Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author reassures readers that they are safe and will continue updates.
• The author discusses the progress of the book, revealing that the plot has accelerated and they aim to slow down and write a good conclusion.
• The author mentions a piracy prevention measure on Qidian, causing some chapters to appear chaotic or nonsensical in pirated versions.
• The author clarifies that they haven't lost their mind and addresses readers teaching authors how to write books.

Character Developments

• No significant character developments in this chapter as it's primarily the author's thoughts and announcements.

Significant Themes

• Piracy and its impact on the reading experience.
• The author's commitment to completing the book and maintaining the quality of the plot.
• The relationship between authors and readers, with the author emphasizing that they don't write based on readers' suggestions or fix every perceived bug.

Character Interactions

• No character interactions in this chapter as it's an author's note.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Chen and his team travel to the Western Continent to find a way to stop the Arbiters and perform a magic trick for their allies.
• They visit 78 Victor Avenue, Black Spider's childhood home, which is now a haunted house.
• Qing Chen decides to live there, and Black Spider shares her tragic past with him.

Character Developments

• Qing Chen: Shows understanding and empathy towards Black Spider's past, offering her a job with a salary and treating her as a living person rather than just an asset.
• Black Spider: Opens up about her past, revealing her motivation for joining the Arbiter organization. She also expresses a desire to change her appearance using nano-synthetic skin.

Significant Themes

• The impact of past traumas on individuals and their motivations.
• The dehumanizing effects of war and the exploitation of people, particularly women, in intelligence operations.
• The potential for change and redemption, as seen in Qing Chen's treatment of Black Spider.

Character Interactions

• Qing Chen and Black Spider: Qing Chen shows empathy and understanding towards Black Spider's past, while Black Spider begins to see Qing Chen as a boss who cares about her well-being.
• Qing Chen and Zero: Qing Chen entrusts the Qing Clan's army to Zero, showing trust in her abilities.
• Black Spider and Qing Ji: Qing Ji warns Black Spider not to have any ulterior motives, showing his protective nature towards Qing Chen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Chen, Yi, and Black Spider are in the Eastern Continent. Black Spider has been given a new purpose and hope.
• Qing Chen is searching for information on prominent figures from the Inner World's civilian network to find Time Walkers.
• The Parent's Association, led by Xiao Qi, is sent worldwide to find and bring back potential Time Walkers.

Character Developments

• Black Spider: She starts to find hope and a sense of belonging, questioning her past actions and seeking change.
• Qing Chen: He is determined to find Time Walkers to create another rift and gain an advantage in the upcoming war.
• Xiao Qi: He shows leadership and understanding of the mission's importance, balancing firmness and compassion.

Significant Themes

• Hope and change: Black Spider's transformation highlights the theme of finding hope and the possibility of change.
• Purpose and belonging: Black Spider's newfound purpose and sense of belonging contrast with her past robotic existence.
• Determination and sacrifice: Qing Chen's resolve to find Time Walkers and Xiao Qi's understanding of the mission's importance emphasize the theme of determination and sacrifice for the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Qing Chen and Black Spider: Qing Chen's kindness and understanding help Black Spider find hope and a new purpose.
• Xiao Qi and the Parent's Association members: Xiao Qi leads the team with a balance of firmness and compassion, ensuring the mission's success while considering the well-being of those they encounter.
• Qing Chen and Yi: Yi supports Qing Chen's plan and helps him communicate with Black Spider, showing understanding and cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao San and his team successfully invite a wealthy Australian tycoon to Whale Island, along with many other potential Time Walkers from around the world.
• Over a thousand potential Time Walkers are gathered in the War Fortress, where they are treated well but kept under constant observation.
• Qing Chen identifies over seventy potential Time Walkers who have successfully hidden their identities as Inner World inhabitants.

Character Developments

• Xiao San demonstrates his combat prowess and leadership, successfully inviting the tycoon despite language barriers.
• Qing Chen showcases his patience, observation skills, and strategic thinking in identifying the hidden Time Walkers.
• The potential Time Walkers become restless and anxious as they await their fate.

Significant Themes

• Patience and Observation: Qing Chen's patience in observing the potential Time Walkers highlights the importance of careful consideration and analysis before making decisions.
• Identity and Belonging: The hidden Time Walkers struggle with their identities, trying to maintain their new lives while keeping their past secret.
• Sacrifice for the Greater Good: Qing Chen is willing to prioritize the lives of those around him over the life of a single individual, demonstrating his commitment to protecting his people.

Character Interactions

• Xiao San and his team work together to invite the tycoon, showcasing their camaraderie and adaptability.
• Qing Chen interacts with the potential Time Walkers, using psychological manipulation to identify the hidden Time Walkers.
• The potential Time Walkers interact with each other, growing restless and anxious as they await their fate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Chen captures Marquis Winston and potential Time Walkers.
• Qing Chen interrogates Winston, who reveals he's been a Time Walker for a long time.
• Qing Chen decides not to kill Mosley to avoid causing panic among the captives.
• Qing Chen and Black Spider go on a mission, with Black Spider attending a private banquet as Winston's companion.

Character Developments

• Qing Chen: Maintains his calm and strategic demeanor, focusing on gaining allies and intelligence for the upcoming war.
• Marquis Winston: Cooperates with Qing Chen after realizing the Parent's Association isn't a threat, seeking to extend his lifespan through empowerment.
• Black Spider: Celebrates her birthday secretly, shows understanding and acceptance of her mission despite its personal implications.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and alliances: Qing Chen's strategic capture of Winston and potential Time Walkers highlights his understanding of power dynamics and the importance of alliances.
• Personal sacrifice for the greater good: Black Spider's mission to attend a banquet with Winston, despite her personal history with him, illustrates her commitment to the cause.
• The cost of war: The capture of potential Time Walkers and the upcoming war with the Kingdom of Roosevelt emphasize the high stakes and potential sacrifices involved in the conflict.

Character Interactions

• Qing Chen and Marquis Winston: Qing Chen interrogates Winston, who cooperates after realizing the Parent's Association's power. They discuss the war and Winston's potential role.
• Qing Chen and Black Spider: Qing Chen assigns Black Spider a mission on her birthday, showing trust in her abilities. Black Spider accepts the mission despite its personal implications.
• Black Spider and Marquis Winston: Black Spider attends a banquet with Winston, maintaining her composure despite her personal history with him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The story takes place at a revolving restaurant on the top floor of Berkeley Tower in the Central Royal City.
• Qing Chen, Black Spider, and Winston attend a banquet where Marquis Wendy is present.
• Qing Chen reveals his plan to kill Marquis Wendy and obtain Pledges of Allegiance from the attendees.
• A secretive birthday celebration for Black Spider is orchestrated, where everyone present stabs Wendy as a Pledge of Allegiance.
• The Fifth Princess appears, revealing her alliance with Qing Chen and her control over the Fate Weavers and the restaurant staff.

Character Developments

• Qing Chen: Shows strategic planning and caution in forming alliances, using the banquet to gain Pledges of Allegiance and test the Fifth Princess's sincerity.
• Black Spider: Experiences a significant emotional moment as her birthday is celebrated, and she gets revenge on Marquis Wendy. She also learns about Qing Chen's plans to put her in charge of managing the Time Walkers.
• Marquis Wendy: Is brutally attacked and left near death, with his identity and fortune transferred to another.
• The Fifth Princess: Shows her support for Qing Chen by providing the venue and ensuring the Fate Weavers' cooperation, revealing her desire to cooperate with him.

Significant Themes

• Alliances and Trust: Qing Chen tests the Fifth Princess's sincerity, while she demonstrates her support by providing the venue and ensuring the Fate Weavers' cooperation.
• Revenge and Emotional Catharsis: Black Spider finally gets revenge on Marquis Wendy, finding closure and emotional release.
• Power Dynamics: The Pledges of Allegiance serve as a display of power and submission, with Qing Chen orchestrating the event to assert his influence.

Character Interactions

• Qing Chen and Black Spider: Qing Chen arranges a birthday celebration for Black Spider, showing consideration for her feelings. Black Spider, in turn, shows unwavering loyalty to Qing Chen.
• Black Spider and Marquis Wendy: Their interaction is tense, with Black Spider finally getting revenge on Wendy for assaulting her mother.
• The Fifth Princess and Qing Chen: They discuss their alliance, with the Fifth Princess expressing her desire to cooperate with Qing Chen and offering her support.
• Black Spider and Winston: They work together to carry out Qing Chen's plan, with Winston showing deference to Black Spider as her superior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Marquis Wendy is killed by Black Spider at the birthday banquet.
• The Fifth Princess and Boton leave the banquet without bidding farewell to Marquis Wendy.
• Qing Chen gambles with his followers outside the restaurant and wins a significant amount of money.
• Li Ke struggles with the news of his father's alleged betrayal and becomes disheartened.

Character Developments

• Black Spider: She gains confidence and determination after successfully assassinating Marquis Wendy, feeling a new purpose in her life.
• Qing Chen: He demonstrates his unpretentious nature by gambling with his followers and expresses his resolve to kill the Duke of Storm.
• Li Ke: He becomes disheartened and disbelieving after learning about his father's alleged betrayal, questioning his own beliefs and the opinions of others.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and loyalty: The actions of the Li Clan and Marquis Wendy's spies highlight the theme of betrayal, while Black Spider's loyalty to Qing Chen and Li Ke's loyalty to his father emphasize the importance of loyalty.
• Power and corruption: The power dynamics between the various characters, such as the Duke of Storm and Marquis Wendy, showcase the corrupting influence of power.
• Identity and purpose: Black Spider's newfound purpose and Li Ke's struggle with his identity as the son of an alleged traitor explore the theme of finding one's purpose and identity.

Character Interactions

• Black Spider and Qing Chen: Their interaction reveals Qing Chen's unpretentious nature and his determination to help Black Spider, while also showing Black Spider's growing admiration for him.
• Li Ke and his friends: Li Ke's interaction with Zhang Mengqian and Li Yunjing demonstrates their support for him, even if they have their own doubts about the Li Clan's actions.
• Marquis Wendy and the spies: Their interaction highlights the deceptive nature of the spies and the consequences of their betrayal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Mengqian takes Li Ke to District 9 of City No. 5 to show him the transformation of the Lower Three Districts.
• Zhang Mengqian reveals that the Parent's Association, under Master's guidance, has been expanding its territory and influence.
• Qing Yi arrives at City No. 5's airport, punches Li Ke, and urges him to challenge the Life and Death Trial to become a Demigod.

Character Developments

• Li Ke: Realizes the extent of the Parent's Association's influence and understands the importance of his role in the upcoming challenges. He decides to challenge the Life and Death Trial.
• Zhang Mengqian: Demonstrates his 'preemptive strike' ability and reveals his past, showing his resilience and determination.
• Qing Yi: Shows concern for Li Ke's growth and the Federation's future, emphasizing the urgency of Li Ke's challenge to the Life and Death Trial.

Significant Themes

• Transformation and Growth: The Lower Three Districts' transformation symbolizes the potential for personal and societal growth, despite initial hardships.
• Responsibility and Urgency: The impending war and the Federation's fate emphasize the characters' responsibilities and the urgency of their actions.
• Mentorship and Guidance: Zhang Mengqian and Qing Yi serve as mentors, guiding Li Ke towards personal growth and understanding his role in the bigger picture.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Mengqian and Li Ke: Zhang Mengqian pushes Li Ke out of his self-pity by revealing his past and challenging Li Ke's perspective. Their interaction leads to Li Ke's decision to challenge the Life and Death Trial.
• Qing Yi and Li Ke: Qing Yi's punching Li Ke and urging him to challenge the Life and Death Trial highlights their strained relationship due to Li Ke's father's actions against the Parent's Association. Despite this, Qing Yi still cares about Li Ke's growth and the Federation's future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Li Clan's airship lands at an Aerial Fortress controlled by the Kingdom of Roosevelt.
• Li Yunshou meets with the Duke of Black Water, who demands the Li Clan's cooperation in exchange for not enslaving their people.
• Li Yunshou agrees to the Duke's terms, but is tattooed with the words "Slave" on his forehead as a symbol of humiliation.
• The Duke orders the Li Clan to attack the Qing Clan in the southwest and establish forward bases for the Kingdom.

Character Developments

• Li Yunshou shows resilience and acceptance of humiliation for the sake of his clan's survival.
• The Li Clan members initially express anger and humiliation towards Li Yunshou but later accept his decision.

Significant Themes

• Humiliation and its psychological impact on individuals and society.
• The cruelty of war and its long-lasting effects on the defeated.
• The struggle between maintaining dignity and ensuring survival.

Character Interactions

• Li Yunshou and the Duke of Black Water: Li Yunshou shows calm determination in the face of the Duke's humiliation and demands.
• Li Yunshou and the Li Clan members: The clan members initially curse and spit at Li Yunshou but later accept his decision, showing a shift in their attitude towards him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yunshou returns with a tattoo on his forehead, signifying his alliance with the Western Continent.
• The Li Clan members are outraged and try to leave Banshan Manor, but Li Shu prevents them, citing the potential voiding of the agreement with the Kingdom of Roosevelt.
• The Li Clan Privy Council meeting is ongoing, with generals expressing concerns about being used as cannon fodder.
• The Li Clan begins conscription and suppresses dissent within the army, transforming cities into war fortresses.
• An Aerial Fortress and hundreds of airships from the Western Continent arrive, blockading City No. 18.

Character Developments

• Li Yunshou: Accepts his fate and is determined to follow through with his decision, showing no signs of regret.
• Li Shu: Demonstrates loyalty and resolve in maintaining the Li Clan's rule, even using force to suppress dissent.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and its consequences: Li Yunshou's alliance with the Western Continent is seen as a betrayal by the Li Clan members, leading to internal strife.
• Sacrifice for the greater good: Li Shu's actions suggest that he believes the Li Clan's survival is more important than individual freedoms or desires.
• Power dynamics: The Western Continent's superior military strength is emphasized, with the Li Clan being forced to comply with their demands.

Character Interactions

• Li Yunshou and Li Shu: Li Yunshou entrusts Li Shu with managing the Li Clan's affairs, showing trust in his nephew's capabilities.
• Li Clan members and Li Shu: There's tension between the Li Clan members and Li Shu, with some questioning his actions and loyalty.
• Li Yunshou and the unknown voice: Li Yunshou has a mysterious conversation with an unseen entity, hinting at a deeper secret or power at play.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Black Water City's airships patrol City No. 18, met with resistance and retaliation from the Li Clan.
• The Duke of Black Water demands the Li Clan hand over women aged 15 to 30, which Li Yunshou reluctantly agrees to.
• The Li Clan launches a surprise attack on the Black Water Aerial Fortress using civilian and military airships, but it's easily repelled.
• Li Yunshou reveals that he has been preparing for this day for four months and plans to use a nuclear bomb, "Tyrant," to destroy the Black Water Aerial Fortress and the Li Clan itself.

Character Developments

• Li Yunshou: Initially portrayed as mild-mannered and refined, he reveals his determination and resolve to sacrifice the Li Clan and City No. 18's residents to destroy the Black Water Aerial Fortress.
• The Duke of Black Water: Underestimates the Li Clan and their resolve, leading to his eventual downfall.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Li Yunshou and the Li Clan are willing to sacrifice themselves to protect their land and people from the invaders.
• Determination: The Li Clan's unyielding will and determination to fight against oppression, even in the face of certain defeat.
• Conquest and Resistance: The ongoing struggle between the invaders from the Kingdom of Roosevelt and the native residents of City No. 18.

Character Interactions

• Li Yunshou and the Duke of Black Water: Their interaction highlights the Duke's underestimation of the Li Clan and Li Yunshou's calm determination.
• Li Yunshou and the Li Clan members: Li Yunshou's decision to sacrifice the Li Clan members leads to initial backlash, but they ultimately accept his decision.
• Li Shu and the Li Clan resistors: Li Shu leads the resistors into Prison No. 18, where they learn about the nuclear bomb, "Tyrant."

Key Plot Points and Events

• The people in Prison No. 18 understand that the Family Head's meeting was an act to conscript city residents for war.
• Li Shu reveals the plan to detonate the Tyrant missile in City No. 18 to delay the enemy and give both the Qing Clan and his Master time to prepare.
• The Fate Weaver's limitations are discussed, and the plan to detonate the Tyrant is confirmed.
• Qing Ji arrives to evacuate everyone, but the people in Banshan Manor are left behind.
• The Tyrant missile is launched, engulfing City No. 18, the Black Water, and everyone on it.

Character Developments

• Li Yunshou: Accepts his fate and chooses to stay behind to delay the enemy, showing bravery and selflessness.
• Qing Ji: Shows no emotion or remorse when leaving the people in Banshan Manor to their fate, demonstrating the Qing Clan's pragmatic and ruthless nature.
• Li Xiurui: Drunkenly reveals his past with Qing Xun and encourages Li Yunshou to choose his own path, showing a softer side.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Characters make significant sacrifices for the greater good, whether it's Li Yunshou staying behind or the people in Banshan Manor being left to their fate.
• Fate and Choice: The characters discuss the limitations of the Fate Weaver and the importance of making one's own choices, as seen in Li Xiurui's conversation with Li Yunshou.

Character Interactions

• Li Xiurui and Qing Xun: Their college rivalry is revealed, showing their contrasting personalities and history.
• Li Yunshou and Qing Zhun: They bond over their shared experiences and understanding of the situation, with Qing Zhun showing respect for Li Yunshou's decision.
• Li Yunshou and Li Xiurui: Their relationship is strengthened as Li Xiurui encourages Li Yunshou to choose his own path, and Li Yunshou accepts his fate with contentment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Tyrant's weapon, a nuclear bomb, destroys City No. 18 and the Black Water aerial fortress, wiping out the Kingdom of Roosevelt's vanguard.
• The Li Clan, led by Li Yunmu, crosses an abandoned bridge to join forces with the Qing Clan, forming an alliance to fight the Western Continent invaders.
• Qing Chen awaits news in the Western Continent, while Xiao San struggles to reach the agreed-upon location to open a Shadow Gate, pursued by Storm City soldiers.

Character Developments

• Li Yunmu reflects on his brother Li Yunshou's sacrifice and accepts the Li Clan's defeat, deciding to ally with the Qing Clan.
• Qing Chen becomes more determined to win the war but is uncertain about the outcome.
• Xiao San demonstrates his resourcefulness and determination in evading Storm City soldiers.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and determination in the face of adversity (Li Yunshou, Li Yunmu, Xiao San)
• Uncertainty and resolve in the face of an overwhelming enemy (Qing Chen)
• Alliance and cooperation for a common goal (Li Clan and Qing Clan)

Character Interactions

• Li Yunmu and Xiao Zhou: Li Yunmu shares memories of his brother Li Yunshou with his adjutant, revealing his thoughts and decisions.
• Qing Chen and Qing Ji: Qing Chen asks Qing Ji about the war's outcome, showing his determination and uncertainty.
• Xiao San and Storm City soldiers: Xiao San evades and outsmarts Storm City soldiers, demonstrating his resourcefulness.
• Qing Ji and Xiao San: Qing Ji rescues Xiao San from Storm City soldiers, highlighting their alliance and cooperation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao San is rescued by Qing Chen and Qing Ji at 78 Victor Avenue.
• Xiao San reports the dire situation in the northern city, with Federation residents being tattooed as slaves.
• Qing Chen leads Xiao San and cockroach swarm to infiltrate the Central Royal City through the sewers.
• The cockroach swarm discovers an underground military base with seven golden coffins containing Demigod Fate Weavers.

Character Developments

• Qing Chen shows concern for the Federation residents' plight and determination to confront the Roosevelt Royal Family.
• Xiao San demonstrates his strategic thinking and control over the cockroach swarm.
• Qing Ji remains loyal and supportive of Qing Chen's actions.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against oppression and injustice, represented by Qing Chen's resolve to challenge the Roosevelt Royal Family.
• The consequences of past actions, as the Demigod Fate Weavers' golden coffins pose a potential threat.
• The power of unity and cooperation, shown through the organized and effective infiltration of the cockroach swarm.

Character Interactions

• Qing Chen and Xiao San work together to plan the infiltration of the Central Royal City.
• Qing Chen and Qing Ji maintain their bond of trust and loyalty.
• Xiao San and Little Gold (the golden cockroach) share a strong connection, with Little Gold showing affection towards Xiao San.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Chen, aboard the Hu Clan's private jet, is lost in thought and ignores the flight attendants.
• He refuses help from a flight attendant, revealing a mysterious backpack that resembles a parachute pack.
• Qing Chen reads news about Li Yunshou and instructs the Parent's Association to clarify false reports.
• He suddenly collapses and coughs up blood, revealing his near-death state to the flight attendants.
• Qing Chen enters the luggage compartment alone, deciding not to seek emergency medical treatment.
• He opens the emergency brake, causing the plane's cabin pressure to decrease as it descends.

Character Developments

• Qing Chen: Reveals his deteriorating health to the flight attendants, showing a calm and composed demeanor despite his grave condition. He decides to face his impending death alone, demonstrating his resilience and determination.
• Flight Attendants: Display concern and curiosity towards Qing Chen's situation. They show professionalism in handling the unexpected event, trying to assist Qing Chen while following their orders.

Significant Themes

• Qing Chen's impending death and his acceptance of it.
• The chasm between Qing Chen's experiences and the ordinary world, as reflected in the flight attendants' inability to relate to him.
• The contrast between Qing Chen's public image and his private struggles.

Character Interactions

• Qing Chen and the Flight Attendants: Qing Chen maintains a polite yet distant demeanor, while the flight attendants try to approach him, showing concern and curiosity. Their interaction is hindered by Qing Chen's unique experiences and the vast gap between their worlds.
• Qing Chen and the Captain: The captain's orders not to change the flight path, even in an emergency, highlight the importance of following instructions, even when faced with unexpected situations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Chen decides to undertake the Life and Death Trials, jumping from a plane at 6,000 meters without a parachute to land in a sinkhole in Guatemala City.
• He successfully completes the trial, causing a massive electrical discharge that disrupts electrical circuits within a 15km radius and creates a vortex in the sky.
• Qing Chen returns to Victor 78, instructing Black Spider to control a new batch of Time Walkers.
• Xiao San, using cockroaches, explores an underground palace and discovers mummified female corpses hanging in some of the villas.

Character Developments

• Qing Chen demonstrates courage and determination in facing his Life and Death Trials, showing a willingness to risk his life for the greater good.
• Black Spider shows loyalty and obedience to Qing Chen's orders.
• Xiao San exhibits resourcefulness and curiosity in exploring the underground palace.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny, as Qing Chen believes his choices can impact the world's fate.
• Sacrifice, as seen in Qing Chen's decision to undertake the trials and the civilians' actions in City No. 18.
• Courage and determination, exhibited by Qing Chen in facing his trials and Xiao San in exploring the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Qing Chen and Black Spider: Qing Chen gives orders, and Black Spider acknowledges and follows them.
• Qing Chen and Xiao San: Not directly interacted, but Qing Chen's actions influence Xiao San's exploration.
• Xiao San and the mummified corpses: Xiao San discovers the corpses, raising questions about their origin and purpose.

• Qing Chen wakes up after the Life and Death Trials, his body weakened but still determined to fight. He decides to intercept the seven Golden Coffins transporting the old monsters instead of storming the palace directly.
• Big Yu and Zard break out of the secret prison. Big Yu decides to save his mother, Chen Ningzhi, despite the risks. They fight their way through the city, with the Demon Subduing Vajra and Flying Goddesses drawing the enemy's attention.
• The Puppet Master, controlling the Chen Clan painters, anticipates Big Yu's move and sends one of the painters to deal with him. The remaining painters continue their work, unaffected by the commotion.

Key Points

1. Qing Chen's decision to intercept the Golden Coffins instead of storming the palace.
2. Big Yu's determination to save his mother despite the risks.
3. The Puppet Master's anticipation of Big Yu's move and his response to it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Big Yu and Zard infiltrate the Chen Clan manor to rescue Chen Ningzhi.
• They encounter numerous puppets and fight their way through, with Zard revealing his true power and becoming a Demigod.
• Zard sacrifices himself to allow Big Yu and Chen Ningzhi to escape, using his newfound power to hold off the pursuing puppets.
• Big Yu, carrying his mother, escapes on Da Fu, the second-stage form of ACE-005, but they are pursued by the Puppet Master's forces.
• They reach Forbidden Zone No. 002, where Ding Dong and the Vermilion Bird help them fend off the pursuers.
• Big Yu finds a small sculpture of himself, Zard, Qing Chen, and Little Yu, with an inscription that reads "Not one can be missing."

Character Developments

• Big Yu: Struggles with the weight of responsibility and the consequences of his actions. Shows remorse for involving Zard in the mission.
• Zard: Accepts his fate and chooses to sacrifice himself to save Big Yu and Chen Ningzhi. Reveals his true power and becomes a Demigod.
• Chen Ningzhi: Remains a puppet under the Puppet Master's control but shows brief moments of consciousness.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: Zard's decision to save Big Yu and Chen Ningzhi highlights the theme of sacrifice for others.
• Consequences: Big Yu grapples with the consequences of his actions, particularly the loss of Zard.
• Friendship: The bond between Big Yu and Zard is tested and ultimately strengthened by their shared experiences and sacrifices.

Character Interactions

• Big Yu and Zard: Their friendship deepens as they face adversity together. Zard's sacrifice leaves a lasting impact on Big Yu.
• Big Yu and Chen Ningzhi: Despite her puppet state, Chen Ningzhi's presence serves as a reminder of Big Yu's motivation for the mission.
• Big Yu and Ding Dong: Ding Dong's emotional response to Zard's absence and his assistance in helping Big Yu and Chen Ningzhi escape demonstrate their growing bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ding Dong and Big Yu venture deeper into the Forbidden Zone, with Chen Ningzhi held captive.
• Big Yu reunites with the small animals at the World Tree and meets Xiao Wu at City No. 5.
• Qing Chen learns of Zard's sacrifice and prepares to attack the Central Royal City.
• A massive cockroach swarm, controlled by Qing Chen, paralyzes the city, causing chaos and riots among the slaves.
• Qing Chen, Big Yu, and Chen Yu (controlled) infiltrate the palace to retrieve the Golden Coffin, using Demigod-level paintings to fight through palace defenses.
• The Storm, an Aerial Fortress, destroys the Demigod paintings, revealing its electromagnetic cannon's capabilities.

Character Developments

• Big Yu shows determination to kill Chen Ningzhi but also displays kindness towards the small animals at the World Tree.
• Qing Chen, despite his deteriorating health, remains resolute and strategic in his plan to retrieve the Golden Coffin.
• Chen Yu, under Qing Chen's control, plays a crucial role in the palace infiltration.

Significant Themes

• The power of biological pollution and its impact on society, as seen through the cockroach swarm.
• The consequences of slavery and oppression, as demonstrated by the slaves' uprising.
• The theme of sacrifice, highlighted by Zard's actions and the Demigod paintings' destruction.

Character Interactions

• Ding Dong and Big Yu: Ding Dong shows loyalty and concern for Big Yu, while Big Yu maintains a stoic demeanor.
• Qing Chen and Big Yu: They work together to retrieve the Golden Coffin, with Qing Chen relying on Big Yu's strength and Big Yu following Qing Chen's lead.
• Qing Chen and Chen Yu: Qing Chen controls Chen Yu to crush the Painting Scrolls, demonstrating his manipulation of others for his goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qing Chen realizes the seven Golden Coffins were fake, and the Fate Weaver had set a trap for him.
• The Fate Weaver and the Duke of Phoenix collaborate to capture and kill Qing Chen.
• Qing Chen uses his Divine Cut ability thirteen times, killing all ten thousand Garrison Troop soldiers within the spiderweb barrier.
• The Duke of Storm orders the Aerial Fortress to level the ground within the ten-kilometer radius, but Zero, the AI, disables the weapon system, preventing the attack.
• Duke of Phoenix confronts Qing Chen, but Li Shutong intervenes and sends the Duke of Phoenix flying with a single punch.

Character Developments

• Qing Chen becomes a Demigod after completing his final Life and Death Trial, increasing his Divine Cut ability to fourteen times.
• Qing Chen injects the "coexisting with cancer" serum, causing intense pain and cellular restructuring.
• Duke of Storm reveals his willingness to format Zero's servers, but ultimately does not do so.
• Li Shutong, Qing Chen's master, appears and saves Qing Chen from the Duke of Phoenix.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny: The Fate Weaver's abilities allow them to see the future, and they have planned for this confrontation with Qing Chen for sixty years. However, their plans are ultimately thwarted by Qing Chen's allies.
• Sacrifice: Many people have made sacrifices and choices to bring Qing Chen to this moment, highlighting the theme of selflessness and the greater good.
• Power and responsibility: The Duke of Storm's willingness to destroy his own city to eliminate Qing Chen showcases the extent to which those in power are willing to go to maintain their control.

Character Interactions

• Qing Chen and Big Yu: Big Yu tries to convince Qing Chen to wait and summon a new Demigod painting, but Qing Chen decides to face the enemy head-on.
• Qing Chen and the Duke of Phoenix: The Duke of Phoenix attempts to kill Qing Chen, but Li Shutong intervenes and saves Qing Chen.
• Duke of Storm and Zero: Duke of Storm threatens to format Zero's servers, but ultimately does not do so, indicating a level of respect or fear for Zero's abilities.
• Qing Chen and Li Shutong: Li Shutong's sudden appearance and intervention demonstrate his commitment to protecting Qing Chen and fulfilling the fate arranged by the old man on Ginkgo Mountain.