Chapter Summaries

Summary of Chapter "The Clown's Plea"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Clown appears after the incident in Kaster City-State, seeking Wei En's help.
• Clown reveals that Tina can no longer enter her special dark space, causing calamities to occur.
• Clown explains that Tina must merge her calamity power into that world to prevent further calamities.
• Clown asks Wei En to help Tina activate her calamity Origin and learn to open the dark space.
• Clown hints that helping Tina could potentially turn the madwoman into the vessel instead.

Character Developments

• Wei En shows growth and maturity, understanding the essence of knowledge and the importance of Tina's situation.
• Clown reveals his desperation and fear, showing a vulnerable side as he seeks Wei En's help.
• Tina's condition is stable, but she is unaware of the looming threat and the need to activate her calamity Origin.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit and essence of knowledge.
• The consequences of hiding one's true nature and power.
• The struggle between fate and free will.

Character Interactions

• Wei En and Clown have a tense but informative conversation, with Clown seeking Wei En's help for Tina's sake.
• Wei En is torn between wanting to help Tina and not wanting to change her back to her previous state.
• Clown's desperation and fear contrast with his usual crazed and menacing demeanor, showing a more vulnerable side.

Plot Points and Events

• Wei En wakes up in the Theater space and returns to the Ronan.
• He finds Claire leading a funeral for five crew members who died from the Killing Dream.
• Wei En attempts to use Spirit Calling Potion on the corpses but fails to gather their souls. He hears faint whispers in the Gonzalez Language.
• Claire offers to let Wei En choose two new guards, but he declines.

Character Developments

• Wei En shows interest in investigating the cause of the souls' dissipation.
• Claire displays a playful and flirtatious side, teasing the new guards and Wei En.

Significant Themes

• The fragility of life and the consequences of the Killing Dream are emphasized.
• The power of the Gonzalez Language and its potential connection to the souls' dissipation are hinted at.

Character Interactions

• Wei En and Claire have a brief, lighthearted exchange regarding the new guards.
• Wei En shows no interest in the new guards, much to Claire's annoyance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei En discovers a massive Deep Sea Monster and a Killing Intent Storage Ground beneath the sea.
• He encounters a deep-sea Aberration and engages in a battle, successfully driving it away.
• Wei En finds a piece of Raw Stone, a valuable material for creating spatial equipment, in the sea.

Character Developments

• Wei En demonstrates his bravery and resourcefulness by facing the deep-sea Aberration and successfully driving it away.
• Claire shows concern for her guards and is knowledgeable about the value of Raw Stone.
• Ronan proves to be a capable second mate, helping to navigate the Ronan during the crisis.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and mysteries of the deep sea are further explored, with Wei En discovering a Killing Intent Storage Ground and encountering a powerful Aberration.
• The value of Raw Stone is highlighted, showing the potential wealth and power that can be gained from the sea.

Character Interactions

• Wei En and Ronan work together to handle the crisis caused by the deep-sea Aberration.
• Wei En and Claire discuss the Raw Stone, with Claire revealing its value and potential uses.
• Wei En receives a desperate plea for help from Dean Joshua through the Black Trophy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dean Joshua from the Von Riso Research Center invites Wei En to join their institute, offering generous terms.
• Wei En discovers that the killing intent stored in the sea is a massive, terrifying undertaking.
• Ronan summons Wei En to the ship, with the pirates greeting him enthusiastically.

Character Developments

• Wei En becomes more proactive in seeking out secrets and eliminating potential threats.
• Dean Joshua shows sincerity and respect towards Wei En, acknowledging his genius.
• Wei En starts recording his experiences and discoveries, treating it as a travel diary.

Significant Themes

• The influence of knowledge and origins from the previous era.
• The importance of discovery and innovation in wizardry.
• The potential danger and scale of the killing intent storage in the sea.

Character Interactions

• Wei En interacts with Dean Joshua, who invites him to join the research center.
• Wei En communicates with Shawa, who informs him about Ronan's summons.
• The pirates greet Wei En enthusiastically when he returns to the ship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The newspaper reports Marco's (Wei En's) battle against the Storm Hunter, Henrik, and his victory.
• The bounty for Henrik's capture is mentioned, but Wei En decides not to pursue it.
• Black Jack and Yuan learn about Henrik's death from the same newspaper and discuss their plans.

Character Developments

• Wei En (Marco) is now a renowned captain, feared and respected by his crew.
• Black Jack has matured and become more responsible, taking care of the White Rose's remnants and joining the Black Pearl.
• Yuan is desperate to save his daughter, Kali, and is willing to do anything to achieve it, including seeking help from the Sea Emperor, Isabello.

Significant Themes

• Fame and Infamy: Wei En's actions have made him famous, but he is also becoming infamous due to the clickbait nature of the newspaper report.
• Power and Authority: The authority of the Dawn and the Sea Emperor's power are discussed, highlighting the challenges Yuan faces in saving Kali.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Black Jack's loyalty to the White Rose and his crew is shown, while Wei En's actions may be seen as a betrayal of his past identity as an Investigator.

Character Interactions

• Wei En and Claire's relationship is hinted at, with Claire teasing him about his newfound fame.
• Black Jack and Yuan's friendship is shown, with Black Jack trying to comfort Yuan about his daughter's situation.
• Wei En and Lacy's past connection is hinted at, with Lacy wondering if Marco is actually Wei En.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Marco sees a newspaper with his impersonator's photo and the headline about the Black Pearl's attack, realizing he's being framed.
• Marco's companions try to dissuade him from pursuing the impersonator, but he insists.
• Wei En reads the newspaper and learns about Marco's impersonator, as well as other events happening in the Kordo Sea.
• Tina reveals she remembers her past and can control her Calamity Origin powers. She uses her Spirit Vision to enter the Calamity Origin world with Wei En to help the Clown.

Character Developments

• Marco: Becomes determined to find and confront his impersonator.
• Tina: Reveals she remembers her past and can control her powers, showing a more assertive side.
• Wei En: Shows concern for Tina's well-being and tries to help her control her powers.
• The Clown (Leonard): Reveals he can sense Calamity Demon Eyes and seems to have knowledge about them.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Impersonation: Marco's struggle with his impersonator raises questions about identity and the consequences of impersonation.
• Power and Control: Tina's ability to control her Calamity Origin powers explores the theme of power and the responsibility that comes with it.
• Memory and the Past: Tina's revelation that she remembers her past brings up the theme of memory and how it shapes one's present and future.

Character Interactions

• Marco and his companions: Their dynamic shows their loyalty to Marco, but also their fear and reluctance to face the impersonator.
• Wei En and Tina: Their interaction shows Wei En's concern for Tina and his desire to help her, while Tina shows a willingness to work with Wei En to control her powers.
• Tina and the Clown: Their interaction is brief but significant, as Tina uses her powers to free the Clown and potentially help him resolve the issue of the Calamity Origin's control over her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei En discovers a mark between his brows, the Calamity Demon Eye, which indicates he's favored by the Calamity World.
• Clown reveals that the Calamity Demon Eye is a mark of favor from the Calamity World, and those favored are targets for Lady Calamity to devour and grow stronger.
• Tina's Joy, a manifestation of her calamity, takes on Wei En's appearance.
• Clown reveals that Tina is his younger sister, Tina Lilith Leonard, born in the Third Era.
• Wei En learns that Tina must grasp the Calamity Authority to break free from her fate, which involves devouring and dissolving calamities.
• Wei En asks Clown to teach Tina how to use the Calamity Origin.

Character Developments

• Wei En remains determined and unyielding, even when faced with the threat of Lady Calamity.
• Tina remains expressionless and emotionless, but her Joy takes on Wei En's appearance, suggesting a connection to him.
• Clown reveals personal history and emotions when discussing Tina, showing a more complex character.

Significant Themes

• Fate and destiny: Characters struggle against their fates, trying to change their predetermined paths.
• Power and control: Characters seek power to gain control over their lives and circumstances.
• Identity: Characters grapple with their identities and the expectations placed upon them.

Character Interactions

• Wei En and Clown have a tense but informative conversation about the Calamity Demon Eye and Tina's fate.
• Wei En shows concern and determination to help Tina, while Clown reveals a complex relationship with Tina and agrees to help her.
• Tina remains mostly silent and expressionless, but her actions show a connection to Wei En.

Summary of Chapter 167: So Simple (Monthly Ticket Bonus)

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei En and Tina encounter Arno Lilith, the Clown, who reveals he is the Second Prince of the Turing Empire and Tina is the Second Princess.
• Wei En decides to train Tina to control her Calamity Origin and fight.
• Wei En sets up workshops for Zero and Shawa to learn Mechanical Puppet creation.
• Wei En studies Junior Wizard's Notes and learns the requirements for advancing to Intermediate Wizard.

Character Developments

• Tina shows potential in combat and controlling her Calamity Origin.
• Wei En demonstrates his commitment to protecting Tina and preparing for the mission with Claire.
• Zero and Shawa show eagerness to learn and grow stronger.

Significant Themes

• The power of calamity and its potential for destruction and growth.
• The importance of knowledge and study for advancement in the transcendent world.
• The bond between Wei En and Tina, and their shared determination to protect each other.

Character Interactions

• Wei En and Tina: Wei En trains Tina to fight and control her Calamity Origin, while Tina shows her determination to protect Wei En.
• Wei En and Arno Lilith: Wei En forces Arno to train Tina, while Arno expresses his disapproval of Wei En's methods.
• Wei En, Zero, and Shawa: Wei En sets up workshops for Zero and Shawa to learn Mechanical Puppet creation, showing his support for their growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei En learns that to advance to an intermediate wizard, he needs to brand five spell runes onto his Origin Sub-entities.
• He discovers that he must innovate and modify spell runes, which he finds confusing.
• He contacts Chief Armitage Fried of the Intelligence Department to gather information about the Black Pearl and the Sea Crow Tribe, as well as to ask about the modification and innovation of spell runes.
• Wei En exchanges for and learns several new spells, spending nearly two thousand Gold Pounds.

Character Developments

• Wei En becomes more aware of the expectations and demands placed on him as a junior wizard.
• He learns about the existence of wills attached to knowledge and the possibility of reviving through Origin attachment.
• He becomes more determined to improve his strength and learn more about the world.

Significant Themes

• The importance of innovation and modification in spell runes.
• The high cost of exchanging for knowledge at the Wizard stage.
• The existence of wills attached to knowledge and the possibility of revival.

Character Interactions

• Wei En interacts with Chief Armitage Fried, learning valuable information and gaining a new perspective on the world of wizards.
• Wei En's thoughts about his followers and the expectations placed on him by other wizards.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei En advances to Intermediate Wizard, gaining new skills and attribute rewards.
• Shawa and Zero accidentally cause fires in their workshops while practicing.
• Claire encounters a noble's ship and kills the noble, Massimo, after he tries to capture a young lady named Vian.
• Claire recruits Vian and her guard, Haisha, into her Queen's Guard.

Character Developments

• Wei En becomes more responsible and patient, deciding to teach Shawa and Zero properly.
• Claire demonstrates her power and ruthlessness, killing Massimo and recruiting Vian and Haisha.
• Vian and Haisha are forced to join Claire's guard, fearing for their lives.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and fear: Claire's power is shown to be terrifying, causing others to fear her and comply with her wishes.
• Responsibility: Wei En takes responsibility for teaching Shawa and Zero, showing a more mature side.

Character Interactions

• Wei En interacts with Shawa and Zero, showing patience and understanding despite their accidents.
• Claire interacts with Massimo, showing her ruthlessness and power.
• Vian and Haisha interact with Claire, showing their fear and willingness to comply with her wishes to avoid harm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei En discovers that Claire has brought two women onto the ship, one of whom is an extraordinary, and has turned the crew of two ships into her puppets.
• Wei En reads intelligence scrolls about the Sea Crow Tribe and the Black Pearl, learning about their strengths and histories.
• Wei En decides to stay on the ship at night to gain attribute rewards from the Red Moon's pollution and other sea-related rewards.
• Black Jack and Yuan discuss their plans to find and capture Wei En.

Character Developments

• Wei En becomes more aware of the strengths of his enemies and the need to raise his own strength quickly.
• Claire continues to train her guards and shows restraint in her actions, unlike before.
• Black Jack and Yuan show concern for each other's well-being and priorities.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between different factions and the consequences of offending them (Wei En's situation with the Church of Dawn and the Black Pearl).
• The importance of loyalty and following rules within a group (Black Jack and Yuan's adherence to the Black Pearl's rules).

Character Interactions

• Wei En and Ronan discuss the situation on the ship and the possibility of raiding nearby merchant ships.
• Wei En and Black Jack (through the intelligence scrolls) have a sort of indirect interaction, with Wei En learning more about Black Jack's strength and position on the Black Pearl.
• Black Jack and Yuan discuss their plans to find and capture Wei En, showing concern for each other's feelings and priorities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei En observes the Ronan's statue of Lady Storm and contemplates the Red Moon's pollution and the legends surrounding it.
• Two new guards, Haisha (a Transcendent) and Vian (a noblewoman), plan to escape the Ronan at night.
• Haisha uses a Runic Array necklace, the Mist Necklace, to evade Aberrations in the deep sea.
• Wei En appears before Vian and reveals his intention to capture them both.
• Vian begs Wei En to spare Haisha, revealing that she ordered the escape.
• Wei En asks Vian about the Mist Necklace, learning it's an Era Relic.

Character Developments

• Wei En: Shows interest in the Mist Necklace's Runic Array, planning to study and replicate it. He forms a good impression of Vian's kindness and selflessness.
• Vian: Reveals her kind and selfless nature, willing to sacrifice herself for Haisha. She's also somewhat naive and fearful.
• Haisha: Demonstrates courage and skill in navigating the deep sea at night. She's loyal to Vian, willing to risk her life for her.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and Selflessness: Vian's willingness to sacrifice herself for Haisha contrasts with Claire's lack of gratitude towards her guards.
• The Red Moon's Pollution and Legends: The Red Moon's pollution and the legends surrounding it highlight the importance of the four orthodox gods in maintaining order.

Character Interactions

• Wei En and Vian: Wei En shows interest in Vian's necklace, while Vian begs for Haisha's safety. Their interaction reveals Vian's kind nature.
• Vian and Haisha: Their friendship is evident as they plan to escape together, with Vian showing concern for Haisha's safety.
• Wei En and Claire (implied): Wei En expects Claire to react harshly upon discovering the escape attempt, contrasting with Vian's kindness.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Claire discovers Vian and Haisha on the Ronan and threatens them.
• Wei En intervenes and suggests that Vian become the etiquette instructor for Claire's Queen's Guard to save her life.
• Claire agrees, and Vian accepts the position.
• A Judgment Grand Knight from the Church of Dawn, Huberto Watson, pursues Wei En and Claire, forcing them to flee.

Character Developments

• Vian: Initially terrified, she becomes more determined after seeing Claire's cruelty and Wei En's intervention. She accepts the position of etiquette instructor to protect herself and Haisha.
• Claire: She shows her ruthless side, threatening Vian and Haisha, but also demonstrates her cleverness by accepting Wei En's proposal to save Vian's life. She reveals her ability to control puppets and her connection to the Eternal Life Society.
• Wei En: He shows his concern for Vian and Haisha, intervening to save their lives. He also reveals his knowledge of the Church of Dawn and their pursuit of him.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics: Claire's power and ruthlessness are evident in her treatment of Vian and Haisha. Wei En's intervention highlights the power imbalance between them.
• Survival: Vian and Haisha's desperation to survive drives their actions. Wei En and Claire's pursuit by the Judgment Grand Knight also emphasizes the theme of survival.
• Trust and deception: Wei En uses Psychological Control to manipulate Claire into accepting Vian's proposal. Claire's cleverness and Wei En's deception highlight the theme of trust and deception in their interactions.

Character Interactions

• Wei En and Claire: Their interactions reveal their shared history and mutual understanding. Wei En's intervention to save Vian and Haisha shows his concern for them, while Claire's acceptance of his proposal demonstrates her trust in him.
• Vian and Haisha: Their interactions show their close bond and mutual support. Vian's determination to protect Haisha drives her actions, while Haisha's caution and wisdom guide Vian's decisions.
• Claire and the blonde woman (Haisha): Claire's cruelty and ruthlessness are evident in her treatment of Haisha, highlighting the power imbalance between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei En reflects on his battle with Alais and Huberto's strength.
• Wei En decides to sail at full speed, but Ronan points out the need to resupply and rest.
• Wei En decides to abandon the current crew and recruit new ones after a month.

Character Developments

• Wei En shows strategic thinking and decisiveness in his plans.
• Ronan demonstrates loyalty and concern for the ship's and crew's well-being.
• Claire reveals more about the Eternal Life Society's goals and the nature of Clerics.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and its consequences (Clerics' reliance on faith power).
• The Eternal Life Society's goal of eternalizing the world.
• The tension between Wei En's plans and the crew's needs.

Character Interactions

• Wei En and Ronan discuss the ship's needs and Wei En's orders.
• Wei En and Claire discuss the nature of Clerics, the Eternal Life Society, and Wei En's role in it.
• Wei En observes Claire's guards and their improvement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei En and Claire arrive at Dakman Island for supplies.
• Wei En discovers a mountain of corpses and isolation arrays on the island using his spiritual perception.
• An Eyeless Monster, an Aberration Transcendent, is found on the island.

Character Developments

• Wei En shows concern for his crew's safety and takes precautions by leaving a puppet on the ship.
• Claire displays excitement and eagerness for battle when she senses an 'interesting' problem.
• Willen, the boatswain, shows loyalty and understanding of his duties.

Significant Themes

• The theme of strength and power is emphasized, as Wei En's reputation precedes him, and pirates react to his presence.
• The theme of the unknown and danger is introduced with the discovery of the Eyeless Monster and the isolation arrays.

Character Interactions

• Wei En and Claire work together, with Wei En leading and Claire following, showing a level of trust and understanding between them.
• Wei En and Willen have a brief exchange, with Wei En giving orders and Willen understanding and following them.
• Wei En and Claire's interaction shows a growing partnership, with Claire eager to join Wei En in investigating the problem on the island.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Black Jack and Yuan are searching for Red-Haired Marco, believing him to be the one who killed Henrik.
• Marco and his friends are captured by Black Jack's crew, mistaking Marco for the red-haired man they're looking for.
• Wei En and Claire encounter an eyeless monster on Dakman Island, which Wei En kills and devours.
• Wei En discovers a metallic pyramid on the island, guarded by a mummy-like figure.

Character Developments

• Black Jack and Yuan's relationship is shown to be one of mutual respect and understanding, with Yuan reluctant to work under Black Jack.
• Marco and his friends are shown to be inexperienced and fearful, but loyal to each other.
• Wei En demonstrates his ability to deal with aberrant transcendents and his determination to investigate the island.

Significant Themes

• The theme of mistaken identity is prominent, with Marco being mistaken for the red-haired man and Wei En being mistaken for a puppet by Claire.
• The theme of strength and power is shown through the relationship between Black Jack and Yuan, and the danger posed by the eyeless monster and the mummy-like figure.

Character Interactions

• Black Jack and Yuan have a friendly, almost playful interaction, showing their long history together.
• Marco and his friends have a supportive, loyal relationship, even in the face of danger.
• Wei En and Claire have a tense, almost adversarial relationship, with Claire still suspicious of Wei En's true nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei En encounters a bandaged figure on Dakman Island, which he kills after a struggle.
• He discovers that the figure is a monster stitched together from souls and that it was part of an ancient alchemical formation.
• The formation, consisting of five pyramids, activates, and Wei En decides to observe its outcome.

Character Developments

• Wei En demonstrates his combat skills and ability to adapt to new situations.
• Claire reveals knowledge about ancient alchemy and its forbidden nature.

Significant Themes

• The forbidden knowledge of alchemy from before the Third Era.
• The power of ancient artifacts and their potential dangers.

Character Interactions

• Wei En and Claire work together to raise the anchor and set sail from Dakman Island.
• Wei En gives orders to Willen and Ronan to ensure the safety of the Ronan and its crew.
• Wei En and Claire have a brief exchange about the alchemical formation and its potential dangers.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Wei En and Claire investigate Dakman Island's alchemical array, leading to the summoning of a Deep Sea Behemoth.
+ The Behemoth causes destruction and chaos, dragging everything towards Dakman Island.
+ Wei En uses Corpse Explosion to kill the Behemoth, angering the three bandaged freaks who guarded the pyramids.

Character Developments

+ Wei En demonstrates his power and decisiveness in escaping the Behemoth's threat and saving his crew.
+ Claire shows concern for Wei En's safety and willingness to support him.
+ Ronan and the crew express their loyalty and gratitude towards Wei En.
+ Vian and Haisha reflect on their debt to Wei En and Claire.
+ The three bandaged freaks reveal their fanaticism and hostility towards Wei En.

Significant Themes

+ The power of alchemy and its potential consequences.
+ The destructive force of Deep Sea Behemoths and the threat they pose.
+ The importance of quick thinking and decisiveness in crisis situations.
+ The theme of loyalty and gratitude among the crew towards Wei En.

Character Interactions

+ Wei En and Claire work together, with Claire showing concern for Wei En's safety.
+ Wei En saves his crew, demonstrating his leadership and care for them.
+ Ronan and the crew express their loyalty and gratitude towards Wei En.
+ Vian and Haisha reflect on their debt to Wei En and Claire.
+ The three bandaged freaks confront Wei En, revealing their hostility towards him.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei En encounters a Deep Sea Behemoth and three Twilight Esoteric Cultivators.
• He uses Corpse Explosion to kill the Behemoth and the Cultivators.
• He attempts to devour the Behemoth's Origin but fails.
• He transforms the Behemoth into a Skeletal Behemoth using Undead Transformation.
• An unknown entity, a gatekeeper of the Undead World, appears and takes the Skeletal Behemoth away.
• Wei En decides to consider Specter's Research Center invitation.

Character Developments

• Wei En demonstrates his power and cunning, dealing with the Deep Sea Behemoth and the Cultivators.
• He shows strategic thinking by transforming the Behemoth and considering the Research Center's invitation.
• Claire accepts Wei En's secretiveness about his supernatural abilities.
• Ronan and the pirates gain more respect for Wei En and decide to follow him closely.

Significant Themes

• The power of Wei En's spells and his ability to adapt to new situations.
• The theme of secrets and the unknown, both in Wei En's past and the supernatural world he's involved in.
• The theme of power dynamics, as seen in the relationship between Wei En and the other characters, and the hierarchy within the supernatural world.

Character Interactions

• Wei En interacts with the Twilight Esoteric Cultivators, showing no fear despite their threats.
• He communicates with Ronan and the pirates, giving orders and making decisions.
• Claire and Wei En share a moment of understanding about their supernatural secrets.
• Ronan and the pirates express their loyalty to Wei En after seeing his capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wei En suspects that someone impersonating Marco destroyed Dakman Island and killed Henrik.
• Black Jack and his crew capture Marco and his men, intending to use Marco as bait to find the imposter.
• Wei En learns about the Twilight Esoteric Cultivators from Claire, who reveals that they are responsible for the maritime taboo involving Dreamers.
• Wei En upgrades his spell skills and prepares to face the Judgment Grand Knight from the Church of Dawn, who is pursuing him.

Character Developments

• Wei En becomes more determined to uncover the truth behind the Twilight Esoteric Cultivators and the collection of killing intent.
• Marco is captured by Black Jack and his crew, who plan to use him as bait to find the person impersonating him.
• Claire offers to help Wei En investigate the Twilight Esoteric Cultivators through the Eternal Life Society.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of truth and understanding, as Wei En seeks to learn more about the Twilight Esoteric Cultivators and their connection to the maritime taboo.
• The consequences of one's actions, as Marco faces the repercussions of someone impersonating him and causing destruction.
• The power dynamics and alliances at sea, as Black Jack and his crew capture Marco and his men, and Wei En prepares to face the Church of Dawn's Judgment Grand Knight.

Character Interactions

• Wei En and Claire discuss the Twilight Esoteric Cultivators and their connection to the maritime taboo.
• Black Jack, Yuan, and Walid discuss their plans to use Marco as bait to find the imposter.
• Wei En upgrades his spell skills in preparation for facing the Judgment Grand Knight from the Church of Dawn.