Chapter Summary: Malfunction (1/2)

Key Plot Points

• The advance force (1,500 Dragon Cavalry Guards, 430 logistics personnel, 70 Transcendent Beings) enters the Trial Space and is immediately attacked by the world itself—vine roots lash out like tentacles and skeletons crawl from underground holes.
• The force was scattered upon teleportation, forcing individuals and small groups to fight alone rather than as an army.
• Fan Hongcheng, a lieutenant, is nearly strangled to death by vine roots. He gives up struggling, flashes on a loved one (Xiao Yu), and accepts death—but is saved at the last second by Fan Dongchen's squad.
• Fan Dongchen, commander of the advance force and a Transcendent, attempts to use his Super Cannon (a portable weapon powerful enough to threaten Alpha-Rank powerhouses) to blast a path through the besieging monsters—but the cannon fails to fire, no matter how many times he pulls the trigger. It had worked flawlessly in prior tests and use.
• His Transcendent abilities are completely sealed in this space. With the cannon useless and powers suppressed, Fan Dongchen discards the weapon and leads his men in a desperate charge with swords instead.
• Back in the Main World (Shennong Mountain shelter), blood-red light shines on pale faces, implying casualties are being tracked—many are wounded or dying.

Character Developments

• Fan Hongcheng: Faces death, nearly breaks, but regains resolve after being saved; immediately answers "Yes!" when asked if he can still fight.
• Fan Dongchen: Displays pragmatism and leadership under pressure—acts decisively when technology fails, refuses to be paralyzed by shock, rallies his men for a melee breakout despite knowing the odds.

Significant Themes

• Technological failure at the worst possible moment—advanced weaponry (Super Cannon) malfunctions inexplicably, forcing reliance on old-fashioned strength.
• The environment as a hostile, living enemy—the Trial Space itself attacks, not just its inhabitants.
• Sealed powers—Transcendents are rendered ordinary, stripping away their assumed superiority.
• Isolation and fragmentation—the force's strength is neutralized by being scattered.
• Leadership in crisis—a commander's role when all advantages are stripped away.

Character Interactions

• Fan Dongchen's squad saves Fan Hongcheng at the last moment; Fan Dongchen personally cuts him free and forces a healing potion down his throat.
• Terse military exchange: Fan Dongchen asks "Can you still fight?"—Fan Hongcheng replies "Yes!" and draws his sword.
• Fan Dongchen orders soldiers to cover his shot, then shouts "Move aside!"—they obey instantly.
• After the cannon fails, he rallies them: "Brothers, fight your way out with me!"—the soldiers answer with a unified "Kill!" and follow him into the monster tide.
• Author's note (out of story): Power outages from a typhoon; chapter was written on laptop and uploaded via phone hotspot.

Key plot points and events

• The New World portal turns blood-red shortly after the Fan Faction’s 2,000-strong Dragon Cavalry Vanguard enters, signaling that something serious may have happened inside.
• Fan Haichao, worried about the elite troops—including several high-ranking superhumans—asks Zuo Yi what is happening. Zuo Yi says the portal’s change suggests someone may be dead or dying.
• Fan Shaoyu dismisses Zuo Yi’s warning, but Fan Haichao sends his remaining guards toward the portal. They are stopped by an unseen barrier and cannot enter.
• Zuo Yi concludes that the space has probably been sealed, trapping those inside. He says its reopening may depend on time, the trial’s rules, or the participants’ fate, and predicts the same may have happened to other countries’ portals.
• Seeing no point in waiting, Zuo Yi prepares to leave. Fan Shaoyu blocks him and orders him to stay, provoking a visibly dangerous response from Zuo Yi.

Character developments and interactions

• Fan Haichao shifts from confidently taking control of the investigation to reluctantly seeking Zuo Yi’s expertise. Though he remains politically calculating, the crisis forces him to acknowledge Zuo Yi’s value.
• Fan Shaoyu reacts anxiously to the danger facing his family’s troops, then masks his fear with scorn toward Zuo Yi. His resentment appears rooted in jealousy, and he escalates the conflict by stopping Zuo Yi from leaving.
• Zuo Yi remains composed and knowledgeable, explaining the likely danger without pretending to know the portal’s exact rules. His disregard for Fan Shaoyu’s status reflects his judgment of the younger man as a privileged but weak fighter. By the end, his calm gives way to a threatening aura.
• Chen Qi turns to Zuo Yi for an explanation, underscoring that others now regard him as the most reliable source of information.

Significant themes

• The danger of the unknown: The portal’s transformation and the sealed passage reveal the risks of entering an unfamiliar world without understanding its rules.
• Arrogance and political ambition: Fan Haichao’s rush to assert the Fan Faction’s control appears to have contributed to the crisis.
• Real strength versus status: Fan Shaoyu’s A-Rank title contrasts with Zuo Yi’s assessment of his limited practical ability.
• Consequences of provocation: Fan Shaoyu’s attempt to control Zuo Yi turns a tense situation into a direct confrontation.

Summary of Chapter: "Too Interesting"

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Zuo Yi unleashes his overwhelming Alpha-Rank aura inside the mountain road greenhouse, freezing everyone present in fear.
• Fan Shaoyu, the young A-Rank heir of the Fan family, is targeted by the pressure; he staggers, nearly collapses, and is visibly shaken — revealing his inner weakness.
• Enraged and humiliated, Fan Shaoyu attempts to attack Zuo Yi, but his third uncle Fan Haichao stops him mid-move, cutting off his power.
• Fan Haichao scolds Fan Shaoyu, then apologizes to Zuo Yi on his nephew’s behalf — a complete reversal from his earlier arrogance.
• Zuo Yi accepts the apology dismissively and prepares to leave.
• Fan Haichao begs Zuo Yi for a way to save the 2,000 Fan family members trapped in the Trial Space.
• Zuo Yi states there is no way: the transmission passage is closed, and the only hope is that some may survive after the passage recovers.

2. Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: Demonstrates his true Alpha-Rank power and contempt for the younger generation of Daxia’s Transcendent world. He remains calm, imposing, and uncompromising.
• Fan Shaoyu: Exposed as outwardly talented but inwardly weak. His pride collapses under pressure, causing him to lose composure and attempt a reckless, futile attack.
• Fan Haichao: Realizes his nephew’s flaws and faces the heavy cost of his own miscalculation. He shows strategic flexibility, swallowing his pride to seek Zuo Yi’s help.

3. Significant Themes

• Pretense vs. True Strength: The contrast between reputation and real resilience under pressure is central.
• The Decline of a New Generation: Zuo Yi muses that the sons of Alpha-rank heroes seem unfit successors, questioning whether the Trial Space itself exists to address this generational weakness.
• Power Politics and Humiliation: Raw power forces a swift shift from arrogance to deference, highlighting the brutal hierarchy of the Transcendent world.

4. Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi vs. Fan Shaoyu: Zuo Yi’s aura instantly subjugates Fan Shaoyu, then his contempt provokes Fan Shaoyu’s foolish attack — stopped by Fan Haichao.
• Fan Haichao vs. Fan Shaoyu: Fan Haichao sternly disciplines his nephew, breaking his usual lenient behavior.
• Fan Haichao vs. Zuo Yi: Fan Haichao bows and apologizes for his nephew, then humbly asks for help; Zuo Yi offers no comfort, only cold truth.

Summary: No Time to Spare (2/2)

Key Plot Points

• Zuo Yi flies back from Shennong Mountain to Hang City, confirming the portal there will remain sealed for roughly 7–8 days.
• He picks up breakfast from Aunt Fang's shop, then returns to the Linjiang Old Residence.
• After waking up Bao'er, they share a family breakfast; he spends the day relaxing at home.
• Shang Yulin calls (via Fang Yonghe, since his phone was off) to inform him that Sun Qiang and Wang Jiajiao are competing in the Hang City division of the Martial Arts Alliance Tournament that morning.

Character Developments

• Zuo Yi shows his dual priorities: bearing the responsibility of saving the world while carving out personal time for family. He reflects on how he could live contentedly as an ordinary person if not for his duty.
• He grows slightly suspicious that the World Consciousness is deliberately orchestrating events through the Trial Space.
• Bao'er is affectionate and playful, embodying the domestic warmth that anchors Zuo Yi.
• Aunt Fang demonstrates the townspeople's lingering anxiety about the redevelopment timeline, seeking reassurance from Zuo Yi.

Significant Themes

• Ordinary vs. extraordinary life: Zuo Yi contrasts the simple happiness of townsfolk (Aunt Fang) with his own burdensome responsibility.
• Family as sanctuary: The courtyard, with the Treasure Tree, pets, and Bao'er's laughter, represents a peaceful refuge from his larger mission.
• Suspicion of higher powers: Zuo Yi questions whether the World Consciousness is manipulating him, hinting at larger cosmic designs.

Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi & Aunt Fang: He reassures her that redevelopment will finish by early next year and promises her family can move back first—showing his loyalty to old neighbors.
• Zuo Yi & Bao'er: He wakes her tenderly; she kisses Taike, then hugs her father, and they plan weekend activities—a warm father-daughter dynamic.
• Zuo Yi & his pets: He summons Mephis, strokes her, and enjoys tea while Taike plays with Bao'er—highlighting his peaceful home life.
• Zuo Yi & Shang Yulin (via phone): She interrupts his rest with news of the tournament, setting up the next plot thread.

Chapter Summary: “Will She Win?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• The National Martial Arts Alliance Tournament is introduced as a crucial event that determines the reputation and status of martial arts halls.
• Because the previous year’s tournament was postponed, this year’s competition has revised rules and prizes, attracting even greater attention.
• Heavenly Vast Martial Arts Hall enters three students directly into the Imperial Capital finals and registers fifty-seven others, including Sun Qiang and Wang Jiaojiao, for the Hang City preliminary division.
• On the first day of the preliminaries, Zuo Yi agrees to attend Wang Jiaojiao’s and Sun Qiang’s matches after Shang Yulin asks him to support them.
• Zuo Yi brings Bao’er to West Creek Martial Arena, while Taike is left at home because pets are not allowed inside.
• At the arena, Zuo Yi, Bao’er, and Shang Yulin enter Hall Five, where the youth swordsmanship preliminaries are being held.
• Wang Jiaojiao is scheduled for the ninth match, while Sun Qiang will compete in the seventeenth.
• Bao’er confidently predicts that Wang Jiaojiao will win because she learned from Zuo Yi, leaving Zuo Yi both touched and worried about whether Jiaojiao can live up to those expectations.

Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: Although busy with more important responsibilities, he recognizes the emotional importance of supporting his junior students. He remains modest about his influence but privately worries that Wang Jiaojiao may not yet be ready for serious competition.
• Wang Jiaojiao: She has trained with Zuo Yi for six months and developed a foundation in the Knight Body Tempering Art, Giant Dragon Breathing Method, and Basic Swordsmanship. However, her lack of combat experience makes her performance uncertain.
• Sun Qiang: He is also competing in the youth swordsmanship division, though his match has not yet taken place.
• Bao’er: She is excited by the tournament’s lively atmosphere and displays complete faith in Wang Jiaojiao because of her connection to Zuo Yi.
• Shang Yulin: She actively supports the students and considers Zuo Yi’s presence important for their morale.
• Taike: His eager but unsuccessful attempt to attend highlights his affectionate, food-motivated personality.

Significant Themes

• Reputation and competition: The tournament is portrayed as essential to the standing and future of each martial arts hall.
• Mentorship and expectations: Wang Jiaojiao’s progress reflects Zuo Yi’s teaching, while Bao’er’s confidence creates pressure for him to see Jiaojiao succeed.
• Faith versus uncertainty: Bao’er believes victory is inevitable, whereas Zuo Yi realistically recognizes Jiaojiao’s inexperience and the possibility of defeat.
• Family and support: The chapter emphasizes encouragement, companionship, and the importance of showing up for those who depend on you.

Character Interactions

• Shang Yulin invites Zuo Yi to attend the matches and warmly greets Bao’er at the arena.
• Zuo Yi and Bao’er share a playful father-daughter exchange about attending the competition, while Bao’er comforts Taike after he is excluded.
• Shang Yulin explains the match schedule to Bao’er.
• Bao’er asks whether Wang Jiaojiao will win, prompting Zuo Yi to discuss prediction and confidence.
• Her unwavering belief in Zuo Yi and Jiaojiao strengthens the emotional stakes before Wang Jiaojiao’s match begins.

Chapter Summary: "Winning (2/2)"

Key Plot Points

• The Hang City Division preliminaries of the Daxia Martial Arts Alliance begin, with junior contestants competing in quick succession on nine rings.
• The matches are highly efficient—the fastest ends in under five seconds, with sensor-equipped protective gear determining victories.
• Shang Yulin reveals her old dream was to rank in the national top hundred of the tournament; Zuo Yi jokingly apologizes for depriving her of that chance, since Transcendent Beings like her are barred from competing.
• Wang Jiaojiao takes the stage for her first swordsmanship competition, facing a physically overwhelming opponent (Contestant No. 0087).
• Zuo Yi secretly uses spiritual power (Silent Voice Transmission) to tell Jiaojiao that Bao'er is cheering for her.
• Despite being terrified, Jiaojiao draws on her Giant Dragon Breathing Method—which has become second nature—to shake off the opponent's psychological pressure, evade a devastating overhead strike, and counter with a decisive slash to the waist.
• The referee declares Jiaojiao (No. 0076) the winner; she flashes a victory sign to her supporters.

Character Developments

• Wang Jiaojiao: Overcomes her initial terror in her first real competition, demonstrating composure under pressure and the fruits of her training (both Shang Yulin's special winter-break training and Zuo Yi's Giant Dragon Breathing Method). Her courage in facing a far larger opponent earns Zuo Yi's approval.
• Zuo Yi: Shows restraint and principle—he could easily cheat to help Jiaojiao win, but refuses to violate his path of faith. He also uses his spiritual abilities to offer subtle, meaningful encouragement without crossing ethical lines.
• Shang Yulin: Shares a vulnerable moment, revealing her past dream that was rendered unattainable by her status as a Transcendent Being; she now hopes Jiaojiao can fulfill it.

Significant Themes

• Courage over intimidation: Facing a terrifying opponent is a test of will; Jiaojiao wins by steadying herself rather than matching brute force.
• Ethical boundary of power: Zuo Yi explicitly rejects using his abilities to rig the match, prioritizing integrity over victory.
• The gap between training and competition: The pressure and atmosphere of a real tournament are completely different from sparring in a martial arts school.
• Support and belonging: Encouragement from loved ones can be a decisive source of strength.

Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi & Shang Yulin: Exchange banter about her unrealized dream; their relationship is warm and familiar.
• Bao'er & Wang Jiaojiao: Bao'er cheers loudly and waves; Jiaojiao visibly gains confidence upon seeing her.
• Zuo Yi & Wang Jiaojiao: His hidden transmission ("Jiaojiao, Bao'er is cheering for you. She hopes you can win!") steadies her resolve.
• Jiaojiao & Opponent No. 0087: A clash of intimidation versus composure; Jiaojiao's calm, precise counter wins decisively.
• Jiaojiao's celebration: She turns to flash a victory sign at Zuo Yi, Bao'er, and Shang Yulin, acknowledging their role in her success.

Chapter 10 Summary: "Planting Trees"

Key Plot Points

• Wang Jiaojiao celebrates her first victory in the Martial Arts Alliance Hang City Division preliminaries with a lunch invitation to Zuo Yi, Shang Yulin, Bao'er, and Sun Qiang
• Sun Qiang was eliminated in the preliminaries after losing in two exchanges
• Five of the seven Heavenly Vast Martial Arts Hall students advanced to the next round
• Bao'er asks everyone to save fruit pits so she can plant fruit trees
• Zuo Yi and Bao'er return home and teleport to the Treasure Tree, where Pipi the parrot has gathered a flock of over a dozen colorful parrots

Character Developments

• Bao'er: Reveals her desire to plant the fruit tree pits, hinting at her ability to catalyze and cultivate plants. She shows caring and forward-thinking nature.
• Wang Jiaojiao: Demonstrates humility after initially being full of herself—Zuo Yi corrects her arrogance, and she responds with renewed determination.
• Sun Qiang: Dejected after his loss but is encouraged by Zuo Yi's words about perseverance.
• Zuo Yi: Shows his role as a mentor, celebrating students' successes while keeping them grounded, and offering encouragement to those who fail.

Significant Themes

• Mentorship: Zuo Yi balances praise with discipline, teaching students not to become complacent after small victories
• Perseverance: The chapter emphasizes "ten years to sharpen a sword"—losing is not the end, and future opportunities await
• Nurturing growth: Bao'er's desire to plant trees parallels the theme of cultivating both plants and students' skills over time

Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi playfully flicks Wang Jiaojiao's forehead and warns her against arrogance, while praising her progress
• Bao'er comforts Wang Jiaojiao and shows affection toward her
• Zuo Yi encourages the defeated Sun Qiang, who responds with renewed resolve
• Pipi the parrot greets Bao'er excitedly, surrounded by a flock of parrots that appear to treat him as their leader

Chapter Summary: "Sun Tree"

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bao'er discovers Pipi the parrot has gathered numerous parrot followers around the Treasure Tree (Zuo Yi speculates they're its "underlings and harem")
• Zuo Yi carries Bao'er, flying with Wings of Light, to plant four fruit pits from the Trial Space near the massive Treasure Tree
• Bao'er insists on planting them herself, using a vine staff provided by the Treasure Tree to split the ground; all four pits successfully sprout
• Zuo Yi realizes he couldn't have planted them himself—Bao'er's unique innocence allows the trees to take root
• Bao'er names the trees "Sun Trees" and the fruit "Sun Fruit" simply because she likes the name
• The chapter ends with Wu Yongjian calling Zuo Yi to request an urgent meeting; Zuo Yi takes Bao'er home and meets him at a milk tea shop

Character Developments

• Bao'er: Shows growing independence and confidence; her pure-hearted belief in the "magic" of planting makes her uniquely capable of nurturing the fruit trees; described as an angelic presence bathed in sunlight
• Zuo Yi: Continues as a caring, supportive father; his worldliness and skepticism contrast with Bao'er's faith and innocence
• Pipi: Revealed to be sly, deceptive, and opportunistic—it has built a "personal empire" of parrots, rarely returning home because it's too busy enjoying itself

Significant Themes

• Innocence and purity as power: Bao'er's naive faith ("Seed, seed, sprout quickly!") achieves what Zuo Yi's knowledge cannot
• Father-daughter bonding: The planting activity serves as a tender moment of shared joy
• Nurturing new life: The sprouting of the Sun Trees symbolizes growth, hope, and legacy
• The natural world flourishing: The Treasure Tree has grown to nearly 100 meters tall, attracting increasing numbers of birds and animals

Character Interactions

• Bao'er × Pipi: Friendly; Bao'er innocently accepts Pipi's claim that all parrots are friends, showing her trusting nature
• Bao'er × Treasure Tree: The tree actively responds to her commands and gifts her a vine staff, showing spiritual connection
• Bao'er × Zuo Yi: Warm and playful; she joyfully flies with him and insists on proving her capability, while he provides quiet support
• Zuo Yi × Pipi: Zuo Yi distrusts the parrot, seeing through its sly nature
• Zuo Yi × Wu Yongjian: Brief professional call setting up a future meeting about something important

Chapter Summary: “Heavy Losses” (1/2)

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zuo Yi and Wu Yongjian discuss the disastrous situation in Trial Space while walking through a riverside park.
• The Fan Faction has suffered potentially catastrophic losses: two A-Ranks, ten B-Ranks, and half a Dragon Cavalry Guard unit may be trapped inside. Wu Yongjian notes that Fan Haichao is nearly frantic.
• Zuo Yi explains that he cannot force his way into Trial Space to rescue them and reminds Wu that he warned the Fan Family beforehand. He believes those who ignored the danger must bear the consequences.
• Wu reveals that influential figures in the Capital City asked him to persuade Zuo Yi to help, assuming that his previous successful expeditions into the New World might mean he has some hidden way to enter Trial Space.
• Zuo Yi insists that the only option is to wait. He believes some people may still be alive if the passage has only recently been sealed, but warns that Trial Space is unsuitable for high-level superhumans.
• The conversation expands to the worldwide disaster. Similar Halo Gates appeared in dozens of countries, and governments and powerful factions sent large forces into them after initial scouting seemed safe.
• Major losses include:
  • America: roughly 5,000 people, including three A-Ranks, twenty B-Ranks, and 100 combat mechs.
  • Europe: approximately 3,700 people, including two A-Ranks from Flame Cross.
  • India: an entire motorized force of 10,000–20,000 people and over 100 yoga masters.
  • Numerous other countries also suffered losses.
• The gates have been sealed, but the true situation inside remains unknown. Authorities are suppressing information, and widespread panic has not yet broken out.
• Zuo Yi asks Wu Yongjian to ensure that the seven tourists he rescued are not mistreated or unjustly investigated by the Fan Faction. He fears Fan Haichao may take revenge on ordinary people because they survived while his forces were trapped.
• Wu agrees to deliver the warning.
• At the end of the chapter, the pair notice a teenage boy skillfully throwing a boomerang. Its speed, precision, and unusual flight path surprise both Zuo Yi and Wu, suggesting that the boy may possess exceptional abilities.

Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: Remains calm, pragmatic, and firm in refusing to take responsibility for the Fan Family’s reckless decision. Despite his conflict with the Fan Faction, he shows concern for the rescued tourists and seeks to protect them from retaliation.
• Wu Yongjian: Acts as an intermediary between Zuo Yi and higher authorities. Although he does not strongly support the Fan Family, he recognizes the importance of preserving Daxia’s overall strength and is troubled by the scale of the losses.
• Fan Haichao: Though absent, he is portrayed as stubborn, arrogant, and increasingly desperate after disregarding Zuo Yi’s warning.
• The Fan Family: Their arrogance and overconfidence are emphasized, while their losses expose the danger of underestimating Trial Space.
• The teenage boy: Introduced through his extraordinary boomerang technique, hinting that he may be a talented or supernatural individual.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of arrogance and greed: Powerful groups rushed into Trial Space seeking wealth and strategic advantage, only to suffer devastating losses.
• The limits of power: Even elite A-Rank superhumans and advanced technology cannot guarantee safety in an unknown world.
• Responsibility and blame: Zuo Yi maintains that those who ignored his warning must face the consequences of their own choices.
• Political suspicion and abuse of power: The rescued tourists risk being punished simply because their survival appears suspicious to influential people.
• Global crisis and uncertainty: The sealed passages create a worldwide disaster whose full consequences have yet to emerge.
• Protecting the innocent: Zuo Yi’s concern for the seven tourists contrasts with the self-interest and vindictiveness of powerful factions.

Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi and Wu Yongjian speak candidly about the Fan Family’s losses, with Wu probing whether Zuo Yi can offer assistance.
• Zuo Yi directly rejects the idea that he is withholding a rescue method and explains why he cannot intervene.
• Wu conveys the concerns of authorities in the Capital City, while Zuo Yi asks him to protect the rescued tourists from political retaliation.
• Their conversation shows mutual trust: Wu respects Zuo Yi’s judgment and immediately agrees to pass along his request.
• The chapter ends with both men united in their surprise at the mysterious boy’s remarkable boomerang throw.

Summary of "Quick-Witted Kid (2/2)"

1. Key Plot Points & Events

• A boy in black, Ye Chao, entertains his friends by showing off a boomerang dart using telekinesis.
• Wu Yongjian, an A-Rank Transcendent and chief officer, subtly takes control of the dart mid-air, demonstrating his superior power.
• Ye Chao realizes Wu Yongjian is a Transcendent and asks to become his disciple.
• Wu Yongjian declines the role of master but recommends Ye Chao for Apocalypse Academy, a school for training Transcendent Beings.
• He gives Ye Chao a chance to be contacted after parental consent, and Ye Chao leaves his phone number.
• Later, Zuo Yi returns to Shennong Mountain after the Halo Gate passage reopens. The site has been transformed into a large management department called "Trial Space Passage Management Department."
• Zuo Yi greets Shen Deping and other officials, ignores Fan Haichao, and re-enters the Halo Gate to investigate the changed Trial Space.

2. Character Developments

• Ye Chao: Clever, bold, and eager for guidance. He quickly recognizes Wu Yongjian's ability, humbles himself, and kneels to request training—showing both ambition and street-smart decisiveness.
• Wu Yongjian: Skilled and modest, but firm about not taking personal disciples. He is willing to help in structured ways, showing responsibility and kindness without overstepping boundaries.
• Zuo Yi: Observant and slightly playful; he lightly suggests Wu Yongjian take Ye Chao as a disciple. He remains focused on his duty, showing wariness toward Fan Haichao.
• Fan Haichao: Present but haggard and sidelined, suggesting the Fan Family suffered losses and no longer dares to act rashly.

3. Significant Themes

• Mentorship vs. Institutional Guidance: Wisdom is passed on not only through personal apprenticeship but also through proper institutions like Apocalypse Academy.
• Fate and Opportunity: Encountering Wu Yongjian is seen as fate (“meeting him is fate”), opening a door for Ye Chao's future growth.
• Awakening and Confusion: Newly awakened Transcendent Beings are portrayed as struggling and desperately seeking direction.
• Authority and Caution: After the passage incident, no one is willing to enter the Trial Space without Zuo Yi—highlighting trust, danger, and responsibility.

4. Character Interactions

• Ye Chao with his friends: Shows off and earns admiration; later sends them away, revealing independence.
• Wu Yongjian and Ye Chao: Wu Yongjian corrects Ye Chao's control, returns the dart, and ultimately guides him toward formal training rather than taking a personal disciple.
• Zuo Yi and Wu Yongjian: Friendly and collaborative; Zuo Yi teases, Wu Yongjian calmly handles the situation.
• Zuo Yi with Shen Deping and others: Cordial but formal; all rely on Zuo Yi for the dangerous investigation.
• Zuo Yi and Fan Haichao: No direct interaction—Zuo Yi ignores him, showing lingering distrust and disdain.

Summary: Nature's Wrath (1/2)

Key Plot Points

• Zuo Yi re-enters the Trial Space, arriving at the same beach location. The space normally separates multiple entrants, but Taike (his wolf) is brought along without suppression of his power.
• Zuo Yi equips his Rock Dragon Armor and rides Taike in beast form to the Goblin village.
• He eats a konjac to restore language communication with the Goblin priest Gelu.
• Gelu reveals a catastrophe called "Nature's Wrath" occurred after Zuo Yi's last visit: earthquakes, vines and skeletons erupting from the ground, and skies filled with hawks and birds, lasting several days. The village survived intact (Gelu attributes this to the Earth Mother Goddess).
• Zuo Yi correctly deduces this was the backlash of spatial laws caused by the Main World's invasion—not divine intervention.
• The Goblins present Zuo Yi a heavy metal tube found in the forest. It bears the mark "Vast Sea Technologies" and a serial number—revealing it to be a Super Cannon, one of the advanced weapons Fan Haichao had claimed to bring into the Trial Space as a trump card. It was apparently lost/abandoned and recovered by the Goblins as scrap.

Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: Shows strategic preparation (bringing Taike, understanding konjac mechanics), calm analytical thinking (debunking the "Nature's Wrath" myth), and growing authority over the Goblins.
• Gelu (Goblin priest): Deeply reverent and service-oriented toward Zuo Yi—proactively prepares ten untainted konjac for him. Traumatized by the catastrophe but grateful for survival.
• The Goblins: Evolved significantly—many ordinary Goblins became Hobgoblins (27 at present) after safely consuming Bull Demon jerky soup, greatly strengthening the tribe.

Significant Themes

• Power and Suppression: The Trial Space suppresses Zuo Yi's strength, yet exceptional equipment (Rock Dragon Armor, Red Dragon Sword) and companions compensate—highlighting preparation vs. raw power.
• Main World vs. Trial World: The interference of the Main World's invasion manifests as catastrophic "Nature's Wrath"—a theme of two worlds colliding.
• Evolution and Adaptation: The Goblins' transformation into Hobgoblins mirrors the broader evolutionary pressure of this changing world.
• Irony: The most advanced weapon from Vast Sea Technologies ends up as junk in Goblin hands—foreshadowing and undermining the arrogance of the Main World factions.
• Divine vs. Material Explanation: Gelu's religious interpretation of events contrasts with Zuo Yi's rational understanding of spatial laws.

Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi & Taike: Taike remains a loyal, energetic companion—excited after release, obediently stopping at Zuo Yi's command. Their bond is seamless in combat and travel.
• Zuo Yi & Gelu: A symbiotic relationship of mutual benefit—Gelu provides knowledge, resources, and labor; Zuo Yi provides superior food/strength. Communication is restored through clever use of konjac mechanics.
• Gelu's awe: The priest's reverence reflects Zuo Yi's elevated status—seen as a divine/invincible presence by the Goblin tribe.

Summary of Chapter: "Hunting"

1. Key Plot Points & Events

• Zuo Yi inspects the Super Cannon recovered from the Trial Space, notes its corrosion-resistant quality, and stores it in his Spatial Ring for later study.
• He compensates the Goblins by giving them Meteoric Iron Swords, handmade swords, and Bull Demon jerky. The Hobgoblins are awed, as the tribe had almost no metal weapons.
• He asks the Goblin priest Gelu about nearby prey. Gelu directs him to a basin grassland beyond two mountains, where wild cattle, gray wolves, lions, and an Orc tribe live.
• Zuo Yi declines Gelu's offer of Hobgoblin escort, seeing them as a liability.
• He orders the tribe to relocate and build a new stockade around the Halo Gate. Gelu worries about food shortages, but Zuo Yi promises to bring back plenty of meat.
• Zuo Yi rides his Abyssal Cerberus mount, Taike, to the grassland. He observes the natural balance between cattle herds and predators—then deliberately breaks it, charging in to hunt and kill.

2. Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: Pragmatic and authoritative; he treats the Goblins as subordinates to be protected and directed rather than equals. He views himself as surpassing gods and is focused on recovering strength through killing. He also notes that two thousand elite soldiers died in the Trial Space, and regards their deaths as wasteful.
• Gelu (Goblin priest): Loyal and submissive; he is deeply grateful for the gifts, yet anxious about his tribe's survival when ordered to build a new stockade. Still, he swears obedience.
• Hobgoblins (Rock, Big Club, etc.): Primitive and eager to prove themselves, but useless to Zuo Yi in combat; they serve mainly as labor and potential future followers.

3. Significant Themes

• Civilization vs. primitive: The Goblins lack metal tools and weapons; Zuo Yi’s gifts represent technological/military superiority.
• Power and hierarchy: Zuo Yi imposes his will on the tribe, using his strength to command, but also takes responsibility for their livelihood.
• Ecological disruption: Zuo Yi arrives as an apex predator and intentionally shatters the natural balance of the grassland ecosystem.
• Survival and resource exploitation: Hunting as a means of personal recovery, and food as a tool for control and alliance.

4. Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi gifts weapons and jerky to the Goblins; Gelu bows in gratitude and volunteers warriors to accompany him—Zuo Yi refuses.
• Zuo Yi orders Gelu to move the tribe to the Halo Gate and build a stockade; Gelu worries but obeys, and Zuo Yi promises meat.
• Zuo Yi speaks with Taike only as a mount; his internal reflections reveal disregard for gods and grief for the dead soldiers.
• No direct conflict happens yet; the chapter ends with Zuo Yi’s hunting charge into the grassland.

Chapter Summary: Exhilarating

1. Key Plot Points

• Zuo Yi rides Taike (his buffalo mount) toward a pride of 40–50 lions hunting at the edge of a buffalo herd, with 100+ jackals scavenging nearby.
• He leaps from Taike's back mid-charge, using a trace of unsealed Flame Battle Aura to amplify his physical strength, and begins hurling 2.2-meter sharpened steel reinforcing bars as javelins.
• Within seconds, he kills 20+ adult lions, including one pinned through the skull; the remaining lions flee in terror as Zuo Yi holds his ground and keeps throwing.
• Jackals move in to scavenge the corpses; irritated, Zuo Yi kills 30+ of them with another barrage of javelins, scattering the rest.
• Zuo Yi discovers he has "leveled up": the Trial Space's law-based suppression on him has weakened slightly, allowing him to recover more Battle Aura.
• He turns his attention to the vast buffalo herd, regarding them as "experience points," and draws the Red Dragon Sword to continue harvesting experience.

2. Character Developments

• Zuo Yi demonstrates a century of combat instincts from another world, fighting in a primitive, visceral style that reawakens his deepest battle senses.
• He is pragmatic and efficient: he had 50,000 reinforcing-bar javelins pre-ordered from a machinery factory, stored in two Spatial Rings worn on both hands.
• Shows restraint despite his lethality—he refrains from wiping out the entire lion pride, noting there's no need to kill everything, but his patience is short for opportunistic scavengers.
• Confirms that for suppressed intruders like himself, battle gradually restores lost power, a key mechanism of the Trial Space.

3. Significant Themes

• Suppressed power and gradual recovery: each battle weakens the space's restrictions, rewarding combat and slaughter.
• The Trial Space as a designed arena for fighting, killing, and growth.
• Juxtaposition of ancient combat style (javelins, raw physicality) with modern manufacturing resources.
• Ruthless efficiency tempered by calculation and humor.

4. Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi & Taike: Cooperative partnership—Zuo Yi verbally commands Taike ("Taike!"), and Taike instantly obeys, changing direction to charge the lions.
• Zuo Yi vs. the lion pride: He provokes them deliberately, slaughters most, and breaks their will to fight; the survivors flee without pursuit.
• Zuo Yi vs. the jackals: He treats their greed as an annoyance and punishes them brutally, though he declines to chase those that flee.
• Zuo Yi & the buffaloes: Mostly indifferent to his slaughter; he views them with dark humor as "internet-addicted shut-ins" and targets them for experience farming.
  Tone: Action-heavy with moments of dry humor (comparing buffaloes to internet addicts, referencing "Professor Sheep"). Minimal dialogue; nearly all content is fight choreography and Zuo Yi's internal reasoning.

Chapter Summary: “Bug (2/2)”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zuo Yi abandons shooting buffalo one at a time and charges directly into a massive herd with the Red Dragon Sword.
• Protected by the Rock Dragon Armor and relying on vast combat experience, he cuts through the buffalo despite having only a tiny fraction of his former strength.
• He uses rapid movement and precise strikes to evade charges, kill buffalo, and avoid being trampled. The Red Dragon Sword’s extraordinary sharpness allows him to cut through their skulls effortlessly.
• Each kill helps restore his sealed Battle Aura, steadily increasing his strength. Within an hour, he recovers to the level of an Apprentice Knight, dramatically improving his combat ability.
• The buffalo herd proves unable to coordinate against him, scattering in panic. Zuo Yi compares himself to a shark among fish and continues “grinding” experience.
• A massive Wild Bull Boss appears and forces the herd to disperse. After restoring his stamina with mineral water mixed with diluted Life Spring, Zuo Yi prepares for battle.
• When the boss charges with tremendous force, Zuo Yi calmly uses the Remington M870 loaded with fire-infused ammunition. The shotgun blast destroys the boss’s head instantly.
• By nightfall, Zuo Yi returns to the Halo Gate, where the Goblins are beginning to construct a stockade around it.
• He gives the Goblin tribe a large supply of buffalo carcasses. The old Goblin priest is astonished by the enormous quantity of meat, enough to feed hundreds of Goblins for a long time.

Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: Demonstrates his preferred close-combat style, fearlessness, tactical precision, and confidence. He rapidly restores his Battle Aura through combat and shows that even weakened, he remains overwhelmingly powerful. He also balances melee combat with practical use of firearms and supplies.
• Old Goblin Priest: Continues to act as a respectful subordinate and administrator for the Goblin tribe. His shock and gratitude at receiving the buffalo meat emphasize the tribe’s poverty and dependence on Zuo Yi.
• Wild Bull Boss: Functions as the strongest threat in the herd, displaying authority over the ordinary buffalo and possessing a powerful, intimidating charge, but it is ultimately no match for Zuo Yi’s weaponry.

Significant Themes

• Overwhelming individual power: Zuo Yi’s skill, equipment, and experience allow him to defeat an entire herd alone.
• Recovery through battle: Combat serves as a means for Zuo Yi to regain his sealed strength, turning the buffalo hunt into both survival and progression.
• Adaptability and efficiency: Zuo Yi combines swordsmanship, movement, armor, firearms, and restorative resources according to the situation.
• Civilization and survival: The Goblins’ construction of a stockade and their reliance on the buffalo meat show the beginnings of a more organized settlement under Zuo Yi’s protection.
• The “bug” metaphor: Zuo Yi breaks the intended balance of the Trial Space, behaving like an exploit that cannot be removed or controlled.

Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi has little direct interaction during the hunt, instead confronting the buffalo through intimidation, evasion, and slaughter.
• His confrontation with the Wild Bull Boss is a brief battle of force and strategy; the boss charges head-on, while Zuo Yi defeats it instantly with his shotgun.
• Upon returning, Zuo Yi speaks directly with the old Goblin priest, asking whether the meat is sufficient and demonstrating his practical concern for the tribe.
• The priest’s astonished reaction reinforces Zuo Yi’s growing role as the Goblins’ provider and protector.

Summary: “What the Hell Are You? (1/2)”

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Zuo Yi returns to the Goblin tribe with a large number of bison carcasses, fulfilling his promise to solve their food shortage. The old Goblin priest is overwhelmed and nearly disbelieving.
• Zuo Yi confirms the Goblins can preserve meat via smoking and salt-curing, then leaves them to handle the butchering.
• He steps back through the Halo Gate to the Main World transfer point at Shennong Mountain, where it is now night.
• Fan Haichao, head of the Fan Faction, anxiously asks about the missing Dragon Cavalry Guard. Zuo Yi reports that he found no survivors and believes all two thousand are dead.
• Fan Haichao refuses to accept this, accuses Zuo Yi of lying, and loses his composure. Zuo Yi snaps back: “What the hell are you that I’d need to lie to you?”
• Fan Haichao regains his calm, gives Zuo Yi a cold look, and says, “We’ll meet again,” signaling a deepening blood feud before leaving.
• Others present discuss the situation. Shen Deping asks if the Trial Space (the New World) has become safe again. Zuo Yi says teams can enter but recommends fewer than a hundred people to avoid triggering Nature’s Wrath.
• Asked to lead the new exploration team, Zuo Yi declines, saying he can offer assistance but prefers to head back to Hang City on his own.

2. Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: Assertive, blunt, and no longer tolerating disrespect. He demonstrates both practical generosity (feeding the Goblins) and measured caution (setting cautious team-size limits). His frank reply to Fan Haichao intensifies the conflict, showing he will not bow to established power.
• Fan Haichao: Initially anxious and desperate, then enraged and openly hostile. After being publicly humiliated, he rapidly regains composure, revealing a colder, more dangerous resentment. He is now a committed enemy.
• The Old Goblin Priest: Shown as weak and starving, emotionally overwhelmed by abundance. His reaction underscores the Goblins’ desperation and their reliance on Zuo Yi.

3. Significant Themes

• Resource and Survival Politics: Controlling food and access to the Trial Space translates into power and dependence.
• Pride and Humiliation: Fan Haichao’s loss of face hardens into bitter enmity; Zuo Yi refuses to soften his words even against a faction leader.
• Arrogance vs. Honesty: Zuo Yi’s position, tied to his costly honesty, contrasts with Fan Haichao’s refusal to accept unwelcome truth.
• Risk and Consequences: The vanished Dragon Cavalry Guard serves as a grim reminder of unknown dangers; new exploration must be cautious.
• Shifting Power Dynamics: Regional leaders now defer to Zuo Yi, and his word shapes the next steps of cross-world exploration.

4. Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi and the Goblin Priest: Exchange of resources for loyalty and labor; Zuo Yi reassures, the priest gratefully accepts.
• Zuo Yi and Fan Haichao: Tense confrontation. Fan demands answers, Zuo Yi gives a blunt truth. Fan insults and threatens; Zuo Yi mocks him in return, escalating from suspicion to open hostility.
• Zuo Yi and Shen Deping/Chen Qi: Officials and leaders treat Zuo Yi as the key decision-maker, requesting his guidance and even leadership, but he declines authority over the new expedition.
• Fan Haichao and the crowd: His humiliating retreat silences the room and signals future retaliation; onlookers recognize the grudge is now deadly.

Summary of the Chapter

1. Key Plot Points & Events

• Zuo Yi publicly displays his ability to fly, confirming his status as Daxia’s youngest Alpha-Rank powerhouse and surprising the crowd seeing him off.
• He returns home to the Linjiang Old Residence, where he has dinner with his adopted daughter Bao'er and pet dog Taike.
• Zuo Yi prepares and eats grilled meat from the Wild Bull Boss he slaughtered earlier, savoring delicacies like marbled shank and hanger tender.
• Later, Qin Wuyang calls him to act as a peacemaker for the Fan faction. Zuo Yi states that he doesn't want an apology, only that the Fan family stop provoking him and that Fan Haichao never appears on Shennong Mountain again.

2. Character Developments

• Zuo Yi remains low-key in daily life but is now openly flamboyant in power, no longer hiding his abilities. He is pragmatic about conflict: willing to end the feud if left alone, but setting clear boundaries.
• His caring side is shown through his playful, affectionate relationship with Bao'er and his indulgence in fine food.
• Qin Wuyang demonstrates influence and diplomatic initiative by personally intervening to mediate the dispute.

3. Significant Themes

• Power and recognition: Flight proves Alpha-rank status, earning awe and shifting others' perceptions of Zuo Yi.
• Family and home: Domestic warmth contrasts with Zuo Yi’s violent world, showing his motivations beyond power.
• Conflict resolution: The chapter explores how overwhelming strength can force even enemies to seek peace, yet Zuo Yi chooses measured tolerance over vengeance.

4. Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi & Bao'er: Sweet, playful father-daughter dynamic; she teases him for grilling delicious meat after she already ate, then helps feed Taike.
• Zuo Yi & Taike: The dog is excitable and greedy, kicked for wagging dust but still fed meat—showing a casual, affectionate bond.
• Zuo Yi & Qin Wuyang: A respectful phone conversation; Qin Wuyang acts as a mediator, and Zuo Yi states his terms firmly but without hostility.
• Onlookers (Shen Deping, Chen Qi, etc.): React with shock and awe at Zuo Yi’s flight, solidifying his reputation.

Summary: New Team (1/2)

Key Plot Points & Events

• Zuo Yi receives an unexpected phone call from Qin Wuyang, the Xia Ya Supernatural Association president, inviting him to Capital City next month for a “golden wedding anniversary” banquet. Zuo Yi is skeptical and suspects Qin Wuyang has another hidden agenda, but agrees.
• Bao'er falls asleep in Zuo Yi's arms, and he carries her to bed.
• The next morning, after Bao'er teleports to Apocalypse Academy, Zuo Yi flies to Shennong Mountain.
• At Mountain Pass Fortress, a fully equipped squad of 100 trial-takers is assembled. Squadron Leader Qi Liantao reports to Zuo Yi. Zuo Yi had already given strict operational rules before leaving.
• Zuo Yi enters the Trial Space with Taike, rides the giant Taike to the Goblin camp near the Halo Gate.
• The new Goblin camp has become a large meat-processing plant: hundreds of Goblins are making smoked meat from bison, with animal hides scattered around.
• The old Goblin priest reports that the tribe has gained nine more Hobgoblins, bringing the total to thirty-six, enough for three combat squads. Their improved strength helped repel wild beasts drawn by the smell of blood.
• The priest suggests annexing another Goblin tribe of two to three thousand to supply labor for building a fortress. Zuo Yi says he'll consider it and tells them to continue working.
• Zuo Yi climbs a tall tree, installs a signal transmitter, then sends Taike back through the Halo Gate.
• Qi Liantao leads the 99 soldiers into the Trial Space; the transmitter guides the randomly scattered soldiers toward the gate area.
• Zuo Yi spots a red distress flare in the distance—a soldier in serious danger—and immediately races toward it.

Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: Shows his caring side as a father; acts as a decisive leader and strategist, carefully planning operations and resource use. He values the Goblins' progress and considers expanding his influence in the Trial Space.
• Qi Liantao: Introduced as a disciplined, obedient squadron leader, fully prepared to follow Zuo Yi's orders.
• Old Goblin Priest: Becomes more ambitious and loyal now that the tribe is stronger; confidently proposes conquest of another tribe to speed up construction.
• Taike: Remains a loyal, versatile companion, able to shrink/grow and act as a signal relay.

Significant Themes

• Fatherhood and responsibility: Zuo Yi balances his dangerous work with gentle care for Bao'er.
• Leadership and trust: Delegating authority, giving clear rules, and relying on capable subordinates.
• Expansion and resource management: Building infrastructure, recruiting labor, and gradually conquering the Trial Space.
• Suspicion of political motives: Qin Wuyang's invitation hints at larger schemes beyond simple celebration.

Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi & Qin Wuyang (over phone): Polite but wary; Zuo Yi agrees to the trip but distrusts the stated reason.
• Zuo Yi & Bao'er: Tender father-daughter moment; Bao'er falls asleep in his arms.
• Zuo Yi & Qi Liantao: Formal military interaction; Qi Liantao confirms the soldiers have memorized the rules and await orders.
• Zuo Yi & Old Goblin Priest: Master-subordinate dynamic; the priest reports success, proposes annexation, and is told to wait for a decision.
• Zuo Yi & Taike: Silent teamwork; Taike is sent through the portal as a signal relay, showing their synced coordination.

Chapter Summary: Rendezvous

Key Plot Points

1. Wang Sheng is teleported into the Trial Space and lands directly in a wolf den surrounded by 50–60 Wolf Beasts.
2. His pistol misfires (Main World firearms/electronics are easily damaged in the Trial Space), so he uses a distress flare and fights with a greatsword.
3. His exoskeleton armor stiffens and fails, so he uses claw attachments to climb a tree for safety, then dismantles the armor to discard it. His crossbow bowstring also snaps, leaving him stranded and waiting.
4. Zuo Yi arrives, kills wolves with precise javelin throws, and rescues Wang Sheng.
5. They travel to a lakeshore camp where squad members are assembling. 97 of 100 members arrive; 3 are missing.
6. Zuo Yi uses blood-smeared identification tags (prepared in advance) and Taike's keen sense of smell to track down the missing members.

Character Developments

• Wang Sheng: Demonstrates calmness and resourcefulness under extreme pressure—adapts to failed equipment, uses terrain (tree), and makes tactical decisions despite danger.
• Zuo Yi: Shows strong leadership and preparedness; orchestrates rescue efforts, saves Wang Sheng, and has contingency plans (tracking tags, Taike) for locating missing personnel.

Significant Themes

• Hostility and unpredictability of the Trial Space; the failure of Main World technology, forcing reliance on physical skill and adaptability.
• Survival through resourcefulness and willingness to abandon broken gear.
• Leadership, teamwork, and coordinated rescue operations in a dangerous environment.

Character Interactions

• Wang Sheng salutes and thanks Zuo Yi; Zuo Yi dismisses formalities and immediately moves to help others in need.
• Zuo Yi introduces Captain Qi Liantao to the old Goblin priest, establishing a working relationship for future cooperation at the outpost base.
• Qi Liantao checks the roster for missing members; Zuo Yi deploys Taike to track them, showing the squad's collaborative command structure.

Chapter Summary: “Orcs (1/2)”

Key Plot Points and Events

• From a hilltop, Zuo Yi observes an Orc camp near a river, only a short distance from Lakeside Stockade.
• He recalls the elderly Goblin priest’s explanation of Orc society: Orcs are numerous, tribal, warlike, and possess their own language, writing, combat techniques, and divine arts. Their shamans hold authority comparable to that of tribal chieftains.
• Zuo Yi learns that Goblins have been oppressed and enslaved by Orcs for generations, and that the Gelu Tribe migrated to escape Orc exploitation.
• Two days earlier, Zuo Yi encountered and killed an Orc hunting party after they attacked him without attempting communication.
• After searching the region, he locates the Orc settlement and sees its battle flag, altar, tents, livestock enclosures, warriors, and enslaved Goblins being forced to work.
• As night approaches, Zuo Yi decides to attack the camp before the Orcs can threaten Lakeside Stockade.
• He summons his old Transcendent-grade Dragonfang Knight Spear, a weapon he had retired after reaching the Legendary realm.
• Riding Taike, he charges the camp at tremendous speed. The Orcs sound an alarm, and a force of wolf cavalry rushes out to meet him.
• Zuo Yi confronts the heavily armed Orc leader. The leader throws a battleaxe, but Zuo Yi deflects it and impales the leader and several warriors with one thrust.
• Using both the Dragonfang Spear and Red Dragon Sword, Zuo Yi tears through the cavalry formation, killing numerous Orcs in seconds.
• The surviving Orcs attempt to surround him, but Zuo Yi repeatedly charges through them, slaughtering the entire group. The chapter ends as he experiences the exhilaration of his returning battle power while another horn sounds from the camp.

Character Developments

• Zuo Yi: Acts decisively to protect Lakeside Stockade and avenge the Orcs’ threat to the Goblins. His old warrior instincts and fighting spirit awaken as he returns to using his former signature spear. The battle demonstrates his overwhelming strength, speed, confidence, and combat mastery.
• Taike: Serves as a powerful and reliable mount, accelerating to extreme speed and helping Zuo Yi break through the Orc formation by crushing a Dire Wolf and its rider.
• Orc Leader: Presented as a formidable tribal warrior and apparent cavalry commander, but his confidence and strength prove useless against Zuo Yi. His death immediately destabilizes the Orc force.
• Goblins: Their presence as enslaved laborers reinforces their vulnerability and the long history of Orc domination over them.
• Orcs: Initially appear organized, prosperous, and militarily capable, but their savage aggression and overconfidence are exposed when they attack Zuo Yi without understanding the difference in power.

Significant Themes

• Oppression and liberation: The Orcs’ enslavement of Goblins establishes a history of exploitation and gives Zuo Yi’s attack moral and political significance.
• Power and resistance: The chapter contrasts the Orcs’ numbers and militarized society with Zuo Yi’s individual superiority.
• The return of the warrior: Retrieving the Dragonfang Spear symbolizes Zuo Yi reconnecting with his former battlefield identity and rediscovering the thrill of combat.
• Civilization versus savagery: Although the Orcs possess a structured culture, religion, and martial traditions, their brutality and bloodlust dominate their interactions.
• Overconfidence and vulnerability: The unfortified camp suggests the Orcs believe themselves secure, making them unprepared for Zuo Yi’s sudden assault.

Character Interactions

• The elderly Goblin priest’s teachings shape Zuo Yi’s understanding of Orc history and culture.
• Zuo Yi’s previous encounter with the Orc hunting party establishes the Orcs’ hostility and his willingness to eliminate them.
• Zuo Yi and Taike operate in complete coordination during the charge.
• Zuo Yi and the Orc leader engage in a brief, wordless confrontation defined by mutual killing intent before Zuo Yi kills him instantly.
• The Orc warriors respond to their leader’s death with rage and desperation, but their collective assault fails against Zuo Yi’s overwhelming strength.

Chapter Summary: “Let Go” (2/2)

Key Plot Points and Events

• After destroying the Orc cavalry unit, Zuo Yi’s sealed power fully returns. His Knight’s Heart reignites, restoring his Flame Battle Aura, Radiant Power, and the power connected to the Eight Virtues and Faith Spring.
• The restoration strengthens and refines his body, unexpectedly advancing his physical condition and bringing him closer to his goal of reaching a higher Life Sequence.
• Zuo Yi rapidly recovers from the Apprentice Knight level to True Knight, Grand Knight, and finally Sky Knight. However, he deliberately seals his Knight’s Heart again before returning to the Saint Realm, fearing that his overwhelming strength would disrupt or destroy the Trial Space’s balance.
• Rather than destroy the remaining Orc tribe and its shaman, Zuo Yi leaves them for the other trial-goers to challenge.
• He returns to Lakeside Stockade, which has developed into a functioning base after half a month of construction. The hundred trial-goers have organized the camp, worked with the Goblins, and established a safe zone around the portal.
• Zuo Yi appoints Qi Liantao to oversee the base and tells him that the trial-goers—not Zuo Yi—are the true protagonists of the Trial Space. He also instructs the old Goblin priest to maintain peaceful cooperation with the humans.
• Zuo Yi returns to the Main World, gives Taike to Bao’er, eats dinner, and later senses that danger is approaching.
• While Zuo Yi watches the river from the balcony, a concealed vessel launches three missiles toward the Zuo family residence, ending the chapter on a cliffhanger.

Character Development

• Zuo Yi: Regains a large portion of his suppressed strength and reaches the Sky Knight level, but demonstrates restraint and foresight by halting his recovery to protect the Trial Space. He also begins withdrawing from direct control, recognizing that others must develop independently.
• Qi Liantao: Initially becomes anxious at the thought of Zuo Yi leaving, since Zuo Yi has served as the base’s stabilizing force. He regains confidence after understanding Zuo Yi’s expectations and prepares to assume greater responsibility.
• The Goblin priest and Gelu Tribe: The tribe has grown significantly, with over two hundred Hobgoblins. Their loyalty to Zuo Yi has deepened to the point of near-religious devotion, ensuring cooperation with the human trial-goers.
• The trial-goers: They transition from dependent participants into the principal explorers and developers of the Trial Space.
• Zuo Yi’s enemies: Though unidentified, the attackers possess advanced weaponry and have secretly approached the family residence by river, suggesting a planned assassination or strike.

Significant Themes

• Restraint and responsibility: Zuo Yi chooses not to reclaim all his power because doing so could damage the Trial Space and endanger its future.
• Letting go and delegation: The chapter emphasizes Zuo Yi’s willingness to step back and allow Qi Liantao and the trial-goers to take ownership of the new world.
• Growth through challenge: The Trial Space benefits not only its participants but also Zuo Yi, whose sealed strength and body are refined through combat.
• Balance between power and independence: Zuo Yi understands that excessive power can disrupt an ecosystem, while meaningful development requires others to face challenges themselves.
• Hidden danger beneath calm: The peaceful establishment of Lakeside Stockade and Zuo Yi’s quiet return home are contrasted with the sudden missile attack, reinforcing the theme that danger remains close beneath ordinary life.

Character Interactions

• Zuo Yi reassures Qi Liantao that he will return if necessary but insists that the trial-goers must become the main force in the Trial Space.
• He gives the old Goblin priest direct instructions to cooperate peacefully with the human newcomers, relying on the tribe’s loyalty.
• At home, Zuo Yi gives Taike to Bao’er and resumes his familiar role of preparing his own meal, briefly returning to domestic normality before sensing the approaching threat.
• The chapter closes with Zuo Yi alone on the balcony, unaware of the attackers’ identities but alert enough to feel that something is about to happen.