Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• The team, led by the Level 8 Great Gale, returns from a successful hunt and begins distributing the loot.
• They killed over 100 sub-dragons, obtaining 5 Inverse Scales, 100 sheets of Sub-dragon Hide, 153 portions of Sub-dragon Meat and Sub-dragon Heart, and 26 Earth Cores.
• Ghost Blade, an NPC, is offered a share of the loot by the team, which he accepts after some hesitation.
• On the way back to town, Ghost Blade is threatened by other NPCs for his newfound wealth, but the Level 8 Great Gale intervenes and escorts him safely.
• The Level 8 Great Gale informs Ghost Blade about his upcoming advancement and potential teaming opportunities.

Character Developments

• Ghost Blade: Shows initial reluctance to accept the loot, revealing his cautious and humble nature. He later expresses gratitude towards the Level 8 Great Gale for his help.
• Level 8 Great Gale: Demonstrates leadership and care for his team members, including the NPC Ghost Blade. He shows a more relaxed and talkative side when discussing car races.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and Camaraderie: The team works together to hunt monsters and distributes the spoils of war fairly, including the NPC Ghost Blade.
• Power Dynamics and Hierarchy: The Level 8 Great Gale's authority is established, and he maintains a good relationship with his subordinates, showing the importance of balance in power dynamics.
• Risk and Reward: The Starfall Islands are presented as a high-risk, high-reward opportunity for Ghost Blade and other NPCs.

Character Interactions

• Level 8 Great Gale and Ghost Blade: The interaction between the two highlights the Level 8 Great Gale's leadership and Ghost Blade's gratitude and humility.
• Ghost Blade and Other NPCs: Ghost Blade's interaction with other NPCs in Dawn Town showcases the potential dangers and threats he faces due to his newfound wealth.
• Level 8 Great Gale and Other Team Members: The Level 8 Great Gale's interactions with his team members, both in distributing loot and discussing car races, demonstrate his familiarity and comfort with them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The "White Ice Cream" sets sail for the Starfall Islands on March 28th, after two and a half months of gameplay.
• Players have outgrown the Bountiful Continent and seek new challenges in the Starfall Islands, despite its reputation as a "trash can" for developer ideas.
• The ship departs with 55 players and hundreds of NPCs recruited by Big Bird, leaving the harbor with Lin Chaofan, a new player, and "Hedgehog Bro," a Necromancer.

Character Developments

• "Hedgehog Bro" (Necromancer): Reflects on the weakness of his class and the mockery he faces from other players.
• Lin Chaofan: A new player who has just advanced and is determined to make a name for himself on this journey.
• Ghost Blade: A combat team member who is motivated by the desire to secure a better future for his family.

Significant Themes

• The desire for new challenges and experiences in the game.
• The struggle and mockery faced by players with less powerful classes.
• The motivation of personal goals and family responsibilities in driving character actions.

Character Interactions

• "Hedgehog Bro" and "A Fellow Daoist's Life Full of Vicissitudes" (Chuunibyou): The latter criticizes the former's Necromancer class, leading to a tense interaction.
• Lin Chaofan and Ghost Blade: They introduce themselves and share their motivations for being on the ship, forming a brief camaraderie.
• Lin Chaofan and the crowd seeing them off: Lin Chaofan searches for his parents in the crowd but fails to find them, leaving him with a sense of determination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The ship, Amulet Owl, sails out of the God Banning Barrier, entering unknown territory.
• The Amulet Owl's captain, an NPC of Legendary Rank, manages the ship effectively.
• The Amulet Owl explores the ship, encountering various NPC crew members and Players.
• He Who Seeks His Own Demise, a Player, is found training the NPC combat group, causing concern for the Amulet Owl.

Character Developments

• The Amulet Owl demonstrates his leadership and concern for the crew's well-being, inspecting the ship and encouraging the crew.
• He Who Seeks His Own Demise shows arrogance and a lack of understanding regarding the NPCs' roles, leading to a tense interaction with the Amulet Owl.

Significant Themes

• The challenges of managing a large group of individuals with diverse skills and attitudes.
• The importance of clear communication and understanding of roles within a team.
• The tension between Players and NPCs, with the Amulet Owl trying to bridge this gap.

Character Interactions

• The Amulet Owl interacts positively with the NPC crew members, boosting their morale and giving them stat-boosting items.
• He Who Seeks His Own Demise's interaction with the NPCs is initially dismissive, leading to a tense exchange with the Amulet Owl.
• The Amulet Owl and He Who Seeks His Own Demise work together to monitor the seabed, fostering a temporary alliance despite their differing views.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Li sends the 'Amulet Owl' cruise ship with high-level players away.
• He decides to transform Utopia into his Divine Domain.
• Li Li considers opening experience point trading due to players' waning enthusiasm for leveling up and the high experience requirements for skill levels.
• He announces the opening of experience point trading on April 1st, causing a stir among players.
• Li Li decides to move his Divine Domain to the Dream Space, despite Nodens' concerns about its stability.

Character Developments

• Li Li shows caution and careful planning in his decisions, considering the potential impacts on players and the game's mechanisms.
• Nodens expresses concern for Li Li's safety and the potential loss of her Teleportation Gate to the Land of Oblivion.

Significant Themes

• The importance of players' experience and leveling in the game's economy and Li Li's Divine Domain.
• The potential risks and benefits of opening experience point trading.
• The isolation of the Dream Space and its role as a refuge from Corruption.

Character Interactions

• Li Li and Nodens discuss the potential risks and benefits of moving Li Li's Divine Domain to the Dream Space.
• Li Li makes decisions that affect both himself and the players, showing his role as the "planner" of the game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Divine Domain within the Cauldron of the World suddenly collapses, causing despair among its believers and weakening its corrupted Lord.
• Garuda, a divine bird, is rewarded with Fafnir's Heart, a Demigod's heart, for delivering a message. He plans to consume it for a 'Dragon Feast.'
• Players Doug and Mai discuss the value of the Feathered Serpent God's heart, with Doug buying it from Mai for 2000 gold. Doug believes it might unlock ancient bloodlines.
• The Thirteen City Alliance's research institute discovers that the Player (Li Li) absorbs the essence and items of killed mythical creatures, leading to the appearance of multiple Feathered Serpent God hearts.
• The entity managing the Alliance decides to fully support Li Li and conceal the truth about his ability to completely kill gods.

Character Developments

• Garuda shows excitement and greed upon receiving Fafnir's Heart, revealing his desire for power and lack of concern for other gods' hatred.
• Doug demonstrates foresight and strategic thinking by buying the Feathered Serpent God's heart, anticipating its future value.
• The entity managing the Alliance shows wisdom and caution in deciding to support Li Li and conceal the truth about his ability to kill gods.

Significant Themes

• Power and Greed: Characters like Garuda and Doug exhibit strong desires for power and resources, leading to questionable actions.
• Concealment and Truth: The entity managing the Alliance chooses to hide the truth about Li Li's ability, highlighting the theme of secrets and deception.
• Unity and Division: The potential threat of Li Li's ability to kill gods is shown to unite the deities against him, while the Alliance chooses to support him.

Character Interactions

• Garuda interacts with the three figures in the great hall, receiving a reward for his service.
• Doug and Mai interact, with Doug buying the Feathered Serpent God's heart from Mai, demonstrating their camaraderie and trust.
• The entity managing the Alliance interacts with an unknown entity, discussing the simulations and decisions regarding Li Li's support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Li attempts to obtain a Kamen Rider belt from a gashapon machine but fails, feeling dejected.
• He decides to update his Divine Domain after three hours, but his preparations are completed quickly, leaving him with spare time.
• Li Li tours his Divine Domain, Utopia, and interacts with its inhabitants before the update.
• After the update, Li Li returns to the side of the three Saintesses, revokes Aperlia's authority to expand the Divine Domain due to safety concerns, and assigns them new roles.

Character Developments

• Li Li: Realizes his desires have changed and understands the potential dangers of his power. He shows concern for his Saintesses' well-being and growth.
• Aperlia: Accepts Li Li's decision to revoke her authority without objection, showing loyalty and understanding.
• Aperria: Expresses her willingness to become Li Li's "rag," demonstrating her devotion and love for him.
• Aer: Shows understanding and compliance with Li Li's arrangements, maintaining her calm and collected demeanor.

Significant Themes

• Power and responsibility: Li Li grapples with the consequences of his newfound power and the need to protect those under his care.
• Devotion and love: The Saintesses' unwavering devotion to Li Li is a central theme, with Aperria's declaration of her willingness to become his "rag" being a notable example.
• Growth and change: Li Li's realization that his desires have changed highlights his personal growth, while the Saintesses' new roles reflect their own growth and development.

Character Interactions

• Li Li interacts with each Saintess individually, providing guidance, support, and affection tailored to their unique personalities and needs.
• The Saintesses' interactions with Li Li are characterized by devotion, love, and obedience, with Aperria's declaration of her willingness to become his "rag" being a notable example of their intense devotion.
• Li Li's interactions with the inhabitants of Utopia, such as the Catfolk convalescent center and the city of "Golden Wind," demonstrate his concern for their well-being and his appreciation of their unique qualities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The official mall starts fleecing players by introducing expensive items like [Territory Construction Acceleration Voucher] and [Resurrection Counts].
• Experience Points (EP) trading is introduced through the [Apple] series, with different colored apples representing different EP values (Green: 1000 EP, Yellow: 10,000 EP, Red: 100,000 EP, Gold: 1,000,000 EP, Rainbow: 10,000,000 EP). These apples can be exchanged for 99.5% of their value in EP within the Divine Domain.
• The mall accepts only in-game earned EP, creating demand through purchase limits, suggesting the officials might be planning to sell EP privately.

Character Developments

• "Three Stages of Fighting Spirit" (Li Yuan) worries about the game company's financial situation and her own earnings after the update.
• Li Yuan's daughter, Xuanxuan, shows maturity and understanding of her mother's situation, arranging to meet her "reinforcements" (hired players) after the amusement park.

Significant Themes

• The impact of in-game economic changes on players and guilds.
• The tension between Li Yuan's gaming career and her responsibilities as a mother.

Character Interactions

• Li Yuan interacts with her daughter, Xuanxuan, showing concern and guilt for not being fully present as a mother due to her gaming commitments.
• Li Yuan's daughter, Xuanxuan, shows understanding and support for her mother's gaming career, arranging to meet her hired players after their day at the amusement park.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Sun Gods, awakened by the reappearance of the Divine Domain, discuss sending their deities down to deal with the beast gods.
• Amaterasu Omikami suggests sending down gods and demigods to eliminate the beast gods, isolating the Corruption.
• Shamash and Ra agree to Amaterasu's plan, adding their deities to the list.
• He Who Seeks His Own Demise, on the Starfall Islands, teases a Hero Rank NPC Bunny Girl, trying to uncover her identity.

Character Developments

• Amaterasu Omikami: Shows strategic thinking and greed, manipulating the situation to her advantage.
• Shamash and Ra: Initially hesitant, they agree to Amaterasu's plan, revealing their own greed and ambition.
• He Who Seeks His Own Demise: Demonstrates recklessness and a disregard for danger, trying to uncover the Bunny Girl's secrets.

Significant Themes

• Greed and ambition among the Sun Gods.
• Power dynamics and manipulation within the Heavenly Realm.
• The consequences of the Heavenly Realm's actions on the lower realm.

Character Interactions

• Amaterasu Omikami, Shamash, and Ra: They interact strategically, each with their own agenda, ultimately agreeing to a plan that benefits them all.
• He Who Seeks His Own Demise and the Bunny Girl: He Who Seeks His Own Demise teases the Bunny Girl, trying to provoke a reaction and uncover her identity, while she remains patient and unyielding.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chaofan and Ghost Blade head to the ship's entertainment area after their shift.
• They witness a Rabbit-person NPC being harassed by a Shadowfolk NPC, [He Who Seeks His Own Demise].
• Lin Chaofan wants to intervene, but Ghost Blade stops him, revealing he knows about 'Otherworlders' and their unique nature.
• [He Who Seeks His Own Demise] is revealed to be role-playing a quest involving the Rabbit-person NPC.
• Later, an 'Amulet Owl' NPC reports that another NPC, Old Qu, has been kidnapped by the same Shadowfolk NPC.

Character Developments

• Lin Chaofan: Starts as impulsive and willing to help, but learns about Otherworlders' unique nature and the potential consequences of interfering.
• Ghost Blade: Reveals knowledge about Otherworlders and their restraints, showing wisdom and experience.
• [He Who Seeks His Own Demise]: Initially appears as a harasser, but is later revealed to be role-playing a quest, showing a complex character.
• Li Yuan: Reflects on her relationship with her daughter after logging out of the game, feeling guilt and shame.

Significant Themes

• The nature of Otherworlders and their unique abilities.
• The potential consequences of interfering in their affairs.
• The complexity of NPCs and their motivations.
• The theme of guilt and self-reflection, as seen through Li Yuan's introspection.

Character Interactions

• Lin Chaofan and Ghost Blade: Lin Chaofan learns about Otherworlders from Ghost Blade, showing a mentor-mentee dynamic.
• [He Who Seeks His Own Demise] and the Rabbit-person NPC: Their interaction reveals the Shadowfolk NPC's true intentions.
• Li Yuan and Xiao Hong: Li Yuan reflects on her relationship with her daughter while interacting with Xiao Hong, highlighting her guilt and self-reproach.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Yuan, now a successful merchant in the game, is overwhelmed with work, including managing experience point trades and dealing with debt collectors in reality.
• She decides to start a company in reality to manage her growing business but struggles with the idea of relying on player-employees.
• 'Red Falcon' (Xiao Hong) gives Li Yuan a hand-knitted satchel, symbolizing her care and support.
• In the Misty Forest, players are arguing over grinding spots, some even engaging in fights, due to the influx of new players and the introduction of the Experience Store.

Character Developments

• Li Yuan: Struggles with balancing her responsibilities in both the game and reality, considering expanding her business and starting a company.
• Xiao Hong: Expresses her care and support for Li Yuan through a small, thoughtful gesture.
• Garuda: Decides to abandon its task and seek refuge in a time-space fragment due to the impossibility of completing it safely.

Significant Themes

• Balancing Responsibilities: Li Yuan's struggle to manage her duties in both the game and reality highlights the theme of balancing responsibilities and priorities.
• Support and Care: Xiao Hong's gift to Li Yuan emphasizes the theme of support and care, showing that even in a game, human connections matter.
• Consequences of Change: The influx of new players and the introduction of the Experience Store lead to increased tension and conflict, illustrating the consequences of rapid change.

Character Interactions

• Li Yuan and Xiao Hong: Their interaction shows Li Yuan's growing affection for Xiao Hong and Xiao Hong's care and support for Li Yuan.
• Players in the Misty Forest: Their interactions highlight the tension and conflict caused by the influx of new players and the introduction of new game elements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• "Golden Wind" and his team successfully rescue the withered great tree, the Mother Tree of the Gaudeliv Gang, from being a boss template and turn it back into an NPC.
• The Mother Tree is expected to return to the treants' territory the next night, with Antonio, the old treant leader, stepping down.
• Golden Wind learns that one of his guild's warehouses has been emptied by an unknown thief, likely a native, during the Creator God's recent game update.
• Golden Wind decides to deal with the thief and strengthen his territory's defenses.

Character Developments

• Golden Wind: Shows leadership, strategic planning, and determination in rescuing the Mother Tree. He also demonstrates concern for the treants' well-being and is committed to protecting his guild's territory.
• Wind of Dawn: Proves to be a reliable and capable second-in-command, assisting Golden Wind in the rescue mission.
• Antonio: The old treant leader shows concern for the Mother Tree's well-being and is willing to step down once she returns.

Significant Themes

• Leadership and Responsibility: Golden Wind takes charge in rescuing the Mother Tree and protecting his guild's territory, showing the importance of responsible leadership.
• Trust and Betrayal: The theft from Golden Wind's guild warehouse highlights the theme of trust and betrayal, as the thief is likely a native who had previously been under Golden Wind's protection.
• Change and Adaptation: The Creator God's sudden game update forces Golden Wind and his team to adapt to changes and deal with new challenges.

Character Interactions

• Golden Wind and Wind of Dawn: They work together effectively as a team, with Wind of Dawn supporting Golden Wind's leadership in the rescue mission.
• Golden Wind and Antonio: Golden Wind reassures Antonio about the Mother Tree's well-being and informs him of the upcoming leadership change.
• Golden Wind and the Thief: Golden Wind suspects that the thief who emptied his guild's warehouse is a native, leading to a potential confrontation between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Golden Wind's territory is robbed, but the stolen items are of low value.
• Golden Wind decides to use the Wheelchair Advancing Instructor, Fare, to rewind time and catch the thieves.
• Golden Wind discusses the experience trading issue and decides to buy experience in limited quantities.
• Baron, a professional player, is struggling with the uncertainty of his future in the game, as the official side won't be hosting tournaments.

Character Developments

• Golden Wind shows strategic thinking and a willingness to use unconventional methods to solve problems.
• Three Stages of Fighting Spirit demonstrates initiative by suggesting to invite Sherlock Holmes for investigation.
• Fare, the Wheelchair Advancing Instructor, is set to become a Hero-level powerhouse after advancing.
• Baron, a professional player, is facing uncertainty and considering alternative ways to make a living in the game.

Significant Themes

• The game's unique nature, where real-world factors have little influence, is highlighted.
• The importance of adaptability and quick thinking in the face of unexpected situations is emphasized.
• The impact of the game's mechanics on the players' livelihoods and strategies is explored.

Character Interactions

• Golden Wind and Three Stages of Fighting Spirit work together to solve the theft issue, showcasing their teamwork and mutual respect.
• Baron interacts with other professional players, sharing their concerns and brainstorming solutions for their uncertain future.
• Golden Wind and Fare are set to interact, with Fare potentially learning to rewind time to catch the thieves.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Baron faces eight advanced Mechas in the Mechanical City, which he defeats with his heavy Mecha.
• The city's inhabitants, Digital Life forms, are facing extinction due to lack of computing power and monsters destroying their infrastructure.
• The Baron passes the trial of the Gatekeeper Mech and becomes the guardian of the Mechanical City.
• He gains access to the Hero Rank Mecha, Molecular Predator · Dust, and the ability to produce Divine Mechanics.

Character Developments

• The Baron demonstrates his piloting skills and strategic thinking in the Mecha battle.
• He shows interest and excitement in the potential to produce Divine Mechanics, indicating his dedication to his path as a Mecha Master.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for resources and survival in a digital world, reflected in the Digital Life forms' fight for computing power.
• The importance of maintenance and upkeep, as seen in the decline of the Mechanical City's computing power and infrastructure.

Character Interactions

• The Baron interacts with the synthesized electronic voice, which provides him with information and tasks related to his new role as the city's guardian.
• There's no direct interaction with other characters in this chapter, but the mention of digital lives like Crafting Master · Xuanwu, Forging Master · Iron, and Assembly Line Expert · Ed hints at future interactions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The 'Baron' discovers a city with advanced technology, capable of producing cutting-edge equipment and Digital Lives, which can be used for production, hacking, or combat assistance.
• The 'Baron' wants to hide the city to prevent it from falling into the club's hands after his contract ends.
• The 'Baron' learns that he needs to produce high Computing Power equipment to unlock the city's stealth and flight systems.
• Meanwhile, three players ('Give Me a Cup of Honey,' 'Sakurajima Mai,' and 'Computer Player Doug') plan to raid the homes of Twisted Deities left unguarded during the Feast of Gluttony.

Character Developments

• The 'Baron' shows ambition and cunning in wanting to hide the city's potential and go independent.
• [Molecular Predator · Dust], a guardian of the Digital Lives, shows concern for their safety and worries about the awakening of 'Omnisayha.'
• 'Give Me a Cup of Honey' shows concern for the children in his orphanage and reluctance to engage in the Feast of Gluttony.
• 'Sakurajima Mai' and 'Computer Player Doug' show greed and opportunism in suggesting to raid the homes of Twisted Deities.

Significant Themes

• Ambition vs. Greed: The 'Baron' wants to secure his future, while the players want to exploit the situation for personal gain.
• Power and Control: The 'Baron' seeks to control the city's technology, and the players seek to control the resources of the Twisted Deities.
• Responsibility vs. Self-Interest: [Dust] feels responsible for the Digital Lives, while the players prioritize their own interests.

Character Interactions

• The 'Baron' interacts with the city's control panel, learning about its capabilities and requirements.
• 'Give Me a Cup of Honey,' 'Sakurajima Mai,' and 'Computer Player Doug' discuss their plans to raid the homes of Twisted Deities.
• [Dust] interacts with the 'Baron,' offering guidance on how to restore power to the city.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Leg Lord, a Kamen Rider player, is considering visiting the Seaside Ghost City to meet his childhood friend, who has a Godhead Driver Type.
• He discovers that the city is notorious for pyramid schemes, which makes him hesitant.
• Genius Player, a high-ranking Kamen Rider player, learns about Leg Lord's situation and decides to help him grind experience points while they discuss his dilemma.

Character Developments

• Leg Lord: Struggles with his desire to meet his childhood friend and his rational concerns about her potential involvement in pyramid schemes.
• Genius Player: Shows concern and support for Leg Lord, offering advice and emotional support.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between primal urges and rational thought.
• The impact of one's past on present decisions.
• The influence of external perceptions on one's actions (in this case, the city's reputation affecting Leg Lord's decision).

Character Interactions

• Leg Lord and Genius Player: They have a mentor-mentee relationship, with Genius Player providing guidance and support to Leg Lord.
• Leg Lord and his childhood friend: Their relationship is left ambiguous, with Leg Lord unsure about her true intentions and whether to meet her or not.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The "Genius Player" (Cai Jie) and "Lost a Leg" (a high-level player) discuss a girl who's been persistently seeking "Lost a Leg" in-game.
• Cai Jie suspects the girl might be a newbie "Lost a Leg" mentored in the past.
• They hypothesize about the game's reality and the significance of a unique item "Lost a Leg" gave up.
• Cai Jie warns "Lost a Leg" about the girl, likening her to a "landmine" due to her obsessive behavior and potential mental health issues.

Character Developments

• "Lost a Leg": Shows empathy and a hero complex by helping newbies, but becomes focused only on making money after obtaining his hidden class.
• Cai Jie: Shows concern for "Lost a Leg" and tries to warn him about the potential dangers of the girl's obsessive behavior.

Significant Themes

• The blurred line between game and reality.
• The potential consequences of obsessive behavior and unrequited love.
• The hero complex and the desire for recognition.

Character Interactions

• Cai Jie and "Lost a Leg" have a candid conversation about the girl, with Cai Jie trying to warn "Lost a Leg" about the potential risks.
• "Lost a Leg" reflects on his past actions and motivations for helping newbies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The ship encounters a storm caused by a Demigod, [Sloth Kraken], lured by "Lone Angler Chills River Snow."
• "Amulet Owl" leads the ship to escape the storm using teleportation magic arrays.
• "He Who Seeks His Own Demise" is left behind with Qiluo Meng (Bunny Girl) and must find his way back to the ship.

Character Developments

• "Amulet Owl" shows responsibility for the NPCs' lives, feeling exhausted from constant worries.
• "He Who Seeks His Own Demise" switches sides, providing information to both "Amulet Owl" and Qiluo Meng, but is eventually abandoned by "Amulet Owl."
• Qiluo Meng shows ruthlessness and impatience, threatening "He Who Seeks His Own Demise" to lead her to the Starfall Islands.

Significant Themes

• Betrayal and its consequences, as seen in "Amulet Owl" and "He Who Seeks His Own Demise."
• Responsibility and its weight, as experienced by "Amulet Owl" for the NPCs' lives.
• Power dynamics and manipulation, as demonstrated by Qiluo Meng's control over "He Who Seeks His Own Demise."

Character Interactions

• "Amulet Owl" and "He Who Seeks His Own Demise" have a tense interaction, with "Amulet Owl" hanging up on "He Who Seeks His Own Demise" after learning about Qiluo Meng's loss.
• Qiluo Meng and "He Who Seeks His Own Demise" have a power struggle, with Qiluo Meng threatening and controlling "He Who Seeks His Own Demise."

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lone Angler Chills River Snow is resurrected after being killed in-game, furious at a streamer who abandoned him and incited fans to cyberbully him.
• He applies to join the powerful guild, Golden Wind, exaggerating his credentials in the application.
• Golden Wind rejects his application due to false information, leading him to vent his frustration on the official forum.
• Meanwhile, Fare, a guild member, is attempting to advance to Hero Rank with the help of the guild's alchemist, Refine a Pill for You to Eat. Fare falls into a deep sleep after consuming god-tier relics.

Character Developments

• Lone Angler Chills River Snow: Becomes increasingly frustrated and vengeful due to in-game and real-life injustices, leading him to lash out publicly.
• Fare: Attempts to advance to Hero Rank, putting himself in a critical state.
• Refine a Pill for You to Eat: Struggles with the responsibility of keeping Fare's condition a secret and dealing with the fallout from Lone Angler's forum posts.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of dishonesty and exaggeration (Lone Angler's application and subsequent forum posts).
• The risks and responsibilities that come with power and influence (Golden Wind's decision to help Fare advance).
• The struggle between public image and personal integrity (Wind of Dawn's frustration with Lone Angler's forum posts).

Character Interactions

• Lone Angler Chills River Snow interacts with Golden Wind's recruitment system, leading to his rejection and subsequent forum posts.
• Refine a Pill for You to Eat and Wind of Dawn discuss the fallout from Lone Angler's forum posts and Fare's condition, highlighting their different roles and concerns within the guild.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fare dreams and wakes up in his childhood, 1389 years ago.
• He meets Lena, his childhood friend and love interest, who wants him to fight for her to become the Saintess of Time.
• Fare participates in a duel to determine Lena's fate as the Saintess. He intentionally loses the first round but wins the final match, killing his childhood friend.
• Fare returns to his present time, realizing he hasn't changed the past as he intended.
• He uses his power to revert the present to match the past, ensuring his daughter Alice's safety.

Character Developments

• Fare: Struggles with his past actions and the consequences of trying to change them. He shows remorse for his past choices and loves his daughter deeply.
• Lena: Remains ambitious and manipulative, using Fare to achieve her goal of becoming the Saintess.

Significant Themes

• The inability to change the past and the consequences of trying to do so.
• The struggle between personal desires and the greater good.
• The power of love, particularly a father's love for his daughter.

Character Interactions

• Fare and Lena: Their interaction highlights Lena's manipulation and Fare's internal struggle with his past actions and his love for Lena.
• Fare and his childhood friend: Their duel showcases Fare's intentional loss and eventual victory, leading to his friend's death.
• Fare and Alice (off-screen): Fare's desperate need to ensure Alice's safety demonstrates his love for her and his regret for his past actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Li Li, overwhelmed by managing over 10,000 Players, recruits Aperlia to help share the workload.
• The [Experience Shop] proves highly profitable, with Faith increasing from 70,000 to 930,000 in just 5 days.
• Experience points become a valuable commodity, with prices rising significantly.
• Li Li increases the reward for finding Saintesses to 100 million experience points (equivalent to 410,000 yuan).
• Li Li considers sharing his authority with Aperlia and other Saintesses through [Holy Communion], but hesitates due to the consequences.

Character Developments

• Li Li: Struggles with the immense workload, shows concern for his Saintesses' personalities, and feels lonely despite having many followers.
• Aperlia: Shows concern for Li Li's well-being, pleads for [Holy Communion], and supports Li Li's decision not to change her and her sisters.
• "Orange Juice Clear Beer": Becomes more familiar with Li Li, delivers important news about incoming threats from Heavenly Realm gods.

Significant Themes

• Workload and Delegation: Li Li struggles with the immense workload, leading him to delegate tasks to Aperlia.
• Profit and Incentives: The [Experience Shop] generates substantial profits, motivating Players to be more active.
• Relationships and Connections: Li Li's loneliness highlights the importance of his relationships with his Saintesses.
• Consequences of Power: Li Li grapples with the potential consequences of sharing his authority through [Holy Communion].

Character Interactions

• Li Li and Aperlia: Aperlia massages Li Li's temples, shows concern for his well-being, and pleads for [Holy Communion].
• Li Li and "Orange Juice Clear Beer": They interact casually, with "Orange Juice Clear Beer" delivering important news about incoming threats.