Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points & Events

• Lu Xun triggers a hidden quest, "Zombie," after his Sword Sheath absorbs Yin Energy from a coffin.
• The quest requires him to kill a level 29 [Boss-level] Zombie, which can drop a Blue Tier Equipment, the Yin Pearl.
• The Zombie is asleep, nourished by a Yin Vein, and the Sword Sheath has been absorbing its Yin Energy.
• The Zombie awakens when the Sword Sheath absorbs too much Yin Energy, causing the coffin to shake violently.

Character Developments

• Lu Xun demonstrates his strategic thinking and caution, deciding not to fight the Zombie unprepared.
• The Sword Sheath shows unexpected speed and capacity in absorbing Yin Energy, revealing its greed.

Significant Themes

• The power of preparation and patience, as Lu Xun waits for the right moment to act.
• The consequences of greed, as the Sword Sheath's overabsorption awakens the Zombie.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xun and the Sword Sheath interact subtly, with the Sword Sheath 'rubbing' against Lu Xun's hand, showing a form of affection or camaraderie.
• Lu Xun's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and feelings about the Sword Sheath's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xun encounters a level 29 Wild Map Boss, a Female Zombie, awakened by the Sword Sheath's absorption of the Yin Vein's energy.
• The Zombie attacks Lu Xun, jumping high into the air to strike him.
• Lu Xun uses all the Sword Qi stored in his Sword Sheath, including a powerful one from his First Senior Brother, to kill the Zombie instantly.

Character Developments

• Lu Xun demonstrates his calm and strategic thinking under pressure, choosing to fight to the death rather than flee.
• The Female Zombie is revealed to be mentally deranged, making her more dangerous and unpredictable.

Significant Themes

• The disparity in strength between Lu Xun and the Zombie forces him to use his full power to survive.
• The power of the Sword Sheath is further emphasized, as it drains the Yin Vein's energy in minutes, equivalent to years of normal absorption.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xun and the Female Zombie engage in a life-and-death battle, with Lu Xun showing no mercy despite her past beauty.
• Mo Guanjie, waiting outside the forest, witnesses the battle and records it, expressing awe at Lu Xun's swordsmanship.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A heavy rain stops abruptly after the Purple Prince's powerful sword strike clears the sky.
• Mo Guanjie, a player, records and edits the scene, planning to share it on the forum to gain attention.
• Lu Xun, after defeating a Female Zombie, receives a Yin Pearl as a reward.
• The Sword Sheath shows interest in the Yin Pearl, and Lu Xun decides to feed it to the sheath.

Character Developments

• Mo Guanjie's excitement and addiction to the game grow after witnessing the Purple Prince's power.
• Lu Xun demonstrates understanding and consideration for the Sword Sheath's needs.
• Xiao Ran, a city resident, feels threatened and impressed by the distant Sword Qi.

Significant Themes

• The power and awe of top-tier players, as exemplified by the Purple Prince's sword strike.
• The relationship between Lu Xun and the Sword Sheath, showing potential growth and understanding.
• The impact of extraordinary events on nearby characters, as seen through Xiao Ran's reaction.

Character Interactions

• Mo Guanjie's internal monologue reveals his admiration for the Purple Prince and his own recording skills.
• Lu Xun interacts with the Sword Sheath, showing a playful and understanding side.
• Xiao Ran's thoughts show her concern about the powerful Sword Qi, connecting her to the main events indirectly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xun levels up four times, increasing his daily experience quota to 4,000 points for players.
• He decides to distribute experience points to nurture more players instead of focusing on a few.
• Mo Guanjie waits for Lu Xun outside the Dense Forest and receives a quest to dispose of Half-Corpse bodies, earning 500 experience points and leveling up again.
• Lu Xun returns to the city, with the Sword Sheath in a good mood after absorbing a Yin Vein and swallowing a Yin Pearl.
• Mo Guanjie's video on the forum goes viral, causing an uproar among players. Major guilds and professional clubs show interest in recruiting him.

Character Developments

• Lu Xun: Levels up, increases his daily experience quota, and becomes more determined to stay ahead of players. He also expresses happiness at the prospect of more Sword Cultivators.
• Mo Guanjie: Levels up, gains popularity, and becomes a target for major guilds and professional clubs.

Significant Themes

• The impact of Lu Xun's actions on players and the game's community.
• The potential benefits and conflicts of interest between players and guilds/clubs.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xun and Mo Guanjie: Lu Xun gives Mo Guanjie a quest and rewards him with experience points. Their relationship remains one of a master-disciple dynamic.
• Players and Lu Xun: Players are captivated by Lu Xun's actions and express their desire to become Sword Cultivators or associate with him.
• Players and Mo Guanjie: Mo Guanjie gains popularity and becomes a target for recruitment by major guilds and professional clubs.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The author calculates owed updates based on subscriptions, rewards, and promises made.
• The author was the best-selling light novel author and 10th overall on Qidian's best-seller list on the first day of release.
• The author owes a total of 31 chapters after the first day, causing regret.

Character Developments

• The author expresses gratitude towards their readers and fans, acknowledging their support and rewards.
• The author shows remorse for owing a large number of chapters and resolves to write more.

Significant Themes

• Gratitude and appreciation for readers and fans.
• The importance of keeping promises and fulfilling obligations.
• The pressure and expectations that come with success.

Character Interactions

• The author interacts with various Alliance Masters (readers who have given significant rewards), acknowledging their support and adding chapters in their honor.
• The author expresses regret towards the readers for owing a large number of chapters.
• The author encourages readers to subscribe and buy monthly tickets to support the book.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Mo Guanjie receives numerous recruitment messages from major guilds and professional clubs after his video goes viral, but he turns off notifications to focus on the closed beta.
• Lu Xun returns to Green Ridge City and discovers the entrance to Tortoise Longevity, a trial ground of the Demon Sect, planning to attempt it after the closed beta.
• Lu Xun returns to Lai Fu Inn and finds Murong Yan guiding Ji Li in her cultivation. He notices Ji Li's increased diligence.

Character Developments

• Mo Guanjie: Shows indifference to the attention he's receiving, prioritizing his gaming experience and expressing a desire to find a girlfriend.
• Lu Xun: Demonstrates curiosity and interest in exploring new areas like Tortoise Longevity, showing his adventurous nature.
• Ji Li: Displays increased focus and diligence in her cultivation, possibly due to external motivation or inspiration.

Significant Themes

• The allure of hidden wonders and trials in the game world.
• The importance of focus and dedication in cultivation and gaming.
• The impact of external influences on one's motivation and drive.

Character Interactions

• Mo Guanjie's interactions with the major guilds and professional clubs are brief and one-sided, as he ignores their recruitment messages.
• Lu Xun interacts with the Shop Assistant at Lai Fu Inn, who is impressed by his demeanor and assumes he's an Inner Sect Disciple of the Demon Sect.
• Lu Xun observes Ji Li's cultivation progress under Murong Yan's guidance, showing approval of her increased diligence.
• Ji Li and Murong Yan interact as teacher and student, with Ji Li being particularly attentive and focused during their practice session.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xun notices Lin Chan, a frail, malnourished girl working at Lai Fu Inn.
• He learns that she's a mute, named Lin Chan, and has a high cultivation aptitude.
• Lu Xun invites her to eat with him, noticing her timidity and caution.
• Lin Chan is revealed to be an Innate Sword Embryo, a rare and powerful cultivator type.

Character Developments

• Lu Xun demonstrates kindness and understanding towards Lin Chan.
• Lin Chan shows her timidity and caution, reflecting her lonely and disadvantaged life.

Significant Themes

• Kindness and compassion towards the underprivileged.
• The impact of one's background and circumstances on one's personality.
• The power of rare cultivator types.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xun shows concern and care for Lin Chan, while she remains timid and cautious around him.
• The Sword Sheath shows curiosity towards Lin Chan, poking her, which she finds frightening.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xun, initially a fake Innate Sword Embryo, encounters a genuine one in Lin Chan.
• He decides to take Lin Chan as his direct disciple to boost his power and the Demon Sect's prestige.
• Lu Xun invites Lin Chan for a meal and offers her discipleship, which she accepts in shock and bewilderment.

Character Developments

• Lu Xun: He acknowledges his lack of genuine Innate Sword Embryo status but sees the opportunity in Lin Chan's potential. He decides to take her as his disciple to benefit both himself and the Demon Sect.
• Lin Chan: From a seemingly insignificant, mute girl, Lin Chan is revealed to be an Innate Sword Embryo. She is overwhelmed by Lu Xun's offer of discipleship, marking a significant turning point in her life.

Significant Themes

• Destiny and Opportunity: Lin Chan's life takes a dramatic turn due to her innate talent and Lu Xun's recognition, highlighting how opportunities can change one's fate.
• Power Dynamics: Lu Xun's decision to take Lin Chan as his disciple is driven by his desire to increase his power and the Demon Sect's influence, reflecting the theme of power dynamics within the sect.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xun and Lin Chan: Their interaction is marked by Lu Xun's gentle yet firm approach, contrasting with Lin Chan's initial shock and bewilderment. Despite her muteness, Lu Xun's words and actions convey his sincerity and determination to take her under his wing.
• Lu Xun and the Demon Sect: Lu Xun's decision to take Lin Chan as his disciple is also driven by his desire to benefit the Demon Sect, setting up potential interactions with other sect members, particularly Shen Yan, in the future.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xun notices Ji Li's interest in becoming his disciple after he accepts Lin Chan.
• Lu Xun hints at Ji Li to cultivate diligently, implying he'll accept her as a disciple when she becomes an Inner Sect Disciple.
• Lu Xun upgrades his [Sword Nurturing Art] skill, increasing its damage to triple.
• Mo Guanjie returns to Green Ridge City after a harrowing experience dealing with a Half-Corpse.
• A male player, Liu Huangshu, is seen pestering Lin Chan at the inn.

Character Developments

• Lu Xun shows understanding and patience towards Ji Li's feelings, but doesn't immediately accept her as a disciple.
• Lu Xun upgrades his skill, demonstrating his dedication to cultivation.
• Mo Guanjie shows resilience and determination in completing his task, despite facing challenges.
• Lin Chan gains a blue name, indicating a change in her status or potential.

Significant Themes

• Cultivation and growth: Lu Xun's upgrade of his skill and Ji Li's motivation to cultivate.
• Patience and understanding: Lu Xun's handling of Ji Li's feelings and Mo Guanjie's persistence in completing his task.
• Change and potential: Lin Chan's blue name hints at a shift in her character or future role.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xun and Ji Li: Lu Xun hints at accepting Ji Li as a disciple, motivating her to cultivate.
• Mo Guanjie and the Half-Corpse: Mo Guanjie's struggle against the Half-Corpse shows his determination and resilience.
• Liu Huangshu and Lin Chan: Liu Huangshu's pestering of Lin Chan suggests a potential romantic interest or ulterior motive.
• Mo Guanjie and Liu Huangshu: Mo Guanjie observes Liu Huangshu's behavior towards Lin Chan, showing curiosity and gossip.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chan, a previously gray-named NPC, suddenly becomes a blue-named NPC, attracting attention.
• Mo Guanjie suspects Purple Prince's involvement in Lin Chan's status change.
• Liu Huangshu, a player, is thrown out of the inn for pestering Lin Chan.
• Mo Guanjie learns that Lu Xun has accepted Lin Chan as a disciple.

Character Developments

• Mo Guanjie: Realizes the significance of Lin Chan's status change and adds her to his list of people to please.
• Lin Chan: Accepts Lu Xun as her master and feels warmth and comfort from his kindness and the harmonious atmosphere.
• Lu Xun: Enjoys feeding Lin Chan and feels a sense of accomplishment.

Significant Themes

• Kindness and warmth: Lu Xun's genuine concern for Lin Chan and the harmonious atmosphere at the dinner table highlight the importance of kindness and warmth.
• Status and identity: Lin Chan's sudden change from a gray name to a blue name NPC emphasizes the significance of status and identity in the game and the real world.

Character Interactions

• Mo Guanjie and Liu Huangshu: Mo Guanjie's treatment at the inn differs from Liu Huangshu's, leading to Liu Huangshu's confusion and regret.
• Lu Xun and Lin Chan: Lu Xun picks up food for Lin Chan, showing his concern and care for her, while Lin Chan feels warmth and comfort from his actions.
• Lin Chan and her grandfather: Lin Chan remembers her grandfather's words, "Dare not die," and feels motivated to eat more, showing her determination to live and improve her situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lin Chan, a mute with a strange illness since childhood, is taken in as Lu Xun's disciple.
• Lu Xun gives Lin Chan the Qi Devouring Art cultivation method and asks Ji Li to teach her basic sword techniques.
• Lin Chan demonstrates her Innate Sword Embryo by learning the sword techniques instantly.

Character Developments

• Lin Chan: Shows determination and persistence in her actions, displays her Innate Sword Embryo by quickly learning sword techniques.
• Lu Xun: Recognizes Lin Chan's potential and takes her as a disciple, looking forward to her future achievements.

Significant Themes

• The theme of cultivation and personal growth is introduced as Lin Chan begins her journey with the Qi Devouring Art.
• The idea of innate talent and potential is highlighted through Lin Chan's Innate Sword Embryo.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xun and Lin Chan: Lu Xun shows kindness and patience towards Lin Chan, while she is eager to learn and please her new teacher.
• Ji Li and Lin Chan: Ji Li teaches Lin Chan sword techniques, showing a protective and guiding attitude towards her new junior sister.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xun allows Lin Chan to stay at the inn for her safety.
• Lu Xun goes out at night, attracting attention due to his distinctive appearance and high favorability.
• He encounters Liu Huangshu, a high-level player from the Emperor Guild, who tries to follow him.
• Lu Xun sends Liu Huangshu flying with just a glance and reduces his favorability by 50 points.

Character Developments

• Lu Xun shows his immense strength and indifference towards players who displease him.
• Lin Chan shows obedience and trust in Lu Xun.
• Liu Huangshu demonstrates his bootlicking behavior and is intimidated by Lu Xun's power.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics between NPCs and players.
• The consequences of displeasing or attracting powerful NPCs.
• The impact of favorability on NPC interactions.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xun and Lin Chan: Lu Xun shows concern for Lin Chan's safety, and she listens to his instructions.
• Lu Xun and Liu Huangshu: Lu Xun shows disregard and power towards Liu Huangshu, who tries to ingratiate himself.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xun encounters a player, Han Bagui, struggling to help a turtle that's flipped over.
• Lu Xun recruits Han Bagui as his Sword-Serving Disciple and gives him the Qi Devouring Art task.
• Lu Xun returns to Lai Fu Inn late at night, where Lin Chan, his mute disciple, waits for him with a bowl of porridge.

Character Developments

• Lu Xun: Shows his playboy nature and his ability to spot potential in others. He's observant, strategic, and confident in his decisions.
• Han Bagui: Initially appears simple-minded but shows potential as a skilled player with high combat awareness. He's carefree and doesn't overthink things.
• Lin Chan: Demonstrates her thoughtfulness and care for Lu Xun, showing growth in her understanding of her role as a disciple.

Significant Themes

• Potential and talent: Lu Xun recognizes Han Bagui's potential, highlighting the theme of spotting and nurturing talent.
• Care and responsibility: Lin Chan's actions show that she's starting to understand her role and responsibility as a disciple, caring for her master.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xun and Han Bagui: Lu Xun sees Han Bagui's potential and recruits him, showing a mentor-like interaction.
• Lu Xun and Lin Chan: Lin Chan waits up for Lu Xun and offers him porridge, showing a caring and respectful interaction between master and disciple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xun shares a meal with Lin Chan, his mute apprentice, under the big tree in the courtyard, marking a moment of bonding between them.
• Lu Xun discovers that Lin Chan has improved her cultivation to the first level of the Qi Devouring Art, but he doesn't receive experience points for this event.
• Lu Xun continues to observe potential players in Green Ridge City but finds none worthy of his attention.
• He encounters Han Bagui twice, noticing that Han carries a unique turtle with him, which Lu Xun believes could be an opportunity for Han.

Character Developments

• Lu Xun: He shows kindness and patience towards Lin Chan, aiming to create a close master-apprentice relationship. He also continues to observe and guide potential players, seeking to expand his influence.
• Lin Chan: She improves her cultivation, showing dedication and progress. She also grows closer to Lu Xun, feeling grateful for his guidance.

Significant Themes

• Master-Apprentice Relationship: Lu Xun values this relationship and strives to create a bond with Lin Chan.
• Cultivation and Growth: Lin Chan's improvement in cultivation highlights the theme of growth and self-betterment.
• Opportunity and Potential: Lu Xun recognizes the potential in Han Bagui's unique turtle, suggesting that opportunities can come from unexpected places.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xun and Lin Chan: Their shared meal and Lu Xun's guidance foster a closer relationship between the master and apprentice.
• Lu Xun and Han Bagui: Lu Xun observes Han Bagui from a distance, noticing the unique turtle and considering it an opportunity for Han.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The closed beta of the game ends abruptly, logging off all players.
• Lu Xun, an immersive gamer, is disappointed by the sudden end and misses his interaction with a player named Purple Prince.
• The real world, Tian Chen Continent, experiences the "Collapse of the Heavenly Dao," which coincides with the players' arrival, causing confusion among the natives.
• Lu Xun, now in the game world, plans to explore the Tortoise Longevity dungeon with Ji Li, a fellow disciple.

Character Developments

• Mo Guanjie (Purple Prince): A dedicated gamer who is disappointed with the closed beta's end.
• Lu Xun: Struggles with the end of the closed beta and the absence of players, but remains focused on his goals in the game world.
• Ji Li: Shows affection towards Lu Xun, dressing up for their trip to the dungeon.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the game's closed beta ending on the players.
• The confusion and acceptance of the players' arrival in the game world by the natives.
• Lu Xun's dedication to his goals and plans within the game.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xun and Mo Guanjie (Purple Prince): Although they don't interact directly in this chapter, Lu Xun misses their interaction from the closed beta.
• Lu Xun and Ji Li: Lu Xun invites Ji Li to explore the Tortoise Longevity dungeon together, and Ji Li shows affection towards Lu Xun by dressing up for the occasion.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ji Li and Lu Xun enter a hidden world beneath Green Ridge City, inside a Mystic Tortoise's shell.
• They meet the Guardian of Tortoise Longevity, a Crocodile Demon named Old Crocodile.
• Ji Li decides to attempt the challenge first to scout ahead for Lu Xun.

Character Developments

• Ji Li shows initiative and concern for Lu Xun's feelings, wanting to help him perform well in the challenge.
• Lu Xun is revealed to be level 9, eager to reach level 10 to skip the Qi Consumption stage and achieve Object Manipulation Flight.
• Old Crocodile is introduced as a powerful and playful character with a cryptic remark about Lu Xun's teacher.

Significant Themes

• The theme of challenges and trials, with Ji Li and Lu Xun preparing to face the dungeon's test.
• The theme of rewards and recognition, with Lu Xun aiming to rank high on the leaderboard for experience points and other benefits.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xun and Old Crocodile have a brief, friendly exchange, with Old Crocodile commenting on Lu Xun's appearance and asking about his teacher.
• Ji Li and Lu Xun decide who will attempt the challenge first, with Ji Li volunteering to go ahead.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Emperor Guild posts a hidden quest, [Wanted Order], on the forum, inviting players to join them in finding and defeating a mysterious NPC for rewards.
• The quest involves finding a mysterious man with a dark red mark on his left palm, who killed the son of the Heavenly Palace Sect Master.
• The Emperor Guild has already located the mysterious man but plans to invite other players to help on the first day of the official launch, aiming to secure a High-Grade Yellow Tier Equipment as a reward.

Character Developments

• Lu Xun, the protagonist, is intrigued by the post and considers interfering with the Emperor Guild's plans.
• The Emperor Guild's vice-chairman is mentioned, with Lu Xun recalling his sarcastic tone and planning a surprise for them on the day of the public beta.

Significant Themes

• The impact of Lu Xun's actions on the game's timeline and events.
• The competitive nature of players in the game, with some aiming to secure rewards and others trying to outdo each other.

Character Interactions

• Lu Xun interacts with the forum, reading the players' comments and considering his next move.
• The Emperor Guild is portrayed as confident and cunning, willing to take risks to secure rewards.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xun decides to interfere with the Emperor Guild's quest due to old grudges and the tempting quest reward, a High-Grade Yellow Tier Equipment that is actually a key useful to him.
• Lu Xun recalls details about the quest from his previous life, including the guild that completed it (Two Jujube Trees Guild) and the key target's escape methods.
• Ji Li completes her trial in [Tortoise Longevity] and shares her experiences with Lu Xun, hoping to help him rank higher.

Character Developments

• Lu Xun: Shows determination to complete the quest for personal gain, reveals his ability to recall details from his previous life, and demonstrates understanding of Ji Li's good intentions without correcting her misunderstanding about the trial grounds.
• Ji Li: Shows improvement in her cultivation and understanding of formations, displays her eagerness to help Lu Xun rank higher, and maintains her admiration for him.

Significant Themes

• Personal gain and ambition (Lu Xun's determination to complete the quest for the key)
• The impact of one's actions on others (Lu Xun's realization that he has changed the fate of many people)
• Loyalty and admiration (Ji Li's eagerness to help Lu Xun)

Character Interactions

• Lu Xun and Ji Li: Lu Xun listens to Ji Li's experiences and encourages her, while Ji Li shares her knowledge to help Lu Xun, demonstrating their growing bond and mutual respect.
• Lu Xun and the Emperor Guild: Lu Xun's decision to interfere with the Emperor Guild's quest hints at potential conflict and tension between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xun enters the 'Tortoise Longevity' trial, leaving behind his magical treasures, including the Sword Sheath of Sword Qi Approaches.
• Inside the trial, Lu Xun faces a grand formation disguised as a stone forest, with hidden swords attacking him.
• The trial tests Lu Xun's ability to respond to sword moves and his initiative in finding and disarming the hidden swords.
• Lu Xun decides to be fast, accurate, and ruthless to save time and improve his ranking.

Character Developments

• Lu Xun demonstrates his strategic thinking and resourcefulness, using his Sword Heart's sensitivity to find and disarm the hidden swords.
• The Sword Sheath of Sword Qi Approaches is shown to be sentient and attached to Lu Xun.

Significant Themes

• The trial emphasizes the importance of adaptability, initiative, and quick decision-making in cultivation and competition.
• The ranking system rewards efficiency and speed, encouraging cultivators to improve not just their strength, but also their skill and strategy.

Character Interactions

• Although not physically present, Old Crocodile's divine sense observes Lu Xun's actions, showing curiosity and interest in Lu Xun's abilities.
• The Sword Sheath of Sword Qi Approaches interacts with Lu Xun, displaying a level of sentience and attachment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Xun swiftly and precisely knocks away dozens of hidden swords in the first trial, surprising Old Crocodile.
• In the second trial, Lu Xun encounters 36 hidden swords, including Low-Grade Yellow Weapon swords that use sword techniques.
• Lu Xun faces nine swords simultaneously in the final stretch of the second trial.

Character Developments

• Lu Xun demonstrates his exceptional swordsmanship, agility, and perception, impressing Old Crocodile.
• Lu Xun shows strategic thinking and adaptability, adjusting his approach based on the trial's challenges.

Significant Themes

• The power of focus and precision in combat, as seen in Lu Xun's ability to knock away multiple swords at once.
• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in facing unexpected challenges.

Character Interactions

• Old Crocodile observes Lu Xun's progress with interest, impressed by his skills and curious about his methods.
• Lu Xun's internal struggle between rushing through the trial and maintaining caution to avoid wasting his attempt.