Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Humanity locks onto Gu Xi's location, but he's seven hundred meters underground, making conventional attacks ineffective.
• The Continental Shelf Weapon, a high-tech weapon designed to split continents, is suggested as a solution.
• Humanity decides to use a weakened version of the weapon, aiming to strike Gu Xi without damaging Shangjing.
• Gu Xi, underground, calculates his direction and speed, avoiding emergence to prevent human surveillance.
• Gu Xi feels something amiss and activates the Hall of Gods just before the Continental Shelf Weapon strike hits, causing him to spit out blood and tremble.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking by avoiding emergence to prevent human tracking.
• Human leaders show concern for civilian safety by considering the potential damage to Shangjing.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Gu Xi and humanity, with Gu Xi trying to evade human attacks and humanity seeking to eliminate him.
• The use of advanced technology (Continental Shelf Weapon) to combat an extraordinary threat (Gu Xi).

Character Interactions

• The human leaders discuss and decide on the use of the Continental Shelf Weapon, showing unity and quick decision-making.
• Gu Xi's interaction with the Evil Coffin shows his trust in its abilities and his willingness to rely on it for protection.

Key Plot Points/Events

• Gu Xi levels up to Level 26 after a near-death experience.
• He faces five skill choices, including one that mirrors his recent attack (Earth Death Devour).
• Gu Xi decides to choose skills that complement his current rules and undead army.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi becomes more determined and vengeful after the surprise attack.
• He demonstrates strategic thinking in choosing skills that strengthen his unique abilities and army.

Significant Themes

• The importance of adaptability and quick decision-making in the face of unexpected threats.
• The power of rules and skills in shaping Gu Xi's abilities and strategies.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with the system, choosing skills based on the given options.
• His choices reflect his understanding of his own strengths and weaknesses, as well as the threats he faces.

Summary

Key Plot Points

• Gu Xi leaves the Hall of Gods, finding the area devastated by a powerful attack.
• He decides to move chaotically underground to avoid detection and further attacks.
• Humanity detects Gu Xi's movement and considers using the Continental Shelf Weapon again, but can't reach a consensus due to differing opinions.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability, changing his plans to evade attacks.
• Humanity's higher-ups show division and indecision in their response to Gu Xi's approach.

Significant Themes

• The power of unity vs division, shown in humanity's inability to agree on a course of action.
• The importance of adaptability and strategic thinking in the face of adversity, exemplified by Gu Xi.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with Orange Equipment Guardian—Traffic, who provides him with a new strategy to infiltrate Shangjing.
• Humanity's higher-ups interact, showing disagreement and indecision in their response to Gu Xi's approach.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi opens the Yellow Springs Road to enter Shangjing City, with the help of the Orange Equipment Guardian—Transportation.
• Gu Xi arrives in Shangjing City amidst an earthquake, caused by an attempt to attack the approaching Evil Coffin using a Continental Shelf Weapon.
• Gu Xi releases his Undead Army and deploys the Yin Dragon Battle Formation, causing chaos in Shangjing.
• Gu Xi heads towards the center of Shangjing, where a pillar of light connects to White Jade Capital in the sky, his ultimate target.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking and initiative, choosing to fight his way up to White Jade Capital instead of hiding.
• Gu Xi's Undead Army shows organized behavior, indicating their growing autonomy and intelligence.

Significant Themes

• Power and Control: The struggle for power and control is evident in the attempted coup and humanity's upper ranks' focus on maintaining order.
• Chaos and Opportunity: Gu Xi uses the chaos caused by the earthquake and the coup attempt to advance his plans.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with the Orange Equipment Guardian—Transportation, demonstrating a level of trust and cooperation.
• Gu Xi's Undead Army, now capable of independent action, interacts with Gu Xi, showing loyalty and obedience to his commands.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi realizes the pillar of light is south of Shangjing's center.
• He encounters heavily defended human troops near the pillar of light.
• Gu Xi uses his undead army to distract the troops while he enters the pillar of light.
• Inside, he discovers White Jade Capital, a powerful Red Equipment with multiple functions.
• He learns that White Jade Capital can be moved or subdued by understanding or activating twelve Immortal Towers simultaneously.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking by using his undead to create a diversion.
• He shows determination and resourcefulness in exploring White Jade Capital.

Significant Themes

• The power and complexity of Red Equipment.
• The struggle between humans and Gu Xi's forces.
• The importance of strategy and resource management.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with the human troops through his undead minions.
• He communicates with White Jade Capital's system, learning about its functions and controls.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi, the protagonist, finds the White Jade Capital, a powerful, ownerless artifact.
• He decides to take control of it but first needs to drive out the humans who have already entered it.
• Gu Xi plans to annihilate the humans in Shangjing to prevent them from attacking the White Jade Capital.
• He releases an Undead Army to drive out the humans inside the White Jade Capital and sends a message to Grand Princess Anna to arrange troops to enter Shangjing.
• Gu Xi learns from an Undead Laborer that Artificial Heaven, an all-knowing abomination, had stolen half of the White Jade Capital in the future.
• Gu Xi considers using Artificial Heaven's rules to understand the White Jade Capital's immortal towers but realizes the rules were sent to Li Shiqian and may not be useful on equipment.
• He decides to transform Artificial Heaven into an Undead Laborer and send him to the immortal towers to test if he retains any rule's aura.
• Gu Xi produces a Black Blood Knight from Artificial Heaven's remains, which retains some omniscience.
• The Black Blood Knight draws out a disc, an item that can store memories.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in dealing with the White Jade Capital and the human threat.
• Artificial Heaven, though deceased, continues to influence events through his retained memories and rules.

Significant Themes

• The power of artifacts and the struggle to control them.
• The consequences of human greed and aggression.
• The potential for transformation and adaptation in the face of change.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with the Undead Laborer to gain information about the White Jade Capital's past.
• Gu Xi communicates with the Black Blood Knight to assess its abilities and plans to use it to understand the White Jade Capital's immortal towers.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi discovers the Black Blood Knight's omniscience by analyzing an Immortal Tower.
• The Black Blood Knight deduces the Immortal Tower's attribute direction and the process inside it.
• Gu Xi uses undead to test the Black Blood Knight's analysis, sacrificing them to gather information.
• Gu Xi tasks the Black Blood Knight with analyzing all Immortal Towers in White Jade Capital for a quick takeover.
• The human leadership discusses strategies to deal with Gu Xi, considering the use of an Orbital Weapon.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi: Shows strategic thinking and ruthlessness in using undead to gather information, prioritizing speed and efficiency.
• Black Blood Knight: Demonstrates its omniscience by analyzing the Immortal Tower and providing valuable insights.
• Human Leadership: Struggles to find a solution to counter Gu Xi, considering drastic measures like using an Orbital Weapon.

Significant Themes

• The value of knowledge and information in gaining power and advantage.
• The ruthlessness and efficiency of Gu Xi's undead army compared to the human leadership's hesitations.
• The potential consequences of provoking White Jade Capital's power.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Black Blood Knight: Gu Xi trusts the Black Blood Knight's judgment and tasks it with a crucial mission.
• Human Leadership: The members discuss and debate strategies, ultimately considering a dangerous option due to desperation.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi fully engages in war mode, releasing Undead Army troops in batches of 100,000 to target Scientists in White Jade Capital and occupy Shangjing City.
• Gu Xi deploys Flying Troops to guard against aerial attacks.
• Outer-space weapons target Gu Xi, but he uses the Life-Taking Bow's Fated Strike to intercept them.
• Gu Xi recalls the Evil Coffin from Shangjing as it causes earthquakes, and he prepares to attack the incoming space threats.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic planning and resource management by deploying undead troops efficiently.
• Gu Xi shows adaptability and caution when facing unknown threats from outer space.
• The Evil Coffin exhibits independent action and understanding of its abilities, causing earthquakes in Shangjing.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and Versatility: Gu Xi adapts his strategies based on the situation, and the Evil Coffin shows understanding of its abilities.
• Power Dynamics: Gu Xi's actions show his dominance and threat to human forces, while human forces respond with orbital weapons.
• Resource Management: Gu Xi efficiently deploys undead troops, showcasing his ability to manage resources effectively.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with his undead troops, deploying them and assigning formations.
• Gu Xi communicates with the Evil Coffin through commands, recalling it from Shangjing.
• Gu Xi's actions indirectly interact with human forces, who respond with orbital weapons.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi clears the skies above White Jade Capital and Shangjing of Abominations and human orbital weapons to prevent contamination.
• Gu Xi returns to find the Black Blood Knight investigating the Twelve Immortal Towers to control White Jade Capital's movement.
• The Black Blood Knight reports progress on nine Immortal Towers and estimates it will take around ten more hours to control White Jade Capital.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates his power and determination to control White Jade Capital.
• The Black Blood Knight shows initiative, efficiency, and thoroughness in investigating the Immortal Towers.

Significant Themes

• Contamination and prevention: Gu Xi's actions highlight the threat of contamination and his resolve to prevent it.
• Power and control: The struggle to control White Jade Capital and its Immortal Towers reflects the characters' desire for power and influence.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Black Blood Knight: Gu Xi delegates the task of investigating the Immortal Towers to the Black Blood Knight, showing trust in his abilities. The Black Blood Knight keeps Gu Xi informed about the progress, demonstrating loyalty and efficiency.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi decides to hold out in White Jade Capital for a dozen hours to fully understand it.
• Shangjing City has quieted down after hours of chaos, with only human troops and mechanical forces left, vastly outnumbered by undead.
• Gu Xi arrives in Shangjing, changing the dynamics of the battle.
• Undead Leaders manifest Yin Dragon auras, showcasing their unique troop types and personalities.
• Gu Xi releases his Undead Transport Army to collect corpses for research and potential talent.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking and patience, acting as a commander overseeing the battle rather than directly engaging.
• Dimi, an Undead Leader, shows dedication and focus in improving her unit, highlighting her potential for a main-force position in Gu Xi's system.

Significant Themes

• The importance of strategy and patience in warfare.
• The value of hard work and dedication in personal growth and advancement.
• The significance of research and talent acquisition for Gu Xi's system.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi observes and supports his Undead Leaders without interfering with their choices.
• Dimi's unit stands out among others, showcasing her commitment and understanding of her role.
• Gu Xi's Undead Transport Army works under his command, collecting corpses for further use.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi is awakened and informed that White Jade Capital's Immortal Towers have been fully understood, allowing it to be put away soon.
• The Heavenly Dao intervenes, attempting to stop Gu Xi from taking White Jade Capital.
• Gu Xi receives a message from the dying Heavenly Dao, asking him to help the humans of this world leave safely in exchange for a piece of Red Equipment.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates his resolve to take White Jade Capital and leave, showing no fear of the Heavenly Dao's intervention.
• Gu Xi shows a rare moment of hesitation and consideration for the humans of this world, ultimately agreeing to help them leave safely.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Gu Xi and the Heavenly Dao for control over White Jade Capital and the humans' fate.
• Gu Xi's growing understanding and acceptance of his role as a protector, despite his initial indifference to the humans' plight.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with the Heavenly Dao, receiving its message and making a deal to help the humans leave safely.
• Gu Xi's subordinate informs him of White Jade Capital's status, showing loyalty and efficiency in their service.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Heavenly Dao of this world is dead, likely due to the Black Player's influence.
• White Jade Capital is the Heavenly Dao's self-aware manifestation.
• Gu Xi's actions (clearing the Source Sea) gave the Heavenly Dao a chance to communicate with him.
• The Heavenly Dao asks Gu Xi to help send the humans of this world away to survive.
• Gu Xi agrees, giving the humans five days to evacuate and relocate to Game Deep.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi: Shows understanding and empathy towards the humans' plight, despite his initial disdain. He agrees to help them, prioritizing the rare opportunity to obtain the Heavenly Dao's remains.
• Mary: Acts as Gu Xi's representative, negotiating with the human leaders and ensuring the smooth evacuation process.

Significant Themes

• The power of the Heavenly Dao and its connection to the world's fate.
• Gu Xi's growing responsibility and moral complexity, balancing his personal goals with the lives of others.
• The consequences of the Black Player's actions and the struggle for survival in this world.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Heavenly Dao: Gu Xi initially misjudges the Heavenly Dao's intentions but ultimately agrees to help it.
• Gu Xi and Mary: Gu Xi entrusts Mary with negotiating the human evacuation, showing trust in her abilities.
• Mary and the human leaders: Mary communicates Gu Xi's demands and ensures the humans understand the urgency of their situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi returns from the snowy forest and learns that Mary has negotiated with Shangjing City's human higher-ups.
• The humans agree to sacrifice themselves to ensure the safe departure of all civilians from the Game World.
• Gu Xi agrees to this arrangement and orders Li Yufang to guide the souls of the deceased humans to the Yellow Springs Road.
• Mary presents the terms for the humans' departure: they will be a vassal race for three generations, providing seventy percent of their income and seventy percent of their developed weapons to Gu Xi.
• The humans accept these terms, and Mary signs the agreement on Gu Xi's behalf.
• Gu Xi decides to take as many civilians, soldiers, doctors, teachers, and scientists as possible, including those from other continents if contact can be established.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates compassion and understanding, agreeing to the humans' terms and even deciding to take more people than initially planned.
• Mary proves to be a capable negotiator, presenting reasonable terms that press against the humans' bottom line.
• The human higher-ups show backbone and selflessness, choosing to sacrifice themselves for their people's safety.

Significant Themes

• Sacrifice: The human higher-ups sacrifice themselves for their people, while Gu Xi and Mary sacrifice resources and power to help the humans.
• Power Dynamics: The negotiation between Gu Xi and the humans highlights the power imbalance between them, with Gu Xi holding most of the cards.
• Hope and Survival: Despite their dire situation, the humans cling to hope and strive to survive, while Gu Xi hopes to preserve the best aspects of humanity.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and Mary work together, with Mary presenting the terms and Gu Xi making the final decisions.
• Gu Xi shows respect for the human higher-ups' decision, agreeing to their terms and even showing them leniency.
• The human higher-ups demonstrate unity and selflessness, making decisions that prioritize their people's safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi exits the game with significant losses, including half of his Life Force and all of his mana.
• He brings out White Jade Capital, a special Red Equipment, along with its population and Heavenly Dao remains.
• The game world collapses, and the Titan Lion sends items to destroy it before burying the remnants.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi shows determination and responsibility in handling the situation, prioritizing the safety of the humans he brought out.
• The Titan Lion demonstrates efficiency and understanding of his duties in managing the game world's collapse.

Significant Themes

• Power and Sacrifice: Gu Xi's actions highlight the cost of power, as he sacrifices a significant portion of his fortune and Life Force to bring out White Jade Capital.
• Responsibility and Trust: Gu Xi's actions show his responsibility towards the humans he saved, while the humans trust him despite their fear.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Titan Lion work together to manage the aftermath of the game world's collapse, showing a level of coordination and trust.
• The humans and the undead under Gu Xi's control interact, with the humans showing resilience and the undead showing guidance and protection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi returns to the Teleportation Gate hub after handling White Jade Capital's refugees.
• The dead Game World disappears, posing a danger.
• Death appears, sensing Gu Xi's impending doom.
• Gu Xi is advised to stay in a place with strong fortune for two months to avoid death.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi: Realizes the severity of his situation and decides to follow Death's advice.
• Death: Shows concern for Gu Xi's safety, providing guidance and warnings.

Significant Themes

• Luck and Fate: Gu Xi's luck reaches its lowest point, and Death warns him about the dangers of courting death.
• Guidance and Mentorship: Death serves as a mentor, scolding and advising Gu Xi on his actions and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and Death: Death scolds Gu Xi for his reckless behavior, then offers guidance and advice.
• Gu Xi and Li Yufang: Gu Xi instructs Li Yufang to handle matters in his absence and to keep his whereabouts secret.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi senses a flow of fortune into his body from the Octopus Head Pyramid.
• He seals the Secret Underworld's passages and cuts off all Fate Lines connected to him to hide from potential threats.
• Gu Xi discovers Death Lines on his body and takes precautions to remove them.
• He decides to stay in the Secret Underworld for two months to recover his fortune and deal with the Hand of Death.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi becomes more cautious and aware of the threats against him.
• He demonstrates his strategic thinking by sealing the Secret Underworld and cutting off Fate Lines.
• Gu Xi shows determination to improve his strength by planning to deal with the Hand of Death.

Significant Themes

• Survival and Self-Preservation: Gu Xi's primary concern is ensuring his own safety and longevity.
• Power and Reputation: Gu Xi realizes that his reputation has not spread among non-human forces, and he considers demonstrating his power to them.
• Growth and Improvement: Gu Xi is focused on enhancing his abilities and completing the Hand of Death.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with Death, who warns him about the Death Lines and helps him deal with them.
• Gu Xi uses the Chief of the Goddesses and the Tricky Flood Dragon to manage the Death Lines and Evil Aura on his body.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A new race, the Stone Wing Race, suddenly appears and ranks fourth in the Real World rankings after a month.
• The Stone Wing Race's rise is due to their leader mastering a rule and slaughtering their way out of a Game World, seizing a Star Domain and Red Equipment.
• They expand rapidly, challenging the top three races (Ten Thousand Spirits, Celestial, and humanity) simultaneously, converting all members into players for the battle.
• The Stone Wing Race attacks humanity, targeting Bailu Domain, where Gu Xi is the guardian but currently absent.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi's absence is noted, and his subordinates (Liu Yongcheng, Li Yufang) must handle the crisis.
• Liu Yongcheng seeks Li Yufang's help to find Gu Xi and defend Bailu Domain.
• Li Yufang invites Shi Li and the Godslayer Army to defend Bailu Domain in Gu Xi's absence.

Significant Themes

• The sudden appearance and rapid rise of the Stone Wing Race, challenging the established order.
• The importance of rules and Red Equipment in determining a race's power and status.
• The consequences of Gu Xi's absence and the need for his subordinates to step up.

Character Interactions

• Liu Yongcheng seeks Li Yufang's help to find Gu Xi and defend Bailu Domain.
• Li Yufang invites Shi Li and the Godslayer Army to defend Bailu Domain, showing her initiative and decisiveness.
• The Stone Wing Race challenges the top three races simultaneously, demonstrating their confidence and aggression.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi senses an ominous presence and checks his future Fate using the Clover Ring.
• He sees himself dying in a battle at Genesis Bridge, attacked by a group of powerful players, including one stronger than typical Red Equipment level.
• The Guard Force and Bailu Domain troops do not assist him, suggesting a larger conspiracy.
• Gu Xi suspects the enemies might have come from Game Deep, hinting at a connection with the Stone Wing Race.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi shows concern for his future and the safety of his troops, demonstrating his responsibility and strategic thinking.
• He remains calm and collected despite the grim prediction, indicating his maturity and self-control.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Destiny: Gu Xi's ability to see his future Fate raises questions about predestination and free will.
• Power and Responsibility: Gu Xi's position and strength come with the burden of protecting his people and facing greater threats.
• The Greater Calamity: The looming conflict hints at larger, more dangerous forces at play, affecting the balance of power in the Real World.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with his troops and subordinates indirectly, showing his leadership and concern for their well-being.
• His internal dialogue with Death implies a complex relationship, with Death serving as a mentor, confidant, and potential ally or adversary.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi struggles to calm his mind, especially on the third day.
• The Octopus Head Pyramid's immunity to mental effects fails to help Gu Xi control his thoughts.
• Gu Xi's Hands of Death are fully filled, allowing him to upgrade them to Red Equipment.
• Gu Xi considers activating the Red Equipment Upgrade Mission but is hesitant due to the two-month time limit and potential distractions.
• Gu Xi decides to use his Bodybuilding Technique Clone to cope with the mental influences.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi's mental state deteriorates due to external influences, causing him distress and indecision.
• Gu Xi's resolve strengthens when he uses his Bodybuilding Technique Clone, allowing him to ignore the mental persuasions.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against external influences and maintaining self-control.
• The importance of staying focused on one's goals and intentions.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with his own clones (Necromancer and Bodybuilding Technique) to cope with his mental state.
• Gu Xi considers seeking help from the Orange Equipment Guardian - New Nine-tailed or the Goddess of Beauty but decides against it.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi activates his clones for two months, leading to various developments in his research and the Secret Space.
• After the two months, Gu Xi discovers that the Painting Technique Clone was the most useful, revealing future fates in his paintings.
• Gu Xi suspects he's been affected by Mind Power and seeks help from Orange Equipment Guardian - New Nine-tailed.
• New Nine-tailed reveals that Gu Xi's Red Equipment have developed spirituality and are in conflict due to lack of hierarchy and suppression.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi: Realizes the importance of managing and nurturing his Red Equipment paths, understands the consequences of rapid growth without proper cultivation.
• Orange Equipment Guardian - New Nine-tailed: Demonstrates her knowledge and understanding of Red Equipment, providing valuable insights and guidance to Gu Xi.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of rapid growth and the importance of nurturing one's powers.
• The struggle for dominance and hierarchy among Gu Xi's Red Equipment.
• The role of fortune and its influence on Gu Xi's abilities and decisions.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and New Nine-tailed: Gu Xi seeks her help in understanding his condition, and she provides him with detailed explanations and advice, leading him to reflect on his approach to managing his Red Equipment.
• Gu Xi and his Red Equipment: The spiritual awakening of Gu Xi's Red Equipment leads to internal conflicts, highlighting the need for better management and control.