.
• They go shopping for clothes for Zhu Li in the Black Moon Royal City.
• Lin Yue buys clothes for herself and Zhu Li, while Gu Yu helps Zhu Li change in the fitting room.

Character Developments

• Zhu Li is now mentally a child, dependent on others for daily tasks.
• Gu Yu reluctantly accepts the role of Zhu Li's caretaker.
• Chen Xi is revealed to have little fashion sense and relies on online searches for her style.
• Lin Yue shows her knowledge of fashion and takes charge of selecting clothes for Zhu Li.

Significant Themes

• Caretaking and Responsibility: The group takes responsibility for Zhu Li's well-being, with Gu Yu as the primary caretaker.
• Fashion and Self-Expression: Lin Yue's interest in fashion is highlighted, contrasting with Chen Xi's lack of fashion sense.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xi and Lin Yue: They interact over fashion choices, with Lin Yue correcting Chen Xi's poor taste.
• Gu Yu and Zhu Li: Gu Yu reluctantly cares for Zhu Li, with Zhu Li showing affection towards Gu Yu.
• Gu Yu and the Group: Gu Yu expresses her frustration about playing the role of Zhu Li's mother, but ultimately agrees to help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xi and Lin Yue visit a clothing store to buy outfits for the upcoming trial.
• Gu Yao, Gu Yu's younger sister, provokes Chen Xi for no apparent reason.
• Gu Yu and Gu Yao have a tense confrontation due to Gu Yao's jealousy and Gu Yu's recovered talent.

Character Developments

• Chen Xi remains calm and collected despite Gu Yao's provocation, showing her maturity and patience.
• Gu Yu reveals her complicated relationship with her younger sister, Gu Yao, and expresses her indifference towards their father's approval.
• Gu Yao demonstrates her jealousy and insecurity, showing her immaturity and impulsiveness.

Significant Themes

• Family dynamics and sibling rivalry, particularly between Gu Yu and Gu Yao.
• The importance of self-confidence and composure, as shown by Chen Xi's response to Gu Yao's provocation.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xi and Gu Yao's initial encounter is tense and hostile, with Gu Yao provoking Chen Xi and Chen Xi responding calmly.
• Gu Yu and Gu Yao's confrontation is filled with tension and unspoken resentment, highlighting their strained relationship.
• Chen Xi and Gu Yu's interaction is brief but shows mutual respect and understanding, with Chen Xi not interfering in Gu Yu's family matters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A silver-armored man, later revealed as Charles, enters Gu Yu's shop.
• Gu Yu displays her peak West Rank power, shocking Charles and Gu Yao.
• Gu Yu uses her 'Heart Frozen Under Ten Thousand Miles of Snow' Domain, transforming the shop into a snowfield.
• Charles, realizing Gu Yu's strength, tries to de-escalate the situation but fails.
• Gu Yu decides to attack, and Charles counters with his 'Oath Knight's Ring' Domain.

Character Developments

• Gu Yu: Shows significant growth in power, reaching peak West Rank. She's more assertive and willing to confront her past.
• Charles: Realizes Gu Yu's true strength and tries to avoid a fight, showing strategic thinking.
• Gu Yao: Struggles to accept Gu Yu's growth, initially disbelieving and hostile.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Gu Yu's increased power shifts the balance, allowing her to confront her past and those who wronged her.
• Confronting the Past: Gu Yu is finally ready to face her family's betrayal and the events that led to her exile.
• Growth and Change: Gu Yu's transformation highlights the theme of personal growth and change over time.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yu and Gu Yao: Their interaction is tense, with Gu Yao struggling to accept Gu Yu's growth and power.
• Gu Yu and Charles: They engage in a tense standoff, with Charles trying to avoid a fight but ultimately preparing to defend himself.
• Gu Yu and Zhu Li: Gu Yu sends Zhu Li away to safety before the fight, showing her protective instincts towards her daughter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Charles and Gu Yao decide to use self-defense as a pretext to eliminate Gu Yu.
• Gu Yu attacks with a powerful Snowstorm and summons snowman soldiers.
• Charles and Gu Yao struggle to resist Gu Yu's attacks, with Charles using his golden sword and Gu Yao using her ice abilities.
• Gu Yao activates her "Ice Waltz" ability to increase her agility and plans to counterattack.
• Charles and Gu Yao charge towards Gu Yu, but she easily blocks Charles's attack and stops Gu Yao with snowman soldiers.
• Gu Yu reveals her intention to freeze Charles and Gu Yao's souls to prevent them from participating in the Saintess Selection.

Character Developments

• Charles and Gu Yao work together to defend against Gu Yu's attacks, showing their determination and teamwork.
• Gu Yu demonstrates her powerful abilities and arrogance, revealing her true intentions.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against overwhelming power and the need for teamwork.
• The consequences of underestimating one's enemies.
• The importance of understanding one's opponent's abilities and intentions.

Character Interactions

• Charles and Gu Yao exchange a knowing glance, indicating their shared plan to eliminate Gu Yu.
• Gu Yu mocks Charles and Gu Yao, showing her arrogance and disdain for her opponents.
• Charles and Gu Yao charge towards Gu Yu together, demonstrating their unity and determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yu and Charles fight against Gu Yao and Charles, but Gu Yu gains the upper hand and defeats them using her domain.
• Chen Xi and Zhu Li watch the fight from a distance, with Chen Xi intervening to prevent Gu Yu from killing them.
• A Curial Deacon arrives and questions Chen Xi about the incident. He arrests Gu Yao and Charles, but Gu Yu takes responsibility and pays for the damages.

Character Developments

• Gu Yu demonstrates her powerful domain and willingness to protect her sister, Gu Yao, despite their differences.
• Charles shows his loyalty to Gu Yao and willingness to fight to the death, but ultimately fails.
• Chen Xi displays her leadership and authority, intervening in the fight and handling the Curial Deacon's questioning.
• Zhu Li seems distracted and uninterested in the events, focusing more on her own thoughts and plans.

Significant Themes

• Sibling rivalry and conflict (Gu Yu vs. Gu Yao)
• Loyalty and betrayal (Charles's loyalty to Gu Yao)
• Power dynamics and authority (Chen Xi's leadership and the Curial Deacon's deference)

Character Interactions

• Gu Yu and Gu Yao's hostile sibling rivalry turns into Gu Yu protecting Gu Yao from further harm.
• Charles and Gu Yao's partnership against Gu Yu and Chen Xi ends in defeat.
• Chen Xi and Gu Yu's alliance is established, with Chen Xi showing support for Gu Yu's actions.
• Zhu Li's detachment from the events highlights her focus on her own goals and plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yu, Chen Xi, and Lin Yue capture Gu Yao and Charles, tying them up.
• Gu Yao and Charles wake up and realize their predicament.
• Gu Yu reveals her intention to join the remnants of the Blood Moon Empire.
• Charles tries to negotiate for his freedom, but his true intentions are exposed by Lin Yue and Chen Xi using their abilities.

Character Developments

• Gu Yu: Shows her determination to join the Blood Moon remnants and her acting skills in provoking Gu Yao and Charles.
• Gu Yao: Realizes the gravity of the situation and Gu Yu's intentions but suppresses her emotions.
• Charles: Tries to negotiate for his freedom but is exposed as plotting to betray Gu Yu to the Black Moon Church.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and loyalty: Charles's attempt to betray Gu Yu highlights the theme of betrayal, while Gu Yu's loyalty to her goals is emphasized.
• Acting and deception: Gu Yu uses her acting skills to provoke Gu Yao and Charles, while Lin Yue and Chen Xi use their abilities to expose Charles's true intentions.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yu, Chen Xi, and Lin Yue work together to taunt and manipulate Gu Yao and Charles.
• Gu Yao and Charles interact, with Gu Yao showing concern for Charles's safety.
• Charles attempts to negotiate with Gu Yu but is ultimately exposed and silenced by Lin Yue.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yao realizes Gu Yu's intentions and panics, fearing she'll be sold to the Blood Moon Empire.
• Gu Yu teases and scares Gu Yao to make her understand her place.
• Gu Yao is relieved to find out she was being teased and not genuinely threatened.
• Gu Yu reveals she has become an important figure and can suppress minor incidents like their fight.

Character Developments

• Gu Yao: Realizes the consequences of her actions, experiences fear, relief, and embarrassment.
• Gu Yu: Shows her power and influence, revealing she's at the peak of the fourth rank.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and manipulation: Gu Yu uses her power and influence to control Gu Yao.
• Fear and relief: Gu Yao experiences these emotions when she thinks she's in danger and then finds out she's not.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yu and Gu Yao: Their sisterly relationship is complex, with Gu Yu dominating and Gu Yao being submissive.
• Chen Xi and Lin Yue: They work together to tease and manipulate Gu Yao, showing their unity and shared mischievousness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discusses using Chen Xi's domain to speed up Zhu Li's time recovery, but Chen Xi refuses due to potential risks.
• They decide to attend the Saintess Selection opening ceremony, using Chen Xi's teleportation ability to reach the venue.
• Ademos' return for the ceremony is mentioned, and Chen Xi explains that long-distance teleportation is not an issue for him.

Character Developments

• Chen Xi demonstrates her growth in power, casually mentioning her ability to teleport long distances and her evolved King of the Near Seas ability.
• Gu Yu shows concern for Zhu Li's well-being and enjoys interacting with her, treating her like a pet.

Significant Themes

• The power of Chen Xi's domain and its limitations are highlighted, emphasizing the importance of understanding and respecting one's abilities.
• The theme of responsibility is touched upon, with Chen Xi promising Gu Yu a trip after Zhu Li's recovery, and Gu Yu ensuring Zhu Li doesn't wander off.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xi and Gu Yu have a playful exchange about the promised trip, with Gu Yu pointing out the impracticality of the plan.
• Lin Yue refuses to eat the orange Chen Xi offers, showing her disdain for Chen Xi's hygiene habits.
• Chen Xi and Lin Yue discuss Ademos' return, showcasing their knowledge of his abilities and the importance of the ceremony to the Black Moon Empire.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xi, Gu Yu, and Brez arrive at Holy Rite Plaza, drawing everyone's attention.
• Sophia, the top-ranked candidate saintess, expresses dissatisfaction with Brez's attitude.
• Chen Xi and Gu Yu are recognized for their role in defeating Agatha, the Pale Witch.
• Ademos invites Chen Xi (as Marsha) to join the judges, causing a surge of cheers and drawing attention away from the candidates.
• The Saintess Selection officially begins.

Character Developments

• Brez: Reveals his disdain for Gu Yu, believing her success is due to luck rather than skill.
• Sophia: Confirms her status as the top candidate, having already secured first place.
• Chen Xi (as Marsha): Gains immense popularity and faith within the Black Moon Empire, further solidifying her godly status.

Significant Themes

• The power of popularity and faith in shaping a god's influence.
• The impact of past achievements on one's reputation and status.
• The dynamics of attention and focus within a large event.

Character Interactions

• Brez and Sophia: Sophia reprimands Brez for his disrespectful attitude.
• Chen Xi and Ademos: Ademos invites Chen Xi (as Marsha) to join the judges, acknowledging her influence.
• Chen Xi and Gu Yu: Chen Xi acknowledges Gu Yu's role in their shared achievements, but Gu Yu remains unaware of Chen Xi's true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Saintess Selection ceremony begins, with Ademos reciting the ceremonial address.
• Chen Xi and her team use Phantom Shadow to tease Zhu Li while waiting.
• Ademos concludes the ceremony, and the contestants are teleported to the Andalusia Mountains for the first trial stage.
• The Andalusia Mountains offer two routes for the trial: underground caves with weaker but more confusing paths, or the mountain's surface with stronger enemies but clearer paths.

Character Developments

• Chen Xi uses the ceremony to train Gu Yu's ability to see through illusions.
• Gu Yu and Lin Yue bond over their shared exasperation with Chen Xi's behavior.

Significant Themes

• The weight of tradition and history in the Black Moon Empire.
• The importance of adaptability and judgment in facing different challenges, as seen in the two trial routes.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xi, Gu Yu, and Lin Yue interact playfully, showcasing their camaraderie and familiarity.
• Ademos subtly acknowledges Chen Xi's use of Phantom Shadow but does not interfere.
• Zhu Li is introduced as a source of amusement for the team, with Gu Yu showing affection toward her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The candidates arrive at the trial location, a towering mountain range.
• Ademos, the instructor, gives brief instructions and blessings before leaving.
• Silent Jack, a renowned bounty hunter, appears as the examiner for this stage.
• Chen Xi and her team, hidden by Phantom Shadow, discuss their plans.

Character Developments

• The candidates show understanding and respect for the selection process and examiners.
• Chen Xi considers becoming an additional examiner at Ademos' suggestion.
• Gu Yu expresses interest in Chen Xi's proposal.
• Chen Xi asks about Gu Yu's childhood friend, Shen Mo, who didn't join the selection.

Significant Themes

• Respect for rules and authority, as seen in the candidates' behavior towards the examiner.
• The importance of teamwork and loyalty, highlighted in Gu Yu's thoughts about Shen Mo.
• The power dynamics between the candidates and examiners, with examiners holding significant influence.

Character Interactions

• The candidates exchange glances and communicate silently, showing unity and understanding.
• Chen Xi and her team discuss their plans, showing camaraderie and mutual respect.
• Gu Yu and Chen Xi's conversation reveals their close relationship and shared history.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yu explains the process of becoming a Contract Knight to Chen Xi and Zhu Li.
• Chen Xi, Gu Yu, and Lin Yue decide to act as temporary examiners for the first round of the Black Moon Empire's knight selection.
• Chen Xi learns about an Abyss-Devouring Whale with a unique ability to store attacks, located at Tidal Slumber Lake.

Character Developments

• Gu Yu embraces her role as a Contract Knight and shows interest in the knight selection process.
• Lin Yue shows a rare interest in the details of the assessment, indicating her growing involvement in the task.
• Chen Xi demonstrates her strategic thinking and decisiveness in planning the assessment and the upcoming Legend taming.

Significant Themes

• Power and Responsibility: Chen Xi, Gu Yu, and Lin Yue take on the responsibility of examiners, highlighting the theme of power and the responsibilities that come with it.
• Teamwork: The three women work together to plan and execute their roles, emphasizing the importance of teamwork and cooperation.
• Ambition: Chen Xi's focus on taming the Abyss-Devouring Whale showcases her ambition and long-term planning.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xi and Gu Yu: They interact playfully, with Gu Yu teasing Chen Xi and Chen Xi responding in kind.
• Chen Xi and Lin Yue: They have a more straightforward and direct interaction, with Lin Yue showing rare interest in the assessment details.
• Chen Xi, Gu Yu, and Lin Yue: As a team, they discuss and plan their roles in the assessment and the upcoming Legend taming, demonstrating their unity and shared goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Xi's team selects the Abyss-Devouring Whale's ability for the final battle lineup.
• Sophia's team, the only other team to skip the first phase, leaves after observing other teams' abilities.
• Chen Xi's team is informed they will serve as temporary examiners by Jack, who uses a modern smartphone to communicate.

Character Developments

• Chen Xi realizes the flaw in her previous thinking about spies exposing themselves in the selection.
• Gu Yu shows her boredom with the lower-level fights and tries to engage Chen Xi in a game.
• Lin Yue demonstrates her serious and observant nature by noticing a candidate's unusual behavior.

Significant Themes

• The use of technology in a fantasy world, with Jack using a smartphone to communicate.
• The power dynamics of the Black Moon Empire and its regional influence, deterring other nations from acting against it.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xi, Gu Yu, and Lin Yue discuss their roles as temporary examiners and the candidates' abilities.
• Gu Yu tries to engage Chen Xi in a game, showing their casual and friendly relationship.
• Jack informs the team about their new roles, displaying his professionalism and efficiency.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A candidate suddenly mutates and attacks her teammates, exhibiting symptoms identical to the infected in Fide City.
• Chen Xi (as Marsha) uses Andres's domain to contain the candidates in the Andalusia Mountains.
• Chen Xi informs the other examiners and Ademos about the incident.
• Phyllis is tasked with retrieving the mutated candidate's finger to prevent further spread of the Scarlet Blood Aura, but it will take her over a month to reach the Black Moon Royal City.

Character Developments

• Chen Xi demonstrates her strategic thinking and quick decision-making in handling the crisis.
• Gu Yu shows concern and unease about the potential threat of Mortis.
• Phyllis shows honesty and responsibility in estimating her travel time.

Significant Themes

• The threat of Mortis and the Scarlet Blood Aura.
• The importance of quick decision-making and strategic planning in crisis situations.
• The responsibility and accountability of those in power.

Character Interactions

• Chen Xi and Gu Yu work together to handle the situation, with Chen Xi reassuring Gu Yu about her ability to defeat Mortis.
• Chen Xi communicates with Phyllis about retrieving the mutated candidate's finger.
• Chen Xi and Lin Yue discuss mobilizing Transcendents with teleportation abilities to assist Phyllis.