Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ce wakes up in a strange place, feeling disoriented and with no memory of how he got there.
• He learns that he has undergone a kidney transplant and had his leg amputated.
• A mysterious doctor reveals that Lu Ce is part of a game broadcast on the dark web.
• Lu Ce discovers he has no sense of pain, which angers the doctor.
• The doctor attempts to torture Lu Ce using a machine, but it fails. She then straddles him, but Lu Ce, though embarrassed, doesn't feel any pain.
• A voice in Lu Ce's mind announces that he's the "Chosen of Suffering" and unlocks certain abilities.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce: Initially confused and disoriented, Lu Ce regains his memories and shows resilience and calm under duress. He discovers he has no sense of pain, which becomes a significant aspect of his character.
• The Doctor: Revealed to be a sadistic pervert who enjoys inflicting pain and suffering on others. She becomes frustrated and enraged when her attempts to torture Lu Ce fail.

Significant Themes

• Pain and Suffering: The chapter explores the theme of pain and suffering, both physical and psychological. Lu Ce's inability to feel pain challenges the doctor's expectations and powers the narrative's supernatural elements.
• Power Imbalance: The power dynamics between Lu Ce and the doctor are stark, with the doctor initially holding all the power. However, Lu Ce's unique condition disrupts this balance.
• Manipulation and Control: The doctor's actions and the game's existence highlight themes of manipulation and control, with the doctor attempting to control Lu Ce's pain and the game controlling the narrative.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce and the Doctor: Their interactions are tense and antagonistic, with the doctor trying to inflict pain on Lu Ce and Lu Ce trying to understand his situation and escape. Despite the doctor's attempts, Lu Ce remains calm and collected, which frustrates her.
• Lu Ce and the Audience: While not physically present, the audience watching the broadcast on the dark web influences the narrative. Their comments and reactions, though not directly interacting with Lu Ce, shape the doctor's actions and the story's progression.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ce, a man without pain sensation, is experimented on by a perverse female doctor who derives pleasure from causing pain.
• The doctor uses an instrument and later a knife to inflict pain on Lu Ce, but he feels nothing due to his condition.
• Lu Ce realizes he needs to accumulate 'Suffering Value' to unlock a gene, so he pretends to be in pain to cooperate with the doctor's actions.
• The doctor becomes suspicious of Lu Ce's lack of reaction and threatens to castrate him.
• Lu Ce breaks his fingernails to increase his Suffering Value, eventually unlocking the Gene Lock.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce: Initially confused and horrified, he adapts to the situation, pretends to feel pain, and actively seeks to increase his Suffering Value to unlock the Gene Lock.
• Female Doctor: She starts as perverse and aggressive, but her actions are driven by her desire for a specific reaction from her prey. She becomes suspicious when Lu Ce doesn't react as expected.

Significant Themes

• The theme of pain and its absence is central to the chapter, exploring how Lu Ce's unique condition affects his perception and actions.
• The power dynamics between the doctor and Lu Ce shift as he finds a way to manipulate the situation to his advantage.
• The concept of 'Suffering Value' is introduced, suggesting a system or game-like rules governing the events.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce and the Female Doctor: Their interaction is one of power struggle and manipulation. Lu Ce pretends to be in pain to gain control, while the doctor tries to assert her dominance through inflicting pain.
• Lu Ce and the Audience (commenters): The audience's comments provide a meta-narrative, critiquing the plot and Lu Ce's acting, and adding humor to the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ce activates the Gene Lock, transforming and breaking his handcuffs.
• He overpowers the female doctor, who reveals the broadcast is a game called "Chosen Paradise."
• Lu Ce kills the doctor, completing the initial trial.
• The room shakes, and Lu Ce enters a data stream. He learns about the global mass game and his perfect completion ranking.
• Lu Ce discovers he's the world's first and receives rewards, including an achievement badge, a sealed item, recovery potions, and a high world ranking.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce demonstrates his strength, cunning, and determination to survive.
• The female doctor shows her true nature as a guide in the game, trying to manipulate Lu Ce.

Significant Themes

• Survival of the Fittest: Lu Ce's actions emphasize the need to prioritize self-preservation in this new, dangerous world.
• Uncertainty and Adaptation: Lu Ce and the viewers must quickly adapt to the sudden changes and the revelation of the game.
• Power and Control: The game's creators hold power over the participants, while Lu Ce asserts his power over the doctor.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce and the female doctor engage in a tense, life-or-death struggle.
• Lu Ce interacts with the viewers through the broadcast, though he's unaware of their presence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ce wakes up after the first game, finding his legs intact and his phone broken.
• He discovers that a global event, "Chosen Paradise, Global Game," is trending, with many people reporting mysterious disappearances and the appearance of superpowers.
• Lu Ce learns that the game's screen can be accessed mentally, and the next game starts in two days.
• He realizes that the game is more like transmigration, with participants disappearing into it.
• Lu Ce arrives late to class, causing a stir as everyone expects a classmate to be a Chosen One.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce shows curiosity and adaptability in understanding the new reality and the game's mechanics.
• Old Liu, the homeroom teacher, appears concerned and serious about the situation but struggles to maintain order in the classroom.

Significant Themes

• The sudden, world-altering event of the Chosen Paradise game.
• The shift in societal norms and order due to the game's introduction.
• The anticipation and excitement caused by the game's arrival.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce interacts briefly with Old Liu, who questions him about being late.
• Lu Ce observes his classmates' excitement and restlessness about the game.
• The classroom atmosphere is tense with anticipation, as everyone expects a classmate to be a Chosen One.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A global supernatural event occurs, with students being chosen to participate in a game called "God Selection Paradise."
• Zhang Tao, a classmate of Lu Ce, is chosen and shares his experience as a spectator.
• Lu Ce keeps his own selection a secret, as his game was brutal and unlike others' experiences.
• Students discuss the game, its rewards, and the possibility of being chosen again.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce: He remains reserved and keeps his game experience secret. He feels more at home in the game's cruel world than in reality.
• Zhang Tao: He revels in the attention he receives after being chosen, showing off his newfound status.
• Xie Antong: She suspects Lu Ce was also chosen and teases him about it.

Significant Themes

• The cruelty and perversity of the game versus the rigid rules of reality.
• The allure of power and status, as seen in Zhang Tao's behavior.
• The importance of keeping secrets, as demonstrated by Lu Ce's decision to hide his selection.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce and Zhang Tao: They have little interaction, with Zhang Tao showing off his status and Lu Ce remaining indifferent.
• Lu Ce and Xie Antong: She suspects Lu Ce was chosen and playfully teases him, while he tries to keep his secret.
• Classmates: They discuss the game, share information, and envy those who have been chosen.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ce and Xie Antong discuss their potential status as "chosen ones" in the game.
• Xie Antong warns Lu Ce about the dangers of the game, mentioning that she witnessed a player's death.
• Lu Ce tests his physical abilities by punching a wall, trying to trigger his stat-up mechanism.
• Zhang Tao provokes Lu Ce, leading to a confrontation where Lu Ce discovers he can gain suffering points from physical pain.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce: Realizes he can gain suffering points from physical pain, hinting at the mechanism of his Chosen of Suffering ability.
• Xie Antong: Shows concern for Lu Ce's safety and shares her knowledge about the game's dangers.
• Zhang Tao: Becomes overconfident due to the global changes but is quickly reminded of Lu Ce's strength.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of being chosen and the dangers of the game.
• The struggle for power and status in a changing world.
• The importance of understanding one's abilities and their limitations.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce and Xie Antong: They share a moment of understanding and mutual respect, with Xie Antong warning Lu Ce about the game's dangers.
• Lu Ce and Zhang Tao: Their confrontation highlights Lu Ce's strength and Zhang Tao's fear, as well as Lu Ce's newfound understanding of his ability.

Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ce discovers more rules for his Chosen of Suffering role, including gaining Pain Points from harm inflicted by others and indirectly caused harm.
• He enters the second game, a Hell Mode instance, where he and nine others are hung upside down above lava.
• They are given a rusty saw to cut themselves free, with lava rising beneath them.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce demonstrates strategic thinking and self-control by not killing Zhang Tao and understanding his position in the game.
• He shows determination and acceptance of his role, choosing to be a player in the game despite the risks.

Significant Themes

• Suffering and Pain: The game's mechanics revolve around causing and enduring pain, reflecting the theme of suffering.
• Choice and Fate: Lu Ce's acceptance of his role in the game suggests a theme of fate and the lack of choice in certain situations.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce interacts with his classmates, but he remains detached and focused on the game.
• He is indifferent to the panic of the other players in the game, showing a lack of empathy and a focus on self-preservation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Players are trapped in a room with a saw and a rising lava pit. To escape, they must saw off one of their legs.
• Lu Ce, the protagonist, is the first to take the saw and decides to saw off his left leg to escape.
• An Exit Coin system is revealed, allowing players to withdraw from the game permanently.
• The game acknowledges Lu Ce's actions and confirms that sawing off a leg will grant escape.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce shows bravery, cunning, and greed, embracing his Sin Mask's influence.
• Other players are shown to be panicked and unwilling to act.

Significant Themes

• Greed: Lu Ce's actions are driven by his desire for rewards and benefits.
• Desperation: Players are forced to make extreme decisions to survive.
• Trust: Lu Ce questions the game's fairness and reliability.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce interacts with the other players, but they are too panicked to respond meaningfully.
• Lu Ce communicates with the game's AI, negotiating and questioning its rules.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ce, a player in a deadly game, starts sawing off his own leg to escape a lava pit.
• A woman participating beside him faints from fright upon seeing Lu Ce's actions.
• Lu Ce intentionally saws off his left leg instead of the right one, which is trapped, exploiting a loophole in the game's rules.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce demonstrates extreme greed and disregard for pain or consequences, even going against the game's rules to maximize his gains.
• The woman participant shows extreme fear and faints upon seeing Lu Ce's actions.

Significant Themes

• Greed: Lu Ce's actions are driven by his desire for wealth and profit, even at the cost of his own body.
• Consequences: Lu Ce's disregard for the consequences of his actions leads to others' distress and fear.
• Loopholes: Lu Ce exploits a loophole in the game's rules to gain an advantage.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce and the woman participant: Lu Ce's actions terrify the woman, leading her to faint.
• Lu Ce and the game's organizer: Lu Ce manipulates the organizer's responses to gain information and exploit a loophole.
• Lu Ce and other players: Other players watch in horror and despair as Lu Ce saws off his leg, questioning their own sanity and courage.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ce, wearing the Greed Mask, saws off his leg to accumulate Suffering Points, triggering a system response.
• The system acknowledges Lu Ce's exploit and awards him the 'System Attacker' medal.
• Lu Ce points out that the lava is rising, hinting at an impending danger.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce demonstrates extreme greed, confidence, and ruthlessness, proving his willingness to do whatever it takes to win.
• The other players show fear and avoidance of pain, leading to inaction and missed opportunities.

Significant Themes

• Greed: Lu Ce's actions are driven by his desire for profit and rewards.
• Fear: The other players' fear leads to inaction and loss of judgment.
• Exploitation: Lu Ce exploits a system loophole to gain an advantage.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce interacts with the system, provoking a response and obtaining a reward.
• Lu Ce taunts the other players, pointing out their fear and inaction.
• The other players react with shock, fear, and awe to Lu Ce's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ce reveals that he's an NPC in the game, not a player, and doesn't feel pain.
• The woman accuses Lu Ce of being in cahoots with the game's mastermind and provokes him.
• Lu Ce admits to being an NPC, further provoking the woman.
• A man attempts to assassinate Lu Ce with a red dagger, but Lu Ce dodges and suffers a minor wound, gaining 'Suffering Value'.
• The woman encourages the man to kill Lu Ce.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce remains calm and collected, even when provoked, and shows amusement at the woman's outburst. He demonstrates quick reflexes and combat skills.
• The woman, driven by fear and pain, lashes out at Lu Ce, revealing her privileged background and manipulative nature.
• The man shows ruthlessness and opportunism, attempting to kill Lu Ce when he's distracted.

Significant Themes

• The change in human nature and behavior in the face of extreme circumstances.
• The manipulation and provocation of others to achieve personal goals.
• The concept of 'Suffering Value' and its potential benefits in the game.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce and the woman engage in a tense exchange, with Lu Ce remaining calm and the woman becoming increasingly agitated.
• The man attempts to capitalize on Lu Ce's distraction to kill him, revealing his opportunistic nature.
• The woman encourages the man to kill Lu Ce, showing her manipulative tendencies.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ce kills a contestant who tried to attack him, turning the man into a "roast duck" using his Greed Mask's power.
• Lu Ce receives a weapon, the Sharp Blade, which amplifies his strength.
• A contestant offers Lu Ce 800 points to spare his life, but Lu Ce demands more.
• Lu Ce uses his Pain Points to boost his Strength stat from 10 to 24.
• Lu Ce saws off the contestant's leg, who then thanks Lu Ce for doing it.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce demonstrates his ruthlessness and power, instilling fear in others.
• Lu Ce shows his business acumen by negotiating a deal and providing a "service" beyond what was expected.

Significant Themes

• The power of violence and fear in the game's lawless environment.
• The value of Pain Points and how Lu Ce uses them to boost his abilities.
• The theme of survival and the choices people make when faced with life-threatening situations.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce interacts with a contestant who tries to bribe him, showing his ruthlessness and business sense.
• Lu Ce demonstrates his power and mercy (or lack thereof) by sawing off the contestant's leg, who then thanks him, showing the contestant's fear and gratitude.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ce demonstrates superhuman strength by sawing off his own leg and then another player's leg.
• Viewers of his livestream are amazed and want to connect with him or hire him.
• Players start bidding for Lu Ce to chop off their legs to escape the game instance.
• Lu Ce chops off legs of those who bid the highest, receiving game points and items in return.
• Lu Ce saws off his own bound leg and falls into lava, disappearing. A woman who insulted him earlier is left behind and also falls into the lava.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce shows no remorse or hesitation in using his strength, even sawing off his own leg. He's driven by a desire for suffering points.
• The woman who insulted Lu Ce initially refuses to accept her situation and insults him even when her life is at stake. She eventually realizes her mistake but it's too late.

Significant Themes

• Power and Greed: Lu Ce's display of power leads to others wanting to hire or connect with him. Players are willing to pay for him to chop off their legs to escape.
• Consequences of Actions: Lu Ce's actions have consequences, both for himself and others. The woman's insults towards him ultimately lead to her demise.
• Desperation: Players are desperate to escape the game instance, leading them to make deals with Lu Ce.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce interacts with viewers of his livestream, who are amazed by his power and want to connect with him.
• Players bid for Lu Ce's services, interacting with him in a transactional manner.
• Lu Ce and the woman who insulted him have a tense interaction, with Lu Ce showing no remorse and the woman initially refusing to accept her situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ce and the rescued players believe the game is over, but it's not.
• They're brought to a bright space with a pillar filled with alien insects.
• The game's controller reveals Lu Ce obtained a 'perfect clear' in the novice stage but failed to make himself the sole survivor, leading to a bonus round.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce shows greed and addiction to the game's rewards, yet maintains self-awareness.
• The rescued players are terrified and anxious, with one lashing out in fear.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences.
• The harsh reality of the game's 'hellish difficulty'.
• The psychological and physiological extremes of fear.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce interacts with the game's controller, showing no fear and asking for rewards.
• The rescued players react with terror and despair, contrasting with Lu Ce's calm demeanor.
• The viewers watching the livestream express disgust and fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ce, having achieved a perfect clear, becomes a target and is mocked by the game's organizer.
• The final trial, the "Spoils Distribution Game," begins. Five survivors must collectively decide how to allocate 100 reward points.
• A jar filled with insects is introduced as a punishment for those whose distribution plans are rejected by the majority.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce remains calm and unfazed despite being targeted, showing resilience and a willingness to take risks.
• The other survivors begin to see Lu Ce in a new light, feeling gratitude for his past actions but still wary of his greed.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Ambition: The game stirs the players' desires, showing the corrupting influence of power and wealth.
• Survival and Cooperation: The survivors must work together to decide their rewards, but the threat of punishment for unpopular plans creates tension.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce exchanges sharp words with the unknown voice, demonstrating his quick wit and confidence.
• The other survivors feel like outsiders to Lu Ce and the unknown voice's exchange, highlighting the power dynamic between them.
• The group's dynamic shifts as they realize Lu Ce's true capabilities and the stakes of the upcoming game.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The players have completed assignments one through five.
• Lu Ce, with the number "1" above his head, is the first to make assignments.
• The game's organizer reveals that if a round of voting isn't completed within five minutes, one of the doors will randomly open slightly.
• Lu Ce proposes an allocation method: 1 point to numbers five and three, 98 points to himself, and 0 points to numbers two and four.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce demonstrates his cunning and insidious nature, amplified by his Greed Mask.
• The second woman shows initiative and rationality, trying to sway Lu Ce's decision.

Significant Themes

• Greed and its consequences.
• The power dynamics between players and game organizers.
• The importance of luck and timing in critical moments.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce's interaction with the second woman highlights his disregard for others' opinions and his self-centered approach.
• The other players' reactions to Lu Ce's allocation reveal their shock, disbelief, and concern for their own safety.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ce, the game's organizer, allocates points to players, causing uproar.
• Two women, the only female players, refuse Lu Ce's allocation.
• Lu Ce reveals he's the only one who can distribute points, and the women's refusal is futile.
• Two tries to rally the other players against Lu Ce, but he exposes her self-serving intentions.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce remains calm and confident, revealing his understanding of the game's mechanics and the players' psychology.
• Two shows ambition and cunning, trying to manipulate the other players to her advantage.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Lu Ce's control over the game's rules gives him power over the players.
• Manipulation and Trust: Two attempts to manipulate the other players, highlighting the lack of trust and unity among them.
• Luck and Strategy: Lu Ce emphasizes the role of luck in the game, but also shows that strategy and understanding of the rules are crucial.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce vs. Two: Lu Ce exposes Two's self-serving plans, while Two tries to undermine Lu Ce's authority.
• Two vs. Other Players: Two attempts to rally the other players against Lu Ce, but Lu Ce's arguments make them question her sincerity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ce reveals a game strategy that, if followed, ensures the distributor always gets 99% of the shares, and the rest get 1% each, in a descending order.
• The game's organizers don't respond to Lu Ce's taunts, dropping friendly-looking animals into the space.
• Number Two tries to rally Players Three and Five against Lu Ce but fails due to his previous extortion and her lack of credibility.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce demonstrates exceptional strategic thinking, understanding the game's mechanics, and maintaining composure under pressure.
• Number Two struggles to accept the reality of the situation and tries desperately to undermine Lu Ce's plan but ultimately fails.

Significant Themes

• Power Dynamics: Lu Ce's strategy exploits the power dynamics among the players, ensuring he always comes out on top.
• Trust and Manipulation: Number Two's attempts to gain the trust of other players fail due to her lack of credibility and Lu Ce's previous manipulation.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce interacts with the game organizers through taunts, showing no fear of the consequences.
• Number Two interacts with Players Three and Five, trying to form an alliance against Lu Ce but failing due to her desperation and lack of credibility.
• Lu Ce interacts with the animals dropped into the space, showing no fear or concern for the potential threat they pose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The players are stuck in a stalemate due to mistrust and suspicion.
• Lu Ce (Number One) uses an insect to cauterize his severed leg, shocking the others.
• Number Five (the last player) feigns madness to disrupt the distribution process but is exposed by Number Four.
• Lu Ce explains the eternal nature of greed and suspicion in such games.
• The game ends with all players agreeing to the distribution, and a bonus game is announced for reward distribution.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce (Number One) demonstrates his calm and strategic thinking, manipulating the situation to his advantage without directly confronting others.
• Number Two initially tries to outsmart others but realizes the futility of her plans.
• Number Five attempts to disrupt the process but is exposed, showing his desperation and lack of strategic thinking.
• Number Four surprisingly agrees with Lu Ce's distribution, demonstrating adaptability and understanding of the situation.

Significant Themes

• Greed and Human Nature: The eternal presence of greed and suspicion among humans is the core theme, driving the players' actions and decisions.
• Trust and Mistrust: The lack of trust among the players leads to a stalemate and prevents them from working together effectively.
• Strategy and Manipulation: Lu Ce's strategic thinking and manipulation skills allow him to navigate the situation and achieve his goals without direct confrontation.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce manipulates the situation, exposing Number Five's act and explaining the eternal nature of greed and suspicion to the others.
• Number Five's desperate attempt to disrupt the process highlights the tension and mistrust among the players.
• Number Four's unexpected agreement with Lu Ce shows adaptability and understanding of the situation, leading to a silent agreement among the players.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Lu Ce's game ends with a perfect clear, and the audience is captivated by his performance.
• Blank and various official organizations take note of Lu Ce and his abilities.
• Lu Ce enters the game settlement interface, receiving rewards and badges for his achievements.

Character Developments

• Lu Ce's in-game actions and strength impress the audience and attract the attention of official organizations.
• Blank is excited and worried about the emerging powerful players in the game.

Significant Themes

• The game's influence on society and the attention it draws from various organizations.
• The potential of powerful players to influence global situations.

Character Interactions

• Lu Ce's game is watched by a large audience, with varied reactions ranging from admiration to ulterior motives.
• Blank and official organizations observe and take notes on Lu Ce's abilities and actions.