Chapter Summaries

Plot points and events

• Zhong Yi discovers that, after the Illusion Alliance’s misconduct was exposed, Jiang Lingfeng escaped serious punishment. The sect punished steward Du Cheng instead, while critics mocked Lu Ze for supposedly being unable to challenge the Alliance.
• Lu Ze goes live under the title “Kicking Down the Door” and enters a sparsely populated Illusion Realm associated with his opponents. Viewers speculate that he is taking on powerful cultivators, but Lu Ze tells Zhong Yi and Zhou Yue not to interfere.
• Lu Ze demonstrates that he can manipulate the Illusion Realm too, forcibly pulling a distant cultivator in front of him. He then kills that cultivator—and two others—with a single golden palm each.
• Li Moran arrives, witnesses Lu Ze’s seemingly impossible feat, and leaves without speaking.
• Jiang Lingfeng learns that Lu Ze has entered his Illusion Realm. Furious and still nursing injuries from his earlier defeat by Li Jiujian, he vows to stop Lu Ze and turn the tables on him.

Character developments and interactions

• Zhong Yi is outraged by the Alliance’s lenient treatment of Jiang Lingfeng and defends Lu Ze against Forum users who say he should remain silent.
• Lu Ze responds to the mockery with decisive action. Confident and playful, he insists his power comes from his own work, despite viewers suspecting he is altering the Realm’s rules.
• Zhou Yue is initially unfamiliar with the controversy, but joins Zhong Yi in watching Lu Ze’s stream.
• Li Moran is stunned by Lu Ze’s apparent ability to manipulate the Realm and quietly withdraws.
• Jiang Lingfeng remains bitter over his losses and shifts from anger at Lu Ze’s previous interference to preparing for a direct confrontation.

Significant themes

• Power and accountability: The Alliance’s mild response reflects the influence of powerful figures, fueling public anger.
• Justice versus mockery: Online critics dismiss Lu Ze’s ability to act; he answers by confronting the problem directly.
• The blurred line between skill and cheating: In an Illusion Realm, control over the environment can matter as much as cultivation strength.
• Escalating rivalry: Lu Ze’s intrusion provokes Jiang Lingfeng and sets up a larger clash.

Plot points

• Lu Ze dominates challengers in the Heavenly Dao Mystic Realm’s Illusion Realm, killing everyone who enters his room. The Fragment of the Heavenly Dao secretly helps by crushing opponents with its golden hand.
• Elder Jiang Lingfeng of the Limitless Sword Sect arrives and attacks Lu Ze, but Lu Ze survives unharmed.
• Lu Ze copies Jiang Lingfeng’s purple True Qi sword technique and kills eight people with it, revealing how readily he can reproduce abilities inside an Illusion Realm.
• Jiang Lingfeng attempts to regain control by secretly laying a powerful Formation while talking. Lu Ze recognizes and duplicates it, producing stronger golden-rune evil-god phantoms that overwhelm Jiang’s blood-red ones.
• As Jiang is about to die, a shower of golden swords destroys Lu Ze’s phantoms. An unidentified figure intervenes and urges Lu Ze to spare him.

Character developments and interactions

• Lu Ze remains playful and confident, turning Jiang’s attacks and tactics against him. He publicly prevents Jiang from quietly ejecting him from the Realm, knowing it would damage Jiang’s reputation.
• Jiang Lingfeng shifts from contempt to serious alarm as Lu Ze survives, copies his technique, and reproduces his Formation. He tries to exploit Lu Ze’s distraction, then faces defeat.
• The Fragment of the Heavenly Dao helps Lu Ze and eagerly wants more challengers for itself, but lets Lu Ze handle Jiang.
• Lu Ze and Jiang engage in a contest of skill and reputation, while the watching live-stream audience reacts with disbelief to Lu Ze’s feats. The chapter ends with an unknown rescuer stepping in to stop Jiang’s death.

Significant themes

• Mastery and adaptation: Lu Ze’s command of illusion realms lets him copy techniques and formations almost instantly.
• Power and perception: Jiang’s rank and confidence prove irrelevant against Lu Ze’s exceptional abilities in this setting.
• Public reputation: Because the battle is being watched, both men’s choices are shaped by the threat of humiliation as well as defeat.

Key plot points and events

• Sect Master Wei Chengfeng intervenes after Lu Ze defeats Jiang Lingfeng, insisting Jiang must live to protect the Limitless Sword Sect’s reputation.
• Lu Ze rejects Wei’s appeal for mercy, arguing that Jiang showed none while terrorizing people in the Illusion Realm. He declares Jiang “has to die today.”
• Wei attacks with his signature barrage of swords, but two enormous golden hands shield Lu Ze completely.
• A sinister eye appears in the sky, revealing the overwhelming presence of the Fragment of the Heavenly Dao. It crushes Wei’s attack and kills Jiang, Wei, and several others, triggering the Illusion Realm’s collapse.
• The Fragment restores the realm and enjoys the fight. Lu Ze regrets that the Fragment killed Wei before he could earn Demonic Value himself.
• Wei logs back in, recognizes the Heavenly Dao’s power, and bows. Lu Ze wryly recalls Wei’s earlier promise to visit the Spirit Cloud Sect and apologize.

Character developments and interactions

• Lu Ze remains defiant, refusing to yield even to a vastly stronger Sect Master. He acts with confidence because he has powerful backing, and his regret over lost Demonic Value shows his practical, self-interested side.
• Wei Chengfeng initially intervenes out of institutional duty rather than affection for Jiang. Though he is formidable and tries to assert authority, the Fragment’s power leaves him frightened and deferential.
• Jiang Lingfeng goes from celebrating the Sect Master’s arrival to being killed; Wei’s rescue attempt ultimately fails.
• The Fragment of the Heavenly Dao enjoys having a challenging opponent and demonstrates power far beyond the cultivators present.
• The livestream audience reacts with excitement, doubts Lu Ze can survive, and then astonishment when the attack fails.

Significant themes

• Institutional loyalty versus justice: Wei’s priority is protecting his sect’s standing, while Lu Ze insists Jiang’s actions deserve consequences.
• Power and authority: Wei’s status and strength prove meaningless against the Heavenly Dao’s overwhelming force.
• Consequence and spectacle: The Illusion Realm’s supposedly lesser stakes do not prevent its violence from having real reputational and personal significance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ze kills Jiang Lingfeng repeatedly in the Illusion Realm for Demonic Value.
• Wei Chengfeng strips Jiang Lingfeng of his authority and confines him to solitary reflection for a year.
• Jiang Lingfeng curses the Heavenly Dao and questions its motives, leading to the destruction of the Illusion Realm.
• The Fragment of the Heavenly Dao threatens Jiang Lingfeng, hinting at his impending doom.

Character Developments

• Lu Ze demonstrates his ruthlessness and cunning, manipulating the situation to his advantage.
• Wei Chengfeng shows his decisiveness in dealing with Jiang Lingfeng's punishment.
• Jiang Lingfeng reveals his ruthless side, cursing the Heavenly Dao and defying its authority.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Heavenly Dao, its Fragment, and the mortals.
• The consequences of defying the Heavenly Dao and its will.
• The ruthlessness and cunning of Lu Ze, contrasting with his initial portrayal as a pure-hearted individual.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ze and Wei Chengfeng negotiate Jiang Lingfeng's punishment, with Lu Ze manipulating the situation to his advantage.
• Jiang Lingfeng curses the Heavenly Dao and defies its authority, drawing the Fragment of the Heavenly Dao's wrath.
• The Fragment of the Heavenly Dao threatens Jiang Lingfeng, hinting at his impending doom.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Half a month has passed since the Challenge Incident.
• The Illusion Alliance has returned, driven by the opening of the Spiritual Energy Authority in the illusion realm.
• Creating illusions now carries high stakes: success brings reverence and rewards, failure results in cultivation loss and punishment.
• Cultivators across the Tianxuan Continent are studying illusions, eager not to miss the opportunity.

Character Developments

• Lu Ze understands that the Fragment of the Heavenly Dao's impulsive actions could lead to karmic backlash.
• The Fragment of the Heavenly Dao acknowledges that Lu Ze's Illusion Realm will benefit from the increased competition, as most other realms will fall short, leading to purer spiritual energy.

Significant Themes

• Illusion Realm Competition: The opening of the Spiritual Energy Authority has sparked intense competition among cultivators to create and master illusions.
• Risk and Reward: Creating illusions now carries significant risks, but the potential rewards are also high, reflecting the theme of risk-taking for greater gains.
• Karmic Entanglement: The Fragment of the Heavenly Dao's actions could lead to karmic backlash, highlighting the consequences of acting against the heavens.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ze and the Fragment of the Heavenly Dao have a lighthearted exchange, with Lu Ze trying to soothe the Fragment's anger and the Fragment acknowledging Lu Ze's Illusion Realm's potential benefits.
• Nangong Yuan and Lu Ze have their usual banter, with Nangong Yuan informing Lu Ze about the upcoming 'Demon Slaying Day' event, which will likely focus on Illusion Realms.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Yi is chosen to represent Spirit Cloud Sect in the 'Demon Slaying Day' exchange, instead of Lu Ze.
• Zhong Yi takes three days to return, causing worry among his seniors.
• Upon his return, Zhong Yi questions the necessity of killing all Demon Cultivators, raising concerns about his state of mind.

Character Developments

• Zhong Yi: Shows growth in his understanding and questioning of the Demon Path, hinting at a change in his perspective.
• Lu Ze: Maintains a neutral stance, aware of the existence of innocent Demon Cultivators due to his system.

Significant Themes

• The morality of the Demon Path and Demon Cultivators.
• The impact of personal experiences on one's beliefs and perspectives.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ze, Zhou Yue, and Mu Yawen express concern for Zhong Yi's state of mind and question his newfound sympathy for Demon Cultivators.
• Zhong Yi shares his experience with a Demon Cultivator and a Normal girl, hinting at a change in his perspective on the Demon Path.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Yi, a cultivator from Spirit Cloud Sect, captures a Demon Cultivator named Qing, but a young girl named Xiao Mei intervenes, revealing Qing's unique background and actions.
• Zhong Yi learns that Qing was forced into Demon Cultivation, only killing other Demon Cultivators and "corrupted" Righteous cultivators, and has been protecting Xiao Mei's village.
• Zhong Yi struggles with his loyalty to his sect and the injustice of killing Qing, as he's an exception to the typical Demon Cultivator.
• At the Demon Slaying Assembly, the Five Great Sects decide on the theme "Righteous versus Demonic" for the Illusion Realm exchange. Zhong Yi, conflicted, declines to participate.
• Lu Ze, sensing Zhong Yi's struggle and the sects' prejudice, decides to take on the Illusion Realm task to challenge the Righteous cultivators' perception of Demon Cultivators.

Character Developments

• Zhong Yi: Struggles with his loyalty to his sect and his growing sympathy for Qing, questioning his beliefs about Demon Cultivators.
• Lu Ze: Shows empathy for Zhong Yi's dilemma and decides to challenge the Righteous cultivators' bias against Demon Cultivators.

Significant Themes

• Prejudice and Bias: The Righteous cultivators' prejudice against Demon Cultivators is challenged by Qing's actions and Lu Ze's decision to participate in the Illusion Realm.
• Loyalty vs. Justice: Zhong Yi grapples with his loyalty to his sect and the injustice of killing Qing, highlighting the conflict between personal beliefs and adherence to a group's values.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Yi and Qing: Zhong Yi's interaction with Qing and Xiao Mei leads him to question his beliefs about Demon Cultivators.
• Lu Ze and Zhong Yi: Lu Ze's decision to take on the Illusion Realm task is influenced by Zhong Yi's struggle and his desire to challenge the Righteous cultivators' perception of Demon Cultivators.
• Lu Ze and the Five Great Sects: Lu Ze's decision to participate in the Illusion Realm sets him against the Five Great Sects, who aim to judge Demon Cultivators.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ze decides to take on the system's task, aiming to change the views of Righteous cultivators on the Demon Path through an illusion.
• The Demon Slaying Assembly's next round is an illusion competition, with each representative creating an illusion independently within an Illusion Tower for seven days.
• Lu Ze enters the Illusion Tower marked "Twelve" on the Demon Slaying Platform to begin his creation.

Character Developments

• Lu Ze demonstrates his determination to protect his sect and its elders, showing his growth as a responsible cultivator.
• Zhang Yuxian and Yang Zhengxin from Azure Peak Sect reveal their confidence in winning the illusion competition, showcasing their arrogance and underestimation of Lu Ze.
• Huang Qi, a renowned Spirit Transformation Stage cultivator, is introduced as an expert in illusion arts, hired by Azure Peak Sect to aid in their victory.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Righteous and Demon Paths, and the potential for change in the cultivators' views on the Demon Path.
• The importance of responsibility and determination in the face of adversity, as demonstrated by Lu Ze.
• The underestimation of one's opponents and the dangers of overconfidence, as shown by Azure Peak Sect's representatives.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ze interacts with Zhang Yuxian and Yang Zhengxin, showing his resolve to participate in the illusion competition despite their provocations.
• Zhang Yuxian and Yang Zhengxin discuss their strategies and confidence in winning the competition, revealing their disdain for Lu Ze and Spirit Cloud Sect.
• Huang Qi is introduced as an ally of Azure Peak Sect, showcasing the extent to which they are willing to go to secure their victory.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ze, inspired by various images, decides to create an Illusion Realm game based on the movie "This Killer Is Not Too Cold."
• He develops a "Role-Playing System" to ensure players stay within the story's bounds while allowing freedom.
• Lu Ze plans to have Zhong Yi's demonic cultivator disciple and the young girl play the Illusion Tower game "If You're a Cultivator, Descend a Hundred Levels" for three days straight.

Character Developments

• Lu Ze demonstrates his creativity and adaptability by choosing an unconventional source for his game.
• Zhong Yi's disciple and the young girl are thrust into a situation that will test their resolve and understanding of their roles.

Significant Themes

• The complexity of demonic cultivators and the potential for redemption.
• The power of storytelling and role-playing to evoke empathy and reflection.
• The impact of public opinion and online harassment on individuals.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ze communicates with Zhou Yue to arrange for Zhong Yi's disciple and the young girl to play the Illusion Tower game.
• The public expresses their disapproval of Zhong Yi's actions and his disciple's status as a demonic cultivator.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ze completes his Illusion, "This Demonic Cultivator Is Not Too Cold," in six days and three hours.
• Other sects' disciples complete their Illusions, with "Demon Slaying Legend" from Azure Peak Sect gaining significant attention and praise.
• The competition ends, and the final round is about to begin, with voting and scoring starting at the Midnight Hour.

Character Developments

• Lu Ze remains calm and confident, even when facing criticism and doubts about his abilities.
• Zhao Ruoshan from Azure Peak Sect gains recognition for his Illusion, "Demon Slaying Legend."
• Chao Wendao, Lu Ze's master, defends Lu Ze's actions and attitude towards the competition.

Significant Themes

• The evolution of the Path of Illusion, with other cultivators learning and building upon Lu Ze's innovations.
• The importance of originality and creativity in the face of imitation and competition.
• The pressure and expectations placed on Lu Ze as the competition's frontrunner.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ze interacts with Chao Wendao, handing over his completed Illusion Crystal Stone.
• Zhang Yuxian from Azure Peak Sect taunts Chao Wendao about Lu Ze's potential last-place finish.
• Cultivators on the Demon Slaying Platform discuss and speculate about Lu Ze's progress and the outcome of the competition.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ze completes his Illusion and is no longer alone in the Competition.
• Zhou Yue and Mu Yawen warn Lu Ze about Azure Peak Sect's Illusion.
• Zhong Yi is punished in Repentance Valley due to the Demon Cultivator rumor.
• Chao Wendao allows Zhong Yi to participate in the Illusion Competition voting.
• Zhong Yi enters Lu Ze's Illusion, "This Demonic Cultivator Is Not Too Cold," and witnesses a plot involving Li Ang, a demonic cultivator, and an assassination mission.

Character Developments

• Lu Ze remains confident in his Illusion's quality despite Azure Peak Sect's attempt to copy it.
• Zhong Yi's Dao Heart is wavering due to the Demon Cultivator's memories, but he remains eager to participate in the Illusion Competition.
• Chao Wendao shows understanding and support for Zhong Yi, temporarily halting his punishment to let him vote in the Competition.

Significant Themes

• The stigma and prejudice against Demon Cultivators in the Spirit Cloud Sect and the wider cultivation world.
• The power of Illusions to explore complex emotions, characters, and plotlines.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ze, Zhou Yue, and Mu Yawen discuss the Illusion Competition and Azure Peak Sect's attempt to copy Lu Ze's Illusion.
• Chao Wendao and Zhong Yi discuss Zhong Yi's punishment and participation in the Illusion Competition.
• In the Illusion, Li Ang interacts with the fat man, Li Ang, setting up the assassination plot.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Illusion Realm, "This Demonic Cultivator Is Not Too Cold," begins, and players are shocked to find they must role-play as demonic cultivators.
• Zhong Yi, a player, enters the Illusion Realm and encounters an unusual tavern innkeeper who refuses to interact with him, causing his Behavior score to drop.
• Zhong Yi explores Li Ang's character info and memory fragments, understanding Li Ang's past and motivations.
• Zhong Yi discovers the 'Assassin's Focus' state, which provides additional information about characters based on Li Ang's perception.
• Zhong Yi arrives at the target's lavish mountain villa, finding it heavily guarded. He receives the quest to assassinate Zhang San, a local bully involved in illegal activities.

Character Developments

• Zhong Yi: Becomes more accepting of Li Ang's character and appreciates the depth of the Illusion Realm.
• Li Ang: His backstory and motivations are revealed, showing a complex character who hates his demonic cultivator identity but follows a moral code as an assassin.

Significant Themes

• Role-playing and immersion: Players must embrace the demonic cultivator role, and Zhong Yi experiences the depth of Li Ang's character, enhancing his immersion.
• Moral complexity: Li Ang's past and motivations challenge the typical demonic cultivator stereotype, presenting a more nuanced character.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Yi and the Innkeeper: The innkeeper's refusal to interact with Zhong Yi demonstrates the game's attention to detail in maintaining character behavior and immersion.
• Zhong Yi and Li Ang: Zhong Yi begins to understand and appreciate Li Ang's character, leading to a stronger connection with the protagonist.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Yi enters Lu Ze's new Illusion Realm, "This Demonic Cultivator Is Not Too Cold," and starts the first Main Quest, "Assassination."
• The mission requires stealthily assassinating the target, Zhang San, while minimizing noise and avoiding alerting nearby guards.
• Zhong Yi struggles with the mission due to its complexity and the need for stealth, failing multiple attempts.
• Zhou Yue and other cultivators enter the Illusion Realm and attempt the same mission, with Zhou Yue discovering a unique strategy to complete it.

Character Developments

• Zhong Yi: Struggles with the mission's requirements, learns from his failures, and decides to livestream his progress.
• Zhou Yue: Demonstrates his technical expertise, finds a creative solution to the mission, and livestreams his progress as well.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and learning from failures in cultivating one's skills and abilities.
• The value of stealth and precision in combat, contrasting with brute force.
• The impact of public opinion and the cultivation world's perception of Lu Ze.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Yi and Zhou Yue: Both characters livestream their experiences in the Illusion Realm, with viewers comparing their approaches and skills.
• Zhong Yi and the Danmu (viewers): Zhong Yi interacts with the viewers, sharing his thoughts and teasing them about Lu Ze's Illusion Realm.
• Zhou Yue and the Danmu: Zhou Yue receives feedback and encouragement from the viewers, who also discuss his strategies and compare them to Zhong Yi's approach.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Yi discovers alternative methods to clear the level in the Illusion Realm, deviating from the typical combat approach.
• He uses poisoning and a unique combination of ingredients to incapacitate enemies, allowing him to infiltrate the heavily guarded Central Pavilion.
• Zhong Yi completes the quest by defeating Zhang San and retrieving the Black Snake Gang's Ledger.

Character Developments

• Zhong Yi demonstrates adaptability and creativity in problem-solving, showcasing his strategic thinking and resourcefulness.
• He exhibits mercy towards non-combatants, as seen in his decision not to harm the trembling woman, which improves his Behavior score.

Significant Themes

• The chapter emphasizes the importance of adaptability and creativity in problem-solving, highlighting that there can be multiple solutions to a single challenge.
• It also touches on the theme of mercy and compassion, even in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Yi interacts with the live stream's danmu (chat), engaging with his audience and sharing his thought process throughout the level.
• He also interacts with NPCs, such as the chef he knocks out and the woman he spares, demonstrating his understanding of their roles and motivations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Yi completes the assassination mission flawlessly, earning a perfect score and a significant reward.
• The Illusion Realm shifts into a cinematic cutscene, showcasing Li Ang's character and story progression.
• Zhong Yi receives a Main Quest to return home, demonstrating the game's adherence to character routines.

Character Developments

• Zhong Yi proves to be a natural at the game's mechanics, earning the title "Top Assassin (Beginner)".
• Li Ang's character is established as powerful, taciturn, and with a unique fondness for Goat Milk.
• The shopkeeper at the Grocery Store is introduced as an acquaintance of Li Ang.

Significant Themes

• The Illusion Realm's world-building expands with the revelation of the Demon Path's and the Demon Suppressing Division's collusion.
• The importance of adhering to character routines and roles is emphasized through the Behavior score system.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Yi interacts with the shopkeeper, role-playing as Li Ang to improve his Behavior score.
• Two unknown characters are introduced, dangling their legs from the railing on the fourth floor, hinting at potential future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Yi meets Sutier, his neighbor's daughter, who is rebellious and often neglected.
• Zhong Yi discovers Sutier has a bruise from being beaten and is hiding a flask of stolen wine.
• Zhong Yi overhears an argument between Sutier's father, Ma Wei, and two Demon Suppressing Division members about missing Demon Potion.

Character Developments

• Zhong Yi: Shows curiosity and concern for Sutier, but struggles with Li Ang's reclusive nature.
• Sutier: Rebellious and independent, but vulnerable and neglected at home.
• Ma Wei: An informant for the Demon Suppressing Division, involved in illegal activities.

Significant Themes

• Neglect and abuse of children (Sutier's situation).
• The struggle between one's nature and societal expectations (Zhong Yi's struggle with Li Ang's reclusive behavior).
• The consequences of illegal activities (Ma Wei's involvement with Demon Potion).

Character Interactions

• Zhong Yi and Sutier: Zhong Yi shows concern for Sutier, but Li Ang's reclusive nature hinders open communication. Sutier seeks Zhong Yi's help to keep her secret.
• Ma Wei and Feng Tianshuo: Ma Wei argues with Feng Tianshuo about the missing Demon Potion, revealing Ma Wei's involvement in illegal activities.
• Zhong Yi and the argument: Zhong Yi overhears the argument between Ma Wei and Feng Tianshuo, learning about the Demon Potion and Stan's involvement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Yi, as Li Ang, is tasked with finding a stolen item by noon the next day.
• He explores the town at night, engaging in various activities like target shooting, gambling, and evading curfew enforcement.
• He accepts a side quest from a homeless man to avenge him and find his treasure map.
• Zhong Yi's behavior score drops due to his actions, affecting his ability to roam freely.
• He returns home, completes his main quest for the day, and watches a cinematic movie recapping his day's events.

Character Developments

• Zhong Yi (Li Ang): Zhong Yi learns more about Li Ang's character, his attachment to his potted plant, and his preference for a low profile. He also shows curiosity and eagerness to explore the Illusion Realm's secrets.
• Sutier: Zhong Yi develops a fondness for Sutier, the young girl he met, and becomes concerned about her family's troubles.
• Stan: Zhong Yi finds Stan's behavior unsettling and considers him a threat to Sutier's family.

Significant Themes

• Exploration and discovery of the Illusion Realm's secrets and hidden quests.
• The contrast between Li Ang's preference for a low profile and Zhong Yi's exploratory nature.
• The theme of family and the potential danger facing Sutier's family.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Yi interacts with various NPCs, including Ma Wei, Feng Tianshuo, and the homeless man, gaining insight into their characters and the town's dynamics.
• Zhong Yi's growing concern for Sutier's well-being highlights his empathetic nature.
• Zhong Yi's reactions to Stan's behavior showcase his protective instincts towards Sutier.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Yi receives a task to take a day off and watch a shadow puppet show, followed by a task to return home before noon.
• He explores the town, completing side quests and gathering information.
• He encounters Sutier, a young girl living next door, who is abused by her father. Zhong Yi gives her a handkerchief and she asks if life is always painful.
• The Demon Suppressing Division arrives, intending to massacre Sutier's family. Zhong Yi witnesses this through a shared vision with his carrier pigeon, which is then killed by Stan, a member of the division.

Character Developments

• Zhong Yi: He shows empathy and kindness towards Sutier, indicating a softer side to his assassin persona. He also demonstrates strategic thinking and awareness of his surroundings.
• Sutier: She shows resilience and a bright spirit despite her difficult circumstances. She also displays an interest in Zhong Yi's habits.
• Stan: He is shown to be ruthless and maniacal, willing to kill innocent people, including children.

Significant Themes

• The contrast between Zhong Yi's assassin persona and his kind actions towards Sutier highlights the theme of duality or complexity of character.
• The theme of innocence and its loss is explored through the impending massacre of Sutier's family.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Yi and Sutier: Their interaction is brief but meaningful. Zhong Yi shows kindness to Sutier, and she seems to take an interest in him.
• Zhong Yi and Stan: They have a tense interaction through the shared vision. Zhong Yi is discovered by Stan, leading to potential conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Yi, as Li Ang, witnesses Sutier, a young girl, approaching his room amidst a massacre in her home.
• Sutier knocks on Li Ang's door, pleading for him to open it, while the Demon Suppressing Division approaches her.
• Li Ang struggles with the behavior system's restrictions but ultimately opens the door for Sutier.
• Sutier reveals her family's dynamics and expresses her desire for revenge against the Demon Suppressing Division.
• Li Ang and Sutier have a conversation in Li Ang's room, where she asks him to teach her to kill and become her master.

Character Developments

• Li Ang/Zhong Yi: Struggles with his conscience and the behavior system's restrictions, ultimately deciding to help Sutier. He shows compassion and understanding towards her situation.
• Sutier: Demonstrates remarkable composure and resilience in the face of her family's tragedy. She is determined to seek revenge and takes the initiative to ask Li Ang to teach her to kill.

Significant Themes

• Revenge: Sutier's primary motivation, driving her to seek out Li Ang's help.
• Compassion vs. Neutrality: Li Ang's internal struggle between his desire to help Sutier and the behavior system's restrictions on involvement in others' karma.
• Trust and Connection: The budding relationship between Li Ang and Sutier, with Sutier placing her trust in Li Ang and asking him to be her master.

Character Interactions

• Li Ang and Sutier: Their interaction is marked by mutual understanding and trust-building. Sutier is open about her situation and asks Li Ang to teach her to kill, while Li Ang, despite the behavior system's restrictions, shows empathy and willingness to help her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhong Yi, a True Disciple of a righteous sect, meets Sutier, a homeless young girl seeking refuge.
• Zhong Yi refuses to take Sutier in, despite her offers to help with chores as tuition.
• Zhong Yi is conflicted about helping Sutier against the Demon Suppressing Division but is restricted by his roleplaying character's limitations.
• Sutier sleeps in Zhong Yi's house, and he delays dealing with her situation until the next day.
• Zhong Yi is taken over by his character, Li Ang, who attempts to kill Sutier in her sleep but ultimately hesitates.
• The next day, Li Ang decides to drive Sutier away and gives her killer talismans as a parting gift.

Character Developments

• Zhong Yi: Struggles with his desire to help Sutier and his roleplaying character's restrictions. Feels pity and concern for Sutier but maintains his resolve to follow Li Ang's character arc.
• Sutier: Remains hopeful and determined despite Zhong Yi's initial refusal and later harsh treatment. Expresses her desire to become a killer like Li Ang.

Significant Themes

• Loyalty vs. Compassion: Zhong Yi's loyalty to his character's arc conflicts with his compassion for Sutier.
• The Corrupting Influence of Power: The Demon Path's allure and the potential consequences of wielding power are hinted at through Li Ang's actions and Sutier's desire to become a killer.

Character Interactions

• Zhong Yi and Sutier: Zhong Yi's initial refusal and later harsh treatment of Sutier contrast with his genuine concern for her well-being. Sutier remains determined and hopeful despite Zhong Yi's actions.
• Zhong Yi and Li Ang: Zhong Yi struggles with Li Ang's actions, particularly the attempt to kill Sutier and the decision to drive her away. However, he ultimately adheres to Li Ang's character arc.