Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Four Great Academies announce a ranking event for students to assess their progress and adjust teaching models.
• Luo Chuan allows the event to be held in the Origin Mall.
• The event will likely involve thousands of students, making it logistically challenging to complete in a single day.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan shows understanding and support for the event, demonstrating his role as a responsible and considerate leader.
• Yao Ziyan displays her closeness with Luo Chuan and her role as his assistant, relaying messages from the deans.

Significant Themes

• The importance of regular assessment and adjustment in education.
• The logistical challenges of managing large-scale events.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan discuss the event, showing a comfortable working relationship.
• Fan Chengtian and the other deans approach Luo Chuan to request the use of the Origin Mall, showing deference to his authority.
• Gu Yunxi, Jiang Wanshang, Su Tianxuan, and Murong Haitang discuss the upcoming event, showcasing their camaraderie and Murong Haitang's mentoring role.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan explore Oran's nightlife without incident.
• The next day, Luo Chuan notices yellowing leaves on the World Tree and decides to supplement it with Jade Dew.
• The Origin Mall has fewer customers due to reduced game time rewards for academy students.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan shows care for the World Tree, indicating his growing responsibility and attachment to his new life.
• Yao Ziyue displays her cunning charm by elegantly asking her sister for a free meal.

Significant Themes

• Routine and Boredom: The chapter emphasizes the mundane, everyday life of Luo Chuan, contrasting with the extraordinary events in previous chapters.
• Growth and Responsibility: Luo Chuan's actions towards the World Tree show his growing sense of responsibility and care for his surroundings.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: They continue their friendly and comfortable relationship, exploring Oran together.
• Luo Chuan and the World Tree: Luo Chuan shows concern for the World Tree's health, indicating a deeper connection with it.
• Yao Ziyue and Yao Ziyan: Yao Ziyue's playful request for a meal from her sister highlights their sibling bond.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Royal Family of Beasts arrives at the Origin Mall for a competition.
• Betting begins, with contestants placing bets on themselves or others, boosting their confidence.
• More than 500 contestants participate, with pre-determined combat orders and opponents.
• Luo Chuan adds a live broadcast function for each combat scene.
• Gu Yunxi's match begins against Xu Youwei from Xuan Yue Academy.

Character Developments

• Gu Yunxi: Shows confidence in her abilities and is eager to prove herself.
• Xu Youwei: Introduced as a Divine Soul Rank Six cultivator, uses a Heaven Grade Spirit Artifact ice sword.

Significant Themes

• Confidence and pride in one's abilities.
• The use of psychological tactics in marketing (betting).
• The importance of true strength and fairness in competition.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Wanshang cheers for Gu Yunxi, showing support and belief in her abilities.
• Gu Yunxi and Xu Youwei introduce themselves and their ranks before the match begins.
• Luo Chuan observes Gu Yunxi's weapon with interest, recognizing it as a Gatling gun from his previous world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yunxi, a Divine Soul sixth-rank cultivator, enters the Arena with a Gatling gun, an unusual weapon for cultivators.
• Luo Chuan, the Origin Mall's boss, notices Gu Yunxi's weapon and projects her battle onto the shop's display screen.
• Gu Yunxi and Xu Youwei, another Divine Soul sixth-rank cultivator, prepare to fight. Xu Youwei senses danger from Gu Yunxi's weapon.

Character Developments

• Gu Yunxi demonstrates confidence and strategic thinking by choosing an unconventional weapon.
• Xu Youwei shows caution and heightened senses, feeling the threat from Gu Yunxi's weapon.

Significant Themes

• Unconventional strategies and weapons in cultivation battles.
• The impact of technology on traditional cultivation methods.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Jiang Wanshang discuss the unusual weapon and the battle.
• Gu Yunxi and Xu Youwei prepare for their battle, with Xu Youwei showing wariness towards Gu Yunxi's weapon.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Youwei and Gu Yunxi face off, with Gu Yunxi wielding a powerful Spirit Artifact, a Gatling gun.
• Xu Youwei initially plans to dodge and wear down Gu Yunxi's Spiritual Energy, but Gu Yunxi opens fire, forcing Xu Youwei onto the defensive.
• The Gatling gun's relentless barrage threatens Xu Youwei's life, depleting her Spiritual Energy and pushing her to her limits.

Character Developments

• Xu Youwei demonstrates her agility and speed, but struggles against the overwhelming firepower of the Gatling gun.
• Gu Yunxi shows strategic thinking, using the Gatling gun's advantage to control the battle and force Xu Youwei into a defensive position.

Significant Themes

• The power of technology and innovation (Gatling gun) versus traditional cultivation methods.
• The importance of strategic thinking and adaptability in combat.

Character Interactions

• Xu Youwei and Gu Yunxi engage in a tense standoff, with Gu Yunxi's use of the Gatling gun turning the tables on Xu Youwei's initial plan.
• Xu Youwei's frustration and desperation contrast with Gu Yunxi's calm and calculated approach.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yunxi's use of a powerful, non-Spiritual Energy-based weapon in the Origin Mall fight sparks discussion about Technological Weapons.
• The academy event organizers, including Fan Chengtian, watch the fight via live broadcast.
• They discuss the potential impact of such weapons on cultivation and academy events.

Character Developments

• Fan Chengtian: Shows interest in the weapon's capabilities and potential use in academy events.
• Murong Haitang: Recognizes Gu Yunxi as a student from Lingyun Academy and expresses concern about her troublemaking tendencies.
• Chen Yingfeng: Analyzes the weapon's practicality for ordinary people against cultivators.

Significant Themes

• The introduction of advanced technology (Technological Weapons) into the cultivation world.
• The potential impact of such technology on cultivation practices and academy events.

Character Interactions

• Fan Chengtian, Chen Yingfeng, Qin Muxue, Murong Haitang, Baili Wenshu, Jun Xizhu: Discuss the implications of the weapon and its potential use in academy events.
• Bu Lige, Ji Tianwen, Jiang Shengjun, Su Ninghan, Chen Mo: Discuss the weapon's nature and similarity to novel technology.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jun Xizhu's suggestion to change the rules is approved.
• Gu Yunxi defeats Xu Youwei in their ranked match using a Technological Weapon (gun).
• The Dean and instructors void the match results due to the rule exploitation and announce a change: no Technological Weapons in ranked matches.
• Gu Yunxi and Xu Youwei are ordered to rematch.

Character Developments

• Gu Yunxi shows her strategic thinking and adaptability in battle.
• Xu Youwei demonstrates resilience and sportsmanship in accepting her defeat and the rematch.
• Murong Haitang, the instructor, shows fairness and strictness in enforcing the rules.

Significant Themes

• Adaptability and quick thinking in the face of changing circumstances.
• Fairness and sportsmanship in competition.
• The importance of rules and their interpretation in competitive settings.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yunxi and Xu Youwei show mutual respect and understanding, despite being competitors.
• Gu Yunxi apologizes to Xu Youwei for her earlier victory, showing empathy.
• Murong Haitang maintains a stern demeanor while interacting with both Gu Yunxi and Xu Youwei, enforcing the rules and ensuring fairness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The second battle between Gu Yunxi and Xu Youwei draws attention, inspiring students to try heavy weapons in the game.
• Xiao Cheng and Lin Feng face off in a closely matched battle at Divine Soul Seventh Rank.
• Despite exchanging heavy blows, neither can gain the upper hand, leading to a potential draw.
• Xiao Cheng remembers unused moves and decides to bluff Lin Feng into making a mistake.

Character Developments

• Xiao Cheng: Shows resilience and strategic thinking, using a bluff to potentially turn the tide of the battle.
• Lin Feng: Initially confident, becomes doubtful and overthinks Xiao Cheng's intentions, showing a lack of mental fortitude.

Significant Themes

• The importance of mental resilience and composure in combat.
• The strategic use of bluffs and deception in battle.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Cheng and Lin Feng: Engage in a tense, evenly matched battle, with Xiao Cheng attempting to exploit Lin Feng's doubts and insecurities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Feng and Xiao Cheng face off in a virtual game battle.
• Xiao Cheng uses a Paladin skill, "Holy Mother's Light," to suddenly gain a power boost, defeating Lin Feng.
• Gu Yunxi and Xu Youwei's battle draws more attention due to its intensity and the Dean's intervention to change rules.

Character Developments

• Xiao Cheng demonstrates strategic thinking and powerful skill usage, gaining respect from other students.
• Lin Feng shows understanding and analytical skills by figuring out Xiao Cheng's skill's origin.
• Gu Yunxi exhibits exceptional strength and strategic thinking, planning to counter Xu Youwei's attacks.

Significant Themes

• Strategic thinking and adaptability in combat.
• The power of unexpected moves and skill usage.
• The intensity and unpredictability of competition.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Cheng and Lin Feng: Xiao Cheng outsmarts Lin Feng, leading to Lin Feng's defeat and subsequent admiration for Xiao Cheng's skill.
• Gu Yunxi and Xu Youwei: Their evenly matched battle garners attention, with Gu Yunxi planning a counterattack.
• Students: They observe and discuss the battles, sharing information and insights among themselves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yunxi demonstrates her powerful magic by conjuring a large fireball, about a meter in diameter, and attacks Xu Youwei with it.
• Xu Youwei avoids the fireball and counters with her Spirit Artifact, a strange blade made of shadows, which she uses to attack Gu Yunxi.
• Gu Yunxi conjures three fireballs simultaneously, trying to hit Xu Youwei, who dodges by entering the shadows.
• Gu Yunxi attempts to attack Xu Youwei while she's in the shadows but Xu Youwei emerges from Gu Yunxi's own shadow to block the attack.

Character Developments

• Gu Yunxi showcases her powerful fire magic and determination to win the fight.
• Xu Youwei reveals her unique shadow-manipulating ability and demonstrates her agility and strategic thinking.

Significant Themes

• Power and its demonstration: Both characters exhibit their formidable abilities, highlighting the theme of power and its use.
• Adaptability: Xu Youwei adapts to Gu Yunxi's attacks by using her shadow manipulation skills in creative ways.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yunxi and Xu Youwei engage in a magical duel, each trying to outdo the other's attacks.
• Their interaction is competitive and intense, with both showing respect for each other's abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yunxi reveals she can create her own skill, 'Three Fireballs', surprising Xu Youwei.
• A fierce battle ensues between Gu Yunxi and Xu Youwei, showcasing Gu Yunxi's unique Fireball usage and Xu Youwei's Shadow Blades and shield.
• The customers watching the live broadcast are amazed by Gu Yunxi's Fireball skill variation.
• The academy sends a message to students, lifting skill restrictions for the upcoming ranked matches.

Character Developments

• Gu Yunxi: Demonstrates her creativity and adaptability by creating her own skill, showing she's more than just a one-trick pony.
• Xu Youwei: Shows off her versatility as a Night Envoy, using Shadow Blades and a shield effectively.
• Jiang Wanshang, Bu Lige, and other customers: Discuss Gu Yunxi's unique Fireball usage, realizing she has mastered several release methods.
• Fan Chengtian, Murong Haitang, and Qin Muxue: Discuss the implications of students using Casual Mode skills in the Arena, deciding to allow it.

Significant Themes

• Creativity and adaptability in gameplay (Gu Yunxi's Fireball skill).
• Versatility in character classes (Xu Youwei's Night Envoy skills).
• The impact of Casual Mode skills on Arena gameplay (students' excitement and the academy's decision).

Character Interactions

• Gu Yunxi and Xu Youwei: Engage in a spectacular battle, testing each other's skills and strategies.
• Jiang Wanshang, Bu Lige, and other customers: Discuss Gu Yunxi's Fireball skill, realizing its uniqueness.
• Fan Chengtian, Murong Haitang, and Qin Muxue: Discuss the implications of students using Casual Mode skills, deciding to allow it.
• Students: React excitedly to the academy's message lifting skill restrictions for the upcoming ranked matches.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan shows little interest in the ongoing ranking battles between students of the Four Great Academies.
• Yue Ling asks Luo Chuan about creating a Gatling gun, energizing him but also causing him to doubt its feasibility in the Tianlan Continent.
• Yao Ziyue joins Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan for dinner, discussing the exciting battles and her profitable bets.
• Anviya arrives in Jiuyao City, impressed by the number of cultivators and the influence of the Origin Mall.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan remains laid-back and unconcerned about the ranking battles, focusing on his shop and its security.
• Yue Ling shows initiative and enthusiasm in attempting to create a Gatling gun.
• Yao Ziyue demonstrates her business acumen and enjoyment of the ranking battles' betting opportunities.
• Anviya reveals her keen observation skills and curiosity about the Origin Mall and its mysterious boss.

Significant Themes

• The influence and impact of the Origin Mall on Jiuyao City and the Tianlan Continent.
• The potential for technology (Gatling gun) in a cultivation world and the challenges of adaptation.
• The excitement and spectacle of the ranking battles, drawing in both participants and spectators.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yue Ling discuss the possibility of creating a Gatling gun, showing Luo Chuan's mentoring and Yue Ling's eagerness to learn.
• Yao Ziyan, Yao Ziyue, and Luo Chuan share a meal, discussing the ranking battles and Yao Ziyue's betting success.
• Anviya's arrival in Jiuyao City sets the stage for potential interactions with the Origin Mall and its staff, as well as other characters in the city.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Anviya, a Dragon, arrives in Jiuyao City and visits the Origin Mall.
• The popularity of Casual Mode in the Four Great Academies' joint ranking battle surges.
• Luo Chuan's shop, the Origin Mall, is nearing completion for its online launch.

Character Developments

• Anviya: First appearance; curious and observant, she's a Dragon with a mysterious realm.
• Luo Chuan: Continues his daily routine; shows interest and surprise upon meeting Anviya.

Significant Themes

• The mysterious and powerful Dragon Clan is introduced.
• The Origin Mall's unique style and products are highlighted.

Character Interactions

• Anviya and Lin Fan: Lin Fan offers guidance services to Anviya, but she declines.
• Anviya and Luo Chuan: Anviya enters the Origin Mall, and Luo Chuan notices her Dragon identity and powerful realm.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Anviya, a Dragon Clan girl, visits Origin Mall, concealing her identity.
• Luo Chuan, the mall's boss, recognizes her true identity but keeps it hidden.
• Anviya is surprised to find Luo Chuan appears to be an ordinary person despite his powerful reputation.
• Anviya decides to explore the mall's products, guided by Yao Ziyan, the shop assistant.

Character Developments

• Anviya: Initially confident and curious, she becomes confused and intrigued when she can't sense Luo Chuan's strength.
• Luo Chuan: Maintains his composure and zen-like state, showing interest in Anviya's polite demeanor, unlike his expectations of dragons.
• Yao Ziyan: Polite and professional, she agrees to guide Anviya through the mall.

Significant Themes

• Identity and deception: Anviya conceals her identity, while Luo Chuan knows but doesn't reveal it.
• Power and perception: Anviya expects Luo Chuan to be powerful but finds him seemingly ordinary.
• First impressions: Luo Chuan's expectations of dragons clash with Anviya's polite behavior.

Character Interactions

• Anviya and Luo Chuan: They interact briefly, with Anviya asking to browse the shop, and Luo Chuan delegating the task to Yao Ziyan.
• Anviya and Yao Ziyan: Yao Ziyan guides Anviya, explaining the mall's products, and they maintain polite conversation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Anviya visits the Origin Mall, where Yao Ziyan introduces various products with extraordinary effects, such as Spicy Strips (temporarily boost strength), mineral water (improve aptitude), Sprite (restore mental energy), and ice cream (enhance mental energy intensity).
• Anviya learns about the Magic Phone, which provides convenience and access to Origin Mall information and apps.
• Luo Chuan reveals to Yao Ziyan that Anviya is a Dragon.

Character Developments

• Anviya: Initially disinterested, she becomes captivated by the Origin Mall's products and their potential benefits. She also displays curiosity and disbelief about the items' effects.
• Yao Ziyan: Serves as a knowledgeable guide to Anviya, showcasing her familiarity with the mall's products. She expresses confusion about Luo Chuan's interest in Anviya and is surprised to learn Anviya is a Dragon.
• Luo Chuan: Reveals his knowledge about Anviya's true identity as a Dragon, hinting at his awareness of extraordinary beings.

Significant Themes

• Extraordinary items and their potential benefits.
• The mystery surrounding the Origin Mall and its Boss.
• The revelation of Anviya's true identity as a Dragon, challenging preconceived notions.

Character Interactions

• Anviya and Yao Ziyan: Yao Ziyan guides Anviya through the mall, answering her questions and sharing information about the products. Anviya expresses disbelief and curiosity about the items' effects.
• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan: Yao Ziyan asks Luo Chuan about Anviya's uniqueness, and he reveals her true identity as a Dragon, leaving Yao Ziyan surprised and perplexed.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan discuss Anviya's unusual behavior, speculating about her true identity and purpose at the Origin Mall.
• Anviya accidentally drops some Magic Phones, displaying her clumsy nature despite her dragon lineage.
• Anviya activates her new Magic Phone, realizing it doesn't use Spiritual Energy, leading her to suspect it's based on technology.

Character Developments

• Anviya: She shows her clumsy side, contrasting with her dragon lineage. She starts questioning the Origin Mall's origins and the mysterious Boss.
• Yao Ziyan: He displays his keen senses and understanding of people, noticing Anviya's unusual behavior.
• Luo Chuan: He remains calm and collected, deciding to keep things normal and not reveal the Origin Mall's true nature.

Significant Themes

• Preconceived Notions: Yao Ziyan's initial image of dragons clashes with Anviya's reality, challenging his perceptions.
• Technology vs. Spiritual Energy: Anviya's discovery of the Magic Phone's non-spiritual nature hints at a different power source, potentially technology.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan discuss Anviya's behavior, showing their camaraderie and understanding of each other.
• Anviya interacts with the Magic Phone, leading her to question the Origin Mall's origins and her next course of action.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Anviya visits the Origin Mall and discovers a Saint-level World Tree and the Abyss, both surprisingly inactive and sealed.
• She downloads three new apps: Origin Forum, Origin Chat, and Origin Reading, using 30 Spirit Crystals.
• Anviya finds and reads a book about the relationship between Dragons and humans in another world, becoming engrossed in it.
• The Origin Mall's business hours end, and Yao Ziyan, the young Boss, approaches Anviya.

Character Developments

• Anviya: She demonstrates her knowledge and curiosity about ancient remnants and the Abyss, showing her wisdom and interest in learning. She also displays politeness and consideration towards Yao Ziyan.
• Yao Ziyan: He shows concern for Anviya's well-being and understanding of her engrossment in the book, indicating patience and empathy.

Significant Themes

• The discovery of ancient remnants and the Abyss hints at the mall's mysterious origins and the potential for hidden knowledge or power.
• The book Anviya reads suggests a theme of interspecies relationships and understanding, which could extend to her own identity as a Dragon.

Character Interactions

• Anviya and Yao Ziyan: They have a brief but cordial interaction, with Yao Ziyan showing understanding and Anviya apologizing for staying late.
• Anviya and Yao Ziyue (Yao Ziyan's sister): Earlier in the chapter, they have a brief conversation about the book's cover, with Anviya hiding her Dragon identity. Yao Ziyue shows curiosity and a different perspective on the book's art.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Anviya, a Dragon Clan member, visits Luo Chuan's shop, revealing her knowledge of a book that seems to misrepresent her clan.
• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan deduce Anviya's true identity as a Dragon Clan member.
• Anviya asks Luo Chuan about his origins, suspecting he's not from the Tianlan Continent.
• Yao Ziyan leaves, acknowledging the world Anviya describes is not the same as the Tianlan Continent's concept of the world.

Character Developments

• Anviya: Initially nervous, she gains confidence and openly asks about Luo Chuan's origins.
• Luo Chuan: He remains calm and honest, confirming he's not from the Tianlan Continent.
• Yao Ziyan: She accepts Luo Chuan's origin without surprise, showing understanding and trust in him.

Significant Themes

• Identity and Origin: Characters questioning and revealing their true origins.
• Worldviews: The contrast between the Tianlan Continent's understanding of the world and Anviya's knowledge of a sealed world.
• Trust and Honesty: Characters openly discussing their suspicions and truths.

Character Interactions

• Anviya and Luo Chuan: They engage in a direct conversation about their origins, with Anviya asking and Luo Chuan answering honestly.
• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan: Yao Ziyan shows understanding and acceptance of Luo Chuan's origin, displaying trust in him.
• Anviya and Yao Ziyan: They share a moment of silent understanding about the world's concept, with Yao Ziyan leaving to avoid further disruption.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan's origin and purpose for being on the Tianlan Continent are revealed.
• Anviya learns that Luo Chuan can control the power of Law, which is responsible for the extraordinary effects of the shop's goods.
• Anviya asks Luo Chuan to provide goods for the dragons and inquires about changing the shop's rules, but Luo Chuan declines.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Maintains his mysterious demeanor, revealing only that he wants to live peacefully as an ordinary shop owner. He understands the power of Law more deeply.
• Anviya: Shows curiosity and eagerness to learn about Luo Chuan's abilities and his shop's goods. She becomes more open and direct in her interactions with Luo Chuan.

Significant Themes

• The power of Law: Luo Chuan's understanding of Law deepens, and Anviya learns about its existence and potential applications.
• Luo Chuan's purpose: Luo Chuan's desire to live a peaceful life as a shop owner is reinforced, while Anviya seeks to understand and utilize his abilities for her people.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Anviya: Their interactions become more open and direct. Anviya shows curiosity and eagerness to learn from Luo Chuan, while Luo Chuan maintains his mysterious demeanor but provides some information about his abilities and the shop's goods.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Anviya learns that Luo Chuan can remove Abyss infections, challenging her understanding of the world.
• Luo Chuan asks Anviya about the Dragon Clan's disappearance and identity, but she only hints that he'll find out later.
• Anviya leaves the Origin Mall, and Luo Chuan decides to release new applications the next day.
• Anviya visits the Phoenix Immortal Tower, a prosperous restaurant in Jiuyao City, to try their food.

Character Developments

• Anviya's worldview is challenged, leading her to question her beliefs about Abyss infections.
• Luo Chuan shows curiosity about the Dragon Clan's history and identity, hinting at his growing interest in their culture.
• Anviya demonstrates her love for food and her ability to appreciate good cuisine, as seen in her excitement about trying the Phoenix Immortal Tower's dishes.

Significant Themes

• The challenge of beliefs and worldviews, as seen in Anviya's reaction to Luo Chuan's ability to remove Abyss infections.
• The mystery surrounding the Dragon Clan's identity and history, which adds intrigue to their story.
• The importance of food and culinary experiences, as highlighted by Anviya's enthusiasm for trying new dishes.

Character Interactions

• Anviya and Luo Chuan have a conversation about the Dragon Clan's history and identity, with Anviya teasingly leaving Luo Chuan with a question.
• Anviya interacts with the waiter at the Phoenix Immortal Tower, showcasing her determination to try their food despite the restaurant's initial reluctance to accommodate her.