Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan tortures and kills Janet, the Demon Advocates' Saintess, using a skill called 'Self-Destruction' that allows him to inflict immense pain without killing her instantly.
• The audience vents their anger and praises Ling Zhan's actions.
• Ling Zhan beheads Janet and burns her soul, ending her life.
• The Internet erupts with celebrations, while some netizens from the Freedom Federation protest.
• The referee announces the next match, and intense battles follow, including the Demonfall Holy Sons and Holy Daughters slaughtering members from other nations.
• The Demon Advocates' leaders decide that Ling Zhan must be killed to prevent future troubles.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan displays exceptional strength and ruthlessness, further cementing his reputation as a formidable opponent.
• Janet, the Demon Advocates' Saintess, meets her end at Ling Zhan's hands, highlighting the power dynamics between them.
• Karakto and Jiang Huo, leaders of the Demon Advocates, become more determined to kill Ling Zhan after witnessing his strength.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: Ling Zhan's strength is the ultimate proof and deterrent, allowing him to refute all opposition.
• Revenge and Retribution: The deathmatch tournament serves as a platform for various factions to seek revenge and settle scores.
• Hubris and Humiliation: The leaders of the Demon Advocates feel humiliated by Ling Zhan's actions and become determined to regain their dignity by killing him.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan interacts with Janet, torturing and killing her in a display of his power and ruthlessness.
• Karakto and Jiang Huo interact, discussing their determination to kill Ling Zhan and the potential consequences of his continued growth.
• The audience and netizens interact, expressing their approval or disapproval of Ling Zhan's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The matches continue, with brutal clashes and casualties on both sides.
• Reserve squad members, despite their calm demeanor, face high risks and low survival rates in their missions.
• Top squad captains engage in duels: Stein (Freedom Federation) vs Livia (Dark Church), Wutiao Guijiang (Fusang Kingdom) vs Cyclops (Blood Hammer Guild), and Ergong Zaifei (Second Squad) vs Third Demon General (Demonfall).
• Wutiao Guijiang and Stein die in their respective matches due to unique abilities of their opponents.
• Livia's SS-rank talent, "Desire Devourer," is revealed as the cause of Stein's death. It devours the souls of those who develop desires towards her.

Character Developments

• Livia's tragic past is hinted at, showing how her talent has affected her life.
• Reserve squad members are shown to be indifferent to death due to their high-risk roles.
• Stein's desire to win leads to his demise, highlighting the power and danger of Livia's talent.

Significant Themes

• The high cost and risks faced by elite soldiers and adventurers.
• The power of desire and its potential consequences, as seen through Livia's talent.
• The unexpected and unpredictable nature of high-level battles.

Character Interactions

• The interactions between the reserve squad members show their shared indifference to death due to their experiences.
• Stein and Livia's interaction is brief but impactful, with Stein's desire to win leading to his death.
• The legion commanders' reactions show their sharp minds and ability to deduce the cause of Stein's death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Livia, a powerful individual with an unknown talent, joins the Dark Church to avoid persecution from the Church of Light.
• She becomes the Dark Sect's Saintess, representing the Dark Church in battles.
• Livia kills a level 97 priest from the Church of Light after he attempts to imprison her for lustful reasons, sparking a manhunt against her.
• She defeats the captain of Freedom Federation's Third Squad, revealing his true evil nature despite his public image.

Character Developments

• Livia remains detached and expressionless due to her talent, the Desire Devourer, which devours any desire or emotion that arises within her.
• Brice, the Dark Sect's Holy Son, is revealed to be lustful and manipulative, seeking to conquer Livia.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between the Church of Light's public image of righteousness and their hypocritical actions.
• The corrupt nature of power and privilege, as seen in the Freedom Federation.
• The duality of good and evil, with Livia, a member of the Dark Church, punishing evil.

Character Interactions

• Livia's disdain for Brice's advances, leading her to coldly tell him to leave.
• Livia's ability to peer into souls, revealing the true nature of those around her, such as Brice and the Freedom Federation captain.
• The Church of Light's priest's lustful intentions towards Livia, leading to his death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The matches continue, with most demon generals defeated, leaving only the First Demon General.
• Livia, the Dark Sect's Saintess, faces Luo Yun, a priest from Dragon Kingdom's Fourth Squad, in a match that leaves everyone stunned.
• Livia spares Luo Yun's life, causing an uproar among spectators and a challenge from Alfonso, a member of the Blood Hammer Guild.
• Livia is forced to fight another match by her deputy sect leader, Karakto.

Character Developments

• Livia shows mercy to Luo Yun, hinting at a softer side to her character, possibly due to seeing Luo Yun's happy life in contrast to her own dark past.
• Alfonso displays aggressive and violent tendencies, eager to fight Livia.
• Karakto, Livia's deputy sect leader, shows dissatisfaction with Livia's mercy and forces her to fight again.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between Livia's dark past and Luo Yun's happy life.
• The theme of mercy and its consequences, both in the eyes of the spectators and Livia's superiors.
• The power dynamics within the evil organizations, as seen in Alfonso's challenge and Karakto's intervention.

Character Interactions

• Livia and Luo Yun: Livia spares Luo Yun's life, showing unexpected mercy.
• Livia and Alfonso: Alfonso challenges Livia after she spares Luo Yun, but is held back by his companion.
• Livia and Karakto: Karakto forces Livia to fight another match, showing his disapproval of her mercy.
• Livia and the referee: The referee informs Livia of her next match against Captain Ling Zhan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Livia and Ling Zhan are paired in a match, surprising the audience due to Livia's reputation and Ling Zhan's mysterious nature.
• Ling Zhan asks Livia why she spared Luo Yun, expressing curiosity rather than anger or resentment.
• Livia provokes Ling Zhan to develop desire or anger, but he remains unaffected.
• The match begins after a ten-second countdown.

Character Developments

• Livia's confidence is shaken by Ling Zhan's lack of desire or emotion, making her more cautious and strategic.
• Ling Zhan is revealed to have a poor impression of the Church of Light due to past experiences, but he remains calm and collected.

Significant Themes

• Desire and Emotion: Livia's power is linked to her ability to sense and exploit her opponent's desires, but Ling Zhan's lack of desire makes him a challenging opponent.
• Power Dynamics: The Church of Light's brutal treatment of common people contrasts with the Dark Church's Holy Maiden sparing Luo Yun, raising questions about power and morality.

Character Interactions

• Livia and Ling Zhan's interaction is tense and strategic, with Livia trying to provoke Ling Zhan and Ling Zhan remaining calm and curious.
• The audience's reactions reflect their surprise and confusion at Livia's strategic retreat instead of her usual instant-kill approach.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan scolds Livia for not killing him despite her strength.
• Spectators from both sides argue, with Ling Zhan's fans defending him and Dark Sect believers accusing Livia of being a mole.
• Ling Zhan decides to defeat Livia first, then discuss other matters.
• Livia tries to provoke Ling Zhan into revealing his desire to kill her, but fails.
• Ling Zhan easily restrains Livia using his spatial chains, shocking both sides of the spectators.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan: Shows no desire to kill or compete, treating the match casually, further emphasizing his enigmatic nature.
• Livia: Desperately tries to provoke Ling Zhan, revealing her strategic thinking but ultimately failing to understand him.
• Andrea: Considers leaving the Demonfall Organization after realizing its stupidity and her purpose remaining unfulfilled.

Significant Themes

• Desire and Emotionlessness: Ling Zhan's lack of desire and emotion is a recurring theme, making him appear inhuman and monstrous to others.
• Trust and Betrayal: The believers' accusations of Livia as a mole highlight the theme of trust and betrayal within the Dark Sect.
• Power Dynamics: The ease with which Ling Zhan defeats Livia underscores the power dynamics between them and the impact of Ling Zhan's unique abilities.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan vs. Livia: Their interaction reveals Livia's strategic mind and Ling Zhan's emotionless, detached demeanor.
• Spectators: The arguing fans from both sides highlight the growing fandom around Ling Zhan and the believers' disdain for him.
• Andrea: Her internal monologue reveals her disillusionment with the Demonfall Organization and her consideration of leaving.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan easily restrains Livia, the Dark Sect's Saintess, surprising the audience.
• Ling Zhan uses his upgraded Appraisal Eye to see Livia's private data, revealing her ordinary attributes and high-level Intelligence.
• Ling Zhan spares Livia, sending her into a spatial rift, marking the first time he shows mercy in a match.
• The referee announces Ling Zhan as the winner.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan: Shows unexpected mercy towards Livia, challenging his previously ruthless reputation. His Appraisal Eye skill is revealed to be A+ rank, allowing him to see Livia's private data.
• Livia: Revealed to have ordinary attributes and a high-level Intelligence, despite her powerful instant-kill ability. Her fate is uncertain after being sent into a spatial rift.

Significant Themes

• Mercy and ruthlessness: Ling Zhan's act of sparing Livia raises questions about his character and motivations.
• Power and vulnerability: Livia's reliance on her instant-kill ability and lack of other combat techniques highlights the potential vulnerability of overpowered skills.
• Perception vs. reality: The audience's expectations of Ling Zhan are challenged when he shows mercy, revealing the gap between their perception of him and his true nature.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and Livia: Their interaction is brief but significant, as Ling Zhan restrains and then spares Livia, leaving her fate uncertain.
• Ling Zhan and the audience: The audience is surprised and confused by Ling Zhan's act of mercy, leading to speculation about his motivations and character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan spares Livia, the saintess of the Dark Sect, in the deathmatch, causing an uproar on the internet.
• Church of Light believers demand Ling Zhan hand over Livia for punishment.
• Ling Zhan nonchalantly injures a Church of Light believer without moving, demonstrating his immense strength.
• Ling Zhan tells Princess Sheng Luni to inform the Church of Light's High Pontiff that he will visit their headquarters for tea, hinting at potential conflict.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan's strength has grown significantly in just two months, making him nearly undetectable to his peers.
• Princess Sheng Luni and others realize they have underestimated Ling Zhan's potential and influence.

Significant Themes

• The power of mercy and its consequences.
• The rapid growth and influence of a young, exceptional individual.
• The shifting dynamics of relationships and respect among powerful figures.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan remains calm and collected, showing no fear of the Church of Light's threats.
• Princess Sheng Luni and her sister show curiosity and apprehension towards Ling Zhan's actions.
• Church of Light believers display anger and entitlement, demanding Livia's handover.
• Ling Zhan's nonchalant threat to the Church of Light's High Pontiff hints at potential future conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan's disdain for the Church of Light is revealed, stemming from their mistreatment of slaves and commoners.
• Princess Sheng Luni, the saintess of the Church of Light, tries to appease Ling Zhan, but he openly expresses his desire to eliminate the corrupt nobles and high-ranking priests.
• Ling Zhan leaves the conversation, and the match continues. Later, General Li invites Ling Zhan to the VIP seats.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan: Shows strong moral conviction against the Church of Light's corruption and is willing to stand against them publicly.
• Princess Sheng Luni: Struggles with the Church of Light's corruption and the potential consequences of Ling Zhan's threats.
• Vice Pontiff (unnamed): Hostile towards Ling Zhan due to his mercy towards Livia, a member of the Demonfall Organization.

Significant Themes

• Corruption and hypocrisy within the Church of Light.
• Moral integrity and standing against injustice (Ling Zhan).
• Consequences of inaction and the struggle between morality and power (Princess Sheng Luni).

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and Princess Sheng Luni: A tense exchange where Ling Zhan openly expresses his disdain for the Church of Light, and Sheng Luni struggles to respond.
• Ling Zhan and the Vice Pontiff: A silent standoff, with Ling Zhan ignoring the Vice Pontiff's hostile gaze.
• Ling Zhan and General Li: An upcoming conversation, likely about Livia's fate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• General Li spares Livia, the vice leader of the Church of Light, out of curiosity and because Ling Zhan believes she's different from other evil organization members.
• The Freedom Federation's commander demands Livia's death, but General Li remains unfazed by threats.
• Ling Zhan is announced as the next contestant against Alfonso from the Blood Hammer Guild.

Character Developments

• General Li: Shows indifference to threats and public opinion, prioritizing his own judgment and the Dragon Kingdom's interests.
• Ling Zhan: Demonstrates curiosity and caution in dealing with Livia, showing a willingness to investigate her further before taking action.
• Alfonso (Blood Hammer Guild): A formidable cyclops and killer, eager to face Ling Zhan and prove his strength.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political maneuvering among different factions.
• The importance of individual judgment and caution in the face of external pressure.
• The thrill and anticipation of competition and conflict.

Character Interactions

• General Li and Ling Zhan: The general shows trust in Ling Zhan's judgment regarding Livia, while Ling Zhan respects the general's authority and wisdom.
• Ling Zhan and the evil organization representatives: Ling Zhan's actions and words provoke the evil organizations, leading to increased tension and anticipation for his next match.
• Alfonso and the Demonfall Organization's holy son: The holy son offers Alfonso a warning about Ling Zhan's unusual methods, displaying a mix of jealousy and concern for Alfonso's success.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan and Alfonso, sworn enemies from different branches of the giant race, face off in the arena.
• Alfonso, a member of the notorious Blood Hammer Guild, is hated and feared for his utter depravity and lack of morals.
• The match begins, with Alfonso advancing aggressively, aiming to crush Ling Zhan with his immense strength and destroy everything in his path.
• The referee retreats, and the countdown ends, signaling the start of the battle.

Character Developments

• Alfonso: Revealed to be a member of an evil organization, displaying his cruel and violent nature, with no regard for life or rules.
• Ling Zhan: Remains calm and composed in the face of Alfonso's threats and aggression, showing no signs of fear or intimidation.

Significant Themes

• Good vs. Evil: Ling Zhan represents the forces of good, while Alfonso embodies the forces of evil, with their clash highlighting the stark contrast between the two.
• Strength vs. Strategy: Alfonso relies on his immense physical strength and destructive power, while Ling Zhan employs strategic thinking and adaptability with his dual-wielding gun approach.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and Alfonso: Their interaction is marked by hostility and contempt, with Alfonso underestimating Ling Zhan and threatening him, while Ling Zhan remains calm and focused.
• Spectators and Alfonso: The spectators boo Alfonso, angering him and causing him to vow revenge, which further fuels his aggression against Ling Zhan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Alfonso transforms into a war machine and charges at Ling Zhan, using his S+-rank skill "All-Out Strike."
• Ling Zhan dodges Alfonso's attack at the last moment using a combination of his shotgun's recoil and the "Retreat Step" skill.
• Alfonso splits Ling Zhan's figure in half, revealing a swarm of parasitic insects, but a barrier of battle wind annihilates them.
• Alfonso kicks Ling Zhan, sending him flying backward and crashing into the arena wall.

Character Developments

• Alfonso demonstrates his immense strength, speed, and ferocity, as well as his disdain for Ling Zhan's tactics.
• Ling Zhan showcases his agility, resourcefulness, and ability to use his environment to his advantage, even in the face of overwhelming power.

Significant Themes

• The clash between brute strength and cunning tactics.
• The importance of seizing opportunities and capitalizing on openings in combat.
• The dangers of underestimating one's opponent.

Character Interactions

• Alfonso and Ling Zhan engage in a fierce battle, with Alfonso expressing contempt for Ling Zhan's methods and Ling Zhan continually evading Alfonso's powerful attacks.
• The audience reacts with a mix of excitement, tension, and awe as they watch the fight unfold.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan, a renowned Jobless Freelancer, is challenged by Alfonso, a Destroyer from the Blood Hammer Guild.
• Alfonso easily defeats Ling Zhan, kicking him away with a single powerful strike, shocking the audience.
• The spectators from the evil organizations celebrate Alfonso's victory, while the saint sons and saintesses feel relieved.
• The fourth-transition powerhouses discuss the outcome, with Andrea, the Black Night Empress, expressing doubt about Ling Zhan's defeat.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan's defeat challenges his previously established reputation as a cunning and formidable fighter.
• Alfonso gains confidence and recognition from the evil organizations for his victory over Ling Zhan.
• Andrea's doubt in Ling Zhan's defeat hints at a potential twist in the story.

Significant Themes

• The theme of overconfidence is explored through the reactions of the evil organizations and the fourth-transition powerhouses, who celebrate too early.
• The theme of underestimating opponents is shown through Andrea's concern about Ling Zhan's defeat.

Character Interactions

• The interactions between the fourth-transition powerhouses reveal their dynamics and alliances, with the Blood Hammer Guild boasting about their pawns and the Demon Advocates showing indifference to their saintess's defeat.
• Andrea's interaction with the other powerhouses highlights her independent perspective and unwillingness to join their premature celebrations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan uses Temporal Rewind, a powerful skill, to turn the tables on Alfonso.
• Ling Zhan shoots Alfonso with a Dragon Sniper rifle, using skills like Pierce the Deadly Thorn, Sun Flare, and Armor-Melting Bullet, which suppress healing and buff effects.
• Alfonso's head is pierced, but he doesn't die immediately. Ling Zhan finishes him off with an explosive shot, reducing Alfonso to ashes.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan demonstrates his strategic thinking, patience, and adaptability in using Temporal Rewind and choosing the right moment to strike.
• Alfonso's arrogance leads to his downfall, as he underestimates Ling Zhan and leaves his back exposed.

Significant Themes

• Arrogance can lead to downfall (Alfonso's overconfidence).
• Strategic planning and adaptability can overcome significant power gaps (Ling Zhan's victory despite being outleveled).
• The importance of finishing off an opponent when given the chance (Alfonso's delayed death).

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and Alfonso's interaction is one of cat and mouse, with Ling Zhan outsmarting Alfonso.
• The audience's reactions flip between worry and joy, reflecting the changing fortunes of the match.
• Andrea, watching Ling Zhan's match, shows interest in his combat techniques and curiosity about his ability to turn the tide.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan uses the Clothes-Bursting Technique to strip Alfonso of all his equipment to prevent resurrection effects.
• Ling Zhan kills Alfonso and calmly leaves the arena.
• Doss and other fourth-turn powerhouses realize the gravity of the situation and the futility of their previous laughter.
• Andrea warns her companions about Ling Zhan's strength and the potential consequences of their failure to kill him.
• Andrea reveals that Ling Zhan nearly defeated her in their previous battle, reducing her attributes to the level of someone in their twenties.
• Karakto and Doss express confidence in Agnes, another Blood Hammer Guild successor, to defeat Ling Zhan.
• Andrea expresses doubt in their plan's success and urges her companions to consider their next steps.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan demonstrates his strength and strategic thinking by stripping Alfonso of his equipment.
• Andrea shows concern for her companions' safety and expresses her past near-defeat at Ling Zhan's hands.
• Doss, Karakto, and other fourth-turn powerhouses realize the underestimation of Ling Zhan's abilities.
• Agnes is introduced as a formidable successor of the Blood Hammer Guild.

Significant Themes

• The underestimation of one's opponent leading to dire consequences.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in battle.
• The potential for hidden strength and surprises in seemingly ordinary individuals.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and Alfonso's battle showcases Ling Zhan's strategic thinking and strength.
• Doss, Karakto, Andrea, and other fourth-turn powerhouses interact, expressing their concerns and differing opinions about Ling Zhan and their plan.
• Andrea warns her companions about Ling Zhan's abilities and the potential risks they face.
• Doss and Karakto express confidence in Agnes, while Andrea remains skeptical.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Level 100 powerhouses discuss secretly eliminating Ling Zhan during the competition.
• Ling Zhan returns to his seat, flanked by Li Chaoge and Sheng Luni.
• The competition continues with brutal, life-threatening matches.
• Ling Zhan leaves the arena and confronts Livia, the Dark Church's saintess, about sparing Luo Yun.
• Ling Zhan releases Livia, deciding not to pursue the matter further.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan demonstrates his calm and rational judgment, valuing fairness and balance.
• Livia's true nature is revealed as normal and not inherently evil, despite her actions as the Dark Church's saintess.
• Sheng Luni feels embarrassed due to Ling Zhan's criticism of the Church of Light.
• The Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox reflects on Li Chaoge's change in behavior, finding it amusing and somewhat disappointing.

Significant Themes

• Fairness and justice: Ling Zhan values fairness, as seen in his decision to release Livia after she spared Luo Yun.
• Change and growth: Li Chaoge's transformation from an icy goddess to a love-struck individual is a notable change in character.
• Power dynamics: The Level 100 powerhouses' discussion about eliminating Ling Zhan highlights the power struggles among the competitors.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and Livia: Their interaction reveals Livia's normalcy and Ling Zhan's fairness.
• Li Chaoge and the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox: Their dynamic shows Li Chaoge's newfound interest in romance and the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox's amusement at her master's change.
• Ling Zhan and Sheng Luni: Their interaction is awkward due to Ling Zhan's criticism of the Church of Light, of which Sheng Luni is a part.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Livia, the former Dark Church's Holy Maiden, is astonished and bewildered when Ling Zhan spares her life.
• She realizes that returning to the Dark Church would mean facing severe punishment due to her defeat.
• Livia approaches Ling Zhan and Luo Yun, expressing that she has nowhere to go.
• Luo Yun offers Livia a place in her squad, but Livia prefers to join Ling Zhan's squad.

Character Developments

• Livia: She shows vulnerability and indecision after being released by Ling Zhan, revealing her fear of returning to the Dark Church. She displays a desire for safety and belonging.
• Ling Zhan: He remains indifferent and calm, showing no emotional attachment to Livia's fate. He entrusts Luo Yun to handle the situation.
• Luo Yun: She shows kindness and affection towards Livia, offering her a place in her squad. She also understands and respects Livia's preference for Ling Zhan's squad.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Belonging: Livia seeks a place where she feels safe and accepted, away from the hunting of the Church of Light and the Dark Sect.
• Fear and Vulnerability: Livia experiences fear and uncertainty after being released, highlighting her human side despite her powerful abilities.
• Indifference vs. Empathy: Ling Zhan's indifference contrasts with Luo Yun's empathy, showing different approaches to handling Livia's situation.

Character Interactions

• Livia and Ling Zhan: Livia feels uneasy and unable to breathe around Ling Zhan due to his cold aura and her inability to read his desires.
• Livia and Luo Yun: Livia finds it easier to speak with Luo Yun, who shares similar origins but has led a different life. Luo Yun shows affection and understanding towards Livia.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ling Zhan returns to the arena to find many contestants eliminated, with the Freedom Federation, Fusang Kingdom, and Holy Empire in the worst shape.
• The unique drawing system allows contestants to recover to peak condition after each match, but also increases the risk of facing powerful opponents repeatedly.
• The Freedom Federation, Fusang Kingdom, and Holy Empire suffer heavy losses, while evil organizations also sustain significant casualties.
• The next round begins, with only twelve contestants left on the evil organizations' side, setting the stage for intense clashes between top prodigies.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan's reputation as a formidable competitor grows, with spectators dubbing him the 'Prodigy Harvester' for defeating powerful opponents from various factions.
• The commanders of the major legions feel humiliated and embarrassed by their squads' poor performance.

Significant Themes

• The harsh reality and consequences of competition, where only the strongest survive.
• The importance of national and personal honor in driving ambition and determination.
• The role of luck and chance in competition, alongside skill and power.

Character Interactions

• The audience discusses and reacts to the competition's events, expressing shock, indignation, and admiration for Ling Zhan's performance.
• The fourth-turn powerhouses from both sides meet to discuss the challenge posed by Ling Zhan, with General Li expressing confidence in his abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The match between Ling Zhan (Dragon Kingdom's Ninth Squad captain) and Agnes (Blood Hammer Guild's future heir) is announced.
• Agnes is revealed to have a grotesque appearance, with her face covered in stitch marks and rotting flesh due to a strange disease.
• Agnes offers Ling Zhan a deal to spare his life in exchange for a master-servant soul contract, but Ling Zhan refuses.

Character Developments

• Ling Zhan remains indifferent and calm, showing no fear or concern about Agnes's reputation or appearance.
• Agnes is revealed to be cunning, manipulative, and obsessed with collecting human skin to preserve her appearance.

Significant Themes

• The grotesque and disturbing nature of Agnes's appearance and methods highlights the theme of the monstrous and inhuman aspects of evil organizations.
• Ling Zhan's calm and indifferent demeanor emphasizes his unshakeable confidence and lack of fear in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Ling Zhan and Agnes interact briefly before the match, with Agnes attempting to negotiate with Ling Zhan and Ling Zhan refusing.
• The holy sons and holy daughters of various evil organizations discuss the match, with some expressing uncertainty about the outcome due to Ling Zhan's recent victories.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Agnes, a necromancer and curse warlock, summons 30 undead puppets, her strongest and greatest number to date.
• Ling Zhan, the Jobless Freelancer, doesn't try to interrupt but studies the coffins, showing interest in Agnes's method.
• Agnes plans to turn Ling Zhan into her puppet.
• Ling Zhan shoots Agnes with multiple arrows, piercing her head, heart, and abdomen, but she remains unharmed.
• It's revealed that Agnes's body is completely rotted, making her immune to physical, magical, and true damage.

Character Developments

• Agnes: Shows her power and depravity, revealing her immunity to various damages due to her rotting curse.
• Ling Zhan: Demonstrates his proficiency with weapons and calm demeanor under pressure.

Significant Themes

• The power of curses and their consequences.
• The immunity to damage and its implications in combat.
• The horror and revulsion caused by Agnes's appearance and actions.

Character Interactions

• Agnes and Ling Zhan: Agnes threatens Ling Zhan, while he attacks her with arrows, showing her immunity.
• Spectators: Discuss Agnes's abilities, her immunity to damage, and her past, expressing fear and disgust towards her.