Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie leaves Blessed Sea City for Huaiyuan City on an airship.
• An unknown assailant attacks Zhang Tie on the airship, leading to a chase.
• The Fan Family in Blessed Sea City is found slaughtered, with only Fan Jizheng surviving.
• The city lord issues an arrest warrant for Zhang Tie, charging him with the Fan Family's murder.
• A mysterious figure confronts Zhang Tie in the wilderness, followed by a doppelganger-like figure. They both turn to ashes, and then three powerful Knight attacks descend upon Zhang Tie.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie remains calm and composed amidst the crisis, displaying his strength and skill as a Black Iron Knight.
• Fan Jizheng, despite his injuries, is determined to seek justice for his family.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and Enmity: Zhang Tie is betrayed by the Fan Family and framed for their murder, leading to a pursuit and attack.
• Power and Vulnerability: Despite his strength, Zhang Tie is vulnerable to unexpected attacks and manipulation.
• Mystery and Danger: The unknown assailant and the doppelganger-like figure introduce an element of mystery and danger, hinting at greater forces at play.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie's interaction with the unknown assailant reveals the assailant's exceptional movement technique and skill with hidden weapons.
• Zhang Tie's confrontation with the mysterious figure and its doppelganger-like counterpart highlights his confusion and unease in the face of the unknown.
• The city lord's interaction with Fan Jizheng shows his determination to bring Zhang Tie to justice, further complicating Zhang Tie's situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie encounters a man identical to him, who is then killed by black flames, and Zhang Tie is attacked by three knights, including Qin Wu, who later "commits suicide" by detonating his Battle Qi.
• An Earth Knight from the Hua Clan arrives and attacks Zhang Tie, who is gravely injured but survives due to an unknown savior using a flash bomb.
• Zhang Tie's name is now wanted across Yingzhou, with orders to kill on sight.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie: Becomes entangled in a complex situation, is gravely injured, and now faces a dire threat to his life.
• Qin Wu: "Commits suicide" by detonating his Battle Qi, seemingly to frame Zhang Tie.
• The Earth Knight (Hua Clan): Arrives to avenge Qin Wu and attacks Zhang Tie, revealing the vast power gap between Earth and Black Iron Knights.

Significant Themes

• Framing and entrapment: Zhang Tie is manipulated into a situation where he is blamed for actions he did not commit.
• Power dynamics: The disparity between Earth and Black Iron Knights is starkly demonstrated.
• Identity: Zhang Tie's doppelganger and his own struggle with his identity as a knight.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Qin Wu: Qin Wu's actions suggest a complex plot against Zhang Tie, possibly involving the Qin Family.
• Zhang Tie and the Earth Knight: Their battle highlights the vast difference in power between Earth and Black Iron Knights.
• An unknown savior: Rescues Zhang Tie using a flash bomb, leaving his identity and motives unclear.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie wakes up in a cave after a long sleep, healed and stronger.
• He meets his master, Zhao Yuan, again after many years.
• Zhao Yuan reforges the Gold-Eating Python tooth into a powerful tri-edged dagger for Zhang Tie.
• Zhang Tie recounts his experiences since they last met, including his advancement to knight and the events in Yingzhou.
• Zhao Yuan reveals that the Black Iron Knight who lured Zhang Tie was actually a puppet controlled by someone else using the Blood Devil Empowerment Method.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie has grown stronger and more mature, having survived numerous life-threatening situations.
• Zhao Yuan remains a powerful and enigmatic figure, demonstrating his mastery as a Demon Refiner.

Significant Themes

• Karma and causality: Zhang Tie's encounters and experiences are shaped by his past actions and decisions.
• The power of mentorship: Zhao Yuan's guidance and support have significantly influenced Zhang Tie's growth.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Zhao Yuan's reunion is filled with mutual respect and understanding, as they catch up on each other's lives.
• Zhang Tie's account of his experiences highlights his resilience and resourcefulness, impressing Zhao Yuan.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie learns about the Blood Devil Empowerment Method and its connection to the Blood Soul Temple.
• He discovers that he has been framed for a series of crimes in Blessed Sea City, including killing members of the Moral Society and the Qin Family, as well as raping and killing Fan Jizheng's daughter.
• The Great Xia Office of the Chief Justice issues a kill-on-sight warrant for him, and Zhang Yang informs him that the Office of the Chief Justice has dispatched special investigators to You Province.
• Zhang Tie contacts his family, Huaiyuan Hall, and Golden Power Way, informing them of his innocence and preparing for the future.
• Zhao Yuan reveals that he is called Demon Refiner and teaches Zhang Tie the secret art Purgatory Reincarnation, before leaving him with a copy of the Candle Dragon Scripture and disappearing.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie becomes more determined to clear his name and protect his family, even as he faces overwhelming odds.
• Zhao Yuan demonstrates his power and influence, as well as his desire to pass on his legacy to Zhang Tie.
• Zhang Yang shows unwavering support for his younger brother, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable evidence against him.

Significant Themes

• The power of framing and its consequences.
• The importance of family and loyalty, even in the face of adversity.
• The pursuit of strength and power, and the sacrifices made in its pursuit.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Zhao Yuan: Zhang Tie learns from Zhao Yuan and receives his teachings, while Zhao Yuan sees in Zhang Tie a potential successor to his legacy.
• Zhang Tie and Zhang Yang: The brothers demonstrate their unbreakable bond, with Zhang Yang supporting Zhang Tie even as he faces accusations of terrible crimes.
• Zhang Tie and the Office of the Chief Justice: Zhang Tie is hunted by the Office of the Chief Justice, which believes him to be guilty of heinous crimes.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The airship from Cloud Peak City to Blessed Sea City arrives after six days.
• Passengers disembark, including a seven-chi-tall, muscular man named Cui.
• Cui is offered a job by the airship captain but declines, stating he wants to be made a marquis.

Character Developments

• Cui: Introduced as a formidable, stern, and savage man with extraordinary strength. He is confident in his abilities and has high aspirations.

Significant Themes

• Power and Prestige: Cui's demand for a marquis title suggests his desire for power and status.
• Opportunity and Ambition: The airship captain's recruitment attempt and Cui's response highlight the opportunities available for skilled individuals and the ambition that can drive them.

Character Interactions

• Cui and the Airship Captain: The captain attempts to recruit Cui for his trading company's armed guard, but Cui declines, revealing his high ambitions.
• Cui and the Constables: Cui asks the constables for directions to Righteous Path Tower, showing he is new to Blessed Sea City or at least not well-versed in its layout.

Notable Details

• The airship's cost and speed changes due to preparations for the Holy War.
• The state of Fan Jizheng's residence, reflecting the impact of his death on the city.
• The lively atmosphere at Righteous Path Tower due to a recent shocking case.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie, now disguised as Cui Li, visits Blessed Sea City to gather information.
• He learns about the pursuit and deaths of Qin Wu and Fan Jizheng, and the involvement of Yingzhou's General of Chariots and Cavalry, Feng Yuelun.
• Zhang Tie realizes the meticulous planning behind the events and the depth of the conspiracy against him.
• He decides to return home and leaves Blessed Sea City by jumping off a cliff into the sea.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie, as Cui Li, continues to refine his disguise and cultivate his new abilities.
• Zhang Tie becomes increasingly aware of the vast conspiracy against him and the lack of hope in clearing his name.

Significant Themes

• The theme of being trapped and helpless in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The theme of acceptance and resignation in the face of insurmountable challenges.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie interacts with the people of Blessed Sea City, gathering information without directly engaging with them.
• Zhang Tie reflects on his situation and decides to return home, indicating his resignation to his current circumstances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie returns to You Province by sea, reaching Tigerhold Harbor in less than three days.
• He learns about public opinion in You Province regarding his actions in Blessed Sea City, with many sympathizing with him and blaming the Fan Family and the Devouring Party.
• Zhang Tie discovers that the Office of the Chief Justice has dispatched Knights to keep watch outside his family's estate in Golden Light City.
• He enters Feng Cangwu's residence unnoticed and waits for him.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie's speed in the sea has increased, allowing him to travel vast distances quickly and unnoticed.
• He shows concern for his family's safety and is determined to protect them.
• The little black beetle has evolved, becoming more agile and better at adapting to its surroundings.

Significant Themes

• The power of public opinion and how it can be manipulated.
• The consequences of breaking one's word and the harm it can cause to others.
• The importance of loyalty and trust within a family and clan.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie interacts with the common folk of Tigerhold City, overhearing their sympathetic views about his situation.
• He reconnects with Feng Cangwu, showing trust in him despite the potential danger.
• Feng Cangwu demonstrates his vigilance and protective instincts towards Zhang Tie and his family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie returns to Golden Light City to meet his family and make arrangements before leaving for the Earth Element Realm.
• Feng Cangwu confirms Zhang Tie's identity and believes he was framed.
• Zhang Tie reveals the conspiracy behind the Blessed Sea City incident to Feng Cangwu.
• Feng Cangwu agrees to inform the Heavenly Secrets Sect and Lord Governor about the conspiracy.
• Zhang Tie decides to send two of his sons to the Heavenly Secrets Sect when they reach level nine.
• Feng Cangwu lures away the guards watching Zhang Family Manor to give Zhang Tie time to meet his family.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie: Shows maturity and wisdom in handling the situation, decides to leave for the Earth Element Realm to protect his family and clear his name.
• Feng Cangwu: Demonstrates his loyalty and skill by helping Zhang Tie and agreeing to inform the Heavenly Secrets Sect about the conspiracy.

Significant Themes

• Framing and conspiracy: The incident in Blessed Sea City was a setup to frame Zhang Tie, highlighting the theme of deception and manipulation.
• Family and responsibility: Zhang Tie's primary concern is protecting his family and ensuring their well-being, even in the face of adversity.
• Cultivation and growth: Zhang Tie's sons show exceptional cultivation talent, foreshadowing their future growth and potential.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Feng Cangwu: Their friendship deepens as they work together to navigate the current crisis, with Feng Cangwu going out of his way to help Zhang Tie.
• Zhang Tie and his family: Though not yet reunited, Zhang Tie's thoughts and actions are driven by his love and responsibility towards his family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie visits the Zhang Family Manor, revealing himself to his family.
• He spends time with his parents, reassuring them of his safety and revealing his unique ability.
• Zhang Tie leaves after an hour, with the Office of the Chief Justice knights in pursuit.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie: Shows filial piety and concern for his family's well-being. He reveals his unique ability to his parents to reassure them.
• Zhang Tie's Parents: Initially worried about Zhang Tie's safety, they gain reassurance and peace of mind after learning about his ability.
• Zhang Yang and other family members: Show concern and support for Zhang Tie.

Significant Themes

• Family and filial piety: Zhang Tie's primary concern is for his family's well-being and reassuring them of his safety.
• Trust and reassurance: Zhang Tie's parents gain peace of mind after learning about his unique ability.
• Strength and protection: Zhang Tie's desire to become stronger to protect his family and deal with the threats against him.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and his parents: They share a heartfelt and emotional reunion, with Zhang Tie reassuring his parents of his safety and revealing his unique ability.
• Zhang Tie and his family: The family shows support and concern for Zhang Tie, with his elder brother, Zhang Yang, playing a significant role.
• Zhang Tie and the Office of the Chief Justice knights: The knights pursue Zhang Tie, but he manages to evade them with his unique ability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Cui Li, a young man from Six Camps Town, returns home after over a decade of studying martial arts, creating a spectacle with his descent from the sky.
• News of Cui Li's return reaches Tunglight County's magistrate, who decides to visit Six Camps Town to verify if Cui Li has indeed become a Knight.
• Magistrate Li visits the Cui residence but finds Cui Li not at home. He decides to climb Coiling Dragon Mountain to see the Cui family's burial grounds.

Character Developments

• Cui Li: Returns home, potentially as a Knight, causing a sensation in Six Camps Town.
• Magistrate Li: Eager to confirm Cui Li's status as a Knight to bring glory to his county and himself.

Significant Themes

• The significance of producing a Knight, which can bring honor and prosperity to a region.
• The benevolence of the Cui family, shown through their care for their elderly and disabled servants.

Character Interactions

• Headman Jia and Magistrate Li: Jia reports the news to Li, who decides to visit Six Camps Town. They climb Coiling Dragon Mountain together.
• Magistrate Li and the hunchbacked old man: Li asks the old man about Cui Li's whereabouts and decides to visit the Cui family's burial grounds.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie returns to Six Camps Town and visits the Cui family cemetery.
• County Magistrate Li visits the Cui residence, confirming Zhang Tie's identity as a Knight.
• Zhang Tie establishes his new identity as Cui Li and plans to leave for the Earth Element Realm.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie: Adapts to his new identity as Cui Li, plans to leave for the Earth Element Realm to fight the Devil Race.
• County Magistrate Li: Recognizes Zhang Tie's potential, agrees to look after the Cui family servants in Zhang Tie's absence.

Significant Themes

• The importance of civil and martial education in Great Xia.
• The power dynamics between civil and military officials.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and County Magistrate Li: Establish a friendly relationship, with County Magistrate Li showing deference to Zhang Tie's status as a Knight.
• Zhang Tie and the Cui family servants: Zhang Tie increases their wages and rations, showing kindness and consideration.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie leaves Six Camps Town on June 7 and arrives at Ailian City on June 9.
• He buys a super-luxury sleeper cabin ticket for an airship to Military Province, departing on June 12.
• Zhang Tie discovers that the airship is a vacuum airship, the most advanced type in the world.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie's cultivation speed increases significantly after mastering the Purgatory Reincarnation secret method.
• He decides to travel to Military Province to enter the Earth Element Realm, aiming to form the second chakra of the Infinite Roc King Scripture.

Significant Themes

• The importance of efficient cultivation methods and resources (Earth Element Crystals).
• The technological advancements of Great Xia, particularly in airship manufacturing.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie interacts briefly with airship attendants during ticket checking and boarding.
• There's no significant interaction with other characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie boards a luxurious airship to Military Province.
• The airship's amenities and rules are detailed.
• Zhang Tie cultivates in seclusion in his cabin, absorbing Earth Element Crystals and honing combat techniques.
• The airship arrives two days late due to severe thunderstorms in Pass Province.
• Zhang Tie reveals his Knight status by leaping off the airship and flying away.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie continues to cultivate diligently, advancing his Knight status.
• He maintains a low profile on the airship, avoiding interaction with other passengers.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and diversity of Great Xia, from its cities to its war forts.
• The importance of cultivation and advancement in the world of Castle of Black Iron.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie has minimal interaction with other passengers, maintaining a reclusive demeanor.
• He briefly interacts with the airship's first mate and bounty constables during a ticket check.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie flies west and encounters numerous Knights and war airships, indicating the military strength of the region.
• He arrives at the entrance to the Earth Element Realm, a massive funnel-shaped hole in the earth, and witnesses the planet's breathing.
• Zhang Tie encounters a seductive female Knight who propositions him, but he rebuffs her harshly, causing her to flee.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie maintains his brash and straightforward demeanor, even in the presence of a beautiful woman.
• The female Knight's advances are rebuffed, revealing her vulnerability despite her seductive appearance.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between men and women, and Zhang Tie's indifference to the advances of a beautiful woman.
• The vast military strength of the region and the importance of the Earth Element Realm.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie interacts with the female Knight, initially misunderstanding her intentions and responding in a crude and offensive manner.
• The Zhang Family of Heavenly Fortune Hall is mentioned, with their airship nearby, but they do not interact with Zhang Tie directly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie and others enter the Earth Element Realm through a magnetic passage that takes them deep underground.
• They pass through a layer of lightning hundreds of kilometers thick.
• After three hours, they are suddenly released and enter a vast space with a metal fortress, Lion Fortress, guarding the entrance to the Earth Element Realm.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie demonstrates his calm and adaptability in the face of the unknown and powerful forces within the Earth Element Realm.

Significant Themes

• The vastness and mystery of the Earth Element Realm.
• The ancient civilization that built Lion Fortress and its significance as a bulwark against the Devil Race.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie interacts with other knights and airships as they enter the Earth Element Realm together, but there's no significant interaction highlighted in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie arrives at Lion Fortress, witnessing its grandeur and being attacked by an earth dragon, which he defeats with a single punch.
• He meets Wu Guanhai, a Knight who invites him to join the Black Armor Army.
• Zhang Tie enters Lion Fortress, learns about its structure, and sees various plants and people.
• He goes to the Mountain of Light tower, claims a Knight Crystal Token, and receives the codename 'West Mountain Wildman'.
• He heads to Lion Fortress's Knight Command Office.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie demonstrates his immense physical strength, sending an earth dragon flying with a single punch.
• He meets Wu Guanhai, who invites him to join the military, showing Zhang Tie's potential value to the army.

Significant Themes

• The power and majesty of Lion Fortress.
• The strength and potential of Zhang Tie's character.
• The hierarchy and diversity of people within Lion Fortress.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie interacts with Wu Guanhai, who invites him to join the Black Armor Army.
• Zhang Tie claims his Knight Crystal Token at Mountain of Light, interacting with the old man there.
• Zhang Tie's interactions with the environment and other Knights in Lion Fortress highlight his unique presence and potential.

Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie arrives at Lion Fortress and meets Major Liu Xing, who guides him.
• Zhang Tie learns about the fortress's rules, resources, and missions.
• Zhang Tie is assigned to Knight Tower Black D 1607.
• Zhang Tie decides to go into seclusion to prepare for his counterattack.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie: He remains calm and composed despite the challenges and revelations at Lion Fortress. He decides to use the Mountain of Light to expose the truth about the Blessed Sea City Massacre.
• Major Liu Xing: He is professional and knowledgeable, providing Zhang Tie with useful information about Lion Fortress.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality and dangers of the Earth Element Realm.
• The importance of judgment and confidence in great figures.
• The power dynamics and corruption within Great Xia.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Major Liu Xing: They have a brief but informative interaction, with Liu Xing serving as a guide and Zhang Tie asking relevant questions.
• Zhang Tie and Heller: Zhang Tie seeks Heller's advice on writing a compelling title for his article, leading to a discussion about the Headline Party from before the Great Cataclysm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The protagonist, Zhang Tie, is born in the insignificant Black Flame City of the Andaman Alliance.
• Before turning 16, he is unaware of his connection to the influential Huaiyuan Hall.
• He takes a job at the Iron Thorn Combat Hall, thinking it will improve his life, but it turns out he's to be a human punching bag for wealthy patrons.
• He meets Mary, a woman who humiliates him, and he responds by threatening her, marking his first desire to be a 'bad person.'

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie: Grows from an innocent, hardworking boy to a young man who experiences humiliation and desires revenge, marking his first step away from being a 'good person.'
• Mary: Starts as a seemingly friendly woman but reveals a cruel and dismissive side, setting the stage for Zhang Tie's transformation.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between being a 'good person' and a 'bad person.'
• The contrast between Zhang Tie's humble origins and the wealthy, influential people he encounters.
• The impact of humiliation and desire for revenge on one's character.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and his family: They support him and instill values of hard work and being a good person.
• Zhang Tie and Captain Colin: Colin introduces Zhang Tie to the job at the combat hall, thinking it will benefit him.
• Zhang Tie and Mary: Their interaction leads to Zhang Tie's first desire to be a 'bad person' and seek revenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mary, the woman Zhang Tie once loved, appears at his door, sent by the Gregory Family as an apology and a gift.
• Zhang Tie forgives Mary and lets her stay in his apartment without engaging in a relationship.
• Zhang Tie learns that his family has arrived in Great Xia and he is to marry the daughter of Fan Jizheng's family.
• Upon arriving in Blessed Sea City, Zhang Tie is met by Yang Yushan, the chief of the Devouring Party's Moral Society, who tries to recruit him.
• The marriage with the Fan Family is called off due to pressure from the Devouring Party.
• Zhang Tie retaliates against the Moral Society by destroying their headquarters.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie shows maturity and understanding towards Mary, forgiving her and not taking advantage of her situation.
• Zhang Tie remains ambitious and determined, not letting setbacks deter him.
• Yang Yushan, the Devouring Party's representative, is shown to be arrogant and disrespectful towards Knights, reflecting the Devouring Party's hubris.

Significant Themes

• Forgiveness and understanding: Zhang Tie's actions towards Mary show his growth and understanding.
• Ambition and determination: Despite setbacks, Zhang Tie remains focused on his goals.
• Power dynamics: The Devouring Party's actions in Blessed Sea City highlight the influence of power and the consequences of defying it.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Mary: Their interaction shows Zhang Tie's growth and understanding, as he forgives Mary and does not take advantage of her situation.
• Zhang Tie and Yang Yushan: Their interaction highlights the Devouring Party's arrogance and disrespect towards Knights, as well as Zhang Tie's determination to stand against them.
• Zhang Tie and the Fan Family: The broken engagement reflects the influence of the Devouring Party and the consequences of defying it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie encounters a doppelganger who looks exactly like him and turns to ashes, along with the knights pursuing him.
• Qin Wu, a knight from the Qin Family, attacks Zhang Tie, leading to his death. Zhang Tie is then attacked by Feng Yuelun, Yingzhou's General of Chariots and Cavalry.
• Zhang Tie goes into hiding, changes his appearance, and returns to Blessed Sea City to investigate the events that transpired after he left.
• He learns that he has been framed for various heinous crimes, including the destruction of the Moral Society's pavilion, the Qin Family's young master's death, and the Fan Family's massacre.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie becomes a wanted criminal, framed for numerous crimes he did not commit.
• Qin Wu is revealed to have been working against the Qin Family and Great Xia, potentially being a spy for the Heaven-Piercing Sect or the Devil Race.
• Feng Yuelun, Yingzhou's General of Chariots and Cavalry, is consumed by rage and attempts to kill Zhang Tie, believing him to be a traitor.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and deception: Qin Wu's actions suggest he has been working against the Qin Family and Great Xia, while the doppelganger's existence implies a larger conspiracy against Zhang Tie.
• Framing and injustice: Zhang Tie is framed for numerous crimes, leading to his status as a wanted criminal and his struggle to clear his name.
• The struggle against evil: Zhang Tie's experiences highlight the ongoing battle against the Heaven-Piercing Sect, the Devil Race, and other forces seeking to undermine Great Xia and humanity.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie interacts with Qin Wu, leading to Qin Wu's death and Zhang Tie's confrontation with Feng Yuelun.
• Zhang Tie reflects on the actions of various characters, including Green Flute Hermit, the Lancang Sect's young elder, and Lord Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince, suggesting their potential involvement in the conspiracy against him.
• Zhang Tie writes an "epitaph" detailing his experiences and suspicions, addressing various characters and expressing his determination to clear his name and expose the truth.