Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian and Cai Yiqiu enter E72 Celestial Pit, navigating a stable but disorienting spatial passage.
• They reach a military base within the Celestial Pit, where they purchase the latest map for exploration.
• Tang Jian plans to hunt Barbarians for Cai Yiqiu's training and entertainment.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian demonstrates his knowledge and experience about Celestial Pits, showing he's more than just a Card Master.
• Cai Yiqiu reveals her wealth and naivety, showing she's new to this world and willing to spend money for experience.
• Tang Jian reflects on his past life and feels he's letting Cai Yiqiu off easy with his current fee.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and allure of Celestial Pits as training grounds and exploration sites.
• The contrast between human cruelty and self-interest, using other species for training and entertainment.
• The importance of experience and knowledge in navigating new and dangerous environments.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Cai Yiqiu interact as employer and employee, with Tang Jian guiding and protecting Cai Yiqiu.
• Tang Jian feels a mix of amusement and exasperation at Cai Yiqiu's naivety and wealth.
• Other Card Cultivators and soldiers in the base show curiosity or mockery towards Tang Jian and Cai Yiqiu.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian and Cai Yiqiu set out to hunt Barbarians in the Celestial Pit.
• Cai Yiqiu summons a Demonic Wind Wolfhound mount, but Tang Jian chooses to drive a Shuttle Car.
• They encounter a dangerous aerial chase involving giant birds.
• Tang Jian's reckless driving causes Cai Yiqiu to suffer severe motion sickness.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian displays exceptional driving skills and confidence in his abilities.
• Cai Yiqiu's true strength and tolerance are revealed when she maintains her composure despite her fear of heights and motion sickness.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Betrayal: Tang Jian's reckless behavior raises questions about his trustworthiness, while Cai Yiqiu's hidden strength hints at potential deception.
• Risk and Reward: The characters face high risks in their mission, with potential high rewards, reflecting the theme of risk-taking for gain.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Cai Yiqiu's dynamic is tense and uncertain, with Tang Jian's recklessness pushing Cai Yiqiu to her limits.
• The Card Cultivator team's interaction with Tang Jian and Cai Yiqiu is brief but revealing, showing their concern and disapproval of the duo's actions.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian discovers Cai Yiqiu's true identity as a man and confronts him.
• Cai Yiqiu attacks Tang Jian, revealing himself as a four-star Card User.
• Tang Jian summons the Mutated Blue-Eyed Giant Worm to counter Cai Yiqiu.
• The Mutated Blue-Eyed Giant Worm swallows Cai Yiqiu, and Tang Jian forces it to spit him out.
• Tang Jian scolds the Mutated Blue-Eyed Giant Worm for eating people and promises to find better food for it.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Shows his strategic thinking, combat skills, and control over his cards, including the Mutated Blue-Eyed Giant Worm.
• Cai Yiqiu: Revealed as a cross-dressing thief and a four-star Card User. His true nature is exposed, and he meets his end.

Significant Themes

• Deception and Trust: Cai Yiqiu's deception as a woman highlights the theme of trust and its betrayal.
• Greed and Power: Cai Yiqiu's actions are driven by greed for resources and power, leading to his downfall.
• Control and Domination: Tang Jian's ability to control his cards, including the Mutated Blue-Eyed Giant Worm, showcases his dominance.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Cai Yiqiu: Their interaction reveals Cai Yiqiu's true identity and leads to a confrontation.
• Tang Jian and the Mutated Blue-Eyed Giant Worm: Tang Jian scolds the worm for eating people, showing his control over his cards and his attempt to change the worm's behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian kills Cai Yiqiu and acquires her Cards.
• Brother Hu and his companions realize Cai Yiqiu's signal has vanished and rush to find her.
• Tang Jian decides to eliminate Brother Hu and his companions to prevent retaliation against him or his family.
• Brother Hu threatens Tang Jian, who responds by threatening to kill Cai Yiqiu.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Realizes the value of his Cards, decides to eliminate potential threats, and shows determination and ruthlessness.
• Brother Hu: Shows concern for his companion, Cai Yiqiu, and displays a ruthless and overbearing attitude.
• Angelina: Shows anger and a desire for revenge when she believes Tang Jian has harmed her companion.

Significant Themes

• Power and wealth: Tang Jian and the others value Cards and the power they bring, leading to conflict and violence.
• Ruthlessness and revenge: Characters display a lack of mercy and a desire to retaliate against perceived wrongs.
• Threats and intimidation: Characters use threats to control and manipulate others.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Brother Hu: Engage in a tense standoff, with Brother Hu threatening Tang Jian and Tang Jian threatening to kill Cai Yiqiu.
• Angelina and her companions: Work together to try and rescue Cai Yiqiu and investigate Tang Jian's information.
• Tang Jian and Cai Yiqiu: Their previous interaction led to Cai Yiqiu's death and the current conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian vows revenge against Angelina and her group after Cai Yiqiu's death.
• Tang Jian uses the Dream Realm function to simulate battles against his enemies, learning their Cards and strategies.
• He enters the Dream Realm twice, spending 50,000 Energy each time, to gather information and plan his attacks.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian demonstrates his cold, calculating, and vengeful side.
• Xiao Mei shows loyalty and eagerness to protect Tang Jian.
• Angelina and her group display arrogance and underestimation of Tang Jian's abilities.
• Brother Hu, the strongest among them, is targeted by Tang Jian for elimination.

Significant Themes

• Cheating and using advantages (Dream Realm function) to gain an edge in combat.
• Revenge and the consequences of underestimating opponents.
• The importance of knowing one's enemy and oneself in battle.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian interacts with Xiao Mei, showing a softer side while still maintaining his stern demeanor.
• Angelina and her group interact with each other, showing their dynamics and underestimation of Tang Jian.
• Tang Jian, possessing Brother Hu, interacts with Angelina and the others, gathering information and planning his attacks.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian awakens from the Dream Realm, having probed his enemies' Cards.
• Le Hu arrives first, using his Heavenly Eye Card to locate Tang Jian.
• Tang Jian attempts to ambush Le Hu but is quickly killed by Le Hu's sword momentum.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian becomes more determined and strategic, planning to use his trump cards against his enemies.
• Le Hu displays his power and ruthlessness, easily defeating Tang Jian.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic planning and knowledge of one's enemies in battle.
• The power dynamics and unpredictability of Card Cultivators' battles.
• The theme of overconfidence leading to underestimation of opponents.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Xiao Mei: Tang Jian orders Xiao Mei to enter fusion state, showing his reliance on her as a trump card.
• Le Hu and Tang Jian: Le Hu underestimates Tang Jian, leading to a quick and decisive victory for Le Hu.
• Le Hu and his companions: They communicate about Tang Jian's actions and express their desire for revenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Le Hu, seeking revenge for Cai Yiqiu, finds Tang Jian and engages in battle.
• Tang Jian, seemingly dead, revives and uses the Mutated Blue-Eyed Giant Worm to kill Le Hu.
• Le Hu's companions, Angelina, Yan Bin, and the flat-nosed man, grow concerned about his silence and slow down their journey.

Character Developments

• Le Hu: Dies in his pursuit of revenge, underestimating Tang Jian's resilience.
• Tang Jian: Demonstrates his ability to revive and control powerful creatures, showing increased cunning and ruthlessness.
• Angelina, Yan Bin, and the flat-nosed man: Exhibit concern for their teammate's safety, displaying loyalty and caution.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Le Hu's desire for revenge leads to his downfall.
• Resilience: Tang Jian's ability to revive and adapt makes him a formidable opponent.
• Teamwork: The concern shown by Le Hu's companions highlights the importance of teamwork and communication.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and the Mutated Blue-Eyed Giant Worm: Their shared consciousness and bond are evident, with the worm expressing displeasure at Tang Jian's empty promises.
• Le Hu and his companions: Their communication and concern for each other's safety are shown, despite their sinister intentions.
• Tang Jian and Le Hu: Their battle highlights Tang Jian's resourcefulness and Le Hu's underestimation of his opponent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian uses Brother Hu's Energy Cards to replenish his Red Card Cheater, increasing his energy to over ninety thousand.
• Angelina, Yan Bin, and Wu Qiong approach the scene of Brother Hu's and Cai Yiqiu's deaths, witnessing the aftermath of their gruesome demise.
• Tang Jian ambushes the trio, using his Invisible Black Matter mental will to remain undetected while attacking with his Faral Magic Blast Bow and Arrow Card.
• Angelina and Yan Bin fight back, using their Cards to attack Tang Jian, while Wu Qiong is severely injured.
• Tang Jian summons his Mutated Blue-Eyed Giant Worm to engage the trio, causing them immense fear and panic.
• Yan Bin is killed by the Mutated Blue-Eyed Giant Worm, and Tang Jian uses air blades to attack Angelina and Wu Qiong.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian demonstrates his strategic thinking and patience in waiting for his prey, showcasing his growth as a formidable opponent.
• Angelina, Yan Bin, and Wu Qiong exhibit their Cards' abilities and combat skills, but ultimately succumb to Tang Jian's tactics and the power of his Mutated Blue-Eyed Giant Worm.

Significant Themes

• The law of the jungle: The strong prey on the weak, and survival is a constant struggle in the Celestial Pit.
• Fear and panic: The trio experiences these emotions as they encounter Tang Jian and his powerful pet, highlighting the psychological aspect of combat.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and the trio: Tang Jian demonstrates his ability to outmaneuver and overpower his enemies, while the trio struggles to cope with his tactics and the sheer power of his pet.
• Angelina, Yan Bin, and Wu Qiong: The trio works together to fight Tang Jian, but their combined efforts prove insufficient against his strategies and the might of his pet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian severely injures Angelina, who attempts to attack him with a hidden, suicidal trump card, a powerful self-destructing kamikaze card.
• Tang Jian survives the blast due to his combined state with Xiao Mei and the Blaze Pseudo-God Card.
• He returns to the base, rewards Xiao Mei and Blue Eye, and reports the incident to Hidden Kill.
• Tang Jian rents an advanced Card Maker workshop to continue researching Fusion Card crafting methods.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Shows ruthlessness and caution in battle, learns from his near-death experience, and becomes more vigilant. He also continues to improve his Card Maker skills.
• Angelina: Reveals her treacherous and ruthless nature, willing to sacrifice herself to take down Tang Jian.

Significant Themes

• Ruthlessness and treachery in battle.
• The importance of vigilance and caution, even after an enemy appears defeated.
• The complexity and difficulty of mastering advanced Card Maker skills.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Xiao Mei: Their combined state saves Tang Jian's life, and he rewards Xiao Mei afterward.
• Tang Jian and Blue Eye: Tang Jian rewards Blue Eye for its help in battle.
• Tang Jian and Hidden Kill: Tang Jian reports the incident to Hidden Kill, providing evidence and concealing his own trump cards.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian discovers the principles behind Fusion Cards, which require mastering 100 special brushstrokes.
• He plans to create a Fusion Card that can fuse all pets and speculates about creating monstrous creatures by fusing different pets.
• Tang Jian needs resources for research and advancement of his cards, considering selling his flying sword cards for funds.
• The Old Kingdom Organization suffers heavy losses due to the exposure of their informants, leading to a high-level meeting.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Becomes more confident in his card crafting theories and plans to create a Fusion Card, showing ambition and determination.
• Ural: Takes responsibility for the exposure of Old Kingdom Organization's informants, volunteering for a suicide mission to redeem himself.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and determination in pursuing goals (Tang Jian's plans for Fusion Cards).
• Consequences of mistakes and the need for accountability (Ural's responsibility for the informants' exposure).
• The importance of resources and funding in achieving objectives (Tang Jian's financial struggles).

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian's internal monologue and plans, with no significant external interactions in this chapter.
• High-ranking members of the Old Kingdom Organization discuss the exposure of their informants and the resulting losses, with Ural taking responsibility for the incident.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Ruoyan and Li Bingxin meet with Miluo, a Two-Star Card Maker, to discuss cooperation, but Miluo snubs them due to their previous tardiness.
• Li Ruoyan decides to recommend Tang Jian, a One-Star Card Maker, to participate in the upcoming sect conference instead.
• Tang Jian, short on funds, considers applying for research funds from the Card Maker Association and seeking external investment.

Character Developments

• Li Ruoyan remains composed and strategic, even in the face of Miluo's disrespect.
• Li Bingxin shows frustration and indignation at Miluo's treatment of their sect.
• Tang Jian demonstrates resourcefulness and determination in his card-making pursuits, despite financial constraints.

Significant Themes

• The importance of reputation and reliability in business and partnerships.
• The struggle and resourcefulness required to pursue one's goals despite financial limitations.

Character Interactions

• Li Ruoyan and Li Bingxin's sibling-like dynamic, with Li Ruoyan showing care and consideration for his junior sister.
• The tense interaction between Li Ruoyan and Miluo, highlighting the power dynamics and disrespect between them.
• Tang Jian's consideration of seeking investment from wealthy individuals, showing his willingness to explore all options to further his goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian needs money for the Demi-human Beauty Card's advancement, God-given Recall Card, and Pet Cards.
• He meets Wang Borui to discuss patent research funding.
• Wang Borui reveals that Nie Lengxiao has encountered trouble.
• Tang Jian shows Wang Borui the Evil Spirit Six Desires Blessing Card, which combines curse and blessing effects.
• Wang Borui offers to fund Tang Jian's research project in exchange for applying through the Wujing Card Maker Association.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian demonstrates his ambition and strategic thinking by refusing to join the Card Maker Association as an Endorsement Card Maker and revealing his unique card to Wang Borui.
• Wang Borui shows his expertise in card knowledge and understanding of the market, as well as his willingness to support promising Card Makers.

Significant Themes

• The importance of money and resources in the Card Maker world.
• The value of unique and innovative card creations.
• The strategic decisions and long-term planning of ambitious individuals.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Wang Borui engage in a negotiation, with Tang Jian showing his cards (literally) and Wang Borui offering support in exchange for future benefits.
• Wang Borui's revelation about Nie Lengxiao's trouble hints at potential future conflicts or alliances.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wang Borui provides Tang Jian with the remaining brushstrokes for the Fusion Card and offers five million Federal Currency, asking only that Tang Jian apply for the patents at the Wujing Card Maker Association.
• Tang Jian receives over a dozen Pet Cards from Wang Borui, replenishes his Red Card, and sends Nutritional Express to Tang Yueyue.
• Tang Jian learns thirteen new brushstrokes using the Red Card's simulated learning function.
• Tang Jian's consigned cards sell, increasing his bank balance to over 5.94 million Federal Currency.
• Tang Jian receives a call from Li Ruoyan and Li Bingxin, who want to discuss something with him in person.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian becomes more financially stable and gains confidence in his abilities.
• Wang Borui demonstrates his long-term vision and political acumen by supporting Tang Jian.
• Li Ruoyan and Li Bingxin show concern for Tang Jian and seek his help regarding Miluo.

Significant Themes

• The importance of financial resources in research and development.
• The value of patents and their impact on Card Maker Associations.
• The potential of young Card Makers and the recognition of their talent.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Wang Borui: Wang Borui supports Tang Jian financially and strategically, while Tang Jian agrees to apply for patents at the Wujing Card Maker Association.
• Tang Jian and He Lili: Tang Jian expresses gratitude to He Lili for her uncle's investment, and they discuss selling the Fusion Card patent to her family's Card Crafting Room.
• Tang Jian and Li Ruoyan/Li Bingxin: The cousins seek Tang Jian's help regarding Miluo, showing their respect for his knowledge and experience as a Card Maker.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian learns about Miluo's popular patent cards: Levitation Card and Flea Card.
• Li Ruoyan and Li Bingxin visit Tang Jian to invite him to represent Dragon Tiger Dao at the Sect Friendship Assembly in two months.
• Tang Jian agrees to attend but requests research funds from the sect.
• Tang Jian receives a call from Sun Yiying's teacher, Yan, who reveals that Sun Yiying has a secret she's struggling with.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Shows ambition and confidence in his abilities, requests research funds from the sect, and expresses willingness to help Sun Yiying.
• Li Ruoyan and Li Bingxin: Show concern for Tang Jian's potential but have little confidence in his abilities.
• Sun Yiying: Struggles with an unknown secret, which her teacher, Yan, feels compelled to share with Tang Jian.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and self-belief: Tang Jian's confidence in his abilities and his request for research funds reflect his ambition and self-belief.
• Responsibility and care: Sun Yiying's teacher, Yan, feels responsible for Sun Yiying's well-being and cares enough to share her secret with Tang Jian.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Li Ruoyan/Li Bingxin: The two juniors visit Tang Jian to invite him to the assembly, and Tang Jian requests research funds from them.
• Tang Jian and Sun Yiying's teacher, Yan: Yan calls Tang Jian to share Sun Yiying's secret, showing concern for her student's well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian learns about Sun Yiying's Spirit Awakening Physique and her injury from two years ago, which has worsened due to saving Tang Yueyue.
• Sun Yiying's injury is severe, and even a purple Five-Star Flesh and Bone Card might not cure it, only alleviate it.
• Tang Jian decides to help Sun Yiying, aiming to surprise her with his ability to heal her injuries.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Realizes the extent of Sun Yiying's injury and feels determined to help her, feeling dejected and angry that she didn't tell him earlier. He decides to work hard and surprise her with his healing ability.
• Sun Yiying: Her injury has worsened due to saving Tang Yueyue, but she hasn't told Tang Jian about it, not wanting to put pressure on him or make him feel obligated to help.
• Yan Jinmian: Concerned about Sun Yiying's condition, she secretly contacts Tang Jian for help, arranging for any possible external aid for Sun Yiying.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and Repayment: Tang Jian feels a strong sense of gratitude towards Sun Yiying for saving his sister and supporting him at school. He is determined to repay her kindness.
• Trust and Communication: Sun Yiying's decision not to tell Tang Jian about her injury highlights the theme of trust and communication in their teacher-student relationship.
• Determination and Ambition: Tang Jian's resolve to help Sun Yiying showcases his determination and ambition to become stronger and help those around him.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Sun Yiying: Their relationship is one of teacher and student, with Tang Jian feeling a strong sense of gratitude and determination to help Sun Yiying, while Sun Yiying is kind-hearted and doesn't want to put pressure on Tang Jian.
• Tang Jian and Yan Jinmian: Yan Jinmian contacts Tang Jian secretly for help, showing her concern for Sun Yiying and her trust in Tang Jian's abilities. Tang Jian feels determined to help Sun Yiying after learning about her condition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian remembers Sun Yiying's condition during the college entrance exam and possesses her in a dream.
• Tang Jian beats up his past self in the dream due to guilt and frustration.
• Tang Jian returns home and interacts with his family.
• Tang Yueyue shows Tang Jian her novel, which he finds absurd and inappropriate.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Feels remorse and guilt for his past actions towards Sun Yiying. Beats up his past self in a dream to vent his frustration. Shows concern for his family's well-being.
• Sun Yiying: Struggles with her health issues, affecting her cultivation progress. Her condition worsens, causing pessimism about her future as a Five-Star Card Master.
• Tang Yueyue: Persists in her dream of becoming an author despite her brother's disapproval. Shows determination and resolve in pursuing her goals.

Significant Themes

• Guilt and Redemption: Tang Jian feels guilty for his past actions and seeks redemption through his actions in the present.
• Pursuit of Dreams: Tang Yueyue is determined to follow her dream of becoming an author, despite her brother's disapproval and the potential challenges she may face.
• Family and Responsibility: Tang Jian shows concern for his family's well-being, highlighting the importance of family in his life.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Past Self: Tang Jian beats up his past self in a dream, expressing his frustration and guilt.
• Tang Jian and Sun Yiying: Tang Jian possesses Sun Yiying in a dream, experiencing her physical condition firsthand and feeling empathy for her struggles.
• Tang Jian and Tang Yueyue: Tang Jian disapproves of Tang Yueyue's dream of becoming an author, leading to a tense interaction between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian's family moves to Jiangbei City for safety and better living conditions.
• Upon arrival, they witness four nuclear bomb explosions in the distance, in the direction of Changshan.
• An Evil God has descended, causing two Celestial Pits to go out of control, and Card God Mingbo is responding to the threat.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Realizes the unpredictable nature of destiny and the world's changes, feels unsettled and concerned about the nuclear bomb explosions and the descent of an Evil God.
• Tang Yueyue: Excited about moving to Jiangbei City but also determined to improve her Life Force and become a Card Master while pursuing her passion for writing.

Significant Themes

• Unpredictability of destiny and the world's changes.
• The power and danger of Card Cultivators and Celestial Pits.
• The contrast between the excitement of moving to a new city and the fear and uncertainty caused by the nuclear bomb explosions.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Tang Yueyue: Brother and sister interaction, with Tang Jian teasing Tang Yueyue about her future prospects and Tang Yueyue determined to prove herself.
• Tang Jian and his family: The family interacts as they move into their new house, with Tang Jian feeling content about securing their living environment.
• Tang Jian and the military officer: The officer provides information about the situation in Changshan, revealing the descent of an Evil God and the response of Card God Mingbo.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An incident occurs in Changshan, with rumors suggesting an Evil God's involvement.
• Tang Jian's family takes shelter in an air-raid shelter due to the chaos.
• Tang Jian is summoned by General He through an officer named Bailai.
• Tang Jian's parents visit their new home, and his uncle, He Yong, is expected to visit.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Shows maturity and responsibility in handling his family's safety and the unexpected situation.
• Tang Lin and Chen Lianrong: Display concern for their son's safety and well-being, and adapt to their new environment.
• Tang Yueyue: Shows curiosity and trust in her brother's abilities.
• He Dongchen (General He): Shows urgency and importance in needing Tang Jian's help.

Significant Themes

• Family responsibility and protection.
• Adaptation to sudden changes and uncertainty.
• The power dynamics and hierarchy within the Federation, with Card Gods and Evil Gods.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and his family: Show concern and care for each other, with Tang Jian taking the lead in decision-making.
• Tang Jian and Bailai: Have a brief interaction, with Bailai showing professionalism and Tang Jian displaying curiosity about the situation.
• Tang Lin and the old man next door: Exchange pleasantries and discuss Tang Jian's accomplishments.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian meets with General He Dongchen, who reveals that two Celestial Pits in Changshan have gone out of control, and he's invited to join an emergency Card research team.
• Tang Jian learns that two Deities attacked simultaneously, causing a nuclear-like explosion and severely wounding the local Card God.
• Tang Jian is given a mission to develop overloaded powerful Gale Cards for the battlefield, with rewards including a military rank, merit, and open contribution channels.
• On his way to the research institute, Tang Jian's Shuttle Car is attacked by a swarm of black, flowing insects.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Shows maturity and composure in the face of serious missions and danger.
• He Dongchen: Reveals himself as a senior of Professor Luo from Yujing, indicating his high standing in the military and Card Maker Association.
• Bailai: Demonstrates her loyalty and concern for Tang Jian's safety, acting as his personal bodyguard.

Significant Themes

• The threat of Celestial Pit Deities and the instability of the Celestial Pits.
• The importance of Card research and development for the military.
• The dangers and challenges faced by those involved in high-level missions.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and He Dongchen: He Dongchen introduces Tang Jian to important figures and explains the mission's details, showing confidence in Tang Jian's abilities.
• Tang Jian and Bailai: Bailai expresses her willingness to help Tang Jian with anything he needs, indicating her dedication as his bodyguard.
• Tang Jian and his family: Tang Jian briefly interacts with his family before leaving for the mission, showing a harmonious relationship despite his uncle's materialistic tendencies.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian and Bailai are attacked by a swarm of mutated, poisonous flying insects.
• Tang Jian's Mutated Blue-Eyed White Worm saves them and they escape together.
• Bailai reveals she's a disciple of the White Feather Sect and has a two-star Life Force.
• They decide to ride the Mutated Blue-Eyed White Worm to the research base together.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Shows his strength and resourcefulness in dealing with the insect attack. He also reveals he can create Cards, hinting at his secret.
• Bailai: Initially reserved and formal, she warms up to Tang Jian after he saves her. She shows respect for General He and dedication to her mission.

Significant Themes

• Strength and power in the Card Cultivator world.
• Loyalty and dedication, as shown by Bailai towards General He.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Bailai: Initially formal, they grow closer after the insect attack. Tang Jian shows respect and gentlemanly behavior towards Bailai, while she warms up to him.
• Tang Jian and the Mutated Blue-Eyed White Worm: Tang Jian has a complex relationship with his pet, appreciating its strength but also finding it shameless and disobedient.