Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian meets with Huang Hu, revealing his plan to expose Qi Meng and others for selling second-hand goods.
• Qi Meng and other card trading club owners face backlash from customers who bought defective or second-hand goods.
• The Taishan Card Trading Club is forced to apologize and compensate customers, suffering a significant blow to their reputation.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Disguised, he watches the commotion at the Taishan Card Trading Club, demonstrating his strategic thinking and patience.
• Qi Meng: Struggles to handle the crisis, showing his unscrupulous nature but also his business acumen in trying to appease customers.
• Xu Nana: Shows up at the Taishan Card Trading Club, taunting Qi Meng and revealing her cunning and vengeful side.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Tang Jian's plan to avenge his brother's death drives the plot.
• Greed and Herd Mentality: Customers demand compensation and join in on the excitement, highlighting human greed and susceptibility to peer influence.
• Reputation and Integrity: The Taishan Card Trading Club's reputation is severely damaged, emphasizing the importance of integrity in business.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Huang Hu: They discuss the plan to expose Qi Meng and others, showing Huang Hu's trust in Tang Jian's abilities.
• Qi Meng and Xu Nana: Their interaction reveals Xu Nana's cunning and Qi Meng's unscrupulous nature, as well as the tension between them.
• Customers and the Taishan Card Trading Club: The customers' demands for compensation and apologies put the card trading club owners in a difficult position, highlighting the power dynamics between consumers and businesses.

Key Plot Points/Events

• The author reflects on reaching 1.03 million characters in 148 days.
• The author expresses pride in the book's achievements, despite it not being "premium" yet.
• The author acknowledges the support of fans, including Alliance Masters and Helmsmen.
• The author mentions other card-themed books and the trend passing.
• The author announces slower updates in January and February, with updates picking up after a wedding in February.

Character Developments

• The author (Jiajia) reflects on personal growth and shortcomings while writing the book.
• The author reveals that the protagonist, Tang Jian, is named after a reader.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of writing a niche (card-themed) book.
• The importance of reader support and engagement.
• The transient nature of trends in literature.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with readers, thanking them for their support and help.
• The author mentions specific readers who have contributed to the book, such as Bubble, who helped design cards and a character.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Nana confronts Qi Meng at the Taishan Card Exchange, exposing his club's wrongdoings and warning him of impending consequences.
• Qi Meng, despite initial anger, maintains a calm facade, vowing to continue business as usual and threatening Miracle Card Crafting Room.
• Tang Jian returns home, tells his parents about the fake news of his death, and shares his plan to expose the truth behind the attacks on his card crafting room.
• Tang Jian contacts Bi Yi, thanking him for his help and discussing his plans to eliminate Baseth.
• Tang Jian visits Hu Chen's home, disguised as an officer, to prepare for manipulating him in the Dream Realm.
• Norman Blackhand infiltrates a nightclub in Lanting Base City, Western Europe, to approach his target.

Character Developments

• Qi Meng: Struggles to maintain composure and reputation in the face of exposure, but grows uneasy and paranoid.
• Tang Jian: Continues his meticulous plan to expose and dismantle his enemies, showing no signs of stopping.
• Norman Blackhand: Grateful for Tang Jian's help, he's determined to complete his task despite the humiliation of working as a club host.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and retribution: Tang Jian's primary motivation, driving his meticulous plans to expose and dismantle his enemies.
• Manipulation and control: Tang Jian's use of the Dream Realm to manipulate people and extract information, demonstrating his power and cunning.
• Humiliation and perseverance: Norman Blackhand's willingness to endure humiliation to complete his task, highlighting his determination and gratitude towards Tang Jian.

Character Interactions

• Xu Nana and Qi Meng: Their confrontation highlights the growing tension and exposure of the Taishan Card Trading Club's wrongdoings.
• Tang Jian and Bi Yi: Their conversation reveals Tang Jian's plans to eliminate Baseth and his gratitude towards Bi Yi.
• Tang Jian and Hu Chen's family: Tang Jian's visit to Hu Chen's home sets the stage for his manipulation of Hu Chen in the Dream Realm.
• Norman Blackhand and his target: Norman Blackhand's infiltration of the nightclub brings him closer to his target, despite the humiliation of his current role.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Norman Blackhand, now disguised as a black man, infiltrates a nightclub to approach a target as per Tang Jian's instructions.
• Tang Jian provides Huang Hu with incriminating information against four card trading clubs, including the Taishan Card Trading Club, leading to their potential closure.
• Qi Meng, the owner of the Taishan Card Trading Club, stages a successful event celebrating the Old Kingdom's Guxia National Day, attracting many customers.
• Card Police arrive at the Taishan Card Trading Club, hinting at potential trouble.

Character Developments

• Norman Blackhand: Disguises himself to help Tang Jian, showing loyalty and determination.
• Tang Jian: Gathers incriminating evidence against his enemies and uses it to his advantage, demonstrating strategic thinking and patience.
• Qi Meng: Shows adaptability and resourcefulness in turning the situation around for his card trading club.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and brotherhood (Norman Blackhand's dedication to Tang Jian).
• The consequences of one's actions (Qi Meng's temporary success followed by potential downfall).
• Strategic planning and patience (Tang Jian's long-term approach to dealing with his enemies).

Character Interactions

• Norman Blackhand and Tang Jian: Norman follows Tang Jian's instructions, showing trust and loyalty.
• Tang Jian and Huang Hu: Tang Jian provides Huang Hu with crucial information, demonstrating his value and influence.
• Qi Meng and his customers: Qi Meng's event attracts customers, showing his ability to adapt and capitalize on opportunities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Card Police raid Qi Meng's Taishan Card Trading Club and other clubs, arresting owners for colluding with the Old Kingdom Organization, smuggling, tax evasion, and inciting thugs.
• Miracle Card Crafting Room reopens and hosts a promotional event, attracting customers due to the closure of other card trading clubs.
• Mo Lei demonstrates successful fusions using Miracle Card Crafting Room's Fusion Cards, dispelling customers' doubts and boosting business.

Character Developments

• Qi Meng and other club owners are arrested, facing serious crimes and imprisonment.
• Tang Jian, disguised, prepares to leave for Western Europe to deal with an unknown individual.
• Sun Yiying recovers from her injuries, breakthroughs to One-Star Card Master, and regains her vitality.

Significant Themes

• Revenge and Justice: Tang Jian's retaliation against Qi Meng and others for their actions against him and Miracle Card Crafting Room.
• Business and Power Struggles: The competition and underhanded tactics among card trading clubs in Jiangbei City.
• Redemption and Reputation: Miracle Card Crafting Room's reopening and regaining of customers' trust.

Character Interactions

• The Card Police captain sternly arrests Qi Meng, while Qi Meng protests his innocence.
• Mo Lei interacts with customers, demonstrating successful fusions and addressing their concerns.
• Tang Jian, disguised, prepares to leave without interacting with anyone in the Miracle Card Crafting Room.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Baseth is cooped up in his mansion due to safety concerns, feeling restless and agitated.
• Tang Jian, disguised, observes Baseth from a ship on the river.
• Norman Blackhand successfully infiltrates Baseth's social circle and is invited to a party where Baseth's cousin, Yuri, and Yuri's companion, Asherine, will be present.

Character Developments

• Baseth: Struggles with his confinement, becomes paranoid about Tang Jian's fate and the involvement of the Jiangbei police.
• Tang Jian: Maintains his disguise and plans, showing patience and strategic thinking.
• Norman Blackhand: Endures hardships to complete his mission, demonstrating loyalty and resilience.

Significant Themes

• Isolation and Confinement: Baseth's isolation in his mansion reflects his paranoia and vulnerability.
• Trust and Betrayal: Baseth's suspicion of those around him, including his cousin Yuri, highlights the theme of trust and betrayal in his relationships.
• Power and Vulnerability: Despite his powerful family and personal abilities, Baseth feels vulnerable and must remain hidden, illustrating the flip side of power.

Character Interactions

• Baseth and Kedra: They discuss Tang Jian's fate and the Jiangbei police's involvement, showing Baseth's paranoia and Kedra's loyalty.
• Tang Jian and Norman Blackhand: They meet to discuss the progress of Norman's mission, showing their camaraderie and shared goal.
• Baseth and Tang Jian (implied): Their indirect interaction is shown through Baseth's thoughts about Tang Jian, highlighting Baseth's growing paranoia and Tang Jian's strategic planning.

Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian and Norman Blackhand attend Asherine's party at the Ivan Family complex.
• Tang Jian uses the Three-Non-Apes Card to stealthily enter the villa.
• He explores the villa using the Dream Realm, discovering Asherine and Yuri's location and their complex relationship.
• Tang Jian infiltrates the third floor, approaching Asherine and Yuri's room.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian demonstrates his strategic planning and adaptability in using the Three-Non-Apes Card to infiltrate the party and gather information.
• Asherine and Yuri's relationship is revealed to be incestuous and complex, with Yuri protecting Asherine fiercely.

Significant Themes

• The decadence and corruption of the Ivan Family.
• The power dynamics and control within the Ivan Family, with Yuri holding significant influence.
• The use of Cards for stealth, infiltration, and information gathering.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Norman Blackhand enter the party together, with Norman Blackhand serving as a decoy.
• Tang Jian interacts with the security personnel and bodyguards using the Three-Non-Apes Card, remaining undetected.
• Asherine and Yuri's relationship is explored, showing their intimate and possessive connection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian observes Asherine and Yuri together, delaying his plan to possess Asherine.
• Tang Jian successfully exits the Ivan Family villa and returns to his motel.
• Tang Jian possesses Asherine's body in the Dream Realm and asks Yuri for help to live in Baseth's mansion.
• The Miracle Card Crafting Room reopens and hosts a successful Fusion event, boosting its reputation and sales.
• Tang Moyuan reviews Tang Jian's business plan for the 'Miracle Fusion Guide' magazine.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian demonstrates adaptability and strategic thinking in handling the Ivan Family situation and the Miracle Card Crafting Room's revival.
• Tang Moyuan shows support for Tang Jian's ideas and plans for the 'Miracle Fusion Guide' magazine.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and resilience in the face of challenges.
• Strategic planning and execution.
• The power of positive cycles and collaboration.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Asherine/Yuri: Tang Jian observes Asherine and Yuri's intimate relationship, delaying his plan to possess Asherine. He later interacts with Yuri, asking for help to live in Baseth's mansion.
• Tang Jian and Tang Moyuan: Tang Jian's business plan for the 'Miracle Fusion Guide' magazine is reviewed and approved by Tang Moyuan, showing their mutual respect and understanding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Baseth suspects Tang Jian is alive and in Jiangbei, ordering Kedra to find him or capture his loved ones to force him out.
• Tang Jian infiltrates the Ivan Family's compound to steal the control card for Baseth's mansion.
• Sun Yiying is targeted by Kedra as she leaves the hotel daily to collect Lucky Horse Grass for her Card research.

Character Developments

• Baseth becomes increasingly desperate, willing to sacrifice more to eliminate Tang Jian.
• Tang Jian demonstrates his cunning and skill in infiltrating the Ivan Family's compound.
• Sun Yiying shows determination and independence in her Card research, putting herself at risk.

Significant Themes

• The power of desperation and the lengths one will go to protect their interests (Baseth).
• The importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of adversity (Tang Jian).
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents and the dangers of overconfidence (Kedra).

Character Interactions

• Baseth and Kedra: Baseth orders Kedra to find Tang Jian or capture his loved ones, showing Baseth's desperation and willingness to sacrifice others for his goals. Kedra, however, is hesitant and has his own agenda.
• Tang Jian and the Ivan Family: Tang Jian infiltrates the Ivan Family's compound, showing his cunning and skill, but also the Ivan Family's vulnerability.
• Sun Yiying and Kedra: Sun Yiying is targeted by Kedra, who plans to use her to force Tang Jian out. This interaction highlights the danger Sun Yiying is in and the potential consequences of her actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Norman Blackhand, after being severely beaten by the Ivan Family, learns that Tang Jian has already infiltrated the estate.
• Tang Jian's plan involves Norman Blackhand seducing Asherine and attending her party to facilitate a meeting with Yuri and Asherine.
• Kedra, a C-class fugitive, attempts to capture Sun Yiying but is captured by Bi Yi, who was secretly protecting her.
• Bi Yi captures Kedra and confiscates his cards, planning to use him to rescue Miluo and stage a grand show to entice Baseth.

Character Developments

• Norman Blackhand: Despite his abuse, he remains loyal to Tang Jian's plan and is willing to retreat as instructed.
• Tang Jian: His cunning and foresight are demonstrated as he anticipates his enemies targeting his loved ones and sets up traps to lure them in.
• Bi Yi: He shows his strength and efficiency in capturing Kedra and is impressed by Tang Jian's planning.
• Kedra: Captured and at the mercy of Bi Yi, he is forced to cooperate to save his own life.

Significant Themes

• Cunning and strategic planning: Tang Jian's schemes and foresight are central to the chapter, demonstrating his ability to anticipate and manipulate his enemies.
• Loyalty and trust: Norman Blackhand's loyalty to Tang Jian and Bi Yi's trust in Tang Jian's plans are highlighted.
• The consequences of past actions: Kedra's past crimes catch up with him, leading to his capture and the loss of his cards.

Character Interactions

• Norman Blackhand and the Ivan Family guard: Norman Blackhand learns about Tang Jian's infiltration from the guard, who mocks him.
• Sun Yiying and Kedra: Sun Yiying acts as bait to lure Kedra into a trap, and Kedra's attempted capture of her leads to his own downfall.
• Bi Yi and Kedra: Bi Yi captures Kedra and uses him as a bargaining chip to rescue Miluo and entice Baseth.
• Tang Jian and his allies: Tang Jian's plans involve using his allies to protect his loved ones and manipulate his enemies, demonstrating his trust in them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian successfully captures Kedra, a Three-Star Card Master, who agrees to help him.
• Tang Jian infiltrates the Ivan Family residence, stealing the control card and some of Yuri's savings.
• Tang Jian plans to use Kedra to lure Baseth out, with Senior Bi posing as Tang Jian.
• Tang Jian uses the Medusa's Whisper Card to detect the Celestial Pit Scaled Snake, indicating Mo Kela's presence in the mansion.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian demonstrates his strategic thinking and planning skills, showing no fear despite the risks involved.
• Kedra, initially hostile, agrees to help Tang Jian, showing a change in his stance.
• Baseth's desperation to eliminate Tang Jian is revealed, indicating his fear of Tang Jian's potential.

Significant Themes

• Trust and deception: Tang Jian uses Kedra's cooperation to his advantage, while Baseth's paranoia leads him to keep Mo Kela close.
• Risk and calculation: Tang Jian is willing to take calculated risks, while Baseth's actions show his desperation and lack of planning.
• Power dynamics: The strength of Card Masters and their cards is emphasized, with Tang Jian's ability to infiltrate the Ivan Family residence highlighting his skill.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Sun Yiying discuss the plan, with Sun Yiying expressing concern for Tang Jian's safety.
• Tang Jian and Norman Blackhand discuss the operation, with Tang Jian prioritizing Norman's safety despite his willingness to take risks.
• Tang Jian's interaction with Kedra, though not directly shown, indicates a level of trust and cooperation between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Baseth hires an elder Four-Star Card Master to assassinate Tang Jian, paying a massive price.
• Tang Jian discovers a Scaled Snake in Baseth's mansion using the Medusa's Whisper Card, indicating Mo Kela's presence.
• Tang Jian uses the Mansion Control Card to open the mansion's gate and confronts Baseth, disguised as Mo Kela.
• Norman Blackhand uses a Spherical Lightning Card to attack Baseth, revealing his presence.
• Tang Jian and Norman Blackhand infiltrate the mansion, with Tang Jian activating the Silence Domain to hinder the bodyguards.

Character Developments

• Baseth's desperation and cunning are shown as he hires an elder assassin and disguises himself as Mo Kela.
• Tang Jian's resourcefulness and strategic thinking are demonstrated as he uses the Dream Realm to probe the mansion and devises a plan to infiltrate it.
• Norman Blackhand shows loyalty and trust in Tang Jian, following his lead without question.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and disguise is prominent, with Baseth using a Disguise Card and Tang Jian using the Versatile Superstar Card.
• The power dynamics between characters are explored, with Baseth hiring an elder assassin to eliminate Tang Jian, and Tang Jian using the Mansion Control Card to gain the upper hand.

Character Interactions

• Baseth and Tang Jian: Baseth underestimates Tang Jian's abilities and resourcefulness, leading to his disadvantage in the confrontation.
• Tang Jian and Norman Blackhand: The two work together seamlessly, with Tang Jian making strategic decisions and Norman Blackhand following his lead.
• Baseth and the bodyguards: Baseth gives orders to the bodyguards, but his disguise and the Silence Domain hinder their ability to protect him effectively.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian discovers Baseth's disguise and captures him.
• Baseth reveals that he sent Kela and a Four-Star Card Master, Nodis, to assassinate Tang Jian.
• Tang Jian and Norman Blackhand leave the city with Baseth as a captive.
• In another location, Kedra, under Bi Yi's control, uses Sun Yiying as a hostage to lure out Tang Jian's assassins.

Character Developments

• Baseth's true colors are revealed, showing his ruthlessness and desperation.
• Tang Jian demonstrates his strategic thinking and combat prowess.
• Kedra, under Bi Yi's control, acts as a decoy to draw out the assassins.

Significant Themes

• The theme of deception and disguise is prominent, with characters using disguises and lies to achieve their goals.
• The power of control cards is highlighted, as Tang Jian uses one to capture Baseth.
• The theme of trust and betrayal is evident, as Baseth betrays Tang Jian and is later captured by him.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Norman Blackhand work together to capture Baseth and his bodyguards.
• Baseth and Tang Jian engage in a tense interrogation, with Baseth trying to negotiate and Tang Jian demanding information.
• Kedra and Sun Yiying interact, with Kedra taunting Sun Yiying to make his act more convincing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuri discovers his residence has been robbed, with valuables worth over 40 million Federal Currency stolen, including Mansion Control Cards.
• Tang Jian receives a reply from Sun Yiying about Nodis' escape and Kela's absence.
• Kela contacts Tang Jian via Baseth's Communication Card, attempting to negotiate Baseth's release but Tang Jian refuses.
• Tang Jian kills Baseth and destroys his body, then returns to Guxia with Norman Blackhand.
• The Ivan Family investigates Baseth's mansion and finds evidence of a battle, estimating two enemies with strengths not exceeding three stars.

Character Developments

• Yuri: Realizes the severity of the theft and reports it to the Ivan Family.
• Tang Jian: Decides to kill Baseth despite Kela's attempts to negotiate, showing his determination and ruthlessness.
• Baseth: Dies at Tang Jian's hands, his threats and pleas for mercy falling on deaf ears.
• Kela: Shows caution and vigilance, suspecting Tang Jian's involvement in Baseth's disappearance.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Tang Jian's primary motivation for killing Baseth is to avenge his previous attempts on his life.
• Power Dynamics: The Ivan Family's influence and resources are contrasted with Tang Jian's relative isolation and weakness, highlighting the importance of backing in the Card World.
• Cunning and Vigilance: Both Tang Jian and Kela display these traits, with Kela's caution preventing him from falling into Tang Jian's trap and Tang Jian's cunning in setting up the trap in the first place.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Baseth: Their interaction is tense and one-sided, with Baseth begging for his life and Tang Jian refusing to show mercy.
• Tang Jian and Kela: Their interaction is primarily through Communication Card, with Kela attempting to negotiate and Tang Jian refusing to engage in conversation.
• Yuri and the Ivan Family: Yuri reports the theft to the Ivan Family, who then investigate the scene of the crime.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hunter Hawk, a Four-Star Assassin, is killed, and it's revealed that Tang Jian (disguised as 'Mist') is responsible.
• Tang Jian is offered a position in the Federation Apprehension Bureau.
• Baseth of the Ivan Family is killed, suspected to be by Tang Jian.
• Tang Jian and Sun Yiying are cultivating in the B65 Celestial Pit ruins.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian's reputation grows within the assassin world due to his kills.
• Tang Jian considers joining the Federation Apprehension Bureau to uncover the Red Card's secret.
• Wan Ling is impressed by Tang Jian's achievements and orders Bi Yi to investigate 'Mist'.
• The Ivan Family is enraged and embarrassed by Baseth's death, but lacks evidence to seek revenge.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and reputation within the assassin world.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents.
• The importance of evidence in seeking revenge or justice.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and He Dongchen discuss the Federation Apprehension Bureau's offer.
• Wan Ling and Bi Yi discuss Tang Jian's actions and the Ivan Family's reaction.
• The Ivan Family discusses and investigates Baseth's death.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Ivan Family compiles a list of suspects for Baseth's assassination, with Tang Jian, Miluo, Ross, and Murata Yuri as the top suspects.
• The Ivan Family decides to pin the murder on a Hidden Kill assassin and warn Miluo, while putting Ross and Murata Yuri under house arrest.
• Tang Jian, unaware of the Ivan Family's suspicions, is cultivating with Sun Yiying in the Celestial Pit ruins. He has cleared the Descent Evil Poison from Sun Yiying's soul and has been absorbing energy from the Card Energy Crystals in the ruins, significantly increasing his Life Force.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: He has become more diligent and responsible, working hard to clear the poison from Sun Yiying's soul and absorbing energy to increase his Life Force. He also shows consideration for the environment by not overexploiting the Card Energy mineral veins.
• Sun Yiying: She has grown more comfortable around Tang Jian, dropping her initial reserve. She is now cooking with Norman Blackhand on the surface while Tang Jian cultivates below.
• Bazhaka Ivanovich Ivan: He demonstrates strategic thinking by choosing not to retaliate against Tang Jian due to his strong backing and instead finding a scapegoat to maintain the family's prestige.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of provoking powerful entities (illustrated by the Ivan Family's caution in dealing with Tang Jian and Miluo).
• The importance of present-day resource exploitation and the disregard for future consequences (shown through Tang Jian's consideration for the Card Energy mineral veins).
• The impact of Baseth's actions on the Ivan Family and the potential traps set by unknown entities.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Sun Yiying: Their relationship has become more intimate as Tang Jian has taken care of Sun Yiying during her recovery. They have established clear boundaries and understanding between them.
• The Ivan Family: The family members discuss and decide on a course of action regarding Baseth's assassination, ultimately choosing to pin the murder on a scapegoat to maintain their reputation.
• Tang Jian and Norman Blackhand: Although not explicitly mentioned in this chapter, their alliance and cooperation are implied, as Norman Blackhand is cooking with Sun Yiying on the surface while Tang Jian cultivates below.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian has been cultivating in the Celestial Pit, subsisting on Celestial Pit Creatures, which are formidable beings with high energy levels.
• Norman Blackhand, Tang Jian's brother, has been helping him by hunting these creatures and sending them to Tang Jian.
• Norman Blackhand discovers a bug nest with human cries for help and powerful bugs. Tang Jian decides to investigate.
• Tang Jian and Norman Blackhand approach the bug nest on the Mutated Red-Eyed Venerable Worm. Tang Jian uses his Dream Realm ability for reconnaissance.
• Tang Jian discovers three people hiding near the bug nest and confronts them.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian's Life Force has grown stronger due to his diet of Celestial Pit Creatures, and he's developed a distaste for their meat.
• Norman Blackhand has proven himself a capable hunter and ally to Tang Jian.
• Sun Yiying's cultivation has improved, but she acknowledges the gap in combat power between her and Tang Jian.

Significant Themes

• The power of Cards and Life Force in combat.
• The dangers and challenges of the Celestial Pit.
• The importance of reconnaissance and gathering information before acting.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Norman Blackhand work together to investigate the bug nest, demonstrating their trust and camaraderie.
• Tang Jian and the three hidden people interact, with Tang Jian taking the initiative to confront them, showing his confidence and assertiveness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian encounters three Tiandu Academy students (Liu Qi, Xu Dongli, and Chen Chun) who are searching for their missing companions taken by Pestilent Poisonous Worms.
• Tang Jian agrees to help rescue the captives, planning to infiltrate the worm's nest while the Tiandu students draw the worms' attention.
• Tang Jian discovers that only seven captives are still alive, with most having lost limbs and being kept as food.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian: Shows maturity and responsibility by agreeing to help rescue the captives without expecting a reward.
• Liu Qi: Demonstrates leadership and concern for his missing companions, willing to trust Tang Jian despite his young age.
• Xu Dongli: Shows concern for the captives' safety and is willing to cooperate with Tang Jian.
• Chen Chun: Initially skeptical of Tang Jian's abilities, but later apologizes for his doubts.

Significant Themes

• Cooperation: Tang Jian and the Tiandu students must work together to rescue the captives, highlighting the importance of teamwork.
• Despair vs. Hope: The captives' desperate situation contrasts with Tang Jian's determination to rescue them, emphasizing the power of hope in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and the Tiandu students: They form an uneasy alliance, with the Tiandu students initially doubting Tang Jian's abilities but eventually trusting him.
• Tang Jian and Norman Blackhand: Norman Blackhand remains silent and disinterested in the Tiandu students, only respecting Tang Jian as a brother.

Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian and his team discover a group of seven people trapped in an insect nest, their limbs gnawed off and bodies poisoned.
• Tang Jian waits for Norman Blackhand's team to attract the insects' attention before rescuing the seven people.
• Norman Blackhand's team engages in battle with the strange insects outside, while Tang Jian uses his cards to fight off three powerful mutant worms pursuing him.
• Tang Jian successfully rescues the seven people and retreats with them in his Immortal Abode.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian demonstrates his powerful combat abilities, using high-level cards like the Eight Divisions Heavenly Dragon Card and the Blue Laser Card to defeat the mutant worms.
• Norman Blackhand, Liu Qi, Chen Chun, and Xu Dongli fight against the strange insects, showcasing their teamwork and individual strengths.

Significant Themes

• The power of cards and their strategic use in combat.
• The importance of teamwork and coordination in battle.
• The danger and horror of the Celestial Pit world and its creatures.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian and Norman Blackhand's team coordinate their actions to rescue the trapped people and fight off the strange insects.
• Liu Qi, Chen Chun, and Xu Dongli work together to defend against the strange insects while Norman Blackhand focuses on offense.
• Tang Jian's powerful display of combat prowess leaves his teammates in awe and disbelief.

Plot Points and Events

• Tang Jian helps save hostages from monstrous worms, earning gratitude from survivors.
• He collects worm corpses, Cards, and Gauges as spoils of war.
• Tang Jian completes a training mission to eliminate 100 Celestial Pit Creatures.
• Miracle Card Crafting Room gains popularity through advertisements featuring Tang Jian.
• He Xun visits the Card Crafting Room to thank Tang Jian and discuss business.

Character Developments

• Tang Jian's strength improves significantly, with increased vitality and mental power.
• He becomes more popular due to the advertisements, causing some envy and admiration.
• He Xun seeks Tang Jian out to express gratitude and discuss business opportunities.

Significant Themes

• The power of connections and networking, as seen through Tang Jian's interactions with survivors and He Xun.
• The value of spoils of war and resources, both in terms of currency and strategic advantage.
• The importance of reputation and popularity, as demonstrated by the Card Crafting Room's increased business.

Character Interactions

• Tang Jian interacts with Chen Chun, Liu Qi, and Xu Dongli, earning their respect and gratitude.
• He Xun visits Tang Jian to express thanks and discuss business, potentially opening up new opportunities.
• Tang Jian, Sun Yiying, and Norman Blackhand return to the Card Crafting Room together, with Tang Jian disguising himself to avoid recognition.