Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping uses the Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds technique to annihilate six Cyan Zombies, yielding advanced Yin Energy Beads.
• He discovers a treasure chest filled with Yin Energy Beads, worth thousands of points, inside the zombie general's palace.
• Xia Ping refines six advanced Yin Energy Beads, significantly increasing his power and strength.
• He tests his enhanced strength by punching through a stone wall and practices his martial arts to adapt to his new power level.
• Xia Ping decides to leave the tomb, while his teammates outside worry about his prolonged absence.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping's power and strength increase significantly after refining the Yin Energy Beads, demonstrating his rapid growth as a martial artist.
• Jiang Yaru and the others show concern for Xia Ping's safety, revealing their camaraderie and loyalty.

Significant Themes

• The power of sound-based techniques and mental will in combat.
• The importance of refining energy to increase one's strength and adapt to new power levels.
• The value of teamwork and concern for one another among teammates.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping's actions inside the tomb are unknown to his teammates, causing them to worry about his safety.
• Jiang Yaru and the others discuss Xia Ping's prolonged absence and decide to enter the tomb if he doesn't emerge soon, showing their loyalty and concern for him.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping emerges from the Zombie General's body, having killed it and made a breakthrough in his cultivation.
• Lv Weihai and a group of powerful thugs, led by a Martial Artist Eighth Heaven Realm expert, ambush Xia Ping and his companions.
• Lv Weihai seeks revenge for the humiliation he suffered at the airport and intends to kill Xia Ping and his group.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates his immense power and confidence, showing no fear despite the overwhelming odds against him.
• Lv Weihai reveals his ruthless and arrogant nature, valuing his reputation above all else and showing no mercy towards Xia Ping and his companions.
• The thugs display their cold and brutal attitudes, eager to kill and take advantage of the women in the group.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the importance of strength in the cultivation world.
• The consequences of humiliation and the lengths some will go to protect their reputation.
• The dehumanization of enemies and the disregard for life among the thugs.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping remains calm and collected, showing no fear of Lv Weihai or the thugs.
• Chu Rong, Jiang Yaru, and Nangong Wu try to reason with Lv Weihai, but he remains unmoved.
• Feng Hetang attempts to use money to settle the matter but is dismissed by Lv Weihai.
• The thugs display a sense of camaraderie and shared brutality, eager to kill and take advantage of their enemies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping faces a group of martial artists led by Lv Weihai, seeking revenge.
• The enemy's strongest member, a bald thug at the Seventh Heaven of the Martial Artist Realm, attacks Xia Ping.
• Xia Ping kills the bald thug with a single punch from a distance, demonstrating his formidable power.
• The remaining martial artists attack Xia Ping en masse, but he uses the Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds technique to incapacitate and kill them all.
• Xia Ping approaches Lv Weihai and his men, who are terrified and consider fleeing.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Shows significant growth in strength, advancing from the Fifth Heaven to the Sixth Heaven of the Martial Artist Realm in just a night. He demonstrates overwhelming power and confidence, striking fear into his enemies.
• Lv Weihai: Realizes the extent of Xia Ping's growth and is shocked by his power. He becomes increasingly terrified and considers retreat.
• The enemy martial artists: Realize their mistake in underestimating Xia Ping and become increasingly fearful, ultimately considering fleeing.

Significant Themes

• Power and strength: Xia Ping's overwhelming power and growth serve as a central theme, striking fear into his enemies and demonstrating the importance of strength in the martial world.
• Revenge and consequences: Lv Weihai seeks revenge against Xia Ping, but the tables are turned as he faces the consequences of underestimating his opponent.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping vs. Lv Weihai and his men: Xia Ping demonstrates his power and dominance, striking fear into Lv Weihai and his men, who become increasingly terrified and consider fleeing.
• Xia Ping vs. the bald thug: Xia Ping's casual display of power, killing the bald thug with a single punch, serves as a turning point, causing the other martial artists to realize the extent of his strength.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping confronts and defeats a group of thugs led by Scarface, who were terrorizing Yin Corpse City.
• Xia Ping uses the Kunpeng Step and his powerful fist techniques, including the Ten Thousand Beasts Fist, to overwhelm the thugs.
• Lv Weihai, a young master of the Lv Family, is among the thugs and tries to escape with Scarface after the defeat.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates his formidable strength and combat skills, growing in power and confidence.
• Lv Weihai shows his cowardice and lack of combat experience, relying on others for protection.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions: The thugs' past misdeeds catch up with them, leading to their demise.
• Power dynamics: Xia Ping's strength allows him to dominate the situation, while Lv Weihai's lack of power makes him vulnerable.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping vs. Scarface: Xia Ping's overwhelming power and skill lead to Scarface's defeat.
• Lv Weihai and Scarface: Lv Weihai relies on Scarface for protection, and they attempt to flee together after the defeat.
• Xia Ping and the remaining thugs: Xia Ping pursues and eliminates the remaining thugs, showing no mercy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping kills Scarface with a single arrow shot using the power of the Extreme Realm.
• Lv Weihai tries to escape but is caught and killed by Xia Ping to prevent any retaliation from the Lv Family.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates his mastery over the Extreme Realm's power and his ruthlessness in eliminating threats.
• Lv Weihai shows his cowardice and desperation as he tries to intimidate Xia Ping but ultimately fails.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Xia Ping's power allows him to eliminate threats, but it also creates new problems, like potential retaliation from the Lv Family.
• Ruthlessness vs. mercy: Xia Ping chooses to eliminate Lv Weihai to prevent future trouble, showing his ruthless side.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and Lv Weihai: Xia Ping shows no mercy to Lv Weihai, killing him to prevent future retaliation.
• Xia Ping and Scarface: Xia Ping kills Scarface with a single arrow, demonstrating his power and precision.
• Jiang Yaru and others: They are anxious about Lv Weihai's escape but relieved when Xia Ping kills him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping kills Lv Weihai and his men, obtaining Dragon Tiger Ruyi Pills.
• The group decides to dispose of the corpses to avoid detection.
• The system warns Xia Ping about Xu Jianhua's approach, who is tracking him using a Seeker Bird.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates his formidable strength, killing over a dozen Martial Artist Realm experts effortlessly.
• Jiang Yaru, Feng Hetang, Chu Rong, and Nangong Wu show concern for their safety and the potential consequences of killing Lv Weihai.
• Xu Jianhua is revealed to be relentless in his pursuit of Xia Ping, using a Seeker Bird to track him.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of defying powerful families (Lv Clan, Xu Family).
• The unique environment of the Yin Corpse Mountain Range, which allows for secrets to be buried.
• The importance of vigilance and preparation in the face of potential threats (Xia Ping's system warning).

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and his group work together to dispose of the corpses, showing unity and mutual trust.
• Xu Jianhua and his group display their determination to kill Xia Ping, emphasizing their enmity.
• Xia Ping's resolve to face Xu Jianhua head-on, indicating his willingness to confront his enemies directly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping separates from Jiang Yaru and her group to face Xu Jianhua's group alone, as they would be a burden and target otherwise.
• He uses a Hidden Qi Pill to conceal his aura and changes clothes to confuse Xu Jianhua's group's tracking.
• Xia Ping finds a secluded valley with a lake, which he identifies as the Ice Cold Lake, and decides to use it for secluded cultivation.
• Xu Jianhua's group tracks Xia Ping to a Corpse King's tomb and decides to enter to eliminate Xia Ping and potentially find treasures.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates strategic thinking and resourcefulness in evading Xu Jianhua's group and finding a safe place for cultivation.
• Xu Jianhua's group shows arrogance and overconfidence in their strength, underestimating the danger of the Corpse King's tomb.

Significant Themes

• The theme of facing danger alone to protect others is shown through Xia Ping's decision to separate from Jiang Yaru's group.
• The theme of underestimating opponents and underestimating danger is demonstrated by Xu Jianhua's group.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping briefly interacts with Jiang Yaru's group, warning them about Xu Jianhua's group and parting ways.
• Xu Jianhua's group interacts, discussing their plans to eliminate Xia Ping and find treasures in the Corpse King's tomb.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Senior students track Xia Ping to a Corpse King Graveyard, expecting an easy victory, but are ambushed by multiple Corpse Kings and flee.
• They find only a scrap of Xia Ping's clothing, indicating he was there but has since left.
• Following the Seeker Bird's guidance, they enter the treacherous Bone Forest, where they are attacked by a swarm of Bone Poison Bees and barely escape.
• They find only one of Xia Ping's shoes in the forest, further frustrating their pursuit.

Character Developments

• Senior students, particularly Xu Jianhua, show overconfidence and underestimation of Xia Ping's capabilities, leading to their misfortunes.
• Xia Ping is revealed to be more resourceful and cunning than initially thought, evading his pursuers and leaving behind misleading clues.

Significant Themes

• Hubris: The senior students' overconfidence in their abilities and underestimation of Xia Ping's leads to their setbacks.
• Pursuit and Evasion: The chapter explores the dynamics of pursuit and evasion, with Xia Ping successfully evading his pursuers despite their superior strength and tracking abilities.

Character Interactions

• Xu Jianhua and the Senior Students: They work together in their pursuit of Xia Ping, but their collective overconfidence and reliance on the Seeker Bird lead to their misfortunes.
• Xia Ping and the Senior Students: Xia Ping, though not present, is the catalyst for the seniors' actions and misfortunes. His evasive maneuvers and resourcefulness highlight the power dynamic between him and his pursuers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Jianhua and his group follow the Seeker Bird to various dangerous locations in the Yin Corpse Mountain Range.
• They realize Xia Ping has been misleading them using the Seeker Bird.
• Xu Jianhua receives news about the ripening of a Mystic Yin Fruit, which could help them break through to the Martial Master Realm.

Character Developments

• Xu Jianhua: Realizes Xia Ping's strategy and becomes more determined to kill him.
• Chen Wu: Becomes increasingly frustrated and impulsive due to their misadventures.
• Baldy: Initially calm, he becomes enraged when he realizes the Seeker Bird is leading them to their deaths.

Significant Themes

• Pursuit of power and status (Mystic Yin Fruit, Martial Master Realm).
• Manipulation and deception (Xia Ping's strategy with the Seeker Bird).
• Frustration and anger (Chen Wu's reaction, Baldy's outburst).

Character Interactions

• Xu Jianhua and his group argue about Xia Ping's intentions and how to proceed.
• Chen Wu and Baldy have a heated exchange about the Seeker Bird's intentions.
• Xu Jianhua discusses the Mystic Yin Fruit with an unknown associate, highlighting the importance of secrecy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping, hiding in a cave, consumes three Dragon Tiger Ruyi Pills to boost his cultivation.
• He breaks through to the Seventh Heaven of Martial Artist Realm, significantly increasing his strength.
• Xia Ping learns that Xu Jianhua and his group have found a Mystic Yin Fruit and plans to seize it.
• He discovers a group of women, led by Su Ji, bathing in a lake near his cave, leading to a confrontation.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Advances to the Seventh Heaven of Martial Artist Realm, further enhancing his power.
• Su Ji: Displayed her strength as an Eighth Heaven Martial Artist and her sensitivity to auras.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and advancement in martial arts realms.
• The allure and danger of rare treasures, like the Mystic Yin Fruit.
• The consequences of invading someone's privacy, as Xia Ping's peeping led to a hostile encounter.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and Su Ji: Their initial interaction was hostile due to Xia Ping's unintentional intrusion on Su Ji and her companions while they were bathing.
• Xia Ping and Xu Jianhua: Their enmity deepens as Xia Ping plans to take the Mystic Yin Fruit that Xu Jianhua and his group have found.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping, a man with high-level martial arts, appears at a lake where a group of women, including Su Ji, are bathing.
• Xia Ping admits to watching them but claims it was a coincidence and that he didn't disturb them.
• The women, enraged, attack Xia Ping, but their moves are ineffective and they're pushed back, revealing their figures.
• Xia Ping compares the scene to an "artistic action film," further angering the women.
• The women, now without clothes, jump into the lake to hide, and Su Ji asks Xia Ping for his name.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping/Zhong Yuan: Revealed to be a skilled martial artist with a thick skin and a silver tongue. He's calm under pressure and doesn't shy away from trouble.
• Su Ji: Shows leadership among the women, is quick to anger, and is suspicious of Xia Ping's true identity.

Significant Themes

• Gender equality and double standards in society.
• The power dynamics between men and women in different situations.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and the women: Xia Ping's calm and brazen attitude contrasts with the women's anger and embarrassment. He uses logic to try to justify his actions, but the women are too enraged to listen.
• Xia Ping and Su Ji: Su Ji is the most vocal against Xia Ping and is the only one who doesn't attack him. She's the first to ask for his name, showing she's more level-headed than the others.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping, disguised as Zhong Yuan, peeks at the girls bathing and gets exposed.
• Su Ji, the leader of the girls, recognizes Xia Ping and tries to chase him, but he escapes using his Kunpeng Step.
• The girls decide to expose Xia Ping's shameless behavior on the school forum.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Shows his cunning and shameless side, using Zhong Yuan's identity to peek at the girls. He also demonstrates his impressive speed and strength.
• Su Ji: Shows her determination and strength, trying to catch Xia Ping and later deciding to expose him.

Significant Themes

• Shamelessness and deceit: Xia Ping's actions highlight these themes.
• Revenge and justice: The girls decide to expose Xia Ping to seek justice and revenge.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and Su Ji: Their interaction is confrontational, with Xia Ping using trickery and Su Ji trying to catch him.
• The girls: They support each other, share their anger and frustration, and decide to take collective action against Xia Ping.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter takes place in a desolate valley within the Yin Corpse Mountain Range, filled with toxic mist.
• Xu Jianhua and his group of senior students arrive, seeking a rare treasure, the Mystic Yin Fruit.
• They discuss the fruit's value and their plans to refine it into a Mystic Yin Pill for a breakthrough to the Martial Master Realm.
• They worry about other students finding out and the valley being overrun, also discussing their desire to capture Xia Ping's female friends to control him.
• The Mystic Yin Fruit ripens, attracting Corpse Kings from underground.
• Xu Jianhua orders the use of Geomagnetic Thunder to destroy the Corpse Kings.

Character Developments

• Xu Jianhua: Shows caution, strategic thinking, and ruthlessness in his plans to control Xia Ping.
• Senior Students: Reveal their greed, cruelty, and disregard for others' lives in their pursuit of power and status.

Significant Themes

• Greed and ambition: The senior students' desire for the Mystic Yin Pill and their willingness to harm others for it.
• Power dynamics: The seniors' belief in their superiority over Xia Ping and their plans to control him.
• The cost of treasure: The expensive Geomagnetic Thunder weapons highlight the high price of power and the risks associated with treasure hunting.

Character Interactions

• Xu Jianhua and his group: They interact as a cohesive unit, sharing their plans and decisions, and supporting each other's ideas.
• Xu Jianhua and Xia Ping: Their conflict is further emphasized as Xu Jianhua plots against Xia Ping, while Xia Ping listens in, planning his counterattack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping and a group of seniors led by Xu Jianhua are in a valley where a Mystic Yin Fruit is located.
• They use expensive Geomagnetic Thunders to kill numerous Corpse Kings and secure the fruit.
• Xia Ping suddenly appears, killing three seniors with arrows, and reveals his intention to kill the entire group.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates significant growth in strength, capable of killing Ninth Heaven Martial Artist Realm seniors with ease.
• Xu Jianhua's arrogance and rage grow after Xia Ping's appearance and the death of his companions.

Significant Themes

• The power of human technology (Geomagnetic Thunders) vs. martial arts.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
• The ruthlessness and determination of Xia Ping in seeking revenge.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping vs. Xu Jianhua and his group: Xia Ping's calm and confident demeanor contrasts with the seniors' shock, anger, and underestimation of him.
• Xu Jianhua's group: They initially underestimate Xia Ping but become enraged and determined to kill him after he kills their companions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Jianhua, a senior student, attacks Xia Ping, expecting an easy victory.
• Xia Ping counters with the Immovable Tathagata Palm, injuring Xu Jianhua severely.
• Xu Jianhua, shocked and unwilling to accept defeat, calls for help from other senior students.
• Three senior students attack Xia Ping simultaneously, but he uses the White Crane Slash, killing them instantly.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping's strength has improved significantly in a short time, reaching the Seventh Heaven of Martial Artist Realm and opening seven acupuncture points.
• Xu Jianhua is shocked and terrified by Xia Ping's growth and becomes desperate to defeat him.
• The senior students who attacked Xia Ping underestimate him and pay the price with their lives.

Significant Themes

• Rapid growth and improvement in martial arts skills.
• Underestimation of opponents leading to severe consequences.
• The power of unity and coordination among fighters (demonstrated by the three senior students).

Character Interactions

• Xu Jianhua and Xia Ping: Xu Jianhua underestimates Xia Ping and pays the price for his arrogance.
• Xia Ping and the three senior students: Xia Ping demonstrates his power and the futility of underestimating him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping, now at the Seventh Heaven of Martial Artist Realm, uses the Northern Underworld Body Protection Art to defend against multiple attacks from seniors, including Xu Jianhua and others.
• Xia Ping counterattacks with the Heavenly Dragon Eight Sounds, killing three seniors who had ambushed him.
• The remaining seniors, including Xu Jianhua, decide to flee after witnessing Xia Ping's power, taking the Mystic Yin Fruit with them.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates significant growth in power, able to defend against and counter multiple attacks from seniors at once.
• Xu Jianhua and the others show cowardice and desperation, fleeing when faced with Xia Ping's strength.

Significant Themes

• The theme of power dynamics is prominent, with Xia Ping's increased strength turning the tables on his enemies.
• The theme of courage and cowardice is explored through the contrasting behaviors of Xia Ping and the fleeing seniors.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and Xu Jianhua's interaction highlights the shift in their power dynamic, with Xia Ping now dominant.
• The seniors' interactions with each other show their panic and desperation, leading to their decision to flee.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping, now a high-level martial artist, uses his Moon-Shooting Bow to kill four senior students with precise, long-range shots.
• Xu Jianhua, the remaining senior student, attempts to escape but is pursued by Xia Ping.
• A horde of Corpse Kings, attracted by the Mystic Yin Fruit, swarms the valley, blocking Xia Ping's path and aiding Xu Jianhua's escape.
• Xia Ping uses his Immovable Tathagata Palm to destroy over a hundred Corpse Kings, creating a golden palm print on the ground.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping demonstrates his archery prowess and martial artist skills, showing no mercy to his enemies.
• Xu Jianhua exhibits his Willow Leaf Step technique, allowing him to evade Corpse Kings and escape temporarily.
• Xia Ping's determination to eliminate Xu Jianhua grows, showing his resolve to protect his interests and eliminate threats.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: Xia Ping's strength allows him to eliminate threats but also draws the attention of dangerous creatures like the Corpse Kings.
• Pursuit of personal gain: Xu Jianhua's desire for the Mystic Yin Fruit leads him to underestimate Xia Ping and provoke him.
• The power of mental energy: Xia Ping's mental energy enhances his bow's capabilities, showcasing the importance of mental cultivation in martial arts.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and the senior students: Xia Ping demonstrates his superiority, killing the four students with ease and instilling fear in Xu Jianhua.
• Xia Ping and Xu Jianhua: Xia Ping pursues Xu Jianhua relentlessly, while Xu Jianhua tries to escape and vows revenge.
• Xia Ping and the Corpse Kings: Xia Ping's Immovable Tathagata Palm technique proves effective against the Corpse Kings, allowing him to clear a path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping encounters Xu Jianhua and his group, who attempt to kill him.
• Xia Ping's immense power is revealed, wiping out hundreds of Corpse Kings with a single palm strike.
• Xu Jianhua, realizing Xia Ping's threat, tries to befriend him but ultimately attempts an assassination.
• Xia Ping kills Xu Jianhua and his group, looting their possessions, including Geomagnetic Thunders, high-grade Yin Energy Beads, and the Mystic Yin Fruit.
• Xia Ping spends three days in secluded cultivation, absorbing the energy from the high-grade Yin Energy Beads and reaching the peak of the Seventh Heaven of Martial Artist Realm.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Demonstrates his immense power and remains calm and composed, even when faced with Xu Jianhua's attempted assassination.
• Xu Jianhua: Initially arrogant and confident, he becomes desperate and tries to befriend Xia Ping, ultimately attempting a futile assassination.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Xia Ping's immense power puts him at the top of the hierarchy, making others fear and try to befriend or eliminate him.
• Greed and desperation: Xu Jianhua's greed for the Mystic Yin Fruit leads him to desperation, causing him to attempt a foolish assassination.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and Xu Jianhua: Their interaction highlights the power imbalance between them, with Xu Jianhua trying to befriend and later assassinate Xia Ping, ultimately failing.
• Xia Ping and the Corpse Kings: Xia Ping's power terrifies the Corpse Kings, causing them to flee.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping leaves the Yin Corpse Mountain Range after cultivating and plundering treasures.
• He returns to Yin Corpse City and meets his friends at the airport.
• They return to Yanhuang University together.
• Upon arrival, they are blocked by a group of women led by Su Ji, who is furious with Xia Ping.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping has improved his cultivation to the peak of the Seventh Heaven of the Martial Artist Realm.
• Jiang Yaru and her friends have improved their spirit and vitality after training in the Yin Corpse Mountain Range.
• Su Ji and her group are determined to confront Xia Ping about his alleged misconduct.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and improvement of martial arts skills.
• Consequences of one's actions and facing the results.
• The power dynamics between men and women in this society.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping and his friends reunite and return to the university together.
• Xia Ping faces off against Su Ji and her group, who are angry and seeking an explanation from him.
• The surrounding students watch the scene with curiosity and speculate about the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xia Ping is accosted at the airport by a group of women, including Su Ji, who are furious with him.
• Xia Ping suggests using money to resolve the issue, angering the women further.
• Su Ji throws a punch at Xia Ping.

Character Developments

• Xia Ping: Maintains his calm and composure despite the accusations, using money as a bargaining tool to provoke the women.
• Su Ji: Becomes increasingly angry and frustrated with Xia Ping's attitude, ultimately resorting to violence.

Significant Themes

• Money and power dynamics: Xia Ping uses his wealth to try and dismiss the women's grievances, highlighting the theme of money's influence and the power imbalance it creates.
• Shame and reputation: The women's anger stems from the shame and loss of reputation they feel due to Xia Ping seeing them naked.

Character Interactions

• Xia Ping vs. Su Ji and other women: Xia Ping's provocative attitude towards the women, including Su Ji, leads to escalating tension and ultimately, physical confrontation.
• Jiang Yaru, Nangong Wu, and Chu Rong: They watch the scene unfold, feeling frustrated and wanting to punch Xia Ping themselves, indicating their loyalty and shared anger towards his behavior.