Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan's team loses a Glory match against Luo Chuan, but they're proud to have stolen his final kill.
• Luo Chuan continues playing Glory, with his opponents trying to kill him to win.
• Chu Yang watches an auction livestream in a restaurant, with people eyeing his Magic Phone.
• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan discuss the auction, speculating about the mineral water's origin.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan shows his competitive nature in Glory and his curiosity about the auction.
• Chu Yang remains calm and unconcerned about the attention his Magic Phone draws.
• Yao Ziyan shows concern for Luo Chuan's well-being and interest in the auction's details.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Origin Mall's items, even in distant places like the City of Chaos.
• The allure of wealth and status, as seen in the restaurant's patrons eyeing Chu Yang's Magic Phone.
• The importance of regular meals and daily routines, even in chaotic environments.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and his teammates bond over their shared loss and excitement for another match.
• Chu Yang interacts with restaurant staff, showing no concern for the attention his Magic Phone draws.
• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan discuss the auction, showing their shared curiosity and knowledge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Origin Mall's mineral water sells at varying prices due to information asymmetry and demand differences across the Tianlan Continent.
• Chu Yang, live broadcasting from the City of Chaos, approaches the auction venue, encountering fights and noticing the City Lord's Mansion guards.
• The auction hall is filled with cultivators, and the atmosphere is tense and excited, reminiscent of a gladiatorial arena.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan shows mild interest in the auction but remains mostly indifferent.
• Chu Yang demonstrates his strength and gains direct entry to the auction, revealing his status as a Seeking the Way cultivator.
• The City Lord's Mansion guards are introduced, showcasing their strength and mysterious energy source.

Significant Themes

• Information asymmetry and its impact on trade and wealth.
• The appeal of auctions and the thrill of competition for rare items.
• The power dynamics and hierarchy among cultivators in the City of Chaos.

Character Interactions

• Luo Chuan and Bu Lige discuss the auction and Chu Yang's broadcast.
• Yao Ziyan expresses her desire to participate in the auction.
• Chu Yang interacts with the City Lord's Mansion guards, revealing his strength and gaining direct entry to the auction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The auction starts with Xie Mengwu, Princess of the City Lord's Mansion, hosting.
• The first item is a Six-Pattern Soul Condensing Pill from Medicine Valley.
• Chu Yang, in a separate room, watches the auction via a livestream on his Magic Phone.

Character Developments

• Chu Yang shows interest in the auction, particularly the grand finale item from the Origin Mall.
• Xie Mengwu reveals her strength as at least a low-level Venerable, carrying an item to block perception.
• Frost feels an inexplicable familiarity when she sees Chu Yang's livestream at the Origin Mall.

Significant Themes

• The strong have privileges, as seen in the City of Chaos' auction rules and the presence of City Lord's Mansion guards.
• The allure of rare and powerful items drives cultivators to attend the auction, even if they can't afford them.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yang interacts with the audience via Bullet Comments, expressing his interest in the auction.
• Xie Mengwu and Chu Yang briefly acknowledge each other, with Xie Mengwu sensing Chu Yang's high-level Venerable cultivation.
• Frost and Yao Ziyan discuss Frost's strange reaction to Chu Yang's livestream, while Luo Chuan watches the stream at the Origin Mall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The auction in the City of Chaos features rare pills and weapons.
• The Six-Pattern Soul Condensing Pill, starting at 30,000 Spirit Crystals, sells for 140,000 to a cultivator near the Seeking the Way Realm.
• The Spirit Corroding Blade, a Saint Weapon with a special corrosive effect on Spiritual Energy, is introduced. It easily cuts through Purple Soul Steel, a highly resistant metal. Starting bid is 500,000 Spirit Crystals, with a minimum bid increase of 10,000.

Character Developments

• Xie Mengwu, the auctioneer, showcases her strength (Seeking the Way initial stage) and knowledge of items.
• The old man in the green robe is revealed to be a cultivator stuck at the brink of the Seeking the Way Realm, seeking a breakthrough with the Six-Pattern Soul Condensing Pill.
• Di Ba Dao, a member of the Di Family, shows interest in the Spirit Corroding Blade.

Significant Themes

• Scarcity and Value: Pills and high-quality weapons are scarce, driving up their value.
• Desperation and Ambition: Cultivators in the City of Chaos are willing to spend vast amounts to improve their strength, reflecting their desperation and ambition.
• Power and Wealth: The auction showcases the power dynamics and wealth disparity among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Xie Mengwu interacts with the audience, providing information about the items and answering questions.
• The customers watching the live broadcast discuss and react to the auction items, creating a lively atmosphere.
• The Third Elder of Medicine Valley interacts with Di Ba Dao, noticing his interest in the Spirit Corroding Blade and offering him the opportunity to buy it from the Boss's shop.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Di Ba Dao remembers the Origin Mall's Weapon Vending Space and decides to purchase the Spirit Corroding Blade there instead of bidding at the auction.
• The auction continues, with the Spirit Corroding Blade's price reaching over two million Spirit Crystals. The Blood Demon Elder, a Venerable realm cultivator, is among the bidders.
• Xie Mengwu warns against disrupting the auction, emphasizing the City of Chaos's rules against fighting within its borders for ten days post-auction.

Character Developments

• Di Ba Dao demonstrates his resourcefulness and adaptability by choosing to buy the weapon from the Origin Mall instead of bidding at the auction.
• The Blood Demon Elder, a potential antagonist, is introduced, showcasing his wealth and ambition.
• Xie Mengwu reinforces her authority and the City of Chaos's rules, displaying her power and influence.

Significant Themes

• The theme of wealth and its influence on actions and decisions is highlighted, with the high price of the Spirit Corroding Blade driving the plot.
• The introduction of rules and consequences (in this case, the City of Chaos's anti-fighting rule) is a reminder of the world's order and the potential repercussions of defying it.

Character Interactions

• Di Ba Dao interacts with the Third Elder of Medicine Valley, who casually reminds him about the Weapon Vending Space.
• The Blood Demon Elder interacts with Xie Mengwu, showing deference to her authority despite his Venerable realm status.
• The auction attendees interact with Xie Mengwu, demonstrating their fear and respect for her power and the City of Chaos's rules.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Spirit Corroding Blade sold for over two million Spirit Crystals, pushing the auction's atmosphere to new heights.
• Xie Mengwu presented several rare auction items, driving up competitive bidding and high prices.
• The finale auction item, a bottle of Origin Brand Mineral Water, was revealed, causing a stir among attendees and viewers.

Character Developments

• Chu Yang remains calm and confident throughout the auction, communicating with viewers via his Magic Phone.
• Xie Mengwu demonstrates her poise and control, handling the auction and attendees expertly.

Significant Themes

• The power of wealth and financial influence in the auction house.
• The allure and value of rare, unique items, even to those who cannot afford them.
• The anticipation and excitement surrounding the finale auction item.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yang interacts with viewers via Bullet Comments, sharing his thoughts and insights about the auction.
• Attendees in the auction hall react with excitement and anticipation to the finale auction item's reveal.
• Xie Mengwu engages with attendees, maintaining control and order in the auction house.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Several Venerables attack simultaneously after Xie Mengwu's statement, targeting the high platform.
• Armored figures in red and black, guards of the City Lord's Mansion, defend the platform using powerful weapons and abilities.
• The battle ends swiftly, with attackers' traces being swept into spatial rifts.

Character Developments

• Xie Mengwu: Shows no fear or surprise during the attack, maintaining composure.
• Chu Yang: Expresses interest in the armored figures' weapons but doesn't intervene.
• Blood Demon Elder: Mocks the attackers' futile attempt against the City Lord's Mansion guards.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of challenging authority (seen through the attackers' swift defeat).
• The City of Chaos' extreme atmosphere, contrasting with the peaceful Jiuyao City.

Character Interactions

• Attackers vs. City Lord's Mansion guards: A brief but intense battle, showcasing the guards' overwhelming power.
• Chu Yang and the Blood Demon Elder: Both observe the battle, with the Blood Demon Elder expressing mockery towards the attackers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A battle ensues at the auction house, swiftly resolved by armored figures from the City of Chaos's Lord's Mansion.
• The auction resumes with Xie Mengwu presenting the Origin Brand Mineral Water, renamed "Sacred Spirit Spring Water," which enhances cultivation aptitude to an uncertain extent.
• Bidding begins with a starting price of one Spirit Crystal, with Chu Yang opening at ten Spirit Crystals.
• Bids escalate rapidly, reaching seven million three hundred thousand Spirit Crystals.

Character Developments

• Di Ba Dao recognizes the power of the armored figures' swordsmanship, seeing it as a potential path to breakthrough.
• Xie Mengwu maintains composure despite the unexpected high bid from Chu Yang.
• Chu Yang demonstrates his wealth and interest in the mineral water.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between cultivators and the City of Chaos's Lord's Mansion.
• The allure of rare resources (like the Sacred Spirit Spring Water) and the competition for them.
• The vast wealth and disparity among cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Cultivators in the auction house react to the battle and the auction, expressing surprise, disappointment, and greed.
• Xie Mengwu and Chu Yang engage in a silent interaction through their bids.
• The Blood Demon Elder and another unidentified man engage in a bidding war.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The auction for the Sacred Spirit Spring Water reaches a record price of over 11 million Spirit Crystals.
• The bidding process highlights the intense desire for aptitude improvement and the willingness to spend vast amounts of Spirit Crystals for it.

Character Developments

• Blood Demon Elder, initially eager to bid, realizes his financial limitations and feels relief rather than disappointment, comparing the experience to a mall event where only a few can win the grand prize.
• The bidders display their determination and wealth, with the highest bidder spending over 11 million Spirit Crystals.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and aptitude improvement at any cost.
• The vast wealth disparity among characters, with some spending millions of Spirit Crystals casually while others struggle with daily expenses.
• The acceptance of one's limitations, as seen in Blood Demon Elder's realization.

Character Interactions

• The bidders engage in a tense competition, with each bid increasing the tension and anticipation.
• Xie Mengwu, the auctioneer, maintains the atmosphere and encourages further bidding.
• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan, employees of the Origin Mall, discuss the auction's significance and the slow spread of information across the Tianlan Continent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The auction concludes with the sale of Sacred Spirit Spring Water for over ten million Spirit Crystals.
• Venerable Zhanyan, a scarred and burly man, purchases the water and drinks it immediately, causing a commotion due to the sudden improvement in his aptitude.
• Xie Mengwu confirms that this was the only bottle of Sacred Spirit Spring Water.

Character Developments

• Venerable Zhanyan: His aptitude improves significantly after drinking the Sacred Spirit Spring Water, but he doesn't awaken a rare physique.
• Xie Mengwu: She remains composed throughout the auction and reveals the effects of the Sacred Spirit Spring Water after Venerable Zhanyan drinks it.
• Chu Yang: He considers selling his remaining bottles of mineral water but decides against it due to feeling it would be reselling.

Significant Themes

• The power of divine items and their potential to improve one's aptitude.
• The regret and desire for missed opportunities, as seen in the reactions of those who didn't purchase the Sacred Spirit Spring Water.
• The importance of seizing opportunities, as demonstrated by Venerable Zhanyan's immediate consumption of the water.

Character Interactions

• Xie Mengwu and Venerable Zhanyan: They have a brief exchange about the Sacred Spirit Spring Water, with Xie Mengwu providing information about its usage and Venerable Zhanyan expressing his astonishment at the results.
• Chu Yang and Luo Chuan: They discuss the possibility of selling Chu Yang's remaining mineral water, with Chu Yang ultimately deciding against it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xie Mengwu, dressed in red, waits outside the auction house and questions Chu Yang about his presence in the City of Chaos and the "image-transmitting tool" (Magic Phone).
• Chu Yang praises the Holy Spring Water's value but mentions its high price.
• Xie Mengwu hints at knowing about the Origin Mall.
• The City of Chaos is peaceful due to the Lord's Mansion's rule against fighting after the auction.
• Hu Kuang's gambling match ends with the Royal Family of Beasts profiting.
• Bu Lige and Jiang Shengjun argue about their breakthroughs and decide to settle it in the Arena Mode of the Tower of Trials.

Character Developments

• Chu Yang remains calm and non-committal when interacting with Xie Mengwu, revealing little about himself or the Origin Mall.
• Xie Mengwu shows curiosity and knowledge about the Origin Mall.
• Bu Lige and Jiang Shengjun display competitive and arrogant personalities, eager to prove their strength.

Significant Themes

• The power and allure of the Origin Mall's items, as seen through Xie Mengwu's interest and Chu Yang's praise of the Holy Spring Water.
• Competition and rivalry, exemplified by Bu Lige and Jiang Shengjun's desire to prove their strength.

Character Interactions

• Chu Yang and Xie Mengwu have a guarded and curious exchange, with Xie Mengwu trying to gather information and Chu Yang being evasive.
• Bu Lige and Jiang Shengjun's interaction is filled with competitive banter, leading to their decision to settle their rivalry in the Arena Mode.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bu Lige and Jiang Shengjun, both having recently broken through, decide to have a match in the Arena to determine who's stronger.
• Luo Chuan, the shop owner, and other customers watch the battle, expecting a lackluster fight due to the cultivators' low realm.
• Bu Lige surprises everyone by using a trick, shouting a powerful move's name (Netherworld Descent) but actually using a weaker one (Bone Bind), catching Jiang Shengjun off guard.

Character Developments

• Bu Lige: Shows cunning and strategic thinking, proving he's more than just a brute force cultivator.
• Jiang Shengjun: Shows naivety and overconfidence, falling for Bu Lige's trick.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategy and intelligence in battle, not just brute force.
• The competitive spirit of young cultivators.

Character Interactions

• Bu Lige and Jiang Shengjun: Their friendly rivalry leads to a strategic battle.
• Luo Chuan and customers: They watch the fight, expecting boredom but finding some entertainment value in Bu Lige's trick.
• Bu Shiyi, Bu Cangqiong, and Murong Haitang: They comment on the fight, with Murong Haitang praising Bu Lige's intelligence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Jiang Shengjun and Bu Lige engage in a battle in the Arena.
• Both use Spiritual Energy-enhanced attacks, leaving visible marks on the stone platforms.
• Bu Lige uses his Necromancer class's aura simulation magic to deceive Jiang Shengjun.
• The fight ends in a draw, with both combatants injured and mentally fatigued.

Character Developments

• Bu Lige and Jiang Shengjun demonstrate their combat skills and strategies in the Creation Realm.
• Bu Lige shows his mischievous side by shouting random move names to confuse Jiang Shengjun.
• Jiang Shengjun shows adaptability and quick thinking, guessing Bu Lige's plan and countering it.

Significant Themes

• The versatility and power of Spiritual Energy.
• The importance of adaptability and quick thinking in combat.
• The entertainment value of watching battles, as seen through the customers' reactions.

Character Interactions

• Bu Lige and Jiang Shengjun engage in a friendly, yet intense, battle, with both showing respect for each other's skills.
• Bu Shiyi and the other customers watch and discuss the battle, showing interest and amusement.
• Bu Lige and Jiang Shengjun discuss their fight and the customers' presence upon returning to reality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bu Cangqiong criticizes Jiang Shengjun and Bu Lige's fighting skills after their virtual battle.
• Bu Cangqiong decides to have Jiang Shengjun train with Bu Lige daily.
• Jiang Xiuran invites Bu Cangqiong to the Phoenix Immortal Tower to ask him to train Jiang Shengjun.
• Jiang Xiuran offers five hundred thousand Spirit Crystals to Bu Cangqiong in exchange for training Jiang Shengjun.

Character Developments

• Bu Cangqiong: Shows his stern and demanding side as a trainer, but also demonstrates his willingness to help others for the right price.
• Jiang Shengjun: Shows determination to improve his skills despite the intense training he'll receive from Bu Cangqiong and Bu Lige.
• Jiang Xiuran: Shows his wealth and influence by offering a substantial amount of Spirit Crystals to secure Bu Cangqiong's help in training his son.

Significant Themes

• The importance of rigorous training and discipline in cultivation and combat.
• The influence of wealth and status in securing favors and services.

Character Interactions

• Bu Cangqiong and Jiang Shengjun: Bu Cangqiong criticizes Jiang Shengjun's fighting skills, setting the stage for their future training sessions.
• Bu Cangqiong and Jiang Xiuran: They discuss Jiang Shengjun's training, leading to an agreement between them, with Jiang Xiuran offering Spirit Crystals in exchange for Bu Cangqiong's help.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Bu Cangqiong and Jiang Xiuran secretly agree on something.
• Bu Lige is confused by Bu Cangqiong's decision to train with him.
• Luo Chuan observes the new Origin Community app on his Magic Phone.
• A customer posts about needing help to buy a weapon due to financial constraints.
• Luo Chuan leaves a casual comment on the post, leading to a trend of "Can you help me?" comments.

Character Developments

• Bu Cangqiong shows decisiveness and authority in his actions.
• Bu Lige displays curiosity and naivety.
• Luo Chuan shows empathy and casual influence on the community.
• The customer seeking help shows sentimentality towards their weapon.

Significant Themes

• Secrecy and Trust: The agreement between Bu Cangqiong and Jiang Xiuran highlights the theme of secrets and trust.
• Financial Struggles: The customer's post about needing help to buy a weapon due to financial constraints touches on the theme of financial struggles.
• Community Influence: Luo Chuan's casual comment sparks a trend, showing the power of influence within a community.

Character Interactions

• Bu Cangqiong and Bu Lige: Bu Cangqiong's stern response to Bu Lige's curiosity shows their hierarchical relationship.
• Luo Chuan and the Customer: Although indirect, Luo Chuan's comment sparks a trend that interacts with many customers.
• Qing Yuan and Yao Sisters: Qing Yuan's interaction with Yao Ziyue and Yao Ziyan shows their friendly relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yao Ziyan discovers a viral trend on her Magic Phone, initiated by Luo Chuan under an alias.
• Jiang Shengjun returns home and learns about Jiang Xiuran's training with Bu Cangqiong.
• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan decide to skip their visit to Sainia's coffee shop due to Luo Chuan's fatigue.
• Herman goes out again, investigating the bombing case and the mysterious coffee shop from the previous night.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan: Shows his influence and creativity by starting a viral trend without revealing his identity.
• Jiang Xiuran: Reveals his strength and humility by acknowledging Bu Cangqiong's superiority.
• Herman: Demonstrates his curiosity and determination as a detective by investigating the mysterious coffee shop.

Significant Themes

• The power of influence and anonymity (Luo Chuan's viral trend).
• Recognition of strength and humility (Jiang Xiuran acknowledging Bu Cangqiong).
• Curiosity and danger (Herman's investigation of the mysterious coffee shop).

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan: Yao Ziyan expresses concern for Luo Chuan's well-being, and they discuss their plans for the evening.
• Jiang Shengjun and Jiang Xiuran: Jiang Shengjun questions Jiang Xiuran about his training with Bu Cangqiong, leading to a revealing conversation.
• Herman and Rona: Herman and Rona coincidentally meet while investigating the same case, showing their competitive yet respectful relationship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Herman and Rona visit a closed shop.
• A merchant visits the Dream Weaving Firm looking for Herman but leaves without revealing the purpose of their visit.
• Herman returns and discusses the Grand Flower Expo with Jodice.

Character Developments

• Herman: Shows curiosity about the closed shop and its owner's habits. He's also aware of the potential issues during the Grand Flower Expo.
• Rona: Reveals he's accustomed to the shop being closed. He values his time and leaves when the shop is closed.
• Jodice: Shows professionalism in handling customers and remembers the details of the merchant's visit.

Significant Themes

• The Grand Flower Expo's impact on Sainia, bringing both opportunities and unexpected situations.
• The value of time, as seen in Rona's behavior.

Character Interactions

• Herman and Rona: They interact briefly, with Herman asking about Rona's familiarity with the shop's closing habits.
• Herman and Jodice: They discuss the merchant's visit and the Grand Flower Expo. Herman praises Jodice's tea-making skills.
• The merchant and Jodice: The merchant visits the Dream Weaving Firm but leaves without revealing their purpose, showing Jodice's professionalism in handling customers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Chuan releases another new app, Origin Go, specifically for playing Go.
• Yao Ziyan informs customers about the new app in the group chat.
• Customers discuss Luo Chuan's sudden productivity and the new app in the group chat.
• Luo Chuan falls asleep without checking the Magic Phone.
• The next morning, Luo Chuan checks the Magic Phone and finds Origin Go and Origin Community popular among customers.
• Wen Tianji, after a night of cultivation, learns about Origin Go from Xu Xuan and decides to visit the Origin Mall to discuss the Go tournament.

Character Developments

• Luo Chuan shows increased productivity, releasing two apps in one day.
• Yao Ziyan remains dedicated to her work, informing customers about the new app.
• Wen Tianji, after cultivation, shows interest in the Origin Mall's new developments.

Significant Themes

• Productivity and procrastination (Luo Chuan's sudden burst of productivity)
• Customer engagement and interaction (discussions in the group chat)
• Cultivation and work-life balance (Wen Tianji's focus on cultivation and then the Origin Mall)

Character Interactions

• Yao Ziyan and Luo Chuan interact briefly, with Yao Ziyan showing curiosity about the new app.
• Customers in the group chat interact, discussing Luo Chuan's productivity and the new app.
• Wen Tianji and Xu Xuan interact, with Xu Xuan informing Wen Tianji about Origin Go.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Origin Mall opens for business, attracting customers, mostly students from the Four Great Academies.
• Luo Chuan introduces Origin Go, intending to help the upcoming Go tournament.
• The deans of the Four Great Academies discuss and finalize the Go tournament rules, involving both online and offline participation.
• News of the Go tournament spreads, generating enthusiasm among customers, who start practicing Go on their Magic Phones.

Character Developments

• Gu Yunxi expresses her confusion about the Go tournament and tries to avoid Fan Chengtian.
• Jiang Shengjun appears exhausted after training with Bu Lige, seeking relief from his soreness.
• Luo Chuan shows no interest in the Go competition, preferring Dou Dizhu.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and Competition: Customers are driven by the allure of prizes, especially the first-place prize, fueling their ambition to participate and win.
• Preparation and Practice: Customers engage in last-minute cramming to improve their Go skills, highlighting the theme of preparation and practice for competition.

Character Interactions

• Gu Yunxi interacts with Luo Chuan and Fan Chengtian, trying to avoid the latter.
• Bu Lige and Jiang Shengjun discuss Jiang's intense training, showcasing their mentor-mentee relationship.
• Luo Chuan and Yao Ziyan discuss the Go competition, revealing Luo Chuan's disinterest in it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The day starts quietly at Origin Mall, with Yila and Yao Ziyan managing the shop.
• Yila mentions a Go competition happening, which Yao Ziyan explains.
• Anviya and Frost visit the shop, and they discuss the Go competition.
• Luo Chuan wakes up from a nap and observes the Go competition online, finding it boring.
• He decides to go to the coffee shop in the other world and encounters a mysterious man who attacks him.

Character Developments

• Yila shows her unique perspective on mineral water, highlighting her Sea Demon nature.
• Luo Chuan displays his indifference and laziness, but also his quick and decisive action when threatened.
• The mysterious man reveals his aggressive and shifty nature.

Significant Themes

• Laziness and indifference (Luo Chuan's character trait)
• Differences in perspectives and preferences (Yila's view on mineral water)
• The contrast between the lively Origin Mall and the quiet Go competition

Character Interactions

• Yila and Yao Ziyan discuss the Go competition and mineral water.
• Anviya and Frost visit the shop, and they all discuss the Go competition.
• Luo Chuan encounters and eliminates the mysterious man.