Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The soldiers are mentally exhausted from the brutal battle at Two Worlds Mountain.
• A soldier's nightmare causes a panic (Camp Roar) in the Pearl River Army, which spreads to other Literary World armies.
• Fang Yun uses a Sage Page poem to calm the soldiers and cause the demon barbarians to flee, averting a disaster.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun demonstrates his prowess as a Grand Academician, using a single poem to turn the tide of battle.
• The soldiers show their vulnerability and fear, highlighting the brutal reality of war.

Significant Themes

• The power of literature and poetry to influence emotions and even control minds.
• The psychological toll of war on soldiers.
• The contrast between the Literary World's strength and the demon barbarians' fearsome might.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun interacts with the soldiers, trying to calm them and eventually saving them with his poem.
• The soldiers interact with each other, spreading panic and fear.
• The demon barbarians react to the poem, showing their vulnerability to emotional manipulation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A powerful Demon Barbarian Great Khan roars, causing a vast sandstorm that affects Two Worlds Mountain City Wall.
• The Demon Barbarians retreat after a single poem by Zhang Longxiang, a Literary World Grand Academician, strikes and slashes at their hearts, planting thoughts of retreat.
• The Demon Barbarians sound a truce horn, marking the first time they've done so in the current battle, and retreat for at least two days.
• The Literary World Army is commended for their actions, with the Pearl River Army ranking 95th on the Military Merit Register.

Character Developments

• Zhang Longxiang's poem demonstrates the power of literature, driving back the Demon Barbarian army.
• Fang Yun, despite not actively participating in the battle, is respected and thanked by many Grand Academicians for his role in restoring the honor of the Literary World.
• Gou Bao, a Jing Commandery Prince, and Qishan Marquis show prejudice against the Literary World's contribution, contrasting with Shangwu Marquis' gratitude.

Significant Themes

• The power of literature and art in influencing emotions and events.
• The prejudice and discrimination faced by the Literary World People.
• The importance of recognition and merit in the military.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun interacts with various Grand Academicians, who express their gratitude for his role in restoring the Literary World's honor.
• The Pearl River Army commanders discuss their concerns about receiving military merit for their actions.
• Gou Bao and Qishan Marquis show disdain for the Literary World's contribution, while Shangwu Marquis shows gratitude.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Pearl River Army enters the Military Merit Register at 95th place, causing mixed reactions among other kingdoms' commanders.
• Grand Academicians congratulate Fang Yun, but Gou Bao and the Jing Commandery Prince do not.
• The Pearl River Army's officers discuss their ambitions to reach the top of the register and display their banner on Two Worlds Mountain.
• Gou Bao provokes the Pearl River Army, accusing them of boasting about planting their banner on Two Worlds Mountain in the past.
• A Grand Academician threatens to expose the Pearl River Army's alleged boast on the Discourse Ranking.
• The Poetry Lord and the Poetry Lord intervene to defuse the situation.
• Fang Yun responds to Gou Bao, revealing that he never heard such claims from his father and accusing Gou Bao of resentment.
• Gou Bao warns that the demon barbarians' truce might be a trap, and the next battle could lead to the Pearl River Army's destruction.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun remains calm and composed, refusing to engage in verbal sparring with Gou Bao but eventually responding to his provocations.
• Zhang Qingfeng tries to defend the Pearl River Army but struggles to refute Gou Bao's accusations.
• Wang Li is embarrassed by Gou Bao's revelations about his boasts.
• The Poetry Lord and the Poetry Lord show their broad-mindedness and willingness to help Fang Yun.
• Gou Bao is revealed to be resentful of the Pearl River Army's success and uses provocative language to try and undermine their morale.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and its potential consequences (Pearl River Army's desire to reach the top of the Military Merit Register and display their banner on Two Worlds Mountain).
• The power of words and reputation (Gou Bao's attempts to tarnish the Pearl River Army's image and Fang Yun's response).
• Resentment and jealousy (Gou Bao's true feelings towards the Pearl River Army's success).
• Unity and harmony among scholars and soldiers (the importance of maintaining peace and cooperation on Two Worlds Mountain).

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun and Gou Bao's tense exchange, revealing their differing attitudes and motivations.
• The Pearl River Army officers' discussion, showcasing their ambition and camaraderie.
• The Poetry Lord and the Poetry Lord's intervention, highlighting their broad-mindedness and willingness to help Fang Yun.
• Zhang Qingfeng and Wang Li's struggle to defend the Pearl River Army, demonstrating their loyalty but also their vulnerability to Gou Bao's accusations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Qishan Army gains two powerful allies, Jing Commandery Prince and Shangwu Marquis, increasing its strength and posing a threat to the Pearl River Army.
• The Demon Realm sends reinforcements to Two Worlds Mountain, significantly increasing their numbers.
• The Literary World Office assigns Gray Robes to the Literary World armies, including five to the Pearl River Army.
• The Pearl River Army is assigned to the forty-sixth city section of the Boundary Mountain City Wall.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun demonstrates calm composure and strategic thinking, focusing on the bigger picture rather than being swayed by the Qishan Army's new allies.
• Gou Bao, the Qishan Army's commander, shows ambition and a desire for military merit.
• Jie Bingzhi, the chief secretary of the Literary World Office, proves helpful and well-connected, arranging for Gray Robes to join the Pearl River Army.

Significant Themes

• The vast numerical advantage of the Demon Realm over the Human Race.
• The strategic importance of Two Worlds Mountain for the Human Race.
• The role of the Literary World in the war against the Demon Barbarians.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun and Gou Bao exchange words, with Gou Bao taunting Fang Yun about the Pearl River Army's potential defeat.
• Fang Yun interacts with Jie Bingzhi, who provides valuable information and assistance.
• Fang Yun greets and briefs the Gray Robes assigned to the Pearl River Army, expressing his gratitude and outlining their roles in the upcoming battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race's fifty armies take their positions at Two Worlds Mountain.
• Fang Yun observes the battlefield, noting the wall's features, the cleared Demon Barbarian corpses, and the desolate, evil-infused ground.
• He realizes the Demon Barbarians' plan to use the Demon Sea Tactic, amassing Mouse Clan and Rabbit Clan forces.
• The Demon Barbarians begin their assault on the city at night, with drums signaling their advance.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun demonstrates his sharp eyesight and strategic thinking, understanding the Demon Barbarians' tactics and expressing confidence in his army's abilities.
• Gou Bao, a general from the Qishan Army, is reprimanded for speaking recklessly and showing disrespect to the Pearl River Army.
• Wang Li and Zhang Qingfeng, generals from the Pearl River Army, express confidence in their army's training and Crossfire method.

Significant Themes

• The vast numerical advantage of the Demon Barbarians and their use of the Demon Sea Tactic, emphasizing attrition warfare.
• The strategic and tactical prowess of the Human Race's leaders, particularly Fang Yun, in understanding and preparing for the Demon Barbarians' tactics.
• The desolate and evil-infused landscape, reflecting the history of conflict and suffering between the Human Race and the Demon Barbarians.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun shares his observations and insights with his generals, boosting their confidence.
• Gou Bao's disrespectful remarks are rebuked by the Left Director of the Command Office, highlighting the importance of unity and respect among the Human Race's leaders.
• Wang Li and Zhang Qingfeng express their faith in Fang Yun's leadership and the Pearl River Army's training methods, fostering camaraderie among the generals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• War drums sound, signaling the impending battle at Two Worlds Mountain.
• An old man in violet robes, a Great Scholar, appears with the Goose-Exchange Brush, a Half-Sage Literary Treasure.
• The Great Scholar uses the brush to write the Expedition Poem, "Chang Wu," empowering all soldiers on Two Worlds Mountain City Wall.
• The Pearl River Army forms an unusual V-shaped formation with a majority of archers and crossbowmen.
• The Pearl River Army's archers and crossbowmen prepare to fire, using War on Paper to enhance their weapons and skills.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun, the commander of the Pearl River Army, demonstrates confidence in his strategy despite the skepticism of other armies.
• The Great Scholar's power and status are revealed through his use of the Goose-Exchange Brush.

Significant Themes

• The power of Literary Treasures and War Poetry in enhancing soldiers' abilities.
• The importance of strategy and formation in warfare, as seen in the Pearl River Army's unique setup.
• The confidence and determination of the soldiers, boosted by the Expedition Poem.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun interacts with the soldiers of the Pearl River Army, instilling confidence in them.
• The Great Scholar's actions impact all soldiers on the city wall, demonstrating his influence and power.
• Officers and soldiers from other armies express skepticism and disdain towards the Pearl River Army's formation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Pearl River Army demonstrates impressive archery skills, reaching a distance of five li, astonishing the Literary World Army.
• The Demon Barbarian Army charges, but the Pearl River Army's organized and strategic arrow volleys inflict heavy casualties.
• Other armies' strategies are less effective, and some Demon Barbarians reach the walls.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun shows his strategic prowess, understanding the importance of details in combat.
• A rat Demon General learns the hard way about human weapons and tactics.
• Qishan Marquis Gou Bao is shown to be incompetent, as his army struggles while the Pearl River Army thrives.

Significant Themes

• The importance of preparation, strategy, and attention to detail in warfare.
• The contrast between human and demon tactics, with humans using organized methods and demons relying on brute force.
• The consequences of complacency and lack of preparation, as seen in the rat Demon General's demise.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun interacts with the Literary World Office, sharing his training methods and tactical system.
• Qishan Marquis Gou Bao is shown to be jealous and incompetent, contrasting with Fang Yun's success.
• The rat Demon General's brief interaction with the arrow rain highlights the disparity in preparation and tactics between humans and demons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yun reads "Record of Bloodbath Studio" to strategize against the Demon Barbarians.
• The Demon Barbarians increase their numbers, but the Pearl River Army's tactics remain effective.
• The Qishan Army attempts a flanking attack, but the Imperial Jade Seal intervenes, killing Mei Gu and countless Demon Barbarians.
• The Great Demon King retaliates, intensifying the demon tide's siege.
• Mei Gu's treacherous intentions are revealed, and the Qishan Army is scrutinized.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun demonstrates his strategic prowess by studying the "Record of Bloodbath Studio."
• Mei Gu shows his treachery by attempting to sabotage the Pearl River Army.
• Poetry Lord defends Grand Academician Gou Bao, highlighting his political acumen.

Significant Themes

• Strategic warfare and adaptability: The Pearl River Army's tactics prove effective against the Demon Barbarians, even as their numbers increase.
• Treachery and its consequences: Mei Gu's actions lead to his death and the Qishan Army's scrutiny.
• Power dynamics: The Imperial Jade Seal's intervention and the Great Demon King's retaliation highlight the power struggle between the human and demon realms.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun and the Pearl River Army: Fang Yun's strategic insights boost the Pearl River Army's morale and effectiveness.
• Mei Gu and the Qishan Army: Mei Gu's treachery puts the Qishan Army under scrutiny.
• Poetry Lord and Grand Academician Gou Bao: Poetry Lord defends Gou Bao, showcasing their complex relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race scholars mock and condemn Gou Bao for his actions.
• The Demon Barbarian army increases its numbers and uses demon arts to weaken the Human Race's arrow rain.
• The Human Race discovers that Crossfire arrows are more effective against demon arts, leading to a decision to forcibly promote Crossfire tactics.
• The Pearl River Army successfully defends its wall section, killing all Demon Barbarians who reach the walls, including Demon Marquises.
• The Human Race rotates its defenses, replacing the Pearl River Army's soldiers with a new force.

Character Developments

• Gou Bao faces criticism and humiliation from scholars, causing him anxiety.
• Fang Yun demonstrates strategic prowess by using a military strategy to maximize the Pearl River Army's power against Demon Marquises.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics among the Human Race's scholars and leaders.
• The strategic and tactical prowess of the Human Race and Demon Barbarians.
• The importance of adaptability and innovation in warfare.

Character Interactions

• Scholars from various lands mock and condemn Gou Bao.
• Fang Yun interacts with Zhang Qingfeng and other Grand Academicians, demonstrating his strategic thinking.
• The Pearl River Army soldiers work together to defend their wall section, showcasing teamwork and coordination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Pearl River Army struggles during a troop rotation, with new soldiers panicking under the Demon Barbarians' fierce assault.
• The Demon Barbarians employ a tactic of sending large numbers of Demon Marquises during the rotation, causing chaos among the Literary World armies.
• Fang Yun intervenes, using the True Dragon Ancient Sword to swiftly dispatch a Demon Marquis, stunning the battlefield.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun demonstrates his prowess with the Tongue Sword, proving himself a formidable fighter despite his literary prowess.
• The Literary World Grand Academicians show weakness and lack of experience in handling unexpected tactics, contrasting with the more resilient Saint Origin Continent and Two Worlds Mountain armies.

Significant Themes

• The cruelty and unpredictability of war, as seen in the Demon Barbarians' tactical change during the troop rotation.
• The importance of adaptability and experience in battle, highlighted by the Literary World armies' struggles and the more stable Saint Origin Continent and Two Worlds Mountain armies.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun's intervention draws the attention of other Grand Academicians, with the Poetry Lord acknowledging his prowess but noting that he still falls short of legendary figures like the future Fang Void Sage.
• The Grand Academicians discuss the situation and Fang Yun's actions, with some expressing surprise and others showing more familiarity with his abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Demon Realm changes strategy, sending a hundred Demon Marquises to scale the walls of Pearl River City.
• Fang Yun, the commander of the Pearl River Army, refuses to retreat despite the imminent threat.
• Fang Yun writes a battle poem, summoning a powerful force of ten thousand cavalrymen and three massive weapons upon completion.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun demonstrates his resolve and determination to defend the city, even in the face of overwhelming odds.
• The Pearl River Army generals show concern for their soldiers' lives and question Fang Yun's strategy, but ultimately follow his orders.
• Gou Bao, the Qishan Marquis, shows unease and hostility towards Fang Yun's actions.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty and Sacrifice: Fang Yun's willingness to defend the city to the end, even at the risk of his own life and the lives of his soldiers, highlights his loyalty and commitment.
• Power and Responsibility: Fang Yun's ability to summon powerful forces through his poetry also brings great responsibility, as he must consider the lives of his soldiers and the potential consequences of his actions.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun and his Generals: There's tension between Fang Yun and his generals, who question his strategy but ultimately follow his orders.
• Fang Yun and Gou Bao: The hostility between Fang Yun and Gou Bao is evident, with Gou Bao hoping for Fang Yun's failure.
• Fang Yun and the Grand Academicians: The Grand Academicians watch the battle with interest, discussing Fang Yun's prospects and the potential consequences of his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A hundred Demon Marquises and Barbarian Marquises attempt to scale the city walls.
• War-Poem Knights, created by Fang Yun's poem, defend the city, killing nineteen Demon Marquises and twelve Barbarian Marquises within five breaths.
• The remaining marquises try to escape but are surrounded by War-Poem Cavalry.
• Demon Marquises and Barbarian Marquises attempt to kill War-Poem Cavalry one by one, but are simultaneously attacked by Human Race scholars.
• Fang Yun writes "Marching to War" again, reinforcing the War-Poem Cavalry with another ten thousand soldiers, ensuring the marquises' defeat.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun demonstrates his powerful poetic abilities, turning the tide of battle with his poems.
• The War-Poem Cavalry showcase their strength, capable of killing Demon Marshals in a single strike.
• Demon Marquises and Barbarian Marquises display their power but ultimately fail against the War-Poem Cavalry's numbers and strategy.

Significant Themes

• The power of poetry and words, represented by Fang Yun's war poems.
• The importance of strategy and tactics in warfare, as shown by the War-Poem Cavalry's encirclement and the Demon Marquises' failed attempts to break out.
• The difference in strength between individual powerful entities (Demon Marquises) and large numbers of lesser entities (War-Poem Cavalry).

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun interacts with the battlefield through his poems, supporting the War-Poem Cavalry and hindering the Demon Marquises.
• War-Poem Cavalry and Demon Marquises/Barbarian Marquises clash, with the marquises initially overpowering individual cavalrymen but ultimately failing against their numbers.
• Human Race scholars coordinate with the War-Poem Cavalry, attacking the surrounded marquises and preventing them from breaking out.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yun, a newly advanced Grand Academician, defends the Pearl River Army's wall using his poem "Marching to War."
• The poem summons war-poem cavalry that fight and die, transforming into weapons to continue attacking demons.
• The weapons (Bronze War Halberd, Starlight Longsword, and Silver Moon Bow and Arrows) absorb the qi of the fallen war-poem cavalry and wreak havoc on the demon forces.
• The demons respond by launching multiple hundred-marquis wall-climbing assaults, but the Pearl River Army suffers no casualties due to Fang Yun's continuous use of "Marching to War."
• The Pearl River Army's ranking on the Military Merit Register improves, while the Qishan Army and other Literary World Armies have not yet appeared.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun demonstrates his power and resolve as a Grand Academician, earning respect from other scholars and soldiers.
• Gou Bao, initially dismissive of Fang Yun's abilities, remains silent after the Pearl River Army's successful defense.

Significant Themes

• The power of literature and poetry in the Literary World, capable of summoning and controlling forces to defend against demon attacks.
• The strategic importance of Grand Academicians in the war against the Demon Realm.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponents, as seen through Gou Bao's initial dismissal of Fang Yun.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun interacts with the Pearl River Army generals, reassuring them of his plan to ask for help from a Great Scholar when his Literary Qi runs short.
• Wang Li, a scholar from the Literary World, confronts Gou Bao about his earlier claim that the Pearl River Army would be destroyed.
• The scholars below the rank of Grand Academician discuss and analyze Fang Yun's poem and its effects on the battlefield.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The fourteen armies replace the Literary World Army in defending Boundary Mountain City Wall.
• The Demon Barbarians' attack continues relentlessly.
• The Pearl River Army's valiant fight draws envy from other generals.
• The Grand Academicians discuss Fang Yun and Zhang Longxiang, comparing their achievements and potential.
• The Four Great Talents competition is still undecided, with the Lei Family facing resistance due to their provocation of Fang Yun.
• The armies return to the ground after their rotation, none eager to go back up.

Character Developments

• Zhang Longxiang's reputation grows due to his performance in battle, but he's still compared unfavorably to Fang Yun.
• The Lei Family faces consequences for provoking Fang Yun, hindering Lei Zhongmo's chances in the Four Great Talents competition.
• Fang Yun demonstrates his leadership and strategic thinking by analyzing the battle statistics and reminding his army not to grow arrogant.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics and politics within the Human Race, particularly among the Grand Academicians and the Four Great Talents.
• The importance of leadership and strategy in war, as seen through Fang Yun's analysis of the battle statistics.
• The consequences of actions, exemplified by the Lei Family's situation.

Character Interactions

• The Grand Academicians discuss Fang Yun and Zhang Longxiang, comparing their achievements and potential.
• Qu Tong and Jie Bingzhi of the Literary World Office interact with Fang Yun, providing him with post-battle statistics and reminding him of the exchange opportunities.
• The Pearl River Army generals express their pride in their army's record and their respect for Fang Yun.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Literary World Army, now with eight armies, prepares to defend Boundary Mountain City Wall for the third time.
• The Qishan Army, with only 90,000 soldiers left, faces imminent defeat.
• The Pearl River Army, with 20 powerful mechanisms, stands out among the Literary World armies.
• The Demon Realm resumes normal siege methods after abandoning the Demon Sea Tactic.
• The Qishan Army receives reinforcements from the Chu Kingdom: a small force of around 100 soldiers, likely with high Literary Ranks, including Grand Academicians.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun maintains his strategic and composed approach to battle, using his war-poem cavalry and mechanisms effectively.
• Gou Bao, despite the Qishan Army's dire situation, remains confident, hinting at a hidden plan.
• Wang Li and Zhang Qingfeng challenge Gou Bao, revealing the Pearl River Army's growing confidence and military merit.

Significant Themes

• The importance of military merit and powerful mechanisms in the face of the Demon Realm's onslaught.
• The desperation and resilience of the Qishan Army, facing imminent defeat but receiving unexpected reinforcements.
• The strategic and calculated approach of the Pearl River Army, led by Fang Yun.

Character Interactions

• Wang Li and Zhang Qingfeng taunt Gou Bao, highlighting the growing rivalry between the Pearl River Army and the Qishan Army.
• Fang Yun and Jie Bingzhi discuss the Qishan Army's reinforcements, showing their strategic thinking and concern for the overall situation.
• The Literary World armies' generals compare their military merit and mechanisms, emphasizing the competitive nature of their alliance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Yun and Jie Bingzhi discuss the reason behind the Literary World's decision to send scholars to Two Worlds Mountain.
• Jing Commandery Prince and a large group of scholars from Chu Kingdom arrive at Boundary Mountain City Wall.
• Gou Bao challenges Fang Yun, betting that the Qishan Army will last longer than the Pearl River Army.
• Fang Yun insults the scholars of Chu Kingdom, including Gou Bao, causing them to become enraged.
• Grand Academicians from various regions invite Fang Yun to join their kingdoms.
• State Duke Chang uses his Great Scholar Literary Treasure Brush to create a massive thundercloud, striking both the Qishan Army's and the Pearl River Army's sections of the city wall, killing all nearby Demon Barbarians.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun (Zhang Longxiang) remains composed and confident, further asserting his dominance and disdain for the other scholars.
• Gou Bao becomes increasingly desperate and reckless in his attempts to defeat Fang Yun.
• State Duke Chang demonstrates his power as a peak Grand Academician, using his Literary Treasure Brush to create a devastating thundercloud.

Significant Themes

• The rivalry and competition between scholars and their armies.
• The disdain and contempt some scholars hold for others, particularly those from the Literary World.
• The power dynamics and alliances between different kingdoms and scholars.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun and Jie Bingzhi discuss the political and strategic aspects of the battle.
• Fang Yun and the scholars of Chu Kingdom engage in a heated exchange, with Fang Yun insulting them and refusing to back down.
• Grand Academicians from various regions invite Fang Yun to join their kingdoms, showing their support for him.
• State Duke Chang uses his power to support Gou Bao and the Qishan Army, striking both the Qishan Army's and the Pearl River Army's sections of the city wall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Gray Robes, initially neutral, express displeasure at the Qishan Army's attempt to steal credit from the Pearl River Army.
• The Qishan Army, with seven Grand Academicians, starts stealing military merit by killing Demon Barbarians before the Pearl River Army can engage them.
• The Pearl River Army, instead of competing, focuses on reading and studying to improve their literary skills.
• The Qishan Army's ranking rises, while the Pearl River Army's falls, with a difference of only two ranks after nine days.
• The Demon Realm's Main Army, the Demon Realm Main Army, arrives at Boundary Mountain City, causing both Human and Demon forces to hold their breath.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun remains calm and unconcerned about the Qishan Army's actions, focusing on personal growth and the army's literary prowess.
• The generals of the Pearl River Army initially express anger but later accept Fang Yun's decision to let the Qishan Army take the credit.
• The Qishan Army's Grand Academicians become increasingly brazen in their credit-stealing tactics.

Significant Themes

• The importance of literary skills and knowledge in battle, as seen in the Pearl River Army's focus on reading and studying.
• The contrast between the Pearl River Army's calm and collected approach and the Qishan Army's aggressive, credit-stealing tactics.
• The power dynamics between the Human Race and the Demon Realm, with the arrival of the Demon Realm Main Army.

Character Interactions

• The Gray Robes discuss the situation with the Pearl River Army's generals but ultimately decide not to intervene.
• Fang Yun reassures his generals that no one can take away the Pearl River Army's rightful credit.
• The Qishan Army's Grand Academicians discuss and agree on their strategy to steal military merit from the Pearl River Army.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Human Race scholars on Two Worlds Mountain are anxious upon seeing a Demon Barbarian army approaching, fearing it might be the powerful Realm-Suppressing Elephant Army.
• The Demon Barbarian army is revealed to be the Second Army of the Colossus Legion, fifty thousand strong, equipped with boulders for siege.
• The Demon Barbarians plan to use a tactic similar to the Realm-Suppressing Elephant Army, hurling boulders to destroy Human Race formations and aid in scaling the wall.
• A temporary Boundary Mountain council is convened by Chen Ben, the Great Scholar guarding the realm, to discuss strategies against the Colossus Legion.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun, initially relieved that the enemy is not the Realm-Suppressing Elephant Army, remains vigilant and analyzes the situation.
• Jie Bingzhi, Chief Secretary of the Literary World Office, provides historical context about the Sea Eye and the Realm-Suppressing Elephant Army's tactics.
• Chen Ben, the highest-ranking Great Scholar, convenes the council and outlines the situation, encouraging scholars to propose strategies.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Human Race and the Demon Realm, with the Human Race seeking to match or overcome the Demon Realm's strategies.
• The importance of strategic thinking and innovation in warfare.
• The value of military merit and recognition within the Human Race.

Character Interactions

• Fang Yun and Jie Bingzhi discuss the Demon Barbarian tactics and the Human Race's past strategies.
• Chen Ben interacts with the gathered Hanlin Academicians, Grand Academicians, and Great Scholars, encouraging them to propose tactics against the Colossus Legion.
• The scholars in the council hall engage in a silent exchange of information and ideas, setting the stage for potential strategic proposals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Ben, a literary figure, stirs the crowd by mentioning the Qilin Pavilion, a prestigious hall in the Sacred Academy, to motivate them to find a strategy to defeat the Demon Barbarians.
• The Demon Barbarians begin their assault, using Elephant Demons to transport and hurl stones at Two Worlds Mountain, with the Human Race unable to effectively counter this strategy.
• The Human Race discusses potential countermeasures, but no foolproof plan is devised, as even Great Scholars' attacks are blocked by the Demon Kings' counterattacks.

Character Developments

• Chen Ben demonstrates his ability to inspire and motivate others.
• Fang Yun, the main character, shows strategic thinking and concern for his army's safety by not rushing into battle without a solid plan.
• The generals of the Pearl River Army initially display impulsiveness but later acknowledge the complexity of the situation and the need for a well-thought-out strategy.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Human Race and the Demon Barbarians, with the latter having a clear advantage in this encounter.
• The importance of strategic planning and careful consideration before acting, as rash decisions can lead to dire consequences.
• The allure of prestige and recognition, as seen in the desire to enter the Qilin Pavilion.

Character Interactions

• Chen Ben interacts with the crowd, using the Qilin Pavilion to stir their emotions and motivate them to find a solution.
• Fang Yun interacts with his generals, discussing potential strategies and acknowledging the difficulty of the situation.
• The generals of the Pearl River Army interact with each other, initially displaying impulsiveness but later recognizing the complexity of the problem at hand.
• Fang Yun interacts with Gou Bao, suggesting that the Qishan Army help defend against the incoming boulders, displaying a willingness to share the burden and military merit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Qishan Army faces embarrassment due to their previous actions.
• The Mammoth Army begins hurling stones at the Two Worlds Mountain City Wall, causing significant trouble for the Human Race.
• The Human Race struggles to defend against the constant barrage of boulders, with even powerful War Poetry generals proving insufficient.
• The Demon Barbarians use a horn to boost their soldiers' strength, intensifying the assault.
• The Human Race manages to defend against the initial waves of boulders but struggles with the constant onslaught, leading to casualties and waning morale.

Character Developments

• Fang Yun observes the battle strategies of both sides, learning and committing them to memory.
• Wang Li and Gou Bao engage in a verbal dispute, reflecting the tension and competition between the Pearl River Army and the Qishan Army.
• The scholars and generals of various armies show their capabilities and limitations in defending against the boulder assault.

Significant Themes

• The power and limitations of Literary Qi and War Poetry in battle.
• The importance of strategy and adaptability in warfare.
• The impact of morale on soldiers' performance and resilience.

Character Interactions

• Wang Li and Gou Bao's exchange highlights the rivalry and tension between the Pearl River Army and the Qishan Army.
• Fang Yun observes and learns from the strategies employed by both sides, demonstrating his analytical skills and growth as a character.
• The scholars and generals of various armies work together to defend against the boulder assault, showcasing their teamwork and camaraderie despite inter-army rivalries.