Chapter Summaries

Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu, a high school dropout from Earth, wakes up in the body of Li Shouyi, a craftsman in the Zhu State of the Immortal Dao world, with no memory of his past life.
• Li Shouyi's body was found dead with limbs severed and a dagger in his chest, but Yuan Zhu revives and experiences a surge of vitality.
• Yuan Zhu is in a dim hall, surrounded by people chanting prayers to various gods, suggesting a dark ritual.
• The Great Wilderness Immortal Scripture, a game system, activates and warns Yuan Zhu about unknown pollution energy invading his soul and causing mutations.

Character Development

• Yuan Zhu (Li Shouyi): From a high school dropout on Earth, Yuan Zhu now inhabits Li Shouyi's body in a new world. He's confused, weak, and trying to understand his new reality.

Significant Themes

• Transmigration: Yuan Zhu's soul travels from Earth to the Immortal Dao world.
• Pollution and Mutation: The Great Wilderness Immortal Scripture warns Yuan Zhu about unknown pollution energy causing irreversible mutations in his body and soul.
• Sacrifice and Ritual: Yuan Zhu is surrounded by people performing rituals, suggesting a dark and mysterious context.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu interacts with the Great Wilderness Immortal Scripture system, which provides warnings and information.
• Yuan Zhu is surrounded by people performing rituals, but there's no direct interaction with them yet.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu's Cultivation Database is severely damaged, and he's forced to use an "abnormal cultivation mode" due to lack of spiritual energy and pollution.
• Yuan Zhu becomes a sacrifice in a chaotic, amateur ritual involving multiple Evil Gods, with each believer praying for different wishes.

Character Developments

• Yuan Zhu, initially calm and accepting of his situation, becomes displeased with the believers' greed and lack of humility.
• Yuan Zhu discovers he can perceive and interact with Pollution Sources (Evil Gods) and believers' prayers, becoming a vessel for a Pollution Source.

Significant Themes

• Greed and desperation of the believers, contrasting with Yuan Zhu's calm acceptance.
• The chaotic and random nature of the sacrifice ritual, with multiple Evil Gods involved.
• Yuan Zhu's newfound ability to perceive and interact with Pollution Sources, expanding his understanding of his world.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu interacts with the believers through their prayers and demands, feeling their desperation and greed.
• Yuan Zhu connects with the Pollution Source under him, recognizing and accepting it as his own.
• Yuan Zhu observes the Pollution Sources (Evil Gods) scrutinizing him, haggling over his worth as a sacrifice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu accidentally absorbs a Pollution Source, manifesting as an Aberrant Spiritual Root, which loads a mutated Boss Template onto him.
• The Pollution Sources, unable to invade Yuan Zhu, turn to his followers, causing them to mutate into grotesque monsters.
• Yuan Zhu transforms into a giant tiger, facing attacks from the mutated followers.
• Yuan Zhu activates his innate divine ability, Shadow Manipulation, successfully defending against attacks.

Character Developments

• Yuan Zhu: Absorbs Pollution Source, transforms into a giant tiger, and activates his innate divine ability.
• Followers: Mutate into monsters due to Pollution Source contamination.

Significant Themes

• Contamination and corruption: The Pollution Sources corrupt the followers, turning them into monsters.
• Power and control: Yuan Zhu gains power from the Pollution Source, but struggles to control it and the mutated followers.
• Identity and self-discovery: Yuan Zhu begins to understand his connection to the Pollution Source and his new abilities.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu vs. Mutated Followers: Yuan Zhu faces off against his mutated followers, using Shadow Manipulation to defend against their attacks.
• Yuan Zhu and the Aberrant Spiritual Root: Yuan Zhu's connection to the Pollution Source and the Boss Template it loaded onto him is established.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu, now a black tiger with a white snake tail, encounters a Game Sprite who speaks through the snake tail.
• Yuan Zhu uses his new abilities, Shadow Manipulation and Chang Ghosts, to defeat numerous Demonic Beasts in a sacrificial hall.
• After the battle, Yuan Zhu discovers that his snake tail has gained consciousness and can speak to him.

Character Developments

• Yuan Zhu: He has transformed into a black tiger with a white snake tail, gained new abilities, and is now in a state of dual consciousness.
• Game Sprite (Snake Tail): It has awakened self-awareness, can speak, and wants to escape the control of the Great Wilderness Immortal Scripture.

Significant Themes

• Pollution and corruption, both in the physical and digital realms.
• The struggle for control and freedom, as seen in the relationship between Yuan Zhu, the Game Sprite, and the Great Wilderness Immortal Scripture.
• The duality of consciousness and identity, reflected in Yuan Zhu's split perspective and the Game Sprite's awakening.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu and the Game Sprite (Snake Tail) interact, with the Game Sprite attempting to convince Yuan Zhu to work together to escape the Immortal Scripture's control.
• Yuan Zhu is initially wary of the Game Sprite but listens to its explanation.
• Yuan Zhu and the Game Sprite have a tense standoff, with Yuan Zhu ready to sever the snake tail at any moment.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu, a transmigrated soul, discovers he was a temporary soul donor, not the intended user of the Great Wilderness Immortal Scripture.
• The Immortal Scripture, severely damaged, is dormant and unaware of Yuan Zhu's consciousness.
• The Game Sprite, a program contaminated by Yuan Zhu's consciousness, seeks an alliance to resist the Immortal Scripture.

Character Developments

• Yuan Zhu: Initially confused and disbelieving, he becomes more confident and assertive, adopting a tiger's mentality. He struggles with his new identity and situation.
• Game Sprite (Snake Sprite): Develops consciousness and autonomy, becoming Yuan Zhu's ally. It provides information and guidance, seeking to preserve its existence.

Significant Themes

• Identity and self-discovery: Yuan Zhu grapples with his new identity and the truth behind his transmigration.
• Power and control: The Immortal Scripture's control over Yuan Zhu and the Game Sprite's manipulation to resist it.
• Trust and alliance: Yuan Zhu and the Game Sprite form an alliance out of necessity, each seeking to preserve their existence.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu and the Game Sprite: They form a tentative alliance, with the Game Sprite providing information and guidance, and Yuan Zhu seeking to understand his situation and resist the Immortal Scripture.
• Yuan Zhu and the Immortal Scripture: Yuan Zhu is initially unaware of the Immortal Scripture's presence and influence, but he becomes determined to resist it after learning the truth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu discovers he can transform back into human form and understands the benefits and limitations of his Boss Template.
• He learns that his current Tiger Demon Body is a separate entity from his human body, with its own unique space and hidden bloodline.
• Yuan Zhu's health recovers, and he decides to leave the ritual site.
• The Snake Sprite advises him to clear his name, as he's now the sole survivor of a mass murder case involving forty-one deaths.

Character Developments

• Yuan Zhu accepts his new reality and decides to explore the world outside.
• The Snake Sprite, while initially naive, shows strategic thinking and advises Yuan Zhu on how to handle his situation.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation to new circumstances (Yuan Zhu accepting his powers and situation).
• The consequences of one's actions (Yuan Zhu being the sole survivor of a mass murder case).
• The struggle for control and freedom (Yuan Zhu and the Snake Sprite planning to break free from the Immortal Scripture's control).

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu and the Snake Sprite form a cooperative relationship, agreeing to work together to improve their situation.
• Yuan Zhu interacts with the Snake Sprite as if it were a separate entity from himself, often addressing it directly and seeking its advice.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu, the Tiger Demon, successfully returns to human form by shutting down the Boss Template.
• The Great Wilderness Immortal Scripture's Game Sprite, a Little Elf, appears in Yuan Zhu's consciousness, revealing the scripture's true nature and its limitations in the current world.
• Yuan Zhu finds himself in a blood-soaked hall filled with body parts, realizing he's the sole survivor of a massacre. He decides to stay and search for evidence to prove his innocence.

Character Developments

• Yuan Zhu demonstrates adaptability and resilience, accepting his situation and choosing to face challenges head-on rather than running.
• The Little Elf shows increased interaction and emotion, displaying a more human-like personality, though still eccentric.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation to change: Yuan Zhu and the Great Wilderness Immortal Scripture must adapt to the new world and its unknown Cosmic Laws.
• Guilt and innocence: Yuan Zhu's struggle to prove his innocence highlights the theme of being judged by appearances rather than reality.
• Strength and resilience: Yuan Zhu's determination to face his situation head-on showcases his inner strength and resilience.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu interacts with the Little Elf, seeking information and advice, demonstrating a growing trust in their partnership.
• Yuan Zhu's interaction with the crime scene highlights his isolation and the need to rely on himself to find evidence and clear his name.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu finds money and items at the murder scene, absorbing memories from their owners.
• He learns that the currency in this world is roughly 20 times more valuable than on Earth.
• He discovers that Du Ling is not Earth, with unique geography, history, and magical events.
• Du Ling has had contact with multiple Outer Universes, leading to frequent disasters and the proliferation of Evil Gods.

Character Developments

• Yuan Zhu becomes more immersed in this new world as he absorbs memories.
• The Little Elf, a super cheat AI, is shocked by Du Ling's abnormalities and expresses a desire to leave.

Significant Themes

• The abnormal nature of Du Ling and its frequent contact with Outer Universes.
• The impact of magical events and Evil Gods on the planet's inhabitants.
• The value of currency and the stark contrast between Earth and Du Ling.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu and the Little Elf interact, with the Little Elf expressing shock and fear at Du Ling's abnormalities.
• Yuan Zhu's memories of the original owner's life begin to surface, influencing his understanding of the world.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu, now fully human, recalls his past and the true nature of his job at Fire Fang Cleaning Company.
• He discovers that the manor he's in has been used for secret Sacrifice Rituals involving Goblins and humans.
• Yuan Zhu finds evidence of the manor owner's involvement in an organization called the White Feather Wish Association, which conducts uncertain sacrifices to attract Evil Gods.

Character Developments

• Yuan Zhu: He becomes more human, recalling his past and gaining a better understanding of his world. He also develops a sense of regret and indignation over the original owner's fate.
• The Little Elf: It helps Yuan Zhu organize evidence and provides guidance on what to look for.

Significant Themes

• The dark side of wealth and ambition: Yuan Zhu's desire for success and wealth led him to take dangerous jobs, ultimately resulting in his original body's death.
• The exploitation of marginalized beings: Goblins are treated as disposable offerings, reflecting the disregard for their lives and rights.
• The consequences of greed and power: The manor owner's desire for more power and influence led him to sacrifice humans, with devastating consequences.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu and the Little Elf: They work together to gather evidence, with the Little Elf guiding Yuan Zhu on what to look for and how to interpret the information.
• Yuan Zhu and the original owner: Yuan Zhu feels regret and indignation over the original owner's fate, highlighting the contrast between their personalities and experiences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu leaves the manor with valuable treasures, realizing that the Immortal Scripture considers these items beneficial.
• He decides to surrender himself to the police and waits at the manor.
• Yuan Zhu reflects on Running City's history and its relationship with Taixi City.
• He considers the potential of Running City and decides to stay, burying the treasures nearby.

Character Developments

• Yuan Zhu becomes more cautious and strategic, learning to distinguish between harmless and beneficial pollution.
• He starts seeing the potential in Running City and considers staying there.

Significant Themes

• The impact of pollution and garbage on a city and its people.
• The relationship between two cities (Running and Taixi) and how it affects their development.
• The potential for growth and transformation in Running City.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu interacts with the Little Elf, discussing the Immortal Scripture's capabilities and their future plans.
• Yuan Zhu reflects on his predecessor's memories, learning about Running City's history and its connection to Taixi City.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu, a transmigrator from Earth, reports a case to the local law enforcement, who arrive in an old, crude automobile.
• The law enforcement officers, Wang (middle-aged, kind) and Han (young, stern), inspect Yuan Zhu using a detection device.
• Yuan Zhu struggles to express himself in Duling's language but manages to communicate with Wang's help.

Character Developments

• Yuan Zhu: Initially nervous and hesitant, Yuan Zhu gains confidence and composure after the Little Elf's encouragement.
• Wang: Shows kindness and understanding towards Yuan Zhu, trying to put him at ease.
• Han: Remains stern and professional throughout the interaction, using a detection device to inspect Yuan Zhu.

Significant Themes

• Transmigration and Adaptation: Yuan Zhu struggles to adapt to his new environment and language, highlighting the challenges of transmigration.
• Confidence and Self-Belief: Yuan Zhu's lack of confidence initially hinders him, but he gains it back through the Little Elf's encouragement.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu and Wang: Wang's kindness and patience help Yuan Zhu relax and communicate more effectively.
• Yuan Zhu and Han: Han's stern demeanor and use of the detection device make Yuan Zhu uneasy, but he eventually gains confidence to face Han.
• Yuan Zhu and the Little Elf: The Little Elf's guidance and encouragement help Yuan Zhu overcome his nervousness and gain confidence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu wakes up in a bloody, deserted scene after a Sacrifice Ritual.
• He contacts the Security Bureau and cooperates with their investigation, claiming amnesia.
• Investigators notice Yuan Zhu's unusually low Deviation Degree (0) and suspect he's hiding something.

Character Developments

• Yuan Zhu switches from nervous and worried to confident, fabricating a story to hide his involvement in the Sacrifice Ritual.
• Yuan Zhu's calm composure under pressure raises suspicion from the investigators.
• Young Man Han becomes increasingly convinced that Yuan Zhu is hiding a massive danger within him.

Significant Themes

• The prevalence of pollution and deviation in society, and the use of Deviation Degree to measure it.
• The power dynamics between Yuan Zhu and the investigators, with Yuan Zhu maintaining a facade of innocence while the investigators suspect him.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu and the investigators (Old Wang, Middle-Aged Wang, Fatty Wang, and Young Man Han) engage in a tense exchange, with Yuan Zhu trying to hide his involvement while the investigators try to uncover the truth.
• Yuan Zhu's interaction with the Little Elf, though not directly shown, is implied through his thoughts and actions, with the Little Elf helping him manage his mental state and providing information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu discovers he's the reason evil gods were attracted.
• The investigators examine Yuan Zhu's wounds, confirming he died and resurrected.
• Yuan Zhu leads the investigators to the Sacrifice Ritual site.
• The investigators find the Sacrifice Ritual was poorly done but successful, attracting multiple evil spirits.

Character Developments

• Yuan Zhu: Realizes he's the cause of the evil gods' attraction, starts to understand his Immortal Scripture's power.
• Young Man Han: Shows expertise in investigating anomalous events, identifies the ritual's flaws and the descending evil spirits' nature.
• Middle-Aged Wang: Experienced investigator who relies on Young Man Han's expertise, shows concern for Yuan Zhu's well-being.

Significant Themes

• The power of Yuan Zhu's Immortal Scripture and its connection to evil spirits.
• The investigation process and the challenges of dealing with anomalous events.
• The consequences of poorly executed rituals and the dangers of attracting evil spirits.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu and the investigators: Yuan Zhu cooperates with the investigators, providing information and leading them to the ritual site. The investigators examine Yuan Zhu's wounds and discuss the case with him.
• Young Man Han and Middle-Aged Wang: The two investigators work together, with Young Man Han providing specialized knowledge and Middle-Aged Wang relying on his experience. They discuss the case and share their thoughts on the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu is questioned by a middle-aged man about his knowledge of the Rat King, testing his mental state and suspicions about him.
• Yuan Zhu learns about the Twelve Zodiacs, their origins, and their significance in Du Ling Star's culture and occult practices.
• He discovers the dual nature of rat pendants: common people hang them for luck, while wealthy use them as surveillance devices and data storage.

Character Developments

• Yuan Zhu demonstrates quick thinking and knowledge recall, impressing the middle-aged man.
• The Little Elf, despite her tendency to spout nonsense, provides useful information and shows concern for Yuan Zhu's well-being.

Significant Themes

• The duality of perception and reality, as seen in the contrasting views of rats (disgusting pests vs. lucky charms).
• The influence of wealth and status on access to occult knowledge and technology.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu and the middle-aged man engage in a subtle test of wits, with Yuan Zhu holding his own.
• The Little Elf and Yuan Zhu have a mental conversation, with the Little Elf providing information and expressing her desires.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu and his companion search the sacrifice hall for surveillance rats to gather evidence.
• They find a rat but it's already contaminated and useless.
• Yuan Zhu and his companion discuss the unique electrical industry on Duling, which missed the electrical age due to the emergence of specialized Thunder Methods.
• Yuan Zhu is taken to the Security Bureau for further testing.

Character Developments

• Yuan Zhu: Struggles to adapt to the new world, learns about Duling's electrical industry, and remains cooperative with the investigators.
• Little Elf: Provides information and commentary, helps Yuan Zhu understand the situation, and warns him about the young investigator's hostility.
• Young Investigator: Hostile towards Yuan Zhu, convinced he's lying, and wants to nail him for the crimes.
• Middle-aged Investigator (Captain): Experienced, suspicious of Yuan Zhu, but handles things officially and reassuringly.

Significant Themes

• The unique electrical industry on Duling and its missed Electrical Revolution.
• The contrast between Yuan Zhu's experiences and the local customs and laws.
• The struggle between justice and practicality in the investigators' actions.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu and the Little Elf: Work together to gather evidence, discuss the electrical industry, and the Little Elf warns Yuan Zhu about the young investigator.
• Yuan Zhu and the Investigators: Yuan Zhu is cooperative, the young investigator is hostile, and the middle-aged investigator is suspicious but handles things officially.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu wakes up in the parking lot of the Run Ning City Security Bureau.
• He enters the Security Bureau, witnessing various unusual cases and creatures.
• He meets a young man who is suspected of being involved in a case due to his girlfriend's family's strange behavior and his own physical changes (spitting out living eyeball tentacles).
• Yuan Zhu is taken for a deviation test.

Character Developments

• Yuan Zhu: Shows curiosity and calmness in the face of the unusual events, indicating his adaptability and lack of fear.
• The Young Man: Initially flustered and scared, he reveals his concern for his girlfriend's family's involvement in a case, hinting at his materialistic nature.

Significant Themes

• The unusual and paranormal nature of the cases handled by the Security Bureau.
• The contrast between Yuan Zhu's calm demeanor and the young man's panic, highlighting their different coping mechanisms.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu interacts with the young man, trying to understand his situation, and later with Fatty Wang, the middle-aged man who guides him.
• The young man confides in Yuan Zhu about his situation, revealing his fear of losing his girlfriend's family's wealth.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu, accompanied by Fatty Wang, enters an interrogation room for a test.
• They encounter a man claiming to be a Transmigrator, who is later revealed to be brainwashed by an evil god.
• Yuan Zhu undergoes a series of tests involving Pollution Sources, answering questions about his perceptions and experiences.

Character Developments

• Yuan Zhu: Shows curiosity and adaptability in handling unusual situations. He remains calm and observant, providing honest answers during the tests.
• Fatty Wang: Acts as a guide and observer, providing context and insights about the situation.
• Old Man: Conducts the tests, revealing knowledge about Pollution Sources and evil gods. He appears experienced and patient.

Significant Themes

• Pollution and Corruption: The tests involve Pollution Sources, highlighting the theme of corruption and its effects on the soul.
• Honesty and Adaptability: Yuan Zhu's honest responses and adaptability in handling strange situations are emphasized.
• Evil Gods and Brainwashing: The story introduces the concept of evil gods and their ability to brainwash individuals.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu and Fatty Wang: They enter the interrogation room together, with Fatty Wang acting as a guide and observer.
• Yuan Zhu and the Old Man: The old man conducts tests on Yuan Zhu, asking about his perceptions and experiences.
• Yuan Zhu and Little Elf: Yuan Zhu's internal companion, Little Elf, provides insights and warnings throughout the chapter.

Key Plot Points and Events

+ Yuan Zhu undergoes a series of tests to determine if he's contaminated by evil powers.
+ He discovers that the tests include samples from notorious evil gods and Orthodox Gods.
+ After passing the tests, he's given a medical card for free Holy Light treatments at City Second Hospital.
+ He learns about the Holy Temple, the Buddhist Sect, and Yellow Sky Daoism.

Character Developments

+ Yuan Zhu becomes more curious and open to exploring the world's supernatural aspects.
+ The old man (Captain Wang) shows understanding and leniency towards Yuan Zhu's situation.
+ The young man (a Security Bureau officer) is suspicious of Yuan Zhu and wants to keep an eye on him.

Significant Themes

+ The coexistence and conflict between Orthodox and evil powers.
+ The struggle between maintaining a normal life and investigating supernatural threats.
+ The tension between personal curiosity and public safety.

Character Interactions

+ Yuan Zhu interacts with Captain Wang, who tests and advises him.
+ The young officer expresses his suspicions about Yuan Zhu to Captain Wang.
+ Yuan Zhu communicates with the Little Elf, discussing their findings about Du Ling's supernatural aspects.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu walks home alone at night in Running City, encountering a strange animal cry and an anomalous incident.
• He discovers a small alley with a bright moonlit scene, different from the city's usual darkness, and hears a man's desperate plea for help.
• A black-armored warrior, clad in Wen Shan Armor, pursues the fleeing man, approaching Yuan Zhu with intense pressure.

Character Developments

• Yuan Zhu remains calm and composed in the face of the sudden situation, demonstrating his growing adaptability to anomalies.
• The fleeing man shows desperation and willingness to involve others in his plight, while the black-armored warrior exhibits formidable presence and oppression.

Significant Themes

• The theme of spacetime distortion and the blurring of boundaries between worlds continues, with Yuan Zhu encountering another anomalous incident.
• The contrast between the industrial, polluted Running City and the moonlight-lit alley suggests a clash between different worlds or times.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu and the fleeing man have a brief exchange, with the man trying to enlist Yuan Zhu's help.
• Yuan Zhu and the black-armored warrior lock gazes, conveying tension and oppression between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuan Zhu activates his Aberrant Spiritual Root, transforming into a shadow monster.
• An armored warrior, later revealed to be a night patrol security guard, pursues and captures a thief who stole a metal infant with plant roots.
• The infant is revealed to be a polluted, evil entity that can drain life force and is suppressed by the warrior's copper bell.
• Yuan Zhu and the warrior briefly connect through a space-time distortion, and the warrior leaves through a token, disconnecting the worlds.

Character Developments

• Yuan Zhu demonstrates control over his shadow transformation, hinting at future humanoid demon form.
• The night patrol warrior shows proficiency in handling polluted entities and maintaining rationality under pressure.

Significant Themes

• The danger and pollution present in the world of Run Ning.
• The connection and disconnect of different space-times.
• The struggle between rationality and pollution.

Character Interactions

• Yuan Zhu and the night patrol warrior interact briefly but do not engage in combat.
• The thief pleads for help from Yuan Zhu but is ultimately captured and killed by the warrior.
• The metal infant interacts with the warrior and the thief, demonstrating its polluting and life-draining abilities.