Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Xu Fei and Kong Bai receive notifications on their Light Screens, hinting at upcoming changes.
• Chen Feng's Soul travels to a new, unfamiliar world, which he suspects is a result of the Ancient Relic's attempt to alter history.
• In this new world, Chen Feng observes a middle-aged couple with a child, who are nearly hit by an out-of-control truck. He realizes the child is a younger version of himself.

Character Developments

• Xu Fei shows excitement at the prospect of making a contribution.
• Kong Bai is puzzled by how Du Ma found his information.
• Chen Feng understands that the Ancient Relic is trying to alter history and realizes he's in his own world, with his younger self in danger.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Ancient Relic to alter history and the resistance against it.
• The consequences of changing past events and the potential erasure of existence.

Character Interactions

• Xu Fei and his enemy engage in close combat, but Xu Fei leaves upon receiving the notification.
• Kong Bai, also receiving a notification, is confused but doesn't interact with anyone else.
• Chen Feng observes the middle-aged couple and their child (himself) from a distance, unable to interact with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Feng, a time traveler, arrives in his past to prevent his parents' death and maintain the course of history.
• He saves his family from an assassination attempt by a truck, revealing his supernatural powers.
• Chen Feng learns that his parents are archaeologists on a mission to explore an Ancient Tomb Complex in Qinghe Mountain.
• He discovers that his parents' death was not due to a car accident but a natural disaster in Qinghe Mountain.

Character Developments

• Chen Feng: He becomes more determined to protect his parents and prevent their deaths, understanding the potential consequences for his future world.
• Chen Jianguo (Chen Feng's father): He is excited and grateful for Chen Feng's help but remains cautious and focused on his mission.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Free Will: Chen Feng's presence challenges the course of history, raising questions about destiny and free will.
• Consequences of Actions: Chen Feng's actions have far-reaching consequences, affecting not only his parents' lives but potentially the entire world.
• Sacrifice: Chen Feng is willing to sacrifice his personal desires to maintain the course of history and protect his world.

Character Interactions

• Chen Feng interacts with his parents for the first time, feeling a mix of emotions but maintaining a protective and distant demeanor.
• Chen Jianguo is cautious and respectful towards Chen Feng, seeing him as an ally but not yet fully trusting him.
• Chen Feng and his parents share a tense but cooperative dynamic, each aware of the danger they're in and the importance of their mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Feng, now living with his parents, has difficulty connecting with them due to his mission.
• Madam Chen and Chen Jianguo reveal they feel a strange familiarity with Chen Feng.
• Chen Feng reveals his 'affinity superpower' to explain his unusual behavior and appearance.
• Chen Jianguo plans to hand over their child to a friend on the Third Ring Road before heading to the ancient tomb in Qinghe Mountain.
• Chen Feng suspects an ambush on their way to the Third Ring Road.

Character Developments

• Chen Feng: Struggles with his undercover role and maintains emotional distance from his parents. Reveals his 'affinity superpower' to explain his unusual behavior.
• Madam Chen: Feels a strange sense of closeness to Chen Feng and has difficulty sleeping due to the day's events.
• Chen Jianguo: Shows curiosity and acceptance of Chen Feng's 'affinity superpower.' Plans to hand over their child to a friend.

Significant Themes

• The struggle of maintaining emotional distance while undercover.
• The reveal of Chen Feng's 'affinity superpower' as a way to explain his unusual appearance and behavior.
• The theme of familiarity and closeness between Chen Feng and his parents.

Character Interactions

• Chen Feng and Madam Chen: Madam Chen feels a sense of closeness to Chen Feng, while Chen Feng maintains emotional distance.
• Chen Feng and Chen Jianguo: Chen Jianguo shows curiosity and acceptance of Chen Feng's 'affinity superpower.' They plan their next steps together.
• Chen Jianguo and Madam Chen: They discuss their feelings of familiarity with Chen Feng and their plans for their child.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Feng, an Awakener, saves the Chen family couple from an assassination attempt using a rocket launcher.
• Chen Feng accompanies the Chen couple to their workplace, Qinghe Mountain, where they are to investigate an ancient tomb discovery site.
• Chen Feng realizes that the enemy's true purpose is not to assassinate him but to alter history by making the Chen couple suspect or recognize him as their son.

Character Developments

• Chen Feng: Realizes the enemy's true intention and understands that he must maintain his cover to prevent history from changing.
• Chen Jianguo and Madam Chen: Suspect that Chen Feng might be their son but dismiss the idea due to his age.

Significant Themes

• The enemy's manipulation of events to alter history.
• Chen Feng's struggle to maintain his cover and prevent history from changing.

Character Interactions

• Chen Feng interacts with the Chen family couple, protecting them and helping them reach their workplace.
• The Chen family couple and their colleagues discuss Chen Feng's resemblance to them, leading to brief suspicion about his identity.
• Chen Feng and the Chen family couple maintain a professional relationship, with Chen Feng showing no special feelings towards them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Feng, a time traveler, arrives in a past where he meets his younger self and parents.
• Madam Chen, his mother, calls him by his name, causing him to realize she might recognize him.
• Madam Chen hands Chen Feng's younger self to him, asking him to take care of the child.
• Chen Jianguo, his father, expresses worry about their child's future, while Madam Chen seems to have a secret plan.
• Madam Chen asks Chen Jianguo about the impact of past changes on the future, hinting at her knowledge of Chen Feng's time travel.
• Chen Jianguo mentions Lao Zhang's strange behavior and an invitation to have a meal in town, which Madam Chen declines, insisting on starting work.

Character Developments

• Chen Feng: Struggles to maintain his composure and not interfere with the past, discovers a small Purple Dot on his neck.
• Madam Chen: Shows maternal affection towards Chen Feng, hints at knowing about his time travel, has a secret plan regarding their child's future.
• Chen Jianguo: Expresses worry about their child's future, notices strange behavior from colleagues but doesn't question it deeply.

Significant Themes

• The impact of time travel on the past and future.
• Parental love and concern for their child's future.
• The struggle of a time traveler to maintain the timeline without interfering.

Character Interactions

• Chen Feng and Madam Chen: Madam Chen shows affection towards Chen Feng, hinting at recognizing him as her son from the future.
• Chen Feng and Chen Jianguo: Chen Jianguo expresses worry about their child's future, while Chen Feng tries to maintain a neutral stance.
• Madam Chen and Chen Jianguo: Madam Chen keeps secrets from Chen Jianguo, leading to some tension between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Feng discovers a purple spot on the child's neck, realizing he never had it in his childhood.
• Chen Feng traces back to his childhood memories, finding that his mother, Madam Chen, had marked him with a pen.
• A massive mudslide occurs on Qinghe Mountain, threatening the lives of Chen Jianguo, Madam Chen, and the workers.
• Chen Jianguo crushes a mysterious, glowing blue test tube given to him by Qin Hai, activating its protective effect.

Character Developments

• Chen Feng: Realizes the existence of a mysterious force (the purple spot) and his mother's involvement, leading him to question his past.
• Chen Jianguo: Shows reluctance and fear in the face of danger but ultimately trusts his wife and follows her lead.
• Madam Chen: Demonstrates calmness and acceptance of the surreal situation, acting decisively to protect her husband.

Significant Themes

• The unknown and surreal nature of the world.
• Trust and reliance on others in the face of danger.
• The power of memory and the past to influence the present.

Character Interactions

• Chen Feng interacts with his younger self, leading to his discovery of the purple spot and his mother's involvement.
• Chen Jianguo and Madam Chen support each other in the face of the mudslide, with Madam Chen taking the lead in their survival efforts.
• Qin Hai's actions from the past (giving Chen Jianguo the test tube) have a significant impact on the present, saving Chen Jianguo and Madam Chen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Feng feels the familiar aura of his Gene Reagent being used, indicating that his parents' fate has been altered.
• He successfully changes his parents' status from 'confirmed dead' to 'missing' in the reports.
• Chen Feng sends the child back to the city, expecting the world to end soon. However, a city alert is sounded, and a nuclear weapon is launched towards the city.
• Chen Feng attempts to destroy the nuclear weapon but is sent back to reality before he can see the outcome.

Character Developments

• Chen Feng demonstrates his ability to change history subtly without significant backlash.
• He shows determination and courage in facing the nuclear weapon threat.
• Chen Feng's resolve to eliminate the consciousness in the dark strengthens.

Significant Themes

• The power of subtle changes and the consequences of major ones.
• The ruthlessness of the consciousness in the dark and its disregard for human life.
• Chen Feng's resilience and adaptability in the face of extreme threats.

Character Interactions

• Chen Feng interacts with the old grandmother who takes care of the child, but there's no significant dialogue.
• The main interaction is between Chen Feng and the consciousness in the dark, with the nuclear weapon serving as a manifestation of the latter's intent.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Feng discovers that his pen is from the same batch as the Stone of Luck and triggers a powerful reaction, causing strange phenomena worldwide.
• Ancient creatures and powerful individuals respond to the phenomena, hinting at the awakening of Resonance, a force from the Ancient Era.
• The phenomena abruptly stop, leaving everyone bewildered, including Du Ma, who recognizes the power of Resonance.
• Chen Feng, unaware of the global impact, puts away his pen and continues his mission in the Mysterious Town.

Character Developments

• Chen Feng: Realizes the power of his pen and its connection to the Stone of Luck. He becomes cautious about using it again.
• Du Ma: Recognizes the power of Resonance and is surprised that it can be stopped. He suspects Chen Feng might be involved.

Significant Themes

• The power of Resonance and its connection to the Ancient Era.
• The potential danger of the Ancient Relic's influence on modern society.
• The consequences of Chen Feng's actions and his growing awareness of his power.

Character Interactions

• Chen Feng interacts with the global phenomena, though he is unaware of the extent of his influence.
• Du Ma, the Ancient Giant Elephant, the ice blue Giant Whale, and other powerful individuals respond to the Resonance, hinting at potential future interactions with Chen Feng.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Feng's soul returns to his body, and he discovers a purple light spot on his neck that has been there since childhood, which transforms into a pen.
• The pen, when used, emits a powerful energy roar that resonates with hidden powerhouses worldwide.
• These powerhouses attempt to help Chen Feng break through the barrier by transmitting their power to him, but he repeatedly fails to fully comprehend the Resonance.

Character Developments

• Chen Feng discovers the pen's ability to increase his power and begins to experiment with it.
• The hidden powerhouses worldwide become frustrated and disillusioned with Chen Feng's inability to comprehend Resonance despite their help.

Significant Themes

• The theme of perseverance and failure is prominent as Chen Feng repeatedly attempts to comprehend Resonance without success, while the powerhouses grow impatient and disheartened.
• The theme of unexpected help and disappointment is evident as the powerhouses initially eagerly assist Chen Feng but later become disillusioned with his lack of progress.

Character Interactions

• Chen Feng interacts with the powerhouses worldwide through the Resonance, although they are unaware of his identity.
• The powerhouses communicate with each other through their thoughts, expressing their frustration and eventual disinterest in Chen Feng's progress.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Feng discovers his power-absorbing pen has run out of energy.
• He decides to move on to the next area.
• Upon entering the next area, he's met with strong resistance and hostility from the environment and its inhabitants.
• The area is from the Ancient Era and is being rapidly changed by the mysterious consciousness that controls the Ancient Relic.
• Chen Feng is pursued by powerful Awakeners and faces deadly environmental hazards.

Character Developments

• Chen Feng's power has significantly increased, but he's now facing a world that sees him as an enemy.
• The mysterious consciousness is gaining control over the world, causing the environment and its inhabitants to turn against Chen Feng.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between the mysterious consciousness and the original fragments of the world.
• The backlash the mysterious consciousness suffers as it changes the world.
• Chen Feng's determination to survive and resist the changes.

Character Interactions

• Chen Feng interacts with the environment and its inhabitants, which are now hostile towards him.
• He faces powerful Awakeners and deadly environmental hazards, forcing him to flee.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Hai enters the Mysterious Town using a turtle shell, finding Chen Feng who's experiencing aura instability.
• Chen Feng's aura synchronizes with the Ancient fragments, making the world accept him.
• Qin Hai reveals the Echo Dream Bell's origin, power, and its tampering with the Ancient Era's history.
• Chen Feng and Qin Hai discuss the possibility that the Echo Dream Bell has already changed the entire Ancient World, and the current resistance is from remaining Ancient Relic fragments.

Character Developments

• Qin Hai: Shows expertise in Ancient Relics and shares valuable information from his Master's inherited memories.
• Chen Feng: Demonstrates strategic thinking and understanding of the Echo Dream Bell's potential manipulations.

Significant Themes

• The power of Ancient Relics and their consciousness.
• The manipulation of time and space, and the consequences of altering history.
• The resilience of powerful existences and their resistance to change.

Character Interactions

• Chen Feng and Qin Hai: They collaborate to understand the Echo Dream Bell's capabilities and its potential changes to the Ancient Era's history, leading to a shared determination to hold on and use the remaining resistance as an opportunity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Feng and Qin Hai attempt to stop the Echo Dream Bell from altering history. They succeed temporarily, but the Echo Dream Bell changes Qin Hai's history, causing him to disappear.
• Chen Feng travels to the Gene Era, twenty years before his current time, to find Qin Hai's parents and prevent the Echo Dream Bell from altering history further.
• He discovers that the Echo Dream Bell has abducted Qin Hai's father and is using him to prevent Qin Hai's parents from getting married.

Character Developments

• Chen Feng demonstrates his strategic thinking and determination to stop the Echo Dream Bell at any cost.
• Qin Hai's father is revealed to be gay, which is the reason behind the Echo Dream Bell's interference.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against fate and destiny, represented by the Echo Dream Bell's attempts to alter history.
• The acceptance of one's true self, as seen in Qin Hai's father's refusal to marry a woman despite societal expectations.

Character Interactions

• Chen Feng and Qin Hai work together to stop the Echo Dream Bell, showing a growing partnership.
• Qin Hai's father and the middle-aged man show a deep, loving relationship, contrasting with the Echo Dream Bell's attempts to disrupt it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Feng discovers Qin Hai's father is gay and in love with his male partner.
• Chen Feng attempts to persuade Qin Hai's father to marry and have children, but fails.
• Chen Feng tries various methods, including brainwashing, exposing him to different women, and even drugging him, to make him interested in women, but fails.
• Chen Feng eventually forces Qin Hai's father to consummate the marriage with his bride, ensuring Qin Hai's birth.
• Qin Hai's mother learns to make the X Potion to keep Qin Hai's father in line.

Character Developments

• Chen Feng: Starts as determined to change Qin Hai's father's sexual orientation but becomes desperate and resorts to underhanded methods.
• Qin Hai's Father: Remains resolute in his love for his male partner throughout the chapter.
• Qin Hai's Mother: Accepts her fate calmly and takes responsibility for the marriage.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between personal desires and societal expectations.
• The lengths one might go to protect or change someone they care about.
• The consequences of manipulating others for personal gain.

Character Interactions

• Chen Feng and Qin Hai's Father: Chen Feng tries to convince and manipulate Qin Hai's father, while Qin Hai's father remains steadfast in his love.
• Qin Hai's Parents: They have a calm and accepting relationship, with Qin Hai's mother taking responsibility for the marriage.
• Chen Feng and Qin Hai: Chen Feng worries about Qin Hai inheriting his father's gay nature after noticing a strange look from Qin Hai.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Feng and Qin Hai return to the Mysterious Town after their successful mission.
• The Echo Dream Bell's power weakens, and the Ancient fragments start to suppress it.
• The Echo Dream Bell sends everyone back to the Ancient Era as a final, desperate attempt to change the past.
• The Echo Dream Bell reveals its true power, having already conquered many races in the Ancient World.
• The Echo Dream Bell successfully establishes its Dynasty in the Ancient Era.

Character Developments

• Chen Feng feels guilty about the changes he made in the past.
• Qin Hai struggles to accept the changes in his family's history but ultimately decides not to dwell on it.
• The Echo Dream Bell is revealed to be more powerful and cunning than initially thought.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of changing the past.
• The power of unity (Ancient fragments suppressing the Echo Dream Bell).
• The Echo Dream Bell's obsession with control and power.

Character Interactions

• Chen Feng and Qin Hai work together to understand and analyze the situation.
• Chen Feng feels guilt towards Qin Hai for the changes in his family's history.
• The Echo Dream Bell's actions reveal its disregard for the consequences of its actions, putting it at odds with Chen Feng and Qin Hai.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chen Feng and Qin Hai are in the Echo Dream Dynasty, a unified Ancient World controlled by the Echo Dream Bell.
• The Ancient World is doomed, and the Gene Era will also be affected once it falls.
• Qin Hai sends a distress signal using a Tortoise Shell, hoping for help from his master's allies.
• Xu Fei and Kong Bai, two unexpected individuals, arrive in the Ancient World through the Tortoise Shell's signal.

Character Developments

• Chen Feng and Qin Hai are desperate and helpless, understanding the gravity of the situation.
• Xu Fei shows a rare moment of forethought, but his actions ultimately worsen the situation.
• Kong Bai demonstrates his keen intuition and caution, but his arrival also proves futile.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Echo Dream Bell and its ability to control and alter history.
• The helplessness and desperation of the characters in the face of overwhelming power.
• The theme of unexpected encounters and the consequences of unplanned actions.

Character Interactions

• Chen Feng and Qin Hai share a grim understanding of their situation, with Qin Hai trying to formulate a plan.
• Xu Fei's arrival is met with disbelief and despair from Chen Feng and Qin Hai, as his actions have complicated their situation.
• Kong Bai's arrival further compounds the issue, with all four characters now trapped in the Ancient World with no clear way out.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author of a webtoon, "That Thing," announces they have to go to the hospital temporarily, causing concern among their readers.
• The author reassures readers that updates might be unstable but they'll try to update if possible when they return tonight.

Character Developments

• The author of "That Thing" shows responsibility and consideration towards their readers by keeping them informed about their absence and trying to update if they can.

Significant Themes

• Communication and transparency: The author maintains open communication with their readers, keeping them informed about their situation.
• Commitment and responsibility: The author demonstrates commitment to their work and responsibility towards their readers by trying to update despite their health issue.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with their readers through the update announcement, showing care and consideration for their audience.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Echo Dream Army, led by the Echo Dream Bell, is conquering remaining resisting races to unify the Ancient World.
• Chen Feng, Qin Hai, Xu Fei, and Kong Bai encounter a group of monkey-bat Awakeners from the Ancient Era.
• The group realizes the true power of the Ancient Era and the insignificance of their current strength.
• The Echo Dream Dynasty's army arrives, revealing the terrifying might of the Ancient Era powerhouses.

Character Developments

• Chen Feng: Struggles to connect with his Awakener powers in the Ancient World, realizes the significance of the Gene Era's barrier.
• Qin Hai: Recognizes the Echo Dream Bell's strategy and the true power of the Ancient Era.
• Xu Fei: Demonstrates his formidable physical strength and combat ability against the monkey-bat Awakener.
• Kong Bai: Discovers the limitations of his Magic Mirror's power in the Ancient Era.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Ancient Era and the Gene Era.
• The Echo Dream Bell's strategic manipulation of time and power.
• The insignificance of the group's current strength compared to the Ancient Era powerhouses.

Character Interactions

• Chen Feng, Qin Hai, Xu Fei, and Kong Bai work together to deal with the monkey-bat Awakener, highlighting their teamwork and complementary abilities.
• The group's dynamic changes as they face the true power of the Ancient Era, with Kong Bai's Magic Mirror becoming ineffective, and Xu Fei's strength being challenged.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Qin Hai and his team encounter massive Ancient creatures, far stronger than any they've faced before.
• The creatures show no interest in them, merely stepping on them as if they're insignificant.
• Chen Feng activates the Echo Dream Bell, causing the Resonance Sound to awaken the Ancient Era.
• The power of Resonance breaks through the barrier in the Gene Era, restoring the powers of all Awakeners.
• The Echo Dream Dynasty collapses, and the Ancient World begins to crumble.

Character Developments

• Qin Hai and his team face their limits against the Ancient creatures, realizing their insignificance.
• Chen Feng decides to activate the Resonance Sound to save the Gene Era, despite the risks.
• Du Ma, having recovered his power, attacks the Echo Dream Bell, contributing to its destruction.

Significant Themes

• The power of the past and the present, and the consequences of meddling with time.
• The insignificance of individuals in the face of overwhelming power.
• The importance of making tough decisions for the greater good.

Character Interactions

• Qin Hai and his team face their fears together, realizing their limitations.
• Chen Feng and the Echo Dream Bell interact, with Chen Feng ultimately defeating it.
• Du Ma and the Echo Dream Bell clash, with Du Ma contributing to its downfall.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Echo Dream Bell's return causes terrifying auras to rise, awakening powerful entities from the Ancient Era.
• Du Ma, a Saint Armor Clan member, arrives and engages in a battle with the Echo Dream Bell, leading to the destruction of the Mysterious Town.
• The destruction of the Mysterious Town releases Ancient Relic fragments, which begin to choose their masters, marking the start of the Awakener era.

Character Developments

• Chen Feng remains confident and defiant in the face of the Echo Dream Bell's threats, revealing his determination to awaken the Gene Era.
• Du Ma demonstrates his power and resolve, engaging in a battle with the Echo Dream Bell to prevent further alteration of history.
• The Echo Dream Bell, despite its initial bravado, shows fear and desperation as its power wanes, ultimately resorting to a self-destructive attack.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of altering history and awakening powerful entities from the past.
• The potential dangers and chaos that may arise with the emergence of Awakeners.
• The struggle between different factions and their motivations, such as Chen Feng's desire to awaken the Gene Era and the Echo Dream Bell's fear of unpredictable events.

Character Interactions

• Chen Feng and the Echo Dream Bell engage in a verbal sparring match, with Chen Feng remaining undeterred by the bell's threats.
• Du Ma and the Echo Dream Bell engage in a fierce battle, with Du Ma ultimately pushing the bell to its limits.
• Chen Feng and the others work together to intercept the Echo Dream Bell, demonstrating their unity and cooperation.
• The Ancient Relic fragments begin to choose their masters, setting the stage for potential interactions and conflicts between Awakeners in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Du Ma reveals that the power of Resonance has been unsealed, which will awaken ancient gods from the endless darkness.
• These gods are the heavens of the Ancient Era, the origin of all powerful forces, and are described as 'Gods' in the Gene Era.
• The Echo Dream Bell feared these gods because it was created by them but tried to erase their traces.
• Gods can be good or bad, with some having terrifying beliefs and intentions, such as purifying the world or merging all worlds.
• The Ancient God War occurred, resulting in gods sealing their own power and dissipating. Now, with Resonance being used, they will return.

Character Developments

• Du Ma shows his vast knowledge and wisdom, revealing the ancient history and the truth about gods.
• Chen Feng realizes the significance of the pen he used to unseal the Resonance, understanding its power.

Significant Themes

• The duality of power and its consequences (gods can be both benevolent and malevolent).
• The cyclical nature of history and the return of ancient forces.
• The struggle between preservation and destruction, as seen in the beliefs and actions of the gods.

Character Interactions

• Du Ma explains the ancient history to the group, clarifying their understanding of the current situation.
• Chen Feng interacts with the group, expressing his shock and awe at the revelation about the pen's power.