Ch. 1A Workhorse's Lament, Soul Lost in the ICU
Key Plot Points and Events
- Chen Beixuan, a senior programmer at an internet company, collapses at work due to extreme exhaustion and stress.
- He finds himself in a void, then encounters a stream of primordial Qi, which absorbs into him, granting him a system and a mission.
- He awakens in the Primordial World, discovers he's a wisp of immortal Qi, and faces his first threat, a Malevolent Spirit.
Character Developments
- Chen Beixuan transitions from a stressed, overworked programmer to a wisp of immortal Qi in the Primordial World, facing survival challenges.
- The system, a cold, authoritative entity, guides Chen Beixuan and provides him with information and abilities.
Significant Themes
- The harsh reality of the corporate world and its impact on mental health.
- The contrast between the modern world and the ancient, dangerous Primordial World.
- The struggle for survival and the instinct for self-preservation.
Character Interactions
- Chen Beixuan interacts with his system, which guides him and provides him with information and abilities.
- He encounters a Malevolent Spirit, his first threat in the Primordial World.