Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The First University's Guardian Formation is activated, prompting a report to the Black Prison's Archwizards.
• The source of the activation is traced to the Magic History Museum, suspected to be an otherworldly energy leak from the Illusory Dream Realm.
• The School Labor Committee requests assistance from the Black Prison, but Vice Principal Ruo Yu declines, suggesting the North District Wizards handle the situation instead.

Character Developments

• Zhang Yu, the acting head of the First University Teaching Assistant Group, demonstrates professionalism and tact in reporting to the Archwizards.
• Vice Principal Ruo Yu shows indifference to the museum incident, prioritizing the Xuanhuang Wood.
• Professor Yao suggests involving the North District Wizards, showing a more strategic and manipulative side.

Significant Themes

• The tension and anticipation surrounding the potential Black Tide attack.
• The power dynamics and hierarchy within the Black Prison and the First University.
• The manipulation of information and resources by higher authorities.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Yu reports to Vice Principal Ruo Yu and the other Archwizards, highlighting the hierarchical structure and power dynamics within the Black Prison.
• Professor Yao and the other Archwizards discuss the situation, revealing their differing opinions and priorities.
• The North District Wizards gather for a meeting led by Archwizard Colmar, demonstrating their unity and preparation for potential threats.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The North District Wizards discuss a mysterious incident at the First University's Magic History Museum.
• Colmar emphasizes that the North District must rely on themselves for protection against the impending Black Tide.
• The Black Tide is expected to hit the North District as the main battlefield, while the school considers it a supporting battlefield.
• An unknown force attempts to enter the Sanyou Bookstore through a phantom yellow light door.

Character Developments

• Nicholas shows concern for the You Zui Hunting Team, hinting at his connection to them.
• Colmar demonstrates leadership and realism in preparing for the Black Tide.
• Mister, the shop owner of Sanyou Bookstore, returns from a journey in the starry sky, showing knowledge of the Outer Gods' interest in Zheng Qing.

Significant Themes

• Self-reliance and preparation for the Black Tide.
• The North District's vulnerability and lack of support from the university.
• The Outer Gods' interest in Zheng Qing and Forbidden Spells.

Character Interactions

• Nicholas and Colmar discuss the incident at the museum and the impending Black Tide.
• Mister interacts with the Yellow Flower Cat, sharing information about his journey and the Outer Gods' interest in Zheng Qing.
• The Yellow Flower Cat reacts to the incident at the museum, expressing knowledge about it but not revealing the details.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious force lifts a heavy book in mid-air and places it on a bookshelf.
• Thunder rumbles in the distance, hinting at an impending storm.
• Su Shijun concludes a successful experiment at the Two-Dimensional Evolution Laboratory, introducing a snake named "Foil" that has transcended the two-dimensional world.
• Su Man informs Su Shijun about a violent magical reaction in the Magic History Museum, likely involving the Illusory Dream Realm and possibly the Outer God Shub-Niggurath.
• Zheng Qing's student hunting team is mentioned to have entered the museum, potentially linked to the incident.
• Su Shijun leaves for the school to investigate the trouble, leaving Poseidon at Qingqiu Mansion.

Character Developments

• Su Shijun: She successfully concludes a significant experiment, demonstrating her dedication and leadership in her research. She also shows concern and responsibility as an Archwizard when she learns about the trouble at the school.
• Zheng Qing: His student hunting team is mentioned in connection with the incident at the museum, suggesting he might be involved in the events unfolding.

Significant Themes

• Transcendence: The experiment's success and the mention of the Outer God Shub-Niggurath highlight the theme of transcending boundaries, whether dimensional or hierarchical.
• Responsibility: Su Shijun's immediate response to the trouble at the school underscores the theme of responsibility, both as an Archwizard and a leader in her field.
• Consequences of Actions: The incident at the museum serves as a reminder that actions, even those of students like Zheng Qing, can have far-reaching consequences.

Character Interactions

• Su Shijun and Su Man: Their interaction shows a close, respectful relationship, with Su Man serving as a reliable assistant and informant to Su Shijun.
• Su Shijun and Zheng Qing (implied): Their relationship is tense, with Su Shijun expressing annoyance at Zheng Qing's involvement in the incident.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The young hunters of the You Zui Hunting Team reach the Bewitching Forest, finding a quarter of it destroyed, mirroring the scene from the Silent Forest.
• Jiang Yu recognizes the destruction and calls out for "Cat" and "Mister," hinting at her past experiences.
• She shares her knowledge about Zheng Qing's past self-destruction in a small world, which is confirmed by Vice Principal Ruo Yu and Archwizard Colmar.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yu: She reveals her past experiences and shows concern for Zheng Qing's well-being.
• Xiao Xiao: He demonstrates understanding and respect for Jiang Yu's situation, showing maturity and empathy.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of Zheng Qing's actions and his potential rebirth.
• The power of Outer Gods and the destruction they can cause.
• The importance of communication and trust among team members.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yu and Xiao Xiao: Xiao Xiao encourages Jiang Yu to share her knowledge, showing understanding and support.
• Jiang Yu and the team: The team listens attentively to Jiang Yu's story, showing respect and concern for her and Zheng Qing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter opens with the Bewitching Forest, where a Bewitching Rat spots the wizards at the edge of the scorched black plain.
• Jiang Yu shares her story about Ilena's fate and Senior Colmar's Archwizard achievement.
• Zhang Jixin discusses the implications of breaking conventions to become an Archwizard.
• Xin Fatty asks about the consequences of Jiang Yu's illegal Magic experiment, leading to the realization that the Silent Contract has failed.
• Jiang Yu suspects that the failure of the Silent Contract is related to the contract witnessed by Mr. Wu.

Character Developments

• Jiang Yu: Realizes the Silent Contract has failed and suspects it's connected to the contract witnessed by Mr. Wu.
• Xiao Xiao: Shows analytical skills by explaining the Silent Contract's reinforcement by the Alliance.
• Xin Fatty: Guesses that the Silent Contract's failure might be related to Mr. Wu.
• Zhang Jixin: Initially focused on Senior Colmar's achievement, later realizes the Silent Contract's failure.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of breaking rules: The characters discuss the implications of Senior Colmar's illegal experiment and the potential consequences of Jiang Yu's actions.
• The power of contracts: The Silent Contract's failure highlights the power dynamics at play, with the contract reinforced by the entire Wizard Alliance.
• Intuition and suspicion: Jiang Yu's intuition leads her to suspect a connection between the failed Silent Contract and the contract witnessed by Mr. Wu.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Yu and her classmates: The group discusses the events and their implications, with each character bringing a unique perspective to the conversation.
• Jiang Yu and the Silent Contract: The Witch's interaction with the Silent Contract reveals its failure and her suspicion about its connection to Mr. Wu.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing, the Captain, seemingly sacrifices himself in an explosion while fighting demons.
• The team discusses his fate, with Xiao Xiao suggesting he might have been transported to another world through spatial rifts.
• Maodou, the dog, leads the team to a spot where they find Zuge (Bewitching Rat) tracks and a hidden area under a fallen tree.
• Fatty, using a size-altering spell, uncovers the area, and Maodou captures a Bewitching Rat.

Character Developments

• Zhang Jixin shows courage and decisiveness in leading the team to investigate.
• Jiang Yu demonstrates care and understanding towards Maodou and the captured Bewitching Rat.
• Xiao Xiao exhibits his knowledge of the Illusory Dream Realm's peculiarities and his ability to connect fantasy and reality.
• Fatty displays his strength and size-altering magic.

Significant Themes

• The thin line between fantasy and reality in the Illusory Dream Realm.
• The importance of perseverance and courage in the face of adversity (Zhang Jixin's view of Zheng Qing).
• The use of both advanced and primitive magic (Jiang Yu's reliance on Maodou).

Character Interactions

• The team works together to find Zheng Qing, showcasing their unique skills and cooperation.
• Zhang Jixin and Xiao Xiao have differing views on Zheng Qing's actions and possible fate.
• Jiang Yu interacts with Maodou, showing empathy and understanding towards the dog and the captured Bewitching Rat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing encounters Zheng Qing's group (in disguise) with Nikita, Zhuzhu, and Zhu Si, accompanied by demons and monsters.
• Zheng Qing's group is surprised and confused by the approaching group, unsure if Zheng Qing is under control or in danger.
• Zheng Qing decides to bring Zhu Si back to the school despite her critical condition.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Proud of his accomplishments in the Illusory Dream Realm, he prioritizes Zhu Si's safety and decides to take her back to the school.
• Nikita: Shows understanding and acceptance of her likely fate, preferring the school's humane treatment over other factions.
• Zhu Si: Weak and close to dissolution, she expresses a desire for cats and nostalgia for her home.

Significant Themes

• Illusions and reality: The Blue Giant's confusion highlights the difficulty in distinguishing between the two in the Illusory Dream Realm.
• Freedom vs. captivity: Nikita's desire for freedom contrasts with her likely fate, reflecting the theme of the loss of freedom due to circumstances.
• The school's humanity: Despite its harsh penalties, the school is portrayed as more humane than other factions, such as the Trident Sword and Danhaag.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Nikita: Zheng Qing holds Nikita at gunpoint, but they engage in a conversation about their respective fates.
• Zheng Qing and Zhu Si: Zheng Qing expresses concern for Zhu Si's condition and promises to take her home.
• Nikita and Zhuzhu: Nikita and Zhuzhu discuss their shared love for cats, revealing Zhuzhu's remorse for killing the Little White Cat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing meets the You Zui Hunting Team, but his own dog, Maodou, is uncertain about his identity.
• Zheng Qing struggles to prove his identity, firing a Talisman Bomb into the sky.
• Jiang Yu confirms Zheng Qing's identity using their shared Contract Incantation.
• Maodou, wearing a Jade Talisman, returns to Zheng Qing, confirming his identity.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Struggles with his identity crisis, feels the weight of the Forbidden Spell's influence, and maintains control despite his inner turmoil.
• Maodou: Initially uncertain about Zheng Qing's identity, but eventually accepts him after Jiang Yu's intervention.
• Jiang Yu: Confirms Zheng Qing's identity, showing her loyalty and trust in him.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Recognition: Zheng Qing's struggle to prove his identity highlights the theme of recognition and acceptance in the Illusory Dream Realm.
• Trust and Loyalty: Jiang Yu's confirmation of Zheng Qing's identity emphasizes the importance of trust and loyalty among companions.
• The Burden of Power: Zheng Qing's internal struggle with the Forbidden Spell's influence explores the burden of power and the consequences of accepting it.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Maodou: Zheng Qing's interaction with Maodou showcases his frustration and desperation to prove his identity.
• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu: Their interaction highlights their bond and trust, with Jiang Yu's confirmation of Zheng Qing's identity being a crucial moment.
• Zheng Qing and the You Zui Hunting Team: Zheng Qing's interaction with his team members demonstrates the caution and suspicion they have towards him due to Maodou's uncertainty.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mao Dou returns with a Jade Talisman that can detect Demons and seal their powers.
• Zheng Qing uses the talisman to monitor Nikita, no longer needing to keep a gun on her.
• The You Zui Hunting Team reunites with Zheng Qing, and he explains his disappearance as a mysterious phenomenon.
• Zheng Qing reveals that his eyes turned red due to a recurring headache, not wanting to share the truth about the Forbidden Spell.
• Zheng Qing admits to making the Talisman Bomb that injured Sephrano, but downplays its power.
• Zheng Qing confesses that he's not doing well, shifting everyone's focus from the Talisman Bomb and other topics.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows growth in his ability to lie and mislead to protect his secret. He also demonstrates a willingness to take responsibility for his actions, admitting to making the Talisman Bomb.
• Nikita: Stays calm and collected despite being captured and questioned. She reveals that the black Flood Dragon bracelet hasn't shown signs of life since Zheng Qing's shot destroyed the Bewitching Forest.
• Xiao Xiao: Shows curiosity and concern for Zheng Qing's well-being, pressing him for details about his disappearance and the Talisman Bomb.
• Zhang Jixin: Focuses on the 'magical aesthetics' of the black Flood Dragon, trying to buy it from Nikita. He also expresses concern about Zheng Qing's health.
• Jiang Yu: Shows caution and concern for Zheng Qing, asking about his red eyes and their connection to the Bewitching Forest.

Significant Themes

• Truth and lies: Zheng Qing uses lies to protect the truth about the Forbidden Spell, while also admitting to some truths to maintain his credibility.
• Trust and suspicion: The You Zui Hunting Team trusts Zheng Qing enough to accept his explanations, but they also express concern and suspicion about his well-being and actions.
• Power and responsibility: Zheng Qing takes responsibility for the Talisman Bomb that injured Sephrano, showing an understanding of the power and consequences of his actions.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Nikita: Their interaction is tense, with Nikita resentful of Zheng Qing's treatment of her and Zheng Qing trying to keep her at arm's length while monitoring her.
• Zheng Qing and the You Zui Hunting Team: The team members express concern and curiosity about Zheng Qing's disappearance and actions, while Zheng Qing tries to reassure them and redirect their attention.
• Xiao Xiao and Zhang Jixin: The two team members have different priorities, with Xiao Xiao focusing on Zheng Qing's well-being and Zhang Jixin fixating on the black Flood Dragon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing leaves the hunting team, enters the Bewitching Forest, and meets Zhu Si.
• He concocts a potion, falls asleep, and has a dream where he meets the King in Yellow, undergoes trials, and receives a "gift".
• Upon waking, Zheng Qing's power increases significantly, allowing him to blast away half the forest and subdue Nikita and her army with a single shot.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing gains immense power after his dream encounter, showcasing his growth and the mysterious nature of his abilities.
• The Banshee, Nikita, realizes her mistake in underestimating Zheng Qing and regrets not knowing about his deal with the King in Yellow.
• Jiang Yu feels pity for Zhu Si, sensing her loneliness despite being among others.
• Xiao Xiao demonstrates his analytical skills by connecting Zheng Qing's dream to Hastur and the Sea Demon King.

Significant Themes

• The power of dreams and the uncanny in the Illusory Dream Realm.
• The consequences of deals made with mysterious entities, as seen in Zheng Qing's encounter with the King in Yellow.
• The isolation and loneliness of Zhu Si, despite being surrounded by others.
• The theme of knowledge and its importance, as seen in Xiao Xiao's understanding of Hastur and Cthulhu.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing shares his dream experience with the team, showcasing his storytelling skills and causing others to question the accuracy of his narrative.
• Jiang Yu's pity for Zhu Si leads to a moment of connection between them.
• Xiao Xiao's analysis of Zheng Qing's dream leads to a discussion about Hastur, Cthulhu, and the Sea Demon King, causing confusion and disbelief among the team members.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing and his team have found both Zhu Si and the Faceless Demon (now named Zhuzhu) in the Illusory Dream Realm.
• They aim to return to their world but face difficulties as the paths they entered through (tree hollows) have been destroyed by Zheng Qing's shot.
• Xiao Xiao suggests they try returning through the Skye River, the way he entered the realm.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows concern for his team's safety and a desire to return home.
• Xiao Xiao demonstrates his knowledge of the Illusory Dream Realm, but also admits to its uncertainties.
• Zhuzhu displays a personality similar to Zhu Si, making Zheng Qing uncomfortable.

Significant Themes

• Uncertainty and Danger: The realm is full of danger, and even with knowledge, there's no guarantee of safety.
• Consequences of Actions: Zheng Qing's actions have led to the destruction of the paths they entered through, complicating their return.
• Home and Belonging: The characters express a strong desire to return home, highlighting their sense of belonging.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao discuss their plans to return, with Xiao Xiao providing guidance based on his knowledge.
• Zheng Qing interacts with Zhuzhu, showing discomfort with its Zhu Si-like personality.
• The team discusses their options for returning, with Xiao Xiao suggesting the Skye River as a possible path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Xiao leads the You Zui Hunting Team and Nikita's army to the Skye River, where the passage to the Illusory Dream Realm is located.
• The passage is revealed to be a water eye, but it's too small to accommodate everyone and the spoils of war at once.
• Xiao Xiao discovers that only two people can pass through at a time, and one must be him.
• The team faces the challenge of crossing the river with Nikita's army and the spoils, reminiscent of the classic river crossing puzzle.

Character Developments

• Xiao Xiao demonstrates his knowledge of the Wizarding World's history and politics, revealing that he knows about Hastur and Cthulhu's relationship.
• Zheng Qing shows his problem-solving skills by comparing their situation to the river crossing puzzle.
• Nikita identifies herself as the "wolf" in the puzzle, acknowledging her potentially destructive nature.

Significant Themes

• The challenge of managing and controlling powerful entities (Nikita's army and the spoils of war).
• The need for strategic planning and problem-solving in overcoming obstacles.
• The responsibility of Xiao Xiao as the "key" to the passage and his role in ensuring the team's safe return.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Xiao and Zheng Qing discuss the passage and the river crossing puzzle, showcasing their complementary skills and knowledge.
• Nikita interacts with the team, acknowledging her role in the puzzle and her potential threat.
• Jiang Yu and the little Banshee continue their playful banter, highlighting their dynamic and the team's camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group discusses strategies to cross the Skye River, inspired by the shepherd's math problem.
• Xiao Xiao and Xin Fatty decide to go to the Wusa Temple to find a wider passage home.
• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu guard Nikita, who stares at the river, drawing Zheng Qing's suspicion.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing remains vigilant and tense, struggling to maintain control over his magic power.
• Nikita appears cooperative but mysterious, hinting at hidden knowledge about the river passage.
• Xiao Xiao shows initiative in decision-making, suggesting a plan to reach the temple faster.
• Xin Fatty, despite his initial reluctance, agrees to help Xiao Xiao, showing a willingness to support his team.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Vigilance: Zheng Qing's struggle to trust Nikita, balancing vigilance and fatigue.
• Teamwork: Xiao Xiao and Xin Fatty's cooperation to reach the temple, showcasing the importance of teamwork.
• Knowledge and Experience: The group's discussion of the shepherd's problem and Nikita's hint at the river passage highlight the value of knowledge and experience.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu work together to guard Nikita, with Jiang Yu trying to ease Zheng Qing's tension.
• Xiao Xiao and Xin Fatty form a team to reach the temple, with Xin Fatty supporting Xiao Xiao's plan.
• Nikita interacts with Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu, hinting at her knowledge of the river passage.
• Zhu Si and the Little Banshee listen to Zhang Jixin's hunting stories, showing a connection between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu learn from Nikita that she can see the passage Doctor Zhu Si found.
• Zheng Qing decides to investigate the water eye with Nikita's guidance.
• They discover a transparent bubble in the river, which Nikita confirms is the passage.
• Zheng Qing touches the bubble, causing it to shatter and disappear, along with the clear river water.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing shows urgency due to his unstable 'storm cluster' in his sea of consciousness.
• Jiang Yu demonstrates concern for Zheng Qing's safety and tries to dissuade him from going alone.
• Nikita reveals a more serious side when discussing the illusory nature of the dream realm.

Significant Themes

• The illusory and unpredictable nature of the dream realm.
• The tension and mistrust between Zheng Qing and Nikita, despite her assistance.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu display a close, caring relationship, with Jiang Yu acting as a voice of reason and Zheng Qing as the decisive leader.
• Zheng Qing and Nikita's relationship is tense and guarded, with Zheng Qing threatening Nikita and her responding with playful threats of her own.
• Nikita's behavior shifts between playful and serious, making it difficult for Zheng Qing to read her true intentions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing's Forbidden Spell is on the verge of detonation, causing a water eye to explode.
• Zheng Qing, Nikita, and Jiang Yu meet after the incident, with Zheng Qing suggesting they return to the surface.
• Xiao Xiao and Xin Fatty visit Elder Attar, with Xiao Xiao attending a religious service while Xin Fatty waits outside.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Struggles to control his Forbidden Spell, shows concern for others' safety, and maintains a calm demeanor.
• Nikita: Displays disbelief and frustration when the water eye explodes, shows fear when Zheng Qing jokes about her motives.
• Jiang Yu: Shows satisfaction when Zheng Qing causes Nikita unhappiness, indicating a growing rivalry between them.
• Xiao Xiao: Shows dedication to his work, recording details of the religious service, and maintains composure despite Elder Attar's glance.
• Xin Fatty: Prefers to wait outside rather than attend the religious service, showing a lack of interest in religious activities.

Significant Themes

• Control and Power: Zheng Qing's struggle to control his Forbidden Spell highlights the theme of control over one's power and its consequences.
• Religion and Belief: The religious service led by Elder Attar explores the theme of faith, belief, and the impact of religion on society.
• Rivalry and Competition: The dynamic between Zheng Qing, Nikita, and Jiang Yu suggests underlying rivalries and competition among them.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Nikita: Zheng Qing teases Nikita about her ulterior motives, showing a playful side to their interaction, while Nikita expresses frustration with Zheng Qing's actions.
• Zheng Qing and Jiang Yu: Jiang Yu expresses satisfaction when Zheng Qing causes Nikita unhappiness, indicating a growing rivalry between Jiang Yu and Nikita.
• Xiao Xiao and Xin Fatty: Xiao Xiao and Xin Fatty have a minor disagreement about attending the religious service, with Xiao Xiao showing dedication to his work and Xin Fatty showing a lack of interest in religious activities.
• Xiao Xiao and Elder Attar: Xiao Xiao attends Elder Attar's religious service, with Elder Attar briefly acknowledging Xiao Xiao's presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xiao Xiao and Xin Fatty wait for Elder Attar after the Mass, but he disappears without seeing them.
• An old cat, seemingly related to Elder Attar, appears and communicates in a cryptic manner, then disappears.
• Xiao Xiao and Xin Fatty leave the museum and walk through Wusa City at dusk, observing local customs and a wandering merchant caravan.
• Xiao Xiao realizes they need to prepare offerings to Her Highness Bastet for their request.

Character Developments

• Xiao Xiao becomes more introspective and analytical, trying to understand Elder Attar's actions and the customs of Wusa City.
• Xin Fatty remains observant and curious, focusing on recording the local culture and customs for his newspaper articles.

Significant Themes

• The importance of respect and reciprocity in religious and cultural practices.
• The need for understanding and adaptation when interacting with unfamiliar cultures and deities.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Xiao and Xin Fatty's partnership continues, with Xiao Xiao taking the lead in understanding the local customs and Xin Fatty recording their observations.
• The old cat's interaction with Xiao Xiao and Xin Fatty showcases the unique and cryptic communication style of the natives of the Illusory Dream Realm.
• The citizens of Wusa City and the wandering merchant caravan demonstrate their reverence for Her Highness Bastet through their transactions and greetings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing seeks a suitable offering for Bastet to lift the curse of the Merfolk Tribe.
• Xin Fatty suggests various food items, but Xiao Xiao dismisses them as inappropriate.
• Zheng Qing considers offering the three sacrifices (pigs, cattle, or sheep), but Xiao Xiao points out the uncertainty of such offerings in the Illusory Dream Realm.
• Jiang Yu suggests offering jade or gemstones, but Zheng Qing finds this insufficient.
• Zheng Qing threatens Nikita to provide a suitable offering, or he'll use her as a blood sacrifice.
• Nikita offers a mysterious bottle containing swirling mist, claiming it's a rare and precious gift for the Illusory Dream Realm.
• The You Zui Hunting Team performs a divination ritual to confirm the offering's suitability, and Zheng Qing presents it to Elder Attar.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing demonstrates his determination and resourcefulness in finding a suitable offering for Bastet.
• Xiao Xiao shows his knowledge of ancient customs and the intricacies of offerings.
• Nikita reveals her cunning and resourcefulness in providing a valuable offering to avoid being blood-sacrificed.

Significant Themes

• The importance of offerings and rituals in appeasing deities and gaining their favor.
• The power of memory and its role in shaping reality, as mentioned by Nikita.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Xiao Xiao work together to find a suitable offering, showcasing their teamwork and complementary skills.
• Zheng Qing's threat to Nikita highlights his resolve and willingness to make tough decisions.
• Nikita's interaction with Zheng Qing demonstrates her cunning and ability to navigate difficult situations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Banshee, Nikita, brews a special beverage called "Memory" from the memories of Illusory Dream Realm inhabitants for the temple in Wusa City.
• The young wizards and demons seek Elder Attar's help to find a new path back to their original world as their previous entry points were destroyed.
• Elder Attar tells a parable about a farmer and his garden to illustrate the interconnectedness of nature and the challenges of maintaining peace and order.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing, Xiao Xiao, and Jiang Yu are desperate to find a new way home, showing their determination and resourcefulness.
• Nikita remains indifferent to the wizards' plight, highlighting her apathy towards their situation.
• Elder Attar demonstrates wisdom and patience, using a story to convey a deeper message rather than directly addressing the problem.

Significant Themes

• The interconnectedness of nature and the consequences of actions on the environment.
• The struggle between maintaining peace and the inevitable intrusion of chaos.
• The difficulty of finding a suitable path or solution that accommodates everyone's needs.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing, Xiao Xiao, and Jiang Yu work together to find a solution, showing unity and mutual support.
• Zheng Qing and Nikita have a tense interaction, with Zheng Qing blaming Nikita for the destruction of their entry points.
• Elder Attar interacts with the young wizards and demons with patience and understanding, using a story to guide them rather than giving direct advice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The farmer's futile attempts to protect his garden from wild creatures by reinforcing the fence.
• The farmer's realization that he should focus on his primary role as a farmer, not a gardener, leading him to change his garden into a mushroom farm.
• Elder Attar tells this story to the young wizards, and they struggle to understand its implications.
• Zhang Jixin interrupts the silence, asking how to proceed.
• Zheng Qing guesses that the answer might lie in the Star Road, but Elder Attar dismisses this idea.
• Xin Fatty notices the murals on the temple ceiling, depicting the story of Wusa City converting to Bastet.
• Xiao Xiao explains the mural's story, and Jiang Yu expresses her belief in knowledge over deities.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Struggles to understand the story's moral and considers the Star Road as a possibility.
• Elder Attar: Shows his wisdom and understanding of the situation, guiding the young wizards without directly revealing the answer.
• Xin Fatty: Focuses on the visual details of the temple, showing his curiosity and observant nature.
• Xiao Xiao: Demonstrates his knowledge of the story depicted in the murals.
• Jiang Yu: Expresses her belief in knowledge and science, showing her commitment to her principles.

Significant Themes

• The futility of trying to control or change one's nature (the farmer trying to protect the garden instead of focusing on his role as a farmer).
• The importance of understanding and accepting one's role and limitations.
• The struggle to understand and interpret metaphorical stories or symbols (the young wizards trying to decipher the story's meaning).
• The tension between belief in deities and belief in knowledge or science.

Character Interactions

• Elder Attar guides the young wizards without directly telling them the answer, using storytelling and subtle hints.
• Zheng Qing and the others discuss and interpret the story among themselves, showing their different perspectives and levels of understanding.
• Zhang Jixin's impatience and directness contrast with the others' thoughtful consideration of the story.
• Xin Fatty's curiosity about the murals leads to a discussion about their meaning and the story they depict.
• Jiang Yu's expression of her beliefs highlights the tension between faith and reason among the group.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zheng Qing notices older wizards' tendency to speak in riddles, a remnant of Mysticism.
• Elder Attar hints at a path to Reality, suggesting it's "above" but not literally in the White Pagoda.
• He implies that the young wizards should "jump" towards the sky from a mountaintop.
• Elder Attar gives Zhu Si a black cord, symbolizing hope, and tells her to accept and return her destiny.

Character Developments

• Zheng Qing: Shows curiosity and initiative in understanding Elder Attar's hints.
• Zhu Si: Demonstrates nervousness but willingness to accept her destiny.
• Elder Attar: Reveals wisdom and understanding of destiny, acting as a mentor figure.

Significant Themes

• Communication and understanding across generations (younger wizards vs. older wizards).
• The search for Reality and the path to it.
• Acceptance of destiny and hope.

Character Interactions

• Zheng Qing and Zhu Si: Zheng Qing encourages Zhu Si to approach Elder Attar, showing support.
• Elder Attar and the young wizards: The old man interacts with the young wizards, providing guidance and wisdom.
• Zhu Si and Elder Attar: The old man gives Zhu Si a symbol of hope and explains the concept of destiny to her.