Ch. 381What is the Strongest? (6700 Monthly Votes Added)

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhao Cheng arrives at R Country's Shinto headquarters, revealing his intention to challenge Tsugikuni Mumei.
  • Tsugikuni Mumei, initially dismissive, becomes serious after Zhao Cheng's declaration.
  • Tsugikuni Mumei decides to fight Zhao Cheng, acknowledging the battle's life-and-death nature.

Character Developments

  • Zhao Cheng: Displayed his Myth-level will and power, instilling fear and awe in everyone present.
  • Tsugikuni Mumei: Recognized Zhao Cheng's true strength, accepted the challenge, and accessed Shinto's accumulated spiritual power.

Significant Themes

  • The power and will of a Myth.
  • The accumulation of spiritual power and history within a civilization.
  • The courage and determination of Saints.

Character Interactions

  • Zhao Cheng and Tsugikuni Mumei: Their exchange set the stage for their impending battle.
  • Hoshino Kaede: Struggles to reconcile the boy she knew with the godlike figure Zhao Cheng has become.
  • Wang Jing and Wang Qing: Regret their earlier comments about Zhao Cheng, realizing his true power.
  • Yanhuang University students: Discuss and react to the surprising turn of events, expressing excitement and admiration for Zhao Cheng.

Ch. 382Flick of the Finger, Half-God Slain (6800 Monthly Votes Added)

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Tsugikuni Mumei attacks Zhao Cheng with his legendary swordsmanship, but Zhao Cheng deflects it with a single finger flick.
  • Zhao Cheng expresses disdain for Japanese Shinto, causing outrage among believers.
  • Tsugikuni Mumei attempts three consecutive sword strikes, but Zhao Cheng shatters his sword and kills him with a shard.
  • Zhao Cheng kills three more Saints with ease and warns R Country Shinto leaders to cleanse themselves within three days or face annihilation.

Character Developments

  • Tsugikuni Mumei's overconfidence is shattered, and he dies realizing Zhao Cheng's immense power.
  • Zhao Cheng demonstrates his overwhelming strength, speed, and resolve, striking fear into his enemies.
  • R Country Shinto leaders are terrified and realize the gravity of their actions.

Significant Themes

  • The vast gap between Zhao Cheng and other powerful figures.
  • The consequences of underestimating one's opponent.
  • The power of resolve and determination in combat.

Character Interactions

  • Zhao Cheng and Tsugikuni Mumei's brief but intense exchange highlights the power difference between them.
  • Zhao Cheng's interaction with R Country Shinto leaders shows his mercy and resolve, instilling fear in them.
  • The crowd's reaction to Zhao Cheng's actions emphasizes his impact on the world.

Ch. 383Still in the Mortal World

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhao Cheng, a mythic figure, kills R Country's legendary figure Tsugikuni Mumei and three Saints at the Festival of the Gods, causing widespread fear and excitement.
  • News of Zhao Cheng's actions spreads across the world, sparking both awe and anxiety, especially in Yanhuang.
  • R Country panics as Zhao Cheng threatens to intervene if their divine path is not thoroughly purged in three days.

Character Developments

  • Zhao Cheng is portrayed as a powerful, fearsome, yet kind figure by some, while others view him as a symbol of vigilance and inspiration.
  • The people of Yanhuang feel a mix of pride and anxiety about their nation's future strength.

Significant Themes

  • The cyclical nature of history and the importance of remaining vigilant in times of peace.
  • The duality of mythic figures—powerful and distant, yet human and relatable.
  • The impact of a single individual's actions on the collective psyche and political climate.

Character Interactions

  • Zhao Cheng's actions inspire both fear and excitement in people across the world.
  • The people of Yanhuang discuss and interpret Zhao Cheng's actions, reflecting their hopes and fears for their nation.
  • R Country's upper echelons panic and try to guess Zhao Cheng's next move.
  • Zhao Cheng spends time with a shrine maiden, showing a more human, relatable side.

Ch. 384Bright Fire

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Hoshino Kaede asks Zhao Cheng why he chose her shrine, leading to a brief, heartfelt conversation.
  • Zhao Cheng leaves, hinting at a possible future meeting.
  • In the simulated world, Zhao Cheng upgrades his Bright Fire to level 5, enhancing his resistance to dark power and the King of the Era's influence.
  • Zhao Cheng reflects on the balance of calamity and fortune, deciding to remain vigilant and dedicated to his cultivation.
  • He begins to examine his acupoints, finding them incredibly luminous due to his unique cultivation method and advanced swordsmanship.

Character Developments

  • Hoshino Kaede: Becomes more open and direct with Zhao Cheng, expressing her curiosity about his motives.
  • Zhao Cheng: Maintains his calm and focused demeanor, showing no reluctance to part from Kaede. He remains dedicated to his cultivation goals and is aware of the potential future challenges he may face.

Significant Themes

  • Fate and Destiny: The idea of fate brings Zhao Cheng and Kaede together, and Zhao Cheng believes they may meet again if fate allows it.
  • Cultivation and Vigilance: Zhao Cheng emphasizes the importance of continuous effort and vigilance, even in times of peace, to face future challenges.
  • Balance of Calamity and Fortune: Zhao Cheng reflects on how great fortune often comes with great calamity, suggesting that his current prosperity may foreshadow future hardships.

Character Interactions

  • Hoshino Kaede and Zhao Cheng: Kaede's curiosity leads her to ask Zhao Cheng about his motives, while Zhao Cheng remains calm and composed, hinting at a possible future meeting but not dwelling on their parting.
  • Zhao Cheng and the Simulated World: Zhao Cheng's dedication to upgrading his Bright Fire showcases his relentless pursuit of power and resistance against the King of the Era's influence.

Ch. 385One-Origin Acupoints

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhao Cheng is on the brink of a breakthrough, which could significantly increase his combat power.
  • He has deduced the One-Origin Acupoints path, similar to the King of the Era's, but with key differences.
  • Zhao Cheng believes this breakthrough will allow him to directly kill Cang, who is over twenty meters tall and enhanced through multiple iterations.
  • Zhao Cheng has been working tirelessly on this deduction, even using monster encounters to gain inspiration.
  • He has finally succeeded in fully deducing the method, which carries all his hopes and those of the other monsters.

Character Developments

  • Zhao Cheng's dedication and perseverance in his deductions have led to a significant breakthrough.
  • He shows understanding and respect for Cang's situation, acknowledging that Cang might see his death as a release.
  • Zhao Cheng's humility is evident in his recognition that every monster in the world deserves credit for his achievements.

Significant Themes

  • Sacrifice for the Greater Good: Zhao Cheng is willing to risk his life to save the world, even if he is not driven by great love for all living beings.
  • Perseverance: Zhao Cheng's relentless pursuit of his goal, despite the challenges and setbacks, highlights the importance of perseverance.
  • The Price of Power: The more powerful Zhao Cheng becomes, the more perilous his journey is, emphasizing the high cost of acquiring immense strength.

Character Interactions

  • Zhao Cheng's friendship with Cang is mentioned, but there's no direct interaction in this chapter.
  • Zhao Cheng's relationship with the monsters in the world is implied to be one of mutual respect and shared purpose.

Ch. 386Achievement

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhao Cheng, on the brink of self-destruction, remains calm and relaxed, delaying his explosion by 0.1 seconds.
  • He uses the Essence Apertures' information to construct a mathematical model, understanding their higher-dimensional nature.
  • He calculates the position of a crucial point, compressing qi there, which reveals the remaining 336 Essence Apertures.
  • After 2.74525 seconds, he activates the 336 Essence Apertures, completing the One-Origin Aperture Method.
  • The activation of all 960 Essence Apertures causes a surge of qi, enhancing his abilities.

Character Development

  • Zhao Cheng demonstrates remarkable composure and mental strength under extreme pressure.
  • His understanding of the Essence Apertures' higher-dimensional nature shows his intellectual growth.
  • He successfully condenses the One-Origin Aperture Method, proving his prowess and achievement.

Significant Themes

  • Self-Control and Composure: Zhao Cheng's calmness and relaxation help him delay his explosion and successfully condense the method.
  • Higher Dimensions and Understanding: The Essence Apertures' higher-dimensional nature represents the depth of understanding required for mastery.
  • Achievement and Growth: Zhao Cheng's condensation of the One-Origin Aperture Method signifies his personal growth and achievement.

Character Interactions

  • The chapter focuses on Zhao Cheng's internal processes and struggles, with no external interactions.

Ch. 387I Am Already Invincible Under Heaven

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhao Cheng experiences a significant breakthrough, condensing his qi to an extreme degree, transforming his body's cells, and allowing him to directly use qi for life functions.
  • He manifests a hundred-meter tall Spirit Aura, drawing in vast energy, and undergoes a transformation process lasting nearly two hundred hours across five simulations.
  • Zhao Cheng's body shrinks to 9.88 meters in Gods and Devils Form and 3.33 meters in normal state, with increased strength and condensed qi.
  • He gains a new effect, Threefold Unity, which multiplies his Origin Substance coefficients instead of adding them.
  • Zhao Cheng confronts King of the Century Chi, effortlessly defeating him with a single punch.

Character Developments

  • Zhao Cheng's power and understanding of his abilities significantly increase, making him feel invincible.
  • King of the Century Chi is shown to be no match for Zhao Cheng's newfound strength.

Significant Themes

  • Evolution and transformation: Zhao Cheng's body and abilities undergo profound changes, reflecting his personal growth and evolution.
  • Invincibility: The chapter explores the concept of invincibility, with Zhao Cheng feeling unbeatable after his breakthrough.
  • Power dynamics: The power imbalance between Zhao Cheng and Chi highlights the theme of power and its consequences.

Character Interactions

  • Zhao Cheng and King of the Century Chi: The interaction between these two characters demonstrates the stark difference in their power levels and the consequences of Zhao Cheng's growth.
  • Zhao Cheng and the simulated world: Zhao Cheng's interactions with the simulated world facilitate his transformations and breakthroughs.

Ch. 388Slaying Cang

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhao Cheng delays his final simulation with Cang to complete his transformation and maintain his routine.
  • He teaches his former classmates, demonstrating his calm and steadfastness.
  • Zhao Cheng teleports to the city closest to Cang, clears the stage, and transforms into a giant over nine meters tall.
  • He sprints towards Cang at over twice the speed of sound, stopping to adjust his essence, qi, and spirit before activating the Four Calamities Great Annihilation forbidden art.
  • Zhao Cheng faces Cang in the former Federation's capital, engaging in a fierce battle that devastates the area.
  • He reaches a higher realm, shattering the cage that confined him, and slays Cang with his Dragon's Frenzied Sword Dance.

Character Developments

  • Zhao Cheng's mental strength and resolve grow stronger as he maintains his routine despite the impending final battle.
  • His combat power and swordsmanship reach unprecedented heights, allowing him to overcome Cang.

Significant Themes

  • The importance of maintaining one's routine and mental fortitude in the face of adversity.
  • The power of absolute strength and resolve in overcoming challenges.
  • The unity of essence, qi, and spirit, and the expansion of one's realm through the mysteries of the three elements.

Character Interactions

  • Zhao Cheng faces Cang alone, demonstrating his growth and power.
  • The battle between Zhao Cheng and Cang showcases their respective strengths and power levels.

Ch. 389World Certificate

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhao Cheng defeats powerful foes, advancing the Hyper-Dimensional Contract to a World Certificate.
  • The World Certificate allows Zhao Cheng to open a Hyper-Dimensional Battlefield and alter the world's past history, with greater changes consuming more power.
  • Zhao Cheng discovers he can cut down the apocalypse using the World Certificate, with the strength of his power and fire determining the win rate.
  • He learns that his method of clearing the stage does not affect tangible rewards, but effort brings him more rewards.
  • Zhao Cheng opens a Treasure Chest, obtaining Simulation Points, Enhancement Stones, and Starfire.
  • He decides to grind more efficiently by first clearing the map before challenging Cang.

Character Developments

  • Zhao Cheng becomes more invested in saving this world after repeated descents and stories.
  • He understands his motivations as a Savior and accepts that he is not driven by a duty to save all living beings.
  • Zhao Cheng realizes the importance of his own strength in his power dynamic and plans to grind more efficiently.

Significant Themes

  • The power of effort and grinding is emphasized, with Zhao Cheng's strength and rewards directly tied to his actions.
  • The theme of change and its consequences is explored, as altering history consumes more power and has greater effects.
  • The theme of self-understanding is present, with Zhao Cheng acknowledging his motivations and accepting his limitations.

Character Interactions

  • There are no significant character interactions in this chapter, as Zhao Cheng primarily interacts with the system and his own thoughts.

Ch. 390Pill

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhao Cheng returns to Xiangnan, living a comfortable life with abundant resources due to his mythic status.
  • He starts consuming highly concentrated "Golden Pellets" for nutrition, eating only once every three days.
  • Zhao Xiaoxiang practices swordsmanship near Zhao Cheng, feeling a sense of calm and experiencing the benefits of his spiritual realm.
  • Zhao Cheng takes Zhao Xiaoxiang on another wondrous adventure, this time placing her in the middle of a bank robbery scene from a movie.

Character Developments

  • Zhao Cheng remains humble and confident in his power, adjusting easily to his new lifestyle.
  • Zhao Xiaoxiang continues to accept Zhao Cheng's extraordinary abilities as normal, finding him impressive but not god-like.

Significant Themes

  • The advancements of modern technology and its impact on cultivation and daily life.
  • The calm and peace Zhao Cheng's presence brings to those around him.
  • The exploration of Zhao Cheng's powers and their extent.

Character Interactions

  • Zhao Cheng and Zhao Xiaoxiang share a calm and comfortable presence together.
  • Zhao Cheng takes Zhao Xiaoxiang on another adventure, showing his care and interest in her growth.

Ch. 391A Thought Creates a World

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhao Xiaoxiang experiences lifelike adventures in Zhao Cheng's mindscape spacetime, improving her swordsmanship and mental fortitude.
  • Zhao Cheng realizes his Hyper-Dimensional Body has entered a new realm, merging with his mind, allowing him to perceive information, time, and space more powerfully.
  • Zhao Xiaoxiang asks why the world has swordsmanship and expresses her desire to be invincible like in her dreams.

Character Developments

  • Zhao Xiaoxiang's swordsmanship improves from LV4 to LV6 in a month due to her experiences in Zhao Cheng's mindscape.
  • Zhao Cheng understands that he cannot constantly support Zhao Xiaoxiang's growth and must let her forge her own path.

Significant Themes

  • The power of experience and learning from diverse scenarios.
  • The importance of personal growth and self-reliance.
  • The difference between reality and illusion, and the consequences of overexposure to the latter.

Character Interactions

  • Zhao Xiaoxiang and Zhao Cheng interact, with Zhao Xiaoxiang expressing her desire for more adventures and Zhao Cheng encouraging her to go to class.
  • Zhao Cheng reflects on his role in Zhao Xiaoxiang's growth and decides to let her progress on her own.

Ch. 392Not the Same God

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhao Cheng has accumulated nearly ten thousand Source Points and expanded his trait slots to twelve.
  • His swordsmanship level has reached 115, making his combat power exceptional.
  • He plans to begin the final battle in Starfire in three months, aiming for a 120% win rate.
  • Zhao Cheng is enhancing his Void Kalpa and expects it to evolve to gold quality soon.
  • He is studying the revival of Body Spirits with Shi Tianyi.

Character Developments

  • Zhao Cheng's strength and wisdom in cultivation have grown significantly.
  • Shi Tianyi now treats Zhao Cheng as a mythical figure and admires his insights into cultivation.
  • Wu Nian is progressing steadily and will soon advance to a higher realm.

Significant Themes

  • The power of perseverance and hard work, as seen in Zhao Cheng's dedication to improving his skills and understanding of cultivation.
  • The importance of humility and learning from others, as demonstrated by Zhao Cheng's willingness to study with Shi Tianyi.
  • The concept of transformation and rebirth, both in terms of Zhao Cheng's understanding of the Body Spirit and Shi Tianyi's desire to revive his Body Spirit.

Character Interactions

  • Zhao Cheng and Shi Tianyi have a mentor-mentee relationship, with Zhao Cheng teaching Shi Tianyi about reviving Body Spirits.
  • Wu Nian is a bystander in these interactions, learning from Zhao Cheng but not directly involved in his teachings.
  • There is a sense of mutual respect and admiration between Zhao Cheng and Shi Tianyi.

Ch. 393A Beauty's Tragic Fate

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Foreigners, including Golan (a top-tier Saint and expert in physiognomy) and Oster, discuss the transformation of Qingyuan Middle School and its students due to the influence of a powerful figure.
  • They observe a student, likely a relative of the powerful figure, who has been significantly altered in appearance and fortune.
  • Zhao Cheng, an apostle of the Tower of Babel, appears and reveals Golan's true identity as the apostle to his companions.

Character Developments

  • Golan: Revealed to be the apostle of the Tower of Babel, a powerful and influential figure. He is humble and respectful towards Zhao Cheng.
  • Oster: A foreigner who was transformed by the Lord's teachings, now seeking to pass on that flame by establishing swordsmanship schools in his country.
  • Zhao Cheng: The apostle of the Tower of Babel, displaying a calm and powerful demeanor. He is aware of the Lord's intentions but remains noncommittal.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Influence: The theme of power and influence is explored through the foreigners' discussion of the city's transformation and the impact of a supreme powerhouse.
  • Transformation and Fate: The idea that one's fate can be altered is shown through the student's transformation.
  • Divine Intervention: The concept of divine intervention is present in the foreigners' discussion of God's role in the student's transformation and Oster's past.

Character Interactions

  • Golan and Oster: They interact as equals, discussing the city's transformation and the student's fate.
  • Zhao Cheng and Golan: Zhao Cheng reveals Golan's true identity to his companions, showing a level of authority and knowledge. Golan, in turn, shows deference to Zhao Cheng.
  • Zhao Cheng and the foreigners: Zhao Cheng's appearance and words create a sense of unease and tension among the foreigners, highlighting his powerful presence.

Ch. 394Golden

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhao Cheng has spent nearly a year in the Simulator, significantly advancing his mental power and swordsmanship.
  • The Lord of Heaven summons Zhao Cheng, hinting at an upcoming world-shattering transformation.
  • Zhao Cheng's real body completes the Threefold Unity effect, enhancing his stability and senses.
  • Zhao Cheng's Hyper-Dimensional Body defeats Cang, an Ultimate Boss, and Void Kalpa evolves to Gold quality.

Character Developments

  • Zhao Cheng's mental power and spiritual realm have reached unprecedented levels, allowing him to perceive the world's secrets more clearly.
  • His physical body has become more stable and secure, reinforcing his mental strength and enhancing his sixth, seventh, and eighth senses.

Significant Themes

  • The power of mental strength and its potential when combined with physical prowess.
  • The upcoming world transformation and its connection to the Sword Seed trait.
  • The concept of stability and security, both physically and mentally.

Character Interactions

  • Zhao Cheng continues to guide Zhao Xiaoxiang through instance dungeons, providing her with reasonable cheats.
  • The Lord of Heaven seeks Zhao Cheng's counsel regarding the impending world transformation.
  • Zhao Cheng's mental power interacts with his physical body, enhancing his senses and stability.

Ch. 395A Love Tribulation Hard to Overcome (Monthly Votes 7100+)

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhao Cheng's mental power evolves into gold quality, granting him Golden Indestructibility and a significant boost in mental power.
  • Zhao Cheng pulls a golden longsword, Void Kalpa, from the nebula, enhancing its attributes and gaining a super-dimensional effect.
  • In the second simulation, Zhao Cheng kills Cang with a single stroke.
  • Zhou Yu, Zhao Cheng's past life, enters Cloud River University but struggles with lovesickness, affecting his swordsmanship training.

Character Developments

  • Zhao Cheng gains a better understanding of Golden Indestructibility and experiences a significant increase in mental power.
  • Zhou Yu, Zhao Cheng's past life, falls in love and struggles with lovesickness, affecting his focus and swordsmanship progress.

Significant Themes

  • The power of the mind and mental cultivation.
  • The consequences of lovesickness and emotional distraction on one's focus and abilities.
  • The importance of understanding and accepting one's emotions.

Character Interactions

  • Zhao Cheng interacts with the Panel, which guides and informs him about his mental power evolution and Void Kalpa's enhancements.
  • Zhou Yu interacts with his kendo teacher, who notices Zhou Yu's poor state and advises him to take a break from training.
  • Zhou Yu encounters Zhao Cheng, his past life, who teases him about his lovesickness and conflicted state.

Ch. 396Not Tough Enough (Monthly Votes 7200+)

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Zhao Cheng appears and reveals he's there for Zhou Yu.
  • Zhou Yu acknowledges he's unwell, and Zhao Cheng confirms it, then leaves.
  • Zhou Yu begs Zhao Cheng for help, who then uses his power to heal Zhou Yu.
  • Zhao Cheng explains the concept of fate and life magnetic fields to Zhou Yu.
  • Zhou Yu asks Zhao Cheng to help his girlfriend, and they coincidentally meet her.

Character Developments

  • Zhou Yu: Realizes the severity of his condition and seeks help. After being healed, he understands the power of myths and his own insignificance compared to Zhao Cheng. He also becomes more aware of his feelings for his girlfriend.
  • Zhao Cheng: Shows his power and knowledge of fate. He helps Zhou Yu out of friendship and plans to meet an old acquaintance.

Significant Themes

  • The power of myths and the spirit.
  • The concept of fate and life magnetic fields.
  • The importance of friendship and helping others.

Character Interactions

  • Zhou Yu and Zhao Cheng: Their friendship is highlighted as Zhao Cheng helps Zhou Yu out of his predicament. They share a moment of understanding after Zhao Cheng heals Zhou Yu.
  • Zhou Yu and his girlfriend (Xiao Nanqing): They meet coincidentally, and Zhou Yu teases her about being a fake fan of Zhao Cheng. Their affection for each other is evident.

Ch. 397Like a God or Buddha

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xiao Yansong, a wealthy and influential businessman, consults Han Buyi, a feng shui master, about his daughter's health and his family's fortune.
  • Han Buyi reveals that Xiao Yansong's fortune is nearing its end, and his daughter's life is in danger. He also mentions that a "god or Buddha" is about to arrive, bringing good fortune.
  • Zhao Cheng, accompanied by Xiao Yansong's daughter and her boyfriend, arrives at the Xiao Family Estate.

Character Developments

  • Xiao Yansong: Realizes the gravity of his family's situation and is astonished by Han Buyi's revelation about Zhao Cheng.
  • Han Buyi: Shows his expertise in feng shui and destiny, revealing that he believes in a higher power than his own skills.
  • Zhao Cheng: Arrives at the Xiao Family Estate, seemingly unaware of the impact his presence has on others.

Significant Themes

  • Fortune and Calamity: The theme of fortune and calamity is explored through the Xiao family's rise and potential fall, as well as the arrival of Zhao Cheng, who is seen as a bringer of good fortune.
  • Destiny and Fate: The characters grapple with the concepts of destiny and fate, with Han Buyi believing in a higher power that even he cannot control.

Character Interactions

  • Xiao Yansong and Han Buyi: Xiao Yansong seeks Han Buyi's help, and the latter reveals the truth about the Xiao family's fortune, also hinting at Zhao Cheng's arrival.
  • Xiao Yansong and Zhao Cheng: Though they haven't interacted yet, Xiao Yansong is astonished and hopeful about Zhao Cheng's arrival, seeing him as a potential savior for his family.
  • Zhao Cheng and the Xiao Family: Zhao Cheng arrives with Xiao Yansong's daughter, but his intentions and the nature of his relationship with the family are not yet clear.

Ch. 398Thanks to the great Compassionate Hyacinth, our Alliance Leader.

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The chapter begins with a conversation between two characters, likely referring to the Alliance Leader, "The Compassionate Hyacinth," who has been working tirelessly.
  • An extra update is announced for the night.

Character Developments

  • The Compassionate Hyacinth: Revealed to be dedicated and hardworking, as he has been working himself to the bone for the alliance.

Significant Themes

  • Dedication and Hard Work: The Compassionate Hyacinth's relentless efforts highlight the importance of dedication and hard work in achieving goals.
  • Leadership: The Alliance Leader's tireless efforts underscore the responsibilities and demands of leadership.

Character Interactions

  • The conversation between the two characters (likely subordinates) shows a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect, as they acknowledge the Compassionate Hyacinth's efforts.

Ch. 399Nine-Five Turning Tribulation

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Han Buyi and Zhao Cheng reunite after a year, with Zhao Cheng's power significantly increased.
  • Han Buyi reveals that the Xiao Family's fortune has been manipulated by Southeast Asian sorcerers using a sinister method, leading to their downfall.
  • Zhao Cheng reveals that the mastermind behind this scheme, Sa Jie, aims to attain the realm of Divine Physiognomy in five years.
  • Zhao Cheng plans to expose and uproot the entire scheme involving the Southeast Asian Sorcerers Association.

Character Developments

  • Zhao Cheng: His power has grown significantly in a year, and he can now see the whole from the smallest clue, accurately predicting Sa Jie's scheme.
  • Han Buyi: He acknowledges Zhao Cheng's extraordinary abilities in physiognomy and understands the severity of the situation.

Significant Themes

  • The consequences of defying fate and the importance of following its current.
  • The dangers of manipulating fate for personal gain.
  • The power of accurate prediction and its potential consequences.

Character Interactions

  • Han Buyi and Zhao Cheng: They share information and acknowledge each other's abilities, working together to expose the scheme.
  • Zhao Cheng and the Xiao Family: Zhao Cheng plans to use the Xiao Family's study to further investigate and resolve the situation.

Ch. 400The Word Decides the Universe

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Xiao Yansong and his daughter Xiao Nanqing are shocked to learn that their pet dog's friend, Zhou Yu, is a Mythic.
  • Xiao Yansong hires feng shui master Zhao Cheng to resolve a dangerous feng shui configuration in their residence.
  • Zhao Cheng writes a single character, "Suppress," on a piece of paper, which has a profound effect on the residence's atmosphere and feng shui.
  • Xiao Yansong hangs the character in the main hall as instructed, leading to immediate improvements in the residence's energy flow and the family's fortune.
  • Xiao Yansong drives Han Buyi home, and Han Buyi reveals the true value of the character and its implications for Xiao Yansong's family.
  • Meanwhile, Sa Jie, a top-tier Saint in Southeast Asia, senses an impending calamity and flees, suspecting a mythological figure is after him.

Character Developments

  • Xiao Yansong: Realizes the extent of Zhou Yu's power and is willing to do whatever it takes to protect his family.
  • Xiao Nanqing: Initially shocked by Zhou Yu's true identity, she accepts it and is now more determined to protect her family.
  • Zhao Cheng: Demonstrates his incredible skill and power by writing a single character that significantly improves the feng shui of the Xiao residence.
  • Han Buyi: Recognizes the immense value of Zhao Cheng's character and is awestruck by its power.
  • Sa Jie: Feels threatened by an unknown force and goes into hiding, revealing his cunning and resourcefulness.

Significant Themes

  • The power of words and their impact on the world (as demonstrated by Zhao Cheng's character).
  • The interconnectedness of fate and fortune (illustrated by the changes in Xiao Nanqing's and her family's fortunes).
  • The struggle for survival and the lengths one will go to protect oneself (shown by Sa Jie's reaction to the perceived threat).

Character Interactions

  • Xiao Yansong and Xiao Nanqing: Their relationship strengthens as they face the threat to their family together.
  • Xiao Yansong and Zhao Cheng: Xiao Yansong is in awe of Zhao Cheng's power and is grateful for his help.
  • Han Buyi and Xiao Yansong: Han Buyi shares his knowledge and insights with Xiao Yansong, helping him understand the true value of the character and the changes in his family's fortune.
  • Sa Jie and the unknown threat: Sa Jie's actions reveal his fear and desperation in the face of the perceived danger.
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