Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo discovers a stone chamber with over twenty King-level artifact refiners working together to refine a pseudo-Emperor grade low-rank divine bow for the Crown Prince.
• He finds Blood Pattern Seeds, crucial for refining his Natal Spirit Sword, among the refining materials.
• Su Mo decides to seize the Blood Pattern Seeds, activating his gold-attribute divine pill to enhance his speed and power.
• The elder among the refiners blocks Su Mo's attempt, destroying his Xuan energy palm.
• Su Mo tries to snatch the seeds again, but the elder collects all materials into his storage ring.
• Su Mo, desperate, draws his Xuanhuang Sword and charges at the elder, intending to kill him and seize the seeds.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his determination and decisiveness in pursuing his goals, even at the risk of confrontation with the Divine Martial Great Emperor.
• The elder refiner shows his prowess and quick thinking in protecting the refining process and the materials.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Risk: Su Mo's ambition to refine his Natal Spirit Sword drives him to take significant risks.
• Power Dynamics: The elder refiner's power and position allow him to protect the refining process and materials, highlighting the power dynamics within the Divine Martial Kingdom.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo vs. The Elder Refiner: Their interaction is tense and hostile, with Su Mo attempting to seize the Blood Pattern Seeds and the elder refiner protecting them.
• Su Mo vs. The Divine Martial Great Emperor: Although not directly interacting, Su Mo's actions could potentially alert the Divine Martial Great Emperor, setting the stage for a future confrontation.

Key Plot Points

• Su Mo threatens the Fire Refining Palace's Palace Master and artifact refiners to hand over the Blood Pattern Seed.
• The Palace Master tries to stall Su Mo while planning to notify the Divine Martial Great Emperor.
• The artifact refining process becomes unstable due to Su Mo's disturbance and is on the verge of exploding.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his strength and determination, causing the Palace Master to take him seriously.
• The Palace Master shows his concern for the artifact refining process and the consequences of failure.

Significant Themes

• The importance of focus and concentration in artifact refining.
• The consequences of failure in high-stakes tasks.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and the Palace Master engage in a tense standoff, with Su Mo threatening and the Palace Master trying to outmaneuver him.
• The artifact refiners are enraged by Su Mo's threats but are unable to act due to the risk of disrupting the refining process.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo, disguised as an Artifact Refiner, enters the Fire Refining Palace to steal Blood Pattern Seeds.
• The Palace Master is refining a pseudo Emperor-grade Lower Grade weapon, the Star Edge Bow, which is on the verge of exploding due to unstable attributes.
• Su Mo suggests using Water Glaze Crystal and Feather Flame Stone to stabilize the bow embryo, preventing the explosion.
• The Palace Master, skeptical but desperate, follows Su Mo's instructions, and the bow embryo stabilizes miraculously.
• Su Mo threatens to disrupt the refining process if he's not given the Blood Pattern Seeds, which the Palace Master then hands over.
• Su Mo leaves, and the Palace Master decides not to immediately notify the Great Emperor, instead planning to secretly investigate Su Mo's identity.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Displays extraordinary Artifact Refining knowledge, successfully stabilizing the bow embryo, and demonstrates cunning by threatening the Palace Master.
• Palace Master: Initially skeptical of Su Mo's suggestions, he becomes convinced after seeing the results and decides to investigate Su Mo's identity instead of immediately apprehending him.

Significant Themes

• Artifact Refining: The chapter emphasizes the intricacies and mysteries of Artifact Refining, with Su Mo's knowledge challenging the Palace Master's understanding.
• Trust and Skepticism: The Palace Master initially distrusts Su Mo's suggestions but eventually puts his faith in him, leading to a successful refining process.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and the Palace Master: Their interaction is marked by tension and mistrust, with Su Mo threatening the Palace Master and the latter eventually deciding to investigate Su Mo's identity.
• Palace Master and his subordinates: The Palace Master consults with his subordinates, who express their doubts about Su Mo's suggestions and later discuss their plans to secretly investigate Su Mo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo returns to Yuming Palace with the Blood Pattern Seeds.
• He decides to break through to the Martial King Realm before refining the seeds.
• Su Mo releases spirit beasts from the Spirit Beast Ring to aid his cultivation.
• He attempts to refine an artifact but fails due to the low grade of his Artifact Refining Furnace.
• Two days later, a eunuch arrives to escort the participating beauties to the Wanli Courtyard for the Great Emperor's selection of concubines.
• Bai Yin'er arrives late, appearing distressed.

Character Developments

• Su Mo's cultivation reaches the peak of Half-step Martial King Realm.
• Bai Yin'er is unwilling to participate in the selection, showing emotional distress.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and cultivation is a central theme, as Su Mo seeks to break through to the Martial King Realm.
• The injustice and helplessness faced by individuals in the face of societal expectations, as seen through Bai Yin'er's distress.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo interacts with the participating beauties but keeps a distance, not interfering in their personal matters.
• Bai Yin'er's late arrival and distressed state hint at her internal struggle and possible interaction with Su Mo, although none occurs in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Yin'er arrives at the Imperial Palace for the concubine selection, drawing attention due to her unusual attire.
• She is accompanied by Su Mo, her personal guard, and they join other candidates in a garden.
• The Divine Martial Great Emperor arrives, and the selection begins. He chooses Number Eight from Tianwu City as the first candidate.

Character Developments

• Bai Yin'er remains determined in her defiance, refusing to conform to the expectations of the selection process.
• The Divine Martial Great Emperor is introduced as a stern, powerful young man, his aura unfathomable.

Significant Themes

• Defiance of norms and expectations (Bai Yin'er's unusual attire and attitude).
• Power dynamics and hierarchy (the Divine Martial Great Emperor's authority and the candidates' deference).

Character Interactions

• Bai Yin'er interacts with a middle-aged eunuch who questions her appearance, but she remains resolute.
• The Divine Martial Great Emperor interacts with the candidates, selecting Number Eight from Tianwu City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Divine Martial Great Emperor selects Imperial Consorts from each of the thirty-six cities, choosing one from each.
• Bai Yin'er, despite trying to disguise herself, is chosen by the Great Emperor.
• Bai Yin'er attempts suicide by striking her own heart with Xuan energy.

Character Developments

• Bai Yin'er: Realizes her dire situation and decides to take her own life rather than become an Imperial Consort, knowing the Great Emperor's consorts are merely resources for his cultivation.
• Su Mo: Shows concern for Bai Yin'er's well-being and intervenes to stop her suicide attempt, demonstrating his protective nature.

Significant Themes

• Despair and Resilience: Bai Yin'er's despair at her situation contrasts with her resilience in trying to take control of her own fate.
• Power Dynamics: The Great Emperor's power and influence are starkly contrasted with the powerlessness of the women chosen as Imperial Consorts.

Character Interactions

• Bai Yin'er and the Divine Martial Great Emperor: Their interaction highlights the power imbalance and lack of care for the women's well-being.
• Bai Yin'er and Su Mo: Su Mo's intervention shows his growing bond with Bai Yin'er and his desire to protect her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Yin'er attempts suicide by forcefully activating her Martial King Realm power, severely injuring herself.
• Su Mo intervenes and saves Bai Yin'er, but her injuries are grave and likely fatal.
• The Divine Martial Great Emperor orders Bai Yin'er to be buried in the Imperial Mausoleum despite her not being dead yet.
• Su Mo defies the Great Emperor, calling him trash and daring to speak treason.
• The Great Emperor orders Su Mo's soul to be refined for forty-nine days as punishment.

Character Developments

• Bai Yin'er: Shows extreme resolve and determination, choosing to die rather than become the Great Emperor's consort.
• Su Mo: Displays bravery and defiance, standing up to the Great Emperor despite the consequences.

Significant Themes

• Power and corruption: The Divine Martial Great Emperor's abuse of power and disregard for life.
• Resilience and determination: Bai Yin'er's refusal to compromise her principles.
• Consequences of defiance: Su Mo's decision to speak out against the Great Emperor, knowing the severe repercussions.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Bai Yin'er: Su Mo tries to save Bai Yin'er, and she dies in his arms, expressing her happiness to be with him.
• Su Mo and the Divine Martial Great Emperor: Su Mo defies the Great Emperor, calling him trash and daring to speak treason.
• The Divine Guards and Su Mo: The Divine Guards surround Su Mo, ready to execute him on the Great Emperor's orders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo insults the Divine Martial Great Emperor, provoking his wrath.
• A Divine Guard attacks Su Mo, but he easily stops the attack with two fingers.
• Su Mo kills the Divine Guard and begins to absorb his Xuan energy and Blood Essence to break through to the Martial King Realm.
• The Divine Martial Great Emperor personally attacks Su Mo with a powerful finger strike.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates his incredible strength, shocking everyone present.
• The Divine Martial Great Emperor shows his ruthless side and his eagerness for a Spatial Treasure Artifact.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of defying authority.
• The pursuit of rare and valuable treasures (Spatial Treasure Artifact).

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and the Divine Martial Great Emperor: Their conflict escalates, leading to a direct confrontation.
• Su Mo and the Divine Guards: Su Mo's actions instill fear in the Divine Guards, causing them to retreat.
• The Divine Martial Great Emperor and his subordinates: He shows no remorse for the loss of a Divine Guard, prioritizing his own interests.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo retreats while absorbing Xuan energy and blood essence from the Divine Guard.
• The Divine Martial Great Emperor attacks with a finger strike, which Su Mo blocks with his Xuanhuang Sword.
• The clash of their attacks causes massive destruction in the Imperial Palace.
• The Great Emperor charges at Su Mo, who flies into the sky to buy time for his breakthrough.
• The Great Emperor attacks again with a more powerful finger strike, which Su Mo blocks with his Earth Element Shield.
• Su Mo releases his Devouring Martial Soul to absorb more Xuan energy for his breakthrough.
• The Great Emperor, enraged by Su Mo's defiance, prepares a powerful palm strike to annihilate him.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates incredible strength and resilience, absorbing Xuan energy to fuel his breakthrough while withstanding the Great Emperor's attacks.
• The Divine Martial Great Emperor underestimates Su Mo initially but grows increasingly furious as Su Mo's strength surprises him.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Devouring Martial Soul and its ability to absorb Xuan energy.
• The vast difference in strength between the Great Emperor and Su Mo, and the latter's ability to hold his own.
• The chaos and destruction caused by their battle, highlighting the collateral damage of their fight.

Character Interactions

• The Divine Martial Great Emperor and Su Mo engage in a fierce battle, with the Great Emperor growing increasingly enraged by Su Mo's resilience.
• The people of Shenwu City watch the battle in shock and awe, with many fleeing in panic as the fight causes widespread destruction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo faces the Divine Martial Great Emperor's powerful attack and barely survives using the Star Robe and his Earth Element Shield.
• Su Mo falls into a deep pit within the Imperial Palace and breaks through to the Martial King Realm while under attack.
• Su Mo ascends from the pit, now at the Martial King Realm, shocking the Divine Martial Great Emperor and the onlookers in Shenwu City.
• The Divine Martial Great Emperor and Su Mo prepare for another confrontation.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates immense resilience and breaks through to the Martial King Realm, closing the gap in cultivation with the Divine Martial Great Emperor.
• The Divine Martial Great Emperor underestimates Su Mo initially but becomes more cautious as Su Mo's strength increases.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and Persistence: Su Mo's ability to endure and push through adversity, ultimately breaking through to a higher level.
• Power Dynamics: The shift in power balance between Su Mo and the Divine Martial Great Emperor as Su Mo's cultivation advances.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo vs. Divine Martial Great Emperor: The tension between the two intensifies as they prepare for another confrontation, with the Divine Martial Great Emperor now more wary of Su Mo's capabilities.
• Onlookers in Shenwu City: The people of Shenwu City are astounded by Su Mo's strength and resilience, sparking widespread discussion and awe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo triggers a Martial King Tribulation after breaking through to the Martial King Realm.
• The tribulation clouds rapidly expand, reaching 50 li, then 80 li, and eventually 100 li, indicating a Demonic Spirit Tribulation, the most powerful and rare Martial King Tribulation.
• The tribulation clouds cover most of Shenwu City, causing panic and evacuation among its inhabitants.
• Divine Martial Great Emperor, initially planning to exploit the tribulation to kill Su Mo, retreats in shock and awe.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates extraordinary power and resilience, triggering a Demonic Spirit Tribulation, showing his monstrous potential.
• Divine Martial Great Emperor's initial underestimation of Su Mo turns into shock and fear, revealing his lack of understanding of Su Mo's true capabilities.

Significant Themes

• The Heavenly Dao's punishment of monstrous geniuses through Demonic Spirit Tribulations.
• The power and rarity of Demonic Spirit Tribulations, highlighting Su Mo's exceptional status among Martial Artists.

Character Interactions

• Divine Martial Great Emperor and Su Mo: Divine Martial Great Emperor initially underestimates Su Mo, planning to exploit the tribulation to kill him. However, Su Mo's tribulation exceeds his expectations, causing him to retreat in fear.
• Su Mo and Shenwu City inhabitants: The tribulation forces the inhabitants of Shenwu City to evacuate, showing the power and impact of Su Mo's tribulation on the city.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo faces a Martial King Tribulation, which grows to an unprecedented 120 li, indicating a 'Demonic Spirit Tribulation'.
• The tribulation manifests as lightning beasts: a Lightning Bird, Lightning Wolf, and Lightning Bear, each increasing in power by about 30%.
• Su Mo defends against these attacks, causing significant destruction around Shenwu City.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates incredible power and resilience, facing the terrifying tribulation head-on.
• The Divine Martial Great Emperor is revealed to be scheming to obtain Su Mo's Spatial Treasure Artifact after his death.

Significant Themes

• Power and resilience in the face of adversity.
• Ambition and greed, as seen in the Divine Martial Great Emperor's schemes.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and the Divine Martial Great Emperor: The Emperor hopes for Su Mo's death to obtain his treasure, while Su Mo is determined to survive and hold the Emperor accountable.
• Su Mo and the people of Shenwu City: Su Mo retreats to avoid further destruction of the city, showing consideration for its inhabitants.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo faces the Lightning Bear, Lightning Snake, and Flood Dragon, defeating them with his sword and Xuan energy.
• The fifth lightning tribulation manifests as a Kirin-like demonic beast, which is significantly stronger than its predecessors.
• Su Mo attempts to defend against the Kirin's attack using his Earth Element Shield and Primordial Dragon Elephant phantom, but the impact creates a massive crater, and Su Mo's fate is uncertain.

Character Developments

• Su Mo's strength and resilience grow as he faces increasingly powerful lightning tribulations. He demonstrates his ability to adapt and strategize in battle.
• Su Mo's determination and will to survive remain unwavering despite the overwhelming odds against him.

Significant Themes

• The theme of perseverance and overcoming adversity is evident as Su Mo faces each lightning tribulation.
• The power of nature and the heavens is showcased through the terrifying lightning tribulations, emphasizing the insignificance of individual strength in the face of such forces.

Character Interactions

• There are no interactions with other characters in this chapter, as Su Mo faces the tribulations alone. However, the other cultivators watching from a distance are mentioned, expressing their shock and uncertainty about Su Mo's fate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo survives the seventh lightning tribulation, a Lightning Kirin, with severe injuries but not fatal.
• He consumes Dragon Elephant Essence Blood to enhance his physical body strength.
• The eighth tribulation arrives, revealing a Divine Bird resembling a Vermillion Bird or Phoenix.
• Su Mo struggles against the Divine Bird, using his Demonic Shadow Clones to destroy it, but depletes half of his Xuan energy.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates incredible resilience and power, surviving multiple powerful tribulations.
• He shows strategic thinking by using his Demonic Shadow Clones to counter the Divine Bird's strength.
• Su Mo's concern about depleting his Xuan energy indicates his growing awareness of his limits.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and Endurance: Su Mo's ability to withstand and recover from severe injuries highlights his unyielding spirit.
• Strategic Thinking: Su Mo's use of Demonic Shadow Clones showcases his adaptability and strategic prowess.
• Resource Management: Su Mo's concern about depleting his Xuan energy emphasizes the importance of managing one's resources wisely.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo's battle against the Divine Bird is a one-on-one confrontation, with no other characters involved in this part of the chapter.
• The Divine Martial Great Emperor watches from afar, expressing fear and awe at Su Mo's prowess.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A colossal Primordial Dragon Elephant composed of lightning appears, causing massive destruction and shaking the world.
• Su Mo attempts to force the Divine Martial Great Emperor to help him resist the Primordial Dragon Elephant by drawing him into the lightning tribulation.
• The Divine Martial Great Emperor is enraged and attempts to flee but is also targeted by the tribulation.
• Su Mo and the Divine Martial Great Emperor are both now tribulation survivors, facing even stronger lightning tribulations.
• Su Mo tries to team up with the Divine Martial Great Emperor to destroy the Primordial Dragon Elephant, but the latter refuses.
• Su Mo's physical body reaches the Martial King Realm Fourth Layer after absorbing two drops of Dragon Elephant Essence Blood.
• The first Primordial Dragon Elephant attacks Su Mo, causing immense destruction and forcing him to defend with all his might.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Becomes more desperate and reckless, attempting to drag the Divine Martial Great Emperor into his tribulation. His physical body strength increases to the Martial King Realm Fourth Layer.
• Divine Martial Great Emperor: Becomes enraged and unwilling to help Su Mo, instead trying to flee. He is now also a tribulation survivor.

Significant Themes

• Survival and desperation: Su Mo's actions show his desperation to survive the tribulation, even if it means putting others in danger.
• Power dynamics: The Divine Martial Great Emperor's refusal to help Su Mo highlights the power imbalance between them and the Divine Martial Great Emperor's unwillingness to risk himself for Su Mo.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and the Divine Martial Great Emperor: Their interaction is marked by hostility and mistrust. Su Mo attempts to manipulate the Divine Martial Great Emperor, while the latter is unwilling to help Su Mo, even to the point of endangering himself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo and the Divine Martial Great Emperor survive the initial Primordial Dragon Elephant attacks but are severely injured.
• They prepare to fight each other, but the remaining Primordial Dragon Elephants attack again, pulling them towards them.
• Su Mo uses the Billion Demonic Sword to destroy one Primordial Dragon Elephant, while the Divine Martial Great Emperor is absorbed and killed by the other.
• The Divine Martial Great Emperor is completely annihilated, leaving no trace behind.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates incredible resilience and survival skills, enduring attacks that should have killed him.
• The Divine Martial Great Emperor's strength is revealed to be comparable to a first-level Martial Emperor, but he is ultimately powerless against the lightning tribulations.

Significant Themes

• The terrifying power of the Martial King Tribulation, which can annihilate even powerful cultivators like the Divine Martial Great Emperor.
• The cost of using powerful weapons like the Billion Demonic Sword, which can backfire and affect the user's mind and consciousness.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and the Divine Martial Great Emperor's enmity reaches its peak, leading to a brief confrontation before they are both targeted by the Primordial Dragon Elephants.
• Su Mo's use of the Billion Demonic Sword to destroy one Primordial Dragon Elephant, while the Divine Martial Great Emperor is killed by the other, highlights their different fates.

• The Divine Martial Great Emperor dies during his Martial Emperor tribulation, leaving the Divine Martial Kingdom in chaos and the future uncertain.
• Su Mo, having absorbed the Billion Demonic Sword, faces the final stage of his Martial King tribulation. The tribulation manifests as a colossal Lightning Dragon, a thousand li long, far exceeding the power of a typical Martial King tribulation.
• Su Mo, despite his injuries and the sword's evil influence, activates the Great Three Treasures Art to boost his power. He engages the Lightning Dragon, clashing with it multiple times, but is ultimately sent crashing into the abyss below.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo successfully withstands the Lightning Dragon's attacks, with the dragon's power waning after each strike.
• Su Mo's connection to the Illusory Realm Divine Diagram is severed, preventing him from escaping into it.
• Su Mo uses the Great Three Treasures Art to boost his power, causing rapid aging.
• Su Mo switches to the Xuanhuang Sword after the Billion Demonic Sword's power is significantly reduced.
• Su Mo delivers a final, powerful strike, cleaving the Lightning Dragon in two and successfully passing the lightning tribulation.

Character Developments

• Su Mo demonstrates remarkable resilience and determination, fighting despite severe injuries and aging.
• Su Mo shows strategic thinking by switching weapons to mitigate risks.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity.
• Strategic decision-making in critical moments.

Character Interactions

• The Lightning Dragon serves as a formidable opponent, driving Su Mo's character development.
• Su Mo's interaction with his weapons, the Billion Demonic Sword and the Xuanhuang Sword, highlights his adaptability and caution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Mo successfully survives the Martial King Tribulation but is severely injured and weak.
• He hides within the Illusory Realm Divine Diagram to avoid being targeted by others.
• Experts from Shenwu City, including the Fire Refining Palace's Master Yang and the Divine Guard Commander Yue, investigate the scene but find no trace of Su Mo.
• They discover the Illusory Realm Divine Diagram and decide to keep it, awaiting Su Mo's reappearance.
• Inside the Divine Diagram, Su Mo recovers for five days before attempting to leave, only to find himself trapped in a storage space within the diagram.

Character Developments

• Su Mo: Despite his severe injuries, he remains resilient and focused on recovery. He demonstrates strategic thinking by hiding within the Divine Diagram.
• Commander Yue: He shows ambition and assertiveness by refusing to hand over the Divine Diagram to Master Yang, indicating his intention to seize power in the Divine Martial Kingdom.
• Master Yang: He displays wisdom and foresight by recognizing Su Mo's potential threat and advising others to prepare accordingly.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The shift in power after the Divine Martial Great Emperor's death leads to changes in alliances and ambitions among the characters.
• Survival and resilience: Su Mo's ability to endure and recover from severe injuries highlights the theme of perseverance in the face of adversity.
• Hidden strength: The Illusory Realm Divine Diagram represents Su Mo's hidden power and potential, which others are eager to exploit.

Character Interactions

• Su Mo and Bai Yin'er: Although not directly interacting, Su Mo's concern for Bai Yin'er's well-being is evident as he helps her recover.
• Commander Yue and Master Yang: Their interaction showcases the tension and competition between them, as well as their strategic thinking regarding Su Mo's potential threat.
• The experts from Shenwu City: Their collective decision to keep the Divine Diagram and await Su Mo's reappearance demonstrates their unity in the face of a common threat or opportunity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Commander Yue, the Divine Guard Commander, summons powerful experts to discuss succession after the Divine Martial Great Emperor's death.
• Commander Yue reveals his intention to become the new emperor and seeks their assistance.
• Su Mo, the prodigy who underwent tribulation, appears and shatters Commander Yue's Storage Ring, revealing the Illusory Realm Divine Diagram.
• Su Mo demands submission from everyone present, and they comply, mistaking him for the new ruler.
• Su Mo tasks them with plundering the entire Divine Martial Kingdom within three days, excluding Yangwu City.

Character Developments

• Commander Yue: Reveals his ambition to become the new emperor but is overshadowed by Su Mo's appearance.
• Su Mo: Shows his strength and ruthlessness, demanding submission and ordering the plundering of the kingdom.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and succession in the Divine Martial Kingdom.
• The consequences of underestimating an opponent (Commander Yue's miscalculation regarding Su Mo).

Character Interactions

• Commander Yue and the experts: Commander Yue attempts to rally support for his claim to the throne, but the experts are reluctant.
• Su Mo and the experts: Su Mo demands submission and tasks them with plundering the kingdom, striking fear into their hearts.