Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao, the current Seat Master of Bufa Temple, faces an unknown intruder who initiates a battle spanning three hundred years.
• The intruder, later revealed to be He Zhao from the first timeline, uses a Possessing Ghoul God to brand all monks in the temple with an irrefusable command.
• He Zhao engages in a duel with the current Seat Master, using various Fierce Specters and abilities, including a Gluttonous Ghoul God and a Substitute Ghoul God.
• Sangji, the current Seat Master, reveals his true Fierce Specter ability, which involves controlling time, allowing him to rewind and revive the dead.
• The Abbots of the Courtyard and the Dharma King are ordered to kill every monk in the temple to remove the threat posed by the intruder's ability.

Character Developments

• He Zhao: Shows exceptional combat skills, strategic thinking, and adaptability in using his Fierce Specters. He is also revealed to be the same person from the first timeline, implying a complex backstory.
• Sangji: Demonstrates impressive combat prowess, strategic thinking, and the ability to keep calm under pressure. He also reveals his true Fierce Specter ability, which is incredibly powerful and rare.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: The duel between He Zhao and Sangji showcases the immense power of their Fierce Specters and the potential consequences of using such abilities, including the loss of innocent lives.
• Adaptability and strategy: Both characters exhibit exceptional adaptability and strategic thinking, using their abilities in creative ways to gain an advantage in the duel.
• Time and its manipulation: The revelation of Sangji's true ability highlights the power and potential danger of manipulating time, as it can be used to revive the dead and potentially alter the course of history.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and Sangji: The duel between the two characters serves as a showcase of their combat skills, strategic thinking, and adaptability. Their interaction also reveals the depth of their power and the potential consequences of their abilities.
• The Abbots of the Courtyard and the Dharma King: These characters serve as subordinates to Sangji, following his orders and engaging in combat against He Zhao. Their interactions with Sangji highlight his leadership and the respect he commands from his subordinates.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao, the intruder, faces Sangji, the current Seat Master of Bufa Temple.
• Sangji attacks He Zhao with time acceleration, causing severe injuries that He Zhao can't heal immediately due to time fixation.
• He Zhao uses the monks in the temple to distribute and heal his injuries, while transferring fatal attacks onto himself.
• The Abbots of the Courtyard and the Dharma King enter the temple to kill the monks, but their attacks are ineffective due to He Zhao's intervention.
• He Zhao plans to let the Gluttonous Specter God steal Bufa Temple's treasures, but Sangji guesses his plan and stops the Gluttonous Specter God.
• He Zhao uses his Million-Year Drought ability at 350x power, causing a massive drought that lasts for a day and night, severely weakening both him and Sangji.
• He Zhao uses his "Rollback" ability to return to a previous save point, erasing the negative effects and fatigue from his body.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his resilience and strategic thinking, using the monks to heal his injuries and outmaneuvering Sangji.
• Sangji shows his intelligence and adaptability, guessing He Zhao's plans and countering his strategies.
• The Abbots of the Courtyard and the Dharma King show their loyalty and determination, choosing to stay and fight rather than flee with the temple's treasures.

Significant Themes

• The power of time and its manipulation.
• The consequences of overusing powerful abilities.
• The importance of strategy and adaptability in combat.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and Sangji engage in a battle of wits and power, each trying to outmaneuver the other.
• The Abbots of the Courtyard and the Dharma King work together to kill the monks in the temple, but their efforts are futile due to He Zhao's interference.
• The Gluttonous Specter God tries to steal the temple's treasures but is stopped by Sangji.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao, immune to negative statuses and with a Rollback/Save bug, repeatedly attacks Sangji, the Seat Master of Bufa Temple, who uses his time control ability to counter.
• After a hundred attempts, He Zhao discovers Sangji's time stop ability, which immobilizes him. Sangji stabs He Zhao with the Ashou Golden Blade, sealing his abilities.
• He Zhao adapts to the Ashou Golden Blade's effect over 200,000 attempts, regaining his abilities. He then taunts Sangji and the current Dharma King.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates immense resilience and adaptability, eventually overcoming Sangji's Ashou Golden Blade.
• Sangji, despite his powerful time control ability, is overwhelmed by He Zhao's persistence and adaptability.
• The current Dharma King of Bufa Temple is shocked and frightened by He Zhao's immunity to the Ashou Golden Blade.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and adaptability: He Zhao's relentless pursuit of Sangji, despite the odds, highlights the power of persistence and adaptability in overcoming challenges.
• The cost of power: Sangji's use of the Ashou Golden Blade to stop time comes at the cost of destroying his temple's Fruit Position, illustrating the high price of powerful abilities.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and Sangji engage in a prolonged battle of attrition, with each trying to outlast the other.
• The current Dharma King and Sangji share a moment of camaraderie before being shocked by He Zhao's immunity to the Ashou Golden Blade.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao finally obtains the Heart of the Great Vehicle Buddha and assembles its body.
• He attempts to use the Mahakala Seven-Turn Heavenly God Diagram to fuse the seven Ghouls and the Great Vehicle Buddha, but it fails repeatedly.
• After ten thousand attempts, He Zhao discovers that the Great Vehicle Buddha is causing the failure due to its incompatibility with the diagram.
• He Zhao decides to use only three Ghouls (Yi Tong Ghoul, Time Ghoul, Gluttonous Ghoul) and three parts of the Great Vehicle Buddha (Body, Skull, Left Arm) to attempt the fusion again.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his persistence and determination in the face of failure, attempting to complete the fusion ten thousand times.
• He Zhao shows his analytical skills in identifying the cause of the failure and adjusting his strategy accordingly.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and Determination: He Zhao's refusal to give up despite repeated failures highlights the importance of perseverance in achieving one's goals.
• Adaptability: He Zhao's ability to reassess his strategy and adapt to new information showcases the value of flexibility and adaptability in problem-solving.

Character Interactions

• There are no significant character interactions in this chapter, as He Zhao is the only character present throughout.

Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao visualizes the Mahakala Seven-Turn Heavenly God Diagram, manifesting seven great heavenly gods and placing the Specter Gods and limbs onto them.
• He creates an Arhat Fruit Position and begins consuming Specter Gods and limbs to fill it, aiming to advance to Bodhisattva.
• He sweeps through the world, cleaning up Fierce Specters and absorbing their power, but finds that he needs higher-quality ghouls to advance further.
• He discovers that the Great Vehicle Buddha is a true god and decides to consume him to advance.

Character Developments

• He Zhao becomes more ruthless and determined in his pursuit of power, using his abilities to clean up the world's Fierce Specters.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha is introduced as a powerful true god, but is ultimately consumed by He Zhao.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and the consequences of unchecked ambition.
• The cycle of life and death, as seen through He Zhao's repeated consumption of Specter Gods and the Great Vehicle Buddha.
• The relationship between gods, Buddhas, and their believers, as shown by the clay statues coming to life and the believers' frenzied worship.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Seat Master of Bufa Temple and the members of the Wang Family Branch, but ultimately consumes their Fierce Specters.
• He Zhao faces off against the Great Vehicle Buddha, consuming him to advance his own power.
• The clay statues of Bodhisattvas and Buddhas come to life and interact with the believers, who worship them frenziedly.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ He Zhao continues to consume the Great Vehicle Buddha, but stops when clay statues of Arhats and Bodhisattvas appear and attack him.
+ He Zhao attempts to fight them but suffers severe injuries, leading him to rewind time and decide to strengthen his physical body.
+ He Zhao attempts to fuse the Three High Cultivation Methods to create a divine body, but struggles with the intense karmic fire.

Character Developments

+ He Zhao's determination and resilience are further tested as he faces seemingly insurmountable challenges.
+ The clay statues of Arhats and Bodhisattvas are revealed to be powerful enemies, capable of withstanding He Zhao's attacks and countering his Fruit Positions.

Significant Themes

+ The struggle against overwhelming odds and the pursuit of power to overcome them.
+ The consequences of underestimating one's enemies and the importance of adaptability.

Character Interactions

+ He Zhao faces off against the clay statues, trying to understand their abilities and find a way to counter them.
+ The Lake Spirit, Possessing Ghoul, and Iron Rod Monks witness the events but play little role in the conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao discovers the true nature of the Great Vajra Yogini Cultivation Method, which involves burning away sins with Red Lotus Karma Fire and being reborn with Nirvana Fire.
• He Zhao exploits a bug in the Rollback/Save feature, allowing him to repeatedly burn away sins without losing Life Qi, significantly strengthening his physical body.
• After roughly a billion burnings, He Zhao's body becomes immune to the Red Lotus Karma Fire, and he accidentally destroys No Man's Land with a single slap.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his ruthlessness and determination in pursuing strength, even when faced with extreme pain and discomfort.
• He Zhao's physical body becomes incredibly powerful, surpassing even the Great Vehicle Buddha's Undying body.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of one's actions and the idea of karma.
• The pursuit of strength and power at any cost.
• The exploitation of loopholes and bugs in systems.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Red Lotus Karma Fire and Nirvana Fire, which are personified as conscious entities but are not present in the physical world.
• He Zhao's actions affect the environment, leading to the destruction of No Man's Land.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao uses the "Rollback" ability to return to the past, encountering the Great Vehicle Buddha and the Immortal Buddha Clay Statues.
• The clay statues revive and attack He Zhao, but he remains unharmed due to his powerful body.
• He Zhao fights and defeats the clay statues, absorbing their shattered stones to nourish his Fruit Position, causing his Golden Lotus to bloom further.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his immense strength and resilience, defeating powerful enemies with ease.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha shows cowardice and lack of combat skills, retreating from the battle and watching from afar.

Significant Themes

• Power and Strength: He Zhao's immense power and resilience make him nearly invincible, allowing him to defeat powerful enemies with ease.
• Adaptation and Growth: He Zhao adapts to the clay statues' hypnotic abilities, eventually becoming immune to them, showcasing his ability to grow and adapt in the face of challenges.
• Resourcefulness: He Zhao collects and absorbs the shattered stones of the clay statues to nourish his Fruit Position, demonstrating his resourcefulness and ability to turn seemingly useless items into valuable resources.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and the Great Vehicle Buddha have minimal interaction, with the Buddha showing fear and cowardice in the face of He Zhao's power.
• He Zhao interacts with the Immortal Buddha Clay Statues primarily through combat, defeating them one by one.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao continues to Rollback, torturing the Immortal Buddha Clay Statues, while the Great Vehicle Buddha remains in his cave, trembling and muttering.
• Strange Person Xi, an Evil God of the Abyss, appears in the Mental Space, revealing his severely damaged Nine-Layer Lotus Throne and body.
• Xi sits on the throne, resonating with the Scripture, causing He Zhao to feel enlightened and break through karmic obstruction.
• Xi's face appears in the sky, causing destruction and chaos, including the annihilation of Bufa Temple.
• He Zhao and Xi engage in a battle, with He Zhao using his Red Lotus Karma Fire against Xi's Calamity Qi. He Zhao's karma fire is eventually overwhelmed, but he survives by using his Golden Body.

Character Developments

• He Zhao advances to World-Honored One and reaches the Buddha level in his Fruit Position.
• Strange Person Xi is revealed to be an Evil God of the Abyss, with a damaged body and Nine-Layer Lotus Throne.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha remains in his cave, avoiding the chaos outside.

Significant Themes

• The theme of enlightenment and breaking through karmic obstruction is explored through He Zhao's experience.
• The power dynamics between He Zhao and Xi, and the consequences of their battle, highlight the theme of destruction and chaos.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and Xi engage in a battle, showcasing their powers and resilience.
• The Great Vehicle Buddha avoids interacting with the outside world, highlighting his cowardice and self-preservation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao learns the truth about the world's state from Xi, the Abyss Evil God.
• He Zhao decides to use the Kapala Bowl, the Abyss's back door, to fight against Xi.
• He Zhao retrieves the Kapala Bowl from the Wang Family Branch of Bufa Temple.
• He Zhao swallows the Kapala Bowl and uses his Gluttonous Ghoul ability to digest it.
• He Zhao completes Mission ③, Peace, by eliminating all Fierce Specters and cultivators.
• The earth begins to tremble, indicating a significant change.

Character Developments

• He Zhao: Becomes more determined to fight against the Abyss after learning the truth. Completes all missions and gains significant power.
• Xi (Abyss Evil God): Reveals the truth about the world to He Zhao. Shows interest in He Zhao's secrets.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against the Abyss and its influence on the world.
• The power of knowledge and understanding in facing adversity.
• The consequences of defying the rules and expectations.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and Xi: Engage in a conversation where Xi reveals the truth and He Zhao asks questions, leading to a better understanding of their situation.
• He Zhao and Sangji: He Zhao interrogates Sangji about the Kapala Bowl, revealing the temple's practice of shifting disasters onto others.
• He Zhao and the world's cultivators: He Zhao eliminates all cultivators to prevent the recurrence of supernatural powers and Fierce Specters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive earthquake and other natural disasters strike the planet.
• The planet is enveloped in darkness as an enormous, humanoid black shadow, later revealed to be Evil God Xi, grabs it.
• Xi intends to devour the planet, but a Balancer Squad from the Star Empire intervenes, using a Decomposition Cannon to destroy the planet and prevent Xi from harvesting souls.
• He Zhao, the main character, survives until the end of the Simulation Scenario and chooses to end the game.

Character Developments

• He Zhao, despite his initial shock and disbelief, maintains his composure and tries to find a way out of the situation.
• Evil God Xi, enraged by He Zhao's actions, decides to devour the planet but is thwarted by the Star Empire's intervention.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the Star Empire and the Abyss, represented by the Balancer Squad's intervention and Xi's actions.
• The consequences of He Zhao's actions and the ripple effects they have on the world.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Simulator, choosing to end the game when his life is about to fade away.
• Evil God Xi interacts with the Balancer Squad, being blasted by a Decomposition Cannon shot after howling in fury.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao completes the medium Simulation Scenario, receiving rewards and a game over notification.
• He draws lottery rewards, obtaining a fist-sized Life Planet, Karma Fire Golden Body, Buddha Fruit Position, and advancing his cultivation realms.
• He inherits the Buddha Fruit Position, advancing to the Juedian Realm, and learns he needs three corresponding stars to condense the Three Stars for further advancement.

Character Developments

• He Zhao's cultivation realms advance significantly due to the rewards, reaching the Juedian Realm.
• He Zhao's understanding of his cultivation path deepens, realizing the importance of stars for his future advancement.

Significant Themes

• The theme of cultivation and advancement continues, with He Zhao's realms progressing rapidly due to rewards.
• The theme of luck and fortune is explored, with He Zhao praying to his father for good lottery draws.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Simulator, expressing frustration at its evaluations and rewards.
• He Zhao prays to his father for luck, showing his belief in his father's influence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao draws a Cheat Card and an Ultimate Simulation Scenario Card (Realm of Finality) from the Lottery Tube.
• He Zhao explores his Life Planet, obtained from an [∞] sign, and finds it incredibly vast and dangerous, with creatures much larger than his home planet.
• He Zhao decides to begin the Realm of Finality simulation scenario after his exploration of the Life Planet.

Character Developments

• He Zhao's character is further established as cautious yet adventurous, as he explores the Life Planet with extreme care but also excitement.
• He Zhao's determination to face the Realm of Finality simulation scenario shows his growing confidence in his abilities.

Significant Themes

• The theme of scale and size is prominent, with creatures and objects on the Life Planet being much larger than those on He Zhao's home planet.
• The theme of caution versus adventure is explored as He Zhao carefully navigates the Life Planet while also expressing excitement about its wonders.

Character Interactions

• There are no character interactions in this chapter, as He Zhao is primarily exploring the Life Planet alone.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao starts the 'Realm of Finality' scenario, agreeing to start from zero and not bringing any talents or knowledge.
• He chooses the Alliance Universe Empire faction, obtaining the 'Dataization' cheat and becoming a native of Death Row Star.
• His main quests are to destroy the two cosmic overlords, steal the position of alliance leader, or simply survive.

Character Developments

• He Zhao's character, Ruthless He, is an 18-year-old orphan on Death Row Star, having worked for four years and now weakened due to illness and hunger.
• Don Kris, his neighbor, is a member of the largest gang in the block, with a more secure life due to stable work.

Significant Themes

• The harsh living conditions and exploitation of prisoners on Death Row Star.
• The struggle for survival and the importance of work for basic necessities.
• The power dynamics between the prison management, gangs, and the Universe Women and Children Association.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with Don Kris, who shows him a crystal plate containing 100 Star Coins (a month's wages), hinting at potential opportunities for He Zhao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao, critically ill, uses his remaining strength to kill Don Kris, who tried to smother him.
• He Zhao finds and consumes Don's stored Nutrient Blocks to regain some strength.
• He Zhao encounters three debt collectors from the Scorpion Gang while trying to leave Don's tent.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his combat skills and resourcefulness, killing Don and evading the debt collectors.
• Don Kris is revealed to be a member of the Scorpion Gang, which collects debts from Sweatshop workers.

Significant Themes

• Survival and resourcefulness in harsh conditions.
• The exploitation of Sweatshop workers by gangs and factory owners.
• The desperation of people living on the brink of death.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and Don Kris: Enemies; Don tries to kill He Zhao, but He Zhao kills Don instead.
• He Zhao and the Scorpion Gang debt collectors: He Zhao ambushes them but does not engage in combat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao enters a tent to find three Scorpion Gang Debt Collectors.
• He Zhao uses a Cheat Card to initiate Dataization, gaining combat notifications.
• He Zhao kills Neil with a crude dagger and takes his gun.
• He Zhao shoots Boss Bai three times before being punched and knocked unconscious.
• Boss Bai and Dees approach He Zhao, with Boss Bai trying to shoot him but failing due to the safety being on.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his ruthlessness and quick thinking, killing Neil silently and wounding Boss Bai.
• Boss Bai shows his strength and ferocity, punching He Zhao unconscious with one hit.
• Dees displays his loyalty and caution, helping Boss Bai and trying to figure out the gun's issue.

Significant Themes

• Ruthlessness and survival: He Zhao's ruthless actions and desperate struggle for survival are emphasized.
• Strength and power: Boss Bai's physical strength and dominance are highlighted.
• Miscommunication and failure: The misunderstanding about the gun's safety leads to Boss Bai's failure to shoot He Zhao.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao vs. Scorpion Gang Debt Collectors: He Zhao's ruthless and desperate fight against the three gang members.
• Boss Bai and Dees: The two gang members' interaction shows their loyalty and caution, but also their lack of understanding about firearms.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao kills Boss Bai and Dees in a shootout, earning 20,000 Star Coins and two handguns.
• He Zhao discovers he can view detailed attributes and skills of the deceased.
• Scorpion Gang members search for the Debt Collectors, but He Zhao avoids suspicion.
• He Zhao recovers from his injuries over four days.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in dealing with the aftermath of the shootout.
• He Zhao shows patience and planning in waiting to recover before testing his energy hypothesis.

Significant Themes

• Survival and adaptation in a harsh environment.
• The value of knowledge and experience in improving one's chances of survival.
• The importance of patience and planning in achieving long-term goals.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Scorpion Gang members, avoiding suspicion by appearing weak and sickly.
• He Zhao's internal monologue reveals his thought processes and plans, providing insight into his character.

Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao, now jobless, uses a Bus Card to commute to factories in other districts.
• He buys Nutrient Blocks, the cheapest food source, from a Department Store in District 786.
• He trains daily, consuming Nutrient Blocks and exercising to relieve excess energy.
• After ten days, his attributes increase, and he gains a Fitness LV0 skill.
• He adds a Free Attribute Point to Fitness LV0, upgrading it to LV1, which increases his Strength, Constitution, and Agility by 0.5 each.
• He repeats the process, upgrading Fitness to LV2, increasing the same attributes by 1.5 each.

Character Development

• He Zhao shows determination and persistence in improving his physical condition despite his harsh circumstances.
• He demonstrates resourcefulness by using the Bus Card system to his advantage and finding the cheapest food source.

Significant Themes

• The stark contrast between the wealthy and the poor on Death Row Star.
• The importance of perseverance and hard work in achieving goals, as seen in He Zhao's training regimen.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the cheap robot shop owner at the Department Store.
• He does not interact with any other characters in this chapter, focusing solely on his personal growth.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao continues to train and consume Nutrient Blocks, earning Free Attribute Points.
• After two months, he gains 3 Free Attribute Points and upgrades Fitness to LV3, obtaining the Sturdy skill.
• He returns to District 786 to buy enough Nutrient Blocks for two months.
• After two more months, his Health breaks through 100 points, and he decides to leave the slums.
• Three hyenas attempt to rob He Zhao, but he kills them and takes their money.

Character Developments

• He Zhao's attributes increase significantly through training: Health (50), Strength (5.0+), Constitution (5.0+), Agility (5.0+), Spirit (2.8+).
• He Zhao upgrades Fitness to LV3, gaining a significant boost to his basic attributes and obtaining the Sturdy skill.
• He Zhao demonstrates improved combat skills and agility by easily defeating the hyena leader.

Significant Themes

• The importance of persistent training and hard work in improving one's abilities.
• The dangers of underestimating others based on initial appearances.
• The consequences of greed and attempted robbery.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the three hyenas, outsmarting and defeating them in combat.
• No other significant interactions occur in this chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao discovers his attributes and skills have been weakened due to lack of nutrition and hidden injuries.
• He finds a house to rent in District 786, spending 6000 Star Coins.
• He learns about five military convicts in his neighborhood and decides to target the weakest one.
• He visits Grandpa Li, who offers to teach him military skills for exorbitant prices.
• He Zhao can accept Grandpa Li's Rookie Quality Manual for free due to a system prompt.

Character Developments

• He Zhao becomes more determined to grow stronger and find a way to improve his attributes.
• Grandpa Li is revealed to be a former military veteran with valuable skills but a questionable past.

Significant Themes

• The importance of nutrition and physical care for maintaining and improving one's abilities.
• The value of military skills and the high cost of learning them.
• The consequences of overdrawing one's potential, as seen in Grandpa Li's weakened state.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Blood Gang's Security Personnel, gathering information about his neighborhood.
• He Zhao meets Grandpa Li, who offers to teach him military skills for a high price.
• He Zhao considers learning from Grandpa Li after discovering he can accept the Rookie Quality Manual for free.