Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Heng sees a ghostly figure on his window and later finds Qing City in ruins, with the rain turned bloody and strange creatures present.
• Ailin, a Shadow Warrior, demonstrates her extraordinary speed and strength during tests conducted by Professor Wang.

Character Developments

• Su Heng: He experiences a disturbing vision of Qing City's future, suggesting that the Real World might be connected to the Perception World. He wonders if this is humanity's destined future or an illusion.
• Ailin: She shows remarkable physical abilities, reaching a level comparable to veteran extraordinary fighters after a day and a half away from the team. She is about to reveal a secret to Professor Wang.

Significant Themes

• Illusion vs. Reality: Su Heng's experience blurs the line between the Real World and the Perception World, raising questions about the nature of reality.
• Humanity's Future: The ruined Qing City hints at a grim future for humanity, possibly due to the Forbidden Zone's influence.
• Supernatural Abilities: Ailin's display of extraordinary speed and strength highlights the existence of supernatural abilities among humans.

Character Interactions

• Su Heng and the Ghostly Figure: Su Heng encounters a terrifying ghostly figure on his window, which vanishes when he approaches.
• Ailin and Professor Wang: Ailin undergoes tests supervised by Professor Wang, who later questions her about the significant improvement in her abilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Heng repairs his house and buys groceries after the rain.
• He enters the game and finds that the willow tree has grown significantly due to the rain.
• The Nine-Leaf Sword Grass and White Cogongrass are chosen for enhancement.
• The Nine-Leaf Sword Grass successfully enters the Extraordinary Domain, transforming into an ancient bronze-like plant with increased power.

Character Developments

• Su Heng shows resourcefulness and adaptability in repairing his house and managing his expenses.
• The Nine-Leaf Sword Grass demonstrates its powerful attack capabilities and grows stronger after enhancement.

Significant Themes

• The power of nature and growth, as seen in the willow tree and the enhanced plants.
• The importance of adaptability and resourcefulness in the face of challenges, as shown by Su Heng.

Character Interactions

• Su Heng interacts with the plants and animals in the game, choosing which ones to enhance and observing their growth.
• The peregrine falcons and other creatures in the valley interact with each other and the willow tree, showing signs of growth and development.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive Fierce Tiger encounters a Brute Bull and, after a fierce battle, kills it.
• A Hundred-eyed Giant and other Forbidden Zone Creatures appear, expanding the Forbidden Zone rapidly and violently.
• Ailin recounts his experience with a Willow Tree that may have special evolution-enlightening abilities.

Character Developments

• Ailin: Recalls his encounter with the Willow Tree and its potential evolution-enlightening abilities, sharing this information with Professor Wang.
• Professor Wang: Realizes the significance of Ailin's encounter with the Willow Tree and its potential to enlighten evolution.

Significant Themes

• The power and danger of Forbidden Zone Creatures.
• The potential for evolution and enlightenment in the Extraordinary Domain.
• The importance of sharing and discussing knowledge among characters.

Character Interactions

• Ailin and Professor Wang: Ailin shares his experience with the Willow Tree, and Professor Wang listens intently, drawing conclusions based on Ailin's account.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The White Cogongrass evolves into the Nine-Leaf Sword Grass upon entering the Transcendent Realm, gaining two Rare Quality talents: Sharpness and Sword Qi, significantly enhancing its damage capabilities.
• Su Heng uses the Willow Tree's Enlightenment talent to enhance six Peregrine Falcons. Three successfully evolve into Transcendent creatures, with different enhancement directions: Ah Da focuses on frontal combat, while the other two prioritize speed.
• Two White Oak Trees attempt evolution. One fails, while the other succeeds, becoming mobile and increasing its Vitality. It is positioned near the stream for better defense.
• A small, furry creature enters the valley, carrying something in its mouth, seeking shelter under the Willow Tree.

Character Developments

• The Nine-Leaf Sword Grass demonstrates increased power and damage capabilities.
• The Peregrine Falcons show growth and diversification in their talents, with Ah Da becoming a formidable frontline fighter, and the other two excelling in speed.
• The White Oak Tree evolves into a mobile, intelligent creature, enhancing the valley's defense.
• The Willow Tree continues to grow and protect its retainers, showing satisfaction with its current strength.

Significant Themes

• Evolution and growth come with challenges and sacrifices.
• Diversity in talents and abilities strengthens the whole.
• The Willow Tree's role as a nurturer and protector is emphasized.

Character Interactions

• The Willow Tree interacts with its retainers, enhancing their capabilities and positioning them strategically for better defense.
• The furry creature seeks shelter under the Willow Tree, implying potential interaction and possible integration into the valley's ecosystem.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A mutated red fox, larger and more intelligent than normal, enters the valley and approaches the Willow Tree.
• The fox offers a piece of high-quality white jade to the Willow Tree (Su Heng).
• The jade is a True Relic called "Longevity Jade," which grants 100 True Points upon absorption, bringing the total to 300.
• The fox wants Su Heng's help to enlighten to the next life domain but is not yet ready.

Character Developments

• Su Heng: Shows curiosity and understanding towards the fox, absorbs the True Points from the jade, and decides to help the fox when it's ready.
• Red Fox: Demonstrates intelligence and the ability to communicate, offers the jade, and seeks Su Heng's help for enlightenment.

Significant Themes

• Communication and understanding between different species (Willow Tree and Red Fox).
• The value of True Relics and their role in gaining True Points for unlocking templates.
• Patience and timing in helping others (Su Heng's decision to help the fox when it's ready).

Character Interactions

• Su Heng and the Red Fox: The Willow Tree interacts with the fox, understanding its intentions, and offers comfort.
• Su Heng and Ailin (off-screen): Ailin prepares to lead an elite team into the Dark Mountain Range, showing the Combat Department's seriousness about the Willow Tree.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ailin asks Professor Wang if he's going to search for the willow tree in the dangerous Dark Mountain Range.
• Professor Wang, a renowned scientist and former martial arts instructor, demonstrates his immense power by destroying a stone pillar with a single punch.
• The next day, a public execution is shown on TV, where cultists worshipping an evil god called the Deceitful Prime Minister are killed.

Character Developments

• Professor Wang: Revealed to be a powerful martial artist in addition to his scientific achievements. He shows humility despite his accomplishments and agrees to teach Ailin martial arts after their mission.
• Ailin: Shows respect and admiration for Professor Wang's skills and asks to learn martial arts from him.

Significant Themes

• Age and wisdom: Professor Wang, despite his advanced age, remains a formidable force and a respected figure.
• Appearances can be deceiving: The cultists appear human but are revealed to be grotesquely deformed after their deaths, highlighting the deceptive nature of their worshipped evil god.

Character Interactions

• Ailin and Professor Wang: Ailin seeks Professor Wang's advice and later expresses her desire to learn martial arts from him. Professor Wang is approachable and agrees to teach her after their mission.
• The public and the cultists: Civilians in the bun shop express anger and resentment towards the cultists, reflecting the general public's opinion of those who betray humanity.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Heng watches news about evil gods and Forbidden Zones, worrying about humanity's future.
• He decides to cultivate more Template Creatures for protection.
• In the Real World, Su Heng's Willow Template encounters a sudden beast tide, resulting in casualties among his Retainers.

Character Developments

• Su Heng shows concern for humanity's future and his Retainers' well-being, demonstrating his responsibility and care.
• The Willow Template exhibits emotions, particularly reverence and a plea, indicating a deeper connection with Su Heng.

Significant Themes

• The threat of evil gods and Forbidden Zones looms over humanity, symbolizing the dangers of belief and ignorance.
• The importance of preparation and cultivation is emphasized as Su Heng focuses on strengthening his Template Creatures.
• The bond between Su Heng and his Retainers is highlighted, showing the emotional connection between a cultivator and their creations.

Character Interactions

• Su Heng interacts with his Retainers, showing concern and willingness to help them, even when they're injured.
• The Willow Template communicates its emotions to Su Heng, demonstrating a level of consciousness and understanding.
• The remaining Peregrine Falcons show grief and concern for their injured brother, displaying their emotional connection.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Heng's Willow Template draws the 'Healing Aura' talent, which enhances its recovery ability in sunlight and allows it to enlighten more Retainers daily.
• Two Peregrine Falcon Retainers are severely wounded by Poison Thorns. Su Heng uses the Healing Aura to heal them.
• Su Heng suspects that the beast tide was driven by Forbidden Zone Creatures, prompting him to accelerate his cultivation plan.
• The Willow Tree absorbs nutrients from the mutated creatures' corpses, growing rapidly and scattering extraordinary Vitality to reinforce Retainers.
• Many new mutated plants are born, and some existing ones evolve into the extraordinary realm.

Character Developments

• Su Heng becomes more proactive in his cultivation plan due to the potential threat of Forbidden Zone Creatures.
• The Willow Template's healing ability improves, allowing it to enlighten more Retainers daily and heal Retainers more efficiently.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and growth in response to threats.
• The interconnectedness of life and the ecosystem, as seen in the Willow Tree's influence on its Retainers and the valley's plants.
• The importance of seizing opportunities for growth and development.

Character Interactions

• Su Heng interacts with his Peregrine Falcon Retainers, healing them and sending them to patrol the area.
• The Willow Template influences the growth and evolution of its Retainers and the valley's plants through its Healing Aura and extraordinary Vitality.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of warriors, led by Professor Wang and Ailin, encounters a giant mutated bear and a pack of dire wolves in the Dark Mountain Range.
• They discover a massive beast tide heading towards the valley where the Willow Tree grows, threatening its existence.
• The group decides to set up a firepower blockade to drive off the beast tide and protect the Willow Tree.

Character Developments

• Professor Wang demonstrates his strength and leadership by saving a young warrior from the giant bear and making strategic decisions.
• Ailin shows concern for the Willow Tree and its potential significance to humanity.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival in a post-apocalyptic world dominated by mutated creatures.
• The pursuit of knowledge and truth, represented by the Willow Tree, and the lengths people will go to protect it.

Character Interactions

• Professor Wang and Ailin work together to protect the Willow Tree, showing mutual respect and trust.
• The warriors in the group follow Professor Wang's commands, demonstrating their loyalty and discipline.
• The dire wolves exhibit pack mentality, showing unity and coordination in their movements.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive Beast Tide approaches the valley, led by various Mutated Creatures.
• The Willow Tree and its Supernatural Creature familiars defend against the invasion.
• The battle intensifies as more powerful Mutated Creatures join the fight.
• Four Extraordinary Beasts coordinate an attack on the Willow Tree.

Character Developments

• The Willow Tree demonstrates its healing and enlightenment talents.
• The Nine-Leaf Sword Grass showcases its formidable sword skills.
• Su Heng, the protagonist, remains calm and composed amidst the chaos.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and dominance among Mutated Creatures.
• The importance of unity and coordination in facing overwhelming odds.
• The power of nature and its creatures, represented by the Willow Tree and its familiars.

Character Interactions

• The Willow Tree and its familiars work together to defend against the Beast Tide.
• The Extraordinary Beasts coordinate their attacks, demonstrating a level of intelligence and strategy.
• Su Heng observes the battle, preparing to intervene with his Template Fusion ability.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ailin, Professor Wang, and their group arrive at the valley where the willow tree stands, but find the entrance blocked by a surging Beast Tide.
• They find an alternative route and reach the slope overlooking the valley, where they see Supernatural Creatures gathering around the willow tree.
• The willow tree suddenly activates, unleashing a powerful attack that kills the White Wolf Leader and disperses the other Supernatural Creatures.

Character Developments

• Ailin shows determination and quick thinking in suggesting an alternative route to the valley.
• Professor Wang displays relief and excitement upon seeing the willow tree still standing and exhibiting supernatural abilities.

Significant Themes

• The willow tree's supernatural abilities and its potential as a key to human evolution.
• The relentless and dangerous nature of the Beast Tide and the Supernatural Creatures.

Character Interactions

• Ailin and Professor Wang work together to reach the valley and support the willow tree.
• The Berserker Mech and the soldier group prepare to engage the Supernatural Creatures, but Professor Wang's astonishment at the willow tree's display halts their attack.
• The willow tree's sudden activation and attack on the White Wolf Leader demonstrate its sentience and defensive capabilities.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A giant crimson bird and other supernatural creatures attack Willow Tree.
• Willow Tree uses its branches and Gamia's wind control talent to kill the bird and other creatures.
• Su Heng, within Willow Tree, uses its roots to kill a giant Mutated Sand Rat and an Aberrant Worm.
• The remaining beasts flee the valley, and the battle ends.

Character Developments

• Willow Tree demonstrates immense power and speed, using its branches and roots to kill powerful creatures.
• Su Heng, within Willow Tree, shows increased control and ferocity in combat.
• Professor Wang and his team are shocked by Willow Tree's power and decide to assist it.

Significant Themes

• The power of nature and its potential for growth and evolution.
• The ferocity and irrationality of mutated beasts.
• The theme of cooperation and assistance, as Professor Wang's team decides to help Willow Tree.

Character Interactions

• Willow Tree and Su Heng work together to defend against the beast horde, showcasing their synergy and power.
• Professor Wang and his team interact with Ailin, seeking information about Willow Tree and deciding to assist it.
• The beasts in the valley interact with Willow Tree, demonstrating their fear and desperation to flee.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A massive Beast Tide attacks the valley, but the Willow Template and its followers manage to repel them.
• Four Mutated Creatures—Mastiff, White Crane, Golden Monkey, and Honey Badger—surrender to the Willow Template.
• Su Heng decides to expand his army by recruiting more beasts as followers to enhance the willow's power and curb the forbidden zone's expansion.
• Human soldiers from Wangjing City's Combat Department arrive, signaling potential cooperation and unlocking the third template.

Character Developments

• Su Heng demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability by planning to expand his army and seeking cooperation with humans.
• The Mutated Creatures show intelligence and adaptability by choosing to surrender to the Willow Template.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for survival and dominance among supernatural creatures.
• The importance of adaptability and strategic planning in the face of threats.
• The potential for cooperation and mutual benefit between humans and supernatural creatures.

Character Interactions

• The Willow Template interacts with the four Mutated Creatures, accepting their surrender and offering them food.
• Su Heng considers the potential cooperation with the human soldiers, planning to gain their trust and secure benefits.
• The Mutated Creatures interact with each other, displaying their unique characteristics and behaviors.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Heng, now a Willow Tree, is approached by Professor Wang and Ailin from Wangjing City.
• Professor Wang proposes a cooperation: the Willow Tree strengthens Wangjing City's warriors in exchange for rare plant seeds.
• The Willow Tree expresses anger at Professor Wang's initial offer, then communicates its desire for True Relics through a fox.
• Professor Wang agrees to the Willow Tree's terms, accepting the exchange of True Relics for Awakened Ones.

Character Developments

• Su Heng, now a Willow Tree, demonstrates intelligence and communication abilities.
• Professor Wang shows adaptability and willingness to compromise, understanding the Willow Tree's needs and adjusting his proposal accordingly.
• Ailin exhibits her ability to sense and interpret the Willow Tree's emotions.

Significant Themes

• Communication and understanding between humans and supernatural entities.
• The value of resources and the willingness to negotiate and compromise.
• The power dynamics between humans and supernatural entities.

Character Interactions

• The Willow Tree (Su Heng) and Professor Wang engage in a negotiation, with Ailin facilitating communication.
• The Willow Tree and Ailin share a kin-like bond, allowing Ailin to sense the Willow Tree's emotions.
• Professor Wang and Ailin work together, with Professor Wang leading the negotiations and Ailin providing insight into the Willow Tree's feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The Red Moon appears, causing Forbidden Zone Creatures to emerge from the Dark Mountain Range.
• The Willow Tree's followers successfully enter the Extraordinary Domain, increasing their strength.
• Su Heng fuses with both the Willow and Gamia templates, feeling the strain of their growing power.
• Su Heng decides to improve his physical body to better contain the templates' power.

Character Developments

• Su Heng: Realizes the need to improve his personal strength to contain the power of both templates. Decides to explore physical training methods.
• Willow Tree's Followers: Successfully enter the Extraordinary Domain, increasing their strength and capabilities.

Significant Themes

• The struggle against the Forbidden Zone's influence and the growing threat of its creatures.
• The importance of continuous growth and improvement in strength to face challenges.
• The need for Su Heng to find a balance between his own growth and the power of the templates.

Character Interactions

• Su Heng interacts with his followers, conveying his intentions for them to gather more powerful Mutated Creatures.
• Su Heng's internal struggle with containing the power of both templates highlights his determination to find a solution.

Summary

Plot Points and Events

• Professor Wang and his team attempt to clone or cultivate the Willow Tree but fail.
• Professor Wang returns with over a hundred True Relics in just four days.
• The Willow Tree examines the True Relics, gaining 700 True Points and unlocking the Third Template.
• Professor Wang brings twenty people to the valley, including fifteen soldiers and five peak Awakened Ones.

Character Developments

• Professor Wang shows determination and resourcefulness in obtaining True Relics.
• Su Heng (Willow Tree) continues to grow and adapt, absorbing nutrients from Red Moon creature corpses to reach peak Extraordinary Domain vitality.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of power and its limits, as seen in humanity's attempts to clone the Willow Tree and the Willow Tree's struggle to reach the True Domain.
• The value of perseverance and determination, shown by Professor Wang's resilience in the face of failure.

Character Interactions

• Professor Wang and Qin Cheng maintain a supportive friendship despite differing views on the nature of Extraordinary power.
• Su Heng and Professor Wang establish a cooperative relationship, with the Willow Tree examining True Relics in exchange for protection and resources.

Key Plot Points and Events

• A group of 20 warriors undergo enhancement using the Willow Tree's Life Enlightenment talent.
• Ten ordinary soldiers awaken talents, and two Awakened Ones enter the Extraordinary Domain.
• Su Heng, exhausted from the enhancement, returns home to rest and plans to unlock the Third Template.
• In a distant marshland, a lizard hatches from an egg, marking Su Heng's arrival in the Third Template.

Character Developments

• Su Heng demonstrates his power and responsibility as the Willow Tree, enhancing warriors and feeling the burden of such actions.
• Professor Wang shows excitement and cunning, planning to apply the enhancement ability on a larger scale.
• The soldiers exhibit discipline and joy, eager to test their new abilities.

Significant Themes

• Power and Responsibility: Su Heng feels the weight of his abilities and the consequences of using them.
• Ambition and Cunning: Professor Wang's plans highlight the potential benefits and risks of power.
• New Beginnings: The lizard's hatching symbolizes Su Heng's fresh start in the Third Template.

Character Interactions

• Su Heng and the Warriors: Su Heng enhances the warriors, demonstrating his power and care for humanity's future.
• Professor Wang and the Soldiers: Professor Wang interacts with the soldiers, sharing their excitement and planning further enhancements.
• Su Heng and the Lizard: Su Heng, now in the form of a lizard, interacts with his new environment and body, gathering information and planning for survival.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Heng, now in the body of a newborn Komodo dragon, emerges from his nest to find a barren, drought-stricken environment with no signs of life.
• He spots a river in the distance but struggles to reach it due to his small size and the intense heat, ultimately returning to his nest without food.
• Su Heng realizes he needs to improve his template's Vitality and acquire relevant talents to survive.

Character Developments

• Su Heng adapts to the Komodo dragon template, experiencing its unique challenges and limitations.
• He demonstrates resilience and determination, refusing to give up despite the harsh conditions.

Significant Themes

• The power of nature and the struggle for survival in harsh environments.
• The importance of adaptation and resilience in the face of adversity.

Character Interactions

• Although no other characters are present in this chapter, Su Heng interacts with his environment, demonstrating his understanding of the Komodo dragon's instincts and needs.
• He also considers his "brothers and sisters" (other Komodo dragon hatchlings), suggesting a potential future interaction.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Heng, now a Giant Lizard, realizes he can eat his unhatched siblings' eggs to grow.
• He consumes 20 eggs, growing to 50 cm and increasing his Vitality to 0.31.
• Su Heng decides to hunt at night to grow faster and accumulate High-Energy Particles.
• He discovers creatures drinking water by the river, his potential prey.

Character Developments

• Su Heng demonstrates adaptability and resourcefulness by consuming his siblings' eggs for growth.
• He shows determination to grow quickly and gain combat power.

Significant Themes

• Survival of the fittest in a harsh environment.
• The importance of growth and adaptation for survival.

Character Interactions

• Su Heng interacts with his environment, specifically the creatures by the river, as potential prey.
• He interacts with the system, drawing talents to enhance his growth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Su Heng, controlling a Giant Lizard Template, is forced to eat rotten river fish due to scarcity of food.
• He discovers the fish is not as unpalatable as he thought and even enjoys it, increasing his bond level with the Template.
• Su Heng plans to leave the drying-up river area and embarks on a hunt for a gray deer.

Character Developments

• Su Heng adapts to eating rotten meat, showing resilience and resourcefulness.
• The Giant Lizard Template shows increased favorability towards Su Heng after the meal.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation and survival in harsh conditions.
• The importance of food as a resource for growth and migration.
• Patience and strategy in hunting.

Character Interactions

• Su Heng interacts with the Giant Lizard Template, feeling its joy and delight in eating the rotten fish.
• Su Heng's prey, the gray deer, is unaware of his presence until it's too late.