Chapter Summaries

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Song Yuanhai, the Song Family's Second Master, is found dead at Hong Lou, triggering chaos.
• An elder council meeting is ongoing upstairs, with negotiations and conflicts.
• Councilor Keen is attacked by the legendary assassin Kuntu, hired by the Song Family.
• Grand Councilors from the Morton, Cao, Golden, Capone, and Lionheart families reveal their presence, refusing to intervene in the Song Family's internal matters.
• A heavily armored figure, later revealed to be a vampire, and a cloaked figure, identified as Guni's disciple, appear, hinting at a larger conspiracy.
• The Silver Moon Cult's influence is felt as the moon rises, illuminating Sinless City.

Character Developments

• Song Can, initially optimistic and chubby, shows deep emotion and grief upon learning of his great-grandmother's death.
• Ji Xun realizes he has touched the threshold of "Intent" in his Card Master Profession.
• Councilor Keen, desperate and cornered, reveals his political allies and enemies.
• The Grand Councilors show their political stance and alliances, refusing to intervene in the Song Family's affairs.
• The appearance of the vampire and Guni's disciple hints at the involvement of the Scarlet Corruption and the Silver Moon Cult.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and political alliances within the Federation.
• The consequences of internal family conflicts and their spillover into the political arena.
• The manipulation of events by unseen forces, hinting at a larger conspiracy involving multiple factions.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xun and Song Can share a moment of understanding and empathy.
• Gong Wu and Ji Xun have a brief, nostalgic interaction, recalling their past encounter.
• The Grand Councilors interact, showing their political alliances and refusal to intervene in the Song Family's affairs.
• The vampire and Guni's disciple appear, hinting at a potential confrontation between the Scarlet Corruption and the Silver Moon Cult.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Silver Moon Cult initiates a city-wide faith pollution operation.
• The Thirteen Knights, led by Jia Yu (Mushroom Head) and Merlin, confront the vampire Count Nikolai in Hong Lou.
• Jia Yu lures Nikolai out by revealing his contamination, leading to a confrontation.
• Jia Yu commits suicide by igniting holy flames, which also triggers a powerful divine art, "Dawn of the New World."
• The scene shifts to a prosperous city resembling Xinhuo City from three thousand years ago.

Character Developments

• Jia Yu: Reveals his contamination and lures Nikolai out, ultimately sacrificing himself to trigger a powerful divine art.
• Count Nikolai: Reveals himself as a high-level vampire and a follower of an Outer God, demonstrating his power and confidence.
• Ji Xun: Realizes the true purpose of Jia Yu's plan and understands the significance of the shift in scenery.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice and redemption: Jia Yu's sacrifice to trigger the divine art and potentially save Sinless City.
• Power and corruption: Nikolai's rise to power and his contamination by an Outer God.
• The sun and its significance: The appearance of the sun and its connection to the divine art.

Character Interactions

• Jia Yu and Nikolai: Their long-standing enmity and understanding of each other's abilities lead to a tense confrontation.
• Ji Xun and Gong Wu: They share a similar understanding of Jia Yu's plan and the significance of the shift in scenery.
• Ji Xun and the mushroom-headed man: Ji Xun's respect and admiration for Jia Yu grow as he understands the extent of his plan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Light Chaser and the High Priest of Oran Remnants, Nan Soshang, decipher ancient texts in Sinless City's mine, revealing a three-thousand-year-old secret.
• The Light Chaser initiates a grand plan to expose and eliminate Old God Cultists by creating a massive light shield and a great sun over Sinless City, trapping and killing vampires.
• The plan backfires when the Silver Moon Cult interferes, causing the great sun to dim and the city to transform into a ghost city with six million undead.
• Ji Xun and Gong Wu evade the initial chaos and observe the city's transformation, realizing the danger they're in.

Character Developments

• The Light Chaser is revealed to be part of the Illuminated Hermitage, an ancient organization that has operated in the shadows of history.
• Nan Soshang, the High Priest of Oran Remnants, is shown to have her own mission and responsibilities, separate from the Oran Dynasty's new king.
• Ji Xun and Gong Wu demonstrate their ability to conceal their presence, allowing them to avoid immediate danger.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between light and darkness, represented by the sun and the moon, and the vampires and Old God Cultists.
• The consequences of ancient secrets and hidden truths being revealed.
• The power dynamics between different factions and organizations, both ancient and contemporary.

Character Interactions

• The Light Chaser and Nan Soshang work together to decipher ancient texts and execute the Light Chaser's grand plan.
• Ji Xun and Gong Wu work together to evade danger and explore the ghost city, with Gong Wu providing guidance and protection.
• The Old God Cultists, vampires, and other Card Masters in Sinless City are drawn into the Light Chaser's trap, leading to a chaotic and deadly situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Xun enters a secret realm, Xinhuo City, where he encounters powerful Card Masters and Necrotic Monsters fighting.
• He discovers that killing monsters grants Insight, which allows him to learn new skills and techniques.
• The city alternates between day and night, with monsters appearing only at night.
• Ji Xun finds and kills his 'Shadow,' a clone of himself, which drops a unique reward.

Character Developments

• Ji Xun becomes more confident and strategic in his fighting and decision-making.
• Katerina, a friend of Ji Xun, demonstrates her intelligence and resourcefulness by recognizing Ji Xun despite his disguise and providing valuable information about the secret realm.

Significant Themes

• Inheritance and Legacy: The secret realm is revealed to be a repository of ancient Card Master knowledge, left behind by the Taren Dynasty for future generations to inherit.
• Survival and Adaptation: Ji Xun must adapt to the unique conditions of the secret realm to survive and progress.
• Friendship and Trust: Ji Xun's reunion with Katerina highlights the importance of trust and friendship in difficult situations.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xun and Katerina reunite and share information about their experiences in the secret realm.
• Ji Xun helps Katerina and her group find a safe place to rest.
• Ji Xun considers luring out his 'Shadow' to obtain a unique reward, despite the risks involved.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Xun clears out a large area of Necrotic Monsters near the tenement buildings on Red Street and establishes a temporary camp.
• He decides to investigate the "shadow" and lures it out in an underground boiler room.
• Ji Xun easily defeats his shadow replica, which is identical to him in physical attributes but lacks his "intent."
• He obtains a Skill Level Up Card and uses it to upgrade Demon Feast to level 4.
• Meanwhile, Arthur, the New King of Augustus, arrives in Sinless City and plans to use a Divine Rank Curse Art to summon the Moon God and achieve 'Demigod' status.

Character Developments

• Ji Xun demonstrates his understanding of "intent," allowing him to defeat his shadow replica easily.
• Katerina realizes Ji Xun's extraordinary talent and accepts his decision to continue exploring the secret realm.
• Arthur reveals his ambition to restore the Augustus kingdom and eliminate the Federation forces in the secret realm.

Significant Themes

• The trial in the "Treasury of the Divine Ruins" encourages Card Masters to obtain inheritances by challenging their limits.
• The theme of faith and loyalty is explored through Arthur's conflict with Priestess Nan and the Silver Moon Cult believers.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xun and Katerina work together to investigate the "shadow," demonstrating their trust and understanding of each other.
• Arthur interacts with the Silver Moon Leader and Cloaked Figures, revealing his ambition and disregard for the lives of his followers.
• Song Can and Monica observe Ji Xun's battle with his shadow replica, witnessing his extraordinary abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Xun defeats his Shadow and receives a reward, understanding the secret realm's mechanism.
• Fear monsters manifest due to the Silver Moon Cult's influence and the New King of Oran's manipulations.
• Ji Xun decides to absorb the fear emotions gathered by the New King of Oran to thwart his plans.
• Qin Rushih arrives, and Ji Xun shares his plan. They decide to act immediately.
• Ji Xun begins absorbing fear emotions, attracting the attention of the New King of Oran and other forces.
• Qin Rushih unleashes her domain, "Heavenly Descent," to protect Ji Xun and prepare for the incoming threats.

Character Developments

• Ji Xun's strength and understanding of laws significantly increase as he absorbs fear emotions.
• Qin Rushih reveals her powerful domain, demonstrating her formidable combat prowess.
• Katerina and her guards arrive, prepared to assist Ji Xun if needed, while also considering potential political alliances.

Significant Themes

• The power of fear and its manipulation by the Silver Moon Cult and the New King of Oran.
• The importance of understanding laws in Extraordinary Power, as demonstrated by Ji Xun's rapid growth.
• The political intrigue and potential alliances between the Lionheart family and the Revolutionary Army.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xun and Qin Rushih discuss their plans and prepare to face the incoming threats together.
• Katerina and her guards arrive, ready to assist Ji Xun, while also considering the political implications of their involvement.
• The New King of Oran and his forces are alerted to Ji Xun's actions and prepare to confront him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Rushih, the Valkyrie, faces off against two powerful Oran Remnants, including the Four-Eyed Monk Jialan and the Forbidden Spell Master Qiao Lin.
• Qin Rushih uses her War Zone: Protection of Heroic Spirits card to create a golden barrier around Ji Xun for protection.
• The battle between Qin Rushih and the two Oran Remnants intensifies, with both sides using powerful domain and spell arts.
• Ji Xun notices that someone else, likely the Bai family, is secretly absorbing fear threads alongside him.
• Ji Xun's Intermediate Shadow triggers, and he engages in a duel with his shadow replica.

Character Developments

• Qin Rushih demonstrates her formidable strength and fearlessness in battle, showcasing her prowess as a Legendary Card Master.
• Ji Xun exhibits his quick thinking and adaptability, realizing the Bai family's scheme and engaging his Intermediate Shadow.
• The Bai family is revealed to be secretly absorbing fear threads, adding uncertainty to the situation.

Significant Themes

• The power of fear and its absorption by different sequences.
• The strategic planning and manipulation by the Bai family.
• The intense and brutal nature of Legendary battles.

Character Interactions

• Qin Rushih and Ji Xun: Qin Rushih protects Ji Xun with her barrier, while Ji Xun absorbs fear threads to help stop the Silver Moon Cult.
• Ji Xun and his Intermediate Shadow: Ji Xun engages in a duel with his shadow replica, showcasing his combat prowess.
• Qin Rushih and the Oran Remnants: Qin Rushih faces off against the powerful Jialan and Qiao Lin, with both sides using powerful domain and spell arts.
• Ji Xun and the Bai family: Ji Xun realizes the Bai family's scheme to secretly absorb fear threads, adding uncertainty to the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Xun faces his "Shadow," a perfect replica of himself, in a fierce battle.
• Qin Rushih and two other Legendary figures fight their own shadows.
• Katerina devises a plan to create a diversion near the Silver Moon Divine Tree.
• Ji Xun kills his Shadow and gains a fragment of the Cataclysm Sequence Supernatural Ability, 'Earth's Roar.'
• A mysterious man from the God Stealer Bai Family ambushes Ji Xun and tries to steal his blood but is shocked to find Ji Xun's blood contaminated, likely due to his vampire lineage.

Character Developments

• Ji Xun gains insights into his own flaws and weaknesses while fighting his Shadow, leading to significant growth in his understanding of Martial Arts and himself.
• Qin Rushih struggles against multiple opponents but manages to hold her ground, demonstrating her resilience and power.
• Katerina shows strategic thinking and courage by devising a plan to disrupt the Oran Remnants' scheme.
• The mysterious man from the Bai Family underestimates Ji Xun and pays the price, revealing his shock at Ji Xun's vampire lineage.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against one's own weaknesses and limitations, as seen in Ji Xun's battle against his Shadow.
• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability, as demonstrated by Katerina's diversionary tactic.
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent, as experienced by the mysterious man from the Bai Family.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xun and his Shadow engage in a intense, revealing battle, with Ji Xun gaining insights into his own flaws.
• Qin Rushih and the two other Legendary figures fight their respective shadows, showcasing their power and resilience.
• Katerina devises a plan to disrupt the Oran Remnants' scheme, demonstrating her strategic thinking and courage.
• The mysterious man from the Bai Family attempts to ambush Ji Xun but is shocked by Ji Xun's vampire lineage, revealing his underestimation of Ji Xun's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bai Wei, the "Silver Eyes" of the Bai Family, attempts to absorb Ji Xun's blood but is thwarted.
• Ji Xun engages in a fierce battle with Bai Wei, ultimately driving him away.
• The New King of Oran, Arthur, arrives with reinforcements, including the legendary "Red Dragon" Hogan.
• Qin Rushih is severely injured and cornered by the three Royal Knights and Hogan.
• Gong Wu, the mysterious old man, appears and easily disperses Hogan's attack, revealing his immense power.

Character Developments

• Ji Xun demonstrates his combat prowess and strategic thinking against Bai Wei.
• Qin Rushih shows her determination and resilience in battle, even when heavily injured.
• Arthur displays his ambition and ruthlessness as the New King of Oran.
• Hogan, the "Red Dragon," shows his formidable strength and violent nature.
• Gong Wu reveals his immense power and disdain for shortcuts to the Seventh Rank.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the struggle for dominance.
• The consequences of ambition and ruthlessness.
• The importance of understanding and experience in achieving true strength.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xun and Bai Wei engage in a battle of wits and strength.
• Qin Rushih and the Royal Knights engage in a fierce battle, with Qin Rushih ultimately being overwhelmed.
• Arthur and Qin Rushih have a tense exchange, with Arthur offering her a chance to surrender.
• Gong Wu's arrival changes the dynamics of the battle, with Hogan and the Royal Knights retreating in fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• An unassuming old man, Gong Wu, appears and stalls the New King of Oran, Arthur, by claiming he will protect Ji Xun and Qin Rushih.
• Gong Wu reveals his immense power by sending Hogan, the "Red Dragon" and one of the Four Royal Knights, flying with a single punch.
• Arthur orders his guards to kill Gong Wu at all costs, revealing their hidden power and ancient relics.

Character Developments

• Gong Wu: Reveals his true strength and demonstrates his disdain for Hogan's perceived prowess.
• Hogan: Underestimates Gong Wu and suffers a severe defeat, leading him to use his "Second Dissolution" form.
• Arthur: Realizes the threat Gong Wu poses and orders his guards to eliminate him.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between Card Masters and the limits of their understanding.
• The hidden strengths of the Oran Royal Family and their ancient relics.
• The importance of having a powerful ally, as seen through Gong Wu's intervention.

Character Interactions

• Gong Wu and Hogan: Gong Wu demonstrates his superiority and disdain for Hogan's skills.
• Arthur and Gong Wu: Arthur sees Gong Wu as a threat and orders his guards to eliminate him.
• Ji Xun and Qin Rushih: They watch the battle unfold and discuss Gong Wu's identity and realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gong Wu faces the Four Royal Knights, led by Domingo, the "Play God."
• Domingo's puppets perform a haunting lullaby, paralyzing some onlookers.
• Gong Wu activates his domain, "Void God Aspect," and uses his ultimate move, "King's Overlord Fist: Qi Tiger," destroying Domingo's puppet stage.
• Domingo escapes using life-saving relics, but Gong Wu pursues him relentlessly.
• The Four Royal Knights protect King Arthur and adopt a defensive formation, stalling Gong Wu.

Character Developments

• Gong Wu demonstrates his incredible strength, domain, and understanding of martial arts.
• Domingo shows his ability to control a hundred puppets with one mind, but struggles against Gong Wu's overwhelming power.
• The Four Royal Knights reveal their strength and coordination, but are unable to effectively counter Gong Wu.

Significant Themes

• The power of absolute strength and understanding of martial arts.
• The importance of focus and determination in battle.
• The use of life-saving relics and defensive strategies in desperate situations.

Character Interactions

• Gong Wu is solely focused on defeating Domingo, ignoring the other Royal Knights.
• The Four Royal Knights protect King Arthur and coordinate their defenses against Gong Wu.
• Domingo and Gong Wu engage in a cat-and-mouse chase, with Domingo using various life-saving relics to escape.

Key Plot Points and Events

• King Arthur of Oran activates the 'Tyrant Domain: Infinite Terror' ability, causing all monsters in the secret realm to go berserk.
• Chu Jiu successfully steals a portion of King Arthur's Royal Authority, gaining control over some rules within the secret realm.
• Nan Soshang, the High Priest, chooses to support Chu Jiu and the Light Chaser's plan to find the unextinguished flame within the ruins.
• Ji Xun, Qin Rushih, and Gong Wu meet up in a safe underground area.

Character Developments

• King Arthur's desperation and willingness to sacrifice civilians to maintain his Royal Authority.
• Chu Jiu's successful authority theft, marking a crucial turning point in the plan against the Old Ones followers.
• Nan Soshang's decision to support Chu Jiu, revealing her loyalty to the Augustus bloodline rather than any particular king.
• Qin Rushih's background is revealed; she is the granddaughter of the 'Iron Arm General' Qin Luo and was saved by Song Yu's family when she was young.
• Gong Wu's casual attitude towards Ji Xun, indicating a level of familiarity and respect.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for power and authority, as seen in King Arthur's desperation and Nan Soshang's loyalty to the Augustus bloodline.
• The importance of mentorship and guidance, as seen in Gong Wu's advice to Qin Rushih and his willingness to help Ji Xun.
• The consequences of one's actions, as seen in the monsters' berserk behavior after King Arthur's ability activation.

Character Interactions

• King Arthur's interaction with the Old Ones followers, leading to his desperation and activation of the 'Tyrant Domain' ability.
• Chu Jiu's interaction with Nan Soshang, revealing the High Priest's decision to support her.
• Ji Xun's interaction with Qin Rushih, leading to the revelation of her background and her relationship with Song Yu.
• Ji Xun's interaction with Gong Wu, showing the elder's familiarity and respect towards Ji Xun.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Xun obtains a fragment of a Supernatural Ability scroll, the 'Cataclysm·Earth Tremor', from Gong Wu.
• Gong Wu demonstrates the activation of the Supernatural Ability.
• Ji Xun and Qin Rushih witness Gong Wu challenging his 'Inner Demon'.
• Ji Xun gives Qin Rushih the Rune Casket left by a Bai Family ancestor, which she can open due to her Bai Family bloodline.
• The Rune Casket contains an Epic Source Card, [Mark of the Spade 10 - God Stealer], and an inheritance that directly leads to the Divine Rank.

Character Developments

• Ji Xun: He learns a new Supernatural Ability and is curious about his inner fears. He also helps Qin Rushih by giving her the Rune Casket.
• Qin Rushih: She receives an immense opportunity from the Rune Casket, gaining an inheritance that clarifies her path to the Divine Rank. She also decides to challenge the 'Advanced Shadow' trial.

Significant Themes

• Facing Inner Fears: Both Gong Wu and Qin Rushih emphasize the importance of confronting one's inner fears to become stronger. This is a recurring theme in the story, with characters like Mushroom Head and now Gong Wu encouraging Ji Xun and Qin Rushih to face their fears.
• Legacy and Inheritance: The Rune Casket left by a Bai Family ancestor serves as a reminder of the importance of legacy and inheritance. Qin Rushih's gain from the casket highlights the value of knowledge and wisdom passed down through generations.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xun and Qin Rushih: Their bond deepens as they share stories and experiences. Ji Xun helps Qin Rushih by giving her the Rune Casket, and she expresses her gratitude. They also discuss their plans for the future, with Qin Rushih deciding to challenge the 'Advanced Shadow' trial.
• Ji Xun and Gong Wu: Although Gong Wu doesn't appear much in this chapter, his influence is felt through his guidance to Qin Rushih and his challenge of his 'Inner Demon'. His actions inspire Ji Xun and Qin Rushih to face their own fears.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Xun and Qin Rushih discuss their strategies to defeat their "Advanced Shadows" in the Treasury of the Divine Ruins.
• Qin Rushih merges the Fifty-Two Epic Source Cards, significantly increasing her strength and gaining insights into the God Stealer path.
• Ji Xun and Qin Rushih explore Xinhuo City from three thousand years ago, with Qin Rushih guiding Ji Xun to perceive Cosmic Laws and Patterns.
• Ji Xun continues to hunt monsters, improving his attributes and comprehensions, while the secret realm's environment changes, with sunlight durations increasing.
• The Ring Spirit, Little Bat, awakens and absorbs Corrupt Blood Medium, pointing Ji Xun towards the vampire's lair.

Character Developments

• Ji Xun: He continues to improve his attributes and comprehensions, reaching the threshold of Tier 4. He also gains a new companion, Little Bat, the artifact spirit of the God Stealer Ring.
• Qin Rushih: She merges the Epic Source Cards, gaining a significant power boost and insights into the God Stealer path. She plans to attempt to defeat her "Inner Demon" and potentially her "Advanced Shadow."

Significant Themes

• The power of legacy and guidance in cultivation, as seen through Qin Rushih's merging of the Epic Source Cards and her teaching Ji Xun.
• The perception of Cosmic Laws and Patterns, with Ji Xun gaining a deeper understanding of the extraordinary through Qin Rushih's guidance.
• The awakening of the Ring Spirit, Little Bat, and its dependence on Ji Xun, highlighting the symbiotic relationship between master and artifact spirit.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xun and Qin Rushih discuss their strategies, with Qin Rushih offering guidance to Ji Xun on the God Stealer path.
• Ji Xun and Qin Rushih explore Xinhuo City together, with Qin Rushih guiding Ji Xun to perceive Cosmic Laws and Patterns.
• Ji Xun and Little Bat establish a master-servant contract, with Little Bat depending on Ji Xun for guidance and sustenance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Scarlet Blood Mist spreads, and Ji Xun guesses Count Nicholas is about to act.
• Ji Xun decides to follow the Ring Spirit's guidance towards the southeast.
• The secret realm's exit appears, and survivors rush to leave. However, those with Old God faiths are burned by the sunlight.
• A fierce battle ensues between the vampires and the Card Masters at the exit.
• Ji Xun discovers an underground altar with a Cyclops stone sculpture and a blood pool, guarded by an armored giant.
• Nan Jing reveals she's been following Ji Xun and offers to help him break the formation.

Character Developments

• Ji Xun's perception abilities for Qi and Intent have greatly improved.
• Nan Jing has become very powerful and has a method to send the blood pool to the Underworld.
• Count Nicholas is revealed to be a Demigod, making the battle against him uncertain.

Significant Themes

• The power of Old God Contamination and Divinity.
• The struggle between the Card Masters and the Scarlet Cult.
• The theme of betrayal and hidden secrets, as Arthur suspects Nan Jing's involvement.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xun and Nan Jing reunite and decide to work together to break the formation.
• Arthur suspects Nan Jing's involvement in the theft of the Divinity.
• The battle between the vampires and Card Masters at the exit intensifies.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Xun absorbs the blood medium in the altar, reaching near Fourth Rank melee Card Master tier.
• A blood vessel, a divine substance, attacks Ji Xun but is sealed within him by Nan Jing.
• The altar is destroyed, leading to the vampires' retreat and the secret realm's closure.

Character Developments

• Ji Xun's strength increases significantly, approaching Fourth Rank.
• Nan Jing demonstrates her competence and resourcefulness in handling divine substances.

Significant Themes

• The danger and utility of divine substances, and the importance of understanding and controlling them.
• The consequences of underestimating opponents, as seen in the vampires' failed ambush.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xun and Nan Jing work together to handle the blood vessel, demonstrating trust and mutual support.
• Nan Jing's concern for Ji Xun's well-being is evident in her actions and words.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Survivors exit the secret realm, discussing their gains and the lost inheritance.
• Xie Guozhong, contaminated by the Old Ones, is confronted by Jia Yu.
• Ji Xun battles his Advanced Shadow clone, ultimately defeating it and obtaining the exclusive secret method 'Clown's Shadow Play'.

Character Developments

• Xie Guozhong struggles with his contaminated cognition, trying to suppress the influence of the Old Ones.
• Ji Xun battles his shadow, discovering his fear of losing control and comprehending a new Supernatural Ability, 'Earth Tremor'.
• Nan Jing watches Ji Xun's battle, realizing his growth in power and skill.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against contamination and losing control.
• The importance of self-awareness and understanding one's fears.
• The benefits of high-intensity, life-or-death combat for skill improvement.

Character Interactions

• Xie Guozhong and Jia Yu discuss the contamination and its implications.
• Ji Xun and his Advanced Shadow clone battle, with Ji Xun ultimately defeating it.
• Nan Jing watches Ji Xun's battle, providing no interference as per his instructions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Xun eliminates his advanced Shadow without danger and gains rewards, including a Secret Method exclusive to a JOKER.
• He and Nan Jing explore the Treasury of the Divine Ruins, and she obtains inheritances from her family lineage.
• They encounter Nan Soshang, Nan Jing's mother, who hints at her involvement in the secret realm's events.
• Ji Xun visits Master Merlin to discuss his advancement to Fourth Rank and the Blood Plague on his body.
• Merlin reveals that Ji Xun's [Cataclysm Golem] Profession Card is a secret sequence of the Oran Royal Family.

Character Developments

• Ji Xun gains a better understanding of his inner demons and the nature of high-level pleasure after defeating his Shadow.
• Nan Jing reunites with her mother and expresses her admiration for Ji Xun.
• Master Merlin shows interest in Ji Xun's contaminated state and offers to help with his advancement and the Blood Plague.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against inner demons and the pursuit of self-control.
• The power dynamics within the Oran Royal Court and the involvement of the High Priest in the secret realm's events.
• The rarity and potential of 'Golem' Profession Cards.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xun and Nan Jing bond over their shared experiences in the secret realm.
• Nan Soshang hints at her involvement in the secret realm's events and expresses her approval of Ji Xun.
• Ji Xun and Master Merlin discuss Ji Xun's advancement and the Blood Plague, with Merlin showing interest in Ji Xun's unique situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Xun learns about the "Physical Body Attains Divinity" path from Merlin, who explains that it's one of two paths to divinity, the other being "Idealism to Divinity."
• Merlin reveals that Ji Xun's Blood Plague could be a unique opportunity for him due to its special properties.
• Ji Xun fuses with the [Cataclysm: Red Dragon Golem] card, successfully advancing to the Fourth Tier.

Character Developments

• Ji Xun gains a deeper understanding of his path as a Card Master and the potential dangers and opportunities it presents.
• Merlin shares his knowledge and insights with Ji Xun, guiding him towards his next advancements.

Significant Themes

• The path to divinity and the challenges faced by Card Masters in their advancements.
• The potential dangers and opportunities presented by Ji Xun's unique situation with the Blood Plague.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xun and Merlin discuss Ji Xun's path, advancements, and the Blood Plague, with Merlin providing guidance and insights.
• Ji Xun experiences a cognitive gap after advancing, realizing the shortcomings of his previous understanding and the need to learn and comprehend more.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Xun meets Master Merlin, who reveals that 'Divine Might' is a form of Intent, and guides Ji Xun's Intent using his 'Limitless Cognition' Domain.
• Ji Xun's tier stabilizes, and he returns to Sinless City, where he finds it bustling with new faces due to the recent events.
• Ji Xun visits the Hong Lou and encounters Jia Yu, who is now a screenwriter for the Royal Song and Dance Troupe.

Character Developments

• Ji Xun: Advances to the Fourth Rank, gains a significant boost in wisdom and learning efficiency from Master Merlin's guidance.
• Jia Yu: Now a screenwriter, his aura is extremely weak, suggesting he's seriously injured. He admits to being Light Chaser.

Significant Themes

• The power of Intent and its relation to Divine Might.
• The consequences of Ji Xun's actions and the changes they bring to the world.
• The theme of sacrifice, as seen in Jia Yu's actions.

Character Interactions

• Ji Xun and Master Merlin: Master Merlin guides Ji Xun's Intent, helping him advance and gain a significant boost in wisdom.
• Ji Xun and Jia Yu: They meet again after the events of the secret realm. Jia Yu reveals he's Light Chaser and admits to giving Ji Xun the [Sismark Holy Grail].