Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiao receives three pieces of equipment from his seniors: Void-Shattering Bracer, Sky-Treading Greaves, and Undying Heart Armor.
• The equipment evolves and changes appearance upon binding, revealing their true forms.
• Ye Xiao tests the equipment's effects, discovering they enhance his combat abilities significantly.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiao shows excitement and eagerness in testing and understanding his new equipment.
• His seniors, Old Zhang, Old Man Black, and Elder Qian, demonstrate their generosity and care for Ye Xiao's growth by gifting him powerful equipment.

Significant Themes

• Growth and evolution, both in terms of character and equipment.
• The importance of seniors and mentors in supporting and aiding one's development.
• The enhancement of combat abilities through equipment.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiao interacts with his seniors, receiving their guidance and support.
• Although not present, Wang Hou's absence allows Ye Xiao to test his new equipment in private.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiao tests and equips the Sky-Treading Greaves and Undying Heart Armor, further enhancing his abilities.
• Ye Xiao and Su Muyun depart for Red Cliff Fortress with other students and teachers.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiao grows more confident and calm about his second trip to Red Cliff Fortress.
• Su Muyun expresses nervousness about her first experience at a frontline base.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and adaptation to new challenges.
• The power of equipment and its impact on character abilities.
• The importance of support and teamwork in facing adversity.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiao and Su Muyun share a conversation about their feelings regarding the trip to Red Cliff Fortress.
• Ye Xiao interacts with his former homeroom teacher, Zhou Ming, who is now one of their accompanying teachers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiao and Su Muyun arrive at Red Cliff Fortress with other students from Jiang University for logistics duty.
• Captain Zhao, the fortress commander, assigns them to different tasks, but singles out Ye Xiao.
• Ye Xiao and Su Muyun are tasked with filling in for the missing Patrol Squad during the 9 PM to 12 AM shift.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiao: Shows maturity and responsibility, willing to take on extra duties. His relationship with Su Muyun is hinted at.
• Su Muyun: Displaying embarrassment at her public recognition, but remains composed.
• Captain Zhao: Shows a rare smile and appreciation for Ye Xiao's character and bearing.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and duty: Ye Xiao takes on additional tasks to help out.
• Recognition and fame: Su Muyun's reputation precedes her, causing embarrassment.
• Relationship dynamics: Ye Xiao and Su Muyun's relationship is subtly explored.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiao and Captain Zhao: A positive interaction, with Captain Zhao expressing approval of Ye Xiao's character.
• Ye Xiao and Su Muyun: Their relationship is teased by Captain Zhao, causing embarrassment for Su Muyun.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiao volunteers for the night patrol shift, requesting S-Grade Combat Armor.
• Captain Zhao issues the last two sets of S-Grade Combat Armor to Ye Xiao and Su Muyun.
• Ye Xiao and Su Muyun begin their patrol and encounter a Flame Demon Warrior near the Rift in the Red Abyss.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiao displays his bravery and experience in handling dangerous situations.
• Su Muyun shows initial nervousness but maintains composure when faced with a Demonic Beast.

Significant Themes

• The danger and allure of the Red Abyss World.
• The importance of preparation and equipment in facing threats.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiao reassures and supports Su Muyun during their patrol.
• Ye Xiao and Su Muyun work together to face the Flame Demon Warrior, with Ye Xiao taking the lead in combat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiao kills a Flame Demon Warrior with one punch, demonstrating his immense strength.
• Ye Xiao and Su Muyun patrol the area around the Red Abyss Rift.
• Lin Yangyan, the new commander, arrives at Red Cliff Fortress, replacing Captain Zhao.
• Lin Yangyan orders an emergency assembly of all Red Cliff Fortress personnel.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiao: Proves his formidable strength, hinting at deeper abilities.
• Su Muyun: Witnesses Ye Xiao's power, feels her past achievements are insignificant.
• Lin Yangyan: Arrives as the new commander, displays an arrogant and authoritative demeanor.
• Captain Zhao: Relieved of his command, feels relieved from the pressure.

Significant Themes

• Strength and Power: Ye Xiao's display of strength impresses Su Muyun and highlights his potential.
• Authority and Leadership: Lin Yangyan's arrival challenges the existing power dynamics at Red Cliff Fortress.
• Change and Adaptation: Characters must adapt to new situations, such as Lin Yangyan's takeover and Ye Xiao's integration into his new role.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiao and Su Muyun: Work together, with Ye Xiao showing off his strength and Su Muyun acknowledging it.
• Lin Yangyan and Captain Zhao: Lin Yangyan replaces Zhao Hui as the commander, causing tension and surprise.
• Lin Yangyan and Red Cliff Fortress soldiers: Lin Yangyan's authoritative demeanor causes shock and resentment among the soldiers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An emergency assembly is called at Red Cliff Fortress in the middle of the night, causing panic among the students.
• Ye Xiao and Su Muyun discover a large, perfectly circular hole in the seal of the Red Abyss Rift, suggesting human intervention.
• Communication is jammed, preventing them from reporting the breach.
• A mysterious Flame Pupil hidden behind the breach attacks Su Muyun, injuring her and damaging her S-Grade Combat Armor.
• Ye Xiao engages the Flame Pupil, using his Law-Breaking Fist.
• A pillar of light shoots into the sky from the rift, alerting the observation deck at Red Cliff Fortress.
• Zhao Hui and Ah Qing rush to the rift after learning about the situation, defying Lin Yangyan's orders.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiao demonstrates his bravery and combat skills by facing the Flame Pupil.
• Su Muyun shows resilience despite being injured.
• Zhao Hui exhibits concern for his subordinates' safety and disregards Lin Yangyan's orders to investigate the situation.

Significant Themes

• The threat of the Red Abyss Rift and the danger it poses to humanity.
• The importance of communication and reporting critical information.
• Disobedience and defiance in the face of authority when lives are at stake.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiao and Su Muyun work together to assess the situation and defend against the Flame Pupil.
• Zhao Hui and Ah Qing disregard Lin Yangyan's orders to rush to the aid of Ye Xiao and Su Muyun.
• Lin Yangyan's heavy-handed approach to authority causes others to disobey his commands.

Chapter Summary: “Rift No. 17: Crimson Abyss! The Seal Shattered!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Muyun is found badly injured after Ye Xiao is captured by the mysterious Demonic Beast Flame Pupil.
• She explains that Ye Xiao used his Law-Breaking Fist to repel Flame Pupil’s attack, but Flame Pupil then bound him with flaming chains and dragged him through the expanding Red Abyss seal.
• The seal’s opening has grown from roughly twenty meters to an enormous breach. Soon afterward, it begins violently shattering, expanding to one hundred meters.
• Demonic Beast flames pour through the rupture, setting the mountain near Red Cliff Fortress ablaze.
• The invasion of the Human World, previously believed to be at least three years away, begins immediately.
• Inside the Red Abyss World, Ye Xiao awakens among dried magma rocks, severely wounded but alive due to his S-Grade Combat Armor and Undying Heart Armor.
• He uses his regeneration abilities to recover and discovers that his system now includes a detailed map of the Red Abyss World.
• Ye Xiao learns that he is thousands of kilometers from the only known passage back to the Human World, leaving him stranded in an immense and dangerous realm.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiao demonstrates courage and self-sacrifice by staying behind to protect Su Muyun. Despite suffering severe injuries and being captured, he survives and immediately begins planning his return.
• Su Muyun is overwhelmed with guilt and grief over Ye Xiao’s sacrifice. Her concern develops into fierce determination, leading her to insist on entering the Red Abyss World to find him, even though she is injured.
• Zhao Hui is shaken by Ye Xiao’s disappearance and blames himself for allowing the patrol to take place. He also reveals his frustration and helplessness after Lin Yangyan stripped him of authority.
• Ah Qing remains practical and resolute, urging Zhao Hui to stay composed so they can rescue Ye Xiao and their missing comrades.
• Flame Pupil is established as an extremely powerful Demonic Beast, likely at least Ninth Realm, and remains mysterious after abducting Ye Xiao.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and loyalty: Ye Xiao risks his life to save Su Muyun, while she is willing to risk her own life to rescue him.
• Helplessness against hidden forces: Zhao Hui’s loss of authority and the unexplained manipulation behind the crisis suggest that powerful figures are deliberately allowing the seal to fail.
• Approaching catastrophe: The shattered seal transforms a feared future invasion into an immediate disaster.
• Survival and resilience: Ye Xiao’s armor, abilities, and determination allow him to survive despite overwhelming injuries and isolation.
• Mystery and conspiracy: The identity of the mastermind, Flame Pupil’s purpose, and the reason for the accelerated seal collapse remain unanswered.

Character Interactions

• Zhao Hui and Ah Qing urgently question Su Muyun about Ye Xiao’s disappearance and attempt to stabilize her.
• Zhao Hui confesses his guilt and frustration, while Ah Qing encourages him to remain strong and focus on rescuing the missing members.
• Su Muyun declares that she will pursue Ye Xiao into the Red Abyss, but Zhao Hui and Ah Qing try to stop her because of her injuries.
• Ye Xiao, now alone in the Red Abyss World, reflects anxiously on Su Muyun’s safety and hopes the others discover what happened to her.
• The chapter ends with all three survivors witnessing the seal’s complete collapse and the beginning of the Demonic Beast invasion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The seal of Rift No. 17: Crimson Abyss shatters, leading to a Demonic Beast invasion.
• Commander Lin Yangyan, upon learning of the breach, panics and deserts his post, fleeing in a helicopter.
• Soldiers of Red Cliff Fortress organize to protect Jiang University students and attempt to block the Demonic Beast's advance.
• Ye Xiao and Su Muyun are discovered missing during the emergency evacuation of students.

Character Developments

• Commander Lin Yangyan shows cowardice and incompetence, abandoning his duty in a crisis.
• Soldiers of Red Cliff Fortress display bravery and responsibility, willing to face the Demonic Beast threat.
• Ye Xiao and Su Muyun's absence suggests they may be involved in the rift incident or have their own plans.

Significant Themes

• Cowardice vs. Bravery: Lin Yangyan's desertion contrasts with the soldiers' courage.
• Responsibility: Lin Yangyan shirks his duty, while the soldiers take responsibility for protecting the students.
• Trust and Betrayal: The school's leadership suspects moles within their ranks.

Character Interactions

• Lin Yangyan's subordinates express shock and disapproval at his desertion.
• Soldiers of Red Cliff Fortress work together to protect the students and defend against the Demonic Beast threat.
• The school's leadership (Old Man Black, Elder Qian, Old Zhang, Dean Lu Changqing) discuss the crisis and decide on a course of action.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Red Abyss Rift shatters, causing tremors in the Red Abyss World.
• Ye Xiao discovers a human mining base in the Demonic Iron Vein, with a functional Teleportation Array.
• He notices a joint venture between Ten Thousand Artifacts Heavy Industry and Primordial Pharmaceuticals in the mining operation, which seems unusual.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiao demonstrates his observational and analytical skills, suspecting something amiss in the mining operation.
• No significant character development for other characters in this chapter.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between companies and cultivators in the Human World.
• The potential secret behind the increase in spiritual energy, hinted to be related to the Magic Iron Ore.

Character Interactions

• No direct interactions between characters in this chapter. Ye Xiao observes the mining base from afar.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiao discovers a mining base with suspicious activities and decides to investigate.
• He blends into a group of miners heading into the mine to avoid suspicion.
• The miners lead Ye Xiao to a hidden, high-tech industrial facility deep underground.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiao demonstrates adaptability and quick thinking, blending into the miner team to gain access to the mine.
• The foreman is revealed to be under pressure from higher-ups, leading to his hasty behavior.

Significant Themes

• Secrecy and Deception: The mining base's narrow access tunnel and hidden underground facility suggest a desire to keep operations secret.
• Power Dynamics: The foreman's behavior indicates a power imbalance, with higher-ups exerting pressure on him.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiao interacts with the miner team, learning about their work conditions and the upcoming inspection by Primordial Pharmaceuticals' leaders.
• The foreman interacts with the miners, showing impatience and stress due to the inspection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiao discovers a secret passage leading to an underground facility.
• He learns that Demonic Iron Ore is being used to refine something, likely spiritual energy.
• The facility is revealed to be the Demonic Energy to Spiritual Energy Conversion Array, a joint project of Primordial Pharmaceuticals and Ten Thousand Artifacts Heavy Industry.
• Ye Xiao observes the entire conversion process: Demonic Qi extraction, filtration, conversion, and separation into Spirit Qi.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiao demonstrates curiosity and analytical skills, piecing together the facility's purpose.
• A foreman is introduced, who manages the workers and assigns tasks.

Significant Themes

• The secretive nature of the Human High-Level Alliance's operations.
• The conversion of Demonic Energy into Spiritual Energy, a crucial process for the Human World.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiao interacts with the foreman and other workers, blending in and gathering information.
• The foreman singles out Ye Xiao for further inspection, hinting at potential suspicion or special attention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiao is singled out by a man and asked to follow him into the Separation Tower.
• They descend deep underground, and Ye Xiao discovers rows of iron gates with Demonized Humans (humans transformed into half-human, half-demon monsters) behind them.
• Ye Xiao is tasked with feeding the Demonized Humans, learning that they are miners who have been subjected to experiments by Primordial Pharmaceuticals.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiao: Realizes the horrors of Primordial Pharmaceuticals' experiments and feels anger and disgust. He maintains his composure despite the danger, showing resilience and determination.
• The Man: Remains calm and collected in the face of the Demonized Humans, showing experience and understanding of the situation. He is cautious but does not reveal his true intentions.

Significant Themes

• The Corruption of Power: Primordial Pharmaceuticals' unethical experiments on miners highlight the abuse of power and disregard for human life.
• The Price of Progress: The pursuit of knowledge and power can lead to horrifying consequences, as seen in the creation and treatment of the Demonized Humans.
• The Struggle for Survival: The Demonized Humans' desperate fight for food underscores the brutal nature of their existence.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiao and The Man: The man leads Ye Xiao to the Demonized Humans, revealing the truth about the miners' fate but not disclosing his own role or motivations.
• Ye Xiao and the Demonized Humans: Ye Xiao witnesses the violent, animalistic behavior of the Demonized Humans, feeling disgust and pity for their plight.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiao tries to leave the mine, but the Demonized Humans break through the iron gate, forcing him to run.
• The man controlling the gates tries to trap Ye Xiao inside with the Demonized Humans.
• Ye Xiao, under duress, punches open the sixth gate with a force of 101%.
• Ye Xiao catches the man and throws him to the Demonized Humans as revenge.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiao demonstrates his physical strength and determination to survive.
• The man controlling the gates reveals his cruel and selfish nature.

Significant Themes

• Survival of the fittest: Ye Xiao's struggle to survive against the Demonized Humans and the man's betrayal.
• The consequences of one's actions: The man's attempt to murder Ye Xiao leads to his own demise.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiao and the man controlling the gates: The man's betrayal and Ye Xiao's subsequent revenge.
• Ye Xiao and the Demonized Humans: Ye Xiao's desperate struggle to escape their pursuit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Demonized Human escapes its cage after consuming a worker who tried to feed it.
• Ye Xiao overhears workers discussing the dangerous conditions of the mine and the secret use of demonic energy by Primordial Pharmaceuticals to create the Soul Prohibition Pill.
• Ye Xiao warns workers about the impending danger from the escaped Demonized Human, causing panic and chaos.
• The foreman confronts Ye Xiao about his knowledge of the Demonized Human and the secret passage.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiao: Shows concern for the workers' safety, demonstrating his moral compass. He also exhibits cunning by using the top-secret diary to bargain with the fourth worker.
• Fourth Worker: Reveals his cunning nature by threatening to implicate his fellow workers if the secret diary is discovered.
• Foreman: Initially focused on maintaining order, he becomes alarmed upon learning about the escaped Demonized Human.

Significant Themes

• Secrecy and Corruption: The mine's management hides the true nature of the mine and the use of demonic energy, leading to dangerous working conditions.
• Moral Dilemma: Ye Xiao's decision to warn the workers, despite not knowing them, shows his moral integrity.
• Power and Control: The escaped Demonized Human represents a loss of control over a dangerous force.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiao and the Workers: Ye Xiao warns the workers about the impending danger, causing them to question their loyalty to their jobs versus their safety.
• Ye Xiao and the Foreman: The foreman confronts Ye Xiao about his knowledge of the secret passage, highlighting the tension between maintaining order and ensuring safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiao ignores the foreman, causing the foreman to attempt to restrain him, only to realize Ye Xiao's immense strength.
• Ye Xiao warns of a Demonized Human breakout in one minute, which happens exactly as he said.
• Workers panic and try to escape through a narrow tunnel, leading to chaos and fighting.
• The foreman escapes and confronts Ye Xiao, who offers to help him leave.
• Ye Xiao learns the foreman can use the Teleportation Array.

Character Developments

• The foreman is revealed to be cowardly and deceitful, prioritizing his own safety over the workers.
• Ye Xiao demonstrates his strength and prophetic abilities, but also shows empathy for the workers' fate.
• Workers display their dark side in the face of danger, fighting each other to escape.

Significant Themes

• Power and Authority: The foreman's authority is challenged and ultimately proven ineffective.
• Trust and Deception: The workers trust the foreman, leading to their downfall when he deceives them.
• Survival and Self-Preservation: Characters prioritize their own survival, leading to chaos and violence.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiao and the foreman: Ye Xiao shows disregard for the foreman's authority, while the foreman fears Ye Xiao's strength.
• Workers and the foreman: Workers initially trust the foreman, but later blame him for their predicament.
• Workers among themselves: Workers fight and block each other from escaping, showing their dark side.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiao and the foreman use a Teleportation Array to travel from the Underground Mining Zone to Jiang City.
• Ye Xiao discovers a top-secret diary detailing Primordial Pharmaceuticals' and Ten Thousand Artifacts Heavy Industry's true intentions, including accelerated seal collapse, the Soul Prohibition Pill's side effects, and human experiments on Demonized Humans.
• Wang Hou informs Ye Xiao that the seal on the Red Abyss has been broken, leading to a Demonic Beast invasion and a Red Alert in Jiang City.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiao demonstrates his resourcefulness and strategic thinking by obtaining the top-secret diary and understanding its implications.
• Wang Hou shows his loyalty and concern for Ye Xiao by promptly coming to pick him up and updating him on the current situation.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of humanity's greed and disregard for the environment, leading to the acceleration of the seal's collapse and the invasion of Demonic Beasts.
• The ethical implications of human experimentation and the use of unethical means to gain power.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiao and the foreman collaborate to use the Teleportation Array, with the foreman showing trust in Ye Xiao by asking him not to reveal the Underground Mining Zone's existence.
• Ye Xiao and Wang Hou maintain their brotherly bond, with Wang Hou promptly coming to Ye Xiao's aid and updating him on the critical situation in Jiang City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Red Cliff Fortress falls to the Demonic Beasts, causing panic in Jiang City.
• Rifts worldwide start erupting, leading to global chaos and disaster.
• Two rifts erupt in the Dragon Kingdom, with more on the brink.
• Transcendentalists from various countries rush to aid Jiang City.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiao returns to Jiang City and decides to go back to school for safety.
• Zhao Hui, Ah Qing, and the Red Cliff Fortress survivors retreat to Jiang City, determined to fight back against the Flame Demons.

Significant Themes

• The impending global catastrophe due to the rift eruptions.
• The powerlessness of humans against the Demonic Beasts' onslaught.
• The need for unity and cooperation among nations to face the crisis.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiao and Wang Hou return to school together, seeking protection from the Dean and teachers.
• Zhao Hui and the Red Cliff Fortress survivors prioritize Su Muyun's safety before deciding to fight back against the Flame Demons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Red Abyss Army invades the Human World, specifically Jiang City.
• Ye Xiao and Wang Hou return to school to find it on lockdown due to the invasion.
• Ye Xiao visits Su Muyun in the infirmary and shares his discoveries about the spiritual energy crisis.
• The school's Underground Safety Shelter is activated as a refuge for students.
• Flame Demon Birds, flying Demonic Beasts, attack the city, dropping fireballs of magma.
• Two Flame Demon Birds target Ye Xiao and Su Muyun.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiao demonstrates bravery and resourcefulness in escaping the Red Abyss World and uncovering its secrets.
• Su Muyun shows intelligence and trust in Ye Xiao, promising to keep the top-secret diary confidential.
• The school doctor exhibits leadership and responsibility in guiding students to safety.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of humanity's exploitation of demonic energy.
• The struggle for survival in the face of a catastrophic threat.
• The importance of trust and sharing information in crisis situations.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiao and Su Muyun's bond deepens as they share crucial information and face danger together.
• The school doctor, Wang Hou, Wu Xiaorui, and Zhao Xiuxiu work together to ensure the students' safety.
• The Flame Demon Birds' attack forces the characters to make split-second decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ye Xiao and his friends are chased by two Flame Demon Birds sent by the Flame Demon King.
• Su Muyun uses her Azure Phoenix Flying Sword to defend Ye Xiao and buy him time to escape.
• Ye Xiao carries Su Muyun to the school's Underground Safety Shelter, then returns to help Wang Hou, Zhao Xiuxiu, and Wu Xiaorui.
• The Flame Demon Birds cause chaos and destruction at the school.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiao demonstrates exceptional physical prowess and stamina, outrunning the Flame Demon Birds.
• Su Muyun shows her combat capabilities by using her Azure Phoenix Flying Sword to protect Ye Xiao.
• Wang Hou, Zhao Xiuxiu, and Wu Xiaorui realize the importance of physical training and feel regret for not exercising more.

Significant Themes

• The Flame Demon King's hatred and grudge against the Nameless Ancestor (Ye Xiao's past life) drive the Flame Demon Birds to relentlessly pursue Ye Xiao.
• The importance of physical training and overall fitness is highlighted when Ye Xiao's friends struggle to keep up during the chase.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiao and Su Muyun work together to escape the Flame Demon Birds, with Su Muyun providing crucial defense and Ye Xiao ensuring their safety.
• Ye Xiao prioritizes his friends' safety, returning to help them even after reaching the shelter.
• The teachers at the school join forces to combat the Flame Demon Birds and protect the students.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Two Flame Demon Birds attack the school, and Ye Xiao decides to confront them instead of fleeing.
• Ye Xiao uses his State Abilities to enhance his physical prowess and lands powerful blows on the Demonic Beasts.
• The system provides Ye Xiao with visual feedback, displaying the Demonic Beasts' health bars.

Character Developments

• Ye Xiao demonstrates his courage, determination, and willingness to protect others by facing the Demonic Beasts head-on.
• Ye Xiao's mastery over his State Abilities improves, allowing him to use them with minimal side effects.

Significant Themes

• Bravery and selflessness in the face of danger.
• The power of determination and will to overcome adversity.
• The growth and development of one's abilities through challenges.

Character Interactions

• Ye Xiao's actions inspire awe and disbelief among the students and teachers who witness the scene.
• Wang Hou, Zhao Xiuxiu, and Wu Xiaorui express concern and shock at Ye Xiao's decision to fight the Demonic Beasts.