Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Tianji travels from Tianji Pavilion to Jiuyao City using a teleportation array.
• He visits the Origin Mall to observe the Ice Blue Flowers, which contain Heaven and Earth Rules and Formations.
• Wen Tianji discusses the Ancient Ruins with Yao Huichen, expressing his belief that there's more to explore there.
• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan visit the Chimera in Sainia's coffee shop, feeding it and interacting with it.

Character Developments

• Wen Tianji shows his dedication to understanding Heaven and Earth Rules and Formations, spending hours observing the Ice Blue Flowers.
• Yao Huichen displays a lack of interest in Ancient Ruins, focusing more on his daily life and tasks.
• Luo Chuan reveals the existence of a hidden room in the Origin Mall with holographic equipment and game pods.
• Yao Ziyan demonstrates her curiosity and adaptability, quickly accepting the existence of the hidden room and the Chimera.

Significant Themes

• Curiosity and Exploration: Characters like Wen Tianji and Luo Chuan exhibit a strong desire to explore and understand new things, driving the plot forward.
• Power and Knowledge: The ability to discern Heaven and Earth Rules and Formations is a sign of high-level cultivation, reflecting the importance of knowledge and understanding in the story's world.
• Everyday Life vs. Extraordinary Events: The contrast between Wen Tianji's intense focus on cultivation and Yao Huichen's mundane tasks highlights the coexistence of ordinary and extraordinary elements in the characters' lives.

Character Interactions

• Wen Tianji and Yao Huichen have a brief, casual conversation about the Ancient Ruins, showing a comfortable, familiar relationship.
• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan interact with the Chimera, displaying a sense of responsibility and care for the creature's well-being.
• Yao Ziyue is mentioned as being entrusted with watching over the Origin Mall, showing trust and reliance among the characters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan leave the coffee shop, leaving the Chimera behind.
• They tour Sainia city, experiencing its modern and vibrant atmosphere.
• Yao Ziyue, the shopkeeper, interacts with Qing Yuan and Yu Wei, hinting at a shared secret.
• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan visit Kolo in the game, considering new holographic equipment for the shop.
• Members of the Tianji Pavilion explore ancient ruins, discussing the possibility of descending into a deep crack.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Shows knowledge of Sainia and acts as a tour guide for Yao Ziyan, demonstrating his adaptability to new environments.
• Yao Ziyan: Experiences a human city for the first time, showing curiosity and eagerness to learn.
• Yao Ziyue: Displayed as a patient and playful individual, handling customers with ease and sharing secrets with regulars.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and Exploration: Characters adapt to new environments and explore unfamiliar territories, both physically (Sainia, Kolo) and metaphorically (ancient ruins).
• Secrets and Shared Knowledge: Yao Ziyue's interactions with Qing Yuan and Yu Wei hint at a shared secret, suggesting a deeper connection between them.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: They interact as friends and business partners, with Luo Chuan guiding Yao Ziyan through Sainia and discussing shop improvements.
• Yao Ziyue, Qing Yuan, and Yu Wei: The trio shares a secret, with Yao Ziyue and Yu Wei speculating about Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Customers leave Origin Mall, noticing Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan exiting a hidden room.
• Wen Tianji records observations of the Ice Blue Flower using a crystal.
• Yao Ziyue expresses boredom from watching the store, revealing she could have left.
• Luo Chuan, Yao Ziyan, and Yao Ziyue discuss lunch options.
• Yuan Gui introduces new dishes containing the Ice Blue Flower at his shop.
• Yao Huichen, Anviya, Bing Shuang, and other cultivators try the new dishes despite potential side effects.

Character Developments

• Wen Tianji gains significant insights from observing the Ice Blue Flower.
• Yao Ziyue shows initiative but also reveals a lack of understanding of her role at Origin Mall.
• Yao Ziyan demonstrates her cooking prowess and understanding of daily meal routines.
• Yuan Gui expands his culinary repertoire to include the Ice Blue Flower, showing adaptability and innovation.
• Customers at Yuan Gui's Shop show willingness to accept minor side effects for better-tasting food.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and growth (Wen Tianji, Yao Ziyue).
• Adaptation and innovation (Yuan Gui).
• The value of taste and experience versus potential risks (customers at Yuan Gui's Shop).

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan return to Origin Mall, interacting briefly with Yao Ziyue.
• Yao Ziyue expresses her boredom and lack of understanding to Yao Ziyan.
• Yao Huichen, Anviya, Bing Shuang, and other cultivators interact with Yuan Gui, trying his new dishes and discussing their experiences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Origin Mall team has lunch, a spicy hot pot, at Yao Ziyue's request.
• After lunch, Yao Ziyue and Luo Chuan nap while Yao Ziyan works on "Glory" plot developments.
• Wen Tianji, who usually leaves after observing the mall, stays and heads to the expansion area.
• Members of Tianji Pavilion explore an ancient ruins rift, descending deep into the earth.

Character Developments

• Yao Ziyue shows her love for spicy food and determination by eating spicy hot pot despite sweating.
• Yao Ziyan demonstrates her dedication to her work, engrossed in "Glory" plot developments.
• Wen Tianji behaves unusually, staying at the mall instead of returning to his pavilion, hinting at a change in his routine.
• The Tianji Pavilion members show teamwork and caution while exploring the rift.

Significant Themes

• Food and camaraderie: The hot pot lunch brings the team together, highlighting their bond.
• Dedication to work: Yao Ziyan's focus on her work and Wen Tianji's unusual behavior suggest their commitment to their respective tasks.
• Exploration and the unknown: The Tianji Pavilion members' descent into the rift represents their willingness to face the unknown.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyue, Yao Ziyan, and Luo Chuan interact over lunch, showing a comfortable and familiar dynamic.
• Chen Yiyi and Chen Mo interact while playing Dou Dizhu, showing their sibling-like relationship.
• The Tianji Pavilion members communicate via Magic Phones, displaying teamwork and concern for each other's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan wakes up in the Origin Mall, and Yao Ziyan informs him about Yuan Gui's Shop launching new dishes made from the Ice Blue Flower, which has attracted wealthy customers to discuss its effects.
• Wen Tianji leaves the expanded space after receiving news about a new discovery in the Ancient Ruins, which turns out to be cultivators transformed into monsters due to a river that materializes their fears.
• Luo Chuan receives a mission from the System to recycle and process the Nightmare River, with a reward of one lucky draw opportunity.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan remains calm and collected when presented with the new situation in the Ancient Ruins.
• Yao Ziyan shows concern for the safety of the Tianlan Continent if the transformed cultivators escape the ruins.
• Wen Tianji demonstrates his responsibility and transparency by sharing the news about the Ancient Ruins with Luo Chuan.

Significant Themes

• The power of fear and its ability to manifest in reality.
• The consequences of unchecked ambition and curiosity in exploration.
• The potential danger posed by the Ancient Ruins to the Tianlan Continent.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan discuss the situation in the Ancient Ruins and the potential threat it poses.
• Wen Tianji shares the news about the Ancient Ruins with Luo Chuan, showing trust and respect for his opinion.
• Luo Chuan and the System have a brief conversation about the mission, with Luo Chuan expressing his reluctance to leave the shop but ultimately agreeing to the task.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A strange river in ancient ruins manifests the deepest fears of living beings uncontrollably and contagiously.
• Luo Chuan decides to personally handle the situation, seeing it as an opportunity for new holographic equipment applications.
• A team from Tianji Pavilion is affected by the river, transforming into their fears and losing control over their actions and personalities.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan demonstrates his calm and confident leadership, reassuring his team about the situation.
• Yao Ziyan shows understanding and support for Luo Chuan's plans, displaying her loyalty and intelligence.
• The affected Tianji Pavilion members exhibit varying degrees of panic and confusion, highlighting their vulnerability when faced with their deepest fears.

Significant Themes

• Fear: The river's ability to manifest fears explores the theme of fear and its impact on individuals and society.
• Control vs. Uncontrollability: The contrast between the uncontrollable nature of the river's manifestations and the controlled environment of the Origin Mall is a central theme.
• Adaptation and Growth: The potential new application for holographic equipment suggests the theme of adaptation and growth in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: They display a comfortable working relationship, with Yao Ziyan showing understanding and support for Luo Chuan's decisions.
• Tianji Pavilion Team: The team members interact with each other in a chaotic and confused manner, reflecting their loss of control over their actions and personalities.
• Luo Chuan and the Tianji Pavilion Team: Although not directly interacting in this chapter, Luo Chuan's decision to handle the situation personally reassures the team, highlighting his role as a leader and protector.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Wen Tianji informs Yao Ziyan about an occurrence in the Ancient Ruins.
• Luo Chuan constructs a teleportation portal to leave the Origin Mall.
• Luo Chuan arrives at the Nightmare River, a strange phenomenon affecting cultivators' fears.
• Luo Chuan retrieves the Nightmare River using the method provided by the System.

Character Developments

• Yao Ziyan remains mysterious and reserved about the Ancient Ruins' event.
• Luo Chuan demonstrates his power and indifference to the Nightmare River's effects.
• The Tianji Pavilion cultivators show respect and awe towards Luo Chuan.

Significant Themes

• The power of fear and its manifestation in the Nightmare River.
• Luo Chuan's curiosity and indifference to potential dangers.
• The System's role in providing information and assistance.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and Chen Yiyi discuss Luo Chuan's departure.
• Luo Chuan interacts with the Tianji Pavilion cultivators briefly.
• The cultivators react with shock and awe as Luo Chuan retrieves the Nightmare River.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan ignores the System's prompt and notices mechanical remnants from an extinct civilization in the riverbed where the nightmare river once was.
• Tianji Pavilion members recover and thank Luo Chuan, noticing the strange mechanical objects.
• Luo Chuan leaves the place using a teleportation portal, showing disinterest in the mechanical remnants.
• Tianji Pavilion members decide to collect the remnants after Luo Chuan leaves.
• Luo Chuan returns to the Origin Mall, brushing off questions about his trip to the Ancient Ruins.
• Tianji Pavilion members arrive at the Origin Mall, evading Chen Yiyi's questions about their experiences in the Ancient Ruins.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan demonstrates his indifference to material wealth and power, showing no interest in the mechanical remnants.
• Chen Yiyi shows curiosity and persistence in seeking information, trying to understand what happened in the Ancient Ruins.
• Tianji Pavilion members show unity and discretion, agreeing not to reveal what they encountered in the Ancient Ruins.

Significant Themes

• The theme of understanding and knowledge is emphasized, with the title "Those Who Know, Know" suggesting that true understanding comes from personal experience and cannot be fully conveyed to others.
• The theme of the unknown and fear is hinted at, with the Tianji Pavilion members not wanting to reveal what they encountered in the Ancient Ruins.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan interacts briefly with the Tianji Pavilion members, showing no interest in their discoveries.
• Chen Yiyi interacts with the Tianji Pavilion members, trying to understand what they experienced in the Ancient Ruins but being met with vague responses.
• Yao Ziyan and Yao Ziyue interact with Luo Chuan and Chen Yiyi, showing curiosity about Luo Chuan's trip to the Ancient Ruins.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Yiyi tries to inquire about the elders' discovery in the Ancient Ruins but receives no concrete information.
• Wen Tianji and his team return from the ruins, mentioning strange remains and a mysterious energy.
• Luo Chuan completes the task of recycling the Nightmare River and learns about the upcoming Nightmare Space.
• Liu Ruoyu visits Luo Chuan to seek new piano pieces, and he sends her three compositions: "Ten Year Pact," "Crimson Eyes," and "Violet."

Character Developments

• Chen Yiyi shows determination in pursuing information but also displays a playful side when teasing Chen Mo.
• Wen Tianji demonstrates his leadership and wisdom in handling the discoveries from the Ancient Ruins.
• Luo Chuan shows his anticipation for the Nightmare Space and his willingness to help Liu Ruoyu's musical growth.

Significant Themes

• The exploration of Ancient Ruins and the mysteries they hold.
• The power of determination and curiosity in driving character actions (seen in Chen Yiyi and Wen Tianji).
• The theme of growth and learning, as seen in Liu Ruoyu's musical development.

Character Interactions

• Chen Yiyi and Chen Mo have a playful interaction, with Chen Yiyi teasing Chen Mo about the information she received.
• Wen Tianji interacts with Xu Xuan, discussing the discoveries from the Ancient Ruins and planning their return to Tianji Pavilion.
• Luo Chuan interacts with Liu Ruoyu, sending her new piano pieces and expressing his confidence in her learning abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Ziyan asks Luo Chuan about the background stories of the three new piano pieces.
• Luo Chuan agrees to tell her the story of 'Crimson Eyes' later.
• Luo Chuan tells Yao Ziyan the story of 'Crimson Eyes' during dinner, which is set in a decaying dynasty and involves a rebellious organization and fallen nobles.
• The story ends bleakly, reflecting the harsh reality of transitions from old eras to new ones.

Character Developments

• Yao Ziyan shows curiosity and eagerness to learn the story behind the piano pieces.
• Luo Chuan demonstrates his storytelling abilities and knowledge of history, showing a different side of his character.

Significant Themes

• The story explores themes of revolution, power struggles, and the harsh realities of societal change.

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan have a mentor-mentee relationship, with Yao Ziyan looking up to Luo Chuan's knowledge and storytelling skills.
• Yao Ziyan expresses concern for the Chimera pet she received, showing her caring nature.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Rona, a powerful individual, investigates a mysterious coffee shop in Sainia.
• Herman, a Dream Weaver detective, secretly follows Rona.
• Rona discovers a Chimera inside the closed coffee shop.
• Herman reveals himself to Rona, expressing curiosity about the shop.
• Rona hints that the shop's specialness will be revealed the next day.

Character Developments

• Rona: Shows determination to stay in Sainia despite the danger, hinting at a strong motivation related to the coffee shop.
• Herman: Demonstrates his investigative skills and maintains his composure even when discovered by Rona.

Significant Themes

• Curiosity: Both Rona and Herman are driven by curiosity about the coffee shop.
• Mystique: The coffee shop's mysterious nature intrigues both characters.
• Power dynamics: Rona's strength and Herman's investigative skills create a balance of power.

Character Interactions

• Rona and Herman: They engage in a tense yet civil conversation, with Rona being guarded and Herman being inquisitive yet non-threatening.
• Rona and the Chimera: Rona encounters the Chimera but shows no fear, indicating his familiarity with unusual creatures.
• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan: They are oblivious to the events in Sainia, focusing on their own activities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan draws a new item, Potato Chips, from the Lottery Space.
• The Potato Chips are priced at 10 Spirit Crystals and enhance physique upon consumption.
• Luo Chuan introduces Potato Chips to Yao Ziyan, and they discuss the new Nightmare Space application.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Shows curiosity and interest in the new Potato Chips item. He also remembers to inform Yao Ziyan about the new Nightmare Space application.
• Yao Ziyan: Demonstrates a shift in her evaluation of Origin Mall products, focusing more on taste than effect. She also expresses concern about the potential dangers of the Nightmare Space.

Significant Themes

• The Origin Mall's products and their effects on users.
• The relationship between Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan, showing mutual respect and consideration.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan discuss the new Potato Chips and Nightmare Space application, showing a comfortable and open communication dynamic between them.
• Yao Ziyan shares her breakfast with Luo Chuan, indicating a level of familiarity and closeness in their relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan enters the Nightmare Space, a new feature provided by the System.
• He finds himself in his third-year high school classroom, experiencing his past memories.
• The scene shows a typical biology class, with the teacher explaining a difficult question and students reacting differently.
• Luo Chuan interacts with his past self and classmates, recalling his high school life.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: He revisits his high school memories, recalling his past life and interactions with his classmates. He seems to have mixed feelings about these memories.
• Yang Xiao (Luo Chuan's deskmate): She is portrayed as a diligent and studious student, serving as the class monitor. She is admitted to a university in the capital after the Gaokao.
• The Biology Teacher: She is patient and understanding, trying to keep her students engaged and focused on their studies despite the upcoming holiday.

Significant Themes

• Memory and Nostalgia: The chapter explores Luo Chuan's memories of his high school life, evoking feelings of nostalgia and introspection.
• The Pressure of Education: The Gaokao (National College Entrance Examination) is a significant event looming over the students, creating a tense atmosphere and influencing their behavior.
• Youth and Freedom: The students look forward to their holiday, symbolizing their desire for freedom and independence from the intense academic pressure.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan interacts with his past self and his classmates, such as Yang Xiao and a bespectacled boy who invites him to an internet cafe.
• The biology teacher interacts with her students, trying to keep them engaged and motivated during the class.
• The students interact with each other, discussing their plans for the holiday and their thoughts on the Gaokao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan experiences Nightmare Space, facing his deepest fear (his third year of high school).
• Bu Lige, Bu Shiyi, and Jiang Shengjun visit the Origin Mall and learn about the new application, Nightmare Space.
• Luo Chuan introduces the new product, potato chips, which enhance physique.
• Anviya and Frost join the group, expressing interest in the new product.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Shows growth in his role as the store's boss, introducing new products and managing customer interactions.
• Bu Lige: Demonstrates her love for food and strong willpower, despite the spiciness of the chips.
• Jiang Shengjun: Shows curiosity and eagerness to try new things, but has limited perception of his physique's improvement due to his cultivation realm.

Significant Themes

• Fear and coping mechanisms (Luo Chuan's experience in Nightmare Space).
• The introduction of new products and their effects (potato chips enhancing physique).
• Customer interaction and satisfaction (Bu Lige, Jiang Shengjun, and Anviya's reactions to the new products).

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan interacts with his customers, explaining the new application and product.
• Bu Lige, Bu Shiyi, and Jiang Shengjun discuss and try the new product, potato chips.
• Anviya and Frost join the conversation, expressing interest in the new product.
• Yao Ziyan provides assistance and information to the customers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The group finishes selecting potato chips, and Bu Lige remembers a new application in the holographic equipment.
• Yila, a Sea Demon, joins them, expressing her interest in the Origin Mall's unique food.
• Luo Chuan explains the new application involves reading memories, which concerns Anviya.
• Bu Lige and others decide to try the Nightmare Space, a virtual reality experience that materializes one's inner fears.
• Anviya hesitates but ultimately declines to participate.

Character Developments

• Anviya: Shows concern about memory reading, hinting at a secret related to her Dragon Clan identity. She's hesitant to face her fears in the Nightmare Space.
• Bu Lige: Eager to explore the Nightmare Space to discover her fears and overcome them.
• Luo Chuan: Shows understanding and patience with Anviya's reluctance, respecting her decision.

Significant Themes

• Facing Fears: Characters explore their inner fears and the courage to confront them.
• Secrets: Anviya's reluctance to participate in the Nightmare Space hints at a secret she's hiding.

Character Interactions

• Anviya and Luo Chuan: Luo Chuan encourages Anviya to face her fears but respects her decision not to participate.
• Bu Lige and others: They eagerly try the Nightmare Space, showing camaraderie and support for each other's decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Origin Mall's new products include physique-enhancing potato chips, priced at ten Spirit Crystals each.
• The holographic equipment's new application, Nightmare Space, is introduced, which manifests customers' fears.
• Bu Lige and others are currently in the Nightmare Space but haven't informed the Origin Mall group chat.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan, the boss, is shown to be in the late stages of procrastination, often delaying the release of new products.
• Wei Qingzhu, Song Qiuying, and Lin Wanshuang are revealed to be good friends who frequent the Origin Mall together.
• Anviya is depicted as a spectator who enjoys watching other customers' experiences but is reluctant to participate herself.

Significant Themes

• The theme of procrastination is prominent, with Luo Chuan's late-stage procrastination affecting the release of new products.
• The importance of customer information security is highlighted, as the Nightmare Space's scenes are not displayed on the screens by default.

Character Interactions

• Wei Qingzhu, Song Qiuying, and Lin Wanshuang interact with Luo Chuan and the others at the counter, expressing interest in the new products.
• Anviya and Yao Ziyan discuss the new products and the Nightmare Space with the customers.
• Wei Qingzhu sends a message in the Origin Mall group chat to inform others about the new products and the Nightmare Space.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Frost enters the Nightmare Space, a new holographic experience in the Origin Mall.
• The Nightmare Space materializes her inner fears, causing her to emit a terrifying aura of destruction.
• The system forcefully exits Frost from the Nightmare Space due to her abnormal mental state.
• The aura briefly affects the Origin Mall, causing fear among the customers, including Wei Qingzhu, Anviya, and others.
• Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang, elsewhere in Jiuyao City, learn about the new product and plan to try it.
• Anviya checks on Frost after the incident and finds her unharmed.
• Yila, in the Sea Demon City, shares potato chips with Hailinvia, who expresses interest in trying the Nightmare Space.

Character Developments

• Frost: Reveals a hidden power, emitting a terrifying aura when exposed to her inner fears in the Nightmare Space.
• Anviya: Shows concern for Frost's well-being after the incident, indicating a growing bond between them.
• Wei Qingzhu, Song Qiuying, and Lin Wanshuang: Realize that Frost is more powerful than they initially thought, leading to a shift in their perception of her.

Significant Themes

• The power of inner fears and the potential danger they pose.
• The safety measures and limitations of the Nightmare Space.
• The growing bond between Frost and Anviya.

Character Interactions

• Frost and Anviya: Anviya checks on Frost after the incident, showing concern for her well-being.
• Wei Qingzhu, Song Qiuying, and Lin Wanshuang: Discuss Frost's power after experiencing her aura, leading to a shift in their perception of her.
• Gu Yunxi and Jiang Wanshang: Share excitement about the new product and plan to try it together.
• Yila and Hailinvia: Share potato chips, with Hailinvia expressing interest in trying the Nightmare Space.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Yunxi returns to the Origin Mall, and they discuss the new Nightmare Space application.
• Hailinvia and other Sea Demons visit the mall, showing little interest in the Nightmare Space.
• Wei Qingzhu and her friends hesitate to try the Nightmare Space, citing lack of practical benefit.
• Bu Lige enters the Nightmare Space, beats up some arrogant young masters, and returns to share her experience, encouraging others to try it.

Character Developments

• Gu Yunxi shows curiosity and a willingness to try the Nightmare Space.
• Wei Qingzhu and her friends display caution and pragmatism in their decision-making.
• Bu Lige shows a rare proactive side, venting her frustrations in the Nightmare Space and encouraging others to try it.

Significant Themes

• Facing Fears: Characters grapple with the idea of confronting their inner fears, with Bu Lige setting an example by doing so.
• Safety and Trust: The Nightmare Space's safety measures are emphasized, with Bu Lige's positive experience reassuring others.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yunxi interacts with Wei Qingzhu, Jiang Wanshang, and Luo Chuan, discussing the Nightmare Space.
• Bu Lige interacts with the arrogant young masters in the Nightmare Space, venting her frustrations.
• Bu Lige shares her experience with other customers, encouraging them to try the Nightmare Space.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Origin Mall launches new items: Potato Chips (improves physique) and Nightmare Space (holographic equipment to face inner fears).
• Tianji Pavilion members discuss the new items, with some expressing disinterest in Nightmare Space due to their experiences in the Ancient Ruins.
• Wen Tianji, Chen Mo, and Chen Yiyi decide to visit the Origin Mall.

Character Developments

• Chen Yiyi: Shows enthusiasm and excitement for the new items at the Origin Mall.
• Wen Tianji: Understands the members' reluctance to use Nightmare Space and encourages facing fears to overcome limitations.
• Xu Xuan: Refuses to use Nightmare Space, claiming he has no inner fears, but his wife believes everyone has fears they're unaware of.

Significant Themes

• Facing inner fears and overcoming limitations to grow stronger.
• The Origin Mall's items offer unique benefits without side effects.
• The contrast between younger cultivators' enthusiasm and older cultivators' reluctance to embrace new technologies.

Character Interactions

• Chen Mo and Chen Yiyi interact as senior and junior siblings, sharing excitement about the new items.
• Wen Tianji and Xu Xuan discuss the members' reluctance to use Nightmare Space, with Wen Tianji offering guidance.
• Xu Xuan and his wife interact, with her questioning his refusal to use Nightmare Space.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Shengjun enters the Nightmare Space and experiences a terrifying chase by a black tide of strange creatures, ultimately being engulfed by them.
• The system forces him out of the virtual world due to exceeding mental fortitude limits.
• Bu Lige, who also experienced the Nightmare Space, finds it fun and doesn't understand Jiang Shengjun's fear.
• Other customers' experiences in the Nightmare Space are briefly mentioned: Gu Yunxi faces her feared demonic destruction scene, and Zhou Hu encounters a giant beast from his past.

Character Developments

• Jiang Shengjun: Realizes his experience in the Nightmare Space is vastly different from others, leading to confusion and unease.
• Bu Lige: Shows no fear or understanding of Jiang Shengjun's fear, finds the Nightmare Space fun and relaxing.
• Bu Shiyi: Revealed to be afraid of crawling creatures with many legs, avoiding the topic when asked about her Nightmare Space experience.
• Gu Yunxi: Faces her feared demonic destruction scene, expressing trouble and worry.
• Zhou Hu: Encounters a giant beast from his past, feels fear and decides to leave the virtual world.

Significant Themes

• Fear and its manifestation in one's inner world.
• The disparity between individual experiences and perceptions of fear.
• The impact of past traumas and memories on present experiences.

Character Interactions

• Jiang Shengjun and Bu Lige: Jiang Shengjun tries to hide his fear from Bu Lige, who doesn't understand his experience.
• Bu Lige and Bu Shiyi: Bu Lige reveals Bu Shiyi's fear of crawling creatures with many legs, causing Bu Shiyi to avoid the topic.
• No direct interactions between other customers are shown, but they share their Nightmare Space experiences with the reader.