Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan, unable to sleep, engages in conversation with the System.
• He discovers that his assets have increased significantly (340,000 Spirit Crystals) but the main quest progress has only increased by 10,000.
• Luo Chuan questions the System about this discrepancy.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan shows initiative and curiosity, questioning the System's rules.
• The System, while maintaining its cold tone, shows a hint of confusion and provides explanations.

Significant Themes

• The disparity between Luo Chuan's personal growth (assets) and his main quest progress.
• The System's role as a rule-maker and its interaction with Luo Chuan.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and the System engage in a conversation that reveals a slight emotional response from the System.
• Luo Chuan challenges the System's rules, showing his growing confidence and assertiveness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan advances to the Fourth Tier by spending 100,000 Spirit Crystals.
• He chooses the entertainment direction for the Origin Mall's development.
• Luo Chuan draws a special item, the Magic Phone, from the System's lottery.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan's understanding of the Tianlan Continent's neglect of spiritual life and entertainment grows, leading him to choose the entertainment direction for the Origin Mall.

Significant Themes

• The importance of spiritual life and entertainment in the Tianlan Continent, contrasting with the focus on cultivation.
• Luo Chuan's boredom and desire for entertainment, reflecting his Earth origins.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan interacts with the System, choosing the entertainment direction and drawing the Magic Phone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan learns he can unlock apps through a lottery or by developing them himself, but he lacks the necessary skills and resources.
• The 'Magic Phone App Lottery' costs one hundred thousand Spirit Crystals per draw.
• Business at the Origin Mall is slow, but Luo Chuan expects customers to arrive soon due to the Ancient Ruins' news.
• Ying Wuji, Murong Haitang, and their team return to Lingyun Academy after their Ancient Ruins expedition.
• Dean Fan Chengtian personally welcomes them, indicating the academy's interest in their findings.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Realizes the challenges of unlocking apps and starts considering self-development or hiring developers.
• Ying Wuji and Murong Haitang: Return to Lingyun Academy after a successful Ancient Ruins expedition, gaining recognition from the Dean.

Significant Themes

• Resource acquisition and development: Luo Chuan struggles to find resources to unlock apps, while Lingyun Academy values the resources and knowledge gained from the Ancient Ruins expedition.
• Recognition and prestige: Dean Fan Chengtian's personal welcome signifies the importance and recognition of Ying Wuji and Murong Haitang's expedition.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and the System: Luo Chuan interacts with the System to understand app unlocking methods.
• Ying Wuji, Murong Haitang, and Dean Fan Chengtian: The instructors and students interact with the Dean upon their return, showing respect and camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Dean Fan Chengtian convenes a meeting in the Assembly Hall, an event usually reserved for matters of great importance.
• Murong Haitang recounts her team's experience in the Ancient Ruins, including the discovery of the Origin Mall and its extraordinary offerings.
• She details the strange phenomena, powerful monsters, and the World Tree within the Ancient Ruins.

Character Developments

• Murong Haitang demonstrates her leadership and responsibility by presenting the events in the Ancient Ruins to the academy's instructors.
• Fan Chengtian shows his wisdom and foresight by organizing the meeting and encouraging open discussion.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and information, as the Origin Mall's revelations cause a stir among the instructors.
• The importance of unity and communication in facing challenges, as demonstrated by the assembly of instructors to discuss the Ancient Ruins.

Character Interactions

• Fan Chengtian and Murong Haitang work together to inform and engage the instructors about the Ancient Ruins.
• The instructors react with surprise, skepticism, and curiosity as they learn about the Origin Mall and the Ancient Ruins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Murong Haitang presents Spicy Strips and Cola from the Origin Mall to the Lingyun Academy instructors.
• An injured student from the Mysterious Institute is brought in to test the effects of the items.
• The student was severely injured by a Shadow Leopard and is now in a critical but stable condition.

Character Developments

• Murong Haitang shows anticipation and confidence in the items she brought.
• The injured student demonstrates overconfidence and poor judgment, leading to his severe injuries.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Harmony: The instructors generally trust and respect each other, as seen in their interactions and the academy's rules.
• Consequences of Overconfidence: The student's injuries serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of overconfidence.

Character Interactions

• Murong Haitang interacts positively with the other instructors, showing camaraderie and understanding.
• The middle-aged instructor shows annoyance towards the injured student, indicating a mentorship dynamic.
• Fan Chengtian, the academy head, observes the situation with amusement and plans to address the issue of overconfidence among students.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Chen, an injured student, is brought to the assembly hall.
• Murong Haitang, a teacher, instructs to pour cola from the Origin Mall down Mo Chen's throat to heal him.
• Mo Chen's injuries heal rapidly and completely after drinking the cola, with no adverse effects on his cultivation or physical condition.

Character Developments

• Mo Chen: Initially injured, he recovers fully after drinking the cola. He shows deference to the Dean, indicating he's aware of his mistake and the academy's hierarchy.
• Murong Haitang: She demonstrates knowledge of the cola's healing properties and confidence in its effectiveness.
• Baili Wenshu (Dean): He oversees the process, showing authority and calmness. He's respected by the students, indicating his status and influence.
• Fan Chengtian: He shows concern for Mo Chen's well-being and is impressed by the cola's healing power.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Origin Mall's cola as a healing agent.
• The hierarchy and authority within the Earth Academy, with Dean Baili Wenshu at the top.
• The students' awe and respect for the Dean, suggesting a strict disciplinary system.

Character Interactions

• Mo Chen and Dean Baili Wenshu: Mo Chen shows deference to the Dean, indicating a power dynamic.
• The students and Dean Baili Wenshu: The students respect and fear the Dean, showing his authority.
• Mo Chen and the other students: Mo Chen's rapid recovery sparks awe and disbelief among his peers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Murong Haitang reveals that Cola, a drink from the Origin Mall, costs only 10 Spirit Crystals.
• Ying Wuji and Murong Haitang disclose that the Jade Dew and Mineral Water have significantly improved their students' cultivation and aptitudes, with Gu Yunxi even obtaining the Extreme Cold Spirit Body.
• Fan Chengtian expresses his desire to visit the Origin Mall after hearing about its wonders.
• Fan Chengtian decides to send students and mentors from the four academies to Jiuyao City to negotiate with the Tianxing Empire for a teleportation array.

Character Developments

• Fan Chengtian shows interest in the Origin Mall and its offerings, revealing his desire for personal growth and a successor (Gu Yunxi).
• Murong Haitang and Ying Wuji demonstrate their loyalty and trust in each other by sharing information about their students' improvements.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and Growth: The Origin Mall's items facilitate cultivation progress and aptitude improvements, driving characters' desires for personal growth.
• Ambition and Power: Fan Chengtian's interest in the Origin Mall and his decision to establish a teleportation array reflect his ambition to gain more power and influence.

Character Interactions

• Murong Haitang and Ying Wuji display a strong working relationship, sharing information and supporting each other.
• Fan Chengtian interacts with his students and colleagues, showing his leadership and decision-making skills.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fan Chengtian and others discuss the Ancient Ruins, identifying it as the dreaded Abyss from ancient times.
• Chen Mo and Chen Yiyi return to Tianji Pavilion after their journey.
• They report to their master, Wen Tianji, about their discoveries, including the Seven-Colored Glazed Chicken's tail feather and their encounter with Luo Chuan (the Origin Mall Boss).

Character Developments

• Fan Chengtian: Expresses concern about the Abyss and the potential danger it poses to the Tianlan Continent.
• Chen Mo: Shows maturity and patience, contrasting with Chen Yiyi's liveliness.
• Chen Yiyi: Remains lively and talkative, sharing their experiences enthusiastically with Wen Tianji.
• Wen Tianji: Shows affection towards his disciples, patience with Chen Yiyi's chatter, and curiosity about the Origin Mall.

Significant Themes

• Danger and Protection: The Abyss poses a threat, while Luo Chuan's aid to Chen Mo and Chen Yiyi shows protection.
• Curiosity and Discovery: Wen Tianji's interest in the Origin Mall highlights the theme of discovery and new experiences.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Chen Yiyi: Show sibling-like affection, with Chen Mo being patient and understanding towards Chen Yiyi's lively nature.
• Wen Tianji and Chen Yiyi: Display a warm, affectionate master-disciple relationship, with Wen Tianji showing amusement and patience towards Chen Yiyi's chatter.
• Chen Mo, Chen Yiyi, and Wen Tianji: Share their experiences and discoveries, fostering a sense of camaraderie and mutual respect.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Tianji, the Pavilion Master of Tianji Pavilion, decides to leave his secluded life on Tianji Peak to visit the Origin Mall, an unprecedented move.
• News of the Origin Mall spreads, causing a stir among major powers on the Tianlan Continent, who start making secret preparations.
• Luo Chuan, the Boss of the Origin Mall, has breakfast at the Phoenix Immortal Tower with Yao Ziyan, his employee.
• Upon returning to the Origin Mall, Yao Ziyan notices the World Tree and the Abyss sphere, expressing surprise and concern.

Character Developments

• Wen Tianji: Shows a willingness to leave his secluded life, indicating a change in his usual behavior due to the Origin Mall's influence.
• Luo Chuan: Continues to display his calm and composed demeanor, even when faced with the Abyss sphere. He also shows a sense of responsibility by sealing the Abyss.
• Yao Ziyan: Reveals her intelligence and perceptiveness by guessing the origin of the World Tree and expressing concern about the Abyss sphere.

Significant Themes

• Power and Influence: The Origin Mall's influence extends to major powers, highlighting its significance and potential impact on the Tianlan Continent.
• Responsibility: Luo Chuan's decision to seal the Abyss demonstrates his sense of responsibility towards the safety of his shop and its customers.
• Change and Adaptation: Wen Tianji's decision to leave his secluded life shows that even powerful figures can adapt to new circumstances.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: Their interaction shows a comfortable, familiar dynamic, with Yao Ziyan expressing curiosity and concern, while Luo Chuan provides explanations and reassurances.
• Wen Tianji and his disciples (Chen Mo and Chen Yiyi): The teacher-student relationship is evident, with Wen Tianji making decisions that affect his disciples, who show surprise and acceptance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Origin Mall introduces a new feature: a Weapon Vending System selling Spirit Artifacts from the Tower of Trials' Weapon Mall.
• Yao Ziyan visits the weapon vending space and finds a giant pit, a result of Luo Chuan testing the power of an unknown weapon.
• Yao Ziyan expresses disinterest in the Spirit Artifacts and returns to the main counter.
• Luo Chuan discusses the pit with Yao Ziyan and later summons the System to inquire about it.

Character Developments

• Yao Ziyan demonstrates her lack of interest in Spirit Artifacts, showing growth in her confidence and trust in Luo Chuan and the Origin Mall's capabilities.
• Luo Chuan shows generosity towards his employees by allowing Yao Ziyan to pick any Spirit Artifact.

Significant Themes

• Trust and confidence in Luo Chuan and the Origin Mall's power and resources.
• The introduction of new features and changes in the Origin Mall.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan discuss the weapon vending system and the giant pit, showcasing a comfortable and open working relationship.
• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan both express their curiosity about the giant pit, leading to a brief interaction with the System.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan learns that his Psionic Handgun can't repair itself due to the destruction of laws in its attack area.
• He decides to continue practicing on the fifth floor of the Tower of Trials, facing the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass.
• Yao Ziyan, the Origin Mall clerk, observes Luo Chuan's gaming figure and is intrigued by his leisurely approach to challenging the powerful grass.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Shows resilience and a competitive spirit in facing challenges, improving rapidly against the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass.
• Yao Ziyan: Demonstrates curiosity and a relaxed attitude towards gaming, unlike Luo Chuan's intense focus.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and resilience in facing challenges.
• Different approaches to gaming and competition.
• The gap between virtual worlds and reality.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan interacts with the System, seeking advice on repairing his Psionic Handgun.
• Yao Ziyan observes Luo Chuan's gaming figure from a distance, feeling curious and amused by his approach to the challenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan grows bored with fighting the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass, deciding to stop after two hours of continuous attempts.
• The Origin Mall remains deserted, with no customers in days.
• The Royal Family of Beasts delays their visit due to the impending emergence of the Demon Emperor from seclusion.
• Elder Bai returns to Jiuyao City and visits the Origin Mall, revealing that Ji Wuhui is busy with state affairs.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Shows signs of boredom and frustration due to lack of challenge, indicating his rapid growth and high expectations.
• Yao Ziyan: Demonstrates understanding and empathy towards Luo Chuan's situation, showing growth in maturity and emotional intelligence.
• Ji Wuhui: Revealed to be busy with state affairs, highlighting his responsibility and dedication as the Emperor.

Significant Themes

• The double-edged sword of talent: Luo Chuan's exceptional abilities bring him both success and frustration due to the lack of challenge.
• Responsibility and burden of power: Ji Wuhui's duties as the Emperor are vast and time-consuming, reflecting the weight of his position.
• The passage of time: The delay of the Royal Family of Beasts and Ji Wuhui's busy schedule emphasize the relentless march of time.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: Their interaction shows a growing bond and understanding between the two, with Yao Ziyan showing concern for Luo Chuan's well-being.
• Luo Chuan and Elder Bai: Their conversation highlights Luo Chuan's indifferent attitude towards fame and fortune, contrasting with Elder Bai's admiration for his lifestyle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan discuss human nature, with Yao Ziyan generalizing that humans are never content.
• Elder Bai purchases the Jade Dew and other items from the Origin Mall, expressing his excitement and financial strain.
• Yao Ziyan points out the new item in the shop, a potted plant that Elder Bai recognizes as the World Tree from the Ancient Ruins.
• Yao Ziyan invites Elder Bai to explore the new weapon sales space, which contains Spirit Artifacts from the Tower of Trials.

Character Developments

• Yao Ziyan shows her experience and wisdom gained from her travels, but also her tendency to generalize.
• Luo Chuan remains calm and collected, showing no reaction to the revelation of the World Tree.
• Elder Bai demonstrates his knowledge of ancient artifacts and his excitement over new discoveries.

Significant Themes

• Human Nature: Yao Ziyan's comments on human contentment suggest a theme of human nature and its complexities.
• Discovery and Curiosity: The excitement and curiosity shown by Elder Bai when discovering the World Tree and the weapon sales space highlight the theme of discovery and its value.
• Power and Identity: Luo Chuan's dual identity as a peerless expert and the idle boss of the Origin Mall raises questions about power and identity.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan have a friendly, employee-boss dynamic, with Yao Ziyan showing familiarity and Luo Chuan showing understanding and patience.
• Yao Ziyan and Elder Bai interact as friends, with Yao Ziyan guiding Elder Bai and Elder Bai expressing his thoughts openly.
• Elder Bai and Luo Chuan have a respectful, yet puzzled dynamic, with Elder Bai trying to understand Luo Chuan's actions and thoughts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan's weapon trading space is revealed to be vast, boundless, and possesses a restricting law, astonishing Elder Bai.
• Elder Bai discovers a large pit within the space, created by an unknown weapon's test.
• Luo Chuan and Elder Bai discuss the pit's origin, with Elder Bai expressing curiosity about the weapon's power.

Character Developments

• Elder Bai: Realizes the extent of Luo Chuan's abilities in creating and maintaining a vast, stable space, further deepening his respect for Luo Chuan.
• Luo Chuan: Shows no surprise at Elder Bai's reaction to the space, indicating his familiarity with such responses.

Significant Themes

• Power and Creation: The chapter emphasizes the immense power required to create and maintain such a vast space, reflecting Luo Chuan's extraordinary abilities.
• Familiarity and Acceptance: Luo Chuan's nonchalance towards Elder Bai's astonishment suggests his acceptance of such reactions, implying a theme of familiarity with the extraordinary.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Elder Bai: Their interaction is brief but reveals their mutual respect and understanding. Elder Bai asks about the pit, and Luo Chuan provides a simple explanation.
• Elder Bai and Yao Ziyan: They have a brief exchange after Elder Bai's game time ends, with Yao Ziyan asking about Luo Chuan's lunch order.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan awaits the release of the Magic Phone, feeling excited but also concerned about the high cost of unlocking apps.
• He learns that unlocking five apps is required to access the app development tutorial.
• Luo Chuan realizes the System has implemented prerequisite conditions for unlocking features, leading him to joke that the System has "gone bad."
• He hopes for more customers in the Origin Mall to increase his Spirit Crystal earnings.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: He shows excitement about the Magic Phone but also frustration with the high costs. He becomes more strategic in his thinking, hoping to increase his earnings to unlock more apps.

Significant Themes

• The high cost of unlocking apps and the need for Luo Chuan to strategize his earnings.
• The potential growth and changes in the Origin Mall, reflecting Luo Chuan's dreams and ambitions.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan interacts with the System, expressing his opinions and learning about the new conditions for unlocking the app development tutorial. Their interaction is playful, with Luo Chuan jokingly accusing the System of "going bad."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan wakes up from a vivid dream where he sees an endless expanse of worlds beneath the Void.
• He meets Bu Shiyi and Wei Qingzhu at the Origin Mall, and they have dinner together.
• Luo Chuan challenges Yao Ziyan to a sparring match in the Arena Mode of the Tower of Trials, despite their significant power gap.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Becomes more confident and arrogant due to his recent progress, leading him to challenge Yao Ziyan despite their vast power difference.
• Yao Ziyan: Shows concern and hesitation about sparring with Luo Chuan but ultimately agrees to avoid offending him.

Significant Themes

• Confidence and arrogance: Luo Chuan's overconfidence leads him to underestimate his opponent and seek unnecessary challenges.
• Power dynamics: The power gap between Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan is evident, with Luo Chuan expecting an easy victory despite Yao Ziyan's reservations.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: Luo Chuan's casual challenge to Yao Ziyan highlights his growing arrogance, while Yao Ziyan's hesitation and eventual agreement show her deference to Luo Chuan's authority.
• Luo Chuan and Bu Shiyi/Wei Qingzhu: The trio meets at the Origin Mall, but their interaction is brief, focusing more on Luo Chuan's challenge to Yao Ziyan.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan engage in a sword battle.
• Yao Ziyan uses her Purple Sky Fox's innate ability, the Power of Sealing, which temporarily immobilizes Luo Chuan.
• Luo Chuan counters with the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass's Sword Intent, emphasizing speed and indestructibility.
• Their battle leaves the stone platform ravaged by Sword Qi.

Character Developments

• Yao Ziyan's skills in the Way of the Sword are revealed to be superior to Luo Chuan's.
• Luo Chuan uses the battle to improve his combat abilities, much to Yao Ziyan's surprise and curiosity.
• Jiang Shengjun expresses interest in Sci-Fi Weapons from the Weapon Vending System, which are different from Spirit Artifacts and don't require spiritual energy activation.

Significant Themes

• The power of speed and indestructibility in combat.
• The use of innate abilities and divine powers in battle.
• The curiosity and eagerness to explore new weapons and powers.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan engage in a serious and intense sword battle, pushing each other's limits.
• Bu Lige, Bu Shiyi, and Jiang Shengjun discuss the Weapon Vending System and Sci-Fi Weapons, showing curiosity and eagerness to learn more.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bu Shiyi, Bu Lige, and Jiang Shengjun discuss the origins of Sci-Fi and Magic Weapons, speculating that Luo Chuan might have been to other worlds.
• They find Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan sparring in a virtual game, resulting in a draw.
• Bu Lige and Jiang Shengjun decide to spar in the Arena of the Tower of Trials, leading to heated arguments and laughter in the Origin Mall.

Character Developments

• Bu Shiyi shows curiosity and strategic thinking, testing weapons and considering their origins.
• Bu Lige displays acceptance and adaptability, taking Luo Chuan's potential otherworldly experiences in stride.
• Jiang Shengjun demonstrates competitive spirit and impulsiveness, eager to spar with Bu Lige.
• Yao Ziyan shows humility, acknowledging Luo Chuan might have held back during their sparring session.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and acceptance of new experiences and possibilities (Bu Lige's reaction to Luo Chuan's potential otherworldly experiences).
• Competition and camaraderie (Bu Lige and Jiang Shengjun's sparring, reminiscent of Luo Chuan's past gaming experiences with his roommates).

Character Interactions

• Bu Shiyi, Bu Lige, and Jiang Shengjun discuss and theorize together, showing camaraderie and shared curiosity.
• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan spar in a virtual game, displaying mutual respect and friendly competition.
• Bu Lige and Jiang Shengjun's interaction is marked by competitive banter and friendly rivalry.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan and his friends spend time at the Origin Mall, with Luo Chuan eagerly awaiting the Magic Phone's release.
• The next day, Luo Chuan finds the Magic Phone on sale at the mall, priced at 100 Spirit Crystals.
• He activates the phone, which has only two built-in apps: App Store and Settings.
• Disappointed by the lack of apps, Luo Chuan decides to use the app lottery, costing 100,000 Spirit Crystals.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan's anticipation and excitement for the Magic Phone grow, demonstrating his enthusiasm and eagerness.
• He shows determination and decisiveness in using the app lottery despite the high cost.

Significant Themes

• Technology and Convenience: The Magic Phone is introduced as a tool to convenience cultivators, highlighting the theme of technology's role in daily life.
• Cost and Value: The price of the Magic Phone and the app lottery raises questions about cost, value, and what one is willing to pay for.

Character Interactions

• Although not present in this chapter, Luo Chuan's interactions with the System are notable. He communicates with the System to activate the phone and use the app lottery.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan draws an application, 'Origin Forum', from the Magic Phone.
• The Magic Phone has a built-in owner recognition function, ensuring it returns to its owner if lost.
• Luo Chuan downloads the Origin Forum app for ten Spirit Crystals.
• He registers on the forum with the username 'Ordinary Boss'.
• Yao Ziyan, Luo Chuan's assistant, learns about the new product, the Magic Phone.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan demonstrates his strategic thinking by asking about the Magic Phone's loss prevention feature.
• He shows satisfaction with his chosen username, 'Ordinary Boss'.
• Yao Ziyan displays curiosity and eagerness when learning about a new product.

Significant Themes

• The Magic Phone's advanced features, including app downloads and owner recognition.
• The introduction of a new communication platform, the Origin Forum.
• The dynamic between Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan, showing their comfortable working relationship.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan interacts with the System, asking about the Magic Phone's features.
• He shares information about the Magic Phone with Yao Ziyan, showing trust and openness.
• Yao Ziyan expresses interest in the new product, engaging in a brief conversation with Luo Chuan.