Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao, a skilled swordsman, is ambushed by a group led by a young Hetu Dao Master.
• He Zhao uses his sword technique to kill some of the ambushers but is eventually killed by Luo, a member of the Bureau of Peculiar Individuals, using a Sun-Shooting Bow.
• The Hetu Dao Master and Luo loot He Zhao's body, finding a robe made of human skin.
• They discuss their mission's success and the fate of another group in Zheng City.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his peerless sword technique but ultimately falls to Luo's bow.
• The Hetu Dao Master shows his power as a Riding Light Realm Unusual Scholar and his ruthlessness in ordering the deaths of the remaining guards.
• Luo reveals his expertise in medicine and poison, using a short sword to kill the remaining guards quickly.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Bureau of Peculiar Individuals and their ruthless methods.
• The theme of betrayal and hidden secrets, as He Zhao's father knew about the Bureau's involvement but didn't reveal it to him.

Character Interactions

• The Hetu Dao Master and Luo interact, showing their familiarity and differing personalities. The Hetu Dao Master is more ruthless and ambitious, while Luo is more laid-back and practical.
• He Zhao interacts with the Hetu Dao Master and Luo only briefly before his death, showing his confusion and realization about his father's involvement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter opens with a boy discovering his parents' murdered bodies in their hut.
• He is taken in by his uncle's family, who exploit him for labor and deny him education.
• The boy steals his cousin's book, is punished, and harbors resentment.
• He returns home to find his uncle's family murdered, triggering a breakdown.
• He becomes known as the Lone Star, living on the streets and suffering further losses of family.
• At 16, he meets a man named Xi, who heals him and takes him as a disciple.
• They travel to the Xuan Capital, where Xi heals the sick and gains a reputation.
• Xi starts conducting experiments on humans, aiming to create 'Dragon' warriors to protect the Great Xuan from Outsiders.
• Zhang Shou (the boy) joins these experiments and becomes an Unusual Scholar.
• He explores an Eerie World, obtaining Sacrificial Vessels and a Jade Register with Alliance Ancient Script.

Character Developments

• The boy (Zhang Shou) grows from a helpless, abused child to a man who joins Xi's experiments, seeking a better life and purpose.
• Xi evolves from a mysterious healer to a visionary leader willing to sacrifice lives to achieve his goals.

Significant Themes

• Survival and resilience in the face of adversity.
• The pursuit of power and its consequences.
• The struggle between morality and necessity in achieving greater goals.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Shou's relationship with his uncle's family is one of exploitation and resentment.
• His meeting and subsequent discipleship under Xi changes his life and provides him with a sense of purpose.
• Zhang Shou's interactions with Xi raise questions about the cost of power and the value of human life.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Shou and Luo return to Xuan Capital after a mission.
• Zhang Shou dreams about a past incident, hinting at a tragic event.
• They arrive at the Bureau of Peculiar Individuals, where Xi awaits them.
• Xi demonstrates the power of the Jade Register, emphasizing its potential and the necessity of eliminating Tianxing Escort Agency to prevent future problems.
• Xi examines the retrieved Human Skin and discovers it contains the text "Exorcist Divine Ink Register," written in ancient Alliance script.

Character Developments

• Zhang Shou shows signs of inner turmoil and discontent, hinting at a change in his ideals.
• Luo remains mostly silent and observant.
• Xi reveals more about his ruthless nature and past experiences, hinting at a troubled history.
• He Zhao, the hidden character, feels increasing hatred towards Xi and plans to destroy the Bureau of Peculiar Individuals.

Significant Themes

• Ruthlessness and the consequences of one's actions.
• The power of knowledge and innovation (represented by the Jade Register).
• The burden of the past and its impact on present actions.
• The struggle between personal ideals and loyalty to one's master.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Shou and Luo maintain a close, if not always communicative, friendship.
• Zhang Shou and Xi have a master-disciple relationship, with Zhang Shou beginning to question Xi's methods.
• He Zhao's presence is hidden, but his interactions with Xi are marked by growing animosity and a desire for revenge.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Shou faints after touching the Exorcist Divine Ink Register.
• He Zhao, now controlling Zhang Shou, obtains the Exorcist Divine Ink Register.
• Xi studies the register and creates two jade talismans.
• He Zhao learns from Xi and creates his own talismans.

Character Developments

• He Zhao (Zhang Shou): Becomes more cunning and manipulative, using Xi to learn the path of talismans.
• Xi: Shows exceptional talent and dedication to his studies, becoming more absorbed in the path of talismans.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and learning.
• The student-teacher relationship and its dynamics.
• The pursuit of mastery and perfection in one's craft.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao (Zhang Shou) and Xi: Their relationship evolves as He Zhao manipulates Xi to learn the path of talismans, while Xi remains oblivious to He Zhao's true intentions.
• He Zhao (Zhang Shou) and himself: He Zhao struggles with his conscience and the potential consequences of his actions, but ultimately prioritizes his own goals.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Shou, the protagonist, wakes up with severe injuries and no memory of how they occurred.
• He discovers notes left by his master detailing the Exorcist Divine Ink Register, a tool for driving elemental powers.
• Zhang Shou attempts to practice using the notes but struggles, causing minor explosions.
• He Zhao, Zhang Shou's servant, secretly helps him complete the Ink Registers while Zhang Shou sleeps.

Character Developments

• Zhang Shou: Struggles with his initial attempts at crafting Ink Registers, showing determination and diligence despite his lack of talent.
• He Zhao: Displays cunning and resourcefulness by helping Zhang Shou without his knowledge, aiming to increase his own proficiency in crafting the registers.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between talent and hard work is a central theme, with Zhang Shou's lack of talent contrasting with He Zhao's natural ability.
• The concept of hidden potential is also present, as Zhang Shou's true abilities remain unknown, and He Zhao secretly aids him.

Character Interactions

• Zhang Shou and He Zhao: Their dynamic is one of mutual benefit, with He Zhao helping Zhang Shou while also advancing his own skills. Zhang Shou, unaware of He Zhao's assistance, continues to strive to improve on his own.

Zhang Shou, injured from a previous incident, is now terrified of the Jade Registers he created, fearing they might explode. He gifts two to Old Huang and Luo, who are initially hesitant to accept due to their fear of the registers' instability. Meanwhile, He Zhao, disguised as Zhang Shou, continues his research on the Jade Registers, discovering new functions like acceleration, defense, water drinking, healing, and disease removal. He Zhao's sixth sense warns him of danger, causing him to retreat into Zhang Shou's spirit just as Old Huang and Luo test one of the Jade Registers, leading to a massive explosion.

Chapter Summary:

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author announces the release of their book, "A True Announcement Regarding the Shelving," set for the next day at midnight.
• They clarify rumors about aiming to surpass all peers, attributing them to casual boasting.
• The author promises a guaranteed 10,000 words upon release and encourages readers to cast their monthly tickets to support the book.

Character Developments

• The author, Hong Mouren, is portrayed as confident, humorous, and dedicated to their work. They show a mix of humility and ambition, valuing their reputation and the support of readers.

Significant Themes

• Writing as a Struggle: The author emphasizes the difficulty of writing and creating a book, appealing to readers to appreciate and support the process.
• Integrity and Reputation: Hong Mouren values their integrity and reputation as an author, encouraging readers to cast their tickets to help them meet their goals.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with readers directly, addressing them as "brothers" and engaging in a conversational tone. They also mention an entity called "Honest Ox," likely a chat partner or alter ego, to explain their previous boasts.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Zhang Shou, possessed by an anonymous entity, injures Old Huang, Luo, and He Zhao with a defective Jade Register.
• He Zhao, now in control of Zhang Shou's body, tries to make amends by creating healing and disease-removal Jade Registers.
• The healing Jade Register turns Luo into a red-haired monster, while the disease-removal Jade Register causes Old Huang to sneeze violently, worsening his injuries.
• He Zhao, realizing the side effects, decides to test his other Jade Registers on Daomei, the unlucky servant who previously served as a test subject.

Character Developments

• He Zhao: Struggles with the consequences of his actions, tries to make amends, and continues experimenting with Jade Registers, showing both responsibility and recklessness.
• Old Huang and Luo: Suffer from the side effects of He Zhao's Jade Registers, leading to a comical and violent confrontation between them.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of one's actions: He Zhao's experiments have unintended and humorous consequences, highlighting the importance of caution and understanding before acting.
• Responsibility and amends: He Zhao feels guilty for harming his companions and tries to make things right, showing a sense of responsibility.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and Old Huang/Luo: Despite the humorous misunderstandings and accidents, there's a sense of camaraderie and mutual understanding between them.
• He Zhao and Daomei: He Zhao considers Daomei as a potential test subject for his next Jade Register, showing a lack of consideration for others' well-being.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao, now infamous in the Bureau of Peculiar Individuals, continues to experiment on unlucky individuals, testing his jade talismans with severe side effects.
• He Zhao learns that creating new jade talismans requires more time and resources, and Xi suggests he gather more original jade talismans for reference.
• He Zhao decides to explore the Eastern Suburb Forest to find more raw jade talismans, guided by Zhang Shou's memories.
• He Zhao discovers a massive stone tablet at the forest's peak, inscribed with the words "True Lord Zhang Daoling suppressed the Abyss here."

Character Developments

• He Zhao: Becomes more hated by the Bureau's inhabitants due to his experiments. He also becomes more determined to learn talisman knowledge for self-preservation.
• Zhang Shou: Struggles with his worsening condition and the strange behavior of his friends. He remains unaware of He Zhao's control over his body.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of He Zhao's actions on others.
• The pursuit of knowledge and power, even at great personal cost.
• The exploration of the Spirit Realm and its dangers.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Unusual Scholars of the Bureau, using them as test subjects for his jade talismans.
• He Zhao communicates with Xi, his Cheap Master, about the difficulties in creating new jade talismans.
• He Zhao, through Zhang Shou's body, interacts with the environment, discovering the stone tablet and the mention of True Lord Zhang Daoling.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao encounters Zhang Daoling's corpse at Dragon Tiger Mountain and attempts to possess it to access his memories.
• He Zhao enters a memory sequence where he is a Confucian scholar in a ruined temple, surrounded by Corpse Demons and an Old Farmer (Earth Deity in disguise).
• He Zhao kills a Corpse Demon, causing the others to attack. The Earth Deity protects him and reveals he has an Earth Fiend Technique.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his ruthlessness and opportunism, attempting to learn techniques from Zhang Daoling's memories.
• The Earth Deity, initially reluctant, shares the Earth Fiend Technique with He Zhao.

Significant Themes

• Greed and opportunism (He Zhao's desire to learn techniques and his disregard for the consequences).
• The power of divine techniques and the consequences of their misuse (the Earth Deity's reluctance to use his full power).

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and the Earth Deity: He Zhao manipulates the Earth Deity into teaching him the Earth Fiend Technique, while the Earth Deity is initially reluctant but eventually complies.
• He Zhao and the Corpse Demons: He Zhao kills one Corpse Demon, provoking the others to attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao obtains the Earth Fiend Technique--Sword Control, which allows him to exorcise ghosts and subdue demons.
• He experiences visions of True Lord Zhang's past, witnessing his refinement of the "Dragon Tiger Great Elixir" and founding of the Orthodox Unity Sect.
• True Lord Zhang creates the Exorcist Divine Ink Register and subjugates the Forty-Eight Thousand Deities.
• He Zhao witnesses True Lord Zhang's battle against six Heavenly Demons and their coalition of a million demonic ghosts, ultimately imprisoning the demons.

Character Developments

• He Zhao learns and uses the Earth Fiend Technique to exorcise ghosts and subdues demons.
• True Lord Zhang refines the "Dragon Tiger Great Elixir," creates the Exorcist Divine Ink Register, and subjugates the Forty-Eight Thousand Deities, demonstrating his growing power and influence.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against evil and demons, and the power of righteousness and cultivation.
• The birth and growth of the Orthodox Unity Sect and its influence on the world.
• The control and manipulation of spirits and deities, and the consequences of such power.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with True Lord Zhang's past through visions, witnessing his actions and accomplishments.
• True Lord Zhang interacts with the Forty-Eight Thousand Deities, subjugating them and making them sign contracts.
• True Lord Zhang faces off against the six Heavenly Demons and their coalition, ultimately defeating and imprisoning them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao obtains three Minor Divine Powers: Spirit Summoning, Mountain Splitter, and Thunder Command.
• He Zhao discovers he is the first-generation successor of Dragon Tiger Mountain and considers claiming the title of Celestial Master.
• He Zhao realizes the Heavenly Corpse he possesses is not truly dead and has immense power.
• He Zhao uses his newfound powers to teleport to Xuan Capital City and summon a thunderstorm, threatening Xi.

Character Developments

• He Zhao's power and confidence grow significantly with the acquisition of new divine powers and the realization of his connection to Dragon Tiger Mountain.
• Xi senses danger and stops his experiment, showing his intuition and caution.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: He Zhao's new powers allow him to act more decisively and aggressively, but they also bring new challenges and responsibilities.
• Legacy and succession: He Zhao's connection to Dragon Tiger Mountain raises questions about his role in the orthodoxy and his potential claim to the title of Celestial Master.
• Intuition and premonition: Xi's sense of foreboding highlights the importance of intuition in the face of impending danger.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Heavenly Corpse, discovering its power and using it to threaten Xi.
• Xi senses He Zhao's threat and stops his experiment, setting the stage for their impending confrontation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mysterious man, He Zhao, attacks the Bureau of Peculiar Individuals, seeking Xi, its chief.
• He Zhao uses powerful thunder attacks, striking Xi four times, breaking his Spirit Possession Technique.
• The Bureau's mystics and the Crossbow Army arrive to defend, but He Zhao deflects their attacks and kills many.
• He Zhao prepares a powerful strike using the Evil Slaying Sword, intending to destroy the Bureau completely.

Character Developments

• Xi, the Bureau Chief, is initially calm and collected but becomes shocked and desperate as He Zhao's power is revealed.
• He Zhao is revealed to be ruthless, powerful, and determined to destroy the Bureau and everyone in it.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: He Zhao's immense power allows him to devastate the Bureau, but it also makes him feared and hated.
• Ruthlessness vs. mercy: He Zhao shows no mercy, while the Bureau's mystics initially try to reason with Xi before turning to fight.

Character Interactions

• Xi and He Zhao: Xi is initially calm but becomes desperate as He Zhao attacks, while He Zhao is determined to destroy Xi and the Bureau.
• Bureau mystics and Xi: The mystics initially try to reason with Xi but turn against him when he uses the Spirit Possession Technique to protect himself.
• The Crossbow Army and He Zhao: The army arrives to defend the Bureau but is quickly defeated by He Zhao's power.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao unleashes a powerful sword strike using the Minor Divine Power "Mountain Splitter," destroying the Bureau of Peculiar Individuals' estate and killing most of its inhabitants.
• Xi, the target, survives but is captured by He Zhao using the Minor Divine Power "Spirit Summoning."
• He Zhao kills Xi with a lightning strike, preventing him from possessing He Zhao's body using the Spirit Possession Technique.
• A mysterious, massive black shadow emerges from underground and flies into the sky, with three pairs of enormous eyeballs appearing in the clouds.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his immense power and ruthlessness, showing no mercy to his enemies.
• Xi, despite his cunning and powerful abilities, is ultimately no match for He Zhao's strength.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: He Zhao's immense power allows him to destroy and kill without mercy, but it also draws unwanted attention.
• The struggle for survival: Both He Zhao and Xi fight to the bitter end, each trying to ensure their own survival.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and Xi: Their interaction is a battle to the death, with He Zhao ultimately emerging victorious.
• He Zhao and the mysterious entity: Their interaction is brief but ominous, hinting at potential future conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A monstrous creature, a Three-Headed Flood Dragon, appears in the sky over Xuan Capital, exerting immense pressure and fear on its inhabitants.
• The creature reveals it knows He Zhao, who is inhabiting True Lord Zhang's corpse, and expresses resentment towards Zhang for past actions.
• He Zhao attempts to attack the creature with Divine Thunder, but it has little effect. The creature retaliates with a powerful water pillar, severely injuring He Zhao.
• He Zhao prepares for a final, desperate attack, planning to burn his Spiritual Essence to communicate with the Heavenly Corpse's web network for a powerful strike.

Character Developments

• He Zhao: Shows resilience and determination in the face of overwhelming odds, attempting to provoke and distract the creature while planning his counterattack.
• Three-Headed Flood Dragon: Reveals its resentment towards True Lord Zhang and He Zhao, demonstrating its immense power and pride.

Significant Themes

• Power and its consequences: The creature's immense power brings fear and destruction to the city, while He Zhao's desperation to fight back highlights the theme of power dynamics.
• Resentment and grudges: The creature's resentment towards Zhang and He Zhao drives its actions, showing the lasting impact of past conflicts.
• Desperation and determination: He Zhao's situation is dire, but his resolve to fight back despite the odds shows his determination.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and the Three-Headed Flood Dragon: Their interaction is tense and hostile, with He Zhao attempting to provoke and distract the creature while planning his counterattack, and the creature expressing its resentment and intent to destroy He Zhao.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao, controlling Zhang Daoling's corpse, faces the Three-Headed Flood Dragon.
• He Zhao uses his Golden Blood to empower the Evil Slaying Sword, preparing a powerful attack.
• The Three-Headed Flood Dragon responds with a combination of extreme cold and heat, threatening the Xuan Capital.
• He Zhao uses his Rune Robe to suppress the dragon's powers and absorbs its energy.
• The Three-Headed Flood Dragon dives into the clouds, causing a massive flood in the Xuan Capital.
• He Zhao reveals the Dragon Tiger Golden Elixir and uses it to enhance his attack, ultimately slaying the dragon.
• He Zhao retrieves the Bronze Sword and uses his Spiritual Vision to make the Heavenly Corpse, Dharma Robe, and sword vanish.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his strategic prowess and resourcefulness in dealing with the Three-Headed Flood Dragon.
• The Three-Headed Flood Dragon reveals its desperation and willingness to self-destruct to defeat He Zhao.

Significant Themes

• The power of strategy and resourcefulness over brute force.
• The consequences of desperation and recklessness.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and the Three-Headed Flood Dragon engage in a battle of wits and power, with He Zhao ultimately outmaneuvering the dragon.
• He Zhao's interaction with the Heavenly Corpse and the Dragon Tiger Golden Elixir showcases his control and understanding of the powers at his disposal.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao completes the Simulation Scenario and returns to reality.
• He draws rewards from the Lottery Tube, obtaining the talent 'Jade Zhong Weng', a powerful servant, and various other items.
• He Zhao's final draw results in an unknown symbol '∞', hinting at an uncertain or infinite outcome.

Character Developments

• He Zhao's power and confidence grow after successfully completing the challenging Simulation Scenario.
• Jade Zhong Weng, a new servant, is introduced, showcasing his strength and efficiency.

Significant Themes

• Luck and fortune: He Zhao's draws from the Lottery Tube highlight the theme of luck, with both positive and negative outcomes.
• Power and growth: Completing the Simulation Scenario allows He Zhao to gain new abilities and understanding, emphasizing his personal growth.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with Jade Zhong Weng, giving him orders and observing his capabilities.
• He Zhao's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and emotions regarding his draws and the Simulator's fairness.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao receives a Heavenly Corpse, which turns out to be Zhang Daoling, his former master.
• He Zhao acknowledges Zhang Daoling as his master by offering incense and kowtowing, and in return, receives the Yangping Command Seal.
• The Heavenly Corpse collapses, and the Rune Robe emits brilliant light, drawing the attention of the Taishan Organization.
• A 68th Generation Disciple of the Orthodox Unity Sect, An Yue, joins the Taishan Members to help with a Weird Call case.

Character Developments

• He Zhao: Becomes more cunning and shameless, trying to secure his position as Zhang Daoling's disciple.
• An Yue: Shows pride in her sect's talismans and takes charge in the Weird Call case.

Significant Themes

• The power of acknowledgment and recognition (He Zhao's acknowledgment as Zhang Daoling's disciple and the power of the Yangping Command Seal).
• The importance of professional help in dealing with supernatural incidents (An Yue's arrival).

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and Zhang Daoling: Despite the Heavenly Corpse's collapse, He Zhao tries to secure his position as a disciple.
• Captain Liu, Xiao Wang, and An Yue: The Taishan Members rely on An Yue's expertise to deal with the Weird Call case.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A radiant light erupts from Guicheng, causing mountains to grow and plants to revive.
• He Zhao discovers the Nine Cauldrons Elixir Method on his lost Dharma Robe but finds it useless without Blood Qi training.
• He Zhao creates a Tracking Talisman to find Persistent Specter 118 and absorbs a sliver of Spiritual Essence from the Heavenly Corpse.
• He Zhao leaves the villa to confront 118, using the Heavenly Dipper Divine Ability to move swiftly.

Character Developments

• He Zhao becomes more determined to improve his skills and seek revenge.
• Zhong Weng shows loyalty and efficiency in taking care of the villa.
• The Taishan Members are surprised and intrigued by He Zhao's abilities.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and enlightenment, and the challenges faced in obtaining them.
• The consequences of one's actions and the importance of making amends.
• The awe and mystery surrounding legendary figures and their abilities.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao interacts with the Heavenly Corpse, treating it with respect and absorbing its Spiritual Essence.
• He Zhao leaves instructions for Zhong Weng to look after the house.
• The Taishan Members discuss He Zhao's actions and abilities, showing curiosity and awe.

Key Plot Points and Events

• He Zhao pursues the Weird Call, followed by Taishan Organization vehicles.
• He Zhao discovers that the Taishan Organization's headquarters is located at Daizong, a spiritual mountain infested with disasters.
• He Zhao confronts the Taishan Leader, who tries to persuade him to leave the matter to them.

Character Developments

• He Zhao demonstrates his determination and power, refusing to back down from the Taishan Organization.
• The Taishan Leader shows his cunning and willingness to protect the organization's interests.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics between individuals and large organizations.
• The consequences of suppressing and exploiting spiritual essence for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• He Zhao and the Taishan Organization (Captain Liu and the Leader) have a tense standoff.
• He Zhao's past with the Taoist Sect and his Cheap Master, Zhang Daoling, is briefly mentioned.