Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• An evil god, Great Black Heaven, invades from another world, causing a divine war.
• Dole, an eighth-level figure, engages in a battle with the evil god on the Albis Wasteland, resulting in massive destruction.
• The Glory Wizard Alliance convenes an emergency meeting due to the invasion, and the Shallow Moon Patriarch orders eighth-level figures to patrol the empire.
• Dole's true body awakens after fighting the evil god for ten days.

Character Developments

• Dragon Bat learns about the existence of multiple evil gods and the extent of their power, leading to a reevaluation of his own strength and understanding of the world.
• Dole, despite being exhausted, successfully fights against the invading evil god.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between good and evil, represented by Dole and Great Black Heaven.
• The consequences of divine intervention and the potential devastation caused by evil gods.
• The importance of competition and growth among different races, as discussed by the old black dragon.

Character Interactions

• The old black dragon and Dragon Bat discuss the invasion and the nature of evil gods.
• The Glory Wizard Alliance members convene to discuss the invasion and Dole's absence.
• Elreya, Aixi, and Akso tend to Dole's true body while he's unconscious, showing concern and anxiety for his well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dole wakes up in a dream, not his true body, after a mentally exhausting battle.
• He finds himself in a dilapidated room, reminiscent of his past in Demon County.
• He realizes it's his dream, the first time he's experienced one, and decides to explore it.
• He creates a dream version of the Duling Bone Tower and prepares to leave the city.

Character Developments

• Dole is physically and mentally drained from his previous battle but remains determined to explore his dream.
• He shows curiosity and a willingness to adapt to this new situation.

Significant Themes

• The power of dreams and their potential reality.
• The evolution of the world and its living beings.
• The advancement of wizards and the rules of dreams.

Character Interactions

• Dole interacts with no one in this chapter, as he's alone in his dream. However, his thoughts reveal his understanding of the Nightmare Patriarch and his concerns about the latter's progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dole realizes that Nightmare Patriarch is about to grasp the Dream Law and become a level-nine expert.
• Dole sends messages to other high-level wizards, warning them about Nightmare Patriarch's impending advancement.
• Dole's true body awakens, and he orders Elreya and Aixi to take his true body, Elreya, and the children to safety.
• Dole's Silicon-Based Avatar travels northwest to provide support, repairing the Duling Bone Tower along the way.
• The journey reveals the devastation caused by Nightmare Patriarch's influence, with cities abandoned and people missing.

Character Developments

• Dole demonstrates his leadership and responsibility by immediately taking action against Nightmare Patriarch's threat.
• Elreya and Aixi show concern for their family and clan, prioritizing their safety while also considering the well-being of their people.
• Akso is astonished by the Parasol Divine Tree's revelation of its strength and Dole's progress.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of unchecked power and ambition, as seen through Nightmare Patriarch's actions.
• The responsibility of powerful individuals to protect others, as shown by Dole's actions.
• The struggle between good and evil, with Dole and his allies working to prevent Nightmare Patriarch's ascension.

Character Interactions

• Dole communicates with President Vasili, Shallow Moon Patriarch, and others, showing unity among high-level wizards against a common enemy.
• Elreya and Aixi work together to ensure the safety of their family and clan, demonstrating their bond and trust in each other.
• Akso and the Parasol Divine Tree discuss Dole's progress and Nightmare Patriarch's threat, showcasing their unique relationship and shared knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dole travels through the desolate Northwest, witnessing the destruction caused by Nightmare Patriarch.
• He senses a spacetime tunnel magic array and communicates with the Glory Wizard Alliance.
• Dole arrives at the alliance's forward position, surprising everyone with his rapid arrival and new avatar's power.

Character Developments

• Dole has successfully created an avatar from an extraterrestrial being, making him a formidable force at level seven.
• Vasili, Shallow Moon Patriarch, and others recognize Dole's new power and acknowledge his judgment about Nightmare Patriarch.
• Ruined King and some level eight experts initially disbelieve Dole's claims but later accept them due to his sudden appearance and new avatar.

Significant Themes

• The unjust suffering of ordinary people compared to the freedom of villainous figures like Nightmare Patriarch.
• The importance of trust and belief in one's allies, as seen in Vasili's immediate acceptance of Dole's message.
• The power of determination and perseverance, demonstrated by Dole's rapid growth and new avatar.

Character Interactions

• Dole and Vasili: Vasili trusts Dole's judgment and believes in his abilities, while Dole respects Vasili's leadership.
• Dole and Shallow Moon Patriarch: Shallow Moon Patriarch recognizes Dole's new power and acknowledges his success in creating an avatar.
• Ruined King and Fire King: They initially disbelieve Dole's claims but later accept them due to his sudden appearance and new avatar, showcasing their change of heart.
• Dole and Fire King: Fire King acknowledges Dole's new power, stating he might not be able to defeat him in a fight.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dole reveals that the dream rules are growing rapidly, and he senses their source nearby.
• Dole, Shallow Moon Patriarch, and Vasili set out to find Nightmare Patriarch, who is suspected to be close to becoming Level Nine.
• Dole discovers that ice and wind element rules are also expanding in the northwest.

Character Developments

• Dole demonstrates his ability to sense and track dream rules, showing his unique insight and power.
• Shallow Moon Patriarch shows decisive leadership in organizing the search for Nightmare Patriarch.
• Vasili offers to share his spatial magic formations with Dole, but Dole declines, expressing his desire to forge his own path.

Significant Themes

• The growth and change of world rules, influenced by powerful entities like Nightmare Patriarch.
• The importance of environment in a wizard's achievements and comprehension of elements.
• The pursuit of one's own path and the desire to carve out unique abilities.

Character Interactions

• Dole, Shallow Moon Patriarch, and Vasili work together to locate Nightmare Patriarch, showcasing a temporary alliance.
• Vasili offers to share his knowledge with Dole, indicating a level of respect and camaraderie.
• Dole declines Vasili's offer, highlighting his independence and determination to forge his own path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dole, Vasili, and the Shallow Moon Patriarch discover a silent city where the Nightmare Patriarch has been hiding, now at Level Nine.
• The city comes alive with people, buildings, and creatures created from nothing, demonstrating the Nightmare Patriarch's newfound power.
• News spreads, causing panic among various factions. They rush to confront the Nightmare Patriarch, fearing his ability to create powerful beings from nothing.

Character Developments

• The Nightmare Patriarch has reached Level Nine, gaining the ability to create life and objects from nothing, but faces limitations in creating powerful beings.
• Dole, Vasili, and the Shallow Moon Patriarch work together, showing unity and determination in facing the Nightmare Patriarch's new threat.

Significant Themes

• Power and Fear: The Nightmare Patriarch's new ability instills fear in other factions due to its potential to create powerful beings at will.
• Limitation of Power: Despite his newfound ability, the Nightmare Patriarch faces limitations in creating powerful beings, highlighting the concept that even great power has boundaries.

Character Interactions

• Dole, Vasili, and the Shallow Moon Patriarch: They work together, sharing information and relaying news to other factions, demonstrating unity and cooperation.
• The Nightmare Patriarch and Other Factions: The Nightmare Patriarch's new ability causes panic among other factions, leading to a collective rush to confront him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nightmare Patriarch (NP) recognizes Dole's tower and realizes Dole has mastered the Nightmare Meditation Method.
• NP fortifies his location, generating powerful creatures to defend and plans to flee.
• NP understands the limitations of dream rules and needs time to grow stronger.
• In the sky, Shallow Moon Patriarch and Vasili observe NP's army of generated creatures.

Character Developments

• Nightmare Patriarch: Realizes his vulnerability in reality, plans to escape, and understands the need for growth.
• Vasili: Showcases his mastery of spatial rules, nearing a breakthrough to level 9.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of dream rules.
• The importance of time and growth for personal development.
• The struggle between different rule systems (dream, spatial, lunar yin).

Character Interactions

• Nightmare Patriarch and Dole: Enemies, with Dole's pursuit forcing NP to flee.
• Shallow Moon Patriarch and Vasili: Allies, observing NP's defenses together.
• NP's generated creatures: Interact with each other, showing remnants of their original memories.

Key Plot Points

• Dole observes the arrival of the Light and Dark Holy Sees, each with their distinct rules of light and darkness.
• He discovers a hidden rule within the Light Holy See that seems to be karma, connected to his own rule thread.
• An ancient dragon attacks the city, and the dream-created magic beasts defend it. The dragon's breath is blocked by the city's barrier.

Character Developments

• Dole learns more about the rules of light and darkness, and discovers the potential threat of karma to his existence.
• The ancient dragon demonstrates its immense power and confidence.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of dream rules.
• The connection between karma and fate.
• The struggle for dominance between different forces.

Character Interactions

• Dole observes the Light and Dark Holy Sees without direct interaction.
• The ancient dragon clashes with the dream-created magic beasts, showcasing its power against the city's defenses.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• An eighth-rank thunderbird attacks a ninth-rank giant dragon, but the dragon remains unharmed.
• The dragon breathes fire, destroying many Magic Beasts.
• The five great powers gather to discuss their strategy against the Nightmare Patriarch.
• The Light Holy See and the Dark Holy See reveal they possess treasures to kill the Nightmare Patriarch.
• Dole senses the Nightmare Patriarch fleeing underground.
• The Light Holy See and the Dark Holy See attack the city, using their ninth-rank powers to destroy Magic Beasts.

Character Developments

• Vasili, the Light Holy See's representative, shows concern for Dole's safety.
• Dole demonstrates his ability to observe the rules of dreams, providing crucial information about the Nightmare Patriarch's movements.

Significant Themes

• The power of ninth-rank beings and their ability to fuse multiple perfected rule powers.
• The importance of acting quickly against the Nightmare Patriarch to prevent him from invading a ninth-rank being.
• The tension and mistrust between the different factions, particularly the Light Holy See and the Dark Holy See.

Character Interactions

• Vasili and Dole: Vasili shows concern for Dole's well-being, while Dole provides vital information about the Nightmare Patriarch's movements.
• The Light Holy See and the Dark Holy See: Both factions reveal their possession of treasures to kill the Nightmare Patriarch, but there's underlying mistrust and potential ulterior motives.
• The five great powers: They gather to discuss their strategy, but each has their own agenda and are wary of the others' intentions.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dole's identity as a Northern Kingdom wizard is discovered but not pursued due to the current battle.
• Shallow Moon Patriarch joins the battle, using his powerful moonlight technique to disintegrate defenses and enemies.
• Nightmare Patriarch flees deeper underground, with Dole revealing his location to the attacking forces.
• The city's defenses are breached, and the city is devastated by attacks from various forces.
• An expert from the Dark Holy See demands to know Nightmare Patriarch's location and vows to tear him apart alive.

Character Developments

• Dole continues to advance his Nightmare Meditation Method, making significant progress in dream rules.
• Shallow Moon Patriarch demonstrates his formidable power, easily dismantling the city's defenses.
• Nightmare Patriarch is shown to be weakened and struggling against the environmental hazards underground.

Significant Themes

• The power of higher rules and level-nine wizards is emphasized, with Shallow Moon Patriarch's moonlight technique showcasing its dominance.
• The fragility of Nightmare Patriarch's city and his weakened state highlight the consequences of his previous actions and the power dynamics at play.

Character Interactions

• Dole and Shallow Moon Patriarch have a brief exchange, with Shallow Moon Patriarch warning Dole to be cautious.
• Dole provides information about Nightmare Patriarch's location to the attacking forces, demonstrating his willingness to cooperate for personal gain.
• The expert from the Dark Holy See demands information about Nightmare Patriarch, showing his eagerness to confront and defeat the enemy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Nightmare Patriarch, enraged by Dole's presence, decides to go mad and cause chaos among his believers and magic beasts.
• Dole, Vasili, and the Fire King Patriarch fly together, with Vasili and the Fire King expressing concern for Dole's safety post-Nightmare's defeat.
• Dole observes rules at the level of reality, improving his comprehension of spatial and fire rules.
• An ogre suddenly appears and attacks Dole with a massive wooden club.

Character Developments

• The Nightmare Patriarch becomes desperate and decides to cause widespread destruction.
• Dole remains confident in his abilities but acknowledges the potential threats from other factions post-Nightmare's defeat.
• Vasili and the Fire King Patriarch express concern for Dole's safety and urge him to be cautious.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of desperation and the lengths to which a cornered enemy will go.
• The importance of caution and preparedness in the face of potential threats.
• The power of observation and learning from one's surroundings.

Character Interactions

• Dole, Vasili, and the Fire King Patriarch fly together, discussing strategies and expressing concerns for each other's safety.
• The Nightmare Patriarch's rage and desperation cause him to lash out at Dole, leading to the sudden ogre attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dole, a level-seven wizard, faces off against an ogre and a level-eight Red Dragon, defeating both with ease.
• The Nightmare Patriarch sends multiple level-eight Magic Beasts to besiege Dole, desperation in his actions.
• Vasili Patriarch and the Fire King Patriarch intervene to protect Dole, engaging the level-eight Magic Beasts together.

Character Developments

• Dole demonstrates immense power, instantly killing a level-eight Red Dragon with a single lightning strike, and showcasing spatial teleportation.
• Vasili Patriarch and the Fire King Patriarch reveal their strength and commitment to protecting Dole.
• The Nightmare Patriarch becomes desperate, sending multiple level-eight Magic Beasts to kill Dole.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics among level-eight and level-seven wizards and Magic Beasts.
• The importance of rules and meditation methods in a wizard's power.
• The strategic value of alliances and protection among powerful forces.

Character Interactions

• Dole interacts with Vasili Patriarch and the Fire King Patriarch, demonstrating his power and receiving their protection.
• The Nightmare Patriarch interacts with Dole, attempting to kill him out of desperation.
• Vasili Patriarch and the Fire King Patriarch interact, working together to protect Dole against the Nightmare Patriarch's forces.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dole pinpoints Nightmare Patriarch's location, 55 km underground, and alerts the Glory Wizard Alliance.
• Nightmare Patriarch, realizing his location is compromised, attempts to evade and fight back, but Dole and the alliance continue to pressure him.
• Nightmare Patriarch uses his strongest spell, Dream Entry, to incapacitate the level nines, but the Light Holy See's vice pope remains unaffected and uses the divine artifact, Light Judgment, to target Nightmare Patriarch.
• Nightmare Patriarch, desperate, temporarily holds off Light Judgment with his immense, albeit impure, spiritual power.

Character Developments

• Dole demonstrates his ability to locate Nightmare Patriarch, showcasing his intelligence and strategic thinking.
• Nightmare Patriarch reveals his ruthlessness and desperation, willing to sacrifice his believers to save himself.
• The Light Holy See's vice pope displays unwavering resolve in pursuing Nightmare Patriarch, even in the face of Dream Entry.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and godhood at any cost (Nightmare Patriarch).
• The consequences of one's actions and the need to face them (Nightmare Patriarch's desperation).
• The power of unity and strategic planning (Dole and the Glory Wizard Alliance).
• The resilience and determination of the Light Holy See in their pursuit of justice.

Character Interactions

• Dole and Nightmare Patriarch: Dole outsmarts Nightmare Patriarch, pinpointing his location and leading the alliance against him.
• Nightmare Patriarch and his believers: Nightmare Patriarch sacrifices his believers to save himself, demonstrating his lack of regard for their lives.
• The Light Holy See and Nightmare Patriarch: The Light Holy See's vice pope remains unaffected by Dream Entry and uses Light Judgment to target Nightmare Patriarch, showcasing their unyielding pursuit of justice.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Nightmare Patriarch is killed by the combined efforts of the Light Holy See, Shallow Moon Patriarch, and the Elf Race.
• Dole gains valuable insights from Light Judgment and escapes before the other factions can capture him.
• Level Nines from various factions scatter after Nightmare's death.
• The Light Holy See, Dark Holy See, and East Ring Empire demand that the Glory Empire hand over Dole for questioning.

Character Developments

• Nightmare Patriarch's power and arrogance lead to his downfall.
• Dole demonstrates his intelligence and cunning by escaping and avoiding capture.
• Shallow Moon Patriarch shows unwavering support for Dole and his empire.

Significant Themes

• The power of Light Judgment and its consequences.
• The struggle for control and information among factions.
• The consequences of cultivating forbidden techniques.

Character Interactions

• Nightmare Patriarch's final moments show his unwillingness to accept defeat and the combined power of his enemies.
• Dole's escape highlights his ability to outmaneuver his opponents.
• The interactions between Shallow Moon Patriarch and the other faction leaders showcase their political maneuvering and mistrust of one another.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The East Ring Empire, Light Holy See, and Dark Holy See demand an inspection of the Nightmare Empire's destruction, but the Glory Wizard Alliance refuses.
• News of multiple evil god descents reaches the high-ranking figures, causing the three empires to rush back to deal with the crisis.
• The Glory Wizard Alliance decides to return to their empire, planning to relocate people to the now-vacant northwest lands.
• The Northern Kingdom's representatives approach the Glory Wizard Alliance to speak with Dole about his bloodline.

Character Developments

• Dole's background is revealed to be more mysterious, with his mother having vanished without a trace.
• Yale Emperor shows concern for Dole's well-being and is surprised by the news of Dole's mother.

Significant Themes

• The importance of bloodline in determining one's aptitude and potential in the magical world.
• The consequences of the Nightmare Empire's destruction and the need to repopulate the vacant lands.
• The threat of evil gods and the urgency to deal with them.

Character Interactions

• Shallow Moon Patriarch, Vasili, Fire King Patriarch, and Ice King Patriarch discuss the situation and plan their return to the empire.
• Fuen and Fudi from the Northern Kingdom approach Shallow Moon Patriarch and Yale Emperor to inquire about Dole's background.
• Yale Emperor expresses concern for Dole and disbelief at the news of Dole's mother's disappearance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dole's parents might be alive, leading to speculation about their true identities and intentions.
• Winter arrives, halting the army's advance.
• Dole's avatar overhears the conversation between Fuen and Fudi, sparking his curiosity about his parents' past.

Character Developments

• Dole: Becomes suspicious about his parents' past and decides to investigate secretly. Realizes the world's rules are evolving.
• Shallow Moon Patriarch: Considers Dole's talent and potential, feels regret that such a talent isn't in his Imperial family.
• Vasili: Receives Dole's modification plan, acknowledges Dole's strength in spatial arrays.

Significant Themes

• The evolution of the world's rules and the relationship between living beings and the world.
• The power of curiosity and the drive to uncover the truth.
• The value and potential of exceptional talent.

Character Interactions

• Dole and Shallow Moon Patriarch: Dole sends his transportation plan to Shallow Moon Patriarch without mentioning the matter of his parents.
• Dole and Vasili: Vasili acknowledges Dole's strength in spatial arrays, highlighting their different specialties.
• Shallow Moon Patriarch and Vasili: They discuss the feasibility and cost of Dole's modification plan, with Shallow Moon Patriarch expressing regret that Dole isn't in his Imperial family.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dole's strength and capabilities are discussed, including his defeat of an Evil God and his level-nine equivalent power.
• The Shallow Moon Patriarch decides to modify wizard towers and warships to return to the country, as walking is too slow.
• Dole flies his Duling Bone Tower back east, passing over Nightmare Forest, and encounters the High Priestess of the Elf Race.

Character Developments

• Dole's power and achievements are recognized and feared by other characters.
• The High Priestess of the Elf Race shows respect and gratitude towards Dole.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and fear of the strong.
• Respect and gratitude for Dole's actions.

Character Interactions

• Dole interacts with the High Priestess of the Elf Race, showing respect and receiving gratitude for his past actions.
• Dole reflects on his recent experiences and considers bringing his family to see the winter scenery in Nightmare Forest.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dole helps the Elf Race resolve the issue of the dark elves and is invited to visit their territory.
• Dole decides to bring his entire family along to the visit to avoid any misunderstandings or expectations.
• Dole returns to Albis Mountain and continues observing the level of laws to improve his cultivation.

Character Developments

• Dole demonstrates his wisdom and foresight by anticipating the Elf Race's intentions and bringing his family along to avoid any potential schemes.
• Monica shows exceptional intelligence and maturity for her age, learning complex vocabulary and displaying a level of understanding beyond her years.
• Elreya expresses her desire to have children before reaching level seven, indicating her concern for her fertility and the importance of having an heir.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and political intricacies of different races and factions.
• The importance of family and heirs in maintaining power and influence.
• The struggle between personal desires and responsibilities, as seen in Dole's hesitation to propose marriage to Elreya.

Character Interactions

• Dole interacts with the Elf Race, demonstrating his understanding of their intentions and using his family as a deterrent against any schemes.
• Dole and Elreya discuss their future and the importance of having children, showcasing their differing priorities and concerns.
• Monica and Brian interact with each other, displaying their unique personalities and the bond between siblings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dole and Elreya's relationship remains ambiguous, causing some tension between them.
• Dole's parents-in-law, Westerlin and Lauren, return early from the war and are picked up by Dole in an unmanned eighth-level wizard tower.
• Dole's avatar greets them, and they discuss visiting their grandchildren at the City Lord's Manor.

Character Developments

• Elreya continues to cling to Dole, hinting at her growing feelings for him.
• Dole feels the need to settle his marriage agreement with Elreya.
• Westerlin and Lauren show their eagerness to see their grandchildren, displaying their affection for them.

Significant Themes

• The ambiguity of Dole and Elreya's relationship and the potential consequences of their union.
• The importance of family and the desire to see loved ones, as shown by Westerlin and Lauren.

Character Interactions

• Dole and Elreya have a brief moment of tension due to their unresolved relationship status.
• Dole greets his parents-in-law warmly, showing respect and affection towards them.
• Westerlin and Lauren display their excitement to see their grandchildren, creating a heartwarming moment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dole anticipates being forced into marriage by Awei.
• Westerlin and Lauren, Dole's parents, visit with their grandchildren.
• Dole suggests inviting Awei and his girlfriend to a banquet.

Character Developments

• Dole: Struggles with the prospect of being forced into marriage, seeks to involve Awei in the matter.
• Awei: Implied to be in a relationship with a merchant's daughter, potentially facing pressure to marry her.
• Westerlin and Lauren: Concerned about Awei's marital status and want him to have children, approve of Dole's plan to invite Awei's girlfriend.

Significant Themes

• Marriage and family: The importance of marriage and having children in maintaining social status and family lineage.
• Social hierarchy: The nobility's dominance in society, with commoners having lower status.
• Parental pressure: Westerlin and Lauren's desire for their children to marry and have children of their own.

Character Interactions

• Dole and Westerlin: Dole tries to avoid his father's pressure, while Westerlin is determined to see his son married.
• Lauren and Westerlin: The couple shares a close bond and agrees on their children's marital matters.
• Dole and Awei: Dole seeks to involve Awei in his marital predicament, potentially shifting some of the pressure onto him.