Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi reveals his conditions to Ai Xing: the souls of the dead must take his Yellow Springs Road, and he wants 10% of their future fortune.
• Ai Xu, the City Lord, agrees to Gu Xi's conditions to spare the city.
• Gu Xi asks how New White Stone City ended up in Game Deep.
• Ai Xu explains their history and requests to bury the War God Statue, which Gu Xi refuses.
• Gu Xi signs an agreement with Ai Xu and leaves to retrieve the War God's head.

Character Developments

• Ai Xing initially hesitates but ultimately agrees to Gu Xi's demands to protect his city.
• Ai Xu demonstrates magnanimity and decisiveness in accepting Gu Xi's conditions.
• Gu Xi shows ruthlessness in his demands but also a sense of fairness, as he only targets those responsible and spares the city.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Gu Xi's power and influence are evident as he dictates terms to New White Stone City.
• Responsibility and Consequences: The War God Statue's actions lead to its own destruction and the city's subjugation.
• History and Legacy: The city's past is explored, and its residents hope to bury their history with the War God Statue.

Character Interactions

• Ai Xing and Gu Xi: Ai Xing is initially wary but eventually agrees to Gu Xi's demands.
• Ai Xu and Gu Xi: Ai Xu is more cooperative and agrees to Gu Xi's conditions without hesitation.
• Gu Xi and the War God Statue: Gu Xi shows no mercy towards the War God Statue, which defied him and caused destruction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi's Corpse Mountain God of War is trapped in an abandoned game world.
• Gu Xi learns about humanity's struggles and the importance of War God Statues' growth from an Undead Laborer.
• Gu Xi enters the game world to rescue his trapped War God.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi: Becomes more determined to protect humanity and secure resources for his War God Statues.
• Corpse Pile War God: Trapped and counterattacked by other War Gods, but still struggles due to the Curse Armor.

Significant Themes

• Power and Growth: War God Statues grow through consuming similar wonders or materials, highlighting the importance of power dynamics.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Gu Xi's loyalty to humanity and his War Gods contrasts with the betrayal of New White Stone City's inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Undead Laborer: Gu Xi learns crucial information from the Undead Laborer, who guides him to the trapped War God.
• Gu Xi and the trapped Corpse Pile War God: Gu Xi plans to rescue his War God, showing his commitment to his creations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi finds his Corpse Pile War God Statue being attacked by five other War Gods.
• The Corpse Pile War God is trapped in spiderwebs that drain his fortune.
• Gu Xi arrives and saves his War God Statue, marking the attacking War Gods.
• Gu Xi targets the strongest-looking War God as the initiator of the attack.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates his power and determination to protect his War God Statue.
• The attacking War Gods show their tactics and equipment, revealing their strengths.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between War Gods and their alliances.
• The importance of Red Equipment and its nurturing process.
• The consequences of betrayal and trickery.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with the attacking War Gods, marking them and targeting the strongest one.
• The attacking War Gods show their tactics and equipment, revealing their strategies against Gu Xi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Longsword is captured, and the enemy War God attempts to attack Gu Xi but is blocked by Smelting Crush Hand.
• Gu Xi uses Titan's Lightning, a powerful single-target lightning attack, against the War God, which is a hard counter due to the War God's nature. The War God is severely injured, and his statue cracks.
• The remaining four War Gods' morale is scattered, and they attempt to flee. Gu Xi marks them for later pursuit.
• Corpse Mountain God of War escapes the silk trap and vows to regain his face by attacking a War God statue.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates significant growth in his Air Magic abilities, creating and effectively using Titan's Lightning.
• Corpse Mountain God of War shows determination to redeem his lost face after being tricked and rescued.

Significant Themes

• Power dynamics and the consequences of underestimating opponents (War Gods' reaction to Gu Xi's power).
• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability (Gu Xi's marking of fleeing War Gods, Corpse Mountain God of War's immediate retaliation).

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the War Gods: Gu Xi demonstrates his power and marks the fleeing War Gods, instilling fear and causing them to retreat.
• Corpse Mountain God of War and the War Gods: After being rescued, Corpse Mountain God of War immediately targets a War God statue, showing no mercy towards his former allies.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi and the Corpse Pile War God team up to fight against the War God Alliance.
• The Corpse Pile War God uses his Everything Shatter skill to destroy War God statues, killing the corresponding War Gods.
• Gu Xi focuses on defeating the War God incarnations that have taken human form.
• They successfully kill three War Gods and force the remaining two to flee.
• Gu Xi marks the escaped War God statues for future pursuit.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking and tactical prowess, dividing the work with the Corpse Pile War God and prioritizing targets.
• The Corpse Pile War God showcases his destructive power against War God statues.
• The War Gods reveal their cowardice and lack of unity, fleeing when faced with defeat.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: The War God Alliance underestimates Gu Xi and the Corpse Pile War God, leading to their defeat.
• Loyalty and Betrayal: Some War Gods prioritize their own safety over their alliance's goals, choosing to flee rather than fight.
• Persistence: Gu Xi is determined to pursue and defeat all the War Gods involved in the Corpse Pile War God's capture.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Corpse Pile War God work together effectively, with Gu Xi providing strategy and the Corpse Pile War God executing powerful attacks.
• The War Gods show no unity, with each focusing on their own survival rather than supporting their allies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi and the Corpse Mountain God of War defeat the three War God Statues.
• Gu Xi learns about the Demon-Sealing War God Statue's origin and the seven sealing grounds in the district.
• Gu Xi plans to release the sealed existences to cause trouble for the Celestial Race.
• Gu Xi considers attacking the remaining two War God Statues for their unique benefits.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi shows strategic thinking and ambition, planning to use the sealed enemies against the Celestial Race and considering further attacks on other War God Statues.
• The Corpse Mountain God of War shows eagerness for rewards and follows Gu Xi's lead.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and strategic planning.
• The consequences of past actions (the sealed enemies' resentment towards the Celestial Race).
• The potential benefits of taking risks (attacking the remaining War God Statues).

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Corpse Mountain God of War work together to defeat the War God Statues and share information.
• Gu Xi shares his plans with the Corpse Mountain God of War, who eagerly agrees to participate.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi cleans up the battlefield, gaining a significant amount of luck and three Humanoid War God Intelligences.
• Gu Xi decides to attack the Celestial Race city first due to its potential backup from other cities.
• Gu Xi sends the Corpse Pile War God back with orders to hide the War God Statue and notify the Wheel of Fate.
• Gu Xi mobilizes his troops and Heroes for a major battle against the Celestial Race.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking, prioritizing the Celestial Race city due to its potential reinforcements.
• The Corpse Pile War God feels shamed by being tricked and vows to not show his face for half a year.
• Heroes transformed by Wild Twin Phoenix seek to gain influence among the leaders to improve their chances in battle.

Significant Themes

• Strategic planning and prioritization in war.
• The shame of defeat and the desire for redemption.
• The importance of communication and influence in leadership.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with the Corpse Pile War God, giving him orders and showing concern for his dignity.
• Heroes transformed by Wild Twin Phoenix interact with leaders, attempting to gain a say in battle strategies.
• Gu Xi's troops are mobilized, showing unity and preparation for battle.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi crosses over to the Demon-Suppressing War God Statue's territory after three jumps, feeling the influence of Red Equipment.
• He observes a compact, suppressive city belonging to the Celestial Race, divided into nine districts with Suppressant Objects and black Longsword-like buildings.
• Gu Xi plans to destroy every City Wall and the iron chains on them to disable the suppression within the city.
• He mobilizes the Lich troops and Alchemists to create highly corrosive potions to be used in the Liches' poison mist or Poison Cloud Art.
• Gu Xi places City Gates and troops around the city to surround it and cut off its internal supplies.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking and planning, showing his ability to adapt to new situations and enemies.
• The Corpse Mountain God of War shows loyalty and willingness to follow Gu Xi's orders without question.
• The Alchemists display their expertise in creating various potions, ready to assist Gu Xi in his plans.

Significant Themes

• The theme of suppression and its consequences is evident in the city's architecture and the Celestial Race's focus on sealing and suppressing entities in Game Deep.
• Gu Xi's determination to break the suppression and free the sealed entities is a central theme.
• The importance of strategic planning and preparation in warfare is highlighted as Gu Xi surrounds the city and cuts off its supplies.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with the Corpse Mountain God of War, giving him orders and expecting him to carry them out.
• Gu Xi communicates with the Alchemists, requesting specific potions and providing clear instructions on their use.
• There is no direct interaction with the Celestial Race yet, as the city is still unaware of Gu Xi's plans.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi deploys his troops around the city, requesting additional support from Aryadovi City.
• The Alchemists prepare potions, and the Corpse Mountain God of War prepares for battle, planning to destroy the City Wall using 'Everything Shatter'.
• Gu Xi decides to wait three hours before launching the attack, allowing his main army to fully take position.
• The City Lord and high-ranking figures in the city notice Gu Xi's troops and discuss strategies to defend against the impending siege.
• They decide to use the Ancestral Artifact, a contingency left by the Celestial Race, which requires a Blood Sacrifice and unanimous consent from the nine families in the city.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic patience and thoroughness in preparing for the battle.
• The Corpse Mountain God of War shows initiative and understanding of his abilities, planning to target the City Wall's key points.

Significant Themes

• Preparation and strategic planning versus impulsiveness.
• The consequences of hidden information and lack of knowledge about true threats.
• The desperation of the city's leaders, willing to use a last resort to save themselves, even if it means dooming the city's inhabitants.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Corpse Mountain God of War discuss their battle plan, showing a level of trust and understanding between them.
• The City Lord and high-ranking figures in the city argue and make decisions together, revealing their desperation and willingness to use the Ancestral Artifact despite its potential consequences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi's Undead Army begins the siege of New White Stone City.
• The Corpse Mountain God of War uses Everything Shatter to destroy a section of the city wall.
• Gu Xi's troops breach the city, causing the defenders to retreat and engage in street fighting.
• Alchemists pour their freshly brewed potions onto the city's chains to accelerate their decay.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic planning and calm leadership during the siege.
• The Corpse Mountain God of War shows increased mobility and destructive power.
• The Alchemists exhibit adaptability and resourcefulness in using their potions directly on the chains.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategic planning and adaptability in warfare.
• The power dynamics between different factions (Regular Army, players, Celestial Race).
• The consequences of underestimating an opponent (defenders' initial overconfidence).

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi communicates effectively with his troops, ensuring everyone knows their roles and tasks.
• The Alchemists collaborate with the Liches to maximize the impact of their potions.
• The defenders' general demonstrates quick thinking and adaptability in ordering a retreat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi, the main character, awaits the appearance of the enemy's Red Equipment in the city.
• A Celestial Race member, a Red-Faced Celestial, emerges from a pool in the city, equipped with borrowed Red Equipment paths from an Exclusive Red Equipment.
• Gu Xi recognizes the Celestial's class and the borrowed equipment's status between Pseudo and Ordinary Red Equipment.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi shows strategic thinking, assessing the situation and the enemy's capabilities before engaging in combat.
• The Celestial Race member demonstrates their combat readiness and resourcefulness by borrowing Red Equipment paths.

Significant Themes

• The power dynamics between the Celestial Race and the city's defenders.
• The importance and versatility of Red Equipment in combat.
• The strategic value of the city and its potential threats to the Celestial Race.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Chief of the Goddesses communicate non-verbally, with the Chief of the Goddesses guiding Gu Xi's actions.
• The Celestial Race member immediately engages Gu Xi in combat upon appearance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi encounters a Celestial Race player on a mission.
• The Celestial Race player, angered by Gu Xi's possession of Red Equipment, attacks first.
• Gu Xi uses Double Red Equipment Resonance to injure the Celestial Race player and prevent him from sending a message.
• Gu Xi then uses Nether Spirit Flower Petals and Knight Blood Road's Imperial Cavalry to severely injure the Celestial Race player.

Character Developments

• The Celestial Race player's arrogance and prejudice against non-Celestial Race players with Red Equipment are revealed.
• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking and quick decision-making in battle.

Significant Themes

• The power and importance of Red Equipment in the game world.
• The prejudice and discrimination against certain races, echoing real-world social issues.
• The concept of fate and the inability to change it once certain conditions are met.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Celestial Race player size each other up, leading to a battle.
• Gu Xi's Chief of the Goddesses supports him in battle, indicating their alliance.
• The Celestial Race player's prejudice against Gu Xi's race influences his actions and decisions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi and Death Mane team up to defeat the Celestial Race player using a powerful combo attack, "Sky Shatterer," destroying half of the urban district and killing all players and troops within range.
• The Celestial Race player's Black Long Staff, a one-time-use red equipment, returns to the Celestial Race upon his death, leaving no trace behind.
• Gu Xi discovers that the entire underground of the city is filled with a unique semi-metallic, semi-stone substance, confirming the Celestial Race's defensive strategy.
• Gu Xi decides to continue wiping out enemies within the city and investigate the city center for potential Celestial Race player summoning channels.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates his strategic thinking and adaptability, quickly assessing the situation and making decisions.
• The Celestial Race player shows determination and cunning, attempting to record Gu Xi's information before his death.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of red equipment, which can greatly enhance a player's abilities but also pose risks upon death.
• The strategic and defensive capabilities of the Celestial Race, as seen in their underground fortifications and use of blood sacrifice channels.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and Death Mane work together to defeat a powerful enemy, showcasing their teamwork and coordination.
• Gu Xi and the Celestial Race player engage in a brief exchange before the latter's death, revealing their respective determination and cunning.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi discovers a teleportation passage left by the Celestial Race and sends a Nether Spirit Flower to investigate.
• The passage contracts rapidly, and Gu Xi senses multiple powerful paths influencing the flower, causing it to disappear.
• Gu Xi uses Sacred Moonlight to obtain a coordinate, allowing him to open the passage once on his own.
• Gu Xi sends Hauling Units to dismantle Wonders, gather fortune, and destroy black longsword-like buildings in the city.
• Gu Xi inspects Wonders in other districts, finding them well-preserved and unique, such as a bridge made from tiger teeth and a densely packed high-rise Wonder with fifty thousand people crammed inside.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking and resourcefulness by using the teleportation passage's coordinate and sending Hauling Units to dismantle the city's Wonders.
• Gu Xi's determination for revenge against the Celestial Race is reinforced.

Significant Themes

• The Celestial Race's power and influence, as seen through their teleportation passage and the city's Wonders.
• The contrast between the Celestial Race's investments in the city and their decision to erase their connection to it.
• The exploitation of resources and people, as seen in the high-rise Wonder with fifty thousand crammed people.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with Hauling Units, giving them orders and overseeing their work.
• Gu Xi's thoughts and observations serve as the narrative voice, guiding the reader through the city and its Wonders.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi's forces strip the conquered city of its Wonder sections and materials with shielding properties.
• Green bones of the Celestial Race's Arch-enemies are discovered.
• A humanoid made of pink muscle is revived from the bones and communicates with Gu Xi.
• Gu Xi offers help and resources, but the Arch-enemy declines, stating they have their own way of growing.
• The Arch-enemies leave, and Gu Xi erases all traces of their passage to the Celestial Race.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi shows strategic planning and resourcefulness in stripping the city.
• The Arch-enemy demonstrates intelligence, pride, and independence, refusing Gu Xi's offers of help.

Significant Themes

• The theme of Arch-enemies and their complex relationship with the Celestial Race is further explored.
• The theme of self-reliance and independence is highlighted through the Arch-enemy's refusal of Gu Xi's assistance.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Arch-enemy have a brief but significant interaction, with Gu Xi attempting to form an alliance and the Arch-enemy declining, instead promising future repayment.
• The Arch-enemy's strange figures demonstrate a collective and synchronized behavior, suggesting a unique form of communication or connection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi leaves, and the mysterious race departs without revealing their identity or how to contact them.
• Gu Xi decides to destroy all humanoid War God Statues to avoid Celestial Race's attention.
• He uses the Nether Spirit Flowers gate and Double Red Equipment Resonance to quickly move between cities.
• Gu Xi triggers a Fate Storm by his actions, which he plans to control and redirect.
• He guides the Fate Storm back to the city where the Celestial Race suppressed the Arch-enemy.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi becomes more confident and strategic, aiming to erase his presence from the fate storm.
• Shi Houren shows concern and care for Gu Xi, helping him calm down and recover.

Significant Themes

• The theme of erasing one's presence and avoiding detection continues.
• Gu Xi's strategic planning and adaptability are highlighted.
• The power dynamics between Gu Xi, the Celestial Race, and the mysterious race are explored.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and Shi Houren interact, with Shi Houren providing comfort and care to Gu Xi.
• Gu Xi's interaction with the mysterious race is brief but significant, leaving him confident in their future assistance.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi, now a level 22 Underworld King, leaves the Hall of Gods after three days.
• He raises himself to level 22, focusing on the two exclusive Underworld King skills.
• Gu Xi discovers the strategic use of 'Rise in Rebellion' skill for mutual destruction of enemy bases.
• He understands the potential of 'Underworld Kaleidoscope' skill, which can be enhanced with various investments.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in understanding and applying new skills.
• He shows loyalty to his equipment and subordinates, considering their value even when they seem to fall behind in power.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in combat.
• The value of loyalty and consideration for one's subordinates and equipment.
• The potential of unique skills and their applications.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with the Celestial Race, though not directly in this chapter.
• He considers the perspective of other players to understand the strategic use of 'Rise in Rebellion'.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi learns two new skills, Underworld Kaleidoscope and Flame Light Six Paths Lamp, and decides to focus on the former.
• He visits Moonlight City and notices signs of integration between the undead and ordinary humans.
• Gu Xi brings a Wonder to the Real World, intending to deal with it there.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi shows concern for Liu Yongcheng's work but remains focused on his own goals.
• Liu Yongcheng feels excluded but is grateful for Gu Xi's protection and the stability of his current situation.

Significant Themes

• The integration and coexistence of undead and humans.
• Gu Xi's focus on personal growth and goals, sometimes leading to neglect of others.
• The practical application and adaptation of Wonders to serve Gu Xi's purposes.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and Liu Yongcheng meet, with Liu Yongcheng reporting on his work and Gu Xi showing mild interest.
• Gu Xi's subordinates are working on building solutions for the Death Fortress Wonder.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi reveals a Divine Weapon Wonder, a special Wonder with fixed and variable traits.
• The Wonder has two fixed traits: suppressing fortune (gains 5,000 fortune points per day) and increasing the birth rate of a specific race or creature in the city.
• Liu Yongcheng takes the Wonder from Gu Xi to handle its placement and activation.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi: Shows trust in Liu Yongcheng by letting him handle the Wonder.
• Liu Yongcheng: Demonstrates his knowledge and confidence in handling the Wonder and its potential impact on Moonlight City and its players.

Significant Themes

• The power and influence of Wonders.
• The potential impact of the Divine Weapon Wonder on Moonlight City and its inhabitants.
• The strategic planning and decision-making process.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and Liu Yongcheng: They discuss the Wonder, and Gu Xi leaves the matter to Liu Yongcheng, showing trust in his abilities.
• Liu Yongcheng plans to use the Wonder to improve the birth rate of the Doren, a race with low fertility, to gain their loyalty and expand Gu Xi's future Star Domain population base.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi learns about White Stone City's history and the possibility of finding it from Liu Yongcheng.
• Gu Xi expresses interest in the rewards for finding missing cities but is disappointed with the lack of tangible benefits.
• Gu Xi decides to focus on leveling up and leaves Liu Yongcheng to handle political matters.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi shows ambition and disregard for political propaganda, focusing solely on his power and humanity's fortune.
• Liu Yongcheng demonstrates understanding and acceptance of Gu Xi's priorities, choosing to prove his worth through work.

Significant Themes

• The importance of power and personal strength over politics.
• The value of saving missing cities and the lack of substantial rewards for doing so.
• The contrast between Gu Xi's and Liu Yongcheng's priorities and perspectives.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and Liu Yongcheng have a candid conversation about politics, rewards, and Gu Xi's plans.
• Gu Xi entrusts Liu Yongcheng with handling political matters, showing trust in his abilities.
• Liu Yongcheng accepts Gu Xi's decision and chooses to prove his worth through work, rather than dwelling on Gu Xi's lack of immediate rewards.