Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Professor Monteria praises Colmar's rapid advancement as an Archwizard.
• Zheng Qing questions why Dark Wizard Wotrey is so powerful after advancing.
• Professor Monteria reveals that Wotrey's strength is due to extreme testing during experiments.
• Zheng Qing challenges the Crows' willingness to sacrifice individuals for their goals.
• Professor Monteria argues that the school's Giant Soldier Project is similarly exploitative.
• Both Zheng Qing and Professor Monteria remain silent, each planning their next move.
• Zheng Qing tries to visualize his Talisman Gun to break free, while Professor Monteria buys time to fully control "Yuanshi."

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows concern for those sacrificed in experiments and questions the Crows' methods.
• Professor Monteria reveals his manipulative and callous nature, justifying sacrifices for the greater good.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good vs. individual lives.
• Manipulation and exploitation by powerful entities.
• The complex nature of progress and its costs.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Professor Monteria engage in a tense conversation, each trying to gain an advantage.
• Zheng Qing's concern for others contrasts with Professor Monteria's cold calculation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing learns about the 'Artificial God' project, an old research initiative aiming to create a deity using alchemy.
• Professor Monteria reveals that Dr. Duzem, a genius alchemist, solved two core difficulties of the project: using the Philosopher's Stone for energy and a 'Yin-Yang' Forbidden Spell to control the Legendary's revival.
• Monteria admits that he's out of time due to flaws in his Archwizard advancement method and the risk of his research being exposed.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing becomes more suspicious and guarded around Monteria, questioning his motives.
• Monteria shows a hint of vulnerability and desperation, revealing his research's imperfections.

Significant Themes

• The dangers and uncontrollability of bloodline research.
• The consequences of rushing magical advancements.
• The theme of time running out, both literally (Monteria's situation) and metaphorically (Zheng Qing's growing awareness).

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Monteria engage in a tense conversation, with Zheng Qing pushing back against Monteria's explanations.
• Zheng Qing feels manipulated and unlucky, suspecting he's an 'Innate Helping Hand Saint Body'.
• Zheng Qing and the witch (Monteria) share a tense moment as she seems to look directly at him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing is suspended in mid-air and addressed by a voice above the altar.
• Professor Monteria reveals he realized Zheng Qing's uniqueness during his freshman year.
• Zheng Qing learns about the Spirit Seed planted in him by Gan Ning.
• Professor Monteria admits to using Zheng Qing as his "mid-term plan" to counteract Demon bloodline erosion.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing demonstrates analytical skills and understanding of the situation.
• Professor Monteria shows strategic thinking, sacrifice, and acceptance of his condition.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice for the greater good (Professor Monteria's actions).
• The consequences of experimentation and the pursuit of power.
• The unique nature of Zheng Qing's situation.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with Professor Monteria, learning about the latter's past decisions and current state.
• Zheng Qing shows empathy towards Professor Monteria's situation, understanding his perspective.
• Zheng Qing and Professor Monteria engage in a conversation that reveals the truth about the experiments conducted on Zheng Qing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing remembers the Seven Deadly Sins' commissions and their connection to crows.
• Professor Monteria reveals that Zheng Qing's blood and flesh contain a unique 'rule' that can temporarily halt physical decay.
• Zheng Qing offers to help by providing his blood and flesh monthly, but Professor Monteria declines.
• Professor Monteria reveals that the School is aware of his condition and has been monitoring him.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows initiative and concern for Professor Monteria's well-being, suggesting a deeper bond between them.
• Professor Monteria displays wisdom and self-awareness, accepting his deteriorating condition and the School's suspicions.

Significant Themes

• The 'rule' in Zheng Qing's blood and flesh symbolizes order and control, reflecting the power dynamics between him and Professor Monteria.
• The School's ambiguous stance towards Professor Monteria highlights the theme of trust and betrayal.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Professor Monteria engage in a candid conversation, with Zheng Qing showing respect and concern, and Professor Monteria offering guidance and honesty.
• Zheng Qing's interaction with the School is revealed to be more complex than initially thought, with the School aware of Professor Monteria's condition but not acting decisively.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuanshi, the Giant God Soldier, remains motionless after activating, sparking speculations among onlookers.
• Wizards discuss the nature of Legendary Wizards and their creations.
• Yuanshi suddenly turns its head towards another Legendary Giant God Soldier from First University.
• First University's Guardian Formation detects an unidentified Legendary aura and closes the passage to the Sea of Clouds World.
• The School inquires about deploying the Edge Type-1 Giant Soldiers for defense.

Character Developments

• Yuanshi, the Giant God Soldier, is revealed to have a will of its own, potentially communicating through its actions.
• Vice Principal Ruo Yu is focused on Yuanshi's actions, feeling its attention directed towards him.
• The Director of First University's Giant Soldier Project Team faces a tense situation, making crucial decisions to protect the School.

Significant Themes

• The nature of Legendary Wizards and their creations, which are fundamentally different from ordinary Wizards.
• The tension and uncertainty caused by an unidentified Legendary aura, highlighting the potential danger and the need for defense.

Character Interactions

• Wizards below Lotus Peak discuss the situation, sharing theories and speculations about Legendary Wizards.
• Professors on Lotus Peak express concern about Yuanshi's behavior and Colmar's condition.
• The Director of First University's Giant Soldier Project Team interacts with his team, making decisions to protect the School in response to the threat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The First University's Professor Joint Conference Office is filled with professors discussing the external threat to the school, with news of Professor Yao's disappearance and Professor Emma's involvement in a 'Rule Mission.'
• The professors learn that the unidentified Legendary outside the island is Six Fingers, and Professor Emma plans to borrow a Forbidden Spell to meet Nikolas, who has the school's sun.
• Zheng Qing, in 'Yuanshi,' is preparing a Forbidden Spell using the Colt Python and the Forbidden Spell Tree, while the witch on the altar hasn't made any moves yet.

Character Developments

• Professor Emma shows her leadership and decisiveness, prioritizing the school's safety and quickly acting to deal with the threats.
• Zheng Qing demonstrates his growing power and understanding of Forbidden Spells, preparing to use one against the witch.

Significant Themes

• The theme of unity and cooperation among the professors is highlighted as they work together to protect the school.
• The power dynamics and politics within the school and the wider magical world are shown through the professors' discussions and the mention of The Alliance and the Relevant Department.

Character Interactions

• Professor Emma interacts with the other professors, showing her authority and experience.
• Zheng Qing interacts with the witch on the altar, showing his confidence and determination in facing her.
• There's a brief interaction between two professors discussing the 'Rule Mission' and Professor Emma's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing attempts to attack Professor Monteria using Talisman Bombs while inhabiting Edge Type-1 but fails.
• He initiates an emergency disengagement procedure, causing him to experience a traumatic freefall sensation.
• Zheng Qing wakes up in the Resonance Chamber, surrounded by Wizards, and is given a life force replenishing potion.
• He learns that he's been out for three days and that the Special Authority of the Guardian Formation is about to be applied for, which can establish a temporary Interdimensional Communication Line and allow one person to travel across dimensions to other worlds.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows bravery and determination in his attempt to stop Professor Monteria.
• He demonstrates quick thinking and resourcefulness in initiating the emergency disengagement procedure.
• Zheng Qing's experience inside 'Yuanshi' has left him with important information to report, indicating a character arc involving increased responsibility and awareness.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against powerful adversaries (Professor Monteria and 'Yuanshi').
• The consequences of one's actions and the importance of quick thinking (Zheng Qing's freefall experience).
• The importance of communication and information sharing (Zheng Qing's urgency to report his experience).

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with the project team Wizards, including Professor Qian Doudou and Old Man Ernest, who help him fill out an observation report.
• Zheng Qing's reunion with Alex is brief but significant, as Alex brings news about the Special Authority of the Guardian Formation.
• Zheng Qing's interactions with the Wizards in the Resonance Chamber highlight his urgency and desperation to report his experience, indicating a sense of duty and responsibility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing discovers his red token bears the character "Wu," identical to Mister's.
• Old Man Ernest reveals his token was issued by the School Guardian Formation.
• Zheng Qing uses his token to create a temporary cross-interface communication line.
• They travel through a vortex created by their tokens to the Sea of Clouds World.
• Vice Principal Ruo Yu reveals Monteria is causing trouble and asks Zheng Qing to stop him.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows initiative and resourcefulness in using his token.
• Old Man Ernest demonstrates loyalty and respect towards Vice Principal Ruo Yu.
• Vice Principal Ruo Yu shows concern for the safety of the wizards and the school.

Significant Themes

• The power of tokens and their connection to the School Guardian Formation.
• The importance of quick decision-making and action in crisis situations.
• The responsibility of wizards to protect their school and fellow wizards.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Old Man Ernest work together to use their tokens to travel between worlds.
• Vice Principal Ruo Yu gives Zheng Qing a new mission, showing trust in his abilities.
• Zheng Qing and Vice Principal Ruo Yu share a moment of understanding regarding the seriousness of the situation with Monteria.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing is tasked by Vice Principal Ruo Yu to stop Professor Monteria, who controls "Yuanshi" and possesses Legendary combat power.
• Ruo Yu reveals that another Legendary, Professor Yao, is being entangled by a Black Snail, which will descend upon the world in less than half an hour.
• Zheng Qing is to stall Monteria while Ruo Yu helps him understand deeper concepts related to Legendaries within the remaining time.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing demonstrates maturity and courage by questioning Ruo Yu about the school's knowledge of Monteria's situation.
• Ruo Yu shows approval of Zheng Qing's question, indicating that the young wizard has understood the essence of his teachings.

Significant Themes

• Imagination: Ruo Yu emphasizes the importance of imagination for High-level Wizards, contrasting it with the overindulgence in life demonstrated by Fosca.
• Meaning vs. Process/Result: For Legendaries, the meaning of a matter is more valuable than the process or result. Ruo Yu uses this concept to explain his actions and the school's stance on Monteria's situation.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Ruo Yu: Zheng Qing seeks clarification from Ruo Yu, showing his initiative and thoughtfulness. Ruo Yu, in turn, praises Zheng Qing's understanding and provides guidance.
• Zheng Qing and Monteria: Zheng Qing is tasked with stalling Monteria, and Ruo Yu suggests that Zheng Qing chat with Monteria later to understand his perspective.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing enters Taiyi, feeling a sense of familiarity and closeness.
• The layout of Taiyi is similar to Yuanshi, but with different carvings and a futuristic battle robe instead of a wizard robe.
• Zheng Qing summons a green dragon to guard the altar.
• Zheng Qing ascends the altar, fuses with Taiyi, and begins to draw blood to activate the legendary configuration.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing demonstrates confidence and decisiveness in his actions.
• The green dragon shows competence and confidence in its ability to guard the altar.

Significant Themes

• Familiarity vs. unfamiliarity: Zheng Qing feels a sense of familiarity in Taiyi despite its differences from Yuanshi.
• Fusion: Zheng Qing's fusion with Taiyi is a central event that highlights the theme of unity between a wizard and their legendary configuration.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing interacts with the green dragon, entrusting it with guarding the altar.
• Zheng Qing interacts with Taiyi, fusing with it and drawing blood to activate it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing awakens on Taiyi's altar, experiencing the world through Taiyi's legendary senses.
• He learns to interpret Taiyi's perceptions using the battle robe's dimensional reduction function.
• He communicates with Old Man Ruo Yu on the altar, understanding that everything Taiyi observes is displayed there.
• Zheng Qing attempts to command Taiyi to take a step, feeling the world's resistance.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: He gains a new perspective on the world through Taiyi's senses, learns to communicate using mind voice, and begins to command Taiyi.
• Old Man Ruo Yu: He buys time for Zheng Qing by distracting Professor Monteria, showing urgency and concern for Zheng Qing's progress.

Significant Themes

• Perspective: Zheng Qing's view of the world changes as he experiences it through Taiyi's senses.
• Communication: The use of mind voice for communication is introduced.
• Power and Control: Zheng Qing struggles to command Taiyi, feeling the world's resistance.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Old Man Ruo Yu: They communicate on the altar, with Old Man Ruo Yu guiding Zheng Qing and showing concern for his progress.
• Zheng Qing and Taiyi: Zheng Qing begins to command Taiyi, feeling its resistance and the world's rejection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing, as "Taiyi," takes his first steps, causing the Phoenix Robe to tear, which has significant consequences.
• Old Man Ruo Yu guides Zheng Qing, helping him navigate the vast feedback information stream from the Giant God Soldier.
• Taiyi prepares for combat, and Zheng Qing is tasked with finding a weapon from himself.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing demonstrates unexpected adaptability and capability in controlling Taiyi, surpassing Old Man Ruo Yu's expectations.
• Old Man Ruo Yu shows concern for Zheng Qing's safety and well-being, adjusting his initial plan to better prepare Zheng Qing for battle.

Significant Themes

• The vast gap between legends and wizards is highlighted, emphasizing the challenges Zheng Qing faces.
• The importance of preparation and imagination in battle is emphasized.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Old Man Ruo Yu interact through mind voice, with Old Man Ruo Yu guiding and advising Zheng Qing.
• Zheng Qing's interaction with Taiyi becomes more harmonious and natural with each step taken.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing, now confident with his gun, prepares to shoot Yuanshi (Professor Monteria) but hesitates due to Old Man Ruo Yu's intervention.
• Zheng Qing fires a talisman round between the red and blue moons, revealing the Black Snail, an Ancient One, which was hit by the talisman round.
• Old Man Ruo Yu engages the Black Snail, pulling it into a bottomless abyss, leaving the Sea of Clouds World temporarily clear.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Struggles with confidence and certainty in his actions, shows hesitation and uncertainty in his decisions.
• Old Man Ruo Yu: Demonstrates his experience and wisdom, showing concern for Zheng Qing's actions and taking charge in engaging the Black Snail.

Significant Themes

• Uncertainty and hesitation in decision-making, particularly in Zheng Qing's character.
• The power and danger of Forbidden Spells, as seen in the talisman round's effect on the Black Snail.
• The vastness and unknown of the Sea of Clouds World, symbolized by the abyss that Old Man Ruo Yu opens.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Old Man Ruo Yu: The old wizard guides and advises Zheng Qing, showing a mentor-like relationship. Zheng Qing, in turn, respects and values Old Man Ruo Yu's opinion.
• Zheng Qing and the Black Snail: Zheng Qing has a history with the Black Snail, feeling a sense of provocation and unease towards it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Taiyi (Zheng Qing) and Professor Monteria (Yuanshi) face off after Old Man Ruo Yu's departure.
• Taiyi fires a volley of Talisman Bombs, which Yuanshi deflects using golden phantoms.
• Taiyi attempts to fire a third volley, but Yuanshi counterattacks with massive mountain constructs.
• Taiyi grows an additional arm to better wield his weapons and opens a pocket watch, hinting at more powerful abilities.

Character Developments

• Taiyi (Zheng Qing) demonstrates his combat prowess and adaptability, growing an extra arm to gain an advantage. He also shows strategic thinking, realizing the futility of attrition and considering his next move.
• Professor Monteria (Yuanshi) reveals his vast magical power and experience, using multiple defensive techniques to counter Taiyi's attacks. He shows no hesitation in launching powerful counterattacks.

Significant Themes

• The roles of offense and defense can be reversed, reflecting the dynamic nature of combat and the importance of adaptability.
• The power and complexity of magic are explored, with Taiyi's Talisman Bombs representing simplicity and Yuanshi's defensive techniques showcasing the intricacy of magic.

Character Interactions

• Taiyi and Professor Monteria engage in a fierce battle, testing each other's abilities and strategies. Their interaction highlights the power gap between a young Legendary and an experienced one, as well as the potential for the roles of offense and defense to shift.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Taiyi (Zheng Qing) stops time using his Pocket Watch, freezing Yuanshi (Professor Monteria) and the world.
• Taiyi attempts to destroy Yuanshi using Talisman Bombs, but a new Legendary, Leviathan, intervenes.
• Leviathan reveals that it won't let Professor Monteria die, as they have a prior agreement.
• Professor Monteria leaves, and Leviathan stays to confront Taiyi.

Character Developments

• Taiyi demonstrates his growth by successfully stopping time and using high-level Magic without immediate exhaustion.
• Professor Monteria shows concern for Taiyi's potential, hinting at possible future interactions.
• Leviathan reveals a more humanoid form and displays a calm, almost friendly demeanor, contrasting with its past portrayal.

Significant Themes

• The power and consequences of high-level Magic, which can harm the world if used recklessly.
• The importance of agreements and promises, as shown by Leviathan's intervention to honor its deal with Professor Monteria.

Character Interactions

• Taiyi and Professor Monteria: Enemies who acknowledge each other's power and potential.
• Professor Monteria and Leviathan: Allies with a prior agreement, showing mutual respect.
• Taiyi and Leviathan: Potential adversaries, with Leviathan admiring Taiyi's Magic but ready to confront him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing (Taiyi) attempts to stop Professor Monteria (Yuanshi) from leaving by firing a Remington, but fails.
• Leviathan (a Legendary being) smashes two moons with his hammer, causing spatial turbulence.
• Leviathan creates a blood-red sun from his eyeball to stabilize the world.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing (Taiyi) shows impulsiveness and youthful recklessness in attempting to stop Yuanshi, but also demonstrates self-awareness and understanding of his limits.
• Leviathan reveals his disregard for societal norms and constraints, prioritizing the pursuit of Truth above all else.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of Truth and the cost of such pursuit.
• The value of meaningful actions and the role of meaningless things in life.
• The conflict between societal expectations and individual pursuits.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing (Taiyi) and Leviathan engage in a tense conversation, with Taiyi attempting to provoke Leviathan and Leviathan calmly explaining his views on Truth and Legendary beings.
• Zheng Qing (Taiyi) reflects on his actions and motivations, showing a level of self-awareness and introspection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A giant vortex, emitting Yuanshi's aura, appears above the Silent Forest, signaling the return of a Legendary-class Giant God Soldier.
• First University's professors discuss the situation, with Professor Emma deciding to handle it herself.
• The professors are instructed to prepare for the worst, gathering students in the First Grand Hall and suspending high-level laboratory operations.
• Shi Hui confronts Six Fingers of the Dark Council and Kotos, threatening them with the school's power.

Character Developments

• Professor Emma demonstrates her authority as the Vice Principal, taking charge of the situation.
• Professor Yi shows concern for Professor Emma's feelings and tries to console her.
• Shi Hui exhibits confidence and assertiveness in facing the Legendary threats.

Significant Themes

• The struggle to reach the Legendary realm and the envy felt by those who haven't.
• The power dynamics between First University and external forces, such as the Dark Council.
• The consequences of the Mystic Yellow Fruit's distribution during the Black Prison Battle.

Character Interactions

• Professor Emma and the other professors discuss the situation, with some expressing envy at others' advancements.
• Professor Yi consoles Professor Emma after the conversation affects her.
• Shi Hui confronts Six Fingers and Kotos, threatening them with the school's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Students of Jiuyou Academy are summoned to the First Grand Hall in the middle of the night due to an emergency.
• Rumors circulate about a Great Demon infiltrating the school, but no concrete information is available.
• The assembly is disrupted by a series of earthquakes or tremors, causing panic among the students.
• The school announces a temporary relocation due to perceived danger.

Character Developments

• Xin Fatty: Despite being a veteran school newspaper editor, he is also in the dark about the emergency assembly.
• Zhang Jixin: He expresses his anxiety about the upcoming final exams and fears about worshipping demons.
• Jiang Yu: She shows concern for her classmate, Brother Qing, who has been taken away for a school project.
• Xiao Xiao: He uses divination to try and understand the reason for the assembly but gets unclear or false results.

Significant Themes

• Anxiety and Uncertainty: The students are anxious about their final exams and the reason for the assembly, reflecting their uncertainty about the future.
• Fear of the Unknown: The students' reactions to the tremors and the possibility of a Great Demon or ancient dragon illustrate their fear of the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Xin Fatty and Duan Xiaojian: They discuss the reason for the assembly and try to gather information.
• Zhang Jixin and Jiang Yu: They argue about the possibility of worshipping demons, with Jiang Yu expressing disapproval.
• Xiao Xiao and Jiang Yu: They discuss the whereabouts of Brother Qing and the possible reasons for the assembly.
• Students and Teaching Staff: The students question the teaching staff about the assembly, and the staff tries to maintain order and provide reassurance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A vortex above the Silent Forest is expanding and contracting, spewing black, catkin-like substances that corrupt and transform Magical Creatures into powerful, filthy monsters.
• First University, under the guidance of its Archwizards, begins to move its campus to a safer area using formations and Earth Veins.
• The vortex stabilizes, and a large hand emerges from a spatial tunnel, revealing a powerful entity.

Character Developments

• Professor Emma remains focused on the vortex, ignoring the chaos below, suggesting she's aware of the situation's severity and her role in it.
• Mr. Wu, despite his nonchalant attitude, is intrigued by the events unfolding, hinting at his knowledge and experience with such situations.
• The Yellow Flower Cat expresses concern for Mr. Wu's safety and discusses the possibility of his death, revealing its attachment to him.

Significant Themes

• The chessboard metaphor emphasizes the strategic nature of the conflict and the roles of the participants.
• The filth and corruption brought by the vortex highlight the theme of purity versus impurity, good versus evil.
• The School's decision to move its campus underscores the theme of adaptability and survival in the face of danger.

Character Interactions

• Mr. Wu and the Yellow Flower Cat engage in a lighthearted yet meaningful conversation, revealing their bond and the cat's worry for Mr. Wu.
• Two Archwizards, a Wizard and a Witch, discuss their strategies and opinions on the filthy monsters, showcasing their differing views and priorities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A spatial vortex opens above the Silent Forest, bringing an uninvited Legendary guest.
• Professor Emma, Vice Principal of First University, awaits the guest's arrival, aiming to suppress them and prove her worth.
• The guest, revealed to be Monteria (Yuanshi), steps through the vortex, appearing as a colossal being.
• Professor Emma attempts to reason with Monteria, while he expresses his disdain for the current state of the Wizarding World and its rules.

Character Developments

• Professor Emma: Shows confidence in her abilities and a desire to prove herself as a worthy Vice Principal.
• Monteria (Yuanshi): Reveals his disillusionment with the Wizarding World's focus on rules and mutual slaughter, instead of pursuing eternal Truth.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of Truth vs. adherence to rules.
• The consequences of disillusionment and extremism.
• The struggle between old and new ideals within the Wizarding World.

Character Interactions

• Professor Emma and Monteria (Yuanshi) engage in a verbal battle, with each trying to persuade the other to their point of view.
• They briefly exchange magical blows, demonstrating their power and understanding of each other's abilities.