Ch. 681Overlooking

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Two humans, a young man and an old man (King of Steel), emerge from a traversal gate.
  • Tirayame, the vampire duke, orders an attack on them.
  • The King of Steel activates a powerful defensive shield and opens a world gate, releasing a colossal, holy figure that begins to convert vampires and humans into devout believers.
  • Katherine and Kairu, initially delighted, realize the danger and try to escape with their trusted subordinates.

Character Developments

  • Tirayame: Initially confident and aggressive, she becomes terrified and helpless when faced with the overwhelming power of the holy figure.
  • Katherine and Kairu: They initially see hope in the humans' appearance but quickly realize the danger and try to flee, showing their adaptability and self-preservation instincts.

Significant Themes

  • Power dynamics: The humans' arrival and the holy figure's appearance shift the power balance, leaving Tirayame and her vampires vulnerable.
  • Fear and vulnerability: Tirayame's fear highlights the vulnerability of even powerful characters when faced with overwhelming force.
  • Sanity and control: The holy figure's conversion of vampires and humans raises questions about free will and the loss of self.

Character Interactions

  • Tirayame vs. the King of Steel: Tirayame's initial aggression is met with the King of Steel's powerful defense and counterattack, demonstrating the vast difference in power between them.
  • Katherine and Kairu: Their interaction shows their shared realization of the danger and their attempt to protect themselves and their trusted subordinates.

Ch. 682Erosion

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The chapter opens with a description of Yamei, the vampire imperial capital, bustling with activity as vampires prepare for their annual millennium festival.
  • A parade float carrying human courtesans passes through the streets, with the vampires excited to consume the girls' blood during the festival.
  • Suddenly, the sky turns white, and a gigantic white palace appears, raining down white lightning that kills many vampires.
  • Holy warriors emerge from the lightning, attacking the vampires and vowing to purify them.
  • The vampire empire's most important cities face similar attacks from the palace in the sky.
  • Meanwhile, in the Blood Palace, Shaan Zopes, a Progenitor vampire, prepares to lead an expeditionary army through a traversal gate to capture a world source.

Character Developments

  • The human courtesans, initially numb and hollow-eyed, show a glimmer of hope when they see the holy warriors.
  • Shaan Zopes, a Progenitor vampire, is revealed to have recently emerged from a self-imposed seal and is preparing to lead an expedition.

Significant Themes

  • The theme of hope and despair is highlighted through the human courtesans' emotional journey.
  • The contrast between the vampires' power and brutality and the holy warriors' sacred mission is emphasized.
  • The theme of rebirth and change is suggested by the appearance of the white palace in the sky.

Character Interactions

  • The vampires and human courtesans interact, with the vampires eager to consume the girls' blood and the courtesans initially numb to their fate.
  • Shaan Zopes and Tak, another Progenitor vampire, interact briefly, with Tak encouraging Shaan to address the expeditionary army.

Ch. 683Erosion 2

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Tak visits Shaan to propose a union of their bloodlines to create a primordial being stronger than the dragons.
  • Shaan rejects him, stating she only seeks someone stronger than herself.
  • An Annihilation God Cyclops Giant descends from the sky, destroying the Blood Palace.
  • Tak and Shaan narrowly escape, and more Cyclops Giants appear, attacking the remaining vampires.

Character Developments

  • Tak: He remains calm and collected, focused on his goal of creating a powerful being through Shaan's bloodline.
  • Shaan: She reveals her obsession with power and her desire to attach herself to someone stronger. She shows no remorse for the destruction caused by the Cyclops Giants.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Ambition: Both Tak and Shaan are driven by their desire for power. Shaan's obsession with it is pathological.
  • Immortality and Indestructibility: The Annihilation God Cyclops Giants demonstrate their undying and indestructible nature, posing a significant threat to the vampires.

Character Interactions

  • Tak and Shaan: They have a tense interaction, with Tak trying to convince Shaan to unite with his grandson, and Shaan rejecting him.
  • The True Ancestors: They band together to fight against the Cyclops Giants, showing a sense of unity and desperation in the face of the unexpected threat.

Ch. 684Erosion

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Sheng releases eight Cyclops Giants (Annihilation Gods) to attack the Blood Palace, the vampires' stronghold.
  • The True Ancestors (vampire leaders) fight back, revealing their immense power, but the Cyclops Giants' immortality and resilience prove overwhelming.
  • The True Ancestors begin to show signs of contamination and erosion by the Black Tide, a mysterious and powerful force.
  • Four True Ancestors are killed and consumed, while the First True Ancestor, Long, escapes.
  • Lin Sheng uses Sub-Zero Flowers to capture Long, leaving only two True Ancestors, Dong He and Shaan, alive but weakened.

Character Developments

  • Lin Sheng demonstrates his strategic prowess and the power of his Annihilation Gods.
  • The True Ancestors showcase their immense strength but struggle against the Cyclops Giants' immortality and the contamination of the Black Tide.
  • Long, the First True Ancestor, shows determination to survive and avenge his comrades.
  • Dong He and Shaan are left severely weakened and at Lin Sheng's mercy.

Significant Themes

  • The power of immortality and its limits.
  • The corrupting influence of the Black Tide and its ability to erode even powerful beings.
  • The struggle for survival and the lengths one will go to in order to live.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Sheng observes the battle from the Holy Spirit Palace, manipulating events from afar.
  • The True Ancestors fight together against the Cyclops Giants but ultimately fail to overcome their power and the Black Tide's corruption.
  • Long and Tak argue over whether to flee or fight, leading to Tak's death.
  • Long escapes, leaving his comrades behind, and is later captured by Sub-Zero Flowers.
  • Dong He and Shaan are left as the sole survivors, weakened and defeated.

Ch. 685Occupation

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Sheng is in the Yin-Yang Hall, preparing to digest the divinity of the five captured Progenitors.
  • He decides to absorb the divinity of three Progenitors (Dong He, Saixin, Tak) using the Yin-Reversing Evil Wheel.
  • After absorption, he names the divinity types and asks the Holy River to separate the Blood Clan attributes and simulate the creation of a godhead.

Character Developments

  • Lin Sheng shows his power and confidence in handling the divinity of the Progenitors, indicating his growth and understanding of his abilities.
  • He demonstrates his strategic thinking in deciding which divinity types to absorb and keep.

Significant Themes

  • The power of divinity and the struggle to understand and control it.
  • The importance of a solid foundation (godhead) for true godhood.
  • The contrast between Lin Sheng's approach to godhood and the faith-based ascension of Western gods.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Sheng interacts with the Holy River computer, giving orders and receiving information, showing his reliance on technology for understanding and processing complex concepts like divinity and godhead creation.

Ch. 686Occupation 2

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Sheng considers converting faith into a new kind of power to absorb, instead of divine power, due to its restrictions.
  • The Holy River's simulation for constructing a godhead has a 25.3% success rate.
  • Holy Spirit Palace troops and Holy City legions occupy the Vampire Empire, with most Vampires surrendering after heavy casualties.
  • Lin Sheng orders the transfer of Corpse Demon troops to pacify the Vampire World and deal with underground resistance.
  • Vampires are forced into a Temple in Grace city, with no one seen exiting.

Character Developments

  • Lin Sheng shows strategic thinking and adaptability in considering alternative uses for faith.
  • Vampire civilians and leaders show varying degrees of submission and resistance, with some still attempting covert resistance.
  • Katherine, a human resistance leader, begins to question her motives and the actions of the Holy Spirit Palace.

Significant Themes

  • The struggle for power and control between different factions (Holy Spirit Palace, Vampires, and humans).
  • The consequences of absolute power and the potential for corruption.
  • The impact of faith and belief systems on societies and individuals.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Sheng interacts with the Holy River, showing his strategic and tactical thinking.
  • Katherine and other resistance leaders discuss the situation and their concerns about the Holy Spirit Palace's intentions.
  • Vampires and Corpse Demons interact violently, with Vampires being forced into the Temple.

Ch. 687Occupation 3

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The world is now under the Holy Spirit Palace's rule, with bloodkin transferred away and humans living normally.
  • Katherine and Kairu discuss their future plans; Katherine wants to join the Temple to help other oppressed humans, while Kairu confesses his love for her.
  • Katherine reveals she's Kairu's long-lost grandmother, shocking him and everyone present.
  • Kadula explains that converted bloodkin are being sent to reclaimed lands to work and gain resources for the Holy Spirit Palace, with the promise of rewards through the Holy Spirit Network.

Character Developments

  • Katherine: Struggles with her newfound freedom and decides to join the Temple to help others.
  • Kairu: Confesses his love for Katherine but is shocked by their true relationship.
  • Kadula: Shows kindness and enthusiasm in managing the converted bloodkin, motivating them to work hard and pray for rewards.

Significant Themes

  • The consequences of sudden freedom and the search for new purpose (Katherine).
  • The revelation of hidden relationships and its impact on characters (Katherine and Kairu).
  • The exploitation of labor and resources under the guise of redemption (converted bloodkin).

Character Interactions

  • Katherine and Kairu: Their conversation leads to Kairu's confession and Katherine's revelation.
  • Kadula and the corpse demons: Kadula motivates and informs the corpse demons about the benefits of the Holy Spirit Network and the work of the converted bloodkin.

Ch. 688Investigation 1

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Sheng attempts to simulate the creation of a godhead but achieves only a 40% success rate.
  • He establishes the Holy Spirit Network, a faith-based system for his followers to exchange power and divine arts.
  • Lin Sheng divides conquered worlds among his loyal commanders, including the Centaur King.
  • He integrates all territories under the Holy Spirit Palace into the Holy Domain and designates the year of its establishment as Year One.
  • Lin Sheng replaces ordinary Holy Power with Sacred Power in his subordinates, significantly increasing their strength.
  • He absorbs the First True Ancestor's blood divinity and establishes the Rebirth Pool, allowing non-human races to gain human genes and become members of humanity.
  • Lin Sheng enacts the Higher-Race Act, favoring humans over other races.
  • He prepares to enter Infinite City, sending soldiers to test it first before going himself.

Character Developments

  • Lin Sheng's power and influence grow as he integrates territories and establishes new systems.
  • The Centaur King's loyalty to Lin Sheng is solidified through his high ranking in faith-power contributions.
  • Lin Sheng's subordinates, like the King of Steel and Tiangong Xia, gain significant power boosts from the Sacred Power replacement.

Significant Themes

  • The power of faith and its transactional nature.
  • The struggle for supremacy and resources between humans and other races.
  • The pursuit of godhood and immortality.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Sheng interacts with his subordinates, such as Adolf, Tiangong Xia, and the King of Steel, discussing his plans and decisions.
  • Lin Sheng's actions affect the Centaur King, who becomes even more loyal due to his new territory.
  • Lin Sheng's decisions regarding the Rebirth Pool and the Higher-Race Act impact various races under his rule.

Ch. 689Investigation 2

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Sheng leaves the Holy Domain to explore Infinite City using a teleportation gate.
  • He encounters a ruined city filled with black mist and a towering crimson spire of flame at its center.
  • Lin Sheng discovers that the soil in Infinite City is not soil but tiny purplish-black motes of light.
  • He enters an abandoned school building, suspecting that his summoned soldiers might be in trouble.

Character Developments

  • Lin Sheng demonstrates his leadership and concern for his people before leaving.
  • Mafi, an adventurer in Infinite City, shows determination and experience in navigating the dangerous realm.
  • An Wei, a young companion of Mafi, displays caution and curiosity.

Significant Themes

  • Danger and Exploration: Infinite City is a perilous realm where adventurers risk their lives for resources and treasures.
  • Trust and Caution: Lin Sheng trusts his summoned soldiers but remains cautious about the true situation in Infinite City.
  • Survival and Adaptation: Mafi and An Wei must adapt to the harsh conditions and threats in Infinite City to survive.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Sheng bids farewell to the commanders of the Holy Domain before leaving.
  • Mafi and An Wei work together as a team, with Mafi acting as the more experienced guide and An Wei showing caution and curiosity.

Ch. 690Investigation 3

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Gaps, ripples in dimensions, are discovered and explored by the Starry Federation, but only living beings with intact souls can enter them.
  • Mafi and An Wei, explorers, enter a gap leading to Infinite City, seeking high-energy materials.
  • They encounter Patrollers, powerful monsters that cannot be killed and possess energy weapons.
  • Lin Sheng, in another part of the city, encounters three white humanoid figures with no soul fluctuations.

Character Developments

  • Mafi and An Wei demonstrate caution and teamwork in exploring the gap.
  • Lin Sheng shows curiosity and adaptability in dealing with the unknown.

Significant Themes

  • The dangers and mysteries of gaps, which are impossible to fully explore due to high mortality rates and ever-changing environments.
  • The importance of teamwork and communication, as seen in Mafi and An Wei's exploration.

Character Interactions

  • Mafi and An Wei work together, with Mafi leading and An Wei using her electronics knowledge to create a detector for metal objects.
  • Lin Sheng interacts with the white humanoids, attempting to communicate and eventually absorbing them into his power.

Ch. 691Encounter

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Sheng enters a burning city filled with white, humanoid figures.
  • He encounters two living girls, Mafi and An Wei, who are explorers.
  • Mafi agrees to take Lin Sheng out of the rift, despite the extra cost and effort.

Character Developments

  • Lin Sheng: Shows curiosity and adaptability in this unfamiliar world. He uses his soul abilities to learn the Federal language and gather information.
  • Mafi: Initially reluctant, she decides to help Lin Sheng, showing a sense of responsibility and kindness.
  • An Wei: More concerned about the financial aspect of their mission, she is less enthusiastic about helping Lin Sheng.

Significant Themes

  • Adaptation: Lin Sheng quickly adapts to this new environment and learns the local language.
  • Kindness vs. Self-interest: Mafi's decision to help Lin Sheng contrasts with An Wei's initial reluctance.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Sheng and Mafi: They communicate using Lin Sheng's soul abilities, with Mafi believing they speak the same language.
  • Mafi and An Wei: Mafi makes the decision to help Lin Sheng, despite An Wei's concerns about the cost and effort involved.

Ch. 692Encounter 2

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Sheng, Mafi, and An Wei discover a rift leading to another world.
  • They encounter white humanoid figures that attack them. Mafi and An Wei escape through the rift, but Lin Sheng is left behind.
  • Lin Sheng absorbs the white humanoids and confirms a teleportation coordinate to their world.
  • He returns to the Flame Tower, kicks open the door, and encounters a two-headed lizard and a mummified corpse. He finds a notebook written in Chaos language.

Character Developments

  • Lin Sheng demonstrates his ability to absorb and control the white humanoids, showcasing his power and adaptability.
  • Mafi and An Wei show concern for Lin Sheng but prioritize their own safety when the rift closes, revealing their self-preservation instincts.

Significant Themes

  • Power and Control: Lin Sheng's ability to absorb and control the white humanoids illustrates his growing power and control over his environment.
  • Self-Preservation vs. Altruism: Mafi and An Wei's actions highlight the conflict between self-preservation and helping others, with Mafi initially trying to save Lin Sheng but ultimately prioritizing her own safety.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Sheng and Mafi/An Wei: Lin Sheng's actions lead Mafi and An Wei to believe he is slower and less capable than them, causing Mafi to express frustration at his perceived incompetence.
  • Lin Sheng and the Rooster Head: The rooster head at the Flame Tower's entrance engages Lin Sheng in a riddle, which he solves with a kick, demonstrating his disregard for obstacles in his path.

Ch. 693Encounter 3

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Sheng finds a notebook in the Flame Tower, revealing that Infinite City has infinitely many layers, and the deepest layer holds the power of a supreme god.
  • He discovers a scroll mentioning the Black Mist Sea's connection to the Primordial Chaos Sea and Anselia's possible destination.
  • Lin Sheng finds a sealed chest on the upper floor, containing a black-haired girl who claims to have amnesia and addresses him as 'Daddy.'
  • The girl is injured by a sudden ambush, but Lin Sheng's Holy Light has no effect on her.

Character Developments

  • Lin Sheng shows curiosity and interest in exploring Infinite City's deeper layers and the source world of Mafi and her brother.
  • The black-haired girl exhibits amnesia, confusion, and a mysterious connection to Infinite City.

Significant Themes

  • The power of gods and the quest for divine power.
  • The connection between the Black Mist Sea, the Primordial Chaos Sea, and Infinite City.
  • The mysterious nature of the black-haired girl and her relationship with Lin Sheng.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Sheng and the black-haired girl have a brief interaction, with the girl addressing him as 'Daddy' and later protecting him from an ambush.
  • Lin Sheng shows concern for the girl's well-being after she is injured.

Ch. 694Chapter 694

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

  • A mysterious girl appears in a box, injured and bleeding.
  • Lin Sheng uses Twisted Protection to heal her, but Holy Light has no effect.
  • The girl reveals that destroying the Flame Tower will lead to the next level.
  • Lin Sheng enters the next level, leaving the girl behind.
  • In the new level, Lin Sheng faces stronger white humanoids and releases Enshalong People to deal with them.
  • He finds a mummified corpse and a notebook in the Flame Tower.

Character Developments

  • Lin Sheng remains wary and cautious, refusing to be deceived by the girl's act.
  • The girl's origins and motives remain unclear, but she seems to want help and acceptance.
  • Lin Sheng demonstrates his power and impatience, quickly dealing with threats and moving forward.

Significant Themes

  • Trust and deception: Lin Sheng is cautious about the girl's true intentions, and the girl has been betrayed in the past.
  • Power and strength: Lin Sheng's power is demonstrated through his Guardian Pearls and Enshalong People.
  • Perseverance: The girl continues to wait for help, even after numerous betrayals.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Sheng and the girl: Lin Sheng is suspicious of the girl, while the girl wants Lin Sheng to trust her.
  • Lin Sheng and the white humanoids: Lin Sheng quickly dispatches the humanoids without engaging them personally.
  • Lin Sheng and the mummified corpse: Lin Sheng finds a notebook beside the corpse, hinting at new information.

Ch. 695Acceleration 2

Summary of Chapter "Acceleration 2"

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Sheng finds a notebook in the previous level's corpse, detailing tricks to clear stages quickly and warning about Vera, a nonhuman girl who aids in defeating the Two-Headed Lizard Lord but must be killed for a special enhancement.
  • Lin Sheng meets Vera in a black box at the end of a passage, who recognizes him as her 'dad' and aids him in the next levels.
  • Lin Sheng rapidly clears levels, with Vera merging from different floors to follow him. He reaches the 202nd floor before deciding to stop.

Character Developments

  • Lin Sheng: Shows strategic thinking, careful consideration, and disregard for Vera's life, prioritizing his goals in Infinite City.
  • Vera: Initially helpful, she grows more familiar with Lin Sheng but remains cautious. She expresses a desire to accompany Lin Sheng, hinting at potential loyalty or attachment.

Significant Themes

  • Trust and manipulation: Vera's true intentions and Lin Sheng's suspicion of her.
  • Power and progression: Lin Sheng's focus on increasing his strength to conquer higher levels of Infinite City.
  • Deception and truth: The notebook's records and their potential misdirection.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Sheng and Vera: Their relationship evolves from initial caution to a level of familiarity, with Vera showing attachment and Lin Sheng showing indifference.
  • Lin Sheng and the notebook's author: Implied interaction through the notebook's records and warnings.

Ch. 696Acceleration 3

Key Plot Points and Events

  • The Starry Federation launches an interstellar jump expedition to colonize the Red E Stellar System.
  • Lin Sheng and Vera emerge from Infinite City onto Green Lake Star, a planet under the Starry Federation's Cadisman Kingdom.
  • Lin Sheng and Vera encounter a local, who offers them a ride to Fen City.

Character Developments

  • Lin Sheng: He adapts quickly to the new world, using his soul tendrils to communicate and creating a false identity for himself and Vera.
  • Vera: She remains silent and curious, showing joy at having escaped Infinite City.

Significant Themes

  • The vastness and complexity of the universe, with humanity's struggle to explore and colonize it.
  • The challenges and opportunities that come with rapid technological advancement and societal change.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Sheng and Vera: They work together to adapt to their new environment, with Lin Sheng taking the lead in navigating their situation.
  • Lin Sheng and the local driver: They exchange information, with the driver offering them a ride and sharing local knowledge.

Ch. 697Hope

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Sheng and Vera arrive at White Elephant University and obtain identification cards.
  • They settle down on a street where regular humans live, renting a house and eventually buying Crane Pipe Bookstore to open a bookstore.
  • Casey, the convenience store owner's son, becomes interested in Vera and learns about Lin Sheng's plans to open a bookstore.

Character Developments

  • Lin Sheng: He adapts to the new world, learns its rules, and plans to establish a bookstore as a first step in his strategy.
  • Vera: She demonstrates her ability to control metal and electronics, proving herself useful to Lin Sheng.
  • Casey: He develops a crush on Vera and shows interest in Lin Sheng's bookstore plans.

Significant Themes

  • The divide between regular humans and genetically modified humans (Binte).
  • The impact of genetic modification on society and individual appearance.
  • The importance of identity and belonging in a new environment.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Sheng and Vera: They work together to adapt to the new world, with Vera supporting Lin Sheng's plans.
  • Casey and Vera: Casey develops feelings for Vera and interacts with her during her daily visits to the convenience store.
  • Casey and Lin Sheng: Casey learns about Lin Sheng's plans to open a bookstore and shows interest in it.

Ch. 698Hope 2

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Hope Bookstore opens with no fanfare, attracting few initial customers.
  • Casey visits the bookstore daily, reading novels and observing the owners, Vera and Lin Sheng.
  • Lin Sheng instructs Vera to stock middle school textbooks, hinting at his interest in her origins and abilities.

Character Developments

  • Casey: Becomes a regular at Hope Bookstore, starts bringing Vera and Lin Sheng snacks as a token of appreciation for letting him read for free.
  • Vera: Seems to enjoy working at the bookstore and has developed a liking for novels. She remains silent most of the time but is attentive to Lin Sheng's instructions.
  • Lin Sheng: Shows curiosity about Vera's origins and abilities, planning to study middle school textbooks next. He appears calm and collected, with a strategic mind.

Significant Themes

  • Adaptation: Vera adapts quickly to her new environment, while Lin Sheng takes his time to understand and plan his next steps.
  • Curiosity: Lin Sheng's curiosity about Vera's origins drives him to consider entering Infinite City again.
  • Interest: Casey's interest in reading and the bookstore leads him to form a connection with Vera and Lin Sheng.

Character Interactions

  • Casey and Vera: Casey brings Vera snacks daily, showing appreciation for her and the bookstore. Vera accepts them silently, showing a subtle connection between them.
  • Lin Sheng and Vera: Lin Sheng gives Vera instructions, showing a mentor-like relationship. Vera follows his instructions attentively, seeking his approval.
  • Casey and Lin Sheng: Casey interacts with Lin Sheng minimally, mainly through waving greetings. Lin Sheng acknowledges Casey's presence but remains focused on his plans.

Ch. 699Hope 3

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Casey, Lin Sheng, and Vera have tea at the bookstore.
  • Casey expresses concerns about a Binte opening a bookstore next door.
  • Casey shares his envy of Bintes' talents and the privileges they enjoy.
  • Casey leaves the bookstore late at night and witnesses a battle between three mobile armors.
  • His convenience store is destroyed, but when he wakes up, it's intact.
  • A woman with a hoarse voice takes him hostage, revealing she has talent in isolation space and plans to teach him.

Character Developments

  • Casey: Shows curiosity about reading and expresses envy of Bintes' talents. He becomes aware of the danger and mystery surrounding his convenience store.
  • Lin Sheng: Remains calm and unconcerned about the Binte opening a bookstore next door, showing confidence in his abilities.
  • The Woman: Reveals she has talent in isolation space and plans to teach Casey, indicating she might have a mysterious past or agenda.

Significant Themes

  • The gap between Bintes and regular people in terms of privileges and talents.
  • The mystery and danger surrounding the convenience store and Casey's family.
  • The potential for hidden talents and abilities in regular people.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Sheng and Casey discuss their views on Bintes and reading.
  • Casey shares his concerns with Lin Sheng, who offers comforting words.
  • Casey is taken hostage by the woman, who reveals her plans to teach him.

Ch. 700Technology 1

Key Plot Points and Events

  • Lin Sheng, using the Yin Turning Sacred Wheel, predicts Kaxi's special aptitude and fate.
  • Silver metal spheres appear over the city, and the university district is lively with events.
  • Kaxi buys breakfast and interacts with Vera, who seems distant.

Character Developments

  • Lin Sheng: He is mysterious, knowledgeable, and has predictive powers. He believes in fate patterns and destiny.
  • Kaxi: He is curious about Lin Sheng and Vera, but is also worried about the mysterious woman at his house.
  • Vera: She is cold and distant, showing little interest in Kaxi's attempts to chat with her.

Significant Themes

  • Fate and Destiny: Lin Sheng believes that everyone has a predetermined fate, but some can break free from it.
  • The Power of Divine Armor: Myths in this world revolve around divine armor granting power to protagonists.
  • Similarities to Infinite City: Lin Sheng finds similarities between local myths and his own experiences in Infinite City.

Character Interactions

  • Lin Sheng and Vera: They have a brief conversation about fate, but Vera doesn't understand Lin Sheng's words.
  • Kaxi and Vera: Kaxi tries to chat with Vera, but she is distant and uninterested.
  • Kaxi and the Breakfast Proprietress: They have a friendly exchange, with the proprietress showing kindness to Kaxi.
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