Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• A chosen one attempted to intercept a formidable individual at Takayama Hida but was killed, causing the Mysterious Affairs Department to deploy a significant number of personnel to capture the individual.
• The formidable individual is suspected to have the ability to shake the foundations of the Onmyoji, leading Jiuzhou to intervene directly to rescue him.
• Qing Chen, the formidable individual, takes Jingūji Maki to an amusement park instead of fleeing, aiming to give her good memories and create a distraction for the Mysterious Affairs Department.

Character Developments

• Qing Chen: He shows a softer side, prioritizing Jingūji Maki's happiness and creating memories for her, while also strategically leading the Mysterious Affairs Department on a wild goose chase.
• Jingūji Maki: She expresses her gratitude to Qing Chen, revealing that her biggest wish was to find something worthwhile in her life, which she has now found with Qing Chen.

Significant Themes

• Power and Legitimacy: The Kamishiro Family's rise to power is discussed, highlighting the importance of bloodline and the source of power.
• Memory and Nostalgia: Qing Chen's actions at the amusement park emphasize the importance of creating happy memories for Jingūji Maki.
• Predestination: Little Maki's grandmother's words suggest that everyone's life experiences are predetermined, and each person chooses their identity based on what they find worthwhile.

Character Interactions

• Qing Chen and Jingūji Maki: Their bond deepens as Qing Chen prioritizes her happiness, and she expresses her gratitude for his presence in her life.
• Jingshan (Boss Zheng) and the "One Group" chat members: Jingshan reveals historical truths about the Kamishiro Family and the Observer organization, sparking a discussion among the group members.
• Qing Chen and the Mysterious Affairs Department: Qing Chen outsmarts the Mysterious Affairs Department by leading them on a chase while creating happy memories for Jingūji Maki.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Chen and Jingūji Maki are on the run, with a bounty of 80 million yen on their heads.
• They're hiding in a campground in Gifu Prefecture, waiting for someone.
• After over ten days, Yang Yang arrives, and Qing Chen sends Jingūji Maki with her to Hokkaido to see her mother.

Character Developments

• Qing Chen: He's determined to protect Jingūji Maki and keep his promise to let her see her mother. He's willing to create chaos in Osaka to draw attention away from Hokkaido.
• Jingūji Maki: The little girl is confused and scared but trusts her master. She's willing to go to Hokkaido but regrets not being able to stay with Qing Chen.
• Yang Yang: She's resourceful, brave, and willing to help Qing Chen. She understands Japanese and takes Jingūji Maki to Hokkaido.

Significant Themes

• Protection and Sacrifice: Qing Chen is willing to sacrifice his own safety to ensure Jingūji Maki's well-being.
• Trust and Loyalty: Yang Yang's willingness to help Qing Chen and Jingūji Maki shows her loyalty and trust in them.
• Family and Belonging: Jingūji Maki's desire to see her mother highlights the importance of family and belonging.

Character Interactions

• Qing Chen and Jingūji Maki: Their master-disciple relationship is filled with care and understanding. Qing Chen is willing to go to great lengths to keep his promise to Jingūji Maki.
• Yang Yang and Qing Chen: They have a friendly and trusting relationship. Yang Yang is willing to help Qing Chen and Jingūji Maki without hesitation.
• Yang Yang and Jingūji Maki: Yang Yang treats Jingūji Maki kindly and patiently, explaining the situation to her and reassuring her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Chen and Yi from the Outer World discuss Qing Chen's determination to help little Maki see her mother, even if it means facing the Kamishiro Family.
• Yi reveals that his brother was involved in the dimensional crossing event but doesn't confirm if he was the mastermind.
• Qing Chen learns that little Maki isn't an alpha tester and that there's another little Maki in the Inner World.
• Yi hints that he's misleading Qing Chen about certain information.
• Qing Chen meets Boss Zheng, who returns Qing Chen's Forbidden Items.
• Recordings exposing the Mysterious Affairs Department's dealings with Time Walkers are leaked online, sparking public outrage.
• People staking out Jingūji Maki's mother's building start to leave after hearing the recordings.

Character Developments

• Qing Chen: Reaffirms his commitment to helping little Maki, showing that he's willing to make personal sacrifices for what he believes in. He also reflects on the nature of the world and his role in it.
• Yi from the Outer World: Shows a more human side, revealing that he can lie and that he's aware of the consequences of his actions. He also demonstrates his ability to manipulate information.
• Boss Zheng: Proves his reliability and loyalty by returning Qing Chen's Forbidden Items without asking for anything in return.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal beliefs and the greater good.
• The consequences of manipulating and exploiting others for personal gain.
• The power of information and public opinion in shaping societal attitudes.

Character Interactions

• Qing Chen and Yi from the Outer World: Their conversation reveals their shared understanding of the world's complexities and their differing views on how to navigate it.
• Qing Chen and Boss Zheng: Their brief interaction underscores their mutual trust and respect.
• The people staking out Jingūji Maki's mother's building: Their reactions to the leaked recordings highlight the power of information in changing public opinion and behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kamishiro Unichi is confirmed dead, and the Chosen Ones discuss their next move.
• Kamishiro Yunluo, the only one dressed in traditional Shinto attire, disagrees with the group's plan to capture the mysterious sniper (assumed to be the boss of Daybreak) and decides to act alone.
• The sniper, revealed to be Takashima Ichimei, lures a group of Mysterious Affairs Department members to their deaths in Osaka's Shinsaibashi district, killing them all in 27 seconds using a pencil as a weapon.
• Ichimei leaves behind a drawing board with a portrait of a couple he had been sketching, along with a message that he's back and ready for the Mysterious Affairs Department's response.

Character Developments

• Kamishiro Yunluo: Shows independence and admiration for Ichimei's courage, choosing to act alone and trust his instincts.
• Takashima Ichimei: Demonstrates exceptional skill, precision, and calmness under pressure, further solidifying his status as a formidable Chosen One.

Significant Themes

• Courage and cowardice: Yunluo admires Ichimei's courage, while the other Chosen Ones display fear and cowardice in their desire to team up three-on-one against Ichimei.
• Trust and independence: Yunluo trusts his instincts and decides to act alone, while the other Chosen Ones lack trust in each other's abilities and rely on numbers to face Ichimei.

Character Interactions

• Kamishiro Yunluo and Kamishiro Yunxiu: Yunluo disagrees with Yunxiu's plan to capture Ichimei, leading to tension between them.
• Takashima Ichimei and the couple on Shinsaibashi: Ichimei interacts with the couple, sketching their portrait and leaving it behind as a memento after his deadly encounter with the Mysterious Affairs Department members.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Chen, the protagonist, arrives in Osaka to draw attention away from Jingūji Maki and Yang Yang.
• He paints and kills members of the Mysterious Affairs Department in broad daylight without being noticed.
• Kamishiro Yunluo, a powerful Chosen One, observes Qing Chen's actions from a rooftop.
• The Mysterious Affairs Department holds a press conference to address public concerns about their actions.

Character Developments

• Qing Chen demonstrates his ability to blend into crowds and his strategic thinking in drawing attention to himself while protecting others.
• Kamishiro Yunluo shows his analytical skills and powerful Shikigami, indicating his high status as a Chosen One.
• Kamishiro Yunxiu, the Mysterious Affairs Department's leader, displays caution and strategic planning in preparing for the press conference.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between power and justice, as seen in Qing Chen's actions against the Mysterious Affairs Department.
• The consequences of deception and manipulation, as experienced by the Mysterious Affairs Department due to their forced conscription.
• The power dynamics between different factions, including the Mysterious Affairs Department, the Chosen Ones, and Qing Chen.

Character Interactions

• Qing Chen communicates with Outer World Division Yi, revealing his plans and thoughts.
• Kamishiro Yunluo observes and analyzes Qing Chen's actions from a distance.
• Kamishiro Yunxiu and Kamishiro Kongxu discuss strategies for the press conference, showing their trust in each other.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yang Yang and Little Maki are on their way to Hokkaido. They spot a Mysterious Affairs Department motorcade and realize they're being targeted.
• Qing Chen, disguised as Tojo Kazuo, attends a press conference at Osaka City Hall. He discovers the Mysterious Affairs Department's plan and decides to act.
• Qing Chen uses torn draft paper and Cloud Qi to incapacitate the Mysterious Affairs Department members and the spokesperson.
• A small green dinosaur, revealed to be a member of the Mysterious Affairs Department, infiltrates the City Hall and detonates a Black Box, causing chaos.

Character Developments

• Little Maki learns about Yang Yang's past and her master's (Qing Chen's) history with Yang Yang.
• Qing Chen demonstrates his ability to adapt and improvise in combat, using everyday objects as weapons.
• The middle-aged woman reporter shows her disdain for Qing Chen and tries to take advantage of him, only to be humiliated.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability: Qing Chen's ability to turn ordinary objects into deadly weapons highlights the theme of adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of adversity.
• Power and Control: The Mysterious Affairs Department's actions and Qing Chen's resistance explore the theme of power and control, with the department trying to maintain it and Qing Chen challenging it.

Character Interactions

• Yang Yang and Little Maki: They bond during their journey, with Yang Yang sharing personal details and Little Maki learning more about her master.
• Qing Chen and the middle-aged woman reporter: Their interaction highlights the woman's arrogance and Qing Chen's determination to maintain his focus and dignity.
• Qing Chen and the Mysterious Affairs Department: Their conflict escalates as Qing Chen takes direct action against them, demonstrating his resolve to protect Little Maki and challenge their authority.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zard, a transmigrated individual, causes chaos at a press conference in Osaka, using his powers to overcome the Mysterious Affairs Department's forces.
• Qing Chen, another transmigrated individual, infiltrates the same press conference, aiming to disrupt and escape, causing the Mysterious Affairs Department to recall forces from Hokkaido.
• Both Zard and Qing Chen display extraordinary abilities, with Zard burying hundreds of Mysterious Affairs Department members and Qing Chen evading capture and disappearing from the building.

Character Developments

• Zard: Maintains his "entertainment to death" spirit, treating his actions as a game, but displays immense power and unpredictability.
• Qing Chen: Shows strategic thinking, aiming to cause a disturbance and force the Mysterious Affairs Department to recall forces from Hokkaido. He also demonstrates exceptional evasive skills.
• Kamishiro Yunwu: Shows concern for the safety of her subordinates and suspicion when Qing Chen disappears.

Significant Themes

• Power and its unpredictable nature, as seen in Zard's actions and Qing Chen's evasion.
• Strategic thinking and adaptability, demonstrated by Qing Chen's actions.
• The mysterious nature of the true power broker within the Mysterious Affairs Department.

Character Interactions

• Zard and the Mysterious Affairs Department: Zard causes chaos and easily overpowers the department's forces.
• Qing Chen and the Mysterious Affairs Department: Qing Chen infiltrates and disrupts the press conference, evading capture despite the department's efforts.
• Kamishiro Yunwu and her subordinates: Kamishiro Yunwu shows concern for her subordinates' safety and orders them to confirm each other's identities due to suspicion of infiltration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zard's sudden appearance and rampage in Osaka City Hall goes viral, revealing his earth element powers.
• Qing Chen, disguised, observes the Mysterious Affairs Department's movements in Osaka.
• Kamishiro family members plan to use the ATS-088 Shikigami, 'Cloud Mirror,' to track Qing Chen and his companions.

Character Developments

• Zard reveals he wants to join Daybreak, causing confusion in the Time Walker group chat.
• Qing Chen demonstrates his ability to infiltrate and deceive, changing his appearance swiftly.
• Kamishiro family members show their strategic planning and willingness to use extreme measures.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of earth element abilities.
• The consequences of revealing one's true self and intentions, as seen in Zard's situation.
• The theme of deception and disguise, with Qing Chen's ability to change his appearance.

Character Interactions

• Zard and Huan Yu's playful banter in the group chat.
• Kamishiro family members discussing their strategy to capture Qing Chen and his companions.
• Qing Chen and Yang Yang's brief interaction, with Yang Yang providing crucial information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The countdown reaches its eighth day.
• Kamishiro Kongxu, Yunwu, Yunxiu, and Yunluo discuss plans in an air-raid shelter filled with corpses.
• Qing Chen is eating at a restaurant when Zard approaches him.
• Qing Chen and Zard have a conversation about Daybreak and Zard's desire to join.
• Qing Chen is targeted and shot by the Kamishiro Family, but it's revealed that he had switched places with an imposter.

Character Developments

• Kamishiro Kongxu: Shows resilience and calmness in the face of danger, focused on completing her mission.
• Kamishiro Yunwu, Yunxiu, and Yunluo: Display ambition and rivalry, each with their own plans and agendas.
• Qing Chen: Maintains his composure and deception, using the Puppet Master to switch places with an imposter.
• Zard: Reveals his eccentric and cunning nature, seeking to join Daybreak but with unclear motives.

Significant Themes

• Deception and identity: Qing Chen's use of the Puppet Master to deceive the Kamishiro Family highlights the theme of identity and deception, as does Zard's mysterious background and motives.
• Rivalry and ambition: The Kamishiro siblings' interactions showcase their competitive nature and ambition, each seeking to outdo the others.

Character Interactions

• Kamishiro Kongxu and Kamishiro Yunxiu: They work together, but there's an undercurrent of tension and competition.
• Kamishiro Yunluo and Kamishiro Yunxiu: They argue initially but later agree on their plans, showing a shift in their dynamic.
• Qing Chen and Zard: They have a brief, cryptic conversation, with Zard seeking to join Daybreak but being rebuffed by Qing Chen. Their interaction hints at a deeper connection or conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Chen realizes the Mysterious Affairs Department's plan to use him as a weapon and decides to embrace that role.
• He outsmarts the department by using simple misdirection to evade their Shikigami and blockades.
• Qing Chen breaks through the final cordon, killing Mysterious Affairs Department members, and declares himself as Daybreak.

Character Developments

• Qing Chen: Becomes more accepting of his role as a weapon, displaying increased cunning and ruthlessness.
• Kamishiro Yunwu: Shows recklessness in his pursuit of Qing Chen, leading to civilian endangerment.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and control: Qing Chen is manipulated by unknown forces, and Kamishiro Yunwu manipulates the situation to achieve his goals.
• Identity and acknowledgment: Qing Chen embraces his identity as Daybreak, acknowledging his role in the world.

Character Interactions

• Qing Chen vs. Mysterious Affairs Department: Qing Chen outmaneuvers and outfights the department's members, demonstrating his superior skill and strategy.
• Qing Chen vs. Kamishiro Yunwu: Qing Chen's actions directly challenge Kamishiro Yunwu's authority and control, setting up a potential conflict between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Chen, Si Nianhua, and Ji Guanya have separate missions to destroy two key locations: a secret detention center for Time Walkers and a training base for Mysterious Affairs Department soldiers.
• Qing Chen is pursued by Kamishiro Yunwu and other chosen ones of the Kamishiro family.
• Qing Chen faces off against Kamishiro Yunwu, using his enhanced senses and combat skills to overcome the Kamishiro family's illusions and Shikigami.
• Qing Chen defeats Kamishiro Yunwu and his Shikigami, revealing his true purpose: to protect Jingūji Maki.

Character Developments

• Qing Chen: Shows exceptional combat skills, strategic thinking, and determination to protect his disciple, Jingūji Maki.
• Kamishiro Yunwu: Reveals his Onmyoji and Shikigami abilities but is ultimately defeated by Qing Chen.
• Si Nianhua and Ji Guanya: Both have their own missions and show dedication to completing them, though Si Nianhua is briefly ambushed.

Significant Themes

• Protection and Sacrifice: Qing Chen's actions demonstrate his willingness to protect Jingūji Maki, even at great personal risk.
• Strategy and Adaptability: Qing Chen's ability to adapt to the Kamishiro family's illusions and Shikigami highlights his strategic thinking and combat skills.
• Determination: Qing Chen's resolve to complete his mission, despite the odds against him, showcases his unyielding determination.

Character Interactions

• Qing Chen vs. Kamishiro Yunwu: Their battle highlights Qing Chen's exceptional combat skills and strategic thinking against Kamishiro Yunwu's illusions and Shikigami.
• Qing Chen and Jingūji Maki: Qing Chen's actions reveal his deep concern and determination to protect Jingūji Maki, demonstrating their master-disciple bond.
• Si Nianhua and Ji Guanya: Both characters work independently on their respective missions, showing their commitment to their goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kamishiro Yunwu, the chosen Onmyoji of a generation, is killed by Qing Chen using Jingūji Maki's blood to suppress Shikigami.
• Three masterless Shikigami, attracted by Qing Chen's blood, attempt to possess him, causing chaos in his mind.
• Kamishiro Yunjue attacks Qing Chen, but Qing Chen uses a sniper rifle to kill him at close range.
• Kamishiro Yunxiu, another chosen one, attempts to kill Qing Chen, but Qing Chen is saved by an earthen wall created by Zard's "Pledge of Allegiance" skill.
• Kamishiro Yunluo decides to personally stop Qing Chen, while Kamishiro Yunxiu is freed to pursue him.

Character Developments

• Qing Chen demonstrates his ability to suppress Shikigami, making him a target for the Kamishiro Family.
• Kamishiro Yunluo shows his calm and strategic mindset, deciding to handle Qing Chen personally.
• Kamishiro Kongxu reveals his concern for the loss of Shikigami and eagerness to stop Qing Chen.

Significant Themes

• The power of Shikigami and the Onmyoji's dependence on them.
• The consequences of defying the Kamishiro Family's authority.
• The struggle between tradition and innovation, represented by Qing Chen's ability to suppress Shikigami.

Character Interactions

• Qing Chen and Jingūji Maki: Qing Chen uses Maki's blood to suppress Shikigami, protecting Maki while also making himself a target.
• Kamishiro Yunluo and Kamishiro Kongxu: The brothers discuss their plan to stop Qing Chen, with Kamishiro Kongxu showing concern for the loss of Shikigami.
• Kamishiro Yunluo and Kamishiro Yunxiu: Yunluo sends Yunxiu to pursue Qing Chen while he handles the situation personally.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kamishiro Yunluo and He Jinqiu meet; He Jinqiu reveals he knows about Kamishiro Yunluo's reverse traversal and ambition.
• Kamishiro Yunluo summons his Shikigami, impressing He Jinqiu.
• Qing Chen escapes, but Kamishiro Yunjue, Yunwu, and Yunye are killed by He Jinqiu.
• Kamishiro Yunluo retrieves the eyes of the deceased Chosen Ones for the Hyakume-ki.
• The Mysterious Affairs Department withdraws from the little girl's house, indicating Qing Chen's success in protecting her.
• The little girl's mother is revealed to be unkind, causing her distress.

Character Developments

• Kamishiro Yunluo: Shows his ambition and strategic thinking, willing to lie low and adapt to unexpected changes. He also reveals his plan to gain more power within the Kamishiro Family.
• He Jinqiu: Demonstrates his knowledge of Kamishiro Yunluo's background and his role as a protector of human rights.
• Qing Chen: Shows his dedication to protecting the little girl, even taking on the suspicions of the Kamishiro Family.
• Jingūji Maki: Faces the harsh reality of her mother's abandonment, leading to emotional distress.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggles within the Kamishiro Family.
• The consequences of abandonment and the harsh reality of the world.
• The dedication and sacrifices made by Qing Chen to protect the little girl.

Character Interactions

• Kamishiro Yunluo and He Jinqiu: Their interaction reveals their understanding of each other's backgrounds and intentions, setting the stage for potential future conflicts.
• Qing Chen and Jingūji Maki: Their conversation shows Qing Chen's care and concern for the little girl, while also revealing her distress at her mother's actions.
• Jingūji Maki and her mother: Their interaction highlights the harsh reality of the little girl's situation and her mother's lack of care.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Chen speaks to Xiao Zhenji and Yang Yang, learning about the lockdown and the remaining Chosen Ones.
• Qing Chen reveals he's in a safe place, evading Cloud Mirror by staying in complete darkness.
• Kamishiro family discusses strategies to find Qing Chen and prepare for the Inner World inquiry.
• Qin Shuli visits his in-laws with gifts, revealing he's a Blue Family Time Walker in the Parent's Association.

Character Developments

• Qing Chen demonstrates resilience and strategic thinking by evading Cloud Mirror's tracking.
• Kamishiro Kongxu and Kamishiro Yunluo show determination to find Qing Chen and protect the family's reputation.
• Qin Shuli gains confidence and status within the Parent's Association, leading to improved relations with his in-laws.

Significant Themes

• Resilience and perseverance in the face of adversity (Qing Chen's darkness strategy).
• Family dynamics and relationships (Qing Chen's family, Qin Shuli's in-laws).
• Strategic planning and adaptability (Qing Chen, Kamishiro family, Qin Shuli).

Character Interactions

• Qing Chen and Xiao Zhenji: Qing Chen reassures Xiao Zhenji and learns about her situation.
• Qing Chen and Yang Yang: They discuss strategies and Yang Yang warns Qing Chen about the remaining Chosen Ones.
• Qin Shuli and Zhang family: Qin Shuli visits his in-laws, revealing his Time Walker status and improving relations. Zhang Jianjun and Zhang Jianbing show interest in becoming Time Walkers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Daybreak leader, Joker (Qing Chen), is trending on social media for his attack on the Mysterious Affairs Department in Osaka.
• Qing Chen's actions were in retaliation for the Kamiyo family capturing a core member of Daybreak, Qing Chen himself.
• Zhang Wanfang and Qin Shuli learn about Qing Chen's involvement with Daybreak and his help to their family.
• Yang Yang and Qing Chen's daughter, Jingūji Maki, arrives at the Daybreak villa.
• Qing Chen appears on the rooftop of the Namba Royal Hotel in Osaka, ready to face the Mysterious Affairs Department.

Character Developments

• Zhang Wanfang and Qin Shuli: Realize Qing Chen's help to their family and feel guilty for not knowing about it.
• Qing Chen: Shows his strategic mind and determination by facing the Mysterious Affairs Department alone.
• Jingūji Maki: Arrives at the Daybreak villa, where she is welcomed by the members and taken under Li Tongyun's care.

Significant Themes

• Family and Responsibility: Zhang Wanfang and Qin Shuli grapple with the fact that their son has been helping them, and they were unaware of his struggles.
• Courage and Determination: Qing Chen demonstrates his courage and determination by facing the Mysterious Affairs Department alone.
• Identity and Belonging: Jingūji Maki finds a new home and sense of belonging at the Daybreak villa.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Wanfang and Qin Shuli: Discuss Qing Chen's situation and decide to visit the Daybreak villa.
• Yang Yang and Daybreak members: Welcome Jingūji Maki to the villa and discuss her training.
• Kamishiro Kongxu and Kamishiro Yunxiu: Coordinate their efforts to capture Qing Chen.
• Qing Chen and the Mysterious Affairs Department: Qing Chen prepares to face the department alone on the rooftop.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The worlds merge again for a 30-day period.
• Qing Chen, still imprisoned, awaits the countdown's end.
• He frees himself and places a lily by the bodies of Wang Yuchao and Zhao Mingke.
• Kamiyo Yunzhi discovers the mass murder of Time Walkers in the Outer World.
• Reinforcements are dispatched to the A02 Base.
• Kamiyo Yunzhi confronts Qing Chen, threatening him with the base's defenses.

Character Developments

• Qing Chen remains calm and composed, showing no signs of panic or desperation.
• Kamiyo Yunzhi experiences turmoil and anger upon discovering the losses but regains composure.
• Qing Chen's determination to avenge his friends and free the Qing Clan intelligence personnel grows.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The imbalance of power between Qing Chen and the Kamishiro Corporation is evident, with Qing Chen's actions in the Outer World causing significant losses but not affecting the corporation's foundation.
• Revenge and Justice: Qing Chen's desire for revenge against those who wronged him and his friends drives his actions.
• Resilience and Hope: Despite his circumstances, Qing Chen maintains hope and plans for the future, even in the face of overwhelming odds.

Character Interactions

• Qing Chen interacts with the corpses of Wang Yuchao and Zhao Mingke, expressing his gratitude and promising revenge.
• Kamiyo Yunzhi and Qing Chen have a tense exchange, with Kamiyo Yunzhi threatening Qing Chen and Qing Chen remaining calm and defiant.
• Qing Chen communicates with his allies in the distant lands, awaiting their arrival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hu Xiaoniu and Zhang Tianzhen visit a bar in City No. 18 and encounter the bar owner selling illegal drugs, leading to a confrontation.
• Kamishiro assassins attack, but Li Dongze intervenes and eliminates them.
• In the mountains, the Tribunal of Taboos team, including Li Ke, Qin Yiyi, April, Li Yunjing, and the Great Elder of Huo Tang, travel to save someone.
• The Great Elder shares stories about Huo Tang and its past, revealing a past conflict with the Li Clan.
• The team encounters three mysterious figures outside their cave.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tianzhen shows his strength and determination in enforcing the Heng Society's rules.
• Li Dongze demonstrates his power and influence, dealing with Kamishiro's retaliation and helping Hu Xiaoniu and Zhang Tianzhen.
• Li Ke and Qin Yiyi display their resolve and dedication to saving someone, pushing the team to continue despite harsh conditions.
• The Great Elder of Huo Tang reveals his knowledge of the Li Clan's past actions and his disapproval of their methods.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against illegal activities and the enforcement of rules (represented by Zhang Tianzhen and the Heng Society).
• The consequences of past actions and the impact on present-day events (illustrated by the Great Elder's stories about Huo Tang and the Li Clan).
• The determination and resolve of individuals in the face of adversity (shown by Li Ke, Qin Yiyi, and the Tribunal of Taboos team).

Character Interactions

• Hu Xiaoniu and Zhang Tianzhen work together to maintain the Heng Society's authority and deal with the bar owner's illegal activities.
• Li Dongze assists Hu Xiaoniu and Zhang Tianzhen, showing his power and influence in City No. 18.
• Li Ke and Qin Yiyi push the Tribunal of Taboos team to continue their mission, despite the harsh conditions and April's complaints.
• The Great Elder of Huo Tang shares stories about Huo Tang's past with April, revealing his knowledge of the Li Clan's actions and his disapproval.
• The team encounters three mysterious figures, leading to a tense standoff.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Shutong, a legendary figure and Demigod, arrives at the cave where the Great Elder and others are waiting.
• Li Shutong was once an A-Class expert who challenged a Demigod and later became a Demigod himself.
• He has a history with the Great Elder, having forced him to be a guide in the Great Snow Mountain.
• Li Shutong brings Forbidden Items for Li Ke, Qing Chen's disciple, to choose from.

Character Developments

• Li Shutong: Despite his legendary status, he shows a more humble and polite side, even doting on Li Ke like a grandfather.
• Great Elder: He remains hostile towards Li Shutong, blaming him for past events and warning Qin Yiyi about him.
• Qin Yiyi: She seems to have a friendly relationship with Li Shutong, calling him "Uncle," but the Great Elder warns her to stay away from him.
• Li Ke: He is introduced as Qing Chen's disciple and Li Shutong's grand-disciple. He is surprised and honored by Li Shutong's gift of Forbidden Items.

Significant Themes

• Legacy and Reputation: Li Shutong's past actions and reputation precede him, shaping how others perceive and interact with him.
• Power Dynamics: The interactions between Li Shutong, the Great Elder, and other characters highlight the complex power dynamics at play among Demigods and Knights.
• Family and Mentorship: The relationships between Li Shutong, Qing Chen, and Li Ke explore the themes of family, mentorship, and the passing down of knowledge and power.

Character Interactions

• Li Shutong and the Great Elder: Their history is filled with tension and resentment, with the Great Elder blaming Li Shutong for past events and Li Shutong trying to maintain a polite demeanor.
• Li Shutong and Qin Yiyi: They seem to have a friendly relationship, with Qin Yiyi calling him "Uncle," but the Great Elder warns her to stay away from him.
• Li Shutong and Li Ke: Li Shutong shows a grandfatherly affection towards Li Ke, offering him Forbidden Items and doting on him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Shutong, the Great Elder of Huo Tang, seeks to take advantage of the situation by obtaining a Forbidden Item and protecting Qin Yiyi.
• Li Shutong plans to help Ye Wan and Lin Xiaoxiao "cross the tribulation" and searches for Forbidden Items to gift to Qing Chen.
• The Kamishiro clan's council interrogates Kamishiro Yunluo and Kamishiro Yunxiu about their actions during the battle, revealing internal power struggles.
• The Kamishiro Family's Old Ancestor is summoned to depart, hinting at significant events to come.

Character Developments

• Li Shutong demonstrates his cunning and resourcefulness, prioritizing his disciples' needs and seeking to strengthen the Knights' organization.
• Kamishiro Yunluo and Kamishiro Yunxiu show their differing views and loyalties within the Kamishiro clan, with Yunxiu seeking to undermine Yunluo's position.
• The Old Ancestor of the Kamishiro Family is revealed to be a powerful and respected figure, with his departure hinting at a significant role in upcoming events.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and power struggles within organizations (Huo Tang, Kamishiro clan)
• The importance of disciples and legacy (Li Shutong's focus on Qing Chen and his disciples)
• The consequences of past actions and their impact on the present (the Kamishiro Family's history with the Genji Clan)

Character Interactions

• Li Shutong interacts with Li Ke, revealing his affection for his disciple and his determination to protect the Knights' organization.
• Kamishiro Yunluo and Kamishiro Yunxiu's interactions highlight the political intrigue and power struggles within the Kamishiro clan.
• The Old Ancestor's interaction with the samurai messenger hints at his respect and influence within the Kamishiro Family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author discusses their writing process and the reception of their previous books, "The First Sequence" and "King Spare My Life."
• They express their satisfaction with "The Naming of the Night," which has achieved 100,000 average subscriptions, making them the only author on Qidian with two such books.
• The author reveals that the plot of "The Naming of the Night" was planned to include significant challenges for the protagonist, Qing Chen, to foster his growth.
• They mention a ten-day hiatus due to a fractured leg bone and a subsequent slowdown in the plot's growth in average subscriptions.
• The author hints at upcoming plot developments and twists, expressing anticipation for the climax battle.

Character Developments

• The author's self-reflection on their writing process and ambitions.
• Qing Chen is expected to face more hardships and grow as a character.

Significant Themes

• The challenges and rewards of mid-career writing.
• The importance of character growth and overcoming adversity.
• The author's relationship with their readers and the webnovel community.

Character Interactions

• The author mentions a friendly competition with another author, "Old Eagle," and discusses the dynamics of webnovel authors' relationships.
• The author expresses gratitude towards their readers and encourages them to engage with the story and its characters.