Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lady Olina, Speaker of the Ewindara Autonomous Council, leaves the council chamber after a heated debate over the Decisive Battle Mobilization Act.
• Bishop Maxim, the Archbishop of the Ewindara Diocese of the Ancient God Church, is waiting for Lady Olina with a list of council members opposing the act, which is also a death list.
• The North Wind Fleet is prepared to move against the Ewindara Combined Fleet, and the Sea Bear Tribe warriors are ready to assist. The Red Gloves of the Order Tribunal are also in position.

Character Developments

• Lady Olina shows decisiveness and ruthlessness in her determination to protect the Ewindara Archipelago, warning the opposition with her attire but ultimately deciding to eliminate them.
• Bishop Maxim reveals his disdain for the council members, viewing them as foolish gamblers, and is ready to use force to maintain control.
• Dalena, Lady Olina's assistant, shows maturity and understanding of men's greed and stupidity.

Significant Themes

• Greed and stupidity among men, particularly in the face of crisis and power.
• The ruthless determination of Lady Olina and Bishop Maxim to protect their interests and maintain control.
• The impending conflict between the Ewindara Autonomous Council and the Ancient God Church.

Character Interactions

• Lady Olina and Bishop Maxim discuss their plans to eliminate the opposition, showing unity and mutual respect.
• Lady Olina and Dalena share a moment of reflection on men's behavior, showing a bond between them.
• The council members are divided, with some supporting the act and others opposing it, leading to heated debates and ultimately, a death list.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ancient God Church's Order Tribunal, known as the Red Gloves, attacks and destroys the Renard Family's Pine Needle Castle on Akray Island.
• The Red Gloves' appearance coincides with a series of fires across Akray Island, but their assault on the Renard Family draws the most attention.
• The Red Gloves' attack is swift, precise, and ruthless, leaving no survivors and causing widespread fear.

Character Developments

• The Red Gloves, as an organization, are introduced as a formidable force, striking fear into the hearts of pirates and other potential enemies of the Ancient God Church.
• The Renard Family, a powerful noble house on Akray Island, is shown to be vulnerable and unable to resist the Red Gloves' assault.

Significant Themes

• Fear and Intimidation: The Red Gloves' actions serve as a deterrent, instilling fear in those who might oppose the Ancient God Church.
• Power and Vulnerability: The Renard Family's fall demonstrates the vulnerability of even the most powerful when faced with overwhelming force.

Character Interactions

• The Red Gloves interact with the Renard Family's guards and defenders, but these interactions are one-sided and violent, with the Red Gloves emerging victorious.
• The Red Gloves' actions also impact other pirate bands and barbarian tribes in the region, causing them to fear and avoid the Ewindara Archipelago's waters.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Red Gloves, led by Sebastian, breach Pine Needle Castle, slaughtering Renard Family guards and civilians.
• Sea Bear Tribe Chieftain Haggs and Bishop Maxim arrive, witnessing Sebastian's power.
• The Renard Family's former patriarch, Connor's grandfather, fights Sebastian but is ultimately killed by Haggs.
• Akray Island's garrison is blocked by Sea Bear Tribe Sea Soul Warriors, preventing them from aiding the Renard Family.
• The Willis Family, led by Blaiman, watches in fear as a lone Red Glove member stands outside their castle all night.

Character Developments

• Sebastian, the Dark Apostle, showcases his immense power as a level-fifteen Battle Spirit expert, striking fear into his enemies.
• Bishop Maxim demonstrates his political acumen and ambition, contemplating the future of the Ancient God Church and the Sea Bear Tribe's role in it.
• Blaiman, head of the Willis Family, shows fear and indecision when faced with the Red Gloves, highlighting his lack of courage and leadership.

Significant Themes

• Power and Fear: Sebastian's display of power instills fear in his enemies, demonstrating the Ancient God Church's growing influence and the consequences of defying it.
• Loyalty and Ambition: Maxim's thoughts reveal the importance of loyalty in the Ancient God Church's hierarchy, as well as his ambition for the church's future.
• Consequences of Defiance: The Renard Family's downfall serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of defying the Ancient God Church and its leader.

Character Interactions

• Sebastian and the Renard Family's former patriarch engage in a fierce battle, with Sebastian ultimately emerging victorious.
• Maxim and Haggs discuss the Ancient God Church's future and the Sea Bear Tribe's role in it, revealing their shared ambition and concerns.
• Blaiman and the Willis Family members interact with a lone Red Glove member, highlighting their fear and uncertainty in the face of the Ancient God Church's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie, clad in Chaos Armor, flies at high speed (Mach 8) across the sea towards the Holy Light Empire's expeditionary corps.
• After two days of flight, he spots the enemy fleet over a thousand kilometers away, heading towards the Ewindara Archipelago.
• Zhang Tie uses the Lotus Blossom Eye to scrutinize the flagship, identifying the two Throne Grand Pastors and five Scepter Archdioceses.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie's flight speed and control have improved significantly, allowing him to fly nonstop for longer periods at high speeds.
• His spiritual energy has increased, enabling him to replenish expended energy while flying using the Thousand-Bead Mind Formula.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Holy Light Empire and the Sacred Ice Island Kingdom.
• Zhang Tie's determination to protect the Sacred Ice Island Kingdom and create the illusion of a powerful Phantom Knight backing it.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie's mission is to annihilate the Holy Light Empire's expeditionary corps before it reaches the Ewindara Archipelago waters.
• He plans to create the impression that a Phantom Knight is behind the Sacred Ice Island Kingdom to deter further invasions by the Holy Light Empire.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two Throne Grand Archbishops and five grand archbishops from the Scepter Archdiocese are having breakfast on the Glory, the flagship of the Holy Light Empire's expeditionary fleet.
• They discuss the upcoming invasion of the Ice and Snow Wilderness and the Sacred Ice Island Kingdom, with the two Throne Grand Archbishops dividing the spoils of war.
• They decide to send a Knight named Hark to deal with the Sea Bear Tribe Warriors harassing their fleet and consider intimidating the local population before reaching the Ewindara Archipelago.
• They discuss whether to sink merchant ships leaking information about their fleet, deciding against it due to potential international repercussions.

Character Developments

• The young Throne Grand Archbishop (Lord Murphy) is cunning, ambitious, and interested in acquiring powerful life energy sources, such as the water vats of the Ancient God Church and Peter Humphreys's children.
• The old Throne Grand Archbishop (Lord Miller) is emaciated, desperate for life energy, and willing to cooperate with Lord Murphy to secure his share of the spoils.
• Hark, a Knight, is eager to prove himself and eliminate the Sea Bear Tribe Warriors harassing the fleet.

Significant Themes

• The strict hierarchy and power dynamics within the Holy Light Empire.
• The exploitation and manipulation of resources and people for personal gain.
• The disregard for the lives and well-being of those outside the Holy Light Empire's elite.

Character Interactions

• Lord Murphy and Lord Miller negotiate and form an alliance over breakfast, dividing the spoils of war and agreeing to cooperate against their common enemies.
• Hark seeks approval and orders from the Throne Grand Archbishops, demonstrating his eagerness to serve them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie, empowered by the Super Swift Movement Technique and Super Concealment Technique, ambushes the leaders of the Holy Light Empire expeditionary fleet.
• Zhang Tie's first strike, using Thor's Hammer, penetrates the flagship, killing seven high-ranking knights, and causes a massive tsunami.
• The flagship is split in two, and eight escorting battleships are destroyed by the debris and tsunami.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie demonstrates his immense power and speed, showcasing his growth as a knight.
• The Holy Light Empire's grand archbishops are portrayed as vulnerable, despite their high status and power.

Significant Themes

• The power of surprise and overwhelming force.
• The disparity between appearance and reality (the illusion of strength vs. actual strength).
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie's attack is swift and decisive, giving the Holy Light Empire knights no time to react.
• The interaction between Zhang Tie's strike and the knights' bodies is described in detail, emphasizing the knights' vulnerability.
• The interaction between Zhang Tie's strike and the physical structures of the ship highlights the destructive power of his attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie ambushes and destroys the Holy Light Empire's expeditionary fleet, including two Earth Knights and five Black Iron Knights, in a single strike.
• The fleet's flagship is obliterated, and most ships are damaged or sunk, leading to heavy casualties.
• Zhang Tie flies away, leaving the surviving ships and personnel in disarray.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie's power and confidence grow after witnessing the devastating force of his attack.
• Zhang Tie feels regret for not capturing any archdioceses alive for interrogation and brainwashing.
• Zhang Tie becomes introspective, questioning the source of his strike's immense power.

Significant Themes

• The destructive power of Zhang Tie's newfound abilities and the consequences of using them.
• Zhang Tie's struggle with the morality of his actions and the value of human life.
• The importance of understanding and controlling one's powers.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie interacts with no one in this chapter, as he is alone throughout the events.
• The Holy Light Empire's officers and archdioceses are mentioned, but they do not interact with Zhang Tie directly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie realizes that the power of his strike with Thor's Hammer was due to the kinetic energy generated by his speed and the hammer's weight, following the formula: 0.5 * mass * velocity^2 = kinetic energy.
• He calculates his kinetic energy at the time to be over 45 billion joules, understanding the true power behind his attack.
• Zhang Tie enters Castle of Black Iron and the Soul Tribulation Realm to further understand and explore this newfound knowledge.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie gains a significant realization about his powers and the potential of kinetic energy, leading him to delve deeper into understanding this concept.
• Heller understands Zhang Tie's newfound understanding and anticipates his future cultivation direction.

Significant Themes

• The power of simplicity and fundamental knowledge.
• The exploration of one's own abilities and potential.
• The pursuit of understanding and growth.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie interacts briefly with Edward and Heller upon returning to Castle of Black Iron, but he is mainly focused on his new discovery and enters the Soul Tribulation Realm without much interaction.
• Heller observes Zhang Tie's actions and understands his intentions, showing approval and anticipation for Zhang Tie's future growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie discovers the Difference Engine network array beneath Xuanyuan Hill's largest library, which can operate continuously due to geothermal energy.
• He gains access to vast amounts of information, including data on kinetic weapons, which destroy targets using kinetic energy rather than explosions.
• Zhang Tie learns about the power of kinetic weapons, their development before the Great Cataclysm, and their potential as strategic deterrents.
• He finds a concept for a strategic kinetic weapon using hypersonic aerospace vehicles, which resonates with his current abilities.
• Zhang Tie tests this concept by retrieving a heavy Flying Spear from an armory and throwing it at high speed from a great height.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie demonstrates his ability to quickly learn and understand complex information.
• He shows determination and initiative in testing a new idea related to his powers.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and information.
• The destructive potential of advanced technology (kinetic weapons).
• Zhang Tie's continuous exploration and adaptation of his abilities.

Character Interactions

• None in this chapter; Zhang Tie acts alone throughout.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie discovers the immense destructive power of kinetic attacks using Flying Spears while flying at hypersonic speeds in the Soul Tribulation Realm.
• He calculates the energy of his attacks, finding it equivalent to over 750 million joules or 180 kg of TNT.
• After exiting the realm, Zhang Tie realizes the potential of kinetic attacks and decides to focus on this path.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie gains a new understanding of his combat style and its potential, leading to increased confidence and excitement.
• Heller demonstrates his wisdom and understanding of Zhang Tie's cultivation path, guiding him without being overbearing.

Significant Themes

• The power of kinetic attacks and their potential in the Holy War.
• The importance of personal discovery and insight in one's cultivation path.
• The value of having a mentor or guide who understands and supports one's growth.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Heller share a moment of understanding and mutual respect, with Heller subtly guiding Zhang Tie towards his new path of kinetic attacks.
• Zhang Tie's excitement and newfound confidence are evident, while Heller remains calm and composed, offering support without being intrusive.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie creates a 2,000 sq. km training ground in Castle of Black Iron for honing his combat skills.
• He tests his kinetic energy attack by destroying hills and creating craters.
• Castle of Black Iron undergoes a significant expansion, increasing its total area by nearly fifty times and adding an ocean.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie demonstrates his mastery of the kinetic combat skill, showcasing his immense power and control.
• Heller, Edward, Agan, and Aziz witness Zhang Tie's growth and acknowledge his prowess.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: Zhang Tie's mastery of his kinetic combat skill highlights his growing power and control over his abilities.
• Creation and Expansion: The transformation of Castle of Black Iron emphasizes Zhang Tie's role as a creator and his desire to expand and improve his domain.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie interacts with Heller, Edward, Agan, and Aziz, who acknowledge his achievements and congratulate him on his progress.
• There is no significant conflict or interaction between characters in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie tests and approves Edward's round-headed Flying Spears, which are more efficient in kinetic attacks than pointed ones.
• Zhang Tie decides to use gold for his Flying Spears due to its high density and orders 2,000 to be made.
• Zhang Tie confirms that his kinetic strikes with 680-kilogram golden Flying Spears can kill Black Iron Knights.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie: Becomes more confident and decisive in his decisions, showing a growing understanding of his power as a God's Dominator.
• Edward: Proves his expertise in weapon design and gains Zhang Tie's trust and favor.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and expertise (Edward's understanding of aerodynamics and thermodynamics).
• The importance of adaptability and flexibility (common sense not always applying in extreme conditions, like hypersonic flight).
• The value of investment and resources (Zhang Tie's willingness to use gold for his Flying Spears to achieve greater power).

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Edward: Zhang Tie learns from Edward about the design of his Flying Spears, and Edward gains Zhang Tie's approval and trust.
• Zhang Tie and Heller: Heller, though present, has minimal interaction with Zhang Tie in this chapter, mainly observing and reporting.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie visits the seed storeroom in Castle of Black Iron, containing nut seeds and various plant seeds.
• He decides to sow these seeds across the newly formed lands and oceans of Castle of Black Iron.
• Zhang Tie attempts to approach the seven-colored clouds enveloping Castle of Black Iron but fails.
• He spends the night sowing seeds, transforming the lands into a food lover's paradise.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie demonstrates his growth in strength and confidence, attempting to breach the seven-colored clouds.
• He shows his enjoyment and sense of achievement in sowing seeds across Castle of Black Iron.

Significant Themes

• Zhang Tie's desire for a self-sufficient Castle of Black Iron, focusing on food and resources.
• The transformation of Castle of Black Iron's space and its inhabitants' adaptation to changes.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie interacts with Heller, discussing the sowing of seeds.
• He indirectly interacts with the native residents of Castle of Black Iron through their religious ceremonies and prayers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ancient God Church's Order Tribunal Red Gloves carries out a bloody purge on the Ewindara Archipelago, wiping out forty-three powerful clans in three days.
• Lady Olina becomes the Speaker of the Ewindara Autonomous Council and convenes a council meeting to vote on the Decisive Battle Mobilization Act.
• The council members, previously divided, now unanimously support the act, aiming to fight the Holy Light Empire's invasion.

Character Developments

• Lady Olina: Becomes more disillusioned with the council members' true intentions and their ability to defend the archipelago.
• Blaiman (Willis Family): Transforms from a refined, scholarly patriarch to a passionate, righteous speaker, advocating for the mobilization act.
• Kita (Captain of Lady Olina's guards): Becomes more vigilant and protective of Lady Olina, tightening security in Sky Blue Castle.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and loyalty: The purged families are accused of betraying the kingdom, while the remaining council members pledge loyalty to fight the invaders.
• Hypocrisy and opportunism: The council members' sudden unity and enthusiasm are seen as insincere and self-serving.
• Power dynamics: The Red Gloves' purge shifts the balance of power on the archipelago, with the Willis Family and other surviving clans gaining influence.

Character Interactions

• Lady Olina and Blaiman: Their dynamic changes as Blaiman becomes more vocal and supportive of the mobilization act, while Lady Olina grows more cynical.
• Kita and the inner castle guards: Kita ensures the security of Sky Blue Castle, working closely with the barbarian female warriors and shamans.
• The council members: They perform a united front, but their true motivations remain unclear to Lady Olina.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie returns to Sky Blue Castle, disguised as Peter Humphreys.
• Kita mistakes Zhang Tie for a rebel and threatens him at swordpoint.
• Zhang Tie reveals his identity to Kita, who then reports to Olina.
• Olina returns to Sky Blue Castle and has a private conversation with Zhang Tie.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie: Returns to the Ewindara Archipelago, shows maturity and decisiveness.
• Kita: Shows loyalty and caution, recognizing Zhang Tie's power and status.
• Olina: Demonstrates love and concern for Zhang Tie and their child, willing to make sacrifices for the Ancient God Church's cause.

Significant Themes

• Power and Status: Zhang Tie's return and revelation of his identity remind characters of his power and status, affecting their behavior and attitudes.
• Love and Sacrifice: Olina's willingness to sacrifice herself and their child for the greater good highlights the theme of love and sacrifice in the face of adversity.
• Faith and Belief: Olina's unwavering faith in the Ancient God Church and its cause, even in the face of overwhelming odds, underscores the importance of faith and belief in driving action and perseverance.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Kita: Their interaction showcases Kita's loyalty and caution, as well as Zhang Tie's power and status.
• Zhang Tie and Olina: Their interaction reveals Olina's love and concern for Zhang Tie and their child, as well as her willingness to make sacrifices for the greater good. It also highlights Zhang Tie's decisiveness and reassurance in the face of potential threats.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie, Lady Olina, Bishop Maxim, Haggs, and Alexander travel to Saint Petersburg via an airship borrowed from Golden Roc Bank.
• News reaches them about the Holy Light Empire's expeditionary fleet's destruction by a mysterious knight.
• Zhang Tie arrives at the Summer Palace in Saint Petersburg, where he is greeted by the College of Cardinal Elders, Aurora, Shabalina, and the eight women who had given birth to his children.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie shows paternal affection towards Alexander, surprising those around him.
• Aurora names her son Andrei, hoping he will grow up to be as brave as Zhang Tie.
• Shabalina names her son Matvei, considering him a gift from Zhang Tie.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Holy Light Empire and the Sacred Ice Island Kingdom.
• The importance of family and legacy, as seen through Zhang Tie's interactions with his children.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie interacts with his children for the first time, acknowledging them as his heirs.
• Aurora and Shabalina express their love and respect for Zhang Tie through the names they give their sons.
• The College of Cardinal Elders shows their loyalty and support to Zhang Tie.

Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie's return to Saint Petersburg triggers a grand celebration.
• A banquet is held to welcome Zhang Tie and celebrate the kingdom's survival.
• Women from various tribes display their charms, and men duel to showcase their valor, hoping to gain Zhang Tie's favor.
• Bishop Maxim requests a holy statue of the Ancient God for the church.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie becomes more resolute in his decision to take responsibility for his past actions and the people he has left behind.
• Zhang Tie decides to reveal his true identity and face the consequences openly.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and consequences of one's actions.
• The power of faith and its impact on society.
• The struggle for power and influence within the kingdom.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie interacts with his lovers and consorts, as well as the prominent figures of the kingdom.
• Women from various tribes vie for Zhang Tie's attention, and men duel to impress him.
• Zhang Tie and Bishop Maxim discuss the creation of a holy statue for the Ancient God Church.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie reveals his true identity and past to everyone at the banquet.
• He presents a mithril statue of himself to Bishop Maxim, which is recognized as a holy relic by the Ancient God Church.
• Zhang Tie toasts each of his wives, expressing his love and gratitude for them.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie gains clarity about his true nature and decides to stop hiding his identity.
• His wives, especially Aurora, Shabalina, and the Spencer Family women, are moved by his sincerity and openness.

Significant Themes

• Truth and deception: Zhang Tie's decision to reveal his true identity reflects his realization that honesty is the best policy, especially with those he loves.
• Love and sacrifice: Zhang Tie's wives have made significant sacrifices for their families and for him, demonstrating their love and commitment.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie interacts with each of his wives, expressing his love and appreciation for them.
• The women react with tears and emotion, touched by Zhang Tie's sincerity.
• Bishop Maxim and the Ancient God Church clergy are astonished by the mithril statue and its significance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Tie reveals his true identity and Illusory Body Divine Bloodline, shocking everyone present.
• Zhang Tie announces his abdication as Tsar of the Sacred Ice Island Kingdom, handing the throne to his son Andrei upon his 18th birthday, with Aurora governing in the meantime.
• Zhang Tie plans to take his family to the Eastern Continent for their education.
• An unknown enemy threatens Zhang Tie, challenging his decision to leave.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie demonstrates his divine bloodline and willingness to sacrifice worldly power for his family's sake.
• Aurora and the others are touched by Zhang Tie's decision, understanding his love for them.
• Bishop Maxim and the College of Cardinal Elders accept Zhang Tie's decision as the fulfillment of mythical prophecies.

Significant Themes

• The power and significance of divine bloodlines.
• The importance of family and personal values over worldly power.
• The fulfillment of prophecies and mythical patterns.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie's relationship with Aurora and his other wives deepens as he prioritizes their well-being.
• Zhang Tie's decision is accepted by Bishop Maxim and the College of Cardinal Elders, highlighting their faith in mythical prophecies.
• An unknown enemy challenges Zhang Tie, setting the stage for a potential confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An uninvited guest, later revealed to be Holy Light Archbishop Occam, a Phantom Knight, arrives at the Summer Palace banquet.
• Occam demands that Zhang Tie hand over a spatial equipment he believes to be a divine artifact, in exchange for sparing his life and granting him the position of Throne Archbishop.
• Occam reveals that he knows Zhang Tie hired a Sky Knight to destroy the Holy Light Empire's expeditionary fleet, but that Sky Knight is not currently in the Ice and Snow Wilderness.
• Occam threatens to turn Saint Petersburg into scorched earth if Zhang Tie does not comply within half an hour.

Character Developments

• Zhang Tie remains calm and composed despite facing a Phantom Knight, showing his growth and maturity as a leader.
• Occam reveals his greed for powerful secret-treasure-grade items, demonstrating his cunning and foolishness.

Significant Themes

• The power and greed of the Holy Light Empire, and the lengths they will go to for powerful artifacts.
• The absolute gap in strength between knights of different ranks, and the futility of numbers against such a gap.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Tie and Occam engage in a tense standoff, with Occam demanding Zhang Tie hand over the Castle of Black Iron.
• Thor's Hammer and the banquet guests show loyalty and valor by preparing to defend Zhang Tie, but he signals them not to act rashly.
• The College of Cardinal Elders remain calm, understanding the futility of resistance against a Phantom Knight.