Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary: “Explosion!”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao He initially wants to challenge Shier Nash immediately, but Xie Haining advises caution because Nash’s bomb-based ability is unusual and the O Continent Team may still have a stronger fighter in reserve.
• Li Zhengliang volunteers to fight Nash first. The team analyzes Nash’s previous battle and determines that his bombs likely detonate automatically after preset delays rather than being triggered directly by him.
• Xie Haining infers that Nash can adjust both the bombs’ timing and power, creating extensive minefields across the arena. Nash appears to plan his attacks like a chess player, predicting his opponent’s movements and using explosions to control the battlefield.
• During the match, Nash keeps Li Zhengliang at a safe distance, using small explosions for rapid movement and larger timed blasts to block escape routes and aerial approaches.
• Li Zhengliang activates his Golden Bell Shield and attempts to force his way through the minefield, carefully avoiding the edges of the blasts. He nearly closes the distance but is caught by a strategically placed explosion.
• Nash detonates a large chain of explosions that overwhelms Li Zhengliang. Although Li continues fighting and charges forward, Nash retreats with another blast and ultimately defeats him.
• Provoked by Nash’s taunts, Xiao He enters the arena as the next fighter. Nash welcomes him, promising to “blow things up” to his heart’s content.

Character Developments

• Xie Haining demonstrates exceptional observational and analytical ability. He recognizes the timed nature of Nash’s bombs and explains how Nash uses them to predict and manipulate movement.
• Xiao He shows impatience and fighting confidence but accepts the need for strategy. After watching Li Zhengliang’s defeat, his anger and competitive drive push him into the arena.
• Li Zhengliang proves himself disciplined and adaptable. He avoids reckless attacks, uses defensive techniques to withstand explosions, and tries several approaches to close the distance, but ultimately cannot overcome Nash’s battlefield control.
• Shier Nash is established as a highly dangerous veteran Level 5. His strength lies not only in explosive power but also in planning, spatial awareness, psychological pressure, and mobility.
• Cui Man acts as a practical commander, prioritizing team stamina and stability while deciding when to withdraw Li Zhengliang and send Xiao He forward.
• Li Xue and Yue Feng provide a brief humorous exchange, teasing Li Xue about her relationship with Li Zhengliang and lightening the tense atmosphere.

Significant Themes

• Strategy versus raw power: Nash’s victory comes from planning and controlling the arena rather than simply producing the strongest explosions.
• Information and observation: Understanding Nash’s ability is difficult because his bombs are hidden, timed, and constantly replenished. The team’s ability to observe him becomes as important as their combat strength.
• Risk and restraint: The Chinese team repeatedly weighs the danger of exhausting one fighter before facing Nash’s teammates, emphasizing the importance of long-term tactical planning.
• Psychological warfare: Nash taunts his opponents and deliberately provokes Xiao He, using arrogance and confidence to pressure the opposing team.
• Human limits and extraordinary calculation: The characters are unsettled by Nash’s ability to remember and coordinate dozens of blast points, making his combat style seem almost like predicting the future.

Character Interactions

• Xie Haining restrains Xiao He and explains why Nash should be studied before being challenged.
• Cui Man consults Xie Haining about Nash’s bombs and directs Li Zhengliang to fight cautiously.
• The team analyzes Nash’s tactics together, with Xie explaining the timing and positioning of his minefields.
• Li Xue worries about Li Zhengliang, while Yue Feng teases her about their relationship; An Xiuru rebukes Yue Feng’s vulgar joke.
• Nash taunts Li Zhengliang throughout the match, urging him to attack while manipulating his movements.
• After defeating Li Zhengliang, Nash provokes Xiao He directly. Xiao He responds angrily and accepts the challenge, setting up the next battle.

Chapter Summary: “Boldness with a Touch of Deception”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao He faces Shier Nash, the renowned “Bomb Man,” in a competition match. Nash has weak physical defense but can plant and remotely detonate powerful explosives throughout the arena.
• Nash initially limits his explosions to comply with the tournament’s prohibition against killing, but gradually increases their strength after realizing Xiao He can withstand them.
• Xiao He studies Nash’s fighting style while trying to close the thirty-meter gap between them. Nash uses mines, shockwaves, mobility, delayed detonations, and carefully planned escape routes to keep him away.
• Xiao activates Kinetic Energy Absorption, allowing him to see Nash’s hidden detonation points. However, he still cannot perceive their blast radius or timing, leaving him vulnerable.
• Nash recognizes that Xiao’s Superpowers are temporary and adapt to this weakness. He uses chained explosions, delayed blasts, and remote mine placement—including behind Xiao—to trap and disorient him.
• Xiao attempts to protect himself with the Perfect Cube, but Nash discovers that undetonated points can pass through it before exploding inside, rendering the defense ineffective.
• Forced into a direct charge, Xiao appears to brute-force his way through the minefield. However, this is a deception: he secretly enters the Dimensional Walker Plane and emerges behind Nash for a surprise attack.
• Nash counters by detonating an explosion between them and retreating, but Xiao uses Time Stop to bypass Nash’s predictive defenses and catches him.
• Xiao restrains Nash without seriously injuring him. Nash concedes the match, recognizing that Time Stop is the true counter to his ability.

Character Developments

• Xiao He demonstrates patience, tactical analysis, and adaptability rather than relying solely on his overwhelming defense. He learns the limits of Kinetic Energy Absorption and the Perfect Cube, then uses deception to create an opening.
• He also reveals that his greatest advantage is not merely his defensive rating or physical strength, but his wide range of temporarily triggered Superpowers and ability to combine them creatively.
• Nash is established as an exceptionally intelligent and perceptive fighter. His reputation comes not only from his explosive ability but from predicting enemy movement, preparing multiple minefield patterns, and exploiting opponents’ assumptions.
• Despite his dangerous tactics, Nash restrains his attacks to avoid killing Xiao and accepts defeat professionally. He immediately begins thinking about how to account for Time Stop in a future match.
• Xie Haining analyzes Nash’s strategy and identifies a possible weakness, expressing interest in fighting him later.
• Cui Man coordinates with Xiao and the team, emphasizing that the match’s main purpose is to gather intelligence for future battles.

Significant Themes

• Intelligence versus overwhelming power: Nash’s strategy and planning allow him to challenge an opponent with near-infinite defense.
• Adaptability and improvisation: Both fighters continually revise their tactics as new abilities and weaknesses are revealed.
• Deception and misdirection: Xiao’s apparent reckless charge conceals his use of the Dimensional Walker Plane, while Nash uses the thirty-meter distance as a deliberate false clue about his detonation range.
• The danger of assumptions: Xiao repeatedly discovers that apparent rules—such as the minefield’s safe zones, Nash’s range, and the Perfect Cube’s protection—are incomplete or misleading.
• Limits of prediction: Nash’s greatest strength is observing and anticipating his opponent, but Time Stop removes two seconds of information and disrupts his carefully constructed plans.

Important Character Interactions

• Xiao and Nash exchange confident, mocking remarks throughout the fight, each recognizing the other’s intelligence and danger.
• Cui Man communicates with Xiao through his earpiece, directing him to prolong the match so the team can study Nash.
• Xie Haining observes the battle and explains Nash’s predictive strategy, while Cui asks whether he has found a way to counter it.
• After Xiao wins, he compliments Nash as his strongest opponent so far. Nash responds irritably but acknowledges that Xiao possesses Time Stop.
• Their final exchange establishes mutual respect beneath their antagonism: Nash loses not because his explosive tactics fail, but because Xiao’s Time Stop interrupts the observation and prediction on which his entire strategy depends.

Chapter Summary: “Spear and Shield”

Key Plot Points and Events

• After defeating Nash, Xiao He enters the next stage of the match already somewhat injured but still capable of fighting. Nash’s ranged attacks and traps had made the battle difficult, though Xiao He’s Kinetic Energy Absorption minimized most of the damage.
• The O Continent Team sends out Ford, an apparently harmless, cowardly, and physically unimpressive man. His low offensive rating makes the audience and Xiao He initially assume he is an easy opponent.
• Xiao He quickly discovers that Ford possesses extraordinary defensive abilities:
  • Physical attacks rebound or fail to damage him.
  • Force attacks disappear inside his body.
  • His body can flatten, liquefy, reshape, and withstand crushing pressure.
  • His defenses adapt to the type of attack used against him, such as producing membranes against fire or other protective abilities.
  • He can enter another dimension, making him immune to Xiao He’s Invulnerable Domain.
• Xiao He deduces that Ford’s ability is likely rule-based, possibly something like “he cannot be injured or defeated by any attack.” This creates a “spear and shield” conflict with Xiao He’s own rule-based power, which allows him to defeat certain designated opponents.
• Ford admits that he dislikes violence and was sent out mainly to stall for time. Xiao He realizes the O Continent Team deliberately used Nash first and Ford second to force Yinglong into prolonged battles and secure a draw.
• Xiao He experiments with increasingly powerful physical, psychokinetic, elemental, and dimensional attacks. Most fail, but a full-force strike finally causes Ford to cough blood, suggesting that Ford can be hurt under certain conditions.
• Before Xiao He can continue investigating, the arena suffers severe structural damage. The organizers invoke a rule declaring the match a draw if the battlefield becomes unusable.
• Xiao He refuses to accept the forced draw and uses Entropy Reduction to restore the damaged arena. The fight is therefore able to continue, and Xiao He announces that he has found a possible way to counter Ford.

Character Developments

Xiao He

• Demonstrates patience and tactical analysis rather than relying solely on overwhelming strength.
• Recognizes that Ford’s defense may be governed by an absolute rule, making ordinary attacks—and even his Invulnerable Domain—ineffective.
• Becomes increasingly intrigued by the challenge and eventually chooses to continue testing Ford instead of taking the safer option of accepting a draw.
• Shows determination to prevent the opposing team from exploiting the tournament’s draw rules.

Ford

• Initially appears foolish, cowardly, and incapable of fighting, but is revealed to possess an extremely powerful and complicated defensive Superpower.
• Despite his terrifying survivability, he has little combat motivation and repeatedly apologizes while trying to endure Xiao He’s attacks.
• His apparent vulnerability after Xiao He’s strongest blow suggests that his ability may have limits or exploitable conditions.

Significant Themes

• Spear versus shield: The chapter centers on the conflict between Xiao He’s offensive ability and Ford’s apparently absolute defense. Both powers may operate according to rigid rules, creating the possibility of an unstoppable attack versus an unbreakable defense.
• Appearance versus reality: Ford looks weak, harmless, and ridiculous, while actually being one of the most difficult opponents Xiao He has faced.
• Strategy over brute force: Xiao He must analyze the nature and rules of Ford’s ability instead of simply increasing his attack power.
• Competition and manipulation: The O Continent Team uses battle order, endurance, and tournament regulations strategically rather than pursuing a straightforward victory.
• Risk and restraint: Xiao He considers using Ye Wanqing’s ability to alter Ford’s name, but realizes that forcing their rule-based abilities into direct conflict could cause both of them to grow uncontrollably and potentially die.

Character Interactions

• Xiao He initially reassures Ford that he only needs to focus on their fight, but Ford reacts with terror even to minor attacks.
• Xiao He repeatedly attacks Ford while attempting to understand his defenses; Ford mostly cowers, apologizes, and tries not to fight back.
• The spectators become frustrated with Ford’s passivity and insult him, prompting him to explain that he was only sent in to stall.
• Xiao He and the host clash indirectly when the organizers declare a draw because of arena damage. Xiao He reverses the destruction with Entropy Reduction, challenging the organizers’ attempt to end the match.
• By the chapter’s conclusion, Xiao He remains determined to defeat Ford and believes he has discovered a potential weakness in the seemingly invincible defensive ability.

Chapter Summary: “Flaw”

Key Plot Points and Events

• After the arena is repaired, Xiao He’s semifinal match against Ford resumes.
• Xiao He deduces that Ford’s rule-based Superpower is likely “I will not die no matter what attack I suffer.” Because Ford can only draw against most opponents, the Europe team saved him specifically to counter Xiao He.
• Cui Man warns Xiao He that their abilities might conflict, but Xiao He asks Ye Wanqing to temporarily change his name so he can test whether his rule can affect Ford.
• The change succeeds without causing an ability conflict. Xiao He activates his Superpower and commands Ford to surrender.
• Ford immediately admits defeat, revealing that Xiao He’s power can defeat him without causing physical harm. Dragon Country wins the first match, taking a 1–0 lead.
• Ford explains that he entered the competition only because others told him he was the only person capable of stopping Xiao He and Dragon Country from controlling the world. He admits he never wanted to fight and only wished to live peacefully.
• Xiao He rests before the second match. Xie Haining volunteers to fight in his place, claiming he can handle the remaining opponents, including Nash.
• The Europe team sends Nash out first, hoping to exploit Xiao He’s fatigue.
• Xie Haining identifies Nash’s strategy and forces him into a disadvantageous position. Nash sets up a minefield, but Xie’s long-range shooting prevents him from detonating the explosives safely.
• Xie eventually exposes the flaw in Nash’s ability: every detonation point’s blast radius extends five meters beyond its placement range, meaning Nash is always within the explosion radius of his own bombs.
• The chapter ends with Nash realizing that Xie has discovered this weakness.

Character Developments

• Xiao He demonstrates greater confidence in analyzing rule-based Superpowers. Rather than relying on brute force, he recognizes that “defeating” Ford does not require injuring him and uses a simple command to end the fight.
• Ford is characterized as fearful, reluctant, and morally passive rather than genuinely villainous. He does not want power or conflict and was pressured into participating.
• Ye Wanqing proves her usefulness by safely modifying Xiao He’s name, allowing him to test his Superpower against Ford.
• Cui Man acts as a cautious strategist, worrying about the danger of conflicting rules while supporting Xiao He once the test appears safe.
• Xie Haining emerges as a highly perceptive and confident fighter. He studies Nash’s technique, identifies its weakness, and deliberately controls the battle’s distance and tempo.
• Nash, previously viewed as overwhelmingly powerful, is shown to have a significant technical limitation. His confidence gives way to frustration when Xie exploits it.
• Yue Feng shows enthusiasm but accepts Cui Man’s judgment that his abilities are better suited to team battles.

Significant Themes

• Intelligence over force: Both Xiao He and Xie Haining win by understanding their opponents’ abilities rather than overpowering them.
• The importance of wording and rules: Xiao He’s victory depends on interpreting “defeat” broadly enough to include surrender, while Ford’s seemingly invincible rule has limits based on its exact wording.
• Hidden weaknesses in power: Nash’s ability appears nearly unbeatable until Xie identifies the unavoidable overlap between his detonation range and blast radius.
• Reluctance versus responsibility: Ford illustrates how individuals can be pushed into conflict by others who claim the world depends on them.
• Team strategy and resource management: Dragon Country carefully saves Xiao He’s stamina, chooses appropriate fighters, and exploits the opposing team’s assumptions.

Important Character Interactions

• Xiao He and Cui Man debate whether confronting Ford is worth the risk; Ye Wanqing supports Xiao He’s plan and helps execute it.
• Xiao He questions Ford about his motives, leading Ford to confess that he never wanted to participate.
• Cui Man and Ye Wanqing praise and encourage Xiao He after his victory.
• Xie Haining and Nash engage in a psychological battle, with Xie openly acknowledging Nash’s setup and provoking him into attacking.
• Xie’s explanation of Nash’s flaw allows Xiao He and the spectators to understand why Nash cannot safely use his own explosives from a distance.

Chapter Summary: “Breaking the Deadlock”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao He and Xie Haining identify the main weakness of Nash’s explosive movement technique, “Explosive Leap.” Because Nash is harmed by his own explosions, he must maintain distance and carefully position detonation points.
• Nash begins spreading invisible detonation points across the arena to create a minefield, while Xie Haining uses his enhanced reaction speed and flawless marksmanship to study Nash’s movements and calculate safe zones.
• Xie Haining attacks aggressively, using bullets and a flash grenade to manipulate Nash’s movement. He forces Nash to use Explosive Leap, then predicts his landing point and shoots him in the head and chest.
• Nash survives due to his Mutant physique and responds by detonating mines throughout the arena. The explosions conceal his movements and attempt to trap Xie Haining inside a shrinking safe zone.
• Xie Haining sees through Nash’s strategy and charges through the explosive ring, accepting limited damage because Nash is using weaker blasts.
• The battle becomes a contest of strategy and endurance. Nash has effectively unlimited “ammunition,” while Xie Haining’s bullets are limited, making a prolonged fight dangerous for Xie Haining.
• Xie Haining uses smoke grenades to hide his movements, but Nash detonates nearby mines to clear the smoke. Xie Haining then exploits a previously overlooked area near the arena wall.
• Nash realizes that Xie Haining had been positioning himself strategically from the moment they entered the arena, before the match officially began. That area had no mines because Nash had been forced to maintain his safe distance there.
• Xie Haining corners Nash, but Nash escapes by voluntarily entering his own minefield rather than fighting in an exposed safe zone.
• Xie Haining appears to step into a detonation point. Nash hesitates, suspecting a trap, but detonates it anyway. Xie Haining uses the blast to propel himself forward instead of being knocked away.
• Xie Haining fires his last bullet into Nash’s forehead, seemingly securing victory. However, Nash had prepared a timed explosion, which detonates immediately afterward and injures both fighters.
• The referee determines that both men are unable to continue. The match ends in the tournament’s first draw.

Character Developments

• Nash demonstrates considerable adaptability and strategic skill. He constantly revises his minefield and uses explosions defensively as well as offensively. However, his reliance on timing and his involuntary physical reactions become exploitable weaknesses.
• Xie Haining is revealed to be more perceptive than Nash initially assumes. Rather than memorizing every detonation point, he studies Nash’s body language and notices when Nash tenses or alters a bomb’s timing.
• Xie Haining also proves to be a long-term planner, beginning his positional strategy before the match officially starts.
• Xiao He gains a deeper appreciation for both fighters. He recognizes that the match is far more intellectually complex than it appears to the spectators and respects Nash for forcing a draw.
• Nash and Xie Haining develop mutual respect after learning the truth behind each other’s strategies.

Significant Themes

• Strategy versus perception: The match is won and lost through reading behavior, anticipating decisions, and controlling the battlefield rather than through raw power.
• Time as a weapon: Xie Haining’s ability to slow and accelerate his perception gives him the time to observe Nash’s subtle movements. Nash’s final comment about time being his enemy is countered by Xie Haining’s statement that “eternity” is the true enemy, emphasizing the danger of prolonged battles.
• Preparation and improvisation: Xie Haining prepares from the moment he enters the arena, while Nash continuously improvises his minefield and responses.
• Hidden information: Nash’s invisible detonation points and Xie Haining’s concealed deductions create a battle that spectators cannot understand, highlighting the difference between appearances and reality.
• Mutual respect through conflict: Although the fight ends without a winner, both characters prove themselves worthy opponents and gain respect for one another.

Important Character Interactions

• Xiao He and Xie Haining analyze Nash’s weakness before and during the battle.
• Nash repeatedly curses and reassesses Xie Haining’s tactics, recognizing him as an unusually dangerous opponent.
• Xie Haining’s controlled, observant fighting style contrasts with Nash’s aggressive, improvisational approach.
• After the battle, Nash asks whether Xie Haining memorized all his detonation points. Xie Haining explains that he instead inferred their locations from Nash’s body language.
• Xie Haining’s final remark—“Time is not your enemy. Eternity is.”—leaves their rivalry on a philosophical and respectful note.

Chapter Summary: “Superman? I’m Doomsday”

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Haining loses his second semifinal match to Bomb Man after an exhausting, intelligence-heavy battle. Despite the loss, his teammates praise him for previously defeating the powerful Level 5 Mutant Shier Nash.
• Xia Yu volunteers to fight next for the Special Response Department. While Xiao He and Ye Wanqing get food, they encounter the M Country team. Victor taunts Xiao He, while Sebastian warns him not to underestimate the coming finals.
• Xia Yu battles Shatina, the “Puppeteer,” whose ability allows her to animate inorganic materials, including stone, fire, wind, and even air.
• Xia Yu uses her Stage 1.5 Peacock Mantis Shrimp enhancement, gaining tremendous punching speed, powerful armor, and rapid molting. She destroys Shatina’s stone giants but is repeatedly forced back by Shatina’s fire attacks and smaller animated constructs.
• Cui Man sends Xiao He to retrieve Faust, whom the O Continent Team plans to use in the next match if necessary.
• Faust theatrically dresses as “Superman” and attacks Xiao He before he can use his Curtain Call ability. Xiao He easily overpowers him, joking that if Faust is Superman, then he himself can play Doomsday.
• Their fight escalates from the prison to the sky, beyond the atmosphere, and into outer space. Xiao He initially dominates, but Faust’s determination and strength allow him to injure Xiao He and continue fighting.
• At the same time, Xia Yu discovers that she can see Shatina’s supposedly invisible control threads because of the Peacock Mantis Shrimp’s specialized vision. She uses the threads against Shatina and knocks her unconscious with a single precise strike.
• Xiao He and Faust eventually crash back into the arena like a meteor. Xiao He arrives holding Faust, who is unconscious and badly battered, asking whether the O Continent Team still wants him to compete.

2. Character Developments

• Xie Haining proves himself a formidable but stamina-limited fighter. His defeat highlights that prolonged battles against strategic opponents are his weakness, though his earlier victory over Shier Nash establishes his high level of ability.
• Xia Yu reveals that she had been holding back earlier because of competition safety restrictions. Her Stage 1.5 enhancement makes her dramatically stronger, and she demonstrates excellent adaptability by exploiting her unusual vision to counter Shatina.
• Xiao He continues to show overwhelming strength and confidence. He treats the fight with Faust almost playfully, enjoying the chance to imitate Doomsday overpowering Superman, but he also discovers that Faust’s power is strong enough to hurt him when he approaches his limits.
• Faust is portrayed as theatrical, stubborn, and extraordinarily resilient. His “Superman” persona reflects his idealistic belief in protecting the world, and his refusal to surrender keeps the battle going despite Xiao He’s superiority.
• Cui Man acts as the team’s organizer and strategist, balancing encouragement, logistical decisions, and concern over Xiao He’s increasingly uncontrolled battle.
• Ye Wanqing remains Xiao He’s affectionate emotional support, while also being briefly separated from the team’s combat action because she is a noncombatant.

3. Significant Themes

• Strength versus strategy: Xie Haining’s defeat and Xia Yu’s battle show that raw power alone is not enough; endurance, perception, and tactical adaptation are equally important.
• Hidden abilities and perception: Xia Yu wins because her vision allows her to perceive what ordinary people cannot. The battle emphasizes that an opponent’s apparent advantage can be neutralized by the right sensory ability.
• Determination and ideals: Faust continues fighting because of his conviction that he must protect the world. His heroic ideals contrast with Xiao He’s amused, destructive approach.
• Theatrical identity and role-playing: Faust literally dresses as Superman, while Xiao He embraces the role of Doomsday. Their fight becomes both a genuine battle and a playful clash of superhero archetypes.
• Teamwork and support: Even when individual fighters battle alone, the team contributes through healing, encouragement, food, logistics, and strategic preparation.
• The danger of excessive power: Xiao He and Faust’s fight expands far beyond the intended battlefield, ultimately threatening the arena and spectators when they crash back down.

4. Character Interactions

• Cui Man comforts Xie Haining after his loss and encourages Xia Yu before her match.
• Xiao He reacts protectively when Zhang Ming comments on Xia Yu’s appearance, jokingly threatening him and earning Ye Wanqing’s disapproval.
• Xiao He and Ye Wanqing share a warm domestic moment while getting food, reinforcing their relationship amid the tournament tension.
• Victor provokes Xiao He, but Sebastian intervenes and maintains a more respectful rivalry, warning Xiao He that he has studied his fighting style.
• Cui Man gives Xiao He the task of retrieving Faust, trusting him to handle the dangerous prisoner.
• Faust ambushes Xiao He, turning the retrieval mission into a massive personal duel.
• Xia Yu applies a technique she learned from Xiao He, defeating Shatina with a precise forehead strike and showing how closely she learns from him.
• The chapter ends with Xiao He returning to the arena in spectacular fashion, while Cui Man and the teams must deal with the consequences of his fight and Faust’s condition.

Chapter Summary: “Drama Queen”

Key Plot Points and Events

• The third match between Dragon Country and the O Continent Team is suspended after Dragon Country’s representatives return Faust to the arena badly injured and exhausted. The O Continent Team accuses Dragon Country of deliberately disabling its strongest fighter and demands that one of Yinglong’s appearances be deducted.
• Cui Man rejects the demand, citing the liability waiver that allowed Dragon Country to manage the dangerous prisoners. As a compromise, she offers a healing potion, but the O Continent Team ultimately negotiates a one-hour delay.
• Xiao He explains Faust’s ability: Faust can transform into recognizable fictional characters, gaining their traits and powers, but must remain faithful to the character’s personality and limitations. His versions are based on movie portrayals rather than their overwhelmingly powerful comic-book counterparts.
• The team devises a strategy to fight Faust without using Yinglong. Li Zhengliang volunteers, relying on his experience as a stunt double and his ability to convincingly perform heroic, cinematic roles.
• Faust transforms into Superman and initially dominates the fight. Li Zhengliang’s martial arts attacks and the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms have no effect, while Faust easily withstands his blows and throws him around.
• Li Zhengliang reveals a fake piece of “Kryptonite.” Because Faust is fully immersed in his role, he believes the prop is real, causing Superman’s powers to disappear.
• With Faust weakened, Li Zhengliang uses Left-Right Combat, combining the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms and Dark Nether Palm. He defeats Faust and knocks him unconscious with the Nine Yin White Bone Claw.
• Dragon Country wins the match and secures a place in the finals. After waking, Faust does not retaliate; instead, he enthusiastically compliments Li Zhengliang’s acting. The two bond over their shared interest in performance and movies.
• Later, M Country defeats A Continent overwhelmingly, with Thousand Magnet winning five battles in a row and Werewolf Victor taking the sixth. The finals are therefore set: M Country versus Dragon Country.

Character Developments

• Cui Man demonstrates calm diplomatic judgment, refusing the O Continent Team’s unreasonable demands while still offering a practical concession. She also trusts Xiao He’s strategy and Li Zhengliang’s ability.
• Xiao He shows his analytical strength by identifying the limitations of Faust’s power and creating the Kryptonite plan. He remains confident that Dragon Country can defeat M Country in the finals.
• Li Zhengliang emerges as the ideal counter to Faust. His experience as a stunt double allows him to understand acting, maintain a convincing role, and exploit Faust’s dependence on character immersion. He also displays courage, endurance, and tactical creativity.
• Faust is portrayed as theatrical, eccentric, and deeply committed to his “performances.” Even in defeat, he treats the battle as a successful dramatic production and enthusiastically praises Li Zhengliang’s acting.
• Ye Wanqing, Li Xue, and the others provide reactions that emphasize the absurdity of the plan and Xiao He’s own dramatic personality.

Significant Themes

• Performance and reality: Faust’s power blurs the line between acting and reality. His belief in a fictional role makes fictional weaknesses—such as Superman’s vulnerability to Kryptonite—real within the battle.
• The importance of character consistency: Both Faust and Li Zhengliang must remain in character for their abilities and strategy to work. Understanding a role becomes as important as physical strength.
• Brains over brute force: Faust appears nearly invincible when using Superman’s powers, but Xiao He and Li Zhengliang defeat him through observation, psychological manipulation, and preparation.
• The absurdity of heroism and theatricality: The battle resembles an exaggerated stage performance, complete with costumes, dramatic lines, props, and symbolic gestures. Faust’s final satisfaction suggests that the performance itself matters as much to him as winning.
• Rising anticipation: With the finals now determined, the chapter builds excitement around the coming clash between Yinglong and M Country’s strongest Mutants.

Important Character Interactions

• Cui Man and the O Continent representative: They argue over Faust’s condition and the proposed penalty. Cui Man remains composed and uses the liability waiver to protect Dragon Country’s position.
• Xiao He and Cui Man: Xiao He explains Faust’s weaknesses, while Cui Man asks him to devise a way to win without risking Yinglong’s remaining appearances.
• Li Zhengliang and Faust: Their fight begins as a brutal contest between martial arts and Superman’s invulnerability, then becomes an elaborate acting performance. Afterward, they unexpectedly become friendly and discuss acting and the film industry.
• Xiao He and Ye Wanqing: Xiao He explains the plan while Ye Wanqing worries about the consequences if his theory is wrong.
• Xiao He and Li Xue: Li Xue humorously points out that Xiao He himself can be overly dramatic, echoing the chapter’s focus on “drama queens.”
• Dragon Country and M Country: Their advancement to the finals establishes the anticipated confrontation between Yinglong and the world’s strongest opposing Mutants.

Chapter Summary — Part-Time Referee

1. Key Plot Points and Events

• Before the arena finals, Dragon Country prepares for the team-semifinal stage. Xiao He and Ye Wanqing are kept off the roster unless an emergency occurs.
• The two spend the day together, treating the event as a long-awaited date. Xiao He discusses Thousand Magnet’s unusual ability, which seems to grow stronger during battle and may resemble an enhanced version of Ruiwen’s “Plunder.”
• They wander through the venue, try extremely spicy stinky tofu, and later watch a movie alone in the theater.
• During their date, Cui Man informs Xiao He that a conflict has erupted in the arena between M Country Team and Y Country Team. The official referee cannot control the six Level 5 Mutants.
• Xiao He returns to the arena as Yinglong, while Ye Wanqing changes the contestants’ codenames so Xiao He can enter his “Six-in-One” state.
• The argument escalates when M Country’s members mock Y Country’s lower-caste newcomers and Thousand Magnet deliberately insults them further to provoke a fight.
• The two teams attack each other. Xiao He intervenes, defeating all six combatants almost effortlessly:
  • He tears Asura’s summoned demon-god manifestation away from him and knocks him unconscious.
  • He destroys Void’s spatial black holes and defeats her, gaining a new spatial-mobility ability.
  • He outmaneuvers Fahan’s portal-like spatial power and knocks him out.
  • He defeats Taro after nullifying her tarot ability.
  • He reflects Ball Thrower’s projectiles back at him and incapacitates him.
  • Although Thousand Magnet surrenders, Xiao He still knocks him unconscious.
• Doctors remove the six defeated contestants, while Xiao He jokes that he has once again been forced to work as an unpaid “part-time referee.”

2. Character Developments

• Xiao He: Displays overwhelming combat superiority, precise control of spatial abilities, and a growing collection of powers. He also shows a strong sense of responsibility for maintaining order, though he is comically irritated that his day off is interrupted.
• Ye Wanqing: Acts affectionate, playful, and trusting toward Xiao He. Her willingness to try new foods and spend ordinary time with him highlights her desire for a normal romantic life despite their extraordinary status.
• Thousand Magnet: Reveals himself as calculating and manipulative. He intentionally provokes Y Country’s team because he hopes the resulting chaos will create an opportunity to challenge or touch Xiao He.
• Asura and Y Country’s newcomers: Their frustration reflects the humiliation and social pressure caused by being treated as inferior because of their caste background.
• M Country Team: Their arrogance and mockery make them partly responsible for escalating the dispute, though they initially attempt to shift blame onto Y Country.
• Cui Man: Continues relying on Xiao He in crises, recognizing that he is the only person capable of restoring order quickly.

3. Significant Themes

• Power and responsibility: Xiao He’s immense strength makes him virtually unbeatable, but it also forces him to act as a mediator and guardian rather than simply enjoying his personal life.
• Caste discrimination and dignity: The conflict exposes prejudice against lower-caste contestants and shows how humiliation can turn a competitive dispute into open violence.
• The contrast between ordinary life and extraordinary power: Xiao He and Ye Wanqing’s date—food, movies, teasing, and affection—briefly allows them to behave like an ordinary couple before the demands of their supernatural world intrude.
• Provocation and manipulation: Thousand Magnet demonstrates how personal ambition and psychological warfare can exploit existing social tensions.
• Growth through combat: Xiao He continues expanding his abilities, particularly by acquiring spatial mobility from Void’s power.

4. Character Interactions

• Xiao He and Ye Wanqing share a playful, affectionate date, teasing each other over food and enjoying a private movie together.
• Their romantic intimacy emphasizes their closeness and mutual comfort, while Xiao He repeatedly reassures her that they will continue experiencing new things together.
• Xiao He confronts both teams as a mediator, initially asking them to settle their grievances in the official match.
• Asura and the other Y Country contestants reject his intervention, but Xiao He quickly defeats them when they attack.
• Thousand Magnet verbally inflames the dispute in an attempt to force Xiao He into combat, only to be defeated along with the rest.
• After restoring order, Xiao He remains more annoyed about losing his date than proud of winning the confrontation.

Chapter Summary

This passage is an author’s announcement rather than a narrative chapter.

Key Points

• The author addresses the growing problem of piracy, particularly readers who consume pirated versions and then post insults or sarcastic comments in the official comment section.
• To combat piracy, the author plans to use occasional anti-piracy measures on important chapters:
  • A scrambled or altered version will be posted at 3:00 a.m.
  • It will be replaced with the legitimate chapter about thirty minutes later, after piracy sites have copied it.
  • The measure will not be used every day.
• Regular readers are reassured that the scheduled 1:00 p.m. chapter will effectively still be available in normal form by the following day, with the word count only increasing rather than decreasing.
• The author emphasizes the demanding work behind the novel, noting that they have produced 8,000–10,000 words daily for two uninterrupted months with virtually no rest.
• The announcement ends by asking readers to empathize with the author’s frustration at having carefully created content stolen and then mocked.

Character Development

• No fictional characters develop in this passage.
• The author presents themself as hardworking, exhausted, and increasingly frustrated by piracy.

Significant Themes

• Creative labor and exploitation: The author stresses the effort required to produce the novel and the unfairness of having it taken without compensation.
• Piracy and intellectual property: The announcement explains the author’s defensive strategy against unauthorized distribution.
• Empathy and fairness: Readers are encouraged to consider how it feels to have one’s work stolen and criticized.
• Communication with readers: The author tries to reassure legitimate readers that the anti-piracy measures will minimize disruption.

Character Interactions

• There are no fictional interactions.
• The main relationship is between the author, legitimate readers, and piracy readers: the author appeals to loyal readers for understanding while criticizing those who consume stolen chapters and behave disrespectfully.

Chapter Summary: “The Taste of Despair”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao He completely overwhelms the six-person semifinal team in the arena match, defeating them one-sidedly. His performance leaves the spectators convinced that Yinglong will almost certainly win the competition.
• Cui Man decides that Dragon Country’s team matches should demonstrate that the country’s strength does not depend solely on Xiao He. She sends out different combinations using An Xiuru and Han Tianyu’s “two-supports-one” strategy.
• Xia Yu, enhanced by both supports, defeats R Country’s Shadow Flash, Ring Hero, and Soul Blade almost instantly. Her explosive acceleration and concentrated punches create powerful “Fist Pressure,” allowing her to knock opponents down without even directly striking them.
• Xie Haining and then Li Zhengliang each lead subsequent matches under the same support strategy, securing victories for Dragon Country. Their teammates become excited by the overwhelming power of the “Yinglong-style” enhancement.
• Cui Man ultimately sends Xiao He into the final team match so the R Country team can experience the true level of despair associated with fighting Yinglong.
• R Country deploys its hidden trump card, Iron Smith, whose ability allows him to materialize famous fictional weapons. He creates Excalibur, Captain America’s shield, and Thor’s hammer.
• Xiao He, heavily enhanced by An Xiuru and Han Tianyu, effortlessly survives Excalibur’s attack using a Perfect Cube. He then destroys the supposedly nearly indestructible shield with a light tap.
• Xiao tests his enhanced strength by throwing Fist Pressure from over forty meters away. The resulting shockwave gouges a massive trench across the arena, terrifying both the competitors and spectators.
• Realizing that he cannot possibly fight Xiao He, Iron Smith immediately surrenders, giving Dragon Country another overwhelming victory.

Character Developments

• Xiao He: His strength reaches a level comparable to a natural disaster. Although he remains casual and somewhat careless, he realizes that he does not fully understand the extent of his enhanced power and nearly causes catastrophic damage with a single punch.
• Cui Man: She demonstrates strategic awareness by rotating Dragon Country’s members and using the team matches to showcase the abilities of other fighters. She also deliberately sends Xiao He out to psychologically crush R Country’s final hopes.
• Xia Yu: She proves that, with the right support, she can unleash extraordinary physical power. Her speed, explosive movement, and Fist Pressure make her the first major example of another fighter temporarily experiencing “Yinglong-level” combat ability.
• An Xiuru and Han Tianyu: Their support abilities are shown to work exceptionally well together. An Xiuru strengthens muscle fibers, while Han Tianyu enhances strength and speed, producing extremely powerful physical attacks.
• Xie Haining and Li Zhengliang: Both experience the dramatic advantages of the two-supports-one formation. Their victories show that the strategy is effective even when used with fighters whose styles and physical abilities differ from Xia Yu’s.
• Iron Smith: Initially appears to be R Country’s secret weapon because of his ability to create powerful fictional weapons, but his confidence collapses once Xiao He destroys his defenses with ease.

Significant Themes

• Overwhelming power and despair: Xiao He’s strength has advanced so far that ordinary competition is almost meaningless. The chapter emphasizes the psychological impact of facing someone who seems stronger than weapons, armies, or even natural disasters.
• Teamwork and support: Dragon Country’s success is not based only on Xiao He. The chapter highlights how coordinated enhancement from An Xiuru and Han Tianyu can transform other fighters into devastating combatants.
• The loss of suspense: Xiao He’s existence disrupts the competitive balance of the tournament. The question is no longer who will win, but who will place second.
• Control versus destructive potential: Xiao He’s greatest concern is not whether he can defeat his opponents, but whether he can control himself well enough not to destroy the arena or harm spectators.
• Adaptability and strategy: Cui Man’s rotation of team members demonstrates that Dragon Country is testing different combinations and developing its fighters rather than relying on a single champion.

Character Interactions

• Cui Man praises Xiao He while joking that he should become a United Nations referee, and later orders him into the match to give R Country a taste of “despair.”
• Xiao He rests comfortably with his head on Ye Wanqing’s lap, reinforcing their affectionate relationship. Ye Wanqing also reacts jealously when An Xiuru jokes about enhancing Xiao He.
• Yue Feng and the other competitors enthusiastically want to experience the power of being supported by two teammates, while Cui Man teases them for acting like children.
• Xia Yu defeats Shadow Flash so quickly that Ring Hero complains she has left nothing for them to stall or fight over.
• Soul Blade, recognizing Xiao He as a friend, is spared serious injury by Xia Yu and voluntarily admits defeat.
• Iron Smith and Shadow Flash attempt to coordinate against Xiao He, but their plans collapse as his speed and strength prove far beyond their weapons and abilities.
• Xiao He and Iron Smith’s brief confrontation ends with Iron Smith surrendering, unable to withstand even a small portion of Xiao He’s power.

Chapter Summary: “Special Peacekeeping Force”

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Chapter Summary: “Mechanical Modification”

Key Plot Points and Events

• After a peaceful period, Xiao He and Ye Wanqing focus on improving themselves. They study English and prepare for their driver’s licenses, succeeding before the end-of-term exams. Their IELTS scores are only around six, but they can now manage everyday English conversations.
• Xiao He finishes researching his newly acquired ability, “Perfect Cube,” which is primarily defensive. Although he is uncertain whether it can significantly influence battles, he considers the extra superpower valuable.
• The group begins studying Chen Ting’s abilities after the boy joins them. Xiao He is particularly cautious around Chen Ting because he may be useful as a long-term Trigger, especially during the upcoming Mutant Competition.
• Xiao He and Ye Wanqing stop at a supermarket on the way home. They shop for discounted food, joking and behaving increasingly like a couple.
• During the shopping trip, Xiao He affectionately smooths Ye Wanqing’s cowlick and holds her hand. Ye Wanqing secretly hopes he will buy her candy, and Xiao He eventually surprises her with a grape lollipop.
• Near the school, they notice the Bentley belonging to Zhang Yuxin’s boyfriend. Xiao He initially wants to kick the car again, but Ye Wanqing persuades him not to by promising to cook something delicious.
• They discover that the boyfriend is not causing trouble but publicly proposing to Zhang Yuxin, using candles, rose petals, flowers, and a gathered crowd to create a romantic scene. Ye Wanqing admires the proposal.

Character Development

• Xiao He: Becomes more responsible and capable by earning his driver’s license and improving his English. He remains vigilant and pragmatic regarding Chen Ting, viewing the boy partly as a potential strategic asset. At the same time, his affectionate treatment of Ye Wanqing reveals his growing emotional attachment, even though he often fails to recognize how romantic his actions are.
• Ye Wanqing: Shows a playful, domestic, and affectionate side while shopping. She enjoys spending ordinary time with Xiao He, subtly desires romantic gestures from him, and is pleased when he remembers her favorite candy. Her reaction to the public proposal suggests that she may be thinking more seriously about romance.
• Chen Ting: Though he does not appear directly in the chapter’s events, his newly introduced ability becomes an important concern for Xiao He and may affect future conflicts.
• Li Zhiqiang: Lightly teases Xiao He and Ye Wanqing about appearing like a romantic couple.

Significant Themes

• Growing intimacy: Everyday activities such as shopping, cooking, holding hands, and sharing candy reveal Xiao He and Ye Wanqing’s increasing closeness.
• Romance versus emotional obliviousness: Ye Wanqing clearly wants Xiao He to understand her feelings, while Xiao He expresses affection naturally but does not fully recognize its romantic significance.
• Preparation and strategy: The characters continue developing practical skills and evaluating supernatural abilities in preparation for future challenges, particularly the Mutant Competition.
• Ordinary happiness amid extraordinary circumstances: Despite their powers and strategic concerns, the chapter focuses on mundane pleasures—discounted food, sweets, teasing, and watching a proposal.

Important Character Interactions

• Xiao He and Ye Wanqing tease each other while shopping, with Ye Wanqing acting coy and Xiao He responding in a relaxed, affectionate manner.
• Xiao He gently fixes Ye Wanqing’s hair and later surprises her with the grape lollipop she hoped he would buy.
• Li Zhiqiang jokingly calls them a romantic couple, embarrassing Ye Wanqing.
• Ye Wanqing prevents Xiao He from vandalizing the Bentley by promising him a homemade meal.
• After witnessing the proposal, Ye Wanqing comments admiringly on its romance, creating a moment that highlights the contrast between the elaborate public proposal and Xiao He’s quieter, more instinctive affection toward her.

Chapter Summary: “The Power of a God”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rick proudly demonstrates that blood taken directly from Yinglong produces far more Miracle Factor than conventional medical extraction methods.
• Xiao He and Rick begin treating two patients with advanced ALS, starting with Xiang Chen, a twenty-nine-year-old woman who has suffered from the disease for sixteen years and relies on a ventilator.
• Xiang Chen shares her hopes of traveling, enjoying food, and helping others after recovery. Xiao He confidently promises that she will be able to stand the next day.
• Xiao He discovers that his Stone-to-Gold ability cannot create organic matter or rebuild muscles, forcing the treatment to depend on Rick’s Superpower.
• Rick uses Miracle Factor and his “Microscopic Surgery” to repair Xiang Chen’s damaged motor neurons.
• Xiang suddenly coughs up phlegm, alarming Xiao He, but the medical staff explain that this proves her respiratory function is returning.
• As her motor neurons recover, Xiang’s body begins regaining control of its muscles. Overwhelmed, she cries with gratitude and expresses relief that she can finally live normally.
• The chapter ends as Xiao He and Rick turn to the second ALS patient, whose restrained reaction contrasts with Xiang’s emotional response.

Character Developments

• Xiao He: Remains protective, impatient, and easily angered when he fears a patient is being harmed. His confidence borders on arrogance, but his actions reveal genuine compassion. He also confronts the limits of his own power, realizing that he cannot create living tissue.
• Rick: Despite his obnoxious and boastful personality, Rick proves essential to the treatment. He is initially overwhelmed by the significance of using Yinglong’s cells, but successfully performs the delicate neuronal repair. His exchange with Xiao He highlights both his professionalism and his insecurity about not being omnipotent.
• Xiang Chen: Demonstrates remarkable endurance and optimism after sixteen years of ALS. Her dreams of travel and helping others show that she has retained hope despite her severe condition. Her emotional reaction after recovery reveals the immense psychological burden she has carried.
• Medical staff: Provide technical explanations and recognize the extraordinary nature of the treatment, while also lamenting that Rick’s abilities cannot easily be reproduced scientifically.

Significant Themes

• The limits and responsibilities of power: Xiao He possesses near-godlike abilities, but even he cannot create organic life. Rick’s medical Superpower is equally miraculous yet specialized, emphasizing that no single person can do everything.
• Hope and perseverance: Xiang Chen’s survival and optimism after years of illness embody the idea that enduring hardship can eventually lead to better circumstances.
• Science versus supernatural ability: The doctors are amazed by the results but frustrated that such treatment depends on a Superpower rather than a repeatable scientific process.
• Human compassion behind extraordinary abilities: Although the chapter focuses on miraculous powers, the emotional core is Xiang’s desire to live normally and Xiao He’s determination to help her.

Character Interactions

• Xiao He and Rick frequently clash, with Xiao He mocking Rick’s limitations and physically reprimanding him, while Rick responds with sarcasm and nervous humor.
• Xiao He encourages Xiang Chen by asking about her future and reassuring her that recovery is possible.
• Rick’s treatment initially frightens Xiao He, but the medical staff clarify that Xiang’s coughing signals improvement, allowing Xiao He to acknowledge Rick’s success.
• Xiang’s tearful gratitude creates the chapter’s most emotional interaction, as Xiao He comforts her and encourages her to continue living.
• The transition to the second patient suggests that the next treatment may present a different emotional and medical challenge.

Chapter Summary: “Yinglong Robot”

Plot points and events

• Xiao He and Cui Man observe Zhang Ming, Yue Feng, and the others training, but realize it would be difficult to test them fairly because their physical abilities differ.
• Xiao He creates the Yinglong Robot using Mechanical Modification. The robot has the same physical capabilities as his mechanical form and can transform parts of its body into advanced weapons.
• The robot cannot use Xiao He’s other Superpowers, has no consciousness or AI, and must be controlled remotely. Xiao He recognizes that creating a true “soul” is beyond his current abilities.
• Xiao explains that the robot’s strength can be adjusted from roughly Level 1 to Level 5, making it suitable for testing and handling most missions.
• He leaves the robot with Cui Man for study and happily imagines using it to handle outside work while he stays home.
• Back home, Xiao experiments further by creating a mechanical butterfly that transmits its full visual field to him. He uses it to observe Ye Wanqing while she cooks, though she soon realizes he is controlling it.
• The chapter ends with the couple teasing and flirting while sharing freshly fried ribs.

Character developments

• Xiao He demonstrates greater creativity and control over Mechanical Modification. He begins seeing its potential not merely as a combat ability, but as a tool for remote operation, surveillance, and independent task management.
• His thoughts about the robot lacking a soul reveal both his growing power and his awareness of the limits separating him from true godhood.
• Cui Man remains playful and irreverent, but also recognizes the Yinglong Robot’s practical value for the Special Response Department.
• Ye Wanqing is shown as caring, gentle, and domestic, while also being comfortable matching Xiao He’s flirtatious humor.

Significant themes

• Technology versus life: The robot can perfectly imitate Xiao He’s physical abilities but lacks consciousness, emphasizing the difference between mechanical replication and true life.
• Power and responsibility: Xiao’s invention could serve as a powerful training and emergency-response tool, though he also views it as a convenient way to avoid work.
• Innovation and self-discovery: Xiao continues uncovering unexpected applications of Mechanical Modification, expanding his understanding of his own abilities.
• Domestic intimacy and humor: The chapter balances high-level superhuman technology with playful romantic interactions at home.

Character interactions

• Xiao and Cui Man collaborate on solving the training problem, with Cui Man mixing professional interest and mischievous behavior.
• Xiao remotely demonstrates the robot’s movements and capabilities to Cui Man before leaving it in her care.
• At home, Xiao uses the mechanical butterfly to spy on Ye Wanqing, leading to teasing accusations and flirtatious banter.
• Ye Wanqing’s affectionate response, feeding Xiao a rib and joking about her clothing, reinforces the couple’s close and playful relationship.

Chapter Summary: “Eve of the Finals”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao He takes Ye Wanqing to their island villa during a violent storm. The villa’s protective design keeps them safe and comfortable despite the dangerous weather.
• The couple spends a romantic evening together, bathing, talking about future travels, building a home on Mars, and imagining a quiet domestic life. Their intimacy reinforces their closeness.
• The following morning, they watch the sunrise together after the storm clears. Xiao He spends Saturday relaxing with Ye Wanqing before they begin preparing seriously for the finals.
• On Sunday, publicity for the upcoming finals dominates television worldwide. Xiao He remotely controls Yinglong’s robot body at the Special Response Department to evaluate the team’s newer fighters.
• Xiao He tests Yue Feng and the other recruits without allowing Superpowers. He defeats Yue Feng almost instantly by exploiting his exposed weaknesses, then offers tactical advice: attack opponents as they attack so Yue Feng can use his frontal invulnerability effectively.
• The other recruits perform poorly as well. Only Han Tianyu and An Xiuru manage to survive one round, meaning the team can rely mainly on the Four Cornerstones. The newcomers may only be useful for brief tactical appearances or for buying Xiao He recovery time.
• Xiao He reassures Cui Man that he can win the finals largely by himself, especially with Ye Wanqing’s ability to alter opponents’ names and weaken or manipulate their powers.
• On the day of the final, Xiao He and Ye Wanqing arrive at the arena with their teammates. The team is initially tense, but Xiao He’s presence raises everyone’s morale.
• Xiao He announces a direct strategy: stop concealing his abilities, have Ye Wanqing change the opponents’ names, and defeat them as quickly as possible. Cui Man assigns him to fight three opponents in the opening match.
• The chapter ends as the first matchup is announced: Dragon Country’s Yinglong versus M Country’s “Thousand Magnet,” who is eager to establish himself as a legendary fighter.

Character Developments

• Xiao He remains confident and protective, balancing playful affection with serious responsibility. He recognizes that the team’s growth has lagged because he has taken too many opportunities to fight himself, but he is willing to shoulder the burden in the finals.
• Ye Wanqing grows more comfortable and secure in her relationship with Xiao He. She supports him emotionally and is presented as an essential strategic partner rather than merely a companion, especially through her name-changing ability.
• Cui Man reveals considerable anxiety about the finals and Xiao He’s stamina, though his reassurance helps restore her confidence. She also takes on a practical managerial role by assessing which teammates are ready to fight.
• Yue Feng is humbled by his immediate defeat and realizes that raw strength and defensive abilities are not enough without proper technique. Xiao He’s advice gives him a clearer path for improvement.
• The newer recruits are shown to be progressing, but not yet ready for opponents of the M Country Team’s caliber. Han Tianyu and An Xiuru stand out as the strongest among them.
• The team as a whole moves from nervous uncertainty to renewed confidence once Xiao He arrives and presents a decisive battle plan.

Significant Themes

• Love as emotional strength: Xiao and Ye’s affectionate domestic life gives them comfort before the high-pressure final and shows that their bond is a source of courage.
• Responsibility and sacrifice: Xiao He accepts that he may need to carry most of the match because the newer fighters are not yet prepared.
• Preparation versus confidence: The chapter contrasts the team’s anxiety with Xiao He’s certainty, while emphasizing that confidence must be supported by training and strategy.
• Growth through challenge: Xiao He’s overwhelming strength has protected the team but has also limited their opportunities to develop. The recruits must now learn from defeat and direct combat experience.
• Public spectacle and pressure: The finals have become a worldwide event, magnifying the emotional stakes for both teams and turning the upcoming battle into a symbolic contest.
• Partnership and unity: Xiao and Ye plan to fight as a coordinated pair, while the wider team draws morale from their presence.

Important Character Interactions

• Xiao He and Ye Wanqing share playful, affectionate moments throughout the stormy night and peaceful morning, discussing travel, family, and their preferred future together.
• Xiao He comforts Ye during the storm, while Ye later reassures him that they can still win as long as they remain together.
• Xiao He and Cui Man discuss the risks of the finals, his limited stamina, and the recruits’ readiness. He calms her fears with confidence in his and Ye Wanqing’s abilities.
• Xiao He defeats Yue Feng in training and gives him practical combat advice, turning the encounter into a lesson rather than merely a demonstration of superiority.
• Xiao He encourages his teammates before the final. Xie Haining welcomes him warmly, Xia Yu promises that she has grown stronger, and Ye Wanqing openly declares that she and Xiao He will fight together.
• The chapter concludes with the first direct confrontation being announced between Yinglong and Thousand Magnet, setting the stage for the finals.

Chapter Summary: “The Thief’s Miscalculation”

Key Plot Points and Events

• The arena reaches maximum capacity before the semifinals, with spectators even filling the windows and outdoor areas. The event attracts enormous public attention, prompting organizers to double the number of broadcasting drones.
• The chapter briefly shifts to Xiao He’s domestic life. He returns home after spending the day helping people, including stopping a fire, catching robbers, handling a traffic accident, and rescuing a dog.
• At home, Ye Wanqing prepares braised fish. The couple jokes affectionately, discusses her growing hair, and enjoys a warm dinner together. Xiao He imagines a future in which they remain a married couple living an ordinary, happy family life.
• The following day, Xiao He visits the prison to discuss cooperation with Adner and Rick. Faust ambushes him from underground, attempting to slit his throat with steel claws, but Xiao He uses Curtain Call to strip away Faust’s superpower and defeats him with Psychokinesis.
• Xiao negotiates with Adner about establishing an amusement park beside the arena. Adner agrees to create a terrifying attraction, the “Terror Coaster,” and accepts a low-cost or charity-based ticket model. He also agrees to stop competing and focus on running the park.
• Xiao then hears Rick’s proposal for using his surgical superpower together with Xiao’s Miracle Factor. Rick explains that the Miracle Factor acts like a genetic “corrector,” healing whatever condition is most immediately accessible rather than targeting a specific illness.
• Rick proposes performing highly precise operations on diseased areas—such as damaged motor neurons in patients with ALS—and then using the Miracle Factor to repair only those areas. This could dramatically reduce the amount of Miracle Factor required per patient.
• Xiao agrees to test Rick’s theory immediately. The next day, he brings Rick and Ye Wanqing to the Special Response Department, where researchers and medical academicians gather to observe.
• Two ALS patients are prepared for treatment. Before the procedure, Rick insists on drawing Xiao’s blood himself, fearing that ordinary sampling will waste Miracle Factor. He becomes dangerously excited and attempts to attack the medical staff, forcing Cui Man to contain him in a Reverse Perfect Cube.
• After Xiao authorizes his release, Rick performs an unusual “live sampling,” magically transferring a tube of still-flowing blood from Xiao’s arm without visibly injuring him.

Character Developments

• Xiao He: Displays a balance between heroic responsibility and domestic affection. He remains confident and pragmatic in negotiations, using his powers decisively against Faust while also seeking practical ways to expand the Miracle Factor’s usefulness.
• Ye Wanqing: Is shown as Xiao’s affectionate and supportive partner. Her playful teasing and care at home emphasize their intimate relationship and the ordinary life Xiao hopes to build with her.
• Adner: Moves away from violent competition and toward a constructive social role. His amusement park project reveals his enthusiasm for entertainment and his surprising concern for poor children, especially when he suggests charitable access.
• Rick: Becomes increasingly established as both a brilliant medical innovator and an unstable obsessive. His surgical abilities and understanding of the Miracle Factor may revolutionize medicine, but his fixation on Xiao’s body and reckless behavior make him a serious danger.
• Faust: Attempts to exploit Xiao’s relaxed entrance into the prison but badly misjudges him. His failed ambush demonstrates the gap between his stealth tactics and Xiao’s overwhelming ability to neutralize powers.
• Cui Man: Acts cautiously and professionally, supervising Rick and requiring him to prove his medical value before agreeing to cooperate.

Significant Themes

• Balancing heroism and ordinary happiness: Xiao He’s dangerous work contrasts with his desire for a peaceful married life with Ye Wanqing.
• The constructive use of dangerous powers: Adner and Rick are redirected from destructive or criminal behavior toward public entertainment and medical advancement.
• Scientific progress versus ethical risk: Rick’s proposal could transform medicine, but his lack of restraint and obsession raise concerns about safety and experimentation.
• Scarcity and efficiency: Because Xiao’s blood contains only a limited amount of Miracle Factor, targeted treatment is essential. The chapter emphasizes using limited resources to help as many people as possible.
• Misjudgment and control: Faust underestimates Xiao, while Rick’s brilliance is tempered by his inability to control his impulses. The Special Response Department must constantly balance cooperation with containment.

Character Interactions

• Xiao and Ye Wanqing share playful domestic banter, physical affection, and mutual care, reinforcing their romantic bond.
• Xiao humiliates Faust’s ambush by stripping away his powers and pinning him to the ground.
• Xiao negotiates with Adner as a business and social partner, encouraging his amusement park while directing its profits toward charity.
• Rick tries to persuade Xiao that their abilities are uniquely compatible. Xiao challenges his claims but becomes convinced by the potential medical benefits.
• Cui Man distrusts Rick and restricts his access to Xiao’s blood, but Xiao’s approval allows Rick to proceed.
• Rick’s intense fascination with Xiao’s “perfect” body creates an uneasy relationship: Xiao sees him as a potentially invaluable collaborator, but also someone who must be carefully controlled.

Chapter Summary: “The New King Ascends the Throne”

Key Plot Points and Events

• In the M Country contestants’ lounge, Thousand Magnet returns after failing to seriously injure Yinglong as planned. Raven Ruiwen angrily confronts him, frustrated that Thousand Magnet’s scheme did not succeed and that Ruiwen could not use his ability, “Plunder,” on Yinglong.
• The chapter shifts to Xiao He and Ye Wanqing’s domestic life. They share a playful, affectionate morning routine, eat breakfast together, and ride Xiao He’s old bicycle to school.
• At school, the couple jokes and flirts while classmates and the public remain focused on the upcoming Mutant Competition finals. Although everyone expects Yinglong to win, Xiao He feels little pressure because Ye Wanqing supports him.
• Xiao He, Ye Wanqing, and Huang Ling eat together in the school cafeteria and walk around campus. Xiao He enjoys briefly experiencing an ordinary college-student lifestyle, though he realizes he would eventually feel unfulfilled living that way permanently.
• The next day, Xiao He uses the Aid App to respond to a street assault. He discovers that the victims are the same men who previously rescued stray cats.
• The attackers are five teenagers who have been violently abusing stray cats. Among the injured animals is a kitten missing one ear and both front paws.
• Xiao He restrains the attackers with psychokinesis and uses Mechanical Modification to create functional mechanical replacements for the kitten’s missing limbs and ear. The prosthetics fuse seamlessly with its body, allowing the kitten to walk again.
• The police arrive and arrest the teenagers for assault, though the cat rescuers point out the lack of effective animal-protection laws. Xiao He encourages them to continue working toward social improvement.
• Realizing that Mechanical Modification may be useful for repairing human disabilities, Xiao He contacts Cui Man and asks her to find human test subjects.

Character Development

• Xiao He: Continues balancing his identity as the powerful hero Yinglong with his desire for ordinary happiness. He enjoys spending time with Ye Wanqing and briefly living like a normal student, but his instinct to help people and develop his abilities remains stronger. His compassionate response to the abused kitten also leads him to recognize a major new application for Mechanical Modification.
• Ye Wanqing: Remains affectionate, playful, and nurturing toward Xiao He. She teases him confidently, manages their daily routine, and provides emotional stability. Her relationship with Xiao He is portrayed as intimate and comfortable.
• Thousand Magnet: Is shown to be under pressure after his plan involving Yinglong fails. His failure creates tension with Ruiwen and suggests that the M Country team’s strategy against Yinglong is weakening.
• Raven Ruiwen: Becomes visibly angry and impatient, blaming Thousand Magnet for the failed plan because it prevented him from using “Plunder.”
• Huang Ling: Interacts casually with Xiao He and Ye Wanqing, teasing them about their relationship and joining them for lunch.
• The cat rescuers: Their dedication to protecting stray animals is reinforced. Despite being injured, they remain more concerned about the abused kitten than themselves.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between ordinary life and heroic duty: Xiao He enjoys school, romance, and mundane routines, but his abilities and sense of responsibility continually draw him back into hero work.
• Compassion and social responsibility: The chapter condemns cruelty toward animals and emphasizes the importance of people taking action even when laws and institutions are inadequate.
• The constructive use of superpowers: Mechanical Modification, initially treated as a combat or utility ability, is revealed to have potential medical applications, particularly in creating advanced prosthetics.
• Progress and social change: Xiao He acknowledges that society’s laws may lag behind moral progress, but he believes individuals can help push society forward.
• Power and moral restraint: Although Xiao He could easily punish the attackers himself, he restrains them and leaves them to the authorities, using his power primarily to protect and heal.

Character Interactions

• Xiao He and Ye Wanqing share a warm, flirtatious domestic relationship, joking while brushing their teeth, riding to school, and discussing lunch and dinner.
• Ye Wanqing openly teases Xiao He and confidently directs him in everyday matters, while Xiao He responds with mock annoyance and affection.
• Huang Ling joins the couple at lunch and comments on how uniquely comfortable Ye Wanqing is with Xiao He.
• Xiao He confronts the five animal abusers but remains controlled, binding them with psychokinesis rather than immediately attacking them.
• He comforts the cat rescuers, repairs the injured kitten, and encourages them to continue their work.
• The chapter ends with Xiao He involving Cui Man in investigating the human applications of his ability, setting up a possible medical breakthrough and future experimentation.

Summary

This is an author’s note rather than a story chapter. The author explains that the novel is currently approaching a major climax, so temporary anti-piracy chapters may be posted over the next few days. These versions will appear around 3:00 and be replaced with the regular content at approximately 3:30. Readers are asked to be patient with the unusual schedule.
The author says this practice will only be occasional after the current storyline ends, since waking up at 3:00 every day is exhausting and leaves little time for rest. They reassure readers that updates will continue, joking that if updates suddenly stop without notice, it would only be because they “dropped dead.” They also humorously suggest that readers might enjoy waking up to find two new chapters waiting for them.
The note contains no plot events, character development, interactions, or narrative themes beyond the author’s playful discussion of update scheduling and anti-piracy measures. The author closes by thanking readers Hala Wula and Life Menu for their monthly passes.

Chapter Summary: “United as One”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yue Feng battles Adam, enduring Adam’s powerful punch before countering with a knifehand strike and a devastating Bomb Kick that sends Adam flying.
• Before the individual finals, Dragon Country prepares for the team-match semifinals. Because Zhang Ming, An Xiuru, and Han Tianyu form a strong team strategy, Xiao He is not scheduled to fight unless an emergency occurs.
• Xiao He spends the day with Ye Wanqing, treating the break as a rare date. They sample food, struggle humorously with extremely spicy stinky tofu, and watch a movie together.
• During the semifinal between M Country and Y Country, tensions flare. Y Country’s members are insulted by M Country’s references to their “lower-caste” status, and the two teams begin fighting outside the official match.
• Cui Man summons Xiao He to restore order. Ye Wanqing changes the six contestants’ codenames, placing them under Xiao He’s “Six-in-One” ability, ensuring their attacks cannot harm him.
• Xiao He easily defeats the fighters who attack him:
  • He tears away Asura’s summoned three-headed, six-armed demon and knocks Asura unconscious.
  • He neutralizes Void’s black-hole attacks and defeats her, acquiring a new spatial-mobility ability.
  • He counters Fahan’s spatial portal technique and knocks him out.
  • He disables Taro’s tarot-card ability and defeats her.
  • He stops Ball Thrower’s increasingly powerful projectiles and sends him crashing unconscious to the ground.
• The chapter ends with Xiao He turning toward Thousand Magnet, who realizes the situation has gone badly and is likely to be Xiao He’s next opponent.

Character Developments

• Xiao He: Demonstrates overwhelming control over the six contestants through his codename-based ability. He remains responsible for maintaining order, but his irritation at having his date interrupted makes his response especially forceful. He also gains a crucial spatial ability from Void, completing the mobility weakness in his existing powers.
• Ye Wanqing: Shows her affectionate, playful side while spending time with Xiao He. Despite disliking the spicy food, she tries it because she wants to share the experience with him. She also supports him tactically by changing the contestants’ codenames.
• Thousand Magnet: Reveals himself as calculating and opportunistic. He deliberately provokes Y Country’s team in hopes of creating a chaotic situation where he might seize Xiao He’s hand and avoid facing him under normal match conditions.
• Asura and the other contestants: Their anger over class-based insults causes them to abandon restraint and start an unauthorized fight, but they are quickly overwhelmed by Xiao He.
• Yue Feng and Adam: Their brief fight establishes that Yue Feng can withstand Adam’s immense physical strength and retaliate effectively.

Significant Themes

• Unity and partnership: Xiao He and Ye Wanqing’s relationship is portrayed as a source of both emotional comfort and practical strength. Their abilities also make them nearly unbeatable together.
• Class and social discrimination: The conflict between the teams is driven by insults concerning caste and social status, exposing prejudice and wounded pride.
• Power and control: Xiao He’s ability to neutralize every attack emphasizes the gap between him and the other contestants. The chapter also explores how abilities can be adapted and combined creatively.
• Ordinary life amid extraordinary conflict: Xiao He and Ye Wanqing briefly behave like a normal couple, highlighting their desire for everyday happiness despite their identities as powerful superhumans.
• Strategic opportunism: Thousand Magnet attempts to exploit disorder rather than confront Xiao He directly, showing that battles are shaped by tactics as much as raw strength.

Character Interactions

• Xiao He and Ye Wanqing share affectionate teasing, flirtation, food, a kiss at the cinema, and mutual support.
• M Country and Y Country’s contestants exchange increasingly hostile insults, transforming a verbal dispute into a physical confrontation.
• Xiao He repeatedly orders the combatants to stop, but when they ignore him, he intervenes personally and defeats them one by one.
• Thousand Magnet manipulates the dispute by provoking Y Country, hoping to create an opening against Xiao He.
• Xiao He’s final confrontation with Ball Thrower leaves Thousand Magnet isolated and sets up the next major clash.

Chapter Summary: Ultimate Yinglong Style

Key Plot Points and Events

• After the other countries’ representatives refuse to send their Mutants into the battle, Cui Man asks the remaining Mutants to protect spectators from Adam’s attacks so Yinglong can fight without distractions. Soul Blade and the others agree and head toward the arena.
• Xiao He defeats Nash, the O Continent Team’s second fighter. The fight is difficult because Nash relies on ranged attacks, traps, and mobility, but Xiao He’s Kinetic Energy Absorption minimizes the damage he takes.
• The O Continent Team sends out Ford, an apparently weak and harmless-looking Mutant with low offensive power. Despite his unimpressive ratings, Ford’s body is extraordinarily difficult to damage.
• Xiao He tests multiple attacks—physical strikes, internal impact, Psychokinesis, fire, and freezing gas—but Ford’s body continually adapts:
  • Physical blows rebound or fail to injure him.
  • Force entering his body is redirected through tube-like structures on his back.
  • His body can flatten into a liquid-like sheet and reform.
  • Membranes appear to block elemental attacks.
• Xiao He realizes that Ford’s Superpower may be rule-based: Ford appears able to alter his body to counter any attack and remain unharmed.
• Ford admits that he dislikes violence and was sent mainly to stall Xiao He. Xiao He deduces that the O Continent Team deliberately saved Ford for this purpose. Their strategy was to use Nash to wear down Yinglong, then force a draw with Ford.
• Xiao He activates Invulnerable Domain to eliminate Ford’s Superpower, but Ford escapes into another dimension through a power resembling Dimensional Walker, revealing that his ability is even more complex and likely governed by a fixed rule.
• Xiao He continues attacking Ford to search for a weakness. Eventually, a powerful elbow strike causes Ford to spit blood, suggesting that he can be injured, though his body quickly melts, reforms, and recovers.
• The arena begins to crack from Xiao He’s attacks. The organizers invoke the competition rules, declaring the match a draw because the arena has sustained too much damage to continue.

Character Developments

• Xiao He/Yinglong: Demonstrates increasing confidence and combat versatility. He carefully analyzes Ford’s ability instead of attacking blindly and considers the risks of using Ye Wanqing’s name-changing power. He also recognizes the danger of rule-based abilities and becomes more cautious about forcing a decisive victory.
• Ford: Initially appears timid, cowardly, and physically unimpressive, but is revealed to possess an exceptionally powerful defensive ability. His body can adapt, transform, phase into another dimension, and recover from severe damage. Despite his strength, he has no desire to fight and functions mainly as a stalling tactic.
• Nash: Although defeated, Nash is shown to have been a serious threat because of his intelligence, ranged attacks, and ability to force Xiao He into a prolonged pursuit.
• The O Continent Team: Their strategy is exposed as deliberate and tactical. They use Nash to eliminate or weaken an opponent, then deploy Ford to consume one of Yinglong’s matches through an unavoidable draw.

Significant Themes

• Spear versus shield: The chapter centers on the conflict between Xiao He’s overwhelming offensive power and Ford’s seemingly absolute defense.
• Limits of raw strength: Xiao He’s attacks can destroy the arena without immediately defeating Ford, showing that destructive power alone is insufficient against unusual or rule-based abilities.
• Adaptation and analysis: Victory depends on understanding the opponent’s Superpower, identifying its rules, and finding loopholes rather than simply overpowering them.
• Strategic competition: The tournament is not only about individual strength; team order, attrition, and the draw rule are used as weapons.
• Violence versus unwillingness to fight: Ford’s cowardice contrasts with Xiao He’s aggressive fighting style, creating both comic tension and a strategic obstacle.

Character Interactions

• Cui Man and the Mutants: Cui Man persuades them to protect the spectators rather than directly join the fight, promising to take responsibility with their national representatives.
• Xiao He and Nash: Their earlier battle highlights Xiao He’s difficulty against a clever, long-range opponent, though Xiao He ultimately overcomes him.
• Xiao He and Ford: Xiao He repeatedly tests Ford’s defenses, while Ford panics, apologizes, and refuses to attack. Their clash becomes a contest between Xiao He’s relentless offense and Ford’s adaptive invulnerability.
• Xiao He and Ye Wanqing: Although Ye Wanqing does not directly appear in the fight, Xiao He considers using her ability to alter Ford’s name. He rejects the idea for the moment because it could trigger an uncontrollable escalation between their opposing rule-based powers.
• Xiao He and the organizers: The organizers ultimately stop the fight and declare a draw after Xiao He’s attacks damage the arena beyond the permitted limit.