Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi defeats the Dragon Tooth Soldiers and turns his attention to the Hundred-Headed Giant Dragon guarding the Apple Tree.
• Gu Xi approaches the Hundred-Headed Giant Dragon, which stands up and prepares to attack at 500 meters.
• Gu Xi seeks help from Moore and the Orange Equipment Guardian - Undead Origin to strategize against the dragon.
• Gu Xi prepares his troops, including Arrow Tower Hunters, Death Titans, and his Black Spear Camp's Spearmen, for the battle.
• Gu Xi initiates the first attack with his Arrow Tower Hunters, targeting a single dragon head.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking and careful planning in preparing for the battle against the Hundred-Headed Giant Dragon.
• Moore shows her knowledge of the dragon's defense range and ability to dodge its attacks.
• The Orange Equipment Guardian - Undead Origin provides insight into the potential shared life of the dragon's heads.

Significant Themes

• Strategic planning and preparation for battle.
• The power of concentrated fire and targeted strikes.
• The potential shared life of the dragon's heads, which could impact the battle's strategy.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi seeks help from Moore and the Orange Equipment Guardian - Undead Origin to strategize against the Hundred-Headed Giant Dragon.
• Gu Xi commands his troops, including the Arrow Tower Hunters, Death Titans, and his Black Spear Camp's Spearmen, to prepare for battle.
• The Hundred-Headed Giant Dragon reacts to Gu Xi's approach and prepares to attack.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Hundred-Headed Giant Dragon's head, pierced by a thousand arrows, droops but remains functional, indicating a curse.
• Gu Xi's Undead Arrow Tower Hunters launch multiple waves of arrow attacks, but the dragon remains unaffected due to a Negation Curse.
• Gu Xi decides to capture the dragon and send it to the Frost Mirror Ghost Prison, planning to extract its bones using Dragon Slayers.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in the face of the dragon's curse.
• The Orange Equipment Guardian - Undead Origin shows knowledge of curses and provides valuable insights.

Significant Themes

• The power of curses and their ability to negate attacks.
• Strategic adaptability in the face of unexpected challenges.
• The importance of understanding one's enemy to devise effective strategies.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi consults with the Orange Equipment Guardian - Undead Origin to understand the Negation Curse and plan his next move.
• The Hundred-Headed Giant Dragon uses various sonic attacks to counter the arrow rain, showing intelligence and adaptability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi's undead army attacks the Hundred-Headed Giant Dragon, which has prophecy-type Dragon Heads.
• The dragon uses various Magic spells and physical attacks to hinder Gu Xi's forces.
• Gu Xi's Black Blood Knights reach the dragon, but are quickly killed and resurrected.
• After several minutes, an undead finally hits the dragon, starting a chain of attacks.
• Two dragon heads are sent to the Frost Mirror Ghost Prison, where they are disassembled and their souls are targeted for obliteration.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking and resilience in his attack on the dragon.
• The prophecy-type dragon heads show concern for their survival and try to protect themselves.

Significant Themes

• The power of numbers and persistence in battle (Gu Xi's undead army).
• The importance of adaptability and foresight (prophecy-type dragon heads).
• The consequences of underestimating one's opponent (dragon heads' initial confidence).

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi's undead army vs. the Hundred-Headed Giant Dragon: a test of endurance and strategy.
• Prophecy-type dragon heads vs. other dragon heads: a struggle for self-preservation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi successfully sends the two Hundred-Headed Giant Dragons to the Frost Mirror Ghost Prison.
• Gu Xi orders an Accelerated Battle, redirecting Undead troops to surround and attack the dragons from the sides.
• The Undead Archer Units, numbering over ten thousand, launch attacks on the dragons from a distance.
• The Hundred-Headed Giant Dragons are taken into the Frost Mirror Ghost Prison one by one, becoming materials for the Seal.
• After an hour and a half, the last Hundred-Headed Giant Dragon is taken into the prison.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability in commanding his Undead forces.
• The Hundred-Headed Giant Dragons show signs of fatigue and desperation as they struggle against the Undead's relentless attacks.

Significant Themes

• The relentless and overwhelming nature of the Undead forces.
• The strategic adaptability of Gu Xi and the Orange Equipment Guardian - Undead Origin.
• The helplessness and eventual defeat of the Hundred-Headed Giant Dragons.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Orange Equipment Guardian - Undead Origin discuss the situation and potential gains after the battle.
• The Hundred-Headed Giant Dragons communicate among themselves, trying to find ways to deal with Gu Xi's Undead but ultimately fail.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi arrives at the Golden Apple Tree after defeating the Hundred-Headed Giant Dragon.
• He discovers the immense size of the tree and the various colored apples, but no Golden Apples.
• Gu Xi orders a large-scale search for a treasure that might affect the Golden Apple Tree, hoping it could help destroy the tree.
• Gu Xi flies up the tree using the Shadow Wraith, searching for Golden Apples with the help of other flying troops.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates strategic thinking and thoroughness in his search for the Golden Apple and the potential treasure.
• The Shadow Wraith shows loyalty and understanding of Gu Xi's plans, adapting its actions accordingly.

Significant Themes

• Persistence and Thoroughness: Gu Xi's determination to find the Golden Apple and his methodical approach to the search.
• Teamwork: Gu Xi's use of various troops to cover a larger search area, highlighting the importance of teamwork.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Shadow Wraith: They work together, with Gu Xi giving orders and the Shadow Wraith executing them, showing a level of trust and understanding.
• Gu Xi and the Guo Zheng Scout: The scout finds the Golden Apple first, but Gu Xi decides to continue his search, showing his ambition for more than one Golden Apple.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi finds a Golden Apple, but it's small and of average quality.
• Guo Zheng's team finds three more Golden Apples, all flawed and with unique attributes.
• Gu Xi decides to take the Soul-strengthening Apple but is lured by a signal flare to another Apple.
• He finds a perfect, Red Quality Golden Apple with a special Fate-altering ability.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi shows determination and decisiveness in picking the perfect Golden Apple despite its unknown attributes.
• Guo Zheng demonstrates initiative in discovering new Golden Apples.

Significant Themes

• The theme of opportunity and regret is introduced with the Fate-altering Golden Apple.
• The importance of making choices and taking action is emphasized.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and Guo Zheng work together to find and retrieve Golden Apples.
• Gu Xi's internal dialogue reveals his thought processes and motivations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi obtains the Golden Apple, which needs to be sealed with Red Rank or higher strength. He temporarily seals it using the Nether Spirit Flower, but it will only last for a week.
• Upon returning to the ground, Gu Xi finds that the area around the Apple Tree has been extensively dug up, with soil sent to both Aryadovi City and Poison Peach Mountain.
• Catherine, Gu Xi's Chief Financial Officer, explains that the soil is rich in nutrients due to the decomposition of Golden Apple Tree leaves, Hundred-Headed Giant Dragon dung, and Apple Cores, benefiting the growth of the Grass Return Pill.
• Gu Xi discovers a strange, mucus-like substance at one of the Apple Tree's roots, emitting a purple light. It's affecting the tree's sap and attributes, and it's difficult to remove without harming the tree.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates his ability to temporarily seal the Golden Apple, showing his resourcefulness and quick thinking.
• Catherine showcases her competence in overseeing the excavation and transportation of materials, displaying her understanding of the value of different substances and her role as a Chief Financial Officer.

Significant Themes

• The importance of time and urgency, as seen in Gu Xi's need to find a quiet place to think about his Fate choice and the temporary nature of the Golden Apple's seal.
• The value of resources and their potential uses, as demonstrated by Catherine's categorization and transportation of the dug-up soil.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and Catherine interact professionally, with Catherine providing detailed reports on the excavation progress and Gu Xi asking relevant questions and making decisions based on the information given.
• Gu Xi's interaction with the Apple Tree highlights his concern for its well-being, as he considers the potential consequences of removing the strange substance from its root.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi discovers that the black lump under the Apple Tree is the Treasure buried by the Prince, which absorbs negative thoughts, forming black liquid that affects the Apple Tree and creates the Black Daughter's condition.
• Gu Xi attempts to destroy the black slime but fails with initial methods.
• Using the Nether Spirit Flower, Gu Xi witnesses the Prince's past visits to the Apple Tree: first as a confident prince, then as a disheveled one digging stones, and finally as a desperate one with an iron nail.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi: Shows determination to deal with the troublesome black slime and understands the importance of influencing the Prince's Fate.
• The Prince: Evolves from a confident, carefree prince to a disheveled, desperate one, showing his struggle against the Black Queen and his dwindling power.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Change: Gu Xi's ability to influence the Prince's past actions and the consequences of those actions.
• Power and Struggle: The Prince's struggle against the Black Queen and his loss of power and confidence over time.
• Consequences of Actions: The Prince's actions, both intentional and unintentional, have lasting effects on the Apple Tree and the Winter Mirror Kingdom.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Prince: Gu Xi observes the Prince's actions and influences his Fate without direct interaction.
• The Prince and the Hundred-Headed Giant Dragons: The Prince interacts with the dragons, who initially show curiosity and later indifference to his actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Prince appears under the Apple Tree, looking older and more haggard due to his efforts over the past five years.
• The Hundred-Headed Giant Dragon tries to stop the Prince from approaching the Apple Tree, sensing something amiss.
• The Prince nails a ring on his left hand to the ground, causing a slight shift in the power of Fate.
• Gu Xi observes the changes under the Apple Tree and understands the Prince's plan to affect the Treasure he set up.
• Gu Xi uses his Vanguard Power - Shattered Formation Holder to destroy the Tree Root, causing the Nail and ring to pop out.
• Gu Xi picks up the ring and orders the Undead to send the Black mucus to Poison Peach Mountain for refinement into poison.

Character Developments

• The Prince shows signs of aging and fatigue, but remains confident in his plans.
• Gu Xi demonstrates his understanding of the Prince's plan and takes action to counter it.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between Gu Xi and the Prince, with Gu Xi trying to alter the Prince's plans.
• The power of Fate and how it can be manipulated or disrupted.

Character Interactions

• The Hundred-Headed Giant Dragon tries to prevent the Prince from approaching the Apple Tree, showing a protective stance.
• Gu Xi observes the Prince's actions and takes steps to counter his plans without directly confronting him.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi discovers the Supreme Ghost Ring can control nineteen Purple Quality exclusive Treasures and absorb Weird, Twisted, and Evil Strength, affecting the wearer's attributes.
• He decides to destroy the ring to prevent its harmful influence.
• After destroying the ring using Death Titans' Armor-Piercing Shock, the released Lightning strikes the Apple Tree, destroying its corrupted part.
• The Apple Tree emits a fragrance, signaling its recovery and intention to attract the Hundred-Headed Giant Dragon.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates his strategic thinking and decisiveness in dealing with the Supreme Ghost Ring.
• Moore shows awareness of the Apple Tree's emotional state through scent.

Significant Themes

• The corrupting influence of Weird, Twisted, and Evil Strength.
• The importance of timely action to prevent harm (destroying the ring).
• The interconnectedness of life and nature (Apple Tree's recovery and call for the Hundred-Headed Giant Dragon).

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi consults with his subordinates about the ring and the Apple Tree's state.
• Moore shares his observations about the Apple Tree with Gu Xi.
• Gu Xi and Moore discuss the Apple Tree's intentions, leading Gu Xi to approach the tree to complete his Red Task.

Key Plot Points & Events

• Gu Xi completes the Red Task 'Transplanted Apple Tree' by reviving the rotten Apple Tree, earning him an Apple Tree Branch (with Flowers, Red).
• The Apple Tree Branch can be used to plant a Natural Miracle Golden Apple Tree, which brings significant benefits to Gu Xi's kingdom.
• Gu Xi decides to stay in the Advancement Land to use the Golden Apple he possesses, targeting the Heaven-Opening Axe and Griffon Black Throne.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi shows determination in completing Red Tasks and displays strategic thinking in using the Golden Apple Tree Branch to benefit his kingdom.
• Gu Xi expresses regret for missing opportunities to obtain the Heaven-Opening Axe and Griffon Black Throne, indicating his ambition and desire for power.

Significant Themes

• Ambition: Gu Xi's desire for power and status is evident in his regret for missed opportunities and his plan to use the Golden Apple to obtain more powerful equipment.
• Responsibility: Gu Xi feels responsible for the well-being of his kingdom, as seen in his decision to plant the Golden Apple Tree Branch to increase its prosperity.
• Opportunity & Regret: Gu Xi's missed opportunities to obtain powerful equipment lead to regret, highlighting the theme of seizing opportunities when they arise.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with the Apple Tree, which serves as a catalyst for his advancement and rewards.
• Gu Xi's Subordinate Undead assist him in filling back the dug-out mud, showing his command over his subordinates.
• Gu Xi's internal monologue reveals his thoughts and plans, providing insight into his character and motivations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi rushes to the Demon Plant Zone to check if there's a suitable spot for planting the Golden Apple Tree.
• Luna, Grand Princess Anna, and King Jibbon of the Lettuce Duchy arrive.
• Gu Xi asks Jibbon about the impact of planting the Golden Apple Tree in the Demon Plant Zone.
• Jibbon reveals that planting the Golden Apple Tree could expand the Demon Plant Zone five to ten times.
• The Map of the Demon Plant Zone is shown, revealing its expansion over the years.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi shows initiative and concern for the city's development by rushing to the Demon Plant Zone.
• Luna demonstrates her efficiency and support for Gu Xi's plans.
• Grand Princess Anna shows her interest and affinity for Apple Trees.
• King Jibbon displays his knowledge about the Demon Plant Zone and its potential expansion.

Significant Themes

• The importance of Miracle buildings and their impact on the city's development.
• The expansion and management of the Demon Plant Zone.
• The potential of the Golden Apple Tree and its significance.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with Luna, Grand Princess Anna, and King Jibbon to discuss the planting of the Golden Apple Tree.
• Luna and Gu Xi work together to plan the next steps for planting the Golden Apple Tree.
• King Jibbon provides valuable information and insights about the Demon Plant Zone to Gu Xi.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi decides to plant the Golden Apple Tree but waits due to environmental requirements, which will take at least three days.
• He inquires about the items sent back from the battle, which include the Mud, Meat Lingzhi, Black Tai Sui, Flesh Mass, Crystal, and Metal.
• Gu Xi asks Grand Princess Anna about the Apple Tree in Westminster Abbey, leading to a discussion about the Great Lord's Apple Trees.
• Gu Xi decides to start a war against the Great Lord and plans to use the Demigod-level Soldiers he obtained.
• Gu Xi takes out the Golden Apple and considers its distribution.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi shows strategic thinking by waiting to plant the Golden Apple Tree until the environment is suitable.
• Gu Xi demonstrates his ambition by planning to attack the Great Lord's territory.
• Grand Princess Anna shows her knowledge about the Apple Trees and their potential uses.

Significant Themes

• Ambition and strategic planning: Gu Xi's desire to expand his territory and power.
• Resource management: Gu Xi's consideration of how to use the resources he has obtained.
• Alliances and collaborations: The potential alliance between Gu Xi and Grand Princess Anna against the Great Lord.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and Grand Princess Anna discuss the Apple Trees and the Great Lord's territory, leading to a plan to attack the Great Lord.
• Gu Xi considers how to distribute the Golden Apple, showing his thoughtfulness towards his allies (Moore) and his territory's needs (Poison Peach Mountain).

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi eats the Golden Apple, which sends him back in time to the Ghost Fang Grassland Dragon City Heaven Offering.
• He attempts to grab the Heaven-Opening Axe but fails and is rejected, sent back to Aryadovi City before obtaining the Nether Spirit Flower.
• Gu Xi sees his past self equipping the Death Avatar-Statue and seizes the opportunity to upgrade the Griffon Black Throne to Red Equipment using a Void Crystal and other energy sources.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi demonstrates his determination and resourcefulness in upgrading the Griffon Black Throne, showing growth from past failures.
• The Town Guardian Avatar's appearance changes to reflect the Griffon Black Throne's Red Equipment status.

Significant Themes

• Persistence: Gu Xi's relentless pursuit of upgrading the Griffon Black Throne showcases his determination and resilience.
• Time Manipulation: The Golden Apple's ability to send Gu Xi back in time raises questions about causality and consequences.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with his past self, observing the equipping of the Death Avatar-Statue.
• The Town Guardian Avatar acknowledges Gu Xi's successful upgrade of the Griffon Black Throne.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi retrieves the Void Crystal, realizing he could have obtained a Red Equipment earlier.
• The Golden Apple loses its power and begins to rot.
• Gu Xi notices the Town Guardian Avatar, now with Red Equipment and new upgrades.
• Gu Xi decides to upgrade the Nether Spirit Flower's Fate Selection Skill upon return.
• Gu Xi examines the Griffon Black Throne's attributes and special routes.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi becomes more cautious and proactive in protecting himself from unknown Fate influences.
• The Town Guardian Avatar, now with Red Equipment, shows growth and increased power.

Significant Themes

• The power of Fate and its potential consequences.
• The importance of self-defense and preparation in the face of uncertainty.
• The growth and evolution of characters and their equipment.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi interacts with Grand Princess Anna and Eve, but his focus is on the Town Guardian Avatar and the Griffon Black Throne.
• Eve considers taking the powerless Golden Apple, but Gu Xi doesn't engage with her on this matter.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi tests the Griffon Black Throne's powers outside Aryadovi City.
• He discovers the Black Feather Arrow's instant-kill capability against high-level Undead and Demigods.
• Gu Xi finds that the King of the Sky route maintains full power outside the city, while Unlimited Counterattack is less useful for his Necromancer profession.
• He considers using Curse Hunting Ground for environment alteration, aiding his future Advancement.
• Gu Xi realizes he can use the Griffon Black Throne's power in the real world without others knowing, and plans to exit the game to complete his Advancement quest.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi gains confidence in his newfound powers and plans.
• He becomes more strategic in his thinking, considering future Advancements and real-world implications.

Significant Themes

• Power and control: Gu Xi explores the extent of his control over the Griffon Black Throne and its implications.
• Adaptation: Gu Xi adapts his strategies based on new information and powers.
• Real-world integration: The chapter highlights the blurred line between in-game and real-world power, with Gu Xi planning to use his in-game powers in the real world.

Character Interactions

• Although no direct interactions occur in this chapter, Gu Xi's plans and decisions are influenced by his understanding of the Human Kindling side and their observations of Red Equipment users.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi returns to the Apple Tree after obtaining the Griffon Black Throne, finding two Hundred-Headed Giant Dragons resting there.
• The Black Queen arrives, concerned about the Apple Tree's welfare, not Gu Xi's.
• Gu Xi discovers Black mucus and a ring under the Apple Tree, which the Black Queen wants to sell to him as Weird Strength-infused rings.
• Gu Xi delegates the negotiation to Catherine, who successfully purchases Unicorn horns, Dwarf ores, Human honey, and Fifth Generation Apple Tree apples from the Winter Mirror Kingdom.
• Gu Xi visits White Fort, learns from the Black Queen, and then proceeds to the Advancement World exit point.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi gains confidence and power with the Griffon Black Throne, becoming less concerned with minor threats like the Hundred-Headed Giant Dragons.
• The Black Queen shows more interest in the Apple Tree's welfare than Gu Xi's, demonstrating her priorities.
• Gu Xi delegates business negotiations to Catherine, showing trust in her capabilities.

Significant Themes

• Power and influence: Gu Xi's newfound power allows him to be more selective about what threats he acknowledges.
• Priorities and alliances: The Black Queen's priorities lie with the Apple Tree, not Gu Xi, highlighting the transactional nature of their relationship.
• Delegation and trust: Gu Xi entrusts Catherine with negotiations, showing his confidence in her abilities.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and the Black Queen: Their interaction is polite but guarded, with the Black Queen more concerned about the Apple Tree than Gu Xi.
• Gu Xi and Catherine: Gu Xi trusts Catherine with negotiations, showing their strong working relationship.
• Gu Xi and the Hundred-Headed Giant Dragons: Gu Xi no longer sees them as a threat, demonstrating his increased power and confidence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi returns to the Advancement Land's teleportation point and finds Gong Lingyu is not there.
• He decides not to cancel his leave from Lord Jun and instead goes to find Gong Lingyu.
• Gu Xi encounters a group of Thieves attempting to steal from him during Underworld University's registration day.
• One of the Thieves recognizes Gu Xi as Gong Lingyu's disciple and a Red Equipment Holder, and they quickly retreat.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi shows maturity in his decision-making process, prioritizing his next steps in the game over reporting to Lord Jun.
• The Thieves display their class-specific behavior and knowledge, revealing their need to 'Bottom Fish' for Experience and Luck.

Significant Themes

• The theme of recognition and reputation is highlighted as the Thieves recognize Gu Xi and his association with Gong Lingyu.
• The game's mechanics are further explored, with the Thieves' need to steal from Players to gain Experience and Luck.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi has no direct interaction with the Thieves, but his reputation precedes him, causing them to retreat.
• The Thieves' interaction with each other shows their class dynamics and awareness of game mechanics.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi meets Gong Lingyu in her courtyard.
• Gong Lingyu advises Gu Xi about his path as an Underworld Master, including preparing his own Underworld, setting Rule lines, determining territory, and establishing an administrative system.
• Gu Xi shows Gong Lingyu a jade piece he found at the university entrance, which he suspects was stolen from him.
• Gong Lingyu explains that it's likely a Player thief trying to level up.
• Gu Xi decides to change his Graduate Student ID card at the school office.
• As Gu Xi is about to leave, the Nether Spirit Flower alerts him to a change in his Fate.
• Gu Xi discovers that the jade piece has been taken from him through Fate manipulation.
• Gu Xi decides to find the thief and flies back to the university entrance using his Flying Carpet.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi: Shows maturity and wisdom in listening to Gong Lingyu's advice. He also demonstrates determination and resourcefulness in dealing with the thief who altered his Fate.
• Gong Lingyu: Shows concern for Gu Xi's path and provides guidance based on information from Professors who have followed the Mount Tai God path.

Significant Themes

• The importance of preparation and planning in one's path, as emphasized by Gong Lingyu's advice to Gu Xi.
• The consequences of altering Fate, as experienced by Gu Xi.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and Gong Lingyu: They have a mentor-mentee relationship, with Gong Lingyu providing guidance and advice to Gu Xi.
• Gu Xi and the unknown thief: Their interaction is brief but significant, as the thief alters Gu Xi's Fate, leading Gu Xi to seek retribution.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Gu Xi, at Underworld University's entrance, realizes his memory of a youth is fading due to the power of Fate.
• Gu Xi returns home and uses his advanced Painting Technique to capture the youth's image while his memory is still intact.
• He decides to seek help from the Boundless Observer, a Red Equipment Holder who monitors the human world, to find the youth.
• Gu Xi contacts the Boundless Observer, who agrees to help but expresses skepticism about the youth's existence and capabilities.

Character Developments

• Gu Xi: Shows annoyance towards the power of Fate, which can alter memories. He's determined to find the youth and express his anger.
• Boundless Observer (Young Master Shi): Reveals his ability to monitor the human world and agrees to help Gu Xi find the youth, despite his doubts.

Significant Themes

• The power of Fate and its consequences, including memory alteration.
• The search for a mysterious youth who can directly change Fate.
• The importance of Red Equipment Holders and their unique abilities.

Character Interactions

• Gu Xi and Lingxi: Lingxi assists Gu Xi by preparing brushes and paper for his painting.
• Gu Xi and Boundless Observer (Young Master Shi): They communicate about the youth's whereabouts, with the Boundless Observer agreeing to help but expressing doubts about the youth's existence.