Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Xuanhuang Small World needs intervention to ascend, requiring vast resources.
• The group tries to help the Stone Ball (representing the world) absorb energy, but it rejects even the Aura of a Legendary Dragon.
• They attempt gentler methods to help the Stone Ball, including using Five-Colored Gemstones, soaking it in magical water, and even trying to bake it with Ancient Goblet Immortal Fire, but it remains unresponsive.

Character Developments

• Hermione: She suggests using an axe to break the Stone Ball, showing her practical and direct approach.
• Xiao Xiao (Diviner): He demonstrates his patience and gentler approach, trying various methods to help the Stone Ball.
• Jiang Yu (Witch): She shows wisdom and understanding, suggesting gentler methods and guiding the process.

Significant Themes

• Patience and Gentleness: The theme of using gentler methods to help the Stone Ball (and by extension, the world) highlights the importance of patience and understanding in achieving goals.
• Resource Allocation and Equality: The discussion about resources needed for the world's ascension touches on the theme of equality and resource distribution.

Character Interactions

• Hermione and Xiao Xiao: They interact as equals, discussing and suggesting methods to help the Stone Ball.
• Xiao Xiao and Jiang Yu: They have a mentor-mentee relationship, with Jiang Yu guiding Xiao Xiao's actions and Xiao Xiao respecting her wisdom.
• Hermione and Jiang Yu: They share a mutual respect, with Jiang Yu acknowledging Hermione's suggestions and Hermione learning from Jiang Yu's wisdom.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yu accuses Xiao Xiao of being poor due to a self-imposed 'lack of money' curse from his Divination cultivation.
• Jiang Yu offers Xiao Xiao a dried persimmon cake to 'clear his mouth Karma'.
• Jiang Yu reveals a box containing numerous precious gems, untouched by any protective measures, and explains the security measures in place.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yu: Displayed her wealth and nonchalance towards security measures, showing her confidence in her protective enchantments.
• Xiao Xiao: Revealed his irritation and defensiveness when accused of being poor, hinting at a possible 'lack of money' curse.

Significant Themes

• Wealth and its display: Jiang Yu's casual handling of precious gems highlights her wealth and disregard for conventional security measures.
• Divination curses: Xiao Xiao's possible 'lack of money' curse from his Divination cultivation is a central topic of discussion.
• Trust and security: Jiang Yu's confidence in her protective enchantments raises questions about the nature of trust and security in their world.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yu and Xiao Xiao: Their conversation reveals their familiarity and the ease with which they tease each other, despite Xiao Xiao's irritation.
• Jiang Yu and Hermione: Jiang Yu's explanation to Hermione about the 'five curses and three lacks' suggests a mentoring or teaching role.
• Xiao Xiao and an 'unwelcome guest': Xiao Xiao's unspoken thoughts hint at a potential threat or intruder, though Jiang Yu dismisses this possibility.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Xiao, a Diviner, sets up a complex magic array, a Mandala, using various gems, stones, and cards depicting magical tools.
• The Mandala is designed to appease, hatch, and suppress a Dragon Monster within a stone ball.
• The Mandala Array begins to absorb energy from the gems into the stone ball.

Character Developments

• Hermione shows dedication and humility in her learning, acknowledging her lack of understanding and apologizing, which Jiang Yu reassures her is not necessary.
• Xiao Xiao demonstrates his expertise and concentration in setting up the Mandala Array, ignoring Jiang Yu's praise.

Significant Themes

• Learning and Growth: Hermione's eagerness to learn and understand the complex Mandala Array.
• Expertise and Skill: Xiao Xiao's proficiency in setting up the Mandala Array, showcasing his unique abilities as a Diviner.
• Patience and Focus: Both Xiao Xiao and Hermione exhibit patience in their respective tasks, with Xiao Xiao focusing on the array and Hermione quietly observing and learning.

Character Interactions

• Mentor and Student: Jiang Yu acts as a mentor figure to Hermione, explaining the Mandala Array and encouraging her to learn from Xiao Xiao's technique.
• Respect and Recognition: Jiang Yu shows respect for Xiao Xiao's skills, referring to him as "the 'Doctor' I know," while Hermione praises his work as "amazing."

Key Plot Points and Events

• A Mandala altar is set up to infuse energy into a mysterious Stone Ball.
• The Stone Ball absorbs energy from Jade stones and Magic Power, showing signs of vitality but no substantial changes.
• Xiao Xiao, the array master, struggles to maintain composure as the energy consumption increases rapidly.
• Jiang Yu, the CEO, asks Xiao Xiao how many more Jade stones are needed, hinting at the immense cost.

Character Developments

• Xiao Xiao shows initial composure but later struggles to keep up with the energy demands, revealing his concern for the resources.
• Jiang Yu remains focused on her work but keeps an eye on the array's progress, showing she's aware of the situation but doesn't interfere excessively.
• Hermione learns and observes diligently, benefiting from the practical experience.

Significant Themes

• The immense cost and resources required for high-level magic and rituals.
• The struggle between maintaining composure and revealing concern or anxiety.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Xiao and Jiang Yu have a brief exchange, with Jiang Yu asking about the resources needed and Xiao Xiao reluctantly providing the estimate.
• Hermione observes the proceedings, learning and recording her observations, showing her dedication to her studies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hermione learns about the currency system in the Wizarding World: Jade is the hard currency, with 1 Jade Coin = 1200 Copper Pieces.
• She calculates the cost of Xiao Xiao's experiment, which involves turning Jade stones into dregs, totaling 40,000 to 80,000 Jade Coins.
• Jiang Yu initially declines the experiment due to its high cost and uncertain outcome.
• Jiang Yu retrieves a mysterious, heavily protected wooden box from her bookshelf.
• She places the box in the Mandala Array and plans to use a less costly approach.

Character Developments

• Hermione demonstrates her understanding of the currency system and basic arithmetic.
• Jiang Yu shows caution in decision-making, considering risk and reward.
• Xiao Xiao shows regret but understands Jiang Yu's decision.

Significant Themes

• The value of resources and the risks associated with their use.
• The uncertainty of potential outcomes and the wisdom of calculated risks.

Character Interactions

• Hermione and Jiang Yu both react with shock to the cost of Xiao Xiao's experiment.
• Jiang Yu and Xiao Xiao discuss the feasibility of the experiment, with Jiang Yu making the final decision.
• Jiang Yu shares her plan with Hermione and Xiao Xiao, showing trust and inclusion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yu uses a brush and seal to open a wooden box, revealing a small pagoda.
• The Mandala Array collapses, and the Sky Monitoring Instrument alarms, showing Dragon Skeleton auras breaking through the earth.
• The small pagoda is revealed to be ancient and majestic, with Dragon Race reliefs and a Zhongshan Furry Dragon's eyes.
• Jiang Yu changes into a Black Shenyi Robe and performs a ritual around the small pagoda with incense.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yu: She demonstrates her power and knowledge by opening the box and performing a ritual. Her appearance changes to a more solemn and majestic demeanor.
• Hermione: She is surprised and fascinated by the small pagoda and Jiang Yu's ritual.
• Xiao Xiao: She shows concern for Hermione's safety, warning her not to disturb Jiang Yu's ritual.

Significant Themes

• Power and Authority: Jiang Yu's actions and appearance suggest she holds significant power and authority.
• Ancient Artifacts: The small pagoda is an ancient artifact with unknown capabilities.
• Ritual and Tradition: Jiang Yu's ritual around the small pagoda highlights the importance of tradition and ritual in her culture.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yu and Hermione: Hermione is awestruck by Jiang Yu's actions, while Jiang Yu ignores her presence.
• Xiao Xiao and Hermione: Xiao Xiao warns Hermione not to disturb Jiang Yu's ritual, showing concern for her safety.
• Jiang Yu and Big Mao (Furry Dragon): Jiang Yu soothes Big Mao, who seems excited by the small pagoda.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yu performs a ritual in front of the Small Pagoda, causing it to emit a dragon's roar and absorb Aura from the highest level.
• The Small Pagoda is revealed to be the Zhongshan Dragon's Nest, a treasure that can stably hatch, nurture, and assist Dragon Race bloodlines in advancing to the Grand Wizard realm.
• The Zhongshan Dragon's Nest is planned to be used as the core treasure to suppress the Earth Vein and assist the Xuanhuang Small World in ascending.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yu demonstrates her knowledge of rituals and respect for tradition by performing the ceremony with solemnity and precision.
• The Old Madam of Zhongshan shows her strategic thinking and generosity by allowing Jiang Yu to bring the Dragon's Nest and revealing her plan to use it for the Small World's ascension.
• Zheng Qing, despite his initial disdain, recognizes the value of the Dragon's Nest and Zhongshan's plan.

Significant Themes

• Respect for tradition and rituals (represented by Jiang Yu's ceremony and the Zhongshan Dragon's Nest's significance).
• Strategic planning and generosity (shown by the Old Madam of Zhongshan).
• Recognizing the value of resources and opportunities (demonstrated by Zheng Qing).

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yu interacts with the Small Pagoda, performing a ritual that activates its power.
• The Old Madam of Zhongshan interacts with the Dean of Jiu You Academy and Yellow Calico Cat, revealing her plans and responding to their comments.
• Zheng Qing interacts with the other Legendaries, observing the Dragon's Nest and recognizing its value.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing initially planned to use the Xuanhuang Wood as the core for the World Ascension of the small world, but later decided to use the Zhongshan Dragon Nest instead to hedge risks.
• Inside the Xuanhuang Small World, the Zhongshan Dragon Nest absorbs the Silvery White Dragon Skeleton Aura, streamlining the ascension process but potentially reducing the world's foundation.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing demonstrates strategic thinking by considering the potential risks and benefits of using the Zhongshan Dragon Nest.
• The You Zui Hunter Team members discuss the efficiency and implications of using the Dragon Nest, showcasing their understanding of the process and the treasure's nature.

Significant Themes

• Risk vs. Reward: Zheng Qing's decision to use the Dragon Nest illustrates the trade-off between risk and reward in decision-making.
• Spirituality of Treasures: The Dragon Nest's sentience and its requirement for 'timing, geography, and harmony' to use effectively highlight the theme of respect for and understanding of spiritual objects.

Character Interactions

• The Diviner, Witch, and Xiao Xiao discuss the Dragon Nest's capabilities and limitations, demonstrating their collective knowledge and understanding of the treasure.
• Jiang Yu, Hermione, and Xiao Xiao share their insights on using the Dragon Nest efficiently and responsibly, showing their teamwork and mutual respect for each other's opinions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Andrew Taylor, a Werewolf and Seeker Hunter, senses unusual activities in the Xuanhuang Small World using his wind magic.
• He detects a new fissure in the ground, a palm-sized Spirit, and an ancient Aura emanating from the center of the world.
• A Spinning Top in the Xiangqi Hunting Team's camp activates, signaling an abnormal Magic Power fluctuation in the central area.

Character Developments

• Andrew demonstrates his scouting abilities and intuition, sensing distant events and making quick decisions.
• Sima Yi, the Diviner, shows his expertise in divination and Magic Power detection, using a Spinning Top and a Crystal Ball to discern the source of the disturbance.

Significant Themes

• The theme of perception and intuition is highlighted through Andrew's ability to sense distant events and Sima Yi's divination skills.
• The importance of teamwork and communication is implied, as Andrew's findings may impact the Xiangqi Hunting Team's mission.

Character Interactions

• Andrew communicates his findings to his team through his notebook, planning to report them to the Captain later.
• Sima Yi interacts with Sephrano, the team's Captain, discussing the source of the disturbance and potential actions to take.
• The team's Diviner, Sima Yi, and the Captain, Sephrano, work together to interpret the Spinning Top's warning and decide on a course of action.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Xiangqi Hunting Team's camp is visited by Dylan of the You Zui Hunter Team and a young girl, Poseidon, accompanied by a small Furry Dragon.
• Dylan explains that his Teleportation Technique went awry due to a powerful Confundus Charm, leading them to the Xiangqi camp instead of their intended destination.
• The Xiangqi team's Diviner, Sima Yi, reveals that the central area of the Xuanhuang Small World experienced an unexplained tremor causing abnormal Magic Power Fields worldwide.
• Sephrano, the Captain of the Xiangqi team, suggests Dylan wait at their camp until they understand the situation before taking Poseidon to see Captain Jiang.

Character Developments

• Poseidon: Displayed noble bearing despite her young age and mischievous nature, hinting at her high status and upbringing.
• Dylan: Showed responsibility and concern for Jiang Yu's safety, considering investigating the situation himself but also aware of the risks involved.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility: Dylan feels responsible for Jiang Yu's safety and is willing to investigate the situation despite potential risks.
• Status and Power: Poseidon's noble bearing and the deference shown to her by others highlight the importance of status and power in their world.

Character Interactions

• Dylan and Poseidon: Dylan is ordered to take Poseidon to Jiang Yu but must now decide whether to leave her at the Xiangqi camp for her safety.
• Sephrano and Poseidon: Sephrano shows deference to Poseidon, addressing her as "noble young lady," indicating her high status.
• Sima Yi and Poseidon: Sima Yi is interested in reading Poseidon's fortune, highlighting her uniqueness and potential power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Sima Yi advises Dylan not to abandon Poseidon, emphasizing the importance of completing one's own tasks in a team.
• Xiangqi Hunting Team's reluctance to guard Poseidon is revealed, due to the potential risks and political implications.
• Andrew, a Seeker Hunter from Sephrano's team, arrives and interacts with Poseidon, trading gemstone rings for Legendary talismans.

Character Developments

• Dylan: Realizes the political complexities and risks involved in guarding Poseidon, understands Xiangqi's reluctance.
• Xiangqi Hunting Team: Display caution and political awareness, unwilling to take on unnecessary risks.
• Andrew: Shows eagerness to interact with Poseidon, trades gemstone rings for Legendary talismans, demonstrating his enthusiasm and lack of political awareness.

Significant Themes

• Political Awareness: The characters navigate political complexities and risks, highlighting the importance of political understanding in the Magic World.
• Responsibility and Duty: The discussion on completing one's own tasks emphasizes the importance of individual responsibility in a team.
• Equivalent Exchange: Poseidon's interaction with Andrew underscores the principle of equivalent exchange, a fundamental principle of the Magic World.

Character Interactions

• Dylan and Xiangqi Hunting Team: Dylan understands Xiangqi's perspective, showing mutual respect and understanding.
• Poseidon and Andrew: Poseidon's interaction with Andrew demonstrates her innocence, curiosity, and understanding of the principle of equivalent exchange. Andrew, in turn, shows enthusiasm and eagerness to interact with Poseidon, despite the political implications.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing and the Rat Immortal discuss the value and safety of the Talismans given to Dongdong.
• Dongdong trades two powerful Talismans with the Xiangqi Hunting Team for two gem rings.
• Andrew reports an anomaly in the central area, but Sephrano dismisses it as not their concern.

Character Developments

• Dongdong demonstrates her business acumen and determination in trading.
• Zheng Qing shows concern for Dongdong's safety and the proper use of Talismans.
• Andrew displays his intuition about the anomaly but struggles to explain it clearly.

Significant Themes

• The value and power of Talismans, and the responsibility that comes with them.
• The communication gap between adults and children, as seen in Zheng Qing and Dongdong's interaction.
• The potential danger and mystery of the central area's anomaly.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and the Rat Immortal discuss Dongdong's Talismans, showing Zheng Qing's protective nature.
• Dongdong and the Xiangqi Hunting Team, with Dongdong proving herself a shrewd trader.
• Andrew and Sephrano, with Andrew struggling to convey his concerns about the anomaly.

Summary

• Key Plot Points and Events: Jiang Yu activates the Zhongshan Dragon Nest Small Pagoda, drawing Aura from Dragon Skeletons across the Xuanhuang Small World. She then performs a ritual to manifest a Dragon Nest above the Small Pagoda, placing a Stone Ball at its center.
• Character Developments: Jiang Yu demonstrates her knowledge and power as a Witch, performing a complex ritual with precision and reverence. Hermione learns about Dragon Nests and the value of resources required to raise Dragons.
• Significant Themes: The power of ancient artifacts (Dragon Nest Small Pagoda), the value and rarity of resources, and the reverence for Dragons and their lineage.
• Character Interactions: Jiang Yu and Hermione collaborate silently, with Jiang Yu focused on the ritual and Hermione observing and learning. No direct interaction occurs between them in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Phantom dragon creatures from various cultures and legends appear above the Dragon's Nest, attempting to "take up residence" within a Stone Ball.
• The Stone Ball's surface cracks under their relentless assault, and a Giant Dragon phantom emerges, resembling the Dragon Monster Hermione saw earlier.
• The dragon phantoms engage in a brutal elimination match, with the winner devouring the loser's fragments to grow stronger and more solid.
• The Giant Dragon's form evolves with each victory, becoming more defined and adopting traits from different dragon species.

Character Developments

• Hermione witnesses the unusual phenomenon but is unprepared for its mental influence. She relies on a Diviner's protection.
• Jiang Yu remains unaffected, using her aura to block the influence.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for dominance and survival among the dragon phantoms mirrors the theme of competition and natural selection.
• The evolution of the Giant Dragon's form reflects the theme of transformation and growth.

Character Interactions

• Hermione interacts briefly with a Diviner, who protects her from the mental influence.
• Jiang Yu and Hermione observe the events together, with Jiang Yu guiding Hermione's attention.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter describes the hatching process of a unique dragon-like creature in the Xuanhuang Small World.
• The creature absorbs traits from various dragon races and exhibits a 'Primordial Unity' essence, instilling awe in the onlookers.
• The creature, initially resembling a dragon, evolves to look more like a chicken egg, with a young embryo inside.
• The Furry Dragon, Jiang Yu's spirit beast, becomes agitated upon seeing the creature but is calmed by Jiang Yu.

Character Developments

• Hermione is fascinated by the unusual creature and its hatching process.
• Jiang Yu demonstrates her calm and patient demeanor, reassuring the Furry Dragon and explaining the creature's destiny to Hermione.
• Xiao Xiao, the Diviner, shows regret that the creature's natural development has been accelerated.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Luck: The creature's destiny is discussed, with Jiang Yu and Xiao Xiao having differing views on whether it's lucky or not to be born as a Grand Wizard.
• Growth and Development: The creature's evolution and growth are a central theme, with Xiao Xiao lamenting the acceleration of its development.

Character Interactions

• Hermione interacts with Jiang Yu and Xiao Xiao, seeking their insights on the creature and its destiny.
• Jiang Yu interacts with the Furry Dragon, calming it and explaining the situation.
• Xiao Xiao shares his knowledge and thoughts with Hermione about the creature's development and status as a 'Companion Beast.'

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Zheng Qing offers the Dragon Beast to Zhongshan for cultivation, but Zhongshan declines due to resource constraints.
+ First University also declines, citing potential karma issues with the Dragon Races.

Character Developments

+ Zheng Qing shows tact in offering the Dragon Beast to Zhongshan.
+ Zhongshan's Old Madam reveals the clan's resource struggles and the high cost of cultivating the Dragon Beast.
+ Old Yao hints at First University's reluctance due to potential karma issues.

Significant Themes

+ The high cost and resources required for cultivating powerful Spirit Beasts.
+ The potential karma and political implications of such actions.

Character Interactions

+ Zheng Qing and Zhongshan's Old Madam discuss the Dragon Beast's cultivation.
+ Old Yao and Zheng Qing discuss First University's position on the matter.
+ Jiang Yu disciplines the Dragon Beast and forces it back into its egg.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A peculiar dragon egg hatches, revealing a small dragon with a mix of high-level dragon races' traits (Furry Dragon head, Flood Dragon body, Giant Dragon wings).
• The dragon, despite its powerful lineage, appears timid and fearful, unlike typical newborn dragons.
• Jiang Yu, using an unknown magic or mental force, temporarily suppresses the dragon.
• Hermione retrieves a silver chain with a calming and cleansing enchantment from Jiang Yu's desk.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yu demonstrates advanced magic or mental prowess, capable of suppressing a powerful dragon.
• Hermione shows quick understanding and adaptability to the situation.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and suppression among magical creatures and beings.
• The unexpected nature of the newborn dragon, challenging typical dragon behavior.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yu and the dragon engage in a silent contest of strength, with Jiang Yu dominant.
• Hermione assists Jiang Yu, fetching the silver chain upon his request.
• Poseidon and her companion are shown approaching the brass building on a flying carpet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hermione spots Dongdong with Dylan on a flying carpet, nearing the scene.
• Jiang Yu instructs Hermione to tie a silver chain with a bell around the newborn dragon's neck.
• Hermione retreats while holding the chain, with the chain extending magically as she moves back.
• Xiao Xiao places a talisman on Hermione's forehead to protect her from the dragon's aura.
• The dragon pulls at the chain, trying to drag Hermione towards it, but she resists.

Character Developments

• Hermione demonstrates bravery and resilience in facing the dragon.
• Jiang Yu shows expertise in dragon subjugation, guiding Hermione through the process.
• Xiao Xiao reveals knowledge of talismans and their effects.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of dragons.
• The importance of focus and determination in facing fear.
• The use of magical artifacts and knowledge in overcoming challenges.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yu and Hermione work together to subdue the dragon.
• Xiao Xiao supports Hermione, providing guidance and encouragement.
• Hermione's interaction with the dragon highlights her courage and resilience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Yu gives the little dragon to Hermione, demonstrating her generosity and maturity.
• The Old Madam of Zhongshan acknowledges Jiang Yu's wisdom in giving away the dragon to avoid potential ownership disputes.
• Hermione struggles to control the little dragon, experiencing its desperate attempts to break free, but ultimately succeeds with the help of the yellow talisman and her determination.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yu shows magnanimity and understanding of the political implications of keeping the dragon.
• Hermione displays resilience and determination in taming the little dragon, growing in confidence and composure.

Significant Themes

• The theme of growing up and letting go, as seen in the Old Madam's words about a girl once grown not being kept at home.
• The struggle between Hermione and the little dragon symbolizes the internal conflict and growth of both characters.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yu interacts with the Old Madam, Zheng Qing, and the other Legends, showing respect and understanding.
• Hermione interacts with the little dragon, demonstrating her resolve and determination in taming it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Shijun drafts a bill to prohibit Wizards from advancing using Natural Feedback during Small World Ascension.
• Su Meiniang, the Legendary Ancestor of Qingqiu, appears in Su Shijun's study, disapproving of the bill.
• Su Meiniang reveals that many Legendaries have expressed concern about the bill.

Character Developments

• Su Shijun: Shows determination to submit the bill despite knowing it will face resistance. She believes in the importance of her proposal for the well-being of the world and lower-level Wizards.
• Su Meiniang: Displays annoyance and disapproval of Su Shijun's actions. She sees the bill as blocking the path to advancement for her juniors and the juniors of other powerful families.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The bill highlights the power struggle between different levels of Wizards and families. Lower-level Wizards and families feel their path to advancement is being blocked by the powerful.
• Resource Scarcity: The bill raises concerns about the finite resources in the world and the burden placed on it by an increasing number of Grand Wizards.
• Tradition vs Progress: The bill challenges the traditional methods of advancement and the status quo, with some Legendaries seeing it as an obstacle to progress.

Character Interactions

• Su Shijun and Su Meiniang: Their interaction is tense, with Su Meiniang disapproving of Su Shijun's actions and Su Shijun standing her ground. Despite the tension, Su Shijun shows respect for her Ancestor's position and age.