Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ran successfully fuses his professions and elevates his skills, gaining two powerful combat systems: Martial Cultivation and Spirit Cultivation.
• He encounters a stone forest filled with ape-beasts, attracting many Alien Humans seeking to enhance their speed.
• Jiang Ran hires Er Gou, an ordinary Alien Human, as a guide. Er Gou explains the different bloodline grades of ape-beasts and the basis for comparing combat strength among Alien Humans.
• Jiang Ran encounters a Blood-Essence-level ape-beast, which he swiftly defeats, saving Er Gou's life.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ran: He continues to grow stronger, demonstrating his formidable combat prowess with a single strike against the ape-beast. He also shows compassion by saving Er Gou and tending to his wounds.
• Er Gou: Initially seen as an ordinary and greedy guide, Er Gou reveals knowledge about the Immortal Palace and its standards for combat strength. He also shows fear and surprise at Jiang Ran's power.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Jiang Ran's continuous growth in power is a central theme, as is the comparison of combat strength among Alien Humans.
• Trust and Betrayal: The dynamic between Jiang Ran and Er Gou raises questions about trust, as Er Gou's true motives remain unclear.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ran and Er Gou: Their interactions reveal a power dynamic, with Jiang Ran's strength dwarfing Er Gou's. However, Jiang Ran's actions also show a level of trust and compassion toward Er Gou, while Er Gou appears both fearful and awestruck of Jiang Ran.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Jiang Ran learns about the Immortal Palace and the Heavenly Emperor from Er Gou, revealing his non-native origin.
2. Jiang Ran kills Er Gou after realizing he won't reveal more information.
3. Jiang Ran captures and prepares a bloodline-reversion-level ferocious beast for consumption.
4. Jiang Ran attempts to contact Zai Min and the others but fails due to no signal.
5. The Drought Demon arrives at the Kui Organization Headquarters in Free City, with the Alien Human army approaching.
6. Li Taibai receives orders from Ran Min to prepare for the Alien Human army's arrival and to evacuate those who wish to leave.

Character Developments

1. Jiang Ran: Shows no remorse in killing Er Gou after realizing he won't provide more information, demonstrating his ruthlessness and pragmatism. He also shows concern for Han Mei's safety.
2. Er Gou: Initially respectful and submissive to Jiang Ran, he becomes wary and hostile upon learning that Jiang Ran doesn't know the Heavenly Emperor's name, revealing his loyalty to his world's hierarchy.
3. The Drought Demon: Shows calm and collected demeanor, acknowledging the threat posed by the being within the Eternal Life Sect and understanding the potential danger of the Alien Human army's arrival.
4. Li Taibai: Demonstrates loyalty to Jiang Ran and Kui Organization, showing determination to fight against the Alien Human army and evacuate those who wish to leave.

Significant Themes

1. Power dynamics and loyalty: Characters' loyalties shift based on their perception of power, as seen in Er Gou's change in attitude toward Jiang Ran and Li Taibai's unwavering loyalty to Jiang Ran and Kui Organization.
2. The unknown and its consequences: Jiang Ran's non-native origin and the Drought Demon's past control by an unknown being within the Eternal Life Sect pose potential threats and uncertainty.
3. Adaptation and survival: Characters must adapt to new situations and threats, as seen in Jiang Ran's capture and preparation of a ferocious beast for consumption and Li Taibai's preparation for the Alien Human army's arrival.

Character Interactions

1. Jiang Ran and Er Gou: Their interaction reveals Er Gou's loyalty to the Heavenly Emperor and the Immortal Palace, ultimately leading to his death at Jiang Ran's hands.
2. The Drought Demon and Li Taibai: Their interaction shows the Drought Demon's calm and collected demeanor, as well as Li Taibai's determination to protect her and Kui Organization's interests.
3. Li Taibai and the panda: Their interaction reveals the panda's concern for the Drought Demon's safety and Li Taibai's resolve to fight against the Alien Human army.
4. Jiang Ran and Zai Min (off-screen): Their relationship is implied through Jiang Ran's concern for Han Mei's safety and his attempt to contact Zai Min and the others, showing trust and reliance on his companions.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ran eats the meat of the ancestral-level beast, awakening the "Wind Whisperer" Profession and obtaining the core skill "Wind Spirit Incarnation."
• He realizes he's lost in the Stone Forest and decides to walk in a straight line.
• The Immortal Palace, accompanied by the Shamaness Kingdom and other powerful kingdoms, arrives at the Stone Forest, searching for someone wearing a mask.
• The Immortal Palace seals the Stone Forest, preventing anyone from entering or leaving.
• A city massacre in the Owl-Sun Kingdom is revealed, which has enraged the Immortal Palace.
• Jiang Ran decides to fly and uses his new skill, "Wind Spirit Incarnation," to move swiftly.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ran awakens a new Profession and skill, demonstrating his growth and new capabilities.
• The Shamaness Kingdom's representative, a Deity Walker, is introduced, showing her cold and indifferent demeanor.
• The middle-aged Alien Human shares information about the city massacre, revealing his smug and informative nature.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and hierarchy in this world, with the Immortal Palace at the top and the Shamaness Kingdom as one of the most powerful entities.
• The consequences of defying the Immortal Palace's rules and the fear it instills in the people.
• The importance of time and urgency in the Immortal Palace's mission.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ran interacts with Er Gou, the guide, but not directly shown in this chapter.
• The Shamaness Kingdom representative interacts with the people from other powerful kingdoms, showing a hierarchical relationship.
• The middle-aged Alien Human interacts with the crowd, sharing information and showing off his knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The novel has been premium for half a month, nearing its premium mark due to reader support.
• The author, Xiao Qiu, spends New Year's Eve alone in a rented apartment, working on the novel.
• Xiao Qiu expresses hopes for readers' prosperity and success in the new year and requests monthly tickets to maintain the novel's update schedule.

Character Developments

• Xiao Qiu shows appreciation and gratitude towards readers, demonstrating a strong work ethic and dedication to the novel's progress.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and appreciation for reader support.
• The importance of hard work and dedication to one's craft (Xiao Qiu's commitment to updating the novel despite spending New Year's Eve alone).
• The desire for success and prosperity in the new year (both for the author and the readers).

Character Interactions

• The author directly addresses the readers, expressing personal feelings and requests, creating a sense of connection and community among them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ran encounters a carriage containing five second-rank beings, presumed to be from the Immortal Palace.
• He defeats three of them effortlessly: a Fire-Eater, a Three-Bodied Person, and a One-Eyed Kingdom man.
• A woman emerges from the carriage, seemingly stronger than Jiang Ran has encountered before. She asks about Jiang Ran's kingdom of origin.
• Jiang Ran expresses his intention to kill her before admitting or refusing his guilt.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ran demonstrates his immense power and confidence, showing no fear or hesitation against powerful opponents.
• The woman from the carriage displays a calm and indifferent demeanor, showing interest in Jiang Ran but maintaining her composure.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the threat of stronger opponents.
• The upcoming war and the Heavenly Emperor's involvement.
• The potential consequences of Jiang Ran's actions.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ran faces off against several powerful Alien Humans, defeating them with ease.
• He encounters a woman who seems to be his equal or even stronger, leading to a tense standoff.
• Jiang Ran expresses his intention to kill the woman before discussing his guilt, showing his aggressive and confident nature.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ran encounters a powerful woman who mocks him and his strength.
• Jiang Ran activates his Blood Fiend Wisdom King's True Form, revealing his true power.
• He swiftly defeats the representatives of four kingdoms (Kingdom of Fire-Eaters, Feathered People Kingdom, One-Eyed Kingdom, and Kingdom of Three-Bodied People) with ease.
• Only the woman remains standing, and she prepares to fight back.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ran: Shows his true power and becomes more serious and focused as the fight progresses.
• The Woman: Initially mocking and confident, she becomes more cautious and determined after witnessing Jiang Ran's strength.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: The shift in power between Jiang Ran and the woman highlights the theme of power and its consequences.
• Identity: Jiang Ran's true form reveals his hidden strength, challenging his initial perception as a weak cultivator.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ran vs. The Woman: Their interaction shifts from mockery and laughter to a tense standoff as Jiang Ran reveals his true power.
• Jiang Ran vs. Other Representatives: Jiang Ran swiftly defeats the representatives of the four kingdoms, showcasing his dominance and strength.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ran, now a thirty-meter-tall Blood Fiend Wisdom King, faces the witch, who reveals her true form as a half-human, half-snake Alien Human.
• The witch uses an immortal art, "Witch God's Descent," transforming into a massive serpent and summoning giant black pythons to attack Jiang Ran.
• Jiang Ran's True Form is overwhelmed and seemingly defeated, but he reveals a hidden power, summoning a golden dragon from the sky.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ran demonstrates his ability to adapt and evolve, revealing a new form and power that surprises the witch.
• The witch, despite her initial indifference, shows fear and disbelief when faced with Jiang Ran's unexpected strength.

Significant Themes

• The essential difference between humans and Alien Humans, with immortal arts representing a qualitative gap in power.
• Jiang Ran's excitement in the face of this gap, suggesting his determination to bridge it.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ran and the witch engage in a battle of wits and strength, with Jiang Ran continually surprising the witch with his abilities.
• The witch's underestimation of Jiang Ran leads to her initial complacency, which later turns into fear and disbelief.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ran summons a true dragon using Dragon Summoning Descent, defeating the half-human, half-serpent priestess and absorbing her power.
• He gathers the corpses of the five Immortal Palace members and their unicorn steeds for later use.
• Jiang Ran decides to head next to the Northern Chest Kingdom.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ran gains a deeper understanding of his Dragon Summoning Descent skill and its connection to the Alien Humans' "immortal arts."
• The priestess experiences fear and despair before her death, losing her former composure.

Significant Themes

• The power disparity between humans and Alien Humans, and Jiang Ran's potential to surpass them.
• The fear and awe inspired by Jiang Ran's actions, as seen in the reactions of the Alien Humans who arrive at the battlefield.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ran and the priestess have a silent standoff before her death.
• The Alien Humans who arrive at the battlefield discuss the battle's outcome and express shock and fear at the destruction caused by Jiang Ran.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ran fuses the remaining materials in the cave, upgrading his skills:
  • Blood Fiend Asura Wisdom King Form Lv.4
  • Karma-Crossing Wind Lotus Lv.3
  • Red Eye: Ember Flame Lv.2
  • Ember Silence: Truth-Piercing Pupil Lv.3
• He decides to head to the Northern Chest Kingdom before the Abyssal Void ends.
• In the Alien Human world, he witnesses a convoy of humans being treated as livestock by Alien Humans.
• Jiang Ran returns to reality just as the Free City's Great Victory news breaks out.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ran continues to grow stronger, upgrading his skills and understanding his powers better.
• He demonstrates increased determination and resolve after witnessing the treatment of humans in the Alien Human world.

Significant Themes

• The stark contrast between the human race's status in the Alien Human world (food, livestock) and in reality (dominant, unified).
• The theme of power and its consequences, as Jiang Ran's growing strength allows him to witness and potentially intervene in the harsh realities of the Alien Human world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ran interacts with the convoy of humans and Alien Humans, though not directly. His observations and reactions set the stage for potential future interactions.
• In reality, he interacts with Li Taibai, Huo Qubing, and Ran Min through WeChat, confirming his return and intention to join the victory celebration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kui's members discuss their recent victory against the Alien Humans.
• Jiang Ran returns and listens to the battle report.
• The Drought Demon reveals she brings misfortune and asks Jiang Ran if he still wants to keep her.
• Jiang Ran decides to put the Drought Demon in charge of Kui and sets a deadline for members to reach the second tier.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ran shows concern for Kui's members' growth and sets a challenge to push them.
• The Drought Demon reveals her past and accepts Jiang Ran's trust in her.

Significant Themes

• The importance of continuous growth and improvement.
• Trust and responsibility in leadership.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ran interacts with Kui's members, showing a mix of concern, discipline, and trust.
• The Drought Demon and Jiang Ran have a serious conversation, leading to a new understanding and agreement between them.

• Jiang Ran enters the Abyssal Void and encounters a convoy of Alien Humans escorting human livestock, including Jiang Ran's acquaintances Li Xintong and Lin Xiaorou.
• He kills the guards and leads the convoy to the Northern Chest Kingdom's capital, Beiqu City.
• Along the way, he encounters and kills the Holy Sons and Immortal Palace representatives who try to stop him.
• He enters the city and begins a massacre, killing all the Alien Humans he encounters.
• The ruler of the Northern Chest Kingdom, Bei Qiuming, orders his ministers to hold Jiang Ran back while he invokes the god to deal with him.
• Jiang Ran reaches the imperial palace and transforms into his Wisdom King True Form, slaughtering everyone inside.
• He asks the remaining Alien Humans who are the beasts waiting to die, implying that he will spare those who answer correctly.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Jiang Ran encounters a convoy of Alien Humans escorting human livestock, including his acquaintances Li Xintong and Lin Xiaorou.
2. He kills the guards and leads the convoy to Beiqu City.
3. He encounters and kills the Holy Sons and Immortal Palace representatives who try to stop him.
4. He enters the city and begins a massacre, killing all the Alien Humans he encounters.
5. The ruler of the Northern Chest Kingdom, Bei Qiuming, orders his ministers to hold Jiang Ran back while he invokes the god to deal with him.
6. Jiang Ran reaches the imperial palace and transforms into his Wisdom King True Form, slaughtering everyone inside.
7. He asks the remaining Alien Humans who are the beasts waiting to die, implying that he will spare those who answer correctly.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ran becomes more ruthless and focused on his goal of killing as many Alien Humans as possible.
• He shows no mercy to anyone who opposes him, including the Holy Sons and Immortal Palace representatives.
• He becomes more willing to use his full power and transform into his Wisdom King True Form to slaughter his enemies.
• He becomes more willing to spare those who show no resistance or even cooperate with him.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between humans and Alien Humans.
• The ruthlessness and determination of Jiang Ran in his quest to kill as many Alien Humans as possible.
• The futility of resistance against Jiang Ran's power.
• The willingness of Jiang Ran to spare those who show no resistance or even cooperate with him.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ran encounters and kills the Holy Sons and Immortal Palace representatives who try to stop him.
• He interacts with the remaining Alien Humans in the imperial palace, asking them who are the beasts waiting to die.
• He shows no mercy to any Alien Human who opposes him, regardless of their status or power.

Significant Quotes

• "One person in exchange for a thousand people, ten thousand people... You shouldn't be dissatisfied, should you?" - Jiang Ran, referring to the Alien Humans' treatment of human livestock.
• "Now answer me. Who are the beasts waiting to die?" - Jiang Ran, asking the remaining Alien Humans in the imperial palace.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ran reaches the Undying Kingdom, where the inhabitants are undead with no emotions or reactions, even to his presence.
• He arrives at Yuanqiu Mountain, where a massive queue of Undying Ones silently wait to drink from the Crimson Spring, fed by the Tree of Immortality.
• Jiang Ran observes that drinking the water turns the Undying Ones into skeletons that sink to the bottom of the pool, nourishing the tree.
• When he attempts to collect water, all the Undying Ones turn to stare at him with savage, deranged expressions.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ran remains calm and composed, even when faced with the strange undead inhabitants and the eerie scene at the Crimson Spring.
• The Undying Ones, initially appearing robotic and emotionless, reveal a savage and deranged side when they notice Jiang Ran's actions.

Significant Themes

• The theme of immortality and its cost is explored through the Tree of Immortality and the Crimson Spring, which require the lives of the Undying Ones to maintain their power.
• The contrast between the initial robotic behavior of the Undying Ones and their savage reaction to Jiang Ran highlights the duality of their nature and the thin line between humanity and monstrosity.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ran has no interactions with the Undying Ones, as they initially ignore him completely, and later react with savage hostility when he attempts to collect water.
• The Mountain Sprite, pursuing Jiang Ran, enters the Undying Kingdom but is hesitant to approach Yuanqiu Mountain due to the strange nature of the Undying Ones and the curse on their land.

Jiang Ran infiltrates the Undying Kingdom, seeking the Undying Water. He encounters undead creatures that can revive and erode his Dharma Form. He provokes the Mountain Sprite, who pursues him. Jiang Ran lures the Mountain Sprite to the exit, using the True Dragon to bind and weaken it. He then detonates the True Dragon, killing the Mountain Sprite and escaping through the exit just as the explosion reaches its peak.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ran encounters double pupils in the Alien Human World, leading to his injuries and return.
• He lands near Free City, encountering Hairy People and engaging in a battle.
• Jiang Ran returns to Free City, fuses Undying Water and Shanshao God Blood, evolving his core skill to an Immortal Art, Immovable Wisdom King.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ran's injuries and return from the Alien Human World.
• Jiang Ran's evolution of his core skill to an Immortal Art, showcasing his growth and power.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and power between humans and alien humans.
• The evolution of Jiang Ran's skills and professions, reflecting his growth and potential.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ran interacts with Hairy People, showcasing his combat prowess and determination.
• Jiang Ran's fusion of Undying Water and Shanshao God Blood, leading to his skill evolution, is an internal interaction that demonstrates his proactive approach to improving his abilities.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Ran unlocks the Rakshasa profession and obtains its basic skill, Condemnation.
• He visits his teacher, Li Baishi, who agrees to help with research on combining modern technology with the supernatural.
• Jiang Ran meets Ying Zheng, who challenges him to a battle with the winner absorbing the loser's forces.
• Jiang Ran receives a call from Xia Xuan, who is under attack by Alien Humans near the Chaoyin Hidden Mausoleum.
• Jiang Ran arrives at the scene, defeats the Alien Humans, and enters the Hidden Mausoleum.
• Inside, he encounters a blue-haired man from the Frostwild Kingdom, who reveals that the Deity buried there was slain by the Heavenly Emperor with double pupils.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ran unlocks a new profession and skill, demonstrating his continuous growth and power.
• Li Baishi shows concern for Jiang Ran's well-being and agrees to help with research.
• Xia Xuan shows responsibility and initiative in protecting Feng City but ultimately seeks help from Jiang Ran.
• The blue-haired man from the Frostwild Kingdom reveals information about the Heavenly Emperor and his relationship with the Deity in the Hidden Mausoleum.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Rakshasa profession and Jiang Ran's continuous growth.
• The relationship between the Heavenly Emperor and the Deities, and the potential for Jiang Ran to recruit Deities to his side.
• The responsibility and initiative shown by Xia Xuan in protecting Feng City.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ran interacts with Li Baishi, showing concern for his teacher's well-being and seeking his help with research.
• Jiang Ran meets Ying Zheng, who challenges him to a battle with the winner absorbing the loser's forces.
• Jiang Ran interacts with Xia Xuan, who seeks his help in defending Feng City from Alien Humans.
• Jiang Ran encounters the blue-haired man from the Frostwild Kingdom, who reveals information about the Heavenly Emperor and his relationship with the Deity in the Hidden Mausoleum.

Summary

• Jiang Ran completes the second trial in Lin Moniang's tomb, obtaining the Void · Profound Mystery Chapter cultivation method.
• He returns to reality and continues cultivating, breaking through to the Spirit Focus realm.
• The Eternal Life Sect attacks Kui's organization, targeting Jiang Ran's allies, including Xia Xuan, Ran Min, Li Bai, and others.
• Xiangliu, a resurrected enemy from Jiang Ran's past, confronts him, accompanied by Guhuo, a powerful demon from Chinese mythology.
• Jiang Ran faces off against Xiangliu and Guhuo, expressing confidence in their timely arrival.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Jiang Ran completes the second trial and obtains a new cultivation method.
2. The Eternal Life Sect attacks Kui's organization, targeting Jiang Ran's allies.
3. Xiangliu and Guhuo confront Jiang Ran, giving him an ultimatum to submit or die.

Character Developments

1. Jiang Ran breaks through to the Spirit Focus realm and faces off against powerful enemies.
2. Xiangliu, a resurrected enemy, seeks revenge and attempts to persuade Jiang Ran to submit.
3. Guhuo, a powerful demon, joins the fight against Jiang Ran.

Significant Themes

1. Power dynamics and the consequences of defying powerful entities.
2. The importance of cultivating one's strength and being prepared for challenges.
3. The cyclical nature of life and death, as seen through Xiangliu's resurrection.

Character Interactions

1. Jiang Ran faces off against Xiangliu and Guhuo, expressing confidence in their timely arrival.
2. Jiang Ran's allies are targeted by the Eternal Life Sect, leading to a confrontation with powerful enemies.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chaos, the leader of the foreign race invasion, oversees the attack on Feng City from a rooftop.
• The Kui organization's youngsters, led by Jiang Xun, bring their awakened seniors to familiarize them with modern society.
• Jiang Ran faces off against Xiangliu and Guhuo, two deities from the foreign race, on the mountaintop villa.
• Li Taibai, the Poet Immortal of Sword, battles the Ghost Kingdom's representative at the Shooting Club.
• The Mohist School's Grand Master and an old man, later revealed to be Du Fu, arrive to assist Li Taibai.
• Ran Min, the Eternal Life Sect's leader, is severely injured by Monk Sheng An and Fa Qing.
• Jiang Xiaoyu, Lin Xiaorou, and Li Xintong escape the Shooting Club grounds.

Character Developments

• Jiang Ran demonstrates immense strength and skill against Xiangliu and Guhuo, using his new abilities and techniques.
• Li Taibai reveals his true power and Limit-Breaking Method, surprising the Ghost Kingdom's representative.
• Li Xintong shows concern for her friends' safety and acts decisively to protect them.
• Ran Min remains steadfast and determined in the face of certain defeat, revealing a hidden strength.
• Chaos, the leader of the foreign race invasion, displays calm and strategic thinking, overseeing the attack on Feng City.
• The Mohist School's Grand Master and Du Fu reveal their true power and Limit-Breaking Methods, assisting Li Taibai in battle.

Significant Themes

• The power of ancient figures and their Limit-Breaking Methods.
• The struggle between the Kui organization and the foreign race invasion.
• The determination and resilience of the characters in the face of adversity.
• The contrast between the calm and strategic thinking of Chaos and the impulsive nature of Xiangliu.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Ran and Xiangliu engage in a fierce battle, with Jiang Ran gaining the upper hand.
• Li Taibai and the Ghost Kingdom's representative clash, with Li Taibai initially gaining the advantage but later being assisted by the Mohist School's Grand Master and Du Fu.
• Jiang Xiaoyu, Lin Xiaorou, and Li Xintong work together to escape the Shooting Club grounds.
• Ran Min and Sheng An face off, with Ran Min revealing a hidden strength and Fa Qing's true identity.
• Chaos oversees the attack on Feng City, communicating with his subordinates and making strategic decisions.

Significant Quotes

• "Your swan song, my ass!!!" - Du Fu, interrupting Li Bai's attempt to sacrifice himself.
• "Do you know that you're human?" - Ran Min, questioning Sheng An's true nature.
• "Senior Brother... Your junior brother has searched so hard for you." - Fa Qing, revealing her true identity and intentions.

Brief Reference for Future Use

• Jiang Ran battles Xiangliu and Guhuo, gaining the upper hand.
• Li Taibai faces off against the Ghost Kingdom's representative, initially gaining the advantage but later being assisted by the Mohist School's Grand Master and Du Fu.
• Ran Min is severely injured by Sheng An and Fa Qing but reveals a hidden strength.
• Chaos oversees the attack on Feng City, displaying calm and strategic thinking.
• Jiang Xiaoyu, Lin Xiaorou, and Li Xintong work together to escape the Shooting Club grounds.
• The Mohist School's Grand Master and Du Fu reveal their true power and Limit-Breaking Methods, assisting Li Taibai in battle.

• Jiang Xun, with the help of an Ancient Transcendent, breaks through the Eternal Life Sect's blockade and reunites with Wang Zhenguo.
• Wang Zhenguo sends Jiang Xun to rally Kui's forces and support the President.
• Chaos, the leader of the Four Fiends, confronts Jiang Ran. Chaos reveals his true form, a ferocious beast over a hundred meters tall, and unleashes his immortal art, Chaos Darkness.
• Jiang Ran uses his Rakshasa Profession's skill, Soul Devour, to stack the power of his slashes against Chaos. After twenty-five slashes, Jiang Ran unleashes a powerful strike that injures Chaos.
• Chaos, still standing, taunts Jiang Ran, claiming he is the ruler of his domain. Jiang Ran reveals his third immortal art, Infinite Killing Prison, and activates it, leaving Chaos shaken.

Key Plot Points and Events

1. Jiang Xun breaks through the Eternal Life Sect's blockade with the help of an Ancient Transcendent.
2. Wang Zhenguo sends Jiang Xun to rally Kui's forces and support the President.
3. Chaos reveals his true form and unleashes his immortal art, Chaos Darkness.
4. Jiang Ran uses Soul Devour to stack the power of his slashes against Chaos.
5. Jiang Ran unleashes a powerful strike that injures Chaos.
6. Chaos taunts Jiang Ran, claiming he is the ruler of his domain.
7. Jiang Ran reveals his third immortal art, Infinite Killing Prison, and activates it, leaving Chaos shaken.

Character Developments

• Jiang Xun: Shows courage and determination in breaking through the Eternal Life Sect's blockade and reuniting with Wang Zhenguo.
• Wang Zhenguo: Demonstrates strategic thinking in sending Jiang Xun to rally Kui's forces and support the President.
• Chaos: Reveals his true form and immortal art, showcasing his strength and cunning. However, he underestimates Jiang Ran and is injured by his stacked slashes.
• Jiang Ran: Uses Soul Devour to stack the power of his slashes, demonstrating his adaptability and strategic thinking. He also reveals his third immortal art, Infinite Killing Prison, showcasing his growing power.

Significant Themes

1. Adaptability and Strategic Thinking: Jiang Ran demonstrates this by using Soul Devour to stack the power of his slashes against Chaos. Wang Zhenguo also shows this by sending Jiang Xun to rally Kui's forces and support the President.
2. Underestimation: Chaos underestimates Jiang Ran's power and is injured by his stacked slashes, highlighting the danger of underestimating one's enemies.
3. Growing Power: Jiang Ran reveals his third immortal art, Infinite Killing Prison, showcasing his growing strength and the potential threat he poses to the Eternal Life Sect.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Xun and Wang Zhenguo: Jiang Xun reunites with Wang Zhenguo and receives his mission to rally Kui's forces and support the President.
• Jiang Ran and Chaos: Jiang Ran confronts Chaos, using Soul Devour to stack the power of his slashes and ultimately revealing his third immortal art, Infinite Killing Prison. Chaos underestimates Jiang Ran and is injured by his stacked slashes.

From Hope to Despair!! (20,000-Word Update 1/2) — Chapter Summary

---

1. Key Plot Points & Events

The Sky Battle & Fireworks: The chapter opens with fireworks pouring from a literal rift in the night sky over Feng City—the visible side effect of a massive battle raging in the upper atmosphere. The citizens watch in confusion and wonder.
Xia Xuan's Plan: At the Abyssal Void Affairs General Bureau, Xia Xuan realizes the Eternal Life Sect has cut off all communications between battle sites. He decides to hijack the city's livestream system to broadcast every battle, hoping reinforcements will see where the President (Jiang Ran) is fighting. He and Zou Yue are attacked by mind-controlled Abyssal Void personnel (former colleagues now puppets). They argue over who should do the broadcast—both insisting the other go—until Zou Yue shoves Xia Xuan inside and seals the door, vowing to hold off the puppets alone.
The Broadcast Begins: Xia Xuan activates the livestream. Across Feng City, giant screens switch from advertisements to live combat footage.
Li Bai vs. the Mohist Grandmaster: The first feed shows Li Bai fighting a green-robed Dharma Avatar. The young Mohist master demands to know why Li Bai calls him a traitor, citing the Mohist School's centuries of service to humanity. Li Bai concedes their past contributions but condemns joining the Eternal Life Sect as betrayal. A mysterious young man then appears and effortlessly shatters Li Bai's avatar with a single kick—Jiang Xun watches his hero be blasted into ruins.
Ran Min & Fa Qing Overwhelmed: The second feed shows Ran Min and Fa Qing's ten-meter Dharma Avatars crushing a Dog-Sealing Kingdom alien. Hope flickers—then Eternal Life Sect members transform into twenty-meter Alien Human Dharma Avatars (serpent-men, three-headed dog demons, bird-men) and swarm them. The black Buddha is rammed away; the wrathful Heavenly King is torn apart by dog demons.
Jiang Xun Despairs: He collapses in the street, witnessing all the sages fall. But Li Xintong, Lin Xiaorou, Jiang Xiaoyu, and Wang Zhenguo arrive—directed by a mysterious old man—and drag him toward the General Bureau to support Xia Xuan.
The Street Fighting: Lin Weiguo arrives with over a hundred armed fighters, ordering Li Xintong's group to continue to the Bureau while he and his people engage the Eternal Life Sect squads massacring civilians. He rallies them: "Let these foreign races see—humans are not to be bullied!!!"
The Broadcast Multiplies: Feeds multiply from two to six, showing Huo Qubing, Tao Yuanming, Xie Lingyun, Kang, Gao Ang, and Murong Ke—each initially winning, then drowned by endless waves of reinforcements. The pattern is identical: hope, then despair.
Kong Ming vs. Taowu: At Feng City Harbor, an old man in faded robes with a feather fan stands on a wave crest—Kong Ming (Zhuge Liang), revealed to have been saved by the Drought Demon. He confirms he arranged the livestream and expects it to last another hour. Taowu, one of the Four Ancient Fiends (tiger-shaped, man-eating beast from the Classic of Mountains and Seas), emerges from the sea. Kong Ming calmly refuses to let him pass and unleashes a sky-rending tornado. Taowu curses him for having "no martial ethics."
Taotie Confronts Hanba: On the mountain path at the Kui villa, the Drought Demon (Hanba/Nüba) is wounded and exhausted. The young man from earlier is revealed as Taotie—another of the Four Ancient Fiends (sheep-bodied, human-faced, eyes in armpits, man-eating). He lists their failures: Ran Min and Fa Qing surrounded, Li Bai facing Xiangliu, Li Cunxiao pinned down by Guhuo, Kong Ming unable to beat Taowu. He offers Hanba mercy if she surrenders, then casually admits the Eternal Life Sect plans to slaughter the city once Penglai Immortal Mountain descends.
Hanba's Final Gambit: Hanba bites her finger, presses it to her brow, and activates her Immortal Art: "Scorched Earth for a Thousand Miles." A hundred-meter phantom of herself wreathed in blood-flame engulfs her. Taotie is horrified—she's willing to self-destruct to take him down. Her response: "I've really put up with you bastards for a long time now!!!" She hurls enormous fire dragons at him. Taotie is forced to reveal his true monstrous form (over a hundred meters tall, massive fanged maw) to fight.
Chaos Flees From Jiang Ran: The "Big Brother" of the Eternal Life Sect—Chaos—is revealed as the enormous creature fleeing in terror across the sky, bleeding golden blood, scales shattered. Jiang Ran, now an **888-meter-t

In this chapter, Jiang Ran faces off against Chaos, the leader of the Eternal Life Sect, and his two brothers, Xiangliu and Taowu. Chaos proposes an alliance, but Jiang Ran rejects it and decides to fight. He uses his newly acquired Immortal Arts, True Dragon, and Avici Killing Prison, to great effect. Meanwhile, Kong Ming, the old man from the previous chapter, arrives and helps Jiang Ran by trapping Taotie with an Eight Trigrams Formation. Jiang Ran then kills Taowu, absorbs his power, and fuses it with his killing art, creating a new ability called Eternal Suppression of Fierce Nether. He uses this new ability to kill Taotie, and then Chaos. Kong Ming praises Jiang Ran for comprehending the Slaying Art, which can counter the immortality of the Eternal Life Sect members. The chapter ends with Jiang Ran deciding to restrain the remaining Eternal Life Sect members in the city before returning to talk to Kong Ming.