Chapter Summaries

The chapter presented a disjointed series of scenes involving unrelated characters, from news of Burger King’s return to Night City to military orders and supernatural threats. It ended with the hope that a giant squid could help defeat the demon Han Yu.

• News spread through Night City that Burger King had returned and was accused of terrorism in Europe.
• Elric accompanied Lei’er to her parents’ graves, where she wept after fifteen years away.
• Chen Chen arrived at the site of the Solar Flare Cannon and saw the superweapon in person.
• Li Yu ordered officials south of the Yalu River to recruit displaced people to reclaim wasteland and register them as commoners.
• A woman was overcome by dizziness and fell, while others looked to the giant squid as their only hope of defeating Han Yu.

Hansen faced the aftermath of a Blackwall bomb attack that crippled enemy command but left many armed soldiers capable of fighting. Elsewhere, Yu Feiyi disrupted a formation, Ou Feifei detected a Ghost Infant, and information from Ling Wuchen revealed the Moon Palace Nine-Dragon Barge's route.

• Hansen's Cyberware vented heat after the Blackwall bomb disabled enemy command and incapacitated more than half the soldiers.
• Yu Feiyi threw his executioner's saber into the Heaven-Earth-Human Three Talents Formation's core, making its light screen tremble and grow hazier.
• Ou Feifei sensed something amiss before Xu Xiao and Ling Yu noticed the Ghost Infant hiding in a corner.
• Bing Xin directed attacks against long vines by marking targets with her ice attacks.
• Ling Wuchen revealed the existence of the Myriad Phenomena Divine Palace, where the Nine Provinces Dragon Vein Map disclosed the Moon Palace Nine-Dragon Barge's route.
• Letian heard Old Zhu's formula and recognized the power of Great Song Firearms despite not knowing their actual capabilities.

Night City residents waiting to board vehicles witnessed an intercontinental missile launch and mistook it for a rocket taking off from Pacific State. The sight astonished them in a world where only a few organizations could launch objects into orbit.

• Night City residents queued by the roadside to board vehicles.
• The residents looked up and watched an intercontinental missile rise into the sky.
• A resident exclaimed and asked whether the apparent rocket had taken off from Pacific State.

The war began, and Rong Yuan and Li Yang fought a huge cocoon and blood-lit monstrosities. Elsewhere, Gu Lingzhi stopped Lin En from killing a general, Li Cunxiao entered a battlefield, and Mo Nan attacked a young man.

• Rong Yuan continued attacking the huge cocoon despite its mental assault.
• Li Yang used the Dao Yan Sword to kill every blood-lit monstrosity within the wood spirit mystic domain.
• Gu Lingzhi stopped Lin En as he prepared to kill a general and destroy his body.
• Li Cunxiao rode into battle on a Thunderbolt Leopard with an iron lance.
• Mo Nan sent a silvery-white streak of sword light toward a young man's throat.

A broadcast declared that Night City had started a war by expelling corporate and foreign powers and had routed New America. Elsewhere, Zuo Lun traced a safe-deposit-box key, Mosanke ordered a massacre, and the Crown Prince of the Yellow Sea helped destroy the Beast Demons on Demon Mountain.

• A broadcast told Night City's citizens that they had expelled the corporations, New America, and the European Community and had defeated New America's retaliation.
• Bian Siqi concluded that leaving his group without receiving an elimination notice meant he was temporarily safe.
• Zuo Lun identified a key as belonging to a bank safe-deposit box and found its owner after visiting at least five banks.
• Cassius caught a flying rock-shaped crystal and sensed the weight and steadiness of the earth.
• Mosanke ordered the Tyrannosaurus Overlord to lead fifty thousand Dragon-Beast Demons in slaughtering civilians from Dayuan City.
• The Crown Prince of the Yellow Sea led an assault after Master Huaizhi subdued the four Lion-Beast Kings, and the Tang Dynasty Imperial Army wiped out the Beast Demons on Demon Mountain.

Jiang Qi prepared for an archery contest, while Shang Lu confronted rat demons and Yezang planned an exercise with Naruto. Xu Wen struggled with the requirements for gathering Dragon Clan Souls and discovered that his Giant Spirit Dragon-Controlling Art had grown much stronger.

• Jian Shuo invited Jiang Qi to choose a bow for a contest of range and accuracy.
• 002 kicked 001 in the back as 001 nearly bit through Yue Ba's throat.
• Shang Lu hurried over with his saber when rat demons tried to rescue their encircled companions.
• Yezang began planning the day's exercise, and Naruto moved closer to listen.
• Xu Wen explained that he still needed seventy-two Dragon Clan Souls from different races and could not fully control his nine Wind Dragon Souls.
• Xu Wen used the Giant Spirit Dragon-Controlling Art and discovered that its power had increased tenfold since his cultivation advanced.

A broadcast declared that hope survived a city's destruction, while disconnected scenes followed several characters pursuing journeys, survival, and personal affairs. Li An entered the top fifty in celebrity rankings and anticipated a response to his song.

• A broadcast condemned the violent destruction of a city and declared that its survivors would continue building their future.
• Lu Ye took a detour and headed in the direction Lin Zai had come from.
• Qiu Rong added seasonings as she and a companion roasted a rabbit they had cleaned.
• Li Renjie and a companion reached Chang'an Prefecture but struggled to find food and establish their sect.
• Li An rose into the top fifty in the celebrity rankings.
• Lin sent Han Bing a message and traveled through the nearest Teleportation Array.

The chapter presented disconnected scenes involving characters facing setbacks, making plans, and recognizing dangers. It left their separate situations unresolved.

• Guan Xiaotong dropped her phone, and she and the others fell silent after Wen Hou's claim proved true.
• Zuo Lun walked away, while Zhao Bin took the inside lane to try to overtake Guo Nianfei.
• Gaia urgently asked Blue Nuo Laisi how they could face the gases alone.
• Emperor Shark agreed to use the two Dragon Crown Princes as hostages to force a withdrawal from the Jinsha River.
• Lin Dao waited at the entrance to Shuangqi Town for Beichen Yanshan to return.
• Su Nan associated the black mist with the Killing Stone Curse from the Nasuno Secret Realm.

Jackie, V, and Lier attacked Hydra forces as Night City's trainees and Pilots boarded different Helicarriers. Elsewhere, Xing Yu countered Wei Heng, and Yelü Xian woke in an unfamiliar room.

• Jackie held the front while V swiftly killed Hydra fighters, and Lier observed their perspectives through their Cyberware.
• Night City's trainees and Pilots split up to board different Helicarriers.
• The Heavenly Emperor ordered attendants to bring Buddhism's Guanyin Bodhisattva into the hall.
• Xing Yu anticipated Wei Heng's attempt to capture him and unleashed strength stored in his dantian before hitting the ground.
• Several dark figures quietly followed a group traveling in a horse-drawn carriage.
• Yelü Xian woke on a heated brick bed in an unfamiliar, bright room.

Lier encountered Dr. Bruce Banner in a deformed green form unlike the Hulk he remembered. Elsewhere, Stephen questioned Chris about Dormammu, Professor X confronted an unsettling elderly version of himself, and Ichigo entered the Seireitei.

• Lier encountered Dr. Bruce Banner with deformed muscles and bones, and Dr. Banner froze at the sight of him.
• Zhang Ye retrieved two magical treasures and flew back because he did not want to owe a favor.
• Stephen questioned Chris's attitude toward Dormammu after the Ancient One agreed to trade Chris the Eye of Agamotto.
• Buluo challenged Ultron and drew a wand from his Qiankun Bag as two destructive streams of energy intertwined.
• Professor X felt disturbed by an elderly version of himself who appeared to have dementia.
• Ichigo obtained information with Yoshino's help, notified Yoruichi, and entered the Seireitei ahead of the others.

A research log described the Gamma Serum's ability to enhance the body by transforming cells into energy-rich radioactive cells. Elsewhere, Leng Qingshan agreed to help find Junior Sister Wanying, several confrontations unfolded, and Yun Feng was driven backward in a clash of palms.

• A researcher recorded that the military had selected them for a modern Super Soldier Serum experiment using Gamma Radiation.
• Leng Qingshan agreed to help find Junior Sister Wanying, who was suspected of killing his fellow disciples and elder brother.
• An observer concluded that Ling Yun Star Lord had erased powerful experts' spiritual consciousness and refined them into puppets.
• Long Shaoyan attacked Helan Yao with his saber and sliced off a lock of her hair.
• Alloyus tried to destroy the enemy's right-wing cavalry, but Roman reinforcements blocked his offensive.
• Yun Feng was knocked backward in a clash of palms and nearly spat blood.

Joestar, Brick, the Sergeant, and Gustavo defeated the deformed Hydra soldiers aboard a ship. Elsewhere, Situ Jin carried Mei into the darkness, strange beasts devastated the surrounding land, and Shi Moyu appeared before Wu Chongfeng could carry out his planned ambush.

• Joestar and Brick rested after helping the Sergeant and Gustavo defeat the deformed Hydra soldiers aboard the ship.
• Someone triggered the formation outside the Cave Abode while the main body's advancement to the nascent soul stage continued.
• Situ Jin scooped up Mei and sprinted into the darkness.
• Tens of thousands of strange beasts trampled everything within several miles into ruins.
• Yang Yang descended the last step and found that the steps behind him had vanished.
• Shi Moyu appeared unexpectedly before Wu Chongfeng could execute his plan to kill him and seize the treasure after the auction.

Qin Fei reacted calmly to an unseen touch, while Bai Jiu withdrew after two days of troubled contemplation and Tsunade expressed disbelief at someone awakening three abilities. Elsewhere, the King of Slaughter repelled a lion, and Retsu Unohana faced the dying Kuchiki Kūkaku.

• Qin Fei looked around calmly after someone tapped his shoulder.
• Bai Jiu sat on scorched earth for two days and nights before leaving in low spirits.
• Tsunade expressed disbelief that someone had awakened three abilities.
• The King of Slaughter enlarged his foot and kicked the charging golden-maned lion away.
• Guan Shuangyan kicked Guan Wannian into the air, and Di Chongxiao intervened to plead for leniency.
• Retsu Unohana looked up from a heart that was slowly stopping and met the dying Kuchiki Kūkaku's eyes.

The chapter consisted of disconnected scenes from several storylines, including battles, personal encounters, and conversations. It ended with Yun Xiao declining a precious bracelet offered by his benefactor.

• A huge fist imprint hurtled toward Nilir Island as a soldier zombie reached Tang Chen during his fight.
• Tang Chen checked Wang Yong's status panel after Wang Yong used a skill.
• Jiang Tian looked up as the Xuanyuan Sword swept down after he released Fire Spirit.
• Half-Ghost channeled spiritual energy into an Immortal Lamp, sending its lamp head flying with tremendous power.
• Elder Li Jing called Lei Yu aside and told him the whole story.
• Yun Xiao declined the precious bracelet his benefactor offered him.

Shen Ruoqi went to the hospital after being injured, and Li Yunze stayed beside her as her wounds were treated. Their conversation about the child in her belly left Li Yunze quietly disappointed, though he did not understand why.

• Shen Ruoqi felt sorry for Li Yunze and thought Gu Ming and Huang Shiyi were very different kinds of people.
• Shen Ruoqi was taken to the hospital by ambulance, where her wounds were cleaned and she received topical medication.
• Li Yunze stayed silently by Shen Ruoqi's side throughout the hospital visit.
• Li Yunze realized that someone was referring to the child in Shen Ruoqi's belly.
• Shen Ruoqi gave the answer Li Yunze had expected, but he felt disappointed and could not explain why.

Wuqing restrained Shenxing Wuji, Shen Jun's formation lost its wind power, and several separate confrontations unfolded. Feng Xue ultimately beat Sui Ying and kicked him away, after which the Spirit Guards helped him up.

• Wuqing pinned Shenxing Wuji underfoot as Shenxing Wuji threatened to kill everyone.
• Shen Jun's Prison Cage Formation collided with a circular storm formation that absorbed all its wind power.
• Wu Fan instantly killed the Star God Stage experts sent by the Ten Great Immortal Sects.
• Lin Ye froze an entire stretch of water and later challenged armed martial artists while wielding the Dragon-Slaying Saber.
• Bo Qin and the Kongsang experts watched Fu Qianqiu fail to overcome Feng Chen despite nearly using his full strength.
• Feng Xue beat Sui Ying and kicked him away, and the Spirit Guards helped him up.

Headquarters led an experiment to verify the theoretical QXS Trajectory, while the Xue Family Army prepared a large joint exercise near Changtu Island. Elsewhere, Chen Fan descended through spore dust, Li Shishi lost ground against Xue Susu, and Wei Luo hid after a swordmaster spotted him.

• Qiao Er told Tie Chui to light a white candle in the burial chamber's northwest corner while he continued explaining something to Cao Pi.
• Headquarters led an experiment involving the QXS Trajectory, also known as Space Skipping Stone, which had never been verified.
• Chen Fan gestured for something to stay back, pointed at Baozhu, and slid down two safety ropes while covered in spore dust.
• The Xue Family Army prepared a joint army-navy exercise involving nearly twenty thousand troops and ten thousand civilian laborers and sailors.
• Li Shishi launched a premature central attack, and Xue Susu gained an advantage by exchanging a knight for a rook.
• Wei Luo poked his head out but immediately ducked back when a swordmaster beside Young Master Yuedi stared at him.

Orbital mass strikes reduced Night City to a dead city in less than three days. Elsewhere, William advanced against English positions, Lin Feng learned about modern awakened people, and Ge Chun prepared to fight monsters without taking damage.

• Orbital mass strikes devastated Night City and left its buildings burning beneath black smoke.
• William ordered Earl Andrew to direct archers and crossbowmen against the English positions before leading the close-combat troops forward.
• Lin Feng held a cordial conversation with Wang Wei and learned about the awakened of the modern plane.
• Huan Hai found that the Slaughter Grand Formation had trapped only a clone containing spiritual power separated by Ye Haoxuan.
• Carina guided the group to a large lake on the tenth day after they parted with Peter.
• Ge Chun readied his round shield and considered how to fight monsters without losing health he could not effectively restore.

The chapter jumped between disconnected scenes involving many characters, with no single plot developing. It ended with Yu Meixi realizing she had to hide her feelings for Qin Ming.

• A resonant voice reached everyone, and Xi Xiangnan screamed in pain before collapsing.
• Ling Gufan fled while using the Rainbow-Shattering Sword Technique to fend off attacks.
• Mo Qiyue was slammed into the ground and utterly defeated.
• Wang Donglai confronted a black figure behind xenon headlights and felt a sense of foreboding.
• Yu Meixi came to her senses and decided not to reveal her feelings for Qin Ming.

The rocket carrying the team roared through the atmosphere, while their cyberware and past combat experience helped them withstand the flight. The chapter then shifted abruptly among disconnected scenes, leaving the rocket’s passengers just beyond the atmosphere.

• The rocket launched, and the team endured the changing acceleration with help from their cyberware.
• Lier announced that the rocket was about to break through the atmosphere, and the noise soon dropped sharply.
• The emperor offered incense at an altar as black smoke rose from Da Heng's temple, while the world remained crimson.
• Unrelated scenes followed, including Shen Yunche reacting to Jing'er kissing him and Ling Xiao attacking the demon dragon puppet.